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OPERATING AGREEMENT FOR NON -RETAIL
COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESSES
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This Operating Agreement ("AGREEMENT') is dated MWCft3,2022, between the City of Santa
Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation ("CITY') and OGC Systems Inc. DBA New
Generation ("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
Retail services in whole or in part of its operations transacted and carried -on by OPERATOR at
the following subject property location, 3700 W Segerstrom Ave Unit A, Santa Ana, CA 92704.
9. Public Benefit.
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^� A. Intent. The purpose of this Operating AGREEMENT is to ensure positive
awe 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
a' 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.
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, portal4o-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.
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.
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.
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 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 taws and regulations of the
State of California.
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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.
Upon mutual written agreement of the Parties, this AGREEMENT may be terminated
with thirty (30) days' notice.
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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,
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.
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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. NAME OF APPLicant
OGC Systems Inc, dba New Generation
3700 W Segerstrom Ave Unit A
SANTA ANA, CA 92704
Tel (657) 900-8200
Email newgen@newgen.club
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.
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.
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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.
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 facllityllaboratory 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 -medicine[ 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
Clerk of the Council
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SONIA R. CARVALHO
City Attorney
Jose Montoya
Assistant City Attorney
FOR APPROVAL:
Minh Thai, Executive Director
Planning & Building Agency
CITY OF SANTA ANA
KRISTINE RIDGE
City Manager
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EXHIBIT A
COMMUNITY BENEFIT AND SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS PRACTICES PLAN
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Exhibit A
Community Benefit and Sustainable Practice Plan
New Generation
INTRODUCTION•
New -Generation is committed to be a best practice operator and overall good
neighbor in the City of Santa Ana. In our commitment to this, New Generation
has developed a community benefit: and sustainable practices plan to evidence
our commitment to he same. In this community benefit and sustainable practices
plan we will seek to identify four key elements whereby are committed to show
that we are and will continue to be best practices operators In the city of Santa
Ana. Those four key elements•�are as follows: (t) Experience Working with
Community Based Groups; (2) ,Commitment to Engage in and Encourage our
Staff to engage in Community Service Events and Programs within the City of
Santa Ana; (3) Local Hiring and Sourcing and; (4) Sustainable Practices Plan.
COMMLINITY SERVICE HISTORY AND EXPERINECE
New Generation is understands that in order to be a best practice operator and
"good neighbor" to the City of Santa Ana, our company understands that it must
be committed to understanding Issues the city faces as it relates to communities
and individuals in need. New Generation has a long history of instituting
community service programs In California and within the City of Santa Ana. New
Generation has long donated time and resources to patients In need through free
and discounted product programs the dispensary has Instituted. Our free product
and discounted product practices cater to low-income patients and veterans who
Patronize our Santa Ana dispensary,
New Generation also has a long history of community outreach and supporting
community groups and non-profit organizations throughout California and Santa
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Ana. New Generation has long participated In collecting food for the needy
though our dispensary. Since instituting the food donation program, New
Generation has provided food to hundreds of families though out California and
the City of Santa. New Generation has also been a proud sponsor of Seizure
Suck foundation as well as of Miracles Can Happen foundation. Both of which
support families with children suffering from seizure disorders.
Again, New Generation Is understands that in order to be a best practice
operator and "good neighbor" to the City of Santa Ana, our company understands
that it must be committed to understanding Issues the city faces as It relates to
communities and individuals in need.. Now Generation has a long history of
Instituting community service programs in, California and within the City of Santa
Ana, New Generation has long donated Jima and resources to patients in need
through free and discounted product programs the dispensary has instituted.
New Generation Is committed to continued support for the services and
foundations It currently supports,
New Generation also Is committed to institute new community outreach and
support, for the residents of Santa Ana. Now Generation is committed to use Its
best efforts in supporting local Santa Ana non -profits and or neighborhood
associations in the City of Santa Ana. New Generation is also committed to use
Its best efforts In working with local schools In Santa Ana to support
implementation of under age drug prevention programs and underage dropout
prevention programs. New Generation is also committed to use its best efforts to
provide personal and financial support for Santa Ana based cultural and arts
programs,
Local homelessness is also a top priority for New Generation. We are concerned
with the recent rise in homelessness specifically in the downtown area of Santa
Ana. As a result, we will use our best efforts to provide financial and personal
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support for Santa Ana based homelessness programs and affordable housing
service programs though out the city. In addition to local homelessness, we at
New Generation are also concerned with the community health programs. We
will use our best efforts to provide financial and or personal support for Santa
Ana based community health improvement programs,
Lastly, New Generation is cognizant of a need in the City of Santa Ana to
maintain and clean up municipal parks and open spaces. We are committed to
help the city in its effort to maintain and clean up open spaces and parks within
the city, We will use our best efforts to encourage our employees to engage in
volunteer park or open space clean up activities In Santa Ana to remove litter.
COMMITIVIONT TO USE REASQkABLE EFFORTS IN LOCAL HIRING AND
LOCAL SOURCIPIG.
Now Generation strives to be a positive force for change In Santa Ana. New
Generation will hire good people who want to be In service to the local
community and to all cannabis patients in California: In so doing, New
Generation will use Its best to hire from the local community of Santa Ana as
well as use its best in sourcing product and labor from local community of Santa
Ana. New Generation looks to Institute Its local community sourcing and hiring
program though placing ads in local papers, websites, and publications as well
as attending and/or holding job fairs in the city of Santa Ana. New Generation
already sources locally through Santa Ana but looks forward to expanding this
operstlon to the future.
The company's leadership team has high expectations of all employees and
expects them to demonstrate In their behavior and actions a deep commitment to
the core values of the company. The company will provide community support in
the form of tax revenues, donations, employment and training opportunities,
community infrastructure Improvements, and by setting high standards for other
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cannabis businesses that operate in the city. New Generation will be a leader In
environmental stewardship by conducting environmental compliance workshops,
and leading by example utilizing renewable power systems and other
technologies that help preserve the environment.
Now Generation understands that unemployment and underemployment in a city
Is a big problem and that a robust employment base is a necessary part of a
healthy city. This Is the reason New Generation Is committed to use our
reasonable efforts in hiring residents of Santa Ana. We are committed to this
because we want Santa Ana to be a healthy city and we want to be a part of that
effort,
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New Generation's mission Is to be a best practice operator in Santa Ana. What
that means Is that New Generation Is not only committed to provide the best
- quality product in the Industry but we are also committed to Institute procedures
that provide benefit the community of Santa Ana and to ensure that through its
Sustainable Practice Plan the company leaves the smallest environmental and
carbon footprint possible.
New Generation means to be an industry leader both In the City of Santa Ana
and in the state of California. New Generation's core values include the following:
• Local and state compliance in all aspects of the business and its
operations.
• Environmental conservation and stewardship.
• High standards for the health and safety of its employees.
• Fair and equal pay for all employees.
• A good neighbor policy that respects and serves surrounding
communities.
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An operating culture that recognizes the key roles of employees and the
patients who will be using its products.
• Sourcing organic and "Clean Green" cultivation and manufactured
products where practicable that ensure safe, effective medicine and
products for Its patients and customers,
• Enacting state of the art recycling programs.
9 Enacting state of the art alternative energy programs.
New Generation is committed to protect our environment. In order to preserve
and protect the natural environment, we will strive to be exemplary example of
ecological stewardship. New Generation is committed to leveraging best practice
In environmentally friendly practices, and will train all of Its employees on how to
ensure these practices In all of Its operations.
New Generation believes that the more people who can see Its operations and
business culture, the better. Through transparency and a continuous flow of
Information, New Generation will demonstrate that It is thinking holistically about
business decisions and how those decisions Impact the greater good.
New Generation Is committed to not only abide by all environmental laws but to
surpass them. We are committed to conserve water and energy consumption.
We are also committed to reduce pollution wherever possible and to maintain an
overall carbon footprint that is as small as possible. We are committed to
preserving natural resources, reducing environmental Impacts, maintaining air
and water quality, and being ecologically friendly as it relates to waste
management. '
Waste management Is one of the most common environmental issues for
marijuana businesses. New Generation Is committed to employ only the most
rigorous environmental friendly processes and procedures for disposing of any
and all waste products,
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Odor Control is also a major concern to New Generation. New Generation Is
committed control odor within Its business. Odor control is very Important to the
New Generation family. New Generation Is Intent on utilizing state of the art
equipment In its commitment to control odors,
Energy consumption is also a major concern of New Generation. We strive to
conserve energy in all areas of our operation in so doing It Is our mission to
minimizing any carbon footprint to the lowest point possible. New Generation is
committed to Institute policies to control any and all environmental and energy
consumption. We are committed to institute "green -buildings" when building out a
new facility and utilizing environmentally friendly equipment and constructing as
well as working with environmentally sensitive growers, processors as it relates
to our retail facilities within the city of Santa Ana,
At Now Generation water conservation and energy conservation are a top
priority, We are committed to do our part to conserve water and energy at every
opportunity. We recognize the state and city of Santa Ana is facing scarce water
✓ and energy resources. We will Institute policies to conserve both water and
energy by using solar and reclaimed water wherever possible.
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