DCR CORE RECORD NO. 210264

The City of Los Angeles, through its Department of Cannabis Regulation, has approved a commercial cannabis cultivation and distribution project at 1232 S Hooper Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90021, under a ministerial permit process that relies on categorical exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The project involves operating an indoor cannabis facility within an existing brick warehouse, utilizing 30 high-intensity LED grow lights, advanced climate control systems, and automated hydroponic irrigation to produce high-quality cannabis consistently while adhering to state and local regulatory standards. The facility is deemed consistent with the city’s General Plan and zoning requirements and qualifies for Class 1 and Class 32 categorical exemptions, meaning no further environmental impact analysis is required under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 and 15332, as no exceptions under Section 15300.2 apply. The applicant, Ceres Industries, Inc., must maintain compliance with all relevant permits from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Fire Department, Building and Safety, State Water Resources Control Board, and the California Department of Cannabis Control, including implementing state-approved integrated pest management and pesticide protocols. Operational hours are daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM with three full-time employees, and daily energy consumption is projected at 1,677.6 kWh. The project site is located within designated Opportunity Zone, State Enterprise Zone, and Urban Agriculture Incentive Zone areas, triggering specific reporting obligations to city economic development agencies, though it is not subject to Social Equity Program requirements under LAMC 104.20. Although no formal contract value, pricing structure, or federal procurement clauses are present, the project is governed by local regulatory frameworks that require ongoing compliance verification, including annual reporting, inventory tracking, and adherence to zoning restrictions. The Department of Cannabis Regulation serves as the lead agency responsible for inspection and final acceptance at the project site, with Jason Killeen designated as the primary point of contact. No federal acquisition regulations or contracting mechanisms such as FAR clauses, payment systems, CORs, or invoicing protocols are applicable, reflecting the purely local, licensing-based nature of the authorization.