city of pasadena applicant name: greendot enterprise, …...chief executive officer – 50% marcella...

CITY OF PASADENA

Applicant Name: GreenDot Enterprise, Inc

Reviewer: Kami Miller

Date: 4/16/19

OVERALL SCOREMaximum

Points

Points

Awarded

Percent

Score

1,575 1,178 74.79%

SECTION 1: QUALIFICATIONS OF OWNERS/ OPERATORS 750 543 72.40%

The OwnerInfo section failed to identify any of the six owners having a current retail license. It did indicate one owner

having a cultivation, distribution, and manufacture license. Application listed the owners having a retail license in

Adelanto called the Jet Room.

The application provided a brief description of the roles of all owners in the day-to-day operations. It mainly indicated

how many hours they will be involved per week.

GENERAL COMMENTS

Application provided recommendation letters from the Mayor and City Council of Adelanto. The application kept

referring to what they are using at GDEI / MJRX. The application provided lacked detailed and referenced older

regulations (MAUCRSA and Cal/OSHA). It failed to provide sufficient Standard Operating Procedures or demonstrated

extensive experience that is directly applicable to operating as a LEGAL cannabis retailer. The application failed to

indicate knowledge of the PMC.

Experience

Cannabis Industry Knowledge

Ownership Team

The application demonstrated knowledge about the cannabis industry; though they kept reference MAUCRSA and

Cal/OSHA Regulations instead of the recent regulations from the BCC, CDFA, and CDPH. Application failed to

reference the PMC.

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SECTION 2: BUSINESS PLAN 525 409 77.90%

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

The application listed the subject matters (bullet points) for their Standard Operating Procedures; it failed to

elaborate any detail

Financial Plan

The application failed to provide a detailed summary of their start-up costs.

The application provided a three-year pro forma; however, it lacked detail (delivery operational costs). Application

provided a bullet points indicating what their accounting procedures would entail; it lacked detail.

Funding/Proof of Capitalization

The application provided a letter from their attorney along with a bank deposit slip for dated December 31,

2018. It is unclear if these funds are still in their account. Application provided a award letter from Maryland medical

giving Angeline Nanni of UMED Pharmaceuticals LLC dated December 6, 2018. It is unclear what her

relation is to the company and if these funds are accessible for the Pasadena business.

Records Software

The applicant provided a very short bullet description of records retention protocols and identified MJFreeway,

IndicaOnline as their designated inventory software.

Track-and-Trace

The application demonstrated sufficient knowledge of the state track and trace requirements.

State Testing Requirements

The applicant demonstrated understanding of testing requirements and acknowledges that products will only be

purchased from State licensed cannabis companies that have met all testing requirements.

Employee Training

The application provided an overview of their Employee Training Plan and confirmed providing an employee

handbook.


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SECTION 3: NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY & ENHANCEMENT 150 114 76.00%

Air Quality/Odor Control

Design Concept Integration

Integration of Security Measures

Customer Education

Exterior Design Concept

The application provided a customer education plan that met the requirements of this section.

Marketing

The application provided their marketing report from Jet Room, Inc. along with promotions and marketing concepts

they have used there. They also provided marketing strategies to use for their Pasadena location.

Community Benefits

Application kept mentioning what they have done at their Adelanto location. It confirmed having a social equity

policy; provide min wage of and benefits; will fund 1% of Net Profits to 4 Pasadena nonprofit community

organizations, donate equipment/computers to train and development Pasadena Youth, educate Community, and

train and develop youth (gang diversion) by Sponsorship.

Applicant confirmed local partnership with vendors and businesses. Application provided a letter of Intent to

Contribute to Pasadena Humane Society & SCA.

The application stated they would construct the Pasadena location the same as their Adelanto location and provided

images and costs for construction/buildout.

It failed to provide detail of parking, landscape, entry experience; it mentioned signage and lighting in other sections

of the application.

The application failed to provide a description of their design concept; though it provided pictures.

The application identified a list of security measures they plan to integrate at their facility.

The application stated they will provide a sufficient odor absorbing ventilation and exhaust system; and also

mentioned utilizing a HVAC.

indicated incorporating a carbon-filtration system, HVAC, negative air pressure, and ozone air purifier, as well as

conducting tests and maintenance checks.


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SECTION 4: SECURITY PLAN 150 112 74.67%

Product Access Protocols

Product Deliveries

The application stated their Executive Management team members designed the security plan. It failed to identify a

security firm they will utilize along with their experience in the cannabis industry.

Application identified their curriculum for their driver safety and security plan/procedures

The application indicated performing background checks; though, it is unclear if they would conduct them on all

employees, owners, management, etc.

The application listed their curriculum for their employee safety training education.

The application listed their curriculum for their employee theft measures; it lacked detail. The application failed to

identify check-in and check-out procedures.

Application listed their cash handling procedures; though, it did not include delivery cash procedures for vendors

transactions and customer deliveries.

Security Experience

Background Checks

Employee Safety Education

Employee Theft Reduction Measures

Cash Management Plan

The application provided a list of protocols for their product access; it lacked detail.

The application provided sufficient procedures for their customer deliveries but failed to provide procedures for

vendor deliveries. Delivery vehicles would be loaded within a secured area.

Application failed to confirm security guards would be on the premises 24 hours a day. The application provided a

brief overview of protocols and day-to-day procedures. Though, the application mentioned professional security 24/7

at their Data Center.

The application listed video surveillance specifications that confirmed abiding the state requirement.

The application confirmed daily armored car deposits at the Pasadena Bank. They stated pickups would be done

Security Guards

Video Camera Surveillance

Armored Vehicle


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CITY OF PASADENA COMMERCIAL CANNABIS PERMIT APPLICATION – GREENDOT ENTERPRISE, INC. COVER LETTER

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – 50% MARCELLA CASTANEDA, NOTARY 2006-PRESENT #2109485 PRESIDENT MJRx, CORP. 2016-PRESENT

CULTIVATION LIC# TML17-0000021 CEO MJX, INC. 2016-PRESENT, 1ST STATE ANNUAL LICENSE MANUFACTURING LIC# CDPH-T00000021 CFO BEAVER PCSC GROUP, INC. 2017-PRESENT, T-7 DISTRIBUTOR LIC# C11-18-0000081 RETAIL LIC# M10-170000104

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER – 10% BTRC #000246651400014L050

VP COMMUNITY IMMERSION – 10%

VP GOVERNMENT RELATIONS - 10%

VP STRATEGY – 10%

DIR COMMUNITY IMMERSION - 10%

VP DISPENSARY

CEO BEAVER FREIGHT, INC. 2016-PRESENT MJRX MGT JET ROOM 1ST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY LICENSE

ROBERT CALKIN, BA GREEN DOT NON-PROFIT 1996-2019 1ST LA LEGAL DELIVERY VP HUMAN RESOURCES MJRx 2016-PRESENT PRES. CANNABIS CAREER INST 2009-PRESENT

DENISE MODRZEJEWSKI, BA 15 YEAR PASADENA RESIDENT DIRECTOR OF REGION’S TOP NON-PROFIT FUNDRAISER

CHRIS MODRZEJEWSKI, BA FORMER LA DEPUTY MAYOR and POLICY DIRECTOR, FORTUNE 500 VP GOVT/PUBLIC AFFAIRS

VAN-MARTIN ROWE, PASADENA 70 YEARS CANNABIS CAREER INSTITUTE ADVISOR – 2008-PRESENT

DAVID M. SERRANO – DIRECTOR FUNDING CENTRO DE NINOS

JAMES BAIK, PASTOR 2001-2012 VP DISPENSARY MJRx REGISTERED COMPASSIONATE CARE 2010 - JAN 9, 2019

GreenDot Enterprise, Inc. (GDEI) is a Medicinal Adult Use Cannabis Regulations Safety Act (MAUCRSA) compliant Applicant-owner-executive management team with 50 years legal cannabis experience seeking Pasadena and State Type 10 retail licensing for medical and adult use cannabis.

CEO Marcella C. Castaneda is city and state MAUCRSA licensed (3), owns MAUCRSA licensed real properties (5), the 1st State Annual Licensed Cultivator and a selected Federal subcontractor to Department of Defense (DOD) and National Institute of Health (NIH) cannabis programs with Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) licensing pending to develop and manufacture Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved marihuana extract products invented by DOD/NIH prime contractor inventor/patent pending holder Richard Brumfield, CEO Full Spectrum Omega (FSO).

COO Robert Calkin is a founding father, activist, pillar of the cannabis industry, the 1st (1996) legal and registered Los Angeles Compassionate Care Act (CCA) delivery service “Green Dot Non-Profit” and founder of Cannabis Career Institute (CCI) that educates, trains and develops cannabis operations like GDEI, another legally compliant American team.

VP Community Immersion Denise Modrzejewski, BA, 15 year resident of Pasadena, former Scheduling Director Los Angeles Mayor / City Attorney for 10 years, current Director regional top fundraising firm marketing non-profit campaigns, remains an active supporter and volunteer of Mayfield Jr. School, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, Ronald McDonald House and Covina United Methodist Church with her children Skyler and Jack.


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VP Government Relations Chris Modrzejewski, BA, 15 year Pasadena resident, former LA Assistant Deputy Mayor / Director of Policy, implemented many regional projects for Fortune 500 companies, labor and community organizations. As former AEG VP Public Affairs he directed business charitable involvement in STAPLES Center, StubHub Center and LA LIVE. Currently his private strategy firms resolved complex issues and initiatives of

public financing deals including approval of the proposed Downtown Football Stadium.

GDEI applicants/owners Marcella Castaneda and Robert Calkin are also owner-operators of MJRx Corp. which develops cannabis industry strategies, plans, designs, constructs, opens and manages 13 MAUCRSA licensed retail, distribution, cultivation and manufacturing cannabis facilities in Adelanto and Oakland, CA.

MJRx an Adelanto Corp. is an owner-executive management team with over 100 years combined legal cannabis experience comprised of 24 California professionals, managers, and cannabis operators that own and manage 13 city and 10 state MAUCRSA licenses since 2016. MJRX provides professional services, resources and assists GDEI in legal compliance, CCTT documentation, inventory credit, start-up, personnel, training, education, operations and auditing. MJRx has no financial or ownership interest in GDEI.

MJRx (GDEI)’s management team of licensed professionals, architects, engineers, general contractors and T-7 process engineers and technicians:

• Designed constructed only state licensed permanent structure certified T-7 volatile extraction facility (2)

• Operate a T-6 solvent-less patent-pending cannabis extraction and compounding process

• Designed and constructed the Jet Room, PMBLA, Beaver Farms Cultivation/Extraction, Beaver Freight

• Partner with inventor (Federal Marihuana ID expert) of patent tracking cannabis using nanotechnology

• Manage FSO patent pending cannabis extract product line and critical technology

MJRx President Marcella Castaneda*, or MJRx (GDEI) Executive Management individual members or MJRx CORP. own and operate the following debt free MAUCRSA Adelanto real properties and cannabis entities:

*MJX, Inc. Specialty Indoor Cultivation *16177 Beaver Rd. TML17-0000021 *Beaver Freight, Inc. Distribution *16169 Beaver Rd. C11-18-0000081-TEMP *PCSC Group, Inc. T-6 & T-7 Volatile Extraction 16585 Beaver Rd. CDPH-T00001737 La India, Inc. T-6 & T-7 Volatile Extraction *16169 Beaver Rd. CDPH-T00000021 Beaver Farms S. Inc. Indoor Cultivation *16179 Beaver Rd. TML-18-0013339 Beaver EXT So Inc. T-6 & T-7 Volatile Extraction *16179 Beaver Rd. CDPH-T00001898 Beaver Farms No Inc. Indoor Cultivation *16171 Beaver Rd. TML18-0012428 Jet Room Inc. M & A Dispensary 17499 Adelanto Rd. M10-17-0000104-TEMP PCSC Group, Inc. Indoor Cultivation 16585 Beaver Rd TML18-0007983 GS Ventures, Inc. Type 7 Volatile Extraction 1036 47th St Oakland 112 CDPH-T00001364

Los Angeles Retail Pending Application GreenDot Enterprise, Inc. – Los Angeles *PMBLA 176 S. Alvarado, Los Angeles, CA 90057GreenDot Enterprise, Inc. – Roscoe 15701 Roscoe Blvd, North Hills, CA 91343

FSO the DOD / NIH Prime contractor, after 2 years of legal studies and patient programs, chose MJRx (GDEI) and the City of Adelanto to locate federal research, development, manufacturing, distribution, and retail programs. MJRx (GDEI) is the exclusive state management team of this Federal cannabis program brought to the City of Adelanto by FSO and MJRx. These Federal programs would also be beneficial to the city of Pasadena.

FSO and multiple Federal government agencies selected MJRx /GDEI/Jet Room/MJX/La India/Beaver Group/Beaver Freight after qualified reviews, interviews and inspections to certify 100% documented legal compliance to participate in developing, manufacturing, distributing and retail of a patented FSO product line in conjunction with The U.S. Army


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Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR), the National Institute of Health (NIH), Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (LSUHSC), Southwest Research Institute (SWRI), and the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute (AFFRI) approved and sponsored by the U. S. Department of Defense (DOD).

The DOD/US Army/NIH designated FSO’s T-6 extraction process as critical technology and FSO’s product line patentable as unique cannabis extracts to be fast tracked for DEA license and FDA approval to fulfill specific National Security Interests and National Stockpiles, the DOD also designated Federal Advisors to FSO (MJRX/GDEI).

Chief Scientific Advisor US ARMY (Ret) Colonel J. F. Glenn, PHD, US Army Scientific Bd Chief Executive Officer G. Davenport, Ph.D. MicrobiologyResearch & Development US ARMY Colonel (Ret) F. Van Fleet R&D Pentagon & Cong. StaffFederal Coordination MBO Partners Inc. (US Army Senior Scientific Board)Congressional Attorney/FDA Walt Sanders, Esq. Van Fleet AssociatesFDA Pharmaceutical Attorney Terry Gaffney, Esq.Patent Attorney Lynn Cargill, Esq.DEA Coordinator John Mudri (Ex DEA HQ Anti-Diversion Official)DEA Licensing Martin, Blanck & Associates (Former Federal Dept. Directors)Pentagon Lobbyist Kate Eltzroth (Former MRMC Pentagon Staffer)Dr. Ken Bertram US ARMY Colonel Sr. Medical Program Manager Walter ReedDr. Dallas Hack US ARMY Colonel Director Combat Casualty Care Research

The new business model for medicinal and adult use cannabis retail developed by GDEI/MJRx is displayed at Marcella Castaneda’s 13,000 sf certified Professional Medical Building (GDEI - LA) at 176 S. Alvarado St.

Los Angeles 90057 (Photo A-2 & A-3) and the Jet Room Adelanto location (Photo A-4 & A-5) owned and operated by her sister Lisa M. Guerra. GDEI-LA and the Jet

Room are ergonomically designed with a pharmacy style, clean, safe, open, medicinal oriented atmosphere offering state licensed private vendor and federally licensed FSO/Hemjoba products. GDEI is capable of purchasing and remodeling to integrate into Pasadena.

GDEI’s business and financial management model operates by protocols, MAUCRSA compliance and a documented business plan that includes Financial Cash-flow, 1-3 year Forecasts, Funds, Capital, Market and Human Resources/Career Plan, Community Programs, Record Storage and Security strategies. Plans are executed by 100% adherence to SOPs, Job Descriptions and EDP Track and Trace (CCTT) and audited daily by MJRx.

GDEI’s experience, knowledge and accomplishments in legal and licensed cannabis operations and earned trust directly advising city, state and federal governments on cannabis and hemp law, policies, programs, processes, permits, products, public safety, education, information and training shall be an asset to the Pasadena community.

We shall provide the City of Pasadena residents employment (40) focused on those most harmed by cannabis or marginalized (20); unique products (FDA approved); unique State and Federal programs; unique professional personnel and we shall promote Pasadena community programs by funding and service hours.

A face-to-face interview will further qualify and specify our licensed foundation, operating business plans, professional protocols and city, state and Federal programs including developing and remodeling areas that require combined resources or being centrally located downtown for ease of access and Pasadena promotional pride.

Marcella C. Castaneda, CEO GreenDot Enterprise, Inc. Robert F. Calkin, COO GreenDot Enterprise, Inc. CEO MJRx CORP VP Human Resources, MJRx CORP. President MJX CORP. President Cannabis Career Institute Beaver Group Inc./Beaver Freight, Inc.


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www.cityofpasadena.net/marijuana-regulations

Applicant/Owner Information Form* Commercial Cannabis Screening Application

*Portions of the information disclosed in this application is public information

pursuant to the California Public Records Act.

INSTRUCTIONS: Complete the pertinent sections for each owner, applicant, entity owner and non-owner with financial interest in the business. A separate form is required for each individual.

Type: Entity Owner (Complete Sections A and E)

Owner (Complete Sections B, C, D and E)

Applicant (Complete Sections B, C, D and E)

Non-owner with financial interest (Complete Sections B and E)

SECTION A: ENTITY OWNERSHIP INFORMATION An entity is anything other than an individual. If an entity is an owner of the commercial cannabis business pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 26001(al), you will need to complete the following information. Attach additional pages if needed.

Name of Entity: Phone Number:

Ownership %: Organizational Structure: Email:

Authorized Agent: Title:

List entity members below (attach additional sheets if necessary):

Name: Title:

Name: Title:

Name: Title:

Name: Title:

Name: Title:

Name: Title:

Name: Title:

Name: Title:

Name: Title:

Name: Title:

SECTION B: OWNER/NON-OWNER/APPLICANT INFORMATION Pursuant to 16 CCR § 5023, an owner is defined as a person with an aggregate ownership interest of 20% or more, chief executive officer, member of the board of directors of a nonprofit, or an individual participating in the direction, control, or management of the applicant. All business owners must be listed, including the applicant.

Full Name: Date of birth:

Last First M.I. Mailing Address:

Street Address Apartment/Unit #

City State ZIP Code

Phone: Email:

Castaneda, Marcella C.

909-963-8849 [email protected]


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Ownership % Title:

Social Security No. Current Employer:

SECTION C: DECLARATIONS

1. Do you have an ownership or financial interest (as defined in Title 16 CCR 5003 and 5004) in a licensed cannabis business?If “yes”, complete section C-1.

YES NO

2. Have you ever been denied a permit or state license to engage in commercial cannabis activity, or had a permit or statelicense to engage in commercial cannabis activity suspended and not reinstated, or revoked, by any city, county, city andcounty, or any other state cannabis licensing authority? If “yes”, complete section C-2. (PMC §5.78.100)

YES NO

3. Have you ever been convicted of a crime? If “yes”, complete section C-3. (HSC BPC §26057)YES NO

4. Have you owned or operated any cannabis-related business(es) in the City of Pasadena on or after December 14, 2017? If“yes”, complete section C-4. (PMC §5.78.100)

YES NO

5. Have you ever been notified that you were conducting commercial cannabis activity in non-compliance with City of Pasadenaordinances, codes, and requirements and failed to discontinue operating in a timely manner? (PMC §5.78.100)

YES NO

6. Have you ever failed to pay federal, state, or local taxes and/or fees when notified by the appropriate agencies?(PMC §5.78.100)

YES NO

Section C-1: Other Licensed Cannabis Businesses

Use additional sheets if necessary.

Agency: License No. Date Issued:

Description of business:





Section C-2: Cannabis License(s) Suspended, Revoked or Denied


License Authority :

License Type

Suspension or Revocation Date:

Details:

License Authority :

License Type


Details:

License Authority :

License Type


Details:

CEO

MJX, INC.

CDFA CALCANNABIS CML18-0000959 11/16/2018

MEDICAL CANNABIS CULTIVATION

BUREAU OF CANNABIS CONTROL

MEDICAL CANNABIS DISTRIBUTION

C11-18-0000081-TEMP 8/15/2018

CDPH MANUFACTURED CANNABIS SAFETY BRANCH

VOLATILE & NON-VOLATILE EXTRACTION

CDPH-T00001737 12/12/2018

50%


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Section C-3: Criminal Violation(s)


Date of Conviction:

Code Section:

Felony or Misdemeanor?

Date of incarceration:

Date of Probation Date of Parole:

Details:

Date of Conviction:

Code Section:



Date of Probation: Date of Parole:

Details:

Date of Conviction:

Code Section:




Details:

Section C-4: Commercial Cannabis Operations in the City of Pasadena


Business Name:

Business Address:

Dates of Operation: Title:

Business Name:

Business Address:


Business Name:

Business Address:


SECTION D: REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Copy of a currently valid government-issued identification

SECTION E: AFFIRMATION & CONSENT

Under penalty of perjury, I hereby declare that the information contained within and submitted with the application is complete, true and accurate. I understand that misrepresentation of fact is cause for rejection of this screening application, denial of a license, or revocation of a license issued.

Signature: Date:

Printed Name:

Marcella Castaneda

1/29/19
