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A-2017-369-19FRANCY, CHRISTOPHER ON BEHALF OF PURPLE HOLLISTICCOMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS12/31/2020YAP
A-2020-241-20GPA CONSULTINGON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL/PLANNING SERVICES11/30/2023YFV
A-2017-369-15GREEN ROSE GREEN LEAF CARE, DBA SPEEDY WEEDYCOMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS12/31/2020YAP
A-2017-395GREEN ROSE GREEN LEAF CARE, DBA SPEEDY WEEDYCOMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS12/31/2020YAP
A-2017-403GREEN ROSE GREEN LEAF CARE, DBA SPEEDY WEEDYCOMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS12/31/2022YAP
A-2017-369-08HALLADAY HEALING GROUP, INC.COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESSES12/31/2020YAP
A-2017-167HAYER CONSULTANTS INC. EXPEDIATED INSPECTION SERVICES7/5/2020YFV
A-2017-369-11HEALTHY HEALING HOLISTIC OPTIONSCOMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS12/31/2020YAP
A-2017-383HERBL INC., HERBL DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONSCOMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS12/31/2020YAP
A-2017-382HERO OAK, LLC.COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS12/31/2022YAP
A-2017-388HERO OAK, LLC.COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS12/31/2022YAP
A-2017-369-66HIGH OCCASIONS LLCCOMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS12/31/2022YAP
A-2017-369-36HNHPC, INC DBA CATALYSTCOMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS12/31/2022YAP
A-2017-369-05HNPC, A NONPROFIT MUTUAL BENEFIT CORPORATIONCOMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS12/31/2020YAP
A-2001-078HOGLE-IRELAND, INC.PERMIT, PLAN CHECK & PLANNING SERVICES12/31/2001YFV
A-2002-183HOGLE-IRELAND, INC.CONSULTANT6/30/2003YFV
A-2017-369-47HUNDRED FLOWERS INC. COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS12/21/2022YAP
A-2017-369-74HUNDRED FLOWERS INC. COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS12/31/2022YAP
A-2011-198IBI GROUPPLANNING/ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICESUntil TerminatedYFV
A-2014-251ICF INTERNATIONALENVIRONMENTAL/TECHNICAL STUDIES10/21/2017YFV
A-2012-069ICF JONES AND STOKESPROFESSIONAL SERVICES/ENVIRONMENTALUntil TerminatedYFV
A-2006-057INTEGRAL COMMUNITIES IASSIGNMENT & ASSUMPTION6/20/2015N
A-2017-170INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUPCONSULTANT/EXPEDIATED INSPECTION7/5/2020YFV
A-2015-221J LEE ENGINEERING, INC.CONSULTANT/PLAN CHECK10/6/2018YFV
A-2016-318J LEE ENGINEERING, INC.PLAN CHECK SERVICES11/15/2019YFV
A-2017-166J LEE ENGINEERING, INC.EXPEDIATED INSPECTION SERVICES7/5/2020YFV
A-2017-169JASON ADISON SMITH CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. DBA JAS PACIFICEXPEDIATED INSPECTION SERVICES7/5/2020YFV
A-2017-369-03JASON LILLY ASSOCIATIONCANNABIS RETAIL BUSINESS12/31/2020YAP
A-2014-266JOHN KALISKI ARCHITECTSPROFESSIONAL SERVICES/ARCHITECTURE & URBAN DESIGN10/21/2017YFV
A-1999-139JONES & STOKES ASSO.MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION8/1/2000YFV
A-2007-117JONES & STOKES ASSO.CONSULTANTUntil TerminatedYFV
A-2017-369-58KGJMK OPCO INC., DBE MY GREEN NETWORKCOMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS12/31/2022YAP
A-2017-369-52KIKI GREENS DBA PROTECTED TRANSPORT SERVICESCOMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS12/31/2022YAP
A-2017-380KIKI GREENS DBA PROTECTED TRANSPORT SERVICESCOMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS12/31/2020YAP
A-2014-252KIMLEY HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.ENVIRONMENTAL/TECHNICAL STUDIES10/21/2017YFV
A-2017-265-19KIMLEY HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES10/3/2020YFV
A-2019-073-19KIMLEY HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL AND PLANNING SERVICES5/21/2021YFV
A-2020-241-27KIMLEY HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL & PLANNING SERVICES11/30/2023YFV
A-2016-372KOA CORPORATION ("KOA")ENVIRONMENTAL/CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE METRO EAST12/31/2017YFV
A-1991-142LESLIE HEUMANN & ASSOCIATESEVALUATE HISTORIC STRUCTURESUntil TerminatedYFV
A-2017-369-67MARCHE CO, LLC.COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS12/31/2022YAP
A-2018-253MATERIA MDEICA LABSCANNAIS TESTING FACILITY/LABORATORY FEES12/31/2020YFV
A-2017-369-82MATHIAS FIELDS, INC.COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS12/31/2022YAP
A-2014-170MELAD AND ASSSOCIATESPLAN CHECK SERVICES7/15/2017YFV
A-2017-265-21MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONALQUALIFIED CONSULTANT SERVICES/ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES10/2/2020YFV
A-2019-073-21MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONALQUALIFIED CONSULTANT SERVICES/ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES5/21/2021YFV
A-2020-241-29MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONALON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL/PLANNING SERVICES11/30/2023YFV
A-2001-196MICHAEL BRANDMAN ASSOCIATESENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTUntil TerminatedYFV
A-2017-369-65MINERVA PRODUCTS, INC. DBA MINERVACOMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS12/31/2022YAP
A-2017-369-14MONEX PLACE WELLNESS, INC.COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS12/31/2020YAP
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CLERK OF COUNCIL
DATF OPERATING AGREEMENT FOR NON -RETAIL
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This Operating Agreement ("AGREEMENT") is dated May 25, 2021 between the City of
Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation ("CITY") and Hundred Flowers Inc
("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 CULTIVATION services in whole or
in part of its operations transacted and carried -on by OPERATOR at the following subject
property location, 3431 W Carriage Dr, Santa Ana, CA 92704.
1. 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
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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 resulting from entering into this
AGREEMENT, and OPERATOR's performance and/or breach of this AGREEMENT.
B. 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.
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;
E. Failure by OPERATOR to accurately report gross receipts information or other data
necessary for CITY to calculate/confirm operating agreement fees;
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.
I. This AGREEMENT will automatically terminate if:
i. OPERATOR's Regulatory Safety Permit is revoked by CITY or is not renewed by
CITY, or
i. 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.
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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
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To OPERATOR: Paul Shyy
Hundred Flowers Inc
3431 W Carriage Dr
Santa Ana, CA 92704
Tel (909) 896-3330
Email paulshyy@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.
15. 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
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.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this AGREEMENT the date and year
first above written.
ATTEST:
DAISY GOMEZ - 1
Council407
Clark of the
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SONIA R. CARVALHO
City Attorney
By: �cm;j;j
Jose Montoya
Deputy City Attorney
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL:
Minh Thai, Executive Director
Planning & Building Agency
CITY OF SANTA ANA
KRIRIDGE
City Manager
OPERATOR
LEGAL
NAME: Hundred Flowers Inc
SIGNATORY Paul shyy
NAME:
TITLE: President
TAXPAYER ID: 83-4577582
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EXHIBIT A
COMMUNITY BENEFIT AND SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS PRACTICES PLAN
Local Non-profit Support
Hundred Flowers will support the following local non-profit and community organizations at a
minimum rate of $1,000 a month each:
• Orange County Head Start
o OC Head Start is an organization located in Santa Ana that provides self -
empowerment and self-improvement guidance to low-income youth through
academic support, tutoring, school readiness across all academic subjects, as
well as family support and parental guidance. OC Head Start assures youth from
all backgrounds — foster care, homeless, racial, low-income — have access to
educational resources to ensure their long-term life and career success.
• Think Together
o Think Together shares a similar mission as Orange County Head Start and
overlaps in some of it program administration. This is because education is vital
for breaking cycles of poverty and providing paths to stability and sustainability.
Think Together provides four main programs to achieve this goal: early childhood
learning support, afterschool activities, general academic and life support
services, and support for schools and teachers in education implementation.
• WisePlace
o Like all Southern California cities, Santa Ana faces challenges in dealing with its
homeless populations. There is no better place than WisePlace in dealing with all
the needs of homeless individuals. WisePlace not only offers emergency shelter,
but a total spectrum of services that get to the root causes of homelessness to
correct them. This includes case management, counseling, job assistance, goal
planning, financial management, housing transition, and health care.
• Latino Health Access
o Based in Santa Ana, Latino Health Access has a three -fold mission: 1. to reduce
the burden of chronic disease amongst disadvantaged Latino groups; 2. to
strengthen family mental and emotional health amongst Latino populations; and 3.
to create healthier communities through a culturally competent and collaborative
approach. Given that minority groups such as Latino are at much greater risk of
negative health outcomes and the largest portion of Santa Ana's population is
Latino, offering supporting to health services to ensure that the Latino community
can thrive and not survive is incredibly important to us.
• GoodLearning Academy
o Part of Goodwill Orange County, a nationally known non-profit, the GoodLearning
Academy is focused on providing job training services to residents in Santa Ana
and beyond. Located of Fairview Ave., GoodLearning Academy provides training
on the use of technology, effective interpersonal, communication skills, leadership
development modules, and other hard and soft skill development classes.
Environmental Sustainability Efforts
In wanting to protect our environment as best we can, Hundred Flowers will take advanced steps
to lessen our carbon footprint. These steps include:
- Exploring the addition of solar energy outfitting of the building or parking
structures, or buying renewable energy offsets from our utility provider
- Using environmentally sensitive and low impact landscaping, with a
particular eye to drought -resistant flora and foliage
- Purchase material and items that are made under sustainable conditions
or with sustainable materials
• This would include cannabis and non -cannabis products, office
supplies, construction materials, etc.
- Reduce employee single automobile trips by via promotion of carpools,
mass transit, biking, etc.
• We plan to provide incentives for employees (and to a degree
customers) to use single use automobile trip alternatives
- Solid Waste Audit and Management Plan
• Ensure all materials are being recycled where able, and non -
recyclable waste is minimized
- Install low -flow and retrofit existing fixtures to be low -flow to lessen water
usage
- Provide proper HVAC equipment and installation to enhance indoor air
quality
- Use only green cleaning products on the premises.
- Annual LEED and Energy Audits
Continuous Energy Use Performance Tracking
All of these measures are based on US Green Building LEED certification protocols. While
Hundred Flowers cannot make a legally binding commitment to make its building LEED
certified, we can commit to enacting measures that would bring us as close as we can.
Local Focus
Hundred Flowers is gracious of the support of Santa Ana and, in turn, wants to be gracious in
our support to Santa Ana. Hundred Flowers will express this gratitude in 2 ways: 1) a
commitment to local hiring of Santa Ana residents, and 2) a commitment to source products and
services from purveyors in Santa Ana as much as possible.
As far as local hiring goes, we have a set goal of having at least 60% of our workforce
comprised of residents of Santa Ana. Over the years of operation, as more and more
employees are needed and hired, Hundred Flowers will give preference to applicants with
addresses in Santa Ana. We will also actively recruit hires from Santa Ana by relying on Santa
Ana based employment agencies, workforce centers, and Santa Ana College. All job postings
will state explicitly that we encourage Santa Ana residents to apply, and this job postings will be
advertised through venues local to Santa Ana. Our job postings will also mention competitive
salary, benefits, and the fact that those with minor previous cannabis convictions are
encouraged to apply.
Additionally, Hundred Flowers pledges to source the necessities of its business operations from
local providers. This would include everything from office supplies and cleaning services to
cannabis producers based in Santa Ana.
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