DCR CORE RECORD NO. 320103

The City of Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation has approved a commercial cannabis retail license for Gravity Retail, LLC to operate at 13312 W. Burbank Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91401, under a non-competitive, compliance-based award process. The business will function within an existing 1,000-square-foot space on a 15,634-square-foot lot, with daily operations from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., three weekly deliveries, and four onsite employees, relying entirely on existing municipal infrastructure for utilities and services. The project qualifies for a Class 1 and Class 32 Categorical Exemption under CEQA Guidelines, eliminating the need for further environmental review, as it is an environmentally benign infill development consistent with the General Plan and zoning requirements, specifically LAMC Section 105.02. Approval is contingent upon adherence to state and local regulations, including compliance with the California Department of Cannabis Control licensing standards, LA Fire Department permits, Department of Water and Power requirements, and County Public Health guidelines. The license is awarded on a pass/fail basis based strictly on meeting all statutory and regulatory obligations under the Los Angeles Municipal Code, with no evaluation of cost, price, or technical superiority. The applicant meets all mandatory criteria: full compliance with application requirements under LAMC Section 104.03, eligibility of the location, absence of disqualifying conditions under LAMC Section 104.04, and qualification as a Social Equity Applicant with 51% ownership by an individual eligible under the City’s Cannabis Equity Program, requiring ongoing documentation and potential monitoring. Additional requirements include proof of outreach to the local Neighborhood Council and adherence to strict ownership and operational restrictions, including prohibitions on state agency employees as owners and foreign-incorporated entities. The sole point of performance is the listed address, with all regulatory inspections and acceptance tied to that site. There are no contract prices, payment terms, delivery schedules beyond operational hours, or federal acquisition clauses applicable, and no formal contract numbering or federal procurement mechanisms are involved. The primary oversight is conducted by Jason Killeen, Assistant Executive Director of DCR, with neighborhood liaison Arrion Jafari serving as a point of community contact.