STAFF REPORT
City of Lancaster
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8/11/26
TN
Date: August 11, 2026
To: Mayor Parris and City Council Members
From: Rodrick Armalin, Chief of Police - Lancaster Police Department Subject: Acceptance of California Board of State and Community Corrections – Proposition 64 Public Health & Safety Grant Award
Recommendations:
1. Accept California Board of State and Community Corrections – Proposition 64 Cohort 4 Public Health & Safety Grant Program award in the amount of $4,149,655.00, appropriating funds to revenue account LPDPROP64.STATEOTHER.23030000.4998.
2. Appropriate funds to the following project expense strings for implementation of the Proposition 64 Cohort 4 Public Health & Safety Grant program:
$ 1,058,352.00 to LPDPROP64.SAL 23030000.5101
$ 3,001,303.00 to LPDPROP64.MISCGRANTS 23030000.5656
$ 90,000.00 to LPDPROP64.EQUIPFURN 23030000.8100
3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the grant agreement including all necessary documents and provisions, subject to City Attorney approval.
G.C. Section 84308: No
Fiscal Impact:
No impact to the General Fund. The City has been awarded $4,149,655 through the BSCC Proposition 64 Public Health & Safety Grant Program. No matching funds or in-kind contributions are required.
Background:
Revenue and Taxation Code (RTC), Section 34019, subd. (f)(3)(C) states the BSCC will provide grant funds to local governments that assist with law enforcement, fire protection, or other local programming to address public health and safety associated with the implementation of the Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act, commonly referred to as Proposition 64. 2 4
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In February 2026, the BSCC released the Proposition 64 Cohort 4 RFP making $125 million available to California cities and counties to assist with law enforcement, fire protection, or other local programs addressing public health and safety associated with the implementation of the Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act.
In March 2026 the City of Lancaster, through its Lancaster Police Department, submitted a comprehensive grant application proposing the Cannabis Compliance and Enforcement Program (CCEP) which includes effective and innovative enforcement and education activities.
On June 25, 2026, the BSCC approved the grant application and awarded funding in the amount of $4,149,655.00. The City intends to enter into an agreement with the BSCC from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2031, which includes five years for service delivery and an addition six months to complete evaluation requirements.
The Lancaster Police Department will use these funds to execute the following program objectives and activities.
1. Identify, investigate, and conduct targeted enforcement operations to disrupt illicit cannabis operations, including unlicensed retail sales, illegal delivery services, indoor cultivation sites, and unlawful manufacturing activities.
Conduct coordinated enforcement that will target illegal operations o12 targeted cannabis enforcement operations annually over 5 years = 60 enforcement operations
2. Strengthen regulatory compliance by coordinating enforcement activities with city and county departments responsible for code enforcement, fire safety, building inspections, and environmental health. Pursue civil enforcement and nuisance abatement actions against property owners and operators who knowingly permit illicit cannabis activity. Ensure that legitimate cannabis businesses operating in compliance with state and local laws are not facing a competitive disadvantage
3. Protect community health and consumer safety by educating residents, particularly youth, on the dangers of illicit cannabis products through prevention education and diversion/intervention activities conducted in partnership with local schools and youth-serving organizations. Proactive solutions to prevent & divert youth from underage use of cannabis oYouth education & social resistance skill building cohorts 10-week cohorts serving 10 youth per cohort – 4 annually = 20 cohorts and 200 students reached over 5 years
oWorkshops/assemblies to discuss dangers of illicit cannabis products – interactive experience
4 workshops reaching 1,600 students annually = 20 workshops and 8,000 students reached over 5 years
oPrevention and early intervention
oDiversion and justice related supports
This report focuses on accepting and allocating funds in the amount of $4,149,655.00 from the 2 4
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California Board of State and Community Corrections for cannabis enforcement and education services.
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Attachment:
Sample BSCC Standard Agreement
Award Notice
Prop 64 Cohort 4 RFP