CA Gov't Code Section 57177.5

In the case of elections on an order of consolidation of cities or districts, the commission shall take one of the following actions:

(a)

Execute a certificate of completion confirming the order of consolidation if, within the territory of each city or district ordered to be consolidated, a majority of the votes cast on the question favored the consolidation.

(b)

Execute a certificate of termination of proceedings if, in one of the cities or districts ordered to be consolidated, the votes cast in favor of consolidation did not constitute a majority.