Concord City Council
February 14, 2023

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set-up, with rolling shift changes until 10:30 p.m., when Culture’s employees’ shifts end.

When employees arrive, they enter the valet garage (Five Star Automotive), park in a “drop-off zone”, and are greeted by a valet attendant. Employees will be issued a physical valet claim check and will leave their car in the drop-off zone and proceed into the retail store. The valet attendant then drives the vehicle from the drop-off zone into the numbered, tandem parking stall. Once the vehicle is parked, the valet attendant stores the key and logs any necessary information into the valet system.

To minimize on-site queuing, employee start times are staggered every five minutes, so employees avoid arriving at the project site simultaneously. A service rate of approximately two minutes is proposed from the time the vehicle arrives to parking each vehicle. To address any conflicts with queuing and circulation, the following condition of approval is being recommended:

Condition of Approval #68: The applicant shall monitor valet parking and queueing to ensure valet services do not impede on-site and/or off-site traffic, pedestrian, and bicycle circulation. The applicant shall provide adjustments to employee start times if valet queuing extends into on-site and/or off-site travel lanes.

Employee leave times will be coordinated with valet attendants. When employees leave, they will proceed to the drop-off zone and present the physical valet claim check to the attendant. The valet attendant will retrieve the employee’s key from the valet podium, go to the vehicle and return the vehicle to the employee in the drop-off zone.

Throughout the day, vehicles will be organized and shifted to accommodate the employee shift changes within the approved parking facility. This allows vehicles to easily be retrieved to exit when employees are ready to leave.

Vehicular, Pedestrian and Bicycle Site Access and Circulation Fehr & Peers assessed site access and internal circulation for vehicles, pedestrians, bicycles, and emergency vehicles entering and exiting the project site.

Vehicular site access is provided via two existing two-way driveways, one located on Commerce Avenue and one located on Concord Avenue. As vehicles circulate through the site and park, they may be “stuck” because of substandard drive aisle widths, and would have to turn around in the center parking drive aisle. Vehicles were also observed parking in non-designated parking spaces.

To address circulation issues, the following conditions are being recommended:

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Condition of Approval #69: The applicant shall provide a partial one-way site circulation with vehicles entering the northern parking drive aisle and exiting the center parking drive aisle.

Condition of Approval #70: The applicant shall provide signage on-site that parking is allowed in designated stalls only, and paint curbs red where parking is prohibited.

No pedestrian connection is provided on Concord Avenue or Commerce Avenue to the project entrance; therefore, the following condition is being recommended:

Condition of Approval #71: The applicant shall provide an accessible pedestrian connection between Concord Avenue and the project site as well as Commerce Avenue and the project site.

A class III bicycle route is provided on Commerce Avenue for bicyclists traveling to the project site. Currently no bike facilities exist or are planned on Concord Avenue along the project frontage. Bicycle parking is not included on site; however, it is required to be provided by the Development Code and the following condition of approval is being recommended:

Condition of Approval #72: The applicant shall provide bicycle parking per the City of Concord Municipal Code. Short-term bicycle parking spaces shall be provided equal to five percent (1 space) of the required vehicle spaces (20 spaces), with a minimum of two spaces per site.

The results of the Assessment indicate that the net peak parking demand for the proposed project is not expected to exceed the practical capacity of the parking lot during peak activity hours for the proposed project with the assumption that the space currently occupied by Five Star Automotive is used by the project for valet parking for employees. If Five Star Automotive remains and valet parking is infeasible, the project would exceed the practical capacity by 18 spaces. Valet operations shall also be monitored to ensure valet services do not impede on-site and/or off-site traffic, pedestrian and bicycle circulation.

I. Development Agreement
Development agreements are a contract between the City and an applicant for the development of a project site. These agreements typically provide the rules and regulations governing land use, density, and development regulations applicable to the development of the property at issue shall be those in place at the time of execution of the agreement. Development agreements can “vest” the right to develop property in a certain manner.

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For the City’s cannabis businesses, the Development Agreement will memorialize the commitments of each entity selected by the City Council through the competitive selection process. The proposed draft Development Agreement was negotiated between Culture and the City Attorney’s Office (Exhibit 2 of Attachment A) and Culture is now seeking approval of the Agreement by the City Council. The Development Agreement is comprised of two parts, a standardized framework applicable to all cannabis businesses that were subject to the competitive selection process and an exhibit memorializing each businesses’ stated community benefits. Below summarizes (and paraphrases) key details incorporated into Agreement followed by Culture specific Agreement Terms:
 Term. The initial term of the Agreement would be for five years with an automatic extension for two more years if specific criteria are met. There is also an option for a discretionary second extension of five years, if approved by the City Council.
 Vested rights. The developer (Culture) shall have the vested right to develop the property and operate the cannabis business in accordance with and subject to applicable City regulations, the project approvals, and the Development Agreement. Fees (i.e. impact fees, processing fees, etc.) are also vested on the effective date of the Agreement.  Applicable Laws. With the exception of the certain laws relating to cannabis businesses and land use and development, all other laws are not affected by the Development Agreement. For land use and development, all laws and regulations at the time the Development Agreement is executed are applicable to the project. Any new laws applicable to the project would have to be applied uniformly on a City-wide basis to other substantially similar projects and specifically pertain to any fees or charges, City procedures, or to protect physical health and safety.

For laws relating to cannabis businesses, all existing laws and regulations at the time the Development Agreement is executed are applicable to the project. Any new laws would have to be applied uniformly City-wide and provided that the changes do not prohibit operation of the cannabis business or restrict the sale of cannabis accessories7. For example if the City Council chose to ban cannabis vaping products in the future, the ban would not apply to the subject cannabis business because it would restrict the sale of cannabis accessories.
7 Cannabis accessories means any equipment, products, materials or paraphernalia of any kind which are used, intended for use, or designed for use in planting, propagating, cultivating, growing, harvesting, manufacturing, compounding, converting, producing, processing, preparing, testing, analyzing, packaging, repackaging, storing, smoking, vaporizing, or containing cannabis, or for ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing cannabis or cannabis products into the human body, as defined by California Health and Safety Code Section 11018.2, or any successor statute thereto.

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 Other required approvals. The developer acknowledges and is aware of federal laws and regulations regarding cannabis use, sale, and consumption and acknowledges it is at the developer’s risk. In addition, the developer is required to obtain and maintain the following, in addition to the requested entitlements:
o City of Concord Business License.
o City Cannabis License.
o State Cannabis License.
 Establishment of a Cannabis Community Benefit Fund. The City will establish a fund into which local cannabis businesses, the City, and others may contribute funds. The City Council with direct disbursement of the funds. The Finance Department will establish procedures for this process.

Expenditures are intended to advance the following community and public purposes:
o youth drug use prevention and education efforts;
o drug treatment programs and mental health programs, including programs providing supervised diversion from the criminal justice system to avoid recidivism;
o workforce development;
o small business assistance;
o providing amenities for public use and enjoyment, including streetscape and sidewalk improvements and public art installations; o event programming and other activation of public space; and o improving quality of life and providing economic opportunities.  Contribution frequency. All developer contributions shall be paid monthly on the 15th, once the agreement becomes effective.
 Sales tax. Any tax required by law to be included in or added to the purchase price and collected from the consumer or purchaser is excluded from gross receipts.
 Cannabis Tax. The City currently does not have a cannabis tax. However, if a cannabis tax is subsequently adopted, during the term of the Agreement, the Developer contributions shall offset the Developer’s liability pursuant to the tax.
 Annual Review. The City and Culture shall conduct an annual review to confirm that the terms of the Development Agreement are being adhered to by all parties.

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 Nondiscrimination: The City, developer, and all contractors and service contractors shall refrain from discrimination or harassment based on race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law, in all activities in furtherance of or on site of work performed in relation to the project and the cannabis business. Such entities shall take active steps to ensure that all on-site activities are conducted without discrimination or harassment on these bases, by all employees and representatives.  Major Amendments: Major amendments, as defined in the Agreement, require public hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council.

The City Manager shall have the sole authority to determine if an amendment is major or minor.
 Restriction on Transfer or Assignment: The developer shall not transfer or assign its interest under the Agreement, or its ownership or control of the cannabis business, or its interest in the property, or its rights under licenses, permits, or approvals required or granted by the City (including the project approvals), without the express written consent of the City.  Community Benefits (Exhibit B to Attachment A Exhibit 2). The key component’s to Culture’s specific voluntary community benefits, which were presented to the City Council as part of the interview and selection process, are as follows:
o Developer Contributions:
 Two percent (2%) of Developer’s Cannabis Gross
Revenues; or $20,000 (whichever is greater) to the City’s Cannabis Community Benefit Fund.
 Six percent (6%) of Developer’s Cannabis Business Gross Receipts on an annual basis to the General Fund.
 Up to $50,000 in the first year to cover the costs associated with a creating and administering a committee or board to advise the City on disbursement of the Cannabis Community Benefit Fund, if the City elects to create a board or
committee.
o Volunteer Hours:
 At least four hours per business owner and per on-site employee each month. Additional details of the volunteer program are outlined in detail in the Community Benefits exhibit.
 Twelve hours per employee each year will be used for
company-sponsored volunteer events.

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o Labor and Social Diversity:
 Culture has entered into a Collective Bargaining Agreement with United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 5
and will abide by the terms of that Agreement.
 Actively develop a diverse owners and employees, hiring felons of marijuana-related convictions, minorities, and the homeless. Hire at least three Opportunity Junction
graduates during the period of January 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
 Implementation of a Homeless Incubation Program designed to provide resources, guidance, or assistance for homeless individuals and families to gain employment and find suitable housing and work with local organizations to support
unhoused Concord residents.
 Local Recruitment and Hiring Practices
 Seek to hire Concord residents or in immediately adjacent Contra Costa County cities.
 Offer a workforce development program and other
continuing education opportunities to full time and part time employees.
 Provide a living wage that does not fall below $22.00 per hour for the first operating year and for each year of
operation the starting rate will increase by at least three percent (3%) with entry level employees being hired at a rate of not less than $24.22 per hour by the end of year five.  All full-time and part-time employees will be provided subsidized health and dental insurance, sick leave, vacation accrual, maternity leave, day care assistance, paid time off, retirement programs, and a program sharing program for
eligible employees.
o Neighborhood Compatibility Plan:
 The Developer shall follow and adhere to the Neighborhood Compatibility Plan submitted as part of Developer’s RFP response, including the designation of a Community
Relations Officer, who shall be responsible for addressing and mitigating any complaints from the public, customers, and businesses with respect to the Cannabis Business or the Property.
o Annual Review Report: Culture agrees to include findings,

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information, or data to demonstrate its compliance with the agreed upon Community Benefits in its annual report to the City.

The CDC requires the City Council to make the following findings for adoption of the proposed Development Agreement.

1. The Development Agreement is consistent with the general plan and any applicable specific plan.

As discussed in Section E, the proposed cannabis storefront retail use is consistent with a number of policies within the General Plan, particularly by fostering entrepreneurship; increasing the variety for retail goods; and providing employment generating businesses that place an emphasis on hiring Concord residents. No specific plan applies to the project.

As discussed in Section F, the project is located within the WMX zoning district and complies with all applicable development standards.

2. The Development Agreement is in conformance with public convenience, general welfare, and good land use practices.

The cannabis storefront retail use will be in conformity with public convenience, general welfare, and good land use practices. Approval of the Development Agreement will include requirements for community benefits, including financial contributions to the City to further community programs.

The cannabis storefront retail use is permitted in the WMX (West Concord Mixed-Use) zoning district subject to an Administrative Permit and competitive selection process. The proposed use will be occupying an existing tenant space, which is in conformance with the regulations and standards for the zoning district. No known sensitive uses as defined in CMC Chapter 5.80 are located within 250 feet of the subject property.

3. The Development Agreement will not be detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare of the persons residing in the immediate area nor be detrimental or injurious to property or persons in the general neighborhood or to the general welfare of the residents of the city as a whole.

Approval of the Development Agreement will not be detrimental to the health, safety, and general welfare of residents of the City. The Development Agreement, Conditional City Cannabis License, and Administrative Permit contain conditions of approval, including a Safety and Security plan that will ensure the use will not impact surrounding businesses and properties. The Development Agreement contains commitments from Culture Club Corporate Enterprise codified through adoption of the Agreement by the City Council to

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provide community benefits with the purpose of youth drug use prevention and education efforts, drug treatment and mental health programs, including programs providing supervised diversion from the criminal justice system to avoid recidivism, workforce development, small business assistance, providing amenities for public use and enjoyment, including streetscape improvements, and improving quality of life and providing economic opportunities.

4. The Development Agreement will not adversely affect the orderly development of property or the preservation of property values.

The proposed business will be occupying an existing building. The Applicant will be making minor changes to the exterior of the building, including a new storefront window and door and paint touch-up, but no changes that would adversely affect the orderly development of property. The Applicant will also be making exterior improvements to the site, including new landscaping, reconfiguring vehicle circulation, and a roof for the trash enclosure. These improvements will help preserve property values for the area.

5. The Development Agreement is consistent with California Government Code sections 65864 through 65869.5
Approval of the Development Agreement between the City and Culture Club Corporate Enterprise is in conformance with the provisions and intent of Government Code Sections 65864 through 65869.5 for the following reasons:
 Assurances have been provided to the Developer due to vesting certain regulations.
 The Developer has a legal or equitable interest in real property and the City will recover from the direct costs associated with the consideration of the Development Agreement.
 The Development Agreement contains a provision requiring an annual review for compliance with the terms of the Agreement, including provisions allowing for the modification or termination of the Agreement if it is found the Developer has not complied in good faith with the terms and conditions of the Agreement.
 The Development Agreement specifies the duration, the permitted uses of the property, and the required land use approvals.
 The Agreement is enforceable by any party thereto.

J. Design and Site Review

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Staff has reviewed the proposed project architecture, layout, and landscaping for conformance with the WMX development standards.

Building Architecture and Site Design. The applicant is not proposing any major changes to the elevations of the existing building. The proposed changes include minor exterior modifications such as a new window and door, signage, and repainting the storefront as necessary. Other improvements include striping a path of travel from the proposed storefront to a new accessible parking stall with signage, adding a roof to an existing trash enclosure, adding a new six-inch curb around the trash enclosure, and installing bollards along the storefront for safety.

Landscape. A landscape plan was approved for the site in 1985 and has been modified over time due to improvements such as the installation of an aboveground transformer at the Commerce Avenue driveway, which necessitated the removal of plant material. The applicant is not proposing new landscaping.

Staff is proposing conditions of approval that require the applicant to replace landscaping consistent with the approved landscape plan prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy as follows:
 Replant two empty parking lot tree wells with 24-inch box American Sweetgum and/or Evergreen Pear trees to shade the parking spaces;  Replant the landscaping on the left side of the Commerce Avenue driveway up to the south property line;
 Replant the first 45 feet of the landscape planter to the right side of the Commerce Avenue driveway up to the existing aboveground transformer; and
 Replant the landscape area at the intersection of Concord Avenue and Commerce Avenue to provide visual enhancement at an intersection that experiences high volumes of traffic.

The improvements are consistent with the CDC requirements.

Signs. Per the Development Code, storefront cannabis retailers are permitted one sign, which can only include the business name. The project complies with this requirement; one sign is proposed on the main (east) frontage of the building, and will consist of 38-inch-tall letters spelling “CULTURE.” No logos or other identifying marks are proposed with the signage. The total sign area is 50.9 square feet. The proposed

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signage is consistent with the allowed sign area of the WMX zoning district. Condition of Approval #38 requires a sign permit before installing the sign at which time staff will work with the applicant to ensure the sign is proportional to the facade.

Pursuant to CDC Section 18.415.100, findings are required for approval of the Design and Site Review application. Staff analysis on how the project meets those findings is provided below and, in the resolution, attached as Attachment 1, to this report.

1. The project is consistent with the General Plan.

The project is consistent with the General Plan as explained in Section E above.

2. The project meets the following criteria in Section 18.415.080 (Design Criteria):
(a) The building design and landscaping supports public safety and security by allowing for surveillance of the street by people inside building and elsewhere on the site.

The applicant is not proposing any structural changes to the building. The new storefront window and door will continue to support public safety and security by allowing for surveillance of the street and parking lot by people within the building. A condition of approval has been added to the project requiring replacement landscaping in the tree wells in the parking lot and along portions of the perimeter, which will not obstruct views. Furthermore, as part of the review for obtaining a City Cannabis License, Culture is required to submit a security plan that is reviewed and approved by the Concord Police Department. Therefore, the project and building design supports public safety and security.
(b) The design is compatible with the historical or visual character of any area recognized by the City as having such character.

The area is not recognized as a historical, architectural, or scenic area by the City.
(c) The project design preserves major views and vistas along major streets and open spaces and trails and enhances them by providing project amenities.

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The site and surrounding area are flat and have no topographically significant features, such as valleys, hillsides, or ridgelines that provide scenic views or vistas. The site is not near any open space or trail. (d) The proposed lighting and fixtures are designed to complement on-site buildings, are of an appropriate scale for the development, and provide adequate light for safety and security while minimizing glare.

The existing wall-mounted light fixtures are consistent with the commercial architecture. Culture is required to submit a security plan to be reviewed and approved by the Concord Police Department, which will ensure there is adequate lighting for safety.
(e) All mechanical, electrical, and utility equipment is located, screened, or incorporated into the design of the buildings so as not to be visible from off-site, and screening devices are consistent with the exterior colors and materials of the buildings.

All existing and proposed mechanical equipment will be adequately screened by the building parapet to reduce its visual impact. (f) The overall design of the project, including its scale, massing, site plan, exterior design, and landscaping, enhances the appearance and features of the project site and surrounding natural and built environment.

As mentioned previously, Culture will not be making any substantial changes to the existing building’s façade or site design. A new door and window are proposed for the storefront to match the existing appearance of the building. Landscaping will be replanted in the trees well within the parking lot and portions of the perimeter to fill in existing gaps, which will in turn enhance the appearance of the project site.
(g) The project design is appropriate to the function of the project and will provide an attractive and comfortable environment for occupants, visitors, and the general community.

Culture is proposing to establish a cannabis retail storefront use within an existing building. A majority of the work required to establish this use involves interior enhancements to accommodate the business operation as well as replacing existing entrances with a new storefront door and window, repainting the façade as necessary, clarifying one-way circulation where vehicles enter the northern parking drive aisle and exit the center parking drive aisle with new directional arrows and, paint curbs red where parking is prohibited. There are no proposed additions or changes to the building footprint or envelope. Minor exterior and site improvements are

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proposed such as upgrading existing site features including adding a roof to an existing trash enclosure, adding bicycle parking, and replanting missing landscaping that will enhance the overall look and functionality of the site. Therefore, the project design is appropriate to the function of the project and will provide an attractive and comfortable environment. (h) The architectural details, colors, materials, and landscaping are internally consistent, fully integrated with one another, and used in a manner that is visually consistent with the proposed architectural design.

The minor changes proposed to the building’s exterior will not modify the architectural style or details of the building. Upgrades to existing landscaping are conditioned that will also enhance the site and complement the surrounding area.

(i) The project is compatible with neighboring development in a similar Zoning District by avoiding large differences in building scale and character and provides a harmonious transition between the proposed project and surrounding development.

The project proposes to occupy an existing building and the proposed modifications to the building are minor and would not affect its scale and character.
(j) The project creates an attractive and visually interesting built environment with a variety of building styles and designs, and well-articulated structures that present varied building facades, rooflines, and building heights within a unifying context.

The project proposes to occupy an existing building with minimal exterior modifications proposed that will enhance its attractiveness and not impact the building. On-site improvements will be consistent with the site design and contribute to a visually interesting built environment.

(k) The landscaping is compatible with and enhances the architectural character of the buildings and site features, and blends with the surrounding landscape. Landscape elements complement the buildings and rooflines through color, texture, density, and form. Landscaping is in scale with on-site and off-site buildings, and plantings have been selected and located to avoid conflicts with views, lighting, infrastructure, utilities, and signage.

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the perimeter. This landscaping will fill in gaps within the existing landscaping to provide a more complete appearance within the commercial center.
(l) Stormwater treatment areas have been integrated into the landscape design.

The project is not proposing any changes to any impervious areas, and thus is not affecting any existing stormwater control elements at the site.

The project has been reviewed by the Engineering Division, and will be constructed in conformance with the City’s guidelines based on the project scope.
(m) New construction does not need to match existing surrounding development or buildings; however, the design shall complement or enhance existing development.

New development at the site will consist of minor improvements such as striping, bollards, and a roof on the trash enclosure that will have similar materials and colors of the existing building. Other modifications to the building such as a new storefront door and window will not significantly alter the appearance of the building.

3. The project overall reflects design principles and/or incorporates design features that are consistent with applicable design guidelines adopted by the City Council that are in effect at the time of approval.

The project meets this finding for the following reasons:
(a) The project proposes minor modification’s that will enhance the overall character of the building and site;
(b) The proposed changes will freshen the look of the existing building; (c) Existing mechanical equipment will be screened from view; (d) The applicant will provide new short-term bicycle parking; and (e) Portions of the parking lot and perimeter landscaping will be replanted.

Financial Impact
If approved, the Applicant will be required to make financial contributions to the City in the form of a Community Benefit, as required by the Development Agreement. The Applicant will be required to contribute two percent of Developer’s Cannabis Gross Annual Revenues, or $20,000 (whichever is greater) to advance community benefit programs, as well as six percent of Developer’s Cannabis Business Gross Receipts in

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financial incentives to the City. Consistent with the City’s conservative budgeting protocols, the future public benefit revenues and the future financial incentives revenues are not programmed into the budget at this time. Rather, they will be programmed by Council once revenue is received.

Environmental Determination
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, Public Resources Code Section 21000, et. seq., as amended and implementing State CEQA Guidelines, Title 14, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations (collectively “CEQA”), the proposed project is categorically exempt pursuant to following CEQA Guidelines: a) Section 15301 (“Existing Facilities”); b) Section 15302 (“Replacement or Reconstruction”); c) 15303 (“New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures”); d) Section 15304 (“Minor Alterations to Land”); and/or e) Section 15305 (“Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations”). These categorical exemptions apply because the project consists of tenant improvements to an existing building, with de minimis façade and landscaping improvements.

Furthermore, pursuant to Section 15300.2(c), there are no exceptions to the categorical exemptions, because the project: 1) is not located in a sensitive environment; 2) will not cause a cumulative impact due to successive projects of the same type in the same area; 3) will not have a significant effect on the environment due to a cumulative impact of other projects or unusual circumstances; 4) will not result in damage to scenic resources; 5) is not located on a site which is included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code; and, 6) will not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource. Therefore, the proposed project does not warrant further environmental review.

Public Contact
The City Council Agenda was posted at City Hall and on the City’s website. Notification was mailed to all owners and occupants of property within five-hundred (500) feet of the subject parcel at least 10 days prior to the public hearing, and has been published in the East Bay Times, as required by state law and the Concord Municipal Code. This item has also been posted at the subject site at least 10 days prior to the public hearing.

Additionally, notice has been provided to all interested parties on the City Cannabis e- notification list.

Attachments

1. Resolution for an Administrative Permit and Design and Site Review Exhibit A: Conditions of Approval

2. Development Agreement Ordinance
Exhibit A: Culture Club Corporate Enterprise Development Agreement

3. Project plans date stamp received October 7, 2022

4. Transportation Assessment Memorandum dated December 15, 2022

5. Applicant’s written statement date stamp received December 28, 2021

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6. Written correspondence

Res No. 23-XX 1

BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CONCORD,

COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A Resolution Approving an Administrative
Permit and Design and Site Review, for a
Cannabis Storefront and Delivery Retail
Business Culture Club Corporate Enterprise
(dba “Culture”) at 1440 Concord Avenue, Suite
B, APN: 126-020-108 (PL20113 – AA, DA, DR)
Resolution No. 23-XX
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WHEREAS, on June 12, 2018, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 18-3, which amended the Municipal Code and Development Code to establish a Commercial Cannabis Overlay District, associated development standards, and a licensing framework for medicinal-only cannabis manufacturing and distribution, and adult-use and medicinal testing laboratories; and WHEREAS, on April 2, 2019, the City Council and Planning Commission conducted a Joint Study Session and directed staff to pursue revisions to the existing cannabis regulations to potentially allow additional commercial cannabis uses including adult-use and medicinal non-storefront retail; and consideration of allowing adult-use and medicinal storefront retail and microbusinesses; and WHEREAS, on November 5, 2019, the City Council considered introduction of an Ordinance amending Concord Municipal Code Chapter 5.80 (Cannabis) to add adult-use City Cannabis Licenses for manufacturing and distribution; to increase the maximum number of City Cannabis Licenses for manufacturing, distribution, and testing laboratories; to allow City Cannabis Licenses for medicinal and adult-use retail (storefront and non-storefront); and allow City Cannabis Licenses for microbusinesses. At the meeting, the City Council provided direction to staff regarding the allowable number of each cannabis license type, and directed staff to bring the Development Code amendments required for implementing corresponding changes to the Concord Development Code to the Planning Commission for consideration and recommendation to the City Council; and WHEREAS, on May 26, 2020, the City Council Adopted Ordinance No. 20-4, Amending Concord Municipal Code Chapter 5.80 (Cannabis) and Development Code (Title 18) to Allow Adult- Use City Cannabis Licenses for Manufacturers and Type 13 Distributors; Increase the Maximum Attachment 1

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Number of City Cannabis Licenses for Manufacturers, Type 13 Distributors, and Testing Laboratories, and Allow City Cannabis Licenses for Retail (Storefront and Non-Storefront), Microbusinesses, and Type 11 Distributors; and
WHEREAS, on July 28, 2020, the City Council approved the procedure, criteria, and scoring for a merit-based competitive process to review and select eligible applicants to apply for available City Cannabis Licenses for cannabis storefront retailers, non-storefront retailers, and microbusinesses with a storefront retail component; and
WHEREAS, on October 5, 2020 the City of Concord issued a Request for Proposals for storefront retailers, non-storefront retailers, and microbusinesses with a storefront retail component; and
WHEREAS, on May 26, 2021, following interviews, public comment, and City Council deliberation, Culture Club Corporate Enterprise was invited to apply for one of three available storefront retail cannabis licenses; and
WHEREAS, on December 28, 2021, Culture Club Corporate Enterprise (dba “Culture”) (“Applicant”), submitted an Administrative Permit, Design and Site Review, and Development Agreement applications to establish a cannabis storefront and delivery retail use at 1440 Concord Avenue, Suite B, APN 126-020-108 (“Property”), (herein collectively referred to as “Project”); and WHEREAS, on December 22, 2022, the Project was deemed complete by staff; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, after giving all public notices required by state law and the Concord Municipal Code, held a duly noticed public hearing on January 19, 2023 on the proposed Project; and
WHEREAS, at such public hearing, the Planning Commission considered all oral and written information, testimony, and comments received during the public review process, including information received at the public hearing, the oral report from City staff, the written report from City staff dated January 19, 2023, the application materials, and other exhibits presented (hereinafter referred to as “Planning Commission Project Information”); and

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WHEREAS, after consideration of all pertinent plans, documents and testimony, the Planning Commission voted 4-0 (AYES: Mizutani, Laub, Barbour, Corio,) to adopt a Resolution No. 23-01PC Recommending the City Council Approve an Administrative Permit, Design and Site Review, and Ordinance for a Development Agreement for a Cannabis Storefront Retail Use Located at 1440 Concord Avenue, Suite B, (PL20113 – AA, DA, DR) for Culture Club Corporate Enterprise (dba “Culture”); (APN: 126-020-108), subject to the draft Conditions of Approval; and WHEREAS, the City Council, after giving all public notices required by State law and the Concord Municipal Code, held a duly noticed public hearing on February 14, 2023 on the proposed Project; and
WHEREAS, at such public hearing, the City Council considered all oral and written information, testimony, and comments received during the public review process, including information received at the public hearing, the oral report from City staff, the written report from City staff dated February 14, 2023, the application materials, and other exhibits presented, and the Planning Commission Project Information, which are maintained at the offices of the City of Concord City Clerk declared its intent to adopt a Resolution approving an Administrative Permit and Design and Site Review for a cannabis storefront retail business at 1440 Concord Avenue, Suite B, subject to the Conditions of Approval contained herein as Exhibit A (“Conditions of Approval”) (collectively hereinafter referred to as “City Council Information”); and WHEREAS, at such public hearing, the City Council also considered an Ordinance Approving and Adopting a Development Agreement By and Between the City of Concord and Culture Club Corporate Enterprise Regarding the Development of Property Located at 1440 Concord Avenue, Suite B, Assessor’s Parcel Number: 126-020-108 (“Ordinance 23-XX”).

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CONCORD DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. All of the facts set forth in the Recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated and adopted as findings of the City Council as if fully set forth herein.

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Section 2. The City Council has reviewed, considered, and evaluated the City Council Information, all other pertinent plans, documents, and testimony prior to acting upon the Resolution.

Section 3. The documents and other materials that constitute the record of proceedings upon which the City Council has based its recommendation are located in and may be obtained from the City of Concord Clerk’s Office, 1950 Parkside Drive, Concord 94519.

Section 4. CEQA.

Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, Public Resources Code Section 21000, et. seq., as amended and implementing State CEQA Guidelines, Title 14, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations (collectively “CEQA”), the proposed project is categorically exempt pursuant to following CEQA Guidelines: a) Section 15301 (“Existing Facilities”); b) Section 15302 (“Replacement or Reconstruction”); c) 15303 (“New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures”); d) Section 15304 (“Minor Alterations to Land”); and/or e) Section 15305 (“Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations”). These categorical exemptions apply because the project consists of tenant improvements to an existing building, with de minimis façade and landscaping improvements. Furthermore, pursuant to Section 15300.2(c), there are no exceptions to the categorical exemptions, because the project: 1) is not located in a sensitive environment; 2) will not cause a cumulative impact due to successive projects of the same type in the same area; 3) will not have a significant effect on the environment due to a cumulative impact of other projects or unusual circumstances; 4) will not result in damage to scenic resources; 5) is not located on a site which is included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code; and, 6) will not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource. Therefore, the proposed project does not warrant further environmental review.

Section 5. General Plan.

West Concord Mixed Use (WCMU). The General Plan designation of the property is West Concord Mixed Use (WCMU). The Project will result in a general retail use occupying an existing building. The WCMU designation is intended for a mix of office and commercial development,

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including such uses as new auto dealer, hotels, restaurant, and showroom/warehouses. As a retail use, the Project is consistent with this land use designation.

1. The Project is consistent with General Plan policy E-2.1.7 which states, “Support the creation of job and contracting opportunities for Concord residents and businesses through the establishment of local hire preference, apprenticeships, internships, and other programs which support local hiring, training, and skill enhancement.” Culture Club Corporate Enterprise anticipates hiring between 30 and 40 employees for the business and aims to hire the majority of its employees from Concord and the broader Contra Costa region.

2. The Project is consistent with General Plan policy LU-10.1.5 which states, “Require trees and other landscaping within parking lots.” The project will upgrade the existing parking lot by adding two new trees that were previously removed from the existing parking lot tree wells.

3. The Project is consistent with General Plan policy LU-6.1.2 which states, “Provide sites for employment-generating businesses, technology-based businesses, and light industrial uses wishing to locate in Concord.” Based on Culture Club Corporate Enterprise’s proposal, the proposed cannabis storefront retailer would be hiring employees directly from the Concord community and anticipate providing 30 to 40 jobs, which will be paid a living wage.

4. The Project is consistent with General Plan policy S-7.1.1 which state, “Evaluate the effects of new development on law enforcement service and take public safety issues into account when reviewing land use proposal.” The potential effects of the proposed cannabis storefront retail business have been evaluated to ensure appropriate measures will be in place to enhance public safety.

The measures include: 1) a security plan reviewed and approved by the Chief of Police that requires, among other things, a commercial burglar alarm monitoring system and video surveillance system, procedures for verifying identification of customers entering and leaving the retail establishment, and on-site security guards; 2) Neighborhood Compatibility Plan and the designation of a Community Relations Officer to respond to any complaints from the public, customers, and businesses with respect to the cannabis operations or property; 3) an Annual Review Report with the City that requires

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documentation on how complaints from the community were addressed.

Section 6. Development Code.

As documented in the Project application materials, the Project will not be making any changes to the footprint or envelope of the existing building, and therefore meets all applicable development standards of West Concord Mixed Use (WMX) zoning district. Additionally, the Project will be subject to Conditions of Approval to further ensure consistency with applicable Development Code standards including the design and landscape requirement, parking and circulation.

Section 7. Design and Site Review
The Project includes minor building and site modifications that meet the following for Design and Site Review approval.

5. The Project is consistent with the General Plan as addressed in the findings above.

6. The Project meets the following criteria in Section 18.415.080 (Design Criteria) of the City’s Development Code:
(a) The building design and landscaping supports public safety and security by allowing for surveillance of the street by people inside buildings and elsewhere on the site. The applicant is not proposing any structural changes to the building. The new storefront window and door will continue to support public safety and security by allowing for surveillance of the street and parking lot by people within the building. The landscaping improvements are minimal and located in the parking lot will not obstruct views. Furthermore, as part of the review for obtaining a City Cannabis License, Culture Club Corporate Enterprise is required to submit a security plan that is reviewed and approved by the Concord Police Department. Therefore, the project and building design supports public safety and security.
(b) The design is compatible with the historical or visual character of any area recognized by the City as having such character. The area is not recognized as a historical, architectural, or scenic area by the City.
(c) The project design preserves major views and vistas along major streets and

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open spaces and trails and enhances them by providing project amenities. The site and surrounding area are flat and have no topographically significant features, such as valleys, hillsides, or ridgelines that provide scenic views or vistas. The site is not near any open space or trail. (d) The proposed lighting and fixtures are designed to complement on-site buildings, are of an appropriate scale for the development, and provide adequate light for safety and security while minimizing glare. The existing wall-mounted light fixtures are consistent with the commercial architecture. Culture Club Corporate Enterprise is required to submit a security plan to be reviewed and approved by the Concord Police Department, which will ensure there is adequate lighting for safety.
(e) All mechanical, electrical, and utility equipment is located, screened, or incorporated into the design of the buildings so as not to be visible from off-site, and screening devices are consistent with the exterior colors and materials of the buildings. All existing and proposed mechanical equipment will be adequately screened by the building parapet to reduce its visual impact.
(f) The overall design of the project, including its scale, massing, site plan, exterior design, and landscaping, enhances the appearance and features of the project site and surrounding natural and built environment. As mentioned previously, Culture Club Corporate Enterprise will not be making any substantial changes to the existing building’s façade or site design.

A new door and window are proposed for the storefront to match the existing appearance of the building. Landscaping will be added to the parking lot, which will in turn enhance the appearance of the project site.
(g) The project design is appropriate to the function of the project and will provide an attractive and comfortable environment for occupants, visitors, and the general community.

Culture Club Corporate Enterprise is proposing to establish a cannabis retail storefront use within an existing building. A majority of the work required to establish this use involves interior enhancements to accommodate the business operation as well as replacing existing entrances with a

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new storefront door and window, repainting the façade as necessary, and restriping the parking lot to enhance the circulation of the site for the proposed use. There are no proposed additions or changes to the building footprint or envelope. Minor exterior and site improvements are proposed such as replanting missing landscaping and upgrading existing site features such as adding a roof to an existing trash enclosure and adding bicycle parking that will enhance the overall look and functionality of the site. Therefore, the project design is appropriate to the function of the project and will provide an attractive and comfortable environment. (h) The architectural details, colors, materials, and landscaping are internally consistent, fully integrated with one another, and used in a manner that is visually consistent with the proposed architectural design. The minor changes proposed to the building’s exterior will not modify the architectural style or details of the building. New landscaping areas and upgrades to existing landscaping are proposed that will also enhance the site and complement the surrounding area. (i) The project is compatible with neighboring development in a similar Zoning District by avoiding large differences in building scale and character and provides a harmonious transition between the proposed project and surrounding development. The project proposes to occupy an existing building with a nonspecific architectural style. Changes proposed to the building are minor and would not affect its scale and character. (j) The project creates an attractive and visually interesting built environment with a variety of building styles and designs, well-articulated structures that present varied building facades, rooflines, and building heights within a unifying context. The project proposes to occupy an existing building with minimal exterior modifications proposed that will enhance its attractiveness and not impact the building. On-site improvements will be consistent with the site design and contribute to a visually interesting built environment.
(k) The landscaping is compatible with and enhances the architectural character of the buildings and site features, and blends with the surrounding landscape. Landscape elements complement the buildings and rooflines through color, texture, density, and form. Landscaping is in

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scale with on-site and off-site buildings, and plantings have been selected and located to avoid conflicts with views, lighting, infrastructure, utilities, and signage. Culture Club Corporate Enterprise proposes to replant empty landscape areas within the parking lot and the perimeter of the site. This landscaping will fill in a gap within the existing landscaping to provide a more complete appearance within the commercial center.
(l) Stormwater treatment areas have been integrated into the landscape design.

The project is not proposing any changes to any impervious areas, and thus is not affecting any existing stormwater control elements at the site. The project has been reviewed by the Engineering Division, and will be constructed in conformance with the City’s guidelines based on the project scope.
(m) New construction does not need to match existing surrounding development or buildings; however, the design shall complement or enhance existing development. New development at the site will consist of minor improvements such as striping, bollards, and a roof on the trash enclosure that will have similar materials and colors of the existing building. Other modifications to the building such as a new storefront door and window will not alter the appearance of the building.

3. The project overall reflects design principals and/or incorporates design features that are consistent with applicable design guidelines adopted by the City Council that are in effect at the time of approval. The project meets this finding for the following reasons:
(a) The project proposes minor modification’s that will enhance the overall character of the building and site;
(b) The proposed changes will freshen the look of the existing building; (c) Existing mechanical equipment will be screened from view; (d) The applicant will provide new short term bicycle parking; and (e) The parking lot landscaping will be replanted.

Section 8. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon the effective date of Ordinance 23-XX.

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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Concord on February 14, 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 23-XX was duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Concord on February 14, 2023.

Joelle Fockler, MMC
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Susanne Meyer Brown
City Attorney
Attachment: Exhibit A - Conditions of Approval

1 EXHIBIT A

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL

CULTURE CLUB CORPORATE ENTERPRISE
PL20113 – AA, DA, DR
1440 CONCORD AVENUE, SUITE B
APN 126-020-108

PERMIT DESCRIPTION

1. These Conditions apply to and constitute approval of the following:
a. Administrative Permit to allow an approximately 4,971 square foot cannabis retail storefront with delivery and a 3,291 square foot employee/valet parking space in the interior of 1440 Concord Avenue, Suite C;
b. Design and Site Review for minor building and site improvements, including a new window and door, signage, repainting the storefront as necessary, and site improvements including striping, bollards, landscaping, and irrigation (PL20113); and

2. The improvements, business, and operations shall be in conformance with the applicant’s Zoning Compliance Fact Sheet received December 28, 2021, and in compliance with the City Cannabis License for the business (PL20113), revised project plans received October 7, 2022, modified in writing and approved by the Planning Division. No activities associated with the businesses operations shall occur outside of the area shown on the approved floor plan. The following exhibits are approved and shall be incorporated as Conditions of Approval:

Plan Date Prepared Prepared by Sheet
Title Sheet 9/16/22 Hestia Atelier T1.0
Site Plan 9/16/22 Hestia Atelier A1.0
Contextual Plan 9/16/22 Hestia Atelier A1.1
Existing Site Photos 9/16/22 Hestia Atelier A1.2
Site Photometric Plan 9/16/22 Hestia Atelier A1.3
Proposed Floor Plan 9/16/22 Hestia Atelier A2.0
Proposed Exterior Elev. 9/16/22 Hestia Atelier A3.0
Proposed Roof Plan 9/16/22 Hestia Atelier A4.0
Proposed Sign Plans 3/9/22 Machan Sign Company
Incorporated
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PROJECT SPECIFIC CONDITIONS

3. Prior to Building Permit final inspection, the Planning Division and Police Department shall conduct a final inspection to verify compliance with this Administrative Permit and the City Cannabis License (PL20113). The applicant shall contact the Police Department and Planning Division, [email protected] and [email protected], respectively, at least 10 days prior to the desired inspection date.

Exhibit A to Attachment 1

2 4. The business is not permitted to operate without a valid state cannabis license. Pursuant to the City Cannabis License (PL20113), the applicant shall obtain maintain a valid state cannabis license (provisional or permanent) for the equivalent state license type(s) to the City Cannabis License. Whenever a new or renewed state license is received, the applicant shall email license to [email protected] and [email protected].

ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT CONDITONS (PLNG, PD)

5. The business hours of operation shall be in conformance with the applicant’s Zoning Compliance Fact Sheet, which indicates: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. Days and hours of operation shall not be modified without Planning Division and Police Department approval. The business shall be open to the general public. The Chief of Police may limit the hours for transporter deliveries and pick-ups.

6. The approved use under this Administrative Permit shall not be altered or expanded without written approval from the Police Department and Planning Division. Any proposed change shall require a written request, signed by the City Cannabis Licensee, submitted to the Chief of Police at least 30 days prior to the proposed change. This written request shall not constitute an approval of the proposed change and the proposed change may be denied. An amendment to this Administrative Permit, the City Cannabis License, or other permit may be required for any proposed change.

7. In order to maintain this Administrative Permit, the City Cannabis License shall be renewed pursuant to Concord Municipal Code (CMC) Chapter 5.80 (Cannabis). A license renewal application and any applicable fees shall be submitted at least 60 days before the expiration of the City Cannabis License. Failure to submit a renewal application prior to the expiration date of the license will result in the automatic expiration of the license on the expiration date. License renewal is subject to the laws and regulations effective at the time of renewal, which may be substantially different than the regulations currently in place and may require the submittal of additional information to ensure that the new standards are met. No person shall have any entitlement or vested right to receive a license under CMC Chapter 5.80 (Cannabis).

8. The cannabis business shall hold a valid state license (provisional or permanent) for the equivalent state license type for the entire duration of the city cannabis license.

9. Maintain at all times all licenses and permits as required by the state of California, and provide immediate notification to the Chief of Police if any state license or permit is suspended or revoked.

10. The business owner shall remove litter on and in front of the premises and, if necessary, on public sidewalks within 100 feet of the facility two times, with a minimum of four hour intervals, each operating day.

11. Any person who delivers cannabis to a customer must have in possession a copy of the city cannabis delivery license, which shall be made available upon request to law enforcement.

3 12. Delivery of cannabis shall be directly to the physical residence of the customer or secure exchange location at the Concord Police Department; deliveries to any other location are prohibited.

13. No licensee shall transport or cause to be transported cannabis in excess of the limits established by state law during the course of delivering cannabis.

14. A security plan must include procedures for verifying identification of customers both before entering the retail establishment and again before receiving cannabis or cannabis products.

15. The number, location, and hours of security guards shall be included in the application submittal.

16. A theft prevention plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Chief of Police or designee.

17. On-site security guard(s) shall monitor activity within 150 feet of building entrance to ensure no cannabis consumption is occurring in the vicinity of the business, including parking areas.

18. A neighborhood responsibility plan that demonstrates how the business will reduce adverse impacts to the surrounding neighborhood, including neighborhood outreach, methods for future communication, and dispute resolution, shall be submitted and approved by the city.

19. Cannabis and cannabis products that are not used for display purposes or immediate sale shall be stored in a secured and locked room, safe, or vault, and in a manner reasonably designed to prevent diversion, theft, and loss.

20. The business owner shall take reasonable steps to discourage and correct objectionable conditions that constitute a nuisance in parking areas, sidewalks, alleys and areas surrounding the premises during business hours if directly related to the patrons of the subject retailer. For purposes of this subsection, “reasonable steps” shall include calling the police in a timely manner and requesting those engaging in nuisance activities to cease those activities, unless personal safety would be threatened in making the request.

21. The public entrance shall be ADA accessible.

22. A storefront retail licensee shall not conduct sales exclusively by delivery.

23. The business owner shall remove litter on and in front of the premises and, if necessary, on public sidewalks within 100 feet of the facility two times, with a minimum of four-hour intervals, each operating day.

24. No cannabis business shall be located within 250 feet of a sensitive land use, as defined in CMC Section 5.80.020, except as provided in CMC Section 5.80.060(f) (Sensitive Land Use Hardship). No sensitive land use shall be located in the buffer area that is within 600 feet of the Commercial Cannabis Overlay District (CMC Chapter 18.110). The applicant shall contact the Planning Division and Police Department if any sensitive use (as defined in CMC Section

5.80.020) is identified within 250 feet of the property (measured property line to property line).

25. No cannabis business may sell, store, distribute or allow the consumption of any alcoholic beverages or tobacco products on or at any premises where cannabis is sold.

4 26. No cannabis business may allow, permit, or provide for the consumption of cannabis products on site where the cannabis business is located, with or without compensation.

27. All uses shall be conducted completely within the building; no outdoor display or storage is allowed. No production, distribution, storage, display or wholesale of cannabis and cannabis products shall be visible from the exterior of the building where the commercial cannabis activity is being conducted, except as authorized by the Chief of Police.

28. Odors shall be contained within the licensed tenant space on which the commercial cannabis activity is located. Cannabis licensees shall prevent all odors generated from the cannabis use from escaping buildings to the extent that odor cannot be detected by a reasonable person of normal sensitivity outside the building, on adjacent properties or public rights-of-way, or within any other unit located within the same building as the cannabis licensee, if the use only occupies a portion of a building. If the City receives any odor complaints that rise to the level of a public nuisance, the cannabis business shall work with the city staff to correct odor concerns.

Unresolved or repeated odor complaints may be the basis for suspension or revocation of the City Cannabis License or denial of City Cannabis License renewal.

29. No cannabis business shall employ anyone who is younger than 21 years of age. No cannabis business shall sell or advertise to sell any cannabis, cannabis product or cannabis accessory to minors, except in circumstances where the minor is over 18 years of age and is permitted or allowed by state law to purchase or possess medicinal cannabis, as set forth in California Business and Professions Code Section 26140, or any successor statute thereto.

30. All cannabis businesses shall maintain a commercial burglar alarm monitoring system, install a video surveillance system, and comply with the security plan approved by the Chief of Police. A cannabis business shall notify the Police Department immediately, and within 24 hours after discovering any of the following:
a. Diversion, theft, loss, or any criminal activity involving the cannabis or cannabis products or any agent or employee of the licensee.
b. The loss or unauthorized alteration of records related to cannabis or cannabis products, registered qualifying patients, primary caregivers or employees or agents. c. Significant discrepancies identified during inventory. d. Any other material breach of security.

31. Labels and packages of cannabis and cannabis products shall meet all state and federal labeling and packaging requirements.

32. City representatives may enter and inspect the property of every cannabis business to ensure compliance and enforcement of the provisions of this chapter, except that the inspection and copying of private medical records shall be made available to the Police Department only pursuant to a properly executed search warrant, subpoena, or court order. Such inspections shall occur during normal regular business hours unless the city has provided prior written notice to the cannabis business for an after-hours inspection. Upon request, the cannabis business shall timely provide the city official with records related to the business, including, but not limited to, utility bills from the commercial energy provider for the premises, inventory, financial records,

5 and inventory tracking records. This section shall not limit any inspection authorized under any other provision of law or regulation.

33. Maintain at all times commercial general liability providing coverage at least as broad as ISO CGL Form 00 01 on an occurrence basis for bodily injury, including death, of one or more persons, property damage and personal injury with limits of not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence and comprehensive automobile liability (owned, non-owned, hired) providing coverage at least as broad as ISO Form CA 00 01 on an occurrence basis for bodily injury, including death, of one or more persons, property damage and personal injury, with limits of not less than $2,000,000. The commercial general liability policy shall provide contractual liability, shall include a severability of interest or equivalent wording, shall include an endorsement that specifies the insurance coverage afforded to the city shall be primary and noncontributory, and shall name the city, its officials and employees as additional insured. Failure to maintain insurance as required herein at all times shall be grounds for suspension of the city cannabis license immediately and, ultimately, revocation.

34. Maintain, for a minimum of seven years, a written accounting or ledger of all cash, receipts, credit card transactions, and reimbursements (including any in-kind contributions), as well as records of all operational expenditures and costs incurred by the licensee in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices and standards typically applicable to business records, which shall be made available to the city during business hours for inspection upon reasonable notice by the Chief of Police.

35. Notify the Chief of Police within three calendar days of any notices of violations or other corrective action ordered by a state or other local licensing authority, and provide copies of the relevant documents.

36. The cannabis business shall obtain all building permits required pursuant to Title 15 for any electrical, plumbing, or other construction activities.

37. Temporary cannabis events shall be prohibited.

38. Any sign(s) requires a permit from the Building Division, subject to review and approval by the Planning Division. Said sign(s) shall comply with the City of Concord Sign Ordinance and any applicable master sign program for the subject site/building. No off-site sign(s) is permitted. No commercial cannabis signage is permitted on the property and all signage shall comply with CMC Chapter 18.180 “Signs”.

39. All interior building improvements or alterations, including plumbing or electrical work shall be subject to a City Building Permit.

40. All garbage and recycling (waste) materials shall be stored within the building or an enclosure approved by the City. All indoor and outdoor waste receptacles shall be locked and secured in manner to prevent tampering, theft, and/or removal of any cannabis refuse or the waste receptacle. At no time shall any waste receptacles be located outside of the building, except during pick-up, without prior approval of a building permit for an exterior trash enclosure pursuant to CMC 18.150.150 (Solid waste and recycling storage). Disposal of cannabis, cannabis products, and cannabis waste shall occur in accordance with state law.

6 41. The cannabis business shall ensure that no cannabis, cannabis byproducts, or associated hazardous materials may be discharged into the sanitary sewer system (including, but not limited to, sinks, toilets, or storm drains).

42. The applicant shall comply with all of the requirements of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, state law, as well as all other applicable City of Concord Planning, Building, and Engineering codes and ordinances.

43. The applicant shall comply with all of the requirements of the Contra Costa Water District. A copy of this approval will be forwarded to the Contra Costa Water District to determine if a water connection upgrade is required. For additional information please contact Shawn Kelly of the Contra Costa Water District at (925) 688-8017.

44. Any change of use, any new building construction, any interior improvements or exterior improvements and modifications, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work require a permit from the Building Division. Please contact the Building Division at (925) 671-3107 for those specific requirements, permits and related fees (the Building Division can issue permits to either the real property owner or to licensed contractors).

45. The business shall maintain a valid business license.

46. Incorporate decorative bollards along the east and north sides of the storefront to protect pedestrians and the building from accidental or intentional collisions with vehicles to prevent theft and diversion of cannabis products. The quantity and location shall be based on spacing for ADA compliance (and other local laws). Bollards shall be included in the tenant improvement plans and reviewed and approved by the Chief of Police or designee and Planning Division prior to issuance of building permit.

47. By accepting the city cannabis license and executing the application form, each licensee agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless to the fullest extent permitted by law the city, its officers, officials, agents and employees from and against any and all actual and alleged damages, claims, liabilities, costs (including attorney’s fees), suits or other expenses resulting from and arising out of or in connection with licensee’s operations, except such liability caused by the active negligence, sole negligence or willful misconduct of the city, its officers, agents and employees.

GENERAL CONDITIONS – DESIGN AND SITE APPROVAL

48. The Conditions are the responsibility of the applicant and all contractors. Compliance shall occur as specified in the Conditions or at one of the following project milestones:
a) With the submittal of Grading, Improvement, Landscape, or Building Plans. b) Prior to issuance of Encroachment, Grading, or Building Permits, whichever comes first. c) Prior to construction.
d) On-going during renovations and construction.
e) Prior to occupancy approval.

7 If timing for compliance is not specified, it shall be determined by the Divisions listed after the Condition. (PLNG, BLDG, ENGR)

49. Where a plan or further information is required, it is subject to review and approval by the applicable City Department/Division, as noted at the end of each Condition. The Division listed first shall be the primary contact for implementation of that Condition. (PLNG, BLDG, ENGR)

50. The Conditions of Approval shall be listed on a plan sheet that is included in the construction plan set (Grading, Utility, Landscape and Building Plans). (PLNG, ENGR, BLDG)

51. The project shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and Concord Municipal Code (CMC) requirements. (PLNG, BLDG, ENGR)

52. Minor modifications that are found to be in substantial conformance with the approved plans such as colors, plant materials, or minor lot line adjustments, may be approved administratively.

Major modifications shall be approved by the applicable decision making body. (PLNG, ENGR)

53. The project site and area surrounding the site shall be maintained in a weed and litter free condition for the period prior to construction. (BLDG, PLNG)

54. All landscaping within the sight visibility triangles along the driveways must be kept below a maximum of three feet in height per 18.150.170 of the Development Code. (PLNG, TRANS)

55. Trash facilities shall be provided to ensure compliance with Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383), subject to review and approval by Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery and City staff prior to issuance of a building permit. (MDRR, PLNG)

ARCHITECTURAL

56. Rooftop equipment (HVAC, meters, refrigeration equipment, plumbing lines, ductwork and transformers), shall not extend above the building parapet and shall be screened from view on all sides with materials architecturally compatible with the main structure. Screening details shall be shown on the Building Plans and submitted for review and approval by the Planning Division, prior to the issuance of Building Permits and installed prior to occupancy approval. (PLNG)

57. Vents, gutters, downspouts, flashing, electrical conduits, etc., shall be painted to match the color of the adjacent surface as necessary, unless otherwise approved by the Planning Division.

Damaged architectural elements shall be replaced or repaired to a like-new condition. (PLNG)

58. Any additional exterior improvements to the building or property not included in the scope of work shall require Design and Site review and approval, as determined by the Planning Division. (PLNG)

TREE PRESERVATION AND LANDSCAPING

59. The applicant shall submit a landscaping and irrigation plan to be reviewed and approved by staff prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy except as modified by these conditions. (PLNG)

8 60. The applicant to replace landscaping consistent with the approved landscape plan prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy as follows:
a. Replant two empty parking lot tree wells with 24-inch box American Sweetgum and/or Evergreen Pear trees to shade the parking spaces;
b. Replant the landscaping on the left side of the Commerce Avenue driveway up to the south property line;
c. Replant the first 45 feet of the landscape planter to the right side of the Commerce Avenue driveway up to the existing aboveground transformer; and d. Replant the landscape area at the intersection of Concord Avenue and Commerce Avenue to provide visual enhancement at an intersection that experiences high volumes of traffic. (PLNG)

61. All landscaping shall be installed prior to occupancy approval. Contact the Planning Division at least two weeks prior to occupancy, to request a site inspection of all exterior improvements including buildings, driveways, parking lots, landscaping, irrigation, signs, lighting, walls, fences, and trash enclosures. (PLNG)

62. Any vegetation damaged or destroyed by construction activities shall be replaced with like or comparable plant materials, and if damage occurs off-site, the replacement plants shall be approved by the property owner and the Planning Division, prior to occupancy approval. (PLNG)

63. All existing trees within the project boundaries shall be preserved. (PLNG)

LIGHTING

64. All exterior building and parking lot lighting shall provide illumination for safety and shall be installed in a manner that is glare shielded and directed away from adjacent properties and right- of-ways. (PLNG)

65. Submit a Photometric plan for review and approval, showing the location of all light sources, streetlight spacing, intensity of luminance, and uniformity ratio, in accordance with the City’s specifications, with the Improvement, Utility, or Building Plans, whichever comes first. The photometric analysis shall be reviewed by Public Works - Transportation for the determination of streetlight spacing. (ENGR, TRANS, BLDG, PD)

SIGNAGE

66. All signage shall comply with CMC Chapter 18.180 “Signs”. (PLNG) CMC

PARKING

67. The applicant shall provide at least 11 valet employee parking spaces in the adjacent Suite C tenant space and the width for the tandem valet parking stalls shall be increased to 10 feet. (PLNG, TRAN)

9 68. The applicant shall monitor valet parking and queueing to ensure valet services do not impede on-site and/or off-site traffic, pedestrian, and bicycle circulation. The applicant shall make adjustments to employee start times if valet queuing extends into on-site and/or off-site travel lanes. (PLNG, TRAN)

69. The applicant shall provide a partial one-way site circulation with vehicles entering the northern parking drive aisle and exiting the center parking drive aisle. (TRAN)

70. The applicant shall provide signage on-site that parking is allowed in designated stalls only, and paint curbs red where parking is prohibited. (TRAN)

71. The applicant shall provide an accessible pedestrian connection between Concord Avenue and the project site as well as Commerce Avenue and the project site. (TRAN)

72. The applicant shall provide bicycle parking per the City of Concord Municipal Code. Short-term bicycle parking spaces shall be provided equal to five percent (1 space) of the required vehicle spaces (20 spaces), with a minimum of two spaces per site. The bicycle rack style shall be a u- rack, post and loop rack, or wheel well secure rack. (PLNG) (TRAN)

STREET IMPROVEMENTS

73. Construct improvements along the Concord Avenue and Commerce Avenue frontages including but not limited to: driveway removal; pavement replacement 2.5 feet wide measured perpendicular from face of curb; conforms to existing improvements; and repair/replacement of deficient frontage improvements as determined by the City Engineer, prior to occupancy approval or Acceptance of Improvements. (ENGR)

74. Any trenching for underground utilities shall comply with the modified City Standard Detail S- 17 for pavement repair and possible slurry placement. (ENGR)

75. Construct all public facilities in accordance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including driveways and curb ramps. (ENGR)
NOISE

76. Noise producing site preparation and construction activities shall be limited to the days and hours as set forth below:

Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Construction on Saturdays may be allowed only upon prior approval by the Building, Engineering, and Planning Divisions. No changes to these construction hours shall be allowed without the prior written consent of the City. A contact person shall be available during all construction activities in the evening and on weekends to respond to complaints and take actions necessary to reduce noise. (BLDG, ENGR, PLNG)

10 CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

77. Contact Engineering Services to arrange for a Pre-Construction Meeting prior to issuance of Grading or Building Permits, whichever comes first. (ENGR)

78. Implement a dust and construction noise control plan. Submit the plan to Engineering Services for review and approval prior to issuance of the Grading Permit. (ENGR)

79. Construction equipment shall not be serviced at the site at any time. During construction no deliveries shall be made to the site and no delivery vehicles (including gasoline tanker trucks) shall enter the site between 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. on weekdays, and between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. on weekends and federal holidays. Delivery vehicles shall have their engines turned off during unloading. (BLDG, ENGR, PLNG)

80. Employ the quietest construction equipment available, to muffle noise from construction equipment and keep all mufflers in good working order in accordance with State law. (BLDG,

ENGR, PLNG)

81. Implement the following measures during construction:
a) Gather all construction debris on a regular basis and place them in a dumpster or other container that is emptied or removed on a weekly basis. When appropriate, use tarps on the ground to collect fallen debris or splatters that could contribute to storm water pollution.
b) Remove all dirt, gravel, rubbish, refuse, and green waste from the street pavement, and storm drains adjoining the project site. During wet weather, avoid driving vehicles off paved areas.
c) Broom sweep the public street pavement adjoining the project site on a daily basis.

Caked-on mud or dirt shall be scraped from these areas before sweeping. d) Install filter materials (e.g., sandbags and filter fabric) at the storm drain inlet nearest the downstream side of the site in order to preclude any debris or dirt from flowing into the City storm drain system. Filter materials shall be maintained and/or replaced as necessary to ensure effectiveness and to prevent street flooding. Dispose of filter particles in an approved trash receptacle.
e) Create a contained and covered area on the site for the storage of bags, cement, paints, flammable, oils, fertilizers, pesticides, or any other materials used on the site that have the potential for being discharged to the storm drain system by being windblown or in the event of a material spill.
f) Never clean items such as machinery, tools, and brushes or rinse containers in a street, gutter, or storm drain.
g) Ensure that concrete, gunite, plaster, or similar supply trucks do not discharge wash water into street gutters or drains. (ENGR, BLDG)

82. No equipment shall be started or staging area be established on the streets or the site before or after the specified hours of construction. (ENGR, BLDG)

11 83. Ensure that no debris or construction scrap material is placed on any adjoining lot, open space area, or street, and that any such material stored on an adjoining site shall be completely removed and the site cleaned, prior to occupancy approval. (ENGR, BLDG)

84. At no time shall campers, trailers, motor homes, or any other vehicle be used as living or sleeping quarters on the construction site unless authorized for site security. (ENGR, BLDG)

85. There shall be no parking of construction equipment or construction worker’s vehicles on adjacent streets at any time; all vehicles shall be maintained on-site. (ENGR, BLDG)

86. Portable toilets used during construction shall be kept as far as possible from adjacent properties, public view and shall be emptied on a regular basis as necessary to prevent odor. (ENGR, BLDG)

CONSTRUCTION PLAN REVIEW/PRE-PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

87. Submit electronic copy of Preliminary Title Report, prepared within three months prior to plan submittal. (ENGR)

88. The proposed buildings are within the Floodplain Zone X. At a minimum, comply with the City of Concord Municipal Code requirements in establishing building finished floor elevations. The Grading Plan shall be referenced to the same elevation datum as the FEMA map, and shall show the finished floor elevations of the proposed buildings, Base Flood Elevations (BFE), and building setback line per CMC. (ENGR) CMC

89. The Improvement Plans shall show frontage improvements including but not limited to: drainage improvements, curb, gutter and sidewalk per City Standard Detail S-10, and driveway construction per City Standard Detail S-14 and repair/replacement of deficient frontage improvements as determined by the City Engineer. Any unusable existing driveway shall be replaced with standard curb, gutter, and sidewalk per S-10 above. Any trenching for utility installation shall comply with the modified City Standard Detail S-17 for pavement repair and possible slurry placement. (ENGR)

90. Design improvements in accordance with the City Standard Plans S-34 and S-36 for sight distance, sidewalk, back up, fencing, geometrics at intersection and corner setback requirements, prior to the Acceptance of Improvements. Plans shall be subject to review and approval by Engineering Services. (ENGR)

91. Obtain a Site Development Permit from the City prior to performing any work within the site and public right-of-way or public easements. (ENGR) CMC

SITE DEVELOPMENT PLANS

92. All grading shall require a Grading and Drainage Plan prepared by a registered Civil Engineer, a Soils Report prepared by a registered Geotechnical Engineer and receipt of a Grading Permit approved by the City Engineer. The Grading Plans and Soils Report shall require review by the City’s Geotechnical consultant with all costs to be borne by the applicant. (ENGR)

12 93. On-site finish grading work shall require drainage to be directed away from all building foundations at a minimum slope of 2 percent and a maximum slope of 20 percent toward approved drainage facilities or swales. Non-paved drainage swales shall have a minimum slope of 1 percent. (ENGR)

94. At all times seasonally appropriate erosion control measures shall be implemented per plans approved by the City Engineer for all grading work at all times. Wet season measures shall be in place October through April at a minimum and when rain is otherwise predicted. At the time of approval of the Improvement and/or Grading Plans, an approved Erosion Control Plan prepared by a registered Civil Engineer shall be filed with the City Engineer. (ENGR)

95. Submit Grading, Erosion Control, Improvement, to Engineering Services for review and approval prior to the issuance of Grading, Encroachment, and Building Permits. Where applicable, evidence of compliance with the State General Construction Permit shall be provided. (ENGR) CMC

UTILITIES

96. No above ground utility facilities/structures shall be located between the face of curb and back of sidewalk in the public right-of-way. (ENGR)

97. All new utilities shall be constructed underground prior occupancy approval. (ENGR)

98. Submit to Engineering Services a sewer fixture count prior to demolition or renovation. (ENGR)

99. Coordinate all facility adjustments, relocations, or additions to utility services with the appropriate utility companies. (ENGR)
100. If the project creates or replaces more than 2,500 square feet of impervious surface, then comply with the small land development project, Appendix C of the stormwater C.3 guidebook 7th edition.
101. Prevent site drainage from draining across sidewalks and driveways in a concentrated manner. (ENGR)
102. Install City of Concord “No Dumping, Drains to Creek” curb marker (English and Spanish version) on all catch basins. (ENGR)
103. Sweep or vacuum the parking lot(s) a minimum of once a month and prevent the accumulation of litter and debris on the site. Corners and hard to reach areas shall be swept manually. If sidewalks and/or the parking lot are pressure washed, debris must be trapped and collected to prevent entry into the storm drain system. No cleaning agent may be discharged into the storm drain. If any cleaning agent or degreaser is used, wash water shall be collected and discharged to the sanitary sewer, subject to the approval of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District. (ENGR) 104. Ensure that the area surrounding the project such as the streets stay free and clear of construction debris such as silt, dirt, dust, and tracked mud coming in from or in any way related to project construction. Areas that are exposed for extended periods shall be watered regularly to reduce

13 wind erosion. Paved areas and access roads shall be swept on a regular basis. All trucks shall be covered. (ENGR)
105. Clean all on-site storm drain facilities a minimum of twice a year, once immediately prior to October 15 and once in January. Additional cleaning may be required if found necessary by the City Engineer/Director of Building Inspection. (ENGR, BLDG)

AGREEMENTS, FEES, BONDS
106. All fees noted below are the fees currently in effect as of July 1, 2022 per the Resolution of Fees and Charges. The fees and charges are reviewed annually as part of the budget public hearing process. Fee adjustments are based on a number of factors and vary depending on the type of fee:

Service-based fees are adjusted annually based on the San Francisco-San Jose-Oakland Area Consumer Price Index;
Improvement based fees (also called impact fees) are adjusted annually based on Engineering News Record Construction Cost Index (San Francisco Bay Area); and the Parkland Fee is adjusted per Section 78-95 of the Concord Municipal Code.

The fees become effective as of the date set forth in Exhibit A of Resolution No. 78-6042, Fees and Charges for Various Municipal Services, as most recently amended and approved by the City Council. Persons interested in how a particular fee is calculated should contact the City Department administering the fee or the Finance Department. (ENGR) 107. Pay a Document Imaging fee to reimburse the City for implementation of the Document Imaging and File Retention programs, prior to issuance of Grading or Building Permits. (PLNG) 108. All required faithful performance bonds and labor materials bonds in a penal amount equal to 100 percent of the approved estimates of construction costs of improvements shall be submitted to and approved by the City and other agencies having jurisdiction prior to issuance of the site development Permit. (ENGR)
109. Site Development Permit Application:
a) Pay the Filing Fee at the time of submittal of permit application, improvement plans and supporting documents to City Engineering Services for review. b) Provide a restoration security before issuance of the Encroachment Permit. The security shall be in an amount sufficient to restore existing public improvements to a serviceable condition should development improvement activity cause damage. The amount of the security shall be determined by, and be in a form acceptable to the City Engineer. c) Provide a $5,000 cash deposit for Erosion Control prior to issuance of Grading Permit.

The deposit will be placed in a refundable account. Any unused funds will be returned at project completion. If the initial deposit is insufficient to cover actual costs, an additional deposit in an amount determined by the City Engineer will be required. d) Pay the Improvement Plan review fee at the time of submittal of Improvement Plans and supporting documents to Engineering Services for review. The current fee is estimated based on the project cost evaluation.

14 e) Pay the Construction Inspection fee prior to issuance of the Site Development Permit.

The current fee is based on the estimated cost of constructing the proposed improvements. (ENGR)
110. Sewer Connection Permit:

Pay Sanitary Sewer connection fee. The current sewer connection fee is $1,009.00 per fixture unit. (ENGR)
111. Traffic Mitigation Fee:

Pay Offsite Street Improvement Program (OSIP) fee prior to issuance of Building Permit. The current OSIP Fee is $8.81 per gross square feet for commercial uses. (TRANS)

OTHER/MISCELLANEOUS
112. Comply with the requirements of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District. Submit complete sets of plans and specifications to the Fire District for review and approval at:

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
4055 Port Chicago Highway, Suite 250
Pleasant Hill CA 94520
Plan review fees are assessed at that time. The City is not responsible for the collection of fees or enforcement of requirements imposed by the Fire District. (CCCFPD) 113. The applicant shall defend, (with counsel approved by City), indemnify and hold harmless the City, any agency or instrumentality thereof, and its/their respective agents, officers, officials, volunteers, and employees from and against any and all administrative and/or legal claims, actions or proceedings to attack, set aside, void, or annul approval of the project, including without limitation, any related application, permit, certification, condition, environmental determination, other approval, compliance or failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations, and/or processing methods (“Challenge”), with the exception of a Challenge arising out of the City’s sole negligence or willful misconduct. The City shall have the right to pre- approve any material decision involved in defending any such Challenge, including settlement, and may (but is not obligated to) participate in the defense of any Challenge. If applicant does not promptly defend any Challenge, City may (but is not obligated to) defend such Challenge as City, in its sole discretion, determines appropriate, all at applicant’s sole cost and expense. The applicant shall bear any and all losses, damages, injuries, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including, without limitation, staff time and in-house attorney's fees on a fully-loaded basis, attorney’s fees for outside legal counsel, expert witness fees, court costs, and other litigation expenses) arising out of or related to any Challenge (“Costs”), whether incurred by Developer, City, or awarded to any third party, and shall pay to the City upon demand any Costs incurred by the City. No modification of the project, any application, permit, certification, condition, environmental determination, other approval, change in applicable laws and regulations, or change in processing methods shall alter the applicant’s indemnity obligation. Pursuant to Government Code Section 66474.9, the applicant’s indemnification obligation with respect to any claim, action or proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul an approval of City concerning a subdivision (tentative, parcel, or final map application or approval) shall be limited to actions brought within the time period provided for in Government Code Section 66499.37, unless such

15 time period is extended for any reason. The City shall promptly notify applicant of any Challenge, and shall cooperate fully in the defense. (CA) 114. The permit and approval shall expire in one year from the date Ordinance No. 23-XX became effective unless construction permits are obtained and work has begun. (PLNG) 115. A request for a time extension from the expiration date of February 14, 2024 can be considered if an application with required fee is filed at least 10 days before the original expiration date, otherwise a new application is required. A public hearing will be required for all extension applications, except those involving only Design Review. Extensions are not automatically approved. Changes in conditions, City policies, surrounding neighborhood, and other factors permitted to be considered under the law, may require, or permit denial. (PLNG) 116. The City may impose additional conditions of approval, including additional site improvements, when the City Cannabis License extension(s) are granted. (PLNG) 117. The applicant shall duly execute and comply with the terms and conditions of the Development Agreement attached as Exhibit A to Ordinance 23-XX (An Ordinance Approving and Adopting a Development Agreement by and Between the City of Concord and Culture Club Corporate Enterprise, Regarding the Development of a Cannabis Retail Storefront Use at 1440 Concord Avenue, Suite B, Assessor’s Parcel Number 126-020-108 (PL20113 – AA, DA, DR).

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ORDINANCE NO. 23-XX

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING A DEVELOPMENT

AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CONCORD AND
CULTURE CLUB CORPORATE ENTERPRISE, INC. (DBA “CULTURE”), REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1440

CONCORD AVENUE, SUITE B,
ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER: 126-020-108
WHEREAS, on June 12, 2018, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 18-3, which amended the Municipal Code and Development Code to establish a Commercial Cannabis Overlay District, associated development standards, and a licensing framework for medicinal-only cannabis manufacturing and distribution, and adult-use and medicinal testing laboratories; and WHEREAS, on April 2, 2019, the City Council and Planning Commission conducted a Joint Study Session and directed staff to pursue revisions to the existing cannabis regulations to potentially allow additional commercial cannabis uses including adult-use and medicinal non-storefront retail; and consideration of allowing adult-use and medicinal storefront retail and microbusinesses; and WHEREAS, on November 5, 2019, the City Council considered introduction of an Ordinance amending Concord Municipal Code Chapter 5.80 (Cannabis) to add adult-use City Cannabis Licenses for manufacturing and distribution; to increase the maximum number of City Cannabis Licenses for manufacturing, distribution, and testing laboratories; to allow City Cannabis Licenses for medicinal and adult-use retail (storefront and non-storefront); and allow City Cannabis Licenses for microbusinesses. At the meeting, the City Council provided direction to staff regarding the allowable number of each cannabis license type, and directed staff to bring the Development Code amendments required for implementing corresponding changes to the Concord Development Code to the Planning Commission for consideration and recommendation to the City Council; and WHEREAS, on May 26, 2020, the City Council Adopted Ordinance No. 20-4, Amending Concord Municipal Code Chapter 5.80 (Cannabis) and Development Code (Title 18) to Allow Adult- Use City Cannabis Licenses for Manufacturers and Type 13 Distributors; Increase the Maximum Number of City Cannabis Licenses for Manufacturers, Type 13 Distributors, and Testing Attachment 2

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Laboratories, and Allow City Cannabis Licenses for Retail (Storefront and Non-Storefront), Microbusinesses, and Type 11 Distributors; and
WHEREAS, on July 28, 2020, the City Council approved the procedure, criteria, and scoring for a merit-based competitive process to review and select eligible applicants to apply for available City Cannabis Licenses for cannabis storefront retailers, non-storefront retailers, and microbusinesses with a storefront retail component; and
WHEREAS, on October 5, 2020 the City of Concord issued a Request for Proposals for storefront retailers, non-storefront retailers, and microbusinesses with a storefront retail component; and
WHEREAS, on May 26, 2021, following interviews, public comment, and City Council deliberation, Authentic Concord, LLC was invited to apply for one of three available storefront retail cannabis licenses; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code section 65864 et seq. authorizes a city and a developer having a legal or equitable interest in real property to enter into a binding, long-term development agreement establishing certain development rights in the property; and WHEREAS, Municipal Code Chapter 18.460 Development Agreements authorizes the execution of development agreements and sets forth the required contents and form of those agreements; and
WHEREAS, on December 28, 2021, Culture Club Corporate Enterprise, Inc. (“Applicant”), submitted an Administrative Permit, Design and Site Review, and Development Agreement applications to establish a cannabis storefront and delivery retail use at 1440 Concord Avenue, Suite B, APN 126-020-108 (“Property”), (herein collectively referred to as “Project”); and WHEREAS, on December 22, 2022, the Project was deemed complete by staff; and WHEREAS, the City and Applicant have reached mutual agreement on the terms of the Development Agreement to facilitate development of the Project subject to the conditions and

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requirements set forth therein, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Development Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, after giving all public notices required by State Law and the Concord Municipal Code, held a duly noticed public hearing January 19, 2023 on the proposed Development Agreement; and
WHEREAS, at such public hearing, the Planning Commission considered all oral and written information, testimony, and comments received during the public review process, including information received at the public hearing, the oral report from City staff, the written report from City staff dated January 19, 2023 materials, exhibits presented, and all other information that constitutes the record of proceedings on which the Planning Commission has based its decision that are maintained at the offices of the City of Concord Planning Division (collectively, “Planning Commission Information”); and
WHEREAS, on January 19, 2023, the Planning Commission, after consideration of all pertinent plans, documents, and testimony, voted 4-0 (AYES: Mizutani, Laub, Barbour, Corio ,) to adopt a Resolution No. 23-01PC Recommending the City Council Approve an Administrative Permit, Design and Site Review, and Ordinance for a Development Agreement for a Cannabis Storefront Retail Use Located at 1440 Concord Avenue, Suite B (PL20113 – AA, DA, DR) for Culture Club Corporate Enterprise, Inc. (dba “CULTURE”); (APN: 126-020-108), subject to the draft Conditions of Approval; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, after giving all public notices required by State Law and the Concord Municipal Code, held a duly noticed public hearing on February 14, 2023 on the Development Agreement; and
WHEREAS, at such public hearing, the City Council also considered and adopted a Resolution Approving an Administrative Permit and Design and Site Review, for a Cannabis Storefront and Delivery Retail Business at 1440 Concord Avenue, Suite B, APN: 126-020-108

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(PL20113 – AA, DA, DR). Culture Club Corporate Enterprise, Inc. (DBA “CULTURE”) (“Resolution 23-XX”); and
WHEREAS, at such public hearing, the City Council considered all oral and written information, testimony, and comments received during the public review process and at the public hearing, the oral report from City staff, the written report from City staff dated February 14, 2023 materials, exhibits presented, the Planning Commission Information, and all other information that constitutes the record of proceedings relating to the proposed Project, which are maintained at the offices of the City of Concord City Clerk (collectively, “City Council Information”), and declared their intent to approve and adopt the Ordinance.

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CONCORD DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. All of the facts set forth in the Recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated and adopted as findings of the City Council as if fully set forth herein.

Section 2. The City Council has reviewed, considered, and evaluated the City Council Information, all other pertinent plans, documents, and testimony prior to acting upon Ordinance.

Section 3. The documents and other materials that constitute the record of proceedings upon which the City Council has based its recommendation are located in and may be obtained from the City of Concord Clerk’s Office, 1950 Parkside Drive, Concord 94519.

Section 4. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, Public Resources Code Section 21000, et. seq., as amended and implementing State CEQA Guidelines, Title 14, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations (collectively “CEQA”), the proposed project is categorically exempt pursuant to following CEQA Guidelines: a) Section 15301 (“Existing Facilities”); b) Section 15302 (“Replacement or Reconstruction”); c) 15303 (“New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures”); d) Section 15304 (“Minor Alterations to Land”); and/or e) Section 15305 (“Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations”). These categorical exemptions apply because the project consists of tenant improvements to an existing building, with de minimis façade and

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landscaping improvements. Furthermore, pursuant to Section 15300.2(c), there are no exceptions to the categorical exemptions, because the project: 1) is not located in a sensitive environment; 2) will not cause a cumulative impact due to successive projects of the same type in the same area; 3) will not have a significant effect on the environment due to a cumulative impact of other projects or unusual circumstances; 4) will not result in damage to scenic resources; 5) is not located on a site which is included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code; and, 6) will not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource. Therefore, the proposed project does not warrant further environmental review.

Section 5. Development Agreement.
a. The Development Agreement is consistent with the general plan and any applicable specific plan. The cannabis retail storefront business is consistent with General Plan policies E-2.1.7, S-7.1.1, LU-10.1.5, and LU6.1.2. The Project will foster entrepreneurship and innovation by providing a cannabis retail storefront in Concord; increasing the variety for retail goods; and providing employment generating businesses that place an emphasis on hiring Concord residents.
b. The Development Agreement is in conformity with public convenience, general welfare, and good land use practices. Cannabis storefront retail uses are allowed in the WMX zoning district with the approval of an Administrative Permit and competitive selection process. The proposed use will be occupying an existing building, which is in conformance with the regulations and standards for the zoning district. No known sensitive uses as defined in CMC Chapter 5.80 are located within 250 feet of the subject property. c. The Development Agreement will not be detrimental to the health, safety, and general welfare of persons residing in the immediate area nor be detrimental or injurious to property or persons in the general neighborhood or to the general welfare of the residents of the city as a whole. The Development Agreement, Conditional City Cannabis License, Administrative Permit, and Minor Exception contain conditions of approval, including a

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safety and security plan that will ensure the use will not impact surrounding businesses and properties. The Development Agreement contains commitments from Culture Club Corporate Enterprise codified through adoption of the agreement by the City Council to provide community benefits with the purpose of youth drug use prevention and education efforts, drug treatment and mental health programs, including programs providing supervised diversion from the criminal justice system to avoid recidivism, workforce development, small business assistance, providing amenities for public use and enjoyment, including streetscape improvements, event programming and other activation of public space, and improving quality of life and providing economic opportunities. d. The Development Agreement will not adversely affect the orderly development of property or the preservation of property values. The proposed business will be occupying an existing building. The Applicant will be making minor changes to the exterior of the building, including new glass storefront, new paint as necessary and signage, but no changes that would adversely affect the orderly development of property. The Applicant will also be making exterior improvements to the site, including new landscaping, bicycle racks, and adding a roof to an existing trash enclosure. These improvements will help preserve property values for the area.
e. The Development Agreement is consistent with California Government Code sections 65864 through 65869.5. The City has given the required notice of its intention to adopt the Development Agreement and has conducted public hearings thereon pursuant to Government Code Section 65867 and the Development Agreement Ordinance (CMC Chapter 18.460). The City has reviewed and evaluated this Agreement in accordance with the Development Agreement Laws and found that the provisions of this Agreement and its purposes are consistent with the Development Agreement Laws and the goals, policies, standards and land use designations specified in the General Plan.

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Section 6. The City Council does hereby pass and adopt this Ordinance No. 23-xx and approves and authorizes the City Manager to execute the Development Agreement in form attached hereto as Exhibit A, with minor technical, non-substantive revisions that may be approved by the City Manager in consultation with the City Attorney, and (as more specifically set forth in the Development Agreement) further authorizes the City Manager or designee the authority to determine, review, and approve any “Minor Amendment” as set forth in the Development Agreement and subject to approval of the City Attorney. Upon execution of the Development Agreement by all parties, the City Clerk is hereby directed to record the Development Agreement with the Contra Costa County Recorder’s Office.

Section 7. This Ordinance No. 23-XX shall become effective thirty (30) days following its passage and adoption. In the event a summary of said Ordinance is published in lieu of the entire Ordinance, a certified copy of the full text of this Ordinance shall be posted in the office of the City Clerk at least five (5) days prior to its adoption and within fifteen (15) days after its adoption, including the vote of the Councilmembers. Additionally, a summary prepared by the City Attorney’s Office shall be published once at least five (5) days prior to the date of adoption of this Ordinance and once within fifteen (15) days after its passage and adoption, including the vote of the Councilmembers, in the East Bay Times, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Concord.

Laura Hoffmeister
Mayor
ATTEST:

Joelle Fockler, MMC
City Clerk
(Seal)

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Ordinance No. 23-xx was duly and regularly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Concord held on February 14, 2023, and was thereafter duly and regularly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Concord on [March xx], 2023, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers -
NOES: Councilmembers -
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers -
ABSENT: Councilmembers -
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an ordinance duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Concord, California.

Joelle Fockler, MMC
City Clerk
Exhibit A: Development Agreement

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IRVINE, CA. 92606
1 CORPORATE PARK, SUITE #112

BLOOMSTONE
APPLICANT:

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PHONE: (347) 351-8309
1440 CONCORD AVE. STE. B
CONCORD, CA 94520

ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER
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HESTIA ATELIER, LLP
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REGISTER

REFERENCE

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RISER
REF.

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REFR.

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R.

PLAS. PLASTER

PLYWOOD

PRESSURE TREATED
PAIR
Q.T.

PLYWD.

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OPENING
PLATE

OVERFLOW DRAIN
P.LAM
PL.

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OPP.

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UNLESS NOTED

TOP OF PAVEMENT
WT.

WP.

W/O
WD.

W.C.

WEIGHT

WATERPROOF

WITHOUT

WATER CLOSET
WOOD
W/
U.N.O.

V.C.T.

VEST.

VERT.

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TYP.

T.V.

T.P.

W.

VESTIBULE

VERTICAL
WITH
WEST

UNFINISHED

TYPICAL

TELEVISION

MANUFACTURER

NOT TO SCALE

NOT IN CONTRACT

MASONRY OPENING

MISCELLANEOUS

FIREPROOF

FACE OF SHEATHING

FLUORESCENT

FLASHING
FINISH

FIRE EXTINGUISHER

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EQUAL

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POUND OR NUMBER

PERPENDICULAR
#

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ADD'L.

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ACOUST
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ACOUSTICAL
E.P.

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OBSCURED

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NOMINAL
NUMBER
OBS.

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NOM.

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MOUNTED

MINIMUM

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MIRROR
M.O.

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MEMBRANE

MECHANICAL

MAXIMUM
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MECH.

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TB
T
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STOR.

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STRUCTURE

STORAGE

STANDARD

STATION
STEEL
S.S.

SQ.

SPEC.

SIM.

SHT.

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SPECIFICATION

SIMILAR
SHEET
T.O.C. TOP OF CONCRETE
T.O.PL. TOP OF PLATE
T.O.S. TOP OF STEEL
VERIFY IN FIELDV.I.F.

T.O.P. TOP OF PARAPET

FIRE RETARDANT

TREATED
FRT.

DIAMETERØ
SQUARE FOOT / FEET□
AND &
AT @

CENTER LINECL
ANCHOR BOLTA.B.

ABOVE ABV.

AIR CONDITIONINGA/C
A.C.

AFF.

ASR. AUTO. SPRINKLER
RISER
AUTO. AUTOMATIC
BTWN. BETWEEN

C CAMBER
C.B. CATCH BASIN
C.H.B.

C/J CEILING JOINT

CJ CONTROL JOINT

CMU CONCRETE MASONRY
UNIT
C.O. CONCRETE OPENING

CLEANOUT
CONTRACTORCONTR.

CY. CUBIC YARD
EACH EA.

EXPANSION JOINTEJ
ELECTRICALELEC.

ELEVATIONEL.

EACH WAYE.W.

FOUNDATIONFDN
FLOOR DRAINF.D.

FINISH FLOORF.F.

FIXTUREFIXT.

FLOOR FLR.

FIRE HOSE CABINETF.H.C.

FACE OF CONCRETEF.O.C.

FACE OF FINISHF.O.F.

FACE OF MASONRYF.O.M.

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FLOOR SINKF.S.

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GC.

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VENTILATION,
& AIR CONDITIONING
HVAC.

INVERT ELEVATIONI.E.

INCH IN.

FIRE ALARMFA
FIRE HYDRANTF.H.

JT. JOINT
OFFICEOFF.

PARTITIONPART'N
PROPERTY LINEP.L.

PLBG. PLUMBING
RADIUSR./RAD.

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REFER TORE:

RESIL. RESILIENT
ROOM RM.

RIGHT OF WAYROW.

EAST E.

S. SOUTH
S.C. SOLID CORE
SCHED.SCHEDULE
SECT. SECTION
SHT'G. SHEATHING
SYM. SYMETRICAL

TD TOP OF DRAIN
T.O.W. TOP OF WALL
T.J. TRUSS JOIST
T.O. TOP OF
VENT THROUGH ROOFV.T.R.

OTHERWISE
WH. WATER HEATER
WR. WATER RESISTANT
W.W.F. WELDED WIRE FABRIC
INFORMATIONINFO.

REQ'M'T. REQUIEMENT
S.F. SQUARE FOOT / FEET
N.F.A.

EXPANDED

POLYSTYRENE
EPS

FLOW LINEFL

POINT OF

CONNECTION
POC
ROUGH SAWNR.S.

SAT SUSP. ACOUST. TILE

VINYL COMPOSITE TILE

NET FREE VENT AREA

TONGUE AND GROOVE

FIRE SPRINKLER RISER

ASPHALTIC CONCRETE

CONCEALED HOSE BIB

ABOVE FINISH FLOOR

DETAIL NUMBER

SHEET NUMBER
SYMBOL
24B
A7.0-1B

DETAIL REFERENCE

DESCRIPTION

BUILDING AND WALL SECTIONS

DETAIL NUMBER

SHEET NUMBER

CUT PLANE
1A
A3.5

SUBJECT POINTER

SYMBOL DESCRIPTION

DETAIL NUMBER

SHEET NUMBER
1A
A3.0

DETAIL NUMBER

SHEET NUMBER

ELEVATION NUMBER

ELEVATION NUMBER
1 A4.1
A
B

EXTERIOR ELEVATIONINTERIOR ELEVATION

SYMBOL LEGEND
10110'-0"

KEYNOTECEILING HEIGHT
HEIGHT A.F.F. U.N.O.

WALL TYPE

SUBJECT WALL
101
TYP.

A101

WALL TYPEACCESSORY TYPE

DOOR TYPEWINDOW TYPE
101W101

MISCELLANEOUS TYPEDELTA AND CLOUD
R1011

MATERIAL
COLOR
A
1 MATERIAL
COLOR
ADDITIONAL INFO.
1 A
P-3
SIMPLE FINISH:

MATERIAL AND COLOR
COMPLEX FINISH:

MATERIAL, COLOR, & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ROOM NAME

ROOM NUMBER

ROOM FLOOR AREA

COMPACTOR
ROOM
F100
100 SF

ROOM IDENTIFICATION

REQ'D MINIMUM WIDTH

OCCUPANT LOAD

PROVIDED WIDTH

EGRESS COMPONENT
REQ'D:

OCCS:

PRV'D:

STAIR #1
100
20"
20"

EGRESS WIDTH
RM. FLOOR AREA
RM. OCCUPANT LOAD
OCC. LOAD FACTOR
RM. OCCUPANCY GROUP
RM. NAME OR NUMBER
/S.F.

OCCS:

OCPY:

S.F.

CLOSET
S-1 200
5 1,000

ROOM OCCUPANCY LOAD

MATCH LOCATION SHEET

MATCH LINE
SEE: AX.X-X

MATCH LINE

GRID LINE IDENTIFICATION
A

GRID LINE IDENTIFICATION
('x' DENOTES EXISTING)
xA

PROJECT SCOPE

PROJECT DATA

ALL WORK SHALL BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CODES IDENTIFIED IN THE GOVERNING CODES SECTION LISTED BELOW.
1 - ADMINISTRATION
ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS PER THE FEDERAL ADA, ANSI 117.1-2003 AND 2019 CBC OR AS AMENDED BY STATE OR LOCAL REGULATIONS,

WHICHEVER IS MOST RESTRICTIVE
A.

B.
2019 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE AND JURISDICTIONAL AMENDMENTS 2019 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE AND JURISDICTIONAL AMENDMENTS 2019 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE AND JURISDICTIONAL AMENDMENTS 2019 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE AND JURISDICTIONAL AMENDMENTS 2019 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE AND JURISDICTIONAL AMENDMENTS 2019 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE AND JURISDICTIONAL AMENDMENTS 2019 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE AND JURISDICTIONAL AMENDMENTS

CONCORD MUNICIPAL CODES AND ORDINANCES
ALL FINISHES SHALL COMPLY WITH CBC CHAPTER 8, TABLE 803.9

GENERAL NOTES
COMMERCIAL INTERIOR TENANT IMPROVEMENTS FOR CANNABIS DISPENSARY.

SCOPE OF WORK TO INCLUDE:
- REMOVAL AND CONSTRUCTION OF BEARING AND NON-BEARING WALLS - NEW ACCESSIBLE RESTROOM
- NEW VALET PARKING

PROJECT DIRECTORY
PRIMARY OCCUPANCY (CHAPTER 3):
3 - OCCUPANCY
A.

CONSTRUCTION TYPE (CHAPTER 5):
4 - BUILDING & SITE DATA
FULLY SPRINKLERED PER CHAPTER 9:

A.

B.

V-B
NO

M OCCUPANCY

DEFERRED SUBMITTALS

THESE DRAWINGS ARE THE PROPERTY OF HESTIA ATELIER, LLP AND ARE NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY OTHER THAN THE LOCATION SHOWN HEREON. OWNER IS LICENSED TO UTILIZE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR THIS LOCATION ONLY.

NO CHANGES ARE TO BE MADE ON THESE PLANS WITHOUT THE KNOWLEDGE OR CONSENT OF THE ARCHITECT/ ENGINEER WHOSE SIGNATURE APPEARS HEREON.

DIMENSIONS AS INDICATED ARE THE DIMENSIONS TO BE USED FOR CONSTRUCTION. DO NOT SCALE DRAWINGS.

NO FRAMING OF ANY TYPE IS TO BE CONCEALED PRIOR TO INSPECTION

REFERENCES TO ANY DETAIL OR DRAWING IS FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY AND DOES NOT LIMIT THE APPLICATION OF SUCH DETAIL OR DRAWINGS. BY GOVERNING AGENCIES.

DIMENSIONS AND CONDITIONS AT THE JOB SITE SHALL BE VERIFIED BY ALL CONTRACTORS, DISCREPANCIES IN

THE DRAWINGS OR BETWEEN THE DRAWINGS AND ACTUAL FIELD CONDITIONS SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE

ARCHITECT AND TO THE OWNER, CORRECTED DRAWINGS OR INSTRUCTION SHALL BE ISSUED BY THE ARCHITECT PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION OF ANY WORK. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE TO BE ROUGH UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. ARCHITECT'S DRAWINGS SHALL GOVERN OVER STRUCTURAL, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND LANDSCAPE DRAWINGS. ALL DRAWINGS SHALL BE ISSUED BY ARCHITECT.

ALL WORK, CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BUILDING CODE AND WITH OTHER RULES, REGULATIONS, AND ORDINANCES FOVERNING THE PLACE OF THE CONSTRUCTION. IT IS

THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ANYONE SUPPLYING LABOR OR BOTH TO BRING TO THE ATTENTION OF THE ARCHITECT

AND THE OWNER ANY DISCREPANCES OR CONFLICT BETWEEN THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CODE AND THE DRAWINGS, THE APPLICABLE CODES SHALL INCLUDE, BUT SHALL NOT BE LIMITED TO: CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE 2016 EDITION
THESE DRAWINGS DO NOT CONTAIN THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION SAFETY.

ALL GYPSUM WALL BOARD TO BE 1/2" OR 5/8" THICK TYPE "X", UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED OR REQUIRED FOR SPECIFIC WALL CONSTRUCTION.

ALL CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATE CONSTRUCTION SAFETY ORDERS ENFORCED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL SAFETY.

CONSTRUCT NO TRENCHES OR EXCAVATIONS 5' OR MORE IN DEPTH INTO WHICH A PERSON IS REQUIRED TO

DESCEND, OR OBTAIN NECESSARY PERMIT FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL SAFETY PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING OR GRADING PERMIT.

EXACT LOCATION AND NUMBER OF EXIT SIGNS SHALL BE DETERMINED BY FIELD INSPECTOR AFTER THE INSTALLATION OF ALL MAJOR EQUIPMENT. CONTRACTOR SHALL CONDUCT SUCH FIELD INSPECTION PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF ANY EXIT SIGNAGE.

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS SHALL BE PROVIDED AS FOLLOWS; 1 2A10BC EXTINGUISHER FOR EACH 3000 SQ. FT. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS SHALL NOT EXCEED 75' TRAVEL DISTANCE AND SIGNS SHALL BE POSTED ABOVE ALL EXTINGUISHERS TO INDICATE THEIR LOCATIONS. EXTINGUISHERS SHALL BE MOUNTED MEASURING FROM THE TOP OF THE EXTINGUISHER TO FINISH FLOOR A MINIMUM OF 3' AND MAXIMUM OF 5'. EXTINGUISHERS LOCATED IN PUBLIC AREAS SHALL BE IN A RECESSED FIRE EXTINQUISHER CABINET(S) MOUNTED 48" TO CENTER OF CABINET(S) ABOVE FINISHED FLOOR LEVEL WITH MAXIMUM 4" PROJECTION FROM THE WALL. AN ADDITIONAL 2A:20BC EXTINGUISHER WILL BE REQUIRED NO MORE THAN 75' OF TRAVEL FROM ANY PORTION OF FUELING LOCATIONS. EXACT LOCATIONS OF EXTINGUISHERS SHALL BE DETERMINED BY FIELD INSPECTOR.

NO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS WILL BE STORED AND/OR USED WITHIN THE BUILDING WHICH EXCEED THE QUANTITIES LISTED IN THE CBC TABLES 307.1(1) & 307.1(2).

WHERE PERMANENT IDENTIFICATION IS PROVIDED FOR ROOMS ANS SPACES, RAISED LETTERS SHALL ALSO BE PROVIDED AND SHALL BE ACCOMPANIED BY BRAILLE. SECTION 1117B.5 ALL SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 1117B.5 SHALL BE SATISFIED.

COMPLY WITH CBC SECTION 3303 REGARDING PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS DURING CONSTRUCTION.

WALL, FLOOR AND CEILING SHALL NOT EXCEED THE FLAME SPREAD CLASSIFICATIONS IN CBC TABLE 803.9.

CULTURE CANNABIS

CLUB OF CONCORD

GRAPHIC MATERIAL LEGEND
EARTH

SHOWN IN SECTION

CAST-IN-PLACE

CONCRETE

PLAN OR SECTION

BRICK PAVERS

PLAN OR SECTION

RIGID INSULATION OR
SAFING

PLAN OR SECTION

METAL - TYPE AS NOTED

PLAN OR SECTION

METAL - ROLLED SHAPE

PLAN OR SECTION

PLASTER ON METAL
LATH

SHOWN IN SECTION

GYPSUM BOARD

SHOWN IN SECTION
CONT. WOOD BLOCKING

SHOWN IN SECTION

FINISHED WOOD

SECTION OR ELEVATION

BATT INSULATION P

THERMAL OR

ACOUSTICAL AS NOTED

FINISHED WOOD

SECTION OR ELEVATION
--- OR ---

SPRAY FIREPROOFING

SHOWN IN SECTION
GLASS

SHOWN IN SECTION
CMU

SHOWN IN SECTION

DENSGLASS

SHOWN IN SECTION

SHEET INDEX

SHEET TITLE
CUP

ARCHITECTURAL
T1.0TITLE SHEET date prepared: 09-16-2022
A1.0SITE PLAN date prepared: 09-16-2022
A1.1CONTEXTUAL PLAN date prepared: 09-16-2022
A1.2EXISTING SITE PHOTOS date prepared: 09-16-2022 A1.3SITE PHOTOMETRIC PLAN date prepared: 09-16-2022 A2.0PROPOSED FLOOR PLAN date prepared: 09-16-2022
A3.0PROPOSED EXTERIOR ELEV.: date prep'd: 09-16-2022 A4.0PROPOSED ROOF PLAN: date prepared: 09-16-2022
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OCCUPANCY GROUP
OCCUPANT LOAD (REFER TO A2.0 FOR DETAILED SQUARE FOOTAGE)

ROOM NAMEAREA (NET)OCCUPANT LOAD
RECEPTION: 439 SF/ 15 30 OCCUPANTS
RETAIL: 1,889 SF/ 60 32 OCCUPANTS
MANAGER OFFICE191 SF/ 60 04 OCCUPANTS
STORAGE:468 SF/ 300 02 OCCUPANT
VENDOR ROOM:141 SF/ 60 03 OCCUPANTS
SECURITY ROOM:106 SF/ 60 02 OCCUPANTS
CLASSROOM:228 SF/ 50 05 OCCUPANTS
SECURED DELIVERY ROOM: 331 SF/ 300 02 OCCUPANTS
BREAK ROOM:362 SF/60 07 OCCUPANTS
HALLWAY:381 SFACCESSORY USE
EXISTING RESTROOM: 53 SFACCESSORY USE
TOTAL 4,589 SF (NET) 87 OCCUPANTS
EXIT
REQUIRED: 2 EXITS
PROPOSED : 2 EXITS
PERMITTED EXIT ACCESS TRAVEL DISTANCE: 200 FT FOR MERCANTILE (TABLE 1017.2) PROPOSED EXIT ACCESS TRAVEL DISTANCE: 108 FEET
B.

PROJECT AREA (TENANT IMPROVEMENT): RETAIL: 4,971SF (GROSS SF) VALET: 3,291SF (GROSS)C.

1. PROPOSED OCCUPANCY GROUP: M OCCUPANCY
PLUMBING OCCUPANT LOAD FACTOR (TABLE A OF 2019 CPC CHAPTER 4) NUMBER OF FIXTURES REQUIRED:
(1) WC, (1) LAV.

NUMBER OF FIXTURES PROVIDED:
1 RESTROOM, GENDER NEUTRAL (2019 CPC SECTION 422.2 EXCEPTION 3) (1) WC, (1) LAV
5 - PLUMBING FIXTURE CALCULATION
- SIGNAGE
-

MODIFICATION TO EXISTING FIRE ALARM
ADDRESS: 1440 CONCORD AVE, SUITE B

18.ODOR CONTROL SYSTEM TO BE ODOR-ARMOR 420 BY BENZACO SCIENTIFIC ENGINEERED ODOR MANAGEMENT OR APPROVED EQUAL.

19.ANY DELAYED EGRESS SHALL COMPLY WITH CFC 1010.1.9.7 AND 1010.1.9.9 AS APPLICABLE.

NUMBER OF STORIES: 1 STORY (EXIST.-HT. 20'-0", ALLOWED -140')D.

20.ADDRESS NUMBERS SHALL BE MIN. OF 12 INCHES
E. SITE ACREAGE: GROSS- 48,949 SF (1.093 ACRES) NET-
L.

VICINITY MAP
Seal
Project Number:

Plan Check Number:

Consultant

CULTURE CANNABIS

CLUB OF CONCORD
1440 CONCORD AVE. SUITE B
CONCORD, CA. 94520
3 PETERS CANYON RD.

SUITE 110 IRVINE, CA 92606
D
G
ESI N | ARCH I T EC TURE

H EST I A A T E L I E R

HI DENORI

IWAGAMI
ISSUED FOR CUP12-12-2021
CUP REVISIONS03-07-2022
DATE PREPARED06-20-2022
CUP REVISIONS05-31-2022
CUP REVISIONS06-20-2022
CUP REVISIONS08-12-2022
CUP REVISIONS09-16-2022
F. ZONING: WMX (WEST CONCORD MIXED-USE)
G. GENERAL PLAN : WEST CONCORD MIXED-USE
H.

OCCUPANCY: MJ.

SETBACKS: FRONT: 10', REAR: 0', INTERIOR SIDE: 10', CORNER: 0'K.

APN: 126-020-108I.

EMAIL: [email protected]
COSTA MESA, CA 92626
555 ANTON BLVD., SUITE #150
ATTN: HIDE IWAGAMI
EMAIL: [email protected]
PHONE: (949) 230-6006
ATTN: CHRISTINA D'ANGELO
OWNER:

ALDERETTE TRESCONY, LLC
POINT RICHMOND CA 94801
116 NICHOLL AVENUE
PHONE: 510-703-2870
EMAIL: [email protected]
ATTN: EDITH ALDERETTE
NUMBER OF PARKING (CONCORD MUNICIPAL CODE) 1 SPACE / 250 GROSS FLOOR AREA
EXISTING BIG O TIRES (5,875 SF/250): 24 STALLS
PROPOSED CULTURE CANNABIS (4,971SF/250) 20 STALLS
EXISTING SUN VALLEY CARPETS (3,310 SF/250): 14 STALLS
46 STANDARD PARKING (COMMON W/ CENTER)
2 ACCESSIBLE STALLS
11 INDOOR VALET PARKING
TOTAL: 59 PARKING STALLS

PREVIOUSLY ISSUED PERMITS
- BCE220008: BATHROOM
- BP03001618: REROOFING
- BP00004218: REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING SIGNS
ATTACHMENT 3

RECEIVED
OCT 7 2022

PLANNING

BIG O TIRES

SUN VALLEYCARPETS

PROJECT SUITE
10 9
8 7
6 5
4 3 2
1 11
9 10
7 12

CONCORD AVE
XX
X
X
X
X
Exist.

MOBILE LIVINGTRUCK & SUVACCESSORIES

X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
PROPERTY LINE167'-4"
ZONE:

WEST CONCORD

MIXED USE
Exist.

LA MORINDASTONE TILE
ZONE:

WEST CONCORD

MIXED USE
ZONE:

WEST CONCORD

MIXED USE
Exist.

DIABLO VALLEYCREMATION &

FUNERAL SERVICES
5 10 2040
4,971 sq. ft.

PROPERTY LINE180'-3"
PROPERTY LINE 248'

COMMERCE AVE
29 PROPERTY
LINE 220'-8"
11'-2"
12'-0"
3,291 sq. ft.
3 PROPOSED
VALET

PARKING
4 5
7 8 9 10 11
21 6
30'-0"
27'-0"
9'-0"
14'-6"
9'-0"
19'-0"
8'-0"
18'-0"
5'-0"
16'-2"
22'-5"
27'-0"
26'-8"
11'-10"
9'-0"
TYP18'-0" TYP
9'-0"
24'-10"

VALET VEHICLE DROP ZONE
8'-0" 8'-0" 8'-0"
14'-6"
14'-6"
14'-6"
14'-6"
14'-6"
14'-6"
14'-6"
14'-6"
14'-6"
14'-6"
8'-0"8'-0"8'-0"8'-0"8'-0"8'-0"8'-0"8'-0"
9'-0"9'-0"9'-0"9'-0"9'-0"9'-0"9'-0"9'-0"9'-9"
16'-2"
16'-2"
16'-2"
16'-2"
16'-2"
16'-2"
16'-2"
115'-0"
8'-0"8'-0"8'-0"8'-0"8'-0"8'-0"8'-0"8'-0"8'-0"8'-0"
15'-0"
15'-0"
15'-0"
15'-0"
15'-0"
15'-0"
15'-0"
15'-0"
15'-0"
15'-0"
15'-0"
9'-0"9'-0"9'-0"9'-0"9'-0"9'-0"9'-0"
30'-0"
1 15'-0"
15'-0"
15'-0"
15'-0"
15'-0"
15'-0"
15'-0"
16'-1"
22'-4"
16'-1"
16'-1"
16'-1"
16'-1"
16'-1"
16'-1"
8'-6"9'-0"9'-0"9'-0"9'-0"9'-0"9'-0"9'-0"

EXISTING SEWER LINE

ENTRY POINT

EXISTING GAS

LINE ENTRY POINT
5,875 SF
3,310 SF
8 30'-0"
4'-9"
4'-10"

EXISTING WATER

LINE ENTRY POINT

INDOOR LOADING/UNLOADING ZONE
SEE A2.0 FOR MORE INFO
22'-10"
13'-0"
25'-4" 3'-0"
24'-2"
24'-0"
1 1
5 2
7 7
9 2
15 10
16 5
32 11
4 12
3 3
3 3
14 16
8 8
86 8
77 7
7 612
17 18
19 21
21 21
21 23
23 24
8 19
20 20
13 27
22 34
31 16
20 20
20 20
22 20
22 22
2 2
1 1
1 35
36 37
22 25
26 5
38 38
33 33
38 38
38 30
39 39
39 39
6'-0"
TYP.
40 TYP.
1EXISTING PARKING TO REMAIN
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SITE PLAN
2 3EXISTING DRIVE AISLE TO REMAIN
4EXISTING STREET LIGHT TO REMAIN
5EXISTING SPEED BUMP TO REMAIN
6 7
8 EXISTING LANDSCAPING TO REMAIN. EXISTING TREES WITH 6" TRUNK DIA.

OR LARGER INCLUDE LIQUIDAMBAR STYRACIFLUA AND PYRUS KAWAKAMII N

EXISTING DRIVEWAY TO REMAIN

EXISTING POWER POLE & STREET LIGHT TO REMAIN

KEYNOTES AND LEGEND
1 SITE PLAN 1" = 20'-0"

EXISTING PROPERTY LINE TO REMAIN
9EXISTING PLAZA MONUMENT SIGN TO REMAIN
10EXISTING ACCESSIBLE PARKING TO REMAIN
11EXISTING SIDEWALK TO REMAIN
12EXISTING TRAFFIC & STREET LIGHT TO REMAIN
13EXISTING CHAIN LINK FENCE TRASH ENCLOSURE TO REMAIN
14EXISTING ELECTRICAL SITE EQUIPMENT TO REMAIN
15EXISTING ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMER TO REMAIN
16EXISTING BOLLARDS TO REMAIN
17EXISTING CHAIN LINK GATE TO REMAIN
18EXISTING WOODEN FENCE TO REMAIN
19EXISTING ROOF ACCESS LADDER TO REMAIN
XX
LEGEND

EXISTING CONCRETE CURB TO REMAIN

EXISTING LANDSCAPE TO REMAIN

PROPERTY LINE

EXISTING CHAIN LINK FENCE TO REMAIN
20EXISTING ROLL UP DOORS

BUILDING & SITE DATA
21EXISTING TOPOGRAPHY & DRAINAGE TO REMAIN
A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

SITE LOT AREA: GROSS/NET - 48,949 SF (1.093 ACRES)
H.NUMBER OF PARKING (CONCORD MUNICIPAL CODE) 1 SPACE / 250 GROSS FLOOR AREA EXISTING BIG O TIRES (5,875 SF/250):24 STALLS
PROPOSED CULTURE CANNABIS (4,971SF/250) 20 STALLS
EXISTING SUN VALLEY CARPETS (3,310 SF/250): 14 STALLS
46 COMPACT PARKING (COMMON W/ CENTER)
2 ACCESSIBLE STALLS
11 INDOOR VALET PARKING
TOTAL: 59 PARKING STALLS
ZONING: WMX (WEST CONCORD MIXED-USE)
F.

GENERAL PLAN : WEST CONCORD MIXED-USE
TOTAL FLOOR AREA: 17,447 SF
LANDSCAPE COVERAGE: 6,693 SF (14%)G.
22EXISTING BUILDING MOUNTED LIGHTS TO REMAIN
2310-ft BUILDING SETBACK
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CULTURE CANNABIS

CLUB OF CONCORD
1440 CONCORD AVE. SUITE B
CONCORD, CA. 94520
3 PETERS CANYON RD.

SUITE 110 IRVINE, CA 92606
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DATE PREPARED 06-20-2022
CUP REVISIONS 05-31-2022
CUP REVISIONS 06-20-2022
CUP REVISIONS 08-12-2022
CUP REVISIONS 09-16-2022
CUP REVISIONS 11-30-2022
24NEW ACCESSIBLE PATH OF TRAVEL (MIN. 36-INCH WIDE)
25NEW TRASH ENCLOSURE ROOF
26NEW DRAIN TO BE CONNECTED TO EXISTING SANITARY SEWER
27NEW 6-INCH CONCRETE CURB
FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR): 17,447 SF / 48,949 SF= 36% (PERCENT OF GROSS/NET LOT AREA COVERAGE) EXISTING TREE ( SEE A1.1 FOR SPECIOUS INFORMATION)#

VICINITY PLAN
28NEW ACCESSIBLE ROUTE FROM PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY
PROJECT AREA (TENANT IMPROVEMENT): RETAIL: 4,971SF (GROSS SF) VALET PARKING: 3,291SF (GROSS) EXISTING TOPOGRAPHY AND GRADING TO REMAINI.

EXISTING DRAINAGE TO REMAINJ.
29NEW ACCESSIBLE PARKING STALL
30 31NEW ADA PARKING SIGN
32REPAIR ALL DAMAGED SIDEWALK

ALONG PROJECT STREET FRONTAGE
33 NEW BIKE RACK WITH CONCRETE PAD35EXISTING SEWER LINE TO REMAIN 34EXISTING GAS METER TO REMAIN
36EXISTING WATER METER TO REMAIN
37EXISTING BACKFLOW PREVENTOR

TO REMAIN
38NEW " NO PARKING" & "ONE WAY
SIGNS NEW "PARKING IN DESIGNATED
SPACES ONLY" SIGN39EXISTING CURB TO BE PAINTED RED
40NEW DECORATIVE BOLLARD

BIG O TIRES

SUN VALLEYCARPETS

PROJECT SUITE
10 9
8 7
6 5
4 3 2 1
11 CONCORD AVE
XX
X
X
X
X
Exist.

MOBILE LIVINGTRUCK & SUVACCESSORIES

X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
PROPERTY LINE167'-4"
32'-4"
164'-2"
63'-4"
71'-0"
ZONE:

WEST CONCORD

MIXED USE
Exist.

LA MORINDASTONE TILE
ZONE:

WEST CONCORD

MIXED USE
ZONE:

WEST CONCORD

MIXED USE
Exist.

DIABLO VALLEYCREMATION &

FUNERAL SERVICES
4,971 sq. ft.

PROPERTY LINE180'-3"
PROPERTY LINE 248'

COMMERCE AVE

PROPERTY LINE
RADIUS= 36'

PROPERTY
LINE 220'-8"
10'-0"

SETBACK
10'-0"

SETBACK
31'-7" CURB TO MEDIAN
50'-10" CURB TO CURB
5'-7"

SIDEWALK
8'-11"

SIDEWALK
30'-6"

DRIVEWAY
24'-11"

DRIVEWAY
11'-2"
12'-0"
3,291 sq. ft.

PROPOSED
VALET

PARKING

LIQUIDAMBARGLEDITSIA

TRICANTHOS

LIQUIDAMBAR

PYRUS KAWAKAMI

LIQUIDAMBAR

LIQUIDAMBAR
29'-3"

DRIVEWAY
24'-8"

DRIVEWAY
84'-3"
38'-10" 75'-0"
22'-4"

SAME ELEVATION HEIGHT AS

THE PROJECT SITE

SAME ELEVATION HEIGHT AS

THE PROJECT SITE

SAME ELEVATION HEIGHT AS

THE PROJECT SITE

7.5" DIAMETER
8" DIAMETER

8.5" DIAMETER
9" DIAMETER
6"

DIAMETER
7"

DIAMETER
9"

DIAMETER
8"

DIAMETER
30'-0"
27'-0"
9'-0"
19'-0"
18'-0"
22'-5"
27'-0"
26'-8"
11'-10"
9'-0"
TYP18'-0" TYP
24'-10"

VALET VEHICLE DROP ZONE
5 10 2040
30'-0"
22'-4"

EXISTING SEWER LINE

ENTRY POINT

EXISTING GAS

LINE ENTRY POINT
5,875 SF
3,310 SF
30'-0"

EXISTING WATER

LINE ENTRY POINT

INDOOR LOADING/UNLOADING ZONE
SEE A2.0 FOR MORE INFO
22'-10"
13'-0"
25'-4" 3'-0"
24'-2"
24'-0"
6'-0"
TYP.
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XXX
LEGEND

EXISTING CONCRETE CURB TO REMAIN

EXISTING LANDSCAPE TO REMAIN

PROPERTY LINE

EXISTING CHAIN LINK FENCE TO REMAIN
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CULTURE CANNABIS

CLUB OF CONCORD
1440 CONCORD AVE. SUITE B
CONCORD, CA. 94520
3 PETERS CANYON RD.

SUITE 110 IRVINE, CA 92606
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CUP REVISIONS 08-12-2022
CUP REVISIONS 09-16-2022
CUP REVISIONS 11-30-2022
EXISTING TREE#
NO ABOVE GROUND UTILITY BOXES: 40' X 40'
3' MAX HEIGHT OF IMPROVEMENTS: 15' X 15'

SIGHT VISIBILITY TRIANGLES

DIRECTION OF

EXISTING DRAINAGE

DIRECTION OF

EXISTING DRAINAGE

DIRECTION OF

EXISTING DRAINAGE

DIRECTION OF

EXISTING DRAINAGE

DIRECTION OF

EXISTING DRAINAGE

BOLLARD SPECIFICATION
6"
5 3
4 "
6"
41 1
2 "
4 3
4 " I.D.

Globe top
Top secured with
S.S. set screw
Plain body
5/16" quick link chain
+3/8"-16 x 1 Stainless Steel
Shol Eye Bolt. Powder coated.

Optional Eye Bolt and Chain
*3 Variations of Twist and Lock removable
bollards available - see installation drawings.

TYPE R
Removable Mount
TYPE P
Pipe Mount
TYPE I
Iron Base Mount
TYPE S
Surface Mount
PRODUCT NO.

PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL - THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF J.R. HOE & SONS INC. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR AS A WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF J.R. HOE & SONS INC. IS PROHIBITED. 160-GP

Series: Broadway

SLEEVE WEIGHT
101 LBS.

INSTALLATION

MOUNTING OPTIONS AVAILABLE
-Type P - Pipe Mount
-Type I - Iron Base
-Type S - Surface Mount
-Type R - Removable (3 Variations available)
See Installation drawings for complete details.

Parts list and component weights.

FINISH

POWDER COAT FINISH
1 coat zinc rich epoxy primer + 1 coat
Super Durable polyester powder coating.

Available in 25 colors.

Made in the USA

MATERIAL
ASTM A48 Class 30 Cast Iron

PROJECT SITE4971 sq. ft.
1 C O N C O R D A V E.
3 C O M M E R C E A V E.
2 6
4 5

PROPOSED
VALETPARKING4971 sq. ft.

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CLUB OF CONCORD
1440 CONCORD AVE. SUITE B
CONCORD, CA. 94520
3 PETERS CANYON RD.

SUITE 110 IRVINE, CA 92606
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CUP REVISIONS 08-12-2022
CUP REVISIONS 09-16-2022
PHOTO 1
PHOTO 2
PHOTO 3
PHOTO 4
PHOTO 5
PHOTO 6

CONCORD AVE

BIG O TIRES

SUN VALLEYCARPETS

COMMERCE AVE

PROJECT SITE

FIVE STARAUTOMOTIVE
X
XX
X
4971 sq. ft.
12 8
9 9
Exist.Mobile LivingExist.Diablo Valley Cremation& Funeral Services

X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

XXXXXXX
Exist.Available Property 2281Commerce Ave.
(EXISTING)

1.0 1.1

2.8 2.1

7.8 8.4

2.62.61.31.00.8 4.01.31.0

3.73.71.91.31.0 1.21.31.0 1.6

2.31.7 3.6

2.0 3.71.51.0

4.21.9 2.6

2.8 7.3

1.5 2.3

2.8 1.2

1.5 1.0

1.2 2.7

1.6 6.7

8.9 7.11.91.21.0

1.4 1.10.2

0.4 3.1

3.1 1.3

3.5 2.8
(EXISTING)
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CLUB OF CONCORD
1440 CONCORD AVE. SUITE B
CONCORD, CA. 94520
3 PETERS CANYON RD.

SUITE 110 IRVINE, CA 92606
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MOBILE
ORDER

COUNTER

EXISTING
SHARED

HALLWAY

PROPOSED VALET

PARKING

FLOWER TABLE

PRODUCT DISPLAY

QUEUE RAIL
RETAIL

APPAREL
AND

BRANDED
ITEMS

PRODUCT

DISPLAY

PRODUCT DISPLAYPRODUCT DISPLAY
RETAIL

APPAREL
AND

BRANDED
ITEMS

FLOWER TABLEFLOWER TABLE

ADJACENT TENANT

NOT IN SCOPE
ATM
ATM

RECEPTION
100
463 SF
111'-0"
57'-812"13'-612"12'-112"27'-712"
56'-1"
32'-63 4" 23'-614"
13'-0" 14'-6"
6'-10"
54'-8"
19'-2"10'-6"13'-6"11'-6"
14'-6" 13'-112" 5'-312" 20'-412" 38'-612"

CUSTOMER
SALES
101
1,889 SF

CANNABIS PRODUCT

STORAGE

LIMITED ACCESS
102
468 SF

POS COUNTER

DIGITAL MERCHDIGITAL MERCHDIGITAL MERCHDIGITAL MERCHDIGITAL MERCH

MANAGER
OFFICE
103
191 SF

BREAK ROOM
104
362 SF
EXIST.

ACCESSIBLE

UNISEX RESTROOM
105
53 SF

SECURITY ROOM
106
106 SF
NEW

HALLWAY
107
381 SF

VENDOR ROOM
108
141 SF
13'-414"10'-0"
11'-012"

DELIVERY
109
331 SF

CLASSROOM
110
205 SF
9'-0"5'-0"7'-9"
E.P. E.P.
17'-2" 2'-0"
5'-7" 6'-0" 5'-7"
14'-6" 3'-9"
1661
2 2
2222
1 3
4 4
4 4
5 5
5 5
3 1 11
4 7
88 8
8 8
9 10101010
10 10
10 1010
10 14
14 15

CANNABIS PRODUCT

WASTE STORAGE

LIMITED ACCESS
102.1
51 SF
16 (REFER TO SITE PLAN)
18 .

DETAIL
B

ON CHAIR

RUBBER BUMPER

KICK PLATE
10" MIN. BOTTOM
HANDLE

OR U SHAPED
34" TO 44" LEVER

DETAILA

4. 3.

2. 1.

1. HARDWARE:

DOOR TYPE:

RAIL FOR MANUALLY

OPERATE DOOR OR

PROVIDE
A NARROW FRAME WITH A BEVELED TOP EDGE (30

DEGREE MAXIMUM BEVEL TO VERTICAL PLANE)

INSTALLED AT THE BOTTOM OF A GLASS DOOR (WITH

NO SIDE FRAMES) MAY BE USED IN LIEU OF
PROVIDING THE REQUIRED 10-INCH UNINTERRUPTED
SURFACE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
10"
MINIMUM 10" HIGH SMOOTH SURFACE AT

DOOR BOTTOM, EITHER ATTACHED PANEL
OR BOTTOM RAIL.

OPENABLE BY SINGLE EFFORT LEVER-TYPE
DEVICE (NOT REQUIRING GRASPING).

MOUNTED 34" TO 44".

MAXIMUM 8.5 LBS. EFFORT TO
OPERATE EXTERIOR DOOR, 5
LBS. FOR INTERIOR.

OPENABLE FROM INSIDE WITHOUT USE OF KEY OR
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE OR EFFORT.

SCALE
3 DOOR DETAILSN.T.S.

NOTE: - DOORS SHALL COMPLY WITH CBC 2019 §11B-404
.
.
.
.

THRESHOLD

BELOW THRESHOLD
A

THRESHOLDB

CLEVEL CHANGES
1 2
1/2" MAX.
1/4" MAX.
1/4" MAX.

3. 2.

1. NOTES:

PILE HEIGHT
1/2" MAX.

COMPRESSED CARPET 1/4" MAX.

TRANSITION

BETWEEN FLOOR

FINISHES
FIN. FLOOR
LEVEL
SCALE
2 TRANSITIONSN.T.S.
1/2" MAXIMUM TOTAL HEIGHT WITH 1/4" MAXIMUM VERTICAL CHANGE AT EDGE. 1 : 2 SLOPED BEVEL REQUIRED IF LEVEL CHANGE IS OVER 1/4" VERITCAL LEVEL CHANGE. 1/4" MAXIMUM VERTICAL LEVEL CHANGE.

NOTE: - TRANSITIONS SHALL COMPLY WITH CBC 2019 §11B-302, 11B-303, & 11B-404.2.5 N
1 PROPOSED FLOOR PLAN 1/4"=1'-0"
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CLUB OF CONCORD
1440 CONCORD AVE. SUITE B
CONCORD, CA. 94520
3 PETERS CANYON RD.

SUITE 110 IRVINE, CA 92606
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CUP REVISIONS 05-31-2022
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CUP REVISIONS 08-12-2022
CUP REVISIONS 09-16-2022
1 EXISTING DEMISING WALL TO REMAIN
2 3
4 5
6 7
8 KEYNOTES
9 10

EXISTING CONCRETE WALL TO REMAIN

EXISTING NON-STRUCTURAL WALL TO REMAIN

EXISTING DOOR TO REMAIN

EXISTING STORE FRONT WINDOWS TO REMAIN

EXISTING ROLL-UP DOOR TO REMAIN

NEW WINDOW WITH FROSTED FILM

NEW BOLLARD

NEW NON-STRUCTURAL WALL

EXISTING STRUCTURAL COLUMNS TO REMAIN
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11LOCATION FOR NEW SIGNAGE
12EXISTING EXTERIOR LIGHT TO REMAIN
13EXISTING DOWNSPOUT TO REMAIN
14EXISTING PROPERTY LINE

EXISTING CONCRETE WALL

EXISTING NON-STRUCTURAL WALL
LEGEND

NEW NON-STRUCTURAL WALL

EXISTING PROPERTY LINE
15NEW ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE DOOR
16NON-CANNABIS WASTE STORAGE
17NOT IN USE
18NEW WINDOW TO MATCH EXISTING WITH FROSTED FILM

7 -
111 7
6 11
12 1313 4
PROPOSED STORE FRONT ELEVATIONEXISTING TENANTS - BIG "O" TIRES EXISTING TENANTS - FIVE STAR AUTOMOTIVE EXIST. 20'-0"
68 XX
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CLUB OF CONCORD
1440 CONCORD AVE. SUITE B
CONCORD, CA. 94520
3 PETERS CANYON RD.

SUITE 110 IRVINE, CA 92606
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CUP REVISIONS 08-12-2022
CUP REVISIONS 09-16-2022
1 EXISTING DEMISING WALL TO REMAIN
2 3
4 5
6 7
8 KEYNOTES
9 10

EXISTING CONCRETE WALL TO REMAIN

EXISTING NON-STRUCTURAL WALL TO REMAIN

NEW ENTRY DOOR WITH FROSTED FILM

EXISTING STORE FRONT WINDOWS TO REMAIN

EXISTING ROLL-UP DOOR TO REMAIN

NEW WINDOW WITH FROSTED FILM

NEW BOLLARD

NEW NON-STRUCTURAL WALL

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12EXISTING EXTERIOR LIGHT TO REMAIN
13EXISTING DOWNSPOUT TO REMAIN
14EXISTING PROPERTY LINE
2 PROPOSED EXT. ELEV. - NORTH3/32"=1'-0"
3 PROPOSED EXTERIOR ELEVATION - EAST3/32"=1'-0"
5 PROPOSED EXTERIOR ELEVATION - EAST3/32"=1'-0"
4 PROPOSED EXTERIOR ELEVATION - NORTH3/32"=1'-0"
7 PROPOSED EXTERIOR ELEVATION - EAST1/4"=1'-0"
6 PROPOSED EXTERIOR ELEVATION - SOUTH3/32"=1'-0"

PROJECT SITE
4,971 sq. ft.
20'-0"
20'-0"
20'-0"
14'-0"
14'-0"
12'-0"
2 1 2
3 3
3 31
4 4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
6 5 5
5 5
6 6
4 1
1 1
20'-0"
RETAIL

PROPOSED
VALET

PARKING
3,291 sq. ft.

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CLUB OF CONCORD
1440 CONCORD AVE. SUITE B
CONCORD, CA. 94520
3 PETERS CANYON RD.

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1 PROPOSED ROOF PLAN3/32"=1'-0"

KEYNOTES
1 2
3 EXISTING ROOFING TO REMAIN
4 5
6 EXISTING ROOF PARAPET TO REMAIN

EXISTING GUTTER TO REMAIN

EXISTING MECHANICAL ROOFTOP UNIT TO REMAIN

EXISTING SKYLIGHT TO REMAIN

EXISTING ROOF ACCESS LADDER TO REMAIN
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100 Prin
gle Avenue | Suite 600 | Walnut Creek, CA 94596 | (925) 930-7100 | Fax (925) 933-7090 www.fehrandpeers.com
Final Memorandum
Date: December 15,
2022
To: Winnie Chung, City of Concord
From: Mark Howard and Ry an McClain, Fehr & Peers
Subject: Culture Cannabis Club of Concord, Transportation Assessment WC22-3904
This technical memorandum documents the results of the transportation assessment prepared for the proposed Culture Cannabis Club of Concord (Project) in Concord, California. This study’s purpose is to evaluate the Project trip generation, parking supply and demand using a localized approach, site access and circulation, and parking valet operations.

The proposed Project is located at 1440 Concord Avenue, Suite B, in the City of Concord as shown on Figure 1 (all figures are provided at the end of this memorandum). The Project seeks to build out an existing, currently vacant, 4,971 square foot building previously used as an auto repair shop. Additionally, this assessment assumes the Project acquires an existing 3,291 square foot auto repair shop, Five Star Automotive, located in Suite C to use for valet parking. Vehicular site access will be provided via two driveways, one located on Commerce Avenue, and one located along Concord Avenue. The Project site plan is shown on Figure 2.

The following presents our analysis.

Trip Generation Assessment
Trip generation refers to the process of estimating the amount of vehicular traffic a project would add to the surrounding roadway system. Estimates are created for the peak one-hour periods during the weekday morning, evening, and Saturday peak commute hours when traffic volumes on adjacent streets are typically at their highest and the Project is expected to generate the most traffic.

Previously, Fehr & Peers retained a traffic count firm to collect multimodal (i.e. vehicles, trucks, pedestrians, and bicycles) weekday morning (7:00-9:00 AM), evening (4:00-6:00 PM), and Saturday peak period (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM) driveway counts at an existing cannabis dispensary, CoCo Attachment 4

Winnie Chung
December 15, 2022

Farms, located at 3400 Wilbur Avenue in Antioch, CA, a site that provides similar operations as the proposed Project, to determine locally based trip generation rates.

Trip generation rates for various land uses based on a sampling of sites throughout the United States are published in the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual (11th Edition). However, given the limited number of sample sites collected for dispensary in the Trip Generation Manual, developing a trip generation rate based on local data is appropriate.

Therefore, trip generation estimates for the Project were calculated using the driveway counts at the Antioch CoCo Farms site. This analysis is documented in more detail in the Kolaboration Concord1, Trip Generation and VMT Screening Assessment memorandum dated October 20, 2021 (provided as Attachment A).

Operating hours for the Project are expected to be between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM. Therefore, the trip generation estimates were estimated for the AM, PM and Saturday peak hour, when traffic volumes on adjacent streets are typically at their highest. Using the rates developed from the Antioch CoCo Farms location and the trip generation estimates for the existing automotive repair center, the Project is expected to generate a net new 26 morning peak hour trips, 51 evening peak hour trips, and 65 Saturday peak hour trips based on the number of employees expected at the site, as shown in Table 1.

Table 1: Culture Cannabis Trip Generation Estimates
Use Size
Weekday AM Peak Hour Weekday PM Peak Hour Saturday Peak Hour In Out Total In Out Total In Out Total
Proposed Land Uses - Based on Observed Trip Generation Rates Cannabis
Dispensary1
15 Employees
19 15 34 30 32 62 33 32 65
Proposed Land Uses to be Removed - Based on ITE 11th Edition Trip Generation Rates Automotive
Care Center2 3,291 sq. ft. 5 3 8 5 6 11 0 0 0 3
Net Proposed Project
Total 14 12 26 25 26 51 33 32 65
Notes:

1. Estimate using custom rates developed from CoCo fa rms driveway count data and 15 Culture Cannabis retail employees.

2. ITE land use category 942 – Automobile Care Center.

Weekday AM Peak Hour: Average rate of 2.25; Enter = 66%; Exit = 34% Weekday PM Peak Hour: Average rate of 3.11; Enter = 48%; Exit = 52% Saturday Peak Hour: Not Applicable

3. The existing automotive care center (5 Star Automotive) is closed on Saturdays, therefore, no trips are estimated.

Source: Fehr & Peers, Trip Generation Manual (11
th Edition), ITE, 2022

1 Kolaboration Concord now operates as CoCo Farms, Concord.

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Parking Occupancy
Existing Parking Supply
The on-site parking lot has 48 marked parking stalls serving the existing businesses. However, additional factors affect the effective capacity of the parking lot, including stall dimensions and parking lot circulation as described below.

Off-street parking design standards are provided in the City of Concord Municipal Code of Ordinances Chapter 18.160.090. The existing parking lot layout does not meet current design standards for stall width, depth or aisle widths. Currently, two-way vehicular traffic is allowed in the drive aisles. To meet standards, two of the drive aisles would likely need to be converted into one-way operation with 60 degree parking angles. This modification would likely result in a reduction in parking supply of 15 to 20 percent.

When only a few spaces are available in a parking lot, it can be difficult for patrons to find a parking space, which can result in the perception that a parking lot is full. For commercial lots such as this one, a circulation efficiency factor of 10 percent is typically applied, meaning that a parking lot will be perceived as full when the parking exceeds 90 percent of supply. Additionally, given that some stall widths do not meet standards, parking lot efficiency is reduced further as larger vehicles potentially park across multiple stalls. Therefore, the effective parking supply for this parking lot was assumed to be reduced an additional five percent to 85 percent. This results in an effective supply of 40 parking stalls.

Existing Parking Occupancy
Fehr & Peers conducted parking occupancy counts over three days to adequately sample parking occupancy across a variety of days, and when customer demand for the proposed Project is expected to be highest. The parking occupancy counts were used to determine if the on-site parking supply is sufficient to serve the existing and proposed land uses. Parking occupancy counts were conducted on Thursday, June 2
nd and Friday, June 3rd, 2022, from 11:00 AM to 2:00
PM and from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, as well as on Saturday, June 4th, 2022, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. A summary of the weekday and weekend parking occupancy and supply (number of parked vehicles by parking space type and time of day) is presented in Table 2. Based on our observations and discussion with staff at Five Star Automotive and Sun Valley Carpets, parking occupancy associated with each business was estimated. Sun Valley Carpets and Five Star Automotive are closed on Saturday; therefore all parking occupancy was assumed to be associated with Big O tires.

As shown in Table 2, the practical capacity of the parking lot is not currently exceeded on weekdays or weekends during peak activity hours. In addition to the marked parking stalls, Five Star Automotive and Big O Tires stored customer vehicles in the driving aisles, and on the sides of

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the driveway on Concord Avenue. Since these spaces are not formally designated parking spaces or allowed to satisfy the code’s off-street parking requirement, they were not included in the parking supply totals, however, they were included in the parking demand.

Table 2: Existing Parking Occupancy
Parking User
Group
Parking
Supply
Thursday Friday Weekday Average Saturday
11AM -
2 PM1
4-7
PM1
11AM -
2 PM1
4-7
PM1
11AM -
2 PM1 4-7PM1 11AM -
2 PM1
Parking Occupancy by Tenant
Sun Valley Carpets 2 1 4 1 3 1 0
Five Star Automotive 12 11 13 9 13 10 0
Big O Tires 19 11 21 10 20 11 24
Total Occupancy
Unassigned 46 28 21 34 17 31 19 21
ADA 2 1 0 1 0 1 0 1
Aisle2 - 4 2 3 3 4 3 2
Total 48 33 23 38 20 36 22 24
Total Percent
Occupied - 69% 48% 79% 42% 75% 46% 50%
Notes:
1) Parking counts were collected in 30-minute intervals during each study period. Peak 30-minute interval is presented
2) Aisle parking spots not included in total supply for existing conditions.

Source: Fehr & Peers, 2022.

To estimate parking supply and demand with the Project, parking demand associated with Five Star Automotive was removed. A summary of the weekday and weekend net parking occupancy without Five Star Automotive and supply for existing conditions is presented in Table 3. The existing parking lot has a peak occupancy of 48 percent during the midday, 25 percent during the PM peak and 50 percent during the Saturday peak.

Table 3: Parking Occupancy without Five Star Automotive Parking
Supply
Thursday Friday Weekday Average Saturday
11AM -
2 PM 4-7 PM 11AM -
2 PM 4-7 PM 11AM -
2 PM 4-7PM 11AM -
2 PM
Parking
Occupancy 48 21 12 25 11 23 12 24
Percent
Occupied - 44% 25% 52% 23% 48% 25% 50%
Notes:

Source: Fehr & Peers, 2022.

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Parking Demand with Proposed Project
To develop a localized approach for existing parking demand for the proposed Project, Fehr & Peers staff performed field observations at an existing cannabis dispensary, CoCo Farms Concord, located at 2366 Stanwell Drive, Concord, on Saturday November 5, 2022, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, when parking demand is expected to be the highest, and existing parking occupancy is the highest at the Project site. A summary of the Saturday parking occupancy is presented in Table 4.

The combined visitor and employee parking lots had a peak parking occupancy of 30 vehicles between 1:30 PM and 2:00 PM, which included 17 visitor vehicles and 13 employee vehicles.

Table 4: CoCo Farms Concord Parking Occupancy
Time Visitor Parking
Occupancy
Employee Parking
Occupancy Total
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM 2 10 12
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM 6 9 15
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM 7 8 15
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM 11 9 20
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM 15 11 26
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM 11 11 22
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM 13 12 25
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM 17 13 30
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM 9 16 25
Notes:

Source: Fehr & Peers, 2022.

Based on the data collection effort and site-specific information, peak visitor parking demand rate for a cannabis dispensary use was developed using the square footage of the retail component of CoCo Farms Concord, as presented in Table 5.

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Table 5: CoCo Farms Concord Visitor Parking Demand
Use Retail Size Rate
Cannabis Dispensary 6.532 KSF1 2.60 spaces per KSF
Notes:
1) Size based on CoCo Farms Concord retail area. KSF = 1,000 Square Feet Source: Fehr & Peers, 2022.

The Project proposes 2,352 square feet of retail, including the reception area. Visitor parking demand was calculated using the localized demand rate, as shown in Table 6. Based on the localized rate, the Project is estimated to have a peak visitor parking demand of 7 spaces.

Table 6: Localized Visitor Parking Demand
Use Size Rate Visitor Parking Demand
Cannabis Dispensary 2.352 KSF2 2.60 spaces per KSF 7 spaces Notes:
1) Size based on Culture Cannabis retail area. KSF = 1,000 Square Feet Source: Fehr & Peers, 2022.

On peak days, the Project could have as many as 15 employees on site at once (based on data provided by the Applicant), for a total Project parking demand of 22 spaces. Additionally, the Project proposes to add 11 valet parking spaces dedicated for employee parking inside the tenant space that would be vacated by Five Star Automotive. The resulting parking demand for the on- site lot is expected to be 35 vehicles with an occupation rate of 73 percent based on the existing parking supply as shown in Table 7. These results indicate that the peak parking demand would not exceed the 85 percent threshold where the on-site parking would be perceived as full or over capacity.

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Table 7: Proposed Parking Supply Comparison
Number of Spaces
Parking Demand
Culture Cannabis Demand1 [A] 22
Culture Cannabis Identified Valet Parking [B] 11
Existing Use Peak Demand2 [C] 24
Net Parking Demand [A-B+C] 35
Parking Supply
Existing Shared Parking Supply 48
Percent Occupied3 73%
Notes:
1) Seven visitors and 15 employee vehicles.
2) Existing Sun Valley Carpets and Big O Tires peak parking demand. 3) Peak parking demand would be perceived as full or over capacity at 85 percent occupied.

Source: Fehr & Peers.

Valet Parking Plan Evaluation
As discussed, Culture Cannabis proposes to acquire the existing automotive repair shop located in Suite C, and operate stacked valet parking for employees only. This section reviews the proposed valet plan, shown in Attachment B, and provides recommendations.

As shown in the proposed valet plan, the valet parking is proposed to allow for 11 parked vehicles using tandem parking and stall dimensions of nine-feet by 18-feet. The City of Concord Municipal Code of Ordinances states that residential tandem parking spaces shall be 10 feet wide by 35 feet long for two vehicle lengths.

Valet Recommendation 1: Although there are no explicit standards for commercial use valet parking, we recommend to use a stall width of 10-feet to meet the City of Concord Municipal Code of Ordinances residential guidelines as the space allows for 10-feet parking stalls.

For valet operations, one valet parking staff is proposed to arrive at 7:00 AM, prior to the arrival of dispensary employees, to allow for valet parking and operations set-up, with rolling shift changes until 10:30 PM, when dispensary employees shift ends.

When employees arrive, they will be greeted by a valet attendant in the Drop Off Zone, located inside of the valet garage. Employees will be issued a physical valet claim check and will leave their car in the Drop Off Zone to proceed into the retail store. The valet attendant then drives the

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vehicle from the Drop Off Zone into the tandem numbered parking stall. Once the vehicle has been parked, the valet stores the keys and logs any necessary information into the valet system.

To minimize on-site queuing, employee start times are staggered every five minutes, so employees avoid arriving at the Project site simultaneously. Additionally, a sufficient service rate of approximately two minutes from vehicle arrival to park each car has been provided.

Valet Recommendation 2: Monitor valet parking queueing to ensure valet services do not impede on- or off-site traffic, pedestrian, and bicycle circulation. Provide adjustments to employee start time if valet queuing extends into on-site travel lanes.

Employee leave times will be coordinated with valet attendants. When employees leave, they will proceed to the Drop Off Zone and present the physical valet claim check to the attendant. The valet attendant will retrieve the employee’s keys from the valet podium, go to the vehicle and return the vehicle to the employee in the Drop Off Zone.

Throughout the day, vehicles will be organized and shifted to accommodate the employee shift changes within the approved parking facility. This allows for vehicles to easily be retrieved to exit when employees are ready to leave.

Site Plan Review
This section summarizes the assessment of site access and internal circulation for vehicles, pedestrians, bicycles and emergency vehicles entering and exiting the Project. Minimal on-site improvements are proposed as part of the Project. Figure 3 summarizes the review of the Project’s site plan and associated recommendations.

Vehicle, Pedestrian and Bicycle Site Access and Circulation Vehicular site access will be provided via two existing driveways, one located on Commerce Avenue and one located on Concord Avenue. As vehicles circulate the site for parking, they may get trapped and would have to turn around in the center parking aisle. Also as previously discussed, it was noted during field observations that vehicles were parked in non-designated parking spaces.

Site Recommendation 1: Provide a partial one-way site circulation with vehicles entering the northern parking aisle and exiting the center parking aisle.

Site Recommendation 2: Provide signage on-site that indicates parking is to be allowed in designated stalls only, as well as red curb paint where vehicles are not allowed to park.

No pedestrian connection is provided on Concord Avenue or Commerce Avenue to the Project entrance.

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Site Recommendation 3: Provide an accessible pedestrian connection between Concord Avenue and the Project site as well as Commerce Avenue and the Project site.

A class III bicycle route is provided on Commerce Avenue for bicyclists traveling to the Project site. Currently no bike facilities exist or are planned on Concord Avenue along the Project frontage. It is unclear if bicycle parking is included on site.

Site Recommendation 4: Provide bicycle parking per the City of Concord Municipal Code. Short term bicycle parking spaces shall be provided equal to five percent of the required vehicle spaces, with a minimum of two spaces per site.

Emergency Vehicle Access
Several factors determine whether a Project has sufficient access for emergency vehicles, including:

1. Number of access points (both public and emergency access only)

2. Width of access points

3. Width of internal roadways
The Project site plan shows two access points for emergency vehicles, one located on Commerce Avenue and one on Concord Avenue that provide 24 or 30-feet of width which meets regulations for emergency vehicle widths. The internal roadway provides 24 to 26 feet of width which also meets regulations for emergency vehicle widths.

Conclusions
The results of this assessment indicate that the net trip generation is expected to generate 26 morning peak hour trips, 51 evening peak hour trips, and 65 Saturday peak hour based on the number of employees expected at the site. Net peak parking demand for the proposed Project is not expected to exceed the practical capacity of the parking lot during peak activity hours for the proposed Project with the assumption that the space currently occupied by Five Star Automotive is used by the Project for valet parking. If Five Star Automotive remains and valet parking is not feasible, the Project would exceed the practical capacity by 18 spaces. See Attachment C for parking calculations if Five Star Automotive remains. Valet operations should be monitored to ensure valet services do not impede on- or off-site traffic, pedestrian and bicycle circulation.

This completes our draft assessment of the Culture Cannabis Project. Please call Mark at (925) 930-7100 with any questions.

Winnie Chung
December 15, 2022

Attachments:

Figure 1: Project Site Vicinity
Figure 2: Project Site Plan
Figure 3: Project Site Plan Recommendations

Attachment A: Kolaboration Concord, Trip Generation and VMT Screening Assessment Attachment B: Concord Valet Plan
Attachment C: Proposed Parking Supply Comparison with Five Star Automotive

CONCORD

PLEASANT
HILL
Meadow Ln
Cowell Rd
Market St
Concord Blvd
Diamond Blvd
Detroit Ave
Galindo St
Concord Ave
Sunvalley Blvd
Willow Pass Rd
Gateway Blvd
Clayton Rd
East St
Port Chicago Hwy
Salvio St
Solano Way
Monument Blvd
Grant St
Willow Pass Rd
Market St
Commerce Ave
Via de Mercados
Bisso Ln
John Glenn Dr
·242
%&680
Buchanan
Field Airport
WC22-3904_1_StudyArea
Project Site Vicinity
Figure 1
Project Site

BIG O TIRES

SUN VALLEY

CARPETS

PROJECT SUITE
10 9
8 7
6 5
4321
11 CONCORD AVE
XX
X
X
X
X
Exist.

MOBILE LIVING

TRUCK & SUV

ACCESSORIES

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
PROPERTY LINE167'-4"
32'-4"
164'-2"
63'-4"
71'-0"
ZONE:

WEST CONCORD

MIXED USE
Exist.

LA MORINDA

STONE TILE
ZONE:

WEST CONCORD

MIXED USE
ZONE:

WEST CONCORD

MIXED USE
Exist.

DIABLO VALLEY

CREMATION &

FUNERAL SERVICES
4,971 sq. ft.

PROPERTY LINE180'-3"
PROPERTY LINE 248'

COMMERCE AVE

PROPERTY LINE
RADIUS= 36'
PROPERTYLINE 220'-8"
10'-0"

SETBACK
10'-0"

SETBACK
31'-7" CURB TO MEDIAN
50'-10" CURB TO CURB
5'-7"

SIDEWALK
8'-11"

SIDEWALK
30'-6"

DRIVEWAY
24'-11"

DRIVEWAY
11'-2"
12'-0"
3,291 sq. ft.

PROPOSED
VALET

PARKING

LIQUIDAMBAR GLEDITSIA

TRICANTHOS

LIQUIDAMBAR

PYRUS KAWAKAMI

LIQUIDAMBAR

LIQUIDAMBAR
29'-3"

DRIVEWAY
24'-8"

DRIVEWAY
84'-3"
38'-10"75'-0"
22'-4"

SAME ELEVATION HEIGHT AS

THE PROJECT SITE

SAME ELEVATION HEIGHT AS

THE PROJECT SITE

SAME ELEVATION HEIGHT AS

THE PROJECT SITE

7.5" DIAMETER
8" DIAMETER

8.5" DIAMETER
9" DIAMETER
6"

DIAMETER
7"

DIAMETER
9"

DIAMETER
8"

DIAMETER
30'-0"
27'-0"
9'-0"
19'-0"
18'-0"
22'-5"
27'-0"
26'-8"
11'-10"
9'-0"
TYP18'-0" TYP
24'-10"

VALET VEHICLE DROP ZONE
5 10 20 40
30'-0"
22'-4"

EXISTING SEWER LINE

ENTRY POINT

EXISTING GAS

LINE ENTRY POINT
5,875 SF
3,310 SF
30'-0"

EXISTING WATER

LINE ENTRY POINT

INDOOR LOADING/UNLOADING ZONE
SEE A2.0 FOR MORE INFO
22'-10"
13'-0"
25'-4"
3'-0"
24'-10"
24'-0"
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X X X
LEGEND

EXISTING CONCRETE CURB TO REMAIN

EXISTING LANDSCAPE TO REMAIN

PROPERTY LINE

EXISTING CHAIN LINK FENCE TO REMAIN
Project Number:

Plan Check Number:

CULTURE CANNABIS

CLUB OF CONCORD
1440 CONCORD AVE. SUITE B
CONCORD, CA. 94520
3 PETERS CANYON RD.

SUITE 110 IRVINE, CA 92606
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H E S T I A A T E L I E R

HI D E N O R I I W A G AMI
ISSUED FOR CUP 12-12-2021
CUP REVISIONS 03-07-2022
DATE PREPARED 06-20-2022
CUP REVISIONS 05-31-2022
CUP REVISIONS 06-20-2022
CUP REVISIONS 08-12-2022
CUP REVISIONS 09-16-2022
EXISTING TREE#
NO ABOVE GROUND UTILITY BOXES: 40' X 40'
3' MAX HEIGHT OF IMPROVEMENTS: 15' X 15'

SIGHT VISIBILITY TRIANGLES

DIRECTION OF

EXISTING DRAINAGE

DIRECTION OF

EXISTING DRAINAGE

DIRECTION OF

EXISTING DRAINAGE

DIRECTION OF

EXISTING DRAINAGE

DIRECTION OF

EXISTING DRAINAGE
Additional
Dedicated
Culture
Cannabis
Parking
Additional
Dedicated
Culture
Cannabis
Parking
WC22-3904_2_SitePlan
Project Site Plan
Figure 2
Site Plan Source: Hestia Atelier, 9/16/2022

BIG O TIRES

SUN VALLEY

CARPETS

PROJECT SUITE
10 9
8 7
6 5
4321
11 CONCORD AVE
XX
X
X
X
X
Exist.

MOBILE LIVING

TRUCK & SUV

ACCESSORIES

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
PROPERTY LINE167'-4"
32'-4"
164'-2"
63'-4"
71'-0"
ZONE:

WEST CONCORD

MIXED USE
Exist.

LA MORINDA

STONE TILE
ZONE:

WEST CONCORD

MIXED USE
ZONE:

WEST CONCORD

MIXED USE
Exist.

DIABLO VALLEY

CREMATION &

FUNERAL SERVICES
4,971 sq. ft.

PROPERTY LINE180'-3"
PROPERTY LINE 248'

COMMERCE AVE

PROPERTY LINE
RADIUS= 36'
PROPERTYLINE 220'-8"
10'-0"

SETBACK
10'-0"

SETBACK
31'-7" CURB TO MEDIAN
50'-10" CURB TO CURB
5'-7"

SIDEWALK
8'-11"

SIDEWALK
30'-6"

DRIVEWAY
24'-11"

DRIVEWAY
11'-2"
12'-0"
3,291 sq. ft.

PROPOSED
VALET

PARKING

LIQUIDAMBAR GLEDITSIA

TRICANTHOS

LIQUIDAMBAR

PYRUS KAWAKAMI

LIQUIDAMBAR

LIQUIDAMBAR
29'-3"

DRIVEWAY
24'-8"

DRIVEWAY
84'-3"
38'-10"75'-0"
22'-4"

SAME ELEVATION HEIGHT AS

THE PROJECT SITE

SAME ELEVATION HEIGHT AS

THE PROJECT SITE

SAME ELEVATION HEIGHT AS

THE PROJECT SITE

7.5" DIAMETER
8" DIAMETER

8.5" DIAMETER
9" DIAMETER
6"

DIAMETER
7"

DIAMETER
9"

DIAMETER
8"

DIAMETER
30'-0"
27'-0"
9'-0"
19'-0"
18'-0"
22'-5"
27'-0"
26'-8"
11'-10"
9'-0"
TYP18'-0" TYP
24'-10"

VALET VEHICLE DROP ZONE
5 10 20 40
30'-0"
22'-4"

EXISTING SEWER LINE

ENTRY POINT

EXISTING GAS

LINE ENTRY POINT
5,875 SF
3,310 SF
30'-0"

EXISTING WATER

LINE ENTRY POINT

INDOOR LOADING/UNLOADING ZONE
SEE A2.0 FOR MORE INFO
22'-10"
13'-0"
25'-4"
3'-0"
24'-10"
24'-0"
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X X X
LEGEND

EXISTING CONCRETE CURB TO REMAIN

EXISTING LANDSCAPE TO REMAIN

PROPERTY LINE

EXISTING CHAIN LINK FENCE TO REMAIN
Project Number:

Plan Check Number:

CULTURE CANNABIS

CLUB OF CONCORD
1440 CONCORD AVE. SUITE B
CONCORD, CA. 94520
3 PETERS CANYON RD.

SUITE 110 IRVINE, CA 92606
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ISSUED FOR CUP 12-12-2021
CUP REVISIONS 03-07-2022
DATE PREPARED 06-20-2022
CUP REVISIONS 05-31-2022
CUP REVISIONS 06-20-2022
CUP REVISIONS 08-12-2022
CUP REVISIONS 09-16-2022
EXISTING TREE#
NO ABOVE GROUND UTILITY BOXES: 40' X 40'
3' MAX HEIGHT OF IMPROVEMENTS: 15' X 15'

SIGHT VISIBILITY TRIANGLES

DIRECTION OF

EXISTING DRAINAGE

DIRECTION OF

EXISTING DRAINAGE

DIRECTION OF

EXISTING DRAINAGE

DIRECTION OF

EXISTING DRAINAGE

DIRECTION OF

EXISTING DRAINAGE
Additional
Dedicated
Culture
Cannabis
Parking
Additional
Dedicated
Culture
Cannabis
Parking
Provide bicycle parking in
accordance with the
Municipal Code
Provide an accessible
pedestrian connection
from Concord Avenue
Provide an accessible
pedestrian connection
from Commerce Avenue
Provide partial one-way
site circulation
Provide “Parking in
designated stalls
only” signage
WC22-3904_3_SitePlanRecs
Site Plan Recommendations
Figure 3
Site Plan Source: Hestia Atelier, 9/16/2022

Attachment A: Kolaboration Concord,
Trip Generation and VMT Screening
Assessment

100 Prin
gle Avenue | Suite 600 | Walnut Creek, CA 94596 | (925) 930-7100 | Fax (925) 933-7090 www.fehrandpeers.com
Memorandum
Date: October
20, 2021
To: Winnie Chung, City of Concord
From: Mark Howard and Ry an McClain, Fehr & Peers
Subject: Kolaboration Concord, Trip Generation and VMT Sc reening Assessment WC21-3833
This memorandum presents the results of a trip generation and vehicle-miles traveled (VMT) screening assessment for the Kolaboration Concord, DBA CoCo Farms Project (Project) located at 2366 Stanwell Circle, Suite B, in the City of Concord. The project seeks to build out an existing 14,051 square foot building for use as a marijuana dispensary including retail, office, manufacturing and distribution. (See Figure 1 -all figures are provided at the end of this memorandum). Vehicular site access will be provided via three driveways along Stanwell Circle.

The following presents our approach, assumptions, and results.

Trip Generation Assessment
Trip generation refers to the process of estimating the amount of vehicular traffic a project might add to the local roadway network. Estimates are created for the peak one-hour periods during the weekday morning and evening commute hours, as well as the Saturday peak hour when traffic volumes on adjacent streets are typically at their highest and the project is expected to generate the most traffic.

Trip generation rates for various land uses based on a sampling of sites throughout the United States are published in the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual (11 th
Edition). However, given the limited number of sample sites collected for marijuana dispensary in the Trip Generation Manual, developing a trip generation rate based on local data is appropriate.

Therefore, trip generation estimates for the Project were calculated using driveway counts at another CoCo Farms site located at 3400 Wilbur Avenue, Antioch, California.

Peak hour driveway counts from the Antioch site are shown in Table 1. As shown below, the morning, evening and Saturday peak hours had 144, 262, and 272 trips, respectively.

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October 20, 2021

Table 1: Observed Antioch CoCo Farms Peak Hour Trips
Weekday
AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour
Peak Period In Out Total Peak Period In Out Total
7:00-8:00 AM 15 4 19 4:00-5:00 PM 125 137 262
7:15-8:15 AM 33 17 50 4:15-5:15 PM 120 129 249
7:30-8:30 AM 50 35 85 4:30-5:30 PM 121 130 251
7:45-8:45 AM 63 53 116 4:45-5:45 PM 123 121 244
8:00-9:00 AM 80 64 144 5:00-6:00 PM 122 117 239
Saturday
Peak Period In Out Total
10:00-11:00 AM 101 101 202
10:15-11:15 AM 90 95 185
10:30-11:30 AM 91 94 185
10:45-11:45 AM 97 93 190
11:00-12:00 PM 121 97 218
11:15-12:15 PM 143 113 256
11:30-12:30 PM 146 119 265
11:45-12:45 PM 147 125 272
12:00-1:00 PM 140 132 272
12:15-1:15 PM 132 129 261
12:30-1:30 PM 129 127 256
12:45-1:45 PM 129 122 251
1:00-2:00 PM 135 127 262
Bold indicates peak hour for each peak period
Source: Fehr & Peers, 2021
The Antioch location consists of both a retail facility and a processing building. To calculate the trip rate for just the retail portion of the Antioch site, the trips associated with the processing building were subtracted out (using the ITE Manufacturing land use code 140), as shown in Table

2. The morning, evening and Saturday peak hour trips for the retail portion are 142, 260, and 271 trips, respectively.

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October 20, 2021

Table 2: Antioch CoCo Farms Net Retail Trips
Use Size
(KSF)1
Weekday Saturday
AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour Peak Hour
In Out Total In Out Total In Out Total
Antioch CoCo Farms Total Peak Hour Trips4
Total Marijuana
Dispensary & Processing 80 64 144 125 137 262 140 132 272 Manufacturing Trip Generation2
Processing 2.7 2 0 2 1 1 2 1 0 1
Net Retail Peak Hour Trips3
Marijuana Dispensary 78 64 142 124 136 260 139 132 271
Notes:

1. KSF = 1,000 square feet

2. Manufact
uring (Land use code 140), averag e rates, Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), Trip Generation Manual, 11th Edition, 2021.

3. Ne
t Retail Peak Hour Trips = (Total Peak Hour Trips) – (Manufacturing Trip Generation)

4. Trips obtained from the Antioch location driveway counts.

Source: Fehr & Peers, 2021
Trip generation rates per retail employee were then calculated for the Antioch CoCo Farms site as shown in Table 3. Trip rates were produced on a per re tail employee basis since the number of employees known and is directly related to the number of customers that can be served. Customers are the highest generator of trips for a retail land use.

Table 3: Observed Trip Generation Rates 1
Use Unit
Weekday Saturday
AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour Peak Hour
Rate In Out Rate In Out Rate In Out
Marijuana
Dispensary
Per
Employee 2.25 56% 44% 4.13 48% 52% 4.30 51% 49%
Notes:

1. Custom rates developed from CoCo Farms driveway count data, and 63 retail employees.

Source: Fehr & Peers, 2021
Trip generation estimates for the proposed Project are shown in Table 4. Based on the rates developed from the Antioch CoCo Farms location, the project is expected to generate 186 morning, 337 evening and 346 Saturday peak hour trips. The trip generation associated with the Antioch location is expected to be similar to the proposed Concord location. These trip generation rates are recommended for future analysis of marijuana dispensary uses to provide locally appropriate estimates.

Winnie Chung
October 20, 2021

Table 4: Concord Kolaboration Trip Generation Estimates Use Size
Weekday Saturday
AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour Peak Hour
In Out Total In Out Total In Out Total
Based on Observed and ITE 11th Edition Trip Generation Rates Marijuana
Dispensary1
80 Employees 101 79 180 159 172 331 175 169 344
Manufacturing3 7.5 KSF2 5 1 6 2 4 6 1 1 2
Total 106 80 186 161 176 337 176 170 346
Notes:

1. Estimate using custom rates developed from CoCo farms driveway count data and 80 Kolaboration retail employees (75 Budtenders, 4 Retail supervisors, 1 Retail Manager)

2. KSF = 1,000 sq
uare feet. Total KSF includes the office, manufacturing and distribution portions of the proposed Project.

3. Manufact
uring (Land use code 140), averag e rates, Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), Trip Generation Manual, 11th Edition, 2021
Source: Fehr & Peers, 2021
VMT Screening Assessment
With the passage of Senate Bill 743 (SB 743), the use of criteria such as auto delay, level of service, and similar measures of vehicle capacity of traffic congestion as the basis for determining significant impacts as part of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance was eliminated. SB 743 mandates the use of VMT in the evaluation and assessment of significant transportation impacts. In July 2020, Concord adopted VMT-based analysis methods which includes VMT metrics, thresholds, and screening criteria for evaluating a project’s VMT impact.

Based on the City thresholds and screening criteria, a project can be screened out from a formal VMT analysis if certain criteria are met that would signify that a project would be presumed to result in a less-than-significant CEQA Transportation section impact with respect to VMT. A project’s impact on VMT is considered less-than-significant and should not require further VMT analysis if the project meets at least one of the following criteria1:

Office/Industrial Uses
 Fewer than 10,000 square feet
 Located in a Transit Priority Area (TPA) and fewer than 200,000 square feet  Located in a low employment VMT zone and fewer than 200,000 square feet 1 The screening criteria is based on the City of Concord’s thresholds adopted July, 2020.

Winnie Chung
October 20, 2021

Retail
 Locally Serving2 and fewer than 30,000 square feet
 Located in a TPA and fewer than 50,000 square feet
Project Screening
The proposed project consists of multiple uses within the project site, the breakdown of each use is shown in Table 5.

Table 5: Kolaboration Proposed Project Building Areas
Use Size (SF)
Retail 6,532
Office 2,452
Manufacturing 1,669
Distribution 3,399
Total 14,052
Source: Fehr & Peers, 2021
The following breaks down the VMT screening by the proposed project uses.

Retail
As shown in Table 5, the total square footage of the retail portion of the proposed project is 6,532 square feet, which is less than the 30,000 square foot threshold for a retail use not located in a TPA. Additionally, the project may be considered locally serving based on the proximity of nearby dispensaries and the context of the Project. Velvet Cannabis Dispensary, located on 4808 Sunrise Drive, Martinez, California is roughly 2.2 miles away, and the retail portion is expected to serve nearby residents. Therefore, the proposed retail portion of the project satisfies the City- established screening criteria for a locally-serving retail use and may be presumed to result in a less than significant VMT impact without further analysis.

Office/Industrial Uses
As shown in Figure 2 the proposed project is located in a low employment VMT zone. As shown in Table 5, the total square footage of the office, manufacturing and distribution areas is 7,520 square feet, which is less than the 200,000 square foot threshold for an office/industrial use located in a low employment VMT zone. Therefore, the proposed office/industrial portion of the 2 Locally serving uses are generally fewer than 30,000 square feet and tend to serve the immediate community surrounding the project site, such as a coffee shop, drycleaners, convenience markets, and tutoring centers. If there are similar uses within a three-mile radius, the use may also be locally serving. The final determination of whether a particular project is a local serving use shall rest with the City.

Winnie Chung
October 20, 2021

project satisfies the City-established screening criteria for an office/industrial use located in a low employment VMT zone and may be presumed to result in a less than significant VMT impact without further analysis.

Conclusion
Based on the trip generation assessment using the Antioch site trip generation rates, the project is expected to generate 186 morning, 337 evening and 346 Saturday peak hour trips. Based on City of Concord’s Transportation Analysis Guidelines, adopted July 2020, and the trip generation assessment, a local transportation analysis is required. A separate proposal describing the additional scope of work has been prepared.

From the VMT screening assessment, the proposed project meets the City’s screening criteria for both the retail and office/industrial uses, and therefore is presumed to have a less-than- significant impact on VMT.

This concludes our trip generation and VMT screening assessment findings. Please contact Mark Howard or Ryan McClain with questions or comments.

Attachments
Figure 1: Proposed Project Site Plan
Figure 2: Low Employment VMT Areas

Project Site Plan
Figure 1
WC21-3833_1_SitePlan
Site Plan Source: Studio Benavente Architects, 9/23/21

Concord Commute Based VMT per Worker, 2018
Figure
WC14\OK14-0024.08_Concord_VMT
Areas Not Applicable for Screening:

TAZs with less than 30 jobs in 2020
Transit Priority Areas (TPAs):
less than 1/2 mi away from rail stations
^N
VMT per Worker:
at least 15% below Bay
Area regional average
20 Project Site
Low Employment VMT Areas
Figure 2
WC21-3833_2_LowEmpVMT

Attachment B: Concord Valet Plan

CONCORD VALET PLAN

VALET GARAGE
The Valet Garage is the internal parking garage indicated in the photo below and on the site -plans provided to the City. Valet Garage consists of 11 tandem parking spots to be utilized for Culture staff only. NO self -parking will be permitted. Staff arrive at the Drop Zone and give their key and information to the valet. Valet will also have a s taff schedule so they are aware of arrival times and employee information in advance. The valet will arrange the vehicles according to staff exit times. The blue arrow in the diagram below indicates the exit from the first row in an efficient manner. This will ensure minimum delays, and therefore, minimum congestion for main parking lot traffic. As the cars exit row one, valet attendants will be able to shift row two cars up to row one, and to the right, so cars are always aligned to leave without having t o shift another vehicle . There will be hours when no one enters or exits the Valet Garage. Attendants will have plenty of time in between employee shift start/end times to make these maneuvers.

VALET DROP ZONE
The Drop Zone is located inside of the Val et Garage. The Drop Zone will be marked with signage that s tates “Employee Valet Only,” and will be readily visible to all visitors . The valet podium will be located at the front of the valet garage, allowing the valets to greet all employees as they drive in. Vehicles will be parked immediately in the valet garage. Queuing will be prevented by the following methods:

1) The Drop Zone location inside of the valet garage will allow for efficient drop of and maneuvering.

2) Staggering employee arrival times will make it easier to manage maneuvering. It will take a valet approximately 2 minutes from arrival to park each car. The staggered enter/exit times leave ample time for valets to park and retrieve cars without any queue. There will not be congestion caused by the valet drop-off.

3) Additional Monitoring : Valet attendants will monitor the valet queue to ensure it does not crowd the parking flow.

Key Features:
1) Valet podium inside the parking garage.
2) Keys are secured inside a locked podium manned by a valet attendant. 3) Once the vehicle has been parked, the valet stores the keys and logs in/out times. 4) Communication between the valet and valet garage podium will consist of in -person exchanges and short distance walkie-talkies.
5) Valet attendants will also act as parking lot attendants, directing customers to park only in the Culture marked parking stalls, and encouraging flow of traffic by assisting those searching for parking.

VALET EXPERIENCE
Employee Experience (Vehicle Drop Off)

1. Employee is greeted by valet attendant in Drop Zone.

2. Employee is issued a valet claim check by valet attendant.

3. Employee leaves the Drop Zone and proceeds into the retail store for their shift.

4. Employee returns to Drop Zone and presents valet claim check to valet attendant.

5. Valet retrieves employees keys and returns the vehicle to the Drop Zone.

6. Employee departs in their vehicle and exits onto Commerce Street.

Valet
Podium

STAFF SCHEDULE WITH STAGGERING START-TIMES

VALET RETRIVAL PROCEDURES
Valet personnel will be responsible for arranging the cars on a first-out basis; first-out occupy the first row closest to the exit, and the rest following in the 2nd row. Cars will be able to leave the valet garage in an orderly fashion, respecting the flow of traffic in the main parking lot. Store reception will ensure that when employees are leaving at any time during the day, they communicate with Valet on queuing status. Employees only retrieve their cars at times that will not cause congestion in the main parking lot.

ARRANGEMENT OF TANDEM PARKING ACCORDING TO ENTRY/EXIT TIMES (BASED ON FRIDAY SCHEDULE AS AN EXAMPLE):

STAFF MEMBER PARKING SPOT
MORNING SHIFT ARRIVAL 7AM-7:35AM
Valet 1 1
General Manager 6
Inventory 1 (interchangeable with Reception 1) 7
Reception 1 (interchangeable with Inventory 1) 2
Sales 4 8
Sales 3 3

MORNING SHIFT ADJUSTMENTS 2-3PM
Valet 2 11 (Arrives 2PM)
Valet 1 Leaves 1
Reception 1 Shifts to 1
Sales 3 Shifts to 2

AFTERNOON SHIFT ARRIVAL 2:05-2:30PM
Assistant Manager 9
Sales 2 10
Reception 2 5
Sales 5 4
Inventory 2 3

MORNING SHIFT EXIT 3:30PM
Valet 2 11
Reception 1 1 leaves
Sales 3 2 leaves
Inventory 1 7 leaves
Inventory 2 3 moves over to space 2
Sales 4 8 leaves

CARS IN VALET GARAGE POST AFTERNOON SHIFT
CHANGE

Inventory 2 1
General Manager 6
Assistant Manager 9
Sales 2 10
Reception 2 5
Sales 5 4
Valet 2 11

ALTERNATE PARKING PROGRAMS
Culture will provide carpool incentive programs to its employees, as well as monthly bus passes for those that are willing to use public transportation. This benefits the facility and the environment alike.

SUMMARY
This valet operations plan provides more than sufficient parking possibilities to account for employee parking needs, staggering schedules, and minimized congestion. The route from the Drop Zone into the Valet Garage and then the exit is well -planned, and does not anticipate any impediments to m ain parking lot flow. Clear signage will ensure only employees approach the valet garage, and valet attendants will be trained to direct customers in the main parking lot as well.

Attachment C: Proposed Parking Supply
Comparison with Five Star Automotive

100 Pringle Avenue | Suite 600 | Walnut Creek, CA 94596 | (925) 930-7100 | Fax (925) 933-7090 www.fehrandpeers.com

Attachment C: Proposed Parking Supply Comparison with Five Star Automotive Number of Spaces
Parking Demand
Culture Cannabis Demand1 22
Existing Use Peak Demand2 36
Parking Demand 58
Parking Supply
Existing Shared Parking Supply 48
Percent Occupied3 121%
Notes:
1) Seven visitors and 15 employee vehicles.
2) Existing Sun Valley Carpets, Five Start Automotive and Big O Tires peak parking demand. 3) Peak parking demand would be perceived as full or over capacity at 85 percent occupied.

Source: Fehr & Peers.

DESIGN AND SITE REVIEW

STATEMENT OF DESIGN INTENT

DESCRIBE THE DESIGN PROGRAM, THE DESIGNER'S APPROACH, AND HOW THE ARCHITECTURAL, LANDSCAPE AND OTHER ELEMENTS HAVE BEEN INTEGRATED.

THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE PROJECT TO ADJACENT PROPERTIES AND TO THE ADJACENT STREETS SHOULD BE EXPRESSED IN DESIGN TERMS. DEFINE THE

SITE, BUILDING DESIGN, AND LANDSCAPE CONCEPTS IN TERMS OF SITE DESIGN

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION, OUTDOOR -USE AREAS,

VISUAL SCREENING AND ENHANCEMENTS, CONSERVATION OF NATURAL

RESOURCES, MITIGATION OF NEGATIVE SITE CHARACTERISTICS, AND OFF -SITE INFLUENCES.

Culture’s design team has ensured that the intent to incorporate natural features such as: topography; trees; watercourses and wetlands; and other features such as: open space; view corridors; prevailing climatic conditions; setbacks; landscape and utility easements; relationship to adjace nt buildings, land uses and the street; have all been appropriately incorporated into the design.

SITE PLANNING
Culture has ensured that the following guidelines have been met when applicable. § Building coverage shall not exceed the maximum coverage or floor area ratio (FAR). § All new design proposals shall consider the influence on neighboring properties § This site plan shall reflect the need for privacy of adjacent residents. § The site plan shall exhibit a desirable transition with the streetscape § Buildings shall be designed to take advantage of natural elements § De velopment design should include preservation of natural site features

LOADING AND SERVICE
Culture’s design ensures that:
§ Loading and service areas for delivery or transfer of merchandise including vehicle access to those areas shall be screened from public view corridors and building entries by a combination of building design, layout, grade separations, masonry walls and dense landscaping. § Delivery vehicle circulation should n ot mingle with the general public vehicular or pedestri an access or circulation on site.

Attachment 5

TRASH/RECYCLING ENCLOSURES
In addition to State requirements regarding waste, Culture will go above and beyond and ensure that the following design requirements for trash enclosures ae incorporated into the Premise Design:
§ All refuse and recycling containers shall be placed within screened storage areas or enclosures. § Enclosures must be sized to accommodate the anticipated volume of trash while taking advantage of centralizing enclosures in situations of multiple buildings and/or users. § Enclosures shall be constructed of six-foot high masonry walls with solid metal gates. Enclosure finishes should match the building in color and texture and should include stonework, landscaping, berms, wood, and other natural elements common to the area. § Enclosures shall be constructed of non -combustible materials and shall be located no closer than five feet (5’) from any building.
§ Trash enclosures for commercial projects shall not be placed within twenty feet (20') of abutting residential zoned properties. Enclosures shall be located remotely from project entrances, building entrances, public view corridors and main circulation paths. § Enclosures shall allow for a minimum three-foot (3') landscape buffer on all non-accessible sides. § Building equipment and storage on the ground should be screened from public view with durable materials that complement the building and the environment. § Enclosure design shall be treated with importance to ensure quality and attention to detail.

LANDSCAPING
Culture’s design ensures that the natural characteristics of the site including existing trees, rock outcroppings, slope and/or other natural features, soil type, climatic conditions, topography, drainage patterns and solar orientation are incorporated into the landscape design to visually enhance development. Site areas not used for buildings, parking or other designated functions shall be landscaped. Plant types have been selected according to the appropriateness for the climate zone, the low water use (drought tolerant-Xeriscape), size, branching structure, density, aesthetic considerations (flowering, leaf color, fall color), maintenance considerations, and the continuance of existing native plantings. The use of automatic irrigation systems which are properly timed and maintained are required.

Plants must be grouped according to their water needs and irrigated separately from other groupings with dissimilar water needs. The top and toe of slopes within l andscape areas should be setback a minimum of two feet (2') from fences, walls, property lines, street curbs, pedestrian paths, or other hardscape surfaces to prevent drainage across these surfaces. Landscape drainage should not flow across adjacent walks, plazas, parking lots and other paved surfaces. Landscape planting and irrigation plans shall be prepared by a qualified licensed Landscape Architect registered in the State of California.

EXTERIOR DESIGN CONCEPT
The quality of the proposed exterior prese nce of the physical location is designed to include unique industrial details with modern features. such as warm wood slats mixed with dark metal and concrete finishes. The building’s exterior design melds smoothly with the uniqueness of the area, practica l and minimal, but with an abundance of functionality and design. Landscaping elements that are drought tolerant are integrated into the space, and decorative exterior lighting is added to the facade creating a warm and welcoming entrance . The design of th e building’s frontage responds to the context of the wider street. While the building and any associated private spaces on the street front are located next to the street boundary. The parking spaces between the facility and the street are designed as an

integral part of the overall design, while the building entrance is safe, welcoming, and clearly visible from the street giving employees an overall sense of security.

INTERIOR DESIGN CONCEPT
The store is designed with a casual and energetic atmosphere where each product line is carefully placed to allow for a convenient shopping experience. The mood and palette of the store evokes a very modern yet warm vibe. Textured hints of concrete mixed with vibrant art create an energetic backdrop, while warm woods within the custom casework and leather upholstery blend in to create a cohesive and welcoming environment. Display fixtures are designed with secured product offerings and casework to fully allow for product interactivity while custom retail f ixtures are designed to inspire moments of discovery and learning through integrated touchscreens and product display fixtures.

DESIGN CONCEPT CREATIVITY
The influence of our unique vibrant brand throughout our design concept, renders it a creative, physical space, aesthetically original with its modern art and colored light fixtures. Culture’s design is recognizable, upscale but inviting, cheerful and uplifting. The visual perception of our design focuses on elements that make it recogniza ble, such as the chosen imagery, signage and materials used mainly throughout the building’s exterior.

Culture believes that the creativity of its Brand Concept speaks for itself and speaks loudly. Culture knows that its brand design is creative and uniqu e because customers that visit the Long Beach retail store tell us so! Culture has received enormously positive feedback on the look and feel of the store, the shopping experience, and the knowledge of its staff. As Culture is a way of living, not just a word, the proof is in the pudding!

DESIGN CONCEPT INTEGRATION
The design concept considers the neighborhood that Culture is looking to call home. Our design integrates nicely with the urban fabric of the neighborhood, proposing a discreet exterior with minimal elements but an abundance of design.

Written Correspondence
To: Lenhardt, Ryan <[email protected]>
From: Carol Powell <[email protected]>
Subject: Cannabis club in Concord
Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2023 9:08 AM
I can’t attend this evening’s meeting on the proposed cannabis club in Concord.

However I want to let you know there are many retired people in Concord who would love this to happen. I am in my 60’s and drive to the cannabis dispensary in Martinez. I would like to save the gas money and time, by going to Concord instead. I’d like the tax revenue to go to Concord also. I, and many of my friends and neighbors, fully support this.

Caro
l Powell, Esq.
(510) 710-2832
[email protected]
ATTACHMENT 6

Culture Cannabis
Club of Concord
(PL20113 – AA, DR, DA)
City Council Public Hearing
February 14, 2023
Ryan Lenhardt, Senior Planner

Summary
 Background
 Entitlements
 Development Agreement
 Environmental/CEQA Determination
 Recommendation
Summary - 2Page 170 of 202
 Address:1440 Concord
Avenue
 APN: 126-020-108
 General Plan: West
Concord Mixed Use
(WCMU)
 Zoning: WMX (West
Concord Mixed Use)
Location - 3
N
Location

Location (cont’d.)
 4,971 sq. ft.
retail storefront
(Suite B)
 3,291 sq. ft.
employee valet
parking (Suite C)
Location - 4
B
C

Location (cont’d.)
Location - 5

Background
 May 26, 2020: Council adopted cannabis ordinance
 July 28, 2020: Council approved the competitive selection process  October 5, 2020: Request for Proposals (RFP) issued
 May 25 and 26, 2021: City Council interviewed all eligible retail storefront applicants, selecting Culture
 December 28, 2021: Culture Cannabis of Concord submits application Background - 6Page 174 of 202
Background (cont’d.)
 March - November 2022: Applicant submitted materials that were deemed incomplete
 December 15, 2022: Transportation Assessment completed  December 22, 2022: The application is deemed complete  January 19, 2023: The Planning Commission recommend approval Background - 7Page 175 of 202
Required Permits
 Approvals required for the project:
Administrative Permit: Land Use (Cannabis storefront retailer) Design and Site Review: Building and Site improvements Development Agreement
Required Permits - 8Page 176 of 202
Administrative Permit
 Required to establish a cannabis storefront and delivery retail use in the WMX District
Retail showroom and delivery services
Will employ 30-40 people
Hours between 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. seven days a week Administrative Permit - 9Page 177 of 202
Administrative Permit (cont’d.)
 Transportation Assessment
Fehr & Peers evaluated:
Trip generation
Parking supply and demand
Site access and circulation
Valet parking operations
Administrative Permit - 10Page 178 of 202
Administrative Permit – Trip Generation (cont’d.)
 Project expected to generate nominal AM, PM, and Saturday peak hour trips
 Assessment concluded the trips will have minimal effect on intersection delay at adjacent intersections
Administrative Permit - 11Page 179 of 202
Administrative Permit - Parking (cont’d.)
 52 parking spaces approved, 48 existing
 Project adds 11 valet tandem employee parking spaces
 Total of 59 spaces
 Added parking brings site into conformance with original approval Administrative Permit - 12Page 180 of 202
Administrative Permit – Access/Circulation (cont’d.)
Administrative Permit - 13

Administrative Permit – Access/Circulation (cont’d.)
Administrative Permit - 14

Administrative Permit – Valet Parking (cont’d.)
 11 tandem valet
parking stalls for
employees only
(Suite C)
 Increase width of the
stalls to 10 feet
Administrative Permit - 15

Administrative Permit (cont’d.)
 Conditions of Approval address operational characteristics specific to the business; and
 Conditions from the cannabis ordinance (CMC Chapter 5.80), such as requirements for odor control and security
Administrative Permit - 16Page 184 of 202
Design and Site Review
Design and Site Review - 17
 New door, window, and signage
East façade – Suite B

Design and Site Review (cont’d.)
Design and Site Review - 18
 Add roof and new six-inch curb around the trash enclosure

Design and Site Review (cont’d.)
Design and Site Review - 19
 Two new 24-
inch box trees
 Landscaping
either side of
Commerce
driveway
 Landscaping at
corner

Development Agreement
Development Agreement - 20
 Term: Five years, automatic two-year extension; discretionary five year extension
 Annual Developer Contributions:
 Two percent (2%) of Gross Revenues; or $20,000 (whichever is greater) to Cannabis Community Benefit Fund
 Six Percent (6%) of Gross Revenues on an annual basis  Volunteer Hours:
 Required per Cannabis Business Owner and per on-site employee each month

Development Agreement – Community Benefits
(cont’d.)
Development Agreement - 21
 Labor and Social Diversity:
 Will prioritize hiring of local and diverse employees  Provide a livable wage that does not fall below $22.00 per hour  Neighborhood Compatibility:
 Designation of a Community Relations Officer
 Provide written documentation regarding complaints and any resolutions in Annual Review Report to the City

Development Agreement – Applicable Laws (cont’d.)
Development Agreement - 22
 Provides vested rights to the applicant for land use regulations and City cannabis rules
 Any new laws restricting the sale of cannabis accessories or prohibiting the operation of cannabis businesses would not apply to this business

Development Agreement Findings (cont’d.)
Development Agreement - 23
 Consistent with the General Plan
 Will conform with general welfare and good land use
practices
 Will not affect the orderly development of the property  Will not be detrimental to the health, safety, and general welfare of the residents of the city

Environmental/CEQA
Environmental/CEQA - 24
 Proposed project is exempt pursuant to:
 CEQA Guidelines 15301, 15302, 15303, 15304, and/or 15305

Recommended Action
Recommended Action - 25
 Adopt a Resolution approving an Administrative Permit and Design and Site Review for a cannabis storefront retail and delivery business for Culture Club Corporate Enterprise; and  Introduce an Ordinance approving and adopting a Development Agreement between the City and Culture Club Corporate
Enterprise; by reading of the title only and waiving further reading

Questions - 26
Questions

Staff Report
Date: February 14, 2023
To: City Council
From: Valerie J. Barone, City Manager
Prepared by: Joelle Fockler, MMC, City Clerk
[email protected]
(925) 671-3390
Subject: Interview applicants for the Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group for the Concord Resident and Property Owner, Mental Health Professional, Substance Abuse Professional, and
Business Community representatives, and select by a vote the applicants to serve on the Working Group.

Report in Brief
The City Council will interview applicants and select four individuals to fill four seats on the Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group.

Recommended Action

1. Interview applicants to fill four seats on the Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group in the following categories:
a. Concord Resident and Property Owner
b. Mental Health Professional
c. Substance Abuse Professional
d. Business Community or Owner of Commercial Property in Concord; and

2. Select by a vote the applicants to serve on the Working Group.

6.a6.a6.a

City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 6.a
February 14, 2023
Background
The Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group was created by the City Council on December 13, 2022, with the adoption of Resolution No. 22-77, and amended on January 24, 2023, with the adoption of Resolution No. 23-3.

The Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group is a Council appointed special-purpose Working Group to advise staff, the consultant team, and the Council on the development of the Homeless Strategic Plan. The Homeless Strategic Plan (Plan) is intended to guide future City efforts and investments related to responding to the impacts from and the needs of Concord’s unsheltered population, using data and fact- based information.

In very broad strokes, the Plan will be developed under Council’s direction and will incorporate:
 Strong community engagement/involvement including residents, businesses, individuals with lived experience, service providers, faith-based groups, etc.  A working Group, appointed by the Council, to work directly with staff and the consulting team to guide the development of the Plan.
 A comprehensive background report which, at minimum, describes:
o Current system and community services, where the services reside, and associated strategies, challenges, and costs.
o Unmet needs, system gaps, and system performance.
o Overview of federal, state, and regional/county data, roles, funding, and strategies.
 The development of a vision, goals, and objectives with measurable performance targets.
 Development of an implementation plan for the defined objectives, including prioritized recommendations or investment of the money Council has set aside to invest in responding to the impacts from and needs of Concord’s unsheltered population.

The Working Group is comprised of nine (9) members: two (2) Concord City Councilmembers, one (1) representative with lived experience of being homeless, one (1) representative from a nonprofit homeless services provider, one (1) substance abuse professional, one (1) mental health professional, one (1) Concord resident and property owner, one (1) representative that is either from Concord’s business community or an owner of commercial property in Concord, and one (1) representative that is a veteran homeless services provider. For the lived experience, nonprofit homeless services provider, and substance abuse and mental health profession

City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 6.a
February 14, 2023
positions, preference shall be given to applicants that are either from or based in Concord.

The Working Group will meet in person once per month, at minimum, for approximately nine to twelve months, and meetings are anticipated to last from 1-3 hours, depending on the agenda. Meetings will be subject to the Brown Act, noticed in advance, and open to the public with opportunities for public comment. Members are expected to attend all meetings, read all materials, and be prepared to listen and engage on the topics discussed.

On December 13, 2022, the Council announced a recruitment for the Working Group, and the application period closed on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Twenty (20) applications were received: ten (10) for Concord Resident and Property Owner position; four (4) for Nonprofit Homeless Service Provider; five (5) for Lived Experience representative; four (4) for Business Community representative; one (1) for Mental Health Professional; two (2) for Veteran Homeless Services Provider, and one (1) for Substance Abuse Professional.

On January 17, 2023, the City Council chose applicants to interview for the Concord Resident and Property Owner, Nonprofit Homeless Services Provider, Lived Experience representative, and Veteran Homeless Services Provider categories. Because only one application each was received for the Mental Health Professional and Substance Abuse Professional positions, staff was directed to reopen the application period for these two positions until 5 p.m. on Friday, February 3, 2023.

On January 17, 2023, the City Council directed staff to return to Council with a Resolution amending the business community representative category to remove the requirement of Concord residency and reopen the application period for this category until 5 p.m. on Friday, February 3, 2023. Council adopted Resolution No. 23-3 on January 24, 2023, removing this requirement.

On January 24, 2023, the City Council chose interview questions and interviewed and appointed applicants to the following positions:
 Nonprofit Homeless Services Provider – Kelly McKinley  Lived Experience Representative – Brandi Martinez
 Veterans Homeless Services Provider – Leonard Ramirez In addition, on January 24, 2023, the City Council selected Councilmember Nakamura to serve as Chair and Vice Mayor Birsan to serve as Vice Chair of the Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group.

City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 6.a
February 14, 2023
At the February 7th meeting, the City Council chose the following individuals to interview for the remaining four positions (Concord Resident and Property Owner, Mental Health Professional, Substance Abuse Professional, and Business Community or Commercial Property Owner in Concord.

Concord Resident and Property Owner
Lance Goree
Timothy Shindelus
Mental Health Professional
Valentina Loreto-Ashley
Cora Mitchell
Substance Abuse Professional
Linda Jacob
Patricia Lechuga
Business Community or Commercial Property Owner in Concord Eric Rehn
Mark Unterbach
Analysis
Applicants will be asked to wait in the Garden Conference Room until their interview time, and each will be asked to sign an Interview Statement declaring they have not entered nor listened to or watched the interview process prior to their scheduled interview. Applicants may stay in the City Council meeting after they interview.

Following interviews, the Council will select four applicants by vote to fill the positions on the Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group.

Public Contact
The City Council Agenda was posted.

Attachments

1. Applicant Summary

2. Applications

Attachment 1
Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group
Applicant Summary
Concord Resident and Property Owner Representative

1. Lance Goree

2. Timothy Shindelus
Mental Health Professional

1. Valentina Loreto-Ashley

2. Cora Mitchell
Substance Abuse Professional

1. Linda Jacob

2. Patricia Lechuga
Concord Business Community or Owner of Commercial Property in Concord

1. Eric Rehn

2. Mark Unterbach

Submit Date: Dec 20, 2022
First Name Last Name
Email Address
Street Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Concord
Profile

HOME ADDRESS
Number of years at above address:
19 Years
Number of years in Concord:
19 Years
Number of years in the county:
32 Years
Number of years at employer:

Employer Address
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group: Submitted
Lance Goree
Union Square Alliance Director of Member Services Non Profit Executive Lance Goree Page 1 of 3

Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Are you available for daytime meetings?
Yes No
Question applies to multiple boards
Are you available for evening meetings?
Yes No
Would you like to be contacted about future Board, Committee, or Commission recruitments?
Yes No
Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Please identify the type of position you are applying for * Concord Resident and Property Owner
Interests and Experience
Why would you like to participate in the Concord Community Academy? How did you hear about the Concord Community Academy?
None Selected
Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Do you or have you participated in any supply and/or food distribution to the community of unsheltered residents? If so, please explain your experience.

I was a Board Member of the Dorothy Day House a volunteer-based 501(c)3 non-profit organization that for over 30 years has provided meals, shelter, and employment for low-income residents and people who experience homelessness in Berkeley, California.

Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Describe your most recent interaction with someone who you believe is unsheltered.

This is a daily occurrence.

Lance Goree Page 2 of 3

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Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Describe your experience using homeless response programs such as CORE, the Police Department, and non-profit providers.

I currently manage the contracts of a 2nd chance street focused ambassador program, a 24-hour private security team, a retired officer team and a 10b officer program. I have also worked closely with organizations Downtown Streets Team and Miracle Messages. Having a myriad of responses, with levels of enforcement, to the symptoms attributed to homelessness is key. All communities are experiencing this very debilitating disease but are desperately trying to find a compassionate remedy, so this disease has as little negative effect on their socio-economic system as possible.

Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Do you have family members or close friends who are or have been unsheltered? Yes No
Education and Training
High School
Multiple - Graduated from Hutchinson High School in Hutchinson, Kansas College
Hutchinson Community College - AA Retail Management
Technicial/Vocational Training
Certification or Other
TERMS OF ACCEPTANCE and SIGNATURE
Please Agree with the Following Statement
I understand that checking this box constitutes a legal signature confirming that I acknowledge and agree to the above Terms and Acceptance.

I Agree *
Electronic Signature - Please type your First and Last Name Lance Goree
Lance Goree Page 3 of 3

Con}rol No: 346772
Public Service Ethics Education
Online Proof of Participation Certificate
Date of Completion: Jan 11, 2017 Training Time*: 3 hr. 54 min.

This course is an overview course on all public service ethics issues necessary to satisfy the requirements of Article 2.4 of Chapter 2 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code, including the following:
. Laws relating to personal financial gain by public servants, including, but not Iimited to, Iaws prohibiting bribery and conflict-of-interest Iaws.
. Laws relating to claiming perquisites ("perks") of office, including, but not limited to, gift and travel restrictions, prohibitions against the use of public resources for personal or political purposes, prohibitions against gifts of public funds, mass mailing restrictions, and prohibitions against acceptance of free or discounted transportation by transportation companies. . Government transparency Iaws, including, but not Iimited to, financial interest disclosure requirements and open government laws.
. Laws relating to fair processes, including, but not Iimited to, common law bias prohibitions, due process requirements, incompatible offices, competitive bidding requirements for public contracts, and disqualification from participating in decisions affecting family members; and . General ethical principles relating to public service.

The Fair Political Practices Commission and Attorney General have reviewed this course for course sufficiency and accuracy.
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By signing below, l certify that I fully reviewed the content of the entire online AB 1234 course approved by the Attorney General and Fair Political Practices Commission and am entitled to claim two of a ' lawandprinciplescredit.
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LanceGoree
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ity of Concord Community Services Commi
Agency Name
NOTE TO PARTICIPANT.' Please provide a copy of this proof of participation to the custodian for such records at your agency. ln addition, we recommend you make a copy of this proof of participation for your own records to retain for at least five years. To preserve the integrity of the online certification process,' these certificates are only available upon completing the online session." To satisf AB 1234 re uirements, this certificate must reflect that the public officral spent two hours or more revrewin the matenals resented in the online course. lf the certificate reflects less than two hours, the artici ant should have on file additional certificates demonstratin that the gfficigl lyas satisfied the entrre two hour requirement.

Submit Date: Dec 20, 2022
First Name Last Name
Email Address
Street Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Concord
Profile

HOME ADDRESS
Number of years at above address:
3165 ameno rd
Number of years in Concord:
59 Number of years in the county:

CA
Number of years at employer:

Employer Address
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group: Submitted
Timothy Shindelus
USPO 38 YEARS, hARBOR
fREIGHT TOOLS 13 YEARS
carrier, supervisor, manager /
Salesd supervisor
mail delivery service / retail
sales
Timothy Shindelus Page 1 of 4

Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Are you available for daytime meetings?
Yes No
Question applies to multiple boards
Are you available for evening meetings?
Yes No
Would you like to be contacted about future Board, Committee, or Commission recruitments?
Yes No
Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Please identify the type of position you are applying for * Concord Resident and Property Owner
Interests and Experience
Why would you like to participate in the Concord Community Academy? How did you hear about the Concord Community Academy?
Other
Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Do you or have you participated in any supply and/or food distribution to the community of unsheltered residents? If so, please explain your experience.

Knights of Columbus food collection and supply donations. St vincent donations. WIKICU Indonesion Catholic organization, Sunday meal preperation and food service.

Timothy Shindelus Page 2 of 4

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Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Describe your most recent interaction with someone who you believe is unsheltered.

My wife and I tried to help a homeless middle aged man. We took him to a shelter and left him. Next day he was back on the street. When I asked him why he was not in the shelter his reply was " I can't smoke in the room".

Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Describe your experience using homeless response programs such as CORE, the Police Department, and non-profit providers.

Working at Harbor Freight in Pleasant Hill, we had reasons to call the police for assistance. In cases where there was positive threats or positive theft the police were helpfull. Most time we could get a restraining order. Prior to the cold weather I was able to get a store discount for customers buying blankets for the homeless.

Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Do you have family members or close friends who are or have been unsheltered? Yes No
Education and Training
High School
Mt. Diablo High
College
DVC, USAF Communications center specalist. USPO, Delivery Service Managementr Technicial/Vocational Training
Certification or Other
TERMS OF ACCEPTANCE and SIGNATURE
Please Agree with the Following Statement
I understand that checking this box constitutes a legal signature confirming that I acknowledge and agree to the above Terms and Acceptance.

I Agree *
Timothy Shindelus Page 3 of 4

Electronic Signature - Please type your First and Last Name Timothy Shindelus
Timothy Shindelus Page 4 of 4

Submit Date: Jan 31, 2023
First Name Last Name
Email Address
Street Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Concord
Profile

HOME ADDRESS
Number of years at above address:
2000 Parkside Dr
Number of years in Concord:
15 Number of years in the county:

California
Number of years at employer:

Employer Address
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group: Submitted
Valentina Loreto-ashley
John Muir Health
Registered Nurse - Psych
Liaison Registered Nurse
Valentina Loreto-ashley

Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Are you available for daytime meetings?
Yes No
Would you like to be contacted about future Board, Committee, or Commission recruitments?
Yes No
Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Please identify the type of position you are applying for * Mental Health Professional
Interests and Experience
Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Do you or have you participated in any supply and/or food distribution to the community of unsheltered residents? If so, please explain your experience.

No. I am a volunteer with NAMI, however most of my experience in this area is professional.

Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Describe your most recent interaction with someone who you believe is unsheltered.

I work as a Psych Liaison Registered Nurse at John Muir Concord, and a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse at Sutter in Oakland. Consequently I interact with homeless/unsheltered people daily, many of which are experiencing mental health challenges. Of course, due to HIPAA rules, I cannot give a detailed description of my interactions, however it is clear that the problems of mental health and homelessness overlap.

Valentina Loreto-ashley

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Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Describe your experience using homeless response programs such as CORE, the Police Department, and non-profit providers.

In my role as Psych Liaison at John Muir, I work with multiple agencies, providers and and county programs to provide continuity of care to those in need. Having previously worked with the County Psychiatric Emergency Services and East County Adult Mental Health at Pittsburg, it became clear that homeless people with ongoing mental health issues were 'falling through the cracks', and that the only way to tackle the problem is in a joined-up manner, which is why I was so please to see Concord committing to this by setting up a Working Group.

Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Do you have family members or close friends who are or have been unsheltered? Yes No
Education and Training
High School
Italy
College
AA NURISNG Contra Costa College , CA BA in Communication MaryMount Manhattan College , NY MSN Administration and Leadership Capella University , MN NP DNP PMHNP at USF My project is focused on patients with severe mental illness specifically schizophrenia discharged from the psych facilities to their community mental health services. Many times these patients have no resources or cognitive awareness to navigate our fragmented mental health system. The implementation of mental health navigation services to facilitate the discharge process from psychiatric facilities and the start of services in the individual’s community mental health clinic can improve treatment concordance for adult clients with schizophrenia by so avoiding recidivism and a new hospitalization.

Technicial/Vocational Training
...

Certification or Other
Registered Nurse (RN) CA number 823388
TERMS OF ACCEPTANCE and SIGNATURE
Valentina Loreto-ashley

Please Agree with the Following Statement
I understand that checking this box constitutes a legal signature confirming that I acknowledge and agree to the above Terms and Acceptance.

I Agree *
Electronic Signature - Please type your First and Last Name Valentina Loreto-Ashley
Valentina Loreto-ashley

Submit Date: Feb 03, 2023
First Name Last Name
Email Address
Street Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Concord
Profile

HOME ADDRESS
Number of years at above address:
2 Number of years in Concord:
19 Number of years in the county:
25 Number of years at employer:

Employer Address
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group: Submitted
Cora Mitchell
Kaiser Permanente Medical Social Worker Social Work
Cora E Mitchell

Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Are you available for daytime meetings?
Yes No
Would you like to be contacted about future Board, Committee, or Commission recruitments?
Yes No
Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Please identify the type of position you are applying for * Mental Health Professional
Interests and Experience
Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Do you or have you participated in any supply and/or food distribution to the community of unsheltered residents? If so, please explain your experience.

No
Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Describe your most recent interaction with someone who you believe is unsheltered.

Many of my patients are currently homeless or housing insecure. It’s part of my job to help link them with resources to address their housing situation as well as other psychosocial issues they may be dealing with.

Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Describe your experience using homeless response programs such as CORE, the Police Department, and non-profit providers.

The few times I have called CORE I wasn’t left feeling very confident they were going to be able to address the needs of the person I was calling for.

Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Do you have family members or close friends who are or have been unsheltered? Yes No
Cora E Mitchell

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Education and Training
High School
Argonaut High School, Jackson, CA 1996
College
California State University, East Bay, Concord, CA - 2009 Master of Social Work: concentration in community mental health California State University, Easy Bay, Concord, CA - 2007 Bachelors of Art, Sociology Member International Golden Key Honour Society Diablo Valley Valley College - 2004 General education course work Sacramento City College - 1998 General education course work Technicial/Vocational Training
Certification or Other
TERMS OF ACCEPTANCE and SIGNATURE
Please Agree with the Following Statement
I understand that checking this box constitutes a legal signature confirming that I acknowledge and agree to the above Terms and Acceptance.

I Agree *
Electronic Signature - Please type your First and Last Name Cora Mitchell
Cora E Mitchell

Submit Date: Jan 01, 2023
First Name Last Name
Email Address
Street Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Concord
Profile

HOME ADDRESS
Number of years at above address:
12 Number of years in Concord:
12 Number of years in the county:

All my life
Number of years at employer:

Employer Address
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group: Submitted
Linda Jacob
retired substance abuse counselor substance abuse counselor Linda Jacob Page 1 of 4

Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Are you available for daytime meetings?
Yes No
Question applies to multiple boards
Are you available for evening meetings?
Yes No
Would you like to be contacted about future Board, Committee, or Commission recruitments?
Yes No
Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Please identify the type of position you are applying for * Substance Abuse Professional
Concord Resident and Property Owner
Interests and Experience
Why would you like to participate in the Concord Community Academy? How did you hear about the Concord Community Academy?
None Selected
Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Do you or have you participated in any supply and/or food distribution to the community of unsheltered residents? If so, please explain your experience.

I have been volunteering my time to distribute food and supplies to the homeless residents in Concord, CA. I've been working with Jack Fleihmann for the past 2 years distributing food and supplies the unsheltered residents of Concord, CA. I have put together food packages, made food, and drove around Concord distributing to the unsheltered residents of Concord, CA.

Linda Jacob Page 2 of 4

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Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Describe your most recent interaction with someone who you believe is unsheltered.

I met a gentleman named Jack who was sleeping on the ground near Olivera and port Chicago. I brought him food and warm clothes. He was paralyzed on his side and I had to assist him getting dressed. With the assistance of Core we were able to get him into the homeless shelter.

Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Describe your experience using homeless response programs such as CORE, the Police Department, and non-profit providers.

I met a gentleman named Jack who was sleeping on the ground near Olivera and port Chicago. I brought him food and warm clothes. He was paralyzed on his side and I had to assist him getting dressed. With the assistance of Core we were able to get him into the homeless shelter.

Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Do you have family members or close friends who are or have been unsheltered? Yes No
Education and Training
High School
Diploma- De Anza High School Richmond, CA
College
DVC- AA drug and alcohol certificate
Technicial/Vocational Training
Spirit Program-DVC
Certification or Other
drug and alcohol studies
TERMS OF ACCEPTANCE and SIGNATURE
Please Agree with the Following Statement
I understand that checking this box constitutes a legal signature confirming that I acknowledge and agree to the above Terms and Acceptance.

I Agree *
Linda Jacob Page 3 of 4

Electronic Signature - Please type your First and Last Name Linda Jacob
Linda Jacob Page 4 of 4

Submit Date: Jan 19, 2023
First Name Last Name
Email Address
Street Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Concord
Profile

HOME ADDRESS
Number of years at above address:
40 Number of years in Concord:
40 Number of years in the county:
40 Number of years at employer:

Employer Address
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group: Submitted
Patricia Lechuga
retired sutter alta bates med
center licenced Psychiatric technician
homless populaion and
subtance abuse+mental illness
Patricia Lechuga
Attachment 2

Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Are you available for daytime meetings?
Yes No
Question applies to multiple boards
Are you available for evening meetings?
Yes No
Would you like to be contacted about future Board, Committee, or Commission recruitments?
Yes No
Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Please identify the type of position you are applying for * Substance Abuse Professional
Mental Health Professional
Concord Resident and Property Owner
Interests and Experience
Why would you like to participate in the Concord Community Academy? How did you hear about the Concord Community Academy?
Other Social Media
Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Do you or have you participated in any supply and/or food distribution to the community of unsheltered residents? If so, please explain your experience.

I had applied at Monument Crisis and was willing to do the food distribution but was packed already with workers from offices and were clearly not showing any interest in showing me around etc and really were after Spanish speaking workers as most of their clientele were Hspanic .

Patricia Lechuga

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Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Describe your most recent interaction with someone who you believe is unsheltered. since retirement I have little interactions with homeless yet of course see them every day in my neighborhood etc but worked around homeless everyday for 30 yrs on the streets of Berkeley. and I dont think this issue has changed in many yrs except to worsen and take up City resources to not much avail.

This is a difficult problem and not easily solved as some would think. There are many facets for sure yet i do believe there could be paths to explore with deeper knowledge of the people and their addiction and plight
Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Describe your experience using homeless response programs such as CORE, the Police Department, and non-profit providers.

I have contacted police many times with people passed out cold on Solano Way etc and with their encampments . Im not aware of what "Core" is.

Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Do you have family members or close friends who are or have been unsheltered? Yes No
Education and Training
High School
Polytechnic
College
DVC
Technicial/Vocational Training
Napa Valley College
Certification or Other
Psych tech license I have let my licence expire however and need to say I am not tech oriented in case that is an issue.

TERMS OF ACCEPTANCE and SIGNATURE
Patricia Lechuga

Please Agree with the Following Statement
I understand that checking this box constitutes a legal signature confirming that I acknowledge and agree to the above Terms and Acceptance.

I Agree *
Electronic Signature - Please type your First and Last Name Patricia Lechuga
Patricia Lechuga

Submit Date: Dec 20, 2022
First Name Last Name
Email Address
Street Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Concord
Profile

HOME ADDRESS
Number of years at above address:
7 Number of years in Concord:
7 Number of years in the county:
20 Number of years at employer:

Employer Address
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group: Submitted
Eric Rehn
Kennedy Wilson Brokerage
Group Vice President
Commercial Real Estate
Broker
Eric Rehn Page 1 of 3

Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Are you available for daytime meetings?
Yes No
Question applies to multiple boards
Are you available for evening meetings?
Yes No
Would you like to be contacted about future Board, Committee, or Commission recruitments?
Yes No
Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Please identify the type of position you are applying for * Business Community Representative
Interests and Experience
Why would you like to participate in the Concord Community Academy? To help stop this crisis and get people the help they need.

How did you hear about the Concord Community Academy?
Other
Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Do you or have you participated in any supply and/or food distribution to the community of unsheltered residents? If so, please explain your experience.

Through Rotary. We support multiple organizations in the area for food & other services.

Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Describe your most recent interaction with someone who you believe is unsheltered.

Through commercial property activities at several locations we have to interact with people exhibiting mental illness. Unfortunately, the Police are the main resources for us.

Eric Rehn Page 2 of 3

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Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Describe your experience using homeless response programs such as CORE, the Police Department, and non-profit providers.

Only experience is handing them off to the police department.

Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Do you have family members or close friends who are or have been unsheltered? Yes No
Education and Training
High School
Tracy Joint Union High School
College
California State University Fresno - BS degree
Technicial/Vocational Training
CCIM designation
Certification or Other
TERMS OF ACCEPTANCE and SIGNATURE
Please Agree with the Following Statement
I understand that checking this box constitutes a legal signature confirming that I acknowledge and agree to the above Terms and Acceptance.

I Agree *
Electronic Signature - Please type your First and Last Name Eric Rehn
Eric Rehn Page 3 of 3

Eric Rehn, CCIM

VICE PRESIDENT

KENNEDY WILSON BROKERAGE

PROFILE
Since moving to Northern California in 2003, Eric has worked on over 400 commercial real estate transactions, representing landlords, tenants, sellers, buyers and investors in Contra Costa, Napa and Solano counties. He specializes in industrial property types. Current projects include multiple industrial buildings, land and office properties, as well as investment offerings and cannabis-related real estate markets.

Eric continued his commercial real estate education by achieving the coveted CCIM designation for investment expertise and has attended various workshops on related industry issues. This training allows him to provide detailed analysis of commercial property valuations. He has been involved with the CCIM organization since 2012, serving as the Northern California chapter president in 2017 and as treasurer for two terms.

His past membership on the East Bay Leadership Council’s Land Use and Environmental & Manufacturing task forces kept him at the forefront of current political issues affecting commercial property in the market. He also served as a consultant to the Northern Waterfront Economic Development Initiative for Contra Costa County. Currently he serves in the Contra Costa County Taxpayers Association to promote “Good Government at Affordable Cost”.

CAREER HISTORY
For 20 years prior to receiving his real estate license, Eric worked in the medical device market as a surgical sales representative for 13 years and as a product marketing/development manager for six years after that. During his tenure in the medical field, he received numerous awards for sales and marketing performance and was responsible for the worldwide launch of hundreds of products in the minimally invasive surgical market.

His understanding of client concerns is based on personal investing experiences as well as handling the real estate for the family distribution/warehouse business.

This insight gives him a distinct advantage over the typical commercial broker’s focus on commissions rather than achieving the client’s goals.

SELECT CLIENTS
Advanced Elements
Alliance Support Partners
AREVA
Braddock & Logan
Century Window Cleaning
Concord Life Sciences Cntr
Current Electric
D & D Security
Eagle Bay Enterprises Inc.

East Bay Screenprint
Edward Pike Company
Envent Corporation
Fastenal
Glaser & Associates
Global Trading Company
Guilkey Construction
Helix Electric
Hertz Equipment Rentals
In Motion Dance Center
Irish Construction
John Deere Landscapes
JV Lucas Paving

Klamath Boats
Markstein Sales Company
Milgard Windows
New Key Construction
Onsite Health
PMI
Pro-Line Industrial Supply
RREEF
Speedy Glass
Wood Group, Inc.

CONTACT
www.kennedywilson.com

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science,
Business Administration
California State University, Fresno
CalBRE #01368267

AFFILIATIONS
CCIM, Northern California Chapter
Board of Directors 2012-2019
President 2017
Treasurer 2014-2015
Rotary International
East Bay Leadership Council
CERT - City of Clayton Emergency
Response Team
Contra Costa Taxpayers Association
Board Member

ACHIEVEMENTS
PADI Open Water Certified Diver

Submit Date: Dec 15, 2022
First Name Last Name
Email Address
Street Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Concord
Profile

HOME ADDRESS
Number of years at above address:
1255 Beach Court
Number of years in Concord:
3 Number of years in the county:

CA
Number of years at employer:

Employer Address
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group: Submitted
Mark Unterbach

EAGLE BAY ENTERPRISES,
INC CEO Business owner
Mark Unterbach Page 1 of 4

Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Are you available for daytime meetings?
Yes No
Question applies to multiple boards
Are you available for evening meetings?
Yes No
Would you like to be contacted about future Board, Committee, or Commission recruitments?
Yes No
Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Please identify the type of position you are applying for * Business Community Representative
Interests and Experience
Why would you like to participate in the Concord Community Academy? Homelessness is one of the largest and fastest growing problems we face today. Along with education and veterans affairs, it is a passionate cause for me. I do believe business can greatly help here. In the past, I worked with The San Ramon Community Services Group and brought the same thought with great success with regard to Youth Services.

How did you hear about the Concord Community Academy?
Other
Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Do you or have you participated in any supply and/or food distribution to the community of unsheltered residents? If so, please explain your experience.

Only through contributions to the local food bank. Part of my work has me traveling to downtown Los Angeles. In the past 9 months, their homeless issue has continued to get worse. Let's make sure we bring logical, workable ideas to Concord.

Mark Unterbach Page 2 of 4

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Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Describe your most recent interaction with someone who you believe is unsheltered.

There are hundreds of unhoused on South Alameda Street in LA, where I work from time to time. Each person has a different story. Some are allegedly there by choice. The community has a broad spectrum of problems that include, but are not exclusively, mental illness and drug use. I was able to get 2 people jobs at my company as a result of honest communication.

Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Describe your experience using homeless response programs such as CORE, the Police Department, and non-profit providers.

None
Question applies to Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group Do you have family members or close friends who are or have been unsheltered? Yes No
Education and Training
High School
Roosevelt HS 1977
College
Pace University, White Plains, NY
Technicial/Vocational Training
General Motors Institute
Certification or Other
TERMS OF ACCEPTANCE and SIGNATURE
Please Agree with the Following Statement
I understand that checking this box constitutes a legal signature confirming that I acknowledge and agree to the above Terms and Acceptance.

I Agree *
Mark Unterbach Page 3 of 4

Electronic Signature - Please type your First and Last Name Mark Unterbach
Mark Unterbach Page 4 of 4

Staff Report
Date: February 14, 2023
To: City Council
From: Valerie J. Barone, City Manager
Reviewed by: Kevin Marstall, PE, Director of Community Development Prepared by: Leng Power, Community Services Manager
[email protected]
(925) 603-5838
Subject: Considering a Professional Services Agreement with Thurmond Consulting LLC. for development of a Homeless
Strategic Plan in an amount not to exceed $187,000 (base agreement of $170,000 plus staff authority to spend up to a 10% contingency of $17,000) and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form acceptable to the City
Attorney; and make the CEQA determinations as provided in this staff report.

CEQA: Not a project/exempt per CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15061(b), 15306, 15262, 15378, and/or Public
Resources Code Section 21065.

Report in Brief
The City Council identified the development of a Homeless Strategic Plan as a Tier 1 Priority during its April 2, 2022, Priority Setting Workshop. An outside consultant with experience developing similar plans is necessary to accomplish this task. At the August 23, 2022, Council meeting, Council approved the project approach to the Homeless Strategic Plan process which included establishing a working group structure and initiating a Request for Proposal (RFP) for consultant support to provide technical expertise in development of the Homeless Strategic Plan. An RFP process was initiated on October 17, 2022, which resulted in staff selection of Thurmond Consulting LLC. to provide consulting services for development of the Homeless Strategic Plan.

6.b6.b6.b6.b6.b6.b

City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 6.b
February 14, 2023
Recommended Action
Authorize a Professional Services Agreement with Thurmond Consulting LLC. for development of a Homeless Strategic Plan in an amount not to exceed $187,000 (base agreement of $170,000 plus staff authority to spend up to a 10% contingency of $17,000) and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney; and make the CEQA determinations as provided in this staff report.

Background
In the 2022 City-sponsored survey, gauging satisfaction with city services and overall quality of life in Concord, 51% of respondents cited homelessness as the most important issue facing the City of Concord (City). In response to this concern, the City Council (Council) took the following action:
 In March 2022, at the mid-year budget update, Council set aside $2.4 million of one-time general funds to support efforts to address homelessness.  In April 2022, Council set the development and adoption of a Homeless Strategic Plan (Plan) as a priority for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
 In August 2022, staff presented Council with a project approach for strategic plan development that resulted in the referral of a discussion of the Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group (Working Group) membership and appointment process to the Council subcommittee for Housing & Economic Development (HED).
 In September 2022, Council allocated an additional $3 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds creating a total of $5.4 million of one-time funding available for projects and priorities established in the strategic plan. This funding will also be used to fund the consultant costs associated with development of the Plan.
 In December 2022, Council formed a nine-member working group to provide guidance over the Homeless Strategic Plan process.

On August 23, 2022, Council authorized the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) on behalf of the Community Development Department for development of a Homeless Strategic Plan.

On October 17, 2022, staff issued an RFP for consultants with experience in homelessness strategic planning. The RFP release was distributed broadly to the community by email notification and published to a webpage dedicated to sharing information and updates on the Homeless Strategic Planning process. An announcement regarding the RFP was also made to the Contra Costa Council on Homelessness, and invitations were sent to a list of seven vendors who were referred to staff by system partners.

City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 6.b
February 14, 2023
The RFP outlined the intention of the Homeless Strategic Plan, which is to provide a framework to help guide the City in its response to addressing homelessness and its impacts, with the following elements incorporated:

 Broad community engagement plan to include diverse stakeholder groups of residents, businesses, individuals with lived experience, service providers, faith- based groups, etc.
 A working group, appointed by Council, to work directly with staff and the consulting team to guide the development of the Plan.
 A comprehensive background report which, at minimum, identifies a system map of relevant community services, current regional and local strategies, challenges, and costs.
 An assessment of unmet needs, system gaps, and system performance.  Overview of federal, state, and regional/county data, and opportunities for funding or partnership.
 The development of a vision, goals, and objectives with measurable performance targets and implementation recommendations.

The City received one proposal by the RFP close date of November 15, 2022. The City was interested in reviewing multiple proposals and reissued the RFP on November 17, 2022 while also contacting potential consulting teams to solicit responses. No additional proposals were submitted prior to the new deadline of December 9, 2022. A cross section of City staff reviewed and ranked the proposal submitted by Thurmond Consulting LLC (Thurmond Consulting), conducted an interview in accordance with the schedule of events outlined in the RFP, and determined Thurmond Consulting was qualified to assist the City on this project. Further, staff spoke with firms that did not submit and these firms indicated that they were already over-committed and could not take this project on at this point in time.

Analysis
Thurmond Consulting brings 25 years of experience providing strategic planning services to government agencies specializing in communities with comparable characteristics to Concord in size and demographic makeup. Thurmond Consulting has facilitated multi-sector strategic planning processes to address homelessness in partnership with Sutter County, Yolo County, Placer County, City of West Sacramento, and Nevada County.

A summary of Thurmond Consulting’s proposal is outlined below. A summary of the Plan phases and schedule can be found in Attachment 3. The proposal will include the following three phases:

City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 6.b
February 14, 2023
 Phase I: Background Analysis – March 2023-May 2023. Focus of phase I will be data collection for system mapping, gaps analysis, assessment of financial impact, indexing of resources provided by community groups, non-profit organizations and system partners, and review of relevant program performance and demographic data. This phase will also include robust community engagement for stakeholder input on local strategies, community services, and identification of unmet needs. Four community meetings will be held, one at each phase of the plan development process. Up to fifteen focus group and individual interviews will be conducted to ensure the diverse range of perspectives, experience, and expertise is captured. A background report will be generated to share findings, resources, emerging priorities and vision.  Phase II: Formulate Draft Plan - June 2023-August 2023. Focus of Phase II will involve synthesizing information gathered during the assessment and stakeholder engagement processes in Phases I and II to identify overall opportunities to strengthen service coordination, evaluate evidence based best practices, assess opportunities to align with key elements in local, regional, and statewide initiatives and propose funding sources to support and sustain strategies. Thurmond Consulting will work with the Working Group and City staff to develop draft goals, objectives, and action steps for implementation. The draft Plan will be presented to Council along with public posting to solicit comment and feedback.

Phase III: Finalize and Present Strategic Plan - September 2023-October 2023.  Focus of Phase III will be incorporating comments and feedback previously received from Council, system partners, community groups, electronic platforms, and the Working Group into a final version of the Homeless Strategic Plan. The Plan will be a comprehensive collection of strategies that the City can prioritize and implement to align with regional and state initiatives for collective impact on homelessness. The final Plan will reflect the outcomes desired by Council in response to the needs of diverse stakeholders including those with lived experience of homelessness. Thurmond Consulting is committed to developing a Plan that is accessible and actionable.

Public Engagement: Each phase of the Plan ensures stakeholder engagement Multiple tools will be used including: surveys, in-person meetings, field visits with unsheltered residents, focus groups, community meetings, meetings with community partners, working group meetings, and meetings with the City Council. Meetings and surveys will be performed in English and Spanish, as appropriate to support inclusive participation.

Time Frame: While staff has consistently stated that development of the strategic plan will take approximately 12 months, Council and the community have expressed desire to more expeditiously complete the work. Therefore, the proposed phases and schedule cover an eight-month period of time. This timeline may need to be adjusted depending

City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 6.b
February 14, 2023
on Council and community response to draft materials, and any necessary revisions that result from solicited feedback.

Financial Impact
The term of the proposed agreement with Thurmond Consulting is a twelve-month period anticipated from March 2023 through February 2024, in an amount not to exceed $187,000 (base agreement of $170,000 plus staff authority to spend up to a 10% contingency of $17,000).. The agreement funding will be allocated from Project 2594 which is funded with $5.4 million of one-time funding (ARPA and Measure V) set aside to support addressing the needs and the impacts from Concord’s unsheltered population.

Environmental Determination
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, Public Resources Code §21000, et seq., as amended and implementing State CEQA Guidelines, Title 14, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations (collectively, “CEQA”), the approval of a professional services agreement to develop a homeless strategic plan does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of Public Resources Code Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15061(b), and 15378 because there is no potential that the activity will result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Moreover, even if this were determined to be a “project” for CEQA analysis, this activity falls within the "common sense" CEQA exemption set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), excluding projects where “it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment” and/or subject to a categorical exception set forth in CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(2), 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies), and/or 15306 (Information Collection). No unusual circumstances exist and none of the exceptions under CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply. This determination reflects the City’s independent judgement and analysis. Individual projects will undergo CEQA analysis as appropriate.

Public Contact
The City Council Agenda was posted.

Attachments

1. Thurmond Consulting LLC Proposal dated November 14, 2022

2. Agreement with Thurmond Consulting LLC. including Exhibit A, Scope of Work

3. Homeless Strategic Plan Phases and Schedule

Thurmond Consulting LLC Proposal
to
The City of Concord
for
Homeless Strategic Plan
November 14, 2022
Thurmond Consulting LLC
2121 Natomas Crossing, Suite 200-288
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 416-0901
[email protected]

To Whom It May Concern:

Thank you for considering our proposal. Thurmond Consulting LLC has over 25 years of experience providing planning and grant writing services to non-profit organizations and government agencies with a focus on smaller and mid-size cities and counties. We are confident that our collaboration with the City of Concord will result in the development of substantial goals and strategies that will strengthen ongoing efforts to help persons experiencing homelessness.

Thank you again for your consideration.

Sincerely,
Scott Thurmond
Principal Consultant
Attachment 1

Thurmond Consulting LLC
2121 Natomas Crossing,
Suite 200-288
Sacramento, CA 95834

2 Table of Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 3
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE 4
AGENCY QUALIFICATIONS 6
PROPOSED SCOPE OF WORK 7
Community Engagement Plan 7
Phase One: Background Analysis 7
Phase Two: Formulate Draft Plan 8
Phase Three: Finalize and Present Strategic Plan 8
DETAILED FEE & SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES 9
REFERENCES 10
SAMPLE WORK PRODUCTS 10

Thurmond Consulting LLC
2121 Natomas Crossing,
Suite 200-288
Sacramento, CA 95834

3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Thurmond Consulting LLC is pleased to submit the following proposal to work collaboratively with City of Concord to prepare a Homeless Strategic Plan. Our team is both regionally and nationally recognized as experts on homelessness/housing and the development of meaningful strategies and plans. We are eager to assist with professional consulting services to support community goals.

Our proposal reflects our many years of experience successfully providing comparable services in other communities locally and across the United States, working hand-in-hand with diverse stakeholders to build systems that produce a concrete impact in ending homelessness. We have customized our approach to the particular needs and context of the City of Concord, proposing a strategic planning process that:
● Collects community feedback and data to understand the current state of homelessness in Contra Costa County as it relates to the City of Concord and capture workable solutions addressing homelessness identified by community members representing diverse sectors ● Identifies action steps and strategies, based on feedback and data, to effectively address homelessness, along with funding recommendations
● Memorializes data, feedback, and proposed action steps into a final document that includes evidence based best practices targeted to engage community members and stakeholders towards effectively addressing homelessness in the City of Concord ● Includes presentation of the document to the community for continued engagement and to Concord City Council for adoption and implementation
Thurmond Consulting LLC propose the following scope of work to be carried out over a 243-day period from March 2023 – October 2023.

Thurmond Consulting LLC
2121 Natomas Crossing,
Suite 200-288
Sacramento, CA 95834

4 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Our proposal reflects our many years of experience successfully providing comparable services in other communities locally and across the United States, working hand-in-hand with diverse stakeholders to build systems that produce a concrete impact in ending homelessness. Our team has extensive experience developing Homeless Strategic Plans for government agencies, especially for cities and counties. Over the last decade, we have developed Homeless Strategic Plans for the City of West Sacramento, Yuba County, Sutter County, Placer County, and Nevada County, as well as input into other CoC plans. Our team has facilitated the community planning process with many stakeholders as well as working with local government processes, committees, and elected bodies. In addition to collaboration with local jurisdictions, we make a priority to solicit broad engagement from individuals with lived experience of homelessness and historically marginalized communities. Below is a list of Thurmond Consulting’s Action Plan development experience:
2022 Sutter/Yuba Local Homeless Action Plan: Sutter County, CA, 2022.

The Thurmond Consulting team wrote a Local Homeless Action Plan for the Sutter Yuba Homeless Consortium. Services for this project include:
 Completion of HHAP 3 strategic outcomes and goals
 Development of strategic plan
 Reporting and consulting services for grant funding
2022 West Sacramento Homeless Investment Plan: Yolo County, CA, 2022 - Present.

The Thurmond Consulting team is currently writing a Homeless Investment Plan for the City of West Sacramento. Services for this project include:
 Development of strategic plan
 Detailed list of funding sources and utilization strategies for the City  Reporting and consulting services for grant funding
2019 Placer County Homeless Strategy: Placer County, CA, 2019.

The Thurmond Consulting team wrote a Homeless Strategic Plan for the County of Placer. This plan was designed, in part, to fulfill funding requirements for No Placer Like House (NPLH).

Services for this project include:

Thurmond Consulting LLC
2121 Natomas Crossing,
Suite 200-288
Sacramento, CA 95834

5  Development of strategic plan, including research for current and future funding sources  Reporting and consulting services for grant funding
2019 Racial Equity and Gaps Analysis: State of Wyoming , 2019.

The Thurmond Consulting team analyzed gaps in homeless services and equity for the State of Wyoming. This analysis resulted in a final report that was presented and utilized by the Wyoming Homeless Collaborative. Services for this project included:
 Detailed analysis of existing data
 Extensive interviews and surveys targeting general and specific populations  Consolidation and finalization of analysis into a report 2018 Ten Year Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness: Nevada County, CA, 2018.

The Thurmond Consulting team wrote a Homeless Strategic Plan for the County of Nevada.

Services for this project include:
 Development of strategic plan
 Reporting and consulting services for grant funding
2013 Homeless Action Plan: City of West Sacramento, CA. 2013.

The Thurmond Consulting team wrote a Homeless Action Plan for the City of West Sacramento to focus limited resources on projects providing the most impactful outcomes persons experiencing homelessness as well as the general public. Services for this project include:
 Development of strategic plan
 Reporting and consulting services for grant funding

Thurmond Consulting LLC
2121 Natomas Crossing,
Suite 200-288
Sacramento, CA 95834

6 AGENCY QUALIFICATIONS
Below is the list of team members who will be assigned to this project, along with relevant experience:

Staff Team
D. Scott
Thurmond
D. Scott Thurmond has over 25 years of experience working with State and Federal Agencies. Mr. Thurmond has extensive experience developing strategic plans including:
 Developed 2022 Sutter/Yuba Local Homeless Action Plan  Authored 2019 Placer County Strategic Plan
 Authored 2018 Nevada County Ten Year Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness
Isaiah Rich-
Wimmer
Isaiah Rich-Wimmer will handle project logistics, meeting planning and will keep a Master To-Do list through the project. Isaiah has written strategic plans and guidance documents for CoCs and Counties in Northern California. Isaiah has experience developing strategic plans including:
 Developed 2022 Sutter/Yuba Local Homeless Action Plan Louise Collis Louise Collis has 25 years of extensive experience working with local government and the development of strategic plans including:
 Authored a 2013 Homeless Action Plan for the City of West Sacramento and a 2022 Homeless Investment Plan that will guide the city’s efforts to focus limited resources on projects providing the most impactful outcomes for both the community-at-large and for persons experiencing homelessness.

Analyzed and developed strategies to address gaps in homeless services for the State of Wyoming, in addition to strategies to reduce racial and ethnic disparity in access and outcomes for homeless programs.  Developed five-year Consolidated Plans and Annual Action Plans for the cities of West Sacramento, Roseville and Fairfield, including community outreach, consultation with non-profit agencies, and presentations to commissions and city councils. .

Thurmond Consulting LLC
2121 Natomas Crossing,
Suite 200-288
Sacramento, CA 95834

7 PROPOSED SCOPE OF WORK
Community Engagement Plan
For each stage of the plan, Thurmond Consulting will ensure that stakeholders with diverse perspectives including persons with lived experience, have an opportunity to participate in the process of sharing information, generating ideas, and understanding the stages of plan development. Our team will engage the community through meetings and electronic survey mediums to solicit feedback, as well as conduct individual and focused group interviews. All responses and feedback will be documented, analyzed, and included with the completion of the plan. Our team will meet with the established Working Group comprised of appointed representatives monthly throughout the duration of the contract period for planning and advisement.

Phase One: Background Analysis
3/1/2023 to 5/31/2023 (3 Months)
Thurmond Consulting will design and develop a survey to facilitate information gathering from a diverse array of community members and stakeholders and develop buy-in among residents and leaders in Contra Costa County. Thurmond Consulting staff will provide language interpretation services for group and individuals interviews with stakeholders and persons of lived experience to ensure equitable language access. Thurmond Consulting will work with the Working Group and the City of Concord during Phase One to identify key opportunities for solicitation of community feedback and group interviews. This phase of the plan will include the following objectives:
● Conduct 10-15 individual / group interviews.
● Convene at least 4 community meetings to solicit feedback from diverse stakeholders and community groups.
● Ensure that individuals with lived experience are participating in the feedback process and organize/conduct consumer focus groups, as necessary. ● Develop background report incorporating analysis of available data on the City of Concord’s homeless population, services being provided to Concord’s unsheltered population. The background report will include mapping of all relevant State, County, City, non-profit, faith based, formal and informal programs and services. The report will evaluate available outcomes measures of programs and services to assess program performance and cost analysis.
● Analyze available source documents including

Thurmond Consulting LLC
2121 Natomas Crossing,
Suite 200-288
Sacramento, CA 95834

8 ○ All Home Regional Action Plan
○ Contra Costa Homeless System of Care
○ City of Concord Housing Element
○ HUD Point-in-Time Count and Contra Costa H3 programs
○ Regional plans, Continuum of Care homeless response system ● Create index of organizations and community groups actively working on homelessness or homelessness related issues within the City of Concord; Mapping resources located within the City that are accessed by residents who are unsheltered. ● Collaborate with the Working Group, homeless system partners, and relevant City of Concord Departments to develop and assess recommendations to Council. ● Present background report to stakeholders to refine priorities of the strategic plan.

Milestones and Deliverables
 Design survey and stakeholder questionnaire
 Initiate stakeholder community meetings and interviews  Draft background report
 Present background report and key findings to stakeholders to inform plan drafting Phase Two: Formulate Draft Plan
6/1/2023 to 8/31/2023 (3 months)
Based on research, meetings, and stakeholder input to background report, Thurmond Consulting will draft a plan that communicates strategies, goals, implementation measures, and funding to address challenges related to homelessness in the community. We will synthesize the information gathered during community feedback, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement performed under Phase One into a draft Homeless Strategic Plan document that:
● Incorporates evidence based best practices that align with community need, relevant Contra Costa County initiatives and regional plans for consideration by the public, the Working Group, and the Council
● Identify goals for recommendation to the key stakeholders, the community, the Working Group, and the City Council.
● Identify proven, data-driven implementation strategies to achieve the defined goals for consideration by system partners, the community, and the Working Group. ● Create implementation plan prioritizing short- and long-term actions that incorporates performance metrics, and recommendation of funding sources. ● Propose funding sources to support implementation of the Plan, including the use of the City’s available funding and evaluation of funding opportunities to pursue.