HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022 CON Sessions by the Bay - Commercial Cannabis Business License Development AgreementCOMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS LICENSE
DEVELOPMENT ENT AGREEMENT
This Development Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of December ,
0 (the "Effective Date") between the CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, a California municipal
corporation ("City"), and Sessions Ventures, a California LLC doing business as Sessions by the
Bay ("Licensee,). City and Licensee are hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Parties" and
singularly as "Party."
RECITALS
A. The City Council previously adopted an ordinance to acid Chapter 9.60 to
National Cit Municipal Code ("NCMC") to permit limited commercial cannabis activities.
B. Pursuant to Resolution No. - , the City Council adopted Application Procedures
and Guidelines (the "Guidelines") governing erninng the issuance of commercial cannabis licenses.
C. Licensee submitted an application for a commercial cannabis license dated April
7 0 (the "Application" , which was reviewed by the City in accordance with the Guidelines.
D. On LDecember 6, 2022], the City awarded a Commercial Cannabis Permit to
Licensee (Permit"), to operate a retail and consumption lounge, cannabis business which will be
located at 700 Bay Marina Drive, also known as San Diego County APNs 559-160-33 (the
"Property").
E. Pursuant to NCMC Section 9.60.100 and the Guidelines, the Licensee must enter
into an Development elopment Agreement with City prior to commencing operations.
F. The City and Licensee freely and voluntarily negotiated the terms and conditions
of this Development, and the City Council adopted Resolution No 22- approving this Agreement.
C . The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement is not a statutory development
agreement authorized by Government Code section 65864 and that this Agreement confers no
entitlement or vested rights of any kind to Licensee to operate a cannabis business.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and obligations set forth herein,
the receipt and adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
I Incorporation of Recitals.
The recitals and defined terms set forth above are hereby incorporated into this Agreement.
2. Effective Date and Term.
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This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and remain in effect until the expiration
termination, surrender, or revocation of Licensee's Commercial Cannabis Permit, unless sooner
terminated as provided for herein.
3. Description of Business and. Ownership.
Licensee's has been awarded a Commercial Cannabis Permit dated December 6, 2022 to operate
a commercial cannabis business at the Property (the "Business"). Licensee shall operate the
Business as a retailer and consumption lounge, as those terms are defined in NCMC Chapter
9.60. The terms and conditions of the Commercial Cannabis Permit are incorporated into this
Agreement by reference.
4. Applicable Laws and Regulations.
4.1 General. Licensee shall at all times comply fully with all current and future State
and City laws and regulations applicable to Licensee's Business, including but not limited to
NCMC Chapter 9.60. Licensee shall ensure such compliance by all of Licensee's employees,
contractors., vendors, and members of the public invited or allowed access to the Business.
4.2 State License. Licensee shall promptly apply for and obtain all State licenses
required for the Business's operations. Failure to obtain and maintain required State licenses
during the term of this Agreement shall constitute a default under this Agreement and shall be
grounds for termination.
5. Conditions of Approval.
In addition to the requirements contained in the Plans, as defined in Section 6 below, the
Licensee shall at all times operate the Business in accordance with the Conditions of Approval
for the Business, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference (the
"Conditions of Approval"). To the extent there is a conflict or inconsistency between the
-Conditions of Approval and the Plans.,le Conditions of Approval shall control. To the extent
the Conditions of Approval conflict with any applicable state or local law or regulation, currently
existing or enacted in the future, the applicable law or regulation shall control. The City
Manager, or his or her designee, shall have the authority to amend the Conditions of Approval
subject to the requirements of this Agreement.
6. Operating Requirements.
6.1 Operating Requirements. In addition to any other applicable requirements,
Licensee shall at all times operate the Business in accordance with the operating procedures
contained in Exhibit B., attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Such operating procedures
include requirements for the opening and closing of the Business, customer check -in, product
delivery, use of specific point -of -sale software, inventory control, diversion prevention, product
distribution, transportation procedures, odor control, and quality control. Nothing in this section
shall prevent the Licensee from changing the mix and type of cannabis products at the Business.
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6.2 Safety Plan. In addition to any other applicable requirements, Licensee shall at all
times operate the Business in compliance with the Safety Plan contained in Exhibit C, attached
hereto and incorporated by reference, including but not limited to all fire prevention and
suppression measures, accident and reporting procedures, medical emergency response
procedures, and waste management procedures identified therein.
6.3 Security Plan. In addition to any other applicable requirements, Licensee shall at
all times operate the Business in compliance with the SecurityPlan submittedwith the
Licensee's application and on file with theCity. The Security Plan identifies access control
requirements, perimeter security standards, inventory control measures, cash handling
procedures, information/records security, lighting and surveillance requirements, theft and
diversion prevention strategies, and employee training policies, among other topics.
6.4 Amendments. Licensee shall operate Business in accordance with the
requirements of the this Section 5 and the plans contained in Exhibit B and C attached hereto
(collectively, the `Plans") , with such amendments or changes approved by the City Manager, er, or
his or her designee. To the extent there is a conflict or inconsistency between the Plans and this
Agreement, this Agreement shall prevail.
7. Community Benefits. Licensee has offered to provide certain community benefits as pait
of the operation of the Business, and the City has accepted such offer. The community benefits to
be provided by Licensee are specified in this Section.
7.1 National City Community Benefit Fund.
a. Communitv Benefit Fund. Licensee hereby agrees to donate an amount
equal to the greater of: i) Fifty Thousand Dollars ($500OO), or ii) one percent (1%) of the Net
Profits of the Business, as defined herein, to nonprofit community organizations located and
doing business within National City, subject to the requirements of this Section (the `National
City Community Benefit Fund").
b. Annual Plan.. No later than the October 1 of each year, beginning the year
after the Business commences operations, Licensee shall submit to the City an annual plan for
the disbursement of the National City Community Benefit Fund (the "Annual Plan"), The
Annual Plan shall identify the recipients of the funds, the estimated amount that shall be
provided to each recipient, and such other information as may reasonably be required by the
City. The recipients of the proceeds of the National City Community Benefit Fund shall be: 1)
exempt from taxation pursuant to Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3), 01(c} 4 or
501 (c)(6), ii) shall be in good standing with the laws of the State of California, and iii) shall
provide sufficient services within the City of National City that benefit the public (each a
"Recipient"). The City may, in its sole discretion, determine that a proposed Recipient does not
provide sufficient services within National City that benefit the public, and such determination
shall be conclusive. The City shall review, and either approve or reject, the Annual Plan. If the
City rejects the Annual Plan, it shall notify the Licensee in writing of the reasons for the
rejection. Thereafter, the Licensee shall submit a revised Annual Plan within forty-five (45) days.
If the City fails to approve or reject the Annual Plan within thirty (30) days of submittal by the
Licensee, the Annual Plan shall be deemed approved. Licensee may at any time apply to amend
its Annual Plan, subject to the same procedures contained in this Section 7.1.
7.2 General Fund Contribution.
a. Voluntary General Fund Contribution. Licensee hereby agrees to
donate an amount equal to five percent `%) of the Gross Receipts of the Business, as defined
herein, to the City ' s General Fund, subject to the requirements of this Section 7 (the "General
Fund Contribution"). The General. Fund Contribution may be used for any lawful municipal
purpose as determined by the City Council, in its sole and absolute discretion.
b. Monthly Payments. No later than the 1 th day of each calendar month,
Licensee shall pay to the City the General Fund Contribution from the previous calendar month.
The payment shall be accompanied by a report, on a form approved by the City's Finance
Director, identifying the total mount of the Gross Receipts of the Business from the previous
month and any other information requested by the City.
c, Penalty for Delay. If Licensee fails to remit any amount owed pursuant.
to Section 7. b) within the time required, Licensee shall pay a penalty of ten percent (10%) of
the amount owned in addition to the outstanding amount. The amount of the penalty shall
increase by an additional ten percent (10%) each additional thirty (30) days during which the
Licensee fails to make the requirement payment. Licensee and City agree that this penalty is
necessary in order to ensure that Licensee timely provides the funds it has promised to donate
and which the City has budgeted based on such promise.
7.3 Financial Reporting & Administration.
a. Gross Receipts. As used in this Agreement, "Gross receipts"
includes the total amounts actually received or receivable during a calendar year for the sale of
any cannabis goods for which a charge is made or credit allowed, whether or not such act or
service is done as a part of or in connection with the sale or delivery of cannabis materials.,
cannabis services, cannabis goods within the City of National City, or outside the City of
National City when the proceeds are credited to or for the account of the Business. Included in
"gross receipts" shall be all commissions, fees, receipts, receipts from coin -operated equipment,
cash, credits and property of any kind or nature, without any deduction therefrom on account of
the cost of the property sold, the cost of materials used, labor or service costs, interest paid or
payable, or losses or other expenses whatsoever. Excluded from "gross receipts" shall be the
following: i) cash discounts allowed and taken on sales; ii) credit allowed on property accepted
as part of the purchase price and which property may later be sold; iii) any tax required by law to
be included in or added to the purchase price and collected from the consumer or purchaser; iv)
such part of the sale price of property returned by purchasers upon rescission of thcontract of
sale refunded 'either in cash or by credit; v) amounts collected or held in trust for others where
the business is acting as an agent or trustee, to the extent that such amounts are paid to or for the
benefit of those for whom collected (the collector may require proof of payment or disbursement;
vi) receipts of refundable deposits, except that refundable deposits forfeited and taken into the
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income of the business shall not be excluded and vii) non -cannabis materials, goods, wares or
merchandise.
b. Net Profits. As used in this Agreement, *.Net profits" shall mean
the net taxable income of the Business as reported annually to the California Franchise Tax
Board on its annual tax return, less any federal, state, or local taxes paid by Business and not
otherwise reported as part of the net taxable income of the business.
c. Reporting of Gross Receipts. No later than February 15 of each
year during the Term of this Agreement, Licensee shall deliver to City a report, on a form
approved by the City's Finance Director, showing:
i) The Business s Gross Receipts and Net Profits from the
previous calendar year (the `Statement of Receipts");
(ii) The total amount of the General FundContribution; and
(iii) The total amount contributed to the National City
Community Benefit Fund and the actual amount of money provided to each Recipient.
d. Statements of Receipts. Licensee shall keep complete, accurate
and appropriate books and records of all receipts and expenses from the Business's operations in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("Books and Records"). Books and
Records, as well as all other relevant documents as City reasonably requires, shall, upon
reasonable written notice, be open for inspection by City, its auditors, or other authorized
representatives. If at any time during the Agreement, such Books and Records are deemed
inadequate in the reasonable judgment of City, Licensee shall, upon the written notice of City, be
given a one quarter period (three months) to cure such inadequacies. If, in the reasonable
judgment of the City, Licensee has not cured the Books and Records inadequacies, City shall
considerLicensee to be in default ofthis Agreement,and may choose -to terminate this
Agreement.
e. Audit. City shall have the right to audit and examine Licensee's
Books and Records, and other relevant documents and items in Licensee's possession (-Audit
Items"), but only to the extent necessary for a proper determination of gross receipts, net profits,
and expenses from operations. Upon written request by City, Licensee shall make all Audit
Items available to the City within thirty (30) days of City's request.
f. Retention of Receipts. Licensee shall preserve Audit Items in the
City for a period of at least five (5) years.
Copies of Tax Filings. Upon request, Licensee shall Provide City
with copies of any reports and tax filings Licensee is required to provide to the County of San
Diego, the State, and the federal government.
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h. Future Revenue Mechanisms. During the term of this
Agreement, if the City imposes an alternative revenue mechanism specifically related to
commercial cannabis business permit holders, Licensee agrees to pay the City the greater of the
payment required under such alternative revenue mechanism or the General Fund Contribution.
Payments that are not specific to commercial cannabis business permit holders (e.g. apply to both
cannabis and non -cannabis businesses), shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, the payments
required by this Agreement.
7.4 Miscellaneous Community Benefits
a. Community Clean Up. Licensee shall organize and host one
community clean-up event per calendar year. Licensee shall be solely responsible for all costs
associated with such event, and shall obtain any permits and approvals from any responsible
governmental agency necessary for the event. Licensee shall coordinate the location of the
community clean-up events with the City to ensure that community clean-up events sponsored
by cannabis businesses are distributed throughout the City of National City.
b. Drug Prevention Seminars. The Licensee shall participate in at
least two (2) drug prevention seminars hosted collectively by all cannabis businesses operating in
National City. The seminars shall be offered free of charge to the public at a location within the
City of National City, and shall focus on responsible use of cannabis and secure storage of
cannabis to prevent access by minors. Licensee shall work in good faith to develop and sponsor
such seminars.
c. Employment Priorities. In an effort to further restorative justice
and the local economy, the Licensee shall use a good faith effort to ensure that at least thirty
percent (30%) of the employees of the Business are residents of the City of National City and at
least twenty percent (20%) of the employees of the Business are individuals previously convicted
of misdemeanor offenses related to the sale, distribution, use, or cultivation of cannabis.
8. Location Change & Transfer
8.1 Change of Location. The Licensee shall not change the location of the
Business unless and until the Licensee first complies with the requirements of NCMC Section
9.60.430, and obtains the necessary approvals.
8.2 Transfer of Ownership. The Licensee shall not transfer ownership or
control of the Business or the Permit unless and until the Licensee first complies with the
requirements of NCMC Section 9.60.420, and obtains the necessary approvals.
9. Processing Fees and Charges.
Licensee shall pay City, processing, inspection, plan checking, permit, and monitoring fees and
charges required by City for processing Licensee's applications and requests for permits,
inspections, approvals and actions, and monitoring compliance with any permits issued or
approvals granted, or the performance of any conditions.
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10. No Vested Rights.
The Parties acknowledge and agree that this Agreement is not a statutory development
agreement authorized by Government Code section 65864. This this Agreement confers no
entitlement or vested rights of any kind to Licensee tooperate the Business, or engage in any
commercial cannabis activity.
11 Voluntary Agi-eemn.*
The terms and conditions of this Agreement are the result of voluntary negotiations between the
Parties, and no term in this Agreement has been imposed by the City, including without
limitation the General Fund Contribution. The City and Licensee have each voluntarily and
freely elected to enter into this Agreement. Each ofthe Parties have had an equal opportunity to
participate in the negotiating and drafting of this Agreement, and to review the Agreement with
legal counsel, therefore any construction as against the drafting party shall not apply to this
Agreement.
12. Indemnity.
Licensee shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless to the fullest extent permitted by law, City
and its officers, officials, employees, consultants, attorneys, and volunteers ("Indemnitees") from
and against any and all claims, liability, loss, damage, expense, costs (including without
limitation costs and fees of litigation) of every nature arising out of or in connection with the
operation or existence of the Business, this Agreement, or the Property (including any challenge
to the validity of any provision of this Agreement or the permit approvals, or Licensee's failure
to comply with any of its obligations under this Agreement, or Licensee's failure to comply with
any current or prospective law); provided, however, that Licensee shall have no obligations
under this Section for such loss or damage which was caused by the sole negligence or willful
misconduct of the Indemnitees. This indemnification obligation shall survive this Agreement
andshall not be ted by any insurance pricy, whether required by this Agreement or
otherwise.
13. Waiver & Hold Harmless
Licensee waives, releases, and holds harmless the City and its officers, officials, employees, and
agents from any and all actual and alleged claims, losses, damages, injuries, liabilities, costs
(including attorney's fees), suits or other expenses which arise out of, or which are in any way
relate to this Agreement, including the enforcement of any term or condition stated herein, the
payment of the General Fund Contribution, the issuance of the Cannabis Business Permit, or the
Operation of the Business. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, the Parties
acknowledge that the City would not have entered into this Agreement had it been exposed to
liability for damages from Licensee, and therefore, Licensee hereby waives all claims for damages
against the City for breach of this Agreement. Licensee hereby voluntarily and unconditionally
waives any rights it may have to challenge this Agreement or any term contained herein.
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Licensee specifically waives the provision of California Civil Code Section 1542, which provides
as follows:
``A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND D TO CLAIMS THAT THE
CREDITOR OR RELEASNG PARTY DOES NOT KNOW OR EXPECT TO
EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THIS
RELEASE, AND THAT IF KNOWN TO HIM OR HER MUST HAVE
MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE
DEBTOR OR THE RELEASED PARTY
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In this connection and to the extent permitted by law, Licensee hereby agrees, represents and
warrants that Licensee realizes and acknowledges that factual matters now unknown to it may
have given or may hereafter give rise to causes of action, claims, demands, debts, controversies,
damages, costs, losses and expenses which are presently unknown, unanticipated and unsuspected,
and Licensee further agrees, represents and warrants that the waivers and releases herein have
been negotiated and agreed upon in light of that realization and that Licensee nevertheless hereby
intends to release* discharge and acquit the City from any such unknown causes of action, claims,
demands.. debts, controversies, damages, costs, losses and expenses which ic1 might in any way be
included as a material portion of the consideration given to City by Licensee in exchange for
City's performance hereunder.
City has given Licensee material concessions regarding this transaction in exchange for Licensee
agreeing to the provisions of this Section. City and Licensee have each initialed this Section to
furth ~w,.., e eir awareness and acceptance of each and every provision hereof.
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14. Liability.
City shall not assume liability or responsibility for any conditions related to the construction or
use of the Business that may be in violation of local and/or state health and building codes
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(`Conditions"). City shall not assume responsibility for correcting Conditions, either existing or
discovered during the course of the construction or operation of the Business. Failure to correct
Conditions during the course of construction or operation of the Business shall not imply that
City has accepted Conditions nor forfeit City's right to have Conditions corrected at a future
date,
15. Defaults.
Notwithstanding other provisions of this Agreement, any failure by either party to perform any
term or pro ision of this Agreement, which failure continues uncured for a period of thirty(30)
days following written notice of such failure from the other party (-the Complaining Party")
(unless such period is extended by mutual written consent), shall constitute a default under this
Agreement. The Complaining Party's notice (`'Default Notice") shall specify the nature of the
alleged failure, and may specify the manner in which the failure satisfactorily may be cured by
the other party ("the Defaulting Party"). If the nature of the alleged failure is such, that it cannot
reasonably be cured within such thirty (30) day period, then no default shall be deemed to have
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occurred if: (a) the cure shall be commenced at the earliest practicable date following receipt of
the Default Notice; (b) the cure is diligently prosecuted to completion at all times thereafter; (c)
at the earliest practicable date (if no event later than thirty (30) days after the Defaulting Party's
receipt of the Default Notice), the Defaulting Party provides written notice to the Complaining
Party that the cure cannot practicably be completedwithin such thirty day period; and (d)
the cure is completed atthe earliest practicable date.
Upon the occurrence of a default under this Agreement, the Complaining Party may, in addition
to any and all other rights or remedies of the Complaining Party. hereunder and/or provided by
law, shall have the right to: i) terminate this Agreement, or it commence an action against the
Defaulting Party for damages, injunction and/or specific performance.
No remedy specified in this Section shall be considered exclusive of any other remedy, but the
same shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to every other remedy provided hereunder or
now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute, and every power and remedy provided
by this Agreement may be exercised from time to time and as often as occasion may arise or as
may be deemed expedient, subject to any limitations set forth herein.
16. Termination.
16.1 By Mutual Consent. This Agreement may be terminated in whole or in part by
the mutual written consent of all the Parties.
16.2 Failure to Obtain or Maintain Required State or Local Licenses. If Licensee
fails to obtain or maintain in effect all State and City licenses required for the Business, City may
immediately terminate this Agreement.
16.3 State or Federal Action. In the event that State law permitting the use for which
the Commercial Cannabis Permit was issued is amended or repealed resulting in the prohibition
of such use, either Party may terminate this Agreement.
16.4 Surrender or Revocation of Commetcial Cannabis Permit. If Licensee
voluntarily surrenders their Permit, or if Licensee's Permit is revoked by City, Licensee shall
immediately cease all operations at the Business, and this Agreement shall terminate
automatically, without further action required by either Party.
16.5 Default. If Licensee is in default of any provision of this this agreement, including
but not limited to the requirements of Section 7, the City may terminate this Agreement pursuant
to Section 14.
16.6 Effect of Termination of Agreement on Commercial Cannabis Permit.
Licensee agrees that termination of this Agreement in accordance with this Section, shall also
result in the automatic termination of the Licensee's Commercial Cannabis Permit. Upon
termination of this Agreement, Licensee shall remit all fees and 'Payments due as of the effective
date of the termination.
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17. Future Amendments.
The City Manager shall have the authority to approve minor amendments to this Agreement
without further approval from City Council. For the purposes of this section, an amendment shall
he a minor amendment if it substantially conforms with the material terms of this Agreement.
Withoutlimiting the generality of the foregoing, changes to the time for either Party to perform
any obligation and changes in reporting obligations may be made via a minor amendment.
Changes to the amount of gross receipts the Licensee must use for the National City Community
Benefit Fund or the General Fund Contribution shall not be minor amendments. The
determination of the City Manager regarding whether an amendment qualifies as a minor
amendment shall be definitive.
18. Assignment; Binding on Successors.
Licensee may not transfer or assign its interests under this Agreement, in whole or in part,,
without the prior written consent of the City, which may be withheld for any reason. Subject to
the restrictions on transfers set forth herein or the NCMC, this Agreement shall bind and inure to
the benefit of the Parties and their respective permi tte 1 successors and assigns. Any reference in
this Agreement to a specifically named Party shall be deemed to apply to any permitted
successor and assign of such Party who has acquired an interest in compliance with this
Agreement or under law
19. Notices.
All notices required by this Agreement shall be in writing and personally delivered or sent by
certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested to the following addresses:
Notice to City shall be addressed as follows:
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
Attn: City Manager
1243 . tional City Blvd
National City, CA 190
with copies to:
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
Attn: City Attorney
1243 National City Blvd
National City, CA 1 Y50
Notice to Licensee shall be addressed as follows:
Too Bay Marina Drive
National City CA, 91950
Either Party may change the address stated herein by giving written notice to the other Party, and
thereafter, notices shall be addressed and transmitted to the new address. All notices shall be
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deemed received on the earlier of the date that personal delivery is effected or the date shown on
the return receipt.
20. Severability.
If any term, condition, or covenant of this Agreement is declared or determined by any court of
competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this
Agreement shall not be affected, and the remaining provisions of the Agreement shall be read
and construed without the invalid, void, or unenforceable provision(s).
21. No Implied Waiver of Breach.
The waiver of any breach of a specific provision of this Agreement does not constitute a waiver
of any other breach of that term or any other term of this Agreement.
2. No Third Party Beneficiaries.
The parties do not intend to create. and nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create
any benefit or right in any third party.
23. Action or Approval.
Whenever action and/or approval by City is required under this Agreement, the City Manager of
the City of National City, or his or her designee, may act on and/or approve such matter unless
specifically provided otherwise, or unless the City Manager determines in his discretion that such
action or approval requires referral to City Council for consideration.
24. Governing Law and Forum.
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws and judicial decisions of the
State of California, and venue or any legal or equitAble action shall be Mae sate or federal
courts of Count of San Diego.
25. No Agency, Joint Venture, or Partnership.
City and Licensee hereby renounce the existence of any form of agency relationship, joint.
venture, or partnership between City and Licensee, and agree that nothing contained herein or in
any document executed in connection herewith shall be construed as creating any such
relationship between City and Licensee.
26. Entire Agreement.
The provisions of this Agreement comprise all of the terms, conditions, agreements and
representations of the Parties. This Agreement may not be altered or amended, and no provision
hereof may be waived, except by written agreement executed by the authorized representatives
of the Parties. The Parties hereby agree that terms of this Agreement have not been changed,
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modified, or expanded by any oral agreements or representations entered into or made prior to or
at the execution of this Agreement.
. Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be an original
and all of which taken together shall constitute one instrument.
Exhibit A
Exhibit
Exhibit
Conditions of Approval
Operating Procedures
Safety and Security Plan
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IN WITNESS `HEI `, the Parties hereto have executed thisAgreement on the dates set
forth below.
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, a municipal Sessions Ventures, a LLC
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the dates set
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CITY OF NATIONAL 'IT municipal Sessions Ventures, a LLC
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EXHIBIT
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
General Conditions:
I. Licensee shall post clearly visible signs at allentrances and exits and at both on and off -
site parking areas, requesting patrons to respect residents of adjacent residential
neighborhoods by being quiet when leaving, reminding patrons of the existence of permit
parking districts within the neighborhoods adjacent to the business, and that the
consumption of cannabis in public areas is not permitted pursuant to state law.
2. .A responsible person shall always be on the premises to act as manager and supervise
employees during business hours.
The applicant shall comply with the applicable requirement of NCMC Title 12, Noise
Control. Noise complaints shall be immediately addressed.
4. Odor generated by the Business shall not be detectable outside the Business to a person of
normal olfactory sensitivities, including anywhere on adjacent property or public rights -
of -way, or within any other unit located within the same building as the Business. An odor
absorbing ventilation and exhaust system shall be installed so that odor generated within
the Business is not detected outside of the Business.
Licensee shall proactively monitor and resolve any issues involving disturbances, loitering
or ingestion of cannabis in parking lots or surrounding streets, sidewalks, and alleys.
. Licensee shall provide law enforcement and all neighbors within one hundred feet of the
Business with the name and phone number of an on -site community relations employee to
notify if there are operational problems with the establishment.
7. Licensee shall employ a minimum of one (1) on -site security guards during all hours of
operation.. All security guards employed by the Business shall be licensed and possess
valid Department of Consumer Affairs "Security Guard Card" at all times. In addition, any
security guard mpl yed-b-y-the u e or security firm retained by the Business must
first be approved by the City's Chief of Police, in his or her reasonable discretion.
Neighborhood security guard patrols shall be conducted every hour, for a two -block radius
surrounding the Business during all hours of operation.
The Licensee shall not employ security guards armed with firearms or Lasers.
9. Upon presentation of proper credentials by any Code Compliance or Law Enforcement
Officer, the Licensee shall consent to entry of the place of business at all reasonable times
to enforce the provisions of this Agreement or the :C'1C.
10. On -site sales of alcohol or tobacco, and on -site consumption of alcohol or tobacco products
by patrons prohibited.
11, All proposed structures must comply with zoning and building code regulations and pass
all requisite inspections and receive all permits required under applicable law.
12. All cannabis waste must be stored in a secured location and properly disposed by a cannabis
waste collector.
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13. The on -site consumption of alcohol, tobacco or cannabis by employees of the Business is
prohibited while such employees are working.
Consumption Area Specific Conditions:
1. Licensee shall comply with all applicable requirements in NCMC Chapter 9.60 (including
but not limited to Section . 0. , 5), state law, and any other applicable laws or regulations.
Licensee may sell any type of concentrate for consumption on -site in compliance with state
packaging requirements, including combustible cannabis products for the purposes of
smoking or vaping within the designated smoking area(s) and edible/ingestible cannabis
products.. The type of vaping products sold within the designated smoking area(s) shall be
limited to single, individually packaged vape cartridges, pens, or concentrates of no more
than one gram.
3. Licensee shall create patron consumption guidelines that may include the utilization of
labels, menu notifications, signage, portion control, dosage monitoring, and staff educeducation
to prevent the overconsumption of the cannabis by patrons.
Licensee shall make an announcement at closing requesting patrons to respect the residents
of the adjacent residential neighborhoods by being quiet when leaving.
Cannabis consumption areas shall not be visible to the public or by any persons under
twenty-one years of age.
6. Licensee shall stop service to visibly impaired patrons and provide information on car
services.
The indoor consumption area may be operational and open to the public between the hours
of 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. Consumption of cannabis may occur in the consumption area
during all hours the business is open, unless specifically prohibited by the State Bureau of
Cannabis Control, or other applicable agency. No sales of cannabis or cannabis products
shall occur between 10:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m.
If the consumption area remains operational past 10:00 p.m., all cannabis and cannabis
products offered for sale prior to 10:00 p.m. shall be secured and not visible to patrons in
the consumption area.
9. Entry into the premises by persons under the age of twenty-one is prohibited.
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SECTION 2.1: DAY-TO-DAY RETAIL OPERATIONS
A. CUSTOMER CHECK -IN PROCEDURES
Sessions Ventures TLC d/b,/a Sessions by the Bay ("Sessions") is committed to bringing National City a high -
end, professional retail storefront and delivery experience. Sessions has organized the layoutof its storefront in
such a way as to facilitate a comfortable customer flow throughout the facility, as well as a clear divide between
limited access areas, the retail area, and the rest of the building.
Sessions' retail operation will implement standard operating procedures and
security measures based on a decade of developing and implementing best =m
practices and years of fully compliant operations. Sessions uses LeafLogi as ��.._ .�h . �..
its Point -of -Sale (`SOS") software provider. LeafLogix is a state -approved . _ �`.�."
cannabis software provider. Founded to operationalize the demands of _ .. _.
running a compliant, high -volume retailer, LeafLogix unites all front of house, back of house, point of sale and business analytics functions into a single, all- — .
encompassing platform giving life to a dynamic retail management
software system, designed exclusively for the modern retail cannabis dispensary. LeafLogix is an enterprise -
grade, business management platform currently serving over 1500 cannabis facilities.
Security Guards will be stationed at the exterior of the front entrance where they will inspect the customers
identification as well as use an electronic identification scanner to help in age verification and authenticity of
the identification. Sessions will never allow individuals under the age of 21 onto the premises unless they are
medical patients 1.8 years of age or older who possesses a physician's recommendation for cannabis medical
use only. Because the proposal contemplates a Consumption Lounge, persons under 21 will be denied entry to
that portion of the Facility, without exception.' Staff will always verify the age of customers entering the
Consumption Lounge to ensure persons under the age of 21 are not permitted by inspecting the person's proof
of identification", determining the customer's age, and confirming the clear and certain identity of the entrant.
Additionally, no employees under the age of 21 will be permitted to work at the Facility.3
After the Security Guard has verified the customer, the Security Guard will return the purchaser's identification
card, advise them to keep it available, and permit them to enter the lobby of Sessions' facility and be directed
o a w ring receptionist who is stationehditont check -in -desk. Thef`check=-4n-sta__i} tecti
by bullet-proof glass to protect personnel and demonstrate to consumers (and staff) the emphasis placed on
security and public safety. Sessions creates a customer profile for each individual within the LeafLogix software
system to track purchase history, store contact information, and demonstrate compliance with age verification
and identification regulations. Customers' identifying documentation will be scanned and stored into the
Sessions' software, which features HIPS compliant customer confidentiality protocols. Sessions will maintain
a list of customers and current contact information to provide notice in the event of a recall. Additionally, at
this time Sessions will confirm a customer's explicit permission prior to including the customer on any text,
email, and other marketing solicitations. All customer information stored on Sessions' computer system will be
protected from theft or dispersal using standardized information technology security measures.. New and
returning customers will have their profiles checked in and placed into a Waiting Queue prior to be directed
through to the retail sales floor. Sessions' Director of Security will oversee the installation and maintenance of
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the storefront's computer systems and associated technology in order to ensure that they remain secure and
uncompromised.
Sessions trains its security and reception personnel to respectfully
ask the customer to remove hats or sunglasses or to provide
additional identification if they are unsure the person is indeed
the customer in question based upon the picture on their
identification card. If the customer's identification card is expired
or the Security Guard is unable to verify the identity of the
customer, the Security Guard will kindly ask the customer to
leave. If the customer refuses to leave or begins to act in a
threatening manner, the Security Guard will initiate de-escalation
protocols and potentially contact law enforcement if merited. For
more information regarding Sessions' safety and security plans,
please see Salty Plan and Seanio Plan included as part of this
applica don.
Once the customer's information has been entered into LeafLogix, the Receptionist will review the queue to
determine if there is, capacity to permit the customer into the retail floor. If so, the customer will be permitted
to enter the retail sales area, which is under strict access control, through the use of a 'buzz -in' electronic or
mechanical entry system designed to limit access from the lobby.4 Alternatively, the purchaser will be asked to
wait in Sessions' comfortable lobby, where educational and support materials will be readily avoilable in both
English and Spanish, until the customer's name is called. No customers will be permitted to enter the retail
sales area unless there is at least one Sessions employee physically present in the retail area.5 Any individual who
cannot be properly verified will be asked to leave the retail store immediately. Sessions' onsite Security Guards
will ensure the individual Leaves promptly and can help deter any disturbances to other verified customers.
Sessions will verify the age and all necessary documentation of each individual to ensure the customer is not
under the age of 18 years. If the potential customer is 18 to 20 years old, Sessions will confirm the customer's
possession of a valid doctor's recommendation and/or Health and Safety Code Section 11362.71.6
individuals seeking access to Sessions must show their government -issued identification, and, if appropriate,
doctor's recommendation of Medical Cannabis card, in order to gain access. These documents must also be
shown at the point -of -sale station at the time of purchase. Doctor recommendations are not to be obtained or
provided at the Facility,7 The verification process is crucial to Sessions' operations because, if a storefront
employee sells or otherwise transfers cannabis or cannabis products to a person not authorized to possess or
cot ter, the-Bureau-tnav-revake-Seions'-lieen-s-e.
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B. PROCEDURES FOR
RECEIVING DELIVERIES
Receiving cannabis goods into inventory is a
critical aspect ofSessions' day-to-day operations.
Once inventory is o ff cially accepted into
Sessions' inventory-, it becomes Sessions'
responsibility both from a regulatory perspective
and as an accountable retailer. As such, Sessions
has strict receiving, protocols. Sessions'
Receiving Supervisor is responsible for
documenting the receipt of cannabis products
and will review all incoming inventory to ensure
the product meets Sessions' standards as well as all applicable regulations.
Sessions will receive cannabis goods from licensed distributors in Sessions' secure, non-public loading bay at
the rear of the facility during business hours only. Sessions will only accept deliveries from ! California -licensed
distributors or microbusinesses and will not accept any deliveries from outside the State of California. Sessions
will require distributing licensees to contact Sessions' storefront prior to their departure to inform Sessions'
staff of a.11 incoming deliveries, as well as provide Sessions with a copy of the shipping manifest for review in
advance so that Sessions may appropriately, prepare for receiving the delivery at the mutually agreed estimated
arrival time. When an order is approaching the storefront, the distributor's staff will contact Sessions' storefront
again to inform Sessions' employees of the distributor's pending arrival. Prior to an expected distributor's
arrival, Sessions' Security Guard will evaluate and monitor the exterior facilities to ensure the safe arrival of the
distributor vehicle into the loading bay. At no point will a distributor employee enter the front entrance or
customer lobby with cannabis goods. Security personnel will verify the distributors employee identification,
ensure they have their required employee badge, log their visit into Sessions' Vendor Log sheet, and allow their
vehicle to enter the loading bay. Security will monitor distributors as they pull their transportation vehicles into
the loading bay and move cannabis goods from the transportation vehicle into the receiving area. Once the
drop-off is complete, a security guard will close and lock the loading bay door. Sessions will require that ill
distribution partner's vehicles be enclosed and remain locked unless actively unloading.
Prior to accepting any delivery of cannabis goods, Sessions' staff will require the distributor's staff to provide a
copy of their Metric manifest describing al.l inventory delivered. Sessions will locate the corresponding manifest
in the Metric portal and scan a copy of the manifest into Sessions' inventory tracksystem LealLo )
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Sessions will ensure that the inventory received matches that described in the transport manifest. If Sessions
determines that a transport manifest is missing any required information, or if the deliverer cannot produce a
manifest, Sessions will not accept the delivery. If a delivery is rejected or if Sessions identifies any inconsistencies
between the inventory on the transport manifest and the inventory actually received, a manager will document
the discrepancy in Sessions' inventory tracking system, which also communicates updates directly to Metre.
Shipping manifests will accompany all transfers of cannabis products to a n d from Sessions' storefront. Cont. Upon
receiving a delivery of cannabis goods, the Receiving Supervisor or Manager on Duty ("MOD") at Sessions'
storefront will confirm the product's name, strain name, weight, and identification number on the shipping
manifest matches the information on the cannabis product label and package. Sessions will never accept a
delivery of cannabis goods that are not packaged for final sale, and Sessions will never package or label goods
as a retailer. .11 products will be packaged in compliance with state packaging and labeling rcgr~a �em nr.
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Sessions will also ensure ii1 manifests contain the information required by law. The manager will acknowledge
the products received through LeafLogix (which communicates directly to Metric), ensuring that the product
names and weights in the system match the product packaging. Data entered into the state verification system
will represent exact contents of deliveries and any returns of product as permitted by state regulations, including
returns, of recalled product to cultivation and manufacturing facilities. Sessions will require all cannabis and
cannabis -infused products arriving at Sessions' storefront be pre -packaged and feature a label affixed to the
packaging. If the delivered products are mislabeled, damaged, of the wrong item, of the wrong amount, or are
otherwise noncompliant or inconsistent with the transport manifest the MOD will reject the defective products
and note the rejection in Metrc. In such a case, the NIOD will notify the originating licensee and company
management that the delivery was rejected, citing then. - reasoning, so that a new delivery with compliant/correct
products is arranged as soon as possible.
C. POINT -OF -SALE SYSTEM
Sessions has designed its facility with an appropriate number of Point -of -Sale ( POS") stations so that Sessions
can effectively service its customers at all business hours without lengthy wait times, In Sessions' National City
storefront, Sessions estimates that, due to the innovative layout of Sessions' sales floor, Sessions will be able to
accommodate 9 point -of -sale stations without overcrowding of Sessions' store. Each POS station is covered
by camera surveillance that clearly records each sales location and register and features a time/date stamp.
Sessions' POS stations are located to allow for ease of service and customer flow throughout the store, avoiding
the potential for, long lines or loitering of customers within the
storefront. Based on the size of the National City metro area,
estimates of pedestrian traffic based on Sessions' proposed
location, and the number of POS stations and Sessions' hours
of operation, Sessions expect to serve almost 30,000 customers
per month at Sessions' storefront, with an average of
995-I-customers per day. All cannabis and cannabis products
Sessions sell will be sold in full compliance with the State and
local regulations. Furthermore, Sessions will train Sessions'
employees to only sell amounts of cannabis products as
authorized by state regulations, and Sessions' POS system,
LeafLogix, will also deny sales in excess of state rules. AU sales
of cannabis and cannabis products will take place within the
retail area of the premises.9
D. ESTIMATED NUMBER OF CUSTOMERS
The retail component of the operation is the primary revenue and profit generator. _All other features of the
enterprise function in support of Sessions' retail sales. Based on Sessions' familiarity with the market and the
proposed business concept, Sessions can comfortably expect to serve over 30,000 customers per month
through Sessions' storefront and delivery operation, with an average of 995+ customers served per day during
the first year, to over 2000 per day by year three. The facility will be designed to create a first -in -class experience
tailored to the rapidly growing adult -use consumer market of residents in San Diego and its 35 million annual
visitors. It will be a brick i& mortar store with a robust delivery apparatus. Due to Sessions' rather central
location geographically, freeway access, lack of competition in the area, and the overall delivery cuirure of the
modern consumer, delivery sales will be a major contributor to Sessions' revenue stream. The proposed
operations are -,vithin arms -reach of densely populated urban core areas such as Downtown San Diego, Central
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San Diego, National City, and Chula Vista. There are also major developments underway driving future growth
potential via National City's development plan, including its Marina District, the Seaport San Diego
Redevelopment Plan, and the Chula Vista Bayfront Project.
E. PROPOSED PRODUCT LINE
Sessions' overarching goal for Sessions' Storefront Retail is to make the best possible products available to
Sessions' customers. To achieve this goal, Sessions carefillly monitors cannabis sales trends around California,
not only to optimize Sessions' selection but also to tailor it to each market in which Sessions operates. Sessions'
owners previous dispensary operation in San Ysidro & La Mesa exhibits market dynamics similar to what
Sessions expects in National City. By utilizing the San Ysidro & La Mesa insights, Sessions can reliably procure
starting inventory brands and products that ought to be successful in National City. Sessions' POS system
provides tremendously valuable datasets that help Sessions measure the success of day-to-day sales operations,
promotions, and pricing. Sessions can analyze consumer buying habits such as average spending and high/low
performing categories, products, and brands. Further, Sessions will integrate our POS system with BDS
Analytics, a Can nabis data aggregator that analyzes Sessions' sales data against regional and national market sets
extracted through their network of several hundred cannabis retailers, distributors, manufacturers, and
cultivators with a current retail sample size in California of around 27% of the market. BDS Analytics
provides Sessions with comprehensive insights that facilitate increased revenues, competitive advantages, and
inventory optimization strategies that drive profitability.
As a cannabis retailer, Sessions carries cannabis, cannabis
products, cannabis accessories, and branded merchandise for
sale. These cannabis accessories may include any equipment,
products, or materials of any kind which may assist Sessions'
customers in storing, smoking, vaporizing, or containing
cannabis, or for ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing
cannabis or cannabis products into the human body. Sessions'
branded merchandise may include clothing, hats, pencils, pens,
keychains, mugs, water bottles, beverage glasses, notepads,
lanyards, cannabis accessories, or other types of merchandise
approved by the Bureau with Sessions' name or logo, but does
not include items containing cannabis or any items that are
considered food. Finally, Sessions will not purchase or offer for
sale products containing alcohol or tobacco.
Every cannabis product affects each customer dfferendy, and each customer will have different preferences
for consuming their cannabis. To best address the needs and desires of each customer, Sessions will offer a
wide variety of different forms of cannabis at Sessions' dispensary. Sessions will comprehensively train Sessions'
employees on the safe use, potential contraindications, and expected effects of each of Sessions' product
offerings. Through online chats via Sessions' website, or phone and in -person consultations at the storefront,
Sessions' employees will provide each customer with individually tailored product advice and instructions for
proper and safe use.
Currently, Sessions anticipates offering the following products: Flower; Vaporizer Cartridges; Edibles and
Beverages; Concentrates; and Capsules, Tinctures, Clones, Topicals and Accessories. This array of products
will provide several distinct methods for adult -use consumption. To help customers distinguish between
Sessions' products, Sessions will work with producers and brands that provide clear labeling and instructions
on their products, differentiating between product types and strains.
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in line withCalifornia's goal for a clean, sustainable, and socially just industry, Sessions plans to procure
products primarily from small-scale and family -owned state -licensed cultivators (10,000 sq ft or less) and
manufacturers. Sessions will give priority consideration to suppliers -qualified as social equity enterprises, are
minority or woman -owned, or that are located in census tracts with income levels below state averages. All
cannabis goods will be received from a licensed distributor or licensed microbusiness authorized to engage in
disttibution.1u Sessions will also value producers offering natural and comparable -to -organic products. Sessions'
well-defined selection criteria will ensure that Sessions source Sessions' products from local, deserving,
sustainable and/or environmentally conscious cultivation centers and manufacturers. Sessions will give these
producers and suppliers priority over other suppliers in contracting with Sessions' dispensary, and will forge
long-lasting, mutually beneficial relationships with these suppliers so that Sessions' operation can become and
remain one of the most trusted sources of high -quality products in National City and the state of California.
Sessions will not only give these suppliers and products priority but will also reserve shelf space for these
targeted products in Sessions' dispensary, including for "Oar -certified products, which will be the State's
comparable -to --organic standard, since USDA Organic Certification is not avail -able to cannabis products at this
time. By reserving space for California's highest -caliber suppliers, Sessions keep potentially harmful products
of off Sessions' shelves, out of the hands of consumers, and out of Sessions' supply chain. Most of Sessions'
proposed product offerings are described below, but Sessions will likely choose to continuously offer more
products to provide the biggest and best selection for Sessions' customers.
Furthermore, to provide a value -add for Sessions' customers and to stake Sessions' place as a trusted and reliable
dispensary in National City, Sessions will offer free delivery services for customers in Sessions' delivery area, so
that Sessions' products will be more easily accessible to those who might not be able to travel toSessions"
storefront in: -person.
Flower (Approximately 42),/o of Saks)
Sessions will offer a variety of fresh flowers for Sessions' customers. Available flowers will include numerous
strains and several levels of potency, ranging from low strength. with mild effects to high strength for, immediate
relief. Sessions will offer pristine, manicured, and clean cannabis flower in various quantities and product types
such as pre -rolls and flower buds. Many customers choose combustion, or smoking, as their preferred method
of administration istration because it is affordable, simple, and users can easily regulate the dose that they are consuming.
The rapid onset of effects from combustion can make this an excellent delivery method for customers desiring
immediate effects.
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O e_oLth m:o t_pipular cannabis produc - ffered at every dispensisr4Ine Vape Cartridges.
Cannabis vape cartddges are convenient alternatives to cannabis flowers and edibles. A form of a cannabis
concentrate, a formulated cannabis oil is loaded into a cartridge that attaches to an electronic battery. By
pressing a button and inhaling on the device's mouthpiece, a consistent measured dose of vaporized cannabis.
is delivered into the lungs and bloodstream. Vape cartridges are offered in a variety of strengths and formulas.
The vapor from these devices has no lingering scent and visibly evaporates within a matter of seconds.
Additionally, the vapor is gentler on the lungs than cannabis smoke, and more often preferred by consumers
with Chronic Obtrusive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) related conditions or that desire minimal discomfort rt when
inhaling cannabis. Perhaps one of the leading benefits realized by vape cartridges is convenience. The device is
small, simple to use, and discreet. Discretion remains a major value point for cannabis consumers during a time
where society is still progressing towards comfortable acceptance of adult cannabis use. Vaping is both
comfortable for consumers, as well as general public. Sessions will carefully screen all of Sessions' suppliers of
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vaporization products and will only provide customers with the safest, highest -quality vaporizer pens and
cartridges.
Edibles & Beverages (Approximately 1 .'"` of Sales)
Edibles are consumed orally and allow cannabinoids to enter the bloodstream after digestion in the stomach
and absorption into the intestines. Edibles are a good option for customers who find other forms of
administration unpleasant, want a healthier alternative to inhaling smoke, desire longer -lasting effects, or desire
a more discreet method of using their cannabis. Sessions plans to make a large and diverse selection of cannabis -
infused edibles available to customers of our Facility in California. Sales Associates are required to discuss safe
edible consumption with consumers upon any purchase of an edible product This ensures that the consumers
are aware of the delayed onset of the effects due to the digestion process. Customers are advised of the ability
to strategically dose by utilizing the serving recommendations mendations associated with the product and given a solid
understanding of strength levels and tolerance development. Sessions' goal, at all of its previous storefronts, is
always to have a better informed and satisfied customer with every transaction, and Sessions will bring this
spirit of education to Sessions' operation in National City.
Concentrates . ppr .mately I " { t Safes)
Cannabis extracts and concentrates come in an array of forms, each defined by its extraction and production
processes with new types continuing to be developed as new technologies evolve. Essentially, the cannabis
cannabinoids such as TIIC, CBD, its terpenes, flavonoids, etc. are extracted from the cannabis plant to provide
consumption options freeof chlorophyll or extra plant matter. The consumable product can be inserted into
tinctures, vape cartridges, cooking oils, butter, or be offered in raw forms known as hash, wax, or oils.
Additionally, the ability to isolate specific molecules allows for deliberate combinations and formulations
designed for. specific applications or effects. A leading benefit of concentrates is the rapid onset time and the
ability to obtain a high more potent than consuming cannabis flowers. This is important for consumers that
have built a tolerance to the effects of cannabis or that are seeking stronger relief due to more debilitating
ailments. Concentrates have a higher bioavailability that increases the rate of absorption into the body.
Capsules, Tinctures, Topicals, Clones & Accessories (ppix. :,Saies).
Tinctures allow easy measurement of dosage using a dropper, they are a great mode of administration for people
who need a high level of control over dosage or who simply, do not wish to use a high -potency product.
Capsules, pills, and tablets offer an effective method for delivering activated cannabinoids in specific quantities
and are easily consumable by any person capable of swallowing them. Topicals are popular amongst customers
who desire localized relief, such as for: muscle aches, pains, or soreness. Clones are individual starter plants that
can only legally be sold to consumers through licensed cannabis retailers. We will offer an array of cannabis
plant varieties for consumers wishing to personally cultivate cannabis at home in accordance with municipal
home cultivation rules. All plants will be "immature" and within the parameters of § 1540 — e.g., not flowering
and kept shorter and narrower than 18 inches. Sessions' accessory offerings will include secure storage
containers, genders, vaporizers, vaporizer batteries, a variety of pipes, rolling papers, filters, and lighters.
Sessions will carefully analyze customer demand and craft its offerings to be responsive to the market.
F. DELIVERY PROCEDURES
Sessions has developed its delivery plan and accompanying procedures in accordance with National City and
California law and implementing best practices from Sessions' successful delivery operations across. When
making deliveries of cannabis goods to consumers, Sessions' organization and employees -ill comply with all
provisions of applicable state and local law.
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Sessions' customers can place orders on Sessions' website and on third party websites (such as Weedmaps,
Leafly, I ffeart Jane, Dutchie, etc.), which are directly integrated with Sessions' POS system, Leaf" ,ogix.Online
orders will automatically populate in Sessions' order queue to be filled as either a delivery or pickup (potentially
with a requested time window). Customers can also call in to place orders and a sales associate will enter their
purchase into the POS system. Sessions' website will require purchasers to submit a photograph of their
personal identification with their order. Sessions will also provide an email and phone number for customers
to send their identification to so that Sessions can do a preliminarycheck before dispatching Sessions' driver
with the customer's order. Sessions' sales associate will acknowledge the order by sending an automated text
(once confirmed that Sessions can fulfill the order as requested) or by calling the customer, if necessary. The
order might be fulfilled by the dispensary or by the inventory of a driver out in the field. When the driver sets
course for the customer's location, another text notification is sent to the customer with the delivery driver's
estimated time of arrival.
Once the delivery driver arrives at the delivery location, but before allowing an individual to receive a cannabis
delivery, the driver will verify the customer's identification card and age. The driver will inspect the purchaser's
ID to verify their identity and age and scan the ID with a mobile electronic reader to confirm that it is legitimate
and valid. Acceptable forms of identification include: a document issued by a federal, state, county, or municipal
government, or a political subdivision or agency thereof, including, but not limited to, a valid motor vehicle
operator's license, that contains the name, date of birth, height, gender, and photo of the person; a valid
identification card issued to a member of the Armed Forces that includes the person's name, date of birth, and
photo; or, a valid passport issued by the United States or by a foreign government. The delivery driver may ask
the purchaser to remove their hat/sunglasses or to provide additional identification if they are unsure the
purchaser is indeed the person in question based upon the picture on their ID. If the purchaser's ID is expired
or Sessions' employee is unable to verify the identity of the purchaser, they will kindly deny them their delivery
and explain the importance of Sessions' need to abide the ED verification requirements for their safety and the
community's safety.
Given the size of the National City market and Sessions' anticipated delivery zones, Sessions will initially use
six vehicles and plan to ramp up operations over time. Sessions anticipates leasing at least six (6) Toyota Prius
or Nissan Versa vehicles for regional deliveries. Sessions will look to the regional dealerships as part of Sessions'
National C4 First procurement policy. Sessions' delivery vehicles will not advertise cannabis, Sessions'
business name, or have any marking or other indications on the exterior of the vehicle that may indicate that
the vehicle is carrying cannabis goods for delivery. Transportation vehicles used for delivery of cannabis will
be equipped with either a temporary or permanent GPS device that will identify the geographic location of the
delivery vehicle and record a history of all locations traveled to by the delivery employee while engaged in
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Sessions will be able to identify the geographic location of all delivery vehicles at all times as well. Sessions will
also document the history of all locations traveled to by Sessions' Delivery Associates while engaged in delivery.
Sessions will maintain all delivery information (including locations traveled to) for a minimum of 90 days and
will make this information available to the Bureau upon request. Sessions will comply with all laws concerning
tracking and tracing the movement of cannabis. Sessions will provide information to the Bureau related to the
vehicle including its make, model, color, Vehicle Identification Number ("YIN"), license plate number, and
Department of Motor Vehicles registration information as well as the identities of sll persons who will deliver
cannabis products within National City. Finally, Sessions will never deliver cannabis or cannabis products out
of the state of California.
Only Sessions employees will operate Sessions' transportation vehicles, and Sessions will train all delivery
employees on delivery security procedures geared at protecting their personal safety, the safety of the
community, and on keeping products and cash secure. If a purchaser or third party begins to act in a threatenin
manner, the Sessions' delivery associate will initiate de-escalation procedures, attempt to safely ieav
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premises, and, if merited, contact 9-1-1 while initiating threat response procedures. They will contact the onsite
manager and/or the Director of -Security to report the incident as soon as safe to do so. When making deliveries
and carrying cannabis or cannabis products, Sessions' Delivery Associates will only travel in an enclosed motor
vehicle, such as is described above, and Delivery Associates will never allow anyone who is not an employee of
Sessions' organization into the vehicle. Sessions will minimize cash in the vehicle by providing a mobile cashless
ATM device, and delivery drivers will store all cash in a locking cash vault that is securely affixed to the vehicle.
Whenever carrying cannabis goods for delivery, the cannabis goods will not be visible to the public, and will be
locked in a fully enclosed box, container, or cage that is secured on the inside of the vehicle, which includes the
trunk- of the vehicle. No portion of the enclosed box, container, or cage will be comprised of any part of the
body or trunk of the V ChiC1C or trailer. Sessions will not leave cannabis goods (or cash) in an unattended vehicle,
unless they are stored tn their locked container, and the vehicle is locked and equipped with an active vehicle
alarm system. Finally, all cannabis and cannabis products Sessions delivers will be delivered in full conformance
with the State and local regulations.
G. COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND LOCAL LAWS
As knowledgeable cannabis operators with decades of conibined experience in the industry, Sessionsteam
knows first-hand the importance of compliant and safe operations. Sessions will only work with California -
licensed facilities in full conformance with state and local regulations. Utilizing LeafLogix as Sessions' inventory
tracking system, if approved by the City Manager, will guarantee all cannabis and cannabis products purchased
or sold from Sessions' facilin- originate from within the California regulated system. Sessions' Inventors,- Control
Manager and Director of Compliance will vet all potential cannabis suppliers. Sessions' Inventory Control
Manager will also utilize the state license search look up tools to confirm the licensee's name and license status
of the manufacturer or cultivator who grew or produced the cannabis good or distributed the cannabis good
to the storefront. Further, all cannabis suppliers will be required to provide a digital copy of their valid,
unexpired state and local, licenses. Sessions will never procure products from outside of the regulated California
cannabis system.
In accordance with the National City Municipal Code, Sessions will verify that all customers are 21 years of age
or older for the purchase of cannabis or cannabis products, unless they are medical patients 18 years of age or
older who possesses a physician's recommendation for cannabis medical use only." Access to Sessions'
Consumption Lounge will be limited to individuals who are at least 21 years of age. All individuals seeking
access to the Retail Storefront must show their government -issued identification. These documents must also
be shown at the point -of -sale station at the time of purchase.
Entrances into Session's Dispensary Sales Floor and Consumption Lounge will be locked at all times, with entry
stri.ay Restrooms will also be locked at 1-PT:Imes. A "buzz-ie i-el.ectronicimechanical entry system
will be utilized to limit access to and entry to the retailer to separate it from the reception/lobby area. 12 Sessions
will only maintain the quantity of cannabis and cannabis products to meet the daily demand readily available
for sale on -site in the Dispensary Sales Floor, Consumption Lounge and Delivery Operations.13 Additional
product may be stored in a secured, locked area to which customers, vendors, and visitors will not have access."
All restroom facilities will remaii locked and under the control of management. 13
Sessions will establish limited -access areas and permit only authorized individuals to enter the limited -access
areas. 16 Authorized individuals include individuals employed by Sessions as well as any outside vendors,
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contractors, or other individuals conducting business that requires access to the limited access area. All
individuals granted access to the limited access area will be at least 21 years of age, and if not employed by
Sessions, will be escorted at dl times by a Sessions em-alovee. 17 Sessions will m 'aintain a log of all individuals
who are not employees who are granted access to the limited access area. These logs will be made available to
the City Manager or their designee upon request. The operating hours of Session's proposed Storefront
Retailer, Consumption Lounge and Delivery Operations will be Limited to the hours of 9:00 a.m. through 9:00
p.m., seven days a week.18
Sessions acknowledges that all provisions incorporated within Section 9.60.230(rn) — the Security Requirements
— are directly applicable to and binding on all commercial cannabis businesses, including all Store Front/Retail
businesses and Sessions. 19 Sessions will employ uniformed licensed security personnel to monitor site activity,
control loitering and site access, and to serve as a visual deterrent to unlawful activities. Securio,- personnel may
be allowed to carry Firearms if permitted by San Diego County Sheriffs Department and authorized by the
Chief of Police.
H. INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
Sessions understands the importance of accurate recordkeeping as part of the safety, security, and operational
efficiency of Sessions' business. In addition to, and integrated with, the state-wide Metrc system used for track
and trace procedures, Sessions will utilize LeafLogix as Sessions' point -of -sale inventory tracking system to
track and report on all aspects of Sessions' business, such as cannabis tracking, inventory data, gross sales and
other information deemed necessary by the City, which will be compatible with the City's record -keeping
systems and will have the capability to produce historical transactional data, including gross sales for each
month, with taxes to be paid (including employee withholdings) for review on an annual, basis, or at reasonable
request from a City official, that can be filed as a sworn statement of Sessions' financial health. Sessions'
inventory system will maintain records and documentation of the present location, amounts, and descriptions
of all cannabis and cannabis products until purchase as set forth in MAUCRSA and will also identify the source
of all products (company name, location, license numbers etc.). Sessions' Inventory Manager is responsible for
the management of the facility's records, including data entry, auditing, reporting, and procedural revisions.
Sessions will maintain business records on the facility's secure business management platforms ("BMPs") and
inventory records in the state's tracking system. BMPs will consist of standard word processing software,
spreadsheet software, and cloud -based digital document storage systems. Sessions will design all recordkeeping
and inventory control systems and associated SOPs for compliance with state and local law and will amend
them promptly to maintain compliance with updated rules and best practices. Sessions will be prepared to
present all associated records to the City for Sessions' annual inspection.
Unless otherwise noted or required by California law or Bureau rules or request, Sessions will meet and exceed
local requirements by maintaining g records for at least seven years and make them available to the City for
immediate inspection, upon request. Sessions will maintain records longer if necessary due to any pending
criminal, civil, administrative investigation, or other legal proceeding for which the records may contain relevant
information, or if otherwise instructed by the Bureau or law enforcement. If Sessions' storefront closes due to
insolvency, license revocation, bankruptcy, or for any other reason, Sessions will preserve all records for at least
seven years, at Sessions' expense, or longer if requested by the Bureau. Sessions will maintain for a minimum
of 7 years a written accounting or ledger of all of Sessions' cash, receipts, credit card transactions,
reimbursements, and operational expenditures and costs in accordance with GAAP and standards typically
applicable to business records, which Sessions will make available to the City during business hours for
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inspection. Sessions will also maintain a current register of the names and the contact information (including
the name, address, and telephone number) of anyone owning or holding an interest in Sessions' National City
business, as well as a separate register of all the officers, managers, employees, and agents currently employed
or otherwise engaged with Sessions' business, and Sessions will make such register available to the City upon
request.
Sessions will maintain all company records on internally linked, secure BMPs. Sessions will maintain physical
records in a locking filing cabinet within the Executive Office within the restricted access area. The COO will
set up and monitor BMPs on desktop computers located throughout Sessions' proposed storefront. B s will
maintain company records including: Financial records including, but not limited to, bank statements, sales
invoices, receipts, tax records, and all records required by the California Department of Tax and Fee
Administration formerly Board of Equalization) under title 18, California Code of Regulations, sections 1698
and 4901; personnel records, including each employee's full name, social security or individual tax payer
identification number, date employment begins, and date of termination of employment if applicable; training
records including, but not limited to, the content of the training provided and the names of the employees that
received the training; contracts with other licensees regarding commercial cannabis activity; permits, licenses,
and other local authorizations to conduct Sessions' cannabis activity; security records; records relating to the
composting or destruction of cannabis goods; documentation for data or information entered into the track
and trace system; and., all other documents prepared or executed by any of Sessions' owners, employees, or
assignees in connection with Sessions' business. All of Sessions' records will be legible and stored protected
from debris, moisture, contamination, hazardous waste, fire, and theft.
Sessions' Inventory Manager will be in charge of monitoring inventory and guaranteeing that all inventory
records accurately reflect actual inventory levels at Sessions' Facility, Inventory records will include electronic
records of all cannabis inventory at the storefront, information on recallsand returns, records of waste disposal
activities, and records of all non -cannabis inventory. Sessions developed inventory control provisions for its
proposed dispensary in compliance with Cal i form and National City law and using best practices from
Sessions' other dispensary operations. Sessions has the benefit of being able to launch a tested and effective
inventory tracking system immediately upon commencement of operations. Sessions will provide information
regarding Sessions' tracking and tracing of cannabis to National City at the same time as Sessions does to the
Bureau. Furthermore, Sessions will identify the number and type of delivery vehicles Sessions use to transport
cannabis and will provide this information to the City.
Sessions will use LeafLogix to monitor Sessions' cannabis inventory records, which seamlessly integrates with
the states Metrc tracking system. Sessions will use a barcoding inventory control system to track batch, strain,
and amounts of cannabisin inventory and to track amounts of cannabis sold to customers. Sessions' manager
on • uty will conduct daily -inventory reconciliations to verify that physical inventory matches electronic
inventory records. Per state law, Sessions will retain all inventory documentation in a secure locked location at
Sessions' facility for a period of at least seven years from the date on the document.
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As long-time cannabis operators in San Diego, Sessions Ventures TLC
dibia Sessions by the Bay ("Sessions"), understands that high -quality
service, safe and affordable products, and a welcoming space are key to
transforming the cannabis culture in Southern California. This
experience, coupled with an extensive understanding of working with
government officials and community stakeholders, create a unique
experience consumers will not find anywhere else. As a business that is
100% owned by individuals of color, particularly in majority stake by
the Sycuan Native American Tribe ("Sycuan Tribe"), Sessions is keenly
aware of the need to benefit the social and economic justice needs of a
community and set an example through community involvement.
Additionally, the Sycuan Tribe's experience operating one of San
Diego's most popular casino resorts has provided the team with crucial
unto maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory authorities. Sessions' team intends to
leverage its wealth of experience curating luxury retail environments to create an innovative, one -of -a -kind
Consumption Lounge in National City. For Sessions, it's about more than selling cannabisIt's about delivering
unique —and awesome —experiences.
How the Consumption Lounge will
be contained within the premises of
a state -licensed retail business.
As part of this application, Sessions is proposing
a Consumption Lounge permit, located at 700
Bay Marina Drive, in National City. The
Sessions Consumption Lounge will be a one -of -
a -kind, high -end Facility ("Facility") that
captures the feeling of a cabaret or resort -style
venue. The Consumption Lounge will be
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and second floor of the Facility, totaling over
4,500 square feet. The Facility design ensures no
cannabis consumption will be visible from any
public place or non -age restricted area.' The
Consumption Lounge will only be accessible to
patrons aged 21 and over and only to those individuals who have purchased cannabis products from the Dispensary
Sales Floor.2 Sale and consumption of tobacco and alcohol is prohibited, and customers are not permitted to bring
cannabis, tobacco, alcohol, or any other substances that was not purchased at the Dispensary.3 The Consumption
Lounge will be open from 9 a.m, - 9 p.m., as allowed by National City. Final entry into the lounge will be 8 pm, one
hour prior to closing. A series of policies and procedures, described later in this narrative, will be established to
transition consumers from the Retail Storefront portion of the Facility to the Consumption Lounge once a purchase
has been made.
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to set a high bar for others to follow, both in terms of physical
space and hospitality'. Operating a space that promotes positive
energy, conversation, and the opportunity to meet others is just
the beginning Unlike any other Facility currently operating,
Sessions will utilize an engagement initiative to forge a business
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like enjoying primetime sporting events, music, or
entertainment. Customers will have the opportunity to consume
cannabis in a safe space, while creating memories with their
friends and family. This unique, and, trailblazing vision is just the
beginning of the limitless possibilities for the cannabis industry
moving forward. Sessions is excited to have the opportunity to
bring this new, world -class cannabis consumption experience to
the adult residents of National City.
Identify how the consumption areas shall be well ventilated in private areas of the retail
establishment and are designed to prevent the flow of smoke to any other area of the
Facility.
Proper equipment is essential to guarantee good air circulation within the Facility. Building design and operations
management will be optimized to restrict the flow of odor across the Facility. Strategies designing and implementing
odor and ventilation systems are based on decades of direct experience associated with the smoking areas of Svcuan's
casino and resort 'facilities. During, the selection of odor control systems, Sessions will properly calculate the impact
of local climate extremes on environmental system controls and ensure that equipment choices are based on capacities
to contain cannabis odor even under sustained conditions that could otherwise push lesser systems to their limits.
Rooms that are odor -controlled will not have windows or other openings that allow for the release of air. The heating,
ventilation, and air-conditioning("1-1\r7AC") system will be separate to ensure that none of the air in the consumption
facilities are recirculated into other parts of the premises. Systems will be monitored to identify and fix ventilation
openings along the building perimeter, equipment penetrations along the building per meter-, exhaust locations, and
any weak points in construction sealing. These measures will also keep private areas of the retail establishment well
ventilated and prevent the flow of smoke to any area of the Facility other than the rooms where cannabis is being
consumed./
The lounge facilities shall be completely separated from the remainder of the premises by solid partitions or glazing
without openings other than doors, and tall doors leading to the designated consumption areas must be self -dosing.
These doors will also be installed with a gasket to provide seal to mitigate any odor leakage. in addition, the lounge
shall remain under negative pressure and shall have a 1 %? differential, in relation to the other spaces of the
establishment. The system will be of sufficient capacity to provide 60 cubic feet per minute cfm of supply air per
smoker.
The Ventilation Plan n will ensure the air circulation of the Facility does not negatively impact employee health and
welfare, those surrounding the business and outdoor areas. The company will protect the health and welfare of
employees and prevent negative effects on surrounding businesses and outdoor areas by operating a hgh-qualit-
VAC system, in conjunction with additional odor control measures. The system will exhaust l o % of the air dixecdv
outside through a Pollution Control Unit and Odor Control Unit that, at a minimum, eliminates ,l detectable o
smoke, and by-product of combustion to prevent any and all public nuisances. This ventilation sestet
mechanical equipment will be designed to assure compliance with call requirements in the National City
Part Three Noise and Nuisance, by incorporating special noise attenuating elements .into the d
Sessions will also be in compliance with the California Mechanical Code 505.0 by ens .
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and removes emissions generated from_ product use or handling. Sessions will ensure that the design of the system
confines emissions to the area where they are generated.
HEPA filters will clean the air by removing dust and other allergens,
such as mold, which may cause adverse health effects, These filters will
be placed at both intake and outtake of the HVAC system, as well as
throughout the Facility to create a tri-phase filtration system that keeps
the air clean and the employees and customers safe. Carbon filters will
be utibed to filter out smoke, fumes, and other chemicals that FIFIPA
filters miss. The company will equip these carbon filters in sequence
with I 'EPA filters to maximize efficiency, or if available, will comply
with the design recommendations of the insulting company. Both
FIEPA filters and carbon filters are considered necessary for improved
Pir quality across many different industries, and the cannabis industry is
no different. The company will utilize both filters, along with any
recommended or required additions by the installing company,
Department, or local regulators, in order to rriaxii-nize lir quality and prevent harmful or noxious emissions within and
from the Facility-.
Odor will be further mitigated with biophilic design, which is inspired by the love of life in nature. Natural elements
will be integrated of local flora and plant life into the modern, vernacular environment to spark the inherent human
inclination to convene with nature. Upon entering the lounge facility, the customers will note the filtered and
temperature -controlled air that encourages deep centering breaths that help release the stress of the outside world. By
consciously altering the store's atmosphere through design, layout, natural elements, lighting, temperature, and
cleanliness, an environment will be created that increases air quality and decrease odor and airborne toxins.
Describe how the retail store shall adopt procedures to ensure that its customers may
only gain access to the lounge once they have purchased cannabis products from the
retail store.
Generally, no person will be allowed into any portion of the Facility unless they are an employee, age -verified customer,
vendor or contractor of Sessions, or an employee of an agency having jurisdiction to monitor or investigate the terms
of regulatory compliance. As customers seeking to patron the Consumption Lounge must purchase product on -site,
multiple verifications of identification will occur. Sessions will maintain a dedicated and sufficient staff during
operating hours to verify the identity and age of all patrons seeking admittance to the lounge.This will ensure no
individuals under age 21 are ever permitted into the Consumption Lounge. Sessions will accept the following forms
of identification as stated in current California regulations cS" 15404:
• A document issues by a federal, state, county, or municipal government, or a political subdivision or agency,
including a valid motor vehicle operator's license, that contains the name, date of birth, height, gender, and
photo of the person.
• A valid identification cud issued to a member of the Armed Forces that includes the person's name, date of
birth, and photo.
• A valid passport issued by the United States or by a foreign government,
Customers will enter the Facility through a lobby where a trained employee will scan the identificadon. Once
license has been verified the customer will enter the retail space and be greeted by a staff member to be e
about available cannabis products and complete a purchase, as .allowable within the daily limits set forth
California regulations. If a customer would like to proceed to the Consumption Lounge after in
they will be escorted to the lounge entiance where a reception staff member will again v
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that the purchase receipt matches the cannabis goods in their possession Customers may only gain access to the
Consumption Lounge once they have purchased a cannabis product or products from the Dispensary Sales Floor.6
staff member will provide the customer an explanation of the facilities, behavior and etiquette expectations, and
support resources available within the lounge. They will be asked to sign the 'customer acknowledgement (more below),
and provided information on alternative transportation options if needed. The customer will then be permitted to
enjoy the Consumption Lounge facilities comfortably knowing that all patrons in the Facility are informed and able
to access support from the team if at all needed.
Describe how the business will use a state licensed security guard on duty during
operating hours of the lounge.
Sessions places the safety and security of patrons as its number one priority. The Consumption Lounge will have
designated employees within the lounge facilities at all times observing and tending to customers during all hours of
operation. A manager will be available for all shifts to assist with any issues or complaints related to the consumption
area. Cannabis consumption will never be visible from any public place. While guards will e trained to be pleasant
and lend to the enjoyable experience of the company's facilities, it will be important to establish an environment that
ensures compliance with the privileges associated with use of the lounge and respect for the neighborhood and
National City. Security guards will patrol the consumption facilities to establish presence and serve as a deterrent to
any intentional or negligent non -compliant activity by customers. The manager and staff within the lounge will be
equipped with earpiece two-way radios to facilitate communication with guards as needed. Security Guards will also
monitor the parking areas and immediate exterior of the Facility.
A designated security room will house surveillance monitoring equipment to oversee activity occurring in all areas of
the Facility. A guard or guard supervisor will be designated to monitor activity within the Consumption Lounge areas,
and they shall be in constant communication with guards as the engage with patrons or patrol the facilities. Guards
will assist in the enforcement of rules and regulations within the lounge. They shall assist staff to ensure that customers
may only enter the Consumption Lounge facilities after purchasingcannabis goods from the retail storefront. They
will be training in de-escalation tactics to ensure an enjoyable experience by all patrons in the lounge. They will be
trained in identifying intoxicated or problematic customers that may pose hazards to themselves, customers, including
possible drugged driving risks for the general public. A full explanation of security guard training and protocols can
he Found in the security plan.
Under the direction of the Director of Security, Sessions will hire or contract for the Facility's security personnel tt
provide twenty -your 4) hour security services for Sessions F cili ll security personnel hired or contracted for b)
Sessions willbe properly licensed by the state of California.? Sessions -ill enter a contract with Eagle Point Security,
a private patrol operator, to furnish Security Guards to secure and protect the Facility as authorized by the National
City Chief of Police or his or her designees. All contact information for the security company will be provided to the
Chief of Police or his or her designee upon request. ll security personnel must be at least 21 years of age and in full
compliance with Chapters 11.4 and 11.5 of Division 3 of the California Business and Professions Code.
Sessions will contract with a private patrol operator meets the minimum qualifications and licensing requirements for
a private patrol operator, and operate in compliance with Article 4, Chapter 11,5, Division 3 of the California"Business
and Professions Code and all other applicable state and local laws and regulations. The private patrol operator must
be appropriately licensed by the Bureau of Security and investigative Services ("BSIS") within the California.
Department of Consumer Affairs and must provide a verifiable copy of that license to Sessions before a contract for
security services is signed. The private patrol operator must also be insured as required under California Business and
Professions Code 7583.39 and 75 .40. it Security Guards will be employed and vetted by the private patrol oper
The private patrol operator i reTonsible for ensuring that all Security Guards who provide security
Sessions are registered with the BSIS, complete mandatory training, and comply with all othe
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security guards as described in Article 4, Chapter 11.5, Division 3 of the California Business and Professions Code
and all other applicable state and local laws and regulations.
Security Guards will be responsible for limiting access to the Sates Floor and Consumption Lounge, and all limited
access areas of the Facility, monitoring the surrounding property for security threats, monitoring electronic security
systems, securing access points, providing immediate on -site response in the event of a security threat, and ensuring
patrons immediately leave the site and do not consume cannabis in the vicinity of the Facility, on the property or the
parking areas, among other tasks. If a Security Guard identified any suspicious activity outside the Facility, law
enforcement will be contacted immediately, and the Facility will be put on lockdown.
The Facility will maintain adequate staff and contracted security agents to ensure the safety of employees and visitors
and assist with discouraging theft, trespass, or other security concerns.
Identify how the business will establish a parking plan, ventilation plan, anti -drugged
driving plan, employee and customer education training, design plan and set hours of
operation.
Sessions has assembled an experienced team with years of combined experience operating businesses in highly
regulated industries, including cannabis businesses and casinos. Through their experience owning and operating the
Sycuan Casino Resort, the ownership team knows how to work with government officials at the federal, state, and
local level to operate in full compliance with the law. The ownership team also has a wealth of cannabis industry
experience that they can leverage to hit the ground running with tried and tested operational policies and procedures.
All operational plans, including parking plans, ventilation plans, anti -drugged driving plans, design plans, and planned
hours of operation will be designed to meet National City's conditions for approval.8 The company will proactively
seek input from the surrounding community by reaching out to neighboring businesses and local government officials
to mitigate any concerns.
Parking Plan
The company has established a parking plan to ensure minimal impact to the neighbors of the business and safety for
customers. The Facility will have ample parking, so customers will not intrude on parking associated with other
neighboring businesses. A Dispensary Manager and Security Guards will be responsible for ensuring that parking areas
are kept free for customers and visitors only. No loitering or parking in the parking or pedestrian areas by anyone who
is not a customer or visitor of the storefront will be permitted. Hours and employee conduct protocols will continually
be updated to maintain compliance with any and all state and local laws or regulations and address any concerns
expressed by the public. To proactively prevent pedestrian traffic buildup such that it might be considered a nuisance
by the community, the protocols are designed and organized to facilitate efficient customer flow, with a pedestrian
queue area located inside the Facility. This will prevent long lines of pedestrians forming outside of the Retail
Storefront, which may contribute to noise and pedestrian traffic in the neighborhood.
In addition, the parking lot have visible surveillance equipment, and signage of sufficient size, lettering, and
prominence to advise customers that the consumption of cannabis products on the sidewalk or in other areas adjacent
to the Premises is prohibited, that the Parking Lot is Under Video Surveillance, that a No -Loitering Policy is in place
and shall be enforced, and reminders regarding the risks of drugged driving with options for alternative transportation.
The company will have designated rideshare pickup/drop-off location to encourage use of services like Tiber and Lvfl
while also ensuring traffic and parking lot ingresses/egresses are not blocked during loading or unloading, The
company will also ensure that parking for Sessions is delineated separately from the parking facilities of the neighborii
Best Western Hotel and Restaurants next door so as to not impact parking availability for their patrons.
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Good Neighbor Policy
,k11 customers will be required to review and sign a Good Neighbor Policy Agreement in which they certify that they
understand that the ability to utilize Sessions' store and lounge is contingent on respect for the surrounding
neighborhood. Public consumption, littering, loitering, disturbance of die peace, and other nuisance behaviors are not
tolerated and practicing thern will eliminate the opportunity for future store visits.
Ventilation Plan
The Ventilation Plan and odor control systems detailed in Section B have been tested at multiple currently operating
cannabis retail storefronts in California. The dedicated ownership team has already implemented similar plans at two
retail storefronts in the San Diego area and can confirm that the Ventilation Plan is tested and reliable. By
implementing the same systems and standards that have already proven effective, the business can guarantee the
quality of air and emissions are such that it will never negatively impact the surrounding businesses, customers, or
employees.
Anti -Drugged Driving Plan
The safety of customers visiting Sessions is of the utmost importance. It is crucial to have a safety plan in place for
patrons should they find themselves needing assistance getting to their next destination. The team has established
protocols to address anti -drugged driving. The plan will include education by staff at the point of product purchase
on the importance of safe driving, a protocol to secure alternative transportation for any patron who is unable to drive
safely, and information fliers in the restrooms informing patrons of the availability of alternative transportation if
necessary. Consumption lounge staff will be trained to recognize signs of impairment and will strongly encourage any
customers who appear to be impaired to take alternative transportation. If the Facility is closing, security staff will wait
outside with any customers who are still waiting for their alternative transportation to arrive. Sessions will also offer
overnight parking free of charge to allow customers to leave their vehicles if they do not fed safe driving home. As
mentioned in the Parking Plan, Sessions will have designated rideshare pickup/drop-off location to encourage use of
services like Uher and Lyft. This plan will help ensure patrons are able to enjoy their time at Sessions, while also
knowing they can get home safely.
Security guards will ensure no customers are allowed entry to the
Consumption Lounge if they arc demonstrating significant signs of
intoxication upon arrival to the establishment. If an employee is
concerned abauttheintoxication or impairment_DEaseustoiner,sthey_will
bring the interaction to a close and alert the manager on duty
immediately. If the customer becomes agitated, resistant, or aggressive the on -site security guard and the manager -on -
duty will step in to bring the interaction to a close and assist the person off the premises. The security guard will
inform any customer demonstrating visible signs of intoxication that they will no longer be able to consume on -site
and urged to use alternative transportation. If, after strong urging, he or she still refuses, a reasonable attempt should
be made to inhibit the customer from driving.
Sessions will place signage and notices throughout all areas of the Facility of sufficient size, lettering, and prominence
to advise customers regarding the risks of drugged driving and with resources for alternative transportation options.
The company will also provide educational pamphlets regarding production information, understanding product labels
and test result in Formation, dosage guidelines, understanding tolerance, and resources for drug -abuse support. Material
will also be available on the website and provided to patrons shopping in the retail storefront or utilizing a delivery
service.
Sessions will design and implement a consumer -focused sa Fe driving campaign similarly
based on the Drive High, Get a DUI campaign created b the National Highway traffic and
Safety' Administration. Sessions will utilize theirmaterial and create its own material and
strategies specific to Sessions' facilities and communities to enhance its effective
protecting public health and safety. Sessions will create Public S
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consequences of driving under the influence. Considering the tremendous importance of safe driving, and the newness
of Consumption Lounges for customers, the industry, and the general public, Sessions will incentivize and encourage
product vendors to participate in Sessions' campaign and messaging strategies. 1 his will result in compounding
effectiveness as Sessions communicates new educational material, research, statistical insights designed to mitigate
drugged driving.
Sessions will regularly monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of its plan. As new research and regulations are
developed, Sessions will update its policies and protocols. Sessions will use government resources such as
hops:/ ww. .traf tcsa fetymarketin ; ov/ et- pater Als/drug-imp a ired -dri ing drive -high -get -dui. Staff will be given
annual training related to the drugged driving plan and public safety initiatives as part their: employment.
Employee and Customer Education Training Plans
'Il customers entering the Dispensary will be educated bystaff members on the effects various cannabis products
can have on the body and the potency of the products available using a language that's relatable to new and
experienced consumers, These objective, descriptive explanations include levels of THC and cannabidiol CB
present, expressed in absolute terms (milligrams) and relative terms (as a percent of the total chemical profile);
relative ratios of THC to CBD; the presence or absence of various terpenes; and absorption time. Staff will be
trained to speak in both objective and subjective terms about the commonly experienced effects of various
products to provide customers the most complete picture possible.
Further, we provide regular workshops and participate in third -party trade shows for numerous topics, including
Understanding Cannabis Law, Cannabis 101; Methods of Consumption, The Cannabinoids and Your Health,
Cannabis Plant Biology, Side Effects of Cannabis and Risks of Synthetic Cannabinoids. In cases where consumers
request more direct support and infoitnatiori, our sales associates are available to interface directly with consumers
and, as needed, direct them towards health care professionals and outside educational resources.
Finally, our first-time visitor protocols are extensive and layered with a customer acknowledgement of our general
Rules and Regulations. This policy ensures that visitors are advised of several requisites that will insure they are safely
abiding by applicable laws and corporate policies that protect public health & safety. In particular, prohibition of
public consumption, expected behavior for creating a safe and friendly environment for our customers, no loitering,
required government issued identification when visiting, non -diversion to youth and resale of products, impaired
driving, and more.
Consumption Lounge staff will be specifically trained in hospitality in addition to cannabis -specific training.
Employees. will receive training specific to the various events being held, cannabis consumption, food handler and
beverage training, and reducing the risks of smoke inhalation. Consumption Lounge employees will be adequately
trained to handle all types of customer -service situations, including de-escalation techniques for situations involving
potential conflict. A manager willbe available for all shifts to assist with any issues or complaints related to the
consumption area.
As previously mentioned, Consumption Lounge employees will also be trained to recognize signs of impairment and
will strongly encourage any customers who appear to be impaired to take alternative transportation. Customers will
also be encouraged to ask Consumption Lounge staff any questions that they might have to ensure that customers are
informed on the products they have purchased and are consuming. The lounge employees will be able to address
concerns or questions about the "high" the user in the lounge may be experiencing. Staff will also be trained on all
applicable city and state regulations regarding smoking regulations and ensure that cannabis consumption is never
visible from a public place and all customers abide with the rules when enjoying the Consumption Lounge_
Well: trained and well-educated employees are the cornerstone of the business. Shockingly, scientific sm
found that only, "Fifty-five percent o1 ...torefront staff reported some formal training for their positi
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reporting medical/scientific training," Haug et. al.., Training and Practices of Cannabis Storefront
Cannabinoid Research, Vol. 1.1, 2U1.6. Sessions has established a robust ongoing em to
has been tested and improved though the team's existing operations
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EXHIBIT B: Operating Procedures
procedures, applicable state and local laws, how to advise customers on the safe consumption of cannabis, and the
company's expectations regarding ethical and professional conduct.
The employee training plan will utilize tools like Teachable. Teachable is a modern Learning Management System
(LMS) that integrates with Sessions corporate Intranet, allowing dissemination of educational material, questionnaires
and surveys in a !Thinner that allows information to be captured and analyzed with macro -level staff engagement,
knowledge levels, development goals/trends, and more. These datasets are utilized to develop and enhance new and
existing training strategies to maximize the personnel value while building loyalty and appreciation that results in
operational efficiencies and growth. Through Teachable, Sessions can develop quizzes that reinforce learning,
summarize essential information, gather learner feedback, monitor progress, and issue completion certificates.
Mandatory and volunteer training records for each employee is utilised during performance evaluations, lateral job
transfers, and growth opportunities to assess competencies and structure meaningful rewards and attributions.
Employees will complete initial onboarding training prior to beginning work, with both mandatory and optional
continuing education opportunities providing updates and refreshers as needed. Onboarding training will be provided
by GreenFlower Media. Their Dispensary Associate Certificate program is a professional credential program
developed by cannabis industry leaders to provide dispensary employees with the preparation they need to start their
careers. GreenFlower Media's Dispensary Associate Certificate program encompasses the following topics:
• Proper Cannabis Handling Best Practices. • Health, Safety, & Compliance Procedures.
• Personal Best Practices. • Optimizing the Customer Experience.
• Rigorous Knowledge of Cannabis Products & Delivery Methods.
• Increasing Sales Through Quality Service & Patient Care Standards.
• Compliance & Operational Excellence in Cannabis Retail & Distribution,
The HR Director will ensure that all employees are provided with the policies and procedures covered in the
onboarding training. The FIR Director is responsible for maintaining records of employee training in Teachable, copies
of signed employee handbooks, training materials, and certificates of completion.
Design Plans
The team has designed the store based on its collective years of
experience curating high -end customer experiences, such as the
Sycuan Casino Resort. The casino resort features hundreds of gaming
options, multiple restaurants, an elegant pool, large golf course, and
rejuvenating spa. Sessions' team will bring the same degree of luxury
to the cannabis storefront and Consumption Lounge in National City.
The company's goal is to create a retail experience that customers seek
out for its unique, welcoming interior and friendly, helpful employees.
The lounge is intended to feel spacious and calming, while
simultaneously chic ind stylish. All features of the building will be
designed to improve mood and reduce stress for customers and
employees, but also increase purchase probability and satisfaction.
The Consumption Lounge portion of the building, a sectioned off area of the first and second floor, will contain
features associated with high end resort style venues. It ffl be modern, trendy, and innovative, allowing customers to
enjoy themselves in a relaxing setting that stimulates positive energy, conversation, and decadence. Community is a
the center of the vision for the lounge. There will be comfortable seated areas for customers to consume cannabi
products while enjoying primetime sporting events, music, or entertainment. Sessions aim to foster an inclusiv
environment for people to mt.ct new people, make connections, and create unforgettable memories.
There will will not be any food sold at the Consumption Lounge, but the Facility will comply with all laws governin
cannabis businesses and retail food establishments, including the California Retail Food Code and Article 8 of the
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health_ code, where applicable.The Consumption Lounge will have restroom facilitates available for customers.
Flooring inside the restroom will be constructed of a commercial grade material that is smooth, durable, nonabsorbent,
and easy to clean. Walls will be constructed to be smooth, durable, nonabsorbent and easy to clean. All plumbing
fixtures installed inside the restroom will be installed in compliance with applicable local plumbing ordinances.
Hand -washing facilities will be provided within all restrooms. Handwashing facilities will be equipped to provide warm
water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds through a mixing valve or combination faucet. If the temperature
of water provided to a handwashing sink is not readily adjustable at the faucet, the temperature of the water will be at
least 100 degrees Fahrenheit, but not greater than 108 degrees Fahrenheit.
In compliance with Proposition 65, Sessions will post the following notices at all clearly visible locations within the
Consumption Lounge area:
• Signage regarding the safe consumption of cannabis products.
• Signage that states: "Detectable Amounts of Chemicals Known to the State of California to Cause Cancer,
Birth Defects or Other Reproductive Harm May Be Found inside this Facility."
• Signa.ge at each entrance and exit requesting patrons to respect residents of adjacent residential neighborhoods
by reducing noise levels when leaving.
protecting the spirit of cannabis wellness
Within our Consumption Lounge are we will feature art installations
to educate customers and create viral online content with immersive
and instagrammable exhibits that will rotate and evolve according to
the growth of cannabis culture and consumer trends. The company
will encourage third -party brands to participate in the development of
specific eNlyibitions and sponsor the associated costs. The immersive
experience will capitalize on the excitement and curiosity new patrons
have when visiting a cannabis store for the first time. This is meant to
be a memorable, unique experience for customers that will encourage
them to return and recommend the business to their friends, The
exhibit space will be a storytelling apparatus that envelopes and
mesmerizes patrons as they learn about the captivating journey of the
cannabis movement, its culture, and the role Sessions is playing in
and its efforts in remedying the social injustices of cannabis prohibition.
In addition to the Retail Storefront and the Consumption Lounge, with its
irnmersive exhibits, Sessions is also proud to feature a Social Equity Resource
Center (SERC), The SERC will serve as a community resource and a hub for
educational initiatives and goodwill campaigns by providing access to
computers, meeting space, educational workshops, public information events,
support group meetings, industry trainingimentorship, and more. The
authenticity of the company's mission to improve the lives and well-being of
customers, their families, and communities will be conveyed through the goodwill campaigns implemented and
cultivated in the SERC. The SERC will set Sessions apart from other cannabis businesses that only seek to maximize
their profits, whereas the SERC represents a tangible demonstration of Sessions' commitment to improving equity in
the industry.
Hours of Operation
In compliance with National City Municipal Code Section 9.60.050(G) the business will only be open to con
from 9 am - 9 pm. seven days a week_ The last sales within the lounge will be an hour before closing, a
company xvill never exceed the hours permitted by National City unless there are updates to the C
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Identify how the lounge will take the appropriate steps to ensure they will only provide
cannabis to an individual in an amount consistent with personal possession and use limits
allowed by the state.
As part of employee training, all staff wifi be directed to ensure that all sales are made in accordance with state and
local regulations. In compliance with §1549, Sessions will never sell more than the following amounts to an adult -
use cannabis consumers in. a single day: 28.5 grams of non -concentrated cannabis; 8 grams of cannabis concentrate as
defused in Business and Professions Code section 26001, including cannabis concentrate contained in cannabis
products; and six immature cannabis plants. lo
Session will never sell more than the following amounts of cannabis to a single medical cannabis patient or to a
patient's primary caregiver in a single day: eight ounces of medicinal cannabis in the form of dried mature flowers (or
the plant conversion as provided in Health and Safety Code section 11362.77); 12 immature cannabis plants.
If a medical cannabis patient's physician recommendation contains a different amount than the limits listed above,
they may be allowed to purchase the amount consistent with their physician recommendation. The adult -use and
medical purchase limits cannot be combined to allow a customer to purchase cannabis goods in excess of any of the
limits. The company's user-friendly cannabis Point of Sale System, Leaf Logix, automates compliance with purchase
limits by providing employees with Purchase Limits Alerts if a customer cart exceeds allowable limits, and will prevent
the transaction from completing. This Point of Sale System can track the aggregate purchases of a single customer to
ensure they do not exceed the daily limit. Both Dispensary and Consumption Lounge staff will advise customers of
the permissible sales limits to ensure customers are educated about purchase limits and compliance with state and
local law. In addition, employees will pay dose attention to customers who return to the Dispensary from the
Consumption Lounge to make additional purchases, ensuring their subsequent purchases do not cause them to
exceed their total daily legal limit.
Generally, employees will be trained to encourage users to begin with small doses and to consume slowly and over an
extended time period. Well -moderated consumption over a prolonged
timeframe will slow the buildup of tolerance and help prevent
customers from experiencing negative side effects. S taff will be trained
to explain that the onset of effects can be delayed and to err on the
side of caution when taking cannabis products, especially in edible
form. For ftrst-time users, staff will strongly recommend lower -
potency -products, Prior to -dispensing- any cannabis, an employee will
provide customers with oral instructions for safe and proper
consumption and will demonstrate how to safely and properly use
products if a customer is unsure. The goal is to ensure that every
customer leaves the store feeling, educated about the products they
have purchased. To do so, staff will be trained to complete the guided
purchasing experience by as follow-up questions such as, "Do you
feel fully educated on the products you are purchasing?" and, "Is there anything T can explain to make you feel mote
comfortable about your purchase?" to help staff members gauge a successful and educational purchasing experience.
Sessions is committed to assisting customers in using their products legally and responsibly.
The Chief Compliance officer will train the staff in applicable laws, including those governing personal useanel will
update that training quarterly or due to changes in law. While it is the customer's responsibility to follow California
law, staff members will facilitate adherence to the law by explaining to customers —in clear terms —the laws whi
govern the personal use of the cannabis products sold at the Retail Storefront, including possession limit
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explanation will include both activities specifically allowed by law and activities specifically &sail° -
Customers will also be provided with supplementary written materials expLuning applicable laws.
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EXHIBIT 1: Opelating tinProcedures
BUSINESS FORMATION
DOCUMENTS
PER CORRESPONDENCE WITH NATIONAL CITY REPRESENTATIVES, IT IS
SESSIONS' UNDERSTANDING THAT THESE DOCUMENTS DO NOT
CONTRIBUTE TO THE APPLICATION'S PAGE RESTRICTIONS.
EXHIBIT B: Operating Procedures
Sessions Ventures LLC Business Formation Documentation
Sessions Ventures LLC dba Sessions by the Bay ("Sessions") hand -delivered its corporate entity
filing to the California Secretary of State on Wednesday, March 30th at 1:40 p.m. PT. Evidence
of that filing is attached. Sessions by the Bay is organized as a Limited Liability Company, and it
has attached a copy of its Operating Agreement for review and as further evidence of its intended
business formation. Upon request* Sessions will provide a Secretary of State -file -stamped copy
of Articles of Incorporation or a Statement of Information.
Per the email correspondence below, and the instructions provided by city staff Megan
Gam ell, we have included the Operating Agreement within PDF File 44.
From: Megan Gannwell <mgamwe1l@ nationalcityca.gc v> On Behalf Of Cannabis
Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2022 1 : 6 PM
To: Sebastian Casalenuovo (Sebastian c ►vicentesederberg.com ; Amanda Mime amancla icenresederberg.corn ;
Bridgette Nikisber<b.nikisher vicentesederberg.co >; Cannabis <cannabis nationalcityca.gov>
Subject: RE: Cannabis Application - Business Formation Documents
Hi Bridgette,
Business Formation Documentation will not count towards your 200 pages and can be included as part of your PDF file 4
documents may include your articles of incorporation organization and bylaws operating agreement.
EXHIBIT 1: Operating Procedures
ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY (Name and Address)
VICENTE SEDERBERG LLP
633 West 5th Street, 26th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Tel. Na:(310) 684-2016
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Fax No.:
SECRETARY OF STATE BUSINESS PROGRAMS DIVISION, BUSINESS ENTITIES
PROOF OF DELIVERY
FOR COURT USE ONLY
HEARING DATE:
TIME: DEPT. No.:
CASE No.:
N/A
1. At the time of service I was at least 18 years of age and not a party to this action, and I delivered copies of the:
• CA SOS SUBMISSION COVER SHEET FORM
• HAND -SIGNED CA SECRETARY OF STATE, ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION — SESSIONS VENTURES LLC
• HAND -SIGNED $90,00 CHECK 6043, DATED o /2 12022
• FEDEX RETURN LABEL, TRACKING NO. 7764 3557 9810
2. a Name of Party served: SECRETARY OF STATE
b. Address: 300 S. SPRING ST.,
LOS ANGELES, CA 90013
3. I seed the party named in item 2a. by personally delivering the copies to the person served as follows:
BY DEPOSITING, BY PERSONAL HAND -DELIVERY, THE DOCUMENTS INTO THE DROP BOX
DESIGNATED FOR FILING SUBMISSIONS
(1) On: 03/30/2022 {} At: 1,40 PIV
4. I received this document(s) for service on (date): 03/29/2022
5. Person serving:
LIB S L AR
EXPRESS NETWORK
1605 \N. Olympic Blvd., 8'h Floor
Los Angeles, California 90015
(213) 975-9850
a. Fee for service $ 27.20
b. Li E\tot a R-egistered-Cafornia Process -Server
c. rl Registered California Process Server
d. Fj Employee
(1) Registration No.: 2017038478
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J declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.
Date: March 31, 2022
Rule a4(3) Judicial Council of California
PROOF OF DELIVERY
EXHIBIT C: Safety & Security Plans
SECTION C: SAFETY PLAN
Introduction
The safety and security of our staff, patrons, neighborhood, and the community are our highest priorities. Sessions
Ventures LLCM dib/a. Sessions by the Bay ("Sessions") has significant experience operating safe cannabis facilities and
implementing and maintaining safety., programs and procedures. In this Safety Plan ("Plan"), we describe the measures
that .will be taken to prevent and suppress fire, and the features of the Retail and Consumption Lounge Facility
"Facility" or "Premises"), including fire extinguishers, evacuation routes and alarm systems, that will be in place at
the Facility. This Safety- Plan also discusses Sessions' waste management handling and storage policies and our written
and physical accident and incident reporting procedures in place for preventing and addressing employee safety.
Sessions will provide our employees and other personnel with a clear plan to prevent loss of life and property by Ere.
Sessions' Safety Plan will comply with alb. applicable fire prevention laws and regulations. Sessions will, at all times,
operate in compliance with all applicable codes set forth in the City of National City's ("City-" or "National City")
Municipal Code, including, but not limited to building, plumbing, electrical, fire, hazardous materials and public health
and safety. Sessions will comply with all laws and regulations applicable to the retail use, and will comply with all
permit, license, approval, inspection, reporting and operational requirements of local, state or other agencies having
jurisdiction over Sessions' operation. Sessions will provide copies of other agency and department permits, licenses,
or certificates to the City to serve as verification for such compliance.
Sessions is owned and operated by Alex cherer, Pearl Avon, Chetan Abrol and members of the Sycuan Tribe which
hosts multiple public service departments within their Reservation. The Sycuan Tribe boasts nearly 50 years of
experience with are, police force, and public safety and security departmental planning and management.
Sycuan's Fire Department
The Sycuan Fire Department was founded in 1974 by Tribal Elder and Fire Chief Henry* (i-lank) Murphy. Before this
establishment, the CA Department of Forestry and Fire Protection only provided wildfire suppression for six months
during fire season — leaving the Tribe without emergency services for half the year. Seeing the importance and a greater
need for a fire department on his reservation, he worked with the San Diego Office of Fire Service's volunteer
departments to train 14 Sycuan personnel to graduate as Fire Fighters and ENITs. These personnel returned to the
Svcuan, Rincon, and Viejas Reservations to staff .lei fire engines. In 1989, Sycuan implemented an EMT ambulance
service for the Reservation, as well as for adjacent non -Indian neighbors. In 1999, the Sycuan Fire Department was
the first in East County San Diego to provide Advance Life Support ALS/Paramedic assessment engine to the
community and its neighbors.
Sycuan's Police Department
The Sycuan Tribal Police Department delivers professional policing services to Sycuan's Reservation and Trust Lands,
Although the police department is a full -service law enforcement agency, the department enjoys strong collaborative
relationships with its law enforcement partners in the region and leverages those partnerships in an effort to provide
robust and seamless services to ail of 5 cua.ns' residents, visitors and employees. The police department also assists its
law enforcement partners off of the Reservation when requested to do so. All of Sycuan's police officers meet the
minimum training requirements set forth by the California Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training.
of Sycuan's police officers must also attend the L\'s. Criminal jurisdiction in Indian Country course prior to their
designation as a "Special Deputy Officer."
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Section .1: The detailed Safety Plan shall be prepared by a California orofessional fire
prevention and suppression consultant.
DocuSign Envelope ID 41ED03582-A009-2150C-8704-615ACB90283A.
PP Engineering, LLC
Fire Protection Engineering
April 3, 2022
Mr. Alex Scherer
Sessions Ventures LLC
700 Bay Marina Drive
National City. California 950
Dear Mr. Scherer:
Per your request. we have completed this detailed Safety Plan for Sessions Ventures' Cannabis Business Permit
Application for retail and consumption lounge operations to be conducted within the existing commercial building
located at 700 Bay Marina Drive in National City California.
The below detailed Safety Plan has been prepared by a California professional prevention and suppression
consultant. Mr:. Jack Collings. F.P.E., is a principal of CFP Engineering. LLC. a fire protection engineering
consulting firm located in Ventura. California_ .ir.. Collins holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical
Engineering from California State Polytechnic University and is a Professional Registered Engineer (FPE 1545)
in Fire Protection in the State of California_ Mr. Collings has worked collaboratively with the Sessions' team to
establish the enclosed Plan. Mr. Collings has over irty-five years of experience in the fire protection industry_
inchtding broad experience in the following areas:
• Fire Code Analysis, Interpretation & Consultation
• Code Adoption and Standards Consultation
• Fire & Life Safety System Review for Building & Facilities
• CFC Evaluation of CultiN'ation. Distribution and Extraction Facilities
• Hazardous Material. 1. Flammable & Combustible Liquid Code Consultation
• Fire Suppression System Design
• Design/Build Fire Protection Engineering Peer Review
▪ Fire Sertice Water Supplies. System Design and Hydraulic Analysis
• Building and Fire Suppression System Surveys and Field Inspections
• Project and Construction Management
Mr. Collings has served as a fire protection consultant to architects_ engineering firms, developers and
governmental authorities on a wide range of projects. He has been involved in the analysis and development of
fire protection for commercial and residential b>rilding, healthcare. biotech facilities, oil production .facilities,
aircraft hangar. r : rile test Ines, wineries c storage facilities. Mr. Coilmgs has also designed automatic fire
protection systems for a wide variety of occupancies. including industrial~ residential, education, milita y.
healthcare and high hazard facilities. Mr. Collings has provided plan submittal review services for a number of
community fire and building departments, including consultation in support of the development of local codes and
standards. Mr. Collings is a member of the National Fire Protection Association and of the Society of Fire
Protection Engineers_
The Plan is in accordance with the submittal requirements listed in Appendix A. Section C of the City's
% Application Procedure and Guidelines for a Cannabis Permit." See her-e:
• All fire prevention and suppression measures_ fire extinguisher locations, evacuation routes and
alarm systems the facility will have in place.
• All accident and incident reporting procedures.
• The waste management locations and procedures.
E. i
Mr. Jack Collings. F.P.E.
CFP Engineering. LLC
7467 Pierce Street Ventura, California 93003 (305) 290-- 7 4
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Section C.2: This plan will describe all fire prevention and suppression measures, fire
extinguisher locations, evacuation routes and alarm systems the facility wilt have in
place.
11 employees, supervisors, and managers u follow the procedures outlined in this Plan to ensure that agents and
customers are protected. The Chief Operations Manager is responsible for maintenance of equipment and systems
installed to prevent or control ignitions of fires (ex. are extinguishers, fire hoses, etc.) . ll agents will be trained on
and are responsible fox understanding the following Safe Code of \ 7ork Practices:
+ Flammables, including datasheets, books, rags, clothing, flammable liquids or trash shall not be placed or
stored near heaters or their vents, any electrical appliance, or caller potential sources of ignition.
Sources of actual or potential heat such as hot plates or electric coffee pots shall not be placed near flammable
materials. Portable space heaters and candles are prohibited.
• Care must be taken not to block potential escape routes, particularly with flammable materials.
• Each individual is personally responsible for assuring that extension cords and multiple plugs are in good
condition. Cords that are missing the grounding prong, are spliced together, or dm are missing their
protective sheath shall not be used.
Additional fire control measures such as sprinkler systems, lire extinguishers and fire alarms systems will be installed
or available in work areas. Each room within Sessions' Facility will contain a smart smoke and carbon monoxide
detector. Sessions intends to utilize a smart detector that features state-of-the-art sensors and will be fully integrated
with an app that will allow real- time remote moniroring by local management.
Fire Prevention and Suppression Measures
es
Since there are no extraction, manufacturing, or processing operations to be conducted as part of the retail./delivery
license, fire hazards, life safety- hazards and inhalation issues/threats for this proposed retail/delivery sale and support
areas are in line with typical retail operations. Cannabis inhalation hazards will not be a threat for the retail level (Level
1) as all cannabis related goods will be pre packaged, no consumption will take place in this area, and a carbon filtration
system with a negative pressure component will, be installed.
Since there are no extraction, manufacturing, or processing operations to be conducted as part of the consumption
license, fire hazards and life safety hazards for the cannabis consumption and support areas on Level 2 are in line with
typical retailoperations and bars/tavern types of businesses.
Cannabis smoke produc will be a considerationfor ption e r . Sessions l be inst Uii a tat the
art filtering and ventilation system to restrict the flow of odor across the facility as described in the follow g summary
found in the "Business Plan":
Our Ventilation Plan will ensure the air circulation of the _Fail:lily does not negative# impact employee ee health and wegram those
s urror1rr(litl the business and outdoor arms. W ' e ' 11 protect the health and well off'' our :earplgeei and prevent ne at Je 41ficts
on surrounding businesses and outdoor areas by, operating a high -quality Hi rAC system, in cµoi it ction with additional odor
c rrt� ca' Measures. HEPAfilters will clean the air in ourFacilily b y ramping dii,i t and other allogens, such as mold, which m ►
cause adverse health effiets, eipecialiA fbr those ho are sensitive. . These fitters will be placed at both intake and outtake of our
.. gsterra, as well as throushoui the Fatility to mate a tr a e filtnition Dist r that keeps the air clan and the e/ 1o) ees
and canto aer r safe. Carbon ilte - mill be tili zd touter oat smoke, fumes, and other ch miwis that HEPA filters miss. s,.. To
adequately , mtc ctperrons f ,aut- .Facility and ,iisir' c our air is dean, e will equip these carbon filterr ire sequena 2a'ith o ir~
HEMfilters to tra i m e effirienoi, or bravailable, will comply with the desisn r yo amen at or.'s oft e /tura/Zing covan
Both HEPA filters and carbon filter:.' are considered ne 'ei.sag or• mipnn'ed air qt Li,lii .y c . } , man). di f rrt hill/Istria,
onnabis irrdrr.i"IT is no different l "e will Wilke bath filters. l t .it any nvommended or requircti additions 15 t
om 'any „ , e ar iment, or local regulators, in order o ma imke oar air- qualit3i and prepent harrez!ful or noxior
and rom oar ;alit.
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Other than small amounts of typical cleaning products, there will be no hazardous materials located within the business
premises. Typical cleaning products will be stored within a janitorial cabinet.
Sessions' fire prevention policies will include implementation of the following:
▪ Maintenance of all regnired exiting, including signage.
• Safe retail process operations, including proper inventory control, management and storage.
• No smoking within the building, other than supervised smoking in the permitted consumption lounge space
using non -open flame ignition devices.
• Installation, staff training and regular maintenance of fire extinguishers.
• Proper staff training, including emergency/medical response protocols.
• Maintenance of security systems.
• Maintcnance of code complaint fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems.
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Fire Sprinkler System
There is currently an automatic wet fire sprinkler system installed throughout the
building. Per the hydraulic nameplate on the existing riser, the system is designed
to separate NFPA 13 compliant Ordinary Hazard Group 1 and Light Hazard
areas within the existing building.
The current hydraulic data nameplate is depicted in the adjacent photos.
Neither of the two system design densities are adequate for the Mercantile (M)
Retail occupancy and will require upgrading to an NI -TA 13 compliant Ordinary
Hazard Group 2 system basis of design.
The existing systems will be required to be evaluated and recalculated for the
proposed tenant improvement areas for both Levels 1 and 2 to confirm that the
existing system can deliver the required design densities for the subject
occupancies throughout the facility. If this engineering evaluation indicates
upgrades will be required, upgraded tenant improvement fire sprinkler plans with
hydraulic calculations will be required and system moLifications are to be
implemented prior to issuance of final certificate of occupancy by the National
City Fire Department.
The fire sprinkler system is to continue to be supervised and monitored through
a UL listed central station facility through a the alarm system as required per the
2019 CFC and City requirements. Sessions by the Bay, will contract with a
licensed C-16 contractor to complete inspections, testing and certification,
according to NI -TA 25 standards, as well as identify and repair any observed
deficiencies. The contractor shall provide written inspection and test reports for
the owner's records as well as to the National City Fire Department
The Fire sprinkler system is supplied by a dedicated 6" Fire service and backflow
prevention assembly located at the main entrance to the complex and indicated
in Figure 1 of this report. A fire department connection serving, the fire sprinkler
system is located on the downstream side of the backflow assembly, also shown
on Figures 1 and 1A.
Fire Extimuishers
Fire -extinguishers -will -be-located-throughout-our Facility-, with as many -available
as is feasible for our space and as recommend by the local National City Fire
Department. Extinguishers will be located in sealed boxes with glass -break tools
available for easy access in case of emergencyAll extinguishers will be regularly
checked to ensure they are not expired, and a manager will replace extinguishers
whenever necessary. The installation of five -pound 2A 10B:C multi -purpose dry
chemical fire extinguishers will be in each of the following rooms:
Retail Store Level 1
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a
Lobby Area
Employee Breakroom
Secured Inventory Room
Dispensary Sales/Showroom
Vestibule
Security Office
'\,lechanical Room
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• Consumption Lounge
• Corridors as required per the CBC
Consumption Lounge, Level 2
• Consumption Lounge Area
• Open Office/Reception Area
• Corridors as required pet the CBC
EXHIBIT C: Safety & Security Plans
Placing our tire extinguishers in this way gives our agents the ability to respond quickly and effectively to any fire
danger or emergency anywhere within our facility. Sessions is committed to the safety of our customers and agents
and this fire extinguisher scheme will help us to respond effectively to fire danger and keep everyone in our facility
out of harm's way.
Sessions by the Bay will contract with a local licensed contractor (preferably Fire Force Fire and Safety, INC., a
National City operator) to provide fire extinguishers, extinguisher inspection, services and training, and inspection and
testing reports on water -based suppression systems to be accessible online for one year following the inspection and
available to the Police Department and National City Fire Department upon request. Sessions by the Bay will ensure
that a licensed contractor conducts annual fire extinguisher inspections in accordance NFPA 10. Every six years, the
vendor shall disassemble all facility fire extinguishers and thoroughly inspected for damage.
The contractor shall assist the staff in providing comprehensive onsite training for all company employees to properly
and safely use portable fire extinguishers. All security personnel will be trained, tested, and licensed to service and
recharge portable fire extinguishers,
Fire extinguisher locations are included in Figures 2A and 2B below. In addition, new fire alarm annunciator panels,
fire alarm control panels, illuminated emergency exit signs and proposed Knox Box locations are also included in
Figures 2A and 2B, with symbols corresponding to the adjacent legend:
EXIT
F-E1
LEGEND
MANUAL PULL STATION
ILLUMINATED EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
FIRST
AID
SD
FACP
FAAP
FIRST AID KIT
SMOKE DETECTOR
HORN STROBE DEVICE
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Sessions will ensure that emergency access and emergency evacuation plans are in compliance with state and local fire
safety standards,' The proposed exiting arrangement, travel distances, and paths of egress, shown in Figures 3A and
3Bbelow, are compliant with the included CBC occupancy requirements for this fire sprinklered building (see
Architect's Sheets A007 and A008 for enlarged views). The proposed floor plans include primary evacuation routes
shown in directly out to the public way. No other means of egress modifications are necessary to meet CBC
requirements as the proposed floor plans and exiting systems are currendy configured. Multiple refuge areas for
customers and employees are present immediately beyond the exterior exits as indicated in Figure 1.
Access controlled interlocked doors may be installed for security purposes. This is permitted by the CBC, provided
the provisions of CBC Chapter 10, section 1010.1.9.8 are met. We will require the installation of panic (fire exit)
hardware at each of the exit doors to the exterior of the units. In addition, provide emergency exit hardware at all
controlled access points to allow personnel exiting during an emergency condition. Hardware to be in compliance
with Chapter 10 of tle CBC. Means of egress cannot be compromised b required security features. Illuminated exit
signs are to be located above 011 required exits per Chapter 10 of the CBC.
Per CBC 1010.1.9, all egress doors will be readily openable From the egress side at all times, requiring only one
operation to open the door, without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort, except in specific situations. In
addition, controlled access will be arranged to meet the following provisions per the CBC to allow for free egress:
a. The door hardware that is affixed to the door leaf has an obvious method of operation that is readily operated
under all lighting conditions
b. The door hardware is capable of being operated with one hand and does not require more than one operation
for uala tching
c. Operation of the door hardware directly interrupts the power to the electric lock and unlocks the door
immediately
d. Loss of power to the electric locking system automatically unlocks the door
c. Operation of the panic hardware releases the lock
f. The locking system units are listed in accordance with UL 294
The exit path from the occupied spaces in the rooms or through corridors will need to be a minimum unobstructed
width of 36 inches where serving less than 50 occupants; the width increases to 44 inches if serving 50 or more
occupants per CBC Table 1020.2. The aisles are required to meet these widths, and the aisle accessways (if not required
to be accessible) are required to be at least 30 inches wide per CBC Section 1018.3 and 1018.4. The exit path is allowed
to pass through intervening rooms that are accessory to one another, provided that the required width is met, and a
discernable p-ath-o-f-egress travel -is provided-per-CBC-1-016.2,
The facilities will be provided with illuminated exit signs to facilitate egress. Emergency lighting will be provided for
the means of egress in the facilit to meet CBC Section 1008. The facilities will be provided with emergency access
and emergency evacuation plans to meet state and local fire standards.
The facilities will not employ any security devices that emit any medium such as smoke or fog that could obscure the
means of egress in the building as prohibited per CFC Section 316.5.
A complete CBC compliant occupancy evaluation and exiting plan will be required in order to confirm the final floor
plan meets travel distance and exiting requirements. We recommend installing panic (fire exit) hardware at each of the
exit doors to the exterior of the units. In addition, provide emergency exit hardware at all controlled access points to
allow personnel exiting during an emergency condition. Hardware to be in compliance with Chapter 10 of the CBC.
Means of egress cannot be compromised by required security features. Illuminated exit signs are to be located above
all required exits per Chapter 10 of the CBC.
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Fire Suppression Ecuipment
The Facility will also Feature other fire suppression equipment, such as overhead sprinklers to prevent a fire from
spreading from one room of our facility to another. Overhead sprinklers will be located in each room of the facility,
spaced to cover the entire square footage of each room when spraying water. These systems will be regularly inspected
and maintained by system professionals, and Sessions will keep a record of all updates and maintenance on these
systems for at least five (5) years. Agent-, will be thoroughly trained on the location and use of all fire extinguishers
and fire suppression technology.
Sessions will maintain detailed standard operating procedures for the execution of all operations designed to mitigate
the risk of fire hazards. If the threat of fire becomes imminent, the Facility will be fully equipped with the
described below designed to prevent the spread of and suppress fire, In addition to preventing the rapid spread of fire
hazards within the Facility, these measures will allow for the immediate alert of a fire hazard to ensure the safe
evacuation of agents.
Facility HVAC System
Sessions' heating, ventilation, cooling and air filtration system (FINTAC) will be installed by a licensed professional and
receive routine mqintenance, as needed, to ensure proper functioning of all environmental controls installed
throughout the facility. Sessions will ensure there is an air system that creates negative air pressure between Sessions'
interior and exterior so that the odors generated inside the Facility are not detectable on the outside. If routine
inspections identify necessary upgrades or maintenance requited on the HVAC system, Sessions will address
improvements as soon as possible.
The Facility will be equipped with a ventilation system to maintain air quality throughout and prevent any detectable
odor of cannabis from outside the licensed Premises, amwhere on adjacent property or public rights -of -way, on or
about the exterior or interior common area walkways, hallways, breezeways, foyers, lobby areas, or any other area5
available for use by common tenants or the visiting public, or within any other unit located inside the same building
as Sessions.
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Fire Alarm Systems
The current fire alarm system in the building is limited to the required fire sprinkler system monitoring and supervision
and a few manual pull stations at selected exits. A full NFPA 72 compliant fire alarm system will be required
throughout the buildings with corresponding sprinkler system monitoring, manual pull stations and occupant
notification. In compliance with NFPA and CBC/CFC requirements, the system will be monitored through a UT
listed central station facility and tested/maintained by a licensed contractor. The system will provide occupant
evacuation-noti ficati on-in-the—event-o f-a-fire—splinkLer-activation- or- a-manu tation-activation .
Sessions' Facility will meet and exceed all applicable state and local fire codes and ordinances, as well as National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) standards and guidelines. As, mentioned above, Sessions' owners have fifty (50) years
of executive level experience managing, directing and operating in highly regulated industries. One of those being
Sycuan Casino. Sycuan oversees and manages its own Tribal Police and Fire Departments. For their casinos they
manage the in-house security patrol guards and surveillance systems. This storefront and consumption lounge will get
all of the experience it portrays through its casino.
The tribal police department has been in existence for approximately 35 years, however, it's been operating within its
current comprehensive law enforcement capacity for 16 years. The police department is one of only two tribal police
departments within California with agreements in place for its officers to enforce both federal and state laws in
additional to tribal law. All of Sycuan's officers meet the CA Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST)
requirements and attend in-service POST continued professions training with the sheriff's department- 40hrs eve
24 months.
The Sycuart Fire Department was founded and established on October 1 I 1974_ Svcuan is a full -
Advanced Life Support fire department. "All Risk" essentialk means the Department responds
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Medical Emergencies, Technical Rescues, Hazardous Materials and Fire Prevention Code Enforcement. Department
members participate in a rigorous yearly training plan that covers the many types of emergencies encountered. _t: ll Fire
personnel meet or exceed California State Fire Marshal Certification requirements.
Sycuan Fire department is a member of The San Diego County "Central Zone" which consists of Sycuan Fire
Department, Alpine Fire Protection District,Bonita- unnyside Fire Protection District, City of El Cajon Fire
Department; City of La Mesa Fire Department, City of Lemon Grove Fire Department, City of Santee Fire
Department, Lakeside Fire Protection District, San Miguel Fire Protection District, Viejas Fire Department and
Barona Fire Protection District. Sycuan also has Mutual aid agreements with San Diego County Fire/ CAL _, and
participates in the California Fire Service and Rescue Emergency Mutual Aid System.
The most important aspect of preventing fires and fire risks is knowledge and awareness, which will be accomplished
by utilizing a developed Elie prevention plan, extensive agents training, , and clear identification of fire hazards. Sessions
will implement fire prevention strategies in order to effectively prevent fire hazards from developing. In the world of
fire prevention, the best defense i.s a rigorous offense. Innovative fire prevention strategies will provide procedures
for all types of emergency fire situations that Sessions may reasonably expect to occur in the workplace.
Sessions will be protected by a fire alarm system as required by Code and local ordinance. We hope to partner with
Aztec Fire and Safety, a San Diego area operator, to provide any required shop drawings and permit submittals for
revisions to the existing fire alarm system. Aztec Fire and Safety , - also be utilized for the required inspection, testing
and maintenance and monitoring of the fire alarm system.
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The alarm system {will be professionally monitored by a local monitoring company that is reliable and provides a fast
alarm response. Sessions is committed to providing all employees with comprehensive trail'ling and takes seriously the
value of employee empowerment and educational opportunities. With that in mind, Sessions has created robust
training materials related directly, to emergency response as safety and security of our team members is of the upmost
importance. All agents will be trained on Sessions' safety policies and procedures upon initial employment. A copy of
our workplace safety and health communication policies and procedures will be made available to Sessions employees
and kept on site in the office for ease of reference. Upon completion of training, the Director of Human Resources
will document it in the Employee Training Log and their employment file. Upon request, Sessions will make available
to the Department al_l information related to the alarm system, monitoring, and alarm activity.2
Fire Department Access
The Facility will have linage showing its address that will be easily visible from the street and contrasting with the
l a - ro d-of-t. it g f Ei rtmeet t_can e it de ti S s Facili ddress.
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New Knox boxes will be located adjacent to the main entrances or at locations approvedby the National City Fire
Department.
Section C.3: Describe all accident and incident reporting procedures.
As part of our Sessions' commitment to the safety and security of our agents and visitors, Sessions has instituted
accident and incident reporting procedures that reflect our team's experience in operating legal cannabis businesses.
Proper reporting procedures help to reduce future incidents by communicating effectively within our company, with
local law enforcement agencies, and with the Department. Primarily, Sessions will facilitate reporting procedures by
providing the National City Community Development Director and Chief of Police with the name, telephone number
(both land l .e and mobile, if available) of a designated on -site agent or owner to whom emergency notice can be
provided at any hour of the day.
If an accident or incident ever occurs at our Facility, employees are requited to immediately report the incid
their direct supervisor as a condition of continued employment. The supervisor tv ll then notify the D
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Security and Chief Operations Officer who will initiate investigation procedures, notify the appropriate emergency or
law enforcement agency, and develop corrective measures.
Appropriate reports will be produced and filed for every occurrence of an accident or incident involving fire, medical
emergency, or hazardous situations. Emergency and law enforcement agency contact information will be posted
throughout the facility. To file proper reports, the Chief Executive Officer and/or the Director of Security must
compile evidence from the incident. If video surveillance exists regarding the accident or incident, it will be
downloaded from our secure video surveillance storage facility to a portable hard drive/thumb drive and submitted
to local emergency or law enforcement officials.
Sessions will notify the Department and local law enforcement within twenty-four (24) hours of discovery of any of
the following situations:
• Company discovers a significant discrepancy in its inventory;
• Company becomes aware of or has reason to suspect diversion, theft, loss, or any other criminal activity
pertaining to the operations of the licensee;
• Company becomes aware of or has reason to suspect diversion, theft, loss, or any other criminal activity by
an agent or employee of the licensee pertaining to the operations of the licensee;
• Company becomes aware of or has reason to suspect the loss or unauthorized alteration of records related to
cannabis goods, customers, or the licensee's employees or agents; and
• Company becomes aware of or has reason to suspect any other breach of security)
Sessions will notify the Department in writing and include the date and time of occurrence of the theft, loss, or criminal
activity, the name of the local law enforcement agency that was notified, and a description of the incident including,
where applicable, the item(s) that were taken or lost.4
All accident and incident reports from receipt of the initial report through post -incident review, will be documented
by the Director of Security. The Director of Security will ensure all events are recorded, assembling these records in
preparation and performance of the post -incident review, and ensuring all records are preserved for review. The
following must be included, at a minmum, in the Post -Incident Report:
• A description of incident events with specific timelines,
• Employee(s) involved.
• Non -Employees involved.
• Impact on affected parties.
• Discusions, decisions, and assigiments made.
• Successful and unsuccessful activities.
• Notifications required or recommended.
• Steps taken for containment and resolution,
• Recommendations for prevention and remediation (short-term and long-term).
• Identification of policy and procedure gaps.
• Results of post -incident review.
Additionally, Sessions by- the Bay has developed a Safety Program Manual that includes detailed accident and incident
reporting procedures. These procedures have been developed for the safety of Sessions by the Bay's staff, customers,
patients, vendors and visitors. Incidents are considered any occurrence which could have resulted in an iniury and
accidents are considered any occurrence which resulted in an injury.
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The plan provides the basic ad i.ni.str:a ve structures and procedures necessary to safely direct staff during the
following emergency situations:
• Emergency Evacuation • Medical Emergencies
• Fire Earthquake
�* Bomb Treat . Active Shooter
• Utilities Outage ; Distmbanceiltiot
• Plane Crash
This Emergency Procedures Plan is a tool which will be distributed to all employees:This plan shall be reviewed
annually and, if warranted, updated accordingly by Management. ent. Any recommended changes should be directed to
Managers. Emergencies or situations may occur which require die notification of key personnel to control the flow.
of information. The _Emergency Communications Plan is designed to provide guidelines on how to coordinate internal
operations and notification procedureswith public information requirements being met in the event of an
erereny.
The goal is to provide a plan to notify all key personnel, as necessary, of incidents, circumstances, emergencies etc.,
involving the building. Accurate, efficient noricarionwill allow key decision makers to react accordingly as an
emergency unfolds, and it allows them to organize all public information efforts, primarily via the news media. This
plan focuses on internal and external notification of the following personnel
PRIMMAR :
▪ General Manager • National City Fire Department
• National City Police Department * Emergency Coordinator on Duty
▪ Sessions by the Bay Management ent • Safev Coordinators
•I lead of Security
SECONDARY R (IF APPLICABLE):
• Staff, and Building Occupants • Public A ericie - guktory Agencies
• News Media
The following are examples in no order of possible events that would constitute an emergency. This is not a
comprehensive list but a guideline for the types of events that could trigger the emer encycol munications plan.
• Death or serious injury to any person on or around property.
• Criminal activity on property
• Natural Disasters (earthquake, weather -related disasters, etc)
• Major disruption of services (power, water, etc)
• Fire
• Building personnel involved in illegal activities
• Labor unrest/demonstrations
• Major equipment malfunction (roof problems, air conditioner, etc.)
Following is an excerpt identifying incident notification procedures in the event of an emergency:
PROCEDURES:
in the evert a f_ an incident and! or emei emy,, the Iiner er , Coordinator onuqy sail e notified and will reit!" rr mation to Via. e rent. Management will then choose who to contact an berm#. off. the comp .} y pia the media
t hr oieout the duration of t e fine de t and, or eme eml.: o other em Bays' l,rpeak to the media without
er ulSwen of - % ema e .e r, The GeneraLliamqr will ll +. r . with manaigement to handle informal
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The accident reporting/investigation procedure includes the following requirements to be . performed by staff:
Procedure for Injury or Illness on the Job
Owner or lead person immediately takes charcie
1. Supervise and administer first aid as you wish (Good Samaritan Lawapplies).
2. Arrange for transportation (ambulance, helicopter, company vehicle, etc.:),
depending on the seriousness of the injury. Protect the injured person from
further injury.
3. Notify owner or top management, if not already present_
4. Do not move anything unless necessary, pending investigation of the incident.
5. Accompany or take injured person(s) to doctor, hospital, home etc. (depending on
the extent of injuries)
6. Take injured person to family doctor. if available.
7. Remain with the injured person until relieved by other authorized persons
(manager, EMT. doctor. etc.).
8. When the injured persons immediately family is known, the owner orsupervisor
should properly notify family members, preferable in person, or have an
appropriate person do so.
Documentation
1. Minor injuries — requiring doctor or outpatient care: After the emergency actions
following an injury, an investigation of the incident will be conducted by the
immediate supervisor and any witness to determine the causes. The findings
must be documented on our investigation form.
2. Major injuries --• fatality or multiple hospitalizations Top management must see
that the Department of Labor and industries is notified as soon as possible, but
at least within 8 hours of the incident, Call or contact in person the nearestoffice
of the Department or call the OSHA toll free central number (1-800-321- 7 2).
Top management will then assist the Department in the investigation.
3. The findings must be documented on our incident investigation report form
and recorded on the OSHA 300 log, if applicable. (Sample incident
investigation report form included in this document)
C. Near Misses
di. All near -miss incidents (close calls). must be investigated.
. Document the finding on the company Ins ident investigation reportforrn.
3. Review the findings at the monthly safety meetings or sooner if the situation
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.Accident investigations are to be performed in accordance with following protocol:
Basic Rules for Accident Investigation
• The purpose of an investigation is to find the cause of an incident and prevent future
occurrences, not to fix blame. An unbiased approach is necessary to obtain objective
findings.
Visit the incident scene as soon as possible — while facts are fresh and before
witnesses forget important details.
• If possible, interview the injured worker at the scene of the incident and `;walk" him or
her through a re-enactment. Be careful not to actually repeat the act that caused the
injury
• All interviews should be conducted as privately as possible. Interview witnesses one at a
time. Talk with anyone who has knowledge of the incident, even if they did not actually
witness the mishap.
• Consider taking the signed statements in cases where facts are unclear or there is
an element of controversy.
• Graphically document details of the incident: area, tools. and equipment. Use sketches,
diagrams, and photos as needed, and take measurements when appropriate.
• Focus on causes and hazards. Develop an analysis of what happened. how it happened,
and how it could have been prevented. Determine what caused the incident itself (unsafe
equipment/condition, unsafe act. etc.). not just the injury.
How will you prevent such incidents in the future? Every investigation should include an
action plan.
• If a third party or defective product contributed to the incident, save any evidence. It
could be critical to the recovery of the claim costs.
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Incident investigations arc to be documented in accordance with the following 'orm included in the Safety Program
Manual:
Incident Investigation Report Form
Instructions: Complete this form as soon as possible after an incident that results in serious injury or illness.
(Optional: Use to investigate a minor injury or near miss that could have resulted in a serious injury or Illness.)
This is a report of a: U Death 0 LostTime U Dr.VisitOnly U First Aid Only
Near Miss
Date of incident:
This report is made by: U Employee U Supervisor U Team U Anal Report
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Name:
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Part of body affected. (shade all that apply)
Job title at time of incident:
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serious one)
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U Broken bone
U Bruise
iU Bum (heat)
U Burn (chemical)
U Concussion (to the
head)
c rusning injury
U Cut, laceration,
puncture
D Hernia
CI Illness
0 Sprain, strain
a Damage to a body
system:
• Other
n[s emp oyee worts:
• Regular full time
Regular part time
Seasonal
• Temporary
Months with
this employer
Months doing
this job:
(e.g.: nervous, respiratory, or
circulatory systems)
Exact location of the incident:
Exact time
What part or employee s workday? LI Entering or leaning work U Doing normal work activities
During meal period U During break U Working overtime Other
icwries of witnesses (if any .
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Number of
attachments:
Written witness statements:
Photographs:
Maps / drawings:
1iVhat personal protective equipment was being used (if any)?
Describe,step- by -step the events that led up to the injury. Include names of any machines, parts, objects.
tools, materials and other important details,
Step 4: How can future incidents be prevented?
What changes do you suggest to prevent this injurylnear miss from happening again?
'J Stop this activity 3 Guard the hazard ❑ Train the employee(s) Train the supervisor(s)
0 Redesign task steps Redesign work station Write a new policy/rue J Enforce existing policy
Routinely inspect for the hazard 0 Personal Protective Equipment 0 Other
lot should be (or has been) done to carry out the suggestion(s) checked above?
Description continued on attached sheets: 1
Step 5: Who completed and reviewed this form? (Please Print)
Written by:
Title:
Date:
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Employees will utilize the following form to report and document all work related in uries, illness or "near miss
events", no matter how minor:
Employee's Report of injury m o rm
Instructions. Employees shall use this torte to report all work related injuries. illnesses. or
-near miss" events (which could have caused an injury or illness) - no moiler oiter how minor. This
helps us to identify and correct hazards before they cause serious injuries, This .torm shall be
completed by employees as soon as possible and given to a supervisor for hither action.
I am reporting a work related U Iron] ur ' 0 Illness 0 Near miss
Your ivanie-
Jrib title:
Supervisor;
Have you told your supervisor about this in
Date of injury near miss:
try -near uu '" 'U Yes El No
Time of in1 ury near miss:
Names of witnesses (if any.:
Where_ exactly. did a. c happen.
What were youdoing at the um
Describe step by step what led up to the u ijury near muss_ (continue on the back if necessary).
What could have been done to prevent this iniury near miss'
\\ .Yat parts of your body were injured' If a near miss. how could you have been hurt?
Did you see a doctor about this injury illness?
Ul Yes O
If yes, whom did you see
Doctor s phone number
Date:
Tune:
Ias this part of your body been injured. before
If yes, when')
Supervisor -
Yes CJ No
Your 5i2nature:
Date:
VID-19
As Sessions, health and safety of our customers, employees and our community arc of ramount importance. Sessions
believes it is critical to take additional steps to prepare for, respond to, and mitigate the spread of WD -"19 to
protect the health and welfare of the people of Califomist. Sessions will implement appropriate mitigating measures is
ensure, preserve, and promote public health and safety. Sessions will appropriately publicize these protocols through
its website, social media platforms, and other channels of communication to ensure customers and the general pub
are aware of precaution, measures related to agent interactions with customers, as well as the safe hand1i
processing of plants and products. ll Sessions officers, managers, and agents will be trained in proper s
decontamination procedures during times of high disease prevalence or pandemic, such as the
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outbreak. Subject to updates in scientific understanding and evolution of industry best practices, our disease response
training includes:
• Remain at Home: Employees who feel ill are instructed to remain at home to protect the health of coworkers
and others in the community. This policy also applies to all high -risk individuals such as people with
cardiovascular or pulmonaq conditions, diabetes, or the immunocompromised, whether symptoms are
present or not. To support ow: team, we offer paid sick leave and time off benefits under the Family and
Medical Leave Act of 1993, flex -time (an option that allows employees to make-up lost hours not covered
under paid sick leave and other programs tailored specifically to suit individuals in need of additional
assistance.
• Avoid Contact: Our employees will be trained and encouraged to refrain from contact with people who are
sick, and to report other employees, vendors, or visitors that they suspect are experiencing a contagious illness.
• Hand Washing: As one of the most. critical defenses against contracting and spreading viruses and other
illnesses, our employees will be trained and rigorously encouraged to wash their hands using proper medical
technique. These instructions will be posted conspicuously in all facility restxooms, which will include well -
stock supplies including soap, hand sanitize; and paper towels.
• Refrain from Touching: We will direct our employees to refrain from touching their face, especially the eyes,
nose, and mouth, with unclean hands. We will also encourage employees to temporarily avoid disease -
spreading customs like handshaking and casual hugging or kissing.
Protective• Equipment During Declared Pandemics or National Emergencies: in some cases, we may require
staff to wear protective clothing and equipment during viral and other outbreaks tha are declared pandemic
by the CDC, WHO, or other government health body. This protective gear includes long pants and shirts,
sterile gloves, and, in rare cases, facemasks. Staff will be trained on the proper wear, use, and care of this
equipment by our Sanitation Officer, who will operate under the direct guidance of our CCO.
• Cover Coughs and Sneezes: All employees will be trained and required to cover coughs and sneezes, and to
refrain from using their hands to stifle or shield the microscopic droplets emitted from these actions.
lemployees will be required to cough or sneeze into the shirt sleeve of their upper arms, and to turn away
from customers or other employees to do so. This refers only to coughing or sneezing not associated with
viruses or other illnesses; if these actions are the symptoms of a contagious illness, employees will be required
to go home.
• laigh-TraFfic Surface Cleaning: In addition to the cleaning and sanitation protocols already called for in this
plan, we will train our employees to regularly clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces like doorknobs
and handles, keyboards, light switches, buzzers, doorbells, or access buttons, and phones. We will always
maintain a 3-month supply of disinfectant surface cleaning supplies in addition to hand disinfectants such as
alcohol due to the fact such supplies may be unavailable for up to three months due to strong consumer
demand in such a future pandemic
• Social Distancing During declared pandemics, viral outbreaks, or other government order, we will implement
a policy of social distancing as well as barring all large gatherings and meetings, alternating break schedules,
and ensuring that lines or queues are always minimal.
• Masks: During declared pandemics, we will always follow the Center for Disease Control guidance in addition
to local, state, and national governmental agencies. If masks are recommended or required for either staff or
adult use consumers, we will use them as recommended.
• Online Orders: During declared pandemics, we will encourage or require (as advised by state and local
governmental leaders) online ordering for easy customer pick up and to limit the time people need to be insid, -
the facility. If approved by the Department via Notification and Request Form during a disaster, Sessions will
offer curbside pickup for customers to lii wit foot traffic. Sessions always offers express services for our elderly
and disabled customers who require additional assistance with their shopping experience.
• Staffing: We will hire additional staff from affected industries such as food service, where those
will be out of work and very qualified to service adult use consumers. Additional staff will
employees who are sick, staving home due to high -risk health issues, increased
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consumers due to cannabis businesses now confirmed as "Frssential Businesses" during the current pandemic.
Section C.4: Describe the waste management locations and procedures.
Sessions will manage all waste generated at the Facility in accordance with MAUCRSA. and all other applicable laws,
regulations, ordinances, and official guidance promulgated by the Department of Cannabis Control and the Citv of
National City. Cannabis waste will be secured in a meted access area of the Premises that is inaccessible to the public
Any cannabis or cannabis products that are expired, damaged, contaminated, or non -viable in any way will be deemed
cannabis waste and be immediately separated from other viable Sessions' inventory and ultimately destroyed. Under
no circumstances will Sessions well cannabis waste. All cannabis waste will be disposed of in a secured waste receptacle
in a limited access area of the Premises that is accessible only to authorized Sessions' personnel, the waste hauler, law
enforcement personnel, and regulatory authorities.
Non -Cannabis Waste Management Procedures
As experienced operators, Sessions is intimately Familiar with the treatment, disposition, and management of non-
cannabis waste present onsite. AU non -cannabis waste will be disposed of in accordance with the rules set forth by the
Department of Cannabis Control, City, of National City, and all other applicable state and local laws, regulations, rules,
and official guidance. Sessions' non -cannabis waste disposal system will ensure the Facility remains sanitary, odor -free,
and pest -free to prevent all sources of contamination to the Facility and mitigate the potential of creating a nuisance
to the community. Non -cannabis waste will be kept in containers that are leak -proof, rodet r--prt_ of, and lined with
plastic trash bags, All trash receptacles at the Facility will be emptied at least once per day and stored in a secured
contained. Sessions will arrange for a waste hauler to remove non -cannabis waste from the storefront at least once per
week
Cannabis Waste Management Procedures
�' ll cannabis products classified as waste will be tracked and traced, secured, and disposed of in accordance with the
Public Resources Code and any other applicable state and local laws.' All internal and external waste col -millers will
be locked and secured under video surveillance that is capable of identifying the product's location prior to entering
the waste container. The face and physical description of the individuals disposing of the waste will. also be detectable.
The licensee shall maintain any cannabis waste in a secured waste receptacle or secured area on the licensed premises
until the time of disposal 6 Cannabis waste intended for disposal will remain at the Facility until it can be hauled by a
licensed waste hauler. 7
Sessions' cannabi procediixe ensure the following:
+ Access to cannabis waste will be restricted to authorized Sessions' personnel or agents with prior approval
granted by management.
Storage of the cannabis waste allocated for disposal will be separate and distinct from other cannabis goods.
• Cannabis waste will be secured in a receptable or area that is accessible only to authorized Sessions' personnel,
the waste hauler, law enforcement personnel, and regulatory authorities. 8
• All cannabis waste activities leading up to disposal and transfer to the waste hauler will he inbred 111L(:-) NlIe
track and trace system.
Security personnel will be expected to conduct daily checks of all waste containers to guarantee security- and ensure
proper locking mechanisms have not been compromised. If any suspicion of tampering arises, security personnel will
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immediately report the suspicion to the security director who will immediately document the incident and notify state
officials and the National City Police Department within twenty-four (24) hours of discovery.
Waste Handling and Security Measures
Cannabis waste management procedures will be initiated whenever any of the following scenarios occur:
• The discover of cannabis packaging that has been tampered with, damaged, opened, or otherwise adulterated.
• A cannabis product has reached its expiration, "sell by", or "buy by" date.
• A mechanical failure or other issue caused a change in cannabis product storage conditions that impacts
product quality and integrity.
• A customer returns a cannabis product to the Facility pursuant to a recall or withdrawal event.
• A cannabis product is abandoned at the Facility.
• Any other unforeseen event requiring, a cannabis product to be deemed waste.
Any cannabis product that could be deemed cannabis waste will be separated from viable cannabis products and
placed in a designated storage container located in the vault. The storage container will be secured with a lockable lid
and will contain an odor-elimiriaring trash bag liner. The trash bag liner will be opaque, waterproof, tamper -evident,
and tear resistant. The vault will be in a secure, limited -access area under twenty-four (24)-hour video surveillance.
Only authorized Sessions personnel and agents will have access to the storage container. Cannabis waste will remain
in. the storage container until it can be disposed of.
Sessions will adhere to strict disposal and destruction procedures documented in a Waste Management Plan when
cannabis products must be destroyed. The Inventory Manager will be responsible for identifying, tracking, shredding,
rendering, and ultimately disposing of cannabis waste, or supervising the process should more than one employee
need to be involved. Retail Associates, Assistant Managers, and Department Managers will be cross trained in the
destruction and disposal process in the event of an Inventory Manager's absence. Cannabis disposal will always be
conducted under full video surveillance. The Inventory Manager will be responsible for monitoring cannabis inventory
in the Retail _Area, and backstock inventory in the Vault to ensure no products have expired, or become unusable due
to tampered packaging, or improper storage conditions, such as extreme humidity, temperature, extended duration,
or light exposure. When tainted or unsaleable cannabis products are discovered, the Inventory Manager will
immediately transfer the products to the storage container to ensure customers never receive products unfit for
consumption. Cannabis waste will always be stored, managed, and disposed of in accordance with the Public Resources
Code and any other applicable state and local laws.9
aste Tracking
All cannabis waste and unusable products, including concentrates and cannabis -infused products, will be recorded and
entered into the point -of -sale system, LeafLogix, and the state track and trace system, mErRc, before rendering it
unusableAll areas where cannabis is stored or handled will be under surveillance, ensuring this procedure will be
performed in an area under continuous video recording. Once these cannabis products are approved for destruction
and disposal, the Inventoq Manager will access the track and trace system and record in the system within twenty-
,
four (24) hours of occurrence.'" The following information will be recorded:
• The type of cannabis or cannabis products.
• The weight, volume, or count of the cannabis or cannabis products.
• The date of activity.
• The LID assigned to the cannabis or cannabis products
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• If cannabis or cannabis products are being destroyed or disposed of, the licensee shall record the following
information in the notes section:
o The name of the employee performing the de trLiction or disposal.
• The reason for destruction or disposal.
o The method of disposal. 11
The destruction and disposal record in the track and trace system will also include a description for any adjustments
.ents
made to inventory levels, such as the spoilage or fog) expiration, or a description of improper storage conditions
or any other event that may have led a cannabis product to quarantine. 12 The Inventory Manager will review and verify
the cannabis waste record's contents before the record is finalized in the track and trace system. Sessions will utilize
digital scales to verify the weight of cannabis prior to destruction so entries into the track and trace system are accurate.
Waste Destruction and Disposal Location
Cannabis products stored in a locked storage container will be transported to a designated waste destruction area
within the Receiving/Work in, /work Area by the Inventory Manager, and one other authorized employee or security personnel.
The cannabis destruction procedure will be performed in the Receiving/Work Area under video surveillance under
the supervision of the Inventory Manager. Aminimum of two employees will wear gloves, and safety goggles or face
masks to remove the contaminated cannabis from packaging. As employees separate the packaging from the cannabis
waste, they will dispose of the packaging in the appropriate waste receptacle. Sessions will contract with Waste
Management for weekly non -cannabis wastecollection to ensure accrued non -cannabis waste and recyclable waste is
disposed of at frequent intervals.
Cannabis waste will be stored in a locked receptacle until it can be transported by an authorized waste hauler. 13 The
Dispensary General Manager will coordinate cannabis waste pickup in advance of destruction events so it can be
promptly disposed of. Waste pick up will be recorded on a Waste Disposal Log, which will be maintained physically
and electronically for at least seven years. 14
Hazardous Waste
Based on Sessions' Facility activities which are limited to the sale of cannabis products to lawful registered patients
and customers, hazardous waste is not anticipated to be generated at the facility. In the 'unlikely event hazardous waste
is generated at any point during operations, Sessions will promptly seek the services of a hazardous waste hauler in
the National City area to ensure compliant disposal of hazardous waste.
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Introduction
EXHIBIT C: Safety & Security Plans
Sessions Ventures LLC d/b/a Sessions by the Bay ("Sessions"), with the assistance of security professionals, has developed the
following e1cu it . Plan (the "Plan") that is comprehensive, compliant, and ensures the safety and security of the Facilim,
customers* and employees. The Plan outlines the following:
1.
The securnn,- plan will be prepared by a professional security consultant. This can be done with in19house staff or a
consultant, but it must clearly demonstrate that it meets the professional standards requested to receive the
appropriate points for each criterion in this section.
'age 2
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I'he plan should demonstrate how the cannabis business wishes to develop the floor plan and address other security
issues on the property.
Pages 3-3
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Premises Diagram: In addition to the site plans submitted for the Proposed Location (in Section 1 i of Appendix A),
a separate Premises Diagram must be included in this Security Plan section (Section D) of the application. The
Pare- ., 1 10
.a ram must meet the requirements of the Bureau of Cannabis Control CCR Tide 16, Division 42, §5006 Premises
is ram.
a.
1'l e diagram will show the boundaries of the property and the proposed location to be licensed, showing all
boundaries, dimensions, entrances and exits, interior partiti.ons, walls, rooms, windows, and donrways, and will
include a brief statement or description of the principal activi . to be conducted therein.
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diagram will show and identify commercial cannabis activities thatwill take place in each area of the premises
and identify all lim itedl-access areas
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2c.
The diagram will show where all cameras are located and assign a number to each camera for iclenti Fication
purposes
'ages 35- 6
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I "he diagram should be accurate, dimensioned and to -scale (minimum scale of ,1 /4" )
Pages 32-36
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1 i the proposed location consists of only a portion of a propert►, the diagram must be labeled indicating which part
of the property will be used for the licensed premises and what activities will be used for the remaining property.
Commercial Cannabis business :\ppllcation Procedure uidelines l`eb1'W1ry 10, 2022.
Pages 32, 34
3.
Description of operational security, including but not limited to general security k)L access/visitor control,
inyent€rry control and cash handling procedures
a. OperationalSecurity Overview
a. Access & Visitor Control . , . ..
ages 3-5
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a. Inventory Cunirul ,.
a. Cash h Handling Procedures } ..... • • .... , ... P ... ..y. .r,..
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4.
Description of perimeter security, on -site security guards, lighting, and parking
a+ Perimeter Security..... .....
a, On -Site Security Guards _ ... • ............ . _ .............. s + ...0
a. Lighting ... .............................. ..
a. Puking.. ......................................
Pages 9-10
Pages 8-9
'ages 9-10
Page 15
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Identify transportadon techniques and security procedures
a• UnloadingTransportation ransportation vehicles. e.. .aiaf•..!!f L...i.. 0060 • s•.. e.r. iil
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a. Delivery Procedures .2.1 if. .. .... . ... 4 .. , ..
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Description of employee training and general security policies
a. Employee Security Training . . . !
a. Emergency Response .Iraininl ......... , . 1 ..
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Professional Security Consultant Verification
DocuSign Envelope ID' 5EBB9B32-C7BB- CODE-AEM-4B00D2127211
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SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES
April 1- 2022
City of National City.
City Manager's Office
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950
To Whom It May Concern:
Please allow this correspondence to confirm that Astronaut Security Technologies ("Astronaut") is the
seLuuty consultant on record for the Commercial Camiabis Permit Application submitted by Sessions
Ventures dlb/a Sessions by the Bay to operate at 700 Bay Marna Drive in National City, Astronaut
is a leadiag boutique provider of managed security solutions with a laser focus on securing cannabis
establishments. meeting compliance and operational goals. and interatiii state -of -the -an security
technology solutions. Astronaut has led the compliant development of sectuity systems. installation.
standard operating procedures_ and remote monitoring of over 50 marijuana facilities across the nation.
including publicly traded companies with operations spanning coast to coast
Please be advised that Astiollauthas worked collaboratively with Sessions by the Bay's management team
to establish the enclosed Security Plan and Premises Diagrams (collectively, the -Plans"). The Security
Plan was specifically designed to meet the requirements of the Department of Cannabis Control CCR Title
16, Division 42, Article 5 Security Measures and all associated state regulations. including:
Description of operational security, including general security for access/visitor control. inventory
control and cash handling procedures:
re Description ofpenmeter security, on -site security guards. l ilting, and parking:
Identification of transportation techniques and security procedures: and
P. Description of employee training and general security policies.
The Premises Dimains were specifically designed to meet the requirements of the Department of Cannabis
Control CCR Title 16, Division42,§5006 Premises Diagram and all associated state regulations. including:
Security alarm systems and cameras that meet and exceed requirements for standard alarm systems:
Fire alarm systems which will be submitted to the local fire department for approval.
r Camera systems that cover the required areas, maintain compliant storage and resolution capacities.
and facilitate a secure premises: and
An access control system to limit access to sensitive areas.
Should additional information be required. please don't hesitate to ask:.
Sincerely.
C3c►cuSigrreil by
TarratitthifiMr, CIS P, CPP, PSI)
President and Chief Executive Officer
Astronaut. Security Technologies
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Sessions' first priority is the safety of the public and its employees. The company acknowledges that it has a serious
responsibility, and like the City of National tional City ("City" or " ationa City") a compelling interest in ensuring that
cannabis is not distributed in an illicit manner, protecting the public health, safety and welfare of National City's
residents and businesses, preserving the community, and providing safe access to cannabis to residents. The company's
efforts to fulfill these responsibilities begin with security policies and protocols, safe dispensing, inventory access and
control, strict record -keeping, incident response, comprehensive employee training and skilled security partners, which
are addressed throughout this plan. Sessions' Security Plan, detailed below, Will be provided to the Chief of Police for
inspection or audit
With an ownership team comprised of professionals from regulated industries including cannabis, gaming, and public
safety, Sessions' securit.1y strategies and diversion prevention are rooted in years of operating compliant, safe, and.
incident free facilities and using state-of-the-art technology. Sessions' National City Commercial Cannabis Facility
("Facility" or "Premises") will have fully operational, professionally installed, maintained and monitored alarm and
video surveillance systems that are able to operate for twenty-four (24) hours, even in the event of a power outage.
Sessions' integrated electronic surveillance system will improve the safety and security of the surrounding
neighborhoods. The 1` ation l City Chief of Police or designee(s) will have access to all security systems, including
remote monitor* of security cameras. Sessions will seek active feedback from local law enforcement as to howit can
best implement its security measures in compliance with municipal safety priorities
COMMITMENT TO COMPLIANCE
Sessions' ecurityF Plan, proposed operations, and security policies and procedures are compliant with the following:
• The Medicinal and Adult -Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act " IJCRSA" .
• The Califortha Department of Cannabis Control. ("Department") regulations.
• The City of National City Municipal Code, inclusive of Ordinance No. 2021-2487, 5-4-0i .
• All other applicable state and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and other requirements.
Sessions acknowledges that, its Facility- is subject to inspection to determine compliance with the rules above by
representatives of the State of California (the "state" or "California" and representatives of National City Police
Department and the City.
Security Policies Overview
Security is Session Inst and principal consideration through the. development o cility design, Standard perattng
Procedure creation, and day-to-day evaluation of facility operations. The facility will be equipped with physical and
technological features that minimize the risk of diversion,, loss, or theft of cannabis goods. Sessions will implement
security measures designed to prevent unauthorized entrance into the Facility and areas containingcannabis goods,
and theft of cannabis goods from the Premises. Sessions will implement anti -diversion measures, including reinforcing
a company -wide cult-u.re of responsibility and reporting. All managers will share in discrepancy -resolution and
diversion -prevention responsibilities.
The entire building will be monitored and surrounded by state -of -the --art security cameras and alarm systems and will
be constantly monitored by Sessions' employees, as well as security guards from a private patrol operator. Cameras
and professionally monitored alarms will be installed in every room and every access point of the Facility. Outside of
hours of operation, ill. cannabis goods and cash will be stored in a secure vault with motion sensors and other detectors
designed to deter any, criminal activity.
Sessions will have an active contract with a private patrol operator licensed by the California
Department of Consumer Affairs or otherwise acceptable to the City. Sessions intends to contract
with Eagle Point Security for its securi gua rds("Security' Guards"). The private patrol operator
furnish twee rv-four (24) ham security patrols and will furnish Security Guards. Onsite
Guards will constantly monitor the parking areas, driveways and walk a s
consumption lounge, the reception area, to
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immediate vicinity. Eagles Point Security was rated one of the best security companies in Southern California for
providing superior security services and customer services satisfaction. Eagles Point Security is a certified, licensed,
insured and bonded security guard company.
No person will be allowed onto the retail portion of the Facility unless he/she is an employee, age -verified customer,
vendor or contractor of Sessions, a primary caregiver, and/or a qualified patient or an employee of an agency having
jurisdiction to monitor or investigate the terms of regulatory compliance.
Our security policies and measures will include, but not be limited, to, the following:
• Operating hours will be limited to 9:00am through 9:00pm, seven days a week.'
• Entrances into the Facility will be locked at all times with entry strictly controlled. A "buzz -in"
electronic/mechanical entry system will be utilized to limit access and entry to the Dispensary Sales Floor
and the consumption lounge to separate it from the reception and lobby area.
• Utilizing one door for patron access in the retail portion to simplify check -in and monitoring of consumer
entry and exit. All other doors will be equipped with an automatic locking device and will be kept closed at
all times when not in use by personnel. Incoming shipments, delivery drivers and vendors will enter through
a separate dedicated entrance.
• Prohibiting anyone from remaining on Sessions' Premises and within fi ty feet (50') of the Premises if they
will not be engaging in activity expressly related to the operations. of Sessions in which they are authorized
to engage.2
• Establishing limited access areas and implementing procedures to ensure limited access areas will be
accessible only to authorized, personnel.
• Limiting employee access to sensitive spaces within the Facility, uch as areas containing surveillance
recordings and secure product storage.
• Adequately illuminating the perimeter of the building in the evening with exterior lighting that is shielded
and downward facing and utilizing perimeter security and lighting systems (including motion sensors) that
remain on 24 hours a day, with remote monitoring by a security company licenses by the Bureau of Security
and Investigative Services ("13SIS").4
• Utilizing state-of-the-art alarm and video surveillance equipment with remote -monitoring capabilities,
including perimeter, fire and panic buttons)
• Exterior and interior camera systems capable of recording any activity: on the Premises, including entry
points to the property, within the building on the Premises, including all entrances, exits, perimeter
windows, all areas where customers and employees may have access, the perimeter of the Premises and
surrounding areas.
• Detailed security procedures for the securely storing of all cannabis goods, including use of a locked vault in
a manner reasonably designed to prevent diversion, theft, and loss.
• Detailed transportation procedures for safely and securely transporting cannabis goods and cntrency.
• Security systems attached to backup battery system that immedii tely provides power for at least twenty-four
(24) hours in the event of a power outage to ensure that locks are not released during a power outage.
• Private patrol operator licensed by Department of Consumer Affairs or otherwise acceptable to the Chief of
Police with twenty-four (24) hour security patrols.
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• Prohibiting weapons and firearms on the Premises. This does not apply to public officials engaged in
official duty.
• Storing all cash in secured vaults to prevent theft.
• Sessions will only serve customers within the licensed premises, or at a delivery address that meets the
requirements of the National City regulations.'
• Taking reasonable measures to control patron conduct, where applicable, inorder to prevent disturbances,
vandalism, or crowd control problems inside or outside the Premises, traffic control problems, or
obstruction of the operation of another business.
• Developing positive relationships with local law enforcement and security experts.
Through regular communication with the National City Police Department, Sessions may amend or increase our
security measures to respond to any environmental factors that may impact the National City community or our
Facility., employees and customers.
Director of Security and Security Liaison
Implementation of Sessionssecurity procedures and measures will be overseen internally by the Director of Security.
'1 he Director of Security will act as the security representative "liaison to the city of National City and will be reasonably
available to meet with the city manager or their designee regarding security related measures or operational issues. The
Director of Security will maintain a copy of the current Security Plan on premises of the business, to present to the
city manager or their designee upon request.? Sessions will cooperate with the City of National City whenever the city
manager or their designee makes a request, with or without prior notice, to inspect or audit the effectiveness of any
security plan or of any other requirement. 8
In addition to the Director of Security, Sessions will designate an Emergency Contact who can be contacted at and
time of day to receive an emergency notice. This person's name, telephone number (both land line and mobile, if
available) will be provided to the city manager or their designee.9
The Director of Security will work with Eagle Point Security to oversee all aspects of safety and security for. Sessions.
This role will also work to build relationships with local law enforcement and emergency response personnel to seek
consultation on security systems and protocols and facilitate rapid response in the event of an emergency.
Security & Public Safety Experience
Having the Svcuan Native American Tribe ("Sycuan Tribe") hold a majority stake in Sessions allows the company to
ntc. their nearlr 50-years-of security ublic-safety experience. T -Sy-arr-T era.-tes multiple publk-service
departments within their reservation, including fire, police, and public safety and security.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Sycuan Fire Department was founded and established in 1974. Sycuan is a full-time `All Risk" Advanced Life
Support fire department that responds to all types of fires, medical emergencies, technical rescues, hazardous materials
and fire prevention code enforcement. Department members participate in a rigorous yearly training plan that covers
the many types of emergencies encountered. All fire personnel meet or exceed California State Fire Marshal
Certification requirements. Sycuan operates; a 75' Ladder Truck, Type -I Structure Engine, a Type -HI Wildland
Engine, an Advanced Li fie Support (ALS) Ambulance, a Type-1 Water Tender and a reserve ALS Ambulance. The
ambulance provides services to both the Reservation and the surrounding communities of Dehesa Valley, Harbison
Canyon, Alpine and other communities serviced by Cal Fire and the Central Zone. Fire Department, Tribal PE) and
Casino Security Department have a joint safety plan which is reviewed and updated on an annual basis.
it NL1Mh_. c. 9.6O. )(1(m)(24)
N c ;EC, c. 9,60,230(m)(19)
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GOLDEN EAGLES INTERAGENCY ICY HOTSHOT CREW
The Golden Eagles Hotshots were established in 2000. Starting out as a type 2 hand crew, they were certified as an
Interagency Hotshot Crew in 2005. Annually the crew is staffed by between 20-22 firefighters during the peak months
(June -November) of the fire season, and 4 year-round permanent firefighters in the offseason. The Golden Eagle
Hotshots are a nationally shared resource, statused and assigned through the National interagency Fire Coordination
Center. The prmar-v mission of an Interagency Hotshot Crew is to provide a safe, professional, mobile and highly
skilled hand crew for all phases of li Risk/Fire management incident operations. As of 2021 the crew responded to
16 wil.dfires with a total of 118 days cominitted to those incidents.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Sycuan Tribal Police Department has been delivering professional policing services to Sycuan's Reservation and
Trust Lands for over 35 years, It is the only tribal police Department in California to provide 10 % of the Tribe's
policing needs. Since its inception, there have been over 9,000 calls for service — 816 in 2021 alone.
Although the police department is a full -service law enforcement rcement agency, the department enj oes strong collaborative
relationships with its law enforcement partners in the region and leverages those partnerships in an effort to provide
robust and seamless services to of ycuans' residents, visitors, and employees. The police department also assists
its law enforcement partners off of the Reservation when requested to do so. All of Sycuan's policeofficers meet the
minimum training requirements set forth by the California Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training
(POST). Further, they regularly attend required in -set --vice training programs, including those that sharpen their
perishable skills. ll ofSycuan's police officers must also attend the BIA's Criminal jurisdiction in Indian Country
course prior to their designation as a "Special Deputy Officer."
Sycuan's police officers' jurisdiction is unique, investigating violations of tribal, state and federal law. The police
department knows that crime doesn't recognize tribal land boundaries, thus making it important for the department
to continue to work with its community and other public safety agency partners in a concerted effort to identify
innovative ways to prevent crime and increase effective policing services. The Sycuan Police Department is proud of
its partnerships with organizations, ations, both on and off the reservation. Those collaborative partnerships have resulted
in: the police department operating its radio communications on San Diego's Regional (interoperable)
Communications System allowing Sycuan's officers to communicate with other law enforcement agencies at the
turn of a dial; access to local, regional, state and federal criminal justice databases and information systems inputting
its own crime data and information into ah of the systems as welly and entering into a number of Memorandums of
Understanding and multiple community -oriented policing projects. The Security Department has a comprehensive
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Safety Security Plan, and additionally produces security plans for every event on the casino and resort property.
Security Personnel
EXHIBIT C: Safety . & ecurii Plans
Under the direction of the Director of Security, Sessions will hire or contract for the Facility's security personnel to
provide twenty-four (24) hour security services for Sessions' Premises. Security- personnel will be on -site twenty-four
(24) hours a day (or alternative security as authorized by the city manager) and will have a verified response security
patrol when closed. 1(}ll security personnel hired or contracted for by Sessions will be properly licensed. Sessions will
enter a contract with Eagle Point Security to furnish Security Guards to secure and protect the Facility as authorized
by, the National City Chief of Police or his or her designee(s). .0 contact information for the security company will
be provided to the Chief of Police or his or her designee upon request. All security personnel must be at least ,twenty-
one
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(21) years of age and in full compliance with Chapters 11.4 and 11.5 of Division of the Californiaa. i fornia Business and
Professions Code. This includes the following:11
• The private patrol operator will be appropriately licensed by the BSIS within the California Department of
Consumer Affairs and rill provide a verifiable copy of that license to Sessions before a contract for security
services is si ned.12
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!1 Cat. Re s. tit 4 , 15O45(i)
' NCNIC, C. 9.(L23I KM)(f.!)
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• The private patrol operator will be insured as required under California Business and Professions Code
7583.39 and 7583.-1-0.
• The private patrol operator will meet the minimum qualifications and licensing requirements for a private
patrol operator, and operate in compliance with Article 4, Chapter 11.5, Division 3 of the California
Business and Professions Code and all other applicable state and local laws and regulations.
• All Security Guards will be employed and vetted by the private patrol operator.
• The private patrol operator is responsible for ensuring that all Security Guards who provide security
services for Sessions are registered with the BSIS, complete mandatory training, and comply with all other
requirements for security guards as described in Article 4, Chapter 11.5, Division 3 of the California
Business and Professions Code and all other applicable state and local laws and regulations.
Security Guards will be primarily stationed at the main entrance to the licensed Premises for the purpose of verifying
customer and visitor identification. Security Guards will rove on a set, coordinated schedule implemented by the
Director of Security.. Security Guards will also monitor the parking areas and immediate exterior of the Facility.
ViThen unloading transportation vehicles with cannabis goods for retail sale, Security Guards will monitor the unloading
activities. Security Guards will accompany Delivery Drivers to and from their delivery vehicles when carrying ca.nnabis
goods and cash so as to protect and monitor Sessions staff during loading and unloading activities.
Security Guards will be responsible for limiting access to the Licensed Premises
and all limited access areas of the Premises, monitoring the surrounding property
for security threats, monitoring electronic security systems, securing access points,
providing immediate on -site response in the event of a security threat and ensuring
patrons immediately leave the site and do not consume cannabis in the vicinity of
the Facility, on the property or the parking areas. In the event that a Security Guard
identifies any suspicious activity outside the Facility, law enforcement will be
contacted immediately, and the Facility will be put on lockdown.
The Facility will maintain adequate staff to ensure the safety of staff, visitors and
assist with discouraging theft, trespass, or other security- concerns. Security Guards
may be armed while on duty, and if so, will be properly authorized by the San
Diego County Sheriff's Department and Chief of Police."
Perimeter Security
Uniformed, licensed security personnel will be employed to monitor site activity, control loitering and site access, and
n .erve as Nt—Tisual-deterrent-to-unlawful-a-ctivities.14 Security cameras-witl-be installed toallow for the clear
identification of any persons entering the Facility. Perimeter doors will have automatic door closing hardware and will
automatically lock. All points of entry and exit to the licensed premises will have the appropriate commercial grade,
non-residential hardware and locks installed and maintained.13 Unauthorized entry or exit will generate a local alarm
sounder and report to the alarm company.
The Facility will have a single and plainly marked door for visitors, vendors, deliveries, and other non -retail customer
use. The Facility will have a separate public entrance for customer use. All doors other than the customer entry will
remain locked at all times. Staff will electronically or physically release the door locks to allow entry into the Facility
by pressing a door release button or actually opening the door physically.
The Premises and its infrastructure will be continually maintained so that it is visually attractive and not dangerous to
the health, safety and general welfare of employees, patrons, surrounding properties and the general public. The
Premises will not be maintained in a manner that causes a public or private nuisance. No person will consume cannabi
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cannabis products, tobacco, or alcohol on the Premises. 16 The only exception will be authorized cannabis consumption
lounges of which tobacco and alcohol is still prohibited.
Whenever the Facility is not open for customers, Sessions will ensure that the Premises will be securely locked with
commercial -grade, non-residential door locks and will be equipped with an active alarm systemAll cannabis goods
will be stored in a locked and secure vault. Only authorized employees and contractors of Sessions will be allowed to
enter the Premises after hours.
LIGHTING
Sessions will provide adequate interior and exterior lighting for safety and security. Exterior lights at all points of entry
and exit will provide sufficient illumination to allow surveillance cameras to capture clear images in all lighting
conditions. Lighting on the exterior perimeter of the Premises will deter suspicious activity and will be placed in a
manner that ensures it does not negatively impact surveillance image quality when cameras are in night vision mode.
The exterior of the Facility, including the parking areas and perimeter walkway, be lit by commercial metal halide
fixtures sufficient to facilitate surveillance. A minimum lighting level of one foot-candle will be provided at building
entrances and in parking areas. All exterior lighting will be fully shielded, downward casting and not spill over onto
structures, other properties, or the night sky. Exterior lighting on the Premises will be balanced to complement the
security and surveillance systems to ensure all areas of the Premises are visible and will provide increased lighting at
all entrances to the Premises. Exterior lighting will be automated by sensors to remain on from dusk to dawn,
All exterior lighting will be in compliance with local regulations relative to dark skies or other applicable laws. Exterior
lighting will be set on a schedule to turn on at dusk and off at dawn. Interior lighting will be maintained to provide
both a safe working environment and provide for enhanced security. A sufficient amount of lighting may be left on
at all times in areas visible from the exterior to discourage intrusion and permit visibility from the exterior by local
police or other patrols. Emergency exit lighting that is battery powered will be provided for all areas as well as exits.
PARTNERING WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT & PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIALS
Before becoming operational, the Director of Securitv will reach out to the National City Police Department, Fire
Department, City staff and state law enforcement to discuss matters of public safety associated with Sessions'
operations and gain insight into recent security developments that may impact operations. These discussions may
include coordination regarding alarm response, local criminal activity statistics, and patrol frequency. Sessions will
continue to cultivate these relationships in an effort to establish open lines of communication, sharing of security -
related information and resources, and to present an opportunity to educate local law enforcement about commercial
cannabis operations generally. Sessions sees relationships with local law enforcement and public safety officials as
great assets that will produce benefits, not only in terms ofimmediate securitv coverage and access to security expertise,
but also in terms of furthering a culture of trust between enforcement agencies and lawful cannabis businesses.
INGRESS & EGRESS ACCESS
Sessions will have comprehensive access control procedures to deter and prevent unauthorized entrance into the
Facility and its retail and limited access areas. Entrances into the Facility will be locked at all times with entry strictly
controlled. Sessions' access control procedures vffl be compliant with the rules set forth by the Department and all
applicable state and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and other requirements. Onsite Security Guards will constantly
monitor the parking areas, the perimeter driveway and walkway, the retail area, the reception area and loading and
unloading of transportation and delivery vehicles. Security Guards will control loitering and serve as a visual deterrent
to unlawful activities. No loitering will be allowed within fifty feet of the premises. Security personnel will notify the
National City- Police Department if anyone continues to loiter after all reasonable action has been taken to remove the
individual and the action has failed to do so in a timely manner. 18 All security measures will be reasonably designed
to prevent unauthorized entrance into areas containing cannabis goods and theft of cannabis goods from the Premises.
r. NCNIC, c. 9.60.225
r NOR:, c. 9.61).215
8 NCMC, c. 960_230(k)
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All doors will be constructed of burglary resistant material, with commercial grade, non-residential locks. The building,
including all walls, doors, and the roof, will include material strong enough to prevent unauthorized entry
Exterior doors and doors leading to limited access area entries will be automatic locking and equipped with electronic
keycard access hardware. All entrance doors to even- limited access area will remain locked and closed when not in use
during regular business hours. Secondary entrances such as windows, roofs or ventilation systems will be physically
secured to prevent unauthothed entry. Sessions will ensure that trees, bushes and other foliage outside of the Premises
do not allow people to conceal themselves from sight. The surveillance systems cameras \-6.11 be capable of identifying
persons, license plates, vehicles, the immediate surrounding areas, and any activities occurring within the Premises and
within twenty feet of all entry and exit points of the Premises.
WINDOWS
Windows and roof hatches will be secured from the inside with effective means so as to prevent unauthorized entry
and will be equipped with latches or a similar mechanism that may be released quickly from the inside to allow exit in
the event of an emergency. Shock sensors and motion detectors may also be installed on the windows. Unlike glass -
break sensors, shock sensors provide a quicker response in the event a window is not broken on the first strike. In the
event of a window strike, an alarm will be set off. If any window or door will utilize security bars, they will be installed
on the interior of the building.
SIGNAGE AND NOTICES
All areas will be clearly marked with proper signage that conforms to the requirements of the National City NIunicipal
Code, A city sign permit will be acquired for all signage requiring one. 119 No sign. will obstruct any entrance or exit to
the building or window.10
Signage will be limited to that needed for identification only and will not contain any logos or information that
identifies, advertises, or lists the services or the products offered. No graphics depicting cannabis products will be
visible from the exterior of the property.21 No sign will depict any image of cannabis or cannabis products.22 There
will be no banners, flags, billboards or other prohibited signs.23 No person will hold a sign on the Premises or in the
public right-of-way to advertise to passersby.24 Sessions will not advertise its business in the city of National City
utilizing a billboard (fixed or mobile), bus shelter, placard, aircraft, or other similar forms of advertising anywhere in
the state.25
Sessions will post the following notice on the entrance of the Facility: "ENTRY ONTO THESE PREMISES BY
PERSONS UNDER 21 YEARS OF AGE IS PROI LIBITED BY LAW. VALID PHOTO ID REQUIRED."2' Each
letter of such notice will be at least two inches (23') high and clearly visible.
I ntern al Security Measures for Restricted Access Areas
The entire building and interior Premises will be monitored by security cameras and alarm systems. Sessions will
provide adequate interior and exterior lighting and motion sensor detection systems for after-hours security. Sessions
will utilize a comprehensive access control system and corresponding procedures to deter and prevent unauthorized
entrance into the Facility and its limited access areas. Strategic facility design involves the use of commercial -grade,
non-residential doors and locks27, an alarm system and the use of surveillance equipment to monitor and prevent
unauthorized access. Sessions' access control system and procedures will be compliant with all applicable state and
local requirements. Sessions will have comprehensive access control procedures to deter and prevent unauthorized
entrance into the Facility and its limited access areas.
Sessions' access control equipment will consist of the Following, at a minimum:
c. 9.60.230(f)(1)
11NCNIC, c. 9,60.230(0(2)
21 NUNIC, c. 9.60.230(b)
Nir c. 9,602300)(5
N C. 9,61_12301,0(4.,
NLtL, C. 9.0 ':131)(0 (6)
c. 9.0 h.230((3)
Lal. Code Regs. tit 4 §t5046
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• Electric strike locks on all doors in the Facility with the ability to override access control for emergency exit
even during, a power outage.
• Electronic keycard •access control devices for all doors entering or exiting a limited access area and all exterior
entrances and exits into the Facility.
• Access control system that allows for programming or uploading individual user permissions and allowed
entry times, as well as operations -specific information including employee photos, and monitors and records
the identification of employees or visitors entering and exiting, the date and time of entry and exit, the length
of time in specific area, and any unauthorized attempts for access.
• The access control system will keep a record of all individuals who are not employees who are granted access
to the limited access area, This record will made available to the Department and National City Chief of Police
upon request, and will include, at a 'minimum the name of the individual, the company the individual works
for, the reason the individual entered the limited -access area, the date and times the individual entered and
exited the limited -access area,2 and which employee accompanied the visitor into the limited -access area.
• A backup battery system that immediately provides power for at least twenty-four (24) hours in the event of
a power outage.
LIMITED ACCESS AREAS
Limited access areas will be separate, designated areas that will be secured with strict security
measures and locked at all times with non-residential, commercial -grade electronic access locks
and accessible only to authorized Facility personne12". Each limited access area will be monitored
at all times via surveillance cameras. Limited access areas will only be accessible by Sessions
employees, authorized representatives of the Department and other government officials, the
City, and other authorized individuals who are conducting business that require access to the
limited access area, which may include outside vendors or contractors.31' Unauthorized individuals
will not be permitted to enter limited access areas at any time for an reason. 31 Individuals who enter a limi ted-access
area that is not employed by Sessions will be escorted by an employee of Sessions at all times while within the limited -
access area. 32 Sessions will not receive consideration or compensation for permitting an individual to enter Sessions'
limited access area.33
Limited access areas, at a minimum, will include the secured Cannabis Goods Storage Vault, the Security Room, and
employee only accessible areas including the Open Office and Break Area and Delivery Order Preparation Area.
RETAIL SALES & CONSUMPTION LOUNGE AREA
The Dispensary Sales Floor and Consumption Lounge area is an area open to the public where cannabis goods are
displayed for retail sale, retail sales are conducted, and, in the Consumption Lounge, where items are consumed.34
This area will only be accessible to Sessions employees, age -verified patrons and patients, and other authoried
individuals with a bona fide reason to enter the Premises.
Consumers will only be granted access to the Dispensary Sales Floor and Consumption Lounge area after a. Sessions
staff member has identified the individual as being over a valid age to enter the Facility with evidence by virtue of
valid government issued identification card. The Department specifies the forms of identification that are acceptable
proof of age. No doctor recommendation will be obtained or provided at the. Facility.35 Acceptable proof of
identification includes a document issued by a federal, state, ,county, or municipal government, or a political
subdivision or agency thereof, including, but not limited to a valid motor vehicle operator's license that contains the
name, date of birth, physical description, and picture of the person; a valid identification card issued to a member of
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Rygs. tit 4 II 13046
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Regs. tit 4 15i 142:J)
Lit 4 15042(f)
Reg. tit 4 §i 5000(1.:k
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the Armed 1-a)rces that includes a date of birth and a picture of the person; or a valid passport issued by the United
States or a foreign government. Any valid proof of identification provided must clearly indicate the age or birthdate
of the individual and display an unobstructed photo of the individual seeking access.
Sessions will utili7e visual inspection technique as well as an electronic identification scanner to verify the proof of age
of every person seeking to purchase cannabis goods. All employees will be trained on proper visual inspection
technique and the use of electronic identification verification equipment. The electronic identification verification
scanner is a device capable of quickly and reliably confirnaing the validity of certain types of identification cards. If the
scanner becomes inoperable, the equipment will be replaced within seven days. Sessions will utilize the Panasonic FZ-
NI mobile scanner for security personnel stationed at the entrance, and the Gemalto AT900 desktop Verification
Scanner at the Reception desk to supplement consumer screening and validation processes. This type of scanner is
equipped with a magnetic stripe scanner, baxcode scanner, as well as a 1D and 2D scanner of government issued
driver's licenses and identification cards for compatibility with all states. This type of technology can easily spot a fake
or expired I. A Sessions employee can verife the validity of identification provided by swiping an identification card
through the scanner (lilee a credit card processor), after which the screen will quickly display the person's age, date of
birth, and expiration date.
Sessions' required age verification process cannot be completed with ottly the use of an electronic identification scanner
verifying proof of age. Physical inspection of identification is always required to confirm accuracy and judge the
authenticity of the identification presented. Sessions employees are required to take physical control of the
identification and require removal from wallets or covers for inspection, if applicable. Some forms of identification
are not compatible for verification by certain electronic identification scanners. Furthermore, electronic identification
scanners do not reject legal identification being used by another individual nor are they 100% error proof at rejecting
false identification. Verification scanners are required to be used as a supplement to a Sessions employee's thorough
visual. inspection of the identification provided and an analysis as to whether the photo identification provided matches
the individual seeking to purchase cannabis goods.
Primary caregivers will be required to provide written documentation containing the signatures and the printed name
of the medical cannabis patient designating the individual as a primary caregiver for a medical cannabis patient.
The sale of cannabis will never occur through a pass -through window or a slide -out tray to the exterior of the
preniises.3 Sessions will, not operate as a drive-in or drive -through at which cannabis is sold to persons within or
about a motor vehicle, nor will any cannabis goods be sold or delivered by any means or method to any person within
a motor vehicle.37
EXHIBIT C: Safety & Security Plans
Individuals not engaging in activity that is expressly related to the operations of Sessions' Facility will not be permitted
to remain on the Premises or within fifty feet of the premises. After a consumer purchases his or her cannabis goods,
the consumer will be required to immediately leave the Premises. If a person refuses to leave after a request, the
employee responsible for identification screening and verification will notify on -duty security personnel and, if
appropriate, local, law enforcement for assistance. There will be at least one employee present in the retail area at all
dines when individuals who are not employees are present in the retail area.
Sessions will comply with all packaging and labeling guidelines as set forth in California statute and regulation. Ui
cannabis goods sold will be in child -resistant packaging.
PUBLIC ACCESS AREAS
Public access areas include the Reception and lobby area, where consumers and patients will be checked in by Sessions
staff to ensure they are of the proper age and have the proper documentation to enter Sessions' Dispensary Sales
Floor and consumption lounge. Although not part of the licensed premises, the Social Equity Resource Center is
considered a public access area which is open to the public. Public access areas also include areas surrounding the
Facility where the public may gain access, which includes the parking lot and walkways immediately outside the Facili
The parking areas and immediate vicinity surrounding the Facilini will be monitored by twenn--four (24) hour s
patrols. Public access areas will be monitored at all times via security cameras. No unauthorized persons w
c. 9.60.2311(m)f.24)(1)
\CMC, c. 9.60.230(m)(24)(2-3)
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past a public access area. A Security Guard will be placed at the entrance where the public may gain access and will
also patrol areas surrounding the Facility.
Parking
The Sessions parking lot is immediately adjacent to the building and contains over 160 pang spaces for customer
parking. Onsite Security Guards will constantly monitor the parking areas, driveways and walkways. The parking areas
and perimeter walkway will be lit by commercial metal halide fixtures sufficient to facilitate surveillance. A minimum
lighting level of one foot-candle will be provided at building entrances and in parking areas. All cameras and the
recording system will be of adequate, state-of-the-art quality, color rendition and resolution that allows for the ready
identification of all vehicles and capturing of license plates entering and exiting the parking areas adjacent to the
Premises. Interior and exterior cameras capable of recording areas under all lighting conditions, will monitor the
Facility's parking areas, walkway, and all immediately surrounding areas. No consumption of cannabis will be allowed
in the parking area..
Product Safety & Security (At All Hours)
Sessions will develop and implement procedures that ensure product safety and security and will be compliant with
the rules set forth by the Department and all applicable state and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and other
requirements. Vault doors will be equipped with a contact switch and vault alarm devices will include motion detectors
vibration sensors, and a seismic detection system within the safe. Upon attempted unauthorized entry. the vault's alarm
system will transmit an alarm directly to an alarm monitoring service provider.
Product safety and security procedures. will. include, at a minimum, measures that minimize the risk of diversion or
theft of cannabis goods and ensure proper storage conditions that maintain the quality and purity of Sessions' cannabis
goods
PRODUCT STORAGE CONDITIONS & SECURIM( MEASURES
Sessions ,7ill store all cannabis inventory at the Facility in accordance with Sessions' security measures.,;null cannabis
inventory, except for daily demand amounts of cannabis used for display purposes, samples, or immediate sale, gill
be stored within a secured and locked vault and tracked in the mandated statewide track and trace system, MET,
and the inventory tracking system, Lea-f Logix, to be approved by the City of National City. No cannabis or cannabis
products willbe stored outside the Facility.
Access to the storage room will be limited to the minimum number of authorized personnel for efficient operations.
Secure storage room will be time -controlled, meaning access will only be granted during regular business and
acceptance of shipment hours, except when manual override is necessary to provide access in the case of an after-
hours emergency. Motion sensors and vibration detectors will deter any criminal activity.
The secure storage vault will be designed for security and ease of maintenance. The secure storage vault will be kept
well -lit, well -ventilated, and maintained in a clean and orderly condition. The General Manager will maintain the
appropriate lighting and temperature. The secure storage vault will have temperature -control features to avoid extreme
temperature fluctuations and appropriate odor -control features to help ensure that cannabis identity, strength, quality
and purity will not be adversely affected. Temperature will be maintained with a low relative humidity. These proper
storage environments will ensure product storage does not lead to product contamination or loss of quality.
Storage policies and procedures will include, at a minimum:
• Limit access of personnel within the Premises to those areas necessary to complete job duties and to those
time -frames specifically scheduled for completion of job duties.
• Mintmize the risk of diversion or theft of cannabis by supervising tasks or processes with high potential for
diversion such as the receiving of cannabis goods.
• Providing designated areas in which hich per;onnel may store and access personal item e.g.,, lockers
employee common area
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• Ensure proper storage conditions that maintain the quality and puriLy of Sessions' cannabis products.
SECURE STORAGE VAT 'LT
The secure storage vault is dedicated to storing retail products, including cannabis goods and cash. -' The vault will be
constructed of reinforced stud walls, 3-5/8-inch metal studs, and 9-gauge metal mesh to prevent unwanted intrusion
and will be equipped with an alarm system, which upon attempted unauthorized entry will transmit an alarm directly
to an alarm monitoring service provider. The secure storage vault will be monitored perpetually by cameras, have
adequate lighting control, and access wnl be electronically recorded. Electrical systems in the vaults will have
emergency backup power.
Prevention of Diversion
upon approval by the Chief of Police, Sessions proposes to utilize a comprehensive inventory tracking system, Leaf
Logix, to keep record of all cannabis goods received, sold and delivered. Leaf Logix integrates with the state- mandated
track and trace system, METRC, so both inventory tracking systems can track and report on all aspects of the business
including but not limited to, cannabis tracking, inventory data, gross sales (by weight and by sale) and other information
deemed necessary by the City. Sessions' inventory tracking system will be compatible with the City's record keeping
systems and is capable of producing historical transactional data for review. The system NA/ill also produce historical
transactional data for review. Sessions will document and record, at minimum, the following information:
• Purchase order number.
• Shipping Manifest.
• Date and time of acquisition.
• Description of the cannabis and cannabis products acquired, including the amount, strain, and batch
number.
• Name and registration/license number of licensed distributors.
• Name of licensed distributor's employee distributing cannabis and cannabis products to Sessions.
• Name and employee identification number of Sessions employee receiving the cannabis and cannabis
products.
• Copies of purchase order, employees' identification card, and other supporting documentation.
Sessions will notify the city manager or their designee within twenty-four (24) hours of discovering any diversion,
theft, loss, or any criminal activity involving the business or any agent agent or employee of the business:Q.
SHIPPING MANIFESTS
Sessions will not accept any shipment of cannabis goods without receiving a copy of a Shipping ManOst from a licensed
distributor conducting the shipment. Upon receiving shipments of inventory, from licensed distributors to Sessions'
Facility, all cannabis goods package counts, labeling and actual weights will be reconciled before accepting the cannabis
goods. Sessions Neill verify that the cannabis goods being taken into possession are as described and accurately reflected
in the Shipping Manifivi. Sessions may verify the cannabis goods are accurately reflected in the Shipping AlanOsair by
confirming the number of boxes of cannabis goods, type of cannabis goods and/or weight or units of cannabis goods.
Sessions will not take into its possession any cannabis products that are not on the Shipping Ateigist or any cannabis
goods that are less than or greater than the amount reflected on the Shipping Manifest Any discrepancy in weight or
package count will be identified and reported immediately.
Upon receipt of cannabis goods for inventory, Sessions will ensure the cannabis goods received are as described
the Shipping Manliest and will record acceptance and acknowledgment of the cannabis goods in die track an
system, If there are any discrepancies between the type or quantity specified in the Shipping Manite. ft an
quantitiv received Sessions will record and document the discrepancy in the track and trace system
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business record. Upon receipt of the transported shipment, Sessions will submit a record verifying receipt of and
details regarding the shipment to the Department. Sessions will maintain all S hipping A a nOsty for a minimum of seven
years and make them available to the Department, the City and any law enforcement or other applicable governmental
agencies upon request.
SALES INVOICES
Every sale or transport of cannabis or cannabis products will be recorded on a sales invoice or receipt. Sales invoices
and receipts may be maintained electronically and will be filed in such manner as to be readily accessible for
examination by employees of the Department or California Department of Tax and Fee Administration and will not
be commingled with invoices covering other commodities.
SUPERVISED USE OF INVENTORY TRACKING SYSTEMS
To prevent diversion and to ensure compliant inventory control, only authorized employees that have been trained
on the proper and lawful use of the inventory tracking program will be granted access credentials. Employees will
undergo training to become IVERTRC certified as part of their new hire training. Employees will use their own
credentials to log into the inventory management systems, and every authorized user will enter data into the inventory
management systems in a manner that fully and transparently accounts for all inventory management activities
conducted at the Facility.
Sessions will track ali employees' -actions while they are connected to the inventory tracking system. A forensic report
will show a log of the time, date, and action of a specific individual as it pertains to inventory items. Every tracking
system user will be trained to, ensure that every action completed while he or she is connected to the inventory
management systems or is performing other inventory management activities involving cannabis is compliant with the
rules set forth by the Department and all applicable state and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and other
requirements.
Sessions employees understand that inventory management systems access is a revocable privilege and will
acknowledge, as a condition of employment and systems access, that he or she will be responsible for ensuring the
accuracy of all information entered into the system on behalf of Sessions. Sessions and its representatives further
understand that any inaccuracies or omissions may be considered a violation by the State, and as such, any employee
caught entermg inaccurate information or intentionally omitting information during inventory tracking will be subject
to disciplinary action, including if appropriate, termination of employment or account access credentials.
INVENTORY COUNTS & RECONCILIATION
In order to ensure the security and accurate tracking of Sessions' cannabis inventory, management will perform
frequent inventory counts and reconciliations. Accounting software will be utili7cd to provide audit trails of both
product and cash. Counts and reconciliations will be performed to verify that physical inventory matches Sessions'
records pertaining to inventory, and the results will be documented and retained in Sessions' Facility records. If
Sessions Finds a discrepancy between the physical inventory and the statewide monitoring system or inventory records,
Sessions will commence an internal audit Sessions will notify the Chief of Police or his or her designee(s) within
twenty-four (24) hours if there is a significant discrepancy in inventom43
The Sessions manager performing the audit
• Review any discrepancies and document any adjustments made in the internal inventor tracking system
and/or statewide monitoring system, as appropriate or required; and
Report any discrepancies identified during inventory audits to the City Chief of Police or his or her designee(s),
the Department and appropriate law enforcement authorities, if appropriate or required by Department or
City regulation.
The performance of audits and inventotT counts ensures the quick identification, investigation and, reso
discrepancies and errors that may occur. All inventory audits and reconciliations will be recorded
tracking system and reconciled with existing inventors records.
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In addition, the Inventory Manager will perform a periodic review of system administrators and responsible personnel
to prevent diversion opportunities. Any inventory discrepancies discovered by any employee must be reported
immediately. Management will monitor inventory on a daily basis and the General Manager must approve the
reconciliation entry of any inventory discrepancy.
All personnel will be required to comply with Sessions' security and inventory policies and procedures as a condition
of employment. Such policies and procedures xi11 be reviewed and updated as frequently as necessary to ensure
Sessions' inventory control and diversion prevention practices are effective and continue to be conducted in full
compliance with applicable state and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other requirements.
Employee Specific Policies and Training
Sessions' employees are integral in maintaining the security of the Facility as well. The Director of Security will be
responsible for ensuring all employees follow policies and procedures regarding the Sessions Retail Facility's security
and will implement employee security trainings, All employees aid in the security of Sessions' Retail Facility through
prevention, awareness, reporting, and responsible incident management.
EMPLOYEE SECURITY PO
LICIES
As part of the Company's robust security policies and procedures, all employees will:
• Park in well -lit areas.
• Enter the Facility and disarm the alarm system(s) via the designated doors).
• Arm the alarm system(s) and exit via the designated door(s) upon exit.
• Receive training on how to use Robbery Duress Alarm Buttons. These buttons may be fixed or wireless.
• Receive training on common situations such as robbery, verbal or physical aggression and other situations.
• Report any breaches or suspected breaches of security.
• Report any incident or suspected incidents of diversion.
EMPLOYEE SCREENING
To establish a secure Facility, we will think critically about internal threats and implement thoughtful employee
screening processes to ensure only suitable Sessions applicants are offered employment. In order. to minimize insider
security threat, Sessions will screen potential employees for signs of potential security risk or unsavory intentions. We
will comprehensively investigate the employment and criminal history of all potential hires, maintain high standards
or e: gt illty, and disqualify potential candidates who demonstrate deficiencies in morality, ethics, or character. All
employees of Sessions will be twenty-one (21) years of age or older.
All proposed managers and employees will under -go an appropriate and thorough background check. Convictions
(including pleas of nolo contendere) for the following offenses will be considered disqualifying:
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A felony offense listed in California Penal Code Section 667.5.
A felony offense listed in California Penal Code Sections 1197.2(c) or Section 1192.8.
A felony conviction involving fraud or deceit, including but not limited to fraud, forgery, theft or
embezzlement.
A felony offense involving illegal use, possession, transportation, distribution or similar activities related to
controlled substances, which the conviction occurred after the passage of the Compassionate Use Act of
1996, unless the individual has received a Certificate of Rehabilitation pursuant to Section 4852.01 of
Penal Code or the conviction was subsequently dismissed pursuant to Section 1203.4, 1203.4a o
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• A felony conviction for hiring, employing, or using a minor in transporting, carrying, selling, giving away,
preparing for sale, or peddling, any controlled substance to a minor; or selling, offering to sell, furnishing,
offering to furnish, administering, or giving any controlled substance to a minor.
• A felony or misdemeanor offense involving the sale or giving to a minor of cannabis, alcohol, or tobacco.
Sessions will not hire operators with criminal convictions that substantially relate to the qualifications, functions or
duties of their business or profession, including a felony conviction involving fraud, deceit, or embezzlement, a
criminal conviction for the sale or provision of illegal controlled substances to a minor, or any criminal conviction for
a crime of moral turpitude.
Additional standards and controls will be implemented to protect Sessions from insider threat after onboarding
through termination. A thorough and rigorous hiring and human resources management process will aid in the secure
and lawful operation of the Sessions Facility. To this end, the company will:
• Establish hiring criteria per position.
• Establish disqualifying items for potential candidates, including a criminal record or revocation of a
professional license.
• Have all owners, managers, supervisors, employees, and in some cases volunteers, submit to internal, local,
and state background checks.
• Require personnel to inform the Human Resources Manager immediately following any arrest or
conviction.
• Perform due diligence on all vendors and contractors prior to establishing a relationship.
• Develop Minimum Imernal Con trots (NBC) to reduce threats, exposure, and risk.
• Review surveillance video, audio, access control event reports, and personnel access to sensitive spaces; and
• Maintain and improve termination procedures to ensure terminated employees' credentials, resources, and
access to facilities and records are appropriately removed and therefore pose no substantial security risk.
EMPLOYEE ACCESS CONTROL SECURITY POLICIES
When entering the Facility, the Dispensary Sales Floor, 'Consumption Lounge, or any of the limited access areas,
Sessions' employees will open the entrance door using their credentials or keycard. Sessions employees will only be
permitted in areas where they have specific tasks assigned and permissions have been granted. Employees' permissions
will include limiting entry to_specialocation(sYaLispecia_th-ne(s), based on the individual's role, the relationship of
the specific task needing to be performed weighed by the need to access the specific area of the Facility, and other
factors determined by management. Sessions will have a clear schedule of who should be in what room, at what time.
The Director of Security will oversee the visual and electronic monitoring of the schedule. At all times, including while
conducting deliveries, employees will be required to wear their Sessions -issued identification badge.
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All agents, officers, or other persons acting for or employed by Sessions will display, at all
times while conducting commercial cannabis activity, a. laminated identification badge
issued by Sessions in a visible, unobstructed manner, above the waist with his or her
identification photo visible. Employees will be prohibited from altering, conceding,
damaging, or defacing their identification badges in any way. A Sessions -Issued
Identification Badge will clearly contain, at a minimum: Session? "doing business as"
name and license number; the employee's first name; the employee's number assigned to
that employee by Sessions for identification purposes, and a color photograph of the
employee that shows the full front of the employee's face and that will be at least one inch
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If an employee loses a credential, they will be required to report the loss to their designated
manager immediately, who will then report the loss to the Director of Security. The
Director of Security will determine whether the system has been compromised and whether
re -code. Duplication of keys will be strictly prohibited.
Assigning Access Permissions and Sessions Credentials
The Director of Security will oversee the management of the kcying and coding systems, the assigning and
documenting of access permissions, and distributing the necessary credentials. Access permissions will be assigned
based on each employee's role with Sessions, as indicated by their job description, to access the areas in which they
will be regularly assigned duties. Only the minimum number of essential employees for efficient operations will be
given access to limited access areas.
All Sessions credentials —keys, keycards, PINs, and alarm codes —will be issued on a permanent basis and will be
required to be retained in the possession of the employee to whom it was issued. Credentials may not be transferred
directly from one employee to another. All credentials will be documented and tracked in the Hmpleyee Access Control
Log with the following information:
• Date issued.
• Time issued.
• Employee name.
• Employee-ideneation-badge-fiumbe
• Employee photo.
• Term of issuance, if applicable.
• Access credential(s) issued.
• Areas granted permission and time frame for access.
• Employee and Director of Security's signatures.
Sessions credentials may not be loaned and should not be left unattended. Only in an emergency may a credential be
issued by a relevant supervisor. 'sX.Then a credential will be issued under these circumstances, the supervisor will notify
the Director of Security as soon as possible.
When employment with Sessions has been terminated, all credentials will be returned and documented by the G
Manager. If applicable, the Director of Security will cancel the alarm codes.
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EMPLOYEE SECURITY TRAINING
All Sessions personnel will receive procedure, specific training in accordance with internal staffing and training policies
and procedures. The General Manager and Director of Security, in coordination with Director of Human Resources,
are responsible for safety and security trairiings, as well as ongoing safety and security training and correction of non-
compliance in daily operations. ..11 employees will receive training on emergency procedures, safety protocols, and
security operations, Employees and agents are required to report any suspicious activity or security concerns to their
supervisor or the Director of Security itrimediately as a condition of employment.
The Director of Security -ill ensure employees receive ongoing security training in daily operations. 11 employees
ill receive, at a minimum, the following security- training on: state laws and agency rules regulating the use and sale
of cannabis; state and local laws, regulations, and ordinances regarding the security of the Facility; proper use of
security measures and controls adopted by Sessions for the prevention of diversion, theft, or loss of cannabis; entry
protocol and identification verification procedure; employee and visitor access protocol, monitoring, documentation,
and supervision procedures; proper use of panic buttons; strategies for preventing diversion; procedures for reporting
of security breaches and incidents of non-compliance; procedures for reporting suspicious activity and quarterly
incident response training.
EMERGENCY AND INCIDENT RESPONSE TRAINING
Through extensive emergency and incident response graining, all employees will know; facility floor plans, evacuation plan wraps,
and preplanned evacuation route; location of alarms, utility cabinets, fire extinguishers, emergency exits, and first aid supplies; not
to re-enter the building or allow others to re-enter in the e\ ent of an incident; proper response procedures for an IT security
breachi, fire, flood, or other natural disaster, or the unauthorized entry, robbery , burglar, internal theft, or other Facility security
breach: and the location of first aid kits.
Sessions' employees will immediately dial "911" for any emergency and cooperate with first responders. Sessions' employees will
call the non -emergency number for local enforcement in the event an employee encounters a non -emergency situation requiring
law enforcement assistance. Session? emergency access and emergency evacuation planswill be in compliance with state and local
fire safety s ran dards.45
Incident Response Drills
Sessions will carte out incident response drills as needed. If problems are identified in the response procedures, they
will be corrected by the Director of Security and employees will be retrained on new procedures. All. corrective actions
and deficiencies will be documented.
Sessions will implement a training program to ensure that air personnel present at the Premises will be provided
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information and training that, at a minimum, cover: the following topics within thirty 0 . days of employment: ent: OSHA
Standards; health and safety hazards; emergency procedures, including shutdown; security procedures; safe work
practices applicable to an employee's job tasks, including appropriate use of any necessary equipment; and any
additional information reasonably related to an employee's j b duties.
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ill employees working on the retail floor will receive training on retailer responsibilities under state law and regulation
and security protocols and procedures. Prior to independently engaging in Sessions' cannabis, retail operation, the
employee ill be provided information and training related to: an overview of the Sessions process and standard
operating procedure; proper and safe usage of equipment or machinery; safe work practices applicable to an employee's
job tasks; and emergency operations, including shutdown.
Retraining
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Retraining will be conducted for personnel whenever there are changes in Sessions' operations that render previous
training obsolete, changes in the types of security equipment or protocols needed to be used render previous
training obsolete, or inadequacies in an employee's lrnowlcdge or performance of lob functions indicate the
employee has not acquired the requisite understinding or skill.
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Visitor Security
Entrances into the Facility will be locked at all times with entry strictly controlled. A "buzz -in" electronic/mechanical
entry system will be utilized to limit access and entry to the Dispensary Sales Floor and Consumption Lounge to
separate it from the Reception and Lobby areas. All persons who are not Sessions employees, including authorized
individuals, suppliers, and visitors, may be permitted in the Facility in accordance with the rules set forth by the
Department and all applicable state and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and other requirements. The Security
Guard will verify the purpose of the visit, confirm the visitor's identity, and issue a visitor identification badge before
the visitor will be allowed access to the Facility. Access to the Premises to purchase cannabis goods will be limited to
individuals who will be at least twenty-one (21) years old with a valid proof of identification.
Upon arrival to the Facility and upon entrance into the Lobby, the visitor will communicate the purpose of ins or her
visit to a Security Guard and show the Security Guard their government -issued photo identification. Once verified as
a legitimate visitor, visitors will be required to provide a government -issued photo identification, which has a photo,
birthdate and signature. The security officer will scan a copy of the visitor's identification and upload it into the Visitor
_Registnaion Log.47 The Security Guard will be required to enter the following information in the Log: date; time of
arrival; purpose of visit and name of the company for whom the individual works; visitor's full name; valid
government -issued identification number; facility -issued visitor identification badge number; and time of departure.
Once the Security Guard has verified that all information is accurate and that the name on the identification matches
the name in the 7tsi/or Reis/a-Wiwi Log a visitor identification badge may be issued. Visitors will sign out upon their
departure from the Facility.
VISITOR ESCORTING AND IV 0 Ni ITO
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Visitors will be escorted and monitored by an authorized employee and monitored by security cameras while in the
Facility. Visitors will be prohibited from entering any limited access areas, unless required for provision of services.
Visitors in limited access areas where cannabis goods will be present will not be permitted to touch any cannabis
goods.
UNAUTHORIZED OR DENIED VISITORS
Visitors who refuse to comply with Sessions' visitor policies and vales set forth by the Department and applicable
state and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and other requirements will be denied entry by the Security Guard. Any
person refusing to leave the Premises should be considered an incident and handled in accordance with the incidai
response procedures.
VISITOR IDENTIFICATION BADGE
Visitors, including con ti ac rors cxrernalprovtd ers, and axithDrized-repTesentatives-af-th-e-DepaTtment-,-the Chy-an
other government officials will obtain a visitor identification badge from the Security Guard before gaining access to
the Facility. All individuals including, an outside vendor or contractor, will be at least twenty-one (21) years of age to
be issued a visitor identification badge.
All visitors will be escorted by a Sessions employee while in the Facility and will be required to visibly display the
visitor identification badge above the waist at all times. Visitors will be prohibited from taking photos or video
recordings in the Facility. At the point in time that the visitor will no longer be engaging in activity expressly related
to the operations of the retailer the visitor will return the visitor identification badge to the security officer and be
required to leave the Premises.
Transactional & Financial Security
All employees will aid in the transaction and financial security of the Sessions Retail Facility through prevention.
awareness, reporting and responsible incident management. Transactions will be made with payment methods o
than cash when feasible. All cash that is received, except that needed for retail customer transa.ctions,
secured m a drop safe or within the vault area.
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CASH MANAGEMENT
The Chief Financial Officer will ensure a system of internal controls are maintained for cash handling and accounting
functions, inducting tax collection and remittance or cash management from the day-to-day operations f Sessions.
Tight controls will remove opportunities for unauthorized access to cash. An accounting software system will be
implemented to provide audit trails of inventory and sales. Designated managers will be trained in all appropriate cash.
handling procedures., including safe access and storage, cash preparation, and approved transfers from point -of -sale
to safe storage, counterfeit detection protocol, audit and reconciliation procedures, discrepancy reporting, and
management of cash drawers for point -of -sales terminals.
The Director of Security will ensure employees follow security measures including, but not limited to;
• Clearly defined and communicated roles and duties of each employee performing the cash transit
• Procedures for risk assessment and theft prevention measures.
• Procedures for vehicle collision or vehicle equipment breakdown.
• Rotating cash handlers frequently.
Transactions made by checks will be processed in the following manner:
• The check number will be recorded, and a deposit slip will be filled out by management.
• A manager take the check(s) to the bank and make the deposit either by ATM or in person with a teller.
• Alternatively the check will he processed electronically on site — in the office if the bank allows this type of
a ns ac tion.
TRANSPORTATION
STORAGE OF CASH
Cash will be counted by a manager, recorded, and taken to the bank using an armored car service, when possible.
Between deposits, cash will be stored in the vault under direct camera observation. The cash will be taken to the bank
on a weekly basis, or more often if necessary, to maintain a minimal amount of cash on the Premises. During transport
to the bank, the cashbag will be stored in a lockbox in the trunk or other secure location in the vehicle during transport..
Upon arrival at the bank, the cash bag will be removed from the lockbox and will be placed out of sight in such a
manner that it is not obvious. Measures such as placing the cash in a small bag or zipped pocket close to the body will
be undertaken.
ll cash received, except that needed for retail customer transactions, will be kept secured within the vault under direct
camera observation. Surveillance cameras will be positioned in a manner so that all cash handlingis captured for
reference as needed, including the identification of individual(s) handling cash and the denominations and quantities
of bills and coins handled
Sessions will submit to the City on an annual basis a Financial audit of the Facility's operations conducted by an
independent certified public accountant. At any time upon reasonable request of the City, or at the time of the renewal
of its Commercial Cannabis Business Permit, Sessions will file a sworn statement detailing the number of sales during
the previous twelve (12) month period, provided on a per month -basis, including gross sales for each month, and a.11
applicable taxes paid or due to be paid.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY
Sessions utilizes state-of-the-art network security protocols to protect electronic data. The Director of Security will
ensure the security of Sessions' hard ware, software, data, and communications networks, including the following
information technology ("IT") maintenance: software registration; employee IT securi tT training; security patch
vulnerability assessments; malicious software prevention; security status and network access monitoring; a
management; gement; and disposal and redeployment.
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Protected Information
Access to protected information, which may, include data, records, plans, and matters relating to customers, vendors,
tenants, employees, agreements, network data, passwords, floor plans of critical areas, and business records
(collectively "Confidential Information"), will be restricted to essential employees only. Access may be granted to
authorized representatives of the Department, the City, the Chief of Police and any other law enforcement, if
necessary, to perform their official deities. To the extent Confidential Information is acquired without a warrant from
access to the Facilit T, Recipients will, to the maximum extent possible, keep such Confidential Information confidential
and not disclose the Confidential Information to any, third parties, To the extent such Confidential Information is
necessary and relevant to any criminal action against the Business Owner or Operator or agents, Recipients must file
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such documents under seal to the extent trey contain any Confidential Information.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City may disclose Confidential Information ormation as may be required by the California
Public Records Act or pursuant to a civil subpoena, provided however, the City will. notify the operator and provide
the operator with a reasonable opportunity to obtain a protective order before disclosing the Confidential Information
or in connection with any. City enforcement proceeding relating to compliance with City's Municipal Code and this
section, but only to the extent the Confidential Information is relevant to the proceeding.
Sessions will ensure all computer systems require password changes. ll employee passwords for software and
network
access will be changed every six (6) months.
HlPM AND SECURITY OF PATIENT ROl
Information contained in a physician's recommendation and received by Sessions, including, but not limited to, the
name, address, or social security number of the patient, the patient's medical condition, or the name of the patient's
primary caregiver is hereby deemed "medical information" within the meaning of the 'Confidentiality, of Medical.
Information Act (Part _ i (commencing with ectio x 5 of Division I of the Civil Code) and will not be disclosed by
Sessions except as necessary for authorized employees of the state or any city or county to perform official duties.
Patient -specific retail transactions are confidential and not a public record: Sessions will vigorously implement the
privacy and security rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (J-IIPAA) to protect all patients'
electronic protected health information ("ePHT"), which includes the patient's medical health information, personal
identifying information, financial information, purchases, and all other patient -related information. Unless required
under law, or pursuant to a court order, all information held by Sessions about qualifying patients, designated
caregivers, and employees is confidential and not be disclosed without the written consent of the individual to
whom the information applies.
Sessions .,fill maintain a record of all persons, patients, and primary caregivers served, for a period of no less, than
seven ill years. Subiect to HTPAA restrictions, Sessions will allow National City- officials to have access to the Facility's
books, records, accounts., together with any other data or documents relevant to its commercial cannabis activities,
for the purpose of conduti7.g an audit or examination. Books, records, accounts, and any and all relevant data or
documents will be produced promptly after receipt of the Cit-v's request and in the time frame and form stipulated by
the City. If not otherwise specified, Sessions wild submit the requested materials in an electronic format that is
compatible with the City's software and hardware.
For purposes of this section, "Sessions Workforce" means employees, contractors, volunteers, trainees and other
persons under the direct control of Sessions, whether or not they are paid by Sessions.
Delivery Security
Sessions is committed to providing high -quality cannabis goods to National City's patients, caregivers, and adult -
consumer population. In an effort to promote the convenience and accessibility of Sessions' unrivaled team of retail
personnel and first-class cannabis products, our Sessions Retail Facility will offer a discrete and ;secure delivery servic
providing the same exceptional cannabis purchasing experience to lawful cannabis consumers at any eligible ph
address in the National City community and surrounding area. ;Sessions d li. ery policies and procedu
compliant with tl.e rulesset forth by the Department, the City and all applicable state and local
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Prior to commencing operations, Sessions will obtain from the City a permit authorizing the delivery of cannabis
within the City limits. A copy of the permit will be kept with each driver. Evidence of Sessions' state license authorizing
delivery service will be provided to the General Manager.
DELIVERY PERSONNEL
�11 Sessions' Delivery Drivers will be required to undergo background checks and security screenings as a prerequisite
to employment. in addition to satisfying all state and local eligibility requirements, Sessions will attempt to ensure that
all prospective Delivery Drivers to pass a pre -employment license check, have a safe history of vehicle operation, and
have no LUI,D%l violations or serious moving traffic violations in the past five years prior to Sessions employment.
Only authorized Sessions employees may perform deliveries on Sessions' behalf and each employee engaged in our
delivery service operations must be at least twenty-one years of age. Sessions' delivery services will be designed to
provide unparalleled value, demonstration of knowledge, and a wholistic wellness purchasing experience; as such, all
deliveries will be conducted by pre -approved and highly trained staff.
Proof of required insurance policies vil.11 be maintained at the Premises and employees who deliver cannabis goods
will carry valid identification, a copy of Sessions' Commercial Cannabis Business Permit, and tb.e City permit
authorizing the delivery of cannabis within the City limits. Sessions is committed to providing a safe, efficient, and
convenient service and expects its Delivery Drivers to abide by the highest standard of care and conduct while
performing such deliveries. Consumption of cannabis goods while conducting deliveries is prohibited, and any
Sessions employee found to be in violation of this policy vv be subject to termination. Sessions believes that the
implementation of strict hiring standards for Delivery Drivers is critical to ensuring driver, patron, product, and
currency security throughout all delivery operations.
The Facility will only allow thequantity of cannabis and cannabis products reasonably anticipated to meet daily
demand, including onsite sales and delivery sales, on the Dispensary Sales Floor.
DELIVERY SERVICE POLICIES
Sessions' delivery policies include the following:
• Operating hours for delivery will be limited to 9:00am through 9:00pm, seven days a week.49
• Sessions will only accept delivery, requests and deliver to customers at a physical address within a city or
county in the state that does not expressly prohibit such delivery by ordinance. Addresses will be verified
prior to preparing deliveries to ensure compliance with this requirement.
• Sessions will not deliver cannabis goods to an address located on publicly owned land or any address on hind
or in a building leased by a public agency. 3'i
▪ Sessions will never make deliveries in the public right-of-way.
• Sessions prohibits Delivery Drivers from leaving the statewhile in possession of Sessions cannabis goods and
from serving any addresses outside its delivery radius. Sessions' delivery, vehicles will be equipped with Fully-
functioni g GPS which allow for remote monitoring in real -rinse to supervise and monitor driver compliance.
• Delivery vehicles will be equipped with monitors to monitor driving behavior such as speeding, excessive
acceleration or braking, and other driver habits.
• Sessions will require all Delivery Drivers to have a clean driving record and a valid California Driver's license.
Sessions will restrict the availability of its delivery service to adult consumers twenty- one (21) years of age or
older who possess a valid government issued identification card, and either a valid county -issued id_endicati �4
card under Section 11362.712 of the Health and Safety Code or a valid physician's recommendation. dadon. 5 L
and purchase eligibility verification will be conducted as a prerequisite to delivery in accordance wit
and local requirements.
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• No persons under the age of twent,-one? I;} will operate, maintain, perform deliveries for, or be employed
t Sessions.52
• Deliveries will never be made through the use of an unmanned vehicle.
• Sessions will not use any kiosk, iPad, tablet, sma.rtphone,ed location or technology platform, whether
manned of unmanned, other than a retail location permitted by the city, that facilitates, directs, or assists the
retail sale of cannabis or cannabis products. 53
• No cannabis goods will be sold and/or delivered by any means or method to any person within a motor
vehicle. 54
• Sessions will maintain a database and provide to the Department and the City a list of individuals and vehicles
authori7ed to conduct deliveries on behalf of Sessions.
• Sessions personnel conducting deliveries will maintain an electronic copy of the delivery request and invoice
in the vehicle at all tines, and the Delivery Driver will make it available to the Department or the City upon
request by on employee or agent thereof.
• Delivery Drivers will maintain a copy of Sessions' Commercial Cannabis Business Permit within the delivery
vehicle at all times and make it available to the Department or. the City upon request by an employee or agent
thereof.
Sessions will comply with all requirements of state and local law pertaining to the cannabis permit and all subsequent
policies, procedures, and regulations, and understands these may be amended by the city managerfrom time to tine
DELIVERY PROCESS
Sessions will offer cannabis good deliveries conducted by our world -class team of retail personnel. Each member of
the delivery team will be at least twenty ---one (21) years of age, have -a clean driving record and have completed in-
house training on cargo theft risk awareness and Sessions security procedures. Delivery Drivers will not wear any
clothing or symbols that indicate ownership, possession or transportation of cannabis goods.
Once a deliver, order is received, a Delivery Driver will generate a hard and electronic copy of a Deli ery Request Receipt
through the statewide track and trace system. The Delively Request T .ete t will accurately reflect the inventory being
delivered and will be in a format required by the Department.
A Delivery Driver begins the process of delivery when lie or she leaves the Retail Facility with the pre -ordered cannabis.
goods and ends the process when he or she returns to the Facility after delivering (or attempting to deliver) the
cannabis goods. When the delivery team is approximately five 5 minutes away from the delivery destination, the
Delivery Driver will telephone the authorized customer to inform them of the impending arrival and will alert our on -
site security personnel of the arrival. Once at the delivery address, the Delivery Driver will verify the age and
identification of the intended delivery r cmlent prior to removing the lock box from the vehicle containing the order
of cannabis goods,
PROCESS TO ENSURE DRIVER AND CUSTOMER SAFETY
Sessions is committed to customer and driver safety throughout all delivery operations. Sessions' proactive risk
mitigation strategy includes the utilization of industry -leading best practices, state of the art technology, strategic route
planning, and a comprehensive employee training safety program.
Employees will only deliver cannabis goods to verifiable, physical addresses within the state that do not present a
threat of harm or danger to the Delivery Drivers. This includes performing deliveries in a well -lit area and assessing
the risk of robbery prior to each delivery. Sessions employees must always prior=iti e their own safety and never a t to
to "protect" the cannabis goods or cash in the instance of an attempted robbery or theft. Delivery Drivers
the vehicle in approved parking rarest the residence. Sessions maintain adequate dispatching pr
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resources to track (in real time) the location and movement of all Sessions employees performing delivery tasks, duties,
and responsibilities.
The General Manager will be responsible for the implementation and maintenance of driver safety policies and
procedures and will ensure all delivery personnel are adequately trained to properly follow such procedures. Through
prevention, awareness, reporting, and responsible incident management, all employees will aid in maintaining the safety
and security of Sessions' delivery drivers and customers.
CARGO THEFT PRE . ` - G0[ 1 MEASURES
The General Manager, -in coordination with the Director of Security, will develop best practices to mitigate cargo theft
risk. Addi-tiorha>ly, the Director of Security in coordination with law enforcement and third -pain security advisors, will
identify "security risk geographies" (local crime rates, educational systems, political and legal conditions) that could
hinder or support cargo theft, Cargo theft prevention measures will be updated as often as necessary and include, at a
minimum: staggered transportation times; varied routes from the Facility; the prohibition of unauthorized stops during
delivery; active vehicle monitoring using global. positioning location devices; communication unication with employees at all
times the vehicle contains cannabis; and procedures for vehicle collision or vehicle equipment breakdown.
CONSENT TO INSPECTION
Sessions employees are required to adhere to the highest standardof conduct wh ile performing deliveries and are
instructed to comply with all official requests for information. Delivery Drivers understand that providing this service
is a privilege and that any- motor vehicle used by Sessions to deliver cannabis goods may be subject to inspection by
the Department, the City, and Sessions management Vehicles used to deliver cannabis goods may be stopped and
inspected by the Department, the City, or other applicable governmental entities at Sessions' licensed Premises or
during delivery Delivery- employees will fully cooperate with such inspections. Upon request, Sessions Delivery
Drivers will provide the Department, the City, and any other applicable governmental entity with information
regarding any motor vehicles used for the delivery of cannabis goods, including the vehicle's make, model, color,
Vehicle Identification Number, license plate number and Department of Motor Vehicle's registration information.
Additionally, copies of Derry Reqffest .iece/s generated through the inventory trace system and Trip Plans will be
kept in the vehicle for each delivery run.
VEHICLE SECURITY
Sessions will make all efforts to prioritize utilizing eco-friendly cannabis delivery vehicles, such as the Toyota Prius
the Nissan Versa, to facilitate its commercialcannabis delivery service operations. Sessions' delivery vehicles will
be equipped with interior locked storage compartments for secure storage of cannabis goods while in transit. No
portion of the locked compartment will be comprised of any part of the body of the vehicle.
Prior to commencing delivery operations, Sessions will provide, at a minimum, the following information for all
vehicles that will be used to deliver cannabis or cannabis goods to the city of National City:
• Proof of ownership of the vehicle or a valid lease.
• The year, make, model, color, license plate number and numerical vehicle identification number (VT_N).
• Proof of insurance as required by Section . 0. 10(B).
• Any changes to this information, in writing, within thirty (30) calendar days. 56
Each of Sessions' delivery vehicles will be outfitted with an active vehicle alarm system and a dedicated GPS device
affixed to the delivery vehicle that will remain active for identifying the geographic location of the delivery vehicle in
real-time. Active vehicle alarm systems give the Delivery Drivers the ability- to activate the vehicle's alarmsystem as
needed, via a remote.
As an added safety measure, the Delivery -ery Drivers will have kirCCeSS to a secure form of communication rtli
ecurity Guard at the Facility via a cellular phone. The Director of Security will enure all Delivery D
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trained appropriately on its use, and that the system is fully functioning prior to the commencement of each day's
delivery operations.
Deliver Drivers will adhere to the following procedures whenever using radio equipment:
• The delivery vehicle will perform a check -in every hour on the hour while delivering cannabis products.
• If any suspicious activity occurs during delivery, the delivery employee will rruiintain communication during
the event to report all details to the Facility.
• ,ll employees performing deliveries will be required to carry cell phones with GPS tracking enabled at all.
times while making deliveries,
Discrete Deliver/ Systems
Sessions understands the intimate nature of cannabis good delivery service to patients and consumers and
acknowledges that many individuals who prefer at-home delivery desire a discrete personalized service. Further,
Sessions appreciates the security risks associated with the operation of a commercial cannabis business and
acknowledges that such risks are increased when operations involve off -site transportation of cannabis goods. In an
effort to ensurecustomer and driver safety, Sessions' delivery vehicles will consist strictly of unmarked cars free of
any Sessions branding and commercial cannabis insignia. Sessions' delivery vehicles will be designed to be nondescript,
and at no time will cannabis goods be visible from the exterior of the vehicle.
Limit on the Cannabis Goods in the Delivery Vehicle
To increase Delivery Driver er safety and decrease the Likelihood that Sessions' delivery reticle may become a target of
theft or diversion, any one Sessions delivery vehicle will not carry more than five thousand dollars worth of cannabis
goods at any;, one time. However, the value of cannabis goods carried in the delivery vehicle for which a delivery order
was not yet received, cannot exceed three thousand dollars. Documentation will accompany each vehicle precisely
demonstrating the startinginventory and all changes in inventory throughout the delivery route after completing orders.
SECURE LOADING AND UNLOADING AREA
Sessions' Facility is equipped with a separate, private entrance designated for accepting shipments of inventory- and
other equipment used in Sessions' retail and delivery operations. In order to facilitate driver safety and security,
shipments of cannabis goods will only be received and prepared for delivery within a designated limited -access
shipping and receiving area, accessible through this non-public entrance Sessions will not accept any shipment of
inventory through an entrance that is available for use by the public to enter or exit the Premises and will apply the
same standard to outgoing deliveries.
On -duty SecurityGuards w supervise receiving act sties to maintain security in t e esignate u oa ing area.
At a minimum Sessions' receiving area will be secured with the following:
• Access control points, which include the positive identification of Delivery Drivers.
• An alarm system that is equipped with silent alarm capability to notify management and law enforcement of
a potential intrusion.
• Video surveillance of all entry and exit points, produced with enough clarity to allow facial recognition.
Security Equipment & Systems
Sessions' Facility willl be constantly monitored by security surveillance cameras that are on motion sensors, and capable
of recording any activity on the Premises, including entry points and exit points to the property, perimeter window.e
all interior spaces, and all areas where customers and employees may have access, with the exception of any restroo
area. All restroom facilities will remain locked and under the control of management.5
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All security cameras will have a minimum camera resolution of 1280x720 pixels5 and will record twenty-four (24)
hours per day, seven (7) days per week at a minimum of 15 frames per second .59 The security cameras will be equipped
with a web -based surveillance system that is monitored at all times. All cameras and the recording system will be of
adequate, state-of-the-art quality, color rendition and resolution that allows for the ready identification of any
individual committing a crime on the Premises and capturing license plates entering and exiting the parking areas
adjacent to the Premises.
In addition to the security surveillance system, Sessions will ins Ln 11 lighting and alarms to ensure the safety of all persons
and to protect the Premises from theft. All security- measures ins Lalied on the Premises will have the capability to
remain fully operational during a power outage.
All equipment will be compliant with the rules set forth by the Department and all state and local laws, regulations,
ordinances and other requirements. Security equipment will be installed and monitored by a, commercial, licensed
service provider. The alarm system and video surveillance system will include a failure notification system that notifies
the alarm monitoring service provider and the Director of Security of any system failure or interruption via audio,
text, visual, or audiovisual message, within a maximum of five (3) minutes of such failure. Additionally, an alarm will
signal the Security Guard on duty whenever an unauthorized entry is attempted.
To be confident our security surveillance system and alarm equipment are working properly to maintain the Facility's
security and ultimately security for the surrounding community, Sessions will regularly test all security equipment.
Sessions will regularly schedule and oversee all required maintenance of surveillance equipment in accordance with
manufacturer recommendations. Any equipment failure identified will be corrected as soon as possible. Sessions will
repai t or replace any failed component of the alarm or video surveillance system within twenty-four (24) hours. On
an annual basis, all security equipment will be inspected, and all devices tested by a security system vendor to ensure
the system receives all proper maintenance.
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM
Sessions plans on contracting with a licensed Eagles Point Security for the installation of a professionally monitored,
state of the art security alarm system as defined in Business and Professions Code section 7590.1(c) .'" The alarm
system will have remote monitoring capabilities, and will always be operational and will be monitored twenty-four (24)
hours a day, seven (7) days a week. Sessions will ensure a licensed alarm company operator installs, maintains,
monitors, and responds to the alarm system.61
The alarm system will consist of a fire alarm, panic alarm and "perimeter mode," that will arm all doors once patrons
have left, but not the motion detectors. Motion sensor lighting and alarms will be installed throughout the Facility.
The primary alarm system operating equipment will be kept in the Security Room.
The provider of the alarm system and monitoring service will maintain all required licenses and be approved by the
Department, and any other state licensing agency requiting approval prior to commencing operations. Sessions will
notify the Department, the Chief of Police and any other state licensing agency of any intent to change its security
alarm service provider.
Sean* equipment, such as commercial grade metal doors, high -security door contacts, and motion sensors will secure
all entry points. The alarm system will, at a minimum, consist of the following:
• Appropriate equipment necessary to monitor activity inside and outside the Facility.
• A panic alarm (an audible security alarm system signal generated by the manual activation of a device
intended to signal a life -threatening emergency requiring a law enforcement response).
• A holdup alarm (a silent alarm signal generated by the manual activation of a device intended to signal a
robbery in progress).
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• A duress alarm (a silent security alarm system signal generated by the entry of a designated code into an
arming station to signal that the alarm user is being forced to turn off the system).
Automatic voice -dialing functionalim
• Motion detection devices tied to the surveillance monitoring system.
• Failure notification system that signals the alarm monitoring provider of any system error within a
maximum of five minutes.
▪ A backup battery system that immediately provides power for at least twenty-four (24) hours in the event of
a power outage.
• System. will also be compliant with 111 local alarm ordinances and permit requirements such as those that may
be mandated by the City.
• Master Control Panel to be capable of providing at multiple partitions controlled by separate keypads.
• System will be capable of having multiple user codes and levels of authority and capable of accepting a duress
code at keypad level or other soft keys specifically assigned as duress buttons.
• System will be capable of reporting opening and closing events by individual user M. Such ,events will be
logged and maintained at the Central Station for minimum of ninety days.
• All points of detection (motion detectors, door contacts, etc.) are to be supervised at the control panel level.
Loss of supervision will result in an immediate alarm.
• Motion detectors are to employ dual technology (HR. and Microwave), have tamper detection and will report
and alarm or trouble if masked.
• System or Central Station Services to be capable of providing text or email messages to emergency contacts.
• Master Control Panel will be mounted in a secure room or location.
• System capable of remote programming for routine service issues and the addition or deletion of User Codes.
• The system will be capable of providing alarm verification by video to relay vital information to responding
City police officers.
Alarm System Testing & Records
Sessions will -annually, in the presence of the alarm system smtic-e-provider, conduct -an onsite-inTectian. and -test -of
the entire alarm system to determine needed repairs and adjustments. Any equipment failure identified will be
corrected as soon as possible.
Sessions will keep and maintain alarm system records at the Facility, including up-to-date and current records and
existing contracts that describe the location and operation of each alarm system, a schematic of security zones, the
name of the alarm installation company, and the name of any monitoring company.
Upon request, Sessions will make all information related to the alarm system, monitoring and alarm activity avaLLlc
to representatives of Department and the C4. These records will include, at minimum, the following: name of the
alarm installation and monitoring service provider; copies of service contracts; a map of the Facility showing the
location and operation of each alarm system component including alarm telephone circuits.; a list of users
authorized to access the alarm system; manufacturers' instructions for operating and maintaining the equipment;
testing and maintenance logs, reports of any incidents triggering an alarm; and reports of any interruption in
monitoring or complete failure of the system, including the length of the interruption period. 62
All surveillance equipment, records and recordings will be stored in a secure security room that is only
management stall A list of all authorized employees who have access to the surveillance and a
kept current and maintained in the security room. Upon request, Sessions will make a
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alarm system, monitoring, and alarm a,ctivit 4 available to the Department, the City, and local and state law
enforcement. 63
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1J VIE LLAN E SYSTEM & EQUIPMENT
Sessions will have a fully operational electronic surveillance system installed at its Facility that complies with the rules
set forth by the Department, fell applicable state and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and other requiremen. Also
included is a layout of the Facility's proposed floor plan showing the video surveillance's management system and the
location of all surveillance cameras, security monitors, and the network video recorder.
Sessions will utilize a web -based, enterprise level network video surveillance system that continuously and distinctly
monitors and records the entire Premises twenty-four (4) hours a day, seen. 7 days a week and at a minimum of
fifteen 15) frames per second." The video surveillance system will include a digital archiving device, maintained for
a minimum of forty Five (45) days, and monitors that will be connected to the electronic recording security system t
all times. There . ill be a twenty- four 4 hour live feed with motion -activated recording capabilities from all video
cameras. The system will have the ability to immediately produce a clear color still photo from any camera image,
either live or recorded. A date and time stamp will be embedded on all recordings and will be synchronized, set
correctly and not significantly obscure the picture. Time will be measured in accordance with the United States
National Institute Standards and Technology, standards.65 The system will allow for the exporting of still images in an
industry standard image format, including .11'g, .bmp and .gif. Exported video will have the ability to be archived in a
proprietary format that ensures authentication of tlxe video and guarantees that no tampering or alteration of the
recorded image has taken place. Exported video will also have the ability to be saved in an industry standard file format
that can be played on a standard computer operating system.
The Security Room will contain all electronic monitoring ng equipment for the alarm and video surveillance system and
will be a secured limited access area accessible only to uthori?ed employees. ' `he main system and high -resolution
video monitors) will be kept in the room.
Exported video will have the ability to be archived in a proprietary format that ensures authentication of the video
and guarantees that no tampering or alteration of the recorded image has taken place. 66 Exported video also have
the ability to be saved in an industry standard file format that can be played on a standard computer operating sir stem.
The video surveillance system will be LPL approved and have the following features:
• A backup battery system that immediately provides power for at least twenty-four (24) hours in the event of a
power outage.
• Cameras will be deployed to provide observation of and sufficient lighting to allow facial feature identification
ofpersons ire int rior and exterior areas where cannabis or cannabis products is present at any time.
• A link to access live and a.rchivedvideo will be available to the Chief of Police or his or her designees). Access
will be compatible with the City's software and hardware.
• Cameras are to be capable of day night recording and provide high -definition quality images.
• Sufficient camera fields of view and lighting to allow facial feature identification of persons in the immediate
exterior areas of doors, windows, or other potential access points twenty feet (20') on either side and out from
every door.
• exterior cameras to be vandal resistant.
Video will be time and date stamped.
• All camera wi ring is to be Cat 6 or better,
• � ll cameras will be permanently mounted and in a fixed location
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Camera Coverage and Placement
Interior and exterior cameras capable of recording areas under all lighting conditions, will monitor the Facility's
exterior perimeter, interior (including all controlled access areas and security rooms but excluding restrooms), all
entries and exits and the areas within, twenty (20) feet of these points of egress and ingress, windows, roof, parking
areas, walkway and all immediately surrounding areas. The video surveillance cameras will be fixed in permanent
locations, in a manner that will prevent them from being readily obstructed, tampered with, or disabled. All cameras
and the recording system will be of adequate quality, color rendition, resolution and placement to allow the sufficient
identification of individual entering and exiting the Premises. Sessions will ensure visibility of activities will not be
obstructed by lighting equipment covers, fixtures or other equipment °
Sessions will install security cameras to monitor and record all areas of the Facility including, at a minimum:
• All points of ingress and egress to the Facility, including both indoor and outdoor vantage points.
• The vault.
• Alllimited access areas.69
• All areas where cannabis goods will be present, including where cannabis goods will be weighed, packed,
stored, quarantined, loaded, unloaded, prepared or moved within the Premises.
• All areas where cash will be counted, transferred, or stored.
• All areas where records will be stored.
• Areas where cannabis will be destroyed.
• Delivery vehicle loading and unloading and receiving areas.
• Security Room.7i
• Areas storing a surveillance -system storage device with at least one (1) camera recording the access points to
the area.72
• The retail area, including point -of -sale areas and areas where cannabis goods will be displayed for sale.73
At each point of sale location, camera placement will allow for the recording of the facial, features of
any person purchasing or selling cannabis 7oods, or any person in the re to il area, with sufficient clarity
to determine identity.74
o At aell-point-of-s-ale-leeritiofearnen- acement will -allow for the-rece -of-th-e-c-empufe
monitors used for the sale.
Surveillance System Records & Recordings
Sessions will keep and maintain surveillance system records and recordings in the Facility and copies stored on a secure
cloud storage. All surveillance records will be made available immediately upon request, by the Chief of Police or his
or her designees, the Department75, and other government officials when necessary to perform their official duties.
These records will include, at a minimum, the following:
• The name of the surveillance equipment installation service provider and all equipment manufacturers.
• Copies of any service contracts.
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• A map of the Facility showing the location and operation of each surveillance system component, including
the direction of camera coverage.
• A list of users authorized to access the surveillance system.
• Manufacturers' instructions for operating and maintaining the equipment.
• Testing and maintenance logs.
• Reports of any incidents of unauthorized entry.
• Reports of any interruption in monitoring and/or complete failure of the system, including the length of the
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interruption period.
All video surveillance recordings will be in a format that ensures authentication of the recording as being captured
without alterations. The video surveillance recordings will be embedded with the date and time, will be easily accessible
and will be stored on a Network Video Recorder that will be server -based with storage as required to meet recording
rate and retention. This system will be password -protected and separate from any other equipment in the Facility.
Sessions will retain the recordings in an unaltered state for at least ninety (90) days7 , in compliance with the
Department requirements, and will make available all recordings to the National City Chief of Police or his or her
designee(s) upon request. Sessions will cooperate with all law enforcement investigations and provide existing video
footage related to any investigation upon request.
SurveillanceTesting
All security equipment will be kept in good working order and be inspected and tested at regular intervals. Sessions
will ensure that the surveillance system will be properly m ' . tamed for playback quality so that images can be seen
and the identity of all individuals and activity in surveillance areas will be captured.
Sessions will regularly schedule and oversee all required maintenance of surveillance equipment in accordance with
manufacturer recommendations. Any equipment failure identified will be corrected as soon as possible. Sessions will
repair or replace any failed component of the video surveillance recording system within twenty-four (4) hours, unless
notice will be provided to the Department or other state licensing agency and an extension will be approved. On an
annual basis, security equipment will be inspected, and all devices tested by an appropriately licensed vendor, if not
the security company that installed the system
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The surveillance system will include a failure notification system that alerts the Director of Security of any interruption
in-s e ance-andior : e---onapl-ete-failure--off o t r ng-s team Wien --a- a .rn. ; five (5)-minutes of -such
failure via audio, text, visual, or audiovisual message.''The surveillance system storage device and cameras will be
transmission control protocol/TCP capable of being accessed through the internet by the National City Police
Department or his or her designee on request.
incident Response
Sessions will establish incident response procedures addressing any incident that may occur, including natural disaster,
unauthorized access, theft, or IT security breach. Procedures will be in accordance with the rules set forth by the
Department and all applicable state and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and other requirements. Procedures for
general emergency and incident management, containment, and corrective measures will be thoroughly detailed. The
Director of Security will be responsible for ensuring the appropriate response procedures will be followed. All
employees will receive incident response training quarterly to ensure our staff is prepared for any particular incident
that may arise and the best way to dispel and contain all incidents. All employees will be trained to monitor f
suspicious recommendations, unusual usage, or questionable disposition of cannabis.
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The Director of Security will notif appropriate taw enforcement authorities and the Department as soon as possible
and not more than twenty-four (24) hours after the discovery of a reportable incident as defined by the Department,
state and local laws, regulations, ordinances) and other requirements.78
Reportable incidents can include, but will not be limited to:
• Theft or physical loss of cannabis goods.
• The licensee discovers diversion, theft, loss, or any other criminal activity by an agent or employee of the
licensee pertaining to the operations of the licensee.
• Theft or physical loss of confidential records and/or medical records, including information contained in a
physician's recommendation or the name of a patient's primary caregiver.
• Significant discrepancies identified during inventory.
• A significant discrepancy in. inventory of cannabis goods means a means a difference in actual inventory
compared to records pertaining to inventory at three percent (3%) of the average monthly sales of the
licensee.
a Loss or unauthorized alteration of records related to cannabis goods, registered qualifying patients, primary
caregivers, or employees or agents.
• Any other crime related to cannabis goods.
▪ Any suspicious act involving the sale or distribution of cannabis goods by any person.
• Sale to minors.
• Unauthorized destruction of cannabis goods.
• An alarm activation or other event that requires a response by public safety personnel.
• Integrity of the inventory tracking system compromised.
• Breach of Sessions' network servers.
• Robbery or unauthorized entry in the Facility-.
• 'Threats of violence to the Facility, employees, or visitors.
• Any other breach of security.79
_Although Sessions does not anticipate ever needing to notify the Department or National City of the following, per
the state regulations, within forty-eight (48) hours of the following incidents, Sessions will notify National City and
the Department of:
• A criminal conviction of any owner.
• A civil penalty or judgment rendered against the licensee or any owner in his or her individual capacity;
• An administrative order or civil judgment for violations of labor standards against the licensee or any owner
in their individual capacity.
Revocation of a local license, permit, or other authorization.
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EXIT C: SafeOr Security Plans
L ACTIVITIES
Sessions' Retail and Consumption Lounge Facility will include the following rooms, all of which are depicted on the
premises diagram and described below:
• Limited Access Areas:
o. Inventory I Storage Vault
o Display I Storage Location for Immature re Plants Ready for Sale
a Disposal Area / Cannabis Waste Storage
• Employee Only Access Areas:
o Office & Safe
0 Administrative Area
c Sally Port ! Delivery & Staging Area and Shipping & Receiving Area
• Security Room
• Consumption Supplies Room
• Employee Break Room
• Non -Limited Access Areas:
O Lobby & Reception Area
a Dispensary Sales Floor
• immers ve Experience Area (part of Consumption Lounge)
• Consumption Lounge
o Social Equity Resource Center (not part of licensed Retailer)
• Janitor Closet & Storage Areas
O Mechanical Equipment Room
Storage Room
Restrooms, both Upstairs & Downstairs
The piincipal activities carried out in each room are briefly describes in the following pages. Rooms that are considered
limited access areas will be described :Ent, followed by rooms that are not limited access.
The areas depicted in the premises diagram and described below will not be sublet under any circumstances. If Sessions
makes any changes to the premises that materially or substantially alter the licensed premises or their use, including,
but not limited to, the removal, creation or alteration of a common entryway, doorway, or passage, Sessions will first
obtain written approval from the city of National City and the Department of Cannabis Control.
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EXHIBIT C: Safety & Security Plans
Limited Access Areas
Limited access areas will be the areas of the Retail Facility in which cannabis goods will be stored or held and only be
accessible to Sessions employees, outside vendors or contractors, and other authorized individuals conducting
business that requires access to the limited -access area. Except for Sessions employees, any individual in the limited
access area will be escorted by a Sessions employee at all times within the limited access areas of the Retail Facility.
Sessions will maintain a log of all authorized individuals beyond Sessions employees who enter the limited access areas
and the logs will be available to the city of National City officials or the Department, upon request. Any individual
who enters the limited access area will be at least twenty-one (21) years of age. Sessions will not receive consideration
or compensation for permitting an individual to enter the limited access areas of the Retail Facility. All activities in the
limited access areas will be captured on video by surveillance cameras.
INVENTORY STORAGE VAULT
The Inventory Storage Vault will be a secure room with a solid core door in a limited access area of the Retail Facility.
The room will be used to store all of Sessions' cannabis goods inventorv,excluding cannabis goods in process during
normal Retail Facility business hours or cannabis goods requiring disposal in the secure cannabis waste receptacle.
Cannabis goods will be placed in the secure inventory storage room upon release into inventor, when not in use during
normalbusiness hours, and prior to Facility closure. For this reason, access to the inventory storage roornvvill be limited
to the minimum number of personnel necessary for efficient operations.
This secure storage space will be designed to control temperature, humidity, light exposure, and contaminants to ensure
the quality and longevity of the cannabis goods stored inside. The inventory storage room may contain refrigeration
equipment, if necessary or required, and the overall climate will be controlled to keep relative humidity under sixty
percent (60%) and temperature within an optimal range to avoid quality degradation. Sessions will ensure that all
batches will be stored separately and labeled clearly.
DISPLAY / STORAGE LOCATION FOR IMMATURE PLANTS READY FOR SALE
The Display Storage Location for Immature Plans Ready for Sale will be a limited access area in which immature
cannabis plants will be stored before they are sold. Cannabis plants on site will not be flowering, and will be kept
shorter and narrower than 18 inches. All immature cannabis plants will be kept in this area only. Within this storage
area, cannabis plants will be kept in ideal conditions for freshness and will be cared for by Sessions employees to
maintain the integrity of the plant before customer purchase. The area is a state-of-the-art industrial room with 30
bright LED lights in symmetrical rows, laboratory -grade fixtures, and environmental control equipment. This area will
in_the shared wall_with_the_DispensaileSales_Eftoo_r_fo customer viewing. Win-a:lois visual exhibit,
Sessions hopes to instill a sense of comfort in customers knowing that the product they're purchasing is fresh, local,
and safe for consumption.
DISPOSAL AREA / CANNABIS WASTE STORAGE
The Cannabis Waste Storage area serves as a space to store and contain cannabis waste separately from other cannabis
inventory until the cannabis waste is removed from the premises and ultimately disposed of.
Employee Only Areas
FOB Access Areas will be areas of the Facility which are only accessible via electronic FOB by Sessions Employees,
Management, and Authorized Visitors. 8"
OFFICE & SAFE
The Management Office will be the primary place in which management staff will complete their work.
Sessions will use a cloud -based service as the primary recordkeeping location, the Management Office
two (2) locked secure Filing cabinets for storage of any hard copies of Sessions' records maintained
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include, but is not limited to, Sessions Standard Operating Procedures, employee training materials, certificates of
analysis,vehicle maintenance and transportation records, purchase orders, receipts, business documents,and local and
state licenses.
EXHIBIT C: Safety & Security Plans
The Safe will be used to store any sensitive or important documents, cash that has been removed from the Dispensary
Sales Floor, and any other items Management feels should be secured. The safe will only be accessible by Sessions
Management.
ADMINISTRATIVE AREA
The Administrative Area is accessible to Sessions employees = via FOB and will be used for any administrative duties
that may be required or assigned to employees. This area will be the main workspace for administrative staff who will
be responsible primarily for recordkeeping, bookkeeping, invoicing, human resources activities, and other
administrative tasks. This area will include typical office amenities, including workstations, printers, and filing cabinets.
SALLY P RT / DELIVERY STAGING AREA & SHIPPING AND RECEIVING AREA
The Sally Port Delivery, Staging Area & Shipping and Receiving Area will be where shipments of cannabis goods
will be unloaded after transport from the Facility of origin and prepared for shipping, if necessary for recall purposes,
to the destination Facility. Upon arrival, shipments of cannabis goods will be carried into the shipping and receiving
area where they will be cross-checked with the shipping manifest, weighed, inspected, recorded, and approved for
release into inventory.
Also, the Sally Port will be where cannabis goods will be prepared and loaded for delivery per customer delivery
request receipts. After a Delivery Request Forth is received, the delivery order must be processed. The Sessions
employee or Delivery Driver iver preparing the order for delivery will confirm that the purchase order is accurate, the
products packaged align with the delivery request, that the address provided on the Delivery Request Receipt is for a
permitted location in the State of California, and that delivery is not requested for a jurisdiction outside of Sessions'
delivery range. Sessions Delivery Drivers must prepare and carry a Delivery Request Receipt associated with each
scheduled delivery, whether in electronic or hard -copy form, in addition to the receipt affixed to each exit package
Once an order is prepared and veri f ed, the requested cannabis goods will be placed in a sealed exit package to which
a copy of the Delivery Request Receipt will be affixed. Once ready for departure from the Facili -, a Security Guard
will escort the Delivery Driver to their vehicle.
SECURITY ROOM
The Security Room will contain the surveillance system devices, security equipment, surveillance footage, and on -site
security records that will be securely stored. Access to this room will be limited to the management staff, security
personnel, and personnel explicitly authorized by these persons. The room twill also serve as a place for live monitoring
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of entrances and exits to the Facility in addition to point -of -sale and cannabis goods display areas.
CONSUMPTION N SUPPLIES ROOM
This area exists bothupstairs and downstairs, connected to the Consumption Lounge, and will be utilized by Sessions
employees only to hold supplies for the Consumption Lounge.
EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM
The Employee Break Room will be for use by Sessions employees only. This space will be completely separated from
inventory storage areas, and not be considered a limited access area. The principal activities to occur in this space will
be food and drink storage, eating meals during shifts,and relaxing during regular mid -slit breaks.
Non -Limited Access Areas
LOBBY & RECEPTION AREA
The Lobby trill be connected to the main entrance of the Facility, where Customen and Visitors
This will also serve as a waiting area for Customers and 'Visitors should there be any wait tit
Sales Floor or Consumption Lounge.
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The Reception Area is located within the Lobby. Behind the desk wiU be accessible by Sessions Employees only and
will be accessible by FOB through the Employee Offices and Break area. Once Customers and Visitors enter the
Facility, they will be required to check in with the Receptionist at the Reception Area for age verification, entrance
into the queue for the Dispensary Sales Floor, Immersive Experience Area, or Consumption LOUrige, and acquirement
of a Visitor's badge, if applicable.
DISPENSARY SALES FLOOR
The Dispensary Sales Floor CDispensarn will be the retail and sales floor area of the Retail Facility in which cannabis
goods will be sold and that will be accessible to employees, verified consumers, authorized representatives of the
Department and other government officials, and authorized tradespeople when necessary to perform their job duties.
The sales floor will also be used for the display of cannabis goods. At least one (1) Sessions employee will be physically
present in, the retail area at all times when consumers or other authorized individuals are in the retail area. Consumers
will only be grinned access to the retail area after the Sessions' Receptionist verifies that the consumer is of age to
enter the facility and has valid proof of identification. Valid proof of identification will clearly indicate the age or
birthdate of the consumer. Consumers will not be permitted to remain on the premises if they will not be engaging in
express activity related to the operations of Sessions. After a consumer purchases their cannabis goods, the consumer
will be required to immediately leave the retail area.
CONSUMPTION LOUNGE
The Consumption Lounge ("Lounge") is a large, upstairs area that is accessible to age -verified patrons who are twenty-
one (21) or older. Amenities within the Lounge will be similar to that of a bar, club, or coffee shop, including couches,
tables, televisions, and a cannabis bar area. Patrons will be able to enjoy primetime sporting events, music, or other
entertainment. Patrons will be able to purchase cannabis products from the Dispensary Sales Floor on the first floor,
and bring them upstairs, at which point they will reach a check -in point where their purchase and age will be verified
before being permitted entry into the Consumption Lounge. Within the Consumption Lounge, patrons will be able
to enjoy their cannabis products in a safe and comfortable environment The Consumption Lounge will be staffed
with Sessions employees as well as at least one (1) security personnel.
IMIVIESIVE EXPERIENCE AREA
EXHIBIT C: Safety & Security Plans
The lmmersive Experience Area is a large, open area that is part of the Consumption
Lounge in which age -verified patrons who are twenty-one (21) or older will be able
to enjoy a changing rotation of art installations, instagramrnable exhibits, live music,
and inimersive experiences. Sessions plans to partner with third -party brands and
local artists to fill this space with new and exciting exhibits. The space itself is a large
open area able to facilitate large, intricate, and removable installations. There is a
small stage located at the far end of the room for Live music or other presentations.
SOCIAL EQUITY RESOURCE CENTER (Not Part of Licensed Retailer)
The Social Equity Resource Center ("SERC") is a community resource providing access to computers, meeting space,
educational workshops, industry trainingimentorship, and more. This space will be separate from the Dispensary and
have separate access to SERC. The SERC will be accessible to anyone over the age of twenty-one (21) wishing to use
the space. The authenticity of our brand mission to improve the lives and well-being of our customers, their families,
and communities will be conveyed through the goodwill campaigns implemented and cultivated in our SERC. Within
the space, there is a Call Room, which is a private office to be utilized for making business calls without interruption.
There is a Conference Room available for larger meetings, and the rest of the space is an open work area available for
anyone utilizing the SERC.
RESTROOMS
Both upstairs and downstairs Restrooi Is will be available for use by customers, employees, and visitors
personal sanitary needs.
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MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOM
The Mechanical Equipment Storage Room will be used for storage, including tools, IT hardware, and any other
facilities -related equipment.
JANITOR CLOSET
The janitor's Closet will include shelf storage for cleaning supplies for janitorial d�
RESOLUTION NO. 2022- 198
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE CANNABIS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENTS WITH SHRYNE GROUP, OFF THE CHARTS AND SESSIONS BY THE
BAY.
WHEREAS, , the City Council previously adopted an ordinance to add Chapter 9.60
to National City Municipal Code " lCMC') to permit limited commercial cannabis activity;
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and
WHEREAS, S, on November 9, 2021 the City Council adopted Application
Procedures and Guidelines (the "Guidelines") governing the issuance of commercial
cannabis licenses; and
WHEREAS, Section 9.60.100 of the City of National City Municipal requires that
prior to operating in the City of National City and as a condition of issuance of a regulatory
permit, the operator of each cannabis facility shall enter into a development agreement
with the City which shall include terms and conditions including community benefits and
other terms and conditions that will protect and promote the public health, safety and
welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City received 1 rapplications for cannabis permits and based on
the evaluation process have selected the top two (2) storefront retail applicants and one
(1) consumption lounge applicant for the development agreement negotiation process;
and
WHEREAS, the City has completed its negotiations with the top three applicants
(Shryne Group, Off the Charts and Sessions by the Bay) and are seeking approval of the
Development Agreements, attached to the Agenda Report as Exhibits A, B and C.
N011V,—THEREEGRE,_THE CITY —COUNCIL Of -THE CITY -OF -NATIONAL CiTX,
CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1: That the City Council hereby approves the Development Agreements
as amended with Shryne Group, Off the Charts and Sessions by the Bay which are
attached as Exhibits A, B and C to the Agenda Report.
Section 2: That the City Council authorizes the City Manager to execute the
Development Agreements.
esolution No. 2022-1
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Section 3: That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 6th day of Dece
ATTEST:
Luz MoI r a, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Barry J.
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Mayor
Passes and adopted by the City Council of the City of National City, California, on
December 6, 2022 by the following vote, towit:
Ayes: o-tolo-Solis, Bush, Morrison, Rios, Rodriguez
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
AUTHENTICATED BY: ALEJANDRA TELO S Lis
BY:
Mayor of the City of National City, California
Luz Molina
City Clerk of the City of Na ion l City, California
helley C 5fie
NAM , Deputy City Clerk