California Code, Government Code - GOV § 50500

The legislative body shall also pass upon the protests filed by other persons than those petitioning. If in the opinion of a majority of the legislative body the protests are valid and the terms of the petition will not result in the leasing of the property to the best interests of the property owners, the legislative body may deny the petition and decline to proceed further unless a majority of the property owners consent to the terms in the protest allowed by the legislative body.