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EXHIBIT "A" SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEE Scope of Services Consultant will provide, on an as needed basis, technical assistance and subject matter expertise on the development and implementation of ordinances to allow storefront retail sale of cannabis. Consultant's duties may include, but shall not be limited to: Objective 1: Providing Subject Matter Expertise & Technical Support At the City's request, Consultant shall: • Review and recommend revisions to the t✓itys existing ordinances and regulations to allow for storefront cannabis retailers, and to ensure that the ordinances and regulations are internally consistent, comply with all State and local laws and reflect evolving best practices within the industry. • Monitor changes to State laws and regulations, participate in conference calls, respond to staff inquires via phone and email, review staff reports to the City Council, and assist with responses to inquiries from the public. • Participate and/orpresent in up to 3 site visits. These site visits may include meetings with City staff and departments, industry representatives, interest groups or local stakeholders, or meetings of the City Council or Planning Commission. Use of these site visits will be determined in consultation with City staff. Objective 2: Conducting a Fiscal Analysis At the City's request, Consultant shall conduct a fiscal analysis to provide an estimate of the potential revenue that could be generated by 4 to 6 storefront retailers in the City. Consu tanfs analysis wife consider the total population and customer base that may be served by such businesses and shall include a discussion of leakage to retailers in neighboring communities, as well as to unlicensed delivery services. The study shall also consider the different taxing implications of storefront retailers and delivery services. The study shall analyze the implications of various tax rates based on the City's current range of 4% to 10% of gross receipts, as well as common or recommended rates. The study wifl, also micruide a discussion to f, securid-d y imp—acts in 1 ie furrin Hifi juubs, supVul—Li� Ig businesses, social impacts, and CthUer eCU-1-10 lic activity. Objective 3: Developing a Storefront Retail Application Review Process At the City's request, Consultant shall design an application process for storefront retail businesses seeking to locate in the City, which may include merit -based review, scoring, ranking, interviews and final selection of cannabis business permittees. The process shall include evaluation criteria consistent with the relevant provisions of the Redwood City Municipal Code, Zoning Ordinance, City Manager Cannabis Regulations and with any recommended revisions. Consultant shall ensure that all information desired by the City is incorporated into the cannabis business application forms and procedures. REV: 01-10-20 EI ATTY/AG R.2019.319/HdL Services (Page 11 of 13)