DCR CORE RECORD NO. 200396

The City of Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation has authorized commercial cannabis cultivation operations at 1550 S Calzona Street in the 90023 ZIP code area under a regulatory framework that treats the activity as a Class 1 and Class 32 categorical exemption under CEQA, eliminating the need for environmental impact review. The facility operates within an existing 17,200-square-foot building on a 19,612-square-foot lot in a designated M3-1-CUGU Heavy Manufacturing zone, with no expansion of footprint, impervious surfaces, or utility demand permitted. The operation is subject to strict compliance with state and municipal codes, including holding an active California Department of Cannabis Control Cultivation License, adherence to operational hours from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. with two daily shifts, and conducting three weekly deliveries between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Environmental compliance is continuously monitored through verification that no CEQA exceptions under Section 15300.2 apply, requiring the facility to maintain current infrastructure usage, including an estimated daily energy consumption of 952 kWh, and to implement mitigation measures such as odor control systems without introducing hazardous materials. The Department of Cannabis Regulation retains full authority to inspect the site at any time, and failure to grant access constitutes grounds for license revocation. Licensing is contingent upon ownership not involving individuals holding state regulatory positions within the cannabis oversight system, functioning as an implicit organizational conflict of interest safeguard. All permits from LADBS, LADWP, LA Fire Department, and the State Water Board must remain current, and compliance with these agencies is non-negotiable even if DCR approval is obtained. The applicant, Elise Management Corp, is not subject to federal procurement rules as no FAR clauses, contract value, payment details, accounting codes, invoicing systems, or federal business certifications are present. The process is governed exclusively by local land use regulations and state cannabis licensing requirements, with no formal procurement contract structure, pricing terms, delivery schedules beyond frequency, or federally mandated reporting obligations. Any material misrepresentation, zoning violation, or public safety concern may result in immediate denial or revocation of the authorization.