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C-20-26 - Green Dragon Collective Redacted
Applicant (Entity) Information Application Type Proposed Location Commercial Cannabis Business Permit Application C-20-26 Submitted On: Dec 04, 2020 Applicant Manuel Semerdjian 8186109533 Applicant (Entity) Name: Green Dragon Collective DBA: -- Physical Address: 67772 Date Palm Canyon Drive City: Cathedral City State: Ca Zip Code: 92234 Primary Contact Same as Above? Yes Primary Contact Name: Manuel Semerdjian Primary Contact Title: CEO Primary Contact Phone: 818 610 9533 Primary Contact Email:HAS ANY INDIVIDUAL IN THIS APPLICATION APPLIED FOR ANY OTHER CANNABIS PERMIT IN THE CITY OF FRESNO?: No 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: Corporation Property Owner Name: HUYNH YEM ESPOSO ESMERALDO & MOHAMMAD POURSHAMS Proposed Location Address: 1524 Kern Street City: Fresno State: Ca Zip Code: 93706 Property Owner Phone:Property Owner Email: -- Assessor's Parcel Number (APN):Proposed Location Square Footage: Supporting Information Application Certification Owner Information 46707208 3800 List all fictitious business names the applicant is operating under including the address where each business is located: -- Has the Applicant or any of its owners been the subject of any administrative action, including but not limited to suspension, denial, or revocation of a cannabis business license at any time during the past three (3) years? No Is the Applicant or any of its owners currently involved in an application process in any other jurisdiction? Yes If so, please list and explain: city of El Centro, retail I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury, on behalf of myself and all owners, managers and supervisors identified in this application that the statements and information furnished in this application and the attached exhibits present the data and information required for this initial evaluation to the best of my ability, and that the facts, statements, and information presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that a misrepresentation of fact is cause for rejection of this application, denial of the permit, or revocation of a permit issued. In addition, I understand that the filing of this application grants the City of Fresno permission to reproduce submitted materials for distribution to staff, Commission, Board and City Council Members, and other Agencies to process the application. Nothing in this consent, however, shall entitle any person to make use of the intellectual property in plans, exhibits, and photographs for any purpose unrelated to the City's consideration of this application. Furthermore, by submitting this application, I understand and agree that any business resulting from an approval shall be maintained and operated in accordance with requirements of the City of Fresno Municipal Code and State law. Under penalty of perjury, I hereby declare that the information contained in within and submitted with the application is true, complete, and accurate. Iunderstand that a misrepresentation of the facts is cause for rejection of this application, denial of a permit or revocation of an issued permit. A denial or revocation on these grounds shall not be appealable (FMC 9-3319(d)). Name and Digital Signature true Title CEO Please note: the issuance of a permit will be determined based on the application you submit and any major changes to your business or proposal (i.e. ownership, location, etc.) after your application is submitted may result in a denial. All applications submitted are considered public documents for Public Records Act request purposes. For details about the information required as part of the application process, see the Application Procedures & Guidelines, City of Fresno Municipal Code Article 33 and any additional requirements to complete the application process. All documents can be found online via this link. For questions please contact the City Manager’s Office at 559.621.5555. Owner Name: Manuel Semerdjian Owner Title: CEO Business Name: Green Dragon Collective Application #: C-20-26 CANNABIS BUSINESS PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW - RETAIL Points Possible All or None Exceptional Good Acceptable Applicant Score Evaluation Notes (Explain each time points are deducted) SECTION 1: BUSINESS PLAN 300 Points Possible for Section 1 Resume: Resumes Provided for All Owners: Score 5 5 5 Resumes Provided in 2-page Format: Score 2 2 2 Education: (select highest academic level among ownership team, cannabis specific education separately) Cannabis specific education/training (accredited)2 2 0 Education not described High School Degree Reported: Score 4 4 0 Education not described Bachelor's Degree Reported: Score 6 6 0 Education not described Master's Degree or Higher Reported: Score 8 8 0 Education not described Experience: (among ownership team, select one at highest level) Regulated Cannabis Retail Ownership Experience CA 13 13 13 Regulated Cannabis Retail Experience CA (management level or below): Score 10 10 - Other Retail Business Experience Reported, More than 5 years: or 8 8 - Other Retail Business Experience Reported, Less than 5 Years: Score 5 5 - 1.1 Sub-Total:30 20 Construction Cost Estimate: Construction Cost Estimate Provided: Score 8 8 6 4 4 Very basic, needs detail Construction Contingency Factor Included: Score 6 6 0 Not included All Labor, Trades, Materials, Supplies and Permits and other Cost Factors Identified: Score 6 6 4 2 0 Not included Reference Data Provided for Unit Cost Factors: Score 5 5 3 1 0 Not included Operation and Maintenance Cost Estimates: Operation and Maintenance Cost Estimate Provided: Score 8 8 6 4 0 Not included All Labor, Trades, Materials, Supplies, Utilities, and other Cost Factors Identified: Score 6 6 4 2 0 Not included Annual Cost Escalators for Operating Costs Provided: Score 6 6 4 2 0 Not included Reference Data Provided for Unit Cost Factors: Score 5 5 3 1 0 Not included 1.2 Sub-Total:50 4 Proof of Capitalization Specific to one or more Owners: Score 5 5 0 Assets in the name of other businessess Proof of Capitalization Specific to Business Name/Address: Score 5 5 0 Assets in the name of other businessess Proof of Capitalization Sufficient to Cover Proforma (3 months) and Construction Costs: Score 15 15 15 Certified Audited Financial Report Provided for one or more Owners: Score 5 5 0 Not included 1.1 Owner qualifications. Resumes are not to exceed two (2) pages per owner. (30 points possible) 1.2 A budget for construction, operation, and maintenance, compensation of employees, equipment costs, utility cost, and other operation costs.(50 points possible) 1.3 Proof of capitalization in the form of documentation of cash or other liquid assets on hand, Letters of Credit or other equivalent assets which can be verified by the City. (50 Points Possible) Criteria Narrative: Criteria Narrative: Score one of the following for a maximum 20 points: Capital source is 100% liquid (cash in owners bank, no debt obligation)20 20 20 Capital souce is debt obligation (letter of credit/loan from individual or institution) 10 10 - Capital consists of non-liquid assets (i.e. real property)8 8 - Capital consists of a mixture of liquid and non-liquid assets 15 15 - 1.3 Sub-Total:50 35 Three Years of Data Provided: Score 10 10 8 6 6 Very basic, needs detail Total Gross Revenue Estimates Provided:3 3 3 Total Gross Revenue by Product Type (flower and manufactured) Identified:3 3 0 Not included Total Personnel Costs Provided:5 5 4 3 3 Employee compensation listed as line item, no detail Total Property Rental or Purchase Costs Provided:2 2 2 Total Utilities Costs Provided:2 2 2 Total Cannabis Product Purchase Expense Provided 2 2 2 All Contract Services Identified:2 2 0 Not included Annual Net Revenue Identified:3 3 3 Annual Cost Escalators Identified:4 4 3 2 0 Not included Annual Estimated Sales Tax Payments to State Provided:2 2 0 Not included Annual Estimated Sale Tax Payments to City of Fresno Provided:5 5 0 Not included Annual Business Tax License and Cannabis Permit Fee Provided:2 2 0 Not included Annual Net Income Provided:5 5 5 Scoring Guidance: full points for realistic figures for all three years. Dock points for severe miscalculations, unrealistic estimates, or providing less than the request three years. 1.4 Sub-Total:50 26 Hours of Operation Provided: Score 5 5 5 10am to 8pm daily Hours of Operation Provided for all 7 days of the week: Score 3 3 3 Hours of Operation Provided for Holidays: Score 2 2 0 unspecified Opening and Closing Procedures Provided: Score 10 10 8 6 10 Scoring Guidance: full points for describing information in detail. Dock points for leaving information out or not providing enough detail. 1.5 Sub-Total:20 18 1.6.1 Fully describe the day-to-day operations if your applying for a retail permit: i. Describe customer check-in procedures.20 20 15 10 15 Does not describe types of ID's accepted. II. Identify location and procedures for receiving deliveries during business hours.10 10 8 6 6 Did not discuss security or confirmation of products recieved. iii. Identify the name of the Point-of-sale system to be used and the number of Point-of-Sale locations.10 10 10 Blaze POS system with 5 locations 1.6 Daily operations. With as much detail as possible, the Business Plan should describe the day-to-day operations which meet industry best practices. This should include at a minimum the following criteria for each permit type in which you are applying for a permit. (100 points possible) 1.4 Pro forma for at least three years of operation. 1.5 Fully describe hours of operation and opening and closing procedures. (20 points possible) Criteria Narrative: Criteria Narrative: Criteria Narrative: iv. The estimated number of customers to be served per hour/day.20 20 15 10 10 200-300 per day, did not desribe per hour, peaks, nor method of estimation. v. Describe the proposed product line to be sold and estimate the percentage of sales of flower and manufactured products.20 20 15 10 10 50/50; did not break down by product type vi. If proposed, describe delivery service procedures, number of vehicles and product security during transportation. (if no delivery service application must state this clearly for full points)20 20 15 10 20 1.6 Sub-Total:100 71 Section 1 Total:300 174 SECTION 2: SOCIAL POLICY AND LOCAL ENTERPRISE 400 Points Possible for Section 2 Description of Commitment to pay a Living Wage provided: Score 10 10 8 6 10 Definition of Living Wage Provided: Score 5 5 4 3 5 Living Wage Defined as Greater than Minimum Wage: Score 5 5 5 2.1 Sub-Total:20 20 Wages and Salary CCB Entry-Level Hourly Wage Greater than Minimum Wage 5 5 5 150% of State or Federal minimum wage(greater of) CCB Entry-Level Annual Salary Greater than Median Household Income ($50,432)5 5 0 Health Care Benefits CCB Offers Medical Coverage to All Employees: Score 5 5 5 CCB Offers Dental Coverage to All Employees: Score 3 3 0 No described CCB Offers Vision Coverage to All Employees: Score 3 3 0 No described CCB Offers Health Reimbursement Account for Qualified Medical Expenses: Score 1 1 0 No described Employee Pays $0 for Employee Medical Premium: Score 3 3 0 No described Employee Pays $0 for Employee Dental Premium: Score 2 2 0 No described Employee Pays $0 for Employee Vision Premium: Score 2 2 0 No described Employee Pays less than $500 per month for Family Health Care Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision): Score 2 2 0 No described Leave Benefits Number of Paid Vacation/PTO Days Per Year: (10+ days = excep; 6-9 days = Good; 3-5 days Acceptable)5 5 4 3 4 approx 48 hours annually FT Number of Paid Holidays Per Year: (10 or more paid holidays = excep; 4-10 = Good; 1-3 Acceptable)5 5 4 3 0 unspecified Number of days paid time off for Sick/Medical time: (7+ days= Exceptional, 4-6 days = Good, 3 days = acceptable (8 hour day))5 5 4 3 3 per State law Retirement Offers employee retirement plan 2 2 0 Offers company match for employee retirement plan 2 2 0 2.1 Describe whether the Commercial Cannabis Business is committed to offering employees a Living Wage. (20 points possible) Scoring Guidance: https://livingwage.mit.edu/counties/06019 2.2 Briefly describe benefits provided to employees such as health care, vacation, and medical leave, to the degree they are offered as part of employment. (50 points possible) Criteria Narrative: Criteria Narrative: Criteria Narrative: 2.2 Sub-Total:50 17 CCB Provides Tuition Reimbursement for Certificates: Score 3 3 0 Tuition reimbursement not described CCB Provides Tuition Reimbursement for associate degrees: Score 3 3 0 Tuition reimbursement not described CCB Provides Tuition Reimbursement for bachelor's degrees: Score 3 3 0 Tuition reimbursement not described CCB Provides Tuition Reimbursement for master's degrees: Score 3 3 0 Tuition reimbursement not described CCB Provides Tuition Reimbursement for Specialized Commercial Cannabis Business Operations Training: Score 3 3 3 CCB Offers General Training for Health and Safety, Workplace Environment, Customer Service, etc. 5 5 4 3 0 2.3 Sub-Total:20 3 General Recruitment Plan Provided: Score 10 10 8 6 0 Not included Social Policy Recruitment Plan Provided: Score 10 10 8 6 6 States FMC requirement but not strategies to meet it. Recruitment Plan Includes Demographic Data for District, City or County: Score 10 10 8 6 0 Not included Recruitment Plan Includes List of CBOs, Non-Profits and Public-Agency Hiring Partners: Score 10 10 8 6 0 Not included Recruitment Plan Includes Hiring Targets (percentages) by Demographic Groups: Score 10 10 8 6 0 Not included 2.4 Sub-Total:50 6 Owners Number of Owners:2 Number of Owners that live within the City of Fresno:0 Number of Owners that live in the County of Fresno:0 Number of Owners that Own a Business in the City of Fresno:0 51%+ ownership interest percent of the Owners live or own a business in the City: Score 80 80 0 51%+ ownership interest percent of the Owners live or own a business in the County: Score 40 40 0 Less than 50 percent of the Owners live or own a business in the Cityf no owners are local, score zero)20 20 0 Managers Number of Managers (salaried, non-owners)2 Number of Managers that live in the City of Fresno:? Number of Managers that Own a Business in the City of Fresno:? 100 percent of the Managers live or own a business in the City: Score 20 20 0 unspecified 75 to 99 percent of the Managers live or own a business in the City: Score 15 15 0 50 to 74 percent of the Managers live or own a business in the City: Score 10 10 0 Less than 50 percent of the Managers live or own a business in the City: Score 5 5 0 2.3 Describe compensation to and opportunities for continuing education and employee training.(20 points possible) 2.4 Describe the Commercial Cannabis Business plan to recruit individuals who meet the criteria listed in the Social Policy Section 9-3316 (b) (1) of the Fresno Municipal Code (FMC) and the percentage of local employees it hires. (50 points possible) 2.5 Describe the extent to which the Commercial Cannabis Business will be a locally managed enterprise whose owners and /or managers reside within or own a commercial business within the City of Fresno, for at least one year prior to March 2, 2020.(80 points possible) Data, non-scored. Write response in Evaluation Notes column. IF full points achieved for Ownership category, don't score managers. Section is total of 80 points possible. Criteria Narrative: Does not discuss training plan except for training for local residents. Criteria Narrative: Data, non-scored. Write response in Evaluation Notes column. 2.5 Sub-Total:80 0 Responsibilities Described for All Titles/Positions: Score 20 20 15 10 20 2.6 Sub-Total:20 20 Does CCB have more than five employees: 5 5 5 CCB has signed a peace agreement: Score 5 5 0 says will sign with 10 employees hired; FMC requires it with 5th hire. 2.7 Sub-Total:10 5 Work Force Plan Provided: Score 10 10 8 6 10 Commitment to Local Hire Provided:10 10 8 6 6 stated 30% commitment but no strategies Commitment to Offer Apprenticeships Provided:10 10 8 6 6 Committed to program but offered no details Commitment paying for continuing education provided 10 10 8 6 6 Commited to paying for CE but provided no specifics Description of commitment to paying a living wage provide. (Score same as sec. 2.1)10 10 8 6 10 2.8 Sub-Total:50 38 CCB is willing to serve as Social Equity Business Incubator: Score 100 100 80 60 60 Commitment made, provided no specific details Mentorship and Training: Score mentorship Equipment Donation: Score Shelf Space: Score yes Legal Assistance: Score Finance Services Assistance: Score Other Technical Assistance: Score Scoring Guidance: full points for willingness to serve with detailed plan offering at least three aspects mentioned above or of similar benefit. Less points for willingness to serve but vague or unclear commitment. Zero points if there is no clear commitment to serve as Incubator. 2.9 Sub-Total:100 60 Data to inform score on first line of this section. Write response in Evaluation Notes column. 2.8.3. Commitment to pay a living wage to its employees 2.6 Describe the number of employees, title/position and their respected responsibilities.(20 points possible) 2.7 Describe whether the CCB has five (5) or more employees and whether it has signed a labor peace agreement allowing employees to unionize without interference. (10 points possible) 2.8 Provide a workforce plan that includes at a minimum the following provisions: (50 points possible) 2.8.1. Commitment for 30% of employees to be local hires; the business must show that it has either hired or made a good faith effort to hire bona fide residents of Fresno who have not established residency after the submission of an application for employment with the applicant/permittee. 2.8.2. Commitment to offer apprenticeships and/or compensation for continuing education in the field; and Criteria Narrative: Criteria Narrative: Criteria Narrative: Criteria Narrative: 2.9 Describe whether the business is willing to serve as a Social Equity Business Incubator by offering support to local cannabis social equity businesses in the form of mentorship, training, equipment donation, a percentage of shelf space dedicated to Fresno equity business products, legal assistance, financial services assistance, or other technical assistance support.(100 points possible) Section 2 Total:400 169 SECTION 3: NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY PLAN 300 Points Possible for Section 3 CCB will document complaints (time of complaint, nature of complaint, resolution of complaint): Score 10 10 8 6 0 Info not provided CCB will established a dedicated contact person to receive complaints: Score 10 10 0 Info not provided CCB will establish a dedicated phone number to receive complaints: Score 5 5 0 Info not provided CCB will establish a dedicated email address to receive complaints: Score 5 5 0 Info not provided CCB will establish a response time standard for returning complaint calls and emails: Score 5 5 0 Info not provided CCB will schedule or participate in periodic community meetings to engage with residents about the CCB operation: Score 10 10 0 Info not provided Other measure unique to business (i.e. website complaint form)5 5 0 Info not provided Scoring Guidance: full points for detailed proactive plan addressing all aspects mentioned. Dock points for leaving out aspect, vagueness, or reactive plans. 3.1 Sub-Total:50 0 CCB will maintain a listserv of community residents to update and information residents of business operations. 10 10 0 Info not provided CCB will schedule or attend periodic community meetings (at least annually) to engage with residents about the CCB operation: Score 10 10 0 Info not provided CCB will prepare a community outreach and engagement plan: Score 50 50 40 30 0 Info not provided CCB will issue periodic Newsletters to community providing information about CCB operations 10 10 0 Info not provided CCB will hire residents from the community work at the CCB: Score 20 20 0 Info not provided Scoring Guidance: full points for detailed proactive plan. Dock points for leaving out aspect, vagueness, or reactive plans. 3.2 Sub-Total:100 0 CCB has identified sensitive receptors to nuisance odors in vicinity of business operations: Score 5 5 0 Info not provided CCB has prepared a nuisance odor control plan: Score 10 10 8 6 6 Needs more detail Nuisance odor control plan identifies locations where fugitive emissions may exit the premise boundary: Score 5 5 0 Info not provided Nuisance odor control plan describes specific odor control measures to reduce fugitive emissions exiting the premise boundary: Score 5 5 0 Info not provided CCB has established an odor reporting system: Score 5 5 0 Info not provided CCB will install a nuisance odor monitoring system: Score 10 10 0 Info not provided 3.3 Describe odor mitigation practices.(40 points possible) Criteria Narrative: Criteria Narrative: Criteria Narrative: Criteria Narrative: 3.1 Describe how the CCB will proactively address and respond to complaints related to noise, light, odor, litter, vehicles, and pedestrian traffic.(50 points possible) 3.2 Describe how the CCB will be managed to avoid becoming a nuisance or having impacts on its neighbors and the surrounding community.(100 points possible) 3.3 Sub-Total:40 6 CCB has identified the potential sources of nuisance odors for the business operation: Score 10 10 8 6 0 Info not provided Scoring Guidance: full points for detailed proactive plan. Dock points for vagueness or reactive plans. 3.4 Sub-Total:10 0 Nuisance odor control plan describes specific odor control equipment: Score 10 10 8 6 8 Needs more detail Nuisance odor control plan describes specific odor control measures/techniques: Score 10 10 8 6 8 Needs more detail Odor control measures are identified for different nuisance odor sources: Score 10 10 0 Info not provided 3.5 Sub-Total:30 16 Nuisance odor control plan describes the operation, monitoring, and maintenance requirements for odor control measures: Score 10 10 10 Nuisance odor control plan describes the staff training required for system operations, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting.10 10 0 Needs more specificity 3.6 Sub-Total:20 10 CCB has identified the sources of waste generated by the business operation: Score 10 10 0 Needs more specificity CCB has prepared a source-separation plan to segregate different sources of waste generated by business operations: Score 10 10 0 Needs more specificity The source-separation plan identifies policy, procedures, and locations where different sources of waste are to be collected for disposal: Score 10 10 8 6 6 Needs more detail The source-separation plan describes specific measures to control the collection and disposal cannabis waste: Score 10 10 0 Needs more specificity The name of licensed cannabis disposal company provided: Score 10 10 0 Info not provided 3.7 Sub-Total:50 6 Section 3 Total:300 38 SECTION 4: SAFETY PLAN 300 Points Possible for Section 4 Safety Plan Prepared by Consultant: Score 10 10 0 mentioned getting a consultant but plan was not prepared by one. Safey Plan Assessed by Consultant: Score (if prepared by, also give points for assessed by)10 10 0 not mentioned Safety Plan Prepared for CCB Address (specific proposed location): Score 10 10 0 none 3.4 Identify potential sources of odor. (10 points possible) 3.5 Describe odor control devices and techniques employed to ensure that odors from cannabis are not detectable beyond the permitted premises. (30 points possible) 3.6 Describe all proposed staff odor training and system maintenance.(20 points possible) Criteria Narrative: Criteria Narrative: Criteria Narrative: 4.1 The Safety Plan shall be prepared and/or assessed by a professional fire prevention and suppression consultant. (50 points possible) Criteria Narrative: 3.7 Describe the waste management plan. (50 points possible) Safety Plan includes Site Plan of Premise: Score 10 10 0 none Safety Plan includes Building Layout Plan: Score 10 10 0 none 4.1 Sub-Total:50 0 Written Accident/Incident Procedure Provided: Score 20 20 15 10 10 very basic, needs more detail Procedures Address Multiple Accident/Incident Scenarios: Score 10 10 8 6 6 scenarios listed as required to report but no specific procedures. Total Number of Scenarios Described: Score 0 Active Shooter Incident Described: Score 10 10 0 no mention Robbery Incident Described: Score 10 10 0 no mention 4.2 Sub-Total:50 16 Evacuation Plan Provided: Score 20 20 15 10 0 not provided Adequate Number of Evacuation Routes Identified: Score 20 20 15 10 0 not given Evacuation Route Distance to Public Right of Way: Score 10 10 8 6 0 no site or building plan 4.3 Sub-Total:50 0 Location of Fire Suppression System Elements Identified: Score 10 10 0 none mentioned Type of Fire Suppression System Elements Identified: Score 20 20 15 10 10 mentions sprinkler system, does not show or describe location Location of Fire Extinguishers Identified: Score 10 10 0 not provided Adequate Number of Fire Extinguisher Locations Identified: Score 10 10 8 6 0 unk how many 4.4 Sub-Total:50 10 Written Procedure for Fire Emergencies Provided: Score 20 20 15 10 0 Written Procedure for Medical Emergencies Provided: Score 20 20 15 10 0 Cardiac Arrest Medical Emergency Described: Score 20 20 15 10 0 Gunshot Wound Medical Emergency Described: Score 20 20 15 10 0 Other Medical Emergency Conditions Described: Score 20 20 15 10 0 4.5 Sub-Total:100 0 Section 4 Total:300 26 SECTION 5: SECURITY PLAN 300 Points Possible for Section 5 Security Plan Prepared by Consultant: Score 10 10 0 No mention Data-write response in Evaluation Notes Column Criteria Narrative: Criteria Narrative: Criteria Narrative: 4.4 Location of fire extinguishers and other fire suppression equipment. (50 points possible) Criteria Narrative: 4.5 Describe procedures and training for all fire and medical emergencies.(100 points possible) 5.1 The Security Plan shall be prepared and/or assessed by a professional security consultant.(50 points possible) 4.3 Describe evacuation routes. (50 points possible) 4.2 Describe accident and incident reporting procedures. (50 points possible) Criteria Narrative: Security Plan Assessed by Consultant(if prepared by, also give points for assessed by): Score 10 10 0 No mention Security Plan Prepared for CCB Address (specific proposed location): Score 10 10 10 Security Plan includes Site Plan of Premise: Score 10 10 0 No Security Plan includes Building Layout Plan: Score 10 10 10 5.1 Sub-Total:50 20 Premises (Security) Diagram Provided: Score 20 20 15 10 10 basic, needs more detail Diagram is drawn to correct scale: Score 5 5 5 Diagram provides required details for premise: Score 5 5 5 Diagram shows the location of all security cameras: Score 5 5 5 Descriptions of activities to be conducted in each area of the premise 5 5 5 Limited-Access Areas Clearly Marked: Score 5 5 0 Number and Location of All Security Cameras Identified: Score 5 5 5 5.2 Sub-Total:50 35 Intrusion Alarm and Monitoring System Identified: Score 15 15 0 Not identified Name and Contact Information for Monitoring Company Provided: Score 5 5 0 Not identified Total Points of Entry into Premise Identified: Score 5 5 5 All Points of Entry to be Alarmed Identified:5 5 5 Type of Alarm Identified (motion, infrared, glass break, etc.): Score 10 10 10 Backup Power Supply Identified: Score 10 10 0 No mention 5.3 Sub-Total:50 20 Written Cash-Handling Procedure Provided: Score 30 30 20 15 0 Lacks any detail Dual-Custody is Practiced for all cash handling: Score 10 10 0 No mention Video Surveillance Used to Monitor All Cash Handling: Score 20 20 0 No mention Armored Car Service Used for Bank Deposits: Score 10 10 0 No mention All Cash Deposited weekly with Bank: Score 10 10 0 No mention Onsite Vault Provided to Secure Cash Prior to Bank Deposit: Score 20 20 20 5.2 Premises (Security) Diagram. In addition to diagrams submitted for other sections of the application, applicants are expected to submit a premises diagram (or site plan) which, focuses on the proposed security measures and how they relate to the overall business. (Pursuant to CCR Title 16, Division 42, §5006. Premises Diagram). 5.2.1 The diagram shall be accurate, dimensioned and to scale (minimum scale ¼"). The scale may be smaller if the proposed location exceeds more than a 1/2-acre parcel but must not be printed on larger than an 11" x 17" sheet of paper. (Blueprints and engineering site plans are not required at this point of the application process) 5.2.2 The diagram must be drawn to scale and clearly identify property boundaries, entrances, exits, interior partitions, walls, rooms, windows, and doorways. The activity in each room and the location of all cameras must be identified in the diagram. Criteria Narrative: 5.2.4 Limited-access areas, defined as areas in which cannabis goods are stored or held and only accessible to permittees, or its employees or contractors and areas used for video surveillance monitoring and storage devices (Pursuant to CCR Title 16, Division 42, §5000 (m) Limited-Access Area and §5042 Limited-Access Area. 5.2.5 Number and location of all video surveillance cameras. (50 points possible) 5.4 Briefly describe cash handling procedures which covers day to day transactions with customers, vendors armor carrier vehicles and transporting it to the bank.(100 points possible) 5.3 Identify intrusion alarm and monitoring system including the name and contact information for the monitoring company (if the company has been selected).(50 points possible) Criteria Narrative: Criteria Narrative: 5.2.3 Description of cannabis activity that will be conducted in each area of the premise. Commercial cannabis activities that must be identified on the diagram/site plan may include but are not limited to the following if applicable to the business operations; storage areas, batch sampling areas, loading/unloading of shipment areas, packaging and labeling, customer sales areas, training areas, employee break room areas, extractions, infusions, processing, and testing areas. 5.4 Sub-Total:100 20 CCB will use onsite security guards: Score 10 10 10 All onsite guards will be licensed and bonded: Score 10 10 0 No mention All onsite security guards will be licensed to carry firearms: Score 10 10 0 No mention Onsite security guards will be on duty before CCB opens for business: Score 10 10 0 No mention Onsite security guards will be on duty after CCB closes for business: Score 10 10 0 No mention 5.5 Sub-Total:50 10 Section 5 Total:300 105 Section 1: Business Plan Total Points:300 174 Section 2: Social Policy & Local Enterprise Total Points:400 169 Section 3: Neighborhood Compatibility Total Points:300 38 Section 4: Safety Plan Total Points:300 26 Section 5: Security Plan Total Points:300 105 Total Points Achieved:1600 512 32.00% TOTAL SCORE 5.5 Discuss whether the CCB will utilize the services of on-site security guards. Include in the discussion: (50 points possible) 5.5.1 Number of guards. 5.5.2 Hours guards will be on-site. Criteria Narrative: Criteria Narrative: 5.5.3 Locations at which they will be positioned. 5.5.4 Guards' roles and responsibilities. GREEN DRAGON COLLECTIVE BUSINESS PLAN 1524 Kern St - Fresno, CA 93706 2 1.1 OWNER QUALIFICATIONS Manuel Semerdjian Manuel Semerdjian, better known as Manny, is a cannabis business owner in the state of California. He is involved with many respected businesses including Green Dragon Caregivers, Coachella Valley Green Dragon, Green Dragon Collective, and Diamond Consulting Group. He first opened Green Dragon Caregivers, known as Green Dragon in 2007. Green Dragon is an EMMD (existing medical marijuana dispensary) in the city of Los Angeles that operates as a microbusiness. The current activities include a beautiful and remodeled retail cannabis store, manufacturing, cultivation, nursery and distribution. Manny formed Green Dragon as an alternative for the serious patient. The shop continues to make obtaining your cannabis a friendly, safe and professional experience. Green Dragon meticulously complies with all State and local law, and the facility is clean, well designed and comfortable. Their knowledgeable staff are all MMJ patients themselves, to better assist patients with questions and concerns. Manny also owns and operates two cannabis businesses in the high desert area. Coachella Valley Green Dragon opened in 2019 and is a retail cannabis dispensary and lounge in Palm Springs. It was one of the first Cannabis Lounge Permits to be issued in Southern California. The space is fully licensed at both local and state level and operates in compliance to all current Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) regulations. Green Dragon Collective is currently a medium indoor cultivation site located next to Target Center in Cathedral City. The distribution is also located in Cathedral City but in another space. Eventually Green Dragon Collective will also contain a cannabis retail space and manufacturing, but provisional licenses have not been issued yet for either. He is also involved with the operation of a Phase 2 social equity license in the city of Los Angeles. Diamond Consulting Group consists of Manufacturing, distribution and cultivation. Besides being a business owner, Manny is also a family man. He is a doting father to two children and has lived with his significant other for over 10 years. Manny has been an active member of his community and has employed numerous people though the ownership of all of his businesses. He has been an outstanding citizen and has been cautious with the people he has engaged in business with. Today, working in the fully regulated cannabis space, he takes great pride in following all rules and regulations set forth by the BCC and local agencies. 1524 Kern St - Fresno, CA 93706 3 He has followed all of the rules and regulations of the Compassionate Use Act, SB 420 and now the newly adopted Medical and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act. He has taken live scans each year since 2010 per the City of Los Angeles cannabis regulations and has passed each year. Glenn Standridge Glenn Standridge is a cannabis business owner in the state of California. He is involved with many respected businesses including Coachella Valley Green Dragon and Green Dragon Collective. Glenn owns and operates two cannabis businesses in the high desert area. Coachella Valley Green Dragon opened in 2019 and is a retail cannabis dispensary and lounge in Palm Springs. It was one of the first Cannabis Lounge Permits to be issued in Southern California. The space is fully licensed at both local and state level and operates in compliance to all current Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) regulations. Green Dragon Collective is currently a medium indoor cultivation site located next to Target Center in Cathedral City. The distribution is also located in Cathedral City but in another space. Eventually Green Dragon Collective will also contain a cannabis retail space and manufacturing, but provisional licenses have not been issued yet for either. Besides being a business owner, Glenn has been an active member of his community and has employed numerous people though the ownership of all of his businesses. He has been an outstanding citizen and has been cautious with the people he has engaged in business with. Today, working in the fully regulated cannabis space, he takes great pride in following all rules and regulations set forth by the BCC and local agencies. He has followed all of the rules and regulations of the Compassionate Use Act, SB 420 and now the newly adopted Medical and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act. He has taken live scans each year since 2010 per the City of Los Angeles cannabis regulations and has passed each year. LICENSES HELD 1. 1524 Kern St - Fresno, CA 93706 4 2. 3. 4. 5. No license has ever encountered civil investigations, administrative action or lawsuit, or any denials, suspension, or revocation of a registration, permit or license. 1.2 BUDGET FOR CONSTRUCTION 1524 Kern St - Fresno, CA 93706 14 1.5 HOURS OF OPERATION AND OPENING / CLOSING PROCEDURES Applicant shall sell and deliver cannabis goods only between the hours of 6:00 a.m. Pacific Time and 10:00 p.m. Pacific Time. At any time, the premises are not open for retail sales, Applicant shall ensure that: 1. The premises are securely locked with commercial-grade, nonresidential locks; 2. The premises are equipped with an active alarm system, which shall be activated when the retailer or its employees are not on the licensed premises; and 3. Only employees and contractors of the retailer are allowed to enter the premises. Retail Hours will be 10:00am – 8:00pm daily. Opening and closing procedures Manager and crew should arrive 30 minutes prior to opening to allow enough time to prepare for the start of the day. If there is any tampering inside or outside the store, do not enter – remain where you are and call the police. Do not open the store alone. Two or more associates must be present before the door is unlocked. Know the code for the alarm system. Relock the entry door. Station an employee at the front end to let arriving employees in one at a time and relock the door after each entry. Do a visual check of doors, windows, and aisles to be sure nothing was disturbed. 1524 Kern St - Fresno, CA 93706 15 Tasks - 30 Minutes Prior To Opening • Disable alarm. • Turn on lights necessary for sales floor preparation. • Walk the floor to inspect housekeeping and use store evaluation checklist. • Open safe, remove cashier register tills. • Set up cash registers for opening cashiers. • The only visible functions at the register should be placing tills in register. • All money counting should be done out of sight of the front door. • A designated manager should only unlock the doors for arriving associates or for necessary traffic as mentioned above. All perimeter doors should remain secured except when in use. • Turn on computers and overhead music systems. • Turn on air conditioning system. • Assign cleaning/restocking/merchandising duties. • Prepare lunch and break schedules. • Activate any working displays and turn on any televisions. • Put up any sale signs needed for the start of a new sale. • If a promotion ended the previous day, take down all related signs. • Check e-mail and respond as needed. • Ensure the tapes in the VHS VCR/Multiplayer are changed and the unit is recording. Tasks – 1 Hour Prior To Closing • Restock and recovery. • Assign closing and cleaning duties. • Lock any non-essential perimeter doors. • Clean and restock restrooms. • Return all non-defective returned merchandise to stock. • Move all defective returned merchandise to the back room. • Walk the floor and restroom for any remaining customers. ~ • Lock all perimeter doors, including main entrance and exit doors. The exit door should remain locked, with a supervisor or other responsible employee remaining at the door and letting customers out and relocking the door after each exit. Departing employees should also be observed, ensuring that no unpaid merchandise is carried out. • Dust the floors and mop when necessary. • Close and count down all cash registers. 1524 Kern St - Fresno, CA 93706 16 • Cash should be counted away from registers so that it will not be visible to customers remaining in the store or who might be able to view the activity from outside the store through windows. • Generate a detailed batch listing (if applicable work with Head Office). • Place tills in a safe overnight and leaving register draws open will better protect the point of sale terminals in the event of a break in because burglars will invariably break into a register. • The countdown of money should be witnessed and formally acknowledged by a manager. The cashier should not know how much money should be in the drawer. The manager should obtain that data from the POS program for use in determining the amount the cashier is over or short. If the over/ short is exceeds a designated threshold (no more than $1.00), the cashier should be required to provide a written statement as to what possibly could have caused the variance. • Empty all trash receptacles and place the trash bags near the back door (or receiving door) for removal to the dumpster the following morning. This will deter the theft of product via the trash for later removal from the dumpster, and preclude the need to exit the rear of the store during hours of darkness (a heightened risk of robbery is present at that time). • Shut off overhead music. • Shut down any working displays. • Shut off any televisions. • Leave closing notes for opening manager and include daily totals, merchandising info and any employee updates. • Double check all perimeter doors. • Perform a security bag/coat check • Properly shut down all computers. • Turn off the air conditioning system. • Turn off all lights. • Activate burglar alarm system and know the code. • Exit the front of the store and lock the doors. Ideally, all closing personnel should leave together, but as a minimum or two people should leave together when the store is locked for the night. • Double check that the door is securely locked. 1.6 DAILY OPERATIONS Overview of Applicant’s operations and best practices Applicant’s goal is to create a secure cannabis facility which will provide the best quality medicine to patients at competitive prices. This project has the potential to result in 1524 Kern St - Fresno, CA 93706 17 generous benefits for the city of Fresno. With a team of skilled professionals, Applicant is confident that it will be able to accomplish optimal results that meet and exceed all expectations. Applicant has contracted the best consultants with very specific qualifications to execute Applicant’s vision and ensure the success of this undertaking. A narrative of Applicant’s operations for cultivation, manufacturing, and distribution are described below. 1.6.1. DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS Applicant will abide by all of the rules and regulations set forth by the Bureau of Cannabis Control. Access to the licensed premises of an A-retailer licensee shall be limited to individuals who are at least (a) 21 years of age. Access to the licensed premises of an M-retailer licensee shall be limited to individuals who are at least (b) 18 years of age and have a valid physician’s recommendation. Since Applicant is operating under both Adult-Use and Medical licenses, Applicant may allow persons identified in subsections (a) and (b) above to access the premises. 1.6.i CUSTOMER CHECK IN PROCEDURES When a patient enters, reception will check identification and implement all of their information into our Point of Sales (POS) system. We will use Blaze for our Point of Sales software. Once verified, they will either be asked to sit and wait if there are too many patients in the medicine room, or will be buzzed in. Once in the medicine room, a sales associate will help them with all of their needs. A sales associate will stay with the cannabis product at all times to prevent theft or other diversion. Applicant will only sell adult-use cannabis goods to individuals who are at least 21 years of age, and medicinal cannabis goods to individuals at least 18 years of age who possess a valid physician’s recommendation for himself or herself or a person for whom he or she is a primary caregiver. There will be a security guard at the entry to ensure each customer is following all safety procedures and to prevent crowding inside the store. Inside the lobby, there is a receptionist who will verify: i. customers’ ages on their government issued identifications; and, if applicable ii. medical marijuana identifications or physician’s recommendations. The receptionist will enter new customers into the system and provide them with the applicant’s policies and rules. The receptionist will also control the flow of customer traffic in the lobby and in the retail area. 1524 Kern St - Fresno, CA 93706 18 1.6.ii RECEIVING SHIPMENTS AND DELIVERIES Applicant only receive shipments of cannabis goods from a licensed distributor. Applicant also only accepts shipments of cannabis goods between the hours of 6:00 a.m. Pacific Time to 10:00 p.m. Pacific Time. During business hours, shipments of cannabis goods cannot enter the premises through an entrance or exit that is available for use by the public. The separate entrance will only be accessible to employees with access. There will be a limited access back room where all shipments and deliveries will be brought to be unpacked to put onto the retail floor or in product storage. 1.6.iii POINT OF SALE SYSTEM Applicant will be using Blaze POS system. It is an entire suite of tools to enable dispensary employees to increase sales, manage inventory, run promotions, and ensure business is working at maximum efficiency while optimizing the customer experience. There will be approximately 5 POS systems placed behind counters and in cashier room. 1.6.iv NUMBER OF CUSTOMERS PER DAY Applicant hopes to see 200-300 customers per day. 1.6.v PROPOSED PRODUCT LINE The proposed product line will include a mixture of cannabis flower, pre-rolls, edibles, tinctures, vape pens and cartridges, topicals and concentrates. The percentage of sales of flower and manufactured products will be roughly 50/50. Applicant shall not make any cannabis goods available for sale or delivery to a customer unless: a. The cannabis goods were received from a licensed distributor; b. The retailer has verified that the cannabis goods have not exceeded their expiration or sell-by date if one is provided; and c. In the case of manufactured cannabis products, the product complies with all requirements of Business and Professions Code section 26130 and all other relevant laws. Live Plants A retailer shall only sell live, immature cannabis plants and seeds if all of the following requirements are met: 1. The plant is not flowering; 2. The plant or seed was purchased from a nursery that holds a valid Type 4- Cultivation; Nursery license under the Act; and 1524 Kern St - Fresno, CA 93706 19 3. A label is affixed to the plant or package containing any seeds which states “This product has not been tested pursuant to the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation & Safety Act.” Applicant may not sell any other live plants. They shall not apply nor use any pesticide, nor cause any pesticide to be applied nor used, on live plants. 1.6.vi DELIVERY SERVICE PROCEDURES All deliveries shall be performed by applicant’s employees and shall be at least 21 years old. Upon receiving a delivery order, the applicant shall pre-packaged the goods into an opaque bag and prepare the customer’s receipt. At all times during delivery, the employee shall carry a copy of the applicant’s license, his/her government-issued identification, and an identification badge provided by the employer. Before providing the cannabis goods to a customer, the employee shall confirm the identity and age of the customer. All deliveries shall be to a verified physical address in California. Applicant shall not deliver outside California, to a school, day care center, youth center, or to an address located on publicly owned land or any address on land or in a building leased by a public agency. The delivery employee’s vehicle shall not have any markings or indication of applicant or that it is carrying cannabis goods for delivery. Cannabis goods shall not be visible from outside the car and shall be locked in a fully enclosed box, container or cage that is secured on the inside of the vehicle. No portion of the enclosed box, container, or cage shall be comprised of any part of the body of the vehicle. The vehicle shall be equipped with locks and an alarm system. The vehicle shall have a dedicated GPS for identifying the geographic location of the delivery vehicle and recording the history of all locations traveled while engaged in delivery. The GPS shall be affixed to the vehicle and remain on at all times during delivery. An employee shall not carry cannabis goods in the delivery vehicle with a retail value in excess of $5,000, for pre-ordered cannabis goods, or in excess of $3,000, for unordered cannabis goods, at any time. The employee shall only delivery cannabis goods in the delivery vehicle and must not leave the applicant’s premises without having at least one order processed by the applicant. The delivery employee shall have a delivery inventory ledger of all cannabis goods provided from the retail premises. After each delivery, the inventory ledger will be updated to reflect the current inventory in the driver’s possession. The driver shall also maintain a log that includes all stops from the time the drive leaves the premises to the time that the driver returns, and the reason for each stop. 1524 Kern St - Fresno, CA 93706 20 While making deliveries, the driver shall only travel from the licensed premises to the delivery address; from one address to another; or from an address back to the retail premises. The driver shall not deviate from the delivery path except for necessary rest, fuel, or vehicle repair stops, or because road conditions make continued use of the route unsafe, impossible, or impracticable. After providing the cannabis goods to the customer, the driver shall obtain the customer’s signature on the receipt and provide the customer with a copy. All deliveries of non-cannabis and cannabis products will be received in the back to ensure no one is walking through the sales floor with products during business hours. At this time, applicant does not have vehicles purchased but will most likely have 2 or 3. Applicant will notify the city with all information including, VIN, make and model and all delivery driver’s information. 1.6.1 vii OTHER DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS FOR INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICE Limited-Access Areas Applicant has established limited-access areas and permit only authorized individuals to enter the limited-access areas. Authorized individuals include individuals employed by Applicant as well as any outside vendors, contractors, or other individuals conducting business that requires access to the limited access area. An individual in the limited- access area who is not employed by Applicant shall be escorted by an employee of the licensee at all times within the limited-access area. An individual who enters the limited- access area shall be at least 21 years Cash Handling Procedures Applicant has an existing banking relationship established and shall hire an armed guard pickup for cash to drop-off at the bank. The money is removed from the register daily. Cash is placed into a safe in the locked, limited-access areas. Delivery employees shall remove the cash from the delivery vehicle and hand it to a manager to place into the safe after each delivery. Security cameras are placed in the limited-access area, pointed at the safe and at the entrance of the room. Cannabis Goods Display Cannabis goods for inspection and sale shall only be displayed in the retail area. Applicant shall not display cannabis goods in a place visible from outside the licensed premises. Cannabis goods may be removed from their packaging and placed in containers to allow for customer inspection. The containers shall not be readily 1524 Kern St - Fresno, CA 93706 21 accessible to customers without assistance of Company personnel. A container must be provided to the customer by Applicant or its employees, who shall remain with the customer at all times that the container is being inspected by the customer. Cannabis goods removed from their packaging for display shall not be sold, shall not be consumed, and shall be destroyed pursuant to section 5054 of this division when the cannabis goods are no longer used for display. Preventing the unauthorized access of cannabis products Most losses reported by dispensaries are due to employee theft. This is a major cannabis security issue that business owners must consider seriously. Fortunately, many of the same systems that protect outsider theft and ensure compliance can also serve to minimize the risk of employee theft. Applicant will use building access systems and video surveillance systems, specifically, to restrict access and record unauthorized access. Additionally, applicant will be particularly thorough in HR functions to mitigate the likelihood of issues in the first place. Many of these functions are actually compliance requirements. They often include: 1. Performing due diligence during hiring processes and ensuring thorough background checks. 2. Clearly documenting operating procedures (especially around the handling of product) 3. Limiting employee (and employee friends and family) discounts 4. Offering comprehensive trainings on operational security Inventory Documentation Applicant shall maintain an accurate record of its inventory. Applicant shall provide the Bureau with the record of inventory upon request. Applicant shall keep a record of the following information for all cannabis goods the retailer has in its inventory: 1. A description of each item in the retailer’s inventory. This description will be such that the cannabis goods can easily be identified; 2. An accurate measurement of the quantity of the item; 3. The date and time the cannabis goods were received by the retailer; 4. The sell-by or expiration date on any cannabis goods, if any; 5. The name and license number of the licensee that delivered the cannabis goods to the retailer; 6. The name and license number of the distributor that provided the cannabis goods to the retailer; and 7. The price the retailer paid for the cannabis goods, including taxes, delivery costs, or any other costs. 1524 Kern St - Fresno, CA 93706 22 Inventory Reconciliation Applicant shall perform a reconciliation of its inventory at least once every 14 days. Applicant shall verify that the retailer’s physical inventory matches the retailer’s records pertaining to inventory. The result of inventory reconciliation shall be retained in the retailer’s records and shall be made available to the Bureau upon request. If Applicant identifies any evidence of theft, diversion, or loss, the retailer shall notify the Bureau and law enforcement. If a significant discrepancy is discovered between a Applicant’s physical inventory and the retailer’s inventory records, the retail shall notify the Bureau and law enforcement. Record of Sales Applicant shall maintain an accurate record of sale for every sale made to a customer. A record of a cannabis goods sale shall contain the following information: 1. The first name and employee number of the retailer employee who processed the sale; 2. The first name of the customer and a retailer assigned customer number for the person who made the purchase; 3. The date and time of the transaction; 4. A list of all the cannabis goods purchased, including the quantity purchased; and 5. The total amount paid for the sale including the individual prices paid for each cannabis good purchased and any amounts paid for taxes. Inventory Storage All product that requires refrigeration is placed either directly on the floor in the refrigerated display or kept in back stock in a cold storage. All dry stock product will be kept on the sales floor under lock and key in the display cabinets or kept in a climate controlled dry stock area in the Cannabis Storage room. 1524 Kern St - Fresno, CA 93706 23 LOCAL AND STATE COMPLIANCE Cannabis Business Permit Compliance Prior to initiating operations and as a continuing requisite to operating a cannabis facility, Applicant shall first obtain a cannabis business permit from the city manager or designee under the terms and conditions set forth in this chapter. Each cannabis business permit shall expire one year from its date of issuance. Renewal of cannabis business permits shall be pursued through the following methods: Ø A new registration form has been filed with the city manager a minimum of sixty (60) days prior to the expiration date of the cannabis business permit; Ø The annual renewal registration fee has been paid to the city; and Ø The cannabis facility and its owners and managers have met all requirements. Applicant recognizes that cannabis business permits are not transferrable and any attempt to assign or transfer such permits shall render the permit null and void. The number of each type of cannabis facility permitted in the city may be limited or restricted by resolution of the city council. Prior to operating in the city and as a condition of issuance of a cannabis business permit, Applicant shall enter into a development agreement with the city setting forth the terms and conditions under which the cannabis facility will operate that are in addition to the requirements of this chapter, including, but not limited to: public outreach and education, community service, payment of fees and other charges as mutually agreed and such other terms and conditions that will protect and promote the public health, safety, and welfare. Applicant acknowledges that the final terms and conditions of the development agreement will be as mutually agreed to by the City and the cannabis business permit holder and that the city manager or designee may impose reasonable terms and conditions on the proposed operations of the cannabis facility in addition to those previously specified. Any time the dispensing, cultivation, or manufacturing location specified in the cannabis business permit is changed, Applicant shall re-register with the city manager. The process and the fees for re-registration shall be the same as the process and fees set forth for registration. Within fifteen calendar days of any other change in the information provided in the registration form or any change in status of compliance with the provisions of this chapter, including any change in the cannabis facility’s ownership or management members, the applicant shall file an updated registration form with the city manager for review along with a registration amendment fee. 1524 Kern St - Fresno, CA 93706 24 As a condition of approval of a cannabis business permit, Applicant shall: 1. Execute an agreement indemnifying the city from any claims, damages, injuries, or liabilities of any kind associated with the registration or operation of the cannabis facility or the prosecution of the cannabis facility or its owners, managers, directors, officers, employees, or its qualified patients or primary caregivers for violation of federal or state laws; 2. Maintain insurance in the amounts and of the types that are acceptable to the city manager or designee; 3. Name the city as an additionally insured on all city required insurance policies; 4. Agree to defend, at its sole expense, any action against the city, its agents, officers, and employees related to the approval of a cannabis business permit; and 5. Agree to reimburse the city for any court costs and attorney fees that the city may be required to pay as a result of any legal challenge related to the city’s approval of a 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 the operator of its obligation hereunder. A copy of the cannabis business permit issued by the city and any licenses or certifications issued by the state of California, and any conditions thereof, shall be posted on the premises in a prominent place, readily viewable by any member of the general public. Facility Compliance Once facility operations have started, Security Personnel will monitor the premises and enforce the following laws: Ø The sale, dispensing, or consumption of alcoholic beverages on or about the cannabis facility or in the parking area for the facility is prohibited. Ø cannabis may not be inhaled, smoked, eaten, ingested, vaped, or otherwise used or consumed on the premises or in the parking areas of the premises. Ø The loitering by persons outside the facility, either on the premises or within one hundred feet of the premises, is prohibited. The city manager, police chief, or their designees shall have the right to enter all cannabis facilities from time to time unannounced during the facility’s hours of operation for the purpose of making reasonable inspections to observe and enforce compliance 1524 Kern St - Fresno, CA 93706 25 with this chapter, to inspect and copy records required to be maintained under this chapter, or to inspect, view, and copy recordings made by security cameras, all without requirement for a search warrant, subpoena, or court order. Applicant shall fully comply with all city of Fresno’s regulations, MAUCRSA, and any subsequently enacted state law or regulatory, licensing, or certification requirement, all applicable provisions and any specific, additional operating procedures and measures as may be imposed as conditions of approval of the cannabis business permit. All cannabis cultivation activities shall be conducted only in the interior of enclosed structures, facilities and buildings, and all cultivation operations including all cannabis plants at any stage of growth shall not be visible from the exterior of any structure, facility or building containing the cultivation of cannabis. Consistent with the applicable sections of MAUCRSA, and the “Memorandum for all United States Attorneys,” issued by the U. S. Department of Justice, from James M. Cole, Deputy Attorney General (known as the “Cole Memo”), Applicant shall take all necessary and reasonable steps to prevent: Ø The distribution of cannabis to minors; Ø Revenue from the sale or distribution of cannabis from going to criminal enterprises, gangs and cartels; Ø The diversion of cannabis from California to any other state; Ø State-authorized cannabis activity from being used as a cover or pretext for the trafficking of other illegal drugs or other illegal activity; Ø Violence and the use of firearms in the cultivation, manufacture, and distribution of cannabis; Ø Drugged driving and the exacerbation of other adverse public health consequences associated with cannabis use; Ø Growing of cannabis on public lands and the attendant public safety and environmental dangers posed by cannabis production on public lands; and Ø Preventing cannabis possession or use on federal property. Any violation of this provision shall result in the immediate suspension of any permit authorized under this chapter, and pending investigation and a hearing, shall result in revocation of the permit at the election of the city manager or designee. GREEN DRAGON COLLECTIVE SOCIAL POLICY and LOCAL ENTERPRISE PLAN 1524 Kern St - Fresno, CA 93706 2 2.1 LIVING WAGE Applicant shall provide a “living wage” to facility staff and employees. Applicant shall provide the wage scale in writing for all levels of employment at the facility. “Living wage” shall mean 150% of the minimum wage mandated by California or Federal law, whichever is greater. 2.2 BENEFITS The applicant will administer health insurance coverage for employees. By California law, the applicant will provide paid leave to workers who fall ill or who must take care of a sick family member. Employees who work at least 30 days within a year from beginning their employment earn at least one hour of paid leave for every 30 hours worked, beginning on the first day of employment. The law applies to virtually all California employees, even part-time or temporary employees. 2.3 OPPORTUNITY FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION AND EMPLOYEE TRAINING Applicant will provide local recruitment hiring, education and training programs to the residents of the City of Fresno. Residents of Fresno will be given preference in the employee hiring process. Applicant strives to be a locally managed enterprise whose managers reside within the Fresno area. Applicant will hire locally to ensure the community benefits from a new employer providing jobs to their own patrons. The applicant shall provide local recruitment hiring, education and training programs to the residents of Fresno. Residents shall be given preference in the employee hiring process. It’s our goal to significantly contribute to the economy in the City of Fresno. 2.4 SOCIAL POLICY SECTION 9-3316 (b) (1) and HIRING The applicant will contact agencies such as Fresno Building Healthy Communities, County of Fresno, Fresno State, Fresno City College and other job hiring career and employment service agencies who can assist us finding individuals who meet this requirement. A minimum of one-third (1/3) of the total annual work hours performed at the business must meet one of the following: i. Annual family income below 80% AMI; ii. Convicted for a cannabis related crime that could have been prosecuted as a misdemeanor or citation under current State law; iii. Lived in a low to moderate income census tract in the city for a minimum of three (3) years; iv. Veteran; or v. Former foster home youth who was in foster care as a minor. vi. Unemployed; or 1524 Kern St - Fresno, CA 93706 3 vii. Receiving public assistance. If selected to receive a commercial cannabis business permit, a condition of approval shall be to provide the city with ongoing proof of compliance of this requirement. 2.5 LOCALLY MANAGED ENTERPRISE The applicant strives to be a locally managed enterprise whose managers reside within the Fresno area. Applicant will hire locally to ensure the community benefits from a new employer providing jobs to their own patrons. Additionally, Applicant shall only source from state-licensed cultivators and manufacturers whose cannabis products pass all testing standards and are correctly packaged and labeled. In order to support environmentally friendly practices and support the local economy, Applicant shall make it a priority to source cannabis products from suppliers licensed in Fresno or the surrounding Northern California area. All applicants will be vetted through an intensive hiring process. Also, all employees will be subject to a robust background check. 2.6 EMPLOYEE INFORMATION At the time of this application, the applicant has not hired any employees. Applicant will be hiring budtenders, managers, receptionists, and cashiers. Part-time Budtender: responsible for performing sales and service functions for new and existing patients of the collective. Essential Functions: • Assists patients in identifying the medicines and methods of medication that best fit their individual needs. • Greets and establishes rapport with customers-- gets to know them and seeks to understand their interest in cannabis, medicinally or recreationally. • Rolling joints by hand or machine. • Performs clerical tasks including accurate filing, compiling, and maintaining inventory and product labels. Reception: responsible for checking patients into ordering queue upon entry into collective. Receiving customer phone calls and maintaining online menu. Essential functions: • Greet patients and direct them into the retail floor area to be serviced by budtenders. 1524 Kern St - Fresno, CA 93706 4 • Establish difference between medical and recreational patients in order to properly “check in” to ordering queue • Update pricing and products on Weedmaps (online menu service) • Address questions and concerns from incoming phone calls from patients/vendors Cashier: responsible for reviewing customer orders taken in shop, placing orders in exit bags, and receiving payment for product Essential functions: • Monitor POS system and compile customer orders from inventory of product stored in secure area. • Greet customer and inform them the total cost of their order, review items as placed in bag, double check for accuracy • Receive payment and disperse correct change and receipt. • Monitor flower inventory throughout day and restock low inventory as necessary from product in safe room. • Manage computer inventory system and settle register to correct amount at end of night Budtender: responsible for performing sales and service functions for new and existing patients of the collective. This includes extensive product knowledge and understanding of cannabis science. Also responsible for organizing, weighing, and packaging the many in-house products the collective carries. Essential functions: • Gathers and processes required patient documents and information, and performs detailed verification while maintaining client confidentiality. • Greets and establishes rapport with customers-- gets to know them and seeks to understand their interest in cannabis, medicinally or recreationally. • Assists patients in identifying the medicines and methods of medication that best fit their individual needs. • Adheres to strict distribution processes and maintains a professional and safe environment for customers and coworkers. • Continues to enhance their knowledge of medical cannabis, and continually hones their ability to explain and recommend treatment procedures and product uses. 1524 Kern St - Fresno, CA 93706 5 • Unpacks, sorts, counts and labels merchandise as directed, including items requiring special handling or refrigeration. • Maintains cleanliness of station and facility. • Maintains the professional appearance of the collective by organizing merchandise on the sales floor, participating in basic store clean-up and developing efficiencies. • Performs clerical tasks including accurate filing, compiling, and maintaining inventory and records. • Weighing and packaging concentrates (oil, kief, shatter) • Proper accounting and organization of bulk materials by weight, strain, and type. • Unpacking, sorting, counting and labeling merchandise as directed, including items requiring special handling or refrigeration. Lead Budtender: responsible for all Budtender duties while also taking on a leadership role on the sales floor. Essential Functions • Ability to process returns/exchanges for patients. • Ability to take in deliveries and pay out vendors. • Ability to join in on any employee disciplinary actions with the assist of a manager. • Maintains employee passion and enthusiasm for Greenwolf LA and its customers. Assistant Manager: supervises the daily operations of the shop. Managers duties must be performed with the utmost attention to professionalism, and strict adherence to regulatory compliance. The Manager directs all shop activities to optimize the customer experience, improve the efficiency of operations, and maintain an environment of unsurpassed retail excellence. The Manager must also build and maintain meaningful relationships with business partners and industry stakeholders to enhance the shop’s regional and national presence. Essential Functions: • Ensuring all dispensary operational requirements of the collective are met by scheduling/assigning employees and following up on work results. • Maintaining adequate dispensary staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees. 1524 Kern St - Fresno, CA 93706 6 • Reconciling end of day/month reports. • Maintaining dispensary staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results. • Maintaining employee passion and enthusiasm for Greenwolf LA and its customers. • Identifying current and future customer requirements by establishing rapport with potential and actual customers and other persons in a position to understand product/service requirements. • Ensuring availability of merchandise and services. • Formulating pricing policies by reviewing merchandising activities; determining additional needed sales promotion; authorizing clearance sales; studying trends. • Suggesting marketing strategy changes based on experiences with customers, vendors and sales staff. • Marketing merchandise by studying advertising, sales promotion, and display plans; analyzing operating and financial statements for sales velocities and profitability ratios. • Securing merchandise by implementing security systems and measures. • Protecting employees and customers by providing a safe and clean environment. • Maintaining professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and industry events; reviewing medical cannabis publications; establishing personal networks within the industry. • Initiating and maintaining positive relationships with abutting businesses and neighborhood groups and associations. General Manager: performs all above listed functions under Manager duties while also overseeing the overall well-being and daily functions of the shop, as a whole. Essential Functions: • Achieving financial objectives by preparing a monthly budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions. • Implementing compliant cash handing procedures. • Maintaining all aspects of dispensary operation in strict compliance with Department of Public Health, municipal, and state legal regulations and requirements. • Ensuring that Company management is advised on all pertinent operations. • Overseeing dispensary maintenance including but not limited to: HVAC, plumbing, repairs, front entry cleanliness, and technology fixes as needed. 1524 Kern St - Fresno, CA 93706 7 • Performing all disciplinary actions for management as well as the employee staff. • Responsible for all scheduling of the shop • Processing payroll twice a month. • Performing all Human Resource needs for all staff members. 2.7 LABOR PEACE AGREEMENT At this time, applicant has not hired any employees. Applicant shall enter into and abide by the terms of a labor peace agreement, if Applicant hires 10 or more employees. Applicant finds a labor peace agreement important to protect the lives of its employees and their families, to secure their rights to a safe and friendly work environment and to provide a robust and competitive workplace for its employees. 2.8 WORKFORCE PLAN 2.8.1 COMMITMENT FOR 30% OF EMPLOYEES TO BE LOCAL HIRES We, Green Dragon Collective, commit for 30% of employees to be local hires. We make a good faith effort to hire bona fide residents of Fresno who have not established residency after the submission of an application for employment with the applicant. 2.8.2 COMMITMENT TO OFFER APPRENTICESHIPS FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION We, Green Dragon Collective, commit to offer apprenticeships and/or compensation for continuing education in the field. 2.8.3 COMMITMENT TO PAY A LIVING WAGE TO ITS EMPLOYEES. As stated above, we, Green Dragon Collective, commit to provide a “living wage” to facility staff and employees. Applicant shall provide the wage scale in writing for all levels of employment at the facility. “Living wage” shall mean 150% of the minimum wage mandated by California or Federal law, whichever is greater. 2.9 SOCIAL EQUITY BUSINESS INCUBATOR The applicant would like to serve as a Social Equity Business Incubator by offering support to local cannabis social equity businesses in the form of mentorship and offering a percentage of shelf space dedicated to Fresno equity business products. GREEN DRAGON COLLECTIVE NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY PLAN 1524 Kern St - Fresno, CA 93706 2 3.1. RESPONSE TO COMPLAINTS RELATED TO NOISE, LIGHT, ODOR, LITTER, VEHICLES, AND PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC. No noise is expected to come from the facility. Loitering is prohibited on Applicant’s premises. Employees are to remain respectful of noise at all times. The commercial cannabis business will not influence the desirability or attraction to the vicinity of the premises among youth due to the full-time security as well as keeping a clean aesthetic and maintaining a warehouse feel. No childlike graphics will be allowed, and tinted windows will also be used so there is no occurrence anyone would be able to see what is inside and prevent large amounts of light to be exuded. To preserve the facility and the community surrounding the facility, Applicant has established multiple methods to prevent the spread of odor beyond the facility walls and combat offensive odors within the facility. Applicant will use various methods of air control. If odor is reported coming from the facility at any time, Applicant will make it priority to find the source of the spreading odor and eliminate the cause. 3.2 IMPACTS ON ITS NEIGHBORS AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. The design of the facility will be consistent with high-quality commercial development standards and will improve the appearance and aesthetics of the surrounding area. Applicant works with the best architects to create a space that is clean and aesthetically pleasing when people drive or walk by. The exterior areas and surrounding public areas will be managed to avoid becoming a nuisance or having impacts on its neighbors and the surrounding community. Full time security and on-site managers will ensure no soliciting, unwanted persons, etc. 3.3. ODOR MITIGATION PRACTICES. Applicant will ensure that the facility does not affect the outside air quality by implementing a closed loop aeration system. A closed loop aeration system is used to promote air circulation within the facility instead of bringing in air from outside. This allows all environmental conditions to be contained within the facility and allows Applicant to manually control the environment, preventing the spread of odor by keeping odor inside the facility rather than allowing it to possibly go outside of the facility through air vents. 3.4 POTENTIAL SOURCES OF ODOR The product storage room will contain air quality system and filters to ensure no odor is spread outside of the facility. If odor is reported coming from the facility at any time, 1524 Kern St - Fresno, CA 93706 3 Applicant will make it priority to find the source of the spreading odor and eliminate the cause. 3.5. ODOR CONTROL DEVICES AND TECHNIQUES To preserve the facility and the community surrounding the facility, Applicant has established multiple, state-of-the-art methods to prevent the spread of odor beyond the facility walls and combat offensive odors within the facility. Applicant will use various methods of air control. If odor is reported coming from the facility at any time, Applicant will make it priority to find the source of the spreading odor and eliminate the cause. Charcoal filters Applicant will install charcoal-filled carbon filters to filter the odor created by cannabis. The carbon filters will be set up as scrubbers where they constantly “scrub” the air by taking in dirty air and releasing clean air. Other filters will take in dirty air, filter it and transport the air via ducts to a specific room to further cleanse it. Closed loop aeration system The facility will implement a closed loop aeration system. A closed loop aeration system is used to promote air circulation within the facility instead of bringing in air from outside. This allows all environmental conditions to be contained within the facility and allows Applicant to manually control the environment, both helping the growth of plants and preventing the spread of odor by keeping odor inside the facility rather than allowing it to possibly go outside of the facility through air vents. 3.6. PROPOSED STAFF ODOR TRAINING AND SYSTEM MAINTENANCE. 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. 1524 Kern St - Fresno, CA 93706 4 Operational processes and Maintenance plan Our Head of Retail will be tasked with ensuring storage areas where cannabis and cannabis products are located, remain isolated from non-odorous areas of the facility and for ensuing that the exhaust system is operational and properly routed through odor mitigation systems at the facility on daily basis. For maintenance of our odor mitigation system, a retail staff member that has been properly trained on our odor systems will be in charge of changing the carbon filters every 6 months. This will ensure that the system always remains adequate and functional. Staff Training All staff will be 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. 3.7. WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN Applicant has established a waste disposal system to ensure that waste produced by the facility is disposed of in a way that effectively destroys the waste and complies with all state and local laws. By properly removing and disposing of litter and waste, Applicant minimizes the development of odor and the potential for attracting and harboring pests. Cannabis waste will be disposed of in a manner that prevents unauthorized use of disposed materials. All such disposal will be documented. Cannabis that is outdated, damaged, deteriorated, misbranded, adulterated or whose containers or packaging have been opened or breached will be separated for storage in a quarantined area until the cannabis is destroyed. Applicant will update the track-and-trace system when rendering the product unusable and disposing of the product. Cannabis waste will be stored, secured, locked and managed in accordance with City and state regulations GREEN DRAGON COLLECTIVE SAFETY PLAN 1524 Kern St - Fresno, CA 93706 2 This Safety Plan will consider all possible fire, medical and hazardous situations. A complete policy/procedures manual is not available at this time in the application process. A description is provided below for each criterion which incorporates the following provisions: 4.1. THE SAFETY PLAN SHALL BE PREPARED AND/OR ASSESSED BY A PROFESSIONAL FIRE PREVENTION AND SUPPRESSION CONSULTANT. The company will consult with a professional fire prevention and suppression consultant if they are permitted to operate in the city of Fresno. They will ensure all precautionary measures are included in this plan to cover all bases. 4.2. ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT REPORTING PROCEDURES. The applicant encourages employees to report all accidents no matter how minor. Accidents that involve very minor injuries like small cuts, non-extensive bruises etc. and would not normally require any action on behalf of the applicant (e.g. the breaking of a drinking glass) do not have to be reported. On the other hand, accidents that involve (or could have involved) more severe injuries and require investigation and action from the applicant must be unquestioningly reported. Employees are obliged to report any of the following: • Fatalities • Damage to the head, skull and face • Damage to any of the senses (e.g. partial or complete loss of hearing, sight etc.) • Incapacitation or dislocation of limbs that hinder functionality and movement (including paralysis and amputation) • Damage to the skin (e.g. extensive burns, bruises or cuts) • Blows or injuries to the spine, back and ribs • Harm to the nervous system or loss of consciousness through electrocution, hypothermia etc. • Poisoning Contamination from hazardous substances or transmission of diseases • Any other injury that requires hospitalization or medical care Especially when an employee needs medical coverage, the accident must be reported immediately since insurance benefits may have to be approved after the investigation. Employees are also required to report occurrences that may not have involved injuries or victims but could be potentially dangerous in that respect if repeated. These include but are not limited to: • Explosions • Slippery surfaces 1524 Kern St - Fresno, CA 93706 3 • Water or gas leaks • Inadequate insulation of circuits • Collapses of walls, ceilings etc. • Breaking of window glasses or frames When an employee witnesses or is involved in an incident they must report it to their immediate supervisor (personally, in writing or by phone if the accident occurred remotely) or through an online system if applicable, within one week. If the employee anticipates an accident due to perceived negligence or inadequate safety, they must notify their supervisors as soon as possible so the accident can be prevented. Depending on the incident, official forms may have to be completed and submitted. The accident and any sustained injuries must be recorded to an accident database or file. The officials responsible must initiate an investigation or request an investigation from authorities if appropriate. The employee who reported the accident has to cooperate if called in for questioning to provide details needed. As a general rule, the employee must provide information in the incident report as accurately as possible. 4.3. EVACUATION ROUTES. Upon notification of fire, conduct of any fire drill, upon activation of the fire alarm, or upon orders of the fire authority having jurisdiction, buildings or structures within the scope of these regulations shall be immediately evacuated or occupants shall be relocated in accordance with established plans. Emergency Exits The facility has will have multiple entrance/exit doors. In the event of an emergency the employees/visitors will exit to the closest exit designated by well lit, battery backed up exit signs directing to one of the two exits. The meeting place for all employees who have exited will meet on the sidewalk and the onsite manager will take roll and also direct incoming emergency vehicles. Upon exiting the building the meet up is immediate left upon exiting either exit. 4.4. LOCATION OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND OTHER FIRE SUPPRESSION EQUIPMENT In the event an unwanted fire occurs on the property, the owner or manager shall immediately report such condition to the fire department. The alarm system onsite has functions for emergency alarm activation for fire, police, or other emergency, and located within employee use areas as per local and state regulations. The sprinkler systems are activated with fire alarm systems that will alert onsite staff if occurrence is during business hours and the fire department is notified as per county, state, and federal guidelines. Fire extinguishers are located in multiple areas throughout the 1524 Kern St - Fresno, CA 93706 4 facility. The management onsite will have access to all current inventory electronically as needed to confirm what is inside building as emergency crews will need this data. 4.5. PROCEDURES AND TRAINING FOR ALL FIRE AND MEDICAL EMERGENCIES. The First-Aid kit shall be located in the office. In the event that someone requires First- Aid, the employee with the highest level of First-Aid training assumes command of the situation and directs others. Always remember, we deal with a lot of people who have blood borne illnesses. Use extreme caution whenever a situation involves bodily fluids, and keep members and staff who aren’t assisting in treatment or cleaning well away the from the area. If a situation requires an ambulance, call one immediately. This warrants closing distribution and the facility temporarily, at the discretion of the manager. Any staff not engaged in treatment should evacuate all members, informing them that we will reopen as soon as the ambulance has left, and then put any cannabis products away. Any incident requiring the attention of a qualified First-Aid attendant should be recorded in detail as an “incident report” to be filed. Alarm activations: Upon activation of a fire alarm signal, employees or staff shall immediately notify the fire department. Delayed notification: A person shall not, by verbal or written directive, require any delay in the reporting of a fire to the fire department. Required plan implementation: In the event an unwanted fire is detected in a building or a fire alarm activates, the emergency plan shall be implemented. Making false report: A person shall not give, signal or transmit a false alarm. Emergency evacuation drills: The sounding of a fire alarm signal and the carrying out of an emergency evacuation drill in accordance with the provisions of CFC Section 405 shall be allowed. o We will create a map from floor diagrams with arrows that designate the exit route assignments. These maps will include locations of all exits, assembly points, and equipment (such as fire extinguishers, first aid kits, spill kits) that may be needed in an emergency. o Exit routes will be: § Clearly marked and well lit. § Wide enough to accommodate the number of evacuating personnel. § Unobstructed and clear of debris at all times. 1524 Kern St - Fresno, CA 93706 5 § Unlikely to expose evacuating personnel to additional hazards. Unplanned evacuation: Evacuations made necessary by the unplanned activation of a fire alarm system or by any other emergency shall not be substituted for a required evacuation drill. Interference with fire department operations: It shall be unlawful to interfere with, attempt to interfere with, conspire to interfere with, obstruct or restrict the mobility of or block the path of travel of a fire department emergency vehicle in any way, or to interfere with, attempt to interfere with, conspire to interfere with, obstruct or hamper any fire department operation. Location of fire extinguishers and other fire suppression equipment: will be readily accessible in case needed in short notice. Identify fire alarm and monitoring system including the name and contact information for the alarm company: At this time, the applicant does not know who the specific fire alarm / monitoring system will be. Once this information is available, the applicant will inform the city Smoke inhalation prevention: In case people are trapped, some caution and quick thinking will help prevent this potentially fatal consequence of fire accidents. To prevent the risk of lung injury and smoke poisoning, take these following steps: 1. React as soon as you sense danger. Look for the exit routes. 2. Look for a way out instead of staying locked inside a safe room. 3. Drop to the floor and crouch on your hands and knees. Since smoke and gases rise upwards, you will breathe less of them if you stay close to the ground. 4. Take a piece of cloth or a large item of your clothing, moisten it and hold it against your nose and mouth. The water will filter the poisonous gases, preventing you from inhaling it. 5. Steer clear and avoid making a dash for rooms from where you can see smoke billowing. 6. In case you are trapped inside a room, close the doors to prevent smoke from coming in and line the gap around the door frame and ventilator with wet cloth or tape. 7. If your clothes catch fire, drop and roll till the fire is doused. 1524 Kern St - Fresno, CA 93706 6 The applicant will ensure to educate their employees about the types of emergencies that may occur and train them in the proper course of action. We will also ensure all employees understand the function and elements of our emergency action plan, including types of potential emergencies, reporting procedures, alarm systems, evacuation plans, and shutdown procedures. The applicant will clearly communicate to all employees who will be in charge during an emergency to minimize confusion. General training for employees will also address the following: 1. Individual roles and responsibilities. 2. Threats, hazards, and protective actions. 3. Notification, warning, and communications procedures. 4. First Aid Kit Emergency response procedures. 5. Evacuation, shelter, and accountability procedures. 6. Location and use of common emergency equipment. 7. Emergency shutdown procedures. Safety features — fire prevention, suppression, HVAC and alarm systems To ensure a fire-safe workplace, one can follow the steps below. 1. Get Organized– Practice good workplace housekeeping. Clutter contributes to fires by providing fuel and by preventing access to exits and emergency equipment. 2. Designated Smoking Areas – Smoke only in designated areas, and extinguish smoking materials safely. Never smoke in storerooms or chemical storage areas. 3. Fire Extinguishers – Maintaining the appropriate type and number of fire extinguishers and learn how to properly use a fire extinguisher. 4. Electrical Hazards – Report all electrical hazards. Many fires start in faulty wiring and malfunctioning electrical equipment. 5. Access to Control Panels – Electrical control panels need to have free access maintained so that the electric could be shut off easily. 6. Maintenance – Maintain machinery to prevent overheating and friction sparks. 7. Sprinkler Systems & Smoke Detectors – Never block sprinklers, firefighting equipment or emergency exits. Observe clearances when stacking materials. Testing of sprinkler systems and smoke detectors at least annually. 8. Waste Control & Storage – Control the accumulations of flammable and combustible waste materials and residues so that they do not contribute to a fire emergency. 9. Exits – Emergency exit diagrams should be posted and emergency exits should be well lit with neon-regulation signs. 1524 Kern St - Fresno, CA 93706 7 10. Contact Info – Employees should have a list of emergency contact phone numbers in case of emergency. Remember that people will often panic in an intense situation; therefore basics such as the applicant address, phone number and floor plan should be posted. GREEN DRAGON COLLECTIVE SECURITY PLAN GREEN DRAGON COLLECTIVE LOCATION 1524 Kern Street Fresno, Ca 93706 APN: 46707208 1524 Kern St - Fresno, CA 93706 2 6.1. THOROUGH DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED LOCATION The proposed location will be a fully compliant cannabis retail dispensary offering medical and adult use (recreational 21+) cannabis to city patrons. The applicant proposes a dispensary that is a safe and regulated establishment that will carry everything a customer would need, as well as the opportunity to learn about and properly consume cannabis (in their own space, of course!) The space will be clean and comfortable, well-maintained and well-suited to help customers get the best cannabis for their needs. The cannabis strains and inventories offered will range, sometimes even by each visit, but customers can count on finding a variety of quality cannabis flowers, concentrates, topical salves, and edibles. We will also propose selling seeds or clones from our own garden. The applicant will hire knowledgeable budtenders that will help customers and share their personal insights to help them determine which buds may be best for each customer. If a customer can develop a relationship with a budtender at their favorite dispensary they'll get better insight on how the cannabis they buy is grown as well as the latest in what's going on in the cannabis industry. Activities that will occur on the premises: customer sales of cannabis and cannabis products, receiving shipments and deliveries of cannabis and cannabis products from licensed manufacturers and distributors to supply our dispensary, cannabis and cannabis product storage 6.2. PHOTOGRAPH OF THE FRONT OF THE BUILDING 1524 Kern St - Fresno, CA 93706 3 6.3. PREMISES DIAGRAM FOR EACH PROPOSED LOCATION Site Plan KERN STREETCHINA ALLEYPARKINGPARKINGCannabis Retail 3,850 SF 55’ x 70’ Retail 4,200 SF 66’ x 70’ Warehouse 1,710 SF 57’ x 30’ Warehouse 2,100 SF 70’ x 30’ Retail 1,800 SF 27’ x 30’-------- 1524 Kern St - Fresno, CA 93706 4 55’ - 0” 70’ - 0” CHECK IN / RECEPTION RETAIL DISPENSARY CUSTOMER SALES OFFICE RECORDS STORAGE VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SAFE DELIVERY PRODUCT STORAGE LIMITED ACCESS CASHIER EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM emergency exit emergency exit entrance / exitto delivery premise emergency exit exit entrance into sales floor 5 89 10 11 12 14 16 15 1819 21 20 3 4 2 1 6 7 17 # CAMERA main entrance / exit to retail premises 0 0 0 t 0 O 0 GREEN DRAGON COLLECTIVE COMMUNITY BENEFITS and INVESTMENTS PLAN 1524 Kern St - Fresno, CA 93706 2 7.1. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PLAN. The applicant hopes to meet with the city to discuss the best plan to provide to the local community. This can include for example, directly aiding, participating in, or funding the work of local nonprofits, community-based organizations, civic organizations, or social services organizations. Benefits can be in the form of volunteer services, monetary donations, financial support of city-sponsored activities or organizations, in-kind donations to the city or other charitable organizations and/or any other economic incentives to the city. 7.1.1 PROVIDING FUNDING FOR OUTREACH SERVICES. Applicant intends to reach out and work with public and private schools, youth organizations, religious organizations, health care providers, drug abuse treatment providers, and/or mental health and drug counselling providers. Applicant will focus on supporting drug prevention and education programs for children and teenagers. We will offer educational materials to the public and make it a priority to answer frequently asked questions from the community about cannabis. All materials will be available in multiple languages. 7.1.2 ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODEL Applicant will have a low impact on environmental resources in the City of Fresno. All waste, both cannabis and non-cannabis will be removed in accordance with state and local laws. Applicant’s facility uses no more energy and resources than retail businesses from other industries. Applicant shall use LED lighting in the building and light poles for energy efficiency. Applicant shall utilize all designated areas for landscaping by planting drought-tolerant trees, shrubs, and plants to reduce heat and pollution, of which shall be designed to match with the aesthetics of the community. Applicant shall make a concerted effort to reduce excessive waste materials and unneeded energy whenever reasonably possible. Applicant shall recycle plastics, glass, metals and paper/cardboard. 7.1.3 UTILIZING VACANT BUILDINGS The proposed location is a vacant building that used to be a retail space. 7.2. PUBLIC HEALTH OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM The applicant will provide funding for outreach and educational programs that outline the risks of youth use of cannabis and that identifies resources available to youth related to drugs and drug addiction. Programs such as The Collaborative are dedicated to improving wellness among California’s teens and young adults by providing programs with specific recourses to help teens and young adults grow and thrive. 1524 Kern St - Fresno, CA 93706 3 Applicant will give monetary contributions to local organizations, donate time and/or resources to community projects, or provide any other proposed community benefit acceptable to the City. 7.3. FRESNO COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT FUND The applicant will contribute to the Community Reinvestment Fund. We appreciate their mission to address social and economic inequity through new financial solutions that help empower people, build sustainable communities and inspire systemic change. Cal OSHA attestation We, Green Dragon Collective ("applicant") will employ within one year of receiving a commercial cannabis business permit, one supervisor and one employee who have completed a Cal-OSHA industry outreach course offered by a duly authorized training provider (FMC 9-3316(c)). Manuel Semerdjian CEO & Owner, Green Dragon Collective ARTS-GS Articles of Incorporation of a General Stock Corporation To form a general stock corporation in California, you can fill out this form or prepare your own document. and submit for filing along with: -A $100 filing fee . -A separate. non-refundable $15 service fee also must be included, if you drop off the completed form or document. Important! Corporations in California may have to pay a minimum $800 year1y tax to the California Franchise Tax Board. For more information, go to https:l/www.ftb.ca .gov . ~889259 FILE& Secretary of State ~ State of California (} \ , MAR 2 8 2016 Note: Before submitting the completed form, you should consult with a private attorney for advice about your specific business needs. l Cc I (t This Space For Office Use Only For questions about this fonn, go to www.sos.ca.gov/business/belfiiing-tips.htm. Corporate Name (List the proposed corporate name. Go to www.sos.ca .gov/business/be/name•availability.htm for general corporate name requirements and restrictions.) (D The name of the corporation is GREEN DRAGON COLLECTIVE Corporate Purpose @ The purpose of the corporation is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which a corporation may be organized under the General Corporation Law of Cal ifornia other than the banking business . the trust company business or the practice of a profession permitted to be incorporated by the California Corporations Code. Service of Process (List a California resident or a California registered corporate agent that ag rees 10 be your initial agent to accept service of process In case your corporation is sued. You may list any adult who lives in Ca lifornia. You may not list your own corporation as the agent. Do not list an address if the agent is a California registered corporate agent as the address for service of process Is already on file.) @ a. MANUEL SEMERDJIAN AQent's Name b. 68860 PEREZ RD ., STE K CATHEDRAL CITY CA 92234 Agent's Street Address (if sgent is not a corpollJuon). Do not list e P.O. Box City (no abbrevietions) Stele Zfp Corporate Addresses © a.68860 PEREZ RD., STE K CATHEDRAL CITY CA 92234 Initial Street Address of Corporation. Do not flsJ a P.O. Box City (no abbroviations) State Zip b. fnitial Mailing Address of Corporation. if different from 4s City (no abbreviations) Slate Zip Shares (List the number of shares the corporation is authorized to issue. Note: Before shares of stoek are sold or issued, the corporation must comply with the Corporate Securities Law of 1968 administered by the California Department of Business Oversight. For more information. 90 to www.dbo.ca.gov or call the California Department of Bus iness Oversight at (866) 275-,2677 .) ® This corporation is authoriZed to issue only one class of shares of stock. The total number of shares wh ich this corporation is authorized to issue is _____ 1_0_0_0 _____ _ This torm must be sign sized paper (8 1/2" incorpora\or. lf -you need more space, attach extra page-a thal are 1-sided and on standard letler- achments are made part of these articles or incorporation. ► Mal<e check/money order payable to: Secretary of State Upon filing, we will return one { 1) uncertified copy of your fi led document for free , and will certify the copy upon request and payment of a $5 certifie.9tion fee . Corporauons Code§§ 200-202 et seQ .• Revenue and Taxation Code§ 23153 ARTS.GS (REV 0312014) ALEX CHERNAVSKY Print your name here Sy Mail Secretary of State Business Entities, P.O. Box 944260 Sacramento, CA 94244-2600 Orop,,Off Secretary of State 1500 11 lh Street. 3rd Floor Sacramento, CA 95814 2014 Califomia Secretary of State www .sos.ca.gov/busillesslbe C'" I. 1#01' "1 ► State of California Secretary of State Statement of Information (Domestic Stock and Agricultural Cooperative Corporations) FEES (Filing and Disclosure): $25.00. If this is an amendment, see instructions. IMPORTANT -READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE COMPLETING THIS FORM 1. CO RPORAT E NAME GREEN DRAGON COLLECTIVE 2 . CALIFORNIA CORPORATE NUMBER C3889259 s FS19288 FILED In th e offi ce of t he Secretary of State of the State of C alifornia NOV-08 2017 Th is Space for F ili ng Use Onl y No Change Statement (Not applicable if agent address of record is a P.O. Box address. See instructions.) 3 _ If th e re have been any changes to t he i nformati o n co ntai ned in t he la st Stat eme nt of In fo rmation fil e d wit h the Californi a Se cretary of State , o r no state me nt of informati o n ha s been previ ous ly fil ed , th is form m ust be co mplete d in its entirety. D If t here has been no change in any of the info rmation contai ned in the l ast Statement of Information filed with the Californ i a Secretary of State, check t he box and proceed t o Ite m 17. Complete Addresse s for t he Foll owing (Do not abbrevi ate the name of the city . Items 4 and 5 cannot be P.O. Boxes.) 4 . STREET ADDRESS OF PRI NCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFF ICE 35850 DATE PALM DR IVE , CATHEDRAL C ITY, CA 92234 5 . STREET ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL BUSINESS OFFICE IN CALIF ORN IA , I F ANY 35850 DATE PALM DR IVE . CATHEDRAL C ITY, CA 93324 6 . MAI LI NG ADDRESS OF CORPORATION , I F DIFFERENT THAN ITEM 4 CITY ST ATE Z IP CODE CITY ST ATE Z IP CODE CITY ST ATE Z IP CODE Names a nd C o mplete Addre sses of t he Foll owing Officers (The cor poration must list these three officers . o fficer may be added; however, the preprinted ti tl es on this form must not be altered .) A com parab le titl e for the specifi c 7 . CH IEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ ADDRESS CITY MANUEL SEMERDJ IAN 35850 DATE PALM DRIVE, CATHEDRAL CITY , CA 92234 8 . S ECRETARY ADDRESS CITY GLENN STANDRIDGE 35850 DATE PALM DRIVE, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 9 . CH IEF FINANCIAL O FF ICER/ ADDRESS CITY GLENN STANDRIDGE 35850 DATE PALM DRIVE, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Names a n d Complete Addresses of All Directors, Inclu ding Directors Who are A lso Officers d irector. A ttach add itiona l a es, if necessa . 10 . NAME ADDRESS CITY GLENN STANDRIDGE 35850 DATE PALM DR IVE , CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 11 . NAME ADDRESS CITY MANUEL SEMERDJIAN 35850 DATE PALM DR IVE, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 12. NAME ADDRESS CITY 13 . NUMBER O F VACANC IES ON THE BOARD OF DI RECTORS, IF ANY: ST ATE Z IP CODE ST ATE Z IP CODE ST ATE Z IP CODE (The corporation must have at l east one ST ATE Z IP CODE ST ATE Z IP CODE ST ATE Z IP CODE A g ent for Servic e of Process I f the agent is an ind ividual , the agen t must reside in Californ i a and Item 15 must be completed with a Californ ia street address, a P.O. Box address is not acceptabl e. If the agent is another corporation, the agent must have on fi le with the Californ ia Secretary of State a certificate pursuant to Cali fornia Corpor ations Code section 1505 and I tem 15 must be left bl ank. 14 . NAME O F AG ENT F OR SERVICE OF PROC ESS [Note: The person designated as the corporation's agent MUST have agreed to act in that capacity prior to the designation. MANUEL SEMERDJIAN 15 . STREET ADDRESS OF AGE NT F OR SERVICE OF PROC ESS I N CALI FORNIA. IF AN INDIVIDUAL CITY 35850 DATE PALM DR IVE , CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 T ype of Business 16. DESCRI BE TH E TYPE OF BUSINESS OF TH E CORPORATION A LTERNATIVE WELL NESS ST ATE Z IP CODE 17 . BY SUBMITTING THI S STA TEMENT OF INF ORMATION TO TH E CALI FORNIA SECR ET ARY OF STA T E, TH E CORPORATION CERT IF IES TH E INFORMATI ON CON TA INED HEREIN, I NCLUDING ANY ATTACHME NT S, IS TRUE AND CORR ECT. 11/08/2017 MANUEL SEMERDJIAN CEO DATE TYPE/PRIN T NAME OF P ERSON COMPLET ING FORM TITLE S I GNATURE Sl-200 (REV 01/2013) Page 1 of 1 APPROVED BY SECR ETARY OF ST ATE California Secretary of State Electronic Filing FILED Secretary of State State of California Corporation -Statement of Information Entity Name: Entity (File ) Number: File Date: Entity Type : Detailed Filing Information 1. Entity Name: 2. Business Add resses : Jurisdiction: Document ID: a. Street Address of Principal Office in California: b. Mailing Address : c. Street Address of Principal Executive Office: 3. Officers: a. Chief Executive Officer: b. Secretary: GREEN DRAGON COLLECTIVE C3889259 06/29/2020 Corporation CALIFORNIA GG67845 GREEN DRAGON COLLECTIVE 67772 E. PAL,M CANYON DR. CATHEDRAL CITY, California 92234 United States of America 7236 VARNA A VE. NORTH HOLLY WOOD, California 91605 Un ited States of America 7236 VARNA AVE. NORTH HOLLYWOOD , California 91605 United States of America MANUEL SEMERDJIAN 7236 VARNA AVE. NORTH HOLLYWOOD , California 91605 United States of America GLENN STANDRIDGE 7236 VARNA AVE. NORTH HOLLYWOOD , California 91605 United States of America Use bizfile .sos .ca.gov for online filings, searches, business records, and resources. LO ~ a:> ,...._ c.o (9 (9 0 ..... C (]) E ::J (.) 0 0 California Secretary of State Electronic Filing Officers ( cont'd): c. Chief Financial Officer: 4 . Director: Number of Vacancies on the Board of Directors : 5 . Agent for Serv ice of Process: 6. Type of Business: GLENN STANDRIDGE 7236 VARNA AVE. NORTH HOLLYWOOD, California 91605 United States of America GLENN ST ANDRI OGE 7236 VARNA AVE. NORTH HOLLYWOOD, California 91605 United States of America 0 MANUEL SEMERDJIAN 7236 VARNA AVE. NORTH HOLLYWOOD, California 91605 United States of America ALTERNATIVE WELLNESS By signing this document , I certify that the information is true and correct and that I am authorized by California law to sign. Electro nic Signature: LISA SELAN Use bizfile .sos.ca.gov tor online tilings, searches, business records, and resources. l.() s;:;!" 00 l"-- <O (9 (9 0 ..... C Q) E ::::, (.) 0 0 California Secretary of State Electronic Filing FILED Secretary of State State of California Corporation -Statement of Information Entity Name: Entity (File ) Number: File Date: Entity Type: Detailed Filing Information 1. Entity Name: 2. Business Add resses : Jurisdiction: Document ID: a. Street Address of Principal Office in California: b. Mai ling Address : c. Street Address of Principal Executive Office: 3. Officers: a. Chief Executive Officer: b. Secretary: GREEN DRAGON COLLECTIVE C3889259 06/29/2020 Corporation CALIFORNIA GG67845 GREEN DRAGON COLLECTIVE 67772 E. PAL,M CANYON DR. CATHEDRAL CITY , California 92234 United States of America 7236 VARNA AVE. NORTH HOLLYWOOD , California 91605 United States of America 7236 VARNA AVE. NORTH HOLLYWOOD , California 91605 United States of America MANUEL SEMERDJIAN 7236 VARNA AVE. NORTH HOLLYWOOD , California 91605 United States of America GLENN STANDRIDGE 7236 VARNA AVE. NORTH HOLLYWOOD , California 91605 United States of America Use bizfile .sos .ca .gov for online filings, searches, business records, and resources. LO ~ co t---c.o (9 (9 0 ...... C: Q) E ::J t) 0 0 California Secretary of State Electronic Filing Officers ( cont'd): c. Chief Financial Officer: 4 . Director: Number of Vacancies on the Board of Directors : 5 . Agent for Serv ice of Process: 6. Type of Business: GLENN STANDRIDGE 7236 VARNA AVE. NORTH HOLLYWOOD, California 91605 United States of America GLENN ST ANDRI OGE 7236 VARNA AVE. NORTH HOLLYWOOD, California 91605 United States of America 0 MANUEL SEMERDJIAN 7236 VARNA AVE. NORTH HOLLYWOOD, California 91605 United States of America ALTERNATIVE WELLNESS By signing this document , I certify that the information is true and correct and that I am authorized by California law to sign. Electro nic Signature: LISA SELAN Use bizfile .sos.ca.gov tor online tilings, searches, business records, and resources. l.() s;:;!" 00 l"-- <O (9 (9 0 ..... C Q) E ::::, (.) 0 0 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 Applicant; (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. Signed on this 2 day of December 2020. Applicant Sig~ Manuel Semerdjian Print Name and Company Name 1524 Kern Street Address 818 610 9533 Telephone Number City Employee Signature Print Name Title Telephone Number NRT Central CA Commercial | Advisory & Brokerage Services Via Email RE: PROPOSAL TO LEASE 1524 KERN STREET, FRESNO, CA 93706 On behalf of our client, Green Dragon Collective, Inc. we are pleased to present the following Proposal to Lease: PREMISES: 1524 Kern St., a portion, space #1 consisting of approximately 3,800 SF of endcap retail zoned space TENANT: Green Dragon Collective, Inc. USE: Adult and Medical Cannabis Commercial Business Activity Landlord will give all needed approvals as required by applica- ble agencies in order to facilitate permitting. COMMENCEMENT DATE: The Commencement Date shall be January 1, 2021 EARLY OCCUPANCY: Tenant shall have Early Occupancy upon receipt of executed leases, security, and first month’s rent BASE RENT: /Month for year 1, Option Period to start at per month. Modified gross Tenant to pay utilities TERM: 1 year plus 2 each 5 year Options to Extend, Options to Extend Rental Rate shall be 3% annual increases over previous year’s Rental Rate. SECURITY DEPOSIT: Equal to one month rent equivalent TENANT IMPROVEMENTS: Landlord shall finish the demising wall and shall install a sepa- rate meter. Tenant shall have the right to build improvements specific to their use, and will obtain all required permits and use licensed contractors. DocuSign Envelope ID: A9A411C6-5466-451B-9F8D-2AF4E8F5956A Page 2 Nov 23, 20 MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS: Tenant shall maintain and repair the interior and exterior of the Premises inclusive of equipment or facilities, such as the plumb- ing, mechanical and electrical systems, lighting, roof, etc. as is consistent with an AIR Standard Single Tenant Lease-Gross PARKING: Tenant shall have exclusive use of the parking spaces associated with the Premises. DISCLAIMER: The terms as outlined herein are not all-inclusive, but comprise a summary of the general business terms, which Tenant requires. Other terms, which are not included, are to be negotiated. The parties mutually intend that neither shall have any binding con- tractual obligations to the other with respect to the matters refer- enced herein unless and until a formal written lease has been pre- pared with adequate opportunity to be reviewed by legal counsel or its authorized representative and has been fully executed and delivered by the parties. BROKERAGE FEE: Landlord will pay Coldwell Banker NRT (Terry Adams) a fee equal to 2.5% of achieved aggregate rent for the initial term and 2.5% for an exercised Option to Extend, or Option to Purchase, paid at execution or at Close of Escrow from escrow, respec- tively. PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL: Please forward your proposal and other information no later than November 25, 2020 at 5:00 p.m., to: Terry Adams Direct #: (818) 620 7232 Email: terryadamscre@outlook.com On behalf of our client, Green Dragon Collective, Inc., we appreciate your time and effort in responding to this Proposal to Lease. As time is of the essence, we will require that your response be received no later than the date shown above. Should you have any questions regarding this Proposal to Lease, please do not hesitate to call. Regards, Terry Adams DocuSign Envelope ID: A9A411C6-5466-451B-9F8D-2AF4E8F5956A XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX All parking is public parking Page 3 Nov 23, 20 Senior Vice President CA BRE 01432125 Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT 15490 Ventura Blvd. Ste 100 Sherman Oaks CA NRT CA BRE 06162120 DocuSign Envelope ID: A9A411C6-5466-451B-9F8D-2AF4E8F5956A 12/2/2020 12/2/2020 12/2/2020 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 December 8, 2020 Please reply to: Marisela Martínez (559) 621-8038 Manuel Semerdjian Green Dragon Collective 7236 Varna Avenue North Hollywood, CA 91605 manuelsemerdjian@gmail.com Dear Applicant: SUBJECT: ZONING INQUIRY NUMBER P20-04607 REQUESTING INFORMATION REGARDING CANNABIS RETAIL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1524 KERN ST (APN 467-072-08) 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 DTG, which is one of the allowable zone districts for cannabis retail businesses. Development standards of the DTG 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 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. Zoning Inquiry P20-04607 1524 KERN ST Page 2 December 8, 2020 The subject property is not located within 800 feet of the property boundary of any of the above-mentioned uses. The subject property 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 Martinez, Planner II Development Services Division Planning and Development Department