Health and Safety Code § 33355
ARTICLE 4.5. Alternative Procedures for a Joint Public Hearing by the Agency and the Legislative Body
As an alternative to the separate public hearings required by Sections 33348 and 33360 of this part, the agency and the legislative body, with the consent of both, may hold a joint public hearing on a redevelopment plan. The presiding officer of the legislative body shall preside over such joint public hearing.