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a. Adopt a resolution authorizing the District Attorney (DA) or its designee to execute an Agreement between the County of Monterey and the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) that will provide services to enhance Monterey County’s capacity to conduct coordinated enforcement and public safety operations that address illegal cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and retail activity, while protecting community health, consumer safety, and the integrity of the licensed cannabis market, including extensions or amendments thereof, for a term retroactive to July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2031, for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $4,276,075.
b. Direct the County Administrative Office and the Auditor-Controller to amend the FY 2026-27 Adopted Budget, for the Office of the District Attorney, Fund 1001, Entity 224002: Criminal, increasing appropriations for personnel by $518,812 (1001-224002-60000) and for services and supplies by $403,626 (1001-224002-61000) and revenue by $922,438 (1001-224002-44285), funded by the grant revenues from the Board of State and Community Corrections (4/5ths vote required).
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Adopt a resolution authorizing the District Attorney (DA) or its designee to execute an Agreement between the County of Monterey and the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) that will provide services to enhance Monterey County’s capacity to conduct coordinated enforcement and public safety operations that address illegal cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and retail activity, while protecting community health, consumer safety, and the integrity of the licensed cannabis market, including extensions or amendments thereof, for a term retroactive to July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2031, for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $4,276,075.
b. Direct the County Administrative Office and the Auditor-Controller to amend the FY 2026-27 Adopted Budget, for the Office of the District Attorney, Fund 1001, Entity 224002: Criminal, increasing appropriations for personnel by $518,812 (1001-224002-60000) and for services and supplies by $403,626 (1001-224002-61000) and revenue by $922,438 (1001-224002-44285), funded by the grant revenues from the Board of State and Community Corrections (4/5ths vote required).
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
In November of 2016, voters approved Proposition 64, the Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA). AUMA legalized the recreational use of marijuana in California for individuals 21 years of age and older. Proposition 64 also provides that a portion of the tax revenue from the cultivation and retail sale of cannabis or cannabis products will be appropriated. Section 34019 of the Revenue and Taxation Code (RTC), relating to cannabis, was amended by Senate Bill No. 141, CH. 18, in June 2025.
The Board of State and Community Corrections shall prioritize grant awards for local governments whose grant application includes illicit cannabis enforcement. The board may award grants both competitively and based on a formula to provide consistent and ongoing funding for local governments to implement the programs described in this subparagraph. (Rev. & Tax Code, § 34019, subd. (f)(3)(C).)
The County of Monterey was notified on June 26, 2026 that our grant application was approved by the BSCC.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT/COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
This grant is a joint grant with the Health Department, with the Office of the District Attorney serving as the Lead Public Agency (LPA) for the County. The County Administrative Office has reviewed this report.
FINANCING:
This grant provides reimbursement and will not impact the General Fund.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS:
Improving public safety by enhancing illicit cannabis enforcement.
Mark a check to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Plan Goals [Include one or two sentences referencing the Ordinance, Code, Board Order/Resolution, etc. in relation to this selection]:
____ Well-Being and Quality of Life
____ Sustainable Infrastructure for the Present and Future
X Safe and Resilient Communities
____ Diverse and Thriving Economy
____ Dynamic Organization and Employer of Choice
Prepared by: Bruce Suckow, Finance Manager II, Ext. 5259
Approved by: Jeannine M. Pacioni, Distirct Attorney, Ext. 5470
Attachments:
A. Grant Approval Notification
B. BSCC Proposed Budget
C. Board Resolution