During the past quarter staff continued to respond to permitting demands while investigating public concerns.

Staff also:

• Presented the cannabis ordinance enforcement related modifications to Planning Commission and Board of Supervisor and received approval.  
• Collaborated with local and state enforcement agencies to proactively address illicit cannabis cultivation, focusing on egregious and high impact areas.  
• Leveraged Unmanned Aircraft Surveillance (UAS) tool to improve inspection outcomes, staff safety, and successful abatement.
• Collaborated to create redline ordinance changes including cannabis license type changes and communicated with Environmental Impact Report (EIR)  consultant regarding proposed changes.
• Continued to meet with neighborhood groups to receive feedback regarding cannabis neighborhood impact.
• Established monthly meetings with California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GoBiz) to discuss future application opportunities for rural counties.

In the next quarter, staff will: 

• Collaborate with NCSO to strategize effective Cannabis enforcement team.
• Collaborate with EIR consultant to review findings regarding proposed changes.
• Strategize on the utilization of the Department of Cannabis Control Grant.
• Collaborate with local, state enforcement agencies to proactively address illicit cannabis cultivation, focusing on egregious and high impact areas.