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A. I,QC L l lliiNG AND SOURGIN . CT C' FMPL0YINGI,OCAl.5ANTAA—NAR S1DF" Y` For the past several years, Vivian Khong, a corporate officer of The Garry Five, LLC, has overseen the operation of several licensed collectives in the City of Santa Ana, In her capacity as an corporate officer, she has overseen hiring and retention. Ms. Khong's policy of giving preference to hiring Santa Ana residents has resulted in the employment of 5 residents between the locations she manages. in January of this year, Ms. Khong held a job fair with the goal of hiring additional Santa Ann residents. Job fah- posting were placed on social media and on Craigslist. Full-time and part-time positions were advertised for cannabis consultants, front desk receptionists, and delivery drivers. Qualified candidates were required to have a sales background, customer service skills and an ability to multi -task. No prior cannabis experience was required, thereby creating opportunities for Santa Ana residents. Ms. Khong has created great opportunities for Santa Ana residents. She is proud of the work environment she promotes and the benefits that she is able to provide for the employees she works with, She believes in treating all employees with respect and dignity. This belief is translated into workplace policies, allowing employees to Have the right to work in an environment free from any type of Illegal discrimination or racial, sexual, or any other type of harassment and access to reasonable accommodations when necessary. TItACt ONG WCAL SANTA ANA RESIDENTS In an effort to hire Santa Ana residents with no previous cannabis experience extensive training is provided on paid time, Training and online courses are provided through MJ Hybrid Solutions. Infortnatlon covered includes policies, instruction on how to operate their point of sale system, and specific cannabis knowledge needed to serve customers. Specific information is provided on the components of the cannabis plant, dosages, delivery methods and precautions for new users, Regular training on new products and regulations affecting the business is also conducted. PAYING LIVING WAGES ANi] PRESERVlN THl RIGHT CO COI LRCTIVE BARGAINING F Five wants to extst a job. Garry illensure that allhas negotiated as entered into a collective bargaining /labor peace agreement For the purpose of preserving the right to petition to address grievances that may arise. FILL N(i t'It� TURn POSITIpNS Future hh ing practices will require at least 25% of candidates that move on to the second stage of Interviews to be from Santa Ana. Job fairs will be advertised at job placement centers and in local areas popular to residents. Additionally, ads will be placed in local Santa Ana newspapers. B, SI1S`fA(N Rj.F BUILDIN�AND BUSINE`s"5 P l�Tt LS Both Santa Arta locations managed by Ms. Khong have implemented sustainable building and business practices as part of their business plan. As standard practice buildings are outfitted with energy efficient LED lighting and use natural lighting where possible through windows and skylights. Lighting models include DCDI-IN&/ DMF, Fhnelite HP4, Hubbel Lacht 24, Westgate UHB 150 and Hubbel LCat 14. Lighting is connected to automatic light sensors to save energy when areas are not in use, in the office, energy efficient technology is in place, including computers with energy saving functions and an energy efficient HP Officejet Printers, all which are connected to smart power strips.