Agenda packet — Madera City Council, November 15, 2023 (part 6 of 7)

Applicant Name / DBA: Report Type:

Proposed Location / Physical Address: Report Date:

License Type: Report Status:

Points Available: 3,000 Points Awarded: 2,765 Score: 92.17%
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
A.1. A.

All or None
pg. 26,
File #4 50 50
A.1.B.

Percentage pg. 27 75 75
A.1.C.

All or None pg. 4‐5 20 20
A.2.1.A.

Percentage pg. 5‐9 75 75
A.2.1.B.

All or None pg. 9‐10 25 25
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Bluefire of Madera, Inc. dba Bluefire of Madera
Describe customer check‐in
procedures.

Daily Operations (Retail):

Retail Storefront
Section A: Business Plan
(400 pts)
PHASE II: APPLICATION EVALUATION AND REVIEW (3,000 Points) During this application period the City will allow up to six (6) cannabis business permits. The Procedure Guidelines and Review Criteria constitute the application process and are adopted pursuant to the City of Madera Municipal Code (MMC) Section 6‐5.13 and Title X, Chapter 3 (Zoning Regulations).

Applications will be reviewed and scored using a merit‐based system. At a minimum the top ten (10 ) applicants who score a minimum of 90% or higher (2,700 points) in Phase II may be eligible to advance to Phase III. However, the City may at its sole discretion select more than ten (10) applicants based on the quantity and the overall quality of applications the City receives. Notice of the results of Phase II will be provided in writing via email to the primary contact listed on the application.

Business Plan:

Describes the day‐to‐day operations which meet
best practice if you are applying for a RETAIL
permit, including at a minimum the following
criteria:

Original Report
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Identify the location and procedures
for receiving deliveries during business
hours.
212 East Yosemite Ave., Madera, CA 93638 7/21/2022
Complete Upon Initial Review.

A.2.1.

Proof of capitalization, in the form of
documentation of cash or other liquid
assets on hand, Letters of Credit, or
other equivalent assets which can be
verified by the City.

Pro forma for at least three years of
operation.

A schedule for beginning operation,
including a narrative outlining any
proposed construction and
improvements and a timeline for
completion.

A.1. Budget for construction, operations,
maintenance, compensation of employees,
equipment, property lease, security equipment
and staff, City fees, state fees, utility costs,
product purchases, and other anticipated costs.

Budget demonstrates sufficient capital to pay
startup costs at least 3 months of operating costs
and a describes sources and use of funds.

Percentage pg. 4, 23, 26 75 75 Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report A.2.1.C.

All or None pg. 10‐16 20 20
A.2.1.D.

All or None pg. 16 10 10
A.2.1.E.

Percentage pg. 16 20 20
A.2.1.F.

N/A
A.2.1.G.

Percentage pg. 17‐20 20 20
A.2.1.H.

All or None pg. 20‐21 10 10
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
B.1.

All or None pg. 32 25 25
B.2.

All or None pg. 32 25 25
B.3.

All or None pg. 32‐33 25 25
B.4. Percentage pg. 33‐34 50 50
B.5.

Percentage pg. 35 50 50
B.6.

All or None pg. 35‐36 100 100
B.7.

All or None pg. 36 25 25
Identify all positions and their responsibilities.

Addressed Criteria
Describe the benefits provided to employees such
as health care, vacation, and medical leave, to the
degree they are offered as part of employment.

Describe whether the cannabis business is
committed to offering employees a Living Wage.

Addressed Criteria
Describe compensation to and opportunities for
continuing education and training for employees.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
If proposed, describe delivery service
procedures, number of vehicles and
product security during transportation.

Describe the proposed product line to
be sold (including brand names), and
estimate of the percentage of sales of
flower and manufactured products.

Estimate the number of customers to
be served per hour/day.

Describes how cannabis will be tracked
and monitored to prevent diversion.

Describe the diversity and inclusion programs
that will be developed to embrace a diverse work
force with a diverse set of perspectives, work and
life experiences, religious, and cultural
differences that provide equal opportunities for
employee development.

Section B: Labor, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan (400 pts)
Identify the number of employees at initial
opening and maximum number of employees at
full capacity.

Describe the extent business will include
recognition of the collective bargaining rights of
employees in accordance with Section 6‐5.13 (G).

Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
A.2.1.

Cont'd
Describes how the Cannabis Business
will conform to local and state laws.

See MMC Sections 6‐5.40 and Title X.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
No delivery service.

Describe the Point‐of‐Sale system to
be used (including name), how it will
interact with the states track‐and‐trace
system, and the number of Point‐of‐
Sale locations at full capacity.

Summary
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report B.8.

All or None pg. 36 100 0
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
C.2.

Percentage pg. 37 100 70
C.3.

All or None pg. 37‐38 50 50
C.4.

Percentage pg. 38 50 50
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
All or None pg. 40,44 100 100
D.1.A.

D.1.

Section D: Security Plan
(300 points) Evaluation
Describes all fire prevention and suppression
measures, fire extinguisher locations, evacuation
routes and alarm systems in place.

Summary
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Describe the extent to which the cannabis
business will be locally owned and how the
owner(s) have resided within the County of
Madera for at least one year prior to June 1,
2021.

Summary
Applicant's Safety Plan did not describe
all fire prevention and suppression
measures or evacuation routes.

Applicant indicated that this section
was "N/A". No further information was
provided within the application.

Describes all accident and incident reporting
procedures.

Identify all known chemicals, gases, solvents and
nutrients to be used and stored on the licensed
premises. Identify storage location and how each
will be secured.

The Security Plan shall be prepared and/or
assessed by a professional security consultant. Addressed Criteria Plan shall demonstrate how the
cannabis business wishes to develop
the floor plan and address other
security issues on the property.

C.1. The detailed Safety Plan shall be prepared by a
California professional fire prevention and
suppression consultant.

All or None pg. 37, 39 100 0
In lieu of providing a detailed safety
plan prepared by a California
Professional Fire Prevention and
Suppression Consultant, the applicant
provided an email from the City of
Madera Fire Marshall, Matthew Tarr
which stated that, "Fire Prevention does
not need a detailed analysis for a
dispensary only site. Such a site is no
more hazardous than any cigarette shop
in town." Section C(1) of Resolution 21‐
169 Cannabis Procedure Guidelines ‐

12.01.21, states that, "The detailed
Safety Plan shall be prepared by a
California professional fire prevention
and suppression consultant."
Evaluation Section C: Safety Plan
(300 points)
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Percentage pg. 58 75 75
D.2.A.

N/A
D.2.B.

N/A
D.2.C.

N/A
D.2.D.

N/A
D.2.E.

N/A
D.3.

Percentage pg. 40‐62 75 75
D.4.

Percentage pg. 42‐62 35 35
D.5.

Percentage pg. 42‐62 15 15
Scoring
Basis
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Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
E.1.

Percentage pg. 63‐85 150 150
Section E: Qualification of Owners
(400 points)
Addressed Criteria
If the proposed location consists of
only a portion of a property, the
diagram is labeled indicating which
part of the property will be used for
the licensed premises and what
activities will be used for the remaining
property.

Addressed Criteria
D.2.

Addressed Criteria
Describe operational security, including general
security for access/visitor control, inventory
control and cash handling procedures.

Evaluation
The diagram shall be accurate,
dimensioned and to‐scale (minimum
scale of 1/4”).

Diagram shall show and identifies
commercial cannabis activities to take
place in each area of the premises and
identify all limited‐access areas.

Diagram shall show all camera
locations and include assigned an
number to each camera for
identification purposes.

Describe perimeter security, on‐site security
guards, proposed guard hours and their
responsibilities, and lighting.

Summary
Premises Diagram. In addition to the site plans
submitted for the Proposed Location (in Section H
of Appendix A), a separate Premises Diagram
must be included in this Security Plan section
(Section D) of the application. Diagram must meet
the requirements of the Department of Cannabis
Control DCR Title 4, Division 19, §15006 Premises
Diagram.

Diagram shall show boundaries of
property and proposed location to be
licensed and show all boundaries,
dimensions, entrances and exits,
interior partitions, walls, rooms,
windows, and doorways, and shall
include a brief statement or
description of the principal activity to
be conducted therein.

Describe employee training and general security
policies. Addressed Criteria
Demonstrate the business owner's experience in
owning, managing, and operating a cannabis
business. Evidence that prior experience was
from legally permitted activities.

Addressed Criteria
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report E.2.

Percentage pg. 67‐85 100 100
E.3.

Percentage pg. 68‐85 150 150
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
F.1.

Percentage pg. 86‐89 25 25
F.2.

Percentage pg. 89‐91 100 100
F.3.A.

Percentage pg. 91‐92 50 50
F.3.B.

All or None pg. 92, 94 25 25
F.3.C.

All or None pg. 92, 94 25 25
F.3.D.

Percentage pg. 93 50 50
F.3.E.

All or None pg. 105‐106 50 50
F.3.F. All or None pg. 94 25 25
F.3.G.

All or None pg. 107 25 25
F.3.H.

All or None pg. 95 25 25
Addressed Criteria
Physical address and a detailed
description of the proposed location,
including overall property, building,
and interior floor plan.

Describes how the business will
proactively take steps about
community concerns to protect the
youth generally from the impacts of
the cannabis business.

Addressed Criteria
Proof of ownership, lease agreement,
or a Letter of Intent to Lease. Addressed Criteria
Vicinity map. Addressed Criteria
Photographs of existing site and
buildings. Addressed Criteria
Evidence that the location has access
to public transportation for employees
or customers.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Demonstrate knowledge of the cannabis industry,
including identification of how industry best
practices and state regulations have been
incorporated in existing/prior legal businesses
outside the City of Madera.

Evaluation
Describe the waste management plan including:
waste disposal locations, security measures,
methods of rendering all waste unusable and
unrecognizable, and the vendor in charge of
disposal.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Summary
Section F: Neighborhood Compatibility
(400 points)
Describe the involvement of the ownership team
in the day‐to‐day operation of the business.

F.3.

Describes all known nearby State and
local sensitive use areas.
(Business must have the appropriate zoning locational
requirements described in MMC sections 6‐5.33 and Title X)
Lists nearby, well‐traveled paths to
schools and describes how the
business will proactively protect youth
on these paths from exposure to the
cannabis business.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Describe how the business will proactively
address and respond to complaints related to
noise, light, odor, and vehicle and pedestrian
traffic and avoid becoming a nuisance or negative
impact.

The application includes the following
information about the proposed location:

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
G.1.

Percentage pg. 108‐157 500 500
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
Percentage pg. 158‐162 100 95
H.1.

All or None pg. 161 150 150
H.2.

Percentage pg. 162 50 50
H.

Applicant must have the appropriate
zoning and meet all the locational
requirements as described in MMC
Section 6‐5.33 and Title X.

In addition to the Site Diagram
submitted with the Security Plan
above, application must include a
(Site) diagram depicting all details
described in the narrative description
of the proposed location.

Describes benefits the business will provide to the
local community. May include: directly aiding,
participating in, volunteer services, monetary
donations, financial support, funding, and or any
other economic incentives to the City or other
charitable organizations in which will help achieve
the strategic policy goals of the City Council in
permitting cannabis businesses in the City of
Madera.

In addition to the location details required in the
Security Plan, the application shall include a
thorough narrative description of the proposed
location, including overall site, existing and/or
proposed building(s), parking spaces, driveways,
pedestrian sidewalks/rights‐of‐way, and
neighboring businesses on the parcel.

Review of section H showed that the
applicant's proposed location did not
include a narrative description of the
neighboring businesses on the parcel.

Evaluation
Summary
Section H: Proposed Location
(300 points) Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Summary
Summary
Section G: Community Benefits and Investment Plan
(500 points)
Addressed Criteria
Applicant Name / DBA: Report Type:

Proposed Location / Physical Address: Report Date:

License Type: Report Status:

Points Available: 3,000 Points Awarded: 3,000 Score: 100.00%
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
Percentage pg. 2‐4 75 75
A.1. A.

All or None
pg. 7
PDF File #4 50 50
A.1.B.

Percentage pg. 4‐6, 8 75 75
A.1.C.

All or None pg. 9‐10 20 20
A.2.1.A.

Percentage pg. 10‐12 75 75
A.2.1.B.

All or None pg. 12‐15 25 25
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Cali Oz Madera LLC
Describe customer check‐in
procedures.

Daily Operations (Retail):

Retail Storefront
Section A: Business Plan
(400 pts)
Budget for construction, operations, maintenance,
compensation of employees, equipment, property
lease, security equipment and staff, City fees,
state fees, utility costs, product purchases, and
other anticipated costs. Budget demonstrates
sufficient capital to pay startup costs at least 3
months of operating costs and a describes sources
and use of funds.

Business Plan:

Describes the day‐to‐day operations which meet
best practice if you are applying for a RETAIL
permit, including at a minimum the following
criteria:

Original Report
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Identify the location and procedures
for receiving deliveries during business
hours.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
2073 Kennedy Street, Suite 101 & 103, Madera, CA 93638 Friday, August 5, 2022 Complete Upon Initial Review.

A.2.1.

Proof of capitalization, in the form of
documentation of cash or other liquid
assets on hand, Letters of Credit, or
other equivalent assets which can be
verified by the City.

Pro forma for at least three years of
operation.

A schedule for beginning operation,
including a narrative outlining any
proposed construction and
improvements and a timeline for
completion.

A.1.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report A.2.1.C.

All or None pg. 15‐16 20 20
A.2.1.D.

All or None pg. 16 10 10
A.2.1.E.

Percentage pg. 16‐17 20 20
A.2.1.F.

N/A
A.2.1.G.

Percentage pg. 23‐24 20 20
A.2.1.H.

All or None pg. 24‐32 10 10
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
B.1.

All or None pg. 35‐39 25 25
B.2.

All or None pg. 39 25 25
B.3.

All or None pg. 39‐43 25 25
B.4. Percentage pg. 43‐52 50 50
B.5.

Percentage pg. 52‐58 50 50
B.6.

All or None pg. 58 100 100
B.7.

All or None pg. 59‐60 25 25
Identify all positions and their responsibilities.

Addressed Criteria
Describe the benefits provided to employees such
as health care, vacation, and medical leave, to the
degree they are offered as part of employment.

Describe whether the cannabis business is
committed to offering employees a Living Wage.

Addressed Criteria
Describe compensation to and opportunities for
continuing education and training for employees.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
If proposed, describe delivery service
procedures, number of vehicles and
product security during transportation.

Describe the proposed product line to
be sold (including brand names), and
estimate of the percentage of sales of
flower and manufactured products.

Estimate the number of customers to
be served per hour/day.

Describes how cannabis will be tracked
and monitored to prevent diversion.

Describes how the Cannabis Business
will conform to local and state laws.

See MMC Sections 6‐5.40 and Title X.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
2 Electric Delivery vehicles
Describe the Point‐of‐Sale system to be
used (including name), how it will
interact with the states track‐and‐trace
system, and the number of Point‐of‐
Sale locations at full capacity.

Summary
Describe the diversity and inclusion programs that
will be developed to embrace a diverse work force
with a diverse set of perspectives, work and life
experiences, religious, and cultural differences
that provide equal opportunities for employee
development.

Section B: Labor, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan (400 pts)
Identify the number of employees at initial
opening and maximum number of employees at
full capacity.

Describe the extent business will include
recognition of the collective bargaining rights of
employees in accordance with Section 6‐5.13 (G).

Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
A.2.1.

Cont'd
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report B.8.

All or None pg. 60‐63 100 100
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
C.1.

All or None pg. 67 100 100
C.2.

Percentage pg. 68‐74 100 100
C.3.

All or None pg. 75‐79 50 50
C.4.

Percentage pg. 80 50 50
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
All or None pg. 83 100 100
D.1.A.

D.2.

Percentage pg. 106 75 75 Addressed Criteria
Section D: Security Plan
(300 points) Evaluation
Describes all fire prevention and suppression
measures, fire extinguisher locations, evacuation
routes and alarm systems in place.

The detailed Safety Plan shall be prepared by a
California professional fire prevention and
suppression consultant.

Addressed Criteria
Describes all accident and incident reporting
procedures.

Identify all known chemicals, gases, solvents and
nutrients to be used and stored on the licensed
premises. Identify storage location and how each
will be secured.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Evaluation Section C: Safety Plan
(300 points)
Summary
The Security Plan shall be prepared and/or
assessed by a professional security consultant. Addressed Criteria Premises Diagram. In addition to the site plans
submitted for the Proposed Location (in Section H
of Appendix A), a separate Premises Diagram must
be included in this Security Plan section (Section
D) of the application. Diagram must meet the
requirements of the Department of Cannabis
Control DCR Title 4, Division 19, §15006 Premises
Diagram.

Plan shall demonstrate how the
cannabis business wishes to develop
the floor plan and address other
security issues on the property.

D.1.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report D.2.A.

N/A
D.2.B.

N/A
D.2.C.

N/A
D.2.D.

N/A
D.2.E.

N/A
D.3.

Percentage pg. 84‐92 75 75
D.4.

Percentage pg. 92‐96 35 35
D.5.

Percentage pg. 97‐105 15 15
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
E.1.

Percentage pg. 108‐117 150 150
E.2.

Percentage pg. 118 100 100
E.3.

Percentage pg. 119‐120 150 150
Section E: Qualification of Owners
(400 points)
Addressed Criteria
If the proposed location consists of only
a portion of a property, the diagram is
labeled indicating which part of the
property will be used for the licensed
premises and what activities will be
used for the remaining property.

Addressed Criteria
Describe operational security, including general
security for access/visitor control, inventory
control and cash handling procedures.

Evaluation
The diagram shall be accurate,
dimensioned and to‐scale (minimum
scale of 1/4”).

Diagram shall show and identifies
commercial cannabis activities to take
place in each area of the premises and
identify all limited‐access areas.

Diagram shall show all camera locations
and include assigned an number to
each camera for identification
p s
Describe perimeter security, on‐site security
guards, proposed guard hours and their
responsibilities, and lighting.

Summary
Diagram shall show boundaries of
property and proposed location to be
licensed and show all boundaries,
dimensions, entrances and exits,
interior partitions, walls, rooms,
windows, and doorways, and shall
include a brief statement or description
of the principal activity to be conducted
therein.

Addressed Criteria
Describe the involvement of the ownership team
in the day‐to‐day operation of the business. Addressed Criteria Addressed Criteria
Demonstrate knowledge of the cannabis industry,
including identification of how industry best
practices and state regulations have been
incorporated in existing/prior legal businesses
outside the City of Madera.

D.2.

Cont'd
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
F.1.

Percentage pg.122‐138 25 25
F.2.

Percentage pg. 139‐141 100 100
F.3.A.

Percentage pg. 141‐145 50 50
F.3.B.

All or None pg. 146 25 25
F.3.C.

All or None pg. 146 25 25
F.3.D.

Percentage pg. 147 50 50
F.3.E.

All or None
PDF #1
pg. 20‐58 50 50
F.3.F. All or None pg. 149 25 25
F.3.G.

All or None pg. 150‐151 25 25
F.3.H.

All or None pg. 152‐154 25 25
Addressed Criteria
Physical address and a detailed
description of the proposed location,
including overall property, building,
and interior floor plan.

Describes how the business will
proactively take steps about
community concerns to protect the
youth generally from the impacts of the
cannabis business.

Addressed Criteria
Proof of ownership, lease agreement,
or a Letter of Intent to Lease. Addressed Criteria
Vicinity map. Addressed Criteria
Photographs of existing site and
buildings. Addressed Criteria
Evidence that the location has access to
public transportation for employees or
customers.

Addressed Criteria
The application includes the following
information about the proposed location:

Describe the waste management plan including:
waste disposal locations, security measures,
methods of rendering all waste unusable and
unrecognizable, and the vendor in charge of
disposal.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Summary
Section F: Neighborhood Compatibility
(400 points)
F.3.

Describes all known nearby State and
local sensitive use areas.
(Business must have the appropriate zoning locational
requirements described in MMC sections 6‐5.33 and Title X) Lists nearby, well‐traveled paths to
schools and describes how the business
will proactively protect youth on these
paths from exposure to the cannabis
business.

Addressed Criteria
Evaluation
Summary
Describe how the business will proactively address
and respond to complaints related to noise, light,
odor, and vehicle and pedestrian traffic and avoid
becoming a nuisance or negative impact.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
G.1.

Percentage pg. 156‐164 500 500
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
Percentage pg. 166‐168 100 100
H.1.

All or None PDF# 5 150 150
H.2.

Percentage pg. 168 50 50
H.

Applicant must have the appropriate
zoning and meet all the locational
requirements as described in MMC
Section 6‐5.33 and Title X.

In addition to the Site Diagram
submitted with the Security Plan above,
application must include a (Site)
diagram depicting all details described
in the narrative description of the
proposed location.

Addressed Criteria
Evaluation
Summary
Section H: Proposed Location
(300 points) Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Summary
Section G: Community Benefits and Investment Plan
(500 points)
Addressed Criteria
Applicant Name / DBA: Report Type:

Proposed Location / Physical Address: Report Date:

License Type: Report Status:

Points Available: 3,000 Points Awarded: 2,836 Score: 94.53%
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
301 North Gateway Dr., Madera, CA 93637 Monday, July 25, 2022 Complete Upon Initial Review.

Budget for construction, operations,
maintenance, compensation of employees,
equipment, property lease, security equipment
and staff, City fees, state fees, utility costs,
product purchases, and other anticipated costs.

Budget demonstrates sufficient capital to pay
startup costs at least 3 months of operating costs
and a describes sources and use of funds.

Percentage
pg. 2‐3
pg. 78‐81 75 75 Addressed Criteria
50 0
Review of the applicant's proof of
capitalization in PDF File #4 and on
pages 74‐77 of PDF File #2, showed that
, and
were joint
account holders on the bank accounts
utilized to substantiate capital. The
applicant failed to identify
, or as
owners of the proposed business or
include authorization from the
aforementioned individuals to utilize
the funds. As such, the source of capital
could not be verified.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Evaluation
Dime Bagz, LLC dba Dime Bagz
Retail Storefront
Section A: Business Plan
(400 pts)
PHASE II: APPLICATION EVALUATION AND REVIEW (3,000 Points) During this application period the City will allow up to six (6) cannabis business permits. The Procedure Guidelines and Review Criteria constitute the application process and are adopted pursuant to the City of Madera Municipal Code (MMC) Section 6‐5.13 and Title X, Chapter 3 (Zoning Regulations).

Business Plan:

Original Report
A.1. A. Proof of capitalization, in the form of
documentation of cash or other liquid
assets on hand, Letters of Credit, or
other equivalent assets which can be
verified by the City.

All or None pg. 74‐77
A.1.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report A.1.B.

Percentage
pg. 2‐3
pg. 78‐81 75 64
A.1.C.

All or None pg. 3 20 20
A.2.1.A.

Percentage pg. 5‐6 75 75
A.2.1.B.

All or None pg. 6 25 25
A.2.1.C.

All or None pg. 4
pg. 6‐7 20 20
A.2.1.D.

All or None pg. 7‐8 10 10
A.2.1.E.

Percentage pg. 8 20 20
A.2.1.F.

N/A pg. 9
A.2.1.G.

Percentage pg. 4‐9 20 20
A.2.1.H.

All or None pg. 7‐9 10 10
Pro forma for at least three years of
operation.

A schedule for beginning operation,
including a narrative outlining any
proposed construction and
improvements and a timeline for
completion.

A.1.

Cont'd
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
One Delivery Vehicle
Describe the Point‐of‐Sale system to
be used (including name), how it will
interact with the states track‐and‐trace
system, and the number of Point‐of‐
Sale locations at full capacity.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Describe customer check‐in
procedures.

If proposed, describe delivery service
procedures, number of vehicles and
product security during transportation.

Describe the proposed product line to
be sold (including brand names), and
estimate of the percentage of sales of
flower and manufactured products.

Estimate the number of customers to
be served per hour/day.

Daily Operations (Retail):

Describes the day‐to‐day operations which meet
best practice if you are applying for a RETAIL
permit, including at a minimum the following
criteria:

A.2.1.

Review of PDF File #2 showed that the
applicant did not clearly identify the 3‐
year Pro Forma. Pages 80‐81 showed
table illustrating three years of
anticipated annual revenue and costs.

Although this table was not clearly
identified, HdL utilized this table as no
other table representing a "Pro Forma"
was provided. Applicant's table failed to
include costs for equipment, or
maintenance.

Addressed Criteria
Identify the location and procedures
for receiving deliveries during business
hours.

Describes how cannabis will be tracked
and monitored to prevent diversion.

Describes how the Cannabis Business
will conform to local and state laws.

See MMC Sections 6‐5.40 and Title X.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
B.1.

All or None pg. 10 25 25
B.2.

All or None pg. 11 25 25
B.3.

All or None pg. 11 25 25
B.4. Percentage pg. 11‐13 50 50
B.5.

Percentage pg. 13 50 50
B.6.

All or None pg. 14 100 100
B.7.

All or None pg. 14 25 25
B.8.

All or None pg. 14 100 0
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
C.1.

All or None pg. 16 100 100
C.2.

Percentage pg. 25‐27 100 100
C.3.

All or None pg. 19‐23 50 50
Addressed Criteria
Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Section B: Labor, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan (400 pts)
Identify the number of employees at initial
opening and maximum number of employees at
full capacity.

Describe the extent business will include
recognition of the collective bargaining rights of
employees in accordance with Section 6‐5.13 (G).

Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Describes all fire prevention and suppression
measures, fire extinguisher locations, evacuation
routes and alarm systems in place.

The detailed Safety Plan shall be prepared by a
California professional fire prevention and
suppression consultant.

Addressed Criteria
Describe the extent to which the cannabis
business will be locally owned and how the
owner(s) have resided within the County of
Madera for at least one year prior to June 1,
2021.

Identify all positions and their responsibilities.

Addressed Criteria
Describe the benefits provided to employees such
as health care, vacation, and medical leave, to the
degree they are offered as part of employment.

Describe whether the cannabis business is
committed to offering employees a Living Wage.

Addressed Criteria
Describe compensation to and opportunities for
continuing education and training for employees.

Applicant stated that the proposed
business was not locally owned.

Describes all accident and incident reporting
procedures.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Summary
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Section C: Safety Plan
(300 points)
Summary
Describe the diversity and inclusion programs
that will be developed to embrace a diverse work
force with a diverse set of perspectives, work and
life experiences, religious, and cultural
differences that provide equal opportunities for
employee development.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report C.4.

Percentage pg. 18 50 50
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
All or None pg. 35 100 100
D.1.A.

Percentage pg. 64 75 72
D.2.A.

N/A
D.2.B.

N/A
D.2.C.

N/A
D.2.D.

N/A
D.2.E.

N/A
Premises Diagram. In addition to the site plans
submitted for the Proposed Location (in Section H
of Appendix A), a separate Premises Diagram
must be included in this Security Plan section
(Section D) of the application. Diagram must meet
the requirements of the Department of Cannabis
Control DCR Title 4, Division 19, §15006 Premises
Diagram.

Review of the applicant's Premises
Diagram on page 64 of File #2 showed
that the applicant identified the state
defined "Retail Area" as the
"Showroom". As such, the premises
diagram did not meet the requirements
of the Department of Cannabis Control
DCR Title 4, Division 19, §15006.

D.1.

If the proposed location consists of
only a portion of a property, the
diagram is labeled indicating which
part of the property will be used for
the licensed premises and what
activities will be used for the remaining
property.

The diagram shall be accurate,
dimensioned and to‐scale (minimum
scale of 1/4”).

Diagram shall show and identifies
commercial cannabis activities to take
place in each area of the premises and
identify all limited‐access areas.

Diagram shall show all camera
locations and include assigned an
number to each camera for
identification purposes.

Section D: Security Plan
(300 points) Evaluation
Summary
Addressed Criteria
Identify all known chemicals, gases, solvents and
nutrients to be used and stored on the licensed
premises. Identify storage location and how each
will be secured.

The Security Plan shall be prepared and/or
assessed by a professional security consultant. Addressed Criteria D.2.

Plan shall demonstrate how the
cannabis business wishes to develop
the floor plan and address other
security issues on the property.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report D.3.

Percentage pg. 35‐47 75 75
D.4.

Percentage pg. 47‐52 35 35
D.5.

Percentage pg. 52‐54 15 15
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
E.1.

Percentage pg. 65 150 150
E.2.

Percentage pg. 65‐66 100 100
E.3.

Percentage pg. 66 150 150
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
F.1.

Percentage pg. 67‐68 25 25
F.2.

Percentage pg. 68‐69 100 100
Describe how the business will proactively
address and respond to complaints related to
noise, light, odor, and vehicle and pedestrian
traffic and avoid becoming a nuisance or negative
impact.

Demonstrate the business owner's experience in
owning, managing, and operating a cannabis
business. Evidence that prior experience was
from legally permitted activities.

Summary
Section F: Neighborhood Compatibility
(400 points)
Describe the involvement of the ownership team
in the day‐to‐day operation of the business. Addressed Criteria Addressed Criteria
Demonstrate knowledge of the cannabis industry,
including identification of how industry best
practices and state regulations have been
incorporated in existing/prior legal businesses
outside the City of Madera.

Evaluation
Section E: Qualification of Owners
(400 points)
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Describe operational security, including general
security for access/visitor control, inventory
control and cash handling procedures.

Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Describe the waste management plan including:
waste disposal locations, security measures,
methods of rendering all waste unusable and
unrecognizable, and the vendor in charge of
disposal.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Describe perimeter security, on‐site security
guards, proposed guard hours and their
responsibilities, and lighting.

Summary
Describe employee training and general security
policies. Addressed Criteria
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report F.3.A.

Percentage pg. 69 50 50
F.3.B.

All or None pg. 69 25 25
F.3.C.

All or None pg. 69, 90 25 25
F.3.D.

Percentage pg. 70 50 50
F.3.E.

All or None
PDF #1
pg. 11‐15 50 50
F.3.F. All or None pg. 88‐90 25 25
F.3.G.

All or None pg. 92‐94 25 25
F.3.H.

All or None pg. 91 25 25
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
G.1.

Percentage pg. 70‐71 500 500
Summary
Summary
Section G: Community Benefits and Investment Plan
(500 points)
Addressed Criteria
The application includes the following
information about the proposed location:

Addressed Criteria
F.3.

Addressed Criteria
Physical address and a detailed
description of the proposed location,
including overall property, building,
and interior floor plan.

Describes how the business will
proactively take steps about
community concerns to protect the
youth generally from the impacts of
the cannabis business.

Addressed Criteria
Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
Percentage pg. 71‐72 100 100
H.1.

All or None PDF #5
pg. 1 150 150
H.2.

Percentage pg. 82 50 50
Summary
Section H: Proposed Location
(300 points) Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
H.

Applicant must have the appropriate
zoning and meet all the locational
requirements as described in MMC
Section 6‐5.33 and Title X.

Addressed Criteria
Applicant Name / DBA: Report Type:

Proposed Location / Physical Address: Report Date:

License Type: Report Status:

Points Available: 3,000 Points Awarded: 2,875 Score: 95.83%
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
Percentage pg. 3‐12 75 75
A.1. A.

All or None PDF File #4 50 50
A.1.B.

Percentage pg. 12‐16 75 75
A.1.C.

All or None pg. 16‐18 20 20
A.2.1.A.

Percentage pg. 20‐21 75 75
A.2.1.B.

All or None pg.21‐22 25 25
A.2.1.C.

All or None pg. 22 20 20
A.2.1.D.

All or None pg. 23 10 10
Proof of capitalization, in the form of
documentation of cash or other liquid
assets on hand, Letters of Credit, or
other equivalent assets which can be
verified by the City.

Pro forma for at least three years of
operation.

A schedule for beginning operation,
including a narrative outlining any
proposed construction and
improvements and a timeline for
completion.

A.1.

A.2.1.

Addressed Criteria
124 S C Street, Madera, CA 93638 Monday, August 15, 2022 Complete Upon Initial Review.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Describe the Point‐of‐Sale system to
be used (including name), how it will
interact with the states track‐and‐
trace system, and the number of Point‐
of‐Sale locations at full capacity.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
DSPO‐Madera, LLC dba DISPO
Describe customer check‐in
procedures.

Estimate the number of customers to
be served per hour/day.

Daily Operations (Retail):

Budget demonstrates sufficient capital to pay
startup costs at least 3 months of operating costs
and a describes sources and use of funds.

Business Plan:

Describes the day‐to‐day operations which meet
best practice if you are applying for a RETAIL
permit, including at a minimum the following
criteria:

Original Report
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Identify the location and procedures
for receiving deliveries during business
hours.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report A.2.1.E.

Percentage pg. 23‐25 20 20
A.2.1.F.

N/A pg. 25‐27
A.2.1.G.

Percentage pg. 27‐29 20 20
A.2.1.H.

All or None pg.29‐32 10 10
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
B.1.

All or None pg. 34‐35 25 25
B.2.

All or None pg. 33‐49 25 0
B.3.

All or None pg. 36‐41 25 25
B.4. Percentage pg. 42‐44 50 50
B.5.

Percentage pg. 44‐46 50 50
B.6.

All or None pg. 41‐42 100 100
B.7.

All or None pg. 46‐49 25 25
B.8.

All or None
PDF File #1 ‐
PDF File #5 100 0
A.2.1.

Cont'd
Describes how the Cannabis Business
will conform to local and state laws.

See MMC Sections 6‐5.40 and Title X.

Addressed Criteria
Delivery proposed.

Summary
Describe the diversity and inclusion programs
that will be developed to embrace a diverse work
force with a diverse set of perspectives, work and
life experiences, religious, and cultural
differences that provide equal opportunities for
employee development.

Section B: Labor, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan (400 pts)
Identify the number of employees at initial
opening and maximum number of employees at
full capacity.

Describe the extent business will include
recognition of the collective bargaining rights of
employees in accordance with Section 6‐5.13 (G).

Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Review pages 33 through 49 of the
application showed that the applicant did
not identify the number of employees at
full capacity.

Addressed Criteria
Summary
Applicant did not provide proof of
residency in the form of mortgage
statements, lease agreements, tax bills,
utility bill or any other documentation
capable of showing residency established
prior to June 1, 2021.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
If proposed, describe delivery service
procedures, number of vehicles and
product security during
t
Describe the proposed product line to
be sold (including brand names), and
estimate of the percentage of sales of
flower and manufactured products.

Describes how cannabis will be
tracked and monitored to prevent
Describe the extent to which the cannabis
business will be locally owned and how the
owner(s) have resided within the County of
Madera for at least one year prior to June 1,
2021.

Identify all positions and their responsibilities.

Addressed Criteria
Describe the benefits provided to employees
such as health care, vacation, and medical leave,
to the degree they are offered as part of
Describe whether the cannabis business is
committed to offering employees a Living Wage.

Addressed Criteria
Describe compensation to and opportunities for
continuing education and training for employees.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
C.1.

All or None pg. 50 100 100
C.2.

Percentage pg. 50‐77 100 100
C.3.

All or None pg. 63 50 50
C.4.

Percentage pg. 58‐59 50 50
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
D.1.

All or None pg.78 100 100
D.1.A.

Percentage pg. 88 75 75
D.2.A.

N/A
D.2.B.

N/A
D.2.C.

N/A
D.2.D.

N/A
D.2.

The Security Plan shall be prepared and/or
assessed by a professional security consultant. Addressed Criteria The diagram shall be accurate,
dimensioned and to‐scale (minimum
scale of 1/4”).

Diagram shall show and identifies
commercial cannabis activities to take
place in each area of the premises and
identify all limited‐access areas.

Diagram shall show all camera
locations and include assigned an
number to each camera for
identification purposes.

Premises Diagram. In addition to the site plans
submitted for the Proposed Location (in Section
H of Appendix A), a separate Premises Diagram
must be included in this Security Plan section
(Section D) of the application. Diagram must
meet the requirements of the Department of
Cannabis Control DCR Title 4, Division 19, §15006
Premises Diagram.

Plan shall demonstrate how the
cannabis business wishes to develop
the floor plan and address other
security issues on the property.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Evaluation Section C: Safety Plan
(300 points)
Addressed Criteria
Section D: Security Plan
(300 points) Evaluation
Describes all fire prevention and suppression
measures, fire extinguisher locations, evacuation
routes and alarm systems in place.

The detailed Safety Plan shall be prepared by a
California professional fire prevention and
suppression consultant.

Summary
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Describes all accident and incident reporting
procedures.

Identify all known chemicals, gases, solvents and
nutrients to be used and stored on the licensed
premises. Identify storage location and how each
will be secured.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report D.2.

Cont'd
D.2.E.

N/A
D.3.

Percentage pg. 90‐97 75 75
D.4.

Percentage pg. 97‐108 35 35
D.5.

Percentage pg. 103 15 15
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
E.1.

Percentage pg. 122‐133 150 150
E.2.

Percentage pg. 122‐133 100 100
E.3.

Percentage pg. 122‐133 150 150
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
F.1.

Percentage pg. 135‐141 25 25
F.2.

Percentage
pg. 142
154‐175 100 100
Describe how the business will proactively
address and respond to complaints related to
noise, light, odor, and vehicle and pedestrian
traffic and avoid becoming a nuisance or
negative impact.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Demonstrate knowledge of the cannabis
industry, including identification of how industry
best practices and state regulations have been
incorporated in existing/prior legal businesses
outside the City of Madera.

Demonstrate the business owner's experience in
owning, managing, and operating a cannabis
business. Evidence that prior experience was
from legally permitted activities.

Addressed Criteria
Describe the waste management plan including:
waste disposal locations, security measures,
methods of rendering all waste unusable and
unrecognizable, and the vendor in charge of
disposal.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Summary
Section F: Neighborhood Compatibility
(400 points)
Describe the involvement of the ownership team
in the day‐to‐day operation of the business.

Addressed Criteria
If the proposed location consists of
only a portion of a property, the
diagram is labeled indicating which
part of the property will be used for
the licensed premises and what
activities will be used for the
remaining property.

Addressed Criteria
Describe operational security, including general
security for access/visitor control, inventory
control and cash handling procedures.

Evaluation
Describe perimeter security, on‐site security
guards, proposed guard hours and their
responsibilities, and lighting.

Summary

Describe employee training and general security
policies. Addressed Criteria
Evaluation
Section E: Qualification of Owners
(400 points)
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report F.3.A.

Percentage pg. 142‐147 50 50
F.3.B.

All or None pg. 149‐150 25 25
F.3.C.

All or None pg. 150 25 25
F.3.D.

Percentage pg. 151 50 50
F.3.E.

All or None pg. 152‐153 50 50
F.3.F. All or None pg. 148‐150 25 25
F.3.G.

All or None pg. 146‐148 25 25
F.3.

Cont'd
F.3.H.

All or None pg. 150 25 25
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
G.1.

Percentage pg. 179‐188 500 500
Summary
Summary
Section G: Community Benefits and Investment Plan
(500 points)
Addressed Criteria
The application includes the following
information about the proposed location:

Lists nearby, well‐traveled paths to
schools and describes how the
business will proactively protect youth
on these paths from exposure to the
cannabis business.

Addressed Criteria
Describes all known nearby State and
local sensitive use areas.
(Business must have the appropriate zoning locational
requirements described in MMC sections 6‐5.33 and Title X)
F.3.

Addressed Criteria
Physical address and a detailed
description of the proposed location,
including overall property, building,
and interior floor plan.

Describes benefits the business will provide to
the local community. May include: directly
aiding, participating in, volunteer services,
monetary donations, financial support, funding,
and or any other economic incentives to the City
or other charitable organizations in which will
help achieve the strategic policy goals of the City
Council in permitting cannabis businesses in the
City of Madera.

Describes how the business will
proactively take steps about
community concerns to protect the
youth generally from the impacts of
the cannabis business.

All or None PDF File #5 150 150
H.2.

Percentage pg. 191 50 50
Summary
Section H: Proposed Location
(300 points) Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
H.

Applicant must have the appropriate
zoning and meet all the locational
requirements as described in MMC
Section 6‐5.33 and Title X.

Addressed Criteria
Applicant Name / DBA: Report Type:

Proposed Location / Physical Address: Report Date:

License Type: Report Status:

Points Available: 3,000 Points Awarded: 2,900 Score: 96.67%
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
Percentage
PDF #2,
Pgs.7‐9 75 75
A.1. A.

All or None PDF #2, Pg
10 50 50
A.1.B.

Percentage
PDF #2,
Pgs.12, 37‐
44 75 75
A.1.C.

All or None
PDF #2,
Pgs.13‐16,
45‐47
20 20
A.2.1.A.

Percentage
PDF #2, Pgs.
17‐18 75 75
A.2.1.B.

All or None
PDF #2,
Pgs.18‐19 25 25
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Evaluation
Addressed criteria
E7 LA LLC
Describe customer check‐in procedures.

Daily Operations (Retail):

Retail Storefront
Section A: Business Plan
(400 pts)
Budget for construction, operations, maintenance,
compensation of employees, equipment, property
lease, security equipment and staff, City fees, state
fees, utility costs, product purchases, and other
anticipated costs. Budget demonstrates sufficient
capital to pay startup costs at least 3 months of
operating costs and a describes sources and use of
funds.

Business Plan:

Describes the day‐to‐day operations which meet
best practice if you are applying for a RETAIL
permit, including at a minimum the following
criteria:

Original Report
Addressed criteria
Addressed criteria
Addressed criteria
Identify the location and procedures for
receiving deliveries during business
hours.

Addressed criteria
Addressed criteria
215 South D Street, Madera, CA 93638 Friday, August 12, 2022 Complete Upon Initial Review.

A.2.1.

Proof of capitalization, in the form of
documentation of cash or other liquid
assets on hand, Letters of Credit, or
other equivalent assets which can be
verified by the City.

Pro forma for at least three years of
operation.

A schedule for beginning operation,
including a narrative outlining any
proposed construction and
improvements and a timeline for
completion.

A.1.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report A.2.1.C.

All or None
PDF #2,
Pg. 20 20 20
A.2.1.D.

All or None PDF #2,
Pg.21 10 10
A.2.1.E.

Percentage
PDF #2, Pgs.
21‐22 20 20
A.2.1.F.

N/A PDF #2, Pgs.
23‐26
A.2.1.G.

Percentage
PDF #2, Pgs.
26‐34 20 20
A.2.1.H.

All or None PDF #2, Pgs.
34‐35 10 10
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
B.1.

All or None
PDF #2, Pg.
50 25 25
B.2.

All or None
PDF #2, Pgs.
50‐51 25 25
B.3.

All or None PDF #2, Pgs.
51‐53 25 25
B.4.

Percentage
PDF #2, Pgs.
53‐56 50 50
B.5.

Percentage
PDF #2, Pgs.
56‐58 50 50
B.6.

All or None PDF #2, Pgs.
58‐59 100 100
B.7.

All or None
PDF #2, Pgs.
59‐60 25 25
Identify all positions and their responsibilities.

Addressed criteria
Describe the benefits provided to employees such
as health care, vacation, and medical leave, to the
degree they are offered as part of employment.

Describe whether the cannabis business is
committed to offering employees a Living Wage.

Addressed criteria
Describe compensation to and opportunities for
continuing education and training for employees.

Addressed criteria
Addressed criteria
Addressed criteria
Addressed criteria
If proposed, describe delivery service
procedures, number of vehicles and
product security during transportation.

Describe the proposed product line to
be sold (including brand names), and
estimate of the percentage of sales of
flower and manufactured products.

Estimate the number of customers to be
served per hour/day.

Describes how cannabis will be tracked
and monitored to prevent diversion.

Describes how the Cannabis Business
will conform to local and state laws. See
MMC Sections 6‐5.40 and Title X.

Addressed criteria
Addressed criteria
Addressed criteria
Addressed criteria
Describe the Point‐of‐Sale system to be
used (including name), how it will
interact with the states track‐and‐trace
system, and the number of Point‐of‐Sale
locations at full capacity.

Summary
Describe the diversity and inclusion programs that
will be developed to embrace a diverse work force
with a diverse set of perspectives, work and life
experiences, religious, and cultural differences that
provide equal opportunities for employee
development.

Section B: Labor, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan (400 pts)
Identify the number of employees at initial opening
and maximum number of employees at full
capacity.

Describe the extent business will include
recognition of the collective bargaining rights of
employees in accordance with Section 6‐5.13 (G).

Evaluation
Addressed criteria
Addressed criteria
Addressed criteria
A.2.1.

Cont'd
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report B.8.

All or None
PDF #2, Pgs.
60‐62 100 0
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
C.1.

All or None
PDF #2, Pgs.
67‐87 100 100
C.2.

Percentage
PDF #2, Pgs.
71‐79 100 100
C.3.

All or None PDF #2, Pgs.
79‐85 50 50
C.4.

Percentage
PDF #2, Pg.
86 50 50
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
All or None
PDF #2, Pgs.
89‐118 100 100
D.1.A.

Percentage
PDF #2, Pgs.
92, 94 &
176‐181
75 75
D.2.A.

N/A PDF #2, Pg
92 & 94
D.1.

D.2. Addressed criteria
Section D: Security Plan
(300 points) Evaluation
Describes all fire prevention and suppression
measures, fire extinguisher locations, evacuation
routes and alarm systems in place.

The detailed Safety Plan shall be prepared by a
California professional fire prevention and
suppression consultant.

Summary
Addressed criteria
Addressed criteria
Describe the extent to which the cannabis business
will be locally owned and how the owner(s) have
resided within the County of Madera for at least
one year prior to June 1, 2021.

Proof of Residency not provided. Kevin
Massetti, owner, was the only owner
identified as residing within Madera
County.

Describes all accident and incident reporting
procedures.

Identify all known chemicals, gases, solvents and
nutrients to be used and stored on the licensed
premises. Identify storage location and how each
will be secured.

Addressed criteria
Addressed criteria
Evaluation Section C: Safety Plan
(300 points)
Summary
The Security Plan shall be prepared and/or
assessed by a professional security consultant.

Addressed criteria
Addressed criteria
Premises Diagram. In addition to the site plans
submitted for the Proposed Location (in Section H
of Appendix A), a separate Premises Diagram must
be included in this Security Plan section (Section D)
of the application. Diagram must meet the
requirements of the Department of Cannabis
Control DCR Title 4, Division 19, §15006 Premises
Diagram.

Diagram shall show boundaries of
property and proposed location to be
licensed and show all boundaries,
dimensions, entrances and exits,
interior partitions, walls, rooms,
windows, and doorways, and shall
include a brief statement or description
of the principal activity to be conducted
therein.

Plan shall demonstrate how the
cannabis business wishes to develop the
floor plan and address other security
issues on the property.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report D.2.B.

N/A PDF #2, Pg
92 & 94
D.2.C.

N/A PDF #2, Pg
92 & 94
D.2.D.

N/A PDF #2, Pg.
92 & 94
D.2.E.

N/A PDF #2, Pgs.
92 & 94
D.3.

Percentage
PDF #2, Pgs.
94‐108 75 75
D.4.

Percentage
PDF #2, Pgs.
108‐112 35 35
D.5.

Percentage
PDF #2, Pgs.
112‐117 15 15
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
E.1.

Percentage
PDF #2, Pgs.
120‐129 150 150
E.2.

Percentage
PDF #2, Pgs.
131‐134 100 100
E.3.

Percentage
PDF #2, Pg.
134 150 150
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
F.1.

Percentage
PDF #2, Pgs.
136‐144 25 25
D.2.

Cont'd
Section E: Qualification of Owners
(400 points)
Addressed criteria
If the proposed location consists of only
a portion of a property, the diagram is
labeled indicating which part of the
property will be used for the licensed
premises and what activities will be
used for the remaining property.

Addressed criteria
Describe operational security, including general Addressed criteria security for access/visitor control, inventory control
and cash handling procedures.

Evaluation
The diagram shall be accurate,
dimensioned and to‐scale (minimum
scale of 1/4”).

Addressed criteria
Diagram shall show and identifies
commercial cannabis activities to take
place in each area of the premises and
identify all limited‐access areas.

Addressed criteria
Diagram shall show all camera locations
and include assigned an number to each
camera for identification purposes.

Addressed criteria
Describe perimeter security, on‐site security
guards, proposed guard hours and their
responsibilities, and lighting.

Summary
Describe employee training and general security
policies.

Addressed criteria
Demonstrate the business owner's experience in
owning, managing, and operating a cannabis
business. Evidence that prior experience was from
legally permitted activities.

Addressed criteria
Addressed criteria
Summary
Section F: Neighborhood Compatibility
(400 points)
Describe the involvement of the ownership team in
the day‐to‐day operation of the business.

Addressed criteria
Demonstrate knowledge of the cannabis industry, Addressed criteria including identification of how industry best
practices and state regulations have been
incorporated in existing/prior legal businesses
outside the City of Madera.

Evaluation
Describe how the business will proactively address
and respond to complaints related to noise, light,
odor, and vehicle and pedestrian traffic and avoid
becoming a nuisance or negative impact.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report F.2.

Percentage
PDF #2, Pgs.
144‐145 100 100
F.3.A.

Percentage
PDF #2, Pgs.
145‐146 50 50
F.3.B.

All or None
PDF #2, Pgs.
146‐147 25 25
F.3.C.

All or None PDF #2, Pgs.
146‐148 25 25
F.3.D.

Percentage
PDF #2,
Pgs. 148‐
149
50 50
F.3.E.

All or None PDF #1, Pgs.
8‐10 50 50
F.3.F. All or None PDF #2, Pg
150 25 25
F.3.G.

All or None PDF #2, Pgs.
151 25 25
F.3.H.

All or None PDF #2, Pgs.
152‐158 25 25
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
G.1.

Percentage
PDF #2, Pgs.
159‐166 500 500
Physical address and a detailed Addressed criteria
description of the proposed location,
including overall property, building, and
interior floor plan.

Describes how the business will
proactively take steps about community
concerns to protect the youth generally
from the impacts of the cannabis
business.

Addressed criteria
Proof of ownership, lease agreement, or
a Letter of Intent to Lease.

Addressed criteria
Vicinity map. Addressed criteria
Photographs of existing site and
buildings.

Addressed criteria
Evidence that the location has access to
public transportation for employees or
customers.

Addressed criteria
Evaluation
The application includes the following information
about the proposed location:

Describe the waste management plan including:
waste disposal locations, security measures,
methods of rendering all waste unusable and
unrecognizable, and the vendor in charge of
disposal.

Addressed criteria
Addressed criteria
F.3.

Describes all known nearby State and
local sensitive use areas.
(Business must have the appropriate zoning locational
requirements described in MMC sections 6‐5.33 and Title X) Lists nearby, well‐traveled paths to
schools and describes how the business
will proactively protect youth on these
paths from exposure to the cannabis
business.

Addressed criteria
Summary
Summary
Section G: Community Benefits and Investment Plan
(500 points)
Addressed criteria
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
Percentage
PDF #2, Pgs.
171‐175 100 100
H.1.

All or None PDF #2, Pgs.
171‐175 150 150
H.2.

Percentage
PDF #2, Pgs.
176‐180 50 50
H.

Applicant must have the appropriate
zoning and meet all the locational
requirements as described in MMC
Section 6‐5.33 and Title X.

In addition to the Site Diagram
submitted with the Security Plan above,
application must include a (Site)
diagram depicting all details described
in the narrative description of the
proposed location.

Addressed criteria
Summary
Section H: Proposed Location
(300 points) Evaluation
Addressed criteria
Addressed criteria
Applicant Name / DBA: Report Type:

Proposed Location / Physical Address: Report Date:

License Type: Report Status:

Points Available: 3,000 Points Awarded: 2,840 Score: 94.67%
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
A.1. A.

All or None PDF File #4 50 50
A.1.C.

All or None pg. 4‐25 20 0
A.2.1.A.

Percentage pg. 12‐13 75 75
A.2.1.B.

All or None pg. 13‐14 25 25
A.2.1.C.

All or None pg. 15 20 20
A.2.1.D.

All or None pg. 15 10 10
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Gateway Canna Groups dba Garden Ablaze
Describe customer check‐in
procedures.

Estimate the number of customers to
be served per hour/day.

Daily Operations (Retail):

Business Plan:

Describes the day‐to‐day operations which meet
best practice if you are applying for a RETAIL
permit, including at a minimum the following
criteria:

Original Report
Addressed Criteria
Review of pages 4 through 25 of the
application showed that the applicant's
business plan did not include a schedule for
beginning operation, including a narrative
outlining any proposed construction (aka
buildout) and improvements and a timeline
for completion.

Identify the location and procedures
for receiving deliveries during business
hours.

A.2.1.

Tuesday, August 16, 2022222 S Gateway Drive Madera CA. 93637 Complete Upon Initial Review.

Proof of capitalization, in the form of
documentation of cash or other liquid
assets on hand, Letters of Credit, or
other equivalent assets which can be
verified by the City.

A schedule for beginning operation,
including a narrative outlining any
proposed construction and
improvements and a timeline for
completion.

Budget demonstrates sufficient capital to pay
startup costs at least 3 months of operating costs
and a describes sources and use of funds.

Percentage pg. 8 75 75 Addressed Criteria
A.1.B. Pro forma for at least three years of
operation. Percentage
PDF File #1 ‐
PDF File #5 75 38 Applicant did not provide a 3 Year Pro forma.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report A.2.1.E.

Percentage pg. 15‐19 20 20
A.2.1.F.

N/A
A.2.1.G.

Percentage pg. 23‐24 20 20
A.2.1.H.

All or None pg. 24‐25 10 10
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
B.1.

All or None pg. 25 25 25
B.2.

All or None pg. 26 25 25
B.3.

All or None pg. 27 25 25
B.4. Percentage pg. 28‐31 50 50
B.5.

Percentage pg. 31 50 50
B.6.

All or None pg. 32 100 100
B.7.

All or None pg. 32 25 25
B.8.

All or None pg. 33 100 0
Describe the extent to which the cannabis
business will be locally owned and how the
owner(s) have resided within the County of
Madera for at least one year prior to June 1,
2021.

Identify all positions and their responsibilities.

Addressed Criteria
Describe the benefits provided to employees
such as health care, vacation, and medical leave,
to the degree they are offered as part of
employment.

Describe whether the cannabis business is
committed to offering employees a Living Wage.

Addressed Criteria
Describe compensation to and opportunities for
continuing education and training for employees.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Applicant did not provide proof of residency
in the form of mortgage statements, lease
agreements, tax bills, utility bill or any other
documentation capable of showing
residency established prior to June 1, 2021.

Addressed Criteria
Summary
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
If proposed, describe delivery service
procedures, number of vehicles and
product security during
i
Describe the proposed product line to
be sold (including brand names), and
estimate of the percentage of sales of
flower and manufactured products.

Describes how cannabis will be
tracked and monitored to prevent
Describes how the Cannabis Business
will conform to local and state laws.

See MMC Sections 6‐5.40 and Title X.

Addressed Criteria
Summary
Describe the diversity and inclusion programs
that will be developed to embrace a diverse work
force with a diverse set of perspectives, work and
life experiences, religious, and cultural
differences that provide equal opportunities for
employee development.

Section B: Labor, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan (400 pts)
Identify the number of employees at initial
opening and maximum number of employees at
full capacity.

Describe the extent business will include
recognition of the collective bargaining rights of
employees in accordance with Section 6‐5.13 (G).

Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
A.2.1.

Cont'd
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
C.1.

All or None pg. 34‐35 100 100
C.2.

Percentage pg. 37‐47 100 100
C.3.

All or None pg. 47‐49 50 50
C.4.

Percentage pg. 35 50 50
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
All or None pg. 51 100 100
D.1.A.

Percentage PDF File #2 75 72
D.2.A.

N/A
D.2.B.

N/A
D.2.C.

N/A
D.2.D.

N/A
D.2.E.

N/A
D.1.

D.2.

Review of PDF File #2 showed that the
application contained multiple premises
diagrams. However, no single premise
diagram met all requirements of the
Department of Cannabis Control DCR Title 4,
Division 19, §15006 Premises Diagram.

Section D: Security Plan
(300 points) Evaluation
Describes all fire prevention and suppression
measures, fire extinguisher locations, evacuation
routes and alarm systems in place.

The detailed Safety Plan shall be prepared by a
California professional fire prevention and
suppression consultant.

Summary
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Describes all accident and incident reporting
procedures.

Identify all known chemicals, gases, solvents and
nutrients to be used and stored on the licensed
premises. Identify storage location and how each
will be secured.

Plan shall demonstrate how the
cannabis business wishes to develop
the floor plan and address other
security issues on the property.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Evaluation Section C: Safety Plan
(300 points)
If the proposed location consists of
only a portion of a property, the
diagram is labeled indicating which
part of the property will be used for
the licensed premises and what
activities will be used for the
remaining property.

The Security Plan shall be prepared and/or
assessed by a professional security consultant. Addressed Criteria The diagram shall be accurate,
dimensioned and to‐scale (minimum
scale of 1/4”).

Diagram shall show and identifies
commercial cannabis activities to take
place in each area of the premises and
identify all limited‐access areas.

Diagram shall show all camera
locations and include assigned an
number to each camera for
identification purposes.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report D.3.

Percentage pg. 54‐59 75 75
D.4.

Percentage pg. 59‐67 35 35
D.5.

Percentage pg. 67‐70 15 15
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
E.1.

Percentage pg. 74‐76 150 150
E.2.

Percentage pg. 74‐76 100 100
E.3.

Percentage pg. 76 150 150
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
F.1.

Percentage pg. 77‐81 25 25
F.2.

Percentage pg. 82‐83 100 100
F.3.A.

Percentage pg. 83‐87 50 50
F.3.B.

All or None pg. 88 25 25
F.3.C.

All or None pg. 89 25 25
F.3.

Addressed Criteria
Physical address and a detailed
description of the proposed location,
including overall property, building,
and interior floor plan.

Describe employee training and general security
policies. Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Demonstrate knowledge of the cannabis
industry, including identification of how industry
best practices and state regulations have been
incorporated in existing/prior legal businesses
outside the City of Madera.

Evaluation
Describe perimeter security, on‐site security
guards, proposed guard hours and their
responsibilities, and lighting.

Summary
Describe the waste management plan including:
waste disposal locations, security measures,
methods of rendering all waste unusable and
unrecognizable, and the vendor in charge of
disposal.

The application includes the following
information about the proposed location:

Demonstrate the business owner's experience in
owning, managing, and operating a cannabis
business. Evidence that prior experience was
from legally permitted activities.

Addressed Criteria
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report F.3.D.

Percentage pg. 89 50 50
F.3.E.

All or None pg. 90‐96 50 50
F.3.F. All or None pg.97 25 25
F.3.G.

All or None pg. 98‐99 25 25
F.3.H.

All or None pg. 99 25 25
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
G.1.

Percentage pg. 102‐104 500 500
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
Percentage pg. 105‐109 100 100
H.1.

All or None pg. 105‐109 150 150
H.2.

Percentage pg. 105‐109 50 50
F.3.

Cont'd
H.

Applicant must have the appropriate
zoning and meet all the locational
requirements as described in MMC
Section 6‐5.33 and Title X.

Describes benefits the business will provide to
the local community. May include: directly
aiding, participating in, volunteer services,
monetary donations, financial support, funding,
and or any other economic incentives to the City
or other charitable organizations in which will
help achieve the strategic policy goals of the City
Council in permitting cannabis businesses in the
City of Madera.

Describes how the business will
proactively take steps about
community concerns to protect the
youth generally from the impacts of
the cannabis business.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Evaluation
Summary
Section H: Proposed Location
(300 points) Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Summary
Summary
Section G: Community Benefits and Investment Plan
(500 points)
Addressed Criteria
Applicant Name / DBA: Report Type:

Proposed Location / Physical Address: Report Date:

License Type: Report Status:

Points Available: 3,000 Points Awarded: 3,000 Score: 100.00%
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
Percentage pg. 6‐8 75 75
A.1. A.

All or None pg. 9‐12 50 50
A.1.B.

Percentage pg. 13‐17 75 75
A.1.C.

All or None pg. 18 20 20
A.2.1.A.

Percentage pg. 22‐23 75 75
A.2.1.B.

All or None pg. 23‐24 25 25
A.2.1.C.

All or None pg. 24‐25 20 20
Addressed Criteria
313 E Yosemite Avenue Madera, CA 93638 Wednesday, August 17, 2022 Complete Upon Initial Review.

Proof of capitalization, in the form of
documentation of cash or other liquid
assets on hand, Letters of Credit, or
other equivalent assets which can be
verified by the City.

Pro forma for at least three years of
operation.

A schedule for beginning operation,
including a narrative outlining any
proposed construction and
improvements and a timeline for
completion.

A.1.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Describe the Point‐of‐Sale system to
be used (including name), how it will
interact with the states track‐and‐trace
system, and the number of Point‐of‐
Sale locations at full capacity.

A.2.1.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
GBH Retail LLC dba Cannable
Describe customer check‐in
procedures.

Daily Operations (Retail):

Budget demonstrates sufficient capital to pay
startup costs at least 3 months of operating costs
and a describes sources and use of funds.

Business Plan:

Describes the day‐to‐day operations which meet
best practice if you are applying for a RETAIL
permit, including at a minimum the following
criteria:

Original Report
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Identify the location and procedures
for receiving deliveries during business
hours.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report A.2.1.D.

All or None pg. 25 10 10
A.2.1.E.

Percentage pg.25‐30 20 20
A.2.1.F.

N/A pg. 34‐36
A.2.1.G.

Percentage pg. 36‐37 20 20
A.2.1.H.

All or None pg. 37‐54 10 10
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
B.1.

All or None pg. 55‐57 25 25
B.2.

All or None pg. 58‐59 25 25
B.3.

All or None pg. 61‐63 25 25
B.4.

Percentage
pg. 59‐61,
63‐64 50 50
B.5.

Percentage pg. 65‐68 50 50
B.6.

All or None
pg. 58, 68‐
69 100 100
B.7.

All or None pg. 69‐70 25 25
A.2.1.

Cont'd
Describes how the Cannabis Business
will conform to local and state laws.

See MMC Sections 6‐5.40 and Title X.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
1 delivery vehicle
Summary
Describe the diversity and inclusion programs
that will be developed to embrace a diverse work
force with a diverse set of perspectives, work and
life experiences, religious, and cultural
differences that provide equal opportunities for
employee development.

Section B: Labor, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan (400 pts)
Identify the number of employees at initial
opening and maximum number of employees at
full capacity.

Describe the extent business will include
recognition of the collective bargaining rights of
employees in accordance with Section 6‐5.13 (G).

Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
If proposed, describe delivery service
procedures, number of vehicles and
product security during transportation.

Describe the proposed product line to
be sold (including brand names), and
estimate of the percentage of sales of
flower and manufactured products.

Estimate the number of customers to
be served per hour/day.

Describes how cannabis will be tracked
and monitored to prevent diversion.

Identify all positions and their responsibilities.

Addressed Criteria
Describe the benefits provided to employees such
as health care, vacation, and medical leave, to the
degree they are offered as part of employment.

Describe whether the cannabis business is
committed to offering employees a Living Wage.

Addressed Criteria
Describe compensation to and opportunities for
continuing education and training for employees.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report B.8.

All or None pg. 70‐73 100 100
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
C.1.

All or None pg.74‐77,
87‐90 100 100
C.2.

Percentage 79‐87, 91 100 100
C.3.

All or None pg. 80‐81 50 50
C.4.

Percentage pg. 79 50 50
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
All or None pg. 92‐93 100 100
D.1.A.

Percentage pg. 116 75 75
D.2.A.

N/A
D.1.

D.2.

The Security Plan shall be prepared and/or
assessed by a professional security consultant. Addressed Criteria Premises Diagram. In addition to the site plans
submitted for the Proposed Location (in Section H
of Appendix A), a separate Premises Diagram
must be included in this Security Plan section
(Section D) of the application. Diagram must meet
the requirements of the Department of Cannabis
Control DCR Title 4, Division 19, §15006 Premises
Diagram.

Plan shall demonstrate how the
cannabis business wishes to develop
the floor plan and address other
security issues on the property.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Evaluation Section C: Safety Plan
(300 points)
Summary
Addressed Criteria
Section D: Security Plan
(300 points) Evaluation
Describes all fire prevention and suppression
measures, fire extinguisher locations, evacuation
routes and alarm systems in place.

The detailed Safety Plan shall be prepared by a
California professional fire prevention and
suppression consultant.

Addressed Criteria
Describes all accident and incident reporting
procedures.

Identify all known chemicals, gases, solvents and
nutrients to be used and stored on the licensed
premises. Identify storage location and how each
will be secured.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report D.2.B.

N/A
D.2.C.

N/A
D.2.D.

N/A
D.2.E.

N/A
D.3.

Percentage pg. 92‐102 75 75
D.4.

Percentage pg. 102‐106 35 35
D.5.

Percentage pg. 107‐108 15 15
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
E.1.

Percentage pg.117‐121 150 150
E.2.

Percentage pg. 121‐122 100 100
E.3.

Percentage pg. 122‐125 150 150
D.2.

Cont'd
Demonstrate the business owner's experience in
owning, managing, and operating a cannabis
business. Evidence that prior experience was
from legally permitted activities.

Addressed Criteria
Summary
Describe the involvement of the ownership team
in the day‐to‐day operation of the business. Addressed Criteria Addressed Criteria
Demonstrate knowledge of the cannabis industry,
including identification of how industry best
practices and state regulations have been
incorporated in existing/prior legal businesses
outside the City of Madera.

Section E: Qualification of Owners
(400 points)
Addressed Criteria
If the proposed location consists of
only a portion of a property, the
diagram is labeled indicating which
part of the property will be used for
the licensed premises and what
activities will be used for the remaining
property.

Addressed Criteria
Describe operational security, including general
security for access/visitor control, inventory
control and cash handling procedures.

Evaluation
The diagram shall be accurate,
dimensioned and to‐scale (minimum
scale of 1/4”).

Diagram shall show and identifies
commercial cannabis activities to take
place in each area of the premises and
identify all limited‐access areas.

Diagram shall show all camera
locations and include assigned an
number to each camera for
identification purposes.

Describe perimeter security, on‐site security
guards, proposed guard hours and their
responsibilities, and lighting.

Summary
Describe employee training and general security
policies. Addressed Criteria
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
F.1.

Percentage pg. 126‐138 25 25
F.2.

Percentage pg. 138‐144 100 100
F.3.A.

Percentage pg. 145‐154 50 50
F.3.B.

All or None pg. 155‐156 25 25
F.3.C.

All or None pg. 157‐158 25 25
F.3.D.

Percentage pg. 158‐159 50 50
F.3.E.

All or None
pg. 160
PDF File #1
pg. 11‐23
50 50
F.3.F. All or None pg. 161 25 25
F.3.G.

All or None pg. 162‐163 25 25
F.3.H.

All or None pg. 164 25 25
Summary
Describe how the business will proactively
address and respond to complaints related to
noise, light, odor, and vehicle and pedestrian
traffic and avoid becoming a nuisance or negative
impact.

The application includes the following
information about the proposed location:

Describe the waste management plan including:
waste disposal locations, security measures,
methods of rendering all waste unusable and
unrecognizable, and the vendor in charge of
disposal.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Section F: Neighborhood Compatibility
(400 points)
F.3.

Addressed Criteria
Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Physical address and a detailed
description of the proposed location,
including overall property, building,
and interior floor plan.

Describes how the business will
proactively take steps about
community concerns to protect the
youth generally from the impacts of
the cannabis business.

Addressed Criteria
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
G.1.

Percentage pg.165‐173 500 500
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
Percentage pg. 174‐176 100 100
H.1.

All or None PDF File #5 150 150
H.2.

Percentage pg. 176 50 50
Summary
Section H: Proposed Location
(300 points) Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Summary
Section G: Community Benefits and Investment Plan
(500 points)
Addressed Criteria
H.

Applicant must have the appropriate
zoning and meet all the locational
requirements as described in MMC
Section 6‐5.33 and Title X.

Addressed Criteria
Evaluation
Applicant Name / DBA: Report Type:

Proposed Location / Physical Address: Report Date:

License Type: Report Status:

Points Available: 3,000 Points Awarded: 2,864 Score: 95.47%
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
Percentage pg. 10‐11 75 75
A.1. A.

All or None PDF File #4 50 50
A.1.B.

Percentage pg. 12‐16 75 64
A.1.C.

All or None pg. 16‐17 20 20
A.2.1.A.

Percentage pg. 17‐18 75 75
A.2.1.B.

All or None pg. 19‐20 25 25
Addressed Criteria
2085 W. Kennedy Street, Madera, CA 93637 Wednesday, August 17, 2022 Complete Upon Initial Review.

Proof of capitalization, in the form of
documentation of cash or other liquid
assets on hand, Letters of Credit, or
other equivalent assets which can be
verified by the City.

Pro forma for at least three years of
operation.

A schedule for beginning operation,
including a narrative outlining any
proposed construction and
improvements and a timeline for
completion.

A.1.

Addressed Criteria
A.2.1.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
GFC Central, LLC dba East of Eden
Describe customer check‐in
procedures.

Daily Operations (Retail):

Budget demonstrates sufficient capital to pay
startup costs at least 3 months of operating costs
and a describes sources and use of funds.

Business Plan:

Describes the day‐to‐day operations which meet
best practice if you are applying for a RETAIL
permit, including at a minimum the following
criteria:

Original Report
Addressed Criteria
Applicant's 4‐year pro forma did not include
expense categories for maintenance,
equipment, or security equipment and staff.

Addressed Criteria
Identify the location and procedures
for receiving deliveries during business
hours.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report A.2.1.C.

All or None pg. 20 20 20
A.2.1.D.

All or None pg. 20 10 10
A.2.1.E.

Percentage pg. 21‐26 20 20
A.2.1.F.

N/A pg. 26‐31
A.2.1.G.

Percentage pg. 31‐44 20 20
A.2.1.H.

All or None pg.44‐61 10 10
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
B.1.

All or None pg. 61‐62 25 25
B.2.

All or None pg. 62 25 25
B.3.

All or None pg. 62‐63 25 0
B.4. Percentage pg. 63‐66 50 50
B.5.

Percentage pg. 66‐67 50 50
B.6.

All or None pg. 66, 69 100 100
B.7.

All or None pg. 66‐72 25 25
B.8.

All or None pg. 73‐76 100 0
Describes how the Cannabis Business
will conform to local and state laws.

See MMC Sections 6‐5.40 and Title X.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
3 delivery vehicles
Describe the Point‐of‐Sale system to
be used (including name), how it will
interact with the states track‐and‐
trace system, and the number of Point‐
of‐Sale locations at full capacity.

Summary
Describe the diversity and inclusion programs
that will be developed to embrace a diverse work
force with a diverse set of perspectives, work and
life experiences, religious, and cultural
differences that provide equal opportunities for
employee development.

Section B: Labor, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan (400 pts)
Identify the number of employees at initial
opening and maximum number of employees at
full capacity.

Describe the extent business will include
recognition of the collective bargaining rights of
employees in accordance with Section 6‐5.13 (G).

Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Applicant did not describe the diversity and
inclusion programs that would be developed.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
If proposed, describe delivery service
procedures, number of vehicles and
product security during transportation.

Describe the proposed product line to
be sold (including brand names), and
estimate of the percentage of sales of
flower and manufactured products.

Estimate the number of customers to
be served per hour/day.

Describes how cannabis will be tracked
and monitored to prevent diversion.

A.2.1.

Cont'd
Describe the extent to which the cannabis
business will be locally owned and how the
owner(s) have resided within the County of
Madera for at least one year prior to June 1,
2021.

Identify all positions and their responsibilities.

Addressed Criteria
Describe the benefits provided to employees
such as health care, vacation, and medical leave,
to the degree they are offered as part of
employment.

Describe whether the cannabis business is
committed to offering employees a Living Wage.

Addressed Criteria
Describe compensation to and opportunities for
continuing education and training for employees.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Proposed business was not locally owned.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
C.1.

All or None pg. 76 100 100
C.2.

Percentage
pg. 78‐88
98‐99 100 100
C.3.

All or None pg. 88‐91 50 50
C.4.

Percentage pg. 92‐96 50 50
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
All or None pg. 100 100 100
D.1.A.

Percentage pg. 109‐110 75 75
D.2.A.

N/A
D.2.B.

N/A
D.2.

The Security Plan shall be prepared and/or
assessed by a professional security consultant. Addressed Criteria Diagram shall show and identifies
commercial cannabis activities to take
place in each area of the premises and
identify all limited‐access areas.

Premises Diagram. In addition to the site plans
submitted for the Proposed Location (in Section H
of Appendix A), a separate Premises Diagram
must be included in this Security Plan section
(Section D) of the application. Diagram must
meet the requirements of the Department of
Cannabis Control DCR Title 4, Division 19, §15006
Premises Diagram.

Plan shall demonstrate how the
cannabis business wishes to develop
the floor plan and address other
security issues on the property.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Evaluation Section C: Safety Plan
(300 points)
Summary
Describes all accident and incident reporting
procedures.

Identify all known chemicals, gases, solvents and
nutrients to be used and stored on the licensed
premises. Identify storage location and how each
will be secured.

D.1.

Addressed Criteria
Section D: Security Plan
(300 points) Evaluation
Describes all fire prevention and suppression
measures, fire extinguisher locations, evacuation
routes and alarm systems in place.

The detailed Safety Plan shall be prepared by a
California professional fire prevention and
suppression consultant.

Summary
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report D.2.C.

N/A
D.2.D.

N/A
D.2.E.

N/A
D.3.

Percentage pg. 115‐121 75 75
D.4.

Percentage pg. 121‐133 35 35
D.5.

Percentage pg. 127‐159 15 15
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
E.1.

Percentage pg. 160‐170 150 150
E.2.

Percentage pg. 160‐170 100 100
E.3.

Percentage pg. 160‐170 150 150
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
F.1.

Percentage pg. 171‐178 25 25
F.2.

Percentage pg. 178‐182 100 100
Describe how the business will proactively
address and respond to complaints related to
noise, light, odor, and vehicle and pedestrian
traffic and avoid becoming a nuisance or negative
impact.

D.2.

Cont'd
Demonstrate the business owner's experience in
owning, managing, and operating a cannabis
business. Evidence that prior experience was
from legally permitted activities.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Summary
Section F: Neighborhood Compatibility
(400 points)
Describe the involvement of the ownership team
in the day‐to‐day operation of the business. Addressed Criteria Addressed Criteria
Demonstrate knowledge of the cannabis industry,
including identification of how industry best
practices and state regulations have been
incorporated in existing/prior legal businesses
outside the City of Madera.

Evaluation
If the proposed location consists of
only a portion of a property, the
diagram is labeled indicating which
part of the property will be used for
the licensed premises and what
activities will be used for the
remaining property.

Addressed Criteria
Describe operational security, including general
security for access/visitor control, inventory
control and cash handling procedures.

Evaluation
The diagram shall be accurate,
dimensioned and to‐scale (minimum
scale of 1/4”).

Diagram shall show all camera
locations and include assigned an
number to each camera for
identification purposes.

Describe perimeter security, on‐site security
guards, proposed guard hours and their
responsibilities, and lighting.

Summary
Describe employee training and general security
policies. Addressed Criteria
Section E: Qualification of Owners
(400 points)
Addressed Criteria
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report F.3.A.

Percentage pg. 182 50 50
F.3.B.

All or None pg. 182‐183 25 25
F.3.C.

All or None pg. 183 25 25
F.3.D.

Percentage pg. 184 50 50
F.3.E.

All or None pg. 184‐185 50 50
F.3.F. All or None pg. 186 25 25
F.3.G.

All or None pg. 186 25 25
F.3.H.

All or None pg. 187 25 25
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
G.1.

Percentage pg. 189‐196 500 500
Summary
Summary
Section G: Community Benefits and Investment Plan
(500 points)
Addressed Criteria
The application includes the following
information about the proposed location:

Addressed Criteria
F.3.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Physical address and a detailed
description of the proposed location,
including overall property, building,
and interior floor plan.

Describes benefits the business will provide to
the local community. May include: directly aiding,
participating in, volunteer services, monetary
donations, financial support, funding, and or any
other economic incentives to the City or other
charitable organizations in which will help
achieve the strategic policy goals of the City
Council in permitting cannabis businesses in the
City of Madera.

Describes how the business will
proactively take steps about
community concerns to protect the
youth generally from the impacts of
the cannabis business.

Addressed Criteria
Evaluation
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
Percentage pg. 197‐198 100 100
H.1.

All or None PDF File #5 150 150
H.2.

Percentage pg. 200 50 50
Summary
Section H: Proposed Location
(300 points) Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
H.

Applicant must have the appropriate
zoning and meet all the locational
requirements as described in MMC
Section 6‐5.33 and Title X.

Addressed Criteria
Applicant Name / DBA: Report Type:

Proposed Location / Physical Address: Report Date:

License Type: Report Status:

Points Available: 3,000 Points Awarded: 2,993 Score: 99.77%
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
Percentage pg.7‐8 75 75
A.1. A.

All or None PDF File #4 50 50
A.1.B.

Percentage pg. 9‐10 75 68
A.1.C.

All or None pg. 11 20 20
A.2.1.A.

Percentage pg. 17‐19 75 75
A.2.1.B.

All or None pg. 19‐21 25 25
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Haven Madera, LLC
Describe customer check‐in
procedures.

Daily Operations (Retail):

Budget demonstrates sufficient capital to pay
startup costs at least 3 months of operating costs
and a describes sources and use of funds.

Business Plan:

Describes the day‐to‐day operations which meet
best practice if you are applying for a RETAIL
permit, including at a minimum the following
criteria:

Original Report
Addressed Criteria
Applicant's pro‐forma did not account for costs
associated to city fees and state fees.

Addressed Criteria
Identify the location and procedures
for receiving deliveries during business
hours.

Addressed Criteria
A.2.1.

Addressed Criteria
508 E Almond Avenue, Madera, CA, 93637 Thursday, August 18, 2022 Complete Upon Supplemental Application Review.

Proof of capitalization, in the form of
documentation of cash or other liquid
assets on hand, Letters of Credit, or
other equivalent assets which can be
verified by the City.

Pro forma for at least three years of
operation.

A schedule for beginning operation,
including a narrative outlining any
proposed construction and
improvements and a timeline for
completion.

A.1.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report A.2.1.C.

All or None pg. 21 20 20
A.2.1.D.

All or None pg. 22 10 10
A.2.1.E.

Percentage pg. 22‐24 20 20
A.2.1.F.

N/A pg. 24‐31
A.2.1.G.

Percentage pg. 31‐32 20 20
A.2.1.H.

All or None pg. 33‐50 10 10
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
B.1.

All or None pg. 52 25 25
B.2.

All or None pg. 53 25 25
B.3.

All or None pg. 53‐65 25 25
B.4. Percentage pg. 66‐75 50 50
B.5.

Percentage pg. 76‐83 50 50
B.6.

All or None pg.84 100 100
B.7.

All or None pg. 84‐86 25 25
A.2.1.

Cont'd
Identify all positions and their responsibilities.

Addressed Criteria
Describe the benefits provided to employees such
as health care, vacation, and medical leave, to the
degree they are offered as part of employment.

Describe whether the cannabis business is
committed to offering employees a Living Wage.

Addressed Criteria
Describe compensation to and opportunities for
continuing education and training for employees.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
If proposed, describe delivery service
procedures, number of vehicles and
product security during transportation.

Describe the proposed product line to
be sold (including brand names), and
estimate of the percentage of sales of
flower and manufactured products.

Estimate the number of customers to
be served per hour/day.

Describes how cannabis will be tracked
and monitored to prevent diversion.

Describes how the Cannabis Business
will conform to local and state laws.

See MMC Sections 6‐5.40 and Title X.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
2 delivery vehicles
Describe the Point‐of‐Sale system to
be used (including name), how it will
interact with the states track‐and‐trace
system, and the number of Point‐of‐
Sale locations at full capacity.

Summary
Describe the diversity and inclusion programs
that will be developed to embrace a diverse work
force with a diverse set of perspectives, work and
life experiences, religious, and cultural
differences that provide equal opportunities for
employee development.

Section B: Labor, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan (400 pts)
Identify the number of employees at initial
opening and maximum number of employees at
full capacity.

Describe the extent business will include
recognition of the collective bargaining rights of
employees in accordance with Section 6‐5.13 (G).

Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report B.8.

All or None
pg. 86
PDF #1
47‐50
100 100
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
C.1.

All or None pg. 88 100 100
C.2.

Percentage
pg. 90‐97
106‐107 100 100
C.3.

All or None pg. 97‐99 50 50
C.4.

Percentage pg. 100‐105 50 50
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
All or None pg. 109‐110 100 100
D.1.A.

Percentage
pg. 110‐111
132 75 75
D.2.A.

N/A
D.1.

D.2.

Addressed Criteria
Section D: Security Plan
(300 points) Evaluation
Describes all fire prevention and suppression
measures, fire extinguisher locations, evacuation
routes and alarm systems in place.

The detailed Safety Plan shall be prepared by a
California professional fire prevention and
suppression consultant.

Addressed Criteria
Describes all accident and incident reporting
procedures.

Identify all known chemicals, gases, solvents and
nutrients to be used and stored on the licensed
premises. Identify storage location and how each
will be secured.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Evaluation Section C: Safety Plan
(300 points)
Summary
The Security Plan shall be prepared and/or
assessed by a professional security consultant. Addressed Criteria Premises Diagram. In addition to the site plans
submitted for the Proposed Location (in Section H
of Appendix A), a separate Premises Diagram
must be included in this Security Plan section
(Section D) of the application. Diagram must meet
the requirements of the Department of Cannabis
Control DCR Title 4, Division 19, §15006 Premises
Diagram.

Plan shall demonstrate how the
cannabis business wishes to develop
the floor plan and address other
security issues on the property.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report D.2.B.

N/A
D.2.C.

N/A
D.2.D.

N/A
D.2.E.

N/A
D.3.

Percentage pg. 111‐119 75 75
D.4.

Percentage pg. 119‐122 35 35
D.5.

Percentage pg. 123‐125 15 15
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
E.1.

Percentage pg. 134‐144 150 150
E.2.

Percentage pg. 145‐149 100 100
E.3.

Percentage pg. 149‐150 150 150
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
F.1.

Percentage pg. 152‐165 25 25
D.2.

Cont'd
Section E: Qualification of Owners
(400 points)
Addressed Criteria
If the proposed location consists of
only a portion of a property, the
diagram is labeled indicating which
part of the property will be used for
the licensed premises and what
activities will be used for the remaining
property.

Addressed Criteria
Describe operational security, including general
security for access/visitor control, inventory
control and cash handling procedures.

Evaluation
The diagram shall be accurate,
dimensioned and to‐scale (minimum
scale of 1/4”).

Diagram shall show and identifies
commercial cannabis activities to take
place in each area of the premises and
identify all limited‐access areas.

Diagram shall show all camera
locations and include assigned an
number to each camera for
identification purposes.

Describe perimeter security, on‐site security
guards, proposed guard hours and their
responsibilities, and lighting.

Summary
Describe employee training and general security
policies. Addressed Criteria
Demonstrate the business owner's experience in
owning, managing, and operating a cannabis
business. Evidence that prior experience was
from legally permitted activities.

Evaluation
Describe how the business will proactively
address and respond to complaints related to
noise, light, odor, and vehicle and pedestrian
traffic and avoid becoming a nuisance or negative
impact.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report F.2.

Percentage pg. 166‐168 100 100
F.3.A.

Percentage pg. 168‐173 50 50
F.3.B.

All or None pg. 174 25 25
F.3.C.

All or None pg. 174 25 25
F.3.D.

Percentage pg. 174‐180 50 50
F.3.E.

All or None
pg. 180
PDF File #1 50 50
F.3.F.

All or None pg. 180 25 25
F.3.G.

All or None pg. 181 25 25
F.3.H.

All or None pg. 182 25 25
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
G.1.

Percentage pg. 183‐196 500 500
Addressed Criteria
Physical address and a detailed
description of the proposed location,
including overall property, building,
and interior floor plan.

Describes how the business will
proactively take steps about
community concerns to protect the
youth generally from the impacts of
the cannabis business.

Addressed Criteria
Evaluation
Describe the waste management plan including:
waste disposal locations, security measures,
methods of rendering all waste unusable and
unrecognizable, and the vendor in charge of
disposal.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
F.3.

Addressed Criteria
Summary
Summary
Section G: Community Benefits and Investment Plan
(500 points)
Addressed Criteria
The application includes the following
information about the proposed location:

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
Percentage pg. 197‐199 100 100
H.1.

All or None PDF File #5 150 150
H.2.

Percentage pg. 200 50 50
H.

Applicant must have the appropriate
zoning and meet all the locational
requirements as described in MMC
Section 6‐5.33 and Title X.

Addressed Criteria
Summary
Section H: Proposed Location
(300 points) Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Applicant Name / DBA: Report Type:

Proposed Location / Physical Address: Report Date:

License Type: Report Status:

Points Available: 3,000 Points Awarded: 2,889 Score: 96.30%
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
Percentage pg. 17‐18 75 75
A.1. A.

All or None PDF File #4 50 50
A.1.B.

Percentage pg. 18‐20 75 64
A.1.C.

All or None pg. 21‐22 20 20
A.2.1.A.

Percentage pg. 31‐34 75 75
A.2.1.B.

All or None pg. 34‐37 25 25
Addressed Criteria
324 S. Gateway Drive, Madera, CA 93637 Monday, August 8, 2022 Complete Upon Initial Review.

A.2.1.

Proof of capitalization, in the form of
documentation of cash or other liquid
assets on hand, Letters of Credit, or
other equivalent assets which can be
verified by the City.

Pro forma for at least three years of
operation.

A schedule for beginning operation,
including a narrative outlining any
proposed construction and
improvements and a timeline for
completion.

A.1.

Addressed Criteria
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Hazy Bulldog Farms 2, Inc. dba Hazy Bulldog Farms
Describe customer check‐in procedures.

Daily Operations (Retail):

Retail Storefront
Section A: Business Plan
(400 pts)
Budget for construction, operations, maintenance,
compensation of employees, equipment, property
lease, security equipment and staff, City fees, state
fees, utility costs, product purchases, and other
anticipated costs. Budget demonstrates sufficient
capital to pay startup costs at least 3 months of
operating costs and a describes sources and use of
funds.

Business Plan:

Describes the day‐to‐day operations which meet
best practice if you are applying for a RETAIL
permit, including at a minimum the following
criteria:

Original Report
Addressed Criteria
Review of pages 18 through 20 of the
application showed that the 3‐year Pro
Forma did not account for costs
associated to maintenance, or security
staff.

Addressed Criteria
Identify the location and procedures for
receiving deliveries during business
hours.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report A.2.1.C.

All or None pg. 41 20 20
A.2.1.D.

All or None pg. 1‐64 10 10
A.2.1.E.

Percentage
pg. 21,
38‐40 20 20
A.2.1.F.

N/A
A.2.1.G.

Percentage pg. 41‐64 20 20
A.2.1.H.

All or None pg. 40‐44 10 10
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
B.1.

All or None pg. 23 25 25
B.2.

All or None pg. 70 25 25
B.3.

All or None pg. 66‐70 25 25
B.4. Percentage pg. 70‐74 50 50
B.5.

Percentage pg. 76‐78 50 50
A.2.1.

Cont'd
Describes how the Cannabis Business
will conform to local and state laws. See
MMC Sections 6‐5.40 and Title X.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
One delivery vehicle.

Describe the Point‐of‐Sale system to be
used (including name), how it will
interact with the states track‐and‐trace
system, and the number of Point‐of‐Sale
locations at full capacity.

Summary
Describe the diversity and inclusion programs that
will be developed to embrace a diverse work force
with a diverse set of perspectives, work and life
experiences, religious, and cultural differences that
provide equal opportunities for employee
development.

Section B: Labor, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan (400 pts)
Identify the number of employees at initial opening
and maximum number of employees at full
capacity.

Describe the extent business will include
recognition of the collective bargaining rights of
employees in accordance with Section 6‐5.13 (G).

Describe the proposed product line to be
sold (including brand names), and
estimate of the percentage of sales of
flower and manufactured products.

Estimate the number of customers to be
served per hour/day.

Describes how cannabis will be tracked
and monitored to prevent diversion.

Identify all positions and their responsibilities.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Describe compensation to and opportunities for
continuing education and training for employees.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report B.6.

All or None pg. 75‐76 100 100
B.7.

All or None pg. 74‐75 25 25
B.8.

All or None pg. 78 100 0
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
C.1.

All or None pg. 81 100 100
C.2.

Percentage
pg. 83‐84,
86, 92‐93 100 100
C.3.

All or None pg. 84‐89 50 50
C.4.

Percentage pg. 81‐82 50 50
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
All or None pg. 96 100 100
D.1.A.

D.1. The Security Plan shall be prepared and/or assessed by a professional security consultant. Addressed Criteria Plan shall demonstrate how the cannabis
business wishes to develop the floor
plan and address other security issues
on the property.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Evaluation Section C: Safety Plan
(300 points)
Summary
Section D: Security Plan
(300 points) Evaluation
Describes all fire prevention and suppression
measures, fire extinguisher locations, evacuation
routes and alarm systems in place.

The detailed Safety Plan shall be prepared by a
California professional fire prevention and
suppression consultant.

Summary
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Describe the extent to which the cannabis business
will be locally owned and how the owner(s) have
resided within the County of Madera for at least
one year prior to June 1, 2021.

Describe the benefits provided to employees such
as health care, vacation, and medical leave, to the
degree they are offered as part of employment.

Describe whether the cannabis business is
committed to offering employees a Living Wage. Addressed Criteria Addressed Criteria
Applicant showed that the owners of
the proposed business were not local.

Describes all accident and incident reporting
procedures.

Identify all known chemicals, gases, solvents and
nutrients to be used and stored on the licensed
premises. Identify storage location and how each
will be secured.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Percentage pg. 126 75 75
D.2.A.

N/A
D.2.B.

N/A
D.2.C.

N/A
D.2.D.

N/A
D.2.E.

N/A
D.3.

Percentage pg. 98‐110 75 75
D.4.

Percentage pg. 98‐126 35 35
D.5.

Percentage pg. 110‐112 15 15
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
E.1.

Percentage pg. 128‐129 150 150
D.2.

Demonstrate the business owner's experience in
owning, managing, and operating a cannabis
business. Evidence that prior experience was from
legally permitted activities.

Addressed Criteria
Section E: Qualification of Owners
(400 points)
Addressed Criteria
If the proposed location consists of only
a portion of a property, the diagram is
labeled indicating which part of the
property will be used for the licensed
premises and what activities will be used
for the remaining property.

Addressed Criteria
Describe operational security, including general
security for access/visitor control, inventory control
and cash handling procedures.

Evaluation
The diagram shall be accurate,
dimensioned and to‐scale (minimum
scale of 1/4”).

Diagram shall show and identifies
commercial cannabis activities to take
place in each area of the premises and
identify all limited‐access areas.

Diagram shall show all camera locations
and include assigned an number to each
camera for identification purposes.

Describe perimeter security, on‐site security
guards, proposed guard hours and their
responsibilities, and lighting.

Summary
Premises Diagram. In addition to the site plans
submitted for the Proposed Location (in Section H
of Appendix A), a separate Premises Diagram must
be included in this Security Plan section (Section D)
of the application. Diagram must meet the
requirements of the Department of Cannabis
Control DCR Title 4, Division 19, §15006 Premises
Diagram.

Diagram shall show boundaries of
property and proposed location to be
licensed and show all boundaries,
dimensions, entrances and exits, interior
partitions, walls, rooms, windows, and
doorways, and shall include a brief
statement or description of the principal
activity to be conducted therein.

Describe employee training and general security
policies. Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report E.2.

Percentage pg. 130‐145 100 100
E.3.

Percentage pg. 128‐129 150 150
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
F.1.

Percentage pg. 147‐153 25 25
F.2.

Percentage pg. 153‐159 100 100
F.3.A.

Percentage pg. 159‐162 50 50
F.3.B.

All or None pg. 162 25 25
F.3.C.

All or None pg. 162‐163 25 25
F.3.D.

Percentage pg. 166 50 50
F.3.E.

All or None pg. 167‐179 50 50
F.3.F. All or None pg. 180 25 25
F.3.G.

All or None pg. 181‐184 25 25
F.3.H.

All or None pg. 184 25 25
Describe how the business will proactively address
and respond to complaints related to noise, light,
odor, and vehicle and pedestrian traffic and avoid
becoming a nuisance or negative impact.

The application includes the following information
about the proposed location:

Describe the waste management plan including:
waste disposal locations, security measures,
methods of rendering all waste unusable and
unrecognizable, and the vendor in charge of
disposal.

F.3.

Describes all known nearby State and
local sensitive use areas.
(Business must have the appropriate zoning locational
requirements described in MMC sections 6‐5.33 and Title X) Lists nearby, well‐traveled paths to
schools and describes how the business
will proactively protect youth on these
paths from exposure to the cannabis
business.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Demonstrate knowledge of the cannabis industry,
including identification of how industry best
practices and state regulations have been
incorporated in existing/prior legal businesses
outside the City of Madera.

Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Physical address and a detailed
description of the proposed location,
including overall property, building, and
interior floor plan.

Describes how the business will
proactively take steps about community
concerns to protect the youth generally
from the impacts of the cannabis
business.

Addressed Criteria
Proof of ownership, lease agreement, or
a Letter of Intent to Lease. Addressed Criteria
Vicinity map. Addressed Criteria
Photographs of existing site and
buildings. Addressed Criteria
Evidence that the location has access to
public transportation for employees or
customers.

Addressed Criteria
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
G.1.

Percentage pg. 185‐189 500 500
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
Percentage pg. 190‐197 100 100
H.1.

All or None PDF File #5 150 150
H.2.

Percentage pg. 190‐197 50 50
Summary
Section H: Proposed Location
(300 points) Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Summary
Summary
Section G: Community Benefits and Investment Plan
(500 points)
Addressed Criteria
H.

Applicant must have the appropriate
zoning and meet all the locational
requirements as described in MMC
Section 6‐5.33 and Title X.

In addition to the Site Diagram
submitted with the Security Plan above,
application must include a (Site) diagram
depicting all details described in the
narrative description of the proposed
location.

Addressed Criteria
Evaluation
Applicant Name / DBA: Report Type:

Proposed Location / Physical Address: Report Date:

License Type: Report Status:

Points Available: 3,000 Points Awarded: 2,892 Score: 96.40%
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
Percentage
pg. 2, 5‐7,
75‐76 75 75
A.1. A.

All or None
pg. 2, 68‐
73,
PDF file #4 50 50
A.1.B.

Percentage
pg. 2, 5‐7,
75‐76 75 75
A.1.C.

All or None pg. 3 20 20
A.2.1.A.

Percentage pg. 8 75 75
A.2.1.B.

All or None pg. 8‐11 25 25
A.2.1.C.

All or None pg. 11, 84 20 20
A.2.1.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Herbz, LLC dba Herbz
Describe customer check‐in
procedures.

Daily Operations (Retail):

Budget demonstrates sufficient capital to pay
startup costs at least 3 months of operating costs
and a describes sources and use of funds.

Business Plan:

Describes the day‐to‐day operations which meet
best practice if you are applying for a RETAIL
permit, including at a minimum the following
criteria:

Original Report
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Identify the location and procedures
for receiving deliveries during business
hours.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Describe the Point‐of‐Sale system to
be used (including name), how it will
interact with the states track‐and‐
trace system, and the number of Point‐
of‐Sale locations at full capacity.

Proof of capitalization, in the form of
documentation of cash or other liquid
assets on hand, Letters of Credit, or
other equivalent assets which can be
verified by the City.

Pro forma for at least three years of
operation.

A schedule for beginning operation,
including a narrative outlining any
proposed construction and
improvements and a timeline for
completion.

A.1.

Addressed Criteria
632 E. Yosemite Ave., Suite 108, Madera CA 93638 Monday, August 1, 2022 Complete Upon Initial Review.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report A.2.1.D.

All or None pg. 11 10 10
A.2.1.E.

Percentage pg. 11‐12 20 20
A.2.1.F.

N/A pg. 12‐13
A.2.1.G.

Percentage pg. 13 20 20
A.2.1.H.

All or None pg. 14 10 10
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
B.1.

All or None
pg. 15,79‐
82 25 25
B.2.

All or None pg. 15‐16 25 25
B.3.

All or None pg. 16 25 25
B.4.

Percentage pg. 15‐20 50 45
B.5.

Percentage pg. 18 50 50
B.6.

All or None pg. 19 100 100
B.7.

All or None pg. 19 25 25
A.2.1.

Cont'd
Identify all positions and their responsibilities.

Addressed Criteria
Describe the benefits provided to employees
such as health care, vacation, and medical leave,
to the degree they are offered as part of
employment.

Describe whether the cannabis business is
committed to offering employees a Living Wage.

Applicants Labor, Equity, Diversity and
Inclusion Plan on pages 15 through 20
of PDF File #2 showed that the
applicant did not identify the Delivery
Driver, Head of Marketing, and
Inventory Assistant responsibilities
within the Labor, Equity, Diversity, and
Inclusion Plan.

Describe compensation to and opportunities for
continuing education and training for employees.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
If proposed, describe delivery service
procedures, number of vehicles and
product security during
transportation.

Describe the proposed product line to
be sold (including brand names), and
estimate of the percentage of sales of
flower and manufactured products.

Estimate the number of customers to
be served per hour/day.

Describes how cannabis will be
tracked and monitored to prevent
diversion.

Describes how the Cannabis Business
will conform to local and state laws.

See MMC Sections 6‐5.40 and Title X.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Summary
Describe the diversity and inclusion programs
that will be developed to embrace a diverse work
force with a diverse set of perspectives, work and
life experiences, religious, and cultural
differences that provide equal opportunities for
employee development.

Section B: Labor, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan (400 pts)
Identify the number of employees at initial
opening and maximum number of employees at
full capacity.

Describe the extent business will include
recognition of the collective bargaining rights of
employees in accordance with Section 6‐5.13 (G).

Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report B.8.

All or None pg. 19‐20 100 0
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
C.1.

All or None pg. 20 100 100
C.2.

Percentage
pg. 24‐31,
pg. 34 100 100
C.3.

All or None pg. 22‐24 50 50
C.4.

Percentage pg. 22 50 50
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
All or None pg. 36 100 100
D.1.A.

D.2.A.

N/A
D.2.

D.1.

Describes all accident and incident reporting
procedures.

Identify all known chemicals, gases, solvents and
nutrients to be used and stored on the licensed
premises. Identify storage location and how each
will be secured.

Applicant did not provide proof of
residency in the form of mortgage
statements, lease agreements, tax bills,
utility bill or any other documentation
capable of showing residency
established prior to June 1, 2021.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Evaluation Section C: Safety Plan
(300 points)
The Security Plan shall be prepared and/or
assessed by a professional security consultant. Addressed Criteria Diagram shall show boundaries of
property and proposed location to be
licensed and show all boundaries,
dimensions, entrances and exits,
interior partitions, walls, rooms,
windows, and doorways, and shall
include a brief statement or
description of the principal activity to
be conducted therein.

Plan shall demonstrate how the
cannabis business wishes to develop
the floor plan and address other
security issues on the property.

Percentage pg. 59 75 72
Review of the applicant's Premises
Diagram on page 59 of File #2 showed
that the applicant identified the state
defined "Retail Area" as the "Unit 108 ‐
Showroom". As such, the premises
diagram did not meet the requirements
of the Department of Cannabis Control
DCR Title 4, Division 19, §15006.

Summary
Section D: Security Plan
(300 points) Evaluation
Describes all fire prevention and suppression
measures, fire extinguisher locations, evacuation
routes and alarm systems in place.

The detailed Safety Plan shall be prepared by a
California professional fire prevention and
suppression consultant.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report D.2.B.

N/A
D.2.C.

N/A
D.2.D.

N/A
D.2.E.

N/A
D.3.

Percentage pg. 38‐43 75 75
D.4.

Percentage pg. 43‐49 35 35
D.5.

Percentage pg. 49‐57 15 15
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
E.1.

Percentage pg. 60‐61 150 150
E.2.

Percentage pg. 60‐61 100 100
E.3.

Percentage pg. 61 150 150
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
F.1.

Percentage pg. 62‐63 25 25
F.2.

Percentage pg. 63‐64 100 100
D.2.

Cont'd
Describe employee training and general security
policies. Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Demonstrate knowledge of the cannabis
industry, including identification of how industry
best practices and state regulations have been
incorporated in existing/prior legal businesses
outside the City of Madera.

Evaluation
Section E: Qualification of Owners
(400 points)
Addressed Criteria
If the proposed location consists of
only a portion of a property, the
diagram is labeled indicating which
part of the property will be used for
the licensed premises and what
activities will be used for the
remaining property.

Addressed Criteria
Describe operational security, including general
security for access/visitor control, inventory
control and cash handling procedures.

Evaluation
The diagram shall be accurate,
dimensioned and to‐scale (minimum
scale of 1/4”).

Diagram shall show and identifies
commercial cannabis activities to take
place in each area of the premises and
identify all limited‐access areas.

Diagram shall show all camera
locations and include assigned an
number to each camera for
identification purposes.

Describe perimeter security, on‐site security
guards, proposed guard hours and their
responsibilities, and lighting.

Summary
Addressed Criteria
Summary
Section F: Neighborhood Compatibility
(400 points)
Describe the involvement of the ownership team
in the day‐to‐day operation of the business. Addressed Criteria Describe how the business will proactively
address and respond to complaints related to
noise, light, odor, and vehicle and pedestrian
traffic and avoid becoming a nuisance or
negative impact.

Demonstrate the business owner's experience in
owning, managing, and operating a cannabis
business. Evidence that prior experience was
from legally permitted activities.

Addressed Criteria
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report F.3.A.

Percentage pg. 64 50 50
F.3.B.

All or None pg. 64 25 25
F.3.C.

All or None pg. 64 25 25
F.3.D.

Percentage pg. 64 50 50
F.3.E.

All or None
PDF #1
pg. 10‐11 50 50
F.3.F. All or None pg. 85‐87 25 25
F.3.G.

All or None pg. 89‐97 25 25
F.3.H.

All or None pg. 88 25 25
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
G.1.

Percentage pg. 65 500 500
Addressed Criteria
Physical address and a detailed
description of the proposed location,
including overall property, building,
and interior floor plan.

Describes benefits the business will provide to
the local community. May include: directly
aiding, participating in, volunteer services,
monetary donations, financial support, funding,
and or any other economic incentives to the City
or other charitable organizations in which will
help achieve the strategic policy goals of the City
Council in permitting cannabis businesses in the
City of Madera.

Describes how the business will
proactively take steps about
community concerns to protect the
youth generally from the impacts of
the cannabis business.

Addressed Criteria
Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
F.3.

Addressed Criteria
Summary
Summary
Section G: Community Benefits and Investment Plan
(500 points)
Addressed Criteria
The application includes the following
information about the proposed location:

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
Percentage pg. 66, 83 100 100
H.1.

All or None
PDF File #5
pg. 1 150 150
H.2.

Percentage pg. 83‐84 50 50
H.

Applicant must have the appropriate
zoning and meet all the locational
requirements as described in MMC
Section 6‐5.33 and Title X.

Addressed Criteria
Summary
Section H: Proposed Location
(300 points) Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Applicant Name / DBA: Report Type:

Proposed Location / Physical Address: Report Date:

License Type: Report Status:

Points Available: 3,000 Points Awarded: 2,900
Score: 96.67%
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
Percentage pg. 7-11 75 75
A.1. A.

All or None
PDF #4
pg. 1-5 50 50
A.1.B.

Percentage pg. 8-9, 12 75 75
A.1.C.

All or None pg. 13-14 20 20
A.2.1.A.

Percentage pg. 14-16 75 75
A.2.1.B.

All or None pg. 16-18 25 25
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Jiva MAE, LLC dba Jiva
Describe customer check-in
procedures.

Daily Operations (Retail):

Applications will be reviewed and scored using a merit-based system. At a minimum the top ten (10 ) applicants who score a minimum of 90% or higher (2,700 points) in Phase II may be eligible to advance to Phase III. However, the City may at its sole discretion select more than ten (10) applicants based on the quantity and the overall quality of applications the City receives. Notice of the results of Phase II will be provided in writing via email to the primary contact listed on the application.

Business Plan:

Describes the day-to-day operations which meet
best practice if you are applying for a RETAIL
permit, including at a minimum the following
criteria:

Original Report
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Identify the location and procedures
for receiving deliveries during business
hours.

Addressed Criteria
Proof of capitalization, in the form of
documentation of cash or other liquid
assets on hand, Letters of Credit, or
other equivalent assets which can be
verified by the City.

Pro forma for at least three years of
operation.

A schedule for beginning operation,
including a narrative outlining any
proposed construction and
improvements and a timeline for
completion.

A.1.

Addressed Criteria
2350 N Schnoor St., Madera, CA 93637 Wednesday, August 3, 2022 Complete Upon Initial Review.

A.2.1.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report A.2.1.C.

All or None pg. 18-19 20 20
A.2.1.D.

All or None pg. 9, 19 10 10
A.2.1.E.

Percentage pg. 19-21 20 20
A.2.1.F.

N/A pg. 21-25
A.2.1.G.

Percentage pg. 26-41 20 20
A.2.1.H.

All or None pg. 41-45 10 10
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
B.1.

All or None pg. 46 25 25
B.2.

All or None pg. 46-47 25 25
B.3.

All or None pg. 47-54 25 25
B.4.

Percentage
pg. 47, 49-
56 50 50
B.5.

Percentage pg. 56-58 50 50
B.6.

All or None pg. 58-59 100 100
Identify all positions and their responsibilities.

Addressed Criteria
Describe whether the cannabis business is
committed to offering employees a Living Wage.

Addressed Criteria
Describe compensation to and opportunities for
continuing education and training for employees.

Addressed Criteria
Describes how the Cannabis Business
will conform to local and state laws.

See MMC Sections 6-5.40 and Title X.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
If proposed, describe delivery service
procedures, number of vehicles and
product security during transportation.

Describe the proposed product line to
be sold (including brand names), and
estimate of the percentage of sales of
flower and manufactured products.

Estimate the number of customers to
be served per hour/day.

Describes how cannabis will be tracked
and monitored to prevent diversion.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
2 to 3 delivery vehicles.

Describe the Point-of-Sale system to be
used (including name), how it will
interact with the states track-and-trace
system, and the number of Point-ofSale locations at full capacity.

Summary
Describe the diversity and inclusion programs that
will be developed to embrace a diverse work
force with a diverse set of perspectives, work and
life experiences, religious, and cultural differences
that provide equal opportunities for employee
development.

Section B: Labor, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan (400 pts)
Identify the number of employees at initial
opening and maximum number of employees at
full capacity.

Describe the extent business will include
recognition of the collective bargaining rights of
employees in accordance with Section 6-5.13 (G).

Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
A.2.1.

Cont'd
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report B.7.

All or None pg. 59-60 25 25
B.8.

All or None pg. 61-63 100 0
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
C.1.

All or None pg. 65 100 100
C.2.

Percentage
pg. 67-71,
74 100 100
C.3.

All or None pg. 68 50 50
C.4.

Percentage pg. 72 50 50
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
All or None pg. 77 100 100
D.1.A.

Section D: Security Plan
(300 points) Evaluation
Describes all fire prevention and suppression
measures, fire extinguisher locations, evacuation
routes and alarm systems in place.

The detailed Safety Plan shall be prepared by a
California professional fire prevention and
suppression consultant.

Describe the benefits provided to employees such
as health care, vacation, and medical leave, to the
degree they are offered as part of employment. Addressed Criteria Applicant did not provide proof of
residency in the form of mortgage
statements, lease agreements, tax
bills, utility bill or any other
documentation capable of showing
residency established prior to June 1,
2021 for Sarah Martinez or Bonique
Emerson.

Describes all accident and incident reporting
procedures.

Identify all known chemicals, gases, solvents and
nutrients to be used and stored on the licensed
premises. Identify storage location and how each
will be secured.

D.1.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Evaluation Section C: Safety Plan
(300 points)
Summary
Addressed Criteria
Plan shall demonstrate how the
cannabis business wishes to develop
the floor plan and address other
security issues on the property.

The Security Plan shall be prepared and/or
assessed by a professional security consultant.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Percentage pg. 80-81 75 75
D.2.A.

N/A
D.2.B.

N/A
D.2.C.

N/A
D.2.D.

N/A
D.2.E.

N/A
D.3.

Percentage pg. 84-90 75 75
D.4.

Percentage pg. 91-106 35 35
D.5.

Percentage pg. 98-102 15 15
Describe operational security, including general
security for access/visitor control, inventory
control and cash handling procedures.

The diagram shall be accurate,
dimensioned and to-scale (minimum
scale of 1/4”).

Diagram shall show and identifies
commercial cannabis activities to take
place in each area of the premises and
identify all limited-access areas.

Diagram shall show all camera
locations and include assigned an
number to each camera for
identification purposes.

Describe perimeter security, on-site security
guards, proposed guard hours and their
responsibilities, and lighting.

Describe employee training and general security
policies. Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
D.2.

Addressed Criteria
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
E.1.

Percentage pg. 107-127 150 150
E.2.

Percentage pg. 107-127 100 100
E.3.

Percentage pg. 127-130 150 150
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
F.1.

Percentage pg. 132-159 25 25
F.2.

Percentage pg. 139-140 100 100
F.3.A.

Percentage pg. 140-143 50 50
F.3.B.

All or None pg. 144 25 25
F.3.C.

All or None pg. 145-147 25 25
F.3.D.

Percentage pg. 147-148 50 50
F.3.E.

All or None pg. 149-151 50 50
F.3.F. All or None pg. 152 25 25
Addressed Criteria
Physical address and a detailed
description of the proposed location,
including overall property, building,
and interior floor plan.

Describes how the business will
proactively take steps about
community concerns to protect the
youth generally from the impacts of
the cannabis business.

Addressed Criteria
Proof of ownership, lease agreement,
or a Letter of Intent to Lease. Addressed Criteria
Vicinity map. Addressed Criteria
Evaluation
Describe how the business will proactively
address and respond to complaints related to
noise, light, odor, and vehicle and pedestrian
traffic and avoid becoming a nuisance or negative
impact.

The application includes the following
information about the proposed location:

Demonstrate the business owner's experience in
owning, managing, and operating a cannabis
business. Evidence that prior experience was from
legally permitted activities.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
F.3.

Summary
Section F: Neighborhood Compatibility
(400 points)
Describe the involvement of the ownership team
in the day-to-day operation of the business.

Describes all known nearby State and
local sensitive use areas.
(Business must have the appropriate zoning locational
requirements described in MMC sections 6-5.33 and Title X)
Lists nearby, well-traveled paths to
schools and describes how the
business will proactively protect youth
on these paths from exposure to the
cannabis business.

Evaluation
Section E: Qualification of Owners
(400 points)
Addressed Criteria
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report F.3.G.

All or None pg. 153-154 25 25
F.3.H.

All or None pg. 155 25 25
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
G.1.

Percentage pg. 160-167 500 500
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
H.

Percentage pg. 168-186 100 100
H.1.

All or None pg. 168-186 150 150
H.2.

Percentage pg. 168-186 50 50
Applicant must have the appropriate
zoning and meet all the locational
requirements as described in MMC
Section 6-5.33 and Title X.

In addition to the Site Diagram
submitted with the Security Plan
above, application must include a (Site)
diagram depicting all details described
in the narrative description of the
proposed location.

Photographs of existing site and
buildings. Addressed Criteria
Evidence that the location has access
to public transportation for employees
or customers.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Evaluation
F.3.

Cont'd
Summary
Section H: Proposed Location
(300 points) Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Summary
Summary
Section G: Community Benefits and Investment Plan
(500 points)
Addressed Criteria
Applicant Name / DBA: Report Type:

Proposed Location / Physical Address: Report Date:

License Type: Report Status:

Points Available: 3,000 Points Awarded: 3,000
Score: 100%
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
Percentage pg. 1-7 75 75
A.1. A.

All or None PDF #4 50 50
A.1.B.

Percentage pg. 14 75 75
A.1.C.

All or None pg. 15 20 20
A.2.1.A.

Percentage pg. 25-30 75 75
A.2.1.B.

All or None pg. 30-35 25 25
A.2.1.C.

All or None pg. 36-41 20 20
Addressed Criteria
520 North Gateway Dr., Madera, CA 93637 Friday, July 22, 2022 Complete Upon Initial Review.

Proof of capitalization, in the form of
documentation of cash or other liquid
assets on hand, Letters of Credit, or
other equivalent assets which can be
verified by the City.

Pro forma for at least three years of
operation.

A schedule for beginning operation,
including a narrative outlining any
proposed construction and
improvements and a timeline for
completion.

A.1.

Describe the Point-of-Sale system to be
used (including name), how it will
interact with the states track-and-trace
system, and the number of Point-ofSale locations at full capacity.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Lavish West Coast Madera dba Lavish
Describe customer check-in
procedures.

Daily Operations (Retail):

Business Plan:

Describes the day-to-day operations which meet
best practice if you are applying for a RETAIL
permit, including at a minimum the following
criteria:

Original Report
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Identify the location and procedures
for receiving deliveries during business
hours.

A.2.1.

Addressed Criteria
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report A.2.1.D.

All or None pg. 42 10 10
A.2.1.E.

Percentage pg. 43-46 20 20
A.2.1.F.

N/A pg. 46-54
A.2.1.G.

Percentage pg. 55-56 20 20
A.2.1.H.

All or None pg. 56-57 10 10
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
B.1.

All or None pg. 58-59 25 25
B.2.

All or None pg. 60 25 25
B.3.

All or None pg. 60-63 25 25
B.4. Percentage pg. 64-70 50 50
B.5.

Percentage pg. 70-72 50 50
B.6.

All or None pg. 60, 73 100 100
B.7.

All or None pg. 74-76 25 25
B.8.

All or None pg. 76-77 100 100
Summary
Describe the diversity and inclusion programs that
will be developed to embrace a diverse work
force with a diverse set of perspectives, work and
life experiences, religious, and cultural differences
that provide equal opportunities for employee
development.

Section B: Labor, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan (400 pts)
Identify the number of employees at initial
opening and maximum number of employees at
full capacity.

Describe the extent business will include
recognition of the collective bargaining rights of
employees in accordance with Section 6-5.13 (G).

Describe the proposed product line to
be sold (including brand names), and
estimate of the percentage of sales of
flower and manufactured products.

Estimate the number of customers to
be served per hour/day.

Describes how the Cannabis Business
will conform to local and state laws.

See MMC Sections 6-5.40 and Title X.

Describe the extent to which the cannabis
business will be locally owned and how the
owner(s) have resided within the County of
Madera for at least one year prior to June 1, 2021.

Identify all positions and their responsibilities.

Addressed Criteria
Describe the benefits provided to employees such
as health care, vacation, and medical leave, to the
degree they are offered as part of employment.

Describe whether the cannabis business is
committed to offering employees a Living Wage.

Addressed Criteria
Describe compensation to and opportunities for
continuing education and training for employees.

Describes how cannabis will be tracked
and monitored to prevent diversion.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
A.2.1.

Cont'd Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
2 delivery vehicles
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
C.1.

All or None pg. 78 100 100
C.2.

Percentage pg. 79-90 100 100
C.3.

All or None pg. 90-108 50 50
C.4.

Percentage pg. 93-96 50 50
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
All or None pg. 109 100 100
D.1.A.

Percentage pg. 113 75 75
D.2.A.

N/A
D.1.

Premises Diagram. In addition to the site plans
submitted for the Proposed Location (in Section H
of Appendix A), a separate Premises Diagram
must be included in this Security Plan section
(Section D) of the application. Diagram must meet
the requirements of the Department of Cannabis
Control DCR Title 4, Division 19, §15006 Premises
Diagram.

Plan shall demonstrate how the
cannabis business wishes to develop
the floor plan and address other
security issues on the property.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Evaluation Section C: Safety Plan
(300 points)
Section D: Security Plan
(300 points) Evaluation
Describes all fire prevention and suppression
measures, fire extinguisher locations, evacuation
routes and alarm systems in place.

The detailed Safety Plan shall be prepared by a
California professional fire prevention and
suppression consultant.

Summary
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria Describes all accident and incident reporting procedures.

Identify all known chemicals, gases, solvents and
nutrients to be used and stored on the licensed
premises. Identify storage location and how each
will be secured.

Summary
D.2.

Addressed Criteria
The Security Plan shall be prepared and/or
assessed by a professional security consultant. Addressed Criteria City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report D.2.B.

N/A
D.2.C.

N/A
D.2.D.

N/A
D.2.E.

N/A
D.3.

Percentage pg. 113-123 75 75
D.4.

Percentage pg. 123-133 35 35
D.5.

Percentage pg. 134-145 15 15
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
E.1.

Percentage pg. 146-154 150 150
E.2.

Percentage pg. 154-159 100 100
E.3.

Percentage pg. 160 150 150
Demonstrate the business owner's experience in
owning, managing, and operating a cannabis
business. Evidence that prior experience was from
legally permitted activities.

Addressed Criteria
Summary
Describe the involvement of the ownership team
in the day-to-day operation of the business. Addressed Criteria Describe operational security, including general
security for access/visitor control, inventory
control and cash handling procedures.

Evaluation
The diagram shall be accurate,
dimensioned and to-scale (minimum
scale of 1/4”).

Diagram shall show and identifies
commercial cannabis activities to take
place in each area of the premises and
identify all limited-access areas.

Diagram shall show all camera
locations and include assigned an
number to each camera for
identification purposes.

Describe perimeter security, on-site security
guards, proposed guard hours and their
responsibilities, and lighting.

Summary
Section E: Qualification of Owners
(400 points)
D.2.

Cont'd
Describe employee training and general security
policies. Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Demonstrate knowledge of the cannabis industry,
including identification of how industry best
practices and state regulations have been
incorporated in existing/prior legal businesses
outside the City of Madera.

Addressed Criteria
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
F.1.

Percentage pg. 161-170 25 25
F.2.

Percentage pg. 170-173 100 100
F.3.A.

Percentage pg. 174 50 50
F.3.B.

All or None pg. 175 25 25
F.3.C.

All or None pg. 175-176 25 25
F.3.D.

Percentage pg. 176 50 50
F.3.E.

All or None pg. 177 50 50
F.3.F.

All or None pg. 178-179 25 25
F.3.G.

All or None pg. 180-181 25 25
F.3.H.

All or None pg. 182 25 25
Summary
Describe how the business will proactively
address and respond to complaints related to
noise, light, odor, and vehicle and pedestrian
traffic and avoid becoming a nuisance or negative
impact.

The application includes the following
information about the proposed location:

Describe the waste management plan including:
waste disposal locations, security measures,
methods of rendering all waste unusable and
unrecognizable, and the vendor in charge of
disposal.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Section F: Neighborhood Compatibility
(400 points)
F.3.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Physical address and a detailed
description of the proposed location,
including overall property, building,
and interior floor plan.

Describes how the business will
proactively take steps about
community concerns to protect the
youth generally from the impacts of
the cannabis business.

Addressed Criteria
Evaluation
------------------------------------------------------------------------------ City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
G.1.

Percentage pg. 183-190 500 500
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
Percentage pg. 191-197 100 100
H.1.

All or None pg. 191-197 150 150
H.2.

Percentage pg. 191-197 50 50
Summary
Section H: Proposed Location
(300 points) Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Summary
Section G: Community Benefits and Investment Plan
(500 points)
Addressed Criteria
H.

Applicant must have the appropriate
zoning and meet all the locational
requirements as described in MMC
Section 6-5.33 and Title X.

In addition to the Site Diagram
submitted with the Security Plan
above, application must include a (Site)
diagram depicting all details described
in the narrative description of the
proposed location.

Addressed Criteria
Evaluation
------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Applicant Name / DBA: Report Type:

Proposed Location / Physical Address: Report Date:

License Type: Report Status:

Points Available: 3,000 Points Awarded: 3,000 Score: 100.00%
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
Percentage pg. 6‐9 75 75
A.1. A.

All or None
pg. 10
File #4 50 50
A.1.B.

Percentage pg. 8‐14 75 75
A.1.C.

All or None pg.15 20 20
A.2.1.A.

Percentage pg. 22‐25 75 75
A.2.1.B.

All or None pg. 26‐29 25 25
A.2.1.C.

All or None pg. 29‐30 20 20
A.2.1.D.

All or None pg. 30‐31 10 10
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Madera Erudite Ventures dba HerbNJoy
Describe customer check‐in
procedures.

Estimate the number of customers to
be served per hour/day.

Daily Operations (Retail):

Budget demonstrates sufficient capital to pay
startup costs at least 3 months of operating costs
and a describes sources and use of funds.

Business Plan:

Describes the day‐to‐day operations which meet
best practice if you are applying for a RETAIL
permit, including at a minimum the following
criteria:

Original Report
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Identify the location and procedures
for receiving deliveries during business
hours.

A.2.1.

Addressed Criteria
venue Street, Madera, CA 93638 Wednesday, August 17, 2022400 E Yosemite A Complete Upon Initial Review.

Proof of capitalization, in the form of
documentation of cash or other liquid
assets on hand, Letters of Credit, or
other equivalent assets which can be
verified by the City.

Pro forma for at least three years of
operation.

A schedule for beginning operation,
including a narrative outlining any
proposed construction and
improvements and a timeline for
completion.

A.1.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report A.2.1.E.

Percentage pg. 10, 31 20 20
A.2.1.F.

N/A pg. 31‐37
A.2.1.G.

Percentage pg. 38‐39 20 20
A.2.1.H.

All or None pg. 39‐51 10 10
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
B.1.

All or None pg. 53‐55 25 25
B.2.

All or None pg. 56 25 25
B.3.

All or None pg. 56‐60 25 25
B.4. Percentage pg. 60‐64 50 50
B.5.

Percentage pg. 64‐65 50 50
B.6.

All or None pg. 66 100 100
B.7.

All or None pg.67‐68 25 25
B.8.

All or None pg.67‐73 100 100
Describe the extent to which the cannabis
business will be locally owned and how the
owner(s) have resided within the County of
Madera for at least one year prior to June 1,
2021.

Identify all positions and their responsibilities.

Addressed Criteria
Describe the benefits provided to employees
such as health care, vacation, and medical leave,
to the degree they are offered as part of
employment.

Describe whether the cannabis business is
committed to offering employees a Living Wage.

Addressed Criteria
Describe compensation to and opportunities for
continuing education and training for employees.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
If proposed, describe delivery service
procedures, number of vehicles and
product security during transportation.

Describe the proposed product line to
be sold (including brand names), and
estimate of the percentage of sales of
flower and manufactured products.

Describes how cannabis will be tracked
and monitored to prevent diversion.

Describes how the Cannabis Business
will conform to local and state laws.

See MMC Sections 6‐5.40 and Title X.

Addressed Criteria
3 delivery vehicles
Summary
Describe the diversity and inclusion programs
that will be developed to embrace a diverse work
force with a diverse set of perspectives, work and
life experiences, religious, and cultural
differences that provide equal opportunities for
employee development.

Section B: Labor, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan (400 pts)
Identify the number of employees at initial
opening and maximum number of employees at
full capacity.

Describe the extent business will include
recognition of the collective bargaining rights of
employees in accordance with Section 6‐5.13 (G).

Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
A.2.1.

Cont'd
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
C.1.

All or None pg. 75‐76 100 100
C.2.

Percentage pg. 77‐85 100 100
C.3.

All or None
pg. 85‐86,
91‐92 50 50
C.4.

Percentage pg. 86‐88 50 50
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
D.1.

All or None pg.94 100 100
D.1.A.

Percentage pg. 112 75 75
D.2.A.

N/A
D.2.

Addressed Criteria
Section D: Security Plan
(300 points) Evaluation
Describes all fire prevention and suppression
measures, fire extinguisher locations, evacuation
routes and alarm systems in place.

The detailed Safety Plan shall be prepared by a
California professional fire prevention and
suppression consultant.

Summary
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Describes all accident and incident reporting
procedures.

Identify all known chemicals, gases, solvents and
nutrients to be used and stored on the licensed
premises. Identify storage location and how each
will be secured.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Evaluation Section C: Safety Plan
(300 points)
Summary
The Security Plan shall be prepared and/or
assessed by a professional security consultant. Addressed Criteria Premises Diagram. In addition to the site plans
submitted for the Proposed Location (in Section H
of Appendix A), a separate Premises Diagram
must be included in this Security Plan section
(Section D) of the application. Diagram must
meet the requirements of the Department of
Cannabis Control DCR Title 4, Division 19, §15006
Premises Diagram.

Plan shall demonstrate how the
cannabis business wishes to develop
the floor plan and address other
security issues on the property.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report D.2.B.

N/A
D.2.C.

N/A
D.2.D.

N/A
D.2.E.

N/A
D.3.

Percentage pg. 95‐101 75 75
D.4.

Percentage pg. 101‐104 35 35
D.5.

Percentage pg. 104‐106 15 15
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
E.1.

Percentage pg. 113‐121 150 150
E.2.

Percentage pg. 122‐125 100 100
E.3.

Percentage pg. 125‐126 150 150
D.2.

Addressed Criteria
Describe operational security, including general
security for access/visitor control, inventory
control and cash handling procedures.

Evaluation
The diagram shall be accurate,
dimensioned and to‐scale (minimum
scale of 1/4”).

Diagram shall show and identifies
commercial cannabis activities to take
place in each area of the premises and
identify all limited‐access areas.

Diagram shall show all camera
locations and include assigned an
number to each camera for
identification purposes.

Describe perimeter security, on‐site security
guards, proposed guard hours and their
responsibilities, and lighting.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
F.1.

Percentage pg. 127‐142 25 25
F.2.

Percentage pg.142‐144 100 100
F.3.A.

Percentage pg. 145‐150 50 50
F.3.B.

All or None pg. 151 25 25
F.3.C.

All or None pg. 151‐153 25 25
F.3.D.

Percentage pg. 155 50 50
F.3.E.

All or None
pg. 155
PDF File #1 50 50
F.3.F.

All or None pg. 156 25 25
F.3.G.

All or None pg. 157‐159 25 25
F.3.H.

All or None pg. 160 25 25
Addressed Criteria
Physical address and a detailed
description of the proposed location,
including overall property, building,
and interior floor plan.

Describes how the business will
proactively take steps about
community concerns to protect the
youth generally from the impacts of
the cannabis business.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Section F: Neighborhood Compatibility
(400 points)
F.3.

Addressed Criteria
Evaluation
Summary
Describe how the business will proactively
address and respond to complaints related to
noise, light, odor, and vehicle and pedestrian
traffic and avoid becoming a nuisance or negative
impact.

The application includes the following
information about the proposed location:

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
G.1.

Percentage pg. 161‐172 500 500
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
Percentage pg. 174‐176 100 100
H.1.

All or None PDF File #5 150 150
H.2.

Percentage pg. 178 50 50
H.

Applicant must have the appropriate
zoning and meet all the locational
requirements as described in MMC
Section 6‐5.33 and Title X.

Describes benefits the business will provide to
the local community. May include: directly aiding,
participating in, volunteer services, monetary
donations, financial support, funding, and or any
other economic incentives to the City or other
charitable organizations in which will help
achieve the strategic policy goals of the City
Council in permitting cannabis businesses in the
City of Madera.

Proposed Location / Physical Address: Report Date:

License Type: Report Status:

Points Available: 3,000 Points Awarded: 3,000
Score: 100.00%
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
Percentage pg. 17-21 75 75
A.1. A.

All or None
pg. 21-22
PDF File #4 50 50
A.1.B.

Percentage pg. 23-26 75 75
A.1.C.

All or None pg. 27-28 20 20
A.2.1.A.

Percentage pg. 38-40 75 75
A.2.1.B.

All or None pg. 40-42 25 25
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Madera Has Culture, Inc. dba Culture Cannabis Club
Describe customer check-in
procedures.

Daily Operations (Retail):

Budget demonstrates sufficient capital to pay
startup costs at least 3 months of operating costs
and a describes sources and use of funds.

Business Plan:

Describes the day-to-day operations which meet
best practice if you are applying for a RETAIL
permit, including at a minimum the following
criteria:

Original Report
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Identify the location and procedures
for receiving deliveries during business
hours.

Addressed Criteria
Proof of capitalization, in the form of
documentation of cash or other liquid
assets on hand, Letters of Credit, or
other equivalent assets which can be
verified by the City.

Pro forma for at least three years of
operation.

A schedule for beginning operation,
including a narrative outlining any
proposed construction and
improvements and a timeline for
completion.

A.1.

Addressed Criteria
233 E. Yosemite Avenue, Madera, CA 93638 Friday, August 12, 2022 Complete Upon Initial Review.

A.2.1.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report A.2.1.C.

All or None pg.42-44 20 20
A.2.1.D.

All or None pg. 45-47 10 10
A.2.1.E.

Percentage pg. 48-53 20 20
A.2.1.F.

N/A
A.2.1.G.

Percentage pg. 59-64 20 20
A.2.1.H.

All or None pg.64-65 10 10
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
B.1.

All or None pg. 66-69 25 25
B.2.

All or None pg. 69-71 25 25
B.3.

All or None pg.71-74 25 25
B.4. Percentage pg. 74-75 50 50
B.5.

Percentage pg. 75-79 50 50
B.6.

All or None pg. 80 100 100
Addressed Criteria
Describe compensation to and opportunities for
continuing education and training for employees.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
If proposed, describe delivery service
procedures, number of vehicles and
product security during transportation.

Describe the proposed product line to
be sold (including brand names), and
estimate of the percentage of sales of
flower and manufactured products.

Estimate the number of customers to
be served per hour/day.

Describes how the Cannabis Business
will conform to local and state laws.

See MMC Sections 6-5.40 and Title X.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
2 vehicles.

Describe the Point-of-Sale system to be
used (including name), how it will
interact with the states track-and-trace
system, and the number of Point-ofSale locations at full capacity.

Summary
Describe the diversity and inclusion programs that
will be developed to embrace a diverse work
force with a diverse set of perspectives, work and
life experiences, religious, and cultural differences
that provide equal opportunities for employee
development.

Section B: Labor, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan (400 pts)
Identify the number of employees at initial
opening and maximum number of employees at
full capacity.

Describe the extent business will include
recognition of the collective bargaining rights of
employees in accordance with Section 6-5.13 (G).

Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Describe whether the cannabis business is
committed to offering employees a Living Wage.

A.2.1.

Cont'd
Identify all positions and their responsibilities.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Describes how cannabis will be tracked
and monitored to prevent diversion.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report B.7.

All or None pg. 81-82 25 25
B.8.

All or None pg. 83-86 100 100
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
C.1.

All or None pg. 87-89 100 100
C.2.

Percentage pg.89-94 100 100
C.3.

All or None pg. 94-99 50 50
C.4.

Percentage pg. 100 50 50
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
D.1.

All or None pg. 103-104 100 100
D.1.A.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Plan shall demonstrate how the
cannabis business wishes to develop
the floor plan and address other
security issues on the property.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Evaluation Section C: Safety Plan
(300 points)
Describe the benefits provided to employees such
as health care, vacation, and medical leave, to the
degree they are offered as part of employment.

The Security Plan shall be prepared and/or
assessed by a professional security consultant. Addressed Criteria Summary
Section D: Security Plan
(300 points) Evaluation
Describes all fire prevention and suppression
measures, fire extinguisher locations, evacuation
routes and alarm systems in place.

The detailed Safety Plan shall be prepared by a
California professional fire prevention and
suppression consultant.

Describes all accident and incident reporting
procedures.

Identify all known chemicals, gases, solvents and
nutrients to be used and stored on the licensed
premises. Identify storage location and how each
will be secured.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Percentage pg. 128 75 75
D.2.A.

N/A
D.2.B.

N/A
D.2.C.

N/A
D.2.D.

N/A
D.2.E.

N/A
D.3.

Percentage pg. 105-110 75 75
D.4.

Percentage pg. 111-118 35 35
D.5.

Percentage pg. 118-120 15 15
D.2.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
If the proposed location consists of
only a portion of a property, the
diagram is labeled indicating which
part of the property will be used for
the licensed premises and what
activities will be used for the remaining
property.

Addressed Criteria
Describe operational security, including general
security for access/visitor control, inventory
control and cash handling procedures.

The diagram shall be accurate,
dimensioned and to-scale (minimum
scale of 1/4”).

Diagram shall show and identifies
commercial cannabis activities to take
place in each area of the premises and
identify all limited-access areas.

Diagram shall show all camera
locations and include assigned an
number to each camera for
identification purposes.

Describe perimeter security, on-site security
guards, proposed guard hours and their
responsibilities, and lighting.

Summary
Diagram shall show boundaries of
property and proposed location to be
licensed and show all boundaries,
dimensions, entrances and exits,
interior partitions, walls, rooms,
windows, and doorways, and shall
include a brief statement or
description of the principal activity to
be conducted therein.

Describe employee training and general security
policies.

Premises Diagram. In addition to the site plans
submitted for the Proposed Location (in Section H
of Appendix A), a separate Premises Diagram
must be included in this Security Plan section
(Section D) of the application. Diagram must meet
the requirements of the Department of Cannabis
Control DCR Title 4, Division 19, §15006 Premises
Diagram.

Addressed Criteria
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
E.1.

Percentage pg. 129-144 150 150
E.2.

Percentage pg.144-146 100 100
E.3.

Percentage pg. 146-147 150 150
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
F.1.

Percentage pg. 148-156 25 25
F.2.

Percentage pg. 156-161 100 100
F.3.A.

Percentage pg. 161-166 50 50
F.3.B.

All or None pg. 166-167 25 25
F.3.C.

All or None pg. 167-175 25 25
F.3.D.

Percentage pg. 176 50 50
F.3.

Addressed Criteria
Summary
Section F: Neighborhood Compatibility
(400 points)
Describe the involvement of the ownership team
in the day-to-day operation of the business. Addressed Criteria Addressed Criteria
Demonstrate knowledge of the cannabis industry,
including identification of how industry best
practices and state regulations have been
incorporated in existing/prior legal businesses
outside the City of Madera.

Evaluation
Section E: Qualification of Owners
(400 points)
Addressed Criteria
Physical address and a detailed
description of the proposed location,
including overall property, building,
and interior floor plan.

Describes how the business will
proactively take steps about
community concerns to protect the
youth generally from the impacts of
the cannabis business.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Describes all known nearby State and
local sensitive use areas.
(Business must have the appropriate zoning locational
requirements described in MMC sections 6-5.33 and Title X) Lists nearby, well-traveled paths to
schools and describes how the
business will proactively protect youth
on these paths from exposure to the
cannabis business.

Addressed Criteria
Evaluation
Describe how the business will proactively
address and respond to complaints related to
noise, light, odor, and vehicle and pedestrian
traffic and avoid becoming a nuisance or negative
impact.

The application includes the following
information about the proposed location:

Demonstrate the business owner's experience in
owning, managing, and operating a cannabis
business. Evidence that prior experience was from
legally permitted activities.

Addressed Criteria
------------------------------------------------------------------------------- City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report F.3.E.

All or None
pg. 176
PDF File #1
pg. 28-61
50 50
F.3.F. All or None pg. 179 25 25
F.3.G.

All or None pg. 179-180 25 25
F.3.H.

All or None pg. 181-182 25 25
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
G.1.

Percentage pg. 183-192 500 500
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
H.

Percentage pg. 193-195 100 100
F.3.

Cont'd
Describes benefits the business will provide to the
local community. May include: directly aiding,
participating in, volunteer services, monetary
donations, financial support, funding, and or any
other economic incentives to the City or other
charitable organizations in which will help
achieve the strategic policy goals of the City
Council in permitting cannabis businesses in the
City of Madera.

Proof of ownership, lease agreement,
or a Letter of Intent to Lease. Addressed Criteria
Vicinity map. Addressed Criteria
Photographs of existing site and
buildings. Addressed Criteria
Evidence that the location has access
to public transportation for employees
or customers.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Evaluation
Section H: Proposed Location
(300 points) Evaluation
Summary
Summary
Section G: Community Benefits and Investment Plan
(500 points)
Addressed Criteria
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report H.1.

All or None
pg.196
PDF File #5
pg. 3
150 150
H.2.

Percentage pg. 197 50 50
Applicant must have the appropriate
zoning and meet all the locational
requirements as described in MMC
Section 6-5.33 and Title X.

Cont'd
Summary
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Applicant Name / DBA: Report Type:

Proposed Location / Physical Address: Report Date:

License Type: Report Status:

Points Available: 3,000 Points Awarded: 2,504 Score: 83.47%
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
Percentage
All
Application
PDF files
75 57
A.1. A.

All or None
All
Application
PDF files
50 0
A.1.B.

Percentage pg. 5 75 64
A.1.C.

All or None
All
Application
PDF files
20 0
A.2.1.A.

Percentage Pg. 6 75 75
A.2.1.B.

All or None pg. 6 25 25
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Maderjiuana LLC dba Yerba
Describe customer check‐in
procedures.

Daily Operations (Retail):

Budget demonstrates sufficient capital to pay
startup costs at least 3 months of operating costs
and a describes sources and use of funds.

PHASE II: APPLICATION EVALUATION AND REVIEW (3,000 Points) During this application period the City will allow up to six (6) cannabis business permits. The Procedure Guidelines and Review Criteria constitute the application process and are adopted pursuant to the City of Madera Municipal Code (MMC) Section 6‐5.13 and Title X, Chapter 3 (Zoning Regulations). Applications will be reviewed and scored using a merit‐based system. At a minimum the top ten (10 ) applicants who score a minimum of 90% or higher (2,700 points) in Phase II may be eligible to advance to Phase III. However, the City may at its sole discretion select more than ten (10) applicants based on the quantity and the overall quality of applications the City receives. Notice of the results of Phase II will be provided in writing via email to the primary contact listed on the application.

Business Plan:

Describes the day‐to‐day operations which meet
best practice if you are applying for a RETAIL
permit, including at a minimum the following
criteria:

Original Report
Applicant did not provide proof of
capitalization.

Review of page 5 of the application
showed that the applicant's 3‐year Pro
Forma did not include a budget for
construction, operations, maintenance,
equipment, city fees, and state fees.

Applicant did not include a schedule for
beginning operation, including a
narrative outlining any proposed
construction and improvements and a
timeline for completion.

Identify the location and procedures
for receiving deliveries during business
hours.

Addressed Criteria
Additionally, applicant did not
demonstate sufficient capital to pay
startup costs and at least 3 months of
operating costs.
nue, Madera, CA 93638 Thursday, August 4, 2022404 East Yosemite Ave Complete Upon Initial Review.

A.2.1.

Proof of capitalization, in the form of
documentation of cash or other liquid
assets on hand, Letters of Credit, or
other equivalent assets which can be
verified by the City.

Pro forma for at least three years of
operation.

A schedule for beginning operation,
including a narrative outlining any
proposed construction and
improvements and a timeline for
completion.

A.1.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report A.2.1.C.

All or None pg. 6 20 20
A.2.1.D.

All or None pg. 5 10 10
A.2.1.E.

Percentage pg. 7 20 20
A.2.1.F.

N/A
A.2.1.G.

Percentage pg. 7 20 20
A.2.1.H.

All or None pg. 7 10 10
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
B.1.

All or None pg. 8 25 25
B.2.

All or None pg. 8 25 25
B.3.

All or None pg. 8 25 25
B.4. Percentage pg. 8 50 50
B.5.

Percentage pg. 8 50 50
B.6.

All or None pg. 8 100 100
B.7.

All or None pg. 8 25 25
B.8.

All or None
All
Application
PDF files
100 0
Describe the extent to which the cannabis
business will be locally owned and how the
owner(s) have resided within the County of
Madera for at least one year prior to June 1,
2021.

Identify all positions and their responsibilities.

Addressed Criteria
Describe the benefits provided to employees
such as health care, vacation, and medical leave,
to the degree they are offered as part of
employment.

Describe whether the cannabis business is
committed to offering employees a Living Wage.

Addressed Criteria
Describe compensation to and opportunities for
continuing education and training for employees.

Addressed Criteria
Applicant did not provide proof of
residency in the form of mortgage
statements, lease agreements, tax bills,
utility bill or any other documentation
capable of showing residency
established prior to June 1, 2021.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
If proposed, describe delivery service
procedures, number of vehicles and
product security during
Describe the proposed product line to
be sold (including brand names), and
estimate of the percentage of sales of
flower and manufactured products.

Estimate the number of customers to
be served per hour/day.

Describes how cannabis will be
tracked and monitored to prevent
Describes how the Cannabis Business
will conform to local and state laws.

See MMC Sections 6‐5.40 and Title X.

Summary
Describe the diversity and inclusion programs
that will be developed to embrace a diverse work
force with a diverse set of perspectives, work and
life experiences, religious, and cultural
differences that provide equal opportunities for
employee development.

Section B: Labor, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan (400 pts)
Identify the number of employees at initial
opening and maximum number of employees at
full capacity.

Describe the extent business will include
recognition of the collective bargaining rights of
employees in accordance with Section 6‐5.13 (G).

Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Summary
Addressed Criteria
A.2.1.

Cont'd
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
C.1.

All or None pg. 9‐23 100 0
C.2.

Percentage pg. 9‐23 100 85
C.3. All or None pg. 18‐20 50 50
C.4.

Percentage pg. 9‐23 50 40
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
All or None pg. 24‐25 100 0
D.1.A.

D.2.A.

N/A
D.2.B.

N/A
75 68
Review of page 25 showed that the
applicant's premises diagram did not
meet the requirements of the
Department of Cannabis Control DCR
Title 4, Division 19, §15006 Premises
Diagram as the applicant did not
identify the location of the surveillance‐
system storage device, and identified
the state defined "Retail Area" as a
"Show Room".

Section D: Security Plan
(300 points) Evaluation
Describes all fire prevention and suppression
measures, fire extinguisher locations, evacuation
routes and alarm systems in place.

The detailed Safety Plan shall be prepared by a
California professional fire prevention and
suppression consultant.

Summary
Review of pages 9 through 23 of the
application showed that the applicants
Safety Plan did not identify any known
chemicals, gases, solvents, and
nutrients to be used and stored on the
licensed premises.

Addressed Criteria Describes all accident and incident reporting procedures.

Identify all known chemicals, gases, solvents and
nutrients to be used and stored on the licensed
premises. Identify storage location and how each
will be secured.

Percentage
Review of pages 9 through 23 of the
application showed that the applicants
Safety Plan did not describe the fire
extinguisher locations, evacuation
routes, and alarm systems and place.

Applicant's Safety Plan was not
prepared by a California professional
fire prevention and suppression
consultant. As such, the applicant was
not awarded points for this section.

Evaluation Section C: Safety Plan
(300 points)
The Security Plan shall be prepared and/or
assessed by a professional security consultant. Applicants Security Plan was not prepared by a professional security
consultant.

Diagram shall show and identifies
commercial cannabis activities to take
place in each area of the premises and
identify all limited‐access areas.

Plan shall demonstrate how the
cannabis business wishes to develop
the floor plan and address other
security issues on the property.

D.2.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report D.2.C.

N/A
D.2.D.

N/A
D.2.E.

N/A
D.3.

Percentage pg. 24‐25 75 68
D.4.

Percentage pg. 24 35 35
D.5.

Percentage pg. 24‐25 15 12
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
E.1.

Percentage pg. 26 150 150
E.2.

Percentage pg. 26 100 100
E.3.

Percentage pg. 26 150 150
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
F.1.

Percentage pg. 27 25 25
F.2.

Percentage pg. 27 100 100
Section E: Qualification of Owners
(400 points)
Addressed Criteria
If the proposed location consists of
only a portion of a property, the
diagram is labeled indicating which
part of the property will be used for
the licensed premises and what
activities will be used for the
remaining property.

Review of pages 24 through 25 of the
application showed that the applicant's
Security Plan did not describe visitor
identification and sign‐in/sign‐out
procedures or describe cash handling
procedures.

Describe operational security, including general
security for access/visitor control, inventory
control and cash handling procedures.

Evaluation
The diagram shall be accurate,
dimensioned and to‐scale (minimum
scale of 1/4”).

Diagram shall show all camera
locations and include assigned an
number to each camera for
identification purposes.

Describe perimeter security, on‐site security
guards, proposed guard hours and their
responsibilities, and lighting.

Summary
Describe employee training and general security
policies.

Review of pages 24 through 25 of the
application showed that the applicant's
Security Plan did not describe
employee training and general security
policies.

Demonstrate the business owner's experience in
owning, managing, and operating a cannabis
business. Evidence that prior experience was
from legally permitted activities.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Summary
Section F: Neighborhood Compatibility
(400 points)
Describe the involvement of the ownership team
in the day‐to‐day operation of the business. Addressed Criteria Addressed Criteria
Demonstrate knowledge of the cannabis
industry, including identification of how industry
best practices and state regulations have been
incorporated in existing/prior legal businesses
outside the City of Madera.

Evaluation
D.2.

Cont'd
Describe how the business will proactively
address and respond to complaints related to
noise, light, odor, and vehicle and pedestrian
traffic and avoid becoming a nuisance or
negative impact.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report F.3.A.

Percentage pg. 27 50 50
F.3.B.

All or None pg. 27‐28 25 25
F.3.C.

All or None pg. 28 25 25
F.3.D.

Percentage pg. 27‐28 50 50
F.3.E.

All or None pg. 30‐31 50 50
F.3.F. All or None pg. 36 25 25
F.3.G.

All or None pg. 27‐32 25 0
F.3.H.

All or None pg. 27‐32 25 0
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
G.1.

Percentage pg.33 500 500
Addressed Criteria
Physical address and a detailed
description of the proposed location,
including overall property, building,
and interior floor plan.

Describes benefits the business will provide to
the local community. May include: directly
aiding, participating in, volunteer services,
monetary donations, financial support, funding,
and or any other economic incentives to the City
or other charitable organizations in which will
help achieve the strategic policy goals of the City
Council in permitting cannabis businesses in the
City of Madera.

Describes how the business will
proactively take steps about
community concerns to protect the
youth generally from the impacts of
the cannabis business.

Addressed Criteria
Proof of ownership, lease agreement,
or a Letter of Intent to Lease.

Addressed Criteria
Vicinity map. Addressed Criteria
Photographs of existing site and
buildings. Review of pages 27 through 32 of the
application showed that the applicants
Neighborhood Compatibility Plan did
not include photographs of existing site
and buildings.

Evidence that the location has access
to public transportation for employees
or customers.

Review of pages 27 through 32 of the
application showed that the applicants
Neighborhood Compatibility Plan did
not provide evidence that the location
had access to public transportation for
employees or customers.

Evaluation
The application includes the following
information about the proposed location:

Addressed Criteria
F.3.

Addressed Criteria
Summary
Summary
Section G: Community Benefits and Investment Plan
(500 points)
Addressed Criteria
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
Percentage pg. 34‐38 100 95
H.1.

All or None PDF File #4
pg. 2 150 150
H.2.

Percentage pg. 36 50 50
H.

Applicant must have the appropriate
zoning and meet all the locational
requirements as described in MMC
Section 6‐5.33 and Title X.

Review of pages 34 through 38 of the
application showed that the application
did not include a narrative description
of the proposed location's parking
spaces or driveways.

Summary
Section H: Proposed Location
(300 points) Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Applicant Name / DBA: Report Type:

Proposed Location / Physical Address: Report Date:

License Type: Report Status:

Points Available: 3,000 Points Awarded: 3,000 Score: 100.00%
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
Percentage pg. 2‐9 75 75
A.1. A.

All or None pg. 7 50 50
A.1.B.

Percentage pg. 8‐9 75 75
A.1.C.

All or None pg. 9‐10 20 20
A.2.1.A.

Percentage pg. 11‐12 75 75
A.2.1.B.

All or None pg. 12‐14 25 25
Addressed Criteria
300 East Yosemite St., Madera CA 93638 Wednesday, July 20, 2022 Complete Upon Initial Review.

A.2.1.

Proof of capitalization, in the form of
documentation of cash or other liquid
assets on hand, Letters of Credit, or
other equivalent assets which can be
verified by the City.

Pro forma for at least three years of
operation.

A schedule for beginning operation,
including a narrative outlining any
proposed construction and
improvements and a timeline for
completion.

A.1.

Addressed Criteria
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Mainstream Madera, LLC
Describe customer check‐in procedures.

Daily Operations (Retail):

Retail Storefront
Section A: Business Plan
(400 pts)
Budget for construction, operations, maintenance,
compensation of employees, equipment, property
lease, security equipment and staff, City fees, state
fees, utility costs, product purchases, and other
anticipated costs. Budget demonstrates sufficient
capital to pay startup costs at least 3 months of
operating costs and a describes sources and use of
funds.

Business Plan:

Describes the day‐to‐day operations which meet
best practice if you are applying for a RETAIL
permit, including at a minimum the following
criteria:

Original Report
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Identify the location and procedures for
receiving deliveries during business
hours.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report A.2.1.C.

All or None pg. 15 20 20
A.2.1.D.

All or None pg. 15 10 10
A.2.1.E.

Percentage pg. 16‐18 20 20
A.2.1.F.

N/A
A.2.1.G.

Percentage pg. 24‐25 20 20
A.2.1.H.

All or None pg. 26‐28 10 10
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
B.1.

All or None pg. 30 25 25
B.2.

All or None pg. 36 25 25
B.3.

All or None pg. 37‐39 25 25
B.4. Percentage pg. 39‐40 50 50
B.5.

Percentage pg. 40‐44 50 50
B.6.

All or None pg. 44 100 100
B.7.

All or None pg. 44‐45 25 25
A.2.1.

Cont'd
Describes how the Cannabis Business
will conform to local and state laws. See
MMC Sections 6‐5.40 and Title X.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Describe the Point‐of‐Sale system to be
used (including name), how it will
interact with the states track‐and‐trace
system, and the number of Point‐of‐Sale
locations at full capacity.

Summary
Describe the diversity and inclusion programs that
will be developed to embrace a diverse work force
with a diverse set of perspectives, work and life
experiences, religious, and cultural differences that
provide equal opportunities for employee
development.

Section B: Labor, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan (400 pts)
Identify the number of employees at initial opening
and maximum number of employees at full
capacity.

Describe the extent business will include
recognition of the collective bargaining rights of
employees in accordance with Section 6‐5.13 (G).

Describe the proposed product line to
be sold (including brand names), and
estimate of the percentage of sales of
flower and manufactured products.

Estimate the number of customers to be
served per hour/day.

Describes how cannabis will be tracked
and monitored to prevent diversion.

Identify all positions and their responsibilities.

Addressed Criteria
Describe the benefits provided to employees such
as health care, vacation, and medical leave, to the
degree they are offered as part of employment.

Describe whether the cannabis business is
committed to offering employees a Living Wage.

Addressed Criteria
Describe compensation to and opportunities for
continuing education and training for employees.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report B.8.

All or None pg. 45 100 100
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
C.1.

All or None pg. 50 100 100
C.2.

Percentage pg. 53‐59 100 100
C.3.

All or None pg. 59‐65 50 50
C.4.

Percentage pg. 65‐66 50 50
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
All or None pg. 68 100 100
D.1.A.

D.2.

Percentage pg. 88 75 75
D.1. The Security Plan shall be prepared and/or
assessed by a professional security consultant. Addressed Criteria Premises Diagram. In addition to the site plans
submitted for the Proposed Location (in Section H
of Appendix A), a separate Premises Diagram must
be included in this Security Plan section (Section D)
of the application. Diagram must meet the
requirements of the Department of Cannabis
Control DCR Title 4, Division 19, §15006 Premises
Diagram.

Plan shall demonstrate how the
cannabis business wishes to develop the
floor plan and address other security
issues on the property.

The detailed Safety Plan shall be prepared by a
California professional fire prevention and
suppression consultant.

Summary
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Describe the extent to which the cannabis business
will be locally owned and how the owner(s) have
resided within the County of Madera for at least
one year prior to June 1, 2021.

Addressed Criteria
Describes all accident and incident reporting
procedures.

Identify all known chemicals, gases, solvents and
nutrients to be used and stored on the licensed
premises. Identify storage location and how each
will be secured.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report D.2.A.

N/A
D.2.B.

N/A
D.2.C.

N/A
D.2.D.

N/A
D.2.E.

N/A
D.3.

Percentage pg. 71‐76 75 75
D.4.

Percentage pg. 76‐79 35 35
D.5.

Percentage pg. 80 15 15
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
E.1.

Percentage pg. 90‐91 150 150
E.2.

Percentage pg. 92‐93 100 100
D.2.

Cont'd
Demonstrate the business owner's experience in
owning, managing, and operating a cannabis
business. Evidence that prior experience was from
legally permitted activities.

Section E: Qualification of Owners
(400 points)
Addressed Criteria
If the proposed location consists of only
a portion of a property, the diagram is
labeled indicating which part of the
property will be used for the licensed
premises and what activities will be
used for the remaining property.

Addressed Criteria
Describe operational security, including general
security for access/visitor control, inventory control
and cash handling procedures.

Evaluation
The diagram shall be accurate,
dimensioned and to‐scale (minimum
scale of 1/4”).

Diagram shall show and identifies
commercial cannabis activities to take
place in each area of the premises and
identify all limited‐access areas.

Diagram shall show all camera locations
and include assigned an number to each
camera for identification purposes.

Describe perimeter security, on‐site security
guards, proposed guard hours and their
responsibilities, and lighting.

Describe employee training and general security
policies. Addressed Criteria
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report E.3.

Percentage pg. 94 150 150
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
F.1.

Percentage pg. 96‐107 25 25
F.2.

Percentage pg. 107‐109 100 100
F.3.A.

Percentage pg. 109‐110 50 50
F.3.B.

All or None pg. 111‐113 25 25
F.3.C.

All or None pg. 113 25 25
F.3.D.

Percentage pg. 113‐114 50 50
F.3.E.

All or None pg. 118 50 50
F.3.F. All or None pg. 119 25 25
F.3.G.

All or None pg. 119‐120 25 25
F.3.H.

All or None pg. 120 25 25
Summary
Describe how the business will proactively address
and respond to complaints related to noise, light,
odor, and vehicle and pedestrian traffic and avoid
becoming a nuisance or negative impact.

The application includes the following information
about the proposed location:

Describe the waste management plan including:
waste disposal locations, security measures,
methods of rendering all waste unusable and
unrecognizable, and the vendor in charge of
disposal.

F.3.

Describes all known nearby State and
local sensitive use areas.
(Business must have the appropriate zoning locational
requirements described in MMC sections 6‐5.33 and Title X) Lists nearby, well‐traveled paths to
schools and describes how the business
will proactively protect youth on these
paths from exposure to the cannabis
business.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Physical address and a detailed
description of the proposed location,
including overall property, building, and
interior floor plan.

Describes how the business will
proactively take steps about community
concerns to protect the youth generally
from the impacts of the cannabis
business.

Addressed Criteria
Proof of ownership, lease agreement, or
a Letter of Intent to Lease. Addressed Criteria
Vicinity map. Addressed Criteria
Photographs of existing site and
buildings. Addressed Criteria
Evidence that the location has access to
public transportation for employees or
customers.

Addressed Criteria
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
G.1.

Percentage pg. 121‐140 500 500
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
Percentage pg. 142‐145 100 100
H.1.

All or None pg. 145 150 150
H.2.

Percentage pg. 147 50 50
Summary
Section H: Proposed Location
(300 points) Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Summary
Section G: Community Benefits and Investment Plan
(500 points)
Addressed Criteria
H.

Applicant must have the appropriate
zoning and meet all the locational
requirements as described in MMC
Section 6‐5.33 and Title X.

In addition to the Site Diagram
submitted with the Security Plan above,
application must include a (Site)
diagram depicting all details described
in the narrative description of the
proposed location.

Addressed Criteria
Evaluation
Applicant Name / DBA: Report Type:

Proposed Location / Physical Address: Report Date:

License Type: Report Status:

Points Available: 3,000 Points Awarded: 2,895 Score: 96.50%
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
Percentage pg. 7 75 75
A.1. A.

All or None pg. 8,
PDF #4 50 50
A.1.B.

Percentage pg. 8‐12 75 75
A.1.C.

All or None pg. 7 20 20
A.2.1.A.

Percentage pg. 17‐23 75 75
A.2.1.B.

All or None pg. 23‐24 25 25
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
NMG CA 1, LLC dba BaM Body and Mind
Describe customer check‐in procedures.

Daily Operations (Retail):

Retail Storefront
Section A: Business Plan
(400 pts)
Budget for construction, operations, maintenance,
compensation of employees, equipment, property
lease, security equipment and staff, City fees, state
fees, utility costs, product purchases, and other
anticipated costs. Budget demonstrates sufficient
capital to pay startup costs at least 3 months of
operating costs and a describes sources and use of
funds.

Business Plan:

Describes the day‐to‐day operations which meet
best practice if you are applying for a RETAIL
permit, including at a minimum the following
criteria:

Original Report
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Identify the location and procedures for
receiving deliveries during business
hours.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Thursday, August 11, 20221410 Country Club Dr., Madera, CA 93638 Complete Upon Initial Review.

A.2.1.

Proof of capitalization, in the form of
documentation of cash or other liquid
assets on hand, Letters of Credit, or
other equivalent assets which can be
verified by the City.

Pro forma for at least three years of
operation.

A schedule for beginning operation,
including a narrative outlining any
proposed construction and
improvements and a timeline for
completion.

A.1.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report A.2.1.C.

All or None pg. 19, 24 20 20
A.2.1.D.

All or None pg. 4 10 10
A.2.1.E.

Percentage pg. 28‐34 20 20
A.2.1.F.

N/A pg. 35‐39
A.2.1.G.

Percentage pg. 39‐45 20 20
A.2.1.H.

All or None pg. 45‐52 10 10
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
B.1.

All or None pg. 54‐55 25 25
B.2.

All or None pg. 56 25 25
B.3.

All or None pg. 61‐64 25 25
B.4.

Percentage
pg. 35, 66‐
70 50 45
Identify all positions and their responsibilities.

Pages 35 the application showed that the
applicant would provide a delivery
service with a delivery employee.

However, review of page 66 through 70
showed that the applicant did not
identify the delivery drivers responsibility
within the Labor, Equity, Diversity and
Inclusion Plan.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
If proposed, describe delivery service
procedures, number of vehicles and
product security during transportation.

Describe the proposed product line to
be sold (including brand names), and
estimate of the percentage of sales of
flower and manufactured products.

Estimate the number of customers to be
served per hour/day.

Describes how cannabis will be tracked
and monitored to prevent diversion.

Describes how the Cannabis Business
will conform to local and state laws. See
MMC Sections 6‐5.40 and Title X.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
1 delivery vehicle
Describe the Point‐of‐Sale system to be
used (including name), how it will
interact with the states track‐and‐trace
system, and the number of Point‐of‐Sale
locations at full capacity.

Summary
Describe the diversity and inclusion programs that
will be developed to embrace a diverse work force
with a diverse set of perspectives, work and life
experiences, religious, and cultural differences that
provide equal opportunities for employee
development.

Section B: Labor, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan (400 pts)
Identify the number of employees at initial opening
and maximum number of employees at full
capacity.

Describe the extent business will include
recognition of the collective bargaining rights of
employees in accordance with Section 6‐5.13 (G).

Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
A.2.1.

Cont'd
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report B.5.

Percentage pg. 71‐79 50 50
B.6.

All or None pg. 79‐80 100 100
B.7.

All or None pg. 79‐80 25 25
B.8.

All or None
PDF File #1
pg. 3‐4 100 0
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
C.1.

All or None pg. 83 100 100
C.2.

Percentage
pg. 85‐96,
107‐109 100 100
C.3.

All or None pg. 99‐101 50 50
C.4.

Percentage pg. 98 50 50
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
All or None pg. 13 100 100
D.1.A.

Section D: Security Plan
(300 points) Evaluation
Describes all fire prevention and suppression
measures, fire extinguisher locations, evacuation
routes and alarm systems in place.

The detailed Safety Plan shall be prepared by a
California professional fire prevention and
suppression consultant.

Summary
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Describe the extent to which the cannabis business
will be locally owned and how the owner(s) have
resided within the County of Madera for at least
one year prior to June 1, 2021.

Addressed Criteria
Describe the benefits provided to employees such
as health care, vacation, and medical leave, to the
degree they are offered as part of employment.

Describe whether the cannabis business is
committed to offering employees a Living Wage.

Describe compensation to and opportunities for
continuing education and training for employees.

Addressed Criteria
Owner's of the proposed business did not
qualify for local status.

D.1.

Describes all accident and incident reporting
procedures.

Identify all known chemicals, gases, solvents and
nutrients to be used and stored on the licensed
premises. Identify storage location and how each
will be secured.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Evaluation Section C: Safety Plan
(300 points)
Summary
Addressed Criteria
The Security Plan shall be prepared and/or
assessed by a professional security consultant. Addressed Criteria Plan shall demonstrate how the
cannabis business wishes to develop the
floor plan and address other security
issues on the property.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report D.2.A.

N/A
D.2.B.

N/A
D.2.C.

N/A
D.2.D.

N/A
D.2.E.

N/A
D.3.

Percentage pg. 111‐115 75 75
D.4.

Percentage pg. 116 35 35
D.5.

Percentage pg. 122 15 15
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
E.1.

Percentage pg. 125‐128 150 150
D.2.

Percentage 75 75 Addressed Criteria
Section E: Qualification of Owners
(400 points)
Addressed Criteria
If the proposed location consists of only
a portion of a property, the diagram is
labeled indicating which part of the
property will be used for the licensed
premises and what activities will be
used for the remaining property.

Addressed Criteria
Describe operational security, including general
security for access/visitor control, inventory control
and cash handling procedures.

Evaluation
The diagram shall be accurate,
dimensioned and to‐scale (minimum
scale of 1/4”).

Diagram shall show and identifies
commercial cannabis activities to take
place in each area of the premises and
identify all limited‐access areas.

Diagram shall show all camera locations
and include assigned an number to each
camera for identification purposes.

Describe perimeter security, on‐site security
guards, proposed guard hours and their
responsibilities, and lighting.

Describe employee training and general security
policies. Addressed Criteria
Premises Diagram. In addition to the site plans
submitted for the Proposed Location (in Section H
of Appendix A), a separate Premises Diagram must
be included in this Security Plan section (Section D)
of the application. Diagram must meet the
requirements of the Department of Cannabis
Control DCR Title 4, Division 19, §15006 Premises
Diagram.
pg. 124
Demonstrate the business owner's experience in
owning, managing, and operating a cannabis
business. Evidence that prior experience was from
legally permitted activities.

Addressed Criteria
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report E.2.

Percentage pg. 129‐139 100 100
E.3.

Percentage pg. 129‐136 150 150
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
F.1.

Percentage pg. 141‐146 25 25
F.2.

Percentage pg. 146‐149 100 100
F.3.A.

Percentage pg. 150‐152 50 50
F.3.B.

All or None pg. 152 25 25
F.3.C.

All or None pg. 150‐151 25 25
F.3.D.

Percentage pg. 150‐151 50 50
F.3.E.

All or None
pg. 154,
PDF #1
pg. 26‐40
50 50
F.3.F. All or None pg. 152‐153 25 25
F.3.G.

All or None pg. 155‐163 25 25
F.3.H.

All or None pg. 164 25 25
Addressed Criteria
Physical address and a detailed
description of the proposed location,
including overall property, building, and
interior floor plan.

Describes how the business will
proactively take steps about community
concerns to protect the youth generally
from the impacts of the cannabis
business.

Addressed Criteria
Proof of ownership, lease agreement, or
a Letter of Intent to Lease. Addressed Criteria
Vicinity map. Addressed Criteria
Photographs of existing site and
buildings. Addressed Criteria
Evidence that the location has access to
public transportation for employees or
customers.

Addressed Criteria
The application includes the following information
about the proposed location:

Describe the waste management plan including:
waste disposal locations, security measures,
methods of rendering all waste unusable and
unrecognizable, and the vendor in charge of
disposal.

F.3.

Describes all known nearby State and
local sensitive use areas.
(Business must have the appropriate zoning locational
requirements described in MMC sections 6‐5.33 and Title X) Lists nearby, well‐traveled paths to
schools and describes how the business
will proactively protect youth on these
paths from exposure to the cannabis
business.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
G.1.

Percentage pg. 165‐178 500 500
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
Percentage pg. 180‐182 100 100
H.1.

All or None PDF File #5 150 150
H.2.

Percentage pg. 183 50 50
H.

Applicant must have the appropriate
zoning and meet all the locational
requirements as described in MMC
Section 6‐5.33 and Title X.

In addition to the Site Diagram
submitted with the Security Plan above,
application must include a (Site)
diagram depicting all details described
in the narrative description of the
proposed location.

Addressed Criteria
Evaluation
Summary
Section H: Proposed Location
(300 points) Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Summary
Summary
Section G: Community Benefits and Investment Plan
(500 points)
Addressed Criteria
Applicant Name / DBA: Report Type:

Proposed Location / Physical Address: Report Date:

License Type: Report Status:

Points Available: 3,000 Points Awarded: 2,900 Score: 96.67%
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
Percentage pg. 4‐7 75 75
A.1. A.

All or None PDF File #4 50 50
A.1.B.

Percentage pg. 7‐9 75 75
A.1.C.

All or None pg. 10‐11 20 20
A.2.1.A.

Percentage pg. 14‐17 75 75
A.2.1.B.

All or None pg. 17‐19 25 25
Addressed Criteria
427 S. Gateway Dr., Madera CA 93637 Wednesday, August 3, 2022 Complete Upon Initial Review.

A.2.1.

Proof of capitalization, in the form of
documentation of cash or other liquid
assets on hand, Letters of Credit, or
other equivalent assets which can be
verified by the City.

Pro forma for at least three years of
operation.

A schedule for beginning operation,
including a narrative outlining any
proposed construction and
improvements and a timeline for
completion.

A.1.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
OTC Madera LLC dba Off the Charts
Describe customer check‐in
procedures.

Daily Operations (Retail):

Budget demonstrates sufficient capital to pay
startup costs at least 3 months of operating costs
and a describes sources and use of funds.

Business Plan:

Describes the day‐to‐day operations which meet
best practice if you are applying for a RETAIL
permit, including at a minimum the following
criteria:

Original Report
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Identify the location and procedures
for receiving deliveries during business
hours.

Addressed Criteria
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report A.2.1.C.

All or None pg. 19 20 20
A.2.1.D.

All or None pg. 3‐50 10 10
A.2.1.E.

Percentage pg. 20‐25 20 20
A.2.1.F.

N/A pg. 26‐30
A.2.1.G.

Percentage pg. 30‐35 20 20
A.2.1.H.

All or None pg. 35‐50 10 10
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
B.1.

All or None pg. 54 25 25
B.2.

All or None pg. 62 25 25
B.3.

All or None pg. 62‐66 25 25
B.4. Percentage pg. 66‐69 50 50
B.5.

Percentage pg. 69‐75 50 50
B.6.

All or None pg. 75‐76 100 100
A.2.1.

Cont'd
4 delivery vehicles
Describe the Point‐of‐Sale system to
be used (including name), how it will
interact with the states track‐and‐trace
system, and the number of Point‐of‐
Sale locations at full capacity.

Summary
Describe the diversity and inclusion programs
that will be developed to embrace a diverse work
force with a diverse set of perspectives, work and
life experiences, religious, and cultural
differences that provide equal opportunities for
employee development.

Section B: Labor, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan (400 pts)
Identify the number of employees at initial
opening and maximum number of employees at
full capacity.

Describe the extent business will include
recognition of the collective bargaining rights of
employees in accordance with Section 6‐5.13 (G).

Describe the proposed product line to
be sold (including brand names), and
estimate of the percentage of sales of
flower and manufactured products.

Estimate the number of customers to
be served per hour/day.

Describes how cannabis will be tracked
and monitored to prevent diversion.

Identify all positions and their responsibilities.

Addressed Criteria
Describe whether the cannabis business is
committed to offering employees a Living Wage.

Addressed Criteria
Describe compensation to and opportunities for
continuing education and training for employees.

Addressed Criteria
Describes how the Cannabis Business
will conform to local and state laws.

See MMC Sections 6‐5.40 and Title X.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report B.7.

All or None pg. 76‐83 25 25
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
C.1.

All or None pg. 86 100 100
C.2.

Percentage pg. 87‐91 100 100
C.3.

All or None pg. 92, 95‐
97 50 50
C.4.

Percentage pg. 97 50 50
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
All or None pg. 101 100 100
D.1.A. Plan shall demonstrate how the
cannabis business wishes to develop
the floor plan and address other
security issues on the property.

D.1.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Evaluation Section C: Safety Plan
(300 points)
Summary
B.8. Describe the extent to which the cannabis
business will be locally owned and how the
owner(s) have resided within the County of
Madera for at least one year prior to June 1,
2021.

All or None pg. 83 100 0
Section D: Security Plan
(300 points) Evaluation
Describes all fire prevention and suppression
measures, fire extinguisher locations, evacuation
routes and alarm systems in place.

The detailed Safety Plan shall be prepared by a
California professional fire prevention and
suppression consultant.

Summary
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Describe the benefits provided to employees such
as health care, vacation, and medical leave, to the
degree they are offered as part of employment.

Addressed Criteria
Describes all accident and incident reporting
procedures.

Identify all known chemicals, gases, solvents and
nutrients to be used and stored on the licensed
premises. Identify storage location and how each
will be secured.

Applicant did not qualify for local status.

The Security Plan shall be prepared and/or
assessed by a professional security consultant. Addressed Criteria City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Percentage pg. 104 75 75
D.2.A.

N/A
D.2.B.

N/A
D.2.C.

N/A
D.2.D.

N/A
D.2.E.

N/A
D.3.

Percentage pg. 110‐116 75 75
D.4.

Percentage pg. 116‐129 35 35
D.5.

Percentage pg. 130‐133 15 15
Diagram shall show boundaries of
property and proposed location to be
licensed and show all boundaries,
dimensions, entrances and exits,
interior partitions, walls, rooms,
windows, and doorways, and shall
include a brief statement or
description of the principal activity to
be conducted therein.

D.2.

Describe employee training and general security
policies. Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
If the proposed location consists of
only a portion of a property, the
diagram is labeled indicating which
part of the property will be used for
the licensed premises and what
activities will be used for the remaining
property.

Addressed Criteria
Describe operational security, including general
security for access/visitor control, inventory
control and cash handling procedures.

The diagram shall be accurate,
dimensioned and to‐scale (minimum
scale of 1/4”).

Diagram shall show and identifies
commercial cannabis activities to take
place in each area of the premises and
identify all limited‐access areas.

Diagram shall show all camera
locations and include assigned an
number to each camera for
identification purposes.

Describe perimeter security, on‐site security
guards, proposed guard hours and their
responsibilities, and lighting.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
E.1.

Percentage pg. 134‐139 150 150
E.2.

Percentage pg. 140‐145 100 100
E.3.

Percentage pg. 145‐146 150 150
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
F.1.

Percentage pg. 148‐152 25 25
F.2.

Percentage pg. 156‐159 100 100
F.3.A.

Percentage pg. 159‐160 50 50
F.3.B.

All or None pg. 160‐161 25 25
F.3.C.

All or None pg. 160‐162 25 25
F.3.D.

Percentage pg. 162‐163 50 50
F.3.E.

All or None pg. 163‐164 50 50
F.3.F. All or None pg. 165 25 25
Describe how the business will proactively
address and respond to complaints related to
noise, light, odor, and vehicle and pedestrian
traffic and avoid becoming a nuisance or negative
impact.

Lists nearby, well‐traveled paths to
schools and describes how the
business will proactively protect youth
on these paths from exposure to the
cannabis business.

Evaluation
The application includes the following
information about the proposed location:

Demonstrate the business owner's experience in
owning, managing, and operating a cannabis
business. Evidence that prior experience was
from legally permitted activities.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Summary
Section F: Neighborhood Compatibility
(400 points)
Describe the involvement of the ownership team
in the day‐to‐day operation of the business.

Addressed Criteria
Physical address and a detailed
description of the proposed location,
including overall property, building,
and interior floor plan.

Describes how the business will
proactively take steps about
community concerns to protect the
youth generally from the impacts of
the cannabis business.

Addressed Criteria
Proof of ownership, lease agreement,
or a Letter of Intent to Lease. Addressed Criteria
Vicinity map. Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
F.3.

Describes all known nearby State and
local sensitive use areas.
(Business must have the appropriate zoning locational
requirements described in MMC sections 6‐5.33 and Title X)
Section E: Qualification of Owners
(400 points) Evaluation
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report F.3.G.

All or None pg. 166 25 25
F.3.H.

All or None pg. 167 25 25
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
G.1.

Percentage pg. 168‐179 500 500
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
Percentage pg. 180‐184 100 100
H.1.

All or None PDF File #5
pg. 2 150 150
H.2.

Percentage pg. 185‐186 50 50
Summary
Section H: Proposed Location
(300 points) Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Summary
Summary
Section G: Community Benefits and Investment Plan
(500 points)
Addressed Criteria
H.

Applicant must have the appropriate
zoning and meet all the locational
requirements as described in MMC
Section 6‐5.33 and Title X.

Photographs of existing site and
buildings. Addressed Criteria
Evidence that the location has access
to public transportation for employees
or customers.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Evaluation
F.3.

Cont'd
Applicant Name / DBA: Report Type:

Proposed Location / Physical Address: Report Date:

License Type: Report Status:

Points Available: 3,000 Points Awarded: 2,874 Score: 95.80%
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
Percentage pg. 26 75 75
A.1. A.

All or None
pg. 27,
PDF File #4
PDF File #1
50 50
A.1.B.

Percentage pg. 28‐29 75 64
A.1.C.

All or None pg. 30‐32 20 20
A.2.1.A.

Percentage pg. 32‐34 75 75
A.2.1.B.

All or None pg. 34‐36 25 25
Addressed Criteria
Identify the location and procedures
for receiving deliveries during business
hours.

A.2.1.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Perfect Union ‐ Madera, LLC
Describe customer check‐in
procedures.

Daily Operations (Retail):

Budget demonstrates sufficient capital to pay
startup costs at least 3 months of operating costs
and a describes sources and use of funds.

Business Plan:

Describes the day‐to‐day operations which meet
best practice if you are applying for a RETAIL
permit, including at a minimum the following
criteria:

Original Report
Addressed Criteria
Review of pages 28 through 29 of the
application showed that the applicant's 5‐
year pro forma did not include an expense
category for "Maintenance", "Equipment",
"Utilities".

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
5 E Yosemite Ave., Madera CA 93638 Monday, August 15, 2022 Complete Upon Initial Review.

Proof of capitalization, in the form of
documentation of cash or other liquid
assets on hand, Letters of Credit, or
other equivalent assets which can be
verified by the City.

Pro forma for at least three years of
operation.

A schedule for beginning operation,
including a narrative outlining any
proposed construction and
improvements and a timeline for
completion.

A.1.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report A.2.1.C.

All or None pg. 36 20 20
A.2.1.D.

All or None pg. 37 10 10
A.2.1.E.

Percentage pg. 37‐40 20 20
A.2.1.F.

N/A
A.2.1.G.

Percentage pg. 41‐45 20 20
A.2.1.H.

All or None pg. 45‐53 10 10
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
B.1.

All or None pg.54 25 25
B.2.

All or None
pg. 29,54‐
55 25 25
B.3.

All or None pg. 55‐57 25 25
B.4. Percentage
pg. 29, 57‐
59 50 50
B.5.

Percentage pg. 59‐63 50 50
B.6.

All or None pg.63 100 100
B.7.

All or None pg. 63‐65 25 25
Identify all positions and their responsibilities.

Addressed Criteria
Describe the benefits provided to employees
such as health care, vacation, and medical leave,
to the degree they are offered as part of
employment.

Describe whether the cannabis business is
committed to offering employees a Living Wage.

Addressed Criteria
Describe compensation to and opportunities for
continuing education and training for employees.

Addressed Criteria
A.2.1.

Cont'd
Describes how cannabis will be tracked
and monitored to prevent diversion.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
If proposed, describe delivery service
procedures, number of vehicles and
product security during transportation.

Describe the proposed product line to
be sold (including brand names), and
estimate of the percentage of sales of
flower and manufactured products.

Estimate the number of customers to
be served per hour/day.

Describes how the Cannabis Business
will conform to local and state laws.

See MMC Sections 6‐5.40 and Title X.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
No delivery service.

Describe the Point‐of‐Sale system to
be used (including name), how it will
interact with the states track‐and‐
trace system, and the number of Point‐
of‐Sale locations at full capacity.

Summary
Describe the diversity and inclusion programs
that will be developed to embrace a diverse work
force with a diverse set of perspectives, work and
life experiences, religious, and cultural
differences that provide equal opportunities for
employee development.

Section B: Labor, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan (400 pts)
Identify the number of employees at initial
opening and maximum number of employees at
full capacity.

Describe the extent business will include
recognition of the collective bargaining rights of
employees in accordance with Section 6‐5.13 (G).

Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report B.8.

All or None pg. 54‐65 100 0
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
C.1.

All or None Pg. 66 100 100
C.2.

Percentage pg. 66‐80 100 100
C.3.

All or None pg. 80‐82 50 50
C.4.

Percentage pg. 75 50 50
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
All or None pg. 85‐86 100 100
D.1.A.

Percentage pg. 90, 101 75 75
D.2.A.

N/A
Section D: Security Plan
(300 points) Evaluation
Describes all fire prevention and suppression
measures, fire extinguisher locations, evacuation
routes and alarm systems in place.

The detailed Safety Plan shall be prepared by a
California professional fire prevention and
suppression consultant.

D.1.

D.2.

Addressed Criteria
Application showed that the owners of the
proposed business were not local.

Describes all accident and incident reporting
procedures.

Identify all known chemicals, gases, solvents and
nutrients to be used and stored on the licensed
premises. Identify storage location and how each
will be secured.

Summary
Plan shall demonstrate how the
cannabis business wishes to develop
the floor plan and address other
security issues on the property.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Evaluation Section C: Safety Plan
(300 points)
The Security Plan shall be prepared and/or
assessed by a professional security consultant. Addressed Criteria Premises Diagram. In addition to the site plans
submitted for the Proposed Location (in Section H
of Appendix A), a separate Premises Diagram
must be included in this Security Plan section
(Section D) of the application. Diagram must
meet the requirements of the Department of
Cannabis Control DCR Title 4, Division 19, §15006
Premises Diagram.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report D.2.B.

N/A
D.2.C.

N/A
D.2.D.

N/A
D.2.E.

N/A
D.3.

Percentage
pg. 87‐96,
102‐109 75 75
D.4.

Percentage
pg. 92‐96,
99, 109‐122 35 35
D.5.

Percentage pg. 98‐117 15 15
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
E.1.

Percentage pg. 123‐129 150 150
E.2.

Percentage pg. 123‐129 100 100
E.3.

Percentage pg.129‐130 150 150
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
F.1.

Percentage pg. 131‐140 25 25
D.2.

Cont'd
Describe employee training and general security
policies. Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Demonstrate knowledge of the cannabis industry,
including identification of how industry best
practices and state regulations have been
incorporated in existing/prior legal businesses
outside the City of Madera.

Addressed Criteria
Describe operational security, including general
security for access/visitor control, inventory
control and cash handling procedures.

Evaluation
The diagram shall be accurate,
dimensioned and to‐scale (minimum
scale of 1/4”).

Diagram shall show and identifies
commercial cannabis activities to take
place in each area of the premises and
identify all limited‐access areas.

Diagram shall show all camera
locations and include assigned an
number to each camera for
identification purposes.

Describe perimeter security, on‐site security
guards, proposed guard hours and their
responsibilities, and lighting.

Demonstrate the business owner's experience in
owning, managing, and operating a cannabis
business. Evidence that prior experience was
from legally permitted activities.

Addressed Criteria
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report F.2.

Percentage pg. 140‐141 100 100
F.3.A.

Percentage pg. 142‐148 50 50
F.3.B.

All or None pg. 149 25 25
F.3.C.

All or None pg. 149‐150 25 25
F.3.D.

Percentage pg. 150 50 50
F.3.E.

All or None pg. 150‐154 50 50
F.3.F. All or None pg. 155 25 25
F.3.G.

All or None pg. 155‐156 25 25
F.3.H.

All or None pg. 157 25 25
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
G.1.

Percentage pg. 158‐162 500 500
Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Physical address and a detailed
description of the proposed location,
including overall property, building,
and interior floor plan.

Describes benefits the business will provide to
the local community. May include: directly aiding,
participating in, volunteer services, monetary
donations, financial support, funding, and or any
other economic incentives to the City or other
charitable organizations in which will help
achieve the strategic policy goals of the City
Council in permitting cannabis businesses in the
City of Madera.

Describes how the business will
proactively take steps about
community concerns to protect the
youth generally from the impacts of
the cannabis business.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
F.3.

Addressed Criteria
Summary
Section G: Community Benefits and Investment Plan
(500 points)
Addressed Criteria
The application includes the following
information about the proposed location:

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
Percentage pg. 163‐166 100 85
H.1.

All or None PDF File #5 150 150
H.2.

Percentage pg. 164‐166 50 50
Review of pages 163 through 166 showed
that "Section H: Proposed Location" did not
include a thorough narrative description of
the proposed location, including overall site,
existing and/or proposed building(s),
parking spaces, driveways, pedestrian
sidewalks/ rights‐of‐way, and neighboring
businesses on the parcel.

Applicant must have the appropriate
zoning and meet all the locational
requirements as described in MMC
Section 6‐5.33 and Title X.

Summary
Section H: Proposed Location
(300 points) Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Summary
Applicant Name / DBA: Report Type:

Proposed Location / Physical Address: Report Date:

License Type: Report Status:

Points Available: 3,000 Points Awarded: 2,765 Score: 92.17%
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
Percentage pg. 4, 23‐25 75 75
A.1. A.

All or None pg. 4,26
File #4 50 50
A.1.B.

Percentage pg. 4, 28 75 75
A.1.C.

All or None pg. 4‐5 20 20
A.2.1.A.

Percentage pg. 5‐8 75 75
A.2.1.B.

All or None pg. 8‐9 25 25
Addressed Criteria
301 E Yosemite Avenue, Madera, CA 93638 Wednesday, August 10, 2022 Complete Upon Initial Review.

A.2.1.

Proof of capitalization, in the form of
documentation of cash or other liquid
assets on hand, Letters of Credit, or
other equivalent assets which can be
verified by the City.

Pro forma for at least three years of
operation.

A schedule for beginning operation,
including a narrative outlining any
proposed construction and
improvements and a timeline for
completion.

A.1.

Addressed Criteria
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Phenos of Madera, Inc. dba Phenos of Madera
Describe customer check‐in
procedures.

Daily Operations (Retail):

Budget demonstrates sufficient capital to pay
startup costs at least 3 months of operating costs
and a describes sources and use of funds.

Business Plan:

Describes the day‐to‐day operations which meet
best practice if you are applying for a RETAIL
permit, including at a minimum the following
criteria:

Original Report
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Identify the location and procedures
for receiving deliveries during business
hours.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report A.2.1.C.

All or None pg. 10‐16 20 20
A.2.1.D.

All or None pg. 16 10 10
A.2.1.E.

Percentage
pg. 16, 29‐
32 20 20
A.2.1.F.

N/A
A.2.1.G.

Percentage pg. 17‐20 20 20
A.2.1.H.

All or None pg. 20‐21 10 10
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
B.1.

All or None pg. 33 25 25
B.2.

All or None pg. 33 25 25
B.3.

All or None pg. 33‐34 25 25
B.4. Percentage pg. 34‐35 50 50
B.5.

Percentage pg. 36 50 50
B.6.

All or None pg. 36‐37 100 100
B.7.

All or None pg. 37 25 25
A.2.1.

Cont'd
Describes how the Cannabis Business
will conform to local and state laws.

See MMC Sections 6‐5.40 and Title X.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
No delivery service
Describe the Point‐of‐Sale system to
be used (including name), how it will
interact with the states track‐and‐trace
system, and the number of Point‐of‐
Sale locations at full capacity.

Summary
Describe the diversity and inclusion programs
that will be developed to embrace a diverse work
force with a diverse set of perspectives, work and
life experiences, religious, and cultural
differences that provide equal opportunities for
employee development.

Section B: Labor, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan (400 pts)
Identify the number of employees at initial
opening and maximum number of employees at
full capacity.

Describe the extent business will include
recognition of the collective bargaining rights of
employees in accordance with Section 6‐5.13 (G).

Describe the proposed product line to
be sold (including brand names), and
estimate of the percentage of sales of
flower and manufactured products.

Estimate the number of customers to
be served per hour/day.

Describes how cannabis will be tracked
and monitored to prevent diversion.

Identify all positions and their responsibilities.

Addressed Criteria
Describe the benefits provided to employees such
as health care, vacation, and medical leave, to the
degree they are offered as part of employment.

Describe whether the cannabis business is
committed to offering employees a Living Wage.

Addressed Criteria
Describe compensation to and opportunities for
continuing education and training for employees.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report B.8.

All or None pg. 37 100 0
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
C.2.

Percentage pg. 38 100 70
C.3.

All or None pg.38‐39 50 50
C.4.

Percentage pg. 39 50 50
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
All or None pg. 41 100 100
D.1.A.

D.1.

All or None pg. 38, 40 100 0
In lieu of providing a detailed safety
plan prepared by a California
Professional Fire Prevention and
Suppression Consultant, the applicant
provided an email from the City of
Madera Fire Marshall, Matthew Tarr
which stated that, "Fire Prevention does
not need a detailed analysis for a
dispensary only site. Such a site is no
more hazardous than any cigarette shop
in town." Section C(1) of Resolution 21‐
169 Cannabis Procedure Guidelines ‐

12.01.21, states that, "The detailed
Safety Plan shall be prepared by a
California professional fire prevention
and suppression consultant."
Summary
C.1. The detailed Safety Plan shall be prepared by a
California professional fire prevention and
suppression consultant.

The Security Plan shall be prepared and/or
assessed by a professional security consultant. Addressed Criteria Applicant's Safety Plan did not describe
all fire prevention and suppression
measures or evacuation routes.

Evaluation Section C: Safety Plan
(300 points)
Section D: Security Plan
(300 points) Evaluation
Describes all fire prevention and suppression
measures, fire extinguisher locations, evacuation
routes and alarm systems in place.

Applicant stated this section was "N/A".

No further information was provided in
the application.

Describes all accident and incident reporting
procedures.

Identify all known chemicals, gases, solvents and
nutrients to be used and stored on the licensed
premises. Identify storage location and how each
will be secured.

Plan shall demonstrate how the
cannabis business wishes to develop
the floor plan and address other
security issues on the property.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Percentage pg. 45 75 75
D.2.A.

N/A
D.2.B.

N/A
D.2.C.

N/A
D.2.D.

N/A
D.2.E.

N/A
D.3.

Percentage pg. 41‐49 75 75
D.4.

Percentage pg. 42‐63 35 35
D.5.

Percentage pg. 43‐44 15 15
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
E.1.

Percentage pg. 64‐68 150 150
D.2.

Demonstrate the business owner's experience in
owning, managing, and operating a cannabis
business. Evidence that prior experience was
from legally permitted activities.

Addressed Criteria
Section E: Qualification of Owners
(400 points)
Addressed Criteria
If the proposed location consists of
only a portion of a property, the
diagram is labeled indicating which
part of the property will be used for
the licensed premises and what
activities will be used for the remaining
property.

Addressed Criteria
Describe operational security, including general
security for access/visitor control, inventory
control and cash handling procedures.

Evaluation
The diagram shall be accurate,
dimensioned and to‐scale (minimum
scale of 1/4”).

Diagram shall show and identifies
commercial cannabis activities to take
place in each area of the premises and
identify all limited‐access areas.

Diagram shall show all camera
locations and include assigned an
number to each camera for
identification purposes.

Describe perimeter security, on‐site security
guards, proposed guard hours and their
responsibilities, and lighting.

Describe employee training and general security
policies. Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report E.2.

Percentage pg.68‐82 100 100
E.3.

Percentage pg. 68 150 150
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
F.1.

Percentage pg. 83‐86 25 25
F.2.

Percentage
pg.86‐88,
98 100 100
F.3.A.

Percentage
pg. 88‐89
93‐97 50 50
F.3.B.

All or None pg.89 25 25
F.3.C.

All or None pg. 89‐90 25 25
F.3.D.

Percentage pg. 90 50 50
F.3.E.

All or None
pg. 102‐103
File #1
pg. 10‐11
50 50
F.3.F. All or None pg. 91 25 25
F.3.G.

All or None pg. 104 25 25
F.3.H.

All or None pg. 92 25 25
Describe how the business will proactively
address and respond to complaints related to
noise, light, odor, and vehicle and pedestrian
traffic and avoid becoming a nuisance or negative
impact.

The application includes the following
information about the proposed location:

Describe the waste management plan including:
waste disposal locations, security measures,
methods of rendering all waste unusable and
unrecognizable, and the vendor in charge of
disposal.

F.3.

Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Physical address and a detailed
description of the proposed location,
including overall property, building,
and interior floor plan.

Describes how the business will
proactively take steps about
community concerns to protect the
youth generally from the impacts of
the cannabis business.

Addressed Criteria
Proof of ownership, lease agreement,
or a Letter of Intent to Lease.

Addressed Criteria
Vicinity map. Addressed Criteria
Photographs of existing site and
buildings. Addressed Criteria
Evidence that the location has access
to public transportation for employees
or customers.

Addressed Criteria
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
G.1.

Percentage pg. 150 500 500
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
Percentage
pg. 151‐
156 100 95
H.1.

All or None File #5 150 150
H.2.

Percentage pg. 156 50 50
Summary
Section H: Proposed Location
(300 points) Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Summary
Summary
Section G: Community Benefits and Investment Plan
(500 points)
Addressed Criteria
H.

Applicant must have the appropriate
zoning and meet all the locational
requirements as described in MMC
Section 6‐5.33 and Title X.

Review of section H showed that the
applicant's proposed location did not
include a narrative description of the
neighboring businesses on the parcel.

Evaluation
Applicant Name / DBA: Report Type:

Proposed Location / Physical Address: Report Date:

License Type: Report Status:

Points Available: 3,000 Points Awarded: 3,000
Score: 100%
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
Percentage pg. 8 75 75
A.1. A.

All or None File #4 50 50
A.1.B.

Percentage PG. 12 75 75
A.1.C.

All or None pg. 14-18 20 20
A.2.1.A.

Percentage pg. 22-25 75 75
A.2.1.B.

All or None pg. 25-27 25 25
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Responsible and Compliant Retail Madera, LLC
dba Embarc Madera
Describe customer check-in
procedures.

Daily Operations (Retail):

Budget demonstrates sufficient capital to pay
startup costs at least 3 months of operating costs
and a describes sources and use of funds.

Business Plan:

Describes the day-to-day operations which meet
best practice if you are applying for a RETAIL
permit, including at a minimum the following
criteria:

Original Report
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Identify the location and procedures
for receiving deliveries during business
hours.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
530 E. Yosemite Ave., Madera, CA 93638 7/18/2022
Complete Upon Initial Review.

A.2.1.

Proof of capitalization, in the form of
documentation of cash or other liquid
assets on hand, Letters of Credit, or
other equivalent assets which can be
verified by the City.

Pro forma for at least three years of
operation.

A schedule for beginning operation,
including a narrative outlining any
proposed construction and
improvements and a timeline for
completion.

A.1.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report A.2.1.C.

All or None pg. 27 20 20
A.2.1.D.

All or None pg. 27 10 10
A.2.1.E.

Percentage pg. 29 20 20
A.2.1.F.

N/A pg. 30-32
A.2.1.G.

Percentage pg. 35-47 20 20
A.2.1.H.

All or None pg. 47-53 10 10
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
B.1.

All or None pg. 54-55 25 25
B.2.

All or None pg. 55 25 25
B.3.

All or None pg. 55-63 25 25
B.4. Percentage pg. 63-66 50 50
B.5.

Percentage pg. 66-69 50 50
B.6.

All or None pg. 69-70 100 100
Identify all positions and their responsibilities.

Addressed Criteria
Describe whether the cannabis business is
committed to offering employees a Living Wage.

Addressed Criteria
Describe compensation to and opportunities for
continuing education and training for employees.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
If proposed, describe delivery service
procedures, number of vehicles and
product security during transportation.

Describe the proposed product line to
be sold (including brand names), and
estimate of the percentage of sales of
flower and manufactured products.

Estimate the number of customers to
be served per hour/day.

Describes how cannabis will be tracked
and monitored to prevent diversion.

Describes how the Cannabis Business
will conform to local and state laws.

See MMC Sections 6-5.40 and Title X.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
2 delivery vehicles
Describe the Point-of-Sale system to be
used (including name), how it will
interact with the states track-and-trace
system, and the number of Point-ofSale locations at full capacity.

Summary
Describe the diversity and inclusion programs that
will be developed to embrace a diverse work
force with a diverse set of perspectives, work and
life experiences, religious, and cultural differences
that provide equal opportunities for employee
development.

Section B: Labor, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan (400 pts)
Identify the number of employees at initial
opening and maximum number of employees at
full capacity.

Describe the extent business will include
recognition of the collective bargaining rights of
employees in accordance with Section 6-5.13 (G).

Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
A.2.1.

Cont'd
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report B.7.

All or None pg. 70-72 25 25
B.8.

All or None pg. 72 100 100
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
C.1.

All or None pg. 73-74 100 100
C.2.

Percentage pg. 74-75 100 100
C.3.

All or None pg. 76-81 50 50
C.4.

Percentage pg. 82 50 50
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
D.1.

All or None pg. 83-84 100 100
D.1.A.

Section D: Security Plan
(300 points) Evaluation
Describes all fire prevention and suppression
measures, fire extinguisher locations, evacuation
routes and alarm systems in place.

The detailed Safety Plan shall be prepared by a
California professional fire prevention and
suppression consultant.

Describe the benefits provided to employees such
as health care, vacation, and medical leave, to the
degree they are offered as part of employment. Addressed Criteria Addressed Criteria
Describes all accident and incident reporting
procedures.

Identify all known chemicals, gases, solvents and
nutrients to be used and stored on the licensed
premises. Identify storage location and how each
will be secured.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Evaluation Section C: Safety Plan
(300 points)
Summary
The Security Plan shall be prepared and/or
assessed by a professional security consultant. Addressed Criteria Plan shall demonstrate how the
cannabis business wishes to develop
the floor plan and address other
security issues on the property.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Percentage pg. 89-90 75 75
D.2.A.

N/A
D.2.B.

N/A
D.2.C.

N/A
D.2.D.

N/A
D.2.E.

N/A
D.3.

Percentage pg. 92-101 75 75
D.4.

Percentage pg. 104-106 35 35
D.5.

Percentage pg. 106-112 15 15
Addressed Criteria
D.2.

Addressed Criteria
Describe operational security, including general
security for access/visitor control, inventory
control and cash handling procedures.

The diagram shall be accurate,
dimensioned and to-scale (minimum
scale of 1/4”).

Diagram shall show and identifies
commercial cannabis activities to take
place in each area of the premises and
identify all limited-access areas.

Diagram shall show all camera
locations and include assigned an
number to each camera for
identification purposes.

Describe perimeter security, on-site security
guards, proposed guard hours and their
responsibilities, and lighting.

Describe employee training and general security
policies. Addressed Criteria
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
E.1.

Percentage pg. 113-124 150 150
E.2.

Percentage pg. 124-128 100 100
E.3.

Percentage pg. 128-130 150 150
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
F.1.

Percentage pg. 133-141 25 25
F.2.

Percentage pg. 142-144 100 100
F.3.A.

Percentage pg. 144-149 50 50
F.3.B.

All or None pg. 149 25 25
F.3.C.

All or None pg. 149-154 25 25
F.3.D.

Percentage pg. 149-154 50 50
F.3.E.

All or None
PDF #1
pg. 12-28
50 50
F.3.F. All or None pg. 158 25 25
Addressed Criteria
Physical address and a detailed
description of the proposed location,
including overall property, building,
and interior floor plan.

Describes how the business will
proactively take steps about
community concerns to protect the
youth generally from the impacts of
the cannabis business.

Addressed Criteria
Proof of ownership, lease agreement,
or a Letter of Intent to Lease. Addressed Criteria
Vicinity map. Addressed Criteria
Lists nearby, well-traveled paths to
schools and describes how the
business will proactively protect youth
on these paths from exposure to the
cannabis business.

Addressed Criteria
Evaluation
Demonstrate knowledge of the cannabis industry,
including identification of how industry best
practices and state regulations have been
incorporated in existing/prior legal businesses
outside the City of Madera.

Evaluation
F.3.

Section E: Qualification of Owners
(400 points)
The application includes the following
information about the proposed location:

Demonstrate the business owner's experience in
owning, managing, and operating a cannabis
business. Evidence that prior experience was from
legally permitted activities.

Describes all known nearby State and
local sensitive use areas.
(Business must have the appropriate zoning locational
requirements described in MMC sections 6-5.33 and Title X) Describe how the business will proactively
address and respond to complaints related to
noise, light, odor, and vehicle and pedestrian
traffic and avoid becoming a nuisance or negative
impact.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
------------------------------------------------------------------------------- City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report F.3.G.

All or None pg. 158 25 25
F.3.H.

All or None pg. 158 25 25
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
G.1.

Percentage pg. 159-180 500 500
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
Percentage pg. 181-182 100 100
H.1.

All or None
pdf #5
pg. 2
150 150
H.2.

Percentage pg. 183-184 50 50
H.

Applicant must have the appropriate
zoning and meet all the locational
requirements as described in MMC
Section 6-5.33 and Title X.

Describes benefits the business will provide to the
local community. May include: directly aiding,
participating in, volunteer services, monetary
donations, financial support, funding, and or any
other economic incentives to the City or other
charitable organizations in which will help
achieve the strategic policy goals of the City
Council in permitting cannabis businesses in the
City of Madera.

Photographs of existing site and
buildings. Addressed Criteria
Evidence that the location has access
to public transportation for employees
or customers.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Evaluation
F.3.

Proposed Location / Physical Address: Report Date:

License Type: Report Status:

Points Available: 3,000 Points Awarded: 2,900 Score: 96.67%
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
Percentage pg. 4‐6 75 75
A.1. A.

All or None PDF File #4 50 50
A.1.B.

Percentage pg. 7‐9 75 75
A.1.C.

All or None pg. 10‐11 20 20
A.2.1.A.

Percentage pg. 14‐17 75 75
A.2.1.B.

All or None pg. 17‐18 25 25
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Retail NM, LLC dba Nectar
Describe customer check‐in
procedures.

Daily Operations (Retail):

Budget demonstrates sufficient capital to pay
startup costs at least 3 months of operating costs
and a describes sources and use of funds.

Business Plan:

Describes the day‐to‐day operations which meet
best practice if you are applying for a RETAIL
permit, including at a minimum the following
criteria:

Original Report
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Identify the location and procedures
for receiving deliveries during business
hours.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
115 N D St. Madera, CA 93638 Wednesday, August 10, 2022 Complete Upon Initial Review.

A.2.1.

Proof of capitalization, in the form of
documentation of cash or other liquid
assets on hand, Letters of Credit, or
other equivalent assets which can be
verified by the City.

Pro forma for at least three years of
operation.

A schedule for beginning operation,
including a narrative outlining any
proposed construction and
improvements and a timeline for
completion.

A.1.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report A.2.1.C.

All or None pg. 19 20 20
A.2.1.D.

All or None pg. 19‐20 10 10
A.2.1.E.

Percentage pg. 20‐24 20 20
A.2.1.F.

N/A pg. 25‐29
A.2.1.G.

Percentage pg. 29‐33 20 20
A.2.1.H.

All or None pg. 33‐40 10 10
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
B.1.

All or None pg. 57 25 25
B.2.

All or None pg. 63 25 25
B.3.

All or None pg. 63‐67 25 25
B.4. Percentage pg. 67‐73 50 50
B.5.

Percentage pg. 73‐79 50 50
Identify all positions and their responsibilities.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Describe compensation to and opportunities for
continuing education and training for employees.

Estimate the number of customers to
be served per hour/day.

Describes how cannabis will be
tracked and monitored to prevent
diversion.

Describes how the Cannabis Business
will conform to local and state laws.

See MMC Sections 6‐5.40 and Title X.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
4 delivery vehicles
Describe the Point‐of‐Sale system to
be used (including name), how it will
interact with the states track‐and‐
trace system, and the number of Point‐
of‐Sale locations at full capacity.

Summary
Describe the diversity and inclusion programs
that will be developed to embrace a diverse work
force with a diverse set of perspectives, work and
life experiences, religious, and cultural
differences that provide equal opportunities for
employee development.

Section B: Labor, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan (400 pts)
Identify the number of employees at initial
opening and maximum number of employees at
full capacity.

Describe the extent business will include
recognition of the collective bargaining rights of
employees in accordance with Section 6‐5.13 (G).

Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
A.2.1.

Cont'd
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report B.6.

All or None pg. 4,79 100 100
B.7.

All or None pg. 80‐87 25 25
B.8.

All or None pg. 87 100 0
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
C.1.

All or None pg. 90 100 100
C.2.

Percentage pg. 91‐95 100 100
C.3. All or None pg. 96, 99‐
101 50 50
C.4.

Percentage pg. 101 50 50
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
All or None pg. 105 100 100
D.1.A.

D.1.

Section D: Security Plan
(300 points) Evaluation
Describes all fire prevention and suppression
measures, fire extinguisher locations, evacuation
routes and alarm systems in place.

The detailed Safety Plan shall be prepared by a
California professional fire prevention and
suppression consultant.

Describe the benefits provided to employees
such as health care, vacation, and medical leave,
to the degree they are offered as part of
employment.

Describe whether the cannabis business is
committed to offering employees a Living Wage. Addressed Criteria Addressed Criteria
Application showed that the owners of
the proposed business were not local.

Describes all accident and incident reporting
procedures.

Identify all known chemicals, gases, solvents and
nutrients to be used and stored on the licensed
premises. Identify storage location and how each
will be secured.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Evaluation Section C: Safety Plan
(300 points)
Summary
The Security Plan shall be prepared and/or
assessed by a professional security consultant. Addressed Criteria Plan shall demonstrate how the
cannabis business wishes to develop
the floor plan and address other
security issues on the property.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Percentage pg. 108 75 75
D.2.A.

N/A
D.2.B.

N/A
D.2.C.

N/A
D.2.D.

N/A
D.2.E.

N/A
D.3.

Percentage pg. 110‐118 75 75
D.4.

Percentage pg. 124‐131 35 35
D.5.

Percentage pg. 133‐136 15 15
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
E.1.

Percentage pg. 137‐152 150 150
E.2.

Percentage pg. 137‐152 100 100
D.2.

Addressed Criteria
Section E: Qualification of Owners
(400 points)
Addressed Criteria
If the proposed location consists of
only a portion of a property, the
diagram is labeled indicating which
part of the property will be used for
the licensed premises and what
activities will be used for the
remaining property.

Addressed Criteria
Describe operational security, including general
security for access/visitor control, inventory
control and cash handling procedures.

Evaluation
The diagram shall be accurate,
dimensioned and to‐scale (minimum
scale of 1/4”).

Diagram shall show and identifies
commercial cannabis activities to take
place in each area of the premises and
identify all limited‐access areas.

Diagram shall show all camera
locations and include assigned an
number to each camera for
identification purposes.

Describe perimeter security, on‐site security
guards, proposed guard hours and their
responsibilities, and lighting.

Summary
Premises Diagram. In addition to the site plans
submitted for the Proposed Location (in Section
H of Appendix A), a separate Premises Diagram
must be included in this Security Plan section
(Section D) of the application. Diagram must
meet the requirements of the Department of
Cannabis Control DCR Title 4, Division 19, §15006
Premises Diagram.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Demonstrate knowledge of the cannabis
industry, including identification of how industry
best practices and state regulations have been
incorporated in existing/prior legal businesses
outside the City of Madera.

City of Mad era
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Applicat ion Phase II Evaluation Report E.3. Describe the involvement of the ownership team
in the day-to-day operat ion of the business. Percentage pg. 153-154 150 Section F: Neighborhood Compatibility
(400 points)
F.1. Describe how the business will proactively
address and respond to complaints related to
noise, light, odor, and vehicle and pedestrian
traff ic and avoid becoming a nuisance or
negative impact.

F.2. Describe the waste management plan including:
waste disposal locations, security measures,
methods of render ing all waste unusable and
unrecognizable, and the vendor in charge of
disposal.

F.3. The application includes the following
information about the proposed location:

F.3.A. Physical address and a detailed
description of the proposed location,
including overall property, building,
and inter ior floor plan.

F.3.8. Describes all known nearby State and
local sensitive use areas.
{Business must have the appropriatt zoning louUonal
requirements described in MMC sections 6-5.33 and Title X)
F.3.C. Lists nearby, well-traveled paths to
schools and describes how the
business will proactively protect youth
on these paths from exposure to the
cannabis business.

F.3.0 . Describes how the business will
proactive ly take steps about
commu nity concerns to protect the
youth generally from the impacts of
the cannabis business.

F.3.E. Proof of ownersh ip, lease agreement,
or a Letter of Intent to Lease.

F.3.F. Vicinity map.

F.3.G. Photographs of existing site and
buildings.

F.3.H. Evidence that the location has access
to public transportation for employees
or customers.

Summary
Scoring
Basis
Percentage
Percentage
Percentage
All or None
All or None
Percentage
All or None
All or None
All or None
All or None
Page Points
Number Available
pg. 156-160 25
pg. 164-166 100
pg. 167-168 50
pg.168 25
pg. 168-170 25
pg. 169-170 50
PDF File #1
pg. 21-38 50
pg.172 25
pg. 172-173 25
pg.174 25
150
Points
Received
25 100
so
25 25
so
so
25 25
25 Addressed Criteria
Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
G.1.

Percentage pg. 175‐187 500 500
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
Percentage pg. 189‐190 100 100
H.1.

All or None PDF File #5 150 150
H.2.

Percentage pg. 194‐195 50 50
H.

Applicant must have the appropriate
zoning and meet all the locational
requirements as described in MMC
Section 6‐5.33 and Title X.

Describes benefits the business will provide to
the local community. May include: directly
aiding, participating in, volunteer services,
monetary donations, financial support, funding,
and or any other economic incentives to the City
or other charitable organizations in which will
help achieve the strategic policy goals of the City
Council in permitting cannabis businesses in the
City of Madera.

Proposed Location / Physical Address: Report Date:

License Type: Report Status:

Points Available: 3,000 Points Awarded: 3,000 Score: 100.00%
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
Percentage pg. 2‐3 75 75
A.1. A.

All or None pg. 4
PDF File #4 50 50
A.1.B.

Percentage pg.5‐6 75 75
A.1.C.

All or None pg. 7‐9 20 20
A.2.1.A.

Percentage pg. 9‐12 75 75
A.2.1.B.

All or None pg. 12‐14 25 25
A.2.1.C.

All or None pg. 15‐17 20 20
A.2.1.

Addressed Criteria
1105 Country Club Dr., Madera, CA 93638 Tuesday, August 16, 2022 Complete Upon Initial Review.

Proof of capitalization, in the form of
documentation of cash or other liquid
assets on hand, Letters of Credit, or
other equivalent assets which can be
verified by the City.

Pro forma for at least three years of
operation.

A schedule for beginning operation,
including a narrative outlining any
proposed construction and
improvements and a timeline for
completion.

A.1.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Shryne Madera, LLC dba Stiiizy Madera
Describe customer check‐in
procedures.

Daily Operations (Retail):

Budget demonstrates sufficient capital to pay
startup costs at least 3 months of operating costs
and a describes sources and use of funds.

Business Plan:

Describes the day‐to‐day operations which meet
best practice if you are applying for a RETAIL
permit, including at a minimum the following
criteria:

Original Report
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Identify the location and procedures
for receiving deliveries during business
hours.

City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report A.2.1.D.

All or None pg. 18 10 10
A.2.1.E.

Percentage pg. 19‐22 20 20
A.2.1.F.

N/A pg. 23‐27
A.2.1.G.

Percentage pg. 27‐31 20 20
A.2.1.H.

All or None pg. 31‐32 10 10
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
B.1.

All or None pg. 34‐37 25 25
B.2.

All or None pg. 38 25 25
B.3.

All or None pg. 38‐40 25 25
B.4. Percentage pg. 41‐42 50 50
B.5.

Percentage pg. 42‐47 50 50
B.6.

All or None pg. 47 100 100
B.7.

All or None pg. 47‐48 25 25
B.8.

All or None pg. 48‐49 100 100
A.2.1.

Cont'd
Describes how the Cannabis Business
will conform to local and state laws.

See MMC Sections 6‐5.40 and Title X.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Summary
Describe the diversity and inclusion programs
that will be developed to embrace a diverse work
force with a diverse set of perspectives, work and
life experiences, religious, and cultural
differences that provide equal opportunities for
employee development.

Section B: Labor, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan (400 pts)
Identify the number of employees at initial
opening and maximum number of employees at
full capacity.

Describe the extent business will include
recognition of the collective bargaining rights of
employees in accordance with Section 6‐5.13 (G).

Evaluation
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Summary
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
If proposed, describe delivery service
procedures, number of vehicles and
product security during transportation.

Describe the proposed product line to
be sold (including brand names), and
estimate of the percentage of sales of
flower and manufactured products.

Estimate the number of customers to
be served per hour/day.

Describes how cannabis will be tracked
and monitored to prevent diversion.

Describe the extent to which the cannabis
business will be locally owned and how the
owner(s) have resided within the County of
Madera for at least one year prior to June 1,
2021.

Identify all positions and their responsibilities.

Addressed Criteria
Describe the benefits provided to employees such
as health care, vacation, and medical leave, to the
degree they are offered as part of employment.

Describe whether the cannabis business is
committed to offering employees a Living Wage.

Addressed Criteria
Describe compensation to and opportunities for
continuing education and training for employees.

Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
Addressed Criteria
City of Madera
(Standard) Commercial Cannabis Application Phase II Evaluation Report Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
C.1.

All or None pg. 50‐54 100 100
C.2.

Percentage pg. 54‐65 100 100
C.3.

All or None pg. 65‐68 50 50
C.4.

Percentage pg. 69 50 50
Scoring
Basis
Page
Number
Points
Available
Points
Received
All or None pg. 70 100 100
D.1.A.

Percentage pg. 71‐79 75 75
D.2.A.