HomeMy WebLinkAboutC-20-15 The Green Habit Inc RedactedApplicant (Entity) Information
Application Type
Proposed Location
Commercial Cannabis Business
Permit Application
C-20-15
Submitted On: Dec 03, 2020
Applicant
Omar Alghazali
5594779007
Applicant (Entity) Name:
The Green Habit Inc
DBA:
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Physical Address:
2434 N Weber Ave
City:
Fresno
State:
CA
Zip Code:
93705
Primary Contact Same as Above?
Yes
Primary Contact Name:
Omar Alghazali
Primary Contact Title:
Owner
Primary Contact Phone:
559-477-9007
Primary Contact Email:HAS ANY INDIVIDUAL IN THIS APPLICATION APPLIED FOR
ANY OTHER CANNABIS PERMIT IN THE CITY OF FRESNO?:
Yes
Select one or more of the following categories. For each
category, indicate whether you are applying for Adult-Use (“A”)
or/and Medicinal (“M”) or both
Both
Please make one selection for permit type. If making multiple
applications, please submit a new application for each permit
type and proposed location.
Permit Type
Retail (Storefront)
Business Formation Documentation:
S-Corporation
Property Owner Name:
D&D SALES LLC % PAT DESANTIS
Proposed Location Address:
1441 Tulare St
City:
Fresno
State:
CA
Zip Code:
93706
Property Owner Phone:
559-299-9836
Property Owner Email:Assessor's Parcel Number (APN):
467-06-612
Proposed Location Square Footage:
Owner State:
CA
Owner Zip:
93705
Has Owner Completed Background Check Application?
Yes
Ownership Percentage (%):
100
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
CINCINNATI OH 45999-0023
Date of this notice: 11-23-2020
dentification Number:
Form: SS-4
Number of this notice: CP 575 A
GREEN HABIT INC
2434 N WEBER AVE
FRESNO, CA 93705 For assistance you may call us at:
1-800-829-4933
IF YOU WRITE, ATTACH THE
STUB AT THE END OF THIS NOTICE.
WE ASSIGNED YOU AN EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
for applying for an Employer Identification Number (EIN). We assigned you
EIN . This EIN will identify you, your business accounts, tax returns, and
docu n if you have no employees. Please keep this notice in your permanent
records.
When filing tax documents, payments, and related correspondence, it is very important
that you use your EIN and complete name and address exactly as shown above. Any variation
may cause a delay in processing, result in incorrect information in your account, or even
cause you to be assigned more than one EIN. If the information is not correct as shown
above, please make the correction using the attached tear off stub and return it to us.
Based on the information received from you or your representative, you must file
the following form(s) by the date(s) shown.
Form 1120 04/15/2021
If you have questions about the form(s) or the due date(s) shown, you can call us at
the phone number or write to us at the address shown at the top of this notice. If you
need help in determining your annual accounting period (tax year), see Publication 538,
Accounting Periods and Methods.
We assigned you a tax classification based on information obtained from you or your
representative. It is not a legal determination of your tax classification, and is not
binding on the IRS. If you want a legal determination of your tax classification, you may
request a private letter ruling from the IRS under the guidelines in Revenue Procedure
2004-1, 2004-1 I.R.B. 1 (or superseding Revenue Procedure for the year at issue). Note:
Certain tax classification elections can be requested by filing Form 8832, Entity
Classification Election. See Form 8832 and its instructions for additional information.
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INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE GREEN HABIT INC
CINCINNATI OH 45999-0023 2434 N WEBER AVE
FRESNO, CA 93705
City or
INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
FOR COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS PERMIT APPLICATION
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the City of Fresno (City) shall not assume any liability whatsoever with respect to
having issued a commercial cannabis business permit pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code Section. 9--3333 or otherwise
approving the operation of any commercial cannabis business or cannabis retail business.
In consideration for the submittal of an application for a commercial cannabis business permit application and/or issuance
of a cannabis business permit, and to the furthest extent allowed by law, Applicant does hereby agree to indemnify, hold
harmless and defend the City and each of its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers from any and all loss,
liability, fines, penalties, forfeitures, costs and damages (whether in contract, tort or strict liability, including but not limited
to personal injury, death at any time and property damage) incurred by City, Applicant or any other person, and from any
and all claims, demands and actions in law or equity (including reasonable attorney's fees and litigation expenses), arising
or alleged to have arisen directly or indirectly out of the issuance of a cannabis business permit. Applicant's obligations
under the preceding sentence shall not apply to any loss, liability, fines, penalties, forfeitures, costs or damages caused
solely by the gross negligence, or caused by the willful misconduct, of City or any of its officers, officials, employees,
agents or volunteers.
Applicant must, at the time of permit issuance, maintain Insurance at coverage limits and with conditions thereon
determined necessary and appropriate from time to time by the City Manager.
Applicant shall conduct all defense at his/her/its sole cost. The fact that insurance is obtained by Applicant shall not be
deemed to release or diminish the liability of Applicant, including, without limitation, liability assumed under this Agreement.
The duty to indemnify shall apply to all claims regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The duty to
defend hereunder is wholly independent of and separate from the duty to indemnify and such duty to defend exists
regardless of any ultimate liability of Applicant. The policy limits do not act as a limitation upon the amount of defense
and/or indemnification to be provided by Applicant. Approval or purchase of any insurance contracts or policies shall in no
way relieve from liability nor limit the liability of Applicant, its officials, officers, employees, agents, volunteers or invitees.
City shall be reimbursed for all costs and expenses, including but not limited to legal fees and costs and court
costs, which the city may be required to pay as a result of any legal challenge related to the city's approval of the
applicant's commercial cannabis business permit. The City may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own
expense in the defense of any such action, but such participation shall not relieve any of the obligations imposed
hereunder.
This Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement shall survive the expiration or termination of the Application
and/or Permit.
The undersigned acknowledges that he/she (i) has read and fully understands the content of this Indemnification
and Hold Harmless Agreement; (Ii) is aware that this is a contract between the City and App licant; (iii) has had the
opportunity to consult with his/her attorney, In his/her discretion; (Iv) Is fully aware of the legal consequences of
signing this document; and (v) is the Applicant or his/her/its authorized signatory. -th
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Telephone Number Telephone Number
DocuSign Envelope ID: D9D3A632-5E41-4A44-812D-AA13A0E0DDB0
D & D Sales, LLC.
Post Office Box 3377, Fresno, CA 93650 |
Date: 11/13/2020
Letter of Intent to Lease Proposed Location: 1441 Tulare St, Fresno, CA, 93706
Please find summarized below some of the essential terms upon which Green Habit, INC, a California
Company, willing to enter lease negotiations with Pat DeSantis. “Landlord" for space in the above-referenced
retail location. Obviously, not all of the essential terms required for a lease are contained herein. Additional
items may arise if our discussions continue.
This letter is not intended to bind any of the persons or entities referred to herein to either conduct negotiations
for or enter into a lease. No person or entity referred to in this letter shall have any rights against or obligations
to the other unless and until a fully executed lease has been entered into and delivered to the Tenant.
Tenant: Green Habit, Inc.
Use of Premises: A Cannabis Retail Store
Premises Location: 1441 Tulare St, Fresno CA 93706
APN # of Location: 467-066-12
Square Footage: 6,000 Sq Ft
Lease Term: Six (6) Months
Option Term: 2 - Five (5) year options
Minimum Monthly Base Rent: per month, for the first Six (6) months commencing on the
execution date of this Letter of Intent
Option Term Rent: (1) First Option: per month (5% Annual Base Rent increase)
(2) Second Option: To be Negotiated
CAM, Taxes, & Insurance
Charges (NNN): per month/Prop Rata Share, Adjusted annually
Percentage Rent: N/A
Security Deposit: payable at the time of signing Letter of Intent
NON-REFUNDABLE
Prepaid Rent: Equal to one month’s minimum rent and NNN charges, to be applied
to the first month’s minimum rent and other charges that are due following
the Rent Commencement Date.
DocuSign Envelope ID: D9D3A632-5E41-4A44-812D-AA13A0E0DDB0
Insurance Limits: Per Standard Lease Requirements
Turnover Date of Premises: Five (5) Days from Lease Execution, or as available
Condition of Premises Landlord agrees to deliver the Premises to the Tenant in “AS-IS, WHERE-IS
Condition”, with the exception of the following: Upon 60 days of the
turnover date, Landlord shall cause the roof to be in leak free condition.
Improvement Allowance:
Tenant’s Construction: Tenant shall be responsible for the design and construction of its store.
One Year Exit Option: N/A
Assignment / Subletting:
Signs and Advertising:
Lease Form: Landlord’s Standard Lease Form.
Should the above general understanding meet with your approval, please execute and return a fully
executed copy of this proposal to me and have the Landlord prepare the lease document for Tenant’s
review.
AGREED AND ACCEPTED:
LANDLORD: TENANT:
By: By:
Printed Name: Pat DeSantis
Title: Member for D & D Sales, LLC.
Printed Name: Omar Alghazali
Title: CEO
Date: 11/21/2020
Date: 11/20/2020
Phone: Phone:
Address: P O Box 3377, Fresno CA 93650_ Address:
Email: Email:
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
2600 Fresno Street • Third Floor Jennifer K. Clark, AICP, Director
Fresno, California 93721-3604
(559) 621-8277 FAX (559) 498-1026
November 25, 2020 Please reply to:
Marisela Martínez
(559) 621-8038
Omar Alghazali
The Green Habit LLC
Dear Applicant:
SUBJECT: ZONING INQUIRY NUMBER P20-04361 REQUESTING INFORMATION
REGARDING CANNABIS RETAIL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1441
TULARE ST (APN 467-066-12)
Thank you for your inquiry regarding the allowance of new cannabis retail uses. The
requested information about cannabis retail uses was analyzed using Article 27,
Chapter 15 of the Fresno Municipal Code (FMC) of the City of Fresno. Please note, all
research for this inquiry is based on existing land development of the subject property. If
there are multiple buildings on the subject property, this research was based on the
address provided in the request. This research does not take into effect of future
development unless provided in your application request. With that, research of a
proposed cannabis retail business on the subject property conveys the following:
1. All cannabis retail businesses must be located on property zoned DTN
(Downtown Neighborhood), DTG (Downtown General), CMS (Commercial Main
Street), CC (Commercial Community), CR (Commercial Regional), CG
(Commercial General), CH (Commercial Highway), NMX (Neighborhood Mixed-
Use), CMX (Corridor/Center Mixed-Use), RMX (Regional Mixed-Use), and must
meet all of the requirements for development in these zones, including, but not
limited to, parking, lighting, building materials, etc.
The subject property is zoned DTN, which is one of the allowable zone districts
for cannabis retail businesses. Development standards of the DTN zone district
are available in Sections 15-1503, 15-1504, and 15-1505 of the FMC. The
subject location meets the zone district requirement, per Section 15-
2739.B.1.a of the FMC, for a cannabis retail business.
2. All building(s) in which a cannabis retail business is located shall be no closer
than 800 feet from any property boundary containing the following: (1) A
cannabis retail business; (2) A school providing instruction for any grades pre-
school through 12 (whether public, private, or charter, including pre-school,
transitional kindergarten, and K-12); (3) A day care center licensed by the state
Zoning Inquiry P20-04361
1441 Tulare ST
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November 25, 2020
Department of Social Services that is in existence at the time a complete
commercial cannabis business permit application is submitted; and, (4) A youth
center that is in existence at the time a complete commercial cannabis business
permit is submitted.
The subject property is not located within 800 feet of the property boundary of
any of the above-mentioned uses. The subject building meets the separation
requirements, per Section 15-2739.B.1.b of the FMC, for a cannabis retail
business.
3. Prior to commencing operations, a cannabis retail business must obtain a
Cannabis Conditional Use Permit from the Planning and Development
Department per Section 15-2739.N of the FMC.
4. No more than two cannabis retail businesses may be located in any one Council
District. If more than 14 are ever authorized by Council (more than two per
Council District), they shall be dispersed evenly by Council District.
The subject property is in Council District 3. There are currently no cannabis
retail businesses located in Council District 3. This location requirement is
satisfied for a cannabis retail business.
Please review the entirety of Article 33, Chapter 9 (Cannabis Retail Business and
Commercial Cannabis) and Section 15-2739 (Adult Use and Medicinal Cannabis
Retail Business and Commercial Cannabis Business) of the FMC to understand
other requirements of cannabis retail businesses, including but not limited to,
application requirements, signage, etc.
This information was researched by the undersigned per the zoning request. The
undersigned certifies that the above information contained herein is believed to be
accurate and is based upon, or relates to, the information supplied by the requestor.
The City of Fresno assumes no liability for errors and omissions. All information was
obtained from public records held by the Planning and Development Department.
A copy of the Fresno Municipal Code may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk’s
office at 559-621-7650. The Fresno Municipal Code may also be searched on the
Internet, free of charge, by going to www.fresno.gov. If you have questions regarding
this matter, please contact me by telephone at 559-621-8038 or at
Marisela.Martinez@fresno.gov.
Cordially,
Marisela Martínez, Planner I
Development Services Division
Planning and Development Department
GREEN HABIT INC
1441 TULARE ST. FRESNO, CA
GREEN HABIT INC
1.5 HOURS OF OPERATION/ OPENING AND CLOSING PROCEDURES
Hours of Operation:
Sunday - Saturday (7 days a week), 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Opening Procedures:
ROLES
• 5 Budtenders
• 1 Receptionist
• 1 Assistant Manager
• 1 Manager
•
TIMING
Every day, all eight employees are to arrive at the facility by 8:00am, one hour before the store
opens to customers/patients; so, all procedures set forth in the following plan will take place
seamlessly.
PURPOSE
The opening process starts the moment a Manager or Store Lead unlocks the front door and
ends when the store opens for that day’s business. Opening is one of the times of greatest risk
for dispensaries, so Green Habit has created standard operating procedures (SOP) on
entering the building and preparing for the day, including counting cash, preparing products,
cleaning, and auditing.
Green Habit has gone to great lengths to develop these procedures not only because failing to
properly conduct opening tasks is a compliance issue, but even more it is a safety issue for our
employees and store.
This SOP details every step in the opening process, including unlocking the door, stocking
products, preparing drawers/workstations, and welcoming the first customers of the day.
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Note: Prior to Green Habit’s official Grand Opening, ownership will create opening checklists
per role, so that employees will be able refer to them. The checklists will be made available in
several formats for the convenience of the employees, including a printed/laminated sheet and
Google document. There is presently exploration of a third-party system requiring photo proof
of task completion.
MANAGER: OPENING PROCESS
This process outlines Manager responsibilities at opening, with a focus on back of house.
1.
.
4.
6. Budtenders will come grab their drawers; they will count their drawers to ensure the
correct starting amount.
7. If the store has any nearly expired products to discount, bring them out onto the sales
floor and notify Budtenders.
8. If there are any code-based or new specials for the day, Manager will print out a cheat-
sheet for Budtenders with the code and details of the special.
9. Divvy up opening tasks with Budtenders using appropriate checklists.
10. Schedule lunches and breaks scheduled around slower periods of business.
11. Have a team huddle to start the day.
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12. Five minutes before opening, ensure Receptionist, Budtenders, and all customer-facing
spaces are clean, stocked, and ready for the day. Also ensure every employee has their
badge visible.
13. At opening time, unlock the front door and welcome any waiting customers.
BUDTENDER: OPENING PROCESS
This process outlines Budtender responsibilities at opening, with a focus on the Bud Room.
1. Turn on all computers and navigate to POS (Flowhub Cashier).
2. Turn on any other tech including music, televisions, and kiosks.
3.
.
4. Bring products out to the Bud Room. (Upon approval from the City of Fresno, ownership
will outline exactly what products must be brought out in the morning, where they are
stored overnight, and other pertinent details, like what cases get unlocked.)
5. Ensure all products are stocked based on expected sales for that day. Aim to have
enough product stocked to get through at least mid-day.
6. Refresh bud pods. If jars were cleaned the night before, fill and label as appropriate. If
not cleaned, ensure the flower is fresh, fragrant, correctly labeled, and free from
dust/debris.
7. Ensure the checkout area is clean, tidy, and well-stocked.
8. Ensure the Bud Room is clean and tidy. Spot clean any areas missed by closing staff.
9. Fifteen (15) minutes before opening, you must be done with opening tasks and ready to
start helping customers. Ensure your badge is visible.
10. Throughout the day:
a)
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b) Sanitize regularly as outlined by your regional and business’s COVID protocols.
c) Clean and tidy the Bud Room and check out area as time allows to make the
closing cleaning process smoother.
RECEPTIONIST: OPENING PROCESS
This process outlines Reception/front desk staff responsibilities at opening, with a focus on the
waiting room.
1. Visually inspect the front desk/waiting room area and note immediate tasks to complete
before customers start arriving.
2. Turn on the front desk computer. Log into Flowhub.
3. Make sure all tech is charged and ready for use. If not, plug it in immediately.
a) Check trash cans, water stations, coffee stations, and refill as necessary.
b) Do not bring trash out when the doors are locked, wait until about one hour after
opening, or a dedicated time in the afternoon, to bring trash out to the dumpster.
Receptionist must use the buddy system when bringing the trash out.
4. Check chairs, furniture, and magazines/educational materials. Spot clean and straighten
as necessary.
5. Tidy, refold, or restock merchandise or other non-cannabis items for sale in your waiting
area [if applicable].
6. Ten (10) minutes before opening, receptionist must be done with opening tasks, seated
at the front desk, and ensure that his/her badge is visible.
PROCESS FOR ENTERING THE BUILDING - ALL STAFF
1.
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4.
8. Manager is to clock in, securely store personal belongings, and get started on opening
procedures by job type.
EQUIPMENT
• Computer
• Flowhub account and login information
• Cash drawers
• Safe and access to the safe
• Cleaning equipment
• Keys to all exterior doors
• Metrc access and login information
Closing Procedures:
ROLES
• 5 Budtenders
• 1 Receptionist
• 1 Assistant Manager
• 1 Manager
• 2 Security Guards
GREEN HABIT INC
TIMING
Every day - during the last hour of business and after the store closes to customers/patients.
PURPOSE
The closing process starts around an hour before closing time and concludes after the last
employee leaves the store for the night. Closing is one of the times of greatest risk for
dispensaries, so it is important to have thoughtful processes.
Failing to properly conduct closing tasks is a compliance and safety issue for Green Habit’s
employees and the store.
This SOP details every step in the closing process, including managing products, counting
drawers, cleaning, and locking the door/leaving the building.
Note: Prior to Green Habit’s official Grand Opening, ownership with create opening checklists
per role, so that employees can refer to them. The checklist will be made available in several
formats for the convenience of the employees including a printed/laminated sheet and Google
document. There is presently exploration of a third-party system requiring photo proof of task
completion.
BUDTENDER: CLOSING PROCESS
This process outlines Budtender responsibilities at closing, with a focus on the Bud Room.
1. If the store is not busy, begin closing drawers one at a time.
a) Budtenders on closed drawers will count their drawer, then begin closing
duties, focusing on back of house duties so as to not disturb customers.
b) Budtenders who are still serving customers are expected to provide great
service but aim to get all customers out by closing time.
2.
.
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.
3. Divide up closing duties and utilize appropriate checklists.
4. Lock up every product for the evening.
5. Empty and clean bud pods. Compliantly dispose of old flower or safely secure fresh
flower while cleaning the containers. Clean the containers with alcohol and set out to
dry (the opening staff will restock the flower in the clean/dry containers in the morning).
6. Ensure the checkout area is clean, tidy, and well-stocked.
a) Knock the kief out of keyboards, especially if you do bulk bud, using
canned air.
b) Use the buddy system to takeout trash when the doors are locked.
c) Ensure the Bud Room is clean and tidy. The evening staff cleans
the store (opening staff will tidy and spot clean where necessary).
d) Do multiple walk-throughs of the store to make sure no messes
remain, and that no products are hidden somewhere.
Log out of Flowhub and turn off all computers. Plug in any devices that need to be charged.
Turn off any other tech.
RECEPTIONIST: CLOSING PROCESS
This process outlines Reception/front desk staff responsibilities at closing, with a focus on the
waiting room.
1. If the store is not busy, begin closing cleaning/tidying tasks as appropriate.
2.
3. After all customers have been served, check Flowhub and make sure no customers are
left waiting in the queue.
4. Tidy and fold merchandise or other non-cannabis items for sale in your waiting area [if
applicable.]
5. Tidy chairs, furniture, and magazines/educational materials. Sweep/vacuum floors, with
special focus on entryway rugs. Wipe down any customer-facing surfaces. Note:
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Receptionist may not bring trash out to the dumpster individually. The buddy system must be
used.
6. Close out of all computers, plug in anything that needs to be charged.
MANAGER: CLOSING PROCESS
This process outlines manager responsibilities at closing, with a focus on back of house.
1. Prior to closing, start doing closing tasks.
a)
c) Assign closing duties.
d) Bring in outdoor signage.
2.
3. Stay up front (or station a staff member at the door to let customers out) and let out any
customers who are still shopping at the time of closing.
4.
.
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12. Send a closing email note to the Opening Manager. This helps ensure Managers are on
the same page. This is an opportunity to pass on information about problem customers,
any issues that occurred that night, changes to orders, if a customer is coming back the
next day for a return, etc.
13. As other employees complete their duties, Closing Manager has to ensure the “Leaving
the Building Process” is conducted before the Security Guard let all employees out the
door.
PROCESS FOR LEAVING THE BUILDING - ALL STAFF
1. Clock out and grab personal belongings.
2.
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EQUIPMENT
• Computer
• Flowhub account and login information
• Cash drawers
• Safe and access to the safe
• Cleaning equipment
• Keys to all exterior doors
• Metrc access and login information
1.6 DAILY OPERATIONS
1.6.1 This section of the Business Plan is written to demonstrate Green Habit’s day-to-day
operations meet industry best practices. It includes information regarding customer check-in
procedures, receiving deliveries, point-of-sale (POS), number of customers served per day,
and proposed product line and sales percentages.
i. Customer Check-in Procedures
ROLE
Front Desk Staff/Receptionist
TIMING
Ongoing - Anytime a customer enters the dispensary.
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PURPOSE
The check-in process starts the moment a customer or patient opens the front door of Green
Habit. It’s imperative to have strict procedures around how and where customers are greeted,
how they’re checked in, when/how ID’s and/or medical cards are verified, where they wait, and
when they enter the store.
Failing to effectively manage the flow of customers and verify identity is a compliance and
safety issue, and could result in fines, revocation of your license, and consumer safety
concerns.
This SOP details every step in the check-in process, including ID/age/medical card verification,
waiting room protocol, and how customers move throughout the store.
PROCESS FOR GREETING CUSTOMERS/PATIENTS
This process starts the moment a customer or patient enters Green Habit.
1. Customer enters the dispensary.
2. Receptionist verbally greets the customer within 3 seconds.
a) If there is a line to check in say, “Welcome. I’ll be right with you” or “Hello.
Please step in line and I’ll be with you momentarily.”
b) If there is no line, the customer steps up to the Receptionist’s desk for
check in.
CHECK-IN PROCESS USING FLOWHUB GREET APP
This process starts the moment a recreational customer and/or medical patient is ready to be
checked into the dispensary.
1. Customer steps up to Receptionist desk
2. Receptionist verbally greets the customer within 3 seconds, and says, like “Welcome to
Green Habit. Could I please see your ID and/or med card?”
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a. Recreational Customer hands receptionist their California approved identification
information, like ID or passport.
b. Medicinal Patient hands Receptionist their ID and medical card
3. Receptionist logs into Greet using their Flowhub username/password (if not already
logged in).
4. Receptionist looks at the ID/med card to verify age and authenticity, then checks the
customer in using one of three compliancy approved methods.
5. Scan the ID barcode using the Nug scanner device (recommended) or use the camera
to scan the ID barcode.
a) Hold the Nug 6-8 inches away from the barcode on the bottom of the back
of the ID (look for the 2d/complex barcode).
b) Click one of the side buttons on the Nug sled and scan the light over the
barcode.
c) Listen for a beep and look to see that the customer’s information loads on
the screen.
d) You will either see “Welcome Back” if they are a returning customer, or
“New Customer” if they are new.
I. Recreational Customer name, date of birth, and Rec will
automatically populate a new customer profile.
II. Medicinal Patient full name, date of birth, state of residence,
Med ID, and Med ID expiration are required when creating
new Med profiles.
III. Use “Look up customer profile” within Greet to search for an
existing customer profile.
IV. Tap “Look up customer profile.” Select “REC” or “MED.”
Type in at least 3 characters to search for an existing
customer.
V. Cross reference the DOB on the customer’s ID to verify it’s
the right profile.
6. Once verified, tap into the customer profile, and select “Check in as REC Customer” or
“Check in as a MED Customer” to add them to the queue.
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a) Create a new customer profile manually.
b) Tap the plus sign in the lower right corner of the screen.
c) Tap “Create New Profile Manually.”
I. Recreational: Make sure “REC” is selected. Enter the customer’s
full legal name, state, and date of birth.
II. Medical: Tap “MED,” enter the patient’s full legal name, state of
residence, date of birth, Med ID, and Med ID expiration.
III. Select “Save & Check In.”
7. If the customer has been flagged as a potential risk to your dispensary in the past, you
will be notified on the app.
8. If the customer is new, or information has changed for a returning customer, edit their
profile, and tap “Save.”
9. Add them to loyalty program by adding the customer’s phone number.
10. Add the customer to pre-set customer groups (if applicable).
a. Add “Customer Sources” information (if applicable).
11. Check them in and add them to the queue.
a. Recreational: Tap “Check in as Rec Customer.”
b. Medical: Tap “Check in as Med Customer.”
12. Receptionist will inform the customer to take a seat in the waiting room until they are
called by a Budtender.
ii. Procedures for Receiving Deliveries
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iii. Point-of-Sale (POS) System
Green Habit will utilize Flowhub as its point-of sale system. There will be a total of seven POS
systems: one in the check-in area and four used on the sales floor The owner selected this
technology as it is considered the gold standard cannabis retail management platform for legal
dispensaries in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Maine, Maryland,
Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, Oklahoma, and Oregon.
Since 2015, Flowhub has innovated how cannabis retailers manage complex compliance
mandates, supply chain data, sales transactions and reporting by delivering compliance, point
of sale, inventory tracking, and business intelligence data from a single, highly customizable
platform.
As such, Green Habit will use complementary apps and hardware to maintain continuity.
These include Flowhub’s mobile app Stash and mobile Nug scanner device. Such products
allow Green Habit employees the ability to be more agile, accessible, and attentive to
customers.
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Additionally, Metrc is integrated into Green Habit’s network. It is the state’s track and trace
system used in most legal cannabis markets, and helps cannabis retailers automate and
simplify business operations through technology to keep companies and government
transparent, keep cannabis products off the black market, and build a robust scalable industry
that is approachable for all adults and medical patients.
iv. Estimated Number of Customers
In researching similarly situated cannabis dispensaries around the United States and data
published in the Marijuana Business Factbook 2017, Green Habit anticipates serving an
average of 100 customers per day.
Naturally, once this application is approved and Green Habit begins operations, data will
continue to be aggregated and monitored through the use of our POS so we can provide
further statistical information required by regulatory compliance guidelines. Please consult the
chart on the following page for additional information.
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v. Proposed Product Line
The Green Habit will offer its patients and customers a variety of quality cannabis flowers,
concentrates, edibles, and topical salves. Consumption products, seeds, and clones will be
available as well. The following items, and their quantity will be offered, in addition to their
proposed retail sales listed:
vi. Proposed Delivery Service Procedures
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Section 2:
Social Policy & Local Enterprise Plan
The Green Habit, Inc
1441 Tulare Street
Fresno, CA 93706
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2.1 Living Wage Commitment
The Green Habit is committed to meeting all labor regulation requirements set by the State and
Local government. To that end, The Green Habit will comply with Wage Order requirements,
including but not limited to minimum wage requirements, overtime wage requirements, meal
and rest periods, uniforms and protective equipment, and posting of the complete order at the
premises. The Green Habit will also look at the living wage calculation for Fresno County that
can be found in https://livingwage.mit.edu/counties/06019 .
The Green Habit employees will be entitled to overtime pay at 1.5 times their regular rate
of pay for all work performed in excess of eight hours, up to and including a 12-hour
workday. The Green Habit employees are also entitled to 1.5 times their regular rate of
pay for work performed in the first eight hours worked on the seventh consecutive day of
work in a work week. In addition, The Green Habit will comply with California’s employee
friendly labor laws, which allow an employee to earn overtime at 1.5 times their regular
rate of pay once performed in excess of 40 hours in one work week. The Green Habit
employees will be paid double their regular rate of pay for any work performed in excess
of 12 hours in any workday and for all hours worked in excess of eight on the seventh
consecutive day of work in a work week.
The Green Habit will adhere to the Labor Code, which states an employer must provide a
thirty-minute lunch break to any employee who works more than five hours in one day. A
second meal period of the same duration will be provided for The Green Habit employees who
have worked more than ten hours in one day. The Green Habit will permit each employee to
take a ten-minute rest break for each four hours of work completed.
2.2 Employee Benefits
The Green Habit will offer its employees a competitive benefits package that will include:
• Personal Time Off accrual upon hire to be used after ninety days;
• Adequate breaks in compliance with the California labor standards and
laws, as discussed above;
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• Health, life, short term disability and long-term disability coverage. In
addition, The Green Habit may offer other benefits which may include
flexible spending accounts, 401K, bonuses and/or profit sharing;
• Written non-discrimination, Equal Opportunity, and sexual harassment
policies; and
• Providing a diverse workplace
The Green Habit will also offer employment incentives to increase employee engagement, as
well as employee discounts for The Green Habit.
2.3 Continuing Education and Employee Training
The Green Habit recognizes the value of professional development and personal growth for
employees. First and foremost, employees will be trained on the policies and procedures of
the company. Additionally, The Green Habit has submitted an “OSHA Commitment Letter” to
the city of Fresno that after one year in business one supervisor and one employee will attend
a 30-hour general industry training.
The Green Habit also encourages its employees who are interested in continuing education
and job specific training to research these further and get approval before signing up for the
seminars or courses. As we progress through the permit application process, we are
considering mutually beneficial best practices for monetary compensation and reimbursement.
Even more, because we are in the business of medicinal and recreational cannabis, an
industry that directly impacts the health and wellbeing of our customers, we are committed to
formalizing Continuing Cannabis Education Program. After operating for a minimum of one
year we intend to conduct a needs assessment focusing on three levels: organizational,
occupational, and individual. We will use the following rubric to help us develop a program:
1. Needs assessment and learning objectives. This part of the framework development
we will consider what kind of training is needed in our organization. Once we have
determined the training needed, we can set learning objectives to measure at the end of
the training.
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a. Organizational assessment. Here we determine the skills, knowledge and
abilities our cannabis dispensary needs in order to meet our strategic objectives.
We will consider things such as changing laws, demographics and technology
trends. Overall, we will look at how the organization as a whole can handle our
weaknesses while promoting strengths.
b. Occupational (task) assessment. We analyze the specific tasks, skills,
knowledge and abilities required of our employees to do the jobs necessary
within our dispensaries.
c. Individual assessment. An individual assessment looks at the performance of
an individual employee and determines what training should be accomplished for
that individual.
2. Consideration of learning styles. We will make sure that whether we teach internally,
engage in using outside experts, or leverage the expertise of existing professional
organizations to teach our employees that we cater to a variety of learning styles to the
information is absorbed optimally.
3. Delivery mode. Similar to the previous step we need to consider: What is the best way
to get our message across? Is classroom or web-based training more appropriate, or
should one-on-one mentoring be used?
4. How much money can we allocate to spend on training? We will look beyond things like
the cost of materials, such as the cost of time. Consideration will also be given to the
costs associated with not investing in training.
5. Timelines. How long will it take to develop the training? Is there a deadline for training
to be completed, and if so, what risk analysis can be used to determine the
consequences of not meeting that deadline? What is the timeline consideration in terms
of when people should take the training?
6. Communication. How will employees know the training is available to them? Letting
people know when and where the training will take place is part of communication.
7. Measuring effectiveness. How will we know if your training worked? What ways will
we use to measure this?
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Until then, there is already a wealth of information and experience to share among our existing
employees. We are presently discussing coaching and mentoring implementation:
encouraging managers to coach employees on specific skill areas where they need help, and
pair employees with more experienced ones who can mentor them. The goal is to build
confidence, shorten learning curves, clarify expectations, and boost employee retention rates.
2.4 Recruitment
The Green Habit’s goal is to hire and retain 100% of its employees from the city of Fresno.
Additionally, the dispensary will comply with Social Policy Section 9-3316 (b) (1) of the Fresno
Municipal Code (FMC)
In short, the Code requires that cannabis dispensaries must hire individuals who are among
the disparate populations listed. These individuals must be hired for a minimum one-third (1/3)
of the total annual work hours performed at the business. To that end, Green Habit has
conducted research on the best way to advertise employment opportunities with the
dispensary. A 2017 study conducted by the Pew Research Center found that a digital divide
still exists with lower income citizens. An article published in the center’s electronic newsletter
states:
Roughly three-in-ten adults with household incomes below $30,000 a year (29%) do not
own a smartphone. More than four-in-ten do not have home broadband services (44%)
or a traditional computer (46%). And a majority of lower-income Americans are not
tablet owners. By comparison, each of these technologies is nearly ubiquitous among
adults in households earning $100,000 or more a year.
Because of this, Green Habit will do more than simply rely on digital advertisements on
platforms including jobs@fresno.gov, Indeed, LinkedIn, Monster, and Craig’s List.
Green Habit will use a more conventional advertising approach by creating and disseminating
posters and flyers advertising job opportunities with the dispensary. These materials will be
distributed to:
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• The Fresno County Department of Social Services to advertise available positions to
their social workers. In turn, the social workers will communicate this information with
their clients.
• City workers at the city of Fresno’s Unemployment Office in hopes of recruiting people
who are out work and looking for steady, gainful employment.
• Lastly, Green Habit will cultivate a list of Fresno’s nonprofit organizations that cater to
the economically challenged individuals and veterans.
If selected to receive a commercial cannabis business permit, Green Habit will provide the
city with ongoing proof of compliance of this requirement.
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2.5 Locally Managed Enterprise
The Green Habit’s owner, Omar Alghazali resides in the city of Fresno and has owned several
successful businesses within the city limits since 2011.
BUSINESSES IN THE CITY OF FRESNO
BUSINESS NAME ANNUAL REVENUE # OF EMPLOYEES YEARS IN BUSINESS
Spacetel 650+ 9
Valley Stars Import 3 1
Baby Nutrition Shop MC 30 2
Premium Bottled Waters 12 1
Mobilize 8 1
Two Tree Construction 4 1
As demonstrated by the chart, Mr. Alghazali is an advocate and ambassador for the
city of Fresno. As such, we will strive to continue to employ the city’s homegrown
talent in management and all staffing positions.
2.6 Employees, Roles, and Responsibilities
ROLES
• 5 Budtenders
• 1 Receptionist
• 1 Store Manager
• 1 Assistant Manager
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Store Manager: Responsible for product and business compliance, in addition to community
outreach for The Green Habit. Oversees all administrative functions, controlling scheduling and
handling much of the day-to-day business. Charged with implementing and overseeing the
compliance programs.
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Budtenders/Receptionist: Responsible for check-in & dealing with the customers, and
dispensing the products.
Assistant Manager: Responsible for ensuring enough product is on hand to satisfy customer
demand, without overstocking. Regular inventory counts and reconciliations will be performed
to ensure the transactional data line up with the product on hand.
Community Relation Liaison: This is a potential position at the moment and has shared
responsibilities with the Store Manager. Responsible for product and business complaints, in
addition to community outreach for The Green Habit.
2.7 Right to Unionize
The Green Habit will have a minimum of eight employees at all times, and will not disrupt
efforts made by a credible labor organization to communicate with, attempt to organize, and
represent our employees as required by California law.
The Green Habit will agree to allow a credible labor organization access at reasonable times to
meet with employees to discuss their right to representation, employment rights under state
law, and terms and conditions of employment.
The Green Habit is in fact already in communication with the labor union, the United Food and
Commercial Workers Union, UFCW Local 8-Golden State, and ready to submit a completed
and signed agreement within 30 days after we have reached 5 or more employees, to show
that we are committed in allowing our employees to be unionized. A signed agreement copy is
available for review at the end of Section 2.
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2.8 Workforce Plan
The Green Habit will develop a strategic hiring process of analyzing, forecasting, and planning
workforce supply and demand, assessing gaps, and determining target talent management
interventions to ensure that the dispensary has the right people - with the right skills in the right
places at the right time - to fulfill its mandate and strategic objectives.
2.8.1 Local Hires
The Green Habit is committed to creating new jobs and prioritizing the hiring of local
individuals - at least 30% of employees will be local hires. These new hires will be current
residents of Fresno and will not have established residency after the submission of an
application.
2.8.2 Apprenticeships & Continuing Education
The Green Habit has outlined a continuing education action plan in Section 2.3. Additionally,
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the dispensary is committed to offering apprenticeships and plans to use its Community
Liaison to help implement it.
2.8.3 A Living Wage
As previously mentioned in Section 2.1, The Green Habit is committed to paying a competitive
wage to its employees and comply with Wage Order.
2.9 Social Equity Business Incubator
The Green Habit is excited to serve as a Social Equity Business Incubator by offering support
to local cannabis social equity businesses in the form of employment, mentorship and training.
To allow for a multifarious workforce, The Green Habit will adhere to equity standards.
Through the Incubator model, The Green Habit will promote a diversified hiring process and
various opportunities for persons who qualify for social equity programs. In addition, The
Green Habit will offer specific mentoring and training for individuals in need.
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Labor Peace Agreement
(“the Company") and the United Food and
Commercial Workers Union Local 8-Golden State ("the Union") hereby agree to the
following terms:
1.Neutrality and Non-Disparagement. The Company agrees to take a neutral
approach to unionization of workers, meaning that the Company, which also includes
any managers, agents, and representatives, will neither help nor hinder the Union’s
organizing effort, including making any statement or taking any action that directly or
indirectly indicates or implies any opposition to workers selecting the Union as their
collective bargaining representative, or directly or indirectly supporting or assisting in
any way any person or group who may oppose the Union. This includes the Company
refraining from making negative comments or otherwise demean by word or action the
Union, Union representatives, or unionization. The Union agrees to refrain from
exercising its rights to picket, handbill, boycott, work stop- page nor engage in any
other economic interference against the Company's facilities or operations; however, if
the Company recognizes another union as the bargaining representative of any
workers, the union's obligation will automatically cease to apply to those workers'
facilities or operations.
2.Bargaining Unit. The Union will notify the company of the facilities and/or
operations for which the union seeks to invoke this agreement's unionization process
and, in this notice, the Union will designate the bargaining unit. The Union will invoke
this agreement’s unionization process for any of the Company’s employees no more
than 1 (once) per Quarter. If the unit of employees to be covered by this Agreement is
one in the exclusive jurisdiction of the California Agricultural Labor Relations Act, the
Parties will meet within ten days of such knowledge and modify the Agreement to
comply with that law as mandated by its terms.
3.Access. The Company grants the Union and its Union representatives access onto
the Company's premises during working hours to speak with bargaining unit
employees for any duration during any non-working time, including meal periods and
rest breaks. The Company will cooperate with the Union in making arrangements to
permit these conversations to be held in areas where the employees will be able to
speak to the Union representatives without monitoring by the Company. If the
Company believes that the Union’s access on the premises is disrupting operations, it
may discuss the issue with the Union.
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4.Meeting. At the Union’s request, the Company will conduct a meeting on a
mutually agreeable date(s) and time(s) with all of the bargaining unit employees on
Company time. At the meeting, the Company will tell the employees that it is neutral,
does not object to their talking to and supporting the Union, and will negotiate a
collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the Union if a majority of the bargaining
unit employees designate the Union as their collective bargaining representative.
Union representatives will attend the meeting and, after the Company has introduced
them and left the meeting, the Union representatives will talk with the employees about
the Union. The Union will request this meeting no more than once per Quarter.
5.Contact information. At the Union’s request, the Company shall furnish to the
Union the names, job classifications, home addresses, cell phone numbers, home
phone numbers and email addresses, if known, of the bargaining unit employees
(collectively, "contact information"). The Company further agrees thereafter to provide
updated worker contact information, as reasonably requested by the Union.
6.Recognition. When a majority of bargaining unit employees designates the Union
as their collective bargaining representative, the Company will recognize the Union as
the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit, provided that the Union may assign
jurisdiction and representation rights to any of its affiliates. At ei ther party’s request, a
neutral third party may confirm majority authorization. The Company and the Union will
comply with all requirements necessary to obtain certification of the Union as the
exclusive bargaining representative of these employees.
7.Elections. The Company waives the right under the National Labor Relations Act to
file any petition with the National Labor Relations Board for any election in any
bargaining unit subject to this agreement by itself or as part of a larger unit, and agrees
to refrain from directly or indirectly supporting any such petition. If any election petition
is filed, the Company agrees that, a t the Union’s request, the Company will enter into a
full consent election agreement under Section 102.62(c) of the NLRB’s Rules an d
Regulations under the terms the union determines. The Company waives the right to
file any unfair labor practice charge related to or based on this agreement, the Union’s
demand for recognition under this agreement, the Union’s election, or any other mat ter
related thereto, and further agrees to refrain from directly or indirectly assisting with or
supporting any such unfair labor practice charge. As long as the Company and the
Union have complied with Arbitrator’s orders as described below.
8.Bargaining. No later than 90 days from the date of recognition (or 45 days from a
request by the Un- ion to bargain a successor contract for a contract with an
impending expiration date), the parties will begin good faith bargaining for a CBA
covering the bargaining unit. This timeline can be extended through mutual agreement
by both parties. If the Union and Company are unable to agree to a collective
bargaining agreement within 120 days of commencement of negotiations, the parties
agree that either the Company or the Union may require that all open provisions and
issues be submitted to final and binding interest arbitration per the subsection titled
herein "Arbitration." The arbitrator shall be guided by the:
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(i)Company's size, type of business, and financial ability;
(ii)The employees' ability to sustain themselves, their families and
dependents on the wages, hours, and benefits they earn from the Company, and the
living wage for their family size and region, as indicated in the MIT Living Wage
Calculator (http://livingwage.mit.edu/)
9.Arbitration. The parties agree that final and binding arbitration will be the exclusive
remedy for any alleged violations of this Agreement and any dispute or claim arising
from or relating to the interpretation or application of any provision of this Agreement.
Unless they promptly agree on an arbitrator, the parties will proceed to expedited
arbitration using the American Arbitration Association’s rules and procedures. The
arbitrator is authorized to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of
documents at the arbitration hearing, and to award appropriate monetary, injunctive
and declaratory relief. The parties agree not to challenge the arbitrator’s decision in
court and consent to the entry of the arbitrator’s award as the order of judgment of a
United States District Court, without notice. Company waives the right to challenge any
aspect of this agreement before the NLRB, any other state or federal government
agency, or any court.
10.Successorship, affiliated companies and subcontractors . This agreement will
be binding on the parties’ successors and assigns, including all purchasers of the
Company’s assets or business, and in the event of a merger. This agreement is also
binding on any and all corporations, partnerships, organizations and sole
proprietorships affiliated with or related to the Company’s business activities. If the
Company intends to subcontract any work performed by bargaining unit employees,
the Company agrees to require the subcontractor in writing, to comply with this
agreement. Should the company be subject to a complete sale of the stock, the
purchaser shall comply with this agreement and any labor peace agreement(s) which
are applicable. Upon completion of the transfer of all of the stock, the company shall
be relieved of its obligations under this agreement.
11.Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held illegal, void or invalid
under any applicable law, the parties will meet and confer to amend the provision to
make it legal, valid and binding, and the remaining provisions of this Agreement will
remain binding and enforceable according to their terms and the parties’ intent.
12.Term of Agreement. The term of this agreement is one (1) year from the date
of this agreement. The term will renew for additional 1-year terms unless and until
either party gives the other written notice no sooner than 60 days and no later than 30
days prior to the expiration.
13.Confidentiality. The Company and Union agree that all terms and conditions of
this agreement are confidential and proprietary between the parties and shall not be
disclosed to anyone else, except as may be necessary to effectuate this agreement,
as required by law or court order, or as mutually agreed upon in writing prior to
disclosure.
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14.Collaboration. The Union will attempt to assist with the Company’s efforts to
secure cannabis licenses in the jurisdiction of the local union’s signatories by speaking
to relevant decision-makers and community partners about the Company. The Union
does not guarantee that the Company will receive a license. However, if the Company
recognizes another union as the bargaining representative of any workers, the union’s
obligation will automatically cease to apply to those workers’ facilities or operations.
Omar Alghazali Jacques Loveall, President
For the Company (print name) For the Union (print name)
Signature Signature
12/3/2020
Date Date
The Green Habit Inc
United Food & Commercial Workers
Union, 8-Golden State
Union Company/Company Name
2434 N Weber Ave. Fresno, CA
2200 Professional Drive
Roseville, CA 95661
Address Address
916-786-0588
Phone Phone
12/3/2020
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Section 3:
Neighborhood Compatibility Plan
The Green Habit, Inc
1441 Tulare Street
Fresno, CA 93706
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3.1 Proactive Approach to Complaints
The Green Habit’s Company’s Community Engagement Strategy (“CES”) objectives are to
establish a process by which the community, including its residents and businesses, can express
themselves regarding our operations; to inform the community about marijuana and
developments; and to ensure that our approach genuinely reflects the community’s needs.
We will proactively complete our outreach efforts through follow-up correspondence to
community stakeholders, informing them that Green Habit and its management team have
received their concerns. We will then work to develop procedures and/or programs in response
to the concerns raised.
Responding to Complaints
Any complaints that are caused by cannabis activities (odor, light, noise, litter, vehicles and
pedestrian traffic) will be documented on a form or in a manner prescribed by the Store
Manager. Completed forms will be forwarded to the Record Keeping Manager. The form or
documentation will contain, at a minimum:
1. The date and time of complaint
2. The name of the employee reporting the problem
3. The name and contact information of the person who noticed the violation or complaint,
if not an employee, if he or she chooses to disclose that information
4. The date, time, and frequency of the complaint.
5. The distance from the building that the complaint identifies.
6. The outcome of the inspection of the incident.
7. The nature and date of any corrective action that was taken in the course of the
inspection
Resolution
A complaint is considered resolved when:
1. The Store Manager confirms that the issue has been effectively inspected and any
necessary corrective actions have been taken.
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2. The equipment maintenance log and complaint response documentation is complete
and filed.
3. Any official enforcement action is completed or resolved to the satisfaction of the
agency or department initiating the action, if applicable.
Mandatory Notification
The Store Manager will notify the executive staff of the company on any citation, notice,
warning or other official communication alleging a nuisance activity or other violations related
to the facility within 24 hours of learning of or receiving such communication.
3.2 Nuisance Prevention
The Green Habit is committed to mitigating any nuisances or negative impacts that may result
from the addition of our business. Because our operations are conducted within the premise,
noise outside of the facility will not be an issue.
The Green Habit facility plans to be mindful of the Fresno community in terms of culture and
customs, noise and visual blight, and concerns such as traffic, pollution and other interactions.
Proposed Ways to Impose Positive Impacts Within the Surrounding Communities
Green Habit, through its dispensary, plans on creating new jobs and prioritizing the hiring of local
individuals. Our goal is two-fold as economic development will occur from new job creation as
well as programs aimed at supporting other local businesses. We also intend on educating the
city of Fresno and its surrounding communities on marijuana, the local and state Adult-Use
Marijuana related laws and regulations, through hosting and/or attending local events and
reaching out to local organizations to educate the community on the benefits of marijuana.
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Green Habit has devised a strategic Local Community Engagement and Outreach Strategy
and shall implement it through the following:
1. General Educational Advocacy
2. Mutually Beneficial Supplemental Partnerships
3. Local Hiring
4. Working with Local Leadership
5. Coordination with Local Law Enforcement
GENERAL EDUCATION ADVOCACY
The Green Habit will create public awareness for our dispensary by offering free workshops and
seminars to potential customers and the general public on topics related to cannabis as well as
legal and policy updates. By embedding ourselves into the fabric of the community, our
dispensary will emerge as a touchstone for information related to the cannabis industry.
Below is a sample of the types of educational materials The Green Habit intends on
distributing:
• Factsheets utilizing photographic examples with associated descriptions, charts and
graphs that discuss topics pertaining to the consumption of cannabis.
• Brochures explaining cannabis strains, the potential palliative benefits of those strains,
and an overview of the array of cannabis products available. The dispensary’s contact
information, website and direct contact email for the Community Liaison and Store
Manager will also be provided.
• The Community Liaison will compose an instructional guide on test dosing
distinguishing by the type of cannabis to be consumed by the customer. The
instructional guide will include directions on how to keep a cannabis logbook allowing
the customer to generate anecdotal evidence on what type, stain and strength works
best for them.
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Cannabis Education
Educating customers on the different strains of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is extremely
important so that the individual may choose a specific product that complements their lifestyle.
The General Manager and Sales Representative will be responsible for ensuring that each
customer receives the most accurate up-to-date information regarding the use, variety of strains,
application and possible side effects of cannabis and cannabis products. This will be executed
with Cannabis Education materials such as educational handouts, cannabis products, methods
of administration & effects, logbook (for customer to track systems and effects) and more.
The Green Habit will also create a website that will allow individuals to have access to
cannabis education as well as helpful information on how to get involved with the cannabis
program. We will utilize the website for educational purposes maintaining a weekly blog with
the latest news regarding cannabis health, technology, updates to state and federal laws, links
to noteworthy scientific articles, and customer testimonials. The website will include a
designated portal where members of the community are encouraged to leave feedback and
ask questions. The main purpose of the “listening corner” is to listen and find new ways for The
Green Habit to engage with the community. We will be able to post real time responses to
queries and encourage an open dialogue between all participants on the website.
MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL SUPPLEMENTAL PARTNERSHIPS
An important element of The Green Habit’s community-centered approach is the assistance
the dispensary will offer to customers in finding services to handle other aspects of their
physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Acting as a facilitator, we will build strategic
partnerships with ancillary local business owners and organizations to help improve the quality
of life for our customers. A key component of this outreach initiative will be educating our
partners on the palliative benefits and legal limitations of cannabis.
The Green Habit’s CES encompasses non-cannabis businesses to enhance a customer’s
overall wellness and lifestyle. We will encourage local ancillary businesses to leave
informational materials and flyers about our products and/or services, which we will showcase,
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at the dispensary. The Green Habit will also host days where local vendors can come and
demonstrate lifestyle related services such as the following:
• Nutrition
• Yoga Studios
• Local Arts Events/Projects
• Massage
• Local Food
This type of strategic collaboration with non-cannabis providers will ensure The Green Habit
offers a unique resource marketplace in order to fulfill our community-centered mission of
helping individuals improve or enhance their quality of life.
LOCAL HIRING
We are committed to making The Green Habit a source of economic stimulus for the city and
county as a whole. From initial build-out of the facility to the implementation of our community
development initiatives, we intend to contract, buy, and hire locally, taking advantage of local
recruitment resources to offer employment. We will advertise available positions by
coordinating through the community organizations we will support.
We believe that initial day-to-day operations will add approximately eight full-time employment
opportunities in the city’s economy. The dispensary will contribute directly to the revitalization
of its immediate neighborhood by funneling an influx of visitors from in and around the vicinity
of the facility bringing incremental business to shops, restaurants, and other services in the
area.
To fulfill our goal to support local businesses, we will focus at every opportunity to reach out to
the local hiring organizations/companies for employment both as employees but also in the
contracting of projects throughout the process. We will work closely with local, regional and
statewide agencies for guidance on how to best serve this community. We will utilize ongoing
outreach including supporting local and regional job fairs to build our staffing plan to be
representative of the community we serve.
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WORKING WITH LOCAL LEADERSHIP
Applicant intends to develop and maintain relationships with local leadership in order to ensure
we are supporting the community through the development of our dispensary in a matter the
community needs.
COORDINATION WITH LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
The Green Habit’s Management will participate in an ongoing dialogue with local law
enforcement to ensure that there are no instances of concern and to develop an anti-abuse
campaign. Local police and fire personnel will be invited to the facilities for regular updates and
tours to ensure our facility is not vulnerable to break-ins and community residents are secure.
The facility will perform regular outreach to community watch groups to apprise them of
activities taking place at The Green Habit to address any questions or concerns they may have
about keeping cannabis safe and properly stored and out of the hands of children.
We will also work with local law enforcement to host a “take-back day” and set up a drug box
drop-off station to provide residents with a safe place to properly dispose of expired or
cannabis or unneeded prescription drugs. Programs such as these are important for the
community as a whole; to prevent prescription drugs from winding up in the community’s
drinking water or in the hands of children or other unintended users.
3.3 Odor Mitigation
The Green Habit will take extreme measures to eliminate all odor emitting from the facility
during operations. The multiple layers of odor control that the dispensary will install will be
more than sufficient to mitigate all odors produced. These include, redundant carbon filtration
located throughout the facility, odor ionization technology and employee standard operating
procedures.
We will take active measures to eliminate any cannabis odor that may possibly emanate from
the Facility to mitigate disturbances to local businesses and residents. There are several
industry best-practices that we will install into our Facility to ensure that the air poses zero
health risks to any employee or visitor, or the surrounding businesses.
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The fo llowing pages describe our hardware and systems, procedural activities, staff training
processes and how we will keep records of all aspects of our odor control policy.
Polarized Filters with Activated Carbon Inserts
We will be using polarized media filters with activated carbon insert pads to provide
a medical-grade air quality to the Facility. Polarized media filters utilize electromagnetic
polarization to maximize the collection of dust and pollutants in the air, which
increases the effectiveness of air filtration and odor control. The carbon pads provide
an additional layer of odor removal, providing maximum efficiency and benefit.
Upgrading filters are relatively inexpensive, and the costs are heavily offset by the
reduced labor and cost of replacing those filters less frequently. These technologies
are utilized by hospitals, laboratories and other clean facilities around the world and
are an excellent option for cannabis facilities.
Carbon Scrubbers
We will use activated carbon scrubbers in the storage rooms where the highest
concentration of products is located. These types of filters use pelletized granule
carbon to remove odor, dust, and pollutants from the air and can be used as a
standing unit in a space or as an exhaust filter. Just like the carbon in the air filters
mentioned previously, these pellets remove dust, odor, and other pollutants through
the air as it passes through the filter.
Ozone Generators
Ozone generators use ultraviolet bulbs or corona discharge (an electrical discharge) to
produce ozone gas that works on a molecular level to eliminate virtually all odor, molds,
mildews and bacteria - we will use these in the waste area and storage room. Ozone can be
used safely and efficiently by utilizing generators that fit directly into your exhaust lines. This is
one of the most effective methods for removing odors in the exhaust system.
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Any air that is emitted from the facility is dual-filtered through HEPA and charcoal filters to
ensure clean, odor-free air. The Green Habit will ensure that no airborne emissions will be
produced that are readily detectable off-site without instruments by the average person, or that
cause any damage to human health, animals, vegetation, or property. In addition, The Green
Habit will adhere to the following standards regarding emissions in the City of Fresno:
• Visible emissions will not exceed the rules and regulations of the City of Fresno Air
Quality Management District.
• No emission of odorous gases or other odorous matter will be produced in such
quantities as to be readily detectable off-site by the average person.
• No activities will produce electrical disturbance that affects the operations at any point of
any equipment other than that of the creator of such disturbance.
• No humidity, heat or cold will be produced that is perceptible without instruments by the
average person off-site.
• No bright or flashing lights will be visible off-site.
• No security bars will be installed on the exterior of windows or doors of structures in the
industrial zoning districts.
Circulation fans
Air circulators and air cannons move air indoors and outdoors for a variety of tasks, such as
cooling workers, animals, and equipment, drying surfaces, and exchanging stale air with fresh
air. They have a motor-operated fan blade that turns to move air. Air circulator fans and air
cannons can be wall mounted, ceiling mounted, or floor standing.
Air Quality Enhancing Plants
Researcher has been studying the effects of plants on air quality for about twenty years and
their research confirms, common house plants are natural air purifiers.
The following plants are documented as being especially good at improving indoor air quality
and will be used within the interior design of The Green Habit facilities:
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• Aloe Vera
• Bamboo Palm
• Peace Lily
• Spider Plant
• Parlor Palm
• Gerbera Daisy
Cleaning and Sanitation
Strict cleaning and sanitizing procedures are part of the standard operating procedures for all
operations in the Dispensary Facility. Product-contact surfaces will be cleaned before and after
operations and between shift changes. Additionally, surfaces are cleaned after contact with
potentially hazardous items. Employees must wash their hands with warm water and
antibacterial soap after eating or using the restroom before returning to operational areas.
Operational areas will be easy to clean and maintain by using appropriate, durable finishes for
each functional space; careful detailing of finishes to avoid hard-to-clean crevices; adequate
and appropriately located maintenance spaces; and incorporation of antimicrobial surfaces.
Maintaining Reports
An electronic platform will be maintained for the following information sets:
1. Daily values for odor within the storage room, dispatch room and outside the building at
the front door and rear doors.
2. Maintenance schedules.
3. Staff training schedules
4. Logged issues.
3.4 Identifying Odor Sources
Specific Odor Emitting Activities
1. Live plants emit natural odors, which increase throughout the life cycle of the plant.
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2. Mature cannabis plants emit odors during the process of being cut for harvest.
3. Trimming, curing, cooking, extracting, and packaging cannabis causes odors to be
emitted.
4. Stored cannabis may emit odors if it is not tightly sealed, or if the storage containers
are opened for any reason.
Intensity of Odor Emitting Activities
Stage/Activity Odor Level
Plants Prior to Flowering Low
Flowering plants High
Harvesting High
Curing High
Trimming High
Packaging Medium
Storage Low
3.5 Odor Control Devices and Techniques
High efficiency carbon filtration and air purification units will be installed throughout the facility.
These units will be changed out and maintained on a fixed schedule. The filtration and
purification units will minimize potential sources of odor while also cleaning the area of harmful
spores, mold, and dust.
The carbon filtration units fight odor with 60 lbs. of carbon and industrial grade hardware that
keeps air moving through the filters. The units use standard high efficiency particulate air
(HEPA) filters across the HVAC equipment.
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Physical Measures
The Store Manager is responsible for ensuring the equipment related to the odor control
system is functioning properly on a day-to-day basis.
Negative Air Pressure
A Combination of intake fans and exhaust fans are used continuously to create negative air
pressure inside the main perimeter the building. This results in air being pulled in through any
openings and cracks around the building, rather than positive pressure, which would push
potentially odorous air outward.
● The primary intake fans are 12” Max Fans (Model EL 012-E201), which will bring
outside air into the facility through MERV 11 filters.
● Five (5) internal room-to-room circulation fans move air throughout the facility. The
proposed air movement fans are 8” Max Fans (Model EL 012-E201).
Exhaust
Air exits the individual rooms and the facility through separate exhaust fans of sufficient
capacity to ventilate the entire interior. In the main area inside the perimeter of the building, the
exhaust fans have a higher capacity than the intake fans, creating negative air pressure. This
prevents odor-containing air from exiting the building through cracks or doors.
The storage rooms are designed with positive pressure, such that insects, molds, bacterial and
fungal spores are deterred from entering rooms where product quality could be negatively
affected. The intake fans in these rooms have a higher capacity than the outtake fans to create
positive air pressure.
Filtration
All air leaving the building and the cannabis product-containing rooms passes through an
activated charcoal filter [or receives ozone or other equivalent treatment]. The filtration system
uses thirteen (13) 12” Uvonair fans to scrub air before it is released from the facility.
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Doors and Windows
All exterior doors and windows remain closed when not in use, and no windows are used for
routine ventilation. This prevents accidental or unnecessary odor emissions. Similarly, interior
doors to areas used for processing, and storing cannabis remain closed when not in use.
Internal doors will be equipped with spring-loaded auto-closing systems so they cannot
inadvertently be left open.
3.6 Staff Odor Training and System Maintenance
A rigorous staff training program has been created for The Green Habit to ensure that all
staff are sufficiently trained in all aspects of the business operations, particularly product
handling and odor control. Staff training will be comprehensive and, specifically, for odor
management will include understanding of the odor management system, basic
maintenance and product handling to reduce odor output. The Green Habit will require all
retail (delivery) employees to undergo a course in "Cannabis Odor Control" in which they
will learn the following:
• How different odor control tools, equipment and products work
• Safety concerns related to odor control
• Mastering effective odor control strategies
• Odor system maintenance
• Maintaining records for the Odor Management System
• Strategies to actively reduce odor
• Reporting issues to management
Odor Management Services
The Green Habit will retain the services of a 3rd party odor management professional. This
professional will perform inspections to identify sanitation, structural, and storage efficiency
options and make recommendations to The Green Habit for any adjustments or
improvements.
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System Maintenance Schedule
The equipment used for odor mitigation will be inspected on a schedule determined by the
Facilities Manager, consistent with manufacturer’s guidelines, and/or whenever personnel or
visitors detect a problem with odor control. The Store Manager is responsible for developing a
reminder protocol to ensure activities are carried out in a timely manner. Equipment to be
inspected will include:
Equipment Responsible Personnel Frequency
Exhaust fans in work areas Facilities Manager or trained
designee
Weekly
Exhaust fans outside work
areas
Facilities Manager or trained
designee
Weekly
Ozone generator Facilities Manager or trained
designee
Weekly
Ventilation ducting Facilities Manager or trained
designee
Monthly
Activated charcoal filter Facilities Manager or trained
designee
Every 6 months
Equipment Maintenance Log
The Facilities Manager or a trained designee will maintain an equipment maintenance log for
all equipment related to odor control. The log will be maintained according to the Record
Keeping Plan. See Appendix A for the Odor Control Equipment Maintenance Log. At a
minimum, logs will contain:
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1. Specific identification of the equipment inspected using the code on the floor plan;
2. The date of the inspection;
3. The name of the personnel conducting the inspection;
4. Clear notes about the condition of the equipment; and
5. What action, if any, the inspector carries out to correct or report a malfunction.
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Appendix A
Odor Control Equipment Maintenance Log
Maintenance Frequencies (equipment code)
Weekly: Exhaust fans (EF), ozone generator (OG) Monthly: Ventilation (Vent)
Twice yearly: Activated charcoal filter (ACF)
Attachments
Calendar showing maintenance schedule
Map showing all equipment locations with code labels
Date Equip.
Code
Room/
Location
Check
if
Normal
Describe Problem
(use as many rows
as needed)
Describe Action Check
when
Fixed
Submit a copy of this completed form to the Store Manager and the Record Keeper.
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3.7 Waste Management Plan
The waste management procedures for The Green Habit are as follows:
A, Waste Generation
The Green Habit will generate waste from the following waste streams:
• Hazardous Waste
• Universal Waste
• Recyclable materials with and without THC contaminants
• Solid Waste
B. Waste Streams
• Hazardous Waste
o RCRA Regulated
Flammable Liquid
Flammable Solids – Solvent contaminated materials
o Non-RCRA Regulated
Pump Oils
Coolant Oils
Poly Glycol
o THC Waste products rendered non-recoverable
• Universal Waste
o Office lights
o Office devices using batteries
• Recyclable Materials
o Non-THC contaminated recyclables
Plastics, glass, and general office administrative waste.
Packaging waste to and from service providers
Hazardous Waste
o THC contaminated recyclables rendered nonrecoverable
Plastics, glass, and packaging waste to and from distributors and services
providers.
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Solid waste
• Minimal general trash from daily operations
Waste Disposal:
The Green Habit will identify and separate all organic waste (as defined by Public Resource
Code (PRC) § 42649.8(c)) from hazardous waste as defined by PRC § 40141 generated in the
process of cannabis manufacture for the purposes of potential organic waste recycling as set
forth in PRC § 42649.81(a)(3) and commercial hazardous waste disposal set forth in California
Health and Safety Code § 25117.
All cannabis waste will be removed from its packaging (if applicable) and rendered
unrecognizable and unusable prior to disposal. Glass cartridges containing the oil used for
pens will be separated from the battery storage compartment.
Waste Hauling Agency:
The Green Habit will hire and use a 3rd party waste hauling company, which handles organic
waste and hazardous waste. If necessary, Green Habit will use other approved waste hauling
companies for its hazardous and commercial solid waste as mandated by applicable Public
Resources and California Health and Safety codes. We will maintain and provide to the
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) all relevant business information regarding the
approved hauling company including business name, address, contact person, phone number,
and documentation evidencing subscription to a waste collection service. We will never be
engaged in self-hauling of cannabis waste of any kind.
The transfer of all waste bins from the secure area will be overseen by an appointed track-
and-trace system trained employee. The appointed employee will be responsible for
overseeing the physical transfer of waste to the approved waste hauling company, collect a
copy of the certified weight ticket or receipt from them to keep on file, and record the
transaction in the track-and-trace system.
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Summary
Early planning is the key to effective odor control for cannabis operations. The Green
Habit will use a matrix approach to controlling odor - leveraging both mechanical means to
control odors, as well as filters, scrubbers, plant-based solutions, air curtains, food grade
surfactants and professional third-party consultants. All of this will be supplemented with a
rigorous training program and systems in place to ensure all items are properly
documented.
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Section 5:
Security Plan
The Green Habit, Inc
1441 Tulare Street
Fresno, CA 93706
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Section 6:
Location
The Green Habit, Inc
1441 Tulare Street
Fresno, CA 93706
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6.1 Location and Description of Premise
The Green Habit will operate from a parcel located at 1441 Tulare St. Fresno, CA 93706
(APN#467-06-612, District 3). The parcel is approximately 4820-square foot building sits on
the parcel in District 3. The parcel is zoned for cannabis retail within the City of Fresno. The
parcel’s approximate location is indicated on the map below.
1441 Tulare St.
Fresno, CA, 93706
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Section 7:
Community Benefits & Investments Plan
The Green Habit, Inc
1441 Tulare Street
Fresno, CA 93706
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A Community Benefits and Investment Plan boils down to simply being a good corporate
citizen. This is the corner stones of any business wishing to build goodwill in their community
and be woven into the fabric of it. Many of the methods we outlined in Section 3: Proactive
Approach to Complaints are mirrored here because they serve both objectives.
7.1 Social Responsibility Plan
The cannabis industry was created by a social grassroots movement — and at a time when
consumers are increasingly putting pressure on companies to focus on their social impact.
Because of this, the cannabis industry as an opportunity to act as the poster child for what
capitalism could look like.
Simultaneously, on the national level, consumers want to see the businesses and brands they
support do the right thing on their behalf and the world in which they live. This isn’t true just in
the cannabis industry, where consumers have been criminalized and often violently arrested
for decades, but across all industries.
This is evidenced by a 2019 survey of 420 consumers in the U.S. that found "fewer people
(44%) say price is among the most important attributes of a company compared to
environmentally friendly business practices (71%), social responsibility (68%), and giving back
to the local community (68%)."
Even though a Social Responsibility Plan is a mandate of the application process, it is for
these reasons The Green Habit had already positioned itself to step forward and do its part in
addressing some of the biggest social issues facing Californians, and the city of Fresno in
particular. The issues taking center stage include income inequality, diversity, and the
environment.
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
The Green Habit will work to identify local charitable organizations/programs to partner with in
order to address the community’s needs. As part of our core values, we will continually reach
out to the local and regional leadership for areas to support the community goals.
According to the August 26, 2020 Fresno Bee:
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“Total homelessness in Fresno and Madera grew from 2,508 people in 2019 to 3,641
people in 2020, according to results from January’s point-in-time count — three months
before the coronavirus pandemic hit the central San Joaquin Valley and devastated the
national economy.”
Because he is a resident and business owner in the city of Fresno, Mr. Alghazali wants to help
the municipality aid and combat its growing population of hungry and homeless citizens.
As part of The Green Habit’s corporate giving campaign, he pledges the following to benefit
the city of Fresno funded entity, Fresno Madera Continuum of Care (FMCoC):
• Year 1 in operation:
• Year 2 in operation:
• Year 3 in operation:
However, that is, just the first step. Mr. Alghazali will work FMCoC and the city’s trauma-
informed social workers on a new program called “Food for Thought”.
“Food for Thought” is an effort wherein:
• Mr. Alghazali will rent a food truck to feed the home and food insecure.
• Food is used as a way to build trust among the city’s hungry and homeless.
• Trauma-informed social workers will be present at the event and approach people in
need,
• talk to them about the city’s many helpful programs,
• give literature and contact information,
• and hopefully help several on the spot with relocating to shelter and accessing much-
needed resources.
The Green Habit’s Community Liaison will create a calendar and work with the city of Fresno,
FMCoC, and Mr. Alghazali to implement this program.
*Note: FMCoC’s mission is “Helping people, changing lives and making our community a better
place to live by providing resources and services that inspire personal growth and
independence.”
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At the behest of The Green Habit owner, Omar Alghazali, and working in concert with Store
Managers and the Community Relations Liaison, the dispensary’s Social Responsibility Plan
will:
• Create a Community Relations Liaison position. The incumbent will ensure focus in
community and be responsible for arranging benefits in the form of volunteer services,
monetary donations, financial support of sponsored activities or organizations in the city
of Fresno.
• Educate Fresno and its surrounding communities on marijuana, the local and state
Adult-Use Marijuana related laws and regulations, host and/or attending local events
and reach out to local organizations to educate the community on the benefits of
marijuana
• Commit to hiring and maintaining a diverse and inclusive employee base. The Green
Habit will be socially responsible by willing to accommodate all walks of life, including
disabled and disadvantaged workers”
• Be mindful of the Fresno community in terms of culture and customs, noise and visual
blight, and concerns such as traffic, pollution, and other interactions
• Support the Lincoln Training Center’s mission that states it "turns disabilities and
disadvantages into possibilities through employment, independence, and community
participation."
• Consider sponsoring community activities and contributing to local causes.
• Protect the environment, both locally and globally, by setting goals for becoming
"green," avoiding the use of toxic chemicals whenever possible, and learn where our
products and materials come from and how they are produced.
Lastly, The Green Habit also plans to participate in charitable work and/or deliver contributions
to the following non-profits of Fresno:
.
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• Lincoln Training Center - 2350 W. Shaw Ave. #135k, Fresno, CA 93711 - provide the
Community Based Integration Program, Customized Employment, and Disabled
Veterans Workforce Program
• Valley Dream Center - 1835 N. Winery Ave., Fresno, CA 93703 - provides programs
that offer a pathway out of homelessness, addiction, hunger, and poverty for those in
need
• Poverello House - 412 F St., Fresno, CA 93706 - provides meals, social services, and
temporary shelter for those in need
• Veterans - The Green Habit will also have a Veteran Discount Program, which will
provide 10% off all purchases for veterans.
7.1.1 Outreach Services
The purpose of The Green Habit’s outreach services is to ensure that a positive net impact is
felt in the neighborhoods where we operate. The Community Liaison, working in concert with
the store’s Managers, will be responsible for ensuring ongoing improvement and execution of
operating standards that impact city of Fresno, and building and executing local community
outreach plans. The incumbent’s duties include:
• Discovering and understanding the needs and specific opportunities in the neighborhood
where we operate and how our operations will impact that neighborhood and those in a
10-mile radius. Develop a Community Outreach Playbook
• Support the owner and Managers in discussions with local government officials and
business leaders
• Participate in local town halls, task forces, and other events and community groups to
gather feedback on the impact of our operations in communities and opportunities for
partnership on community outreach
• Drive end-to-end operational standards in line using the Community Outreach Playbook
for community outreach, conduct audits as required and collaborate with stakeholders to
drive operational changes
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• Consider Green Habit’s reputation in surrounding neighborhoods where we operate and
recommend ways to increase awareness of the dispensary
• Drive community outreach campaigns using public relations tactics
• Work with The Green Habit’s leadership team to increase engagement in dispensary-
related initiatives and maintain a culture of responsible corporate citizenship
• Actively participate in community/local government events, tracking activities and event
recaps
• Pioneer new ideas, challenge current thinking, and engage in necessary challenging
conversations in order to influence outcomes and meet program goals
• Manage Community Outreach contact list
• Foster a workplace that upholds The Green Habit’s aim to be the Best Place to Work,
and cannabis dispensary
7.1.2 Green Environmental Technology
The Green Habit plans to incorporate an environmentally sustainable business model by using
green environmental technology on the premises and creating an energy efficient building.
To create a healthier and cleaner community, The Green Habit will recycle all applicable items
and attempt to eliminate waste as much as possible and lower waste disposal costs. The
Green Habit will plan to use biodegradable, instead of packaging material and product in paper
or plastic.
The Green Habit will use cleaning products that have natural ingredients and are safe to use.
The cleaning agents used within The Green Habit will be free of chemicals that are toxic to the
environment and/or harmful to humans.
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7.1.3 Utilizing an Older Fresno Building
Like most entrepreneurs, Omar Alghazali is a naturally civically minded citizen. He knows the
value of rehabilitating an older building will do more than just give his business a great place to
launch dispensary. It increases the tax base and raises the quality of living for others through
salaries, profits. and investments.
Even more, when
considering the economic
impact, consider that
while spent on
new construction
generates 30.6 jobs, the
same investment in
adaptive reuse generates
35.4 jobs. This is
espoused by
preservationist Donovan
Rypkema: "As a rule of
thumb, new construction
will be half materials and
half labor. Rehabilitation, on the other hand, will be 60 to 70 percent labor with the balance
being materials." In other words, with adaptive reuse, more money stays home.
In addition to being an economic generator for the city of Fresno, Mr. Alghazali the value of
foot traffic, accessibility, infrastructure, and more are germane to helping The Green Habit
succeed.
7.2 Public Health Outreach and Educational Programs
The Green Habit’s Managers and Budtenders will be responsible for ensuring that each
customer receives the most accurate up-to-date information regarding the use, variety of
strains, application and possible side effects of cannabis and cannabis products sold at the
dispensary. This cannabis education will be done verbally and with the use of printed
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materials.
We will also create a website that will include:
• cannabis education and helpful information on how to get involved with the cannabis
program
• the latest news regarding cannabis health, technology, updates to state and federal
laws, links to noteworthy scientific articles, and customer testimonials.
• a designated portal where members of the community are encouraged to leave
feedback and ask questions.
o The main purpose of the feedback is to listen and find new ways for The Green
Habit to engage with the community. The Green Habit will be able to post real
time responses to queries and encourage an open dialogue between all
participants on the website.
o The same will apply for the creation and upkeep of social media accounts,
including Instagram, Twitter, etc.
Additionally, the Community Liaison will spearhead and develop a public health outreach and
educational program that outlines the risks of youth use of cannabis and that identifies
resources available to youth related to drugs and drug addiction. The program will rely heavily
on the US Department of Health & Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA), and National Institution on Drug Abuse (NIDA) as
references.
7.3 Fresno Community Reinvestment Fund
The Green Habit is dedicated to helping fight income inequality and poverty in the community.
Therefore, the dispensary will make financial contributions to the Fresno Community
Reinvestment Fund monetarily and is exploring the efficacy of implemented a match program
as part of our community benefits and investment plan.
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2434 N Weber Ave. Fresno. CA 93705
Phone:
Re: Supplemental Application -Cal OSHA
December 1, 2020
I am writing this letter to attest that we will employ within one year of receiving a
license, one supervisor and one employee to complete a Cal-OSHA 30 hour general
industry outreach course offered by a training provider that is authorized by an OSHA
Training Institute Education Center to provide the course. As of now we haven't
operated yet but when we are fully operational, we will have at least one supervisor and
one employee who will be taking the course approved by OSHA. Thank you and let me
know if you have any questions.
Omar Mohammed Ali Alghazali
President
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