Sarmad Hayawi, Steven Petrus, and Amar Sali m are experienced retail cannabis operators with added decades of general, small and la rge, business knowledge. Their prospective ownership of Bakery Antioch I, LLC is being submitted with the utmost understanding of their long history in retail business but also their dedication to their work. ôīĺſϠϙŕīôÍŜôϙƱIJîϙÍϙæŘĖôċϙŜŪııÍŘƅϙĺċϙôÍèēϙŕÍŘťIJôŘŜϙèÍIJIJÍæĖŜϙÍIJîϙIJĺIJ-cannabis experience as well as the ĖŘϙĖIJîĖŽĖîŪÍīϙƱIJÍIJèĖÍīŜϟϙ´ĺŪϙſĖīīϙÍīŜĺϙƱIJîϙÍϙ brief biography of each of each of them and the various skills they each have.
Sarmad Hayawi – Owner/Managing Partner
Sarmad Hayawi is a seasoned entrepreneur with extensive experience in the cannabis industry, currently serving as the Managing Part ner at both The Healing Center in Needles, California, and Flame Santa Rosa in Santa Rosa, California. With a proven track record of successful business management, Sarmad has demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic vision. His role as a District Manager at Freeway Insurance since 2007 has further ŘôƱIJôîϙēĖŜϙÍæĖīĖťƅϙťĺϙīôÍîϙťôÍıŜϠϙıÍIJÍČôϙĺŕôŘÍťĖĺIJŜϠϙÍIJîϙîŘĖŽôϙæŪŜĖIJôŜŜ growth. ÍŘıÍîДŜϙƱIJÍIJèĖÍīϙÍèŪıôIJϙĖŜϙôŽĖîôIJťϙĖIJϙēĖŜϙŜŪæŜťÍIJťĖÍīϙĖIJŽôŜťıô IJťŜϠϙĖIJèīŪîĖIJČϙŜĖČIJĖƱèÍIJťϙ Ř ô Í ī ϙô Ŝ ť Í ť ô ϙē ĺ ī î Ė IJ Č Ŝ ϙÍ IJ î ϙÍ ϙî Ė Ž ô Ř Ŝ Ė Ʊ ô î ϙÍ Ŝ Ŝ ô ť ϙŕ ĺ Ř ť ċ ĺ ī Ė ĺ ϟ ϙF Ė Ŝ ϙħ ô ô IJϙ ŪIJîôŘŜťÍIJîĖIJČϙ ĺċϙ ıÍŘħôťϙ îƅIJÍıĖèŜϠϙèĺŪŕīôîϙſĖťēϙēĖŜϙŘĺæŪŜťϙƱIJÍIJèĖÍīϙċĺŪIJîÍťĖĺIJϠϙıÍħôŜϙēĖ ıϙÍϙŘôīĖÍæīô and forward- thinking business leader in the cannabis sector. Sarmad's dedication to excellence and his strategic approach to business development position him as a key player poised to drive the future success of his ventures.
Summary
Cannabis Experience
x The Healing Center; Needles, CA
o Managing Partner; 2022 – present
x Flame Santa Rosa; Santa Rosa, CA
o Managing Partner; 2023 – present
Other Work Experience
x Freeway Insurance
o District Manager; 2007 to present
Financials
x Monthly Income: $40,000
x Cash on Hand: $1.6 million
x Real Estate Assets: $5 million
x Other Assets: $200,000
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Summary of Prospective Owners of Cannabis License
2515 West 10th Street, Antioch, California 94509
Steven Petrus – Owner/Managing Partner
Steven Petrus brings a wealth of experience and strategic vision to the cannabis industry as a Managing Partner at Flame Santa Rosa in Santa Rosa, California. His extensive background as Vice-President at Freeway Insurance since 2012 showcases his exceptional leadership and decision-making capabiliti es, contributing to the growth and stability of the organization.
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Summary
Cannabis Experience
x Flame Santa Rosa; Santa Rosa, CA
o Managing Partner; 2023 –
present
Other Work Experience
x Freeway Insurance
o Vice-President; 2012 to
present
Financials
x Monthly Income: $20,000
x Cash on Hand: $350,000
x Real Estate Assets: $1.5 million
x Other Assets: $120,000
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Summary of Prospective Owners of Cannabis License
2515 West 10th Street, Antioch, California 94509
Amar Salim – Owner/Managing Partner
Amar Salim is a versatile and accomplished business owner with a diverse portfolio in the cannabis, automotive, convenience store, and food service industries. As the Managing Partner at both The Healing Center in Needles, California, and Flame Santa Rosa in Santa Rosa, California, Amar leverages his extensive entrepreneurial experience to drive success and innovation. His ownership of a car dealersh ip, convenience store, and pizza restaurant in San Diego and San Marcos, California, highlights his ability to manage and grow various business ventures.
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Summary
Cannabis Experience
x The Healing Center; Needles, CA
o Managing Partner; 2022 – present
x Flame Santa Rosa; Santa Rosa, CA
o Managing Partner; 2023 – present
Other Work Experience
x Car Dealership, Owner; San Diego, CA
x Convenience Store, Owner: San Diego, CA
x Pizza Restaurant, Owner; San Marcos, CA
Financials
x Monthly Income: $40,000
x Cash on Hand: $800,000
x Real Estate Assets: $6 million
x Business Assets: $400,000
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Summary of Prospective Owners of Cannabis License
2515 West 10th Street, Antioch, California 94509
Attached:
Bank Statement
Special Meeting October 4, 2024
11:00 A.M. Council Chambers
ROLL CALL
Council Member/Committee Chair Wilson called the meeting to ord er at 11:00 A.M. and Acting City Clerk Rosales called the roll.
Present: Council Member/Committee Chair Wilson and Council/Comm ittee Member Torres- Walker
Staff: Assistant City Attorney, Kevin Kundinger
Administrative Analyst, Vanessa Rosales
Administrative Assistant, Alexia Cervantes
INTRODUCTIONS - None
CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF CANNABIS STANDING COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING MINUT ES FOR SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
On motion by Council Member/Committee Chair Wilson, seconded by Council/Committee Member Torres-Walker the Cannabis Standing Committee members unanimously approved the meeting minutes for September 20, 2024.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. PRESENTATION BY OPPORTUNITY JUNCTION REGARDING THE SOCIAL EQU ITY
PROGRAM FOR BAKERY ANTIOCH I, LLC
Brianne Robinson representing Opportunity Junction gave a Socia l Equity PowerPoint presentation that included their history, programs and services as well as success stories.
Council Member/Committee Chair Wilson and Councilmember Torres- Walker thanked Ms.
Robinson for the presentation.
In response to Committee Members, Ms. Robinson explained they h ad been in Antioch since 2000, and their CNA program expansion launched in 2021. She sta ted Opportunity Junction began partnering with CoCo Farms in 2020 and since that time, they had received funding from them in the amount of $230,000. She reported that Steven from Bakery Antioch LLC toured their site this week. She gave an overview of the Remote Technology Center and the Administrative Training programs as well as their tracking of alumni and long-term outcomes.
2. BAKERY ANTIOCH I, LLC CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP
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CANNABIS STANDING COMMITTEE
CANNABIS COMMITTEE
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Assistant City Attorney Kundinger presented the staff report da ted October 4, 2024 recommending the Cannabis Standing Committee take one of the fo llowing actions: 1) Motion to recommend that the City Council approve Bakery Antioch I LLC’s request to transfer 100% of their ownership interest to Sarmad Hayawi, Amar Salim, and Stev en Petrus; 2) Motion to recommend that the City Council deny Bakery Antioch I LLC’s transfer 100% of their ownership interest to Sarmad Hayawi, Amar Salim, and Steven Petrus; or 3) Take no action.
Council/Committee Member Torres-Walker stated she was pleased that Mr. Petrus was able to meet with Opportunity Junction to understand how the funds would be spent towards helping the community in which they were intended.
A motion was made by Council/Committee Member Torres-Walker, se conded by Council Member/Committee Chair Wilson to recommend that the City Council approve Bakery Antioch I LLC’s request to transfer 100% of their ownership interest to Sarmad Hayawi, Amar Salim, and Steven Petrus.
Council Member/Committee Chair Wilson thanked Mr. Petrus for vi siting Opportunity Junction and encouraged him to continue communicating with them.
Steve Petrus / Owner / Managing Partner stated that Opportunity Junction was very impressive, and he enjoyed seeing their program.
A vote taken on the previous motion to recommend that the City Council approve Bakery Antioch I LLC’s request to transfer 100% of their ownership interest to Sarmad Hayawi, Amar Salim, and Steven Petrus, passed unanimously.
Following discussion, the Cannabis Standing Committee requested the following future agenda items: review of the Social Equity Policy, report out on annual general fund revenue received from dispensary operators and report out on revenue Social Equi ty partners received from dispensary operators
Assistant City Attorney Kundinger responded that he would place these items for discussion on the next agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Council/Committee Member Torres Walker, seconded b y Council/Committee Chair Wilson the Committee unanimously adjourned the meeting at 11:27 A.M.
Respectfully submitted:
Kitty Eiden
KITTY EIDEN, Minutes Clerk
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15 Agenda Item #
STAFF REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: Regular Meeting of November 12, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBMITTED BY: Bessie Marie Scott, City Manager
SUBJECT: City Council Requested Discussion Item – Discussion on Potential to Lease Vacant Lot at Sycamore Dr. and L St.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended that the City Council discuss and provide direction to City staff.
FISCAL IMPACT
The recommended action has no fiscal impact at this time.
DISCUSSION
This item is for the City Council’s discussion at Councilmember Torres-Walker’s request to consider the potential leasing of vacant property at Sycamore Drive and L Street.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Map Showing Property’s Location
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ADA Ramps
Streets
Trails
Medical Facilities
City Facilities
Fire Stations
Religious Centers
Schools
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City Boundary
NAME
Antioch
Brentwood; Clayton; Concord; Oakley; Pittsburg
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Parcel Points
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16 Agenda Item #
STAFF REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: Regular Meeting of November 12, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBMITTED BY: Bessie Marie Scott, City Manager
SUBJECT: City Council Requested Discussion Item – Discussion on Potential to Lease Vacant Retail Space at Sycamore Square for APD Substation
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended that the City Council discuss and provide direction to City staff.
FISCAL IMPACT
The recommended action has no fiscal impact at this time.
DISCUSSION
This item is for the City Council’s discussion at Councilmember Torres-Walker’s request to consider the potential leasing of vacant retail space at Sycamore Square for an Antioch Police Department (“APD”) Substation.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Map Showing Property’s Location
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Street Signs
ADA Ramps
Streets
Trails
Medical Facilities
City Facilities
Fire Stations
Religious Centers
Schools
Parks
City Boundary
NAME
Antioch
Brentwood; Clayton; Concord; Oakley; Pittsburg
Parcel Outline
Parcel Labels by Site Address
Parcel Points
Antioch_2023.sid
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Green: Band_2
Blue: Band_3
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