Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Director of General Services may enter into a joint powers agreement with the City of Fresno, the Fresno Redevelopment Agency, the County of Fresno, the school district boards within the County of Fresno, or any other state, federal, or local governmental entity that wishes to participate, to study the infrastructure needs of downtown Fresno and the planning goals of the City of Fresno, to explore financing methods, and to make strategic recommendations.