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Application Type
Proposed Location
Commercial Cannabis Business
Permit Application
C-20-44
Submitted On: Dec 04, 2020
Applicant
ALEJANDRO CALLERES
alex@publiccannabis.co
Applicant (Entity) Name:
FRESNO VERDE PUBLIC, INC
DBA:
PUBLIC CANNABIS
Physical Address:
92 CORPORATE PARK, SUITE C #273
City:
IRVINE
State:
CA
Zip Code:
92606
Primary Contact Same as Above?
Yes
Primary Contact Name:
ALEJANDRO CALLERES
Primary Contact Title:
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Primary Contact Phone:
Primary Contact Email:
ALEX@PUBLICCANNABIS.CO
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:
DEAN GORDON & LYNNE VALEK
Proposed Location Address:
1220 E. Olive Avenue
City:
FRESNO
State:
CA
Zip Code:
93728
Property Owner Phone:
Property Owner Email:
--
Assessor's Parcel Number (APN):
452-044-12
Proposed Location Square Footage:
Supporting Information
Application Certification
Owner Information
2249
List all fictitious business names the applicant is operating under including the address where each business is located:
The Applicant Fresno Verde Public will operate under the FBN Public Cannabis. The Applicant does not hold any other licenses or
FBN's.
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:
THE OWNERS ARE CURRENTLY PURSUING A CANNABIS BUSINESS RETAIL LICENSE IN CONCORD, CA.
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
Chief Executive Officer
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:Owner Title:
Business Name: Public Cannabis
Application #: C-20-44
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 Not described
High School Degree Reported: Score 4 4 -
Bachelor's Degree Reported: Score 6 6 6
Master's Degree or Higher Reported: Score 8 8 -
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 26
Construction Cost Estimate:
Construction Cost Estimate Provided: Score 8 8 6 4 8 Has detailed construction estimate
Construction Contingency Factor Included: Score 6 6 6 Says includes contingency
All Labor, Trades, Materials, Supplies and Permits and other Cost Factors Identified: Score 6 6 4 2 6 Has detailed construction estimate
Reference Data Provided for Unit Cost Factors: Score 5 5 3 1 3 Has info on how they arrived at estimates
Operation and Maintenance Cost Estimates:
Operation and Maintenance Cost Estimate Provided: Score 8 8 6 4 4 Needs detail
All Labor, Trades, Materials, Supplies, Utilities, and other Cost Factors Identified: Score 6 6 4 2 2 Has few, needs more detail
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 3 Has info on how they arrived at estimates
1.2 Sub-Total:50 32
Proof of Capitalization Specific to one or more Owners: Score 5 5 5
Proof of Capitalization Specific to Business Name/Address: Score 5 5 5
Proof of Capitalization Sufficient to Cover Proforma (3 months) and Construction Costs: Score 15 15 15 capital
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 -
Capital souce is debt obligation (letter of credit/loan from individual or institution) 10 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 8 Has lots of info, could use a little more detail
Total Gross Revenue Estimates Provided:3 3 3
Total Gross Revenue by Product Type (flower and manufactured) Identified:3 3 3
Total Personnel Costs Provided:5 5 4 3 5 Has individual chart and then all benefits and taxes
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 2
Annual Net Revenue Identified:3 3 3
Annual Cost Escalators Identified:4 4 3 2 3 Most costs shown as escalating no explanations
Annual Estimated Sales Tax Payments to State Provided:2 2 2
Annual Estimated Sale Tax Payments to City of Fresno Provided:5 5 5
Annual Business Tax License and Cannabis Permit Fee Provided:2 2 2
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 47
Hours of Operation Provided: Score 5 5 5 9am - 9:50pm
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 Holidays not mentioned
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 how medical MJ physician
recommendation is verified/validated
II. Identify location and procedures for receiving deliveries during business hours.10 10 8 6 10
iii. Identify the name of the Point-of-sale system to be used and the number of Point-of-Sale locations.10 10 10 Treez, 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:
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iv. The estimated number of customers to be served per hour/day.20 20 15 10 15 Did not describe 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 20
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 90
Section 1 Total:300 248
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 entry level
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
Stated health care is offered but the plan selected
does not have coverage in Fresno County.
CCB Offers Dental Coverage to All Employees: Score 3 3 0 unspecified
CCB Offers Vision Coverage to All Employees: Score 3 3 0 unspecified
CCB Offers Health Reimbursement Account for Qualified Medical Expenses: Score 1 1 0 unspecified
Employee Pays $0 for Employee Medical Premium: Score 3 3 0 unspecified
Employee Pays $0 for Employee Dental Premium: Score 2 2 0 unspecified
Employee Pays $0 for Employee Vision Premium: Score 2 2 0 unspecified
Employee Pays less than $500 per month for Family Health Care Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision):
Score 2 2 0 unspecified
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 5
Number of Paid Holidays Per Year: (10 or more paid holidays = excep; 4-10 = Good; 1-3 Acceptable)5 5 4 3 3
refers to holiday pay on page 5 but does not
describe number of holidays paid.
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 0 sick time pay not described.
Retirement
Offers employee retirement plan 2 2 2
Offers company match for employee retirement plan 2 2 2 3% match
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:
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2.2 Sub-Total:50 22
CCB Provides Tuition Reimbursement for Certificates: Score 3 3 3 per calendar year for seminar, degree
CCB Provides Tuition Reimbursement for associate degrees: Score 3 3 3 program, etc. that contibutes to company growth.
CCB Provides Tuition Reimbursement for bachelor's degrees: Score 3 3 3
CCB Provides Tuition Reimbursement for master's degrees: Score 3 3 3
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 3
BP mentions training on track and trace but other
topics/training plan not described.
2.3 Sub-Total:20 18
General Recruitment Plan Provided: Score 10 10 8 6 10
Social Policy Recruitment Plan Provided: Score 10 10 8 6 8
Commitment to hire made, limited discussion on
strategies
Recruitment Plan Includes Demographic Data for District, City or County: Score 10 10 8 6 10 pg 18
Recruitment Plan Includes List of CBOs, Non-Profits and Public-Agency Hiring Partners: Score 10 10 8 6 6 Named FEOC
Recruitment Plan Includes Hiring Targets (percentages) by Demographic Groups: Score 10 10 8 6 6
Commited to FMC targets but other demographic
targets not described.
2.4 Sub-Total:50 40
Owners
Number of Owners:4
Number of Owners that live within the City of Fresno:1
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 -
51%+ ownership interest percent of the Owners live or own a business in the County: Score 40 40 -
Less than 50 percent equity of the Owners live or own a business in the City (If no owners are local,
score zero)20 20 20
Managers
Number of Managers (salaried, non-owners)
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 20 100% local hire committment
75 to 99 percent of the Managers live or own a business in the City: Score 15 15 -
50 to 74 percent of the Managers live or own a business in the City: Score 10 10 -
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:
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Data, non-scored. Write response in Evaluation Notes
column.
Less than 50 percent of the Managers live or own a business in the City: Score 5 5 -
2.5 Sub-Total:80 40
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 5
2.7 Sub-Total:10 10
Work Force Plan Provided: Score 10 10 8 6 10
Commitment to Local Hire Provided:10 10 8 6 10 100% local hire commitment
Commitment to Offer Apprenticeships Provided:10 10 8 6 10
Commitment paying for continuing education provided 10 10 8 6 10
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 50
CCB is willing to serve as Social Equity Business Incubator: Score 100 100 80 60 100
Mentorship and Training: Score yes
Equipment Donation: Score yes (sourcing rather than donating)
Shelf Space: Score 5%
Legal Assistance: Score yes
Finance Services Assistance: Score "access to"
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:100 100
Section 2 Total:400 320
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
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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 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 10
CCB will established a dedicated contact person to receive complaints: Score 10 10 10
CCB will establish a dedicated phone number to receive complaints: Score 5 5 5
CCB will establish a dedicated email address to receive complaints: Score 5 5 5
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 10
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 40
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 10
CCB will prepare a community outreach and engagement plan: Score 50 50 40 30 50
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 60
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 10
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 5
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 Sub-Total:40 15
3.3 Describe odor mitigation practices.(40 points possible)
3.4 Identify potential sources of odor. (10 points possible)
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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)
CCB has identified the potential sources of nuisance odors for the business operation: Score 10 10 8 6 10
Scoring Guidance: full points for detailed proactive plan. Dock points for vagueness or reactive plans.
3.4 Sub-Total:10 10
Nuisance odor control plan describes specific odor control equipment: Score 10 10 8 6 10
Nuisance odor control plan describes specific odor control measures/techniques: Score 10 10 8 6 6 Needs more detail
Odor control measures are identified for different nuisance odor sources: Score 10 10 10
3.5 Sub-Total:30 26
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 10
3.6 Sub-Total:20 20
CCB has identified the sources of waste generated by the business operation: Score
10 10 10
CCB has prepared a source-separation plan to segregate different sources of waste generated by
business operations: Score 10 10 10
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 8 Needs more detail
The source-separation plan describes specific measures to control the collection and disposal cannabis
waste: Score 10 10 10
The name of licensed cannabis disposal company provided: Score 10 10 0 Info not provided
3.7 Sub-Total:50 38
Section 3 Total:300 209
SECTION 4: SAFETY PLAN 300 Points Possible for Section 4
Safety Plan Prepared by Consultant: Score 10 10 10
Safey Plan Assessed by Consultant: Score (if prepared by, also give points for assessed by)10 10 10
Safety Plan Prepared for CCB Address (specific proposed location): Score 10 10 10
Safety Plan includes Site Plan of Premise: Score 10 10 0 no overall site plan
Safety Plan includes Building Layout Plan: Score 10 10 10
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)
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4.1 The Safety Plan shall be prepared and/or assessed by a professional fire prevention and suppression consultant. (50 points possible)
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3.7 Describe the waste management plan. (50 points possible)
4.1 Sub-Total:50 40
Written Accident/Incident Procedure Provided: Score 20 20 15 10 20
Procedures Address Multiple Accident/Incident Scenarios: Score 10 10 8 6 10
Total Number of Scenarios Described: Score 6
Active Shooter Incident Described: Score 10 10 0 none mentioned
Robbery Incident Described: Score 10 10 10 different section
4.2 Sub-Total:50 40
Evacuation Plan Provided: Score 20 20 15 10 20
Adequate Number of Evacuation Routes Identified: Score 20 20 15 10 20
Evacuation Route Distance to Public Right of Way: Score 10 10 8 6 2 front evac area only, no overall site plan
4.3 Sub-Total:50 42
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 0 none mentioned or shown
Location of Fire Extinguishers Identified: Score 10 10 10
Adequate Number of Fire Extinguisher Locations Identified: Score 10 10 8 6 10
4.4 Sub-Total:50 20
Written Procedure for Fire Emergencies Provided: Score 20 20 15 10 20
Written Procedure for Medical Emergencies Provided: Score 20 20 15 10 20
Cardiac Arrest Medical Emergency Described: Score 20 20 15 10 0 not mentioned
Gunshot Wound Medical Emergency Described: Score 20 20 15 10 0 not mentioned
Other Medical Emergency Conditions Described: Score 20 20 15 10 0 not mentioned
4.5 Sub-Total:100 40
Section 4 Total:300 182
SECTION 5: SECURITY PLAN 300 Points Possible for Section 5
Security Plan Prepared by Consultant: Score 10 10 10
Security Plan Assessed by Consultant(if prepared by, also give points for assessed by): Score 10 10 10
Security Plan Prepared for CCB Address (specific proposed location): Score 10 10 10
Security Plan includes Site Plan of Premise: Score 10 10 10
Security Plan includes Building Layout Plan: Score 10 10 10
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4.4 Location of fire extinguishers and other fire suppression equipment. (50 points possible)
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)
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5.1 Sub-Total:50 50
Premises (Security) Diagram Provided: Score 20 20 15 10 20
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 5
Number and Location of All Security Cameras Identified: Score 5 5 5
5.2 Sub-Total:50 50
Intrusion Alarm and Monitoring System Identified: Score 15 15 15
Name and Contact Information for Monitoring Company Provided: Score 5 5 5
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 10
5.3 Sub-Total:50 50
Written Cash-Handling Procedure Provided: Score 30 30 20 15 30
Dual-Custody is Practiced for all cash handling: Score 10 10 10
Video Surveillance Used to Monitor All Cash Handling: Score 20 20 20
Armored Car Service Used for Bank Deposits: Score 10 10 10
All Cash Deposited weekly with Bank: Score 10 10 10
Onsite Vault Provided to Secure Cash Prior to Bank Deposit: Score 20 20 20
5.4 Sub-Total:100 100
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.
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)
5.5 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.
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)
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5.5.3 Locations at which they will be positioned.
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.
CCB will use onsite security guards: Score 10 10 10
All onsite guards will be licensed and bonded: Score 10 10 0 No mention of being bonded
All onsite security guards will be licensed to carry firearms: Score 10 10 10
Onsite security guards will be on duty before CCB opens for business: Score 10 10 10
Onsite security guards will be on duty after CCB closes for business: Score 10 10 10
5.5 Sub-Total:50 40
Section 5 Total:300 290
Section 1: Business Plan Total Points:300 248
Section 2: Social Policy & Local Enterprise Total Points:400 320
Section 3: Neighborhood Compatibility Total Points:300 209
Section 4: Safety Plan Total Points:300 182
Section 5: Security Plan Total Points:300 290
Total Points Achieved:1600 1249
78.06%
TOTAL SCORE
Criteria Narrative:
5.5.4 Guards' roles and responsibilities.
City of Fresno
Commercial Cannabis Business Permit
Application EvaluationBusiness Name: Public Cannabis
Application # C-20-44
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Points
Actual Total Score
Section 1: Business Plan 90%85%89%88.00%300 264.00 300.00 248 512
Section 2: Social Policy 90%86%90%88.67%500 443.33 400.00 320 763.33
Section 3: Neighborhood 90%85%88%87.67%300 263.00 300.00 209 472
Section 4: Safety 90%88%75%84.33%300 253.00 300.00 182 435
Section 5: Security 90%88%90%89.33%300 268.00 300.00 290 558
Section 6: Location 90%92%85%89.00%200 178.00 -0 178.00
Section 7: Community Benefits 90%92%90%90.67%500 453.33 -0 453.33
Total Score (points)2400 2122.67 1600.00 1249 3371.67
Total %84.29%
This Statement does not alter or amend any further requirement for Fresno Verde Public, Inc., to
provide occupational safety and health training to employees.
See Business and Professions Code 26051.5(11)(A)
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Re: Statement of Compliance with Cal-OSHA Training
Fresno, California, Municipal Code Art. XXXIII, § 9-3316(c) (2020)
To Whom It May Concern:
Please allow this Statement to serve as confirmation that within one year of receiving a
commercial cannabis business permit, Fresno Verde Public, Inc., shall ensure that at a minimum
one supervisor and one employee will have successfully completed a Cal-OSHA 30-hour general
industry outreach course offered by a training provider whom is authorized by an OSHA
Training Institute Education Center to administer such course. ((See Fresno, California,
Municipal Code Art. XXXIII, § 9-3316(c)).
This Statement of Compliance was executed on this 20th day of November 2020.
FRESNO VERDE PUBLIC, INC.
By: Mr. Alejandro Calleres
Its: Authorized Representative
alex@publiccannabis.com
Fresno Verde Public, Inc.
92 Corporate Park, Suite C #273
Irvine, CA 92606
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
2600 Fresno Street • Third Floor Jennifer K. Clark, AICP, Director
Fresno, California 93721-3604
(559) 621-8277 FAX (559) 498-1026
November 19, 2020 Please reply to:
Rob Holt
(559) 621-8056
Chris Henry
Fresno Verde Public, Inc.
92 Corporate Park, Ste C #273
Irvine, CA 92606
Dear Applicant:
SUBJECT: ZONING INQUIRY NUMBER P20-04086 REQUESTING INFORMATION
REGARDING CANNABIS RETAIL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1220 EAST
OLIVE AVENUE
(APN 452-044-12)
Thank you for your inquiry regarding the allowance of new cannabis retail uses. The requested
information about cannabis retail uses was analyzed using Article 27, Chapter 15 of the Fresno
Municipal Code (FMC) of the City of Fresno. Please note, all research for this inquiry is based
on existing land development of the subject property. If there are multiple buildings on the
subject property, this research was based on the address provided in the request. This research
does not take into effect of future development unless provided in your application request. With
that, research of a proposed cannabis retail business on the subject property conveys the
following:
1. All cannabis retail businesses must be located on property zoned DTN (Downtown
Neighborhood), DTG (Downtown General), CMS (Commercial Main Street), CC
(Commercial Community), CR (Commercial Regional), CG (Commercial General), CH
(Commercial Highway), NMX (Neighborhood Mixed-Use), CMX (Corridor/Center Mixed-
Use), RMX (Regional Mixed-Use), and must meet all of the requirements for
development in these zones, including, but not limited to, parking, lighting, building
materials, etc.
The subject property is zoned CMS, which is one of the allowable zone districts for
cannabis retail businesses. Development standards of the CMS zone district are
available in Sections 15-1203, 15-1204, and 15-1205 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 P20-04086
1220 East Olive Avenue
Page 2
November 19, 2020
The subject property is not located within 800 feet of the property boundary of any of the
above-mentioned uses. The subject building meets the separation requirements,
per Section 15-2739.B.1.b of the FMC, for a cannabis retail business.
3. Prior to commencing operations, a cannabis retail business must obtain a Cannabis
Conditional Use Permit from the Planning and Development Department per Section 15-
2739.N of the FMC.
4. No more than 2 cannabis retail businesses may be located in any one Council District. If
more than 14 are ever authorized by Council (more than 2 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 559-621-8056 or at Robert.Holt@fresno.gov.
Cordially,
Rob Holt, Planner III
Development Services Division
Planning and Development Department
OWNERSHIP ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM
FOR COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS PERMIT APPLICATION
It is the intent of the City of Fresno to promote equitable ownership and employment opportunities in the cannabis industry to
decrease the disparities in life outcomes for marginalized communities and to provide opportunities for local residents to
compete for cannabis business permits. Therefore, this notice is to clarify the eligibility requirements in order to receive
qualification as a Social Equity Applicant or points for Local Preference by establishing this acknowledgement to provide
additional protections to mitigate against potential predatory practices.
In order to qualify as a social equity applicant, or for the full points relating to the local preference criteria, the business entity
must have ownership that meets the respective eligibility factors and hold at least 51% ownership interest. The social equity
eligibility requirements are identified in FMC section 9-3316(b)(6), while the local preference criteria is identified in FMC 9-
3317(a) and the application evaluation criteria 2.5 (Appendix A). This majority interest can be made up of a single individual that
meets this criteria, or any combination of individuals that hold at least 20% interest individually and meet the definition of an
owner in FMC 9-3304(j). The cannabis social equity permits, and the local preference criteria are intended for the benefit of the
Social Equity or Local Preference Individual Applicants related to business profits, proceeds of the sale of business assets, voting
rights and additional protections. This also requires the Social Equity or Local Preference Owner to receive the Equity Share
percent of the retained earnings and 100 percent of the unencumbered value of each share of stock, member interest or
partnership interest owned in the event of the dissolution of the entity to their equity share, or 100 percent of the value of each
of stock, member interest or partnership interest in the event that the stock, member interest or partnership interest is sold.
Chief among the concepts of equity share, is unconditional ownership which means such individual(s) will receive equal profits,
and distributions or other payments proportionate to their ownership interests. This is intended to ensure true ownership by the
Social Equity or Local Preference Individual Applicant and as such, prohibits the divestment or relinquishment of any part of their
ownership under any circumstance. In addition, the Equity Share is also expanded to address voting rights on fundamental
decisions relating to the business and control of at least the equity share percent of the voting rights on all decisions involving
the operation of the business. Furthermore, it requires the Social Equity or Local Preference Individual owner be the highest
officer position of the business or that another individual is appointed to that position by mutual agreement of the parties. This
requirement is also subject to being audited to assess compliance and the Social Equity or Local Preference Owner can initiate
legal action due to a breach of contract agreement, and the City may suspend and/or revoke a license if any provision in an
operating agreement violates any of the Equity Share or Local Preference requirements. Lastly, all applicants will be required to
incorporate an addendum into their operating agreements that makes any provision ineffective, unenforceable, null and void, if
it is inconsistent with, or in violation of, the Equity Share requirements. As proposed, Social Equity Applicants or Local Preference
Applicants will be required to verify under Section 9-3316(b)(6), 9-3317(a), and Criteria 2.5 of appendix A that they meet the
definition of a Social Equity or Local Preference Owner at the time of applying for a permit or permit renewal. The City shall have
the sole and absolute discretion to determine whether the Applicant qualifies as a Social Equity Applicant and the number of
points for Local Preference.
The undersigned acknowledges that he/she has read and fully understands the content of this Agreement and is
the Applicant or his/her/its authorized signatory.
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Applicant Signature Date Signed
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Print Name Title
__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________
Company Name Address/Telephone
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Re: Statement of Compliance that Application is True and Correct
Fresno, California, Municipal Code Art. XXXIII, § 9-3316(d) (2020)
To Whom It May Concern:
I declare under penalty of perjury that the information contained within the foregoing Application
by the Fresno Verde Public, Inc., for a commercial cannabis business permit is accurate and true
to the best of the knowledge of its below authorized signatory. ((See Fresno, California, Municipal
Code Art. XXXIII, § 9-3316(d)).
This Statement of Compliance was executed on this 20th day of November 2020.
FRESNO VERDE PUBLIC, INC.
________________________________________
By: Mr./Ms. Alejandro Calleres
Its: Authorized Representative
alex@publiccannabis.co
(
Fresno Verde Public, Inc.
92 Corporate Park, Suite C #273
Irvine, CA 92606