Rocio Castellanos

Homeless outreach results and encampment process

The city sends about $15 million to the county in Measure A taxes and gets roughly $5.5 million back in direct local control.

$1.02 Million Federal Grant for Police Operations

$1,023,000 in federal funds, no local match mentioned.

Lancaster crime trends show overall decline

The city's investments in enforcement, including a dedicated grand theft auto team, were credited with helping drive the numbers down.

Afternoon Meeting Times and Public Access

Council pay is capped by state statute at roughly $600 per month locally; any raise would require a ballot initiative.

Assemblymember Lackey's Public Safety Legislation

Vandalism Prevention and Community Enhancement Grants

Brings $1,996,592 in new state funding to the city — no local match discussed.

New enforcement focus at Avenue K and Challenger

Hybrid policing model and homelessness outcomes

The city is funding three homeless outreach teams and 14 new officer hires, and just landed a $2 million state grant for violence prevention.

District Attorney filing and decline practices

Drone first-responder program

Drones are described as quite expensive, with allocation to the Antelope Valley uncertain.

Lancaster Police Department hiring

Community Preservation Operations

Pending state legislation on nitrous oxide and 7-OH

Police military equipment renewal

Costs cover 18 duty rifles, pepperball launchers, beanbag rounds and 40mm launchers — exact total not stated.

Unlicensed Care Home Enforcement

Police station microgrid

Not to exceed $941,170.

AI cameras for code enforcement

The city will pay annual hardware and software costs for a two-year initial term, on top of the existing program.