Cannabis in California local government
What California city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about cannabis — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
457 California meetings since 2024 covered cannabis. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in California with the most cannabis activity
- Humboldt County, CA (42)
- Los Angeles, CA (33)
- Trinity County, CA (20)
- Riverside, CA (17)
- Mendocino County, CA (16)
- Oakland, CA (14)
- San Pablo, CA (12)
- Monterey County, CA (11)
- California City, CA (11)
- Coalinga, CA (11)
- Wildomar, CA (11)
- Adelanto, CA (9)
Latest matching meetings
Planning Commission to hear appeal regarding cannabis license CCL-839
The Trinity County Planning Commission will meet to consider an appeal of a Director's decision. The discussion focuses on the approval of cannabis license CCL-839.
City Council to approve warrants and resolutions for water, sewer, and cannabis grants
The Alturas City Council will approve city warrants totaling $456,637.06 and resolutions regarding inactive utility accounts and a cannabis tax grant application. The meeting also includes the administration of oaths for new officers and a discussion on committee appointments.
Council to consider first reading of cannabis ordinance and licensing process
The Visalia City Council will hold a work session to discuss the proposed elimination of Transit Fixed Route 17 and receive a report on Fourth of July activities. In the regular session, council members will vote on a zoning change for a 21‑acre parcel at Akers Street and Riggin Avenue, adopt a cannabis activity…
Planning Commission to hold workshop on commercial retail cannabis code amendment
The Planning Commission will discuss a proposed code amendment to add Article 46 for Commercial Retail Cannabis to the county code. The body will also continue reviewing implementation measures for the 2035 General Plan's Agriculture & Forestry Element.
Seaside City Council discusses pay increases and personnel code updates
The City Council will consider an ordinance to increase compensation for the Mayor and Council members, including a plan for repayment of overpayments. Other items include amending the municipal code regarding personnel administration and water service connections.
Zoning admin continues cannabis cultivation project to uncertain date
The Zoning Administrator holds a regular meeting with a single consent calendar item: a request to continue the Shepp-Cruz Family Farm's outdoor cannabis cultivation project (22,035 sq ft) to an uncertain date. The project involves a greenhouse, groundwater well, and solar power, with two seasonal employees. No other…
Banning City Council to decide on referendum for three zoning and development ordinances
The City Council will determine whether to repeal or hold a November 2026 election for three ordinances regarding the Sunset Crossroads Specific Plan, residential zoning, and a development agreement with NP Banning Industrial. The body will also discuss a cannabis warehouse moratorium and the city's emergency…
Commission to review Beechwood residential subdivision and cannabis retail amendments
The Commission will consider a proposal to subdivide 40 acres of the Beechwood Specific Plan into 182 lots. Additionally, they will review municipal code amendments regarding non-storefront cannabis delivery establishments.
City Council to approve $185,000 grant for a new marine enforcement vessel
The council will consider authorizing the Interim City Manager to accept a grant of up to $185,000 and to purchase a marine enforcement vessel. It will also act on several routine consent items, adopt resolutions for special tax levies and lighting district assessments, and consider a commercial cannabis cultivation…
Banning City Council to discuss potential repeal of three ordinances and upcoming election
The Council will consider whether to repeal three specific ordinances or move forward with a November 3, 2026, municipal election regarding those ordinances. Additional discussions include a cannabis warehouse moratorium, utility billing recovery, and an emergency operations plan.
Budget Engagement Commission meets to discuss cannabis program and attendance
The Budget Engagement Commission will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes from June 11, 2026, and receive an update on the Cannabis Retail Program. The agenda also includes a report on Commissioner attendance and a communication from the Deputy Finance Director.
Council to award $1.96M contract for Monterey Avenue street rehab
The Palm Desert City Council will vote on a $1.96 million contract for the Monterey Avenue Street Rehabilitation Project. They will also adopt three ordinances modernizing skate park rules, updating handbill distribution in parks, and regulating golf cart/NEV sales. Other actions include designating 'North Palm…
Commission discusses church classroom addition and digital sign regulations
The Commission will consider a classroom expansion for Calvary Chapel in Diamond Springs. They will also review proposed changes to allow limited digital signs in El Dorado Hills and potential reductions to cannabis setbacks.
Council to consider placing 1% sales tax measure on November ballot
The City Council will decide whether to place a 1% transactions and use tax (local sales tax) measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot by adopting Resolution No. 26-37 and introducing Ordinance No. 666. Consent items include a $300,000 amendment to a cannabis compliance contract with HOsequio LLC, a $108,000 change…
Board to consider accepting $1M cannabis public health grant
The Board will consider consent items including a $1 million Proposition 64 grant for public health and safety related to cannabis, lease amendments for two Weaverville dwellings, and a substance abuse services contract. A public hearing on unmet transit needs is scheduled. County matters include adopting guiding…
Council approves FY26-27 budget, citywide fireworks ban, and $1.8M Cabrillo Mole project.
The Avalon City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget and set the annual appropriations limit. Officials also passed a new ordinance banning all fireworks within city limits and approved utility fees for sewer, saltwater, solid waste, and grease collection on the property tax roll. Additionally, the council…
Council to consider placing 1% sales tax measure on November ballot
The City Council will decide whether to place a 1% transactions and use tax measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot, and introduce an ordinance to impose the tax. Other business includes contract approvals for cannabis compliance services, park improvements, and designation of voting delegates for the League of…
Council to consider placing 1% sales tax measure on November ballot
The Adelanto City Council will consider adopting Resolution 26-37 and introducing Ordinance No. 666 to place a 1% transactions and use tax on the November 3, 2026 ballot. The council will also vote on several consent items including a $300,000 cannabis compliance agreement and a $120,000 parking lot rehabilitation at…
Cannabis Committee reviews cultivation pilot program and tax collections
The committee will review updates regarding the Outdoor Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Pilot Program and commercial cannabis business tax collections. Staff will also provide a memorandum update on the overall Cannabis Program budget and performance measures.
Cannabis microbusiness permit, coastal permits, and groundwater wells on consent calendar
The Zoning Administrator will consider three items on the consent calendar: a modification for groundwater monitoring wells at the Manila wastewater treatment plant, a coastal development permit and special permit for a new home and vegetation removal near Eureka, and a special permit for a cannabis microbusiness in…
Commission to consider cannabis permit modification and old-growth tree removal
The Planning Commission will review a request to expand cannabis operations at Emerald Dragonfly Farms in Carlotta. They will also consider a special permit for the removal of a hazardous, mature redwood tree in the Redway area.
Committee to discuss cannabis grants, approve workforce MOU, launch green loan fund
The Economic Development Committee will discuss the Cannabis Grant Program's retail implementation, consider approving a Memorandum of Understanding with iVETS and StemWorx for technology workforce development, and vote on a Fiscal Partnership Operating Agreement with First Community Capital, Inc. to administer a…
Committee to vote on green tech loan fund agreement with First Community Capital
The Economic Development Committee will discuss and potentially approve a Fiscal Partnership Operating Agreement with First Community Capital to administer a Green Technology Revolving Loan Fund. They will also consider a Memorandum of Understanding for a workforce initiative with iVETS and StemWorx, and discuss…
Planning Commission to consider cannabis dispensary hours extension
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two conditional use permits. One would allow a mobile food vendor at 440 E Visalia Road. The other would extend operating hours for the Valley Pure cannabis dispensary at 293 W Noble Avenue from 9am-9pm to 8am-10pm.
Planning Commission to consider revoking three cannabis business permits
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to decide on the revocation of conditional use permits for three commercial cannabis operations. These actions are proposed due to alleged failures to comply with approval conditions and development agreements.
Council to consider 25-year franchise agreements with two water companies
The City Council will consider multiple consent agenda items including a $674,007 cape sealing contract for Pioneer Trail, Al Tahoe Boulevard, and Eloise Avenue, and a resolution of intent to adopt 25-year franchise agreements with Tahoe Keys Water Company and Lukins Brothers Water Company, with a public hearing set…
Council to consider sewer rate increase, cannabis cultivation, and sobering center funding
The council will deliberate on a sewer rate increase to fund infrastructure needs, with two reduced scenarios presented. They will also consider whether to permit commercial cannabis cultivation within city limits, a significant policy shift. Additionally, the council will discuss extending the sobering center funding…
City Council discusses cannabis tax amnesty and various municipal contracts
The Budget and Finance Committee is reviewing several fiscal matters including updates on the Convention Center expansion, cannabis business tax policies, and various city contracts. The meeting also addresses funding requests for parks, transportation grants, and homelessness governance strategies.
Committee to consider comprehensive amendments to commercial cannabis fees
The Government Operations Committee will decide on multiple leases for city properties, including for the LAPD Inspector General, community gardens, and interim housing sites. They will also consider a proposed contract for video production services, the sale of city-owned property, and an ordinance to amend…
City Council to approve $93,988 OHV dump station contract and adopt ordinance on farmers markets
The council will consider a contract with RC Becker for $93,988 to build concrete islands and asphalt paving for the OHV RV Dump Station Development Grant Project. It will also hold a second reading and adoption of Ordinance 26‑832 amending sections of the municipal code that govern recurring temporary uses and…
Council to adopt FY 2026-2027 budgets, consider cannabis tax measure
The council will adopt the General and Non-General Fund budgets for the next fiscal year and discuss placing a cannabis tax ballot measure before voters. Other action items include appointing an interim city manager and updating public meeting policies. Consent calendar items include a $733,242.70 water line…
Council to discuss FY 2026-2027 budget and adopt cannabis tax amendment
The City Council holds a special budget workshop to discuss the FY 2026-2027 budget. The consent calendar includes adopting Ordinance No. 879 amending the cannabis tax section of the municipal code and authorizing a change order for a block wall at Ramsey Splash Pad. No public hearings or closed session are scheduled.
City Council discusses FY 2026-27 budget at special workshop
The Coalinga City Council will hold a special budget workshop to discuss the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 budget. Consent items include adopting an ordinance to amend cannabis tax regulations and authorizing a change order for a block wall at Ramsey Splash Pad. Public comments will be heard but no action will be…
Board to vote on seven $2,500 community grants and grant extension
The Community Advisory Board will decide on the disbursement of seven Community Improvement Grants of $2,500 each for the June-July 2026 period, and an extension request for a previously approved grant. Members will also hear presentations on the City Asset Naming and Renaming Policy, the Southeast Greenway project…
Commission to recommend cannabis zoning ordinance amendment
The Planning and Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider and recommend that the City Council approve an ordinance amending Section 18.67.030(a)(2) of the Marysville Municipal Code, which regulates commercial cannabis activity. The commission may also direct revisions to the proposed…
Council to decide appeal for cannabis shop at 13041 San Pablo Ave
The City Council will hold a public hearing and decide an appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of a conditional use permit for a retail cannabis store at an existing commercial building at 13041 San Pablo Avenue. The proposed use is in the Commercial Mixed Use District under the San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan.
Commission to vote on zoning code overhaul to align with state housing laws
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on an appeal of a denied commercial cannabis permit relocation, a time extension for a tentative subdivision map, and a proposed zoning code amendment. The amendment would align city code with state housing and cottage food laws, federal religious use laws, and adjust…
Avalon City Council to consider adult-use cannabis legalization
The City Council will discuss the potential legalization and expansion of adult-use cannabis sales. The meeting also includes a presentation on the proposed FY 2026-27 capital improvement project budget and several transportation permit requests.
Committee to consider allowing cannabis social equity applicants to sell ownership interests
The Government Operations Committee will discuss multiple items including a contract amendment with CenturyLink, cannabis regulatory changes, a bridge housing lease, and a lease for the Convention Center expansion. They will also consider a report on construction projects and a property transfer to Recreation and…
California City Council to consider 2023-2031 Housing Element adoption
The City Council will hold public hearings to adopt the 2023-2031 Housing Element and amend municipal codes regarding farmers markets and temporary uses. The body will also consider a temporary moratorium on new or expanding cannabis businesses.