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Darlene and Chief Compliance Officer Sean Maddox described Off the Charts as a family‑owned operator with 26 California locations and more than $110 million in annual revenue; the company said it seeks to “invigorate” Mission Gorge and planned 17 permitted on‑site parking spaces for the proposed site. The firm emphasized a “good neighbor” policy, daily groundskeeping, lighting and a negative‑pressure odor control plan.

Off the Charts’ stated financial offer to the city was a direct annual fee: “6% of gross receipts or $300,000,” Sean said in the presentation, plus a community benefit program equal to 1% of gross revenues that the company said would be distributed to Santee nonprofits under guidance from a local community support team that includes a retired Santee firefighter and a retired SDPD officer. The applicant also pledged local hiring, paid volunteer hours and support for public‑safety causes.

The company described compliance systems that it says are built on ASTM standards and multiple industry associations, and said it keeps renewal and licensing calendars up to date across its stores. Council members asked about parking and timeline for construction; Off the Charts said the project would be a ground‑up build and tentatively estimated a nine‑month construction timeline once approvals are in hand.

Off the Charts also highlighted several community examples from Vista, where the company said it has been a top local tax generator and a longtime sponsor of youth and public‑safety programs.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Santee City Council Special Meeting - Phase IV Interviews for Cannabis Businesses 7-10-25","oneSentenceSummary","Off the Charts, a family‑owned chain with 26 California stores, told the Santee council it would propose a ground‑up development at 8069 Mission Gorge, offer a 6% direct city fee (minimum $300,000) plus 1% to local nonprofits and use a local advisory team for oversight.","taxTitle","Santee, San Diego County, California","taxId",9778,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6155688,"Embark tells Santee council its retail model stresses local hiring, security and a 1% community fund",878,106000,984000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5473848-0ea6c77756b60e74f608a422b44c7678&start=106&end=984","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5473848-0ea6c77756b60e74f608a422b44c7678/thumbnail_106000.jpg","/articles/6155688/Santee/San-Diego-County/California/Embark-tells-Santee-council-its-retail-model-stresses-local-hiring-security-and-a-1-community-fund","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6155688-90d2e4c038be62a97b0ebcb8669204e3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771149349&Signature=CTye~IQgDkd6bdBbQEsyXnIEv7Vww9DkKahWKFDFtxlNQvfrGb1~8MP5YuazMWVgjj0nYV4mAn393Qb14MGJaKPzcv932-v7tn2bhMm3lmGRUWMZSkj4waGnF9FNX--c8FEx5xnMYAW1JCETf5L3mXGRn4UFS9fpQayvNSFYPjFXKh1Yp0rAhzIDBFJnNRsTG12p34H5Twl38HNiVQfmoOcM8OjMztPhKLNv5E6DSBqAzJ3iuBQKjYzpwBCqPyJo0R738IQF8s7Z4H5v7vnKbHFjsh2HhdGrqcHLBm9tHFi1nusP4W69GuN0M677L4TnoRadZ3acMeSgkDNKiRj2oQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lauren (cofounder and CEO of Embark) told the Santee City Council on the applicant interview stage that her company would open a storefront at 8017 Mission Gorge if selected and operate with a “community-first” approach. Embark said it has 16 operational stores with a 17th opening soon, has allocated $7,000,000 in available capital for the project, and intends to employ local staff and work with an all‑volunteer community advisory board.

Embark emphasized compliance and security. Lauren said the company “implements a good neighbor policy” and would provide 24/7 security infrastructure, analytical cameras and voluntary 24‑hour access to security camera feeds for law enforcement and city staff. She also described the company’s internal compliance processes and said Embark helped shape California’s current regulatory framework.

The company proposed its licensing offer structure and community payments: Embark’s presentation described a 6% direct fee to a host city plus an additional 1% of gross receipts directed to a permanently local community investment fund run by a community advisory board. Lauren described that combination as projected to deliver “an anticipated $3,000,000 in payments to the city and community over the first 60 months of operations.”

Embark also highlighted workforce practices: the company said it participates in a statewide cannabis apprenticeship program, is unionized at some locations and will prioritize local hiring. The presentation noted that the applicant’s head of security is a former law‑enforcement officer with experience writing security protocols now used by cities and localities.

Council members pressed for clarification on where community funds would be spent and on security and parking details; Embark reiterated the plan to locate at a parcel exceeding sensitive‑use buffers and to prioritize site access and parking that avoids impacts to adjacent uses.

If chosen, Embark would move forward with tenant improvements and final permit steps and said it expects to be ready to open more quickly than operators requiring a more extensive build‑out.","Embark, a multi‑store cannabis operator, presented its bid to operate a dispensary in Santee, highlighting local partnerships, $7 million in project capital and commitments to security, community giving and regulatory cooperation.","actionData","errors"]

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Off the Charts highlights ground‑up development plan, 6% city fee and 1% community fund in Santee pitch

Embark tells Santee council its retail model stresses local hiring, security and a 1% community fund