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sistently provided with adequate electricity, sewerage, disposal, water, fire protection, and storm drainage for the intended business purpose. We will maintain prop-
er facility and system maintenance through the following processes.
At the conclusion of a store buildout, the President of De- velopment and Facilities Manager will schedule a building walkthrough with key members of the construction team
to review all components of the facility as well as all war- ranty and maintenance information. This site inspection and transfer of warranty and other documentation is re- quired of the general contractor before final payment is made and is kept in a binder on the premises.
Upon finalizing the documentation and handover from the construction team, the President of Development and Fa- cilities Manager will then meet with the local onsite Gen- eral Manager to review the binder in detail and devel-
op a comprehensive preventative maintenance schedule.
Items requiring maintenance plans include, but are not
limited to:
• HVAC System Maintenance
• Odor Mitigation Infrastructure
• Charcoal Filters
• General PM Schedule
• Waste, Recycling, and Composting Disposal
• Smoke Detectors & Carbon Monoxide Alarms
• Uninterrupted Power Sources (UPS) Batteries for
DVR and Network Server Systems
• Exterior Camera Cleaning
• Roof Structures
• Landscaping
• Pest Control
• Plumbing Back Flow & Hydrojetting
During this meeting, the team will also identify all rele- vant contractors and service personnel and initiate con- tracts with them to ensure regular service. Embarc San
Bruno seeks to achieve 100% local service providers and will utilize the Chamber of Commerce membership guide
as a starting point for identifying service providers local- ly. In fact, for any purchase order or service contract to be approved, the General Manager and/or on-site Manager
must assure that the contractor or vendor is based in San Mateo County.
Non-local service providers will only be utilized when the service is not available locally or where warranties dic- tate the use of a specific entity. Thus, our commitment to utilizing local service providers goes beyond an abstract sense of community.
As noted above, the findings of this initial process develop- ment are then populated into the store-specific manage- ment software, with key daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual deadlines requiring proactive acknowledg-
ment and documentation in order for the General Man-
ager to remain in good standing with Embarc. The Gen-
eral Manager is supported in these key functions by the President of Retail, who oversees General Manager perfor- mance, and by the Facilities Manager, who works hand-in- hand with the General Manager to monitor and maintain
the facility. Embarc’s Facility Manager resides in Alameda and will be available to address any maintenance request requiring support within 24 hours.
Odor Control Record Keeping Systems & Forms
As discussed in Section 3.1. Proactively Addressing & Re- sponding to Complaints above, Embarc has developed an
Odor Mitigation Plan, which includes maintenance of all records relating to odor management, including system
installation, maintenance, equipment malfunctions, and
deviations from the plan. The General Manager will verify the effectiveness of the air quality management system
weekly by physically inspecting the system by listening for the sound of the system, visually ensuring the lights are on and the system is functioning, and verifying there is no odor. The General Manager will log that the system has been checked weekly in an Odor Control Maintenance Log.
The equipment cleaning and maintenance records will in- clude, at a minimum, the following information:
• Manufacturer information;
• Date equipment was put into service;
• Date and time of cleaning or maintenance;
• Detailed description of cleaning or maintenance;
• Name of employee who cleaned or maintained
equipment;
• Name of tradesperson, if applicable; and
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The General Manager will also maintain an odor complaint log. Details of this procedure and log are outlined in part one of this Neighborhood Plan.
The General Manager will be responsible for creating and submitting a monthly odor management report, and Em-
barc San Bruno will maintain complete records that can be provided to the City upon request.
All records and logs related to the Odor Mitigation Plan will be stored onsite in the Management Office as well
as electronically as part of the store-specific manage- ment software requiring proactive acknowledgment of
completion for each activity. This proactive acknowledg- ment corresponds to various forms and checklists which
are maintained electronically and built into the quarterly and annual performance review process for each Gener -
al Manager at Embarc. This ensures ongoing maintenance
is store-specific, detailed enough to ensure accuracy, and ongoing in nature.
3.7 . WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
Describe the waste management plan. This should in-
clude handling and disposal of any unused or unsold
cannabis products.
Below is an overview of Embarc’s Waste Management
Plan. A comprehensive guide with internal waste manage- ment SOPs is available upon request.
Waste Management Plan Overview: Compliance with
Laws & Regulations
Embarc San Bruno’s Waste Management Plan has been
designed to ensure that cannabis waste is properly dis- posed of in accordance with all State and local regula- tions. All cannabis waste will be rendered unusable and unrecognizable through mixing the waste with approved
non-consumable medium so that the resulting mixture is
at least 50% non-cannabis waste and is unusable and un- recognizable. The resulting mixture will then be placed in locking waste bins and transferred to a waste disposal fa- cility approved by the Chief of Police or designee.
Embarc strictly follows all regulations regarding waste promulgated by the Department of Cannabis Control
(DCC) and as such, Embarc will not dispose of cannabis
goods, unless disposed of as cannabis waste, i.e., the can- nabis has been made unusable and unrecognizable. Can-
nabis waste will be stored, managed, and disposed of in accordance with all applicable waste management laws,
including, but not limited to, Division 30 of the Public Re- sources Code. Cannabis goods intended for disposal will remain on the licensed premises until rendered into can- nabis waste. Embarc will ensure that access to the canna- bis goods is restricted to Embarc’s employees or agents, and that storage of the cannabis goods allocated for dis- posal is separate and distinct from other cannabis goods.
To be rendered as cannabis waste for proper disposal, in- cluding disposal as defined under Public Resources Code section 40192, cannabis goods will first be destroyed on the licensed premises. This includes, at a minimum, re- moving or separating the cannabis goods from any pack - aging or container and rendering it unrecognizable and
unusable. This does not require vape cartridges to be emp- tied of cannabis oil prior to disposal, provided that the vape cartridge itself is unusable at the time of disposal.
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into cannabis waste onsite will be transported offsite for disposal. All cannabis waste will be tracked and traced to its final location, and a non-hazardous waste manifest, bill of lading, or certified weight ticket issued upon dis- posal. Cannabis byproducts that have not yet been prop- erly rendered shall be collected by a Licensed Cannabis Waste Handler for off-site rendering. Since the waste is still considered Cannabis byproducts, the Licensed Can- nabis Waste Handler will follow all rules and regulations applicable to the transportation and handling of cannabis.
The cannabis waste will be tracked and traced to its final resting place, and a non-hazardous waste manifest, bill of lading, or certified weight ticket issued upon disposal.
Cannabis waste on the licensed premises will be secured in a secure waste receptacle located in a designated area of the premises that is restricted to Embarc San Bruno’s owners, select employees, and authorized waste hauler as noted below.
Embarc will report all cannabis waste activities, up to and including disposal, into the track-and-trace system. If cannabis goods are being destroyed or disposed of, Em-
barc will record the name of the employee performing the destruction or disposal, the reason for destruction and disposal, and the entity disposing of the cannabis waste into the track-and-trace system.
Any cannabis product determined unfit or rejected will be immediately segregated and placed in the Cannabis Waste Queue for destruction by authorized individuals only. The authorized individuals will adhere to our SOPs for the safe disposal of all unfit or rejected cannabis products.
Embarc will ensure that all cannabis products that have been subjected to improper conditions are not salvaged
but, instead, are properly disposed of in accordance with the rules set forth by all applicable State and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and other requirements. Such
improper conditions may include but are not limited to, extremes in temperature, humidity, smoke, fumes, pres-
sure, age, or radiation. Any cannabis product that fails to meet the needs or preferences of Embarc San Bruno’s
customers will likewise be disposed of properly and com- pliantly. Our General Manager will determine and docu-
ment the need for the disposal of excess, unfit, or rejected inventory. Unfit or rejected cannabis will be rendered un- usable in the same manner as other cannabis waste, as
detailed above.
Embarc will remove the recalled product from its website and shelves and place the affected batch in a quarantine state in the locked inventory room. All recalled products that are intended to be destroyed will be quarantined for a minimum of 72 hours. Embarc will affix to the recalled products any bills of lading, shipping manifests, or other similar documents with product information and weight.
Embarc acknowledges the product held in quarantine will be subject to auditing by the Department of Public Health.
Following the quarantine period, Embarc will render the recalled cannabis product unusable and unrecognizable
and dispose of it in accordance with our SOPs under vid- eo surveillance.
Embarc will use the track-and-trace database and on-site documentation to ensure that the recalled cannabis prod- ucts intended for destruction are identified, weighed, and tracked while on the licensed premises and when disposed of in accordance with this regulation. Embarc will enter the products, weight, count, reason for destruction and dates of quarantine into the track-and-trace database.
Cannabis Waste Disposal Locations
As noted on the diagram below, the cannabis waste dis-
posal location is within the limited-access I.T. Room to prevent diversion.
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As a company, we prioritize sustainability and reducing waste. The premises will be kept clean to prevent the ac- cumulation of waste, and all waste generated will be dis- posed of safely and in accordance with local laws and or - dinances. We will not produce any hazardous waste, and
the majority of our waste will be paper products and office supplies. We are committed to responsible waste man-
agement practices.
Embarc has implemented a waste reduction strategy to in- crease the recycling and reuse of materials, except in cas- es where waste management (such as cannabis waste) is
strictly governed by specific regulations. In both the areas of our premises that are accessible to the public and in the back-of-house area, we will have waste receptacles with three compartments for landfill, recycling (including pa - per, glass, plastics, and metals), and composting. We will have clear signage on these receptacles to educate indi- viduals on which items to place in which compartment. To reduce waste, we will not provide single-use plastics and styrofoam in our staff breakroom, such as bags, cutlery, cups, and coffee pods. Instead, we will offer washable, re- usable, and compostable alternatives.
Embarc also encourages vendors to reduce the use of sty- rofoam and/or plastics and increase composting of ma-
terials. Pursuant to Section 5413 (b) Title 16 of California Code of Regulations, all cannabis packaging must be re- sealable, tamper-evident and child resistant. While these requirements limit the products on the market that are re- cyclable, Embarc has been working with the State’s larg- est distributors to identify and prioritize vendors that pro- vide sustainably packaged products. Furthermore, we will use our purchasing power as a multi-location operator to encourage vendors to adopt sustainable packaging.
Embarc’s waste management efforts also contemplate
the importance of recycling, both to ensure items such as used vape pens are not readily accessible in trash cans and for environmental purposes. As part of our waste manage- ment efforts, Embarc will maintain a locked, secured re- cycling vessel in the secure storage area to facilitate our vape pen recycling program. Customers are encouraged to recycle their old vaporizers and are provided a discount on their next purchase for every vaporizer they recycle with Embarc, irrespective of where it was purchased.
Embarc takes several steps to reduce the amount of waste produced and increase the number of materials compost-
ed. As noted above, both the areas of our premises that are accessible to the public and in the back-of-house area will have waste receptacles with three compartments for landfill, and composting. The compost compartment will
be reserved for food scraps, food-soiled paper, yard trim - mings, and Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) certi- fied compostable products. We will have clear signage on these receptacles to educate individuals on which items to place in which compartment. We will use BPI-certi-
fied compostable products whenever possible. As noted
above, we will not provide single-use plastics and styro- foam in our staff breakroom and will offer washable, reus- able, and compostable alternatives.
Gaiaca is our contracted licensed cannabis waste haul-
er. Gaiaca is a highly integrated cannabis waste manage- ment provider with certifications as both a Green Busi- ness and Small Business Enterprise (SBE). As the nation’s first fully licensed cannabis waste management compa -
ny, Gaiaca’s primary mission is to provide licensed can- nabis operators with a compliant yet sustainable solution for their regulated cannabis waste. Gaiaca is responsible for the transportation of rendered waste material for final disposal and/or recycling. Gaiaca is dedicated to diverting waste from landfills through composting, recycling, fuel blending, and waste-to-energy efforts, and we are proud to partner with them in this endeavor.
Cannabis Waste Disposal Security Measures
Embarc will purchase a secured cannabis waste recepta-
cle, which will only be accessible by authorized personnel, its identified and contracted cannabis waste hauler, and any regulatory agencies needing access. No access will be available to the public. The secure waste receptacle will be nonabsorbent, water-tight, vector resistant, durable, easily cleanable, galvanized metal or heavy plastic with a tight-fitting lid. The container will be filled only to capaci- ty allowing complete closure of the lid.
Embarc will ensure that access to cannabis goods is re- stricted to our employees or agents and storage of can- nabis goods allocated for disposal is separate and dis- tinct from other cannabis goods. All areas where cannabis waste is being stored or where waste disposal activity is taking place will be under 24/7 video surveillance.
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will record the name of the employee performing the de- struction or disposal, the reason for destruction and dis - posal, and the entity disposing of the cannabis waste into the track-and-trace system. Waste containers will always be properly labeled with the type of waste accumulated
and will be properly logged as part of Embarc’s track-and- trace program. Containers will be identified with a unique identification number (“UID”), tracking number, waste de- scription, net weight, volume, and date of origin. Addition- ally, any cannabis and/or product UIDs will be document - ed upon disposal.
Methods of Rendering All Waste Unusable & Unrecognizable Pursuant to requirements, all cannabis waste must be
separated from its packaging and/or container and ren-
dered unrecognizable and unusable prior to leaving the
dispensary. This rendering will be conducted under video surveillance. For destruction, mechanical and/or manual means (with hand tools) and proprietary methods will be used, unique to the category of waste material, as follows.
Organic cannabis goods will be sorted and separated from inorganic cannabis goods for composting purposes. Can-
nabis goods will be smashed and pulverized, and thorough- ly blended with other organic, non-cannabis, non-hazard- ous material. Non-cannabis material includes, but is not limited to, wood shaving, shredded paper, vermiculite, ab- sorbent, soil, and sand. The resulting mixture will then be thoroughly saturated with a non-toxic, biodegradable,
odor-reducing, colored pigment that alters recognizability and usability. Finally, the final unusable and unrecogniz- able material will be transported offsite for further treat - ment (i.e. composting, recycling, waste-to-energy, etc.) and/or disposal.
Method of Disposal
Embarc has identified Gaiaca as its waste management
partner. Gaiaca is CESCO, CAC, CMC, and CDPH certi-
fied and is a leader in cannabis waste disposal as the na- tion’s first fully licensed, compliant cannabis waste man- agement company. Embarc has partnered with Gaiaca to
develop a robust Waste Management Plan that exceeds
State and local regulations, which is briefly summarized in this response.
Gaiaca is a highly integrated cannabis waste management provider with certifications as both a Green Business and Small Business Enterprise (SBE). As the nation’s first fully licensed cannabis waste management company, Gaiaca’s
primary mission is to provide licensed cannabis operators with a compliant yet sustainable solution for their regu- lated cannabis waste.
Since 2016, Gaiaca has been the preeminent leader in the cannabis waste space, with a footprint in California, Ne- vada, Arizona, Michigan, Florida, and New York. Their pol- icies and goals reflect environmental conscientiousness, and they are in good standing with the DCC, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), the Califor - nia Department of Public Health (CDPH), the Environmen- tal Protection Agency (EPA), the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal-OSHA), the Depart- ment of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), and CalRecycle.
Embarc will adjust its contract with Gaiaca to ensure the proper removal and storage of all cannabis waste as need- ed to reflect volume. Prior to final disposal, Gaiaca will en- sure all cannabis goods have been destroyed, including re- moving the product from any packaging and rendering it
unrecognizable and unusable as prescribed by the Dept. of Cannabis Control.
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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PLAN
Embarc San Bruno (“Embarc”) has developed a compre-
hensive Safety Plan and will implement and maintain
strict procedures to ensure public health and safety. Given spatial constraints, this section provides only relevant re- sponses to the prompts, but we welcome the opportunity
to provide the City with a detailed plan upon request. The following Safety Plan is built on four program elements:
Management Leadership & Employee Involvement
Embarc’s management team will commit the necessary
financial, human, and time resources to ensure that all persons on the premises are protected from identifiable safety hazards. Management will be responsible for lead- ing the design, implementation, and continuous improve- ment of the site’s safety procedures that include avenues for employee involvement in safety decision making and
problem solving. Activities will include problem solving groups; designated safety observers; peer safety train- ing; analyzing and protecting against safety hazards; and planning activities to heighten safety awareness. Addi- tionally, our team will ensure that visitors to the site do not introduce preventable safety hazards and have knowl- edge of safety procedures applicable to the purpose and function of their visit.
Worksite Safety Analysis
Our management team has and will continue to engage
outside consultants as necessary to conduct baseline sur- veys that identify and develop preventative controls to ad- dress potential facility safety hazards. Management and employees will work together to organize and conduct
site inspections to continually address safety hazards and ensure safety remains top of mind in every aspect of our operations.
Hazard Prevention & Control
Management and employees will work together to ana -
lyze safety hazards inherent to job functions and will find means to eliminate those hazards whenever possible.
Comprehensive Ongoing Training
Employee involvement in our safety program is only suc - cessful when everyone receives sufficient training to
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ber so that it can be corrected as soon as possible. Safe- ty procedures will be integrated into both initial and ongo- ing employee training and will be provided to visitors on a case-by-case basis as it becomes relevant.
4.1. FIRE PREVENTION & SUPPRESSION
CONSULTANT
The Safety Plan should consider all possible fire, med- ical, and hazardous situations, and shall be prepared
and/or assessed by a professional fire prevention and
suppression consultant. Complete policy/procedures
manuals are not required with the initial application
materials but may be requested by the City during the
application evaluation process. Please describe each of the following:
Professional Fire Prevention & Suppression Consultant
This detailed Safety Plan is rooted in Embarc’s existing op- erational experience and best practices with all appropri- ate elements of the plan developed with the assistance
of California professional fire prevention and suppression consultant David Hoover of HYT Corporation. Founded in
1996, HYT Corporation is a California Small Business firm specializing in fire protection engineering, consulting, and design. HYT Corporation’s service delivery capabilities and experience include, but are not limited to, risk identifica- tion and assessment, water supply testing and analysis, fire protection and life safety system evaluation, business continuity evaluation, operations, maintenance, and ad - ministrative program review and development.
DAVID W. HOOVER
Mr. Hoover has over 35 years of experience in the areas of fire protection engineering, assessment, applications, and design. He specializes in the application of fire protec- tion principles and regulatory code compliance concerns to special hazard occupancies and processes. Mr. Hoover has consulted with many types of occupancies and indus- tries including refineries, chemical plants, universities, research laboratories, power plants, and manufacturing
facilities.
At the request of the California State Fire Marshal, Mr.
Hoover recently served on a special subcommittee to de- velop criteria for system design and installation param- eters for the State’s planned adoption of the fire sprin - kler requirements for residential occupancies in the 2010 Building and Fire Codes.
Mr. Hoover has provided code consulting for permitting and occupancy, fire protection hazards analysis, and design services for new and existing plants, processing facilities, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and laboratories.
His experience includes code compliance assessments,
development of fire protection and process safety crite- ria, fire protection design and consulting for facilities do- mestic and abroad. He is experienced in fire water supply and distribution systems, automatic sprinkler systems,
deluge systems, fire detection and alarm systems, and
special hazard suppression systems including foam, ha-
lon, bulk dry chemical, and CO2 systems. He has provided consulting services for application of hazardous materials requirements at the federal, State, and local levels.
Mr. Hoover recently completed the design of the replace- ment fire alarm systems for all of the buildings located at the Elmwood Correctional Facility located in Milpitas, Cal- ifornia, Santa Clara County, EBMUD’s high rise administra- tion building and six EBMUD facilities located at the Ade- line Maintenance Center.
Mr. Hoover was previously employed as Manager, Fire Pro- tection Services for Crawford & Company, an internation- al engineering and consulting firm. Prior to that engage- ment, he was a supervising engineer with ABB Impell
Corporation. Previous employment includes his services
as a project engineer for Walter Kidde Fire Systems Opera- tions. He functioned as a safety engineer for two Mobil Oil Corporation refineries (Augusta, KS and Torrance, CA). He also has over 7 years of experience as a paid and volunteer fire fighter/EMT.
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4.1.1. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL
Types, amounts, use, and storage/transport details for
any hazardous material to be used as part of project
operations.
Embarc will not utilize any hazardous materials as part of its operations and will utilize environmentally friendly cleaning supplies as appropriate for the regular mainte- nance of a clean and orderly facility.
4.1.2. ACCIDENT & INCIDENT REPORTING PROCEDURES
All accidents and injuries, including exposure to fire or other hazards that result in injury, illness to employees or customers, or damage to property and/or product will be documented and investigated. The investigation will be
conducted to specifically identify the factors, conditions, and/or practices that contributed to the incident to pre- vent recurrence. Minor accidents or near accidents will also be documented and investigated as they represent a precursor to potential hazards that could result in serious injury, exposure, or damage.
Specific Investigation Procedures
All employees are trained extensively on investigation pro- cedures, with General Managers and managers required to undergo numerous “mock” incident investigations prior to opening the store. These specific investigation procedures include:
• Immediately assess the scene of the incident;
• Interview workers and witnesses to record witness
statements for the incident;
• Immediately review security footage (since the en-
tirety of the premises is under surveillance, this is
a significant tool in investigating an incident in real time);
• Document initial findings in an Accident & Incident
Report Form;
• Examine the report and workplace for factors asso-
ciated with the incident;
• Ascertain the cause(s); and
• Record findings and make necessary procedural ad -
justments to prevent future incidents.
Accident & Incident Reporting Procedures
Embarc will maintain an Accident & Incident Log to re-
port all notable occurrences at the facility, especially fire, medical, hazardous, or any other type of emergency. An
“accident” is defined as an unexpected or unintentional event that typically results in damage or injury, while an “incident” is defined as (but not limited to) an alarm acti- vation, broken access point, evidence of tampering, sus - picious activity, or any unauthorized breach of safety or security.
All staff will be trained and be expected to report and maintain a log of accidents or incidents, document these notable events, and keep the entire team and company
aware of all accidents/incidents, no matter how seeming- ly small. Immediately following an incident, the discover- ing team member and the General Manager or supervisor
will immediately complete an “ Accident & Incident Report Form” to file in the Accident & Incident Log. This form must be completed no later than 24 hours after the accident/in- cident and must encapsulate, at minimum, the following:
• Manager name and ID number;
• Date, time, and location of accident/incident;
• Names and contact information of any witnesses;
• A description of the event;
• Nature and extent of injuries, if any;
• A description of any first aid performed; and
• Any conditions, methods, or practices related to the
accident/incident (e.g., the job function performed
by an employee during the accident/incident, if any).
After the report is filed in the Accident and Incident Log, Embarc’s management team will review the report, note
any changes to the physical nature of the facility, deter - mine any action that should be taken, and address any
changes to operational procedures that should be devel- oped as a result of the event. Finally, the responding man- agement team will document and report on their accident and incident review process.
As soon as practical, the Director of Human Resources will meet with relevant employees as needed to complete the
State mandated Department of Industrial Relations Work- ers Compensation Claim Form provided by Embarc. Addi-
tionally, any serious injury or illness that requires inpatient hospitalization for more than 24 hours for anything other than observation, or in which an employee suffers a loss of any member of the body or suffers any serious degree of permanent disfigurement will be reported, immediately
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Pursuant to Cal. Code Reg. Tit. 16, §5036(a), the Head of Security will notify the Police Department and the Depart- ment of Cannabis Control within 24 hours after discover - ing any of the following:
• Significant discrepancies identified during invento-
ry. (Note: Pursuant to Cal. Code Reg. Tit. 16, §5034,
a significant discrepancy in inventory means a dif-
ference in actual inventory compared to records per-
taining to inventory of 5%.);
• Diversion, theft, loss, or any criminal activity involv- ing the retail store or any employee;
• Loss or unauthorized alteration of records related to cannabis goods, customers, or employees; or
• Any other breach of security.
All accidents and incidents will be communicated to ap - propriate State and local authorities, including the fire de- partment, and guidance will be sought on any follow up
action, information, or investigation required. If needed and relevant, video surveillance records of the accident/ incident will be saved and stored onsite for up to 5 years.
Pursuant to Cal. Code Reg. Tit. 16, §5036(b), notification to the Department will be submitted on the Notification and Request Form, BCC-LIC-027, and will include the date and time of occurrence of the theft, loss, or criminal ac- tivity, the name of the local law enforcement agency that was notified, and a description of the incident including, where applicable, the item(s) that were taken or lost.
Please see Section 4.1.5. Fire & Medical Emergencies for specific procedures and employee training related to fire and medical emergencies.
Sample SOP – Evacuation Drill Form
For illustrative purposes, below, please find a drill re- sponse form intended to demonstrate the thorough and
actionable nature of Embarc’s safety infrastructure and training.
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Operational SOP – FINAL FORM
EMERGENCY EVACUATION DRILL
RESPONSE FORM
Section 1: General Information
Date:
Time:
Address:
Your Name:
Badge Number:
Section 2: Drill Information
Type & Notification Method:
Time Alarm Set Off:
Time Alarm Silenced:
Congregation Point:
Section 3: Evacuation Information
Length of Evacuation:
Was Evacuation Orderly? Yes _________ No _________
All Occupant Areas Checked? Yes _________ No _________ Names of Participants:
Number
of Occupants:
Special Conditions Simulated:
Problem
s Encountered:
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4.1.3. EVACUATION ROUTES
Customers and those in need of special assistance during an evacuation are of the highest priority and will be escorted to a safe location by staff. Once the building has been evacuated, management will confirm that all the building’s occupants are accounted for with an employee headcount as well as the total number of customers on site as indicated electronically with- in our point-of-sale software. Please see the premises diagram below for highlighted evacuation routes. (E) OVERHEAD SECTIONAL
DOOR, TYP. (4)
SALES COUNTER
MANAGEMENT
OFFICE
SCREENING LOBBY /
WAITING AREARECEPTION
OFFICE
ENTRY VESTIBULE RETAIL SALES
AREA
STAFF SALES
AREAVENDOR
ENTRANCE
CORRIDOR /
LOADING & UNLOADING AREA
STAFF ADA
UNISEX RESTROOM
CUSTOMER ENTRY / EXIT
BREAK
ROOM
IT / JAN
SECURE PRODUCT STORAGE ROOM /
VAULT
POS
1 (ADA)
POS
8 POS
7 BENIGN DISPLAY BENIGN DISPLAY
BENIGN DISPLAY BENIGN DISPLAY BENIGN DISPLAY
LIMITED DAILY INVENTORY LIMITED DAILY INVENTORYLIMITED DAILY INVENTORY POS
6 POS
5 POS
4 POS
3 POS
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© 2023 by San Bruno Responsible and Compliant Retail LLC Confidential/Proprietary Information To assist all staff, visitors, and contractors, escape route maps will be developed and posted in various areas throughout the facility. Each map will indicate the routes to an exit. A finalized, detailed evacuation plan will be developed with the help of the Fire Department and/or Fire Marshal and will be posted conspicuously within all areas of the facility. Additionally, the fa- cility will utilize illuminated exit signs, will prominently and visibly feature fire extinguishers, and will include emergency lighting, among other standard features and safety protocols.
4.1.4. EXTINGUISHERS & OTHER FIRE SUPPRESSION EQUIPMENT The location of fire extinguishers and other fire suppression equipment.
Fire Extinguishers
Portable fire extinguishers will be located throughout the premises. There are a total of six extinguishers. They can be found at the Reception Office, Break Room, Secure Product Storage Room / Vault, IT Room, and two in the Retail Sales Area. The place- ment of fire extinguishers is shown in the diagram above. (E) OVERHEAD SECTIONAL
DOOR, TYP. (4)
SALES COUNTER
MANAGEMENT
OFFICE
SCREENING LOBBY /
WAITING AREARECEPTION
OFFICE
ENTRY VESTIBULE RETAIL SALES
AREA
STAFF SALES
AREAVENDOR
ENTRANCE
CORRIDOR /
LOADING & UNLOADING AREA
STAFF ADA
UNISEX RESTROOM
CUSTOMER ENTRY / EXIT
BREAK
ROOM
IT / JAN
SECURE PRODUCT STORAGE ROOM /
VAULT
POS
1 (ADA)
POS
8 POS
7 BENIGN DISPLAY BENIGN DISPLAY
BENIGN DISPLAY BENIGN DISPLAY BENIGN DISPLAY
LIMITED DAILY INVENTORY LIMITED DAILY INVENTORYLIMITED DAILY INVENTORY POS
6 POS
5 POS
4 POS
3 POS
2 PORTABLE TYPE ABC
FIRE EXTNGUISHER
CEILING MOUNTED
ILLUMINATED EXIT SIGN
WITH BATTERY BACK UP
EGRESS DOOR
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Our licensed premises will be equipped with an automatic fire alarm system installed prior to initiating operation of the can- nabis business at the premises. The fire alarm system will meet NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, as amend- ed by California and the City and will provide both fire department notification by transmitting a signal to a UL listed Central Station Monitoring Company and occupant notification utilizing approved notification appliances.
Further, where an approved automatic sprinkler system is installed in the building, the fire alarm system will monitor the fire sprinkler water flow and valve position supervisory switches. The system will also include manual fire alarm pull stations lo- cated at each building exit to initiate a fire alarm signal. The fire alarm system will be fully functional at all times and provided with secondary power and monitoring by a UL listed central station device. Occupant notification appliances (visual, audible and combination audible/visual) will be provided in accordance with the relevant requirements of NFPA 72 and as approved by the Fire Marshal. The fire alarm control unit will either be located in an area immediately accessible to responders; or provid- ed in a secure location with an annunciator located in an area immediately accessible to responders.
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4.1.5. FIRE & MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
Procedures and training for all fire and medical
emergencies.
As detailed below, employees will be trained to first pro- tect their own lives and then to contact first responders.
The first call in emergencies that require an immediate re- sponse is 9-1-1. In addition to calling 9-1-1, employees will follow the incident reporting procedures outlined in this document.
FIRE EMERGENCIES
In the case of a fire emergency at the facility, Embarc will employ the response procedure described below. This pro- cedure will be overseen by the onsite General Manager and will be deployed verbally through face-to-face communi- cation with employees and patrons. In the case of a fire emergency, employees will be instructed to call 9-1-1 im- mediately. In the case of a non-emergency (such as a bro- ken sprinkler pipe, etc.), employees will be instructed to call San Bruno’s 24/7 Non-Emergency Line at 650-616-
7100 (Police) or 650-616-7096 (Fire). These phone num - bers will be posted at conspicuous locations within the facility.
Employees will be instructed to notify the fire department as the first step in any fire emergency. Employees may at- tempt to suppress a fire ONLY if:
• The
San Bruno (San Mateo County) Fire Department
has been notified;
• The fir
e is small and is not spreading to other areas;
• E
scaping the area is possible by backing up to the
nearest exit; and
• P
ersonnel are trained in the use of fire suppression
equipment, e.g. a portable fire extinguisher.
Upon being notified about the fire emergency, occupants must:
• L
eave the building using the designated evacuation
routes;
• A
ssemble in the designated area;
• R
emain outside until the competent authority (Des-
ignated Safety Official or designee) announces that
it is safe to reenter; and
• A
ssist all physically challenged employees, visitors
and customers in emergency evacuation.
The primary life safety strategy procedure for evacuating occupants during an emergency will include staff train- ing relating to the identification of potential emergen- cy scenarios associated with the operation, such as fire evacuation, civil disobedience, earthquake, and/ or medi- cal emergencies. This safety strategy will also include di- recting employees and customers away from the present-
ed hazard and to the closest exit. Customers and those in need of special assistance during an evacuation are of the highest priority and will be escorted to a safe location by staff. Once the building has been evacuated, management will confirm that all the occupants of the building are ac- counted for with an employee headcount plus the total
number of customers onsite as indicated electronically
within our point-of-sale software. A site plan has been de- veloped and will be posted identifying the occupancy as- sembly point.
Fire hazards associated with normal use and occupan -
cy of the premises may include the accumulation of ordi- nary combustible storage, such as office supplies, stock supplies, and products. The Building Owner is responsi- ble for the inspections, maintenance, and servicing of the fire protection systems, on the annual and 5-year sched- ule in accordance with California Title 19. Embarc’s man - agement team will be responsible for ensuring that its ac- tivities do not compromise the proper operation of the fire protection systems (e.g. obstructed fire sprinklers, fire alarm appliances, etc.); that the existing systems are not compromised by the business activities; and that prop-
er housekeeping is in place to prevent and/or control fire hazards.
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
While uncommon, medical accidents and incidents may
arise from time to time, requiring immediate attention
from Embarc team members. In the case of a medical
emergency, the onsite Manager will immediately dial 9-1- 1, providing as many details as possible to both the opera- tor and first responder(s), and issue appropriate directions to other employees.
In the case of a non-emergency medical incident, employ- ees will be instructed to call San Bruno’s 24/7 Non-Emer - gency Line at 650-616-7100 (Police) or 650-616-7096
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numbers will be posted at appropriate locations within
the facility and all managers and staff will receive ongo- ing training on how to respond calmly and efficiently in in- stances of medical emergency.
Depending upon the severity of the medical emergen-
cy, employees will be instructed to notify the emergen- cy number prior to initiating assistance. This ensures ad - equate help is on the way. Additionally, and only after contacting the emergency number, employees may, de-
pending upon the severity of the medical emergency:
• If
the individual experiencing the medical emergen-
cy is conscious, ask for affirmative consent before
providing any care; and
• A
sk for individuals on the premises who may be
trained in CPR and/or first aid to provide required as- sistance prior to professional medical help arriving.
Because only trained responders should provide first aid assistance, all Embarc managers will be required to attend a CPR training class prior to the store opening. Training in- cludes refraining from moving the victim unless the vic- tim’s location is unsafe.
If personnel trained in first aid are not available, at a min- imum, manager(s) may attempt to provide the following
assistance:
• If bl
eeding, apply firm pressure to the wound(s) to try
and stop the bleeding and take “universal precau-
tions” to prevent contact with body fluids and expo-
sure to blood borne pathogens (avoid contact with
blood or other bodily fluids).
o “Univ
ersal precautions” include, but are not lim-
ited to, the following: avoiding contact with bodily
fluids such as blood, saliva, vomit, etc., and wear -
ing protective coverings, such as gloves, face shield,
splash glasses/goggles, mouthpiece, etc. which will
be available at the facility.
• R
escue breaths may be administered using a ster -
ile mouthpiece/breathing barrier. Employees must
thoroughly wash their hands after contact and, in
instances of choking, may attempt to clear the air
passages using the Heimlich Maneuver.
In addition to these fire and medical emergency proce-
dures, Embarc will employ a detailed Illness and Inju-
ry Prevention Program (IIPP) as well as COVID-19 public health and safety protocols (as required at the time of op- eration) that will be available to the City upon request giv- en they are too voluminous to be included here.
The General Manager and all managers will receive safety training utilizing these resources, with managers subse- quently responsible for training all employees and for uti- lizing daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual meet- ings as opportunities for re-trainings. Records of these training sessions, including attendees and topics cov-
ered during the meetings, will be maintained by the on- site managers.
Any employee with knowledge or reasonable suspicion of
an accident/incident is instructed to make an immediate report to the General Manager or the Head of Security. The person reporting the accident/incident will complete the Accident & Incident Report Form, which will be maintained on-site in the Accident & Incident Log. The General Man- ager or Head of Security will ensure the following informa- tion is collected:
• Da
te, time, and location of occurrence or suspect -
ed occurrence;
• N
ames and contact information of parties involved
and any witnesses;
• D
escription of accident/incident;
• N
ature and extent of injuries, if any, and a descrip-
tion of any first aid performed;
• An
y evidence supportive of the event; and
• An
y other information required to be collected under
such circumstances by the City.
Other Safety Procedures & Training
Embarc will implement the procedures and training out - lined below to ensure ongoing safety for all business
operations.
Emergency Action Plan
Embarc maintains an Emergency Action Plan that all em-
ployees are trained on for handling emergencies, includ- ing evacuation procedures, providing emergency medical
attention, and reporting emergencies to employees and
community agencies. A complete copy of this plan and
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• M
eans of reporting;
• E
vacuation procedures and emergency escape
routes;
• Pr
ocedures for critical operations;
• A
ccounting of employees;
• R
escue and medical duties; and
• C
ontact persons.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Embarc employees will be trained to don appropriate PPE per Occupational Safety and Health Administration reg-
ulation 29 CFR 1910.132 entitled “Personal Protective
Equipment. ” This equipment will be provided to the em- ployees at no charge. The following is a description of each of the work conditions in the facility that requires the use of protective equipment.
• RESPI
RATORY PROTECTION: If necessary due to the
COVID-19 pandemic, all employees will be provided
with face coverings/masks, which will be required to
be worn at all times while inside the facility or as di- rected by Cal-OSHA regulations at the time of oper-
ation.
• L
OADING AND UNLOADING: Loading and unloading
activities must be conducted wearing appropriate
protection, including closed toe shoes.
• CLEAN
ING AND DISINFECTING ACTIVITIES: These
activities may be conducted in any area of the fa-
cility using cleaning agents certified as safe for use
with cannabis. Personal Protective Equipment will
be worn according to the cleaning agent manufac-
turer’s recommendations. These may include aprons
or splash-resistant wear over uniforms, disposable
or heavier reusable protective gloves, face shields,
and closed toe shoes.
Hygiene & Sanitary Procedures
As the COVID-19 pandemic has reminded all of us, hygiene and sanitary procedures are an important part of employ- ee and community safety due to the potential of germ
transmission through surfaces. Viruses can live on ob-
jects and surfaces for up to a week, and all types of germs can potentially spread when surfaces are not disinfect - ed correctly and thoroughly, if equipment is not properly cleaning and sanitized after use, and if personal hygiene measures are not integrated into daily operations. Written processes and standard operation procedures addressing
the following will be in place and employees will be reg- ularly trained on them to ensure all team members and
visitors leverage the best hygiene and sanitary practices while onsite. Appropriate documentation will be posted in bathrooms, breakrooms, common areas, and in multiple
languages as needed.
• HAN
D WASHING: Employees will be required to
wash hands before starting work; before putting on
or changing gloves; after using the toilet or bath -
room facilities; after sneezing, coughing, or using a
handkerchief or tissue; after touching hair, face, or
body; after eating, drinking, or chewing gum; after
any clean up activity such as sweeping, mopping, or
wiping counters; after handling trash; and after any-
time the hands may become contaminated.
• SAN
ITATION: Before starting a shift or after com-
pleting a workday, employees will clean and disin-
fect work surfaces, floors, and facility common ar -
eas (employee break room, bathrooms, hallways,
etc.). Sanitation procedures will follow best prac-
tices for healthcare settings utilizing detergents,
soaps, and housekeeping cleaners approved for use
around vegetables, fruit, medicinal plants, or food
contact surfaces.
• PERSONAL
PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE): Em -
ployees in all departments will be held to strict stan- dards on how to initially garb and deconstruct PPE
as outlined above. Our PPE materials will be sourced
from FDA, EPA, OSHA, and/or USP approved suppli -
ers for hospital, agricultural, manufacturing, and
food grade facilities.
Safety Training
Employee training is paramount in all aspects of our busi- ness, but we place an extra emphasis on training related to fire and medical emergencies in order to provide a safe and healthy workplace for our employees and customers.
Embarc acknowledges that it bears the ultimate responsi- bility for training related to fire and medical emergencies, which is intrinsically linked to our Safety Plan. The man - agement and ownership team will delegate these duties
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The Head of Security will ensure that all employees under- stand their respective roles and responsibilities, including the chain of command in the event of any accident or inci- dent. The Head of Security will also train the General Man- ager on their duties in the case of fire, life, or other securi- ty emergencies. Employees at all levels will be trained to:
• Identify threats and vulnerabilities;
• Implement mitigating strategies;
• Understand when and why they could be targets;
and
• How to respond accordingly.
Staff will be tested no less than semi-annually regard- ing their knowledge of the premises’ fire, life safety, and security strategies. Development of policies and proce- dures will be ongoing during and after the initial planning process. Embarc’s Head of Security will continuously au- dit the plan as the business evolves and will ensure ap - propriate training of employees as new procedures are
implemented.
To demonstrate an understanding of the safety training
content delivered, all employees will be required to un- dergo an assessment. Assessments will include, at min-
imum, a hands-on demonstration by the employee as it
relates to fire and life safety policies and procedures in- cluded in the training. Embarc will conduct quarterly drills at the premises to ensure that all employees understand how to respond to various emergencies or threats at the premises. Fire and life safety drills and armed robbery and burglary discovery drills are examples of drills that may be conducted on the premises as part of comprehensive safe- ty training.
Fire Prevention & Suppression Training
The intended use does not present a high risk of fire. How- ever, fires often start as small events and can escalate quickly; as such, an immediate response is always neces- sary. When a fire emergency is observed or discovered by an employee, Embarc employees will be trained to imme-
diately notify the nearest manager and GET HELP .
The Manager will determine if evacuation is required and will activate immediately. If the fire is severe, employees will pull the fire alarm immediately. Occupant notifica- tion appliances will be provided to alert people of a pos- sible emergency on the property. The alarm system will
be monitored by an approved monitoring source for the
purpose of notifying the fire department. All staff will be trained to evacuate immediately along with customers in the event of a fire alarm.
Embarc team members trained to use portable fire extin- guishers may be expected to fight fires in the initial stag - es. If the fire is still small, trained staff may use a fire ex - tinguisher to try to suppress it but must be careful not to position the fire between themselves and the exit. If the fire is so large that it cannot be contained or extin- guished with one fire extinguisher, staff will be trained to pull the fire alarm, notify people around the area to evac- uate, and get out as soon as possible. Fire alarms will be taken seriously.
Staff will be trained to close all doors in the area and pro- ceed with customers to the nearest exit that is not affect- ed by the event. The management team will work quickly
to determine the cause of the problem and restore the fa- cility to operating status. Staff, customers, and any au- thorized visitors will be notified when it is safe to reenter.
If facility evacuation is necessary, the General Manag - er will first give verbal notification to evacuate the build- ing. If verbal notification is not feasible, the alarm will be pulled. When the evacuation is signaled, employees, cus - tomers, and visitors will proceed to the nearest facility exit by taking the primary escape route. If the primary es- cape route is blocked or inaccessible, the secondary es- cape route will be taken.
Fire Drills
Prior to commencing operations, Embarc will work with
our fire prevention and suppression consultants to fur - ther develop our comprehensive Fire Drill and Safety Poli- cy. The following emergency evacuation “R.A.C.E. ” will be adhered to:
• RESCUE: Move anyone in danger to an area of safe-
ty;
• ALARM: Sound alarm and call the fire department;
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• EXTI
NGUISH: Fight the fire, but only if completely
safe to do so.
Embarc will conduct regular fire drills including upon ini- tial opening, at least quarterly, and for all new employees.
Records regarding fire drills will be maintained onsite by the Security Director for all required emergency evacua- tion drills. Records will include the identity of the person conducting the drill, the date/time of the drill, notification method used, staff members participating, number of oc- cupants evacuated, special conditions simulated, prob-
lems encountered, weather conditions when evacuat -
ing outside, and time required to accomplish a complete evacuation.
The facility management team, led by the onsite Securi- ty Director, will be responsible for fire evacuation plans and notices, the inspection and signage placement of fire safety equipment, including portable fire extinguishers and fire suppression systems, and training staff on their use as follows:
• N
otices re: location of equipment, alarms, smoke
detectors, and emergency evacuation routes;
• Dir
ections for fire extinguishers, including remove
from the mount, pull the pin, and verify the pres-
sure/level gauge, aim at the base of flame, and fire in bursts with sweeping motions; and
• Dir
ections for fire alarms, including pull down on le-
ver completely (breaking glass or insert), press the
“fire” button on the security alarm panel, press the
panic button (wireless), and call 911 on accessible
lines and/or cellular phones from a safe area.
All persons onsite must evacuate the facility when the fire alarm sounds using the nearest exit or the exit farthest from the fire or smoke and must not re-enter the build- ing until authorized to do so by fire officials. Facility man- agement are responsible for orienting themselves and
their team to the facility, for making themselves aware of the safety procedures, for adhering to all fire safety poli- cies, and for conducting all activities in the safest possi - ble manner.
Mandatory Personnel Training—External & Internal
Embarc will employ both internal and external training
related to fire, medical, and safety emergencies.
E
xternally, managers will participate in a 30-hour OSHA
training course from an authorized OSHA Training In-
stitute (OTI) Education Center. The course teaches safe- ty awareness, which helps in recognizing and reducing
the risks of job site hazards. This interactive training cov- ers safety and health hazards workers may face on work
sites. The course places emphasis on hazard identifica- tion, avoidance, control, and prevention. Upon successful completion of the course, employees receive a 30-Hour
Cal/OSHA General Industry Outreach course completion
card. This course covers:
• El
ectrical Hazards
• E
xposures to Airborne Contaminants
• Fl
ammable Liquids and Gases
• H
azard Communication
• H
azardous Energy—Lockout/Tagout
• H
eat Illness Prevention
• I
njury and Illness Prevention Program
• M
achine Hazards
• P
ersonal Protective Equipment
• P
oint of Operation Hazards
• Pr
essure Vessels
• Pr
ohibition on Smoking in the Workplace
• R
epetitive Motion Injuries
• S
anitation and Pest Control
• Slip
s, Trips, Falls and Use of Ladders
Internally, Embarc thoroughly trains employees on the
Emergency Action Plan when they are hired or when there are changes to the plan. The plan is reviewed with em-
ployees during the initial assignment of employees to job functions and when changes to the plan or employee ac-
tions/responsibilities occur.
Annual retraining including drills are conducted to prac- tice evacuation and gathering in the designated assem-
bly area and ongoing education and training is conduct - ed on emergency types, courses of action, functions and elements of the Emergency Action Plan, special hazards, fire hazards, and the fire prevention plan. General training includes:
• R
oles and responsibilities;
• Th reats, hazards, protective actions;
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• L
ocation/use of emergency equipment;
• Pr
ocedures;
• E
mergency response;
• E
vacuation and shelter-in-place;
• A
ssembly and accounting of employees; and
• E
mergency shutdown of operations.
Employees are certified annually and are required to com- plete the training as many times as required to success - fully pass. Additionally, employees are trained annually in general fire safety with general fire safety practices that include:
• N
o smoking or consumption of cannabis onsite the
premises;
• N
o storage of combustible materials in buildings;
• St
orage will be separated from heaters or heating
devices by distance or shielding so that ignition can-
not occur;
• R
eporting of emergencies;
• C
oordination with emergency response forces;
• E
mergency plans and procedures for managing or
responding to emergencies;
• E
mergency evacuation drills; and
• Gener
al Managers and managers are required to be
trained in CPR.
Additionally, security training is a critical component of a life Safety Plan. Thus, all employees working in the prem- ises will complete introductory training relating to facili- ty security prior to engaging in any occupancy or work on the premises. Security training will include, at minimum, the following:
• Op
eration of security equipment within the scope of
role(s);
• I
nspecting and monitoring security equipment with-
in the scope of role;
• E
mergency notifications, response and reporting
procedures;
• Eff
ective patrolling of the premises;
• I
dentifying opportunities for diversion;
• S
ecuring the premises and assigned work areas;
• Critica
l incidents, situational policies and proce-
dures; and
• Pr
oper method for securing cannabis and currency
throughout and at the end of each workday.
CITY ENGAGEMENT
Embarc welcomes the opportunity to solicit feedback
from the Fire Department, Police Department, and any
other pertinent stakeholders in the implementation of this Safety Plan. As with all Embarc locations, local Police and Fire Departments will be invited to tour the facility prior to opening to ensure open communication, a clear under - standing of Embarc’s intended operations, and to facili- tate introductions to Embarc’s General Manager and man- agement staff. This has proved tremendously valuable in Embarc’s other locations, where clear and open communi- cation between Embarc and the Police Department has fa- cilitated collaboration on a number of occasions, includ- ing the use of Embarc captured security footage in the
pursuit of an unrelated incident.
For these purposes, Head of Security Matt Carroll will be the primary contact with ownership, and the General Man- ager will be available and engaged at any time.
Embarc’s Safety Plan has been developed to be re-
sponsive to the City’s specific prompts and con -
templates features, protocols, and safety mea-
sures proven in existing operations and developed
with the sole purpose of protecting public health
and safety at all times. It includes dozens of robust
safety features, including but not limited to first
aid boxes, a Knox Box, fire extinguishers, illuminat-
ed exit signs, carbon monoxide monitoring, emer -
gency lighting, fire alarm panels, smoke detection,
and much more. It is intended to train and empow-
er employees to respond calmly and appropriate-
ly in the case of an incident. It is a living, breathing document that can be e further developed and/or
refined in coordination with the Fire and Police De-
partments as desired.
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Embarc spent nearly a year engaged in a robust commu-
nity listening tour to understand the unique needs, priori - ties, opportunities, and concerns regarding localized com- mercial cannabis activities.
As a partnership between experienced cannabis operators and a local with deep ties to San Bruno, we believe strong- ly in the importance of creating a thriving retail location for the community, as operational experience has taught us the importance of a properly sited and developed loca- tion to the business’ ultimate success. As such, we have secured property at 120–124 El Camino Real—an appro-
priate location with parking, buffered from sensitive uses, and validated as appropriate by multiple key community
stakeholders and decades-long residents.
Our proposal was informed by our team’s extensive com-
munity engagement efforts, which include speaking with
dozens of community members. With the support of our
Community Advisory Board, comprised of local stake-
holders, we have developed a community-oriented canna-
bis proposal that meets the neighborhood's needs while
remaining approachable and accessible to residents from San Bruno and across the region.
Given the engagement we have and continue to do, we be- lieve strongly that Embarc San Bruno will honor, respect, and reflect the community it serves in every aspect, from store aesthetics and product offerings to local hiring and community benefits. Our proposed location is a vital com- ponent and representation of this broader commitment.
Why San Bruno?
At a time when many cannabis operators are racing to
establish the largest national footprint by pursuing re- tail licenses in every community open to licensure pro- cess, Embarc chooses a different path. Our mission is to thoughtfully expand our presence in the emerging indus - try by selectively building in communities that share our values and where we can cultivate genuine, long-lasting partnerships.
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than half a dozen shops to open this year, we have identi- fied San Bruno as the prime choice for our next location.
Known
as the “City With a Heart, ” San Bruno is a welcom-
ing, vibrant, and thriving community where both residents and businesses can thrive. Our decision to apply for a can- nabis retail license in San Bruno is driven by these com- pelling factors:
TRANSIT CONNECTIVITY: San Bruno is conveniently sit -
uated, offering superior regional connectivity. BART and Caltrain connections ensure effortless travel to and from San Francisco, San Jose, and a host of Peninsula cities.
Direct access to Oakland and San Francisco Internation- al Airport further augments the appeal. This interconnect- edness is indicative of a community that is embracing op- portunity, which is exactly the culture we want to align ourselves with at the forefront of this emerging industry, and it is also why we believe our presence in more than half a dozen regional communities will benefit our pro- posed San Bruno location.
PROXIMITY TO SFO: San Bruno's unique geographical ad-
vantage as the home base for San Francisco International Airport (SFO) presents an unparalleled business opportu - nity. Should Embarc be privileged to receive a license, our San Bruno location will become the closest licensed dis- pensary to the airport. This places us in an ideal position to cater to a wide variety of customers, including interna- tional tourists and domestic travelers who might not have legal access to adult-use recreational cannabis in their home states or countries.
The opportunity to purchase cannabis products in a safe, legal environment is a significant draw, potentially more so than other mainstream businesses. This customer in-
flux would contribute to outside tax dollars flowing into the City of San Bruno. This not only bolsters the local economy but also fortifies the City's essential public ser - vices. San Bruno’s proximity to SFO, in conjunction with our planned presence, sets the stage for attracting new customers, bolstering the local economy, and enhancing
community services.
DIVERSE DEMOGRAPHICS: Embracing diversity is at the
heart of Embarc’s operations. San Bruno, with its cultur - ally rich tapestry that includes various backgrounds, age groups, and income brackets, presents a perfect align-
ment with our ethos. The vibrancy and inclusivity of this community not only allow Embarc to serve customers
of all backgrounds and experiences but also enable us to forge deeper connections with our consumers, communi-
ty partners, and the neighborhood at large. Furthermore, the City's diversity offers us the opportunity to uphold our commitment to diverse and inclusive hiring practices, en- suring that we truly reflect the community we serve.
PROXIMITY TO MAJOR COMPANIES: San Bruno is home
to YouTube’s headquarters, which provides retail busi - nesses with a potential steady stream of professionals
who work in the City but may live in a neighboring com- munity. These individuals represent a potential custom- er base for Embarc, bringing in additional tax dollars from outside the San Bruno residential community. Situating
our business in proximity to these workplaces not only of- fers convenience for these professionals but also enables us to provide them with safe, legal, cannabis products. The resulting increase in sales will further contribute to the lo- cal economy and support San Bruno's public services.
SUPPORTIVE GOVERNMENT: The local government of
San Bruno fosters an environment conducive to business
growth and economic advancement. The city's policies
actively support local businesses, encouraging innovation and success. Embarc appreciates this supportive business climate, and we look forward to contributing positively to the City's economic fabric and community development
initiatives.
HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE: San Bruno has a distinctive charm that sets it apart from its neighbors. Its schools, beauti- ful parks, and a sense of community all contribute to a re- markable quality of life for its residents. The city is also host to a variety of recreational and cultural opportuni- ties, from its dynamic dining scene to numerous commu-
nity events, fostering a vibrant and engaged community.
This commitment to enhancing residents' lives provides
an excellent platform for Embarc's Community Invest -
ment Fund to make a meaningful impact. By aligning
with the City's values and contributing to community de- velopment initiatives, we aim to further enrich the life of San Bruno's residents and become an integral part of this thriving community.
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© 2023 by San Bruno Responsible and Compliant Retail LLC Confidential/Proprietary Information The licensing process presents an opportunity for
the City of San Bruno to select a partner that goes
beyond the role of a mere cannabis purveyor, but
rather one that can genuinely maximize the bene-
fits to this community. We are confident Embarc is
the ideal choice.
San Bruno’s Mission Statement, "The City of San
Bruno exists to provide exemplary services for our
community that enhance and protect the quality of
life" resonates with our own ethos. We believe that
Embarc's presence in San Bruno will significantly
enhance the lives of its residents, just as the col-
laboration from San Bruno residents has signifi -
cantly enhanced our local proposal. Similarly, the
City’s values—Protecting, guarding, and shepherd-
ing public resources and interests; Teamwork; Ex -
emplary service to the community; Competent,
well-trained employees; Friendliness; and Com-
mitment to the community—are perfectly aligned
with our own values, as we’ve highlighted through-
out this proposal. From our carefully chosen loca-
tion on El Camino Real to our proposed community
benefits, employee training and benefits, and on -
going neighborhood engagement plans outlined in
this proposal, our commitment to San Bruno and
its residents is unwavering and sincere.
Why Lomita Park & El Camino Real?
Our team’s practical experience entitling dozens of canna- bis operations has proven that location selection is crit - ical to the viability of a proposed cannabis business. As such, prior to finalizing site selection, we undertake an ex- tensive diligence process informed by our community lis- tening tour and led by our executive leadership team and feedback from Community Advisory Board members and
other stakeholders.
The first step in our real estate diligence process is to gen- erate citywide mapping to identify qualifying parcels. Our real estate team obtained a San Bruno parcel map and up- loaded it into GIS mapping software to identify every eligi- ble parcel in permissible zoning for commercial cannabis activity and overlay all sensitive use buffers to produce a complete list of compliant properties.
After an extensive review of all compliant parcels, we nar- rowed our focus to standalone buildings (to afford total control over the property) with parking and with appro- priate square footage. We then reviewed all viable options with our Security Chief, Matt Carroll, to further narrow our review to properties that are most conducive to maxi- mizing public safety. Finally, with a short list of just a few properties that met these criteria, we spoke with com-
munity members to understand where we would be most
welcomed and mutually beneficial to local commerce.
As a result of these exhaustive efforts, we believe 120– 124 El Camino Real in the Lomita Park neighborhood is
the most optimal site for cannabis retail in the City of San Bruno for the following reasons:
SENSITIVE USES: The parcel exceeds the City’s 600-foot
sensitive use buffer from any sensitive use—youth cen-
ters, K–12 Schools, day care operations, and parks.
SQUARE FOOTAGE: The size of our proposed building is
adequate to accommodate our proposed operations and
estimated number of customers. Its condition will require only cosmetic and operational tenant improvements rath- er than full construction. Embarc has been the first of its cohort of license recipients to open in nearly all the com- munities where we operate today—a testament to our
ability to operationalize quickly and to our understand - ing that municipal revenue generation is a primary goal of these endeavors. Extensive renovations would create de- lays in the design, permitting, construction, and opera- tionalization of the business and would be antithetical to our track record of moving quickly upon award.
PARKING: A vital criterion in our site selection process was the availability of parking, an amenity many avail- able properties within the City unfortunately lacked. Our proposed location features an on-site parking lot. This not only ensures customer convenience but is also instrumen- tal to the business's success. Easy access and efficient traffic flow have a direct impact on customer satisfaction, visit frequency, and by extension, revenue generation.
In turn, this influences the City's ability to collect corre- sponding taxes and fees. Parking is discussed further in Section 6.1. Description of the Proposed Location below.
FREESTANDING BUILDING: The choice of a freestanding
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© 2023 by San Bruno Responsible and Compliant Retail LLC Confidential/Proprietary Information building for our proposed location is deliberate and strate- gic. Being the sole structure on the parcel, we are afforded complete control over the building's entire perimeter. This extends to the ability to implement customized security measures across the full property, including a robust net- work of surveillance cameras, advanced alarm systems,
and comprehensive access control. Our Security Chief pri- oritizes this aspect of location selection due to the signif- icant enhancement it provides to our site's security land - scape. The standalone nature of the building enables us to build an integrated, top-tier security framework that aligns with our commitment to ensure the safety of our
customers, employees, and the broader community.
LOCATED NEAR THE 101 & SFO: The proposed location
is advantageously situated just about 4 miles, a mere
ten-minute drive, from bustling SFO. As discussed earli- er, this strategic positioning allows us to serve a diverse customer base, including travelers who might not have
access to legal adult-use recreational cannabis in their home states or countries. Beyond this, our close proximity to the 101 freeway adds another layer of accessibility for our customers. This major arterial route provides a seam- less commuting experience for customers traveling from
both local and distant communities.
PEDESTRIAN-FRIENDL Y: The site we propose is strategi-
cally nestled within a walkable radius of an array of busi - nesses, including markets, clothing stores, and many
restaurants. This pedestrian-friendly setup is not just about convenience, it facilitates a synergy between busi - nesses that stimulates economic growth within the El
Camino Corridor, creating a bustling commercial hub that benefits the entire community.
Additionally, the City of Millbrae, situated to the south of our proposed location, is currently in the planning stages of a revitalization project aimed at creating a more pedes- trian-friendly downtown. Millbrae's vision for the future includes a reimagining of El Camino Real with wider side- walks, improved crosswalks, more trees, better lighting, and new commercial and residential developments. With
Millbrae yet to license cannabis retail operations, it's like- ly that consumers from their downtown area will be drawn to our proposed San Bruno location due to its proximity.
The cross-pollination of customers supports our business while amplifying San Bruno's economic benefits through
increased revenue and tax dollars, thereby fostering city- wide growth and prosperity.
APPROPRIATE VISIBILITY: Our proposed location on El
Camino Real offers an ideal balance of visibility for a can- nabis business. The location is not overly conspicuous, which could detract from the neighborhood's atmosphere, yet it remains easily accessible without posing safety
concerns. This location strikes the perfect balance, mak - ing it highly suitable for a cannabis retail establishment.
Together with Embarc's tasteful exterior designs, resi- dents felt that this location would be the most appropri- ate for a cannabis business, ultimately benefiting the City as a whole.
After a multi-month listening tour and community en-
gagement with neighborhood leaders and community
members City-wide, Embarc has coalesced a committed
and engaged Community Advisory Board of local stake-
holders who sat alongside us in the finalization (and hope- ful implementation) of a community-oriented canna-
bis proposal that meets this neighborhood’s needs while remaining approachable and accessible for those from
throughout San Bruno and the region.
6.1. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED LOCATION
The application shall include a thorough description of the proposed CCOP holder location, including but not
limited to the overall property, building, and floor plan.
Property Address: 120–124 El Camino Real, San Bruno,
CA 94066
APN: 21172240
Zoning: MXR
Land Use: Multi-Use Residential Focus
Date Constructed: 1969
Legal Description: LOT 21 BLOCK 6 LESS PTN TO HWY LO-
MITA PARK SUB NOS 1 & 2
Council District: 4
Neighborhood: Lomita Park
Cross Streets: El Camino Real & West San Marco Avenue
Overall Property
Embarc San Bruno’s proposed location is at 120–124 El
Camino Real, San Bruno, CA 94066. The APN is 21172240.
The property is situated outside of the six-hundred-foot buffer zones for sensitive uses.
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© 2023 by San Bruno Responsible and Compliant Retail LLC Confidential/Proprietary Information The lot contains an existing standalone building that was built in 1969 and is approximately 2,460 square feet. It is situated on an approximately 0.13 acre lot just southeast of the intersection of El Camino Real and West San Marco Avenue. The property is in the Lomita Park neighborhood and located just west of San Francisco International Air - port. The zoning and land use is MXR Multi-Use Residen- tial Focus in City Council District 4. This site fully complies with the San Bruno Municipal Code. The legal description is as follows: LOT 21 BLOCK 6 LESS PTN TO HWY LOMITA
PARK SUB NOS 1 & 2.
The property features a single-story structure, current - ly partitioned into two units, 120 and 124 El Camino
Real. Our proposal is to merge these units, transforming them into a unified retail space. Additionally, the proper - ty boasts a parking lot to cater to our customers' conve- nience. As part of our security measures, we propose the addition of a 6-foot tall fence, constructed of decorative tubular steel and equipped with climb resistant toppers, or as otherwise restricted by local ordinance.
The parcel is neighbored to the south by the Camino Cor - ner Restaurant at 110 El Camino Real, to the north by Dog House and Z-One Kitchen at 130 El Camino Real, to the
west by Liberty Health Acupuncture at 121 El Camino Real, and to the east by a blank parcel.
Embarc’s proposed location complies with San Bruno Mu-
nicipal Code and sensitive use restrictions. Further, the property:
• Conforms with the City’s general plan and design re-
quirements.
• Complies with all applicable zoning and related de-
velopment standards pursuant to City Code.
• Is constructed (and will be further enhanced) in a
manner that minimizes odors to surrounding uses,
and promotes quality design and construction, and
consistency with the surrounding properties.
• Is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the
parking and loading facilities, landscaping, and all
items as required for business operations.
• Is served by highways adequate in width and im-
proved as necessary to carry the kind and quantity
of traffic such use will generate.
• Is provided with adequate electricity, sewerage, dis- posal, water, fire protection, and storm drainage fa-
cilities for the intended purpose.
Existing Building – Exterior
The site features a single-story, 2,460 square-foot build- ing, constructed in 1969, with a rectangular footprint. The building currently accommodates two units—120 and 124
El Camino Real. We aim to unite these two spaces into one for our purposes. We propose to revitalize and modern - ize our building's façade with a fresh design that demon- strates our commitment to playing a role in the broader re- vitalization efforts of this corridor.
The section of the building at 124 El Camino Real was most recently inhabited by an auto shop. This side of the build- ing boasts four sets of garage doors that face toward the parking lot. These doors will remain permanently locked and inoperable for security purposes but offer an intrigu - ing architectural element and invite abundant natural
light into the Retail Sales Area. Our plan is to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the building by restoring its original brick exterior, which will involve sanding away the current layers of paint. This will be complemented by a contrast of ebony accents—the garage doors will receive a fresh coat of black paint, and the windows along the El Camino Real façade will be expanded and replaced with black steel-
framed, paned windows. Large planters with be added in
front of each garage door to add greenery and act as bol- lards and an extra layer of security against vehicular intru- sion. The trim along the roofline will also adopt this ebo- ny color palette. The finishing touch will be the placement of Embarc signage atop the brick exterior, positioned just above the garage doors, for easy business identification.
The 120 El Camino Real section of the building features the main entrance. The doors and windows of this section of the building will be replaced with the same black steel- framed, paned style. The smooth stucco exterior will be painted a sophisticated eggshell white shade. With the
City's approval, we hope to incorporate lush, drought-tol- erant greenery within various planters along the setback, promoting a sustainable, visually engaging environment.
Prominent Embarc branded signage in black will be dis-
played atop the building above the entrance, comple-
mented by new address numbers and an entrance sign to
facilitate clear customer wayfinding.
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© 2023 by San Bruno Responsible and Compliant Retail LLC Confidential/Proprietary Information The exterior lighting will also be improved to foster a safe and inviting ambiance, with an industrial modern aesthetic as our inspiration. Unique wall sconces made of oil-rubbed bronze metal, bearing arched silhouettes and golden highlights, will be installed. These will be paired with cylindrical shades crafted from clear seeded glass. Overhead, we'll install classic factory dome fixtures made of solid brass, featuring curved gooseneck arms.
Parking
We are aware that the limited parking in San Bruno can be a significant concern for residents and businesses. Our proposed location addresses this issue by offering six parking spaces, including two ADA-compliant ones. This number surpasses what most available properties within the City currently offer. Our improvements to the location will include necessary repair and restriping of the parking lot, replacement of weathered signage, and installation of anchored bicycle racks, encouraging al- ternative modes of transportation. Customers also have the option to use the free two-hour street parking along both sides of El Camino Real.
We commit to implementing effective strategies to minimize vehicular congestion in the parking lot and ensure our operation doesn't inconvenience our residential or business neighbors. We'll post visible instructions inside and outside the store indi- cating proper parking etiquette, duration, and nearest crosswalk locations. Our Security Guards will monitor parking habits and politely intervene when necessary to uphold our Good Neighbor Policy.
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nance, promoting this environmentally friendly transport option. Pre-tax benefits for transit cards will also be avail- able to employees, encouraging the use of public transit.
Our extensive experience operating eight licensed dispen- saries makes us adept at managing customer flow effec-
tively. Although the number of customers in the store per hour varies depending on time and business maturity, it's common for customers to arrive in groups utilizing one ve- hicle, use public transit, bicycles, or take advantage of our Buy Online, Pick Up in Store (BOPIS) feature and delivery service —all of which cut down on the number of vehicles in the parking lot at a given time.
We offer promotional programs that incentivize the use of our BOPIS and delivery services. This strategy has seen in- creasing success at our other operational locations, mak- ing it an integral part of our approach to address parking concerns in San Bruno. Through special incentives, we
encourage customers to visit our store during off-peak
hours, reducing traffic during peak times. Pre-ordering via our website for express in-store pick-up or delivery not only minimizes time spent in-store but also eases park - ing lot usage.
By promoting the use of bicycle paths, public transit, BO- PIS, and delivery options on our website, and clearly out - lining associated discounts or promotions, we aim to
influence patron’s transportation choices effectively. Ad- ditionally, our website will provide clear instructions for using our BOPIS and delivery options, ensuring a seam-
less customer experience.
These strategies aim to optimize customer service, in-
crease sales, enhance tax revenue, and most importantly, alleviate parking challenges in the community.
Driveways
This location is ideally situated on a main artery with an existing driveway that is sufficient and provide appropri- ate ingress and egress on the site. Vehicular access is pro- vided by a driveway along El Camino Real. This driveway will be clearly marked and maintained for efficient use.
We are aware that traffic on El Camino Real can occasionally be disrupted by vehicles waiting to access parking lots or businesses. To prevent this, we will ensure our establish - ment doesn't contribute to such traffic build-ups by clear- ly marking entry and exit paths to our parking lot, as stat- ed above, and deploying "Lot Full" signage when needed.
Furthermore, our management team and Security Officers
will closely monitor the surveillance area to promptly ad - dress any potential traffic problems in the parking lot or on El Camino Real. If necessary, our Patrol Security Officer will advise anyone waiting to enter the parking lot from El Camino Real to circle the block, preventing any potential traffic congestion.
Pedestrian Sidewalks / Rights-of-Way
Pedestrian sidewalks and public rights of away abut the property, ensuring the site enjoys ample pedestrian side- walks allowing for ease of access. The pedestrian side- walks are along El Camino Real and West San Marco
Avenue.
Given that our proposed location is situated along the
bustling El Camino Real, we will take extra measures to ensure pedestrian safety. Signage will be posted to remind customers not to cross the street outside of designated crosswalks. The nearest crosswalks to our location are at Santa Lucia Avenue and San Felipe Avenue. To further en- hance safety, we will include this important information on our website, guiding customers to choose the safest
routes to our store if they're walking or using street park - ing. This information will also be prominently displayed in the store and parking lot as a part of our Good Neighbor Policy.
Vendor Alley
To enhance security, all deliveries of cannabis invento- ry received at the premises will take place in a dedicat - ed indoor Vendor Lobby / Loading & Unloading Area—ac -
cess to which is contained within a gated Vendor Alley at the rear of the building. Distribution vehicles will park in a proposed dedicated Loading Zone on West San Marco
Avenue. We intended to work with the City to designate
this section of the street as a No Parking / Loading Zone to ensure ease and security of distribution deliveries to our premises.
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Our layout and customer flow have been designed to maximize security, compliance, and an optimal consumer experience.
This concept has been proven in other communities where we operate, with zero compliance citations or issues with youth ac- cess or diversion. The concept is predicated on the following customer flow and experience:
(E) OVERHEAD SECTIONAL
DOOR, TYP. (4)
SALES COUNTER
MANAGEMENT
OFFICE
SCREENING LOBBY /
WAITING AREARECEPTION
OFFICE
ENTRY VESTIBULE RETAIL SALES
AREA
STAFF SALES
AREAVENDOR
ENTRANCE
CORRIDOR / VENDOR LOBBY /
LOADING & UNLOADING AREA
STAFF ADA
UNISEX RESTROOM
CUSTOMER ENTRY / EXIT
BREAK
ROOM
IT / JAN
SECURE PRODUCT STORAGE ROOM /
VAULT
POS
1 (ADA)
POS
8 POS
7 BENIGN DISPLAY BENIGN DISPLAY
BENIGN DISPLAY BENIGN DISPLAY BENIGN DISPLAY
LIMITED DAILY INVENTORY LIMITED DAILY INVENTORYLIMITED DAILY INVENTORY POS
6 POS
5 POS
4 POS
3 POS
2 1
2 3
4 5
1. GREETED: Guests are buzzed into the Screening Lobby, where they are welcomed by staff, and undergo immediate identifi- cation and age verification. While this is a strict compliance protocol, our staff are trained to ensure this is a warm and invit- ing experience.
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Based on customer flow in the Retail Sales Area, guests will either move directly from Screening Lobby through
the Entry Vestibule and into the Retail Sales Area or stay in the waiting area until space permits.
3. GUIDED: After entering the Retail Sales Area through the Entry Vestibule, guests will approach the countertop where they are greeted by a retail sales associate, called a “Guide. ” Guides take the guest through product selection, answer questions, and provide individualized suggestions.
If there is a line of customers when a guest first enters the Retail Sales Area, the guest will queue until called up to the counter by a Guide.
4. CHECKOUT: Once the customer has selected products,
the Guide will obtain the products and facilitate the trans- action at a point-of-sale station. Purchased products are placed into an opaque exit package and guests are re-
minded to always keep their products stored in the prod- uct’s compliant child-proof packaging to prevent acci-
dental youth access. The easily identifiable exit package allows Security Officers to monitor customers exiting the building.
5. EXIT: Guests are thanked for coming and are directed to exit through the secure door back into the Screening Lob- by and exit through the main entry/exit doors. Customers will not be permitted to loiter on the property.
Description of Each Room
Below is a more in depth description of the overall floor - plan and each room within the premises.
MAIN ENTRY: The building's main entrance along El Cami- no Real will always remain locked, controlled by staff and/ or Security Officers. We plan to feature a black steel- framed, paned style door. Subject to the City's approval, our aim is to enhance the curb appeal with drought-tol- erant greenery in planters along the set back. Prominent black Embarc signage will grace the building's top, paired with new address numbers and an entrance sign to aid in customer navigation.
SCREENING LOBBY & WAITING AREA: Upon entering the
premises, customers will first step into the Screening Lob- by. Their identification will be verified by an employee in the Reception Office, which is conveniently located behind a screening window. The Lobby will also house a comfort- able waiting area for those awaiting entry into the Retail Sales Area. A connecting Entry Vestibule will guide cus - tomers into the sales area (further detailed below).
The Lobby's reception desk, with its vertical wood slats and natural stone accents, will create an immediate de- sign statement. The grey concrete floor will be softened by a black and white geometric rug, adding visual texture.
Illumination will be provided by recessed lighting fixtures and an Italian chandelier, enhancing the ambiance within the chantilly lace white walls and natural wood doors. The Embarc sign, backlit and situated on an ebony wall behind the reception desk, will underscore our brand's presence.
Greenery in unique pottery pieces and glass partitions in- terspersed throughout the area will create a welcoming, open atmosphere.
The concrete floors will extend throughout the premises, leading customers with clear wayfinding arrows. An ebo- ny wall will feature a neon sign that illuminates Embarc's ethos—Community, Craft, & Culture. Customers will be
able to settle onto a vintage 1970s-style olive velvet tuft- ed sofa or into mid-century style lounge chairs with oak frames, ensuring their wait is both comfortable and aes- thetically pleasing.
RECEPTION OFFICE: The Reception Office and Screening
Lobby will be the first contact point for customers, ensur- ing security and ease of entry. A protective screening win- dow will separate reception employees from unidentified individuals. From their station, reception employees will have a clear surveillance view of the main entrance, en- abling them to effectively control access to the premis- es. This design consideration offers a balance of welcom- ing customer interaction and stringent security measures.
ENTRY VESTIBULE: The Entry Vestibule, which separates
the Screening Lobby from the Retail Sales Area, will in- corporate a door-redundant design. This structure en-
hances the security by providing the reception employee with additional perception/reaction time in case an indi- vidual attempts unauthorized access, such as piggyback- ing or other methods. Each of the three doors between
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RETAIL SALES AREA: The Retail Sales Area’s L-shaped ser- vice counter will promote natural surveillance of custom- ers from two distinct angles, effectively eliminating any anonymity. A strategically placed point-of-sale count - er will demarcate customer zones from live goods, cash, and access to the back-of-house/limited access areas, re- inforcing the notion of different territories.
This space will be well lit with suspended industrial track lighting and recessed lights scattered throughout. The
prominent L-shaped checkout counter and display case,
made of light-finished wood, glass, and natural stone,
will establish the area's structure. A prominent table, built from wood and stone, will safely display cannabis flow- ers in secured Sensory Pods, while sawhorse-style wood- en shelves will present branded merchandise, guiding cus- tomer lines more elegantly than traditional stanchions.
The room's perimeter will feature wooden cabinets with
stone countertops and assorted display shelving, show-
casing a variety of display products, plants, décor, and accessories. To facilitate swift customer service, large display screens will highlight current offers and menus.
The area will also have a customizable demo section for brands to demonstrate their products and educate cus -
tomers. Additionally, a striking Embarc San Bruno wall de- cal will enhance the area's visual appeal.
EMPLOYEE POINT-OF-SALE AREA: The restricted-ac -
cess Employee Point-of-Sale Area located behind the POS counter will safely house a modest amount of daily inven- tory in lockable storage cases. A wall-integrated drop safe will provide direct access to the Secure Product Storage Room/Cash Vault. This area will feature eight POS sta - tions, each equipped with panic alarms, with one station dedicated exclusively to ADA / BOPIS (Buy Online, Pick Up in Store) services. A controlled access swinging door will be installed between the POS stations, offering easy em- ployee access to the customer area of the Retail Sales
Floor.
MANAGEMENT OFFICE: The Management Office will con-
tain a surveillance viewing area for all cameras on the premises. A locking records storage area is also located here. Additionally, a secured storage area for records will also be situated within this office.
BREAK ROOM: The break area features a kitchenette and a small dining area for employees.
I.T. ROOM: This limited-access area contains a surveil- lance viewing area for all cameras on the premises, can- nabis waste storage, and a locking server cabinet with
video archives.
SECURE PRODUCT STORAGE ROOM / CASH VAULT: This
limited-access room is located centrally within the struc- ture and devoid of exterior walls. This strategic placement makes it impervious to external vehicular intrusion and ensures alarmed buffer zones on all sides, allowing am- ple time for our security and surveillance systems to take effect.
Inside, the room exudes an environment of rigorous con- trol and security that safeguards our cannabis invento- ry. It employs top-of-the-line, industry-standard environ- mental controls to maintain air quality, temperature, and humidity levels—all key to preserving the integrity of the cannabis products. Regular monitoring of these environ- mental parameters using HVAC systems, thermometers,
and dehumidifiers prevent product degradation and po-
tential contamination, ensuring safety and satisfaction for our consumers.
The robust construction of the room adds another layer of security. Fortified walls and ceilings embedded with tun - nel/cut-resistant steel mesh, commercial-grade locks,
and advanced access controls, work in concert to provide comprehensive inventory protection. Continuous surveil- lance keeps a watchful eye over the room's activities.
Within this secure environment, the storage and organi- zation of our inventory are meticulously managed. Can-
nabis products are housed in separate opaque containers to limit light exposure, thereby extending their shelf life.
The inventory is systematically arranged on shelves, al- lowing easy access for cleaning, reorganization, and ad - equate airflow. Certain cannabis products, like infused
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VENDOR ENTRANCE & VENDOR LOBBY / LOADING & UNLOADING AREA: The Vendor Entrance is designed with a gated ap - proach, separating it from the adjacent thoroughfare for the secure transfer of goods and cash. This swiftly moves items from public to controlled areas, ensuring maximum public health, safety, and minimal neighborhood disruption.
Our Vendor Lobby/Loading & Unloading Area serves as a vital component in this process. Developed through proven delivery receipt protocols from our existing operations, it eliminates the need for cannabis goods to pass through the front of the build- ing. This controlled entryway, fortified through regulated access, ensures optimal security.
Both the Vendor Alley and Vendor Lobby are designed as door-redundant vestibules to deter unauthorized access through door-catching or "piggy-backing", further reinforcing our commitment to security and safety.
RESTROOM: The ADA / unisex restroom is intended for staff only. The restroom will remain locked and under the control of management.
Retail Sales Area Design Concept
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City Council Agenda Item
Staff Report
CITY OF SAN BRUNO
DATE: May 14, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Alex D. McIntyre, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Nick Pegueros, Chief Financial Officer
SUBJECT: Consider Adoption of a Resolution Providing a One-time Reduction of the Fireworks Stand Permit Cost Recovery Fee from 100 Percent to 85 Percent of City Costs Incurred in the 2023 Independence Day Holiday and Waive Collection of the Non-refundable Application Fee for All Previous Years
BACKGROUND:
In 2005, San Bruno voters approved Measure G (Attachment 1) which reaffirmed Municipal Code Chapter 6.50 allowing the sale and use of “safe and sane” fireworks. Only a “local serving organization” that is a non-profit is eligible to apply for a permit to sell safe and sane fireworks. This permit system is regulated under Resolution No. 2008-67, adopted on June 28, 2008 (Attachment 2), which established application fees and a requirement for permittees reimburse the City, based on pro rata sales, for actual costs incurred for public education, public safety enforcement, and clean-up costs associated with fireworks. The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-105 (Attachment 3) to include the City costs for fire prevention and suppression in the cost recovery fee authorized under Resolution 2008-67.
DISCUSSION:
For the 2023 Independence Day holiday, the City incurred total costs of $99,153 on fireworks education, enforcement, and cleanup, as detailed in a report to the City Council on July 25, 2023 (Attachment 4). Subsequently, City staff issued invoices to the 2023 permittees for their pro rata share of cost incurred on the 2023 Independence Day holiday, in line with Resolution No. 2008-67. For the 2022 holiday, City costs incurred totaled $66,349. Table 1 provides comparative costs for the 2022 and 2023 Independence Day holidays. 220 of 311
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Table 1 – Comparative Costs Incurred
Line Item
2022
July 4th Holiday
2023
July 4th Holiday
1 Public service announcement $1,423.44 $972.49
2 Police pre & post July 4th education and enforcement 6,236.79 14,677.43 3 Fire administrative and inspection 5,713.66 2,358.66
July 4th staffing and logistics
4 Police 33,603.95 49,239.55
5 Fire 13,210.50 16,709.40
6 Community Services 1,365.00 7,598.90
7 Public Works cleanup 4,787.95 7,597.04
Total $66,341.29 $99,153.47
The groups operating temporary fireworks stands have expressed disagreement with the significant increase in the City’s cost recovery fee since the 2022 Independence Day holiday.
The stand operators have shared that they pass the anticipated City cost recovery fee onto their customers during fireworks sales as a surcharge based on an estimated fee from the previous holiday. This method substantially offsets the cost recovery fee invoice each permittee receives several months following the holiday. However, for the 2023 holiday, the invoice issued by the City exceeded the amounts anticipated by the permittees.
Acknowledging a roughly 50% year-over-year increase in the cost recovery fee, City staff recommends that the City Council consider a one-time reduction in the cost recovery level for 2023 from 100% to 85% of the costs incurred by the City. The recommended reduction benefits the San Bruno community by allowing the non-profits to continue funding their local community programs and services. The one-time reduction also provides a transition year for groups to adjust their operations in the 2024 Independence Day holiday sales to capture anticipated City costs.
Staff provided a preview of this recommendation to non-profits on May 1, at which time groups expressed ongoing concern about the propriety of costs allocated to the permittees. In response, City staff reaffirmed their commitment to providing the permittees with an estimated cost recovery fee for the 2024 holiday. City staff also reiterated their commitment to providing a detailed breakdown of the costs incurred when the cost recovery fee invoices are sent, increasing transparency. The City has also considered various elements of State law presented in support of reducing the City’s cost recovery fee which has been in place in the master fee schedule since at least 2001 (page 20 of Attachment 5).
The proposed resolution (Attachment 6) authorizes City staff to reduce the 2023 cost recovery fee from 100% to 85% of costs incurred by the City, setting the total allocated cost at $84,280 and waiving any penalties that accrued during the review of the cost recovery fee. This reduction not only eases the financial burden on the non-profit groups but also promotes the continuity of their local community programs and services. Additionally, as a housekeeping
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measure, City staff recommends that the City Council waive the non-refundable application fee for all periods prior to 2024. At its April 23 meeting, the City Council adopted a non-refundable application fee of $95 for the temporary fireworks stand permit. Prior to this, the City did not enforce a non-refundable application fee as stipulated by Resolution 2008-67.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Resolution No. 2008-67 requires 13 fireworks stand permittees to reimburse the City a total of $99,153 for the 2023 holiday. The recommended one-time reduction reduces City cost recovery by $14,873. For the 2024 holiday, City staff recommends returning to the 100 percent cost recovery as authorized by Resolution No. 2008-67.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
The action is not a project subject to CEQA. City Council’s action is not considered a “Project” per CEQA Guidelines and therefore no further environmental analysis is required.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution providing a one-time reduction of the Fireworks Stand Permit Cost Recovery fee from 100 percent to 85 percent of City costs incurred in the 2023 Independence Day holiday and waive collection of the non-refundable application fee for all previous years.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Reduce the cost recovery fee from 100 percent to an amount other than 85 percent of actual costs.
2. Reject the City staff recommendation and direct staff to recover 100 percent of actual costs incurred for the 2023 holiday.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 2005 Measure G Ballot Language
2. Resolution 2008-67
3. Resolution 2023-105
4. City Council presentation on 2023 Independence Day Holiday Enforcement
5. July 1, 2001 Master Fee Schedule
6. Resolution
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ATTACHMENT 1
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023 - 105
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2008-67 TO AMEND THE RULES AND
REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO TEMPORARY FIREWORKS STANDS PURSUANT TO SAN BRUNO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 6.50.060
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code section 12500, et seq., provides that cities may authorize the sale, use and discharge of "safe and sane" fireworks, as defined by state law; and WHEREAS, San Bruno Municipal Code Chapter 6.50 provides for the limited sale, use and discharge of "safe and sane" fireworks ; and
WHEREAS, San Bruno Municipal Code §6.50.050 provides that it is unlawful for any person to possess for sale or to sell "safe and sane" fireworks within the city without having first applied for and received a city permit authorizing such sale; and
WHEREAS, San Bruno Municipal Code §6.50.060 provides that the city council shall establish by resolution the rules and regulations pertaining to temporary fireworks stands ; and WHEREAS, on June 24, 2008, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2008-67 to establish rules and regulations pertaining to temporary fireworks stands ; and WHEREAS, the City desires to amend Section 4 of Resolution No. 2008-67 to align the cost recovery rules with City practice.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Section 4 of Resolution No. 2008-67 is hereby amended as follows (additions shown with underlines and deletions shown with strikethrough):
"Section 4. Cost recovery fee.
A non-refundable application fee established by resolution of the city council shall accompany every application for a permit. In addition to the application fee and any other required fees, each applicant receiving a permit shall be required to pay, each year, to the city a pro rata portion of the costs incurred by the city for fireworks public educat ion, enforcement of the requirements of San Bruno Municipal Code Chapter 6.50 and this resolution, fire prevention, fire suppression, and fireworks clean-up. The pro rata share of the costs shall be determined using gross sales as shown on each permittee 's Sales and Use Tax Return for the applicable period. Copies of each permittee 's Return shall be submitted to the City no later than September 30 following July 4 of the same year ."
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1 hereby certify that foregoing Resolution No. 2023 - 105 was introduced and adopted by the San Bruno City Council at a regular meeting on September 26, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Alvarez, M. Medina, Salazar, Hamilton, Mayor R. Medina NOES: Councilmembers : None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Lu pit Huerta, C ityClerk
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ATTACHMENT 4
• 4th of July presents safety challenges
• Use of illegal fireworks before, during and after the 4th of July • Noise, animal impacts, PTSI residents, risk of injury, etc. • Fire hazards
• Large, unruly gatherings
• Increased alcohol use
• Expansive education, prevention and enforcement operations annually • Funded by Safe and Sane Fireworks sales
• Does not stop rampant illegal fireworks use
• This is not stoppable, only reduceable
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• Average number of fireworks-related calls for service on July 4th • San Mateo: 122
• East Palo Alto: 131
• South San Francisco: 188
• Daly City: 95
• None of these Cities allow safe and sane fireworks
• None of these Cities have a funding source for large-scale enforcement • Generally do NOT respond to fireworks complaints
• Pacifica: 104
• Only other SM County City allowing safe and sane fireworks use/sales • Enforcement efforts similar to San Bruno
• Funded with fees imposed on safe and sane firework sales
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• All Police Department personnel ordered to work
• Robust Incident Action Plan created and approved
• Joint Fire/Police PSA created and disseminated
• Fireworks Safety Postcard to all residents
• Safety meetings with all booth operators
• Educational flyers provided with every fireworks sale • Informational warning notices to all City Facilities
• Advance police contact at known violation locations
• Use of data to focus resource deployment
• Dedicated enforcement details prior to 4th
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• All SBPD personnel ordered to work
• 55 staff (Officers, Dispatchers, Clerks, CSOs)
• 40 sworn and 15 non-sworn
• Many worked 16 consecutive hours
• All beats staffed as usual, plus dedicated
enforcement units deployed
• Marked and unmarked units
• Uniformed and plain clothes personnel
• Undercover surveillance
• Drones/UAS
• Dedicated Fire Department Staff
• Dedicated Parks Department Staff
• Dedicated Public Works Department Staff
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• SBPD handled 255 calls for service on the 4th of July • 22 fewer than in 2022
• Peak activity period – 8:30pm to 11:15pm
• 144 calls were fireworks related
• 35 fewer than last year
• Most reports vague and marginally workable
• Officers must “on-view” violations to cite
• Observationally…
• Illegal fireworks lighter this year than most years
• Fewer unruly gatherings/parties than typical
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• $1,000 Administrative Citation
• Citing Officer must directly observe a specific
person committing a specific violation
• Officer must then safely detain the violator
• Municipal Code infraction doesn’t justify
compromised safety
• Violator must be cited, not physically arrested
• Only evidence in plain view can be seized
• Resident-provided video can help identify
suspects, but cannot replace “in presence” legal
requirement
• Person(s) in control of a gathering can be cited
• Must prove knowledge (warning)
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2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Admin Cites 26 25 17 38 21 25 22 11 11
Arrests 4 2 2 2 0 1 0 0 0
• 26 Administrative Citations issued this year
• 1 more than last year
• Second most ever issued
• About 8/hour during peak period
• Of the 26 people cited 16 were San Bruno residents
• About 181 pounds of live illegal fireworks seized
• 155 pounds over the annual average
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Department Nature Cost
Police Department Public Service Announcement (PD & FD) $972.49 Community Services Additional Staff/Equipment on the 4th $7,598.90 Fire Department Fire Marshal Administrative and Inspection Hours $2,358.66 Fire Department 4th of July Staffing and Logistics $16.709.40 Police Department 4th of July Staffing and Logistics $49,239.55 Police Department Pre and Post 4th Education and Enforcement / Logistics $14,677.43 Public Works Cleanup Costs (Labor & Equipment) $7,597.04 Total $99,153.47
NOTE: Costs covered by fees collected from Safe & Sane Firework sales Cities without such sales have no funding source for these operations
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4th of July Staffing
• Fire Chief
• 1 Additional BC
• All fire prevention staff on duty
• Education / Enforcement
• 1 extra ALS Type VI Engine Company
• (3 Engines, 1 Truck in the city)
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Calls for Service
• San Bruno Fire Department handled 26 calls
for service on the 4th of July a slight decrease
from last year
• Peak activity period – 8:30pm to 11pm
• Three calls were fireworks related (3)
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Calls for Service
• San Bruno Fire Department noticed an increase in fire related calls during the week leading up to July 4th
Date Fireworks related Total Calls
June 13 - June 19 0 107
June 20 - June 26 0 93
June 27 – July 3rd 2 92
July 4th - July 5 5 50
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Observations
• Illegal fireworks use was consistent with prior years • Education and Prevention was critical
• Weed abatement efforts were made prior to the 4th
San Bruno Public Works and San Bruno Parks Department
Contract for weed abatement during the year
• No injuries from July 4th activities
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter
1 Cable Television Department
Franchise...........................................................................................................................1 2 City Clerk
Agendas, Transcripts, and Permits ...............................................................................2 3 Community Development Department
Building Permit Fees & Other Inspection Fees ...........................................................3 Electrical Permit and Related Fees...............................................................................4 Mechanical Permit and Related Fees...........................................................................7 Plumbing Permit and Related Fees.............................................................................10 Miscellaneous Fees and Provisions Related to Building,
Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Regulations....................................................11 Fees Related to Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, and Environmental Review of Development Projects ..............................................15 4 Finance Department
Delinquencies and Other Services..............................................................................19 5 Fire Department
Fees Related to Inspections and Building Regulations............................................20 Tank Inspections ............................................................................................................20 Miscellaneous .................................................................................................................20 6 Library Department
Charges for Overdue Material......................................................................................22 250 of 311
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Charges for Lost Material and Damaged Material and
Missing Parts...................................................................................................................22
Other Charges ................................................................................................................22
Attachment 1, Charges for Damaged Materials and
Missing Parts...................................................................................................................24
7 Police Department
Alarms and Fingerprinting.............................................................................................25
Permits.............................................................................................................................25
Vehicle Services.............................................................................................................27
Animal Control ................................................................................................................27
Miscellaneous .................................................................................................................27
8 Public Works Department
Grading Permits..............................................................................................................29
Encroachment Permit....................................................................................................29
Miscellaneous Fees .......................................................................................................32
9 Recreation Services Department
Facility Use......................................................................................................................33
Aquatics ...........................................................................................................................34
Entry Fees Admissions and Dues ...............................................................................35
Senior Center Rental .....................................................................................................35
10 Miscellaneous, City Wide
Document Duplications .................................................................................................37
Other Services................................................................................................................37
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Appendix 1
Cable Television, Garbage, Stormwater, Wastewater, Wastewater, Rates
Cable Television.............................................................................................................38
Garbage...........................................................................................................................40
Stormwater......................................................................................................................42
Wastewater .....................................................................................................................43
Water................................................................................................................................45
Schedule of Taxes
Business License ...........................................................................................................48
Real Property Documentary Stamp (Property Transfer) Tax..................................54
Transient Occupancy Tax.............................................................................................54
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Cable Television Department
Chapter 1
CABLE TELEVISION DEPARTMENT
I. Franchise
A. Application Fee for New, Renewal,
or Transfer of Franchise
City’s actual cost in studying
and processing application.
Includes, but not limited to, all
costs incurred in assessing
community needs, conducting
public meetings, reviewing
applications, negotiating
franchise agreement,
including consultant and
attorney’s fees
B. Deposit (Franchise Application) $10,000 submitted with application and applied
toward application processing
costs above
C. Transcript Fee City’s actual cost for
preparing transcript of hearing
at administrative proceeding
following preliminary
assessment of non-renewal of
franchise
D. Deposit (Transcript) $1,500 submitted with request
for administrative proceeding
and applied toward transcript
cost above
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City Clerk’s Department
Chapter 2
CITY CLERK
I. Agendas, Transcripts, and Permits
A. Permit to Distribute Advertising Material
1. Thirty Consecutive Days $ 10.00
2. City Fiscal Year $ 50.00
3. Late Fee $ 25.00
B. Copies of Municipal Code $100.00
C. City Council Meeting Agendas (Fiscal
Year)
$ 15.00
D. City Council Meeting Agendas and
Minutes (Fiscal Year)
$ 30.00
E. City Council and Planning Commission
Meeting Video Tapes
$ 10.00
F. Bingo License (Fiscal Year) $ 20.00
G. Animal Control Services
1. Chicken Permit (Fiscal Year) $ 20.00
2. Special Permit, More than Four Adult Cats
or Two Adult Dogs (Fiscal Year)
$ 20.00
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Community Development Department
Chapter 3
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
I. Building Permit Fees and Other Inspections and Fees
Sec. 100. $1.00 to $1,000 $25.00
Sec. 101. $1,001 to $2,000 $25.00 for the first $500; plus $2.00 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof,
to and including $2,000
Sec. 102. $2,001 to $25,000 $54.00 for the first $2,000; plus $9.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to
and including $25,000
Sec. 103. $25,001 to $50,000 $259.00 for the first $25,000; plus $6.50 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to
and including $50,0 00
Sec. 104. $50,001 to $100,000 $419.00 for the first $50,000; plus $4.50 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to
and including $100,000
Sec. 105. $100,001 and up $640.00 for the first $100,000; plus $5.00 for each additional $1,000 or fracti on thereof
Sec. 106. Inspections outside of normal business $50.00/hour hours (minimum charge - two hours)
Sec. 107 Reinspection fee assessed under $50.00 each
provisions of Section 305 (g) UBC
Sec. 108 Inspections for which no fee is specifically $50.00/hour indicated (Minimum charge one -half hour)
Sec. 109. Additional plan review required by changes, $50.00/hour additions, or revisions to approved plans
(Minimum charge one -half hour)
Sec. 110. Investigative fee (shall be the same as
permit fee), pai d in addition to the permit
fee See Section
304(e) UBC
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ll. Electrical Permit and Related Fees
PERMIT ISSUANCE
Sec. 200. For issuing each permit $25.00
SYSTEM FEE SCHEDULE
New Residential Buildings
Sec. 201. For new multifamily residential buildin gs (apartments and condominiums) having three or more living units,
including the area of garages, carports, and other
non-commercial automobile storage areas constructed
at the same time, per square foot $ 0.06
Sec. 202. For new single and two -family residential buildings, including the area of garages, carports and other
minor accessory buildings constructed at the same
time, per square foot $ 0.06
Sec. 203. For other types of residential occupancies and alterations, additions, and modificati ons to existing
residential buildings, use the UNIT FEE SCHEDULE
Private Swimming Pools
Sec. 204. For new private, residential, in -ground swimming pools for single family/multi -family occupancies,
including a complete system of necessary branch
circuit wiring, bonding, grounding, underwater lighting, water pumping, and other similar electrical equipment
directly related to the operation of a swimming pool $50.00
Sec. 205. For other types of swimming pools, therapeutic whirlpools, spas, hot tubs, a nd alterations to existing swimming pools $50.00
Temporary Power Service
Sec. 206. For a temporary service power pole or pedestal including all pole or pedestal -mounted receptacle
outlets and appurtenances $20.00
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Sec. 207. For a temporary distribu tion system and temporary lighting and receptacle outlets for construction sites, decorative light, Christmas tree sales lots, fireworks
stands, etc. $10.00
UNIT FEE SCHEDULE
Receptacle, Switch, and Lighting Outlets
Sec. 208. For receptacle, switch, lighting, or other outlets at which current is used or controlled (except services,
feeders, and meters) $ 1.00 ea.
(Note: For multi -outlet assemblies, each five feet or fraction thereof may be considered as one outlet.)
Sec. 209. For lighting fixtur es, sockets, or other lamp -holding devices $ 1.00 ea.
Sec. 210. For pole or platform -mounted lighting fixtures $10.00 ea.
Sec. 211. For theatrical -type lighting fixtures or assemblies $ 1.00 ea.
Residential Appliances
Sec. 212. For fixed residen tial appliances or receptacle outlets for same, including wall -mounted electric ovens;
counter-mounted cooking tops; electric ranges;
self-contained room, console, or through -wall air
conditioners; space heaters; food waste grinders;
dishwashers; wash ing machines; water heaters;
clothes dryers; or other motor -operated appliance not
exceeding one horsepower (HP) in rating $ 5.00
(Note: For other types of air conditioners and other motor -driven appliances having larger electrical ratings, see Powe r Apparatus, page 6.)
Non-Residential Appliances
Sec. 213. For residential appliances and self -contained factory-wired non residential appliances not exceeding
one horsepower (HP), kilowatt (KW), or kilovolt ampere
(KVA) in rating, including medical o r dental devices;
food, beverage, and ice cream cabinets; illuminated
show cases; drinking fountains; vending machines;
laundry machines; or other similar types of equipment $ 5.00 (Note: For other types of air conditions or other motor -driven appliances having larger electrical ratings, see Power Apparatus.)
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POWER APPARATUS
For motors, generators, transformers, rectifiers, synchronous converters, capacitors, industrial heating, air conditioners and heat pumps, cooking or backing equipment and other apparatus, as follows (Rating in Horsepower (HP), kilowatts (KW), kilovolt-amperes (KVA), or kilo -volt-amperes -reactive (KVAR):
Sec. 214. Up to and including 1 $ 5.00 ea.
Sec. 215. Over 1 and not over 10 $10.00 ea.
Sec. 216. Over 10 and not over 50 $15.00 ea.
Sec. 217. Over 50 and not over 100 $30.00 ea.
Sec. 218. Over 100 $45.00 ea.
NOTE: a. For equipment or appliances having more than one motor, transformer, heater, etc. the sum of the combined ratings may be used.
b. These fees include all switches, circuit breakers contractors, thermostats, relays and other directly related control equipment.
SIGNS, OUTLINE LIGHTING AND MARQUEES
Sec. 219. For signs, outline lighting systems or marquees supp lied from one branch circuit $25.00 ea.
Sec. 220. For additional branch circuits within the same sign, outline lighting system or marquee $ 5.00 ea.
SERVICES
Sec. 221. For services of 600 volts or less and not over 200 amperes in rating $ 50.00 ea.
Sec. 222. For services of 600 volts or less and over 200 amperes to 1,000 amperes in rating $100.00 ea.
Sec. 223. For services over 600 volts or over 1,000 amperes in rating $150.00 ea.
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MISCELLANEOUS APPARATUS, CONDUITS AND CONDUCTORS
Sec. 224. For electrical apparatus, conduits and conductors for which a permit is required but for which no fee is
herein set forth $25.00
(NOTE: This fee is not applicable when a fee is paid for one or more services, outlets, fixtures, appliances, power app aratuses, busways, signs or other equipment.)
OTHER INSPECTIONS AND FEES
Sec. 225. Inspections outside of normal business hours (Minimum charge - two hours) $50.00 /
hour
Sec. 226. Reinspection fee assessed under provisions of Section 305 (g) (UBC) $50.00 ea.
Sec. 227. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (Minimum charge one -half hour) $50.00/hr
Sec. 228. Additional plan review required by changes, additions, or revisions to approved plans (Minimum charge
one-half hour) $50.00/hr
Sec. 229. Investigative fee (shall be the same as permit fee), paid in addition to the permit fee See Section
304(e) UBC
lII. Mechanical Permit and Related Fees
PERMIT ISSUANCE
Sec. 300. For issuing each permit $25.00
UNIT FEE SCHEDULE
Sec. 301. For the installation or relocation of each forced -air or gravity type furnace or burner, including ducts and vents attached to such appliances, up to and including
100,000 Btu/h $25.00
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Sec. 302. For the installation or relocation of each for ced-air or gravity-type furnace or burner, including ducts and
vents attached to such appliance over 100,000 Btu/h $25.00
Sec. 303. For the installation or relocation of each floor furnace, including vent $25.00
Sec. 304. For the installation or rel ocation of each suspended heater, recessed wall heater or floor -mounted heater $25.00
Sec. 305. For the installation, relocation or replacement of each appliance vent installed and not included in an appliance permit $25.00
Sec. 306. For the repair of, alteration of, or addition to each heating appliance, refrigeration unit, cooling unit, absorption unit, or each heating, cooling, absorption, or evaporative cooling system, including installation of controls regulated by the Code $25.00
Sec. 307. For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor up to and including three horsepower, or each absorption system up to and including 100,000 Btu/h $25.00
Sec. 308. For the installation or relocation or each boiler or compressor over three horsepower, up to and including 15 horsepower, or each absorption system over 100,000
Btu/h to and including 500,000 Btu/h $25.00
Sec. 309. For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor over 15 horsepower, up to and including 30
horsepower, or each absorption system over 500,000
Btu/h to and including 1,000,000 Btu/h $25.00
Sec. 310. For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor over 30 horsepower to and including 50
horsepower, or for each absorption sy stem over
1,000,000 Btu/h to and including 1,750,000 Btu/h $25.00
Sec. 311. For the installation or relocation of each boiler or refrigeration compressor over 50 horsepower, or each
absorption system over 1,750,000 Btu/h $50.00
Sec. 312. For each a ir-handling unit to and including 10,000 cubic feet per minute, including ducts attached thereto $25.00
(NOTE: This fee shall not apply to an air -handling unit which is a portion of a factory - assembled appliance, cooling unit, evaporative cooler or abs orption unit for which a permit is a required elsewhere in the Code or fee schedule)
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Sec. 313. For each air -handling unit over 10,000 cfm $25.00
Sec. 314. For each evaporative cooler other than portable type $25.00
Sec. 315. For each ventilation fan c onnected to a single duct $25.00
Sec. 316. For each ventilation system which is not a portion of any heating or air -conditioning system authorized by a permit $25.00
Sec. 317. For the installation of each hood which is served by mechanical exhaust, in cluding the ducts for such hood $25.00
Sec. 318. For the installation or relocation of each domestic -type incinerator $10.00
Sec. 319. For the installation or relocation of each commercial or industrial -type incinerator $45.00
Sec. 320. For each app liance or piece of equipment regulated by the Mechanical Code but not classed in other appliance
categories, or for which no other fee is listed in the
Code or fee schedule $25.00
OTHER INSPECTIONS AND FEES
Sec. 321. Inspections outside of normal bu siness hours (minimum charge - two hours) $50.00/hr
Sec. 322. Reinspection fee assessed under provisions of Section 305(f) (UMC) $50.00 ea.
Sec. 323. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (Minimum charge one -half hour) $50.00/hr
Sec. 324. Additional plan review required by changes, additions, or revisions to approved plans (Minimum charge
one-half hour) $50.00/hr
Sec. 325. Investigative fee (shall be the same as permit fee), paid in addition to the permit fee (Section 304(e) - UMC) See Section 304(e) UMC
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IV. Plumbing Permit and Related Fees
PERMIT ISSUANCE
Sec. 400. For issuing each permit $25.00
UNIT FEE SCHEDULE (In addition to permit issuance fees above)
Sec. 401. For each plumbing fixture or trap or set of fixtures on one trap (including water, drainage piping and
backflow protection therefor) $25.00
Sec. 402. For each building sewer $25.00
Sec. 403. Rainwater systems - per drain (inside building) $25.00
Sec. 404. For each water heater and/or vent $10.00
Sec. 405. For each industrial waste pretreatment interceptor, including its trap and vent, excepting kitchen-type
grease interceptors functioning as fixture traps $50.00
Sec. 406. For installation, alteration, or repair of water piping and/or water treating equipment $25.00
Sec. 407. For repair or alteration or drainage or vent piping, each fixture $10.00
Sec. 408. For each lawn sprinkler system or any one meter, including backflow protection devices therefor $10.00
Sec. 409. For atmospheric-type vacuum breakers, not included above:
1 to 5 $25.00
Over 5, each $ 2.00
Sec. 410. For each backflow protective device other than atmospheric-type vacuum breakers:
2 inches and smaller $25.00
Over 2 inches $25.00
Sec. 411. For each gas piping system of one to four outlets $25.00
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Sec. 412. For each gas piping system of five or more outlets, per outlet $ 5.00
OTHER INSPECTIONS AND FEES
Sec. 413. Inspections outside of normal business hours
(Minimum charge - two hours) $50.00/hr
Sec. 414. Reinspection fee assessed under provisions of Section 305(g) of the UBC $50.00 ea.
Sec. 415. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (Minimum charge one-half hour) $50.00/hr
Sec. 416. Additional plan review required by changes, additions, or revisions to approved plans (Minimum charge
one-half hour) $50.00/hr
Sec. 417. Investigative fee (shall be the same as permit fee), paid in addition to the permit fee (Section 304(e) - UBC) See Section
304(e)
UBC
V. Miscellaneous Fees and Provisions Related to Building, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Regulations
Sec. 500.
MICROFILM FEE A microfilm fee equal to three percent
(3%) of the building, mechanical,
electrical or plumbing permit fee
collected. When said fee is in fractions
of a dollar, it shall be collected to the
nearest one-half dollar. Said fee shall
be collected at the time permit fees are
collected for microfilming.
Sec. 501. BUILDING PERMIT FEE A fee of $500.00 shall be paid with the application for permit to move any
structure where such permit is required
by city ordinance. Said fee shall apply
to the moving permit only, and is in
addition to or separate from all other
permit fees required.
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Sec. 502 ESTABLISHMENT OF
VALUATION
Building valuation estimates are
intended to comply with Section 107.2 of
the Uniform Building Code, 1997,
Edition. The determination of valuation
shall be based upon valuation as
computed by the International
Conference of Building Officials and
published in “BUILDING STANDARDS
MAGAZINE.” The
most recent edition of
said bimonthly magazine shall apply.
Valuation for re-roofs: The determination
of valuation for re-roofs shall be based
on the average per square roofing cost
as determined by the building official.
Sec. 503 ENERGY AUDIT PLAN
CHECK FEE
The minimum plan check fee for
Mechanical Code or energy requited
plans and calculations for residential and
non-residential construction shall be ten
percent (10%) of the total building permit
fee. Any additional plan/calculation
review required by corrections, changes,
additions, or revisions to submitted plans
shall be charged at a rate of $50.00 per
hour.
Sec. 504. STRONG MOTION
(SEISMIC INSTRU-
MENTATION) FEE
The minimum plan check fee for strong
motion(seismic instrumentation), if
required for residential construction,
shall be $0.10 per $1,000 of the
valuation of the construction as
computed by the International
Conference of Building Officials and
published in the “BUILDING
STANDARDS MAGAZINE” in
increments of fifty cents ($0.50).
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The minimum plan check fee for strong
motion (seismic instrumentation), if
required for commercial construction,
shall be $0.21 per $1,000 of the
valuation of the construction as
computed by the International
Conference of Building Officials and
published in the ABUILDING
STANDARDS MAGAZINE@ in
increments of fifty cents ($0.50).
Sec. 505.
ADMINISTRATIVE FEE An administrative fee equal to ten
percent (10%) of the total building permit
fee shall be paid at the time of
application to cover the cost of
processing and review of applications by
varied departmental staff.
Sec. 506. DEMOLITION PERMIT
FEE
A fee of $250.00 shall be paid with the
application for permit to demolish any
structure, other than residential, where
such permit is required by city ordinance.
Said fee shall apply for the demolition
only and is in addition to or separate
from all other permit fees required.
INDEPENDENT INSPECTIONS
Applications submitted to the Department of Planning and Building requesting inspection for the purposes of determining compliance with city codes and ordinances shall be accompanied by a non -refundable fee for such service computed in accordance with the following schedule:
Sec. 507. Detached single family dwellings $50.00 each
Sec. 508. Duplexes and multi -family dwellings units $50.00 plus $7.50 for each
additional unit
Sec. 509. AExcess Housekeeping Unit@ inspections $50.00 for the first unit and
$7.50 for each
additional unit
Said fees do not include any permit fees required as a res ult of permit issuance.
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Sec. 510. PRE-SITE
INSPECTIONS Applications for building permits subject to pre -site inspection shall be accompanied by a
non-refundable fee of $50.00
Sec. 511. PLAN CHECK
(PLAN REVIEW) A plan review fee, when required by Sectio n 302(b) of the Uniform Building Code, shall be paid at the
time of plans/specifications submission. In addition
to the required permit fee, in an amount equal to
seventy-five percent (75%) of the building permit
fee. An additional 20% shall be charged f or
residences of three or more units and all other non -
residential buildings.
Sec. 512. FEE REFUNDS The building official may authorize the refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid
or collected.
The building official may authorize t he refunding of
not more than 80% of the permit fee when no work
has been done under a permit issued in
accordance with the applicable code. Where
refunds are allowable under this paragraph, the
building official may refund less than 80% of the
amount pai d if substantial staff time has been spent
on processing the permit.
The building official may authorize the refunding of
not more than 80% of the plan check fees paid
when an application for a permit for which a plan
review fee is paid in withdrawn or ca ncelled before
any plan review effort has been expended. The
building official shall not authorize the refunding of
any fee paid except upon written authorization filed
by the original permittee not later than 180 days
after the date of fee payment.
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VI. Fees Related to Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, and Environmental Review of Development Projects
1. APPLICATION1 7 FEE
General Plan Amendment $1,725.00
Zoning Change or Code Amendment $1,725.00
Planned Development (PD) $1,725.00
Planned Devel opment Permit (PDP) $1,725.00
Development Agreement $2,825.00
(No Rebate)
Planned Unit Permit (PUP) $825.00
Variance $600.00
Parking Exception $600.00
Use Permit
Residential $500.00
Non-Residential $650.00
Temporary Use Permit $185.00
Architectural Review Permit $425.002
Miscellaneous Required Review $180.00
Administrative Review $180.00
Minor Modification $300.00
Sign Deviation $260.00
Sign Permit Review $ 50.00
Final Tract Map $670.00 Plus $5.00
Per Lot
Tentative Tract or Parcel Map $580.00
Final Parcel Map $580.00
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Lot Line Adjustment $380.00
Improvement Plan 0.1% of Estimated
Cost of Construction
Certificate of Compliance $100.00
Modifications to Maps Same charge as
tentative tract and
final tract map fee
(as applicable)
Appeals One half of the
original application
fee for item being
appealed (not to
exceed $150.00)
B. ENVIRONMENT DETERMINATION
Categorical Exemption $18.75
Negative Declaration $400.003 plus filing
fees and Fish &
Game fees (As
applicable) or cost
plus 25%
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Actual cost 4 plus 25% plus filing fee and
Fish & Game fees
Filing with San Mateo County for Negative $25.005
Declaration or EIR Fish and Game Fee Waived De Minimus findings6
C. OTHER PLANNING RELATED FEES
Condominium Project - Tax $1,000.00 per unit
Per Section 3.16.160
of the Code of
Ordinances
Single-Family Residential - Tax (for-sale units only) $1,000.00 per unit Per Section 3.16.160
of the Code of
Ordinances
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Community Development Department
Park In-Lieu Fees (Per Section 12.44.140
of Code of Ordinances)
Single-Family/Duplex Minimum: 3 x 0.0045 x Fair
Market Value
Multi-Family Minimum: 2.5 x 0.0045 x Fair
Market Value
D. OTHER DEPARTMENT FEES
General Plan $45.00
General Plan Summary $15.00
Zoning Ordinance $25.00
Zoning Map $3.50
Planning Commission Agendas
(regular mailings) $10.00/year
Planning Commission Minutes
(regular mailings) $20.00/year
Redevelopment Plan $7.50
Administrative Fines for violations of Title 5 (Nuisances) of Municipal Code
First Violation $500.00
Second Violation of same provision
within 12 months $750.00
Third Violation of same provision
within 12 months $1,000.00
Late payment fee 10% of unpaid
balance
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FOOTNOTES TO FEE SCHEDULE:
1 Single family and duplex residential projects involving m ore than one (1) application shall be required to pay only the highest application fee, plus environmental determination fee, and not the combined or cumulative fee total. (This does not apply to subdivisions of property.) 2 There shall be an additiona l fee for projects of a valuation of $200,000.00 or more. The additional fee on said projects shall be the base fee plus $1.00 per $1,000.00 of total valuation. For the purpose of this paragraph, the valuation of a project shall consist of the cost of construction, rehabilitation, alteration, or repair of buildings, structures, landscaping, or land, as estimated by the Community and Economic Development Dir ector at the time of filing for the application. Where one or more of the foregoing types of applications is processed sequentially for a single development, the additional fee will be paid with the application for the last approval. 3 Applicant shall pay all consultant f ees associated with the project ’s environmental analysis, plus an additional 25% to cover the City ’s administrative costs. In addition to the environmental fees, the applicant shall pay an additional fee for a Negative Declaration prepared pursuant to Section 21080(c) of the Public Resources Code (Fish and Game Fee: currently $1 ,250.00). 4 Applicant shall pay all consultant f ees associated with the project ’s environmental analysis, plus an additional 25% to cover the City ’s administrative costs. In addition to the environmental fees, the applicant shall pay an additional fee f or an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared pursuant to Section 21151 of the Public Resources Code (Fish and Game Fee: currently $850.00). 5 All Negative Declarations and EIR s requiring filing with San Mateo County shall pay the processing fee imp osed by the County (currently: $25.00). 6 Exemptions from the Fish and Game fees are allowed for projects determined through Findings of De Minimus Impact to have no potential for causing adverse impacts on fish and wildlife. The Planner working on the development application will notify the applicant whether the project has been determined to be exempt from AB 3158 Fish and Game fees based on the Initial Study prepared for your application.
7 The City Council may waive any fee in whole or in part bas ed upon a showing of a public purpose.
In April 1996, City Council waived building permit fees for all Christmas in April projects as such projects are beneficial to San Bruno neighborhoods and residents.
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Finance Department
Chapter 4
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
I. Delinquencies and Other Services
A. Overdue Invoices 10% of past
due water and
wastewater
charges
Other charges,
1% monthly,
60 days after due
date
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Fire Department
Chapter 5
FIRE DEPARTMENT
I. Fees Related to Inspections and Building Regulation
A. Fumigation Permit $ 50.00
B. Restaurant Hood Inspection $200.00
C. Multi-Family Residential Annual Fire Inspection $ 10.00
D. Nursing Home and Child Care Facility Inspection
1. Fire Safety Clearance $ 50.00
(Seven Persons or Less)
2. Fire Safety Clearance $100.00
(Larger than Seven Persons)
E. New Business Inspection $125.00
F. Re-Inspection Fee (After First $ 75.00
Re-Inspection)
G. After Business Hours Inspection $280.00
H. Uniform Fire Code Permit Fees (Per $125.00
Permit)
ll. Tank Inspections
A. Hazardous Materials Storage Tanks
1. Installation Inspection $150.00
2. Removal Inspection $150.00
lll. Miscellaneous
A. Fireworks Stand Safety Clearance $500.00
(Additional amount to cover City’s illegal firework prevention costs will be prorated among all stands according to gross sales.)
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B. Secure Building After Fire $125.00 per hour
plus material cost
C. Cover Exposed Roof During Construction $500.00
D. Repeat False Alarm Within Any Thirty-Day Period
1. Third Alarm $100.00
2. Fourth Alarm $200.00
3. Fifth Alarm $500.00
E. Calls for Persons Locked Out of Their Property $ 25.00
F. Photographic Reproduction $ 30.00 and
processing cost
G. Driving While Intoxicated (DUI) Response See Police
Department DUI
response
H. Fire Watch $150.00 per
hour
I. Bicycle License
1. Registration $ 1.00
2. Renewal $ 1.00
3. Transfer $ 0.25
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Library Department
Chapter 6
LIBRARY DEPARTMENT
I. Charges for Overdue Material
A. Overdue Adult Materials (Per Item) $ 0.20 per day
1. Maximum per item $ 6.00
B. Overdue Children’s Materials (Per Item) $ 0.10 per day
C. Maximum per item $ 6.00
ll. Charges for Lost Material and Damaged Material and Missing Parts
A. Lost Item Replacement
cost and $5.00
processing fee
B. Lost Periodical Replacement
cost and $2.00
processing fee
C. Damaged Material and Missing Parts Attachment 1
lll. Other Charges
A. Replacement of Lost Library Card $ 2.00
B. Reserving Materials (Per Item)
1. Within PLS $ 0.50
2. Outside PLS $ 5.00
C. Processing Fee for Lost Materials $ 5.00
D. Meeting Library Room Use
1. Annual Registration $ 25.00
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2. Each Additional Use $ 10.00
E. Monitoring Examinations $ 25.00
F. Service Charge for Debt Collection $ 10.00
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Library Department Attachment I
CHARGES FOR DAMAGED MATERIALS & MISSING PARTS
Scribbles (erasable) on page s NOT affecting text $1.00
Scribbles (erasable) on pages affecting text. $2.00
Scribbles (non -erasable) on pages NOT affecting text $2.00
Scribbles (non -erasable) on pages affecting text Replacement cost + $5.00
Profanities, lewd, or rude drawings of any kind Replacement cost + $5.00
Torn pages (slight, reparable) $1.50
Torn pages (irreparable) Replacement cost + $5.00
Damaged jacket $2.00
Water damage (slight and/or limited to edges) $2.00
Water damage (ex tensive, mildewed, unsightly) Replacement cost + $5.00
Stains (cleanable). $2.00
Stains (permanent, non -cleanable) Replacement cost + $5.00
Chew marks (very slight) $2.00
Chew marks (severe) Replacement cost + $5.00
Missing barco de or security sticker $1.00
Missing audio cassette album notes $2.00
Missing booklet or pamphlet Replacement cost + $5.00
Missing or destroyed blue pouch, audio cassette case,
crystal shield bag or pamphlet envelope
$2.00
Missing CD case or album notes $3.00
Missing video case Replacement cost + $5.00
Lost or damaged charge for Book -on-Tape cassette $10.00
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Police Department
Chapter 7
POLICE DEPARTMENT
I. Alarms and Fingerprinting
A. Repeat False Alarm Within a 180-Day Period
1. Third Alarm $ 50.00
2. Fourth Alarm $ 75.00
3. Fifth Alarm and subsequent alarms $ 100.00
B. Fingerprinting Service
1. Livescan SMC rate
2. One Card $ 10.00
3. Each Additional Card $ 5.00
ll. Permits
A. Cardroom License and Permits
1. Gambling Club License $1,000.00 deposit,
direct cost
2. Annual Renewal, table count $7.50 per
authorized table
3. Duplicate License $ 30.00
B. Work Permit, Initial $125.00
1. Renewals $ 50.00
2. Duplicate Copy $ 20.00
3. Appeal Denial of Application $150.00
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C. Massage License and Permit
1. Operator License $250.00
2. Technician $125.00
3. Annual Renewal $ 50.00
4. Duplicate Copy $ 20.00
5. Appeal Denial of Application $150.00
D. Pawn Broker/Secondhand Dealer
1. Dealer License $250.00
2. Employee, Initial $125.00
3. Renewal $ 50.00
4. Duplicate Copy $ 20.00
5. Appeal Denial of Application $150.00
E. Places of Public Amusement, Public Dance,
or Entertainment
1. Application $ 10.00
2. Transfer License $ 5.00
3. Appeal Revocation $ 10.00
4. Appeal Denial of Application $150.00
F. Peddlers, Solicitors, Temporary Vendors
1. Application $ 10.00
2. Appeal Denial of Application $150.00
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G. Private Patrol Officers and Employees
6. Application $ 25.00
7. Appeal Revocation or Suspension $ 10.00
8. Appeal Denial of Application $ 150.00
lll. Vehicle Services
A. Driving While Intoxicated (DUI) Response
1. Arrest Only $ 430.00
2. Accident Without Injuries $ 505.00
3. Accident With Injuries $ 790.00
4. Vehicle Manslaughter $1,000.00
2. Stored Vehicle Release $ 50.00
lV. Animal Control
1. Animal Control Services Fees shall be
consistent with
those charged by
the SMC Division
of Animal Control
Services.
V. Miscellaneous
A. Contractual Outside Detail for Uniformed Officers
1. Governmental $45.86 per hour
2. All Other $65.06 per hour
B. Photographic Reproduction $30.00 and
Processing cost
C. Booking Fee SMC Rate
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D. Visa Clearance Letter $ 20.00
E. Cassette/Video Tape Recording $ 50.00
F. Concealed Weapon Permit $ 80.00
G. Police Safety Plan Check Direct cost
H. Party Nuisance Response Fee
Third Response in Twenty Four Hour Period) Direct cost
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Public Works Departme nt
Chapter 8
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
I. Grading Permits
A. Permit Filing $ 70.00
Plan Checking/Engineering Review/Inspection.
Staff time charged at the current hourly rate and/or
reimbursement of third party costs (deposit may be
required for large or complex work)
B. Performance bond Up to 100% of
value of work
($500 minimum)
C. Penalty for commencing work without a permit 2% of value of work ($500
minimum)
ll. Encroachment Permit
A. Minor Encroachment Permit
Minor Encroachment Defined: Any type of encroachment
outside a paved area that requires excavation no deeper than 12 inches or, in the case of sidewalk replacement, is no longer than 75 feet in length. Typical Minor
Encroachments include sidewalk, driveway approach and
curb drain replacements or installations.
Minor Encroachment Permit Flat Fee
(Includes Permit, Engineering Review and
up to 2 inspections) $ 70.00
Additional Inspections Current Hourly
Rate
Security Deposit $200.00
Penalty for Commencing Work Without a Permit $ 70.00
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B. Regular Encroachment Permit
Regular Encroachment Defined: Any type of
encroachment that is inside a traveled way or
public parking area, requires excavation deeper
than 12 inches, or, in the case of sidewalk
replacement, is 75 feet in length or longer. Typical
regular encroachments include trenching within
any street, public parking area or public utility
easement, connection to any City-owned or public-
owned utility or facility, or any use of a public street which might affect the flow of traffic or public parking.
Other types of regular encroachments include any
Public Works related construction that will be
dedicated for public use.
Permit Filing $ 70.00
Plan Checking/Engineering Review/Inspection
Staff time charged at the current hourly rate and/
or reimbursement of third party costs (deposit
may be required for large or complex work)
Performance Bond Up to 100% of
Value of Work
($500 minimum)
Penalty for commencing work without a permit 2% of Value of Work ($500
minimum)
C. Haul Route Permit
Haul Route Permit Required: For any construction-related hauling which totals more than 4,000 tons of materials including, but not limited to, soil, concrete, demolition debris, steel, or any other building or construction material.
Haul Route Impact Fee: This fee shall be computed using the table below.
This table is based on cost for 1997. For years after 1997, the Engineering News Record’s “Construction Cost Index” shall be applied as a multiplier to adjust the fee.
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1997 Haul Route Impact Fees
Arterial
Collector
Residential
Thin Overlay 100 < PCI < 50 (50
points)
0.0914
0.0914
0.0914
Thick Overlay 50 < PCI < 25 (75
point
0.1048
0.1012
0.0977
Reconstruct Surface 25 < PCI > 0
(100 points)
0.1855
0.1508
0.1159
The PCI change is the difference between the Pre-construction PCI and the Post-construction PCI. For haul routes in use for over one year, a PCI discount will be applied against the PCI change as listed below:
Treatment
Category
PCI Discount
Thin Overlay
2.5 points per year
Thick Overlay
3.0 points per year
Reconstruction
3.3 points per year
If the Post-construction PCI is higher than the Pre-construction PCI, the PCI change shall be considered to be zero.
Additionally, the Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining all haul routes in a serviceable condition by repairing all potholes and other defects affecting general serviceability throughout hauling activities as directed by the City Engineer.
D. Restrictions on Encroachment
No non-emergency encroachment shall be allowed in any street which has been overlaid with asphalt within the previous five years. In the event an emergency has caused an excavation in such a street, the Encroachment Permit fee shall be increased by the amount of $1.00 per square foot of patch for every year (or portion thereof) remaining of the aforementioned five year period.
No non-emergency encroachment shall be allowed in any street which has received a seal coat within the previous two years. In the event an emergency has caused an excavation in such a street, the Encroachment Permit fee shall be increased by the amount of $1.00 per square foot of patch for every year (or portion thereof) remaining of the aforementioned
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two-year period.
lll. Miscellaneous Fees
For street/easement vacations or abandonments, street name or number changes. Staff time charged at the current hourly rate and/or reimbursement of third party costs (deposit may be required for large or complex work).
No Parking Signs $ 0.55 each
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Recreation Services Department
Chapter 9
RECREATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT
I. Facility Use
A. Gymnasium Rental
1. Resident and San Bruno Non-Profit $ 50.00/hour
2. Base, Non-Resident and Other $100.00/hour
B. City Park Picnic Area Reservations
1. Beckner Shelter
a. Resident and San Bruno Non-Profit $150.00/day
b. Base, Non-Resident and Other $300.00/day
2. Other Picnic Areas
a. Resident and San Bruno Non-Profit $ 40.00/day
b. Base, Non-Resident and Other $ 75.00/day
C. Skyline Facility
1. Resident and San Bruno Non-Profit (3 Hours) $ 60.00
a. Each Additional Hour $ 20.00
2. Base, Non-Resident and Other (3 Hours) $120.00
a. Each Additional Hour $ 40.00
D. City Recreation Center
1. Resident and San Bruno Non-Profit (4 Hours) $165.00
a. Each Additional Hour $ 45.00
2. Base, Non-Resident and Other (4 Hours) $330.00
a. Each Additional Hour $ 70.00
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Recreation Services Department
E. Lions Field Use (3 Hour)
1. Resident and San Bruno Non-Profit $ 50.00
2. Base, Non-Resident and Other $100.00
ll. Aquatics
A. Child Swim Lessons (Two Week Session) $25.00
B. Adult Swim Lessons (Two Week Session) $50.00
1. All Swim Lessons for Non-Residents $50.00
C. Recreational Swimming (Child) $ 2.00
D. Recreational Swimming (Adult) $ 5.00
(Up to 2 Children Included)
E. Recreational Swimming
1. Non-Resident Child $ 3.50
2. Non-Resident Adult $ 6.00
3. Family Passes $ 75.00/ mo.
$180.00/
season
F. Pre-Competitive Swim $ 30.00/ 2 wk.
session
G. Swim and Trim $ 30.00/ 2 wk.
session
H. Swim Pool Rental
1. Resident $ 75.00/hour
2. Base, Non-Resident $100.00/hour
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Recreation Services Department
lll. Entry Fees Admissions and Dues
A. Recreation Center Identification Card $10.00
1. Replacement Card $ 5.00
B. Exercise Room
1. Monthly $10.00
2. Six Months $40.00
3. One Year $60.00
C. Tennis Tournament, per Court for 4 Hours $30.00
D. Youth Dances, per Event $ 5.00
E. Youth Activities - Summer, per Participant $15.00
F. Gymnasium Use During Open-Play - per Session $ 3.00
G. Summer Playground - per Participant and Season $20.00
H. Fall - Winter - Spring After School Playground $20.00 Program - per Session per Participant
lV. Senior Center Rental
A. Priority Group l Weekdays No Fee
Weekday Evenings No Fee
Weekends No Fee
B. Priority Group II Weekdays $11.00 per hour
Weekday Evenings $16.50 per hour
Weekends $22.50 per hour
C. Priority Group II-A Fridays $ 6.79 per hour
D. Priority Group III Weekdays $ 55.00 per hour
Weekday Evenings $ 66.00 per hour
Weekends $385.00 per 4 hours
$ 55.00 each additional
hour
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Recreation Services Department
E. Priority Group IV Weekdays $ 66.00 per hour
Weekday Evenings $ 77.00 per hour
Weekends $550.00 per 4 hours
$ 66.00 each additional
hour
F. Priority Group V Weekdays $ 77.00 per hour
Weekday Evenings $ 88.00 per hour
Weekends $660.00 per 4 hours
$ 77.00 each additional
hour
Priority Group Definitions
Priority I: Department sponsored Senior Citizen program or activities for all ages 50 and up; bona fide San Bruno Senior Citizen organization for ages 50 and up; or City sponsored activities.
Priority II: Recognized not-for-profit groups or organizations, resident.
Priority II-A: State recognized public or private school fund raisers.
Priority IV: Recognized not-for-profit groups or organizations, non- resident.
Priority V: Private parties or activities by non-residents.
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Miscellaneous, City -Wide
Chapter 10
MISCELLANEOUS, CITY-WIDE
I. Document Duplication
A. Copies of Documents $0.35 first page
1. Additional Pages $0.10 per page
2. Police Reports
a. Up to 18 pages $ 2.00
b. First page over 18 pages $ 0.35
c. Each additional page $ 0.10
ll. Other Services
A. Returned Checks Due to
Insufficient Funds $20.00
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Appendix 1
CABLE TELEVISION, GARBAGE, STORMWATER, WASTEWATER, WATER RATES
Cable Television
Basic Programming
Preferred Cable Service $30.95
Low Income Rate $23.63
Limited Cable Service $16.10
Low Income Rate $12.32
Premium Programming
A la Carte
Preferred Service Plus One Premium Service $40.45
Preferred Service Plus Two Premium Service $53.94
Premium Packages
Two Star Package $44.55
Three Star Package $51.90
Four Star Package $62.40
HBO/Cinemax $48.75
Starz!/Encore $39.30
Add Starz! to any package $ 6.25
Digital Music Express
Home Service $10.44
Business Service $41.95
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@Home High-Speed Internet Service
Installation $103.95
Monthly Fee $31.48
Modem Purchase $184.00
Pay-Per-View
Pay-Per-View Movies $4.19
Pay-Per-View Special Events $4.15 - $52.45
Fees for Television Services
Remote Service Activation $21.00
On-Site Installation (Primary Outlet) $42.00
On-Site Installation (Each Additional Outlet) $15.75
Reconnect Charge (Within Six Months of Voluntary
Disconnection) $21.00
Delinquency Reconnect Charge (Increases by $5.25
Each Time Service is Disconnected for Non-Payment) $21.00
Outlet Relocation (Each Outlet) $15.75
A/B Switch $15.75
VCR Hookup $15.75
Service Downgrade (Preferred Service To Limited Service) $21.00
TV Guide $ 3.15
Non-Standard Service Rate, per hour (@Home Internet Service) $60.00
Returned Check Charge $20.00
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Garbage
Residential (1-3 units) Monthly
Rates
Weekly Refuse and Recycling Services and Biweekly
96 Gallon Toter Waste Service
Toter - 32 gallon (Includes 96 gallon green waste
toter + biweekly service) $16.65
Toter - 64 gallon (Includes 96 gallon green waste
toter + biweekly service) $33.29
Toter - 96 gallon (Includes 96 gallon green waste
toter + biweekly service) $49.94
Low Income 32 gallon (includes 96 gallon green
waste toter + service) $11.65
Each additional 32 gallon (toter + service) $16.65
Additional 96 gallon green waste
(toter + service) $5.04
Extra Bag (approximately 32 gallon) service $7.84
per pick up
Multi-Unit Residential (4+units)
Weekly Refuse and Specialized Recycling Services
Bins, Cans & Carts (4-99 units) $16.65/unit
Bins (100+ units) $15.82/unit
Bin Rental - 1 yard $20.95
Bin Rental - 2 yard $24.33
Toter Monthly Rates
Toter - 32 gallon, once per week pick up on weekday $21.18
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Toter - 64 gallon, once per week pick up on weekday $42.38
Toter - 96 gallon, once per week pick up on weekday $63.56
Container Monthly Rates
Debris Boxes (delivery and pick up included)
4 yard mini - Per day $109.64
6 yard mini - Per day $138.49
7 yard debris - 1-3 business days $265.43
16 yard debris - 1-3 business days $294.28
20 yard debris - 1-3 business days $323.13
25 yard debris - 1-3 business days $403.91
25 yard debris - Recyclables only $230.81
30 yard debris - 1-3 business days $468.54
P/U per Week
1yd
2yd
3yd
4yd
6yd
1 x per
$88.91
$177.73
$247.67
$304.97
$419.58
2 x per
$177.83
$355.46
$495.35
$609.94
$839.18
3 x per
$266.75
$533.20
$743.01
$914.91
$1,258.76
4 x per
$355.67
$710.93
$990.68
$1,219.88
$1,678.36
5 x per
$444.59
$888.67
$1,238.35
$1,524.85
$2,097.94
Sat. p/u
$133.56
$266.61
$371.51
$457.45
$629.39
Extra p/u
$20.52
$41.02
$57.15
$70.38
$96.83
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Debris Box Hold-overs - After 3rd Day 10% of rate per day
Compacted Garbage - Per yard $32.89
Inside Pull-Out Service
0 - 25 Feet $5.26
Additional monthly charge for each 25 feet, or portion thereof, traveled in excess of 25 feet will be an additional $5.25 per container.
Key/Lock Service
1 per week $ 6.19
2 per week $12.39
3 per week $16.43
4 per week $17.15
5 per week $19.60
Saturday $ 9.28
Excess Disposal/Overflowing Container Penalty
Per Occurrence $10.00
Stormwater
Property Use
Miscellaneous/Agriculture/Vacant/Condominium
Minimum Per APN $ 23.08
$ Per 1,000 Square Feet, Lot Size $2.0982
All Other
Minimum Per APN $ 46.16
$ Per 1,000 Square Feet, Lot Size $4.1964
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Wastewater
Monthly Service Charge
Basic Rate $ 7.89
Quantity Charge
Residential
Rate Code R-1
Each Unit of Water (100 cubic ft.) $ 2.57
Commercial
Rate Code C-1 $ 2.64
Rate Code C-2 $ 3.36
Rate Code C-3 $ 4.04
Rate Code C-4 $ 5.71
Institutional and Government Facilities
Rate Code G $ 2.57
Industrial
Rate Code I-1 $ 2.64
Rate Code I-2
Rate per hundred cubic feet $ 2.36
Rate per pound of COD $ 0.02
Rate per pound of Suspended Solids $ 0.09
Capacity Charges
3/4 Inch Meter $ 1,721
1 Inch Meter $ 2,868
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1 1/2 Inch Meter $ 5,737
2 Inch Meter $ 9,179
4 Inch Meter $ 18,357
6 Inch Meter $ 57,367
8 Inch Meter $103,260
Service Charges
Office
Engineering Design and Service Location Cost of
Labor
Security Deposit $25.00
New Account/Transfer Charge $10.00
Returned Check $20.00 per
occurrence
Field
Special Appointment $30.00
during
regular City
Business
Hours
$60.00
outside of
regular City
Business
Hours
Tapping, Service Connection or Cross-
connection inspection, miscellaneous
work Cost of
Labor and
Materials
Fines and Penalties
Illegal Connection $500.00 per
occurrence
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Residential Customers Billed Bi-Monthly
First Payment Delinquent After 21 Days
Second Payment Delinquent After 41 Days
-and-
For All Others, Delinquent After 21 days $10.00 or
10% of
unpaid
balance,
whichever is
greater
Water
Monthly Service Charge
3/4 Inch Meter $7.10
1 Inch Meter $11.12
1 1/2 Inch Meter $22.25
2 Inch Meter $35.59
4 Inch Meter $71.19
6 Inch Meter $126.29
8 Inch Meter $224.60
10 Inch Meter $359.77
Quantity Charge
Single-Family Residential
0-18 units per billing period (two-months) $2.32
each unit in excess of 18 per billing period $2.98
All other accounts $2.44
Fire Service Lines
Fire Flow Capacity, Per Inch Diameter $10.00
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Capacity Charge
3/4 Inch Meter $871.00
1 Inch Meter $1,452.00
1 1/2 Inch Meter $2,903.00
2 Inch Meter $4,645.00
4 Inch Meter $9,291.00
6 Inch Meter $29,033.00
8 Inch Meter $52,260.00
Service Charges
Office
Engineering Design and Service Location Cost of Labor
Security Deposit $25.00
New Account/Transfer Charge $10.00
Returned Check $20.00 per
occurrence
Special Permits (hydrants, irrigations, etc.) Cost of Labor and Materials
Field
Turn-On/Turn-Off Few New Service,
Special and Final Meter Readings, and
Special Appointments $30.00
during
Regular City
Business
Hours
$60.00
outside of
Regular City
Business
Hours
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Meter Size Change, Installation of Special
or Remote Meter Reading Devices, Meter Clean
Out or Dig-Up, Tapping, Service Connection or
Cross-Connection Inspection Cost of
Labor and
Materials
Construction Water Meter Deposit Refundable
Deposit
Equals Cost
of Meter
Which Varies
by Size
Miscellaneous Work Cost of
Labor and
Materials
Fines and Penalties
Unauthorized Water Use, Illegal Turn-Ons
and Open Meter Bypass, Illegal Connection $500.00 per
occurrence
For Residential Customers Billed Bi-Monthly:
First Payment Delinquent After 21 Days
Second Payment Delinquent After 41 Days
-and-
For All Others, Delinquent After 21 Days $10.00 or
10% of
Unpaid
Balance
Whichever is
Greater
Turn-On/Turn-Off for Late Payments $90.00 per
occurrence
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SCHEDULE OF TAXES
Business License
Generally applicable tax rate.
Every person having a fixed place of business transacting, engaging in, or carrying on a business in the city, except a business as to which the tax rate established by another section of this article is made specifically applicable, shall pay a business license tax based upon the annual gross receipts of such businesses as follows:
Gross Receipts
Annual Tax
Less than $75,000
$ 75.00
$75,000 or more, but less
than $100,000
$ 100.00
Over $100,000
$110.00, plus $5.25
for each additional
$5,000 or fraction
thereof up to $500,000
Over $500,000
$530.00, plus $4.00 for each
additional $5,000 or fraction
thereof up to $1,000,000
Over $1,000,000
$930.00, plus $2.75 for each
additional $5,000 or fraction
thereof up to $5,000,000
Over $5,000,000
$3,130.00, plus $1.65 for
each additional $5,000
or fraction thereof.
Central administrative offices, auxiliary units manufacturing.
Every person who, at a fixed place of business within the City, transacts, engages in, or carries on any central administrative office, auxiliary unit or manufacturing establishment shall pay an annual license tax based upon the area of the place of business occupied and the average number of persons employed, as follows:
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Area of Place of Business
Occupied
Annual tax
999 square feet or less
$ 150.00
1,000--2,499 square feet
250.00
2,500--4,999 square feet
350.00
5,000--9,999 square feet
550.00
10,000 square feet or more
850.00
Number of Employees
Additional
Annual Tax
1--10
$7.50 per employee
11--25
$75.00, plus $5.00
for each employee
in excess of 10
26--50
$195.00, plus $4.00
for each employee
in excess of 25
51 or more
$350.00, plus $3.00
for each employee
in excess of 50
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Amusement concessions.
Every person conducting any amusement concession, not in conjunction with a carnival or fair, shall pay a license tax for each concession and device as follows:
Type of concession
Quarterly tax
A. Merry-go-round, ferris
wheel, dodgem, swing or
other mechanical device for
the carrying of passengers
$75.00
B. Ball and ring throwing
games, spin-the-wheel,
mechanical and electrical
games, shooting gallery,
keno, lotto, and similar
games of chance
$50.00
C. Sales of merchandise or
foodstuffs, not in connection
with any game of chance
$30.00
Apartment and rooming houses.
Every person conducting the business of apartment house or rooming house shall pay an annual license tax of $50.00 base fee and $1.00 for each room, based on a three room minimum.
Commercial property rental.
Every person conducting the business of commercial property rental shall pay an annual license tax of a $50.00 base fee and $10.00 for up to the first 1,000 square feet and $10.00 for each additional 1,000 square feet of property available for commercial rental.
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Bowling alleys and similar games
Every person conducting a public bowling alley, skee ball, bat ball, or other similar device, equipment or means of entertainment shall pay an annual license tax of $40.00 for each alley.
Boxing or wrestling exhibitions
Every person staging a boxing or wrestling exhibition shall pay a license tax of $200.00 for each such exhibition.
Carnivals and circuses
Every person conducting any carnival, circus, menagerie, wild west show, rodeo, any other like or similar exhibition or amusement shall pay a license tax of $300.00 for the first day, and $75.00 for each additional day, payable in advance.
Gambling Clubs
Every person, corporation, partnership or other entity conducting the business of a gambling club shall pay a quarterly tax in advance, and due on January 1st, April 1st, July 1st and October 1st of each calendar year.
Commencing January 1, 1995, the tax per quarter shall be calculated as follows:
Tables Permitted by
Gambling Club License
1995 Quarterly Tax
Per Table
Minimum 10
$ 400
11 to 15
1,200
16 to 20
1,800
21 to 25
2,400
26 to 30
3,000
31 to 35
3,600
36 to 40
4,200
41 to 45
4,800
46 to 50
5,400
51 to 55
6,000
56 to 60
6,600
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Beginning with the above schedule, the tax paid by gambling clubs shall automatically increase July 1st of each year, commencing July 1, 1995, by the greater of 2% or the average of the annual percentage increase in the All Urban Consumer Price Index for the San Francisco/ San Jose/Oakland area for the months ending February 28th (or 29th) and April 30th .
Electrical musical devices
No person shall operate or maintain or permit to be operated or maintained in any place of business or premises open to the public and occupied by or under the control of such person any electrical musical device without having first paid a yearly business license tax of $25.00, applied for and received a license for each electrical musical device so operated and maintained.
Mechanical, electronic, and video amusement devices
No person shall operate, maintain, or permit to be operated or maintained in any place of business or premises open to the public or under his control any mechanical amusement device without having first paid the business license tax of $30.00, applied for and received a license therefor.
Nonresident contractors and other businesses
Every person not having a fixed place of business in the city who:
A. Engages in the business of contracting within the city; or
B. Engages in a business within the city not specifically licensed by another section of this article shall pay a license tax of $75.00 per year.
Peddlers and solicitors
Every person who conducts the business of peddler or solicitor shall pay a business license tax of $40.00 per day for the first day and $10.00 per day thereafter.
Public dances -- Place of public dance
Every person conducting a public dance shall pay a business license tax of $50.00. Every person operating a business in which public dancing is performed, conducted, allowed, carried on, or proposed to be performed, conducted, allowed, or carried on not less than three times or on three days within a period of six months shall pay a business license tax as follows:
1. If the dancing is accompanied by mechanized music, an annual tax of $200.00 dollars;
2. If the dancing is accompanied by live or unmechanized music, an annual tax of $450.00.
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Shuffleboards
Every person engaged in the business of operating or maintaining and offering for use by patrons any shuffleboards or other game or amusement device other than a mechanical amusement device otherwise licensed, shall pay in advance an annual license tax of $15.00 for each such game.
Temporary vendors
Every person conducting the business of temporary vendor shall pay an annual business license tax of $40.00 for the first day and $10.00 per day for each subsequent day.
Condominium projects
A business license tax is imposed solely for revenue purposes upon the development and construction of all condominium projects, in the sum of one thousand dollars per planned salable condominium unit. No tax shall be imposed upon the development and construction of a condominium unit for which a completed sale or transfer of interest to the purchaser or occupant has occurred.
Single-family residential structures
A single-family residential business license tax is imposed solely for revenue proposes upon the development and construction of all single- family residential structures in the sum of $1,000.00 per planned salable unit.
Airport parking facility
Every person, corporation, partnership or other entity conducting the business of an airport parking facility shall pay a quarterly tax due as follows. Airport Parking Facility means any privately owned or operated facility with the purpose of providing, for any form of consideration, parking or storage for motor vehicles, motorcycles, or other similar means of conveyances for persons going to or from the San Francisco International Airport.
The airport parking facility tax shall be 8% of gross receipts. Said tax shall only be applicable to gross receipts generated by the parking or storage of vehicles, at the airport parking facility. Each operator of an airport parking facility shall, on or before the last day of the month following the close of each calendar quarter, make a return to the City of the total tax. At the time the return is filed, the full amount of the tax shall be remitted to the City. Upon a finding of public benefit, the City Council may, by ordinance, decrease the airport parking facility tax set forth above.
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REAL PROPERTY DOCUMENTARY STAMP (PROPERTY TRANSFER) TAX
The tax imposed is on each deed, instrument, or writing by which any lands, tenements, or other realty sold within the City shall be granted, assigned, transferred or otherwise conveyed to or vested in, the purchaser or purchasers, or any other person or persons, by his or their direction, when the consideration or value of the interest or property conveyed exceeds $100.00.
The rate of such tax is $0.275 for each five hundred dollars or fraction thereof.
TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
For the privilege of occupancy in any hotel or motel, each transient is subject to and shall pay a tax in the amount of 10% of the rent charged by the operator.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BRUNO PROVIDING A
ONE-TIME REDUCTION OF THE FIREWORKS STAND PERMIT COST RECOVERY FEE FROM 100 PERCENT TO 85 PERCENT OF CITY COSTS INCURRED IN THE 2023
INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY AND WAIVE COLLECTION OF THE NON-REFUNDABLE
APPLICATION FEE FOR ALL PREVIOUS YEARS
WHEREAS, on June 28, 2008, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2008-67 amending rules and regulations pertaining to temporary fireworks stands pursuant to San Bruno Municipal Code Section 6.50.060;
WHEREAS, Section 4 of Resolution 2008-67 sets forth a cost recovery fee requiring a non-refundable application fee and a requirement that permit recipient reimburse the City their pro rata portion of the costs incurred by the city for fireworks public education, enforcement of the requirements of San Bruno Municipal Code Chapter 6.50 and Resolution 2008-67, and fireworks cleanup “Cost Recovery Fee”;
WHEREAS, on September 26, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution 2023-105 to clarify that the cost recovery fee includes fire prevention and fire suppression costs; WHEREAS, City Council adopted a non-refundable application fee on April 23, 2024; WHEREAS, the City Council has considered input from representatives of non-profit groups who operate the fireworks stands regarding the local community benefit from reducing the 2023 Independence Day holiday Cost Recovery Fee;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby: (i) finds that a one-time reduction of the Fireworks Stand Permit Cost Recovery fee from 100 percent to 85 percent of City costs incurred in the 2023 Independence Day holiday serves a public purpose by promoting the local community programs and services provided by the firework stand permittees, and (ii) directs staff to make such reduction and to waive collection of the non- refundable application fee for all previous years.
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I hereby certify that foregoing Resolution No. 2024 - ____ was introduced and adopted by the San Bruno City Council at a regular meeting on May 14, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
_________________________________
Lupita Huerta, City Clerk
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City Council Agenda Item
Staff Report
CITY OF SAN BRUNO
DATE: May 14, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Alex D. McIntyre, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Darcy Smith, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Consider Appointment of Two City Councilmembers to an Ad Hoc Subcommittee for the Review of Residential Parking Permit Program BACKGROUND:
At the City Council meeting on April 23, 2024, Councilmember Marty Medina requested a future agenda item under the “Comments from Council Members” portion of the agenda as follows:
“Review of Residential Parking Permit Program through a City Council Subcommittee.” At the meeting, the Council voted unanimously to consider the creation of an Ad Hoc Subcommittee for this purpose.
DISCUSSION:
At the City Council meeting on May 14, 2024, the City Council will consider appointing two City Councilmembers to an Ad Hoc Subcommittee for the Review of Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP). The Ad Hoc Subcommittee will provide a more detailed review and analysis of the Residential Parking Permit Program, which was established in 2019 when the City of San Bruno City Council adopted a resolution approving RPPP Guidelines1 and an Ordinance with implementing amendments to San Bruno Municipal Code Chapter 7.18, Residential Permit Parking. This effort originated because residents expressed concerns over the lack of available parking within residential neighborhoods throughout the City at various City public meetings and requested the City to evaluate the implementation of a RPPP.
These comprehensive regulations for the RPPP were adopted with the purpose of mitigating the availability of on-street parking in certain areas of the City, and to provide residents of those areas with a process to establish a RPPP. These regulations were adopted after two years of extensive work by Public Works and Police Department staff and a joint subcommittee which included members of the City Council and the and the Traffic Safety and Parking Committee (TSPC).
In summary, the implementation of the parking district requires the following steps:
• Submittal of an application by resident or neighborhood sponsor • Initial City staff review
• Resident Petition (50% + 1 support required)
1 https://www.sanbruno.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1115/Residential-Permit-Parking-Program- Guidelines-PDF
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5 •On-Street Parking Surveys by City, if applicable
•Resident Survey (50% response rate + 67% support required) •City Council action
•Notice to residents by City (90 days)
The RPPP is currently a voluntary opt-in program. A maximum of two permits can be issued per dwelling unit, with the first permit issued at no cost and the second permit priced at $54, per the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Master fee Schedule. Since adoption in 2019, no Neighborhood Residential Permit Parking District Petition Forms have been successfully processed by the City.
Ad Hoc Subcommittees may be established by the City Council with the members appointed by pursuant to Section 8 of the City Council Policies and Procedures. These stipulate that in accordance with the San Bruno Municipal Code Section 2.04.120, the Mayor shall make all appointments to and removals from City boards, commissions, and committees, subject to the approval of the City Council.
For this new effort and initiative for the RPPP, the first phase would include staff working directly to support the work of the Ad Hoc Subcommittee. At a minimum, this would include attending Subcommittee meetings and completing basic research requested by the Subcommittee. This is estimated at a minimum of approximately 20 hours per month, assuming the Subcommittee meets once per month. This work is not currently in any Department work program, and thus would likely delay other work items, including Fiscal Year 2024-25 Top Priority Initiatives and potentially CIP projects.
If ultimately the City Council, based on the recommendation of the Ad Hoc Subcommittee, directs staff to initiate a more robust revised RPPP project, a rough estimate of the cost of this phase 2 work could be over $100,000 in consultant work plus an additional $75,000 to $100,000 in staff costs for the effort. There may be additional direct costs associated with community engagement and public noticing. However, capacity does not exist in the staff workload at the moment to accommodate this large project and other projects would need to be delayed or put on-hold.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There will be minor fiscal impact of approximately $2,850 per month associated with the establishment of a City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittee for the duration of the Subcommittee’s work, assuming a total of 20 hours per month of Senior Civil Engineering time based on the estimated Fully Burdened Hourly Rate adopted in the Master Fee Schedule. There is also an uncalculated opportunity costs of not completing items on this year’s work plan and the CIP due to staffing levels.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
The action is not a project subject to CEQA. City Council’s action is not considered a “Project” per CEQA Guidelines and therefore no further environmental analysis is required.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
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5 Consider Appointment of Two City Councilmembers to an Ad Hoc Subcommittee for the Review of Residential Parking Permit Program.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Do not appoint an Ad Hoc Subcommittee for the Review of Residential Parking Permit Program.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
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