DCR CORE RECORD NO. 404804

The City of Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation is authorizing commercial cannabis nursery operations at 1621 S. Soto St., Los Angeles, CA 90023, under a Class 1 and Class 32 Categorical Exemption under CEQA Guidelines, confirming no further environmental review is required due to the project’s nature as a non-expanding, environmentally benign infill activity consistent with the General Plan and zoning regulations. The operation will cultivate and sell immature cannabis plants and seeds from an existing 0.87-acre parcel, operating daily from 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM with no increase in energy demand beyond the current 1,191 kWh/day usage, and will conduct three weekly outbound shipments on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:00 AM with one weekly incoming shipment on Wednesdays at the same time. The project is subject to strict compliance with the Los Angeles Municipal Code, California Department of Cannabis Control licensing requirements, and environmental health standards including implementation of an approved Odor Management Plan and adherence to waste and water regulations. The applicant, identified as Soto Nursery, must hold a valid Type 4 Nursery license and is prohibited from expanding beyond the current footprint, engaging in unlicensed activities, or employing individuals with conflicts of interest under municipal code. Access to the site for inspections by DCR and other city agencies is mandated, and compliance with permits from Fire, Building and Safety, Public Health, and Sanitation departments is required. No formal contract value, pricing structure, payment terms, invoicing protocol, or federal acquisition regulation clauses are specified, suggesting this is primarily a regulatory licensing and environmental compliance action rather than a traditional procurement contract. The lead point of contact is Jason Killeen, Assistant Executive Director of DCR, with additional support from Neighborhood Liaison Doane Hoang Kiem. The site qualifies for potential benefits under the East Los Angeles State Enterprise Zone, and while hazardous material use—specifically approximately 1,000 pounds of CO₂ monthly—is acknowledged, it has been evaluated within the CEQA exemption framework. No formal offeror certifications, socioeconomic status declarations, or federal procurement representations are included in the submission materials.