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PUBLIC HEARING
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: October 2, 2024
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Rochelle Clayton, Acting City Manager;
Gabriel Elliott, Director of Community Development and Housing Department
Department: Community Development & Housing
Subject: CCB 24-0001- Request to Amend Commercial Cannabis Business Permit CBP 22-005 to provide GWC Real Estate
Services, LLC a Change in Location from 741 S. Lugo
Ave., Suites B - F to 741 S. Lugo Ave., Suites A - F. (Ward 3)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve the Commercial Cannabis Business Permit Location Change Request for GWC Real Estate Services, LLC.
Executive Summary
The Commercial Cannabis Business Application (CCB) 24-0001 is a request for relocation to facilitate the expansion of an existing cannabis cultivation operation into an adjacent vacant suite at 741 S. Lugo Ave. In accordance with the requirements of the Commercial Cannabis Ordinance MC-1503, CCB 24-0001 has fulfilled all necessary criteria for approval.
Background
On February 21, 2019, Mayor and City Council awarded sixteen (16) Commercial Cannabis Business (CCB) Permits covering several different license types. GWC Real Estate Services, LLC (dba Joshua’s Healing Garden) was awarded a CCB permit for a Cultivation Facility to be located at 741 S. Lugo Ave., Suites B-F.
On June 27, 2024, Woodrow Wong for GWC Real Estate Services, LLC submitted CCB application 24-0001, (Attachment 1), for a change in location from 741 S. Lugo Ave., Suites B-F to 741 S. Lugo Ave., Suites A-F.
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Discussion
Pursuant to Section 5.10.200(g) of the City of San Bernardino Municipal Code, a permit holder is required to apply for an amendment to its permit in order to change the location. Therefore, GWC Real Estate Services, LLC, as the permit holder, has submitted an application in order to amend the location pursuant to the process and fees set forth in Section 5.10.090 as required by 5.10.200(g).
Staff has reviewed the location change request and determined that it meets all requirements set forth in Chapter 5.10 of the City of San Bernardino Municipal Code.
Additionally, pursuant to Section 5.10.180(c) (Noticing Requirements) of the City of San Bernardino Municipal Code, a Notice of Public Hearing was sent to all property owners located within a 600-foot radius of the proposed business location. Finally, as required by Section 5.10.180(i) the applicant paid fees of $5,918.00.
Business Analysis
GWC Real Estate Services, LLC (dba Joshua’s Healing Garden), originally approved under CCB 19-0039, has been open and in operation since December 22, 2022. They have been a successful Cannabis Cultivation Facility and have shown interest in expanding their business to include a larger facility footprint and additional space for non-cannabis office space and internal storage. The new space will include washrooms, training offices, and other needs for the business.
The applicant has made improvements to the existing industrial building, where it currently operates as Joshua’s Healing Garden, prior to and since the opening of the business. The improvements include new fencing along the perimeter in order to increase security, exterior façade improvements, and interior tenant improvements to the vacant suites (B and E).
Ultimately, the intent of the applicant is to expand the existing business by combining Suites B through E with Suite A to create one facility. 2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
The Commercial Cannabis Business Application is consistent with Key Target No 1:
Improved Operational & Financial Capacity. Specifically, legal and permitted commercial cannabis activities will allow the City to capture cannabis revenue.
Fiscal Impact
There is no net fiscal impact with this item. Commercial Cannabis Business Permit applicants are required to pay an application fee to recover the City’s costs for processing.
Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve the Commercial Cannabis Business Permit Location Change Request for GWC Real Estate Services, LLC. 2 3
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Attachments
Attachment 1 Commercial Cannabis Business (CCB) 24-0001 Application Attachment 2 CCB 24-0001 Proposed Modification Site Plan Attachment 3 Proof of Publication
Attachment 4 CCB 24-0001 Power Point Presentation Ward:
Third Ward
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
On February 21, 2019, the Mayor and City Council approved CCB19-0039.