Tierra West Advisors (TWA) - Cannabis Program Assistance History City Contract Term Scope of WorkLynwood January 2017-Present TWA initially conducted the RFP evaluation of twenty-five (25) cannabis responses for retail licensees, and drafted development agreements with with the preferred operators. Also continued to provide additional strategic planning and cannabis program implementation services. Upon approval of required tax measure for selling cannabis in retail storefront facilities, the TWA team worked directly with the City Manager and the Community Development Director in preparing presentations for City Council subcommittees and for all City Council meetings. Operation implementation of cannabis program included the following: I. Amending of the city ordinances,II. Development of zoning parameters and requirements,III. Review of site plans,IV. Development of internal operation procedures,V. Coordination with City Planning, Building, Inspection, Finance departments,VI. Evaluation of business license applications, andVII. Researched and provided recommendations regarding safety related issues.
Adelanto January 2017-Present
Implemented the City cannabis license ordinance, facilitating the review of one-hundred-nineteen (119) cannabis applications. TWA also assisted with the overall design, planning, and development, of the City’s cannabis program. TWA provides ongoing implementation support to the City. Scope of work includes:I. Program planning consisting of drafting ordinances,II. Identification of zoning parameters and requirements, III. Development of projected revenue models, IV. Plan check services specific to business infrastructure, andV. Outreach services / liaison between City and business community.
Montebello January 2019-Present
TWA reviewed 42 applications, disqualified 4 and oversaw the ranking & evaluations of thirty-nine (39) applications to operate commercial cannabis activities. TWA provides ongoing cannabis program implementation and planning services to the City, including Ordinance amendments. TWA has assumed management responsibility for all services and activities related to the implementation of the cannabis program from a compliance and monitoring perspective. TWA also worked in conjunction with staff to achieve the City's goals within the available resources.
Anaheim March 2020-September 2020
TWA collaborated with City Executive personnel in the design, planning, and development of the City’s cannabis program: consisting of retail, delivery, cultivation, and testing facilities. Consulted on City ordinance and ballot implementation strategies, as well as RFP evaluation methodologies. Also advised the City on licensing and compliance/monitoring matters.
Cudahy October 2020-December 2022
Supported the City with implementing a Cannabis Management Program. As the Cannabis consultant for the City, TWA oversaw all cannabis activities with the twenty-one (21) approved operators; coordinating with the various reviewing City Departments and outside County agencies (Fire, Sheriff, & Health). Ensured compliance of all City Ordinances, Conditions of Approvals, and Development Agreement requirements. TWA was tasked with making sure all operators were in compliance and up to date with their operating fees and regulatory requirements. Overseeing compliance for the City's cannabis program included the following: I. Review construction and development plans for compliance with Planning requirements,II. Function as the City Planner, coordination with Building & Safety on all inspections and coordinate with all reviewing agencies, III. Notify Operators of any default payments and identify any and all outstanding balances,IV. Work with legal counsel and coordinate any and all default proceedings that may be required,V. Coordinate with the City’s Finance Department the transition from non-operating status to operating status and converge the fees accordingly, andVI. Conduct weekly meetings as needed with the City’s cannabis team to discuss any and all issues cannabis.
Riverside December 2023-Present
TWA oversaw cannabis retail business application process for the City's Community & Economic Development Department. Reviewed all retail cannabis applicant proposals for completeness and adherance to the City Ordinance, while providing facilitator role in managing all correspondences with applicants. Advised on internal processes and review committee's ranking criteria for applications. TWA will continue to provide support services as the City moves forward in its process.