Attachment 2
City of Riverside Cannabis Business Permit
Merit-Based Evaluation Criteria
Potential Evaluation Considerations
Qualifications of Ownership/Operators
Cannabis Business Experience
Cannabis Industry Knowledge
Compliance Record
Other Business Ownership Experience
Local Ownership (City resident or business owner owns 51%+ of cannabis business) Business Plan/Financial Investment
Experience Operating Cannabis Retail Business
Experience Constructing Cannabis Retail Business
Innovative or Unique Business Model
Financial Plan (Construction Cost, Operation and Maintenance costs) Funding/Proof of Capitalization
Supply Agreements
Operations Plan
Air Quality/Odor Control
Customer Education Plan
Responsible Use Messaging
Records Software
Daily Inspection
Employee Training Plan
Green Practices
Marketing Plan
Standard Operating Procedures
Location and Procedures for Deliveries
Track and Trace Procedures (Prevent Diversion)
Security Plan
Preparation by Professional Consultant
Premises Diagram provided.
Limited-access areas clearly marked.
Dual Custody practiced for all cash handling.
Armored car service for bank deposits
All cash deposited with bank.
Onsite vault provided to secure cash prior to bank deposit Security Guards
Video Camera Surveillance
Product Access Protocols
Cash Management Plan
Product Deliveries
Security Procedures
Background Checks
Driver Security and Safety Procedures
Safety Plan
Safety Plan is prepared/reviewed by Professional Consultant Fire Prevention Measures
Fire Suppression Measures
Fire Extinguishers location/number identified.
Evacuation routes identified.
Alarm systems identified.
Accident/Incident Procedures
Waste Management Procedures
Employee Safety Education
Labor and Employment Plan
Commitment to paying a living wage.
Commitment to benefits for employees.
Recognition of Collective Bargaining Rights (Labor Peace Agreement) Signatory of existing Collective Bargaining Agreement before passage of ordinance Description of social equity programs
Applicant details at least three mechanisms for social equity programs.
Partnership with social equity program or organization not owned or otherwise affiliated with applicant.
Existence of existing partnership with social equity program or organization Identification of number of employees at initial opening Description of positions and responsibilities
Commitment to Local Hiring Practices
Commitment to Local Sourcing Practices
Commitment to hiring from historically underrepresented populations Locally managed enterprise (applicant lives in Riverside for more than 1 year) Employee Relations
Non-Discrimination Policies
Location/Design Concept
Preferred Site Meets Zoning/Locational Requirements
Distance (1,000 ft.) from Colleges, Universities, and Hospitals Investment in Underutilized Site
Exterior Design Concept
Signage
Interior Design Concept
Design Concept Creativity
Design Concept Integration with Neighborhood
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