Cal. Health & Safety Code § 33359

When a joint public hearing is held where the legislative body is also the agency, action to approve and adopt the plan need be taken only by the legislative body. At the conclusion of the joint public hearing on the plan, the legislative body may proceed to adopt the plan pursuant to Sections 33363.5 to 33375, inclusive, with no further actions necessary by the agency, even as to the recommendations required of the agency by Section 33363.5.