Collaborative Partnerships for Consultation

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION MATRIX

Below is a guide to the many opportunities for public review of draft documents and a list of the state-mandated participation for reviewing agencies and districts.

Who?	Voluntary Consultation:
General Public: (includes interested civic and community organizations)	All Elements EIR and Notice of Preparation
Communities	Communities in Urban Study Areas Refine existing Residential Land Inventory New multifamily housing sites
Fire Safe Council	Safety Element
Forestry Review Committee	Land Use Element--Forest Resources
Who?	Mandatory Consultation:
Native American Tribes	SB 18 Consultation – Conservation and Open Space Element (including Cultural and Scenic Resources) Land Use Element
Incorporated Cities	Land Use Element EIR and Notice of Preparation
Service Districts:
Water/Sewer	Housing Element Land Use Element EIR and Notice of Preparation
Fire Districts	Safety Element EIR and Notice of Preparation
State Agencies:
Mines and Geology Board	Land Use Element Conservation and Open Space Element Mineral Resources EIR and Notice of Preparation
CA Geological Survey	Safety Element EIR and Notice of Preparation
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection	Safety Element Land Use Element --Forest Resources EIR and Notice of Preparation
Department of Fish and Game	EIR and Notice of Preparation
Caltrans	Circulation Element EIR and Notice of Preparation
Water Quality	EIR and Notice of Preparation
Parks and Recreation	EIR and Notice of Preparation
Air Resources Board	EIR and Notice of Preparation
Housing and Community Development	Land Use Element Housing Element EIR and Notice of Preparation
Resource Agency	Conservation and Open Space Element EIR and Notice of Preparation
Office of Emergency Services	Safety Element EIR and Notice of Preparation
Coastal Commission	All Elements related to Coastal Properties
Federal Agencies:
BLM	EIR and Notice of Preparation
National Parks	EIR and Notice of Preparation
Department of Defense	EIR and Notice of Preparation
USFWS	EIR and Notice of Preparation
School Districts
	to be determined
LAFCo
	to be determined
Regional Agencies
HCAOG	Circulation Element
ABOVE SUBJECT TO FUTURE UPDATE AND REVISION...