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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAAA HEALTH CENTER PBA5/8/2025 Contract NumberNameDESCRIPTIONExpiration DateOK to terminate? Y/NIf Y, please sign A-2017-369-49360 PACIFIC, LLC DBA BNB DISTRO OPERATING AGREEMENT FOR NON-RETAIL COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESSES12/21/2022YAP A-2017-369-4355 OC COLLECTIVE INC DBA JUNGLE BOYSOPERATING AGREEMENT FOR NON-RETAIL COMMERICIAL CANNABIS BUSINESSES12/31/2022YAP A-2017-369-01-0155 OC COLLECTIVE, DBA BLUM, A CORPORATIONEXTENSION OF OPERATING AGREEMENT FOR ADULT USE (NON-MEDICAL) CANNABIS 12/31/2022YAP A-2017-369-5955 OC COLLECTIVE, DBA BLUM, A CORPORATIONCOMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS12/31/2022YAP A-2017-369-32AAA HEALTH CENTER OPERTATING AGREEMENT FOR NON-RETAIL COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESSES12/31/2022YAP A-2017-378ADAMS ST. ENTERPRISES, LLC, DBA: TOUCHSTONE AND DBA TOUCHSTONE SNANON-MEDICINAL COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS OPERTATING AGREEMENT 12/31/2020YAP A-2014-243AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT/ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES/TECHINCAL STUDIES 10/21/2017YFV A-2018-141-01AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES INC.PLANNING SERVICES ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS 6/30/2021YFV A-2015-105ALA CONSTRUCTION BOARD-UP SERVICES TO SECURE PROPERTY/BUILDING IN HAZARDOUSD CONDITIONS5/4/2018YFV A-2017-369-38ALTO BRANDSOPERATING AGREEMENT FOR NON-RETAIL COMMERICIAL CANNABIS BUSINESSES12/31/2022YAP A-2017-171AMERICAN ENGINEERING LABORATORIES INCEXPECTED INSPECTION SERVICES 7/5/2020YFV A-2017-265-03ARHITECTURAL RESOURCES GROUP, INCQUALIFIED CONSULTANT SERVICES/ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES10/2/2020YFV A-2017-265-04ARHITECTURAL RESOURCES GROUP, INCEXTENSION (1) QUALIFIED CONSULTANTS TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES10/2/2021YFV A-2020-241-01ARHITECTURAL RESOURCES GROUP, INCON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL AND PLANNING SERVICES AND SUPPLEMENTAL STAFF11/30/2023YFV A-2020-241-02AASCENT ENVIRONMENTALSIDE LETTER11/30/2024YFV A-2002-222-1ATKINSON, SUSAN2ND AMEND TERM EXTENSION ARBITRATION/MEDIATION SVCS NTE $10,0006/30/2004YFV A-2020-261AVOLVE SOFTWAREAMENDMENT FOR ELECTRONIC PLAN SUBMITTAL?N A-2017-369-77BROADWAY HEALTH CENTER, DBA OC KUSH OPERTATING AGREEMENT FOR NON-RETAIL COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESSES12/31/2022YAP A-2017-168BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICA INC.EXPEDITED INSPECTION SERVICES7/5/2020YFV A-2017-369-60CALIFORNIA ORGANICS LLCOPERATING AGREEMENT FOR NON- RETAIL COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESSES12/31/2022YAP A-2017-369-55CANNAVISION, LLCOPERATING AGREEMENT FOR NON- RETAIL COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESSES12/31/2022YAP A-2017-369-42CARDEN LABS, INC.OPERATING AGREEMENT FOR NON- RETAIL COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESSES12/31/2022YAP A-2017-369-33CB LABS SANTA ANACOMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESSES12/31/2022YAP A-2018-308CB LABS, SANTA ANA, LLCCANNABIS TESTING FACILITY/LABORATORY12/31/2020YAP A-2017-369-10CBD INC., DBA FROM THE EARTH, A MUTUAL BENEFIT CORPORATIONCANNABIS RETAIL BUSINESS - PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 4012/31/2020YAP A-2017-397CDXX VIRTUOSI GROUP LLC, dba KAYA FARMSOPERATING AGREEMENT FOR NON-MEDICINAL COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESSES12/31/2020YAP A-2017-397-01CDXX VIRTUOSI GROUP LLC, dba KAYA FARMSNON-MEDICINAL COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESSES12/31/2022YAP A-2017-384-01CEA SERVICES LLC; DBA: CURAT4ED CANNABISEXTENSION OF NON-MEDICINAL COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS 12/31/2022YAP A-2015-106CEDELCO CONSTRUCTIONBOARD-UP SERVICES TO SECURE PROPERTY/BUILDING IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS 5/4/2018YFV A-2016-317CENTURY STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING CO., INCPLAN CHECK SERVICES11/15/2019YFV A-2015-220CENTURY STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING CO., INC.PLAN CHECK SVCS $125,00O PER CONSULTANT, NTE $500,000 FOR A 3-YR TERM10/16/2018YFV A-2017-265-06-01CIRCLEPOINTFIRST EXTENSION -QUALIFIED CONSULTANTS TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 10/2/2021YFV A-2017-265-06-01CIRCLEPOINTFIRST EXTENSION -QUALIFIED CONSULTANTS TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES10/2/2021YFV A-2020-241-06CIRCLEPOINTON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL AND PLANNING SERVICES11/23/2023YFV A-2017-369-29CLS HOLDINGS LLC, CANNABIS LOGISTICAL SOLUTIONOPERATING AGREEMENT FOR NON-RETAIL COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESSES12/31/2022YAP A-2017-369-63CLS HOLDINGS, LLCOPERATING AGREEMENT FOR NON-RETAIL COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESSES12/31/2022YAP A-2015-219CSG CONSULTANTS, INC.PLAN CHECK SVCS $125,00O PER CONSULTANT, NTE $500,000 FOR A 3-YR TERM10/16/2018YFV A-2015-219CSG CONSULTANTS, INC.PLAN CHECK SVCS $125,00O PER CONSULTANT, NTE $500,000 FOR A 3-YR TERM10/16/2018YFV A-2016-316CSG CONSULTANTS, INC.PLAN CHECK SERVICES11/15/2019YFV A-2016-316CSG CONSULTANTS, INC.PLAN CHECK SERVICES11/15/2019YFV A-2017-369-23-01DBO INVESTMENTS SA, LLC, dba FROM THE EARTHCANNABIS RETAIL BUSINESS12/31/2022YAP A-2013-172DE LA BARCA, EDDIE-UTILITY CABINET PILOT ART PROGRAM-VARIOUS ARTISTS -- CORE NO.UTILITY CABINET PILOT ART PROGRAM3/10/2014YFV A-2013-172ADE LEON, ALICIA-UTILITY CABINET PILOT ART PROGRAM-VARIOUS ARTISTSUTILITY CABINET PILOT ART PROGRAM3/10/2014YFV A-2020-241-10-01DE NOVO PLANNING GROUPFIRST EXTENSION- EXTEND TERMS FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR11/30/2024YFV A-2017-265-12-01ENVIRONMENT PLANNING DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS, INC. (EPD SOLUTIONS, INC.)FIRST EXTENSION FOR QUALIFIED CONSULTANTS TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES10/2/2021YFV A-2017-390-01AEXCELBIS LABS, LLCNON-MEDICINAL COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESSES12/31/2022YAP A-2017-265-14FCS INTERNATIONAL, INC. (FIRST CARBON SOLUTIONS)ENVIRONMENTAL/TECHNICAL STUDIES10/2/2020YFV A-2020-241-19FEHR & PEERSON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL/PLANNING SERVICES11/30/2023YFV A-2017-369-02FOUR TWENTY GREEN STREET, INC.COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS12/31/2020YAP A-2017-393FOUR TWENTY GREEN STREET, INC. DBA THE SPOTCOMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS12/31/2020YAP JAN 2 9 2021 0'. f'13A(0)(fli1 P)Fpr It . adA•, _Q(1IRFD W; . ,POCEr) JUN.,,L A-2017-369-32 OPERATING AGREEMENT FOR ADULT -USE RETAIL COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESSES This Operating Agreement ("AGREEMENT") is dated November 411, 2020, between the City of Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation ("CITY") and AAA Health Center ("OPERATOR"), collectively referred to as "the Parties'. This AGREEMENT shall become effective on the date that OPERATOR is issued a Regulatory Safety Permit by CITY for the operation of a commercial cannabis business conducting ADULT -USE RETAIL services in whole or in part of its operations transacted and carried -on by OPERATOR at the following subject property location, 1525 E St Gertrude Place, Santa Ana, CA 92705. Public Benefit. A. Intent. The purpose of this Operating AGREEMENT is to ensure positive community impacts from commercial cannabis business operations through local hiring and local sourcing, community benefit and sustainable business practices, and the collection of required fees and taxes as applicable for the operation of a commercial cannabis business and to provide mitigation options to be used by CITY to compensate for impacts to CITY services, residents, and/or businesses as set forth in Santa Ana Municipal Code Chapter 40. The Parties agree that this AGREEMENT confers substantial private benefits on OPERATOR which should be balanced by commensurate public benefits. As part of the cannabis Regulatory Safety Permit process, OPERATOR agrees to enter into this AGREEMENT. OPERATOR acknowledges that CITY and OPERATOR have had extensive negotiations and proceedings prior to entering into this AGREEMENT. OPERATOR has elected to execute this AGREEMENT as it provides OPERATOR with important economic benefits. Accordingly, the Parties intend to provide consideration to the public to balance the private benefits conferred on OPERATOR by providing mitigation measures to the public and to pay for CITY services. B. Local Hiring and Sourcing. OPERATOR agrees to use its reasonable efforts to hire qualified City of Santa Ana residents living in Santa Ana to work at its commercial cannabis businesses. OPERATOR shall also use reasonable efforts to retain the services of qualified contractors and suppliers who are located in the City of Santa Ana or who employ a significant number of City of Santa Ana residents. OPERATOR shall make a good faith effort to advertise on various social media sites, at local job fairs, and through public agencies and organizations. C. Community Benefit and Sustainable Business Practices Plan. OPERATOR agrees to submit a Community Benefit and Sustainable Business Practices Plan ("Plan") to CITY that is hereby attached and incorporated into this AGREEMENT as ("EXHIBIT A"). Said Plan shall detail OPERATOR's experience working with community -based groups such as school districts, college districts, city or county agencies, non-profit organizations, artist or downtown groups. The Plan shall also include a description of OPERATOR's efforts for recruiting and hiring local persons and businesses. Said Plan must also outline commitments by OPERATOR to engage its staff in community service events or programs in the City of Santa Ana. Plan must also outline and address sustainable business practices. OPERATOR shall adequately document that it has met the Plan's obligations and commitments as a condition of renewal/extension of this AGREEMENT upon expiration of the initial term and any extensions. 2. Records Inspection, Examination and Audit. OPERATOR acknowledges and agrees that CITY is empowered under this Agreement to inspect, examine and audit OPERATOR's books and records (including tax filings and returns), to ascertain the amount of operating fees due and owing. CITY or its authorized agents shall have the power and authority to conduct a full inspection, examination and audit of such books and records (including tax filings and returns) at any reasonable time, including but not limited to, during normal business hours. In the event any such books, records, tax filings and returns cannot be made fully available within the City of Santa Ana, OPERATOR acknowledges and agrees that it shall reimburse CITY for the cost of all transportation, lodging, meals, portal-to-portal travel time, and other incidental costs reasonably incurred by CITY or its authorized agents in obtaining said full inspection, examination and audit. In the event that said records inspection, examination and audit determines that a net operating agreement fee payment deficiency of greater than Five Percent (5%) exists; OPERATOR acknowledges and agrees that it shall reimburse CITY for the full cost of said records inspection, examination and audit reasonably incurred by CITY or its authorized agents. 3. Term. This AGREEMENT shall start on the date indicated above and shall terminate on December 31, 2022 regardless of starting date unless terminated earlier in accordance with Section 9 or 10 of this AGREEMENT. 4. Business License Required. A valid City of Santa Ana Business License is required for all persons engaged in transacting and carrying on any commercial cannabis business activity in the City of Santa Ana. It is unlawful for any person or legal entity to commence, transact or carry -on cannabis business activity in the City of Santa Ana without first having procured a City of Santa Ana cannabis business license. 5. Operating Commercial Cannabis Business. OPERATOR shall not operate a commercial cannabis business authorized under the Santa Ana Municipal Code unless: A. It is the holder of a valid Regulatory Safety Permit issued by CITY in accordance with the procedures and requirements of Article 1 of Chapter 40, of the Santa Ana Municipal Code; and B. At such time as the State of California requires cannabis business facilities and businesses to hold a valid license or permit issued by the State of California, it also holds such license or permit; unless, however, such permit or license is subsequently not required by the State of California for the type of cannabis facility or business operation that is the subject of this AGREEMENT. C. OPERATOR remains in compliance with any and all other laws and regulations pertaining to commercial cannabis businesses. D. OPERATOR shall remain in compliance with the operating requirements applicable to commercial cannabis businesses contained in the City's Municipal Code, 6. OPERATOR Indemnification of CITY. A. OPERATOR will indemnify CITY from any claims, damages, injuries, or liabilities of any kind whatsoever sustained or incurred by CITY resplting from entering into this AGREEMENT, and OPERATOR's performance and/or breach of this AGREEMENT. OPERATOR agrees to defend, at its sole expense, any action against CITY, its agents, officers, and employees related to this AGREEMENT. OPERATOR agrees to indemnify and reimburse CITY for any court costs and attorney fees that CITY may be required to pay as a result of any legal challenge related to this AGREEMENT and/or CITY's approval of a Regulatory Safety Permit. 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. 7. OPERATOR Compliance with Laws. OPERATOR agrees to comply with the City of Santa Ana Charter and Municipal Code, including but not limited to Chapters 18, 21 and 40, and the laws and regulations of the State of California. 8. Default and Termination for Cause. This AGREEMENT may be terminated by CITY for cause with thirty (30) days' written notice to OPERATOR. Cause as used in this section, is defined as: A. Failure to comply with the terms of the City of Santa Ana Cannabis Regulatory Safety Permit issued to OPERATOR by CITY; B. Failure of OPERATOR to maintain a valid active City of Santa Ana Business License as the commercial cannabis business approved by the Regulatory Safety Permit and as operating; C. Failure of OPERATOR to comply with the requirements of the Community Benefits and Sustainable Business Practices Plan; D. Unauthorized transfer by OPERATOR of the City of Santa Ana cannabis business Regulatory Safety Permit issued by CITY; Failure by OPERATOR to accurately report gross receipts information or other data necessary for CITY to calculate/confirm operating agreement fees; F. Failure by OPERATOR to pay operating agreement fees and related reimbursement costs within thirty (30) days of the date those fees are due; G. Failure by OPERATOR to cooperate with CITY or CITY's authorized agents in any inspection, examination and audit of OPERATOR's commercial cannabis business books and records (including tax filings and returns). H. OPERATOR shall cure the default resulting from the cause for termination within thirty (30) days of the date of the notice of termination. If OPERATOR fails to cure the default within thirty (30) days of the date of the notice of termination for cause, this AGREEMENT will be terminated. L This AGREEMENT will automatically terminate if: i. OPERATOR's Regulatory Safety Permit is revoked by CITY or is not renewed by CITY, or ii. OPERATOR transfers its Regulatory Safety Permit pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code section 40-12. 9. Termination Without Cause. Upon mutual written agreement of the Parties, this AGREEMENT may be terminated with thirty (30) days' notice. 10. Termination - Effect on Prior Obligations. Upon any termination of this AGREEMENT, OPERATOR's obligation to report and remit operating agreement fees due and payable under the terms of this AGREEMENT for each month or fraction of a month of a cannabis business operation engaged in within the City of Santa Ana prior to termination of this AGREEMENT shall continue to be in effect. Past due penalties and late interest charges shall continue to accrue and be applicable until all operating fees due under this AGREEMENT are paid in full. OPERATOR's liability for any remaining unpaid past due penalties and/or late interest charges shall continue until fully satisfied. 11. Remedies. A. It is acknowledged by the parties that CITY would not have entered into this AGREEMENT if it were to be liable in damages under this AGREEMENT, or with respect to this AGREEMENT or the application thereof, except as hereinafter expressly provided. B. Each of the parties hereto may pursue any remedy at law or equitable relief available for the breach of any provision of this AGREEMENT, except that CITY shall not be liable in monetary damages, unless expressly provided for in this AGREEMENT. C. Any dispute, claim or controversy arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the breach, termination, enforcement, interpretation or validity thereof, including the determination of the scope or applicability of this agreement to arbitrate, shall be determined by arbitration in Orange County California before three arbitrators. The arbitration shall be administered by JAMS pursuant to its Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures pursuant to JAMS' Streamlined Arbitration Rules and Procedures. Judgment on the Award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. This clause shall not preclude parties from seeking provisional remedies in aid of arbitration from a court of appropriate jurisdiction. 12. Reimbursement Clause. In consideration of the time and costs incurred by CITY in the drafting and implementation of this AGREEMENT, OPERATOR agrees to pay $2,500 to CITY within thirty (30) days of execution of this AGREEMENT. 13. Attorney Fees and Costs. In any action or proceeding between CITY and OPERATOR brought to interpret or enforce this AGREEMENT, or which in any way arises out of the existence of this AGREEMENT or is based upon any term or provision contained herein, the "prevailing party" in such action or proceeding shall be entitled to recover from the non -prevailing party, in addition to all other relief to which the prevailing party may be entitled pursuant to this AGREEMENT, the prevailing party's reasonable attorneys' fees and litigation costs, in an amount to be determined by the court. The prevailing party shall be determined by the court in accordance with California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1032. Fees and costs recoverable pursuant to this Section 17 include those incurred during any appeal from an underlying judgment and in the enforcement of any judgment rendered in any such action or proceeding. 14. Notice. Any notice, tender, demand, delivery, or other communication pursuant to this AGREEMENT shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be properly given if delivered in person or mailed by first class or certified mail, postage prepaid, or sent by fax or other telegraphic communication in the manner provided in this section, to the following persons: To CITY: Clerk of the City Council City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30) P.O. Box 1988 Santa Ana, CA 92702-1988 Fax 714-647-6956 Copies to: Executive Director — Planning and Building Agency City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza (M-20) P.O. Box 1988 Santa Ana, California 92702-1988 Fax 714-973-1461 City Attorney City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza (M-29) P.O. Box 1988 Santa Ana, California 92702-1988 Fax 714-647-6515 To OPERATOR: Jimmy Duong AAA Health Center 1525 E St Gertrude Place SANTA ANA, CA 92705 Tel (714) 231-4435 Email glewlaw@gmail.com A party may change its address by giving signed notice in writing to the other party. Thereafter, any communication shall be addressed and transmitted to the new address. If sent by mail, communication shall be effective or deemed to have been given three (3) days after it has been deposited in the United States mail, duly registered or certified, with postage prepaid, and addressed as set forth above. If sent by fax or email document attachment, communication shall be effective or deemed to have been given twenty-four (24) hours after the time set forth on the transmission report issued by the transmitting facsimile machine, addressed as set forth above. For purposes of calculating these time frames, weekends, federal, state, County or City holidays, or City Hall closure dates shall be excluded. 16. Exclusivity and Amendment. This AGREEMENT represents the complete and exclusive statement between CITY and OPERATOR, and supersedes any and all other agreements, oral or written, between the parties. This AGREEMENT may not be modified except by written instrument signed by CITY and by an authorized representative of OPERATOR. Each party to this AGREEMENT acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any party, which are not embodied herein. 16. Assignment. OPERATOR may not assign or transfer any interest herein without the prior written consent of CITY and any such assignment or transfer without CITY's prior written consent shall be considered null and void. 17. Discrimination. OPERATOR shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status. as defined and prohibited by applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, termination or other employment related activities. OPERATOR affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local labor laws and regulations. 18. Jurisdiction -Venue. This AGREEMENT has been executed and delivered in the State of California and the validity, interpretation, performance, and enforcement of any of the clauses of this AGREEMENT shall be determined and governed by the laws of the State of California. Both parties further agree that Orange County, California, shall be the venue for any action 0 or proceeding that may be brought or arise out of, in connection with or by reason of this AGREEMENT. 19. Severability. If any part of this AGREEMENT is found to conflict with applicable local or state laws or regulations, such part shall be inoperative, null and void insofar as it conflict with said laws or regulations, or may be modified or suspended as may be necessary to comply with any local or state law or regulation but the remainder of the AGREEMENT shall continue in full force and effect. 20. Counterparts. This AGREEMENT may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. The execution of this AGREEMENT may be by actual, facsimile or electronic signature. 21, Disclaimer. Despite California's commercial cannabis laws and the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT or any Regulatory Safety Permit issued pertaining to OPERATOR or the hereinabove specified property location, California commercial cannabis cultivators, transporters, distributors, cannabis testing facility/laboratory businesses or possessors may still be subject to arrest by state or federal officers and prosecuted under state or federal law. The Federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 USC § 801 et. seq., prohibits the manufacture, manufacturing, and possession of cannabis without any exemptions for medical or non -medicinal use. 22. Authority to Bind. Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature hereinbelow has the power, authority and right to bind their respective parties to each of the terms of this AGREEMENT, and shall indemnify CITY fully, including reasonable costs and attorney's fees, for any injuries or damages to CITY in the event that such authority or power is not, in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn. -Signature Page Below- A-2017-369-32 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this AGREEMENT the date and year first above written. ATTEST: CITY OF SANTA ANNA AISY GOMEZ KRISTINE RIDGE Clerk of the Council City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: OPERATOR SONIA R CARVALHO LEGAL City Attorney NAME: AAA Health Center_ By: - �� ;4 Jose Montoya Deputy City Attorney RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL: Minh Thai, Executive Director Planning & Building Agency SIGNATORY NAME: __Jimmy Duong A TITLE: CEO TAXPAYER ID: 83-1479048 Signature COMMUNITY BENEFIT AND SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS PRACTICES PLAN Sustainable Business Practice Plan We are committed to a strong local hiring program. We plan to give hiring preference to Santa Ana residents to increase our commitment as a local partner and as a good steward of the community. The goal will be accomplished through the application of the following hiring and onboarding plan: a. Goal is 100% of workforce to be from Santa Ana, minimum 25% to be implemented in the first year. b. Post job ads locally on a monthly basis: I. Santa Ana Work Center II. Women Helping Women III. Men2Work Iv. LGBT Center of OC v. Fourth Street Market We will utilize local sourcing and give priority to Santa Ana vendors for obtaining all cannabis products to be sold in the stores. We have identified and made initial arrangements with local vendors to secure local distribution. Employee training on cannabis, employee handbook and training manual. All of our employees are provided substantial training on strain identification, medical applications, and customer service. We want to provide the most education to our consumers and push organic and local sourced brands. No prior cannabis industry experience required to work for us so we can be more inclusive to the Local community. Most people with industry experience come from long standing licensed areas like northern California. Sustainable business and building practices We are committed to creating a wellness plan and free gym memberships for all workers. AAA Health Center understands that a healthy work force is a positive attribute to both the company's success and the workers well- being. In effort to encourage a healthy lifestyle we will provide free gym memberships to all employees to stay fit. We are also working with a yoga instructor and a meditation leader for group sessions during the workday to minimize stress and help strengthen the immune systems of our employees. Additional benefits: 401 k program after three months of employment Paid sick leave and paid time off for military, jury duty, voting, donations (blood, organ, etc.) domestic violence, crime victims, and maternity/paternity Our company sick leave policy outlines our company' s provisions for employees who become sick and need to be absent from work. Due to COVID- 19 we are giving emergency paid leave to those that are affected along with their regularly paid sick time. When employees want to use their sick time, they should notify their supervisor as soon as possible either through email or phone and they will provide a comprehensive action plan to successfully bring the employee back into the work environment. Regular contributions to local charities and green practices I. We will be interviewing and screening local charities to find worthy partners to donate $30,000 annually to. It is a lengthy process to identify reputable partners that will ensure the money we donate actually goes to the intended recipients. We are targeting the Gay and Lesbian community services center of Orange County, The Santa Ana Police Foundation and The Orange County Community Housing Corp. II. We donated backpacks to Whitney elementary for back to school in Las Vegas and we are reaching out to Santa Ana schools to find one willing to take our donations. III. Food donation to Salvation Army in Santa Ana on a monthly basis of at least $500 Iv. Local hearts foundation turkey drive in Long Beach Local volunteer events: AAA Health Center believes volunteering helps improve engagement, higher morale, and great productivity during the holidays we like to gather a team with The Local Hearts Foundation turkey drive in Long Beach. We are happy to make these efforts in Santa Ana with the Delhi Center. We are committed to renewable energy and safe green practices for our shop. We will implement recycling and container recycling for all workspaces. Additionally, we are using the following practices to lessen our carbon footprint and expand renewable options: Email receipts Reusable bags Green features such as smart thermostats, low -flow toilets, etc. The company will be installing solar within 12 months. We will follow the best practices for all potential green practices. Public transportation incentives will be implemented for all staff. All employees will be encouraged to carpool and utilize public transportation to and from work. The employees will receive full reimbursement for expenses incurred utilizing public transportation. Local volunteer events: AAA Health Center believes volunteering helps improve engagement, higher morale, and great productivity during the holidays we like to gather a team with The Local Hearts Foundation turkey drive in Long Beach and we will be doing a similar program in Santa Ana for each holiday and dedicate at least 20 hours per month to these activities. We look forward to being a positive member of the Santa Ana business community.