California Code, Government Code - GOV § 66540.22

(a) The board shall supervise and regulate every water transportation services facility owned, operated, maintained, or controlled by the authority, including the establishment of rates, rentals, charges, and classifications, and the making and enforcement of rules, regulations, contracts, practices, and schedules, for or in connection with any transportation facility owned, operated, or controlled by the authority.

(b) If the board proposes to establish or change rates or schedules for or in connection with a facility described in subdivision (a), the board shall establish a process for taking public input on those proposed rates, schedules, or changes and shall conduct a public hearing prior to the adoption of those rates, schedules, or changes.  The board shall provide written notification of the proposed rates, schedules, or changes to the city where the ferry terminal affected by those rates, schedules, or changes is located at least 30 days prior to the public hearing.