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The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) has been in operation since 1960 and is the largest public bus-only system in California, and the 3rd largest bus-only transit agency in the United States. Based out of Oakland, California and multiple facilities throughout Alameda and Contra-Costa counties, AC Transit makes bus service available to 1.5 million East Bay residents that populate our 364 square mile service area. AC Transit operates a fleet of 626 buses and 6 facilities and is moving forward its zero emission program as funding becomes available. Currently, AC Transit connects to 9 other public and private bus systems, 22 BART stations, 7 Amtrak stations and 5 ferry terminals. In 2023, the District was honored as the Outstanding Public Transportation System of the Year by the American Public Transportation Association. AC Transit’s mission is to deliver safe, reliable, sustainable transit service that responds to the needs of our customers and community.

The governing board of the Acalanes Union High School District, serving as the elected school board responsible for setting policy, approving budgets, and overseeing administration for the district's high schools.

The legislative body of the City of Alameda, responsible for setting municipal policy, adopting ordinances, approving budgets, and overseeing city administration.

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors is the five-member, non-partisan governing body for Alameda County, California, elected from districts to set county policy, approve budgets, and oversee county officers, aiming to provide visionary governance and effective services for residents.

The Alameda County Board of Education consists of seven members, each elected by the voters in the specific area of the county they represent. Board members are elected for four-year terms and must be registered voters in their respective areas. Board terms run from July 1 to June 30. On an alternating cycle (every two years), either three or four Board members are up for election in their areas.

The Board of Trustees meets on the second Wednesday of each month in the Conference Center on the third floor of Highland Care Pavilion, 1411 E. 31st St. in Oakland. Public sessions begin at 5:00 p.m., unless otherwise noticed. To confirm meeting times, locations, and agendas, please review the posted agenda or contact the Clerk of the Board at COB@alamedahealthsystem.org. The Board may schedule additional meetings to conduct its business as necessary. All Board meetings allow for public comment on items that are either on the agenda or are under the purview of the Board. To participate, send an email the COB@alamedahealthsystem.org the day of the meeting prior to the meeting starting. Additional information regarding public comment is listed on each agenda. If you wish to submit a claim, subpoena, document request, or CA Public Records Act request, please send an email to COB@alamedahealthsystem.org or call 510-967-3825.

The legislative body of the City of Albany, responsible for making policy decisions regarding city governance and municipal affairs.

The legislative body of the City of Antioch, responsible for setting municipal policy, passing ordinances, approving budgets, and overseeing city administration.

The elected Governing Board of the Antioch Unified School District, serving as the district's legislative body responsible for setting policy, approving the budget, and overseeing district administration.

Established in 1990, the overlay district was created to "help enhance the appearance and economic vitality of one of the community's most successful and appealing neighborhood commercial areas - the stretch of Baxter Avenue and Bardstown Road running through the Highlands." The overlay district is an important shopping and business area closely linked with high quality residential areas. Within the Office of Planning, the Urban Design Team administers and manages this design and architectural review process.

The governing board of the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District responsible for setting policy, approving budgets, and providing oversight of regional transit operations.

The governing board of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District that sets regional air quality policy, adopts and enforces pollution regulations, and oversees the district’s programs.

The legislative body of the City of Berkeley, responsible for making decisions on local laws and policies using input from the community.

The governing board of the Berkeley Unified School District, responsible for district policy, budget adoption, superintendent oversight, and educational governance.

The San Mateo County Harbor District is a publicly governed maritime authority that oversees two working waterfronts: Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay, a major commercial and sport fishing hub with 369 berths, and Oyster Point Marina in South San Francisco, a recreational marina with 455 berths offering ferry service and marine education programs. Governed by a five-member elected Board of Harbor Commissioners, the District is responsible for the fiscally and environmentally sound management of its maritime facilities, emergency response, and public waterfront access.

The Board of Zoning Adjustment (BOZA) consists of 7 members appointed by the Mayor and approved by Metro Council, established under KRS Chapter 100. The board reviews conditional use permits for uses allowed in specific locations subject to conditions, dimensional variances for departures from height/width/yard requirements, appeals of zoning official decisions, changes in nonconforming uses, and related waivers or development plans.

The legislative body of the City of Brentwood responsible for setting municipal policy, adopting the city budget, and overseeing local governance.

The elected Governing Board of the Brentwood Union School District, a public TK–8 district in Contra Costa County, California, responsible for setting policy, approving the budget, and overseeing district administration.

The Budget Advisory Commission (BAC) advises the City Council on expenditures, revenues, and financial policies. The BAC's advice generally takes the form of informational reports submitted to the Finance & Management Committee of the City Council.

The Budget and Appropriations Committee shall be comprised of five full-time members, and shall convene between February 1 and August 1 of each year, and at any other time during the year that the President of the Board determines in writing. Unless otherwise designated by the President, the members of the subcommittee Budget and Appropriations Committee shall include the three members of the Budget and Finance Committee. By March 1 each year, the chair of the Budget and Appropriations Committee shall introduce a motion for consideration by the Board, delineating the budget process for the coming months, including but not limited to: the Committee's anticipated hearing topics from March through June; the process for the Board to identify and publicly communicate its policy priorities for the budget; whether the Board will schedule Committees of the Whole to hold hearings on the Mayor's budget instructions, the Mayor's budget priorities, the Mayor's proposed budget, the Board's proposed spending plan, or other topics; and the Committee's guidelines regarding public transparency and decision-making.

The Budget and Finance Committee shall be referred appropriation ordinances, and measures concerning bond issues, taxes, fees and other revenue measures, redevelopment, grants, and real estate.

West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) is a dynamic, diverse, and vibrant district that serves a thriving community of over 28,000 students. With 56 schools spread across five cities and unincorporated areas in the Bay Area, we offer an exceptional educational experience that reflects the rich diversity of our region.

The Cabrillo Unified School District School Governing Board is comprised of five school board members who are elected by the local community. The role of the school board is to provide leadership and oversight of the district. The Board ensures that the district is responsive to the values, beliefs, and priorities of the community. The term of office for school board members elected in regular elections is four years, beginning on the second Friday in December after their election. The board meets at least once a month at the District Office, 498 Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay. Meetings are open to the public and are usually held on Thursday nights at 6 pm. A portion of the board meeting consists of a "closed" session for the purpose of discussing confidential matters, such as personnel or student issues.

The Central Contra Costa Sanitary District provides regional wastewater collection and treatment services and is governed by an elected Board of Directors responsible for setting policy, budget, and overseeing district operations (recorded here under the commission type 'school_board').

The governing Board of Trustees of the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District, responsible for setting policy and overseeing the district's operations, budgets, and academic programs for its community colleges.

The legislative body of the City of Clayton, responsible for setting municipal policy, passing ordinances, and overseeing the city's budget and administration.

Coastside County Water District was formed in 1947 and provides treated water to the City of Half Moon Bay and to the unincorporated communities of Princeton, Miramar and El Granada.

We make recommendations about ways to modify, eliminate, or combine the City’s boards and commissions to improve the administration of City government.

The legislative body of the City of Concord, California, responsible for setting municipal policy, passing ordinances, and representing city residents.

The governing body of the Contra Costa Community College District responsible for setting policy, approving budgets, hiring the chancellor, and overseeing the district’s colleges and administration.

The legislative body of the County of Contra Costa

FIRST, THE LAW… LAFCO IMPLEMENTS CORTESE-KNOX-HERTZBERG LOCAL GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION ACT OF 2000 (Government Code Section 56000 et seq.) LAFCO’s responsibilities are defined by this statute that creates the Commission, mandates its activities and grants it legal authority. Guide to the Cortese–Knox–Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000 THE RALPH M. BROWN OPEN MEETING LAW (Government Code Section 54950 et seq.) LAFCO meetings are subject to this State Open Meeting Law. The Commission conducts its business in public. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) (Public Resource Code Section 21000 et seq.) LAFCOs are subject to State environmental policies, procedures, and public participation rules in environmental matters. CALIFORNIA REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE (Revenue & Taxation Code Section 99 et seq.) LAFCOs commence property tax negotiations among agencies affected by a change of organization and establish the amounts of property tax revenues to be distributed to new cities and districts. NOTE: To access State Codes on the Internet go to www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html and follow the instructions for locating specific sections. NEXT, THE COMMISSIONERS… Each California county has a Local Agency Formation Commission. These were formed by the California Legislature in 1963 in response to urban boundary wars and the disappearance of agricultural lands, to promote more orderly development. While their responsibilities have expanded over the years, Commissions generally have the following makeup*: Two City Members (selected by the cities in that county) Two County Members (selected by the Board of Supervisors Two Special District Members (elected by independent special districts in that county) One Public Member (selected by the other six LAFCO Commissioners) Alternate members—one in each category—are also appointed and vote whenever a regular member is absent or disqualified from participating. All members serve four-year terms. *Twenty-eight LAFCOs do not have Special District Members. Others have extra City Members, and at least one LAFCO has no City Members. For a listing of current Contra Costa LAFCO Commissioners please go to the Commissioners and Staff page. Regular meetings are at 1:30 PM, generally on the second Wednesday of each month, in the Board of Supervisors Chambers in Martinez. The public can attend meetings and give testimony. …AND THE STAFF The Commission’s appointed Executive Officer conducts its day-to-day business, prepares staff reports and recommendations on proposals submitted to LAFCO, hires and supervises LAFCO staff, and consults with Legal Counsel, also appointed by the Commission, on matters as necessary. For a listing of current Contra Costa LAFCO Staff please go to the Commissioners and Staff page. REGULATORY POWERS AND DUTIES… LAFCO is a regulatory agency charged by the State legislature with “discouraging urban sprawl and encouraging the orderly formation and development of local agencies” based on “local circumstances and conditions.” To meet its responsibilities, LAFCO reviews and approves or denies proposals to: Annex land to cities or special districts, Detach land from cities or special districts, Consolidate two or more cities or two or more special districts, Form new special districts and incorporate new cities, Dissolve special districts and disincorporate cities, Merge cities and special districts, Allow cities or special districts to provide services outside of their boundaries. SPHERES OF INFLUENCE… LAFCO is charged by the State Legislature to determine and update at least every five years the “sphere of influence” of each city and special district. A sphere of influence is a plan for the probable physical boundaries and service area of a local agency. Factors that LAFCO must consider in determining spheres of influence are: The present and planned land uses, including agricultural and open space lands, The present and probable needs for public facilities and services in the area, The present capacity of public facilities and adequacy of public services that the agency provides or is authorized to provide, The existence of any social or economic communities of interest in the area if the Commission determines that they are relevant to the agency. LAFCO is required to review and update spheres of influence every five years. AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT STUDIES AND INITIATE CHANGES… The Commission is authorized to inventory and study governmental agencies. In updating spheres of influence LAFCO must prepare Municipal Service Reviews of relevant local agencies and services. Based upon the spheres of influence or special studies, the Commission may initiate proposals to consolidate special districts, merge a special district with a city, dissolve a special district, establish a subsidiary district or any combination of these changes. FACTORS LAFCO MUST CONSIDER… While LAFCO cannot impose conditions that directly regulate land use or subdivision requirements it must consider specific factors when it reviews a proposal. These factors include but are not limited to: Land area and land use, topography, natural boundaries and drainage basins, population, population density, and proximity to other populated areas, Likelihood of significant growth in the area and in adjacent incorporated and unincorporated areas during the next ten years, Effect of the proposed action and of alternate actions on adjacent areas, mutual social and economic interests, and the local governmental structure, Need for organized community services, the present cost and adequacy, and probable future needs for governmental services and controls in the area, Probable effects of the proposal and of alternatives on the cost and adequacy of services and controls in the area and adjacent areas, Ability of the entity to provide services to the area, including the sufficiency of revenues for those services, Timely availability of water supplies adequate for projected needs, Extent to which the proposal will assist the entity in achieving its fair share of regional housing needs, Consistency with appropriate city or county general and specific plans and the sphere of influence of any local agency, which may be applicable to the proposal, Definiteness and certainty of the boundaries of the territory, the non-conformance of proposed boundaries with lines of assessment or ownership, the creation of islands or corridors of unincorporated territory, and other similar matters affecting the proposed boundary, Conformity of the proposal and anticipated effects with adopted Commission policies on providing planned, orderly efficient patterns of urban development. PERMITTED TERMS AND CONDITIONS… When it approves a proposal LAFCO can apply various conditions. These include but are not limited to: Payment for acquisition of existing property; levying or fixing and collecting special or extraordinary taxes, assessments or service charges for payment for acquired property, Disposition of responsibility for outstanding bonds or contractual obligations as well as the amount of responsibility, Formation of new improvement district(s) and annexations to or detachments from existing improvement district(s), Incurring of liability or bonded indebtedness on behalf of the territory annexed or the agency as a whole, and the issuance and sale of bonds, Acquisition, improvement, disposition, sale, transfer, or division of property, Fixing the use or right-of-use in any public improvement, facility, or property, Disposition of any office, department, or board within the affected agency and determination of the rights of employees affected by a proposal, Designation of a successor agency to any agency being extinguished, Method for selecting the members for an agency formed or reorganized, Fixing the effective date for any change, Continuation or provision of any service provided or authorized by the agency, Levying a benefit assessment or calling an election to decide a special tax. YOU ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE… LAFCO considers and decides public issues and its processes are open to the public. All members of the public are welcome and encouraged to attend LAFCO meetings and comment during public hearings on proposals before the Commission. LAFCO meetings are an excellent opportunity for citizens to familiarize themselves with land use, public service, and interjurisdictional issues facing their county. County residents may be appointed to serve as the public member of the Commission. Information about the Commission, including notices of LAFCO meetings, staff reports, application materials, and procedures are available at the LAFCO office or by email: LouAnn.Texeira@lafco.cccounty.us.

The Governing Board of the Contra Costa County Office of Education is the policy-making body that works with the County Superintendent to set policy, provide leadership, and oversee countywide educational programs, budgets, and services.

Contra Costa County's Planning Commission, handling zoning and urban planning issues for unincorporated communities. Appointed by the Board of Supervisors.

The governing Board of Directors of the Contra Costa Water District, the elected body responsible for policy, fiscal oversight, and operational governance of the public water agency (labeled here as a school_board).

The City of Danville's City Council is the elected legislative body that sets local policy, adopts ordinances, and oversees municipal governance and services.

The legislative body of the City of Dublin, responsible for enacting legislation, establishing policy, and guiding municipal governance.

The governing body of the East Bay Municipal Utility District, responsible for setting policy, approving budgets and rates, and overseeing delivery of water and wastewater services (commission type: school_board).

The governing Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District, responsible for setting policy, overseeing park operations, and managing regional parklands and resources.

The legislative body of the City of El Cerrito responsible for setting municipal policy, adopting ordinances and the budget, and providing oversight of city administration.

The legislative body of the City of Emeryville, responsible for setting city policy and overseeing municipal governance.

Regulates entertainment permits and nightlife; coordinates with venues and neighborhoods.

The legislative body of the City of Fremont, responsible for setting municipal policy, adopting ordinances and budgets, and overseeing city administration.

The Government Audit and Oversight Committee shall be referred labor agreements, Civil Grand Jury Reports, audits of City departments and agencies, and settlement of claims, litigation, and rewards. The Government Audit and Oversight Committee shall oversee the management audits, audit schedules, and approval of the audit schedule.

The Granada Community Services District (GCSD), formerly the Granada Sanitary District, is an independent special district with a five-member, locally elected Board of Directors. Its powers and legal authority as a government agency are derived from Community Services District Law, the Sanitary District Act, the State Constitution, and various other statutory provisions of California law. Formed on March 18, 1958 under Sanitary District Act of 1923 (California Health and Safety Code §6400), the GSD took responsibility for all facilities, easements, and rights of way from its predecessor agency, the El Granada Sewer Maintenance District of San Mateo County. The GCSD is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the sewer collection system, sewer services, and solid waste and recycling services for a population of approximately 6,000 people, serving over 2,500 homes and businesses in the unincorporated areas of El Granada, Miramar, and Princeton-by-the-Sea, and the northern portion of the City of Half Moon Bay. The District’s sewer facilities include 35 miles of public sewer lines, and the Naples Beach Pumping Station located in Half Moon Bay. The District is a Member Agency of the 1976 Joint Powers Agreement forming the Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside, which operates a consolidated treatment plant for the GCSD, the Montara Water & Sanitary District (MWSD) and the City of Half Moon Bay. In October 2014, the GCSD successfully reorganized to become a Community Services District (CSD), adding parks and recreation powers within the unincorporated areas of the District. To learn more about District operations, click below for our District Bylaws.

The City Council of Half Moon Bay is the City’s governing body, and consists of five elected members. The Council sets priorities and policies, makes final decisions on all major City matters, adopts ordinances and resolutions, appoints the City Manager and City Attorney, and approves the annual budget. The City of Half Moon Bay holds district-based elections for its five city council seats. Each Councilmember is elected to a 4 year term. There are no term limits in Half Moon Bay. The City Council selects one of its members to serve as Mayor and one to serve as Vice Mayor, on an annual basis. The Half Moon Bay City Council typically meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month starting at 7 pm at the Ted Adcock Community Center, 535 Kelly Avenue. The City Council typically meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, at 7 pm, at Ted Adcock Community Center, 535 Kelly Avenue. City Council meeting schedule, agendas, minutes, and videos are available online. Planning on attending a City Council Meeting? Please visit our "Commenting at a City Council Meeting" information page. You can also learn about City Council Procedures and Decorum.

The Planning Commission consists of citizen volunteers appointed by the City Council to make decisions or advise the Council on land use and property development issues. The Commission assures that new development is consistent with our Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, long-range General Plan and Local Coastal Plan, State laws and other public policies that advance the interests of our community. Planning Commission Meetings - 2nd and 4th Tuesday, monthly Ted Adcock Community Center 535 Kelly Avenue Half Moon Bay, CA Public Comments. Staff will respond to public comments submitted before Monday 3:00 PM, the day prior to the Tuesday scheduled meeting. Comments submitted after that time will be forwarded to Planning Commissioners up to one hour before the Tuesday meeting.

The legislative body of the City of Hayward, responsible for reviewing public policy and adopting policies responsive to the community.

Mission To protect and promote the health, safety, and well-being of Contra Costa residents as they are affected by hazardous materials and hazardous waste. To provide and promote a forum for building consensus on environmental issues affecting Contra Costa residents related to hazardous materials and hazardous waste. To provide recommendations to the Board of Supervisors and the Board's respective Committees and Commissions regarding policies concerning the storage, use, and management of hazardous materials and hazardous waste as they affect health, safety, and the environment, including land-use planning and economic effects. History The Hazardous Materials Commission was established in 1983 by the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors. Its charge is to develop policy recommendations for hazardous materials and wastes and advise the Board, local elected officials, and county and city staff. Meetings Public meeting documents related to the Hazardous Materials Commission can be found at Contra Costa County’s Public Meetings website. All meetings are open to the public. For information please call Adam Springer at 925-655-3200 or email adam.springer@cchealth.org. Membership and Bylaws County Board and Commissions Details Committees The Operations Committee oversees the Commission's organizational business, provides guidance to county department programs and management, and addresses public education and communication issues. The Planning and Policy Development Committee provides technical assistance on the update of the land use ordinance and other long-term policy and planning issues.

The legislative body of the City of Hercules; the City Council serves as the elected governing body responsible for setting policy, passing ordinances, approving budgets, and overseeing city administration.

Track meetings, reports, and key civic updates.

Track meetings, reports, and key civic updates.

The City Council of Lafayette is the city's elected legislative body responsible for setting policy, adopting ordinances and budgets, and overseeing municipal services.

The Land Use and Transportation Committee shall be referred measures related to housing, land use, zoning, planning, rent control, transportation, the Municipal Transportation Agency, economic development, resident employment, workforce training and placement, homelessness and the environment.

The legislative body of the City of Livermore, responsible for formulating citywide policy and overseeing municipal governance.

The Office of Planning oversees land use and long-range neighborhood planning for Louisville-Jefferson County, administering policies and regulations that guide development. Responsibilities include development plan review, historic preservation programs, advising the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Adjustment, and related commissions, and maintaining compliance with the Land Development Code. The office leads strategic initiatives like Plan 2040, the city's comprehensive plan, guided by the CHASE principles: Connectivity, Health, Authenticity, Sustainability, and Equity.

The legislative body of the City of Martinez responsible for setting municipal policy, passing ordinances, and overseeing city services.

The Governing Board of Martinez Unified School District is the elected body that sets district policy, oversees budgets and administration, and ensures educational programs and services meet community needs.

Public press conferences by the mayor of San Francisco.

The Louisville Metro Council is the city council of Louisville, Kentucky. It was formally established in January 2003 upon the merger of the former City of Louisville with Jefferson County and replaced the city's Board of Aldermen and the county's Fiscal Court.

The regional transportation agency of the San Francisco Bay Area responsible for planning, funding, and coordinating transportation projects and programs.

Midcoast Community Council is an elected Municipal Advisory Council to the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, representing unincorporated Montara, Moss Beach, El Granada, Princeton, and Miramar. The Council has seven members elected by Midcoast voters to four-year terms. Councilmembers serve without compensation and without staff. The MCC was established in May 1991 by the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors' Resolution 55042 and approved by Midcoast voters in November 1991 as specified by Resolution 55256 with the simultaneous election of the first seven councilmembers.

The Board of Directors manages the affairs of the District. Through their meetings, they set policy, enact appropriate resolutions or ordinances, approve all payments to vendors, review and approve the budget, set rates, fees and charges, hire staff, approve contracts and other necessary action needed to carry out the business of the District. All formal actions must be taken in public and listed on an agenda which is published in advance of the meeting. There are five Board members, all of whom must reside in the Montara or Moss Beach Area. The current Board is as follows: All Board members can be contacted directly via their individual email addresses, by sending an email to info@mwsd.net, or by writing to the District office at the following address: Montara Water and Sanitary District, P.O. Box 370131, Montara, CA 94037. Telephone: (650)728-3545. FAX (650)728-8556.

The governing body of the Town of Moraga, California — the City Council serves as the municipal legislative body responsible for setting local policy, passing ordinances, and providing oversight of town administration.

The elected Governing Board of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District responsible for setting district policy, overseeing the budget, and hiring and supervising the superintendent.

Governs the Municipal Transportation Agency, setting policy for Muni transit, streets, traffic, parking and taxis.

The legislative body of the City of Newark, responsible for setting municipal policy, adopting ordinances and budgets, and overseeing city administration.

The eight members of the City Council are elected directly by the people of Oakland. The Council is made up of one representative from each of seven districts and one at-large representative. The Council sets goals and priorities for the City. The council approves the City budget, adopts ordinances to help the City serve its community members, and appoints members to various boards and commissions.

The Planning Commission promotes the orderly growth and development of the City through studies, decisions on development proposals, policy recommendations to the City Council, and related activities.

The purpose of the Oakland Police Commission is to oversee the Oakland Police Department to ensure its policies, practices, and customs conform to national standards of constitutional policing, and to oversee the Office of the Inspector General, led by the civilian Office of Inspector General for the Department, as well as the Community Police Review Agency (CPRA), led by the Executive Director of the Agency, which investigates police misconduct and recommends discipline. The Police Commission is comprised of seven regular and two alternate members, enabled by Oakland City Code section 604. All commissioners are Oakland residents and serve in a volunteer capacity.

The legislative body of the Oakland Unified School District.

The legislative body of the City of Oakley responsible for setting municipal policy, passing ordinances, and overseeing city administration.

The legislative body of the City of Orinda responsible for setting municipal policy, adopting ordinances and the annual budget, and overseeing city governance and appointments.

The Governing Board of the Orinda Union School District, the elected school board responsible for setting district policy, overseeing administration, and ensuring educational quality.

The City of Pacifica is a general law city governed by a five-member city council. Beginning with the general municipal election in November 2020, the City of Pacifica transitioned from at-large to district-based elections. With district-based elections, each of five councilmembers is elected by voters within that candidate's district. Councilmembers are elected by district to serve all of Pacifica. The City Council selected the sequencing of elections for the districts such that District 2, 3, and 5 held elections for City Council seats in November 2022. District 1 and District 4 City Council seats will be up for election in November 2024. For more information about City of Pacifica's district-based elections, visit the District Based City Council Elections webpage. For more information on the Redistricting Process based on 2020 Census data and to view the current district map, visit the Redistricting webpage. The Pacifica City Council meets at 6:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month at the City Council Chambers located at 2212 Beach Boulevard on the second floor (map to location provided by Google maps). Please refer to the meeting agenda(s) for additional details regarding meeting time, location and access. A City Council Meeting brochure has been written to introduce you to the City Council Meetings and to inform you how the meetings are conducted.

The purpose of the seven-member Planning Commission shall be to recommend and advise the Council in the preparation, adoption, and amendment of the City's General Plan, Coastal Plan, Zoning Law, and other specific and area development plans which provide for and control the future physical development and conservation of the City, based upon geographic, social, economic, and environmental characteristics of the community. The Planning Commission shall also advise the Council on private development plans for the City in accordance with the State Planning Law and the City's established development review standards and processes.

Track meetings, reports, and key civic updates.

Track meetings, reports, and key civic updates.

The governing board of the Peralta Community College District, responsible for setting district policy, approving budgets, and overseeing the chancellor and district operations.

The legislative body of the City of Piedmont, responsible for setting municipal policy and overseeing city governance.

The legislative body of the City of Pinole responsible for setting local policy, adopting ordinances, and overseeing city administration.

The legislative body of the City of Pittsburg, responsible for adopting ordinances, setting city policy, and overseeing the administration of local government.

The legislative body of the City of Pleasant Hill, responsible for governing municipal affairs and setting local policy.

The legislative body of the City of Pleasanton, responsible for setting municipal policy, adopting ordinances, approving budgets, and overseeing city administration.

Sets policy for the Port of San Francisco’s 7.5‑mile waterfront including maritime, real estate and public access.

The Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee shall be referred measures related to public works, infrastructure, traffic and parking control, parks and recreation, utilities, public protection, delinquency prevention, public health, emergency services, seniors, the disabled, children and their families, as well as measures related to the City's coordination, strategies, policies, programs, and budgetary actions surrounding public safety.

Track meetings, reports, and key civic updates.

Track meetings, reports, and key civic updates.

Oversees San Francisco Public Works policies and operations.

The legislative body of the City of Richmond, responsible for enacting ordinances, setting municipal policy, and overseeing city services.

The legislative body of the City of Rio Vista, responsible for setting municipal policy, adopting ordinances, approving budgets, and overseeing city administration.

The Rules Committee shall be referred measures concerning appointments, ballot measures, except revenue measures which will be heard in the Budget and Finance Committee, Charter amendments, amendments to the Administrative Code, and Board Rules of Order.

A City Council body that manages meeting agendas, reviews policy proposals, and sets rules for City business, ensuring orderly public processes and in-depth study before full Council votes, with recent work including processing mayoral appointments and reviewing licensing agreements

The San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission is the state coastal management agency for San Francisco Bay and the regional body responsible for Bay planning, shoreline policy, and permitting.

The Governing Board is the elected legislative body that oversees City College of San Francisco, setting policy, approving the budget, and guiding the district’s academic and administrative priorities.

The legislative body of the City and County of San Francisco

Guides land use, reviews development applications, and maintains the General Plan.

Sets policy for the Police Department and provides civilian oversight of policing.

The Governing Board is the elected legislative body of the San Francisco Unified School District responsible for setting district policy, approving curriculum and the budget, overseeing the superintendent, and ensuring student academic success.

The legislative body of the City of San Leandro, responsible for setting municipal policy and overseeing city administration.

The meeting of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors will be held in the Board of Supervisors Chambers at 500 County Center. Members of the public will be able to participate in the meeting in person or remotely via the Zoom platform. For information regarding how to participate in the meeting please refer to the instructions at the end of the agenda. In addition, a video broadcast of the meeting can be viewed at : https://sanmateocounty.legistar.com. Closed Captioning will be provided for all Board meetings. While watching the video broadcast, please scroll over the video and click “CC” to turn closed captions on.

The City of San Pablo (Contra Costa County, California) is governed by the City Council, the city's elected legislative body that sets policy, adopts budgets, enacts ordinances, and provides oversight of municipal services.

The legislative body of the City of San Ramon, responsible for enacting local laws, setting municipal policy, and overseeing the city budget and services.

The Governing Board is the elected school board of the San Ramon Valley Unified School District, responsible for setting policy, approving the district budget, and overseeing educational programs and administration.

The City of Saratoga (Santa Clara County, California) is governed by the City Council, the city's elected legislative body that sets policy, adopts budgets, enacts ordinances, and provides oversight of municipal services.

SAM is a joint powers authority (JPA) created by its three member agencies: City of Half Moon Bay (HMB), Granada Community Services District (GCSD), and the Montara Water and Sanitary District (MWSD). The JPA is a separate, independent, public agency created by the member agencies to perform functions and share powers common to the member agencies. Those powers are outlined in a joint exercise of powers agreement (Agreement). The Agreement creating SAM can be found on the Documents page. Each Agreement identifies how the independent agency will be governed. In the case of SAM, each member agency appoints two members from its governing board to represent it on the SAM Board of Directors, for a total of six directors. The Agreement also establishes the weight of each director’s vote. The vote by each representatives from the City is given the weight of two votes. The vote by each representative from GCSD and MWSD is given the weight of one vote. The total number of possible votes is eight. A quorum is a minimum of five votes and resolutions require at least six votes to pass.

Advises the Mayor and Board on policies affecting small businesses.

The governing body of Solano County, responsible for setting county policy, adopting ordinances and budgets, and overseeing county administration and services.

The Solano Local Agency Formation Commission is the state-mandated boundary commission responsible for coordinating logical and timely changes in local government boundaries and spheres of influence in Solano County.

The Stationary Source Committee advises and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors relating to the air quality and climate impacts of stationary sources, including indirect sources. The Committee advises and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding all aspects of the Air District’s stationary source programs, including but not limited to the following: permitting, compliance, small business assistance, rule development, California Environmental Quality Act thresholds of significance, and state and federal regulations that affect stationary sources. The Committee advises and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding air quality planning and the development and implementation of State and Federal Air Quality Management Plans, as well as support for regional and local climate planning. This committee reviews and recommends stationary source policies, issues, and programs related to air quality management plans, air quality and economic modeling, permitting, compliance, small business assistance, toxics, source education, rule development, and grants. The committee also advises the Board of Directors on the District’s position on all regulations that affect stationary sources.

The legislative body of the City of Suisun City, responsible for setting municipal policy, adopting ordinances, approving budgets, and overseeing city administration.

The governing and legislative body of the City of Union City, responsible for municipal policy, appropriations, ordinances, and overall city direction.

The legislative body of the City of Walnut Creek responsible for setting city policy, adopting ordinances, and overseeing municipal governance and priorities.