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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
INSURANCE NOT ON FILE A-2017-369-55
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CLERK OF COUNCIL
DATE:
OPERATING AGREEMENT FOR NON -RETAIL
(0, COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESSES
This Operating Agreement ("AGREEMENT") is dated September 20, 2021, between the
City of Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation ("CITY') Cannavision, LLC, a
California limited liability company ("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 and medicinal cannabis distribution and manufacturing using
volatile solvents activities in whole or in part of its operations transacted and carried -on by
OPERATOR at the following subject property location: 3260 Susan Street, 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 and
commitments as a condition of renewal/extension of this AGREEMENT upon expiration of
the initial term and any extensions.
2. Records Insnection. 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 Reauired.
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. Oaeratina 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.
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.
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;
E. 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.
I. 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.
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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: Glenda Garcia
Cannavision, LLC
3260 Susan Street
Santa Ana, CA 92704
Tel (949) 294-2125
Email: glendana cannavisionlaboratories com
Copies to: Dana Leigh Cisneros, Esq.
The Cisneros Firm
505 S. Villa Real Drive, Suite 100
Anaheim Hills, CA 92807
(714)660-9045
dana @cisn erosfi rm. 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 at. 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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A-2017-369-55
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this AGREEMENT the date and
year first above written.
ATTEST:
Clerk of the Council
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SON IA R. CARVALHO
City Attorney
By:
Jose Montoya
Deputy City Attorney
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL:
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Minh Thai, Executive Director
Planning & Building Agency
CITY OF SANTA ANA
KRISTINE RIDGE
City Manager
OPERATOR
Cannavision, LLC
SIGNATORY
NAME: Glenda Garcia
TITLE: Manager
EXHIBIT A
COMMUNITY BENEFIT AND SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS PRACTICES PLAN
Community Benefit and Sustainable Business Practices PI
Cannavision deeply values Santa Ana community, especially its residents. As such,
Cannavision is committed to supporting the City and its events and programs, community -
based groups, schools and non -profits as well as prioritizing local hiring and business
partnership practices. Our donations will commence once our businesses are profitable and
able to sustain operations for 3 months. Because we are a small family (from Santa Ana)
business, Cannavision will commit to $2,000 in donations in year one following profitability,
$3,000 in year two and $5,000 in year three and beyond.
Likewise, Cannavision has adopted clean, green business practices and seeks to partner
with cannabis businesses who also value sustainability.
Commitment_to Support Communitv-Based Groups
Without community service, we would not have a strong quality of life. It's important to the
person who serves as well as the recipient. It's the way in which we ourselves grow and
develop. Dorothy Height, Civil Rights Activist, Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient
(1994) and Congressional Gold Medal (2004).
Coraz6n de Vida
Cannavision knows that children are the future and is eager to support Coraz6n de Vida's
efforts to end child abandonment and the cycle of poverty. Accordingly, we are committed to
donating Coraz6n de Vida, which focuses on ensuring the basics of life at their orphanage,
such as nutrition, shelter and security to children in Baja California while working directly
with individuals to improve their quality of life. Coraz6n de Vida also funds uniforms,
backpacks and transportation costs to ensure the children at the orphanage look just the
same as the other children at school. To the extent the Coraz6n de Vida permits us to take
a more active role in supporting their needs, Cannavision will continue to explore these
options with the them directly.
Mercy House
Cannavision is dedicated to supporting those who need it most. To that end, we have
selected the Mercy House to support on an annual basis.
Mercy House currently operates a complete system of care in Orange County consisting of
outreach, emergency shelters, transitional facilities, and permanent residences. Mercy
House assists single adults and full families experiencing homelessness in one of the most
expensive counties in America. We are excited to support Mercy House in its partnership
with the City of Santa Ana, the California Strategic Growth Council upcoming Legacy Square
facility in Santa Ana.
Additionally, we will donate at least 10 hours of community service time per employee per
year to the Mercy House and compensate our staff during their volunteer time. We believe
that community service enhances character, and so, we are committed to helping our
employees grow into the best version of themselves.
Community Support: Local Hiring and Local Business
Local Hirino
Presently, all owners are Santa Ana residents. When we commence staffing, we will work to
hire 50% Santa Ana residents to work in our manufacturing and distribution facility. To
achieve this goal, Cannavision will utilize the City of Santa Ana WORK Center, which offers
a one -stop solution to enhance our workforce development. Through the WORK Center, we
hope to be able to attract and retain employees who live in the City of Santa Ana and the
surrounding communities. The WORK Center has immediate access to work -ready
candidates to assist with meeting our local recruitment goals. While being cognizant to
avoid discriminatory hiring practices, we will do our best to hire Santa Ana residents. This is
why working with the City's WORK program is imperative. We will do our best to hire as
many Santa Ana residents as possible.
We will also work with the City's Veterans Resource Center to provide job opportunities to
those who have dedicated their lives to protecting and ensuring our freedom.
Finally, to the extent we are able, we will also attempt to aid the Orange County Rescue
Mission and Mercy House in hiring individuals who need jobs to support themselves.
Local Business Partnerships
The Cannavision intends to integrate with the surrounding business community. If we host
office lunches, we will order from local small businesses like Poke Hearty around the corner
at 3501 W Moore Ave or Wingstop or Blaze Pizza in the other direction at Mac Arthur x
Fairviews or Carl's Jr. just down the street at 3325 S Harbor Blvd. For celebrations, we will
take a short ride to places like Arc Food & Libations down Harbor at 3321 Hyland Ave.
We will also work closely with the distributors, cultivators and retailers in Santa Ana. In fact,
we are already in discussions to white label for another Santa Ana cannabis operator
looking for ways to make their business more efficient. Additionally, we will be joining the
Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce to make even greater and deeper connections with other
business owners in Santa Ana as well as the Santa Ana Cannabis Association. To the extent
we need goods or services to support our business, we will seek out Santa Ana businesses
or with the assistance of the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce, who provides referrals to
local businesses.
Sustainable Business Practices
The cannabis industry is built on respect for the plant and for the environment generally and
we intend to honor the planet accordingly. While constructing our facility, we were cognizant
of our obligations to take care of the environment. To that end, we installed low -flow toilets
for enhanced water efficiency and LED lights to reduce energy consumption.
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To the extent we have control over the packaging and labeling used for our cannabis and
co -packing transactions, we will endeavor to source sustainable, biodegradable, hemp
plastic or recycled ocean packaging.
Additionally, we will promote a healthy environment by providing a monthly gym membership
to our employees and encouraging them to use public transportation to work at our cost.
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