1 City of Redondo Beach
City Manager’s Office
415 Diamond Street
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 310-318-0697
APPLICATION PROCEDURES, GUIDELINES AND REVIEW CRITERIA
FOR A COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS PERMIT
(STOREFRONT RETAIL APPLICATIONS)
Application Period
OPENS – TBD
CLOSES – TBD
NUMBER OF PERMITS
During this application period the City will be allowing up to two (2) cannabis Retailer permits under this process.
RETAIL BUSINESS
“Retailer” shall have the same meaning as that contained in Section 26070(a)(1) of the California Business and Professions Code.
CONTACT
If you have any questions or would like an update on the status of your application, please contact the City Manager’s Office by phone at 310-318-0697, or email at [email protected].
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
Information regarding the Commercial Cannabis Business (CCB) application process can be found on the City’s website at https://www.redondo.org/ccbapplication and includes the following:
Application Procedures, Guidelines
and Review Criteria for a
Commercial Cannabis Business
Redondo Beach Municipal Code
Title 6, Chapter 6-2 (Commercial
Cannabis Activity)
Property Owner Consent/
Landlord Affidavit
Background Check Portal Link
Financial Responsibility, Indemnity and
Consent to Inspection Terms Agreement
CCB Permit Application
These Procedures, Guidelines and Review Criteria apply solely to Cannabis Retailer Applications
2 Redondo Beach Municipal Code Title 10,
Chapters 10-2 and 10-5 (Zoning
Regulations)
To be considered for issuance of a Commercial Cannabis Business Permit in Redondo Beach, applications must be submitted to the City Manager’s Office located at the address listed in the Application Procedures, Guidelines and Review Criteria by the deadline. There will be no exceptions. These Procedures, Guidelines and Review Criteria (hereafter referred to as “Procedures”) constitute the application process and are adopted pursuant to the Redondo Beach Municipal Code (RBMC) Section 6-2.03.
Applicants should monitor the City’s web page for any additional information, FAQs, or updates.
It is the responsibility of the Applicant to stay informed of this information.
AMENDMENTS TO THE APPLICATION
Applicants will not be allowed to make amendments to their application or to supplement their application, except as otherwise specifically permitted in these Procedures, or posted on the City’s website as a clarification update, or as authorized in writing by the City Manager or designee.
Upon close of the application period, the City or designee will conduct a preliminary evaluation of the applications for completeness. Applications missing a major component (for example, a Security Plan), will be rejected and the City will notify the applicant by email that they have been disqualified.
For applications missing minor essential information, (for example, signatures/dates on forms, proof of payment receipts, scanned pages in one of the scoring criteria documents, or incorrect formatting or organization of files), the Applicant’s primary contact will be notified by email that their application is found to be missing minor components. If this is the case, the Applicant may be granted five business days from the date of the email to submit the required supplemental information.
Please note, additional time to complete the curing process will not be provided. Applicants should monitor incoming and spam email carefully. Any additional information, other than what was requested to cure the minor deficiencies, will not be considered. Following the five-day supplemental application window, Applicants will be notified if their application is deemed incomplete or if there is any other reason for which they will not be moving forward in the application process.
LIMITATIONS ON MULTIPLE SUBMISSIONS
Applicants possessing an ownership interest of ten percent (10%), or more in a CCB permit application shall be limited to submitting only one Retailer application during this application period. In addition, the City will only accept a maximum of two application Zoning Verification Letters (ZVL) per property (APN). Furthermore, without exception, only one Retailer Applicant will be issued a CCB permit per location by the City Council.
CITY’S RESERVATION OF RIGHTS
3 The City reserves the right to reject any and/or all applications, with or without cause or reason.
The City may modify, postpone, or cancel the request for a CCB permit without liability, obligation, or commitment to any person, party, firm, or organization. In addition, the City reserves the right to request and obtain additional information from any Applicant in order to conduct a complete review of the application or an investigation into the truthfulness of the statements set forth in the application or provided at any stage of the application process.
INTEGRITY GUIDELINES
The following Integrity Guidelines (“Guidelines”) shall be operative from the start of the application period, until the completion of Phase IV: City Council Interviews and Final Selection.
Each applicant is individually and solely responsible for ensuring compliance with the Guidelines. This responsibility extends to the applicant’s employees, agents, consultants, lobbyists, affiliates, and all other parties or individuals engaged for purposes of developing or supporting the application.
1. Collusive activities among applicants are expressly forbidden and may result in immediate disqualification of any involved parties.
2. Applicants are prohibited from offering promotional outreach, hospitality, gifts, or other like activities directed toward City staff, elected or appointed officials, application reviewers, or consultant(s) hired by the City to assist with the application process (collectively referred to as “City Officials”).
3. All communication related to Phases II – IV cannabis application process with City Officials must be directed to the City designated contact, listed on page 1 of these Procedures. Any attempt to communicate with other City Officials regarding Phases II – IV of the Redondo Beach cannabis application process may result in disqualification of the application.
4. Notwithstanding the restrictions on communications set forth in bullet 3 above, nothing in this policy is intended to restrict or prohibit proposers from communicating with City staff and officials during interviews in Phase III or during an open and public City Council or Commission meeting.
5. Any evidence which indicates an applicant has failed to comply with the Guidelines described in this document may result in that applicant’s disqualification. Any questions regarding the Guidelines shall be in writing and shall be transmitted by email to City designated contact,
This application process is adopted pursuant to RBMC Section 6-2.03. Review the information regarding the application process and which documents you will need. Before submitting your application, review your application in its entirety to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
Review all information regarding the application process for a CCB permit on the City webpage (link provided on page one).
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Applications must respond to all requirements outlined in these Procedures. Applicants must submit all required application materials together in one complete comprehensive application package. This can be done in person, by U.S. Mail, or by common carrier delivery service (e.g.,
APPLICATION PROCESS
4 FED EX, UPS, etc.). The complete application package must be secured in an envelope or box addressed as follows:
City Manager’s Office
Attn: Cannabis Application Process
City of Redondo Beach
415 Diamond Street
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
The application package must include all of the following documents, with original signatures for each document (where applicable).
1. Commercial Cannabis Business Permit Application;
2. Financial Responsibility, Indemnity and Consent to Inspection Terms Agreement;
3. Agreement on Limitations of City’s Liability and Indemnification to City;
4. Application Fee and Background Check fee(s);
5. Property Owner Consent/Landlord Affidavit;
6. Zoning Verification Letter.
FLASH DRIVE CONTENT
In addition to the above hard copies, all Applicants must submit a USB flash drive containing one complete digital copy of the application package per the requirements as outlined in the below format. The application package, including the flash drive and application fees, must be received by the City Manager’s Office at the same time.
Please note that responses to the Evaluation Criteria, Sections A-H (found in Appendix A of the Procedures) shall be limited to 125 pages, otherwise points will be deducted. Responses pertaining to Background Checks, Proof of Capitalization, Zoning Verification Letter, and Property Owner Consent/Landlord Affidavit will not be counted toward the 125-page limitation.
Those responses should be saved in PDF files that are separate from the Evaluation Criteria (see below). Applicant responses to the Evaluations Criteria (Sections A-H) must be provided in the section order identified in Appendix A. Each section shall be clearly labeled, with responses provided in the appropriate section. Any response to Evaluation Criteria that is not placed within the appropriate section will receive a deduction in points.
All materials must be submitted on a USB flash drive in a PDF format in the following files.
Please submit the files in the correct format and organized correctly or your application may be rejected.
PDF File #1 Commercial Cannabis Business Permit Application (pages 1-4); Financial Responsibility, Indemnity and Consent to Inspection Terms Agreement (pages F1-F3); Agreement on Limitations of City’s Liability and Indemnification to City (pages F4-F6); and Property Owner Consent/Landlord Affidavit. All copied documents shall display required signatures to be deemed complete.
PDF File #2 Evaluation Criteria (Responses to Sections A-H of Appendix A limited to 125 pages, excluding Proof of Capitalization, which shall be included separately in PDF File #4).
5 PDF File #3 Background Check documentation (All required documents for each owner).
Upon submission of the online background application, Applicants will receive an email confirmation. This confirmation needs to be printed, scanned, and included within PDF File #3.
PDF File #4 Proof of Capitalization (Appropriate bank statements, loan documents, promissory notes, financial and commitment letters). See Appendix A, Section A(1) for more information.
PDF File #5 Zoning Verification Letter (ZVL) which shows the correct location, unit, space, or suite number in the building being used.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK
Each Owner as defined in RBMC Section 10-2.1626 must undergo a criminal history background check to demonstrate they do not provide good cause for denial of a CCB permit.
Cause for denial of a CCB permit includes, but is not limited to, conditions identified in Section 26057 of the California Business and Professions Code. Applications with Owners who do not meet the criminal history eligibility requirements will be disqualified. The background form can be found online at:
https://hdlcompanies.formstack.com/forms/bc_redondo_beach The initial background check fee for each owner shall be $TBD. This process will be required to meet the minimum threshold qualifications pursuant to RBMC Section TBD.
In addition, CCB applicants selected to advance to Phase IV will be asked to submit to a Live Scan and to undergo additional screening as part of the background check as determined by the Chief of Police or designee. Prior to being issued a permit, the Applicant’s primary contact will be notified by email with the instructions on how to schedule the Live Scan appointment.
CANNABIS ZONING VERIFICATION LETTER (ZVL)
As part of a complete application packet, an Applicant must obtain a Cannabis Zoning Verification Letter from the Community Development Department. This letter is specific to the CCB, and is separate and distinct from the standard zoning letter from the City. To secure this letter, an Applicant must make a written request to the Community Development Department via [email protected] which should specify the intended use of the building, the proposed building location, and any non-compliance of the site with buffer requirements. The deadline to submit a request for a ZVL shall be one week prior to close of application period, or TBD. The City will not accept requests for a ZVL after this deadline.
The issuance of a ZVL does not constitute written evidence of permission given by the City or any of its officials to operate a cannabis business, nor does it establish a “permit” within the meaning of the Permit Streamlining Act, nor does it create an entitlement under the Zoning or Building Code. A regulatory permit for a CCB does not constitute a permit that runs with the land on which the cannabis business is established.
FEES
All applicants will be required to submit a fee of $TBD. This amount will be charged against 6 time spent by City staff in reviewing applications and administrating the application process.
Applicants may be required to pay additional amounts, as required, for the sole purpose of the City’s completion of the application review process. Payment must be made by a certified check, cashier’s check or money order made payable to the City of Redondo Beach. Please note the City will not accept cash or credit cards and application fees are non-refundable once the City has begun reviewing the application.
A separate fee for the Cannabis Zoning Verification Letter (ZVL) of $TBD per site and a Background Check Fee of $TBD per owner, will also be required. For the successful Applicants, there will also be a Live Scan Fee of $TBD prior to obtaining the CCB permit or at a time determined by the Police Chief.
SUBMITTAL DEADLINE
Applications must be received by the TBD Department by 4:00 pm on TBD. Late applications will not be accepted. Furthermore, applications may be rejected for the following reasons:
1. It is not responsive to the CCB permit application and/or the Procedures.
2. The issuance of the CCB permit for the proposed location does not comply with State law, RBMC Title 6 (Business, Professions and Trades) and/or Title 10 (Planning and Zoning).
PHASE I: DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY
Applications will be reviewed for completeness and compliance to meet the minimum submittal requirements. The determination of eligibility will be based on the criteria outlined in these Procedures, in accordance with RBMC Section 6-2.03. These Procedures may be amended in writing, for clarification to application submittal questions which will be posted in the FAQ section of the aforementioned webpage and shall go into full effect immediately upon being posted on the website.
PHASE II: APPLICATION QUALITY ASSURANCE REVIEW (1,250 points) During Phase II, the City will review and score each application using a merit-based system.
Applicants will be scored and ranked using the following evaluation criteria identified in Appendix A:
Section A – Business Plan (400 points)
Section B – Labor and Employment Plan (400 points)
Section C – Security Plan (400 points)
The top applicants from Phase II, as determined by the City, may be eligible to advance to Phase III. The decision as to how many applicants will be interviewed will be determined by the City Manager or designee, based upon the overall quantity and 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.
APPLICATION REVIEW, SCORING, AND APPROVAL PROCESS
7 PHASE III: INTERVIEWS (1,600 points)
During Phase III, a Staff Selection Committee designated by the City Manager will conduct a discretionary merit-based interview process. Applicants will be scored using the following evaluation criteria identified in Appendix A:
• Section E – Qualifications of Owners (400 Points)
• Section F – Neighborhood Compatibility (400 Points)
• Section G – Community Benefits and Investments Plan (400 Points) • Section H – Proposed Site Plan (400 Points)
Upon the completion of Phase III, the Staff Selection Committee will tabulate the scores of all Applicants from Phase III to create a preliminary ranking which will form the basis for determining who will be invited to participate in Phase IV. The ranking will be based solely upon the scores received through the Phase III Interview process, and will not consider scores received during Phase II Quality Assurance Review. Should there be a tie in any scoring, the Staff Selection Committee shall force rank each of the Applicants who participated in Phase III, in order to establish an eligibility list. The decision as to how many Applicants will advance to Phase IV will be determined by the City Manager or designee, based upon the overall quantity and quality of Applicants under consideration.
Prior to the tabulation of scores, the City reserves the right to request and obtain additional information from any candidate, for purposes of clarifying or validating information provided during Phase III interviews. The City Manager may review the totality of the information, including any additional information received following interviews, to determine which Applicants are authorized to participate in Phase IV.
PHASE IV: CITY COUNCIL INTERVIEWS AND FINAL SELECTION
Upon the completion of Phase III, the City Manager or designee shall present to the City Council the top Applicants from the Phase III process. The City Council will interview top Applicants and make a final determination as to which Applicant(s) will be awarded a CCB permit. In making this decision, the City Council has full discretion over what criteria to consider when evaluating Applicants, and shall not be limited to the specific Evaluation Criteria identified in Appendix A.
Each Applicant should be prepared to conduct a brief presentation in order to be interviewed by the City Council. Further details as to date, time, place, and length of presentation will be provided prior to the City Council interviews.
The City Council may impose additional terms and conditions under which the cannabis facility may operate. City Council conditions may be in addition to the requirements of RBMC Chapter 6-2 including, but not limited to, minimum operating procedures to protect and promote the public health, safety and welfare of the community, customers, qualified patients, and primary caregivers.
The City Council reserves the right to award a lesser number of Commercial Cannabis Business Permits than the maximum allowed under the application process, or to award no permits at all.
Notice of the results of Phase IV will be provided in writing via email to the primary contact listed on the application.
After the City Council has made a determination as to which, if any, Applicants may be awarded a CCB permit, Applicants shall enter into a Development Agreement with the City, pursuant to 8 Section 6-2.05 of the RBMC. The Development Agreement shall set forth the terms and conditions under which the cannabis facility will operate that are in addition to the requirements of RBMC Chapter 6-2. Applicants should be prepared to negotiate with the City Manager or designee directly regarding the final terms and conditions that will be memorialized in the Development Agreement including, but not limited to, the commitments made by Applicants in the written application. Upon successfully completed negotiations and execution of the Development Agreement, the Applicant is then authorized to apply for any required land use permits and other required approvals.
Any Applicant wishing to appeal Phases I through III of the application process may file an appeal with the City Manager’s Office within ten (10) days of the Applicant receiving a notice that they will not move forward in the application process or be issued a permit. Such appeals shall comply with the requirements of RBMC Section 1-4. Any decision made by the City Council regarding the award of a cannabis permit shall be final and shall not be subject to appeal.
NOTE: Being awarded a CCB permit does not constitute a land use entitlement and does not waive or remove the requirements of applying for and receiving permits for all construction including: electrical, plumbing, fire, Community Development Department permits or reviews, and any other permits, licenses, or reviews as deemed necessary by the relevant departments or governmental entities in charge of said permits. Nor does the award of a CCB permit guarantee that the plans submitted via the application process meet the standards or requirements in RBMC Title 10 and any other permit requirements from other City departments or agencies.
9 APPENDIX A: EVALUATION CRITERIA
The City of Redondo Beach is a public agency subject to the California Public Records Act (“CPRA”). In the event a request for information under the CPRA seeks disclosure of application materials marked by Applicant as “Confidential Information,” the City may make reasonable efforts to provide notice to the Applicant prior to such disclosure to allow Applicant to seek a protective order, injunctive relief, or other appropriate remedy. If Applicant contends any designated application materials are exempt from the CPRA and wishes to prevent disclosure, it is required, at its own cost, liability, and expense to obtain a protective order, injunctive relief or other appropriate remedy from a court having jurisdiction over the matter at least two (2) days before City’s deadline to respond to the CPRA request. If the Applicant fails to obtain such a remedy before the deadline for the City’s response to the CPRA request, the City will disclose the requested information and shall not be liable or responsible for such disclosure.
PHASE II EVALUATION
Important Instructions:
• Evaluation Criteria identified in Sections A-C will be scored based upon Applicant written response. Points may be deducted for responses that fail to meet State/local regulatory requirements, or best practices for the cannabis industry. • Applicant responses to the Evaluations Criteria must be provided in the same order identified in Sections A-C below. Each section shall be clearly labeled, with responses provided within the appropriate section. Any response to Evaluation Criteria that is not placed within the appropriate section will receive a deduction in points. • Any commitments made by an Applicant during the evaluation process will become terms and conditions under which the cannabis business must operate. Applicants awarded a permit that fail to meet commitments made during the evaluation process may have their cannabis business license suspended or revoked by the City.
SECTION A: BUSINESS PLAN (400 points)
1. Finances – Application includes a 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 contingency costs. The budget must demonstrate sufficient capital in place to pay startup costs and at least three months of operating costs, as well as a description of the sources and uses of funds. Application must also address the following:
A. Proof of capitalization, in the form of documentation of cash or other liquid assets on hand, Letters of Credit or other equivalent assets. (Note: Proof of Capitalization should be submitted in a separate PDF file. See “Application Process” section for more information.)
B. A pro forma for at least three years of operations.
C. A schedule for beginning operation, including a narrative outlining any proposed construction and improvements and a timeline for completion.
D. A letter from a bank, credit union, or similar financial institution stating that the cannabis applicant has, or will be provided, access to banking services.
E. A description of how the business will remit cannabis business license tax payments to the City (e.g. check, cash, etc.). If paying in cash, describe the process that the business will follow to transport cash payments to City Hall. 10 2. Daily Operations – Application describes the day-to-day operations of the proposed Retailer, which meet industry best practices. This should include, at a minimum, a description of the following criteria:
A. Customer check-in procedures.
B. Location(s) and procedures for receiving deliveries during business hours.
C. The Point-of-Sale system (including name) to be used and how it will interact with the state’s mandated track and trace system. Identify the number of Point-ofSales terminals to be used when the business is at full capacity.
D. The number of customers to be served per hour/day.
E. The proposed product line, including brand names, to be sold at the business, and estimate the percentage of sales of flower and manufactured products.
F. How the Cannabis Business will ensure ongoing conformance with local and state laws. See RBMC Chapter 6-2 and Title 10 as they pertain to Retailer establishments in the City of Redondo Beach.
G. How cannabis and cannabis products will be tracked and monitored to prevent diversion.
H. The proposed waste management plan, including waste disposal locations, security measures, methods of rendering all waste unusable and unrecognizable, and the vendor in charge of disposal.
I. Customer education procedures, including a plan for educating customers regarding cannabis products, potency and effects, and variety. Include a description of how customer education will be incorporated into online ordering.
SECTION B: LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT PLAN (400 points)
1. Collective Bargaining – Application describes to what extent the cannabis business will recognize the collective bargaining rights of employees in accordance with the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 4, Division 19, §15002.
2. Number of Employees – Application identifies the number of employees at initial opening, and the maximum number of employees when the business is at full capacity.
3. Employee Responsibilities – Application identifies all positions to be employed at the proposed business, and their responsibilities.
4. Employee Training – Application describes the employee training program, including the following topics:
A. Differences in cannabis products.
B. Potency of cannabis products.
C. Customer service.
D. Laws governing personal cannabis use.
E. Addressing intoxicated and/or impaired customers.
5. Background Checks – Application explains process for conducting employee background checks during the hiring process.
6. Non-Discrimination – Application explains how business will promote and ensure local, State and Federal non-discrimination policies are followed. 11 SECTION C: SECURITY PLAN (400 points)
1. Qualified Security Professional – The application includes a security plan that has been prepared by a qualified professional. The security plan can be prepared with in-house staff or a third-party security consultant, but must clearly demonstrate that it meets the professional standards requested to receive the appropriate points for each criterion in this section. The qualifications of the person(s) preparing the security plan must be provided, for verification that they are able to meet these standards.
2. Premises Diagram – The application includes a Premise Diagram in the Security Plan that meets the following requirements:
A. The diagram meets all of the standards identified in Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 4, Division 19, §15006 Premises Diagram.
B. The diagram shows the boundaries of the property and the proposed location to be licensed, showing all dimensions, entrances and exits, interior partitions, walls, rooms, windows, and doorways, and includes a brief statement or description of the principal activity to be conducted therein.
C. The diagram shows and identifies commercial cannabis activities that will take place in each area of the premises and identifies all limited-access areas.
D. The diagram shows where all cameras are located and assigns a number to each camera for identification purposes.
E. 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.
3. Operational Security – The application includes a description of operational security, including but not limited to general security for access/visitor control, inventory control, and receiving/securing wholesale deliveries.
4. Cash Handling – The application includes a description of cash handling procedures, including the process for receiving, tracking, storing and transporting cash generated by the Retailer, including armored vehicle pick up of cash deposits.
5. Delivery Handling – If retail delivery is proposed, the application includes employee security and safety procedures during deliveries, customer verification methods, cash and product storage on deliveries, and vehicle types to be used.
6. Perimeter Security – The application includes a description of perimeter security, exterior lighting, on-site security guards, proposed guard hours and their responsibilities.
7. Employee Training and Policies – The application includes a description of employee training on security policies and procedures, including product handling, burglary protocols, robbery protocols, and other potential hazards of the cannabis business. 12 PHASE III EVALUATION
Important Instructions:
• During Phase III Interviews, Applicants will be asked questions related to Evaluation Criteria Sections E-H.
• Due to the time limitation of interviews, Phase III questions will cover only a portion of the criteria identified within each Section E-H.
• Scoring for Sections E-H will be based upon information conveyed verbally by Applicants, in response to the questions asked. Scoring for Section H may also consider photographs, site plans, and other visual depictions provided by Applicants. • All Applicants will be asked the same questions and be provided the same amount of time for response. At the end of each Applicant response, the Staff Selection Committee may ask clarifying questions.
• Any commitment made by an Applicant during the Phase III Interview process may become a condition on the business permit, if issued, and may be incorporated as terms to the Development Agreement during Phase IV.
SECTION E: QUALIFICATION OF OWNERS (400 points)
1. Describe the business owner’s prior experience in owning, managing, and operating a legally permitted or licensed cannabis Retailer in the United States. For purposes of this section, owner shall mean the State definition of owner in the State Business and Professions Code Section 26001.
2. Describe your overall 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 Redondo Beach.
3. Describe the involvement of the ownership team in the day-to-day operation and management of the proposed business.
SECTION F: NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY PLAN (400 points)*
1. Describe how the business will take proactive steps to avoid becoming a nuisance or having negative impacts on its neighbors or surrounding community. Additionally, describe how the business will react and respond to complaints specifically related to noise, light, odor, public consumption, loitering, littering, graffiti, and vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
2. Describe the policies that you would implement, and how you would enforce these policies, to ensure your cannabis products do not end up in the hands of underage youth.
3. Describe the steps you have taken to get to know the Redondo Beach community.
Provide a detailed description of the neighborhood in which you are seeking to open a cannabis retail business, and how your business will contribute positively to the surrounding area.
13 4. Describe steps that the business will take to minimize any negative environmental impacts of the retail operation, including greenhouse gas emissions, vehicle miles travelled, excessive product packaging, energy and water utilization, and other impacts. *Note: During Phase III Interviews, the Staff Selection Committee reserves the right to ask questions related to Section C: Security Plan, and score applicant responses as part of Section F: Neighborhood Compatibility.
SECTION G: COMMUNITY BENEFITS AND INVESTMENTS PLAN (400 points)
1. Describe the benefits that the business will provide to the local community, for example by directly aiding, participating in, or funding the work of local non-profits, communitybased organizations, civic organizations, or social services organizations (“Community Organizations”). Note: Applicants should not identify any specific Community Organization at this time, or provide commitment letter(s) from local Community Organizations in the application submittal. This section is only intended to capture the overall commitment of Applicants to fund or support local community-based activity in general.
2. Describe the Applicant’s plans for local outreach to City of Redondo Beach residents for open positions, and any other actions proposed by the Applicant that are intended to benefit the local workforce and/or Applicant’s local employees.
3. Identify the minimum wage that will be offered to employees of the proposed business, excluding tips and gratuities. If entry-level employees are salaried, the Applicant should divide the minimum annual salary by 2,087 hours to arrive at an hourly rate.
4. Describe the benefits that will be provided to employees, including but not limited to health care, vacation, and medical leave, to the degree they are offered as part of employment.
5. Describe how the business will secure supplies and equipment from local sources.
SECTION H: PROPOSED SITE PLAN (400 points)
1. Provide the following information about the existing site:
A. Physical address;
B. Narrative description of the existing site, including building(s), parking spaces, driveways, pedestrian sidewalks/rights-of-way,
C. Photographs of the existing property and building(s); i. Note: Photographs of building interior are not required.
D. Description of how the site is currently being used; E. Description of any businesses currently operating on the parcel (if any), and any parcels directly adjacent to the existing site.
2. Provide the following information about the proposed site:
A. A site plan, drawn to scale, of the proposed business showing perimeter fencing, driveways, streets, property lines, buildings, parking areas, and outdoor areas. 14 B. A narrative description of proposed site improvements, including façade rehabilitation, building expansion, parking, landscaping, fencing, or other exterior site improvements;
i. Note: Descriptions of interior site improvements are not a requirement of this section.
C. A narrative description of the proposed ventilation, air purification, and fire prevention systems.
D. Visual depictions of the proposed exterior of the cannabis business.
3. Describe how the proposed modifications and utilization of the site for cannabis Retailer activity will impact the public health, safety, welfare, environmental quality, and/or quality of life in the surrounding area.