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Home My WebLink About12/16/2015 - STAFF REPORTS • • • • • Earth Research Labs • • • City of Palm Springs - Application for MCCC • • Medical Cannabis Cooperative or Collection • • • • INDEX • • 1. SUBMITTAL LETTER • 2. MCCC APPLICATION • • • 3. BUSINESS PLAN • • 4. EXECUTIVE BIOGRAPHIES • • 5. COMMUNITY ENVOLVEMENT PLAN • • • 6. ZONING REQUEST FOR ADMISTRATIVE • MODIFICATION • • 7. SIGNAGE PROPOSAL AND PROOF • • • 8. POS SYSTEM INFO • • 9. REFFERENCES AND RECOMMENDATIONS • • • • • • • October 19,2105 Earth Research Labs 752 Vella Road, Palm Springs, CA 92264(Purposed) Cell: (951) 907-9055 • Email: Brandon@)we-blinds.com City of Palm Springs Office of the City Clerk—City Hall • 3200 E Tahquitz Canyon Way • Palm Springs, CA 92262 • To whom it may concern: It is with great pride and enthusiasm that Earth Research Labs is submitting this MCCC permit application and supporting documentation to the Office of the City Clerk • Please find the following included: 1. The original application 2. Additional materials and attachments as specified in the application • 3. 15 copies of the application and additional materials/attachments • 4. A signed check in the amount of$7500.00 Thank you for your time and consideration. . Sin ely, • J . Brandon O'Brien OE 90 l.M Spy 'Q CITY OF PALM SPRINGS N Application for MCCC Medical Cannabis Cooperative or Collective � C�WWaRo- pk . 0{f .0 • Please submit one original and fifteen copies of this completed Application and all required materials to the Office of the City Clerk, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California, 92262. The • submission deadline is 2:00 PM on Monday, October 19, 2015. Applications will not be considered complete until all submittal requirements are met. GENERAL INFORMATION MCCC Name: Earth Research Labs Tax ID Number: 47-2976119 California Sellers Permit Number: SR EH 102-690778 Projected Days/Hours of Operation: Mon - Fri 9:00am to 7:00pm Sat 9:00am to 5:00pm Closed on Sundays If awarded a permit estimated number of days to begin operations: 30 Days • Estimated number of qualified patients and/or primary caregivers who will be served: Number of Qualified Patients: Approximately 3000 - 7000 • Number of Primary Caregivers: Approximately 300 - 500 APPLICANT INFORMATION Name and contact information of applicant: Name Email Brandon Lee O'Brien Brandon@we-blinds.com Address City, State, Zip 73983 Hwy 111 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Residence Telephone Business Telephone Same as Cell Phone (760) 309 - 2705 • Cell Facsimile (951) 907-9055 (760) 309 - 2706 • DISPLAY CONSPICUOUSLY AT PLACE OF BUSINESS FOR WHICH ISSUED . CALIFORNIA STATE.BOARD Or EQUAL`LATION am�ao ur t SELLER'S PERMIT • AE.'COUMTNllMBER rye? Ar aL�l•F • 02Y02/2-015 SR EH 102-690778 • NO77CE TO PERMITTEE. You are required W obey sir • EARTH RESEARCH LABS' Federal and State A x ml 30125 HIGHWAY 74. SU ITE 64 Rule or cwuW your business. This pemra does HOMELAND, CA 92549 rwt aa- you to do dr)ATrwise. L J • LSHEREBV AUTHORIZEDPURSUANT TOW UAW USE TAX LAWTO NGAGE IN.THE • aUSINESS OF SELLING.TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY AT THE ABOVE LOCATION,.. THIS PERMIT I$VAUD ONLY AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS, THIS FERMI IS VAUD UNTIL REVOKED OR CANCELED MD b NOT IRANSFERABLE IF YOU SELL YOUR BUSINESS • OR DROP OUT OF A PARTNERSHIP,NOTIFY US OR YOU COULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR.SAEESAND USE TAKES Not Va xanyOtber addr OWED BY THE NEW OPERATOR OF THE BUSINESS. . For general tax questions,please call our Customer Service Center at1-SW-400.7115(TTY;711), • For information on Your rights,contact the Taxpayers'Rights Advocate office at 1-888-324-2798 or 1-916-324.2798, • BOE-442R.REV LB(11-14) A MESSAGE TU OUR NEW PERMIT HOLDER • As a seller, you: have rights and responsibilities under the Sales aii' Tax:Law, In order to assist you in your • endeavor and to better understand the law,we offer the.folfowblg sources of help: • Visiting our webSlte at www.boe.ca.gov • • Visiting a field.office • • Attending a Basic Stales and Use Tax Law class offereelat one of our fie;d offices Sending your quesdo is in writing to any me of our of``ces • Calling our toll-free Customer Service Center at 1-800-400-711.5(TTY:711) . As a:seller,you have the right to Issue resale certificates for merchandise that you intend to resell.You also have the • responsibility of riot misusing resale certificates.While the sales tax is imposed upon the retailer,. • YOU have the Ognt to seek rep.:mbursement of the tax from your customer • You are responsible forflling and paying your saes and use tax returns timely . You have the right to be treated in a fair and equitable-rnarinerby the employees of the California State • Board of Equal,zation(BCE) • You aria responsible forfollowing the reguiatlons Set fo rIbythe$QE. • As a salter, you are expected to maintain the normal books and records of a prudent-:businessperson. You are required to . maintain tlese books and records for no less than four years:and make them available forin%pecton by'a BOE representative when requested.YOU are algo expected to notify us if you are buying,selling,adding a ocation,or discontinuing your business, • adding or dropping a partner, officer, or member,or when you are moving any or all of your business locations. If it becumes necessary to surrender this permit,you should only do so by met.Ing it to a BOE office,or giving it to a BOE representative. • If you wou d like to know more about your rights as a taxpayer;or if you are unable to r9solve an issue with the BOE, please • contact the Taxpayers` Rights Advocate office for help by calling toll-free, 1.-888 324 2798 or 1-916-324.2796. Their fax. • number is 1-916-323=331.9, Please post this perrnft at the address for which it was issued and at a location visible to your customers, • CALIFORNIA STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZA1ION `Salesand Use Tax Department • • Name and contact information of the on-site, community relations, or staff person or • other representative to whom one can provide notice, if there are operating problems associated with the MCCC: • Name Email Brandon Lee O'Brien Brandon@we-blinds.com Address City, State, Zip 73983 Hwy 111 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Residence Telephone Business Telephone Same as cell phone (760) 309 - 2705 Cell Facsimile • (951) 907 - 9055 (760) 309 - 2706 Name Email • Rodney Topkov Topkov@aol.com • Address City, State, Zip 33209 Old Hwy 74 Hemet, CA 92545 Residence Telephone Business Telephone (951) 923 - 4169 (951) 926 - 1757 Cell Facsimile (951) 236 - 0375 (951) 926 - 1757 • LOCATION AND PROPERTY INFORMATION • Please note the site location restrictions contained in Section 93.23.15 of the Palm Springs Zoning Code. Address of the MCCC: 752 Vella Road, Palm Springs, CA 92264 Assessor's Parcel Number: 680160024 Zoning: M - 1 General Plan: -iyO Gross Square Footage of the Proposed Business Space: 2001 Sq. Ft. Page 2 CANNABIS OPERATIONS What percentage of the cannabis will be cultivated on site: 35 % What percentage of the cannabis will be cultivated at a permitted MCCC grow facility operated by the MCCC: 50 % If less than 100% of the cannabis will be grown on site, or at a grow facility operated by the MCCC, please provide the name and contact information of the person(s) who will be cultivating the cannabis: Name Email Rene Fontaine Fontaineray@icould.com • Address City, State, Zip 15200 Wind Over Court Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 • Telephone Member of MCCC? (951) 457 - 2204 IX YES ❑ NO Name Email Brian Joshua Adkins Raschloroehyll@gmail.com • Address City, State, Zip 1629 Whiterock Lane Hemet, CA 92545 Telephone Member of MCCC? (951) 765 - 7632 K YES ❑ NO • Name Email Address City, State, Zip Telephone Member of MCCC? ❑ YES ❑ NO Name Email Address City, State, Zip Telephone Member of MCCC? • ❑ YES ❑ NO Page 3 Will edible cannabis products be provided on site: >1 YES ❑ NO Will 100% of edible products be made on site: ❑ YES ® NO If no, or less than 100% of the edible cannabis products will be made on site, please . provide the name and contact information of the person(s) who will be the source of the • edible products: Name Email Bhang Corporation info@bhangchoc.com Address City, State, Zip 85181 st Avenue Unit 221 Oakland, CA 94621 Telephone Member of MCCC? (800) 768 - 0398 29 YES ❑ NO Name Email • Kiva Confections info@kivaconfections.com Address City, State, Zip • 699 Lewelling Blvd Ste. 146-324 San Leandro, CA 94578 Telephone Member of MCCC? (510) 780 - 0777 9 YES ❑ NO Name Email • The Venice Cookie Company info@venicecookiecompany.com Address City, State, Zip Not Published Venice, CA 90292 Telephone Member of MCCC? (310) 868 - 1439 A YES ❑ NO Name Email Cheeba Chews info@cheebachews.com Address City, State, Zip Not published Boulder, CO Telephone Member of MCCC? (702) 406 - 4959 gl YES ❑ NO Please note if edible cannabis products are provided, a County of Riverside Health permit will be required as a condition of approval and submitted prior to operations. • Page 4 Will cannabis lotions or ointments, etc. be provided on site: X YES ❑ NO Will 100% of such products be made on site: ❑ YES NO If no, or less than 100% of other cannabis products will be made on site, please provide • the name and contact information of the person(s) who will be the source of such products: Name Email Cannariginals - Emu 420 Essentials andreas@cannariginals.com Address City, State, Zip Not published Not published Telephone Member of MCCC? (510) 754 - 9208 ® YES ❑ NO Name Email • Honey Pot Bear 420 honeypotbear420@gmaii.com • Address City, State, Zip Not published Not published Telephone Member of MCCC? (323) 977 - 9420 ® YES ❑ NO Name Email • Cannabee Products, Inc. liani@cannabee.com Address City, State, Zip Not published Not published Telephone Member of MCCC? (760) 812 - 9303 YES ❑ NO Name Email Mary Jane's Medicinals dahlia@maryjanesmedicinals.com Address City, State, Zip PO Box 2315 Telluride, CO 81435 Telephone Member of MCCC? (720) 421-7012 X YES ❑ NO Page 5 The City Council recently modified the regulations to allow permitted MCCC to provide delivery services. • Will delivery service be provided: IX YES ❑ NO If yes, please describe the extent of the delivery service: Complete details in regards to the delivery service proposed can be found in exhibit A (business plan) attached behind Attachment 10 of the application. It is located in the Operation Plan section 8.8. Please describe any other service that will be available at the site: If city permitted, there will be an ATM machine provided on site A credit card terminal will be on site as credit cards will be accepted r Educational opportunities will be held on site with invited nutritionists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, homeopathic experts, and physical trainers to promote wellness • Support system meetings and opportunities for learning Patient Appreciation Days — vendors and health experts will be invited to participate and exhibit with giveaways to show appreciation for our patients Page 6 • • • CERTIFICATIONS AND DECLARATIONS • Must be signed by Applicant and all Officers/Directors • 1. 1 declare under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California, that all statements contained in this application and any accompanying documents is • true and correct, with full knowledge that all statements made in this application are • subject to investigation and that any false or dishonest answer to any question may be grounds enial of the application or subsequent revocation of the permit. • • Q� a�J C7SSn.t�J \o k\cZ� k5 • Signature/Print Date • Sig�e/Pri t Date • Signature/Print Date Sign ture/Pr Date • 2. 1 expressly authorize the City Manager of the City of Palm Springs to seek • verification of the information contained within this application, including but not limited • to, a comprehensive review of my background. I understand that this review may • include verification of my personal social security number, credit reports, current and previous residences, employment history, education background, civil and criminal • history recojids.,from any criminal justice agency in any or all federal, state, county • jurisdicti s, dri 'ng records, birth records, and ❑❑any other public records. I p Signature/Print Date • Signatur /Print �—` Date • �( iPN,C�G f�c�tff�2 (v/i � /r �- • Sin ure int Date Si ure ri t Date • Page 7 • 3. 1 have received, read, reviewed, and understand all of the requirements of the City of Palm Springs regarding the operation and management of medical cannabis cooperatives or collective in the City, including without limitation the provisions of Chapters 3.35 and 5.35 and Section 93.23.15 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code, and I acknowledge that I am required to fully comply with these provisions. I also • acknowledge that ability to comply with any of these requirements may subject me to administrative fines, criminal sanctions, and other penalties as provided in the Palm Springs Municipal Code, including suspension or termination of my permit to operate a medical oa abis cooperative or collective in the City. • Signature/Print / Date • Signatw1 /Priintt Date Si nature/Pri t Date natur rint Date All applications must include a deposit of $7,500 toward the cost of the City's review of the application. In the event this amount is insufficient to cover the City's costs, the • applicant will be required to post additional funds to cover City costs. Make checks payable to the "CITY OF PALM SPRINGS." • Page 8 ATTACHMENT 1 PROPERTY OWNERSHIP AND DOCUMENTS Is the Property owned by the MCCC Applicant: X YES ❑ NO Property Owner Name and Contact Information: Name Email Brandon O'Brien Brandon@we-blinds.com Address City, State, Zip 73983 Hwy 111 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Residence Telephone Business Telephone Same as cell phone (760) 309 - 2705 iCell Facsimile (951) 907 - 9055 (760) 309 - 2706 Is the MCCC in a multi-tenant building: YES ❑ NO If yes please list other businesses in the building: • Business Name Business Type Aurora Silva, MA Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist New Harvest Church Church - ***Currently 60 days behind in rent and planning on vacating*** Insert behind the Attachment 1 Cover Sheet either: �] Evidence of property ownership by the MCCC applicant. ❑ Current Lease Agreement and notarized acknowledgement from the owner of the . property that approves an MCCC will be operated on his/her property. Page 9 s • RESORDING REQUESTED BY: Orange Coast Title Company • AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO: Mr. Brandon O'Brien • 73983 Highway 111 • Palm Desert, CA 92260 • THIS SPACE FOR RECORDER'S USE ONLY: Tifle Order No.: 7651202-10 Escrow No.: 28258-MS f R�k- O // GRANT DEED THE UNDERSIGNED GRANTOR(S) DECLARE(S) • DOCUMENTARY TRANSFER TAX is$426.25 [XI computed on full value of property conveyed, or • [ J computed on full value less value of liens or encumbrances remaining at time of sale. • [ ] Unincorporated area [XI City of Palm Springs AND FOR A VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, LDB Realty LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, as-tG SIR Undivided 60.0000% and Clifford Bochner and Sandy Bochner, Husband and Wife, Interest hereby GRANT(s) to: Brandon O'Brien, an Unmarried Man the real property in the City of Palm Springs, County of Riverside, State of California, described as: Lot 1 of Tract Number 18136 as per Map recorded in Book 126, Pages 63 and 64 of Maps, in the • Office of the County Recorder of Riverside, State of California. • Also Known as: 740 Vella Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92264 • AP#: 680-160-024-7 DATED: April 29, 2015 Signature Page attached hereto • and made a part hereof • MAIL TAX STATEMENTS TO PARTY SHOWN BELOW; IF NO PARTY SHOWN,MAIL AS SHOWN ABOVE: • • • • Titre OrdL-r No.: 1661202-10 Escrow No.: 28258-MS AP#: 680-160-024-7 • SIGNATURE PAGE • Title of Document: Date of document: • LDB Realty LLC, a California Li iabi' o ny By: 6 ' Kurt Bochner, Manager � cnffor`d�n • AV4 C�ti4:6r l J"• bochner • S dy 7 r AV-k J50Ln&j f 1. o Gl trte t ACKNOWLEDGMENT A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the . document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. • STATE OF CALIFORNIA . COUNTY OF L-pe, {kt�oae�GS On OR—Ort- 106 • before me,Nlar,tu►Mmiiael haido rcd6 A Notary Public personally appeared CItFEo4..0 3. b®C41NF7Lr � • 55�_�� OCht+E� who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the rson hoseCame-s isijff�ubscribed to the • within instrument and acknowled ed to me that he/she®e executed the same in his/her eir uthonze pacity(ies • and that.by his/her/their i natur n the instrument the rson s or the entity upon behalf of which rson s acted, executed the instrument. • 1 certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Marrrznenuuerwopliaoo • Commisskri Na: 5975088 z • Z NOrAYlY n lO5��q,�,,pgRy a Signature %+anyiaA 0 My Comm_ 6 • RECORDING REQUESTED BY: Orange Coast Title Company • AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO: • LOB Reality LLC Dr.&Mrs.Clifford Bochner • clo Dr.Kurt Bochner P O Box 5800 • Palm Springs,CA 92263 • • • THIS SPACE FOR RECORDER'S USE ONLY: • Escrow No.: 28258-MS - Title Order No.:1661202-10 • SHORT FORM DEED OF TRUST AND ASSIGNMENT OF RENTS • THIS DEED OF TRUST,made June 29,2015 AP,#680-160-024-7 • Brandon O'Brien,an Unmarried Man,herein called Trustor, whose address is 73983 Highway 111,Palm Desert CA 92.260 and • Liberty Escrow, Inc., a California Corporation, herein called Trustee, and LOB Realty L-C, a California Limited Liability Company, as to an undivided 60.D0D0% interest and Clifford Bochner and Sandy Bochner, Husband and Wife, as Joint Tenants, as to an undivided 40.0000% interest, herein called BENEFICIARY, WITNESSETH: That Tustor IRREVOCABLY GRANTS,TRANSFERS AND ASSIGNS TO TRUSTEE IN TRUST,WITH POWER OF SALE that Property in Riverside County,California,described as: . Lot 1 of Tract Number 18136,in the City of Palm Springs,County of Riverside,State of California,as per Map recorded in Book 126,Pages 63 and 64 of Maps,in the Office of the County Recorder of Riverside.State of California • Also Known as: 740 Vella Rd,Palm Springs,CA 92264 • "Should the trustor or his successors in interest without the consent in writing of the beneficiary sell,transfer,or convey,or permit to be sold, transferred or conveyed,his interest in the property,or any part thereof,then beneficiary may,at his option and sole discretion,declare all • sums secured hereby immediatety due and payable. At Beneficiarys sole discretion, Beneficiary may approve a new Trustor to assume the Note secured by this Deed of Trust" - • "This Deed of Trust is given to secure a portion of the purchase price of the property described herein." • TOGETHER WITH the rents,issues and profits thereof,SUBJECT,HOWEVER,to the right power and authority given to and conferred upon • Beneficiary by paragraph(10)of the provisions incorporated herein by reference to collect and apply such rents, issues and profits. For the • Purpose of Securing: 1. performance of each agreement of Trustor incorporated by reference or contained herein. 2. Payment of the indebtedness evidenced by one promissory note of even date herewith, and y ensions or renewal thereof, in the principal sum of • 5312,500.00 executed by Trustor in favor of Beneficiary or order. 3. Payment mg such It sums as the then record owner of said property may r ow from Beneficiary,when evidenced by another note(or notes) ' d a so ecured. DATED June 29,2015 • Branco 'B' n • • A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the • document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness,accura ,or validity of that document. STATE OF CALIFORNIA • COUNTY OF-r ;`l-0r5 V,4_ On • before me 1 e l v A Notary Public personally app�eeare • who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(sif whose namer}7)islare"subscdbed to the within instrument and • acknowledged to me that het9heRhefexearted the same in hislh-rAhair authorized cepackl ie,and that by hL%UA4•--signatureWon the instrument the personjo,or the entity upon behalf of which the personjq acted,executed the instrument. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and cores. WITNESS my hand and official seal. • 11111KV11111111111.>;C 1AEtEN • Comiti 1Mm r 21MG16 0NMI Full-CtlNornia Signature s6. L Ewolns 9 • • i ATTACHMENT 2 FINANCIAL INTEREST INFORMATION • Please provide the names and contact information of every person(s) who has a • financial interest in the MCCC: • Name Email Brandon O'Brien Brandon@we-blinds.com Address City, State, Zip 73983 Hwy 111 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Telephone Percentage Interest in MCCC (951) 907 - 9055 25 % Name Email Rodney Topkov Topkov@aol.com Address City, State, Zip 33209 Old Hwy 74 Hemet, CA 92545 Telephone Percentage Interest in MCCC • (951) 236 - 0375 25 % Name Email Michael Absher mabsher15@gmail.com Address City, State, Zip • 2161 Finley Road Palm Springs, CA 92262 Telephone Percentage Interest in MCCC (760) 409 - 2960 25 Name Email • Rick Remington rrvincere@aol.com . Address City, State, Zip PO Box 1206 Yucaipa, CA 92399 Telephone Percentage Interest in MCCC (951) 316 - 7667 25 % Insert behind the Attachment 2 Cover Sheet: . Copy of current Driver License and/or California Identification Card for each • individual who has a financial interest in the MCCC. Page 10 ATTACHMENT 3 PRINCIPAL OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS INFORMATION • Please provide the names and contact information of every principal officer, director and • operator of the MCCC: • Name Email Brandon O'Brien Brandon@we-blinds.com Address City, State, Zip 73983 Hwy 111 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Telephone Title or Position (951) 907 - 9055 President Name Email Rodney Topkov Topkov@aol.com Address City, State, Zip 33209 Old Hwy 74 Hemet, CA 92545 Telephone Title or Position . (951) 236 - 0375 Vice President Name Email Michael Absher mabsher15@gmail.com Address City, State, Zip • 2161 Finley Road Palm Springs, CA 92262 • Telephone Title or Position (760) 409 - 2960 Secretary Name Email • Rick Remington rrvincere@aol.com • Address City, State, Zip • PO Box 1206 Yucaipa, CA 92399 Telephone Title or Position (951) 316 - 7667 Treasurer r Insert behind the Attachment 3 Cover Sheet: �] Copy of current Driver License and/or California Identification Card for each principal officer, director, and operator of the MCCC. Page 11 ATTACHMENT 4 OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT INFORMATION . Please provide the names and contact information of every person who is managing or • responsible for the MCCC activities: • Name Email Brandon O'Brien Brandon@we-blinds.com Address City, State, Zip 73983 Hwy 1111 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Telephone Title or Position (951) 907 - 9055 Community Development Manager Name Email Rodney Topkov Topkov@aol.com Address City, State, Zip 33209 Old Hwy 74 Hemet, CA 92545 Telephone Title or Position • (951) 236 - 0375 Sales Manager Name Email Michael Absher mabsher15@gmail.com Address City, State, Zip • 2161 Finley Road Palm Springs, CA 92262 • Telephone Title or Position (760) 409 - 2960 Operations Manager Name Email • Rick Remington rrvincere@aol.com • Address City, State, Zip PO Box 1206 Yucaipa Telephone Title or Position (951) 316 - 7667 Facility Manager Insert behind the Attachment 4 Cover Sheet: • ® Copy of current Driver License and/or California Identification Card for every • person who is managing or responsible for the MCCC activities. • Page 12 ATTACHMENT 5 EMPLOYEE INFORMATION • Please provide the names and contact information of every employee, and a statement as to whether such person(s) has or have been convicted of a crime(s), the nature of the offense(s) and the sentence(s) received for such convictions(s): Name Title or Position • Marci Absher Budtender . Address City, State, Zip . 2161 Finley Road Palm Springs, CA 92264 . Offense Type (if any) Sentence None None Name Title or Position . Aaron Blumberg Budtender • Address City, State, Zip • 41620 Trinity Circle Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203 Offense Type (if any) Sentence None None Name Title or Position • Alexander Michael Hovorka Budtender • Address City, State, Zip 1145 Birch Street Corona, CA 92879 Offense Type (if any) Sentence None None Name Title or Position Tyler Bennett Security and Operations Address City, State, Zip 15435 Park Point Avenue Lake Elsinore, CA 92532 Offense Type (if any) Sentence None None • Insert behind the Attachment 5 Cover Sheet: Copy of current Driver License and/or California Identification Card for every Employee. • Page 13 ATTACHMENT 6 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION Pursuant to State and local law, all medical cannabis cooperatives and collectives shall be non-profit, mutual-benefit corporations: Designed agent for service of process: Name Telephone • Rodney Topkov (951) 236 - 0375 Address City, State, Zip 33209 Old Hwy 74 Hemet, CA 92545 Insert behind the Attachment 6 Cover Sheet ALL of the following: ® Copy of Articles of Incorporation filed with the California Secretary of State. Copy of filed California Secretary of State Statement of Information. ❑ Copy of Internal Revenue Service Letter of Determination you are an approved . "tax-exempt" entity. �X] Evidence of proof of lawful presence or residence in the City of Palm Springs. Examples of this may include a copy of the applicant's driver's license or a combination of other documents such as a utility bill, etc. Page 14 • • 3143161 FILED ' • ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION C= z s� • EARTH RESEARCH LABS C JAN 0$ 2015 • L CORPORATION NAME • • The name of the corporation is EARTH RESEARCH LABS. • II. • PURPOSE • A. This corporation is a nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corporation organized under the • Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corporation Law. The purpose of this corporation is to engage • in any lawful act or activity, other than credit union business, for which a corporation • may be organized under such law. • B. The specific purpose of this nonprofit Corporation is to form a Collective which will • facilitate and organize transactions between members who collectively cultivate and possess marijuana for medical purposes pursuant to Proposition 215,The Compassionate • Use Act, Health and Safely Code Sections 11362.5 et seq. The Collective shall limit • access to medical marijuana to members who are qualified medical marijuana patients • and/or primary caregivers pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 11362.5(a)&(e). • • lII. • AGENT OF SERVICE • The name and address in the State of California of this corporation's initial agent for service of process is • Rodney Topkov • 30125 Highway 74, Suite 64 • Homeland,California 92548 • • N. • CORPORATE ADDRESS • • A. The initial street address of the corporation is 30125 Highway 74,. Suite 64, • Homeland,,California 92548. B. The initial mailing address of the corporation is 30125 Highway 74, Suite 64, Homeland, California 92548. • • • • • 0 3743161 V. LEWTATIONS ON PURPOSE Notwithstanding any of the above statements of purposes and powers, this corporation shall not, except to an insubstantial degree, engage in any activities or exercise any • powers that are not in furtherance of the specific purposes of this corporation. • Date: January 7,2015 Rodney pkov,Sole Incorporator �, S �� ' �, �. = z g� t5 - 329237 • eµ 10 a - State of California Secretary of State 0 Statement of Information • (Domestic Nonprofit,Credit Union and Gonsumer Cooperative Corporations) FILED IMPORIling TANTe READD0.INS1 this is anamendment,see TRUCTIONS BEFORE COMPLETING`THIS FORM FILED 8WVWry of State 1. CORPORATE NAME State.ofCaiffomis Earth Research Labs• MAR Q Z 2015 • • 2. CALIFORNIA CORPORATE.NUMBER `"-'r'J rcyy,_,1j � C 3743161 Tms Specs forlFling tlse on y • Complete Principal Office Address (Do not abbreviate thename of the city.Rem 3 cannot be a PO-Box.) • 3. STREETADDRES$OF PRINCIPAL OFFICE IN CALIFORNIA,IF ANY CITY STATE ZIP CODE 30125 Highway 74,Suite 64 Homeland CA 92548 • 4. MAILING ADDRESSOF THE-CORPORATION CITY .STATE ZIPCODE • 30125 Highway 74,Suite 64 Homeland CA 92548 • • • Names and Complete Addresses of the Following Officers (The:corporation must list these throe officers, A comparable title for the specific officer may be added;however,the pteprinted Trues on this form must not be aftered.) • 5 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER! ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE • Rodney Topkov 30125 Highway 74,Suitt 64 Homeland CA 92548 • 6. SECRETARY ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE Rodney Topkov 3012E Highway 74,Suite 64 Homeland CA 92548 • 7, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/ ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE • Rodney Topkov 3012E Highway 74,Suite 64 Homeland CA 92548 Agent for Service of Process If the agent is an individual,the agem must reside in California and Item'.9 must he CoMNI with a Ca;ifonia sbeef • address, a P.O. Box address Is not acceptable. if the agent is another corporation,the agetitmust have on,the with the California Secretary of State a certificate pursuant to California Corporations Code section ISM and Item 9 must be left blank. . S. NAME OFAGFNT FOR SERV;OEOF PROCESS • Rodney Topkov 9 STREETADDRE$SOF.AGENTFOR.SERVICEOFPROCESS INCALAFORNFA,IFAN:INgIYlOt1AL CITY STATE ZIP CODE • 30125 Highway 74,Stribe 64 Homeland CA 92548 . Common Interest Developments ao.fD Check here if#* corporation is an assoday(m formed to manage a.common rMemm development under the Oavis-Stlrbng Common Interest • (3eaeiopmerit ACT;Code 500, Code "secboo 4000,. et seq) or under me Commercial and Industral Common Interest De,Vefopment Act, • (CaGfomia Citiil Code section BSirO,etseq.),,The corporation must file a Statement by Common InterestDeveiopmem Association(Form SI-CID)as required by California CI Code.secfions 5405(a)and 6780(a). Please see inaVuctions on the reverse side of this form. • 11. THE INFORMATION CONTAMED HEREIN IS TRUE AND CORRECT. • 1/27/2015 Rodney Topkov AGED • DATE TYPFJPRINT NAME OF PERSON COMP!EnNG FORM TITLE: GNA • SI-100(REV0 2014} APPROVED BY SECRETARY OF STATE • • • • • iRs DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY • 1 �t.J7 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE • CINCINNATI. OH 45999-0023 • Date. of this notice: 02-02-2015 • Employer Identification Number: 47-2976119 . Forms ASS-4 . Number at this notice: CP 575 A • EAR113. 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Shall Business Corporation. • • • • • • office 1200 South Gene Autry Trail D ES ERT�WATER Palm S rm s Desert Water Agency • p g P.O.Box 1710 • Hours Weekdays: 8am-5pm P�6 Lm Springs, CA • Inquiries Call:760-323-4971 • Web Site www.dwa.org O% U • \IA°�rtrtNo �" Account Number 4-5-19-2996-5 • \ `v /[ _ Service Address 740 VELLA RD BRANDON O'BRIEN • 73983 HIGHWAY 111 Read Previous Current Use This... Same Perim PALM DESERT, CA 92260 Date Reading Reading Period._ Last Year • - XX 100 cu ft 100 cu ft 0 9/16/15 32127 32189 62 126 • Gallons Used This Period 46,376 Gallons Used Las—t Yeas — - �9a248 • Don t Dismiss the Drought! — Saving Water is Mandatoryl Learn more about the mandatory water use restrictions that are now in effect in ourservice area at WWW.DWA.ORG/RESTRICTIONS. Payments can be made through Paymentus by calling 866-665-9550 or visiting WWW.DWA.ORG& • Click Pay Your Bill.A process fee will be charged by Paymentus to your debit/credit card. • Date- aA - .•_ �s ,l':. 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Total Amount Due $121.08 • Amount Enclosed $ • Name BRANDON O'BRIEN Thank You For Your Payment Service 740 VELLA RD - • ❑ Check here if Partial Payment. • Desert Water Agency • P O Box 1710 ❑ Check here if there are any changes Palm Springs,CA 92263-1710 to your mailing address.Please make • changes on the reverse side. • • 0 45192996500000121084 0 Go paperless w.at wwscmcom/ebilling It's fast, easy and secure. • SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA P.O.BOX 300 • E D I SO N® Rosemead;CA Your electricity bill 91772-0001 • An EDISON INTERNATIONAL®Company W Ww.sce.COm O'BRIEN,BRANDON l Page l of 6 • -For blllin andservtce' um�caRr300990 Rm 9 mQ A� faaz D+rstotneraccowrt•2378069504r • Mon-Fri 7 a.m.to-7 p.m.'and,`i [day acn Yqa m t - _ • For emergency services call 2d hrs a day 7 days a week:> .O, n Q Service account 3-043-7968-82 n 740 S VELLA RD • Date bill prepared:Jul 18'15 - PALM SPRINGS,CA 92264 • Rota"n"outaga<-. rGroup A071- • Your account summary. • • Balance forward Your new charges $455g Total amount you owe by Aug 615 - $45.58 • Compare the electricity you are using • For meter 256000-011551 from Jul 1.0'15 to Jul 1775 Your next billing cycle will end on or about Aug 17'15. • Total electricity you used this month in kWh g • Electric kWh Demand k Maximum demand is 0 kW • Summer Season On peak 0 0 • Mid peak 0 0 _ Off peak 0 0 • Total 0 • Usage comparison • Jul'13 Jul'14 Aug'14 Sep'14 Od'14 Nov'14 Dec'14 Jan'15 Feb'15 Mar'15 . Apr'15 May'15 Jun'15 Jul'15 • Total kWh used 0 • Number of days 1 Appx.average kWh • used/day ° • • • Please return the payment stub below with your payment and make your check payable to Southern California Edison. 14-574) Tear here __—_ It you want to pay in person,call 1-80 0-747-89 08 for locations,or you can pay online at www.sce.com. T----ear SOUTHERN C FQRNA Customer account 2-37-806-9504 Amount due by Aug 6'15 $45.58 Please write this number on your check.Make your E D I S O N' check payable to Southern California Edison. Amount enclosed $ FDISON nwrxJanoNuo�.�,,, • • • STMT 07182015 P4 CO3 T0078 014165 01 AT 0.4130 C008 rIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII[IIILlraldlll"IIIIIIIIII611pIIIIIIIIItllur • O'BRIEN, BRANDON • 73983 HIGHWAY 111 P.O. BOX 300 • PALM DESERT, CA 92260-4007 ROSEMEAD,CA 91772-0001 37 80L 9504 00000091 DOOOODOODD00004558000004558 • Go paperless at www.sce com/ebilling. It's fast, easv and secure. • i ATTACHMENT 7 SECURITY PLAN • All Applicants must submit a security plan. A security plan that includes the following: • a. Security cameras that have been installed and maintained in good working condition, and used in an on-going manner with at least 240 continuous hours of digitally-recorded documentation in a format approved by the City Manager. Please provide the number of security cameras and list the areas covered by • each. The areas to be covered by the security cameras include, but are not • limited to (1) the storage areas (2) cultivation areas (3) all doors (4) all windows, and (5) any other areas as determined by the City Manager. • b. A reliable and commercial alarm system that is operated and monitored by a lawfully-operating security company or alarm business. Please provide the name and contact information of the security camera monitoring company. C. Properly illuminated windows and doors that are in compliance with the City's lighting standards regarding fixture type, wattage, illumination levels, shielding, etc. (Applicants may be required to secure the necessary approvals and permits.) Insert behind the Attachment 7 Cover Sheet ALL of the following: Security Plan that meets requirements. • Valid current agreement with licensed alarm monitoring company. • Page 15 Earth Research Labs — Security Plan For the Proposed Space Located at 752 Vella Road, Palm Springs, CA 92264 Pending application and security system review approval by the City of Palm Springs,our security plan will incorporate several methods of security measures to ensure the safety of our staff and patients, • compliance with local requirements,and an effective deterrent for theft and other unlawful acts. An armed security guard will be present and on the premises during open business hours. Our intent is to utilize a licensed local security company,Bower Security located at 39301 Badger St#800 in Palm • Desert,CA 92211, Phone(760)834-2662,to help promote the growth and support of the local . economy.Their proposal is attached. • Overhead Door Company of the Desert located at 77622 Country Club Drive in Palm Desert, CA 92211, • Phone (760)772-3667,will be utilized to provide and install storefront security gates over all windows • and doors to prevent unauthorized access to the location while closed.Their proposal is attached. • Desert Alarm,Inc. located at 73168 CA-111,Palm Desert,CA 92260, Phone (760)322-1562,is the only • UL approved company in the desert and will be utilized for the alarm system,video surveillance and • monthly monitoring services.Their plan meets the requirements set forth in the City of Palm Springs Municipal Code Sections as detailed below.Their proposal is attached. Signage, lighting,and commercial locking systems to include secure remote buzzer doors for the access to all areas will meet city requirements. Properly illuminated windows and doors that are in compliance with the City's lighting standards • regarding fixture type,wattage, illumination levels,shielding, etc. . 5.35.300 Security Plan • A. General Security Requirements 1. Security cameras shall be installed and maintained in good working condition, and used in an on-going manner with at least 240 continuous hours of digitally recorded documentation in a • format approved by the City Manager.The cameras shall be in use 24 hours per day,7 days per week.The areas to be covered by the security cameras include, but are not limited to,the storage areas,cultivation areas,all doors and windows,and any other areas as determined by w the City Manager. 2. The lease/business space shall be alarmed with a reliable,commercial alarm system that is . operated and monitored by a security company or alarm business that is operating in full • compliance with Chapter 5.02 of this Code. • 3. Entrance to the dispensing area and any storage areas shall be locked at all times,and • under the control of MCCC staff. • 4. The business entrance(s)and all window areas shall be illuminated during evening hours. The applicant shall comply with the City's lighting standards regarding fixture type,wattage, illumination levels,shielding,etc.,and secure the necessary approvals and permits as needed. S. All windows on the building that houses the MCCC shall be appropriately secured and all • marijuana securely stored. . B. Security Alarm Systems—Minimum Requirements • 1. Each Location shall have a Security Alarm System, installed by an Alarm Installation Company, on all perimeter entry points and perimeter windows. • 2. Each Permittee must ensure that its Location is continuously monitored. Permittees may • engage the services of a Monitoring Company to fulfill this requirement. 3. The Permittees shall maintain up to date and current records and existing contracts on the Location that describe the location and operation of each Security Alarm System,a schematic of security zones,the name of the Alarm Installation Company,and the name of any Monitoring • Company. • 4. Upon request,Permittees shall make available to the City Manager or any state or local law • enforcement agency,for a purpose authorized by this Chapter or any state or local law enforcement purpose,all information related to Security Alarm Systems, Monitoring,and alarm activity. C. Lock Standards—Minimum Requirement.At all points of ingress and egress,the Permittee shall • ensure the use of commercial-grade, nonresidential door locks. • 5.35.310 Video Surveillance • A. Minimum Requirements The following video surveillance requirements shall apply to all MCCC: 1. Prior to exercising the privileges of a MCCC,an Applicant must install fully operational • video surveillance and camera recording system.The recording system must record in digital format and meet the requirements outlined in this Section. • 2. All video surveillance records and recordings must be stored in a secure area that is only accessible to a Permittee's management staff. 3. Video surveillance records and recordings must be made available upon request to the City Manager or any other state or local law enforcement agency for a purpose authorized by this • Chapter or for any other state or local law enforcement purpose. • 4. Video surveillance records and recordings of point-of-sale areas shall be held in confidence • by all employees and representatives of the City Manager,except that the City Manager may . provide such records and recordings to any other state or local law enforcement agency for a purpose authorized by this Chapter or for any other state or local law enforcement purpose. 5. A sign shall be posted in a conspicuous place near each point of public access which shall be not less than 12 inches wide and 12 inches long, composed of letters not less than one inch in • height,stating"All Activities Monitored by Video Camera"or"These Premises Are Being Digitally • Recorded"or otherwise advising all persons entering the MCCC that a video surveillance and camera recording system is in operation at the MCCC and recording all activity as provided in this Section. B. Video Surveillance Equipment 1. Video surveillance equipment shall,at a minimum,consist of digital or network video recorders,cameras capable of meeting the recording requirements described in this rule,video monitors,digital archiving devices,and a color printer capable of delivering still photos. 2. All video surveillance systems must be equipped with a failure notification system that provides prompt notification to the Permittee of any prolonged surveillance interruption and/or • the complete failure of the surveillance system. • 3. Permittees are responsible for ensuring that all surveillance equipment is properly • functioning and maintained so that the playback quality is suitable for viewing and the surveillance equipment is capturing the identity of all individuals and activities in the monitored areas. 4. All video surveillance equipment shall have sufficient battery backup to support a • minimum of four hours of recording in the event of a power outage. • C. Placement of Cameras and Required Camera Coverage • 1. Camera coverage is required for all Limited Access Areas, point-of-sale areas,security . rooms,all points of ingress and egress to Limited Access Areas,all areas where Medical Cannabis • or Cannabis-Infused Product is displayed for sale,and all points of ingress/egress to the exterior of the Location. 2. Camera placement shall be capable of identifying activity occurring within 20 feet of all S points of ingress and egress and shall allow for the clear and certain identification of any • individual and activities on the Location. . 3. At each point-of-sale location,camera coverage must enable recording of the patients, • caregiver or customer(s)and employee(s)facial features with sufficient clarity to determine identity. 4. All entrances and exits to the facility shall be recorded from both indoor and outdoor vantage points. 5. The system shall be capable of recording all pre-determined surveillance areas in any . lighting conditions. If the Location has a Medical Cannabis cultivation area, a rotating schedule of • lighted conditions and zero-illumination can occur as long as ingress and egress points to . Flowering areas remain constantly illuminated for recording purposes. . 6. Areas where Medical Cannabis is grown,tested,cured, manufactured,or stored shall have camera placement in the room facing the primary entry door at a height which will provide a • clear unobstructed view of activity without sight blockage from lighting hoods,fixtures,or other equipment. • 7. Cameras shall also be placed at each location where weighing,packaging,transport, • preparation,or tagging activities occur. • 8. At least one camera must be dedicated to record the access points to the secured • surveillance recording area. • 9. All outdoor cultivation areas must meet the same video surveillance requirements applicable to any other indoor Limited Access Areas. D. Location and Maintenance of Surveillance Equipment 1. Surveillance recording equipment must be housed in a designated, locked and secured • room or other enclosure with access limited to authorized employees, agents of the City Manager,state or local law enforcement agencies for a purpose authorized by this Chapter or for any other state or local law enforcement purpose,and service personnel or contractors. 2. Permittees must keep a current list of all authorized employees and service Personnel who have access to the surveillance system and/or room on the Location. Permittees must keep a • surveillance equipment maintenance activity log on the Location to record all service activity ` including the identity of the individual(s) performing the service,the service date and time and the reason for service to the surveillance system. • 3. Off-site Monitoring and video recording storage of the Location by the Permittee or an independent third-party is authorized as long as standards exercised at the remote location • meets or exceeds all standards for on-site Monitoring. • 4. Each Medical Cannabis Location located in a common or shared building must have a . separate surveillance room/area that is dedicated to that specific Location.Commonly-owned • MCCC located in the same local jurisdiction may have one central surveillance room located at one of the commonly owned Location which simultaneously serves all of the commonly-owned MCCC.The facility that does not house the central surveillance room is required to have a review • station, printer,and map of camera placement on the premises.All minimum requirements for • equipment and security standards as set forth in the section apply to the review station. • E. Video Recording and Retention Requirements . 1. All camera views of all limited Access Areas must be continuously recorded 24 hours a day. • 2. All surveillance recordings must be kept for a minimum of 10 days and be in a format that • can be easily accessed for viewing.Video recordings must be archived in a format that ensures authentication of the recording as legitimately-captured video and guarantees that no alteration of the recorded image has taken place. 3. The Permittee's surveillance system or equipment must have the capabilities to produce a • color still photograph from any camera image, live or recorded,of the Location. • 4. The date and time must be embedded on all surveillance recordings without significantly • obscuring the picture.The date and time must be synchronized with any point-of-sale system. • S. Time is to be measured in accordance with the official United States time established by the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the U.S. Naval Observatory at: http://www.time.gov/timezone.cgi?Mountain/d/-7/java. 6. After the 10 day surveillance video retention schedule has lapsed,surveillance video recordings must be erased or destroyed prior to being discarded or disposed of for any other • purpose. Surveillance video recordings may not be destroyed if the Permittee knows or should have known of a pending criminal,civil,or administrative investigation or any other proceeding for which the recording may contain relevant information. • F. Other Records 1. All records applicable to the surveillance system shall be maintained on the Location.At a minimum, Permittees shall maintain a map of the camera locations,direction of coverage, • camera numbers,surveillance equipment maintenance activity log,user authorization list and • operating instructions for the surveillance equipment. . 2. A chronological point-of-sale transaction log must be made available to be used in • conjunction with recorded video of those transactions. • • WIMMEW41Desert Alarm, Inc. REMMINM • "People you can trust" • • • • Earth Research Labs—740 Vella Road Palm Springs,Ca. • • Oct 1 rh 2015 Hard wired IP Camera System(15)consisting of the fallowing: • 10—Indoor IP Infrared(day/night) Dome cameras w/3 megapixel • And 2.8-12mm vari-focal,auto focus lens. Locations as follows: 3 @ reception area(entry door,overall area of room,access door to Med room) • 1 @ Office,3 @ Med room(1 @ each register and 1@ overall view of room. • 2 @ Grow Room,1 @ Hallway(Safe/DVR Closet) 5—Outdoor IP Infrared(day/night)Dome cameras w/3 megapixel • and 2.8-12mm vari-focal,auto focus lens. • Locations as follows: 1 @ each Entry/Exit Door(3), 1 @ East parking lot, 1 @ South Parking lot. • 1-16 Channel NVR w/10 Terabyte of storage(10 days)and built in • Flash Drive to save desired video. • 2—24" Flat Screen Monitors(DVR location&Office) • Power Supply,Cabling,Conduit,Connectors,etc. • • Installation and set up for remote viewing to I Phone,I Pad,Laptop, • PCs, etc. • Total Charge$14,785.00 plus tax • 50%deposit required to start work and balance upon completion • • 1Year parts and labor warranty on all work performed. • • • • Approved&Accepted by: • • • • • • • • • • • ll MUM Desert Alarm, Inc. • "People you can trust" • • • • Earth Research Lab—740 vella Road Palm Springs,Ca. • Oct 14th 2015 • Guard Service consisting of the following: • • • 1—Uniformed,unarmed Guard (armed w/Tazer, Pepper Spray,Baton, Hand Cuffs) to Stand guard at above address.Monitor all activities of persons coming and going in and out of said establishment, • monitor surrounding parking areas and report of any suspicious activities. Monday thru Saturday 9am to 7pm . Hourly rate of$23.00 hr. • Weekly Investment $1,380.00/Monthly Investment $5,520.00 • • • • • • • Approved&Accepted by: • • • Desert Alarm carries all current and necessary Licensing,permits,insurance,certifications and • training. • • • • • • • • • Desert Alarm, Inc. • "People you can trust" • Earth Research Lab-740 Vella Rd. Palm Springs • October 14th 2015 • New Hardwired Burglar Alarm System consisting of the following: 1—Main Control Panel • 1—Back up Battery 1—Wall Mount Keypad 1—Interior Siren • 1—Exterior Siren/Strobe Light • 3—Door Sensors(Office,Reception,Sliding Door in Med Room) 5—Interior Motion Sensors(Reception,Office, Hallway, Med Room, • Grow room) • 3—Panic(emergency) Buttons (1 @ Office,2 @ Med Room) 1—GSMX Cellular Transmitter(wireless communicator) 1—Access Control Door(Buzz Door from Reception to Med Room)w/ • 2 Separate release buttons(Office&Med Room) • Labor&Installation • Total Charge: $2,776.00 plus tax Monthly Monitoring to be$29.95(24 month agreement) • GSMX Cell Service$15.00 mo.(includes remote interactive services • To smart devices) • We appreciate your consideration for Desert Alarm Inc. Products and Services. 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Proposal �'''''� • 2&os • ► 4 0 & Date 1011111115 Overhead Door Company • of The Desert Overhead.Door Company of The Desert 77622 Country Club Drive Suite R • same I Address Palm Desert, CA • o�shxiterioornglx 92211 • 73-963 H ghway 111 Phone: 760.772.DOOR j aalm t�esert,cA Fax: 760.772.3657 • l92Z60 j Email:. info@odedesert.com • 1 ! CA License#949371 • 4 . __..__ Web: www.odcdesert.com We Purpose to Furnish the Following property Address Vella Road Calm Springs,CA • '_.._ .—_..... Description 4t1' Rate Total Furnish and install tubular steel gates to secure windows and doors. 1 6,075.00 00 6 075 • All gates to be powder coated in white,black or gray. _ _—_Y I Supplied with keyed alike tamper proof slam locks and cylinder locking post on • main entrance door. Two year warranty • Proposal includes securing(2)sliding door with 80"high gates and slam loos per • drawing one. j Window and door with(2}98"high gates with slam locks per drawing three ! 1 Window with 98"high gam as per drawing 4. i • Window/door combo 96"high with totting post per drawing five. {Sales Tax 9.000/e 0.00 All prices quoted are contingent upon field verilicatien-Openings are to be Total $6,075 00 • prepared by others with our bpeci&cations.The above prices.do not include. Submitted Bvi. window options,painting or wiring for clectncal,operret miles included above. • By ac:eptmce of this proposal as indicated by the signal=below,the undersigned party agrees to pay the costs of collccting any sums due • said owing Overhead Door Co of The Desert pursuant to this agreement,including rcrosonable attorney's fees and court costs.Adchtionaliy,. the undersigned party hereby agrees to pay interest calculated at the rate of IS%per mmn APR on all sums Much remain due and owing • thirty days after completion of all work.: ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL.Theprices, spaitictmons and conditions are satisfactory and are: • hereby accapeted.Overhead Door Co of The Desert is Signature, authorized to do the work as specified..Payment will be • ',... made as follows • ',. Q _U°/n Dorrm Payment at time of spocial order Dale of Acceptance -- Q Balance Due Upon Completions ***Prices are good jor.30 days*** • Net days Woika atv be elm Ofaatiaaabiittim• Q y approval credit hindk the installation oft door., Ncu ��y� ijo movejt,,v_all garage oPeru.r.'SfOnC hasto move items,an Q Special terms noted above addrtonat S75-00,h0trrw41.be charged. • • iiiiiiiii • • iiiiiiiiiiiiiii � iiiiiiiiiiiiii • ThoCsstauiae,TneOrWnal. �. Overhead Door Company Of The Desert 77622 Country Club Or Suite R Palm Desert,CA 92211 1'& 2-Sliding glass doors 3 760.772.3667 Man Door ra --- 6'0" SIT 810. ........ . ..... . 4-Fixed pane s I I i 10/16/2015 Project:Vella i p2a • Retail Storefront • • • We recognize the importance of visible physical security in the ght against crime. Criminals are much more likely to strike a business that • does not have any visible security in place than one that is equipped with • strong storefront security gates. Our retail secure gates keep your property and your merchandise secure. • • • • • • 1-800-835-0214 XPANDAS£CURITYGATES.COM � F"" INFO@XPANDASECURiTYGATES.COM • Y ryfv • • • • • Our tubular steel security gates are strong and decorative, so they'll • stop break-ins while continuing to provide a welcoming appearance • to customers. All of our gates and folding window security grills come • in a hard shell, high-gloss baked epoxy coating that is made to last. • When not in use, our security gates can be neatly folded away to • 15% their full size. • • • • • • • • • • A • • • • • - wtr • y • • • 1.800-835-0214 • XPANDASECURITYGATES.CONI • �' INFO@XPANDASECURITYGATES.COM • • • • • MAO%" • October 13, 2015 • • Earth Research Labs • 752 Vela Road • Palm Springs, CA 92262 • Attn: Mr. Brandon O'Brien • • Mr. O'Brien, • • Bower Events Inc. will provide one Armed Uniformed Security Guard • at 752 Vela Rd., Palm Springs, CA 92262 Monday through Saturday • daily from 9am to 7pm. Our rate for one (1) Armed Security Guard is • $27.00 per hour, per guard. The weekly rate would be $1,620.00 for • a total of 60 hours. Our Security Guards wear black pants and a • white Bower Events uniform shirt with a BSIS recognized badge. • • If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at the • number below. • • Thank you, • • • Jenna Bower-Cervantes • Administrator • Bower Events Inc. • • • 39301 Badger Street, Suite 800, Palm Desert, CA 92211 • PO Box 13133, Palm Desert, CA 92255 Phone: 760-834-2662 Fax: 760-834-2664 • • • • • i ATTACHMENT 8 • • SITE PHOTOGRAPHS • All Applicants must submit photographs of the existing site that show the front, back and • sides of the building, lighting, parking, etc. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Insert behind the Attachment 8 Cover Sheet ALL of the following: Photos of front of building. • Photos of rear of building. • Photos of sides of building. • ® Photos of exterior lighting. • ® Photos of parking. • • • Page 16 • • • 4 • ..�' � 'kRYTR/ Ali. y. '7 s� ��. ,= L) J ` � M iv s F t � • • i ATTACHMENT 9 • • SITE AND FLOOR PLANS • All Applicants must submit on one sheet of white paper no less than 11 X 17 inches and • no larger than 24 X 36 inches an accurate detailed site plan and floor plan of the • premises that clearly labels all the uses of areas on the premises, including: 1) doors; • 2) entrances; 3) windows; 4) use of each area including 5) storage area(s), 6) cultivation area(s), 7) exterior lighting fixtures, 8) security cameras, 9) restrooms, 10) signage and • 11) parking (including other tenant spaces if the MCCC is proposed for a multi-tenant • building site). • The project shall be required to provide secure bicycle parking facilities on site for use • by residents and commercial/retail patrons and owners. Location and design shall be • approved by the Director of Planning. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Insert behind the Attachment 9 Cover Sheet the following: • • ❑ Site Plan. ❑ Floor Plan. ❑ Bicycle parking facilities. • • Page 17 • • • THIS OF WAS PREPARED FOR A55BWENT PURPOSE S dill. Iq IIADIIIiY FORME 19 T A.,UE T.R.A. an-046 680-16 15 ASSURED FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE DATA SHIA A5S[SSOR'S/IRCEL RAY HOT COLDLY WITH LOCAL LOT-SPLIT OR BUILD IH6 SIII OROIXIIIC[5. CITY OF PALED SPRINGS 29-71-6 MAR 16 2000 Da 09 ID i , III III Ili I II ` - - - - - - - Y,a ..2 1Y'•J13 W „N ,. 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PM 75/77 PARCEL MAP NO, 14519 M8 126/63-64 TRACT MAP NO. 18136 'w "•" ASSESSOR RAP DR6A0 PC.16 MB MAP NO.TRACT NO. 18196 Riverside S Couniy, Calif. lF.'$,7 PM 200/23-25 PARCEL MAP NO. 28238 Feb 2009 • • ATTACHMENT 10 • • ADDITIONAL MATERIALS • • List and insert behind the Attachment 10 Cover Sheet any additional materials you • would like to submit with your application to be considered by the City Council and City Staff. • • List of Additional Materials: • 1 . Business Plan • 2. Executive Biographies • • 3. Community Involvement Plan 4. Zoning - Request for Administrative Modification • 5. Signage Proposal and Proofs 6. POS System Info • 7. References and Recommendations • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Page 18 • • • • • • • • • • Earth Research Labs - Business Plan • • • • • October 2015 • • • Applicant: Brandon O'Brien • Purposed Address: 752 Vella Road, Palm Springs, CA 92264 • Phone: (760) 309-2705 Fax: (760) 309-2706 • Email: Brandon@we-blinds.com • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Page 1 of 21 • • Business Plan Table of Contents 1.Introduction.....................................................................................................................................................4 2.Executive Summary....................................................................................................................................4 3.Mission,Strategies,etc. (Company,Strategy and Management Team)..............5 • 3.1.Vision...........................................................................................................................................................5 • 3.2.Mission.......................................................................................................................................................5 • 3.3.Objectives/Goals................................................................................................................................5 • 3.4.Keys to Success.....................................................................................................................................6 • 3.5.Strengths,Weaknesses,Opportunities and Threats(SWOTs)..........................6 . 3.6.Strategies.................................................................................................................................................7 • 4.Products and Services...............................................................................................................................8 • S.Revenue Sources..........................................................................................................................................8 • 6.Future Growth Opportunities.............................................................................................................9 • 6.1.Live Online Teachers........................................................................................................................9 6.2.CannaTalk................................................................................................................................................9 6.3.Books/Literature/Videos.............................................................................................................9 6.4.Development of Proprietary Product Line......................................................................9 7.MarketingPlan..............................................................................................................................................9 7.1.Market Analysis...................................................................................................................................9 7.2.Competition........................................................................................................................................10 r7.3.Customer Profile..............................................................................................................................10 7.4.Market Size,Sales&Share Projections...........................................................................10 7.5.Strategies for Reaching or Exceeding Your Targeted Sales Levels................11 7.6.Sales Strategy ................................................................................................11 7.7.Advertising and Public Relations..........................................................................................12 8.OperationsPlan.........................................................................................................................................12 8.11ocation..................................................................................................................................................12 8.2.Hiring........................................................................................................................................................12 • 8.3.City of Palm Springs and City Manager Compliance Protocol.......................12 • 8.4.lnventory Procedures..................................................................................................................13 • 8.5.Bookkeeping and Maintenance of Business Records..........................................13 • 8.6.Health and Safety Regulations Program........................................................................14 8.7.Signage....................................................................................................................................................14 Page 2 of 21 8.8.Waste Disposal.................................................................................................................................15 • 8.9.Delivery Service Protocols........................................................................................................is • 8.10.Labeling, Packaging, and Product Safety....................................................................16 8.11.Testing..................................................................................................................................................16 + 8.12.Production.........................................................................................................................................16 • 9.Management&Administration (Organization Plan)......................................................17 9.1.Managerial Style..............................................................................................................................17 9.2.Management......................................................................................................................................17 9.3.Administration..................................................................................................................................18 9.4.Professional Services Team.....................................................................................................18 10.Financial Plan............................................................................................................................................18 10.1.Projected Cash Flow...................................................................................................................i8 10.2.Start-up and Operating Budgets........................................................................................19 10.3.Operating Budget.........................................................................................................................19 10.4.Accounting and Inventory Control System................................................................20 10.5.Cash Flow Projections...............................................................................................................20 10.6.Funding Requirements.............................................................................................................21 r Page 3 of 21 1. Introduction Earth Research Labs is a non-profit mutual benefit corporation. Our mission is to create a medical marijuana dispensary for the purpose of offering legal medical patients the • medications,educational support, and healthy living options they may require. This • dispensary will develop a community of patients by offering a large variety of medical solutions that enhance their quality of life. • The proposed physical location for this dispensary will be 752 Vella Road, Palm Springs, CA • 92264,pending city approval. • Earth Research Labs has four principals,each sharing interest in the corporation. They are • Brandon O'Brien, Michael Absher, Rodney Topkov,and Rick Remington. Brandon O'Brien is • the President, Rodney Topkov is the Vice President, Michael Absher is the Secretary, and Rick Remington is the Treasurer. 2. Executive Summary Earth Research Labs,a non-profit mutual benefit corporation under the principle operation of Brandon O'Brien (President) Rodney Topkov(Vice President), Michael Absher(Secretary),and • Rick Remington(Treasurer),will operate a medical marijuana dispensary if approved by the • City of Palm Springs at the proposed location of 752 Vella Road,Palm Springs, CA 92264, which will serve the Coachella Valley's patient population with legal medical medications, educational support, and a variety of medical solutions that will increase patient's quality of • life. Its President,Brandon O'Brien, has been highly successful in his operations of multiple companies in the Coachella Valley. Having graduated high school from Palm Springs High • School,then leaving the area for a few years to pursue a college education and life • experience, he chose to return to the place he calls home and establish roots,opening a window covering company. Brandon established Distinctive Flooring in 2006,and as the Great Recession was in full swing in 2008, he felt a need to help the talented friends and colleagues • that he saw losing their jobs in the construction industry. Brandon created Vincere Industries, • and has developed it into one of the premier construction companies in the desert.Since the creation of Vincere, he has co-partnered and founded investment companies and continues to identify areas of need where his commitment to the community,value system, and work ethic • will be of benefit to all.While working with multiple organizations and charitable foundations, • Brandon O'Brien believes his next endeavour should be in a direction that would allow for even more involvement in the community and a way to give back. He feels that there is a major need for patients that require medical marijuana to obtain better access to . opportunities for education,and outreach/subsidies programs to make sure that no patient is • turned away due to their financial condition. He intends to pursue this opportunity with the • same vigor and dedication that has made him a successful businessman. • Earth Research Labs will provide access of safe, premium quality, lab tested cannabis infused • edible medications, lotions, ointments,tinctures,and an extensive line of quality nutritional . supplements, herbs,and homeopathy products to any patient that suffers from chronic pain, illness,anxiety,and a complete host of other medical conditions. • Utilizing our unique plan to implement educational opportunities, partnerships with medical • offices, medical directors,and non-profit co-participation programs will provide access to a Page 4 of 21 segment of the market that is virtually un-tapped. Upon approval from the city,we will have the first legal delivery service in conjunction with our physical dispensary to provide unprecedented opportunity to reach patients in need. • The future addition of new products and services such as live online personalized patient education opportunities, CannaTalk(a membership support program), books/literature/video products,and the development of our own proprietary line of products will allow for • enormous amounts of growth potential. • As a trusted source of information,quality products and valuable services; Earth Research Labs envisions itself as the recognized leader in the Coachella Valley. 3. Mission, Strategies, etc. (Company, Strategy and Management Team) 3.1. Vision • Earth Research Labs vision is to be the recognized leader in the Coachella Valley for the • premier source of reliable information,quality medical products,and valuable services provided by a cannabis dispensary. We will earn our customers'trust,and following, by • offering credible information,customer service, membership, loyalty and need based • financial assistance programs, products and services. Our community involvement and • educational outreach programs will create feelings of trust and legitimacy in the community about our industry. • 3.2. Mission To be a non-profit medicinal cannabis dispensary dedicated to ensuring reliable,and • affordable legal access to the highest quality organic medicinal grade cannabis products to • the patients of the City of Palm Springs. With a professional atmosphere and knowledgeable staff,we support our patients by providing alternative products and services to meet their needs with compassion and care. It is our task to educate both our • clients and the general public while providing the purest and most effective products • possible while giving back to our local community. 3.3. Objectives/Goals The purpose of Earth Research Labs is to improve the ability of registered patients to access cannabis products for medical use. . To become a reputable and preferred dispensary by establishing partnerships in the • community with other local non-profit foundations,enabling us to deliver information, medication and medical services. • Earth Research Labs will work diligently to provide safe,premium quality, lab tested cannabis products in a reliable and consistent fashion to ensure that we can deliver patients their preferred medications without supply chain issues. Develop a system to provide subsidized medications to those with a financial need. Page 5 of 21 • 3.4. Keys to Success Keys to success for Earth Research Labs are: • • Community. The success of this business depends greatly upon the involvement • and contribution it makes to the local community. Because the revenue sources are from medications,the education to care providers and patients,and quality of • medication is critical to the success of the business. Earth Research Labs is currently investigating models that will allow for subsidizing medicines for low income patients. It is our intention to institute a policy that no • patient will be turned away due to their financial condition.We believe this to be • a bigger service to the local community than any other dispensary we have researched thus far. • • Service. Earth Research Labs will provide a benefit to the community through • education as well as medical care by offering access to other services such as naturopathy, homeopathy, nutritional counselling,massage,and other holistic and educational endeavours. Our dispensary will emphasize value in the • medications and information provided. Our intent is to provide a delivery service,as there is a need for this that is not currently being provided by a legally licensed and permitted operation • • Credibility. Trust and Credibility are developed over time. Earth Research Labs will strive to provide quality products at competitive prices.We will put forth every S effort to make sure that our patients receive the highest level of customer service, • are educated,and satisfied.Consistent delivery of these core values will establish • credibility. • • Reputation. As we establish credibility and trust through our customer service • efforts and quality medications,a reputation for being an exceptional provider will begin to travel through circles of friends,and patients. Our reputation will develop as the provider of choice. . • High Quality Content.Content which is of the most current and reputable information will be available through publications,educational seminars, and partnerships.A website will be created in the near future to supply additional • information and resources from leading partners. 3.5. Strengths,Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOTS) • Strengths: • • Principals have a combined total of 20+years of experience in medical marijuana knowledge and experience. • Extensive combined experience in the business of public and private • construction works, healthcare administration,accounting,marketing, human • resources, project management,systems and control development,and a • variety of other tools essential to the success of an operation. Page 6 of 21 . • Well-funded group to prove that we can adequately invest in the company to • ensure success. • Existing relationships provide strong ties to the local community. • Patient education will occur through the use and availability of in person, • digital,and online materials. Weaknesses • Overcoming the general public opinion of the industry to build credibility and . trust among the community. • Differentiating our status as an approved and legally licensed dispensary from the competition. • Opportunities • • There are a limited number of dispensaries that are legally operating. • There are currently no legally operating delivery services to provide needed medication to immobile patients. • Few other dispensaries seem to have similar expertise and can ensure • consistent quality of products. • Education and partnerships with medical offices,medical directors, and non- profit co-participation programs will provide access to a segment of the market that is virtually un-tapped. . • Our focus on patient support and customer service will provide the • opportunity for word of mouth and referrals to other patients. • High quality professional dispensaries are still at a stage of infancy.This is a growing field in which the collective will benefit by providing the best quality • of care. Threats • Illegal operations engaging in cut throat tactics to provide financial hardship to • legal establishments due to a lower cost of operation through illegitimate • methods. • Larger and better funded dispensaries may duplicate our products and services. • • Changes in legislation that make operating a dispensary undesirable. 3.6. Strategies . Focusing on the development of the business,the following strategies will be • followed. • Develop content for a website. Develop a website using Casey Vassio Media. • Create traffic through the use of WeedMaps, registration with Google Places,Bing Places,Facebook,and other social media outlets as permitted by city guidelines. • • Create awareness and build our reputation in the valley through our partnerships • and community education opportunities to drive patients to our dispensary. • Give back to the community through community re-investment initiatives and • community involvement. Page 7 of 21 • • Identify and secure unique product lines to offer new medications to patients. • Create a referral program and utilize word of mouth advertising to increase our • presence. • • Build opt-in subscription email lists through enrolments to take advantage of top of mind awareness initiatives. 4. Products and Services With a professional atmosphere and knowledgeable staff,we support our patients by providing alternative products and services to meet their needs with compassion and care. Products will include cannabis infused edible medications, lotions,ointments,tinctures, and medical marijuana product sales derived from both our physical dispensary location and our delivery service. • Additional products that will be available are high quality nutritional supplements, herbs,and homeopathy products. • Content which is of the most current and credible information will be available through . publications,educational seminars,and partnerships.A website will be created in the near future to supply additional information and resources from leading partners. • The development of our own line of products will lead to the opportunity for additional • products and services. 5. Revenue Sources Earth Research Labs will generate revenues through physical product sales at our primary dispensary location and via delivery service such as but not limited to cannabis infused edible . medications, lotions,ointments,tinctures. A second source of revenue will be created through the sale of an extensive line of quality nutritional supplements, herbs,and homeopathy products. Based upon the market size,and our sales and share projections,we estimate that we will produce between$851,520 and $1,276,800 in revenue in the first year of business.This projection is a rough estimate and will depend greatly on the effectiveness of building traffic • from word of mouth advertising, loyalty programs,educational seminars and • outreach/networking efforts. Additional revenue can be generated in the future as other services and products are • developed. Page 8 of 21 6. Future Growth Opportunities 6.1. Live Online Patient Education • Providing interactive and personalized education opportunities. 6.2. CannaTalk • Build a membership support program for the community to discuss topics relating to • various treatments or methods of treatment that have been the most beneficial for particular types of ailments. People would have a sense of belonging and empathy for each other creating a positive support system and opportunities for learning. 6.3. Books/Literature/Videos • Books, literature, and videos could be made available on topics surrounding current . medical research in relation to marijuana uses,changing regulations,cultivation, • cooking with cannabis,and personal narratives of success stories. 6.4. Development of Proprietary Product Line Produce our own line of cannabis infused products to include edibles,tinctures,wax, and a CBD product.This will create an opportunity to leverage our licensed dispensary . and produce sales from other licensed dispensaries. 7. Marketing Plan • The company's growth will be directly influenced by the success of our marketing messages. • Strategic marketing will include credible messaging with high visibility. 7.1. Market Analysis • WHAT CLIENTS PREFER: (from Medical Marijuana Business Directory) 50% Prefer upscale relaxed atmospheres like a Starbucks or healthcare facility. 80% Prefer a location within a half hour drive. • 80% Prefer local mom and pop shops over chain stores. • 85% Want to see some discount varieties and nearly 40%said they would switch dispensaries for better prices. 57% Said that having a large selection of strains is critical. • 60% Would switch locations for better customer service. In fact,good customer service • from knowledgeable bud tenders ranked as the single most important attribute of a great dispensary. 40% Said that having a selection of high CBD products is critical. • 38% Said Organically Grown Cannabis is Critical and another 43%said it is nice to see. • 80% Said that Concentrates are very important. 60% Said that a dispensary should offer Educational programs about Cannabis. 55% Wanted a good selection of Headshop items for smoking and vaporizing. • 62% Said that high potency strains are the most important product. Page 9 of 21 We will perform our own market analysis for new product lines which we will be developing and to see what factors are most important to the specific local market in which will be operating if approved. 7.2. Competition The competition for a medical dispensary comes from a mixture of both legally • licensed and unpermitted storefront locations as well as delivery only services.The • nearest direct competition comes from OG Grasshopper,Greensight, Organic Solutions of the Desert,C.A.P.S and Palm Springs Safe Access.Their primary source of advertising is through WeedMaps. Their strengths appear to be largely derived from their length of presence.They have managed to gather a loyal following through their product lines and the relationships that they have built with their patients overtime. In our opinion,their weaknesses are their lack of community involvement,education opportunities provided,availability of the same products consistently, inviting interior • appearance, and missed revenue through other outlets such as supplements and • homeopathic products. As the City of Palm Springs allow permits to be issued to legitimate dispensaries,the • need for the public to obtain their medication through unpermitted outlets decreases. Through the incorporation of our community involvement efforts,outreach and educational programs,delivery service,and an extensive line of quality nutritional • supplements,herbs, and homeopathy products,we believe that we can become the • premier provider of choice. 7.3. Customer Profile Our customers will come from a wide range of ages between 18—99. • The target customer is: • • Adults who are chronically ill or in pain • Cancer patients, patients who suffer from seizures,PSTD,Crohn's Disease, • Glaucoma, Multiple Sclerosis, poor appetite and weight loss,and a variety of • other conditions • • Business People who experience anxiety and require relief to perform • • All Patients who could benefit from cannabis anti-inflammatory properties 7.4. Market Size, Sales &Share Projections • California NORML estimates that there are now over 750,000 medical marijuana users • in the state,or 2%of the population,according to the most recent data.At the high end,an estimate of over 1,125,000 patients, or 3%of the population, is consistent with the data. Page 10 of 21 .. .. .. . _.._. • According to the Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey,the estimated • population of the Coachella Valley will be 443,401 in 2014. • If medical marijuana patients are estimated to represent between 2-3%of the • population,there would be 8868—23,302 patients in the Coachella Valley. We believe that we can capture at least 10%of those patients within one year due to our legal delivery service, competitive pricing,and numerous programs available.This would • equate to 887—1330 regular patients. If the average patient purchased twice a month and the average order was$40.00, r' this would equate to between$70,960 and$206,400 monthly or$852,520 and • $1,276,800 yearly. We believe that these projections are very conservative based upon market research and sales figures from existing dispensaries. Our market share growth will be limited by two factors; market demand and state legislations(from medical to recreational use in the future). • 7.5. Strategies for Reaching or Exceeding Your Targeted Sales Levels The success of this business depends greatly upon the involvement and contribution it • makes to the local community. Because the revenue sources are from medications, • the education to care providers and patients, and quality of medication is critical to the success of the business. • Create traffic through the use of WeedMaps, registration with Google Places,Bing • Places, Facebook,and other social media outlets as permitted by city guidelines. Identify and secure unique product lines to offer new medications to patients. • Create a referral program and utilize word of mouth advertising to increase our presence. Continue to market to our customer through the use of promotional items such calendars,T-shirts,and stickers that they will take home and will help to create top of mind awareness. 7.6. Sales Strategy Through the incorporation of our community involvement efforts,outreach and • educational programs,delivery service,and an extensive line of quality nutritional • supplements,herbs, and homeopathy products,we believe that we can become the premier provider of choice. • Employee education will occur through the use of monthly team member training meetings to ensure the staff is current and up to date with the information they deliver. • Build opt-in subscription email lists through enrollments to take advantage of top of mind awareness initiatives. Page 11 of 21 • Our plan to focus on education and partnerships with medical offices,medical directors,and non-profit co-participation programs will provide access to a segment of the market that is virtually un-tapped. 7.7. Advertising and Public Relations Advertising will consist of WeedMaps and social media marketing as allowed by the • city, promotional products and literature to leave behind,word of mouth and grass • roots initiatives,as well as educational seminars and outreach programs. 8. Operations Plan • 8.1. Location Earth Research Labs will operate, pending application approval,from the location at . 752 Vella Road, Palm Springs, CA 92264. The building where the purposed dispensary is to be located is ready to modify for our uses upon approval of the application by the City of Palm Springs. • The building owner is Brandon O'Brien who will complete an executed lease with Earth Research Labs pending application approval. • The location of this facility is zoned M-1 and meets the planning department zoning requirements for this facility. • 8.2. Hiring Earth Research Labs will be looking into the possibility of giving preference during the hiring process to seniors, military veterans,and disabled persons. This would have to be allowed in • conjunction with and in accordance to State Labor Law,Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, • as amended,Titles I and V of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,as amended,and The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1965, as amended. This process does not dismiss hiring out of these protected groups, but rather displays our intent of a way that we . hope to give back to the community. It is our belief,that these groups of people represent a • large share of the population requiring medical cannabis as medication. Our staff would thus be better able to relate,communicate,share information,and ultimately assist the patient in a more personal and effective manner. Employees will be required to participate in a developed training course which they must pass confirming they possess the adequate knowledge to work in this field. • 8.3. City of Palm Springs and City Manager Compliance Protocol Earth Research Labs will always behave in a moral,truthful, respectable, reputable, and professional manner to provide the city and its residents the highest level of + integrity and service. • Earth Research Labs will comply with and perform any request made by the City Manager or any other authorized person acting on behalf of the City of Palm Springs in Page 12 of 21 • regards to requests for information, reporting requirements, permit requirements,or • any other lawful requirements or requests.These requests will be responded to and performed in a timely manner as directed by the City of Palm Springs. • Changes in Governance, Manager Changes,Permittee Mailing Address Changes, • Changes or Modifications to the Location,and all other reporting requirements will be handled in the manner described in the City of Palm Springs Municipal Code Chapters 5.35,3.35,Section 93.23.15 or as otherwise directed by authorized City of Palm Springs officials. 8.4. Inventory Procedures • Earth Research Labs will perform a complete inventory audit on the total quantities of • each form of cannabis (including but not limited to edible varieties,lotions, ointments, • etc.)weekly and on the first business day of each month. Records of these audits will shall be maintained for no less than 2 years from the date of audit. 8.5. Bookkeeping and Maintenance of Business Records We will use QuickBooks Enterprise edition to manage our financial records. We are currently evaluating three(3) POS systems.420Soft, MJ Freeway,and BioTrackTHC all offer the ability to validate patients, manage employees and permissions, provide . inventory tracking from seed to sale,process credit cards and help to eliminate errors and theft with weight integration. MJ Freeway has been selected by Colorado and BioTrackTHC has been selected by Washington for the state contracts. MJ Freeways Gram Tracker benefits have been attached for review. • Earth Research Labs shall retain all books and records necessary to fully account for each • transaction conducted under its permit for the current year and three preceding calendar years.The books and records(or complete copies of such records)will be maintained at the premises at all times. The books and records must fully account for all transactions of the collective and must • include, but shall not be limited to: • a. Current Employee List—This list must provide the full name and relevant • identification information of each employee and all non-employee Operators,who • work at a MCCC. • b. Secure Facility Information—The business will maintain the business contact information for vendors that maintain video surveillance systems and Security Alarm f' Systems. C. Location—Diagram of the entire premises. d. Visitor Log—List of all visitors entering Limited Access Areas or Restricted Access • Areas. • e. All records normally retained for tax purposes. • f. All electronic records and financials will be backed up both locally and through a • secure online cloud storage to ensure that there is little to no chance for the loss of any • information. Page 13 of 21 • As described in Palm Springs Municipal Code 5.35.600,the following practices will be • adopted and incorporated into our operations plan. • 1. Records Related to Inventory Tracking.The MCCC must maintain accurate and comprehensive inventory tracking records that account for, reconcile,and evidence all inventory activity for Medical Cannabis from either seed or . Immature Plant stage until the Medical Cannabis or Cannabis-Infused Product • is destroyed or sold to another MCCC or a patient. • 2. Records Related to Transport.A MCCC must maintain adequate records for the transport of all activities related to Medical Cannabis and Cannabis- Infused Product.See Rule M 901—Transport of Medical Cannabis or Cannabis- Infused Product. 3. Provision of Requested Records to the City Manager.A Permittee must provide on-demand access to on-premises records following a request from the City Manager during normal business hours or hours of apparent operation,and must provide access to off-premises records within three . business days following a request from the City Manager. 8.6. Health and Safety Regulations Program • All health and safety regulations pertaining to our particular type of business set forth by the city and the health department will be strictly followed. The regulations set forth in Palm Springs Municipal Code 5.35.330 and 5.35.340 will set the foundation for best • practices. 8.7. Signage • The following signage will be posted along with any additional signage requested by the • City of Palm Springs: A sign above the entrance to the proposed location stating the name of the business "Earth Research Labs"and the following below the name: "A Permitted MCCC". A 12"wide by 12"long sign shall be posted in a conspicuous location near each point of public access,composed of letters not less than one inch in height,stating"Permitted • MCCC under the provisions of MC 5.35.220". A 12"wide by 12"long sign shall be posted in a conspicuous location near each point of public access,composed of letters not less than one inch in height,stating"The Smoking, • Ingestion,or Consuming of Marijuana on These Premises or in the Vicinity of The MCCC is • Prohibited". A 12"wide by 12"long sign shall be posted in a conspicuous location near each point of • public access,composed of letters not less than one inch in height,stating"All Activities • Monitored by Video Camera". Proofs of purposed signage have been inserted with Attachment 9 as Exhibits A, B, C,and • D for review by the City of Palm Springs. Page 14 of 21 • 8.8. Waste Disposal Medical Cannabis and Cannabis-Infused Product waste will be stored,secured,and managed in accordance with all applicable state and local statutes, regulations, • ordinances or other requirements. • Liquid Waste. Liquid waste from MCCC shall be disposed of in compliance the applicable Water Quality Control statutes and regulations. • Hazardous Waste. Disposal of hazardous and chemical waste must be conducted in a • manner consistent with federal,state and local laws. Waste Must Be Made Unusable and Unrecognizable.Medical Cannabis and Cannabis- Infused Product waste must be made unusable and unrecognizable prior to leaving the • Location. Rubbish shall be disposed of daily so as to minimize the development of odor and minimize the potential for the waste becoming an attractant, harborage, or breeding • place for pests. 8.9. Delivery Service Protocols • 1. The transport of Medical Cannabis and Cannabis-Infused Product shall be conducted • by a motor vehicle that is properly registered in the state of California pursuant to motor vehicle laws. • a. It is the intention of Earth Research Labs that an MCCC owned vehicle will be properly registered and maintained by the MCCC for the purposes of • delivering and dispensing medication to its patients. • b. If this is not possible at any point,an employee, manager, or principal of the • MCCC will utilize their own motor vehicle and will follow and adhere to the • same guidelines set forth in this section. 2. Transport of Medical Cannabis or Cannabis-Infused Product shall be accompanied by documents identifying the originating MCCC,the driver's valid motor vehicle operator's permit,all required vehicle registration information,and proof of • minimum liability insurance coverage. • 3. Delivery will occur and be allowed with patients over 18 years old. • 4. The hours of operation for the delivery service will coincide with the same hours of • operation for the store location. • S. An order for delivery can be called in or will be able to be ordered online. . 6. The entire product line the store carries will be made available for delivery. • 7. Products being delivered shall be placed in a secure locking cooler for transportation • prior to leaving the dispensary. 8. Every attempt shall be made to provide same day delivery service within four(4) hours of ordering. 9. Delivery fees will apply if a minimum order of$35.00 is not met. Page 15 of 21 • a. Delivery fees of$5.00 will be charged to Cathedral City and Rancho Mirage. • b. Delivery fees of$10.00 will be charged for any other desert city. • c. All delivery fees will be waived for Palm Springs Residents with no minimum • order amount imposed. • d. All delivery fees will be waived for disabled persons,military veterans,and any other persons otherwise immobile with no minimum order amount imposed. 8.10. Labeling, Packaging, and Product Safety Research shows that labeling and education are imperative to proper consumption of any medicine and cannabis is no different. Earth Research Labs will follow the requirements laid out in the Palm Springs Municipal Code Title/Chapter/Section 5.35.700. 8.11. Testing Earth Research Labs believes that to ensure patient safety,promote higher standards of • service, and standardize dosing,testing will be performed on cannabis products by SC Labs • with corporate headquarters located at 100 Pioneer Street Suite E,Santa Cruz,CA 95060. Some of the reasons are listed below: • In order to standardize medicinal cannabis and provide precisely calculated dosages of • medicine to patients, potency testing must be accurate and reported in a way that is easy to understand. Full cannabinoid profiles are the most effective way to know the potency of a sample of cannabis.Just like traditional prescriptions, knowing the exact strength and • effects of medicinal cannabis is vital to properly applying it to patient needs. Microbiological testing allows dispensaries to identify known human pathogens, • determine potential shelf life of medicine,and actively seek to provide patients with the • highest quality medicinal Cannabis available. Concentrates that are produced with solvents like butane, propane or ethanol must be • 'purged'of the solvents used before they can be deemed safe for human consumption. • Presently there are no valid studies that show the impact of deliberate inhalation of butane or other solvents used in concentrate production,and the effects on the health of patients are not known and potentially dangerous. Existing research indicates that • exposure to solvents in an occupational setting can be dangerous even without deliberate • inhalation.We believe the presence of any residual solvent makes for potentially unsafe medicine. • 8.12. Production The amount of marijuana grown, cultivated, and furnished by Earth Research Labs will be tightly controlled and regulated through strict operational policies and procedures. • Production will occur on-site and in a second Palm Springs location that will be MCCC owned if permitted by the city. Page 16 of 21 • These buildings shall house in-door cultivation.The ability to control all conditions • without exterior influences will ensure consistent quality. We will use only the finest quality organic products to produce medication without • harmful agents and pesticides. We will engage the assistance of our in-house growers along with the experience and • supervision of master growers to produce the highest quality products available. Potency monitoring will be incorporated into the process of determining the analytical THC, CBD,CBN, terepenes and other active ingredients of each crop grown. Stock will occasionally,and during start-up, have to be replenished through members that are assigned rights to cultivate for the collective. Our vendors will be members of the • collective that have registered with the state and are legally licensed. 9. Management & Administration (Organization Plan) The management team consists of the four partners of the business; Brandon O'Brien, . Rodney Topkov, Michael Absher,and Rick Remington. The management team is • comprised of the principal officers of the corporation. There will be no outside creditors holding any interest in Earth Research Labs. During the initial start-up period,the owners will not receive salaries or benefits. Salaries will later be determined based on revenue. • 9.1. Managerial Style Decisions Making. The principals will jointly make decisions unless it is for their • respective area of the business in which they will have the final say. Project Management. The principals each have slightly different methods of management.We will utilize Google Calendar to maintain some continuity, but each • Project management will be free to manage their area of the business as they see fit. Communication. Communication within the company will be primarily oral or through emails. For any communications for which a record is desired,those will be made • through emails. 9.2. Management • The management team consists of the four principals of the company. Brandon O'Brien is the President and Community Development Manager, Rodney Topkov the Vice President and Sales Manager, Michael Absher the Secretary and Operations Manager, and Rick Remington the Treasurer and Facility Manager. The President is responsible for overseeing the overall operation of the company. The President ensures that the company's vision is pursued,that goals are set and followed and the company's strategy is followed. The President reviews the Business Page 17 of 21 • Plan periodically to confirm that the plan is current,still applies to the company's • needs,and that the company is following the plan. The President will also be establishing relationships in the community while acting as • the Community Development Manager. He will be in charge of building educational • and outreach programs with other local community foundations and associations. The Operations Manager is responsible for maintaining all financial records, ensuring • that the company complies with all tax laws and provides financial reports to • management. • The Sales Manager is responsible for the management of the budtenders and the • marketing of the company, its products,and services. Marketing includes product development,creating and distributing newsletters,and any other marketing needs that arise separate from outreach programs with other local community foundations. • The Facility Manager is responsible for the day to day operations of the cultivation, packaging, and testing sides of the business. He will also be assisting in overlapping roles with all of the other managers as needed. 9.3. Administration The business is being managed and operated by the four principals,therefore . administrative responsibilities will overlap. No additional administration will be • needed initially. 9.4. Professional Services Team • Earth Research Labs has retained the services of Comprehensive Tax and Management Solutions,Inc.as our CPA.The owner,Ray Holohan,will be personally • handling our account.They are located at 72875 Fred Waring Ste D,Palm Desert,CA • 92260.The phone number is(760)773-5809 and the email for Ray Holohan is • ravholohancoa@smail.com. • Grahn Law and the Law Offices of Michael D Grahn will handle be handling our legal . needs. Michael Granh's offices are located at 8749 Holloway Drive,West Hollywood, CA 90069.The phone number is(323)775-9806. Michael's email is Michael@grahnlaw.com 10.Financial Plan • This financial plan conservatively projects the overall finances of the corporation. Although • many of the projections are based off pilot programs and statistical averages,the projections are merely approximations. • 10.1. Projected Cash Flow If medical marijuana patients are estimated to represent between 2-3%of the • population,there would be 8868—13,302 patients in the Coachella Valley.We Page 18 of 21 • believe that we can capture at least 10%of those patients within one year due to our legal delivery service,competitive pricing,and numerous programs available. This would equate to 887—1330 regular patients. • If the average patient purchased twice a month and the average order was$40.00, • this would equate to between$70,960 and $106,400 monthly or$851,520 and $1,276,800 yearly • 10.2. Start-up and Operating Budgets The company will be funded by an initial loan of$150,000 from the principals. The costs associated with the start-up of the business are listed below in Figure 10.2, • Start-up Budget. • Business Incorporation and Set-up Legal $5500 Application Fee License $7500 • Build out of Space Building Repairs $17,000 • POS Systems Software $1000 $500 • Display/Storage Cases Fixtures $2000 Office/Computer Equipment and Safe Office Supplies WCO $100 Web Hosting Web Hosting $400 $50 Website Design Services Web Hosting $600 • Security/Alarm Systems Security $20,800 $5565 Advertising Marketing $4000 $1500 Inventory Inventory $50,000 $35,000 Lab Testing Testing $1200 $600 • Signage Advertising $400 • General Liability/Workers Comp Ins. Insurance $2500 $600 Budtenders Labor $5200 Vehicle/Ins/Expenses Vehicle $7000 $1200 • Professional Fees Professional $2000 $500 • Building Rent to Brandon O'Brien Rent $2000 $2000 • Dues/Subscriptions/licenses Subscriptions $300 Contingencies Misc. $SOOO $500 Total $133,400.00 $53,615 . Figure 10.2 Start-up Budget 10.3. Operating Budget The monthly operating budget is based on known operating expenses on a monthly basis. This is in part displayed in the Figure 10.2 above located in the right column as recurring costs. Page 19 of 21 • 10.4. Accounting and Inventory Control System We will use QuickBooks Enterprise edition to manage our financial records. • We are currently evaluating three (3) POS systems. 420Soft, MJ Freeway, and • BioTrackTHC all offer the ability to validate patients, manage employees and permissions, provide inventory tracking from seed to sale, process credit cards and help to eliminate errors and theft with weight integration. MJ Freeway has been • selected by Colorado and BioTrackTHC has been selected by Washington for the • state contracts. MJ Freeways Gram Tracker benefits have been attached for review. • 10.5. Cash Flow Projections Cash flow projections presented here are based on known start-up and ongoing expenses. The cash flow projections project sales and the cost of the merchandise • sold. Expected cash flow projections are presented in graphical format in Figure • 10.4, Cash Flow Projections. • Figure 10.5 12 Month Projection ' 12 Month Financial Projection 51,500,00G 1,000,000 ■Revenue . ■Expenses $500 000 0 Cash Balance $250,000 • $0 • Startup 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr Page 20 of 21 • • • • • • 3 Year Financial Projection • • $3.500,000 �- I • $2,800,000 • • • $2,100,000 — — - Ei Revenue s Expenses • $1,400,000 ❑Cash Balance • $700,000 • • $0 . Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Figure 10.5 3 Year Projection • 10.6. Funding Requirements • Funding for the start-up and as needed for the first year of operations will be • provided by the principals of the operation. No additional funding will be required. • • • • • • • • • • • • Page 21 of 21 • • • Executive Biography Brandon O'Brien brandon@we-blinds.com (951)907-9055 Brandon O'Brien has been highly successful in his operations of multiple companies in the Coachella Valley. Having graduated high school from Palm Springs High School,then leaving • the area for a few years to pursue a college education and life experience,he chose to return . to the place he calls home and establish roots, opening a window covering company. • Brandon established Distinctive Flooring in 2006,and as the Great Recession was in full swing in 2008, he saw a need to help the talented friends and colleagues that he saw losing their jobs in the construction industry. Brandon created Vincere Industries,and has . developed it into one of the premier construction companies in the desert.Since the • creation of Vincere,he has co-partnered and founded investment companies and continues • to identify areas of need where his commitment to the community,value system, and work • ethic will be of benefit to all.While working with multiple organizations and charitable foundations, Brandon O'Brien believes his next endeavor should be in a direction that would allow for even more involvement in the community and a way to give back. He feels that there is a major need for patients that require medical marijuana to obtain better access to opportunities for education,and outreach/subsidies programs to make sure that • no patient is turned away due to their financial condition. He intends to pursue this • opportunity with the same vigor and dedication that has made him a successful businessman. • Executive Biography . Rodney Topkov topkov@aol.com • (951)926-1757 My name is Rodney Topkov. I am 33 years old, born and raised in Southern California. I • have my associate's degree in engineering from Mt. San Jacinto College. After college, I founded Water Bro's LLC in 2005, a CVSCAQMD certified sub contactor service for master planned communities in the Coachella Valley providing water trucks & street • sweeping services. After some years passed, I began studying the medicinal benefits of medical marijuana. My lifelong friend was diagnosed at eight months old with • Rheumatoid Arthritis. Over the course of her life, she has tried various pharmaceuticals . to treat her condition. Seeing her suffering for some time has inspired me to begin • research and development into products that were geared to relieve pain without • causing any psychoactive side effects. I wanted to help her treat her condition so that • she could live a pain free life without being impaired by prescription drugs. This led me to found Earth Research Labs in 2015. Thank you for your consideration and time. Executive Biography • Michael D. Absher • Mabsher1504iamail.com (760)409-2960 Michael Absher, originally from Santa Clara Pueblo, in the state of New Mexico, began calling Palm Springs his home in 1997 after retiring from the United States Air Force and while employed with the • Indian Health Services (LH.S.) where he served as the Vice President of Human Resources at the • Morongo Indian Reservation corporate office. This organization provides ambulatory health care • services to all Native American residents of both the Riverside and San Bernardino counties. • This 20 year disabled veteran began working as a salesman in a family owned window covering business • immediately after his retirement from I.H.S. The business is now one of four separate entities centered in the construction industry serving the Coachella Valley. As well as a salesman he also serves as the General Manager/Human Resources Manager and CFO of all the companies. • His involvement in the community extends to, but is not limited to, coaching youth in the local Little • League organization and as a volunteer in the Tour de Palm Springs Charity Cycling Event. He also was involved in the 2010 U.S. Census, working as the Operations Officer at the local Palm Springs service area office. • • • • • Executive Biography Rick Remington • Rrvincere,@Aol.com • (951) 316-7667 • • Rick Remington,born in Riverside County 1957. Graduated High School with furthering education in • trade school. 1 have owned a business since 1977,including General contracting for the last 25 years with participation in construction for Extreme Makeover and in Habitat for Humanity. Worked with • Wilson Technologies as on site superintendent installing natural gas compressor systems in Korea, • Egypt,Canada as well throughout the US,ie; LAMTA,SUNLINE TRANSIT AUTHORITY,OMNI TRANS. This progressed to working with the Mexican government in establishing a satellite program for their • public transit system to maintain profitability and cost accounting. • Currently a partner in Vincere Industries,Inc.. located in Palm Desert. In charge of supervising all • outside construction,maintaining cost accounting,timeline management and product accountability • for each project. Currently managing in excess of 12 projects throughout Coachella Valley with the majority being in the City of Palm Springs. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Consultant • Austin Sherman — Master Grower • biounesocalowgmail.com • (310)936-9537 Austin is an experienced marijuana grower.Additionally, he has a bachelor's of interdisciplinary studies in Business and Healthcare Management from Arizona State University.Austin completed • college and moved to California for an internship where he learned how to build websites and run a • business.Since then,Austin has acquired and remodeled a property which he currently lives on and • operates his business out of;a successful garden products distribution company. This company,Sureman Company LLC, has good standing wholesale accounts with many major • garden products distributors. Utilizing these connections will significantly reduce costs when starting a • garden,as well as monthly operating expenses. Due to the nature of the business,Austin has built a • network of many cannabis growers, doing so he has picked up a few cultivation and processing techniques some would call 'proprietary". Austin is experienced in construction and has helped many • people design, build, and start cannabis gardens.Austin has 2 years hands on experience cultivating • cannabis in a collective garden owned by patients. Austin has knowledge of the strict environmental • controls required to run an indoor garden,as well as the IPM (integrated pest management) regimen necessary to prevent losses from pests.Austin also holds a small genetics library and maintains • networks with a select few upstanding nursery's. He understands the commitment and attention to • detail required to run a profitable, properly maintained organic cannabis garden. From seed, or clone to • sale. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Earth Research Labs— Community Involvement Plan October 19, 2015 Purposed Location: 752 Vella Road, Palm Springs, CA 92264 As a pioneering member of an industry that is ever changing and growing at an amazing pace,while still being questioned about its legitimacy by a percentage of the population, we feel that there is a • social responsibility and duty to the community to be involved, educated,served,and to give back. . We plan on doing this through the following: • • Join Coachella Valley Associations to promote awareness, build upon existing and create new • relationships with community and non-profit directors to pursue partnerships for education, • and look for potential outreach opportunities.Associations would include: o Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce o CVAG (Coachella Valley Association of Governments) o DBA(Desert Business Association) • • Volunteer and participate in organizations and issues related to legislation and interests for • Coachella Valley as it relates to marijuana growers and dispensaries. • Reach out to medical offices,medical directors, and non-profit foundations that would benefit from educational partnerships. • Continue investigating models that will allow for subsidizing medicines for low income • patients. It is our intention to institute a policy that no patient will be turned away due to • their financial situation. • Give back to the community through community re-investment initiatives and community involvement. • Educational opportunities will be held on-site with nutritionists,chiropractors,acupuncturists, • homeopathic experts,and physical trainers to promote wellness. i • Patient Appreciation Days—vendors and health experts will be invited to participate which • would include giveaways to show appreciation to our patients. • Provide a delivery service with all fees waived for Palm Springs residents. • Pursue the possibility of giving preference during the hiring process to seniors, military veterans,and disabled persons.This would have to be in accordance with all laws.This topic is • discussed more in Section 8.2 of the Business Plan. We have contacted and received positive feedback and interest from Desert Cancer Foundation, Desert Aids Project, Loma Linda University Medical Center's Neurology Department, Daryl's House, • and The Steven B Robbins Foundation. October 19,2015 • Brandon O'Brien 73983 Hwy 111 • Palm Desert,CA 92260 • Cell:(951)907-9055 Email: Brandon@we-blinds.com City of Palm Springs—City Hall Office of the City Clerk • &Planning Department • 3200 E Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs,CA 92262 • • Zoning—Request for Administrative Modification Proposed Location: 752 Vella Road, Palm Springs, CA 92264 To whom it may concern: After researching the zoning pertaining to the above address and speaking with the planning department,it has come to my attention that while the building I own is zoned M-1,which is the appropriate zoning for the use of a medical cannabis cooperative or collective,there are also zoning requirements set forth in the municipal code chapter 93.23.15 that state that an MCCC shall not operate within 250 feet of a residential zoned area or within 500 feet of a church. • There is an existing church,New Harvest Church,located in the multi-tenant building I own.I have spoken to the pastor,Sergio Gonzalez,and he has informed me that while he has no problem with the plan for the space and • that he supports the use of medical marijuana,he is planning on vacating the space. He is currently 60 days • behind on rent and doesn't see a resolution for his current financial situation. • The Christ Citadel International Church is located in a multi-tenant building north of mine facing Sunny Dunes. • We have been in communication with Dr.Kofi Donkor,the pastor,who also has a background in Oncology,in regards to ensuring that we have his support for the proposed use of the space and have received positive • feedback. • There is a residential neighborhood across Vella Road.The houses on the other side of the street face West with • the back yards in the direction of Vella Road.There is an approximately six foot tall block wall that runs the • length of the community with no access to Vella Road.The only outlets from that community to Vella Road are at the intersections where Sunny Dunes Rd.and Mesquite Ave.intersect Vella Road. • The location that is proposed,752 Vella Road,is in the back of the building facing East and not visible from any • adjacent street.By foot,there is approximately 150+/-feet just to get to the nearest street access. • In my opinion,it appears that the intent and purpose of the municipal code would not be impeded upon and • does in fact remain intact.The potential for someone to be a public nuisance in one of these areas is minute.I understand that precedence has been set due to the granting of an Administrative Modification previously in • the review of another application.On the basis that in light of the actual physical distance,the effective distance • between the proposed location and the areas in question is sufficient not to create concern,i would like to request that the city review this request and grant an Administrative Modification.Thank you. jin ely, • Br on 0' en Earth Research Labs Proposed Location: 752 Vella Road, Palm Springs, CA 92264 Signage • The following signage will be posted along with any additional signage requested by the City of • Palm Springs: A sign above the entrance to the proposed location stating the name of the business"Earth Research Labs"and the following below the name: "A Permitted MCCC. A 12"wide by 12"long sign shall be posted in a conspicuous location near each point of public access,composed of letters not less than one inch in height,stating"Permitted MCCC under the +, provisions of MC 5.35.210". • A 12"wide by 12" long sign shall be posted in a conspicuous location near each point of public access,composed of letters not less than one inch in height,stating"The Smoking, Ingestion,or Consuming of Marijuana on These Premises or in the Vicinity of The MCCC is Prohibited". A 12"wide by 12"long sign shall be posted in a conspicuous location near each point of public access,composed of letters not less than one inch in height,stating"All Activities Monitored by Video Camera". Proofs of purposed signage have been inserted with Attachment 9 as Exhibits A, B,C,and D for review by the City of Palm Springs. � ignarama 41945 BOARDWALK,SUITE L PALM DESERT,CA 92211 PH 760,776.9907 FX 760.776.9844 D. • . . Salesperson: A Graphic Artist: PC Proof: 1" YOUR SIGNATURE ACKNOWLEDGES FULL APPROVAL OF DESIGN CONTENT AND LAYOUT,RELEASING A FROM ALL F PERMITTED RESPONSIBILITY IN REGARD TO TO THE SMOKING T14EINC RRECT COLORS ESIGN ANDSHOMAR INFORMATION. ACTIVITIES INGESTION OR MCCC THE REPRESENTATIVE SENT TIVEOF ARF.ONPMSLY CONSUMING OF COLOR CALLOEO.FINAL COLOR LOR UNDER THE BE MATCHED OUfSFlNAS"SI E, MONITORED MARIJUANA ON THESE BE MATCHED AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE, COMMENSURATE WITH MATERIALS USED. BY VIDEO PREMISES OR IN THE PROVISIONS THIS DESIGN IS PROPRIETARY PROPERTY AND MAY NOT BE USED WRHOUT THE VICINITY OF THE OF EXPRESSED WRITTEN CONSENT OF CAMERS SIGN.A.RAMA. MCCC IS PROHIBITED MC 5.35.210 APPROVAL SIGNATURE DATE ,2•x,2� EARTH RESEARCH LABS A Permitted MCCC •Black White •4 Color process per customer file THIS FILE CONTAINS A LOW RESOLUTION IMAGE W Aluminum .040 Cum ' io 7 ° 40 do 4W Estimate No. 39718 • Estimate Printed On 10/15/2015 Earth Research Labs Acct#: 29934 Attn: Brandon O'Brien Terms: 50%Down/COD • Phone: (951)907-9055/ CA Fax: (760)_-_ • E-Mail: Prepared For Brandon O'Brien, Thank you for taking time to speak with me about your signage needs! Listed below is the quotation on the item we discussed. • If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give me a call at 760-776-9907. • Estimate Description Aluminum Building Signage • Product Code Sides Color Quantity Vert Horiz Depth Price @ Total: . Aluminum.040 1 1.00 18.00 48.00 0.00 $ 107.10 $107.10 Description Aluminum • can be 16x60 i1 it works.better . OC fonts,black • Logo large on left EARTH RESEARCH LABS • A Permitted MCCC Product Code Sides Color Quantity Van Horiz Depth Price @ Total: • Aluminum.040 1 9.00 12.00 12.00 0.00 $27.65 $248.85 . Description Aluminum - • can be 16x60 if it works better. . (3)each fonts not to be less than t"in height • All Activities Monitored by Video Camera • The Smoking,Ingestion, or Consuming o1 Marijuana on These Premises or in the Vicinity of The MCCC is . Prohibited • Permitted MCCC under the provisions of MC 5.35,210- - • • • • Notes: • Sub-Total $355.95 Sales Tax $28.48 Shipping $0.00 • Total: $384.43 . 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(usage fees apply) Timeclock MPJPwww.mjfreeway.cm/gramtracker/ 4(7 � o • Friday, October 16, 2016 To Whom It May Concern, • Vacation Palm Springs has had the pleasure of working with Brandon O'Brien on several projects over • the past two years. His standards of excellence and honest business practices have earned him the trust • and respect of Vacation Palm Springs and many of our homeowner clients. Brandon's employees demonstrate the work ethic of their leader and treat every job the same no matter how big or small. Deadlines are,met and quality is consistent. • Brandon's latest business venture Earth Research Labs would provide a necessary option for our many visiting,guests and we would be confident in recommending him. • Please feel free to contact me with any questions orconcerns. • Best Regards, • lerr b itzem� Relationship Manager • Guest and Homeowner Services i STEVEN B. ROBBI N S Fc) u nc# atl0r] 78365 Via Caliente La 4uinta CA 92253 info.sbrfoundation@gmail.com sbrfoundation.org October 16, 2015 • To Whom it May Concern, We, at the Steven B Robbins Foundation,have witnessed first-hand the benefits that medicinal marijuana can have on the quality of life for a cancer patient. We believe that education of these • benefits is crucial to community understanding and acceptance of its use in appropriate situations. Although we are a fairly new foundation, and are still working on getting our name heard, we are interested in supporting community education about the benefits of medical marijuana. Sincerely, • Kristyn Hunter Founding Board Member Steven B Robbins Foundation • Karen Robbins Corry Hunter Michelle Redding Ashley Robbins Kristyn Robbins Hunter Kirklvn Robbins President Treasurer Secretary Founding Board Members • • NATIONAL BANK • of California • • 10/14/15 • Re: Brandon O'Brien • • To Whom It May Concern, • It is with sincere pleasure that I furnish this letter of recommendation for Brandon O'Brien. 1 became acquainted with Brandon when my wife and I purchased our home in Palms Springs some 3 years ago. He was referred to us by a good friend as a gentleman who was professional and trustworthy, • and that we could rely upon without reservation to perform the extensive remodeling we required in a • timely fashion and within our budget. During the course of our renovation we quickly became convinced • that he placed our interests ahead of his monetary concerns. That knowledge,along with both his • maturity and a work ethic well beyond his years, made it easy for us to nurture both a business relationship and friendship with Brandon. • I've also had several occasions to become involved with Brandon for investment oriented business • transactions these past years as well. He has always fulfilled his commitments and performed without • exception. I am someone with a career in an industry where a good reputation and character are, without exception, the most important traits any individual possesses. As such, it is always remarkable • to happen upon individuals who possess those same virtues and Brandon is just such a person. He is • someone who, first and foremost,consistently conducts himself in both a moral and ethical manner. • In summary, I strongly recommend Brandon without reservation and would be pleased to discuss my • sentiments at any time. • 1 Weiss Sr, Vice President • Regional Manager • 12121 Wilshire Boulevard,Brentwood,CalAornia 90025(310)882-4800 FAX(310)882-4890 • EXECUTIVE rK1 ERRANDS • go"beyonditusuaf,ttgularorcustomary Ms. Leslie Spoor • 11 Prickly Pear Lane • Palm Desert, CA 92260 • October 12, 2015 • To Whom It May Concern: Executive Errands® has been working with Brandon O'Brien since 2007 and we have found him to be dependable,trustworthy, dedicated and honest. We work with all four of . his companies and can rely upon him and his staff to be responsive, reliable, and to put a . good face on our company. He honors our relationship and provides excellent customer service to our clients. We also know first-hand that he follows all legal requirements. • The thing we appreciate most about Brandon and his staff is their willingness to make • sure all projects and services are done to the complete satisfaction of our clients. This is a rare quality here in the desert and it significantly affects our reputation in a positive way. • And, finally, whenever we have needed someone to donate time or services for charitable • events, all we need to do is ask, and Brandon is donating both. We would highly . recommend Brandon O'Brien as a business owner, an entrepreneur and as someone who wants to make a difference in our community. • Sincerely, sLeg;&spaiar Ms. Leslie Spoor, CCS President and Founder, Executive Errands® CA Lic #944447 760.898.9604 • LSpoor@executive-errands:com • www.executive-errands.com s • • • • • Becky Goebel • 32-354 Bowie Circle • Thousand Palms, CA 82276 • • October 16, 2015 • • Palm Springs City Council • City Hall. 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way. • Palm Springs, CA 92262 • • My name is Becky,I am a cancer survivor,with a 35+years career in Social Services,Healthcare, • Medical Oncology and Mental Health. • My experience with medical cannabis prescribing by Physicians and Psychologist is as follows: • • Cannabis has been found to help cancer patients with the symptoms that usually • accompany cancer such as pain,nausea,wasting,and loss of appetite. The Medical • Oncology Drs. I worked for used medical cannabis over many other toxic drugs. • • Psychologist treat bipolar disease effectively with medical cannabis. The heavy duty drugs • used to treat bipolar disease are eliminated,ensuring the patient has a much better quality • of life,not feeling drugged or suffering from a drug hangover. • The effectiveness of cannabis for treating symptoms related to HIV/AIDS is widely • recognized. Its value as an antiemetic and analgesic has been proven in numerous studies • and has been recognized by several comprehensive,government-sponsored reviews. • In reference to Mr. Brandon O'Brien,whom I know personally and as the owner in his present • businesses,I commend him in his honest business practices and trust he would stay true to his • ethics in the medical cannabis industry or any other business endeavour. • My belief is that a well managed medical cannabis dispensary in the City of Palm Springs,that • would deliver directly to the homes of patients would serve the public well. I believe Mr. O'Brien • would be more than suitable to ensure the same standards of service his other businesses maintain would be adhered to in this much needed business. • • Sincerely, J&A" • • • • • • • • Gerada HomeCare 30775 Avenida Del Padre • Cathedral City, CA. 92234 City of Palm Springs • Office of the City Clerk • 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA. 92262 October 14, 2015 To Whom It May Concern: Gerada Home Care I,INC. is a residential care facility for the elderly. We have utilized the • applicant's window covering services at several of our locations. Their company has been very • professional and knowledgeable in window covering products and we highly recommend their services. We have established over a 10-year business relationship with the individuals associated with the window covering business and knowing the professional and excellent services they provide, encourages us to continue to do business with them. R nGe' y, • R • Owner