HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESPONSIVE DOCUMENTS BATCH 1From:Marx, Jan
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Date:Sunday, May 29, 2022 9:23:00 AM
Attachments:Helios Dayspring - MOM INC SLO County Corruption Racketeering Money Laundering Tax Evasion.pdf
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Jan Marx
pronouns she/her/hers
Council Member
Office of the City Council
990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249
E jmarx@slocity.org
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From:Bailey, Georgina
To:Matthew Eaton; David McPherson
Cc:Leveille, Brian
Subject:City of San Luis Obispo - Transfer of Ownership Request Reviews
Date:Wednesday, April 13, 2022 8:24:38 AM
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Signed Transfer of Ownership Request City of San Luis Obispo 07142021.pdf
Coastal Delivery SLO March 2022 Application - Executed.pdf
TPCO Delivery Application - SLO - 03012022.pdf
Good Morning Matt and Dave,
Not sure who will be helping out on these requests, so I included you both. We have two
transfer of ownership requests from two licensed businesses within the City, Megan’s
Organic Market (MOMs) and Coastal Delivery (Coastal).
For MOMs transfer request would you review their proposal against our transfer of
ownership regulations (attached) and provide an analysis as to whether or not their
proposal satisfies the transfer of ownership regulations.
For Coastal, the business has submitted a majority transfer request (attached), and as a
result will need to be scored at or higher than their original application score. For this
transfer we will need HdL to proctor the City’s Cannabis Review Team’s scoring of the new
application, very similar to how we proctor and score applications normally. Please let me
know a week that works best for your team in June or July so we can schedule the
proctored review of Coastal’s Transfer of Ownership.
I am happy to meet with you all as well, I just wanted to provide you context beforehand.
On a related note, I wanted to let you both know that I will be leaving my position at the City
at the end of April to pursue a Masters Degree abroad. I am working with the City on
transitioning my duties to Brian Leveille in the interim while the City hires a permanent
Cannabis Business Coordinator. I have copied Brian on this email, so you have each
other’s contact information.
Expect to see more communications from myself and Brian over the next couple weeks as I
transition the City’s ongoing work with HdL to him.
Please also feel free to reach me, you both have my contact information, and I am very
grateful to have worked with you both to improve and implement the City’s Cannabis
Program.
Thank you,
Georgina Bailey
pronouns she/her/hers
Cannabis Program Coordinator
Community Development
990 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249
E gbailey@slocity.org
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From:Dustin Tardiff dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent:Monday,February 22,2021 3:34 PM
To:Dietrick,Christine cdietric@slocity.org>;Johnson,Derek djohnson@slocity.org>;Bailey,
Georgina gbailey@slocity.org>
Cc:Becky Hall becky@tardiffsaldo.com>
Subject:MOM SLO LLC Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 SLOMC
9.10.120]
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To: Cannabis Program Coordinator, Georgina Bailey
City Attorney, Christine Dietrick
City Manager, Derek Johnson
CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION
This email is to give notice to the City of San Luis Obispo pursuant to Section 9.10.120oftheSLOMunicipalCodethatMOMSLO, LLC dba Megan’s Organic Market at280HigueraStreetinSanLuisObispo (“MOM SLO”) is proposing to make a transferundersection9.10.120(B) and, to the extent that it is required, are seeking approval to amendthecurrentMOMSLOCommercialCannabisOperatorPermit.
MOM SLO is the holder of Commercial Cannabis Operator Permit CANN-0064-2019(“
MOM SLO CCOP”), one of three retail Commercial Cannabis Operator Permits withintheCityofSLO. Current members of MOM SLO, Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law,
and Keith Sweeney wish to sell their respective interests in MOM SLO, which total 35%, toMOMUSA, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company which is to be wholly ownedbyMOM, Inc. a Delaware Corporation. The individual owners of MOM, Inc. are Megan Souza,
Tarrah Graves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona - all residents ofSLOCountywiththeexceptionofMs. Cardona who is currently a resident of SantaBarbaraCounty. Megan Souza is also a current owner of MOM SLO and has already passedabackgroundcheckbytheCity. Tarrah Graves is a current employee of MOM SLO andhasalsoalreadypassedabackgroundcheckbytheCity. Ms. Borges, Ms. Lipari, and Ms. CardonahavenotyetgonethroughthebackgroundcheckprocessoftheCity.
MOM SLO is requesting that the MOM SLO CCOP be amended to includeTarrahGraves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona, as that is required undersection9.10.120(B)(3), and that the current owners seeking to sell their interest in MOM SLO, MelissaSeligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law, and Keith Sweeney, be removed from the MOMSLOCCOP.
Additionally, Megan Souza and Eric Powers’ collective interest in MOM SLO willbecompletelyabsorbedintotheMOMUSAentityaspartofthisproposedtransaction. AlthoughCityapprovalisnotrequiredundersection9.10.120 for this aspect of the transaction, wewouldrequestCityapprovalforthistransfer/relinquishment as well, and that the CCOPbeamendedtoreflectthesame.
MOM SLO is currently, and has been, in good standing and in compliance withallapplicableregulations. MOM SLO is prepared to pay any and all necessary fees andchargesand/or provide all information reasonably necessary to the City of SLO upon request inordertoobtaintherequisiteapprovalfortheproposedtransactionandamendment (SLOMC9.10.120(B)(1)).
The reason for the proposed transfer is to facilitate future growth of the MOMSLOandMegan’s Organic Market brand and business, which hopes to expand throughout
California (and maybe someday beyond), while maintaining its flagship and principal placeofbusinessrighthereintheCityofSanLuisObispo. In addition, Megan’s Organic Marketiscurrentlyprimarilyfemaleownedandoperated, however, provided the City of SLOgrantsapprovaltotherequestedtransferandamendmenttotheCCOP, it will become 100% femaleowned – a goal that Megan’s Organic Market has always had. We believe that havingawholesome, fully female-owned business, with the potential and plans fortremendousstatewideandnationalgrowth, and one that prioritizes community service, education, andresponsibleenvironmentalstewardship, headquartered in SLO would benefit thelocaleconomy, and would be a great addition to the city’s list of homegrown business success stories.
Please find attached a copy of the term sheet outlining the proposed transaction (whichthepartieswouldliketoremainconfidential); a copy of the Articles of Organization andmostrecentStatementofInformationforMOMSLO, LLC; a copy of the formation documentsforMOM, Inc.; and a copy of the Articles of Organization and most recent StatementofInformationforMOMUSA, LLC. The MOM USA, LLC statement of informationattachedlistsMeganSouzaandEricPowersasthecurrentmanagers (both are also current ownersofMOMSLOLLC), however ownership will be changed as described above (i.e., MOM USA,
LLC will become wholly owned by MOM, Inc.) upon approval of this proposedtransactionandamendmentoftheCCOP. We can provide the City with those updated corporaterecordsif/when that becomes necessary.
We are excited and anxious to work towards the approval of this proposedtransactionandtheamendmentoftheMOMSLOCCOP. All current and proposed permitees arereadyandavailabletoansweranyfurtherquestionsormeetwiththeCityasisneededorhelpful.
Please reach out to me directly at your soonest convenience to let us know what else we candoorprovidetoassisttheCity. Thank you for your consideration.
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
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From:bobpayspring@yahoo.com
To:City_Attorney; velie@calcoasttimes.com
Subject:Helios Dayspring / MOM"s SLO LLC>MOM"s USA LLC>MOM"s INC Delaware Corp
Date:Wednesday, May 11, 2022 5:31:14 PM
Attachments:Helios Dayspring - MOM INC, SLO County Corruption, Racketeering, Money Laundering, Tax Evasion.pdf
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See attached Org Chart. Helios Dayspring owns control of MOM's INC which owns
MOM's USA LLC which owns MOM's SLO LLC. Helios Dayspring hid his initial
investment and ownership of MOM's SLO Store with a $900,000 Convertible Note. He
told Eric Powers he would kill him he wasn't allowed to convert the note to equity as
agreed prior to the loan which was used for the build out. Additional $600,000 was
laundered as the project went "over budget".
From:Dustin Tardiff
To:Dietrick, Christine; Johnson, Derek; Bailey, Georgina
Cc:Becky Hall
Subject:MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Date:Monday, February 22, 2021 3:38:19 PM
Attachments:Mom SLO, LLC Articles of Organization.01102019.pdf
Mom USA, LLC Articles of Organization.10142020.pdf
MOM Inc and MOM USA formation documents.pdf
Mom SLO, LLC SOI.12032020.pdf
Mom USA, LLC SOI.01112021.pdf
MOM USA TERM SHEET - SIGNED.pdf
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To: Cannabis Program Coordinator, Georgina Bailey
City Attorney, Christine Dietrick
City Manager, Derek Johnson
CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION
This email is to give notice to the City of San Luis Obispo pursuant to Section 9.10.120oftheSLOMunicipalCodethatMOMSLO, LLC dba Megan’s Organic Market at280HigueraStreetinSanLuisObispo (“MOM SLO”) is proposing to make a transferundersection9.10.120(B) and, to the extent that it is required, are seeking approval to amendthecurrentMOMSLOCommercialCannabisOperatorPermit.
MOM SLO is the holder of Commercial Cannabis Operator Permit CANN-0064-2019(“
MOM SLO CCOP”), one of three retail Commercial Cannabis Operator Permits withintheCityofSLO. Current members of MOM SLO, Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law,
and Keith Sweeney wish to sell their respective interests in MOM SLO, which total 35%, toMOMUSA, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company which is to be wholly ownedbyMOM, Inc. a Delaware Corporation. The individual owners of MOM, Inc. are Megan Souza,
Tarrah Graves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona - all residents ofSLOCountywiththeexceptionofMs. Cardona who is currently a resident of SantaBarbaraCounty. Megan Souza is also a current owner of MOM SLO and has already passedabackgroundcheckbytheCity. Tarrah Graves is a current employee of MOM SLO andhasalsoalreadypassedabackgroundcheckbytheCity. Ms. Borges, Ms. Lipari, and Ms. CardonahavenotyetgonethroughthebackgroundcheckprocessoftheCity.
MOM SLO is requesting that the MOM SLO CCOP be amended to includeTarrahGraves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona, as that is required undersection9.10.120(B)(3), and that the current owners seeking to sell their interest in MOM SLO, MelissaSeligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law, and Keith Sweeney, be removed from the MOMSLOCCOP.
Additionally, Megan Souza and Eric Powers’ collective interest in MOM SLO willbecompletelyabsorbedintotheMOMUSAentityaspartofthisproposedtransaction. AlthoughCityapprovalisnotrequiredundersection9.10.120 for this aspect of the transaction, wewouldrequestCityapprovalforthistransfer/relinquishment as well, and that the CCOPbeamendedtoreflectthesame.
MOM SLO is currently, and has been, in good standing and in compliance withallapplicableregulations. MOM SLO is prepared to pay any and all necessary fees andchargesand/or provide all information reasonably necessary to the City of SLO upon request inordertoobtaintherequisiteapprovalfortheproposedtransactionandamendment (SLOMC9.10.120(B)(1)).
The reason for the proposed transfer is to facilitate future growth of the MOMSLOandMegan’s Organic Market brand and business, which hopes to expandthroughoutCalifornia (and maybe someday beyond), while maintaining its flagship and principal placeofbusinessrighthereintheCityofSanLuisObispo. In addition, Megan’s Organic Marketiscurrentlyprimarilyfemaleownedandoperated, however, provided the City of SLOgrantsapprovaltotherequestedtransferandamendmenttotheCCOP, it will become 100% femaleowned – a goal that Megan’s Organic Market has always had. We believe that havingawholesome, fully female-owned business, with the potential and plans fortremendousstatewideandnationalgrowth, and one that prioritizes community service, education, andresponsibleenvironmentalstewardship, headquartered in SLO would benefit thelocaleconomy, and would be a great addition to the city’s list of homegrown business success stories.
Please find attached a copy of the term sheet outlining the proposed transaction (whichthepartieswouldliketoremainconfidential); a copy of the Articles of Organization andmostrecentStatementofInformationforMOMSLO, LLC; a copy of the formation documentsforMOM, Inc.; and a copy of the Articles of Organization and most recent StatementofInformationforMOMUSA, LLC. The MOM USA, LLC statement of informationattachedlistsMeganSouzaandEricPowersasthecurrentmanagers (both are also current ownersofMOMSLOLLC), however ownership will be changed as described above (i.e., MOM USA,
LLC will become wholly owned by MOM, Inc.) upon approval of this proposedtransactionandamendmentoftheCCOP. We can provide the City with those updated corporaterecordsif/when that becomes necessary.
We are excited and anxious to work towards the approval of this proposedtransactionandtheamendmentoftheMOMSLOCCOP. All current and proposed permitees arereadyandavailabletoansweranyfurtherquestionsormeetwiththeCityasisneededorhelpful.
Please reach out to me directly at your soonest convenience to let us know what else we candoorprovidetoassisttheCity. Thank you for your consideration.
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
From:Megan Souza
To:Mark Cardona; Leveille, Brian
Subject:Overnight Storage of Cannabis Products
Date:Friday, July 1, 2022 10:28:39 AM
Attachments:MOM Inc. Mail - Overnight Storage of Cannabis Product.pdf
MOM Inc. Mail - DCC-LIC-027 Notification and Request to Modify a License - C10-0000728-LIC.pdf
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Hi Brian :)
I'm emailing to inform the City that we are moving forward with changing how we store
cannabis products overnight at our dispensary.
Last year/earlier this year we went through the process of receiving approval for this change
from SLOPD as well as from the City. The final step was for us to confirm that the State has
on file our Premises Diagram identifying our sales floor as an area to maintain/secure
product while the premises is closed (see attached email "Overnight Storage of
Cannabis Product"). We have completed this step (see attached email "Notification and
Request to Modify a License").
We're grateful to the City for helping us navigate this change,
Megan Souza
Pronouns She/HersChiefExecutiveOfficer
p • 805.709.0662
e • Megan@MegansOrganicMarket.com
w • MegansOrganicMarket.comHome
From:Bailey, Georgina
To:Dustin Tardiff
Subject:RE: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Date:Tuesday, August 24, 2021 2:27:00 PM
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Hi Dustin,
I wanted to provide you an update, unfortunately the timeline I gave you for a determination
this week is likely not to happen. With all the Cannabis Program is reviewing right now our
timeline is pushed back likely another week or two for getting you a determination on
MOM’s transfer request.
Apologies for the delay and I will send you a correspondence when there has been a
determination on the transfer request.
Best,
Georgina
From: Bailey, Georgina
Sent: Monday, August 16, 2021 2:28 PM
To: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Subject: RE: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC
9.10.120]
Hi Dustin,
Yes, the City is still on schedule to likely come to a determination this week on MOM’s
Transfer Request. Please expect a correspondence from me regarding the transfer request
early next week.
Best,
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Monday, August 16, 2021 2:20 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC
9.10.120]
Hi Georgina!
My alarm went off - checking in that we're still on track to receive a determination in re: to the
below. Thanks for all your work! Happy Monday!
Dustin
Dustin
On Wed, Aug 4, 2021 at 2:17 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Thank you for following up on your request. MOMs transfer is being reviewed and the
City will likely come to a determination the week of 8/16. Once a determination has been
made I will send you a letter of determination and next steps. However, because the
transfer request is external there is going to be a background check process, and while
we have made major efforts including working with a consultant to streamline the
background check process, I anticipate that the background check will likely take
anywhere from a couple weeks to an additional month.
Not sure your timeline, but hopefully this answers some questions for you. I am happy to
answer any other questions you might have.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 2:06 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC
9.10.120]
Hi Georgina:
Hope all's well. Following up on the status of this. Is there some avenue of provisional
approval or some compromise/alternative to waiting so we can begin taking steps to make these
transactions happen? I could submit an outline of proposed steps to take in the interim. I don't
think anybody anticipated that we would be waiting 6 months for this - the problems the delay
has caused are snowballing. Or maybe we are jusssssst about to receive approval??? Thanks for all
your work.
Dustin
On Thu, Jul 15, 2021 at 5:19 PM Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org> wrote:
Thank you Mr. Cardona. Your request has been received and Georgina will follow up
on next steps.
Greg
From: Mark Cardona <mark@megansorganicmarket.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2021 8:43 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Cc: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>; Megan Souza
megan@megansorganicmarket.com>; Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>; Hermann,
Greg <GHermann@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019
SLOMC 9.10.120]
Ms. Bailey,
Please find the attached Transfer of Ownership Request for Operator Megan's Organic Market
in line with the process and documentation required in the Administrative Regulations.
Best regards,
Mark Cardona
phone • (805) 450-2741
email • Mark@MegansOrganicMarket.com
On Thu, Jul 8, 2021 at 5:43 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Good Afternoon Dustin,
Please find attached a correspondence from the City that outlines how Megan’s
Organic Market should move forward with the Transfer of Ownership Request.
Included in the correspondence are the Administrative Guidelines for Transfer of
Ownership Requests. Please follow the Administrative Guidelines when you
resubmit the Transfer of Ownership Request.
Please let me know if you have any questions as you submit your request.
Best,
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Friday, June 25, 2021 11:32 AM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>; Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>;
Johnson, Derek <djohnson@slocity.org>
Cc: Mark Cardona <mark@megansorganicmarket.com>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019
SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi All / Mr. Johnson:
Hope all is well with everyone. It has been over four months since MOM SLO / MOM USA’s
Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120] was submitted
on February 22 this year. We have received very little information in these past four months.
As I know you are all aware, the parties cannot take any actions to consummate the
transactions contemplated by the amendment until approval is received from the City per
the City’s instruction. This long delay is causing a lot of problems with the ability to conduct
business and is approaching the point where it will be causing legal compliance issues. We
are over a month past the timeline the City gave to us on March 17th.
Everyone involved has been very patient and we are all anxious to get some accurate
information about next steps. We completely understand how busy you all must be and the
complex and novel nature of this process for the City and are here to assist in whatever way
we can. Please let us know if there is any other information that we can provide to you. We
look forward to hearing the current status of this matter at your soonest convenience.
Dustin
On Tue, May 4, 2021 at 4:18 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Apologies I was out last week Thursday and Friday and am catching up on emails.
We are still finalizing the transfer of ownership process, but are nearing
completion. I will reach out to you hopefully within the next week or two with an
update.
Best,
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2021 11:00 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019
SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi Ms. Bailey:
Just checking in on this. Hope all is well!
Dustin
On Tue, Apr 6, 2021 at 8:18 AM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Of course. The Steering Committee is meeting next week to discuss the
possible administrative process for transfer of ownership requests. Depending
upon the outcome of the Steering Committee meeting I will be better able to let
you know the timeline and next steps for MOM’s transfer request.
I believe we are still on track for the 30-60 day timeline and will reach out to you
next week with any updates.
Let me know if you need anything else in the interim.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 10:55 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019
SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi Ms. Bailey!
Just following up on your March 17th letter and inquiring re: status. I completely
understand the City's need to develop the administrative process for all of this and want
to make sure you're aware that we are eager to assist in any way possible or do
anything useful to expedite the process. Can you let me know the status of things so I
can relay it to everyone involved? Are we still on track for the 30-60 day timeline
you gave us earlier? Thanks again for all your help through this.
Dustin
On Wed, Mar 17, 2021 at 4:08 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Dustin,
Please review the attached correspondence regarding Megan’s Organic
Market’s Transfer of Ownership Requests.
Please reach out to me with any questions you and your team have.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Friday, March 12, 2021 1:18 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-
2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Happy Friday, Ms. Bailey!
Just checking in on this. Let us know the status and next steps when you can. Have
a great day/weekend if we don't hear from you.
Dustin
On Mon, Mar 8, 2021 at 2:04 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Apologies for the delayed response, we are still reviewing the proposals
and next steps. I will likely be able to give you more information this week
and will reach out to you as soon as I have that information.
Best,
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 11:00 AM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-
2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi Ms. Bailey:
Just checking in on the status. Let me know if you need anything from me (us).
Hope all is well!
Dustin
On Tue, Feb 23, 2021 at 9:22 AM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Dustin,
The City acknowledges and accepts your correspondence as notification in
writing of Megan’s Organic Market (MOM’s) proposal to transfer ownership
between the current members of MOM, SLO: Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman,
Lindsey Law, and Keith Sweeney, to new members of MOM, Inc: Tarrah Graves,
Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona. Likewise, the city
acknowledges and accepts your correspondence as notification in writing that
MOM SLO will be completely absorbed into the MOM USA entity as part of the
overall proposed action.
The City will review the proposal with the Cannabis Steering Committee, who
will make a determination on how to move forward with the proposal. The
Steering Committee will meet next week to review this material. Once I have
direction from the Steering Committee I will reach out to Dustin and Megan
Souza on the determination and any subsequent next steps.
The City asks that none of the proposed actions take final effect until the City
reviews the proposal and communicates its decision. Consistent with Chapter
9.10.120 subsection C, any attempt to transfer without City approval is
prohibited and any such action immediately voids, nullifies and terminates the
commercial cannabis operator permit.
Please reach out to me in the interim with any questions you may have.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 3:34 PM
To: Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>; Johnson, Derek
djohnson@slocity.org>; Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Cc: Becky Hall <becky@tardiffsaldo.com>
Subject: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-
2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
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To: Cannabis Program Coordinator, Georgina Bailey
City Attorney, Christine Dietrick
City Manager, Derek Johnson
CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION
This email is to give notice to the City of San Luis ObispopursuanttoSection9.10.120 of the SLO Municipal Code that MOM SLO, LLCdbaMegan’s Organic Market at 280 Higuera Street in San Luis Obispo (“MOMSLO”) is proposing to make a transfer under section 9.10.120(B) and, totheextentthatitisrequired, are seeking approval to amend the currentMOMSLOCommercialCannabisOperatorPermit.
MOM SLO is the holder of Commercial Cannabis OperatorPermitCANN-0064-2019 (“MOM SLO CCOP”), one of three retailCommercialCannabisOperatorPermitswithintheCityofSLO. Current membersofMOMSLO, Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law, andKeithSweeneywishtoselltheirrespectiveinterestsinMOMSLO, whichtotal35%, to MOM USA, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company whichistobewhollyownedbyMOM, Inc. a Delaware Corporation. TheindividualownersofMOM, Inc. are Megan Souza, Tarrah Graves, Phoebe Lipari,
Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona - all residents of SLO County withtheexceptionofMs. Cardona who is currently a resident of SantaBarbaraCounty. Megan Souza is also a current owner of MOM SLO andhasalreadypassedabackgroundcheckbytheCity. Tarrah Graves is acurrentemployeeofMOMSLOandhasalsoalreadypassedabackgroundcheckbytheCity. Ms. Borges, Ms. Lipari, and Ms. Cardona have not yetgonethroughthebackgroundcheckprocessoftheCity.
MOM SLO is requesting that the MOM SLO CCOP be amendedtoincludeTarrahGraves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona,
as that is required under section 9.10.120(B)(3), and that the currentownersseekingtoselltheirinterestinMOMSLO, Melissa Seligman, LeviSeligman, Lindsey Law, and Keith Sweeney, be removed from theMOMSLOCCOP.
Additionally, Megan Souza and Eric Powers’ collective interestinMOMSLOwillbecompletelyabsorbedintotheMOMUSAentityaspartofthisproposedtransaction. Although City approval is not requiredundersection9.10.120 for this aspect of the transaction, we would requestCityapprovalforthistransfer/relinquishment as well, and that the CCOPbeamendedtoreflectthesame.
MOM SLO is currently, and has been, in good standing andincompliancewithallapplicableregulations. MOM SLO is prepared topayanyandallnecessaryfeesandchargesand/or provide allinformationreasonablynecessarytotheCityofSLOuponrequestinordertoobtaintherequisiteapprovalfortheproposedtransactionandamendment (SLOMC9.10.120(B)(1)).
The reason for the proposed transfer is to facilitate future growthoftheMOMSLOandMegan’s Organic Market brand and business, whichhopestoexpandthroughoutCalifornia (and maybe someday beyond), whilemaintainingitsflagshipandprincipalplaceofbusinessrighthereintheCityofSanLuisObispo. In addition, Megan’s Organic Market iscurrentlyprimarilyfemaleownedandoperated, however, provided the City ofSLOgrantsapprovaltotherequestedtransferandamendmenttotheCCOP, itwillbecome100% female owned – a goal that Megan’s Organic Markethasalwayshad. We believe that having a wholesome, fully female-ownedbusiness, with the potential and plans for tremendous statewideandnationalgrowth, and one that prioritizes community service, education, andresponsibleenvironmentalstewardship, headquartered in SLOwouldbenefitthelocaleconomy, and would be a great addition to the city’s listofhomegrownbusinesssuccessstories.
Please find attached a copy of the term sheet outlining theproposedtransaction (which the parties would like to remain confidential); a copyoftheArticlesofOrganizationandmostrecentStatementofInformationforMOMSLO, LLC; a copy of the formation documents for MOM, Inc.; andacopyoftheArticlesofOrganizationandmostrecentStatementofInformationforMOMUSA, LLC. The MOM USA, LLC statementofinformationattachedlistsMeganSouzaandEricPowersasthecurrentmanagers (both are also current owners of MOM SLO LLC), howeverownershipwillbechangedasdescribedabove (i.e., MOM USA, LLCwillbecomewhollyownedbyMOM, Inc.) upon approval of thisproposedtransactionandamendmentoftheCCOP. We can provide the Citywiththoseupdatedcorporaterecordsif/when that becomes necessary.
We are excited and anxious to work towards the approval ofthisproposedtransactionandtheamendmentoftheMOMSLOCCOP. AllcurrentandproposedpermiteesarereadyandavailabletoansweranyfurtherquestionsormeetwiththeCityasisneededorhelpful. PleasereachouttomedirectlyatyoursoonestconveniencetoletusknowwhatelsewecandoorprovidetoassisttheCity. Thank you for your consideration.
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
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From:Dustin Tardiff
To:Bailey, Georgina
Subject:Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Date:Monday, August 16, 2021 2:20:47 PM
Attachments:image001.png
Hi Georgina!
My alarm went off - checking in that we're still on track to receive a determination in re: to
the below. Thanks for all your work! Happy Monday!
Dustin
Dustin
On Wed, Aug 4, 2021 at 2:17 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Thank you for following up on your request. MOMs transfer is being reviewed and
the City will likely come to a determination the week of 8/16. Once a determination
has been made I will send you a letter of determination and next steps. However,
because the transfer request is external there is going to be a background check
process, and while we have made major efforts including working with a consultant
to streamline the background check process, I anticipate that the background check
will likely take anywhere from a couple weeks to an additional month.
Not sure your timeline, but hopefully this answers some questions for you. I am
happy to answer any other questions you might have.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 2:06 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-
2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi Georgina:
Hope all's well. Following up on the status of this. Is there some avenue of provisional
approval or some compromise/alternative to waiting so we can begin taking steps to make
these transactions happen? I could submit an outline of proposed steps to take in the interim.
I don't think anybody anticipated that we would be waiting 6 months for this - the problems
the delay has caused are snowballing. Or maybe we are jusssssst about to receive
approval??? Thanks for all your work.
Dustin
On Thu, Jul 15, 2021 at 5:19 PM Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org> wrote:
Thank you Mr. Cardona. Your request has been received and Georgina will follow
up on next steps.
Greg
From: Mark Cardona <mark@megansorganicmarket.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2021 8:43 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Cc: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>; Megan Souza
megan@megansorganicmarket.com>; Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>;
Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-
2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Ms. Bailey,
Please find the attached Transfer of Ownership Request for Operator Megan's Organic
Market in line with the process and documentation required in the Administrative
Regulations.
Best regards,
Mark Cardona
phone • (805) 450-2741
email • Mark@MegansOrganicMarket.com
On Thu, Jul 8, 2021 at 5:43 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Good Afternoon Dustin,
Please find attached a correspondence from the City that outlines how Megan’s
Organic Market should move forward with the Transfer of Ownership Request.
Included in the correspondence are the Administrative Guidelines for Transfer
of Ownership Requests. Please follow the Administrative Guidelines when you
resubmit the Transfer of Ownership Request.
Please let me know if you have any questions as you submit your request.
Best,
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Friday, June 25, 2021 11:32 AM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>; Dietrick, Christine
cdietric@slocity.org>; Johnson, Derek <djohnson@slocity.org>
Cc: Mark Cardona <mark@megansorganicmarket.com>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-
0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi All / Mr. Johnson:
Hope all is well with everyone. It has been over four months since MOM SLO /
MOM USA’s Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC
9.10.120] was submitted on February 22 this year. We have received very little
information in these past four months.
As I know you are all aware, the parties cannot take any actions to consummate the
transactions contemplated by the amendment until approval is received from the City
per the City’s instruction. This long delay is causing a lot of problems with the ability to
conduct business and is approaching the point where it will be causing legal compliance
issues. We are over a month past the timeline the City gave to us on March 17th.
Everyone involved has been very patient and we are all anxious to get some accurate
information about next steps. We completely understand how busy you all must be and
the complex and novel nature of this process for the City and are here to assist in
whatever way we can. Please let us know if there is any other information that we can
provide to you. We look forward to hearing the current status of this matter at your
soonest convenience.
Dustin
On Tue, May 4, 2021 at 4:18 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Apologies I was out last week Thursday and Friday and am catching up on
emails. We are still finalizing the transfer of ownership process, but are
nearing completion. I will reach out to you hopefully within the next week or
two with an update.
Best,
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2021 11:00 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-
0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi Ms. Bailey:
Just checking in on this. Hope all is well!
Dustin
On Tue, Apr 6, 2021 at 8:18 AM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Of course. The Steering Committee is meeting next week to discuss the
possible administrative process for transfer of ownership requests.
Depending upon the outcome of the Steering Committee meeting I will be
better able to let you know the timeline and next steps for MOM’s transfer
request.
I believe we are still on track for the 30-60 day timeline and will reach out to
you next week with any updates.
Let me know if you need anything else in the interim.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 10:55 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-
0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi Ms. Bailey!
Just following up on your March 17th letter and inquiring re: status. I
completely understand the City's need to develop the administrative process for all
of this and want to make sure you're aware that we are eager to assist in any way
possible or do anything useful to expedite the process. Can you let me know the
status of things so I can relay it to everyone involved? Are we still on track for the
30-60 day timeline you gave us earlier? Thanks again for all your help through
this.
Dustin
On Wed, Mar 17, 2021 at 4:08 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Dustin,
Please review the attached correspondence regarding Megan’s Organic
Market’s Transfer of Ownership Requests.
Please reach out to me with any questions you and your team have.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Friday, March 12, 2021 1:18 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to
CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Happy Friday, Ms. Bailey!
Just checking in on this. Let us know the status and next steps when you can.
Have a great day/weekend if we don't hear from you.
Dustin
On Mon, Mar 8, 2021 at 2:04 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Apologies for the delayed response, we are still reviewing the
proposals and next steps. I will likely be able to give you more
information this week and will reach out to you as soon as I have that
information.
Best,
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 11:00 AM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to
CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi Ms. Bailey:
Just checking in on the status. Let me know if you need anything from me
us). Hope all is well!
Dustin
On Tue, Feb 23, 2021 at 9:22 AM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
wrote:
Hello Dustin,
The City acknowledges and accepts your correspondence as notification in
writing of Megan’s Organic Market (MOM’s) proposal to transfer
ownership between the current members of MOM, SLO: Melissa Seligman,
Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law, and Keith Sweeney, to new members of
MOM, Inc: Tarrah Graves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, and Jillian
Cardona. Likewise, the city acknowledges and accepts your correspondence
as notification in writing that MOM SLO will be completely absorbed into
the MOM USA entity as part of the overall proposed action.
The City will review the proposal with the Cannabis Steering Committee,
who will make a determination on how to move forward with the proposal.
The Steering Committee will meet next week to review this material. Once I
have direction from the Steering Committee I will reach out to Dustin and
Megan Souza on the determination and any subsequent next steps.
The City asks that none of the proposed actions take final effect until the
City reviews the proposal and communicates its decision. Consistent with
Chapter 9.10.120 subsection C, any attempt to transfer without City
approval is prohibited and any such action immediately voids, nullifies and
terminates the commercial cannabis operator permit.
Please reach out to me in the interim with any questions you may have.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 3:34 PM
To: Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>; Johnson, Derek
djohnson@slocity.org>; Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Cc: Becky Hall <becky@tardiffsaldo.com>
Subject: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to
CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments,
click links, or respond.
To: Cannabis Program Coordinator, Georgina Bailey
City Attorney, Christine Dietrick
City Manager, Derek Johnson
CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION
This email is to give notice to the City of San LuisObispopursuanttoSection9.10.120 of the SLO Municipal Code thatMOMSLO, LLC dba Megan’s Organic Market at 280 Higuera Street inSanLuisObispo (“MOM SLO”) is proposing to make a transferundersection9.10.120(B) and, to the extent that it is required, areseekingapprovaltoamendthecurrentMOMSLOCommercialCannabisOperatorPermit.
MOM SLO is the holder of Commercial CannabisOperatorPermitCANN-0064-2019 (“MOM SLO CCOP”), one of threeretailCommercialCannabisOperatorPermitswithintheCityofSLO.
Current members of MOM SLO, Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman,
Lindsey Law, and Keith Sweeney wish to sell their respectiveinterestsinMOMSLO, which total 35%, to MOM USA, LLC, aCaliforniaLimitedLiabilityCompanywhichistobewhollyownedbyMOM, Inc.
a Delaware Corporation. The individual owners of MOM, Inc. areMeganSouza, Tarrah Graves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, andJillianCardona - all residents of SLO County with the exception of Ms.
Cardona who is currently a resident of Santa Barbara County. MeganSouzaisalsoacurrentownerofMOMSLOandhasalreadypassedabackgroundcheckbytheCity. Tarrah Graves is a current employeeofMOMSLOandhasalsoalreadypassedabackgroundcheckbytheCity. Ms. Borges, Ms. Lipari, and Ms. Cardona have not yetgonethroughthebackgroundcheckprocessoftheCity.
MOM SLO is requesting that the MOM SLO CCOPbeamendedtoincludeTarrahGraves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, andJillianCardona, as that is required under section 9.10.120(B)(3), andthatthecurrentownersseekingtoselltheirinterestinMOMSLO,
Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law, and Keith Sweeney, beremovedfromtheMOMSLOCCOP.
Additionally, Megan Souza and Eric Powers’ collectiveinterestinMOMSLOwillbecompletelyabsorbedintotheMOMUSAentityaspartofthisproposedtransaction. Although City approval isnotrequiredundersection9.10.120 for this aspect of the transaction, wewouldrequestCityapprovalforthistransfer/relinquishment as well,
and that the CCOP be amended to reflect the same.
MOM SLO is currently, and has been, in good standing andincompliancewithallapplicableregulations. MOM SLO is preparedtopayanyandallnecessaryfeesandchargesand/or provideallinformationreasonablynecessarytotheCityofSLOuponrequestinordertoobtaintherequisiteapprovalfortheproposedtransactionandamendment (SLOMC 9.10.120(B)(1)).
The reason for the proposed transfer is to facilitatefuturegrowthoftheMOMSLOandMegan’s Organic Market brandandbusiness, which hopes to expand throughout California (andmaybesomedaybeyond), while maintaining its flagship and principal placeofbusinessrighthereintheCityofSanLuisObispo. In addition, Megan’sOrganicMarketiscurrentlyprimarilyfemaleownedandoperated,
however, provided the City of SLO grants approval to therequestedtransferandamendmenttotheCCOP, it will become 100% femaleowned – a goal that Megan’s Organic Market has always had. Webelievethathavingawholesome, fully female-owned business, with the
potential and plans for tremendous statewide and national growth, andonethatprioritizescommunityservice, education, andresponsibleenvironmentalstewardship, headquartered in SLO would benefitthelocaleconomy, and would be a great addition to the city’s listofhomegrownbusinesssuccessstories.
Please find attached a copy of the term sheet outliningtheproposedtransaction (which the parties would like toremainconfidential); a copy of the Articles of Organization and mostrecentStatementofInformationforMOMSLO, LLC; a copy oftheformationdocumentsforMOM, Inc.; and a copy of the ArticlesofOrganizationandmostrecentStatementofInformationforMOMUSA, LLC. The MOM USA, LLC statement of informationattachedlistsMeganSouzaandEricPowersasthecurrentmanagers (botharealsocurrentownersofMOMSLOLLC), however ownership willbechangedasdescribedabove (i.e., MOM USA, LLC will becomewhollyownedbyMOM, Inc.) upon approval of this proposed transactionandamendmentoftheCCOP. We can provide the City with thoseupdatedcorporaterecordsif/when that becomes necessary.
We are excited and anxious to work towards the approvalofthisproposedtransactionandtheamendmentoftheMOMSLOCCOP. All current and proposed permitees are ready and availabletoansweranyfurtherquestionsormeetwiththeCityasisneededorhelpful. Please reach out to me directly at your soonest conveniencetoletusknowwhatelsewecandoorprovidetoassisttheCity. Thankyouforyourconsideration.
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
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Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
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TARDIFFSALDO.COM
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
From:Dustin Tardiff
To:Bailey, Georgina
Subject:Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Date:Wednesday, August 4, 2021 2:06:15 PM
Attachments:image001.png
Hi Georgina:
Hope all's well. Following up on the status of this. Is there some avenue of provisional
approval or some compromise/alternative to waiting so we can begin taking steps to make
these transactions happen? I could submit an outline of proposed steps to take in the interim. I
don't think anybody anticipated that we would be waiting 6 months for this - the problems the
delay has caused are snowballing. Or maybe we are jusssssst about to receive approval???
Thanks for all your work.
Dustin
On Thu, Jul 15, 2021 at 5:19 PM Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org> wrote:
Thank you Mr. Cardona. Your request has been received and Georgina will follow
up on next steps.
Greg
From: Mark Cardona <mark@megansorganicmarket.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2021 8:43 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Cc: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>; Megan Souza
megan@megansorganicmarket.com>; Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>;
Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-
2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Ms. Bailey,
Please find the attached Transfer of Ownership Request for Operator Megan's Organic
Market in line with the process and documentation required in the Administrative
Regulations.
Best regards,
Mark Cardona
phone • (805) 450-2741
email • Mark@MegansOrganicMarket.com
On Thu, Jul 8, 2021 at 5:43 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Good Afternoon Dustin,
Please find attached a correspondence from the City that outlines how Megan’s
Organic Market should move forward with the Transfer of Ownership Request.
Included in the correspondence are the Administrative Guidelines for Transfer of
Ownership Requests. Please follow the Administrative Guidelines when you
resubmit the Transfer of Ownership Request.
Please let me know if you have any questions as you submit your request.
Best,
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Friday, June 25, 2021 11:32 AM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>; Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>;
Johnson, Derek <djohnson@slocity.org>
Cc: Mark Cardona <mark@megansorganicmarket.com>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-
2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi All / Mr. Johnson:
Hope all is well with everyone. It has been over four months since MOM SLO / MOM
USA’s Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
was submitted on February 22 this year. We have received very little information in these
past four months.
As I know you are all aware, the parties cannot take any actions to consummate the
transactions contemplated by the amendment until approval is received from the City per
the City’s instruction. This long delay is causing a lot of problems with the ability to
conduct business and is approaching the point where it will be causing legal compliance
issues. We are over a month past the timeline the City gave to us on March 17th.
Everyone involved has been very patient and we are all anxious to get some accurate
information about next steps. We completely understand how busy you all must be and
the complex and novel nature of this process for the City and are here to assist in whatever
way we can. Please let us know if there is any other information that we can provide to
you. We look forward to hearing the current status of this matter at your soonest
convenience.
Dustin
On Tue, May 4, 2021 at 4:18 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Apologies I was out last week Thursday and Friday and am catching up on
emails. We are still finalizing the transfer of ownership process, but are nearing
completion. I will reach out to you hopefully within the next week or two with an
update.
Best,
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2021 11:00 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-
0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi Ms. Bailey:
Just checking in on this. Hope all is well!
Dustin
On Tue, Apr 6, 2021 at 8:18 AM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Of course. The Steering Committee is meeting next week to discuss the
possible administrative process for transfer of ownership requests.
Depending upon the outcome of the Steering Committee meeting I will be
better able to let you know the timeline and next steps for MOM’s transfer
request.
I believe we are still on track for the 30-60 day timeline and will reach out to
you next week with any updates.
Let me know if you need anything else in the interim.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 10:55 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-
0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi Ms. Bailey!
Just following up on your March 17th letter and inquiring re: status. I completely
understand the City's need to develop the administrative process for all of this and
want to make sure you're aware that we are eager to assist in any way possible or do
anything useful to expedite the process. Can you let me know the status of things so I
can relay it to everyone involved? Are we still on track for the 30-60 day timeline
you gave us earlier? Thanks again for all your help through this.
Dustin
On Wed, Mar 17, 2021 at 4:08 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Dustin,
Please review the attached correspondence regarding Megan’s Organic
Market’s Transfer of Ownership Requests.
Please reach out to me with any questions you and your team have.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Friday, March 12, 2021 1:18 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-
0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Happy Friday, Ms. Bailey!
Just checking in on this. Let us know the status and next steps when you can.
Have a great day/weekend if we don't hear from you.
Dustin
On Mon, Mar 8, 2021 at 2:04 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Apologies for the delayed response, we are still reviewing the proposals
and next steps. I will likely be able to give you more information this week
and will reach out to you as soon as I have that information.
Best,
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 11:00 AM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to
CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi Ms. Bailey:
Just checking in on the status. Let me know if you need anything from me
us). Hope all is well!
Dustin
On Tue, Feb 23, 2021 at 9:22 AM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
wrote:
Hello Dustin,
The City acknowledges and accepts your correspondence as notification in
writing of Megan’s Organic Market (MOM’s) proposal to transfer ownership
between the current members of MOM, SLO: Melissa Seligman, Levi
Seligman, Lindsey Law, and Keith Sweeney, to new members of MOM, Inc:
Tarrah Graves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona. Likewise,
the city acknowledges and accepts your correspondence as notification in
writing that MOM SLO will be completely absorbed into the MOM USA
entity as part of the overall proposed action.
The City will review the proposal with the Cannabis Steering Committee, who
will make a determination on how to move forward with the proposal. The
Steering Committee will meet next week to review this material. Once I have
direction from the Steering Committee I will reach out to Dustin and Megan
Souza on the determination and any subsequent next steps.
The City asks that none of the proposed actions take final effect until the City
reviews the proposal and communicates its decision. Consistent with Chapter
9.10.120 subsection C, any attempt to transfer without City approval is
prohibited and any such action immediately voids, nullifies and terminates the
commercial cannabis operator permit.
Please reach out to me in the interim with any questions you may have.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 3:34 PM
To: Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>; Johnson, Derek
djohnson@slocity.org>; Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Cc: Becky Hall <becky@tardiffsaldo.com>
Subject: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-
0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
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To: Cannabis Program Coordinator, Georgina Bailey
City Attorney, Christine Dietrick
City Manager, Derek Johnson
CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION
This email is to give notice to the City of San Luis ObispopursuanttoSection9.10.120 of the SLO Municipal Code that MOM SLO, LLCdbaMegan’s Organic Market at 280 Higuera Street in San Luis Obispo(“
MOM SLO”) is proposing to make a transfer under section 9.10.120(B)
and, to the extent that it is required, are seeking approval to amendthecurrentMOMSLOCommercialCannabisOperatorPermit.
MOM SLO is the holder of Commercial CannabisOperatorPermitCANN-0064-2019 (“MOM SLO CCOP”), one of threeretailCommercialCannabisOperatorPermitswithintheCityofSLO. CurrentmembersofMOMSLO, Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law,
and Keith Sweeney wish to sell their respective interests in MOM SLO,
which total 35%, to MOM USA, LLC, a California LimitedLiabilityCompanywhichistobewhollyownedbyMOM, Inc. aDelawareCorporation. The individual owners of MOM, Inc. are Megan Souza,
Tarrah Graves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona - allresidentsofSLOCountywiththeexceptionofMs. Cardona whoiscurrentlyaresidentofSantaBarbaraCounty. Megan Souza is alsoacurrentownerofMOMSLOandhasalreadypassedabackgroundcheckbytheCity. Tarrah Graves is a current employee of MOM SLO andhasalsoalreadypassedabackgroundcheckbytheCity. Ms. Borges, Ms.
Lipari, and Ms. Cardona have not yet gone through thebackgroundcheckprocessoftheCity.
MOM SLO is requesting that the MOM SLO CCOP beamendedtoincludeTarrahGraves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, andJillianCardona, as that is required under section 9.10.120(B)(3), and thatthecurrentownersseekingtoselltheirinterestinMOMSLO, MelissaSeligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law, and Keith Sweeney, beremovedfromtheMOMSLOCCOP.
Additionally, Megan Souza and Eric Powers’ collective interestinMOMSLOwillbecompletelyabsorbedintotheMOMUSAentityaspartofthisproposedtransaction. Although City approval is notrequiredundersection9.10.120 for this aspect of the transaction, we wouldrequestCityapprovalforthistransfer/relinquishment as well, and thattheCCOPbeamendedtoreflectthesame.
MOM SLO is currently, and has been, in good standing andincompliancewithallapplicableregulations. MOM SLO is prepared topayanyandallnecessaryfeesandchargesand/or provide allinformationreasonablynecessarytotheCityofSLOuponrequestinordertoobtaintherequisiteapprovalfortheproposedtransactionandamendment(
SLOMC 9.10.120(B)(1)).
The reason for the proposed transfer is to facilitate futuregrowthoftheMOMSLOandMegan’s Organic Market brand and business,
which hopes to expand throughout California (and maybesomedaybeyond), while maintaining its flagship and principal place ofbusinessrighthereintheCityofSanLuisObispo. In addition, Megan’sOrganicMarketiscurrentlyprimarilyfemaleownedandoperated, however,
provided the City of SLO grants approval to the requested transferandamendmenttotheCCOP, it will become 100% female owned – a goalthatMegan’s Organic Market has always had. We believe that havingawholesome, fully female-owned business, with the potential and plansfortremendousstatewideandnationalgrowth, and one thatprioritizescommunityservice, education, and responsibleenvironmentalstewardship, headquartered in SLO would benefit the local economy, and
would be a great addition to the city’s list of homegrown businesssuccessstories.
Please find attached a copy of the term sheet outliningtheproposedtransaction (which the parties would like toremainconfidential); a copy of the Articles of Organization and mostrecentStatementofInformationforMOMSLO, LLC; a copy of theformationdocumentsforMOM, Inc.; and a copy of the Articles of OrganizationandmostrecentStatementofInformationforMOMUSA, LLC. TheMOMUSA, LLC statement of information attached lists Megan Souza andEricPowersasthecurrentmanagers (both are also current owners ofMOMSLOLLC), however ownership will be changed as described above (i.e.,
MOM USA, LLC will become wholly owned by MOM, Inc.) uponapprovalofthisproposedtransactionandamendmentoftheCCOP. WecanprovidetheCitywiththoseupdatedcorporaterecordsif/whenthatbecomesnecessary.
We are excited and anxious to work towards the approval ofthisproposedtransactionandtheamendmentoftheMOMSLOCCOP. AllcurrentandproposedpermiteesarereadyandavailabletoansweranyfurtherquestionsormeetwiththeCityasisneededorhelpful. PleasereachouttomedirectlyatyoursoonestconveniencetoletusknowwhatelsewecandoorprovidetoassisttheCity. Thank you foryourconsideration.
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
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TARDIFFSALDO.COM
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From:Bailey, Georgina
To:Dustin Tardiff
Subject:RE: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Date:Monday, August 16, 2021 2:27:00 PM
Attachments:image001.png
Hi Dustin,
Yes, the City is still on schedule to likely come to a determination this week on MOM’s
Transfer Request. Please expect a correspondence from me regarding the transfer request
early next week.
Best,
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Monday, August 16, 2021 2:20 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC
9.10.120]
Hi Georgina!
My alarm went off - checking in that we're still on track to receive a determination in re: to the
below. Thanks for all your work! Happy Monday!
Dustin
Dustin
On Wed, Aug 4, 2021 at 2:17 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Thank you for following up on your request. MOMs transfer is being reviewed and the
City will likely come to a determination the week of 8/16. Once a determination has been
made I will send you a letter of determination and next steps. However, because the
transfer request is external there is going to be a background check process, and while
we have made major efforts including working with a consultant to streamline the
background check process, I anticipate that the background check will likely take
anywhere from a couple weeks to an additional month.
Not sure your timeline, but hopefully this answers some questions for you. I am happy to
answer any other questions you might have.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 2:06 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC
9.10.120]
Hi Georgina:
Hope all's well. Following up on the status of this. Is there some avenue of provisional
approval or some compromise/alternative to waiting so we can begin taking steps to make these
transactions happen? I could submit an outline of proposed steps to take in the interim. I don't
think anybody anticipated that we would be waiting 6 months for this - the problems the delay
has caused are snowballing. Or maybe we are jusssssst about to receive approval??? Thanks for all
your work.
Dustin
On Thu, Jul 15, 2021 at 5:19 PM Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org> wrote:
Thank you Mr. Cardona. Your request has been received and Georgina will follow up
on next steps.
Greg
From: Mark Cardona <mark@megansorganicmarket.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2021 8:43 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Cc: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>; Megan Souza
megan@megansorganicmarket.com>; Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>; Hermann,
Greg <GHermann@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019
SLOMC 9.10.120]
Ms. Bailey,
Please find the attached Transfer of Ownership Request for Operator Megan's Organic Market
in line with the process and documentation required in the Administrative Regulations.
Best regards,
Mark Cardona
phone • (805) 450-2741
email • Mark@MegansOrganicMarket.com
On Thu, Jul 8, 2021 at 5:43 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Good Afternoon Dustin,
Please find attached a correspondence from the City that outlines how Megan’s
Organic Market should move forward with the Transfer of Ownership Request.
Included in the correspondence are the Administrative Guidelines for Transfer of
Ownership Requests. Please follow the Administrative Guidelines when you
resubmit the Transfer of Ownership Request.
Please let me know if you have any questions as you submit your request.
Best,
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Friday, June 25, 2021 11:32 AM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>; Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>;
Johnson, Derek <djohnson@slocity.org>
Cc: Mark Cardona <mark@megansorganicmarket.com>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019
SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi All / Mr. Johnson:
Hope all is well with everyone. It has been over four months since MOM SLO / MOM USA’s
Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120] was submitted
on February 22 this year. We have received very little information in these past four months.
As I know you are all aware, the parties cannot take any actions to consummate the
transactions contemplated by the amendment until approval is received from the City per
the City’s instruction. This long delay is causing a lot of problems with the ability to conduct
business and is approaching the point where it will be causing legal compliance issues. We
are over a month past the timeline the City gave to us on March 17th.
Everyone involved has been very patient and we are all anxious to get some accurate
information about next steps. We completely understand how busy you all must be and the
complex and novel nature of this process for the City and are here to assist in whatever way
we can. Please let us know if there is any other information that we can provide to you. We
look forward to hearing the current status of this matter at your soonest convenience.
Dustin
On Tue, May 4, 2021 at 4:18 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Apologies I was out last week Thursday and Friday and am catching up on emails.
We are still finalizing the transfer of ownership process, but are nearing
completion. I will reach out to you hopefully within the next week or two with an
update.
Best,
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2021 11:00 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019
SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi Ms. Bailey:
Just checking in on this. Hope all is well!
Dustin
On Tue, Apr 6, 2021 at 8:18 AM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Of course. The Steering Committee is meeting next week to discuss the
possible administrative process for transfer of ownership requests. Depending
upon the outcome of the Steering Committee meeting I will be better able to let
you know the timeline and next steps for MOM’s transfer request.
I believe we are still on track for the 30-60 day timeline and will reach out to you
next week with any updates.
Let me know if you need anything else in the interim.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 10:55 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019
SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi Ms. Bailey!
Just following up on your March 17th letter and inquiring re: status. I completely
understand the City's need to develop the administrative process for all of this and want
to make sure you're aware that we are eager to assist in any way possible or do
anything useful to expedite the process. Can you let me know the status of things so I
can relay it to everyone involved? Are we still on track for the 30-60 day timeline
you gave us earlier? Thanks again for all your help through this.
Dustin
On Wed, Mar 17, 2021 at 4:08 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Dustin,
Please review the attached correspondence regarding Megan’s Organic
Market’s Transfer of Ownership Requests.
Please reach out to me with any questions you and your team have.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Friday, March 12, 2021 1:18 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-
2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Happy Friday, Ms. Bailey!
Just checking in on this. Let us know the status and next steps when you can. Have
a great day/weekend if we don't hear from you.
Dustin
On Mon, Mar 8, 2021 at 2:04 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Apologies for the delayed response, we are still reviewing the proposals
and next steps. I will likely be able to give you more information this week
and will reach out to you as soon as I have that information.
Best,
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 11:00 AM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-
2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi Ms. Bailey:
Just checking in on the status. Let me know if you need anything from me (us).
Hope all is well!
Dustin
On Tue, Feb 23, 2021 at 9:22 AM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Dustin,
The City acknowledges and accepts your correspondence as notification in
writing of Megan’s Organic Market (MOM’s) proposal to transfer ownership
between the current members of MOM, SLO: Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman,
Lindsey Law, and Keith Sweeney, to new members of MOM, Inc: Tarrah Graves,
Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona. Likewise, the city
acknowledges and accepts your correspondence as notification in writing that
MOM SLO will be completely absorbed into the MOM USA entity as part of the
overall proposed action.
The City will review the proposal with the Cannabis Steering Committee, who
will make a determination on how to move forward with the proposal. The
Steering Committee will meet next week to review this material. Once I have
direction from the Steering Committee I will reach out to Dustin and Megan
Souza on the determination and any subsequent next steps.
The City asks that none of the proposed actions take final effect until the City
reviews the proposal and communicates its decision. Consistent with Chapter
9.10.120 subsection C, any attempt to transfer without City approval is
prohibited and any such action immediately voids, nullifies and terminates the
commercial cannabis operator permit.
Please reach out to me in the interim with any questions you may have.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 3:34 PM
To: Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>; Johnson, Derek
djohnson@slocity.org>; Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Cc: Becky Hall <becky@tardiffsaldo.com>
Subject: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-
2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments,
click links, or respond.
To: Cannabis Program Coordinator, Georgina Bailey
City Attorney, Christine Dietrick
City Manager, Derek Johnson
CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION
This email is to give notice to the City of San Luis ObispopursuanttoSection9.10.120 of the SLO Municipal Code that MOM SLO, LLCdbaMegan’s Organic Market at 280 Higuera Street in San Luis Obispo (“MOMSLO”) is proposing to make a transfer under section 9.10.120(B) and, totheextentthatitisrequired, are seeking approval to amend the currentMOMSLOCommercialCannabisOperatorPermit.
MOM SLO is the holder of Commercial Cannabis OperatorPermitCANN-0064-2019 (“MOM SLO CCOP”), one of three retailCommercialCannabisOperatorPermitswithintheCityofSLO. Current membersofMOMSLO, Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law, andKeithSweeneywishtoselltheirrespectiveinterestsinMOMSLO, whichtotal35%, to MOM USA, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company whichistobewhollyownedbyMOM, Inc. a Delaware Corporation. TheindividualownersofMOM, Inc. are Megan Souza, Tarrah Graves, Phoebe Lipari,
Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona - all residents of SLO County withtheexceptionofMs. Cardona who is currently a resident of SantaBarbaraCounty. Megan Souza is also a current owner of MOM SLO andhasalreadypassedabackgroundcheckbytheCity. Tarrah Graves is acurrentemployeeofMOMSLOandhasalsoalreadypassedabackgroundcheckbytheCity. Ms. Borges, Ms. Lipari, and Ms. Cardona have not yetgonethroughthebackgroundcheckprocessoftheCity.
MOM SLO is requesting that the MOM SLO CCOP be amendedtoincludeTarrahGraves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona,
as that is required under section 9.10.120(B)(3), and that the currentownersseekingtoselltheirinterestinMOMSLO, Melissa Seligman, LeviSeligman, Lindsey Law, and Keith Sweeney, be removed from theMOMSLOCCOP.
Additionally, Megan Souza and Eric Powers’ collective interestinMOMSLOwillbecompletelyabsorbedintotheMOMUSAentityaspartofthisproposedtransaction. Although City approval is not requiredundersection9.10.120 for this aspect of the transaction, we would requestCityapprovalforthistransfer/relinquishment as well, and that the CCOPbeamendedtoreflectthesame.
MOM SLO is currently, and has been, in good standing andincompliancewithallapplicableregulations. MOM SLO is prepared topayanyandallnecessaryfeesandchargesand/or provide allinformationreasonablynecessarytotheCityofSLOuponrequestinordertoobtaintherequisiteapprovalfortheproposedtransactionandamendment (SLOMC9.10.120(B)(1)).
The reason for the proposed transfer is to facilitate future growthoftheMOMSLOandMegan’s Organic Market brand and business, whichhopestoexpandthroughoutCalifornia (and maybe someday beyond), whilemaintainingitsflagshipandprincipalplaceofbusinessrighthereintheCityofSanLuisObispo. In addition, Megan’s Organic Market iscurrentlyprimarilyfemaleownedandoperated, however, provided the City ofSLOgrantsapprovaltotherequestedtransferandamendmenttotheCCOP, itwillbecome100% female owned – a goal that Megan’s Organic Markethasalwayshad. We believe that having a wholesome, fully female-ownedbusiness, with the potential and plans for tremendous statewideandnationalgrowth, and one that prioritizes community service, education, andresponsibleenvironmentalstewardship, headquartered in SLOwouldbenefitthelocaleconomy, and would be a great addition to the city’s listofhomegrownbusinesssuccessstories.
Please find attached a copy of the term sheet outlining theproposedtransaction (which the parties would like to remain confidential); a copyoftheArticlesofOrganizationandmostrecentStatementofInformationforMOMSLO, LLC; a copy of the formation documents for MOM, Inc.; andacopyoftheArticlesofOrganizationandmostrecentStatementofInformationforMOMUSA, LLC. The MOM USA, LLC statementofinformationattachedlistsMeganSouzaandEricPowersasthecurrentmanagers (both are also current owners of MOM SLO LLC), howeverownershipwillbechangedasdescribedabove (i.e., MOM USA, LLCwillbecomewhollyownedbyMOM, Inc.) upon approval of thisproposedtransactionandamendmentoftheCCOP. We can provide the Citywiththoseupdatedcorporaterecordsif/when that becomes necessary.
We are excited and anxious to work towards the approval ofthisproposedtransactionandtheamendmentoftheMOMSLOCCOP. AllcurrentandproposedpermiteesarereadyandavailabletoansweranyfurtherquestionsormeetwiththeCityasisneededorhelpful. PleasereachouttomedirectlyatyoursoonestconveniencetoletusknowwhatelsewecandoorprovidetoassisttheCity. Thank you for your consideration.
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this e-mail and any attached document(s) may contain
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are hereby advised that any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action in reliance upon the
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DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
From:Bailey, Georgina
To:Dustin Tardiff
Subject:RE: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Date:Wednesday, August 4, 2021 2:16:00 PM
Attachments:image001.png
Hi Dustin,
Thank you for following up on your request. MOMs transfer is being reviewed and the City
will likely come to a determination the week of 8/16. Once a determination has been made I
will send you a letter of determination and next steps. However, because the transfer
request is external there is going to be a background check process, and while we have
made major efforts including working with a consultant to streamline the background check
process, I anticipate that the background check will likely take anywhere from a couple
weeks to an additional month.
Not sure your timeline, but hopefully this answers some questions for you. I am happy to
answer any other questions you might have.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 2:06 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC
9.10.120]
Hi Georgina:
Hope all's well. Following up on the status of this. Is there some avenue of provisional approval
or some compromise/alternative to waiting so we can begin taking steps to make these transactions
happen? I could submit an outline of proposed steps to take in the interim. I don't think anybody
anticipated that we would be waiting 6 months for this - the problems the delay has caused are
snowballing. Or maybe we are jusssssst about to receive approval??? Thanks for all your work.
Dustin
On Thu, Jul 15, 2021 at 5:19 PM Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org> wrote:
Thank you Mr. Cardona. Your request has been received and Georgina will follow up on
next steps.
Greg
From: Mark Cardona <mark@megansorganicmarket.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2021 8:43 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Cc: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>; Megan Souza
megan@megansorganicmarket.com>; Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>; Hermann, Greg
GHermann@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC
9.10.120]
Ms. Bailey,
Please find the attached Transfer of Ownership Request for Operator Megan's Organic Market in
line with the process and documentation required in the Administrative Regulations.
Best regards,
Mark Cardona
phone • (805) 450-2741
email • Mark@MegansOrganicMarket.com
On Thu, Jul 8, 2021 at 5:43 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Good Afternoon Dustin,
Please find attached a correspondence from the City that outlines how Megan’s
Organic Market should move forward with the Transfer of Ownership Request.
Included in the correspondence are the Administrative Guidelines for Transfer of
Ownership Requests. Please follow the Administrative Guidelines when you resubmit
the Transfer of Ownership Request.
Please let me know if you have any questions as you submit your request.
Best,
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Friday, June 25, 2021 11:32 AM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>; Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>; Johnson,
Derek <djohnson@slocity.org>
Cc: Mark Cardona <mark@megansorganicmarket.com>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019
SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi All / Mr. Johnson:
Hope all is well with everyone. It has been over four months since MOM SLO / MOM USA’s
Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120] was submitted
on February 22 this year. We have received very little information in these past four months.
As I know you are all aware, the parties cannot take any actions to consummate the
transactions contemplated by the amendment until approval is received from the City per the
City’s instruction. This long delay is causing a lot of problems with the ability to conduct
business and is approaching the point where it will be causing legal compliance issues. We are
over a month past the timeline the City gave to us on March 17th.
Everyone involved has been very patient and we are all anxious to get some accurate
information about next steps. We completely understand how busy you all must be and the
complex and novel nature of this process for the City and are here to assist in whatever way we
can. Please let us know if there is any other information that we can provide to you. We look
forward to hearing the current status of this matter at your soonest convenience.
Dustin
On Tue, May 4, 2021 at 4:18 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Apologies I was out last week Thursday and Friday and am catching up on emails.
We are still finalizing the transfer of ownership process, but are nearing completion. I
will reach out to you hopefully within the next week or two with an update.
Best,
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2021 11:00 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019
SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi Ms. Bailey:
Just checking in on this. Hope all is well!
Dustin
On Tue, Apr 6, 2021 at 8:18 AM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Of course. The Steering Committee is meeting next week to discuss the possible
administrative process for transfer of ownership requests. Depending upon the
outcome of the Steering Committee meeting I will be better able to let you know
the timeline and next steps for MOM’s transfer request.
I believe we are still on track for the 30-60 day timeline and will reach out to you
next week with any updates.
Let me know if you need anything else in the interim.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 10:55 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019
SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi Ms. Bailey!
Just following up on your March 17th letter and inquiring re: status. I completely
understand the City's need to develop the administrative process for all of this and want to
make sure you're aware that we are eager to assist in any way possible or do anything
useful to expedite the process. Can you let me know the status of things so I can relay it to
everyone involved? Are we still on track for the 30-60 day timeline you gave us earlier?
Thanks again for all your help through this.
Dustin
On Wed, Mar 17, 2021 at 4:08 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Dustin,
Please review the attached correspondence regarding Megan’s Organic
Market’s Transfer of Ownership Requests.
Please reach out to me with any questions you and your team have.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Friday, March 12, 2021 1:18 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019
SLOMC 9.10.120]
Happy Friday, Ms. Bailey!
Just checking in on this. Let us know the status and next steps when you can. Have a
great day/weekend if we don't hear from you.
Dustin
On Mon, Mar 8, 2021 at 2:04 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Apologies for the delayed response, we are still reviewing the proposals and
next steps. I will likely be able to give you more information this week and will
reach out to you as soon as I have that information.
Best,
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 11:00 AM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-
2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi Ms. Bailey:
Just checking in on the status. Let me know if you need anything from me (us).
Hope all is well!
Dustin
On Tue, Feb 23, 2021 at 9:22 AM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Dustin,
The City acknowledges and accepts your correspondence as notification in writing
of Megan’s Organic Market (MOM’s) proposal to transfer ownership between the
current members of MOM, SLO: Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law, and
Keith Sweeney, to new members of MOM, Inc: Tarrah Graves, Phoebe Lipari,
Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona. Likewise, the city acknowledges and accepts
your correspondence as notification in writing that MOM SLO will be completely
absorbed into the MOM USA entity as part of the overall proposed action.
The City will review the proposal with the Cannabis Steering Committee, who will
make a determination on how to move forward with the proposal. The Steering
Committee will meet next week to review this material. Once I have direction from
the Steering Committee I will reach out to Dustin and Megan Souza on the
determination and any subsequent next steps.
The City asks that none of the proposed actions take final effect until the City
reviews the proposal and communicates its decision. Consistent with Chapter
9.10.120 subsection C, any attempt to transfer without City approval is prohibited
and any such action immediately voids, nullifies and terminates the commercial
cannabis operator permit.
Please reach out to me in the interim with any questions you may have.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 3:34 PM
To: Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>; Johnson, Derek
djohnson@slocity.org>; Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Cc: Becky Hall <becky@tardiffsaldo.com>
Subject: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-
2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments,
click links, or respond.
To: Cannabis Program Coordinator, Georgina Bailey
City Attorney, Christine Dietrick
City Manager, Derek Johnson
CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION
This email is to give notice to the City of San Luis Obispo pursuanttoSection9.10.120 of the SLO Municipal Code that MOM SLO, LLCdbaMegan’s Organic Market at 280 Higuera Street in San Luis Obispo (“MOMSLO”) is proposing to make a transfer under section 9.10.120(B) and, totheextentthatitisrequired, are seeking approval to amend the currentMOMSLOCommercialCannabisOperatorPermit.
MOM SLO is the holder of Commercial Cannabis OperatorPermitCANN-0064-2019 (“MOM SLO CCOP”), one of three retailCommercialCannabisOperatorPermitswithintheCityofSLO. Current membersofMOMSLO, Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law, andKeithSweeneywishtoselltheirrespectiveinterestsinMOMSLO, which total 35%,
to MOM USA, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company which is tobewhollyownedbyMOM, Inc. a Delaware Corporation. The individualownersofMOM, Inc. are Megan Souza, Tarrah Graves, Phoebe Lipari, AllisonBorges, and Jillian Cardona - all residents of SLO County with theexceptionofMs. Cardona who is currently a resident of Santa Barbara County. MeganSouzaisalsoacurrentownerofMOMSLOandhasalreadypassedabackgroundcheckbytheCity. Tarrah Graves is a current employee ofMOMSLOandhasalsoalreadypassedabackgroundcheckbytheCity. Ms. Borges,
Ms. Lipari, and Ms. Cardona have not yet gone through thebackgroundcheckprocessoftheCity.
MOM SLO is requesting that the MOM SLO CCOP be amendedtoincludeTarrahGraves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona, asthatisrequiredundersection9.10.120(B)(3), and that the currentownersseekingtoselltheirinterestinMOMSLO, Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman,
Lindsey Law, and Keith Sweeney, be removed from the MOM SLO CCOP.
Additionally, Megan Souza and Eric Powers’ collective interestinMOMSLOwillbecompletelyabsorbedintotheMOMUSAentityaspartofthisproposedtransaction. Although City approval is not requiredundersection9.10.120 for this aspect of the transaction, we would requestCityapprovalforthistransfer/relinquishment as well, and that the CCOP be
amended to reflect the same.
MOM SLO is currently, and has been, in good standing andincompliancewithallapplicableregulations. MOM SLO is prepared to payanyandallnecessaryfeesandchargesand/or provide all informationreasonablynecessarytotheCityofSLOuponrequestinordertoobtaintherequisiteapprovalfortheproposedtransactionandamendment (SLOMC 9.10.120(B)(
1)).
The reason for the proposed transfer is to facilitate future growthoftheMOMSLOandMegan’s Organic Market brand and business, whichhopestoexpandthroughoutCalifornia (and maybe someday beyond), whilemaintainingitsflagshipandprincipalplaceofbusinessrighthereintheCityofSanLuisObispo. In addition, Megan’s Organic Market iscurrentlyprimarilyfemaleownedandoperated, however, provided the City ofSLOgrantsapprovaltotherequestedtransferandamendmenttotheCCOP, itwillbecome100% female owned – a goal that Megan’s Organic Markethasalwayshad. We believe that having a wholesome, fully female-owned business,
with the potential and plans for tremendous statewide and national growth,
and one that prioritizes community service, education, andresponsibleenvironmentalstewardship, headquartered in SLO would benefit thelocaleconomy, and would be a great addition to the city’s list ofhomegrownbusinesssuccessstories.
Please find attached a copy of the term sheet outlining theproposedtransaction (which the parties would like to remain confidential); a copy oftheArticlesofOrganizationandmostrecentStatementofInformationforMOMSLO, LLC; a copy of the formation documents for MOM, Inc.; and a copyoftheArticlesofOrganizationandmostrecentStatementofInformationforMOMUSA, LLC. The MOM USA, LLC statement of informationattachedlistsMeganSouzaandEricPowersasthecurrentmanagers (both arealsocurrentownersofMOMSLOLLC), however ownership will be changedasdescribedabove (i.e., MOM USA, LLC will become wholly owned by MOM,
Inc.) upon approval of this proposed transaction and amendment oftheCCOP. We can provide the City with those updated corporaterecordsif/when that becomes necessary.
We are excited and anxious to work towards the approval ofthisproposedtransactionandtheamendmentoftheMOMSLOCCOP. AllcurrentandproposedpermiteesarereadyandavailabletoansweranyfurtherquestionsormeetwiththeCityasisneededorhelpful. Please reach out tomedirectlyatyoursoonestconveniencetoletusknowwhatelsewecandoorprovidetoassisttheCity. Thank you for your consideration.
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
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From:Mark Cardona
To:Bailey, Georgina
Cc:Dustin Tardiff; Megan Souza; Dietrick, Christine; Hermann, Greg
Subject:Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Date:Wednesday, July 14, 2021 8:46:12 PM
Attachments:image001.png
Signed Transfer of Ownership Request City of San Luis Obispo 07142021.pdf
Ms. Bailey,
Please find the attached Transfer of Ownership Request for Operator Megan's Organic Market
in line with the process and documentation required in the Administrative Regulations.
Best regards,
Mark Cardona
phone • (805) 450-2741
email • Mark@MegansOrganicMarket.com
On Thu, Jul 8, 2021 at 5:43 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Good Afternoon Dustin,
Please find attached a correspondence from the City that outlines how Megan’s
Organic Market should move forward with the Transfer of Ownership Request.
Included in the correspondence are the Administrative Guidelines for Transfer of
Ownership Requests. Please follow the Administrative Guidelines when you
resubmit the Transfer of Ownership Request.
Please let me know if you have any questions as you submit your request.
Best,
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Friday, June 25, 2021 11:32 AM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>; Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>;
Johnson, Derek <djohnson@slocity.org>
Cc: Mark Cardona <mark@megansorganicmarket.com>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-
2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi All / Mr. Johnson:
Hope all is well with everyone. It has been over four months since MOM SLO / MOM
USA’s Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
was submitted on February 22 this year. We have received very little information in these
past four months.
As I know you are all aware, the parties cannot take any actions to consummate the
transactions contemplated by the amendment until approval is received from the City per the
City’s instruction. This long delay is causing a lot of problems with the ability to conduct
business and is approaching the point where it will be causing legal compliance issues. We
are over a month past the timeline the City gave to us on March 17th.
Everyone involved has been very patient and we are all anxious to get some accurate
information about next steps. We completely understand how busy you all must be and the
complex and novel nature of this process for the City and are here to assist in whatever way
we can. Please let us know if there is any other information that we can provide to you. We
look forward to hearing the current status of this matter at your soonest convenience.
Dustin
On Tue, May 4, 2021 at 4:18 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Apologies I was out last week Thursday and Friday and am catching up on
emails. We are still finalizing the transfer of ownership process, but are nearing
completion. I will reach out to you hopefully within the next week or two with an
update.
Best,
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2021 11:00 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-
2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi Ms. Bailey:
Just checking in on this. Hope all is well!
Dustin
On Tue, Apr 6, 2021 at 8:18 AM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Of course. The Steering Committee is meeting next week to discuss the
possible administrative process for transfer of ownership requests. Depending
upon the outcome of the Steering Committee meeting I will be better able to let
you know the timeline and next steps for MOM’s transfer request.
I believe we are still on track for the 30-60 day timeline and will reach out to you
next week with any updates.
Let me know if you need anything else in the interim.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 10:55 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-
0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi Ms. Bailey!
Just following up on your March 17th letter and inquiring re: status. I completely
understand the City's need to develop the administrative process for all of this and want
to make sure you're aware that we are eager to assist in any way possible or do anything
useful to expedite the process. Can you let me know the status of things so I can relay it
to everyone involved? Are we still on track for the 30-60 day timeline you gave us
earlier? Thanks again for all your help through this.
Dustin
On Wed, Mar 17, 2021 at 4:08 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Dustin,
Please review the attached correspondence regarding Megan’s Organic
Market’s Transfer of Ownership Requests.
Please reach out to me with any questions you and your team have.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Friday, March 12, 2021 1:18 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-
0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Happy Friday, Ms. Bailey!
Just checking in on this. Let us know the status and next steps when you can.
Have a great day/weekend if we don't hear from you.
Dustin
On Mon, Mar 8, 2021 at 2:04 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Apologies for the delayed response, we are still reviewing the proposals
and next steps. I will likely be able to give you more information this week
and will reach out to you as soon as I have that information.
Best,
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 11:00 AM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-
0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi Ms. Bailey:
Just checking in on the status. Let me know if you need anything from me (us).
Hope all is well!
Dustin
On Tue, Feb 23, 2021 at 9:22 AM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Dustin,
The City acknowledges and accepts your correspondence as notification in
writing of Megan’s Organic Market (MOM’s) proposal to transfer ownership
between the current members of MOM, SLO: Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman,
Lindsey Law, and Keith Sweeney, to new members of MOM, Inc: Tarrah
Graves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona. Likewise, the city
acknowledges and accepts your correspondence as notification in writing that
MOM SLO will be completely absorbed into the MOM USA entity as part of the
overall proposed action.
The City will review the proposal with the Cannabis Steering Committee, who
will make a determination on how to move forward with the proposal. The
Steering Committee will meet next week to review this material. Once I have
direction from the Steering Committee I will reach out to Dustin and Megan
Souza on the determination and any subsequent next steps.
The City asks that none of the proposed actions take final effect until the City
reviews the proposal and communicates its decision. Consistent with Chapter
9.10.120 subsection C, any attempt to transfer without City approval is
prohibited and any such action immediately voids, nullifies and terminates the
commercial cannabis operator permit.
Please reach out to me in the interim with any questions you may have.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 3:34 PM
To: Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>; Johnson, Derek
djohnson@slocity.org>; Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Cc: Becky Hall <becky@tardiffsaldo.com>
Subject: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-
0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click
links, or respond.
To: Cannabis Program Coordinator, Georgina Bailey
City Attorney, Christine Dietrick
City Manager, Derek Johnson
CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION
This email is to give notice to the City of San Luis ObispopursuanttoSection9.10.120 of the SLO Municipal Code that MOM SLO, LLCdbaMegan’s Organic Market at 280 Higuera Street in San Luis Obispo (“MOMSLO”) is proposing to make a transfer under section 9.10.120(B) and, totheextentthatitisrequired, are seeking approval to amend the currentMOMSLOCommercialCannabisOperatorPermit.
MOM SLO is the holder of Commercial Cannabis OperatorPermitCANN-0064-2019 (“MOM SLO CCOP”), one of three retailCommercialCannabisOperatorPermitswithintheCityofSLO. Current membersofMOMSLO, Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law, andKeithSweeneywishtoselltheirrespectiveinterestsinMOMSLO, whichtotal35%, to MOM USA, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company whichistobewhollyownedbyMOM, Inc. a Delaware Corporation. TheindividualownersofMOM, Inc. are Megan Souza, Tarrah Graves, Phoebe Lipari,
Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona - all residents of SLO County withtheexceptionofMs. Cardona who is currently a resident of SantaBarbaraCounty. Megan Souza is also a current owner of MOM SLO andhasalreadypassedabackgroundcheckbytheCity. Tarrah Graves is acurrentemployeeofMOMSLOandhasalsoalreadypassedabackgroundcheckbytheCity. Ms. Borges, Ms. Lipari, and Ms. Cardona have not yetgonethroughthebackgroundcheckprocessoftheCity.
MOM SLO is requesting that the MOM SLO CCOP be amendedtoincludeTarrahGraves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona,
as that is required under section 9.10.120(B)(3), and that the currentownersseekingtoselltheirinterestinMOMSLO, Melissa Seligman, LeviSeligman, Lindsey Law, and Keith Sweeney, be removed from theMOMSLOCCOP.
Additionally, Megan Souza and Eric Powers’ collective interestinMOMSLOwillbecompletelyabsorbedintotheMOMUSAentityaspartofthisproposedtransaction. Although City approval is not requiredundersection9.10.120 for this aspect of the transaction, we would requestCityapprovalforthistransfer/relinquishment as well, and that the CCOPbeamendedtoreflectthesame.
MOM SLO is currently, and has been, in good standing andincompliancewithallapplicableregulations. MOM SLO is prepared topayanyandallnecessaryfeesandchargesand/or provide allinformationreasonablynecessarytotheCityofSLOuponrequestinordertoobtaintherequisiteapprovalfortheproposedtransactionandamendment (SLOMC9.10.120(B)(1)).
The reason for the proposed transfer is to facilitate future growthoftheMOMSLOandMegan’s Organic Market brand and business, whichhopestoexpandthroughoutCalifornia (and maybe someday beyond), while
maintaining its flagship and principal place of business right here intheCityofSanLuisObispo. In addition, Megan’s Organic Market iscurrentlyprimarilyfemaleownedandoperated, however, provided the City ofSLOgrantsapprovaltotherequestedtransferandamendmenttotheCCOP, itwillbecome100% female owned – a goal that Megan’s Organic Markethasalwayshad. We believe that having a wholesome, fully female-ownedbusiness, with the potential and plans for tremendous statewideandnationalgrowth, and one that prioritizes community service, education, andresponsibleenvironmentalstewardship, headquartered in SLOwouldbenefitthelocaleconomy, and would be a great addition to the city’s listofhomegrownbusinesssuccessstories.
Please find attached a copy of the term sheet outlining theproposedtransaction (which the parties would like to remain confidential); a copyoftheArticlesofOrganizationandmostrecentStatementofInformationforMOMSLO, LLC; a copy of the formation documents for MOM, Inc.; andacopyoftheArticlesofOrganizationandmostrecentStatementofInformationforMOMUSA, LLC. The MOM USA, LLC statementofinformationattachedlistsMeganSouzaandEricPowersasthecurrentmanagers (both are also current owners of MOM SLO LLC), howeverownershipwillbechangedasdescribedabove (i.e., MOM USA, LLCwillbecomewhollyownedbyMOM, Inc.) upon approval of thisproposedtransactionandamendmentoftheCCOP. We can provide the Citywiththoseupdatedcorporaterecordsif/when that becomes necessary.
We are excited and anxious to work towards the approval ofthisproposedtransactionandtheamendmentoftheMOMSLOCCOP. AllcurrentandproposedpermiteesarereadyandavailabletoansweranyfurtherquestionsormeetwiththeCityasisneededorhelpful. PleasereachouttomedirectlyatyoursoonestconveniencetoletusknowwhatelsewecandoorprovidetoassisttheCity. Thank you for your consideration.
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
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From:Hermann, Greg
To:Mark Cardona; Bailey, Georgina
Cc:Dustin Tardiff; Megan Souza; Dietrick, Christine
Subject:RE: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Date:Thursday, July 15, 2021 5:19:00 PM
Attachments:image001.png
Thank you Mr. Cardona. Your request has been received and Georgina will follow up on
next steps.
Greg
From: Mark Cardona <mark@megansorganicmarket.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2021 8:43 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Cc: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>; Megan Souza <megan@megansorganicmarket.com>;
Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>; Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC
9.10.120]
Ms. Bailey,
Please find the attached Transfer of Ownership Request for Operator Megan's Organic Market in line
with the process and documentation required in the Administrative Regulations.
Best regards,
Mark Cardona
phone • (805) 450-2741
email • Mark@MegansOrganicMarket.com
On Thu, Jul 8, 2021 at 5:43 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Good Afternoon Dustin,
Please find attached a correspondence from the City that outlines how Megan’s Organic
Market should move forward with the Transfer of Ownership Request. Included in the
correspondence are the Administrative Guidelines for Transfer of Ownership Requests.
Please follow the Administrative Guidelines when you resubmit the Transfer of
Ownership Request.
Please let me know if you have any questions as you submit your request.
Best,
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Friday, June 25, 2021 11:32 AM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>; Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>; Johnson,
Derek <djohnson@slocity.org>
Cc: Mark Cardona <mark@megansorganicmarket.com>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC
9.10.120]
Hi All / Mr. Johnson:
Hope all is well with everyone. It has been over four months since MOM SLO / MOM USA’s
Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120] was submitted on
February 22 this year. We have received very little information in these past four months.
As I know you are all aware, the parties cannot take any actions to consummate the
transactions contemplated by the amendment until approval is received from the City per the
City’s instruction. This long delay is causing a lot of problems with the ability to conduct business
and is approaching the point where it will be causing legal compliance issues. We are over a
month past the timeline the City gave to us on March 17th.
Everyone involved has been very patient and we are all anxious to get some accurate
information about next steps. We completely understand how busy you all must be and the
complex and novel nature of this process for the City and are here to assist in whatever way we
can. Please let us know if there is any other information that we can provide to you. We look
forward to hearing the current status of this matter at your soonest convenience.
Dustin
On Tue, May 4, 2021 at 4:18 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Apologies I was out last week Thursday and Friday and am catching up on emails. We
are still finalizing the transfer of ownership process, but are nearing completion. I will
reach out to you hopefully within the next week or two with an update.
Best,
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2021 11:00 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019
SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi Ms. Bailey:
Just checking in on this. Hope all is well!
Dustin
On Tue, Apr 6, 2021 at 8:18 AM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Of course. The Steering Committee is meeting next week to discuss the possible
administrative process for transfer of ownership requests. Depending upon the
outcome of the Steering Committee meeting I will be better able to let you know the
timeline and next steps for MOM’s transfer request.
I believe we are still on track for the 30-60 day timeline and will reach out to you next
week with any updates.
Let me know if you need anything else in the interim.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 10:55 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019
SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi Ms. Bailey!
Just following up on your March 17th letter and inquiring re: status. I completely
understand the City's need to develop the administrative process for all of this and want to
make sure you're aware that we are eager to assist in any way possible or do anything useful
to expedite the process. Can you let me know the status of things so I can relay it to everyone
involved? Are we still on track for the 30-60 day timeline you gave us earlier? Thanks again
for all your help through this.
Dustin
On Wed, Mar 17, 2021 at 4:08 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Dustin,
Please review the attached correspondence regarding Megan’s Organic Market’s
Transfer of Ownership Requests.
Please reach out to me with any questions you and your team have.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Friday, March 12, 2021 1:18 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019
SLOMC 9.10.120]
Happy Friday, Ms. Bailey!
Just checking in on this. Let us know the status and next steps when you can. Have a
great day/weekend if we don't hear from you.
Dustin
On Mon, Mar 8, 2021 at 2:04 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Apologies for the delayed response, we are still reviewing the proposals and
next steps. I will likely be able to give you more information this week and will
reach out to you as soon as I have that information.
Best,
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 11:00 AM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019
SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi Ms. Bailey:
Just checking in on the status. Let me know if you need anything from me (us). Hope
all is well!
Dustin
On Tue, Feb 23, 2021 at 9:22 AM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Dustin,
The City acknowledges and accepts your correspondence as notification in writing of
Megan’s Organic Market (MOM’s) proposal to transfer ownership between the
current members of MOM, SLO: Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law, and
Keith Sweeney, to new members of MOM, Inc: Tarrah Graves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison
Borges, and Jillian Cardona. Likewise, the city acknowledges and accepts your
correspondence as notification in writing that MOM SLO will be completely absorbed
into the MOM USA entity as part of the overall proposed action.
The City will review the proposal with the Cannabis Steering Committee, who will
make a determination on how to move forward with the proposal. The Steering
Committee will meet next week to review this material. Once I have direction from
the Steering Committee I will reach out to Dustin and Megan Souza on the
determination and any subsequent next steps.
The City asks that none of the proposed actions take final effect until the City reviews
the proposal and communicates its decision. Consistent with Chapter 9.10.120
subsection C, any attempt to transfer without City approval is prohibited and any
such action immediately voids, nullifies and terminates the commercial cannabis
operator permit.
Please reach out to me in the interim with any questions you may have.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 3:34 PM
To: Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>; Johnson, Derek
djohnson@slocity.org>; Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Cc: Becky Hall <becky@tardiffsaldo.com>
Subject: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019
SLOMC 9.10.120]
This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click
links, or respond.
To: Cannabis Program Coordinator, Georgina Bailey
City Attorney, Christine Dietrick
City Manager, Derek Johnson
CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION
This email is to give notice to the City of San Luis Obispo pursuanttoSection9.10.120 of the SLO Municipal Code that MOM SLO, LLC dba Megan’sOrganicMarketat280HigueraStreetinSanLuisObispo (“MOM SLO”) isproposingtomakeatransferundersection9.10.120(B) and, to the extent thatitisrequired, are seeking approval to amend the current MOM SLOCommercialCannabisOperatorPermit.
MOM SLO is the holder of Commercial Cannabis OperatorPermitCANN-0064-2019 (“MOM SLO CCOP”), one of three retailCommercialCannabisOperatorPermitswithintheCityofSLO. Current members ofMOMSLO, Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law, and Keith Sweeney wishtoselltheirrespectiveinterestsinMOMSLO, which total 35%, to MOM USA,
LLC, a California Limited Liability Company which is to be wholly ownedbyMOM, Inc. a Delaware Corporation. The individual owners of MOM, Inc. areMeganSouza, Tarrah Graves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, andJillianCardona - all residents of SLO County with the exception of Ms. Cardona who is
currently a resident of Santa Barbara County. Megan Souza is also acurrentownerofMOMSLOandhasalreadypassedabackgroundcheckbytheCity.
Tarrah Graves is a current employee of MOM SLO and has also alreadypassedabackgroundcheckbytheCity. Ms. Borges, Ms. Lipari, and Ms. CardonahavenotyetgonethroughthebackgroundcheckprocessoftheCity.
MOM SLO is requesting that the MOM SLO CCOP be amendedtoincludeTarrahGraves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona, asthatisrequiredundersection9.10.120(B)(3), and that the currentownersseekingtoselltheirinterestinMOMSLO, Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman,
Lindsey Law, and Keith Sweeney, be removed from the MOM SLO CCOP.
Additionally, Megan Souza and Eric Powers’ collective interest inMOMSLOwillbecompletelyabsorbedintotheMOMUSAentityaspartofthisproposedtransaction. Although City approval is not required undersection9.10.120 for this aspect of the transaction, we would request City approvalforthistransfer/relinquishment as well, and that the CCOP be amended toreflectthesame.
MOM SLO is currently, and has been, in good standing andincompliancewithallapplicableregulations. MOM SLO is prepared to payanyandallnecessaryfeesandchargesand/or provide all informationreasonablynecessarytotheCityofSLOuponrequestinordertoobtaintherequisiteapprovalfortheproposedtransactionandamendment (SLOMC 9.10.120(B)(1)).
The reason for the proposed transfer is to facilitate future growth oftheMOMSLOandMegan’s Organic Market brand and business, which hopestoexpandthroughoutCalifornia (and maybe someday beyond), whilemaintainingitsflagshipandprincipalplaceofbusinessrighthereintheCityofSanLuisObispo. In addition, Megan’s Organic Market is currently primarilyfemaleownedandoperated, however, provided the City of SLO grants approval totherequestedtransferandamendmenttotheCCOP, it will become 100% femaleowned – a goal that Megan’s Organic Market has always had. We believethathavingawholesome, fully female-owned business, with the potential andplansfortremendousstatewideandnationalgrowth, and one thatprioritizescommunityservice, education, and responsible environmental stewardship,
headquartered in SLO would benefit the local economy, and would be agreatadditiontothecity’s list of homegrown business success stories.
Please find attached a copy of the term sheet outlining theproposedtransaction (which the parties would like to remain confidential); a copy oftheArticlesofOrganizationandmostrecentStatementofInformationforMOMSLO, LLC; a copy of the formation documents for MOM, Inc.; and a copy oftheArticlesofOrganizationandmostrecentStatementofInformationforMOMUSA, LLC. The MOM USA, LLC statement of information attached listsMeganSouzaandEricPowersasthecurrentmanagers (both are also current ownersofMOMSLOLLC), however ownership will be changed as described above (i.e.,
MOM USA, LLC will become wholly owned by MOM, Inc.) upon approvalofthisproposedtransactionandamendmentoftheCCOP. We can providetheCitywiththoseupdatedcorporaterecordsif/when that becomes necessary.
We are excited and anxious to work towards the approval ofthisproposedtransactionandtheamendmentoftheMOMSLOCCOP. AllcurrentandproposedpermiteesarereadyandavailabletoansweranyfurtherquestionsormeetwiththeCityasisneededorhelpful. Please reach out to me directlyatyoursoonestconveniencetoletusknowwhatelsewecandoorprovidetoassisttheCity. Thank you for your consideration.
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
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From:Dustin Tardiff
To:Bailey, Georgina; Dietrick, Christine; Johnson, Derek
Cc:Mark Cardona
Subject:Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Date:Friday, June 25, 2021 11:31:56 AM
Attachments:image001.png
Hi All / Mr. Johnson:
Hope all is well with everyone. It has been over four months since MOM SLO / MOM
USA’s Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120] was
submitted on February 22 this year. We have received very little information in these past four
months.
As I know you are all aware, the parties cannot take any actions to consummate the
transactions contemplated by the amendment until approval is received from the City per the
City’s instruction. This long delay is causing a lot of problems with the ability to conduct
business and is approaching the point where it will be causing legal compliance issues. We are
over a month past the timeline the City gave to us on March 17th.
Everyone involved has been very patient and we are all anxious to get some accurate
information about next steps. We completely understand how busy you all must be and the
complex and novel nature of this process for the City and are here to assist in whatever way
we can. Please let us know if there is any other information that we can provide to you. We
look forward to hearing the current status of this matter at your soonest convenience.
Dustin
On Tue, May 4, 2021 at 4:18 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Apologies I was out last week Thursday and Friday and am catching up on emails.
We are still finalizing the transfer of ownership process, but are nearing completion.
I will reach out to you hopefully within the next week or two with an update.
Best,
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2021 11:00 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-
2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi Ms. Bailey:
Just checking in on this. Hope all is well!
Dustin
On Tue, Apr 6, 2021 at 8:18 AM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Of course. The Steering Committee is meeting next week to discuss the possible
administrative process for transfer of ownership requests. Depending upon the
outcome of the Steering Committee meeting I will be better able to let you know
the timeline and next steps for MOM’s transfer request.
I believe we are still on track for the 30-60 day timeline and will reach out to you
next week with any updates.
Let me know if you need anything else in the interim.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 10:55 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-
2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi Ms. Bailey!
Just following up on your March 17th letter and inquiring re: status. I completely
understand the City's need to develop the administrative process for all of this and want to
make sure you're aware that we are eager to assist in any way possible or do anything
useful to expedite the process. Can you let me know the status of things so I can relay it to
everyone involved? Are we still on track for the 30-60 day timeline you gave us earlier?
Thanks again for all your help through this.
Dustin
On Wed, Mar 17, 2021 at 4:08 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Dustin,
Please review the attached correspondence regarding Megan’s Organic
Market’s Transfer of Ownership Requests.
Please reach out to me with any questions you and your team have.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Friday, March 12, 2021 1:18 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-
0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Happy Friday, Ms. Bailey!
Just checking in on this. Let us know the status and next steps when you can. Have a
great day/weekend if we don't hear from you.
Dustin
On Mon, Mar 8, 2021 at 2:04 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Apologies for the delayed response, we are still reviewing the proposals and
next steps. I will likely be able to give you more information this week and will
reach out to you as soon as I have that information.
Best,
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 11:00 AM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-
0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi Ms. Bailey:
Just checking in on the status. Let me know if you need anything from me (us).
Hope all is well!
Dustin
On Tue, Feb 23, 2021 at 9:22 AM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Dustin,
The City acknowledges and accepts your correspondence as notification in writing
of Megan’s Organic Market (MOM’s) proposal to transfer ownership between the
current members of MOM, SLO: Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law,
and Keith Sweeney, to new members of MOM, Inc: Tarrah Graves, Phoebe Lipari,
Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona. Likewise, the city acknowledges and accepts
your correspondence as notification in writing that MOM SLO will be completely
absorbed into the MOM USA entity as part of the overall proposed action.
The City will review the proposal with the Cannabis Steering Committee, who will
make a determination on how to move forward with the proposal. The Steering
Committee will meet next week to review this material. Once I have direction from
the Steering Committee I will reach out to Dustin and Megan Souza on the
determination and any subsequent next steps.
The City asks that none of the proposed actions take final effect until the City
reviews the proposal and communicates its decision. Consistent with Chapter
9.10.120 subsection C, any attempt to transfer without City approval is prohibited
and any such action immediately voids, nullifies and terminates the commercial
cannabis operator permit.
Please reach out to me in the interim with any questions you may have.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 3:34 PM
To: Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>; Johnson, Derek
djohnson@slocity.org>; Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Cc: Becky Hall <becky@tardiffsaldo.com>
Subject: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-
0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click
links, or respond.
To: Cannabis Program Coordinator, Georgina Bailey
City Attorney, Christine Dietrick
City Manager, Derek Johnson
CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION
This email is to give notice to the City of San Luis Obispo pursuanttoSection9.10.120 of the SLO Municipal Code that MOM SLO, LLCdbaMegan’s Organic Market at 280 Higuera Street in San Luis Obispo (“MOMSLO”) is proposing to make a transfer under section 9.10.120(B) and, totheextentthatitisrequired, are seeking approval to amend the currentMOMSLOCommercialCannabisOperatorPermit.
MOM SLO is the holder of Commercial Cannabis OperatorPermitCANN-0064-2019 (“MOM SLO CCOP”), one of three retailCommercialCannabisOperatorPermitswithintheCityofSLO. Current membersofMOMSLO, Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law, andKeithSweeneywishtoselltheirrespectiveinterestsinMOMSLO, which total 35%,
to MOM USA, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company which is tobewhollyownedbyMOM, Inc. a Delaware Corporation. The individualownersofMOM, Inc. are Megan Souza, Tarrah Graves, Phoebe Lipari, AllisonBorges, and Jillian Cardona - all residents of SLO County with theexceptionofMs. Cardona who is currently a resident of Santa Barbara County. MeganSouzaisalsoacurrentownerofMOMSLOandhasalreadypassedabackgroundcheckbytheCity. Tarrah Graves is a current employee ofMOMSLOandhasalsoalreadypassedabackgroundcheckbytheCity. Ms. Borges,
Ms. Lipari, and Ms. Cardona have not yet gone through thebackgroundcheckprocessoftheCity.
MOM SLO is requesting that the MOM SLO CCOP be amendedtoincludeTarrahGraves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona,
as that is required under section 9.10.120(B)(3), and that the currentownersseekingtoselltheirinterestinMOMSLO, Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman,
Lindsey Law, and Keith Sweeney, be removed from the MOM SLO CCOP.
Additionally, Megan Souza and Eric Powers’ collective interestinMOMSLOwillbecompletelyabsorbedintotheMOMUSAentityaspartofthisproposedtransaction. Although City approval is not requiredundersection9.10.120 for this aspect of the transaction, we would requestCityapprovalforthistransfer/relinquishment as well, and that the CCOPbeamendedtoreflectthesame.
MOM SLO is currently, and has been, in good standing andincompliancewithallapplicableregulations. MOM SLO is prepared to payanyandallnecessaryfeesandchargesand/or provide all informationreasonablynecessarytotheCityofSLOuponrequestinordertoobtaintherequisiteapprovalfortheproposedtransactionandamendment (SLOMC 9.10.120(B)(
1)).
The reason for the proposed transfer is to facilitate future growthoftheMOMSLOandMegan’s Organic Market brand and business, whichhopestoexpandthroughoutCalifornia (and maybe someday beyond), whilemaintainingitsflagshipandprincipalplaceofbusinessrighthereintheCityofSanLuisObispo. In addition, Megan’s Organic Market iscurrentlyprimarilyfemaleownedandoperated, however, provided the City ofSLOgrantsapprovaltotherequestedtransferandamendmenttotheCCOP, itwillbecome100% female owned – a goal that Megan’s Organic Markethasalwayshad. We believe that having a wholesome, fully female-owned business,
with the potential and plans for tremendous statewide and national growth,
and one that prioritizes community service, education, andresponsibleenvironmentalstewardship, headquartered in SLO would benefit thelocaleconomy, and would be a great addition to the city’s list ofhomegrownbusinesssuccessstories.
Please find attached a copy of the term sheet outlining theproposedtransaction (which the parties would like to remain confidential); a copyoftheArticlesofOrganizationandmostrecentStatementofInformationforMOMSLO, LLC; a copy of the formation documents for MOM, Inc.; andacopyoftheArticlesofOrganizationandmostrecentStatementofInformationforMOMUSA, LLC. The MOM USA, LLC statementofinformationattachedlistsMeganSouzaandEricPowersasthecurrentmanagers (both are also current owners of MOM SLO LLC), howeverownershipwillbechangedasdescribedabove (i.e., MOM USA, LLCwillbecomewhollyownedbyMOM, Inc.) upon approval of thisproposedtransactionandamendmentoftheCCOP. We can provide the Citywiththoseupdatedcorporaterecordsif/when that becomes necessary.
We are excited and anxious to work towards the approval ofthisproposedtransactionandtheamendmentoftheMOMSLOCCOP. AllcurrentandproposedpermiteesarereadyandavailabletoansweranyfurtherquestionsormeetwiththeCityasisneededorhelpful. PleasereachouttomedirectlyatyoursoonestconveniencetoletusknowwhatelsewecandoorprovidetoassisttheCity. Thank you for your consideration.
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
From:Dustin Tardiff
To:Bailey, Georgina
Subject:Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Date:Thursday, April 29, 2021 11:00:50 PM
Attachments:image001.png
Hi Ms. Bailey:
Just checking in on this. Hope all is well!
Dustin
On Tue, Apr 6, 2021 at 8:18 AM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Of course. The Steering Committee is meeting next week to discuss the possible
administrative process for transfer of ownership requests. Depending upon the
outcome of the Steering Committee meeting I will be better able to let you know the
timeline and next steps for MOM’s transfer request.
I believe we are still on track for the 30-60 day timeline and will reach out to you
next week with any updates.
Let me know if you need anything else in the interim.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 10:55 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-
2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi Ms. Bailey!
Just following up on your March 17th letter and inquiring re: status. I completely
understand the City's need to develop the administrative process for all of this and want to
make sure you're aware that we are eager to assist in any way possible or do anything useful
to expedite the process. Can you let me know the status of things so I can relay it to
everyone involved? Are we still on track for the 30-60 day timeline you gave us earlier?
Thanks again for all your help through this.
Dustin
On Wed, Mar 17, 2021 at 4:08 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Dustin,
Please review the attached correspondence regarding Megan’s Organic Market’s
Transfer of Ownership Requests.
Please reach out to me with any questions you and your team have.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Friday, March 12, 2021 1:18 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-
2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Happy Friday, Ms. Bailey!
Just checking in on this. Let us know the status and next steps when you can. Have a
great day/weekend if we don't hear from you.
Dustin
On Mon, Mar 8, 2021 at 2:04 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Apologies for the delayed response, we are still reviewing the proposals and
next steps. I will likely be able to give you more information this week and will
reach out to you as soon as I have that information.
Best,
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 11:00 AM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-
0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi Ms. Bailey:
Just checking in on the status. Let me know if you need anything from me (us).
Hope all is well!
Dustin
On Tue, Feb 23, 2021 at 9:22 AM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Dustin,
The City acknowledges and accepts your correspondence as notification in writing of
Megan’s Organic Market (MOM’s) proposal to transfer ownership between the
current members of MOM, SLO: Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law,
and Keith Sweeney, to new members of MOM, Inc: Tarrah Graves, Phoebe Lipari,
Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona. Likewise, the city acknowledges and accepts
your correspondence as notification in writing that MOM SLO will be completely
absorbed into the MOM USA entity as part of the overall proposed action.
The City will review the proposal with the Cannabis Steering Committee, who will
make a determination on how to move forward with the proposal. The Steering
Committee will meet next week to review this material. Once I have direction from
the Steering Committee I will reach out to Dustin and Megan Souza on the
determination and any subsequent next steps.
The City asks that none of the proposed actions take final effect until the City
reviews the proposal and communicates its decision. Consistent with Chapter
9.10.120 subsection C, any attempt to transfer without City approval is prohibited
and any such action immediately voids, nullifies and terminates the commercial
cannabis operator permit.
Please reach out to me in the interim with any questions you may have.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 3:34 PM
To: Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>; Johnson, Derek
djohnson@slocity.org>; Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Cc: Becky Hall <becky@tardiffsaldo.com>
Subject: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-
2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links,
or respond.
To: Cannabis Program Coordinator, Georgina Bailey
City Attorney, Christine Dietrick
City Manager, Derek Johnson
CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION
This email is to give notice to the City of San Luis Obispo pursuanttoSection9.10.120 of the SLO Municipal Code that MOM SLO, LLC dba Megan’sOrganicMarketat280HigueraStreetinSanLuisObispo (“MOM SLO”) isproposingtomakeatransferundersection9.10.120(B) and, to the extent thatitisrequired, are seeking approval to amend the current MOM SLOCommercialCannabisOperatorPermit.
MOM SLO is the holder of Commercial Cannabis OperatorPermitCANN-0064-2019 (“MOM SLO CCOP”), one of three retailCommercialCannabisOperatorPermitswithintheCityofSLO. Current members ofMOMSLO, Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law, and Keith SweeneywishtoselltheirrespectiveinterestsinMOMSLO, which total 35%, to MOM USA,
LLC, a California Limited Liability Company which is to be wholly ownedbyMOM, Inc. a Delaware Corporation. The individual owners of MOM, Inc. areMeganSouza, Tarrah Graves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, andJillianCardona - all residents of SLO County with the exception of Ms. CardonawhoiscurrentlyaresidentofSantaBarbaraCounty. Megan Souza is also acurrentownerofMOMSLOandhasalreadypassedabackgroundcheckbytheCity.
Tarrah Graves is a current employee of MOM SLO and has also alreadypassedabackgroundcheckbytheCity. Ms. Borges, Ms. Lipari, and Ms. CardonahavenotyetgonethroughthebackgroundcheckprocessoftheCity.
MOM SLO is requesting that the MOM SLO CCOP be amendedtoincludeTarrahGraves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona, asthatisrequiredundersection9.10.120(B)(3), and that the currentownersseekingtoselltheirinterestinMOMSLO, Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman,
Lindsey Law, and Keith Sweeney, be removed from the MOM SLO CCOP.
Additionally, Megan Souza and Eric Powers’ collective interest inMOMSLOwillbecompletelyabsorbedintotheMOMUSAentityaspartofthisproposedtransaction. Although City approval is not required undersection9.10.120 for this aspect of the transaction, we would request City approvalforthistransfer/relinquishment as well, and that the CCOP be amended toreflectthesame.
MOM SLO is currently, and has been, in good standing andincompliancewithallapplicableregulations. MOM SLO is prepared to payanyandallnecessaryfeesandchargesand/or provide all informationreasonablynecessarytotheCityofSLOuponrequestinordertoobtaintherequisiteapprovalfortheproposedtransactionandamendment (SLOMC 9.10.120(B)(
1)).
The reason for the proposed transfer is to facilitate future growth oftheMOMSLOandMegan’s Organic Market brand and business, which hopestoexpandthroughoutCalifornia (and maybe someday beyond), whilemaintainingitsflagshipandprincipalplaceofbusinessrighthereintheCityofSanLuisObispo. In addition, Megan’s Organic Market is currently primarilyfemaleownedandoperated, however, provided the City of SLO grants approval totherequestedtransferandamendmenttotheCCOP, it will become 100% femaleowned – a goal that Megan’s Organic Market has always had. We believethathavingawholesome, fully female-owned business, with the potential andplansfortremendousstatewideandnationalgrowth, and one thatprioritizescommunityservice, education, and responsible environmental stewardship,
headquartered in SLO would benefit the local economy, and would be agreatadditiontothecity’s list of homegrown business success stories.
Please find attached a copy of the term sheet outlining the proposed
transaction (which the parties would like to remain confidential); a copy oftheArticlesofOrganizationandmostrecentStatementofInformationforMOMSLO, LLC; a copy of the formation documents for MOM, Inc.; and a copyoftheArticlesofOrganizationandmostrecentStatementofInformationforMOMUSA, LLC. The MOM USA, LLC statement of information attachedlistsMeganSouzaandEricPowersasthecurrentmanagers (both are alsocurrentownersofMOMSLOLLC), however ownership will be changed asdescribedabove (i.e., MOM USA, LLC will become wholly owned by MOM, Inc.) uponapprovalofthisproposedtransactionandamendmentoftheCCOP. WecanprovidetheCitywiththoseupdatedcorporaterecordsif/when thatbecomesnecessary.
We are excited and anxious to work towards the approval ofthisproposedtransactionandtheamendmentoftheMOMSLOCCOP. AllcurrentandproposedpermiteesarereadyandavailabletoansweranyfurtherquestionsormeetwiththeCityasisneededorhelpful. Please reach out to me directlyatyoursoonestconveniencetoletusknowwhatelsewecandoorprovidetoassisttheCity. Thank you for your consideration.
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
From:Bailey, Georgina
To:Dustin Tardiff; Megan Souza
Cc:Mark Cardona; Dietrick, Christine; Hermann, Greg
Subject:RE: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Date:Thursday, July 8, 2021 5:43:30 PM
Attachments:MOMs - Transfer of Ownership Request.pdf
image001.png
Good Afternoon Dustin,
Please find attached a correspondence from the City that outlines how Megan’s Organic
Market should move forward with the Transfer of Ownership Request. Included in the
correspondence are the Administrative Guidelines for Transfer of Ownership Requests.
Please follow the Administrative Guidelines when you resubmit the Transfer of Ownership
Request.
Please let me know if you have any questions as you submit your request.
Best,
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Friday, June 25, 2021 11:32 AM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>; Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>; Johnson,
Derek <djohnson@slocity.org>
Cc: Mark Cardona <mark@megansorganicmarket.com>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC
9.10.120]
Hi All / Mr. Johnson:
Hope all is well with everyone. It has been over four months since MOM SLO / MOM USA’s
Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120] was submitted on
February 22 this year. We have received very little information in these past four months.
As I know you are all aware, the parties cannot take any actions to consummate the transactions
contemplated by the amendment until approval is received from the City per the City’s instruction.
This long delay is causing a lot of problems with the ability to conduct business and is approaching
the point where it will be causing legal compliance issues. We are over a month past the timeline the
City gave to us on March 17th.
Everyone involved has been very patient and we are all anxious to get some accurate information
about next steps. We completely understand how busy you all must be and the complex and novel
nature of this process for the City and are here to assist in whatever way we can. Please let us know
if there is any other information that we can provide to you. We look forward to hearing the current
status of this matter at your soonest convenience.
Dustin
On Tue, May 4, 2021 at 4:18 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Apologies I was out last week Thursday and Friday and am catching up on emails. We
are still finalizing the transfer of ownership process, but are nearing completion. I will
reach out to you hopefully within the next week or two with an update.
Best,
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2021 11:00 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC
9.10.120]
Hi Ms. Bailey:
Just checking in on this. Hope all is well!
Dustin
On Tue, Apr 6, 2021 at 8:18 AM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Of course. The Steering Committee is meeting next week to discuss the possible
administrative process for transfer of ownership requests. Depending upon the
outcome of the Steering Committee meeting I will be better able to let you know the
timeline and next steps for MOM’s transfer request.
I believe we are still on track for the 30-60 day timeline and will reach out to you next
week with any updates.
Let me know if you need anything else in the interim.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 10:55 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019
SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi Ms. Bailey!
Just following up on your March 17th letter and inquiring re: status. I completely
understand the City's need to develop the administrative process for all of this and want to
make sure you're aware that we are eager to assist in any way possible or do anything useful to
expedite the process. Can you let me know the status of things so I can relay it to everyone
involved? Are we still on track for the 30-60 day timeline you gave us earlier? Thanks again for
all your help through this.
Dustin
On Wed, Mar 17, 2021 at 4:08 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Dustin,
Please review the attached correspondence regarding Megan’s Organic Market’s
Transfer of Ownership Requests.
Please reach out to me with any questions you and your team have.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Friday, March 12, 2021 1:18 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019
SLOMC 9.10.120]
Happy Friday, Ms. Bailey!
Just checking in on this. Let us know the status and next steps when you can. Have a great
day/weekend if we don't hear from you.
Dustin
On Mon, Mar 8, 2021 at 2:04 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Apologies for the delayed response, we are still reviewing the proposals and next
steps. I will likely be able to give you more information this week and will reach out
to you as soon as I have that information.
Best,
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 11:00 AM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019
SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi Ms. Bailey:
Just checking in on the status. Let me know if you need anything from me (us). Hope all
is well!
Dustin
On Tue, Feb 23, 2021 at 9:22 AM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Dustin,
The City acknowledges and accepts your correspondence as notification in writing of
Megan’s Organic Market (MOM’s) proposal to transfer ownership between the current
members of MOM, SLO: Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law, and Keith
Sweeney, to new members of MOM, Inc: Tarrah Graves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges,
and Jillian Cardona. Likewise, the city acknowledges and accepts your correspondence
as notification in writing that MOM SLO will be completely absorbed into the MOM USA
entity as part of the overall proposed action.
The City will review the proposal with the Cannabis Steering Committee, who will make
a determination on how to move forward with the proposal. The Steering Committee
will meet next week to review this material. Once I have direction from the Steering
Committee I will reach out to Dustin and Megan Souza on the determination and any
subsequent next steps.
The City asks that none of the proposed actions take final effect until the City reviews
the proposal and communicates its decision. Consistent with Chapter 9.10.120
subsection C, any attempt to transfer without City approval is prohibited and any such
action immediately voids, nullifies and terminates the commercial cannabis operator
permit.
Please reach out to me in the interim with any questions you may have.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 3:34 PM
To: Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>; Johnson, Derek <djohnson@slocity.org>;
Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Cc: Becky Hall <becky@tardiffsaldo.com>
Subject: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019
SLOMC 9.10.120]
This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click
links, or respond.
To: Cannabis Program Coordinator, Georgina Bailey
City Attorney, Christine Dietrick
City Manager, Derek Johnson
CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION
This email is to give notice to the City of San Luis Obispo pursuanttoSection9.10.120 of the SLO Municipal Code that MOM SLO, LLC dba Megan’sOrganicMarketat280HigueraStreetinSanLuisObispo (“MOM SLO”) isproposingtomakeatransferundersection9.10.120(B) and, to the extent that itisrequired, are seeking approval to amend the current MOM SLOCommercialCannabisOperatorPermit.
MOM SLO is the holder of Commercial Cannabis Operator Permit CANN-
0064-2019 (“MOM SLO CCOP”), one of three retail CommercialCannabisOperatorPermitswithintheCityofSLO. Current members of MOM SLO,
Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law, and Keith Sweeney wish toselltheirrespectiveinterestsinMOMSLO, which total 35%, to MOM USA, LLC, aCaliforniaLimitedLiabilityCompanywhichistobewhollyownedbyMOM, Inc.
a Delaware Corporation. The individual owners of MOM, Inc. are Megan Souza,
Tarrah Graves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona - allresidentsofSLOCountywiththeexceptionofMs. Cardona who is currently a residentofSantaBarbaraCounty. Megan Souza is also a current owner of MOM SLOandhasalreadypassedabackgroundcheckbytheCity. Tarrah Graves is acurrentemployeeofMOMSLOandhasalsoalreadypassedabackgroundcheckbytheCity. Ms. Borges, Ms. Lipari, and Ms. Cardona have not yet gone throughthebackgroundcheckprocessoftheCity.
MOM SLO is requesting that the MOM SLO CCOP be amended toincludeTarrahGraves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona, as thatisrequiredundersection9.10.120(B)(3), and that the current owners seeking toselltheirinterestinMOMSLO, Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law, andKeithSweeney, be removed from the MOM SLO CCOP.
Additionally, Megan Souza and Eric Powers’ collective interest inMOMSLOwillbecompletelyabsorbedintotheMOMUSAentityaspartofthisproposedtransaction. Although City approval is not required undersection9.10.120 for this aspect of the transaction, we would request City approval forthistransfer/relinquishment as well, and that the CCOP be amended to reflectthesame.
MOM SLO is currently, and has been, in good standing and incompliancewithallapplicableregulations. MOM SLO is prepared to pay any andallnecessaryfeesandchargesand/or provide all information reasonably necessarytotheCityofSLOuponrequestinordertoobtaintherequisiteapprovalfortheproposedtransactionandamendment (SLOMC 9.10.120(B)(1)).
The reason for the proposed transfer is to facilitate future growth oftheMOMSLOandMegan’s Organic Market brand and business, which hopestoexpandthroughoutCalifornia (and maybe someday beyond), while maintainingitsflagshipandprincipalplaceofbusinessrighthereintheCityofSanLuisObispo.
In addition, Megan’s Organic Market is currently primarily female ownedandoperated, however, provided the City of SLO grants approval to therequestedtransferandamendmenttotheCCOP, it will become 100% female owned – a goal
that Megan’s Organic Market has always had. We believe that havingawholesome, fully female-owned business, with the potential and plansfortremendousstatewideandnationalgrowth, and one that prioritizescommunityservice, education, and responsible environmental stewardship, headquarteredinSLOwouldbenefitthelocaleconomy, and would be a great addition to the city’slistofhomegrownbusinesssuccessstories.
Please find attached a copy of the term sheet outlining theproposedtransaction (which the parties would like to remain confidential); a copy oftheArticlesofOrganizationandmostrecentStatementofInformationforMOM SLO,
LLC; a copy of the formation documents for MOM, Inc.; and a copy of theArticlesofOrganizationandmostrecentStatementofInformationforMOMUSA, LLC.
The MOM USA, LLC statement of information attached lists Megan SouzaandEricPowersasthecurrentmanagers (both are also current owners of MOMSLOLLC), however ownership will be changed as described above (i.e., MOM USA,
LLC will become wholly owned by MOM, Inc.) upon approval of thisproposedtransactionandamendmentoftheCCOP. We can provide the City withthoseupdatedcorporaterecordsif/when that becomes necessary.
We are excited and anxious to work towards the approval of thisproposedtransactionandtheamendmentoftheMOMSLOCCOP. All currentandproposedpermiteesarereadyandavailabletoansweranyfurtherquestionsormeetwiththeCityasisneededorhelpful. Please reach out to me directly atyoursoonestconveniencetoletusknowwhatelsewecandoorprovidetoassisttheCity. Thank you for your consideration.
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
From:Dustin Tardiff
To:Bailey, Georgina
Subject:Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Date:Monday, April 5, 2021 10:55:01 PM
Attachments:image001.png
Hi Ms. Bailey!
Just following up on your March 17th letter and inquiring re: status. I completely
understand the City's need to develop the administrative process for all of this and want to
make sure you're aware that we are eager to assist in any way possible or do anything useful to
expedite the process. Can you let me know the status of things so I can relay it to everyone
involved? Are we still on track for the 30-60 day timeline you gave us earlier? Thanks again
for all your help through this.
Dustin
On Wed, Mar 17, 2021 at 4:08 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Dustin,
Please review the attached correspondence regarding Megan’s Organic Market’s
Transfer of Ownership Requests.
Please reach out to me with any questions you and your team have.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Friday, March 12, 2021 1:18 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-
2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Happy Friday, Ms. Bailey!
Just checking in on this. Let us know the status and next steps when you can. Have a
great day/weekend if we don't hear from you.
Dustin
On Mon, Mar 8, 2021 at 2:04 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Apologies for the delayed response, we are still reviewing the proposals and next
steps. I will likely be able to give you more information this week and will reach
out to you as soon as I have that information.
Best,
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 11:00 AM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-
2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi Ms. Bailey:
Just checking in on the status. Let me know if you need anything from me (us). Hope
all is well!
Dustin
On Tue, Feb 23, 2021 at 9:22 AM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Dustin,
The City acknowledges and accepts your correspondence as notification in writing of
Megan’s Organic Market (MOM’s) proposal to transfer ownership between the current
members of MOM, SLO: Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law, and Keith
Sweeney, to new members of MOM, Inc: Tarrah Graves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison
Borges, and Jillian Cardona. Likewise, the city acknowledges and accepts your
correspondence as notification in writing that MOM SLO will be completely absorbed
into the MOM USA entity as part of the overall proposed action.
The City will review the proposal with the Cannabis Steering Committee, who will
make a determination on how to move forward with the proposal. The Steering
Committee will meet next week to review this material. Once I have direction from the
Steering Committee I will reach out to Dustin and Megan Souza on the determination
and any subsequent next steps.
The City asks that none of the proposed actions take final effect until the City reviews
the proposal and communicates its decision. Consistent with Chapter 9.10.120
subsection C, any attempt to transfer without City approval is prohibited and any such
action immediately voids, nullifies and terminates the commercial cannabis operator
permit.
Please reach out to me in the interim with any questions you may have.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 3:34 PM
To: Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>; Johnson, Derek
djohnson@slocity.org>; Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Cc: Becky Hall <becky@tardiffsaldo.com>
Subject: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-
2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or
respond.
To: Cannabis Program Coordinator, Georgina Bailey
City Attorney, Christine Dietrick
City Manager, Derek Johnson
CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION
This email is to give notice to the City of San Luis Obispo pursuanttoSection9.10.120 of the SLO Municipal Code that MOM SLO, LLC dba Megan’sOrganicMarketat280HigueraStreetinSanLuisObispo (“MOM SLO”) isproposingtomakeatransferundersection9.10.120(B) and, to the extent that itisrequired, are seeking approval to amend the current MOM SLOCommercialCannabisOperatorPermit.
MOM SLO is the holder of Commercial Cannabis Operator Permit CANN-
0064-2019 (“MOM SLO CCOP”), one of three retail CommercialCannabisOperatorPermitswithintheCityofSLO. Current members of MOM SLO,
Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law, and Keith Sweeney wish toselltheirrespectiveinterestsinMOMSLO, which total 35%, to MOM USA, LLC, aCaliforniaLimitedLiabilityCompanywhichistobewhollyownedbyMOM, Inc.
a Delaware Corporation. The individual owners of MOM, Inc. are Megan Souza,
Tarrah Graves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona - allresidentsofSLOCountywiththeexceptionofMs. Cardona who is currently a residentofSantaBarbaraCounty. Megan Souza is also a current owner of MOM SLOandhasalreadypassedabackgroundcheckbytheCity. Tarrah Graves is acurrentemployeeofMOMSLOandhasalsoalreadypassedabackgroundcheckbytheCity. Ms. Borges, Ms. Lipari, and Ms. Cardona have not yet gone throughthebackgroundcheckprocessoftheCity.
MOM SLO is requesting that the MOM SLO CCOP be amended toincludeTarrahGraves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona, as thatisrequiredundersection9.10.120(B)(3), and that the current owners seeking toselltheirinterestinMOMSLO, Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law, andKeithSweeney, be removed from the MOM SLO CCOP.
Additionally, Megan Souza and Eric Powers’ collective interest inMOMSLOwillbecompletelyabsorbedintotheMOMUSAentityaspartofthisproposedtransaction. Although City approval is not required undersection9.10.120 for this aspect of the transaction, we would request City approval forthistransfer/relinquishment as well, and that the CCOP be amended to reflectthesame.
MOM SLO is currently, and has been, in good standing and incompliancewithallapplicableregulations. MOM SLO is prepared to pay any andallnecessaryfeesandchargesand/or provide all information reasonably necessarytotheCityofSLOuponrequestinordertoobtaintherequisiteapprovalfortheproposedtransactionandamendment (SLOMC 9.10.120(B)(1)).
The reason for the proposed transfer is to facilitate future growth oftheMOMSLOandMegan’s Organic Market brand and business, which hopestoexpandthroughoutCalifornia (and maybe someday beyond), while maintainingitsflagshipandprincipalplaceofbusinessrighthereintheCityofSanLuisObispo.
In addition, Megan’s Organic Market is currently primarily female ownedandoperated, however, provided the City of SLO grants approval to therequestedtransferandamendmenttotheCCOP, it will become 100% female owned – agoalthatMegan’s Organic Market has always had. We believe that havingawholesome, fully female-owned business, with the potential and plansfortremendousstatewideandnationalgrowth, and one that prioritizescommunityservice, education, and responsible environmental stewardship, headquartered in
SLO would benefit the local economy, and would be a great addition to the city’slistofhomegrownbusinesssuccessstories.
Please find attached a copy of the term sheet outlining theproposedtransaction (which the parties would like to remain confidential); a copy oftheArticlesofOrganizationandmostrecentStatementofInformationforMOMSLO, LLC; a copy of the formation documents for MOM, Inc.; and a copy oftheArticlesofOrganizationandmostrecentStatementofInformationforMOMUSA, LLC. The MOM USA, LLC statement of information attached listsMeganSouzaandEricPowersasthecurrentmanagers (both are also current ownersofMOMSLOLLC), however ownership will be changed as described above (i.e.,
MOM USA, LLC will become wholly owned by MOM, Inc.) upon approval ofthisproposedtransactionandamendmentoftheCCOP. We can provide the Citywiththoseupdatedcorporaterecordsif/when that becomes necessary.
We are excited and anxious to work towards the approval of thisproposedtransactionandtheamendmentoftheMOMSLOCCOP. All currentandproposedpermiteesarereadyandavailabletoansweranyfurtherquestionsormeetwiththeCityasisneededorhelpful. Please reach out to me directly atyoursoonestconveniencetoletusknowwhatelsewecandoorprovidetoassisttheCity. Thank you for your consideration.
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
From:Dustin Tardiff
To:Bailey, Georgina
Subject:Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Date:Friday, March 12, 2021 1:17:58 PM
Attachments:image001.png
Happy Friday, Ms. Bailey!
Just checking in on this. Let us know the status and next steps when you can. Have a great
day/weekend if we don't hear from you.
Dustin
On Mon, Mar 8, 2021 at 2:04 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Apologies for the delayed response, we are still reviewing the proposals and next
steps. I will likely be able to give you more information this week and will reach out
to you as soon as I have that information.
Best,
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 11:00 AM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-
2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi Ms. Bailey:
Just checking in on the status. Let me know if you need anything from me (us). Hope all
is well!
Dustin
On Tue, Feb 23, 2021 at 9:22 AM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Dustin,
The City acknowledges and accepts your correspondence as notification in writing of
Megan’s Organic Market (MOM’s) proposal to transfer ownership between the current
members of MOM, SLO: Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law, and Keith
Sweeney, to new members of MOM, Inc: Tarrah Graves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges,
and Jillian Cardona. Likewise, the city acknowledges and accepts your correspondence as
notification in writing that MOM SLO will be completely absorbed into the MOM USA
entity as part of the overall proposed action.
The City will review the proposal with the Cannabis Steering Committee, who will make
a determination on how to move forward with the proposal. The Steering Committee will
meet next week to review this material. Once I have direction from the Steering
Committee I will reach out to Dustin and Megan Souza on the determination and any
subsequent next steps.
The City asks that none of the proposed actions take final effect until the City reviews the
proposal and communicates its decision. Consistent with Chapter 9.10.120 subsection C,
any attempt to transfer without City approval is prohibited and any such action
immediately voids, nullifies and terminates the commercial cannabis operator permit.
Please reach out to me in the interim with any questions you may have.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 3:34 PM
To: Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>; Johnson, Derek <djohnson@slocity.org>;
Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Cc: Becky Hall <becky@tardiffsaldo.com>
Subject: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019
SLOMC 9.10.120]
This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or
respond.
To: Cannabis Program Coordinator, Georgina Bailey
City Attorney, Christine Dietrick
City Manager, Derek Johnson
CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION
This email is to give notice to the City of San Luis Obispo pursuant toSection9.10.120 of the SLO Municipal Code that MOM SLO, LLC dba Megan’sOrganicMarketat280HigueraStreetinSanLuisObispo (“MOM SLO”) is proposingtomakeatransferundersection9.10.120(B) and, to the extent that it is required, areseekingapprovaltoamendthecurrentMOMSLOCommercialCannabisOperatorPermit.
MOM SLO is the holder of Commercial Cannabis Operator Permit CANN-
0064-2019 (“MOM SLO CCOP”), one of three retail CommercialCannabisOperatorPermitswithintheCityofSLO. Current members of MOM SLO, MelissaSeligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law, and Keith Sweeney wish to selltheirrespectiveinterestsinMOMSLO, which total 35%, to MOM USA, LLC, aCaliforniaLimitedLiabilityCompanywhichistobewhollyownedbyMOM, Inc. aDelawareCorporation. The individual owners of MOM, Inc. are Megan Souza,
Tarrah Graves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona - all residentsofSLOCountywiththeexceptionofMs. Cardona who is currently a resident ofSantaBarbaraCounty. Megan Souza is also a current owner of MOM SLO andhasalreadypassedabackgroundcheckbytheCity. Tarrah Graves is acurrentemployeeofMOMSLOandhasalsoalreadypassedabackgroundcheckbytheCity. Ms. Borges, Ms. Lipari, and Ms. Cardona have not yet gone throughthebackgroundcheckprocessoftheCity.
MOM SLO is requesting that the MOM SLO CCOP be amended toincludeTarrahGraves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona, as thatisrequiredundersection9.10.120(B)(3), and that the current owners seeking toselltheirinterestinMOMSLO, Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law, andKeithSweeney, be removed from the MOM SLO CCOP.
Additionally, Megan Souza and Eric Powers’ collective interest in MOMSLOwillbecompletelyabsorbedintotheMOMUSAentityaspartofthisproposedtransaction. Although City approval is not required under section 9.10.120 forthisaspectofthetransaction, we would request City approval forthistransfer/relinquishment as well, and that the CCOP be amended to reflect the same.
MOM SLO is currently, and has been, in good standing and incompliancewithallapplicableregulations. MOM SLO is prepared to pay any and allnecessaryfeesandchargesand/or provide all information reasonably necessary to the CityofSLOuponrequestinordertoobtaintherequisiteapprovalfortheproposedtransactionandamendment (SLOMC 9.10.120(B)(1)).
The reason for the proposed transfer is to facilitate future growth oftheMOMSLOandMegan’s Organic Market brand and business, which hopestoexpandthroughoutCalifornia (and maybe someday beyond), while maintainingitsflagshipandprincipalplaceofbusinessrighthereintheCityofSanLuisObispo. Inaddition, Megan’s Organic Market is currently primarily female owned and
operated, however, provided the City of SLO grants approval to therequestedtransferandamendmenttotheCCOP, it will become 100% female owned – agoalthatMegan’s Organic Market has always had. We believe that having a wholesome,
fully female-owned business, with the potential and plans for tremendousstatewideandnationalgrowth, and one that prioritizes community service, education, andresponsibleenvironmentalstewardship, headquartered in SLO would benefitthelocaleconomy, and would be a great addition to the city’s list of homegrownbusinesssuccessstories.
Please find attached a copy of the term sheet outlining theproposedtransaction (which the parties would like to remain confidential); a copy oftheArticlesofOrganizationandmostrecentStatementofInformationforMOM SLO,
LLC; a copy of the formation documents for MOM, Inc.; and a copy of theArticlesofOrganizationandmostrecentStatementofInformationforMOMUSA, LLC.
The MOM USA, LLC statement of information attached lists Megan Souza andEricPowersasthecurrentmanagers (both are also current owners of MOM SLO LLC),
however ownership will be changed as described above (i.e., MOM USA, LLCwillbecomewhollyownedbyMOM, Inc.) upon approval of this proposedtransactionandamendmentoftheCCOP. We can provide the City with thoseupdatedcorporaterecordsif/when that becomes necessary.
We are excited and anxious to work towards the approval of thisproposedtransactionandtheamendmentoftheMOMSLOCCOP. All current andproposedpermiteesarereadyandavailabletoansweranyfurtherquestionsormeetwiththeCityasisneededorhelpful. Please reach out to me directly at yoursoonestconveniencetoletusknowwhatelsewecandoorprovidetoassisttheCity. Thankyouforyourconsideration.
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
From:Bailey, Georgina
To:Dustin Tardiff
Subject:RE: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Date:Tuesday, May 4, 2021 4:18:03 PM
Attachments:image001.png
Hi Dustin,
Apologies I was out last week Thursday and Friday and am catching up on emails. We are
still finalizing the transfer of ownership process, but are nearing completion. I will reach out
to you hopefully within the next week or two with an update.
Best,
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2021 11:00 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC
9.10.120]
Hi Ms. Bailey:
Just checking in on this. Hope all is well!
Dustin
On Tue, Apr 6, 2021 at 8:18 AM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Of course. The Steering Committee is meeting next week to discuss the possible
administrative process for transfer of ownership requests. Depending upon the outcome
of the Steering Committee meeting I will be better able to let you know the timeline and
next steps for MOM’s transfer request.
I believe we are still on track for the 30-60 day timeline and will reach out to you next
week with any updates.
Let me know if you need anything else in the interim.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 10:55 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC
9.10.120]
Hi Ms. Bailey!
Just following up on your March 17th letter and inquiring re: status. I completely
understand the City's need to develop the administrative process for all of this and want to make
sure you're aware that we are eager to assist in any way possible or do anything useful to expedite
the process. Can you let me know the status of things so I can relay it to everyone involved? Are
we still on track for the 30-60 day timeline you gave us earlier? Thanks again for all your help
through this.
Dustin
On Wed, Mar 17, 2021 at 4:08 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Dustin,
Please review the attached correspondence regarding Megan’s Organic Market’s
Transfer of Ownership Requests.
Please reach out to me with any questions you and your team have.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Friday, March 12, 2021 1:18 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019
SLOMC 9.10.120]
Happy Friday, Ms. Bailey!
Just checking in on this. Let us know the status and next steps when you can. Have a great
day/weekend if we don't hear from you.
Dustin
On Mon, Mar 8, 2021 at 2:04 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Apologies for the delayed response, we are still reviewing the proposals and next
steps. I will likely be able to give you more information this week and will reach out to
you as soon as I have that information.
Best,
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 11:00 AM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019
SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi Ms. Bailey:
Just checking in on the status. Let me know if you need anything from me (us). Hope all is
well!
Dustin
On Tue, Feb 23, 2021 at 9:22 AM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Dustin,
The City acknowledges and accepts your correspondence as notification in writing of
Megan’s Organic Market (MOM’s) proposal to transfer ownership between the current
members of MOM, SLO: Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law, and Keith Sweeney,
to new members of MOM, Inc: Tarrah Graves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, and Jillian
Cardona. Likewise, the city acknowledges and accepts your correspondence as notification
in writing that MOM SLO will be completely absorbed into the MOM USA entity as part of
the overall proposed action.
The City will review the proposal with the Cannabis Steering Committee, who will make a
determination on how to move forward with the proposal. The Steering Committee will
meet next week to review this material. Once I have direction from the Steering
Committee I will reach out to Dustin and Megan Souza on the determination and any
subsequent next steps.
The City asks that none of the proposed actions take final effect until the City reviews the
proposal and communicates its decision. Consistent with Chapter 9.10.120 subsection C,
any attempt to transfer without City approval is prohibited and any such action
immediately voids, nullifies and terminates the commercial cannabis operator permit.
Please reach out to me in the interim with any questions you may have.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 3:34 PM
To: Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>; Johnson, Derek <djohnson@slocity.org>;
Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Cc: Becky Hall <becky@tardiffsaldo.com>
Subject: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019
SLOMC 9.10.120]
This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links,
or respond.
To: Cannabis Program Coordinator, Georgina Bailey
City Attorney, Christine Dietrick
City Manager, Derek Johnson
CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION
This email is to give notice to the City of San Luis Obispo pursuant toSection9.10.120 of the SLO Municipal Code that MOM SLO, LLC dba Megan’sOrganicMarketat280HigueraStreetinSanLuisObispo (“MOM SLO”) is proposingtomakeatransferundersection9.10.120(B) and, to the extent that it is required, areseekingapprovaltoamendthecurrentMOMSLOCommercialCannabisOperatorPermit.
MOM SLO is the holder of Commercial Cannabis Operator Permit CANN-
0064-2019 (“MOM SLO CCOP”), one of three retail Commercial CannabisOperatorPermitswithintheCityofSLO. Current members of MOM SLO, Melissa Seligman,
Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law, and Keith Sweeney wish to sell their respectiveinterestsinMOMSLO, which total 35%, to MOM USA, LLC, a California LimitedLiabilityCompanywhichistobewhollyownedbyMOM, Inc. a Delaware Corporation. TheindividualownersofMOM, Inc. are Megan Souza, Tarrah Graves, Phoebe Lipari,
Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona - all residents of SLO County with theexceptionofMs. Cardona who is currently a resident of Santa Barbara County. MeganSouzaisalsoacurrentownerofMOMSLOandhasalreadypassedabackgroundcheckbytheCity. Tarrah Graves is a current employee of MOM SLO and has alsoalreadypassedabackgroundcheckbytheCity. Ms. Borges, Ms. Lipari, and Ms. CardonahavenotyetgonethroughthebackgroundcheckprocessoftheCity.
MOM SLO is requesting that the MOM SLO CCOP be amended toincludeTarrahGraves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona, as thatisrequiredundersection9.10.120(B)(3), and that the current owners seeking toselltheirinterestinMOMSLO, Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law, andKeithSweeney, be removed from the MOM SLO CCOP.
Additionally, Megan Souza and Eric Powers’ collective interest in MOMSLOwillbecompletelyabsorbedintotheMOMUSAentityaspartofthisproposedtransaction. Although City approval is not required under section 9.10.120 forthisaspectofthetransaction, we would request City approval forthistransfer/relinquishment as well, and that the CCOP be amended to reflect the same.
MOM SLO is currently, and has been, in good standing and incompliancewithallapplicableregulations. MOM SLO is prepared to pay any and allnecessaryfeesandchargesand/or provide all information reasonably necessary to the CityofSLOuponrequestinordertoobtaintherequisiteapprovalfortheproposedtransactionandamendment (SLOMC 9.10.120(B)(1)).
The reason for the proposed transfer is to facilitate future growth of theMOMSLOandMegan’s Organic Market brand and business, which hopes toexpandthroughoutCalifornia (and maybe someday beyond), while maintaining itsflagshipandprincipalplaceofbusinessrighthereintheCityofSanLuisObispo. In addition,
Megan’s Organic Market is currently primarily female owned and operated,
however, provided the City of SLO grants approval to the requested transferandamendmenttotheCCOP, it will become 100% female owned – a goal that Megan’sOrganicMarkethasalwayshad. We believe that having a wholesome, fully female-
owned business, with the potential and plans for tremendous statewide andnationalgrowth, and one that prioritizes community service, education, andresponsibleenvironmentalstewardship, headquartered in SLO would benefit the local economy,
and would be a great addition to the city’s list of homegrown business success stories.
Please find attached a copy of the term sheet outlining theproposedtransaction (which the parties would like to remain confidential); a copy oftheArticlesofOrganizationandmostrecentStatementofInformationforMOM SLO,
LLC; a copy of the formation documents for MOM, Inc.; and a copy of theArticlesofOrganizationandmostrecentStatementofInformationforMOMUSA, LLC. TheMOMUSA, LLC statement of information attached lists Megan Souza andEricPowersasthecurrentmanagers (both are also current owners of MOM SLO LLC),
however ownership will be changed as described above (i.e., MOM USA, LLCwillbecomewhollyownedbyMOM, Inc.) upon approval of this proposedtransactionandamendmentoftheCCOP. We can provide the City with thoseupdatedcorporaterecordsif/when that becomes necessary.
We are excited and anxious to work towards the approval of thisproposedtransactionandtheamendmentoftheMOMSLOCCOP. All current andproposedpermiteesarereadyandavailabletoansweranyfurtherquestionsormeetwiththeCityasisneededorhelpful. Please reach out to me directly at yoursoonestconveniencetoletusknowwhatelsewecandoorprovidetoassisttheCity. Thankyouforyourconsideration.
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
From:Dustin Tardiff
To:Bailey, Georgina
Subject:Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Date:Thursday, March 4, 2021 11:00:15 AM
Attachments:image001.png
Hi Ms. Bailey:
Just checking in on the status. Let me know if you need anything from me (us). Hope all is
well!
Dustin
On Tue, Feb 23, 2021 at 9:22 AM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Dustin,
The City acknowledges and accepts your correspondence as notification in writing of
Megan’s Organic Market (MOM’s) proposal to transfer ownership between the current
members of MOM, SLO: Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law, and Keith
Sweeney, to new members of MOM, Inc: Tarrah Graves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges,
and Jillian Cardona. Likewise, the city acknowledges and accepts your correspondence as
notification in writing that MOM SLO will be completely absorbed into the MOM USA
entity as part of the overall proposed action.
The City will review the proposal with the Cannabis Steering Committee, who will make a
determination on how to move forward with the proposal. The Steering Committee will
meet next week to review this material. Once I have direction from the Steering Committee I
will reach out to Dustin and Megan Souza on the determination and any subsequent next
steps.
The City asks that none of the proposed actions take final effect until the City reviews the
proposal and communicates its decision. Consistent with Chapter 9.10.120 subsection C,
any attempt to transfer without City approval is prohibited and any such action immediately
voids, nullifies and terminates the commercial cannabis operator permit.
Please reach out to me in the interim with any questions you may have.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 3:34 PM
To: Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>; Johnson, Derek <djohnson@slocity.org>;
Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Cc: Becky Hall <becky@tardiffsaldo.com>
Subject: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019
SLOMC 9.10.120]
This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or
respond.
To: Cannabis Program Coordinator, Georgina Bailey
City Attorney, Christine Dietrick
City Manager, Derek Johnson
CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION
This email is to give notice to the City of San Luis Obispo pursuant toSection9.10.120 of the SLO Municipal Code that MOM SLO, LLC dba Megan’sOrganicMarketat280HigueraStreetinSanLuisObispo (“MOM SLO”) is proposing tomakeatransferundersection9.10.120(B) and, to the extent that it is required, areseekingapprovaltoamendthecurrentMOMSLOCommercialCannabisOperatorPermit.
MOM SLO is the holder of Commercial Cannabis Operator Permit CANN-
0064-2019 (“MOM SLO CCOP”), one of three retail Commercial CannabisOperatorPermitswithintheCityofSLO. Current members of MOM SLO, Melissa Seligman,
Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law, and Keith Sweeney wish to sell their respectiveinterestsinMOMSLO, which total 35%, to MOM USA, LLC, a California LimitedLiabilityCompanywhichistobewhollyownedbyMOM, Inc. a Delaware Corporation. TheindividualownersofMOM, Inc. are Megan Souza, Tarrah Graves, Phoebe Lipari,
Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona - all residents of SLO County with the exceptionofMs. Cardona who is currently a resident of Santa Barbara County. Megan SouzaisalsoacurrentownerofMOMSLOandhasalreadypassedabackgroundcheckbytheCity. Tarrah Graves is a current employee of MOM SLO and has also already passedabackgroundcheckbytheCity. Ms. Borges, Ms. Lipari, and Ms. Cardona have notyetgonethroughthebackgroundcheckprocessoftheCity.
MOM SLO is requesting that the MOM SLO CCOP be amended toincludeTarrahGraves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona, as that isrequiredundersection9.10.120(B)(3), and that the current owners seeking to sell theirinterestinMOMSLO, Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law, and Keith Sweeney, beremovedfromtheMOMSLOCCOP.
Additionally, Megan Souza and Eric Powers’ collective interest in MOMSLOwillbecompletelyabsorbedintotheMOMUSAentityaspartofthisproposedtransaction. Although City approval is not required under section 9.10.120 forthisaspectofthetransaction, we would request City approval forthistransfer/relinquishment as well, and that the CCOP be amended to reflect the same.
MOM SLO is currently, and has been, in good standing and in compliancewithallapplicableregulations. MOM SLO is prepared to pay any and all necessaryfeesandchargesand/or provide all information reasonably necessary to the City ofSLOuponrequestinordertoobtaintherequisiteapprovalfortheproposedtransactionandamendment (SLOMC 9.10.120(B)(1)).
The reason for the proposed transfer is to facilitate future growth of theMOMSLOandMegan’s Organic Market brand and business, which hopes toexpandthroughoutCalifornia (and maybe someday beyond), while maintaining itsflagshipandprincipalplaceofbusinessrighthereintheCityofSanLuisObispo. In addition,
Megan’s Organic Market is currently primarily female owned and operated, however,
provided the City of SLO grants approval to the requested transfer and amendmenttotheCCOP, it will become 100% female owned – a goal that Megan’s OrganicMarkethasalwayshad. We believe that having a wholesome, fully female-owned business,
with the potential and plans for tremendous statewide and national growth, andonethatprioritizescommunityservice, education, and responsibleenvironmentalstewardship, headquartered in SLO would benefit the local economy, and would beagreatadditiontothecity’s list of homegrown business success stories.
Please find attached a copy of the term sheet outlining the proposed transaction(
which the parties would like to remain confidential); a copy of the ArticlesofOrganizationandmostrecentStatementofInformationforMOMSLO, LLC; acopyoftheformationdocumentsforMOM, Inc.; and a copy of the Articles ofOrganizationandmostrecentStatementofInformationforMOMUSA, LLC. The MOM USA, LLCstatementofinformationattachedlistsMeganSouzaandEricPowersasthecurrentmanagers (both are also current owners of MOM SLO LLC), however ownershipwillbechangedasdescribedabove (i.e., MOM USA, LLC will become wholly ownedbyMOM, Inc.) upon approval of this proposed transaction and amendment oftheCCOP. We can provide the City with those updated corporate records if/whenthatbecomesnecessary.
We are excited and anxious to work towards the approval of thisproposedtransactionandtheamendmentoftheMOMSLOCCOP. All current andproposedpermiteesarereadyandavailabletoansweranyfurtherquestionsormeetwiththeCityasisneededorhelpful. Please reach out to me directly at yoursoonestconveniencetoletusknowwhatelsewecandoorprovidetoassisttheCity. Thankyouforyourconsideration.
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
From:Bailey, Georgina
To:Dustin Tardiff
Subject:RE: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Date:Tuesday, April 6, 2021 8:18:02 AM
Attachments:image001.png
Hi Dustin,
Of course. The Steering Committee is meeting next week to discuss the possible
administrative process for transfer of ownership requests. Depending upon the outcome of
the Steering Committee meeting I will be better able to let you know the timeline and next
steps for MOM’s transfer request.
I believe we are still on track for the 30-60 day timeline and will reach out to you next week
with any updates.
Let me know if you need anything else in the interim.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 10:55 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC
9.10.120]
Hi Ms. Bailey!
Just following up on your March 17th letter and inquiring re: status. I completely understand the
City's need to develop the administrative process for all of this and want to make sure you're aware
that we are eager to assist in any way possible or do anything useful to expedite the process. Can
you let me know the status of things so I can relay it to everyone involved? Are we still on track for
the 30-60 day timeline you gave us earlier? Thanks again for all your help through this.
Dustin
On Wed, Mar 17, 2021 at 4:08 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Dustin,
Please review the attached correspondence regarding Megan’s Organic Market’s
Transfer of Ownership Requests.
Please reach out to me with any questions you and your team have.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Friday, March 12, 2021 1:18 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC
9.10.120]
Happy Friday, Ms. Bailey!
Just checking in on this. Let us know the status and next steps when you can. Have a great
day/weekend if we don't hear from you.
Dustin
On Mon, Mar 8, 2021 at 2:04 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Apologies for the delayed response, we are still reviewing the proposals and next
steps. I will likely be able to give you more information this week and will reach out to
you as soon as I have that information.
Best,
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 11:00 AM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019
SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi Ms. Bailey:
Just checking in on the status. Let me know if you need anything from me (us). Hope all is
well!
Dustin
On Tue, Feb 23, 2021 at 9:22 AM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Dustin,
The City acknowledges and accepts your correspondence as notification in writing of
Megan’s Organic Market (MOM’s) proposal to transfer ownership between the current
members of MOM, SLO: Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law, and Keith Sweeney, to
new members of MOM, Inc: Tarrah Graves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona.
Likewise, the city acknowledges and accepts your correspondence as notification in writing
that MOM SLO will be completely absorbed into the MOM USA entity as part of the overall
proposed action.
The City will review the proposal with the Cannabis Steering Committee, who will make a
determination on how to move forward with the proposal. The Steering Committee will meet
next week to review this material. Once I have direction from the Steering Committee I will
reach out to Dustin and Megan Souza on the determination and any subsequent next steps.
The City asks that none of the proposed actions take final effect until the City reviews the
proposal and communicates its decision. Consistent with Chapter 9.10.120 subsection C, any
attempt to transfer without City approval is prohibited and any such action immediately
voids, nullifies and terminates the commercial cannabis operator permit.
Please reach out to me in the interim with any questions you may have.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 3:34 PM
To: Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>; Johnson, Derek <djohnson@slocity.org>;
Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Cc: Becky Hall <becky@tardiffsaldo.com>
Subject: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC
9.10.120]
This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or
respond.
To: Cannabis Program Coordinator, Georgina Bailey
City Attorney, Christine Dietrick
City Manager, Derek Johnson
CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION
This email is to give notice to the City of San Luis Obispo pursuant toSection9.10.120 of the SLO Municipal Code that MOM SLO, LLC dba Megan’sOrganicMarketat280HigueraStreetinSanLuisObispo (“MOM SLO”) is proposing tomakeatransferundersection9.10.120(B) and, to the extent that it is required, areseekingapprovaltoamendthecurrentMOMSLOCommercialCannabisOperatorPermit.
MOM SLO is the holder of Commercial Cannabis Operator Permit CANN-
0064-2019 (“MOM SLO CCOP”), one of three retail Commercial CannabisOperatorPermitswithintheCityofSLO. Current members of MOM SLO, Melissa Seligman,
Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law, and Keith Sweeney wish to sell their respective interestsinMOMSLO, which total 35%, to MOM USA, LLC, a California LimitedLiabilityCompanywhichistobewhollyownedbyMOM, Inc. a Delaware Corporation. TheindividualownersofMOM, Inc. are Megan Souza, Tarrah Graves, Phoebe Lipari,
Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona - all residents of SLO County with the exceptionofMs. Cardona who is currently a resident of Santa Barbara County. Megan Souza isalsoacurrentownerofMOMSLOandhasalreadypassedabackgroundcheckbytheCity.
Tarrah Graves is a current employee of MOM SLO and has also already passedabackgroundcheckbytheCity. Ms. Borges, Ms. Lipari, and Ms. Cardona have notyetgonethroughthebackgroundcheckprocessoftheCity.
MOM SLO is requesting that the MOM SLO CCOP be amended toincludeTarrahGraves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona, as that isrequiredundersection9.10.120(B)(3), and that the current owners seeking to sell their interestinMOMSLO, Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law, and Keith Sweeney, beremovedfromtheMOMSLOCCOP.
Additionally, Megan Souza and Eric Powers’ collective interest in MOMSLOwillbecompletelyabsorbedintotheMOMUSAentityaspartofthisproposedtransaction. Although City approval is not required under section 9.10.120 forthisaspectofthetransaction, we would request City approval forthistransfer/relinquishment as well, and that the CCOP be amended to reflect the same.
MOM SLO is currently, and has been, in good standing and in compliancewithallapplicableregulations. MOM SLO is prepared to pay any and all necessary feesandchargesand/or provide all information reasonably necessary to the City of SLOuponrequestinordertoobtaintherequisiteapprovalfortheproposedtransactionandamendment (SLOMC 9.10.120(B)(1)).
The reason for the proposed transfer is to facilitate future growth of theMOMSLOandMegan’s Organic Market brand and business, which hopes toexpandthroughoutCalifornia (and maybe someday beyond), while maintaining its flagshipandprincipalplaceofbusinessrighthereintheCityofSanLuisObispo. In addition,
Megan’s Organic Market is currently primarily female owned and operated, however,
provided the City of SLO grants approval to the requested transfer and amendmenttotheCCOP, it will become 100% female owned – a goal that Megan’s OrganicMarkethasalwayshad. We believe that having a wholesome, fully female-owned business, withthepotentialandplansfortremendousstatewideandnationalgrowth, and onethatprioritizescommunityservice, education, and responsible environmental stewardship,
headquartered in SLO would benefit the local economy, and would be a greatadditiontothecity’s list of homegrown business success stories.
Please find attached a copy of the term sheet outlining the proposed transaction(
which the parties would like to remain confidential); a copy of the ArticlesofOrganizationandmostrecentStatementofInformationforMOMSLO, LLC; acopyoftheformationdocumentsforMOM, Inc.; and a copy of the Articles ofOrganizationandmostrecentStatementofInformationforMOMUSA, LLC. The MOM USA, LLCstatementofinformationattachedlistsMeganSouzaandEricPowersasthecurrentmanagers (both are also current owners of MOM SLO LLC), however ownershipwillbechangedasdescribedabove (i.e., MOM USA, LLC will become wholly ownedbyMOM, Inc.) upon approval of this proposed transaction and amendment of the CCOP.
We can provide the City with those updated corporate records if/when thatbecomesnecessary.
We are excited and anxious to work towards the approval of thisproposedtransactionandtheamendmentoftheMOMSLOCCOP. All current andproposedpermiteesarereadyandavailabletoansweranyfurtherquestionsormeetwiththeCityasisneededorhelpful. Please reach out to me directly at your soonestconveniencetoletusknowwhatelsewecandoorprovidetoassisttheCity. Thank you foryourconsideration.
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
From:Bailey, Georgina
To:Dustin Tardiff; Megan Souza
Cc:Hermann, Greg
Subject:RE: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Date:Wednesday, March 17, 2021 4:08:41 PM
Attachments:Transfer of Ownership Notification to MOMs .pdf
image001.png
Hello Dustin,
Please review the attached correspondence regarding Megan’s Organic Market’s Transfer
of Ownership Requests.
Please reach out to me with any questions you and your team have.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Friday, March 12, 2021 1:18 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC
9.10.120]
Happy Friday, Ms. Bailey!
Just checking in on this. Let us know the status and next steps when you can. Have a great
day/weekend if we don't hear from you.
Dustin
On Mon, Mar 8, 2021 at 2:04 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Apologies for the delayed response, we are still reviewing the proposals and next steps. I
will likely be able to give you more information this week and will reach out to you as
soon as I have that information.
Best,
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 11:00 AM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC
9.10.120]
Hi Ms. Bailey:
Just checking in on the status. Let me know if you need anything from me (us). Hope all is well!
Dustin
On Tue, Feb 23, 2021 at 9:22 AM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Dustin,
The City acknowledges and accepts your correspondence as notification in writing of Megan’s
Organic Market (MOM’s) proposal to transfer ownership between the current members of
MOM, SLO: Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law, and Keith Sweeney, to new members
of MOM, Inc: Tarrah Graves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona. Likewise, the city
acknowledges and accepts your correspondence as notification in writing that MOM SLO will be
completely absorbed into the MOM USA entity as part of the overall proposed action.
The City will review the proposal with the Cannabis Steering Committee, who will make a
determination on how to move forward with the proposal. The Steering Committee will meet
next week to review this material. Once I have direction from the Steering Committee I will
reach out to Dustin and Megan Souza on the determination and any subsequent next steps.
The City asks that none of the proposed actions take final effect until the City reviews the
proposal and communicates its decision. Consistent with Chapter 9.10.120 subsection C, any
attempt to transfer without City approval is prohibited and any such action immediately voids,
nullifies and terminates the commercial cannabis operator permit.
Please reach out to me in the interim with any questions you may have.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 3:34 PM
To: Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>; Johnson, Derek <djohnson@slocity.org>; Bailey,
Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Cc: Becky Hall <becky@tardiffsaldo.com>
Subject: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC
9.10.120]
This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or
respond.
To: Cannabis Program Coordinator, Georgina Bailey
City Attorney, Christine Dietrick
City Manager, Derek Johnson
CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION
This email is to give notice to the City of San Luis Obispo pursuant toSection9.10.120 of the SLO Municipal Code that MOM SLO, LLC dba Megan’s OrganicMarketat280HigueraStreetinSanLuisObispo (“MOM SLO”) is proposing to make atransferundersection9.10.120(B) and, to the extent that it is required, are seeking approvaltoamendthecurrentMOMSLOCommercialCannabisOperatorPermit.
MOM SLO is the holder of Commercial Cannabis Operator Permit CANN-0064-
2019 (“MOM SLO CCOP”), one of three retail Commercial Cannabis OperatorPermitswithintheCityofSLO. Current members of MOM SLO, Melissa Seligman, LeviSeligman, Lindsey Law, and Keith Sweeney wish to sell their respective interests inMOMSLO, which total 35%, to MOM USA, LLC, a California Limited LiabilityCompanywhichistobewhollyownedbyMOM, Inc. a Delaware Corporation. TheindividualownersofMOM, Inc. are Megan Souza, Tarrah Graves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges,
and Jillian Cardona - all residents of SLO County with the exception of Ms. CardonawhoiscurrentlyaresidentofSantaBarbaraCounty. Megan Souza is also a current ownerofMOMSLOandhasalreadypassedabackgroundcheckbytheCity. Tarrah Graves isacurrentemployeeofMOMSLOandhasalsoalreadypassedabackgroundcheckbytheCity. Ms. Borges, Ms. Lipari, and Ms. Cardona have not yet gone through thebackgroundcheckprocessoftheCity.
MOM SLO is requesting that the MOM SLO CCOP be amended toincludeTarrahGraves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona, as that isrequiredundersection9.10.120(B)(3), and that the current owners seeking to sell their interestinMOMSLO, Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law, and Keith Sweeney, beremovedfromtheMOMSLOCCOP.
Additionally, Megan Souza and Eric Powers’ collective interest in MOM SLOwillbecompletelyabsorbedintotheMOMUSAentityaspartofthisproposedtransaction.
Although City approval is not required under section 9.10.120 for this aspect ofthetransaction, we would request City approval for this transfer/relinquishment as well, andthattheCCOPbeamendedtoreflectthesame.
MOM SLO is currently, and has been, in good standing and in compliance withallapplicableregulations. MOM SLO is prepared to pay any and all necessary feesandchargesand/or provide all information reasonably necessary to the City of SLOuponrequestinordertoobtaintherequisiteapprovalfortheproposedtransactionandamendment (SLOMC 9.10.120(B)(1)).
The reason for the proposed transfer is to facilitate future growth of theMOMSLOandMegan’s Organic Market brand and business, which hopes toexpandthroughoutCalifornia (and maybe someday beyond), while maintaining its flagshipandprincipalplaceofbusinessrighthereintheCityofSanLuisObispo. In addition, Megan’sOrganicMarketiscurrentlyprimarilyfemaleownedandoperated, however, providedtheCityofSLOgrantsapprovaltotherequestedtransferandamendmenttotheCCOP, itwillbecome100% female owned – a goal that Megan’s Organic Market has always had.
We believe that having a wholesome, fully female-owned business, with the potentialandplansfortremendousstatewideandnationalgrowth, and one that prioritizescommunityservice, education, and responsible environmental stewardship, headquartered inSLOwouldbenefitthelocaleconomy, and would be a great addition to the city’s listofhomegrownbusinesssuccessstories.
Please find attached a copy of the term sheet outlining the proposed transaction(
which the parties would like to remain confidential); a copy of the ArticlesofOrganizationandmostrecentStatementofInformationforMOMSLO, LLC; a copyoftheformationdocumentsforMOM, Inc.; and a copy of the Articles of OrganizationandmostrecentStatementofInformationforMOMUSA, LLC. The MOM USA, LLCstatementofinformationattachedlistsMeganSouzaandEricPowersasthecurrentmanagers (both are also current owners of MOM SLO LLC), however ownership willbechangedasdescribedabove (i.e., MOM USA, LLC will become wholly owned by MOM,
Inc.) upon approval of this proposed transaction and amendment of the CCOP. WecanprovidetheCitywiththoseupdatedcorporaterecordsif/when that becomes necessary.
We are excited and anxious to work towards the approval of thisproposedtransactionandtheamendmentoftheMOMSLOCCOP. All current andproposedpermiteesarereadyandavailabletoansweranyfurtherquestionsormeetwiththeCityasisneededorhelpful. Please reach out to me directly at your soonest convenience toletusknowwhatelsewecandoorprovidetoassisttheCity. Thank you foryourconsideration.
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
From:Bailey, Georgina
To:Dustin Tardiff; Megan Souza
Cc:Hermann, Greg
Subject:RE: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Date:Wednesday, March 17, 2021 4:08:37 PM
Attachments:Transfer of Ownership Notification to MOMs .pdf
image001.png
Hello Dustin,
Please review the attached correspondence regarding Megan’s Organic Market’s Transfer
of Ownership Requests.
Please reach out to me with any questions you and your team have.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Friday, March 12, 2021 1:18 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC
9.10.120]
Happy Friday, Ms. Bailey!
Just checking in on this. Let us know the status and next steps when you can. Have a great
day/weekend if we don't hear from you.
Dustin
On Mon, Mar 8, 2021 at 2:04 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Apologies for the delayed response, we are still reviewing the proposals and next steps. I
will likely be able to give you more information this week and will reach out to you as
soon as I have that information.
Best,
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 11:00 AM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC
9.10.120]
Hi Ms. Bailey:
Just checking in on the status. Let me know if you need anything from me (us). Hope all is well!
Dustin
On Tue, Feb 23, 2021 at 9:22 AM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Dustin,
The City acknowledges and accepts your correspondence as notification in writing of Megan’s
Organic Market (MOM’s) proposal to transfer ownership between the current members of
MOM, SLO: Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law, and Keith Sweeney, to new members
of MOM, Inc: Tarrah Graves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona. Likewise, the city
acknowledges and accepts your correspondence as notification in writing that MOM SLO will be
completely absorbed into the MOM USA entity as part of the overall proposed action.
The City will review the proposal with the Cannabis Steering Committee, who will make a
determination on how to move forward with the proposal. The Steering Committee will meet
next week to review this material. Once I have direction from the Steering Committee I will
reach out to Dustin and Megan Souza on the determination and any subsequent next steps.
The City asks that none of the proposed actions take final effect until the City reviews the
proposal and communicates its decision. Consistent with Chapter 9.10.120 subsection C, any
attempt to transfer without City approval is prohibited and any such action immediately voids,
nullifies and terminates the commercial cannabis operator permit.
Please reach out to me in the interim with any questions you may have.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 3:34 PM
To: Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>; Johnson, Derek <djohnson@slocity.org>; Bailey,
Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Cc: Becky Hall <becky@tardiffsaldo.com>
Subject: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC
9.10.120]
This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or
respond.
To: Cannabis Program Coordinator, Georgina Bailey
City Attorney, Christine Dietrick
City Manager, Derek Johnson
CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION
This email is to give notice to the City of San Luis Obispo pursuant toSection9.10.120 of the SLO Municipal Code that MOM SLO, LLC dba Megan’s OrganicMarketat280HigueraStreetinSanLuisObispo (“MOM SLO”) is proposing to make atransferundersection9.10.120(B) and, to the extent that it is required, are seeking approvaltoamendthecurrentMOMSLOCommercialCannabisOperatorPermit.
MOM SLO is the holder of Commercial Cannabis Operator Permit CANN-0064-
2019 (“MOM SLO CCOP”), one of three retail Commercial Cannabis OperatorPermitswithintheCityofSLO. Current members of MOM SLO, Melissa Seligman, LeviSeligman, Lindsey Law, and Keith Sweeney wish to sell their respective interests inMOMSLO, which total 35%, to MOM USA, LLC, a California Limited LiabilityCompanywhichistobewhollyownedbyMOM, Inc. a Delaware Corporation. TheindividualownersofMOM, Inc. are Megan Souza, Tarrah Graves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges,
and Jillian Cardona - all residents of SLO County with the exception of Ms. CardonawhoiscurrentlyaresidentofSantaBarbaraCounty. Megan Souza is also a current ownerofMOMSLOandhasalreadypassedabackgroundcheckbytheCity. Tarrah Graves isacurrentemployeeofMOMSLOandhasalsoalreadypassedabackgroundcheckbytheCity. Ms. Borges, Ms. Lipari, and Ms. Cardona have not yet gone through thebackgroundcheckprocessoftheCity.
MOM SLO is requesting that the MOM SLO CCOP be amended toincludeTarrahGraves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona, as that isrequiredundersection9.10.120(B)(3), and that the current owners seeking to sell their interestinMOMSLO, Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law, and Keith Sweeney, beremovedfromtheMOMSLOCCOP.
Additionally, Megan Souza and Eric Powers’ collective interest in MOM SLOwillbecompletelyabsorbedintotheMOMUSAentityaspartofthisproposedtransaction.
Although City approval is not required under section 9.10.120 for this aspect ofthetransaction, we would request City approval for this transfer/relinquishment as well, andthattheCCOPbeamendedtoreflectthesame.
MOM SLO is currently, and has been, in good standing and in compliance withallapplicableregulations. MOM SLO is prepared to pay any and all necessary feesandchargesand/or provide all information reasonably necessary to the City of SLOuponrequestinordertoobtaintherequisiteapprovalfortheproposedtransactionandamendment (SLOMC 9.10.120(B)(1)).
The reason for the proposed transfer is to facilitate future growth of theMOMSLOandMegan’s Organic Market brand and business, which hopes toexpandthroughoutCalifornia (and maybe someday beyond), while maintaining its flagshipandprincipalplaceofbusinessrighthereintheCityofSanLuisObispo. In addition, Megan’sOrganicMarketiscurrentlyprimarilyfemaleownedandoperated, however, providedtheCityofSLOgrantsapprovaltotherequestedtransferandamendmenttotheCCOP, itwillbecome100% female owned – a goal that Megan’s Organic Market has always had.
We believe that having a wholesome, fully female-owned business, with the potentialandplansfortremendousstatewideandnationalgrowth, and one that prioritizescommunityservice, education, and responsible environmental stewardship, headquartered inSLOwouldbenefitthelocaleconomy, and would be a great addition to the city’s listofhomegrownbusinesssuccessstories.
Please find attached a copy of the term sheet outlining the proposed transaction(
which the parties would like to remain confidential); a copy of the ArticlesofOrganizationandmostrecentStatementofInformationforMOMSLO, LLC; a copyoftheformationdocumentsforMOM, Inc.; and a copy of the Articles of OrganizationandmostrecentStatementofInformationforMOMUSA, LLC. The MOM USA, LLCstatementofinformationattachedlistsMeganSouzaandEricPowersasthecurrentmanagers (both are also current owners of MOM SLO LLC), however ownership willbechangedasdescribedabove (i.e., MOM USA, LLC will become wholly owned by MOM,
Inc.) upon approval of this proposed transaction and amendment of the CCOP. WecanprovidetheCitywiththoseupdatedcorporaterecordsif/when that becomes necessary.
We are excited and anxious to work towards the approval of thisproposedtransactionandtheamendmentoftheMOMSLOCCOP. All current andproposedpermiteesarereadyandavailabletoansweranyfurtherquestionsormeetwiththeCityasisneededorhelpful. Please reach out to me directly at your soonest convenience toletusknowwhatelsewecandoorprovidetoassisttheCity. Thank you foryourconsideration.
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
From:Bailey, Georgina
To:Dustin Tardiff
Subject:RE: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Date:Monday, March 8, 2021 2:04:23 PM
Attachments:image001.png
Hi Dustin,
Apologies for the delayed response, we are still reviewing the proposals and next steps. I
will likely be able to give you more information this week and will reach out to you as soon
as I have that information.
Best,
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 11:00 AM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC
9.10.120]
Hi Ms. Bailey:
Just checking in on the status. Let me know if you need anything from me (us). Hope all is well!
Dustin
On Tue, Feb 23, 2021 at 9:22 AM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Dustin,
The City acknowledges and accepts your correspondence as notification in writing of Megan’s
Organic Market (MOM’s) proposal to transfer ownership between the current members of MOM,
SLO: Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law, and Keith Sweeney, to new members of MOM,
Inc: Tarrah Graves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona. Likewise, the city
acknowledges and accepts your correspondence as notification in writing that MOM SLO will be
completely absorbed into the MOM USA entity as part of the overall proposed action.
The City will review the proposal with the Cannabis Steering Committee, who will make a
determination on how to move forward with the proposal. The Steering Committee will meet next
week to review this material. Once I have direction from the Steering Committee I will reach out
to Dustin and Megan Souza on the determination and any subsequent next steps.
The City asks that none of the proposed actions take final effect until the City reviews the proposal
and communicates its decision. Consistent with Chapter 9.10.120 subsection C, any attempt to
transfer without City approval is prohibited and any such action immediately voids, nullifies and
terminates the commercial cannabis operator permit.
Please reach out to me in the interim with any questions you may have.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 3:34 PM
To: Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>; Johnson, Derek <djohnson@slocity.org>; Bailey,
Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Cc: Becky Hall <becky@tardiffsaldo.com>
Subject: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC
9.10.120]
This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or
respond.
To: Cannabis Program Coordinator, Georgina Bailey
City Attorney, Christine Dietrick
City Manager, Derek Johnson
CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION
This email is to give notice to the City of San Luis Obispo pursuant toSection9.10.120 of the SLO Municipal Code that MOM SLO, LLC dba Megan’s Organic Marketat280HigueraStreetinSanLuisObispo (“MOM SLO”) is proposing to make atransferundersection9.10.120(B) and, to the extent that it is required, are seeking approvaltoamendthecurrentMOMSLOCommercialCannabisOperatorPermit.
MOM SLO is the holder of Commercial Cannabis Operator Permit CANN-0064-
2019 (“MOM SLO CCOP”), one of three retail Commercial Cannabis OperatorPermitswithintheCityofSLO. Current members of MOM SLO, Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman,
Lindsey Law, and Keith Sweeney wish to sell their respective interests in MOM SLO, whichtotal35%, to MOM USA, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company which is tobewhollyownedbyMOM, Inc. a Delaware Corporation. The individual owners of MOM, Inc.
are Megan Souza, Tarrah Graves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona - allresidentsofSLOCountywiththeexceptionofMs. Cardona who is currently a residentofSantaBarbaraCounty. Megan Souza is also a current owner of MOM SLO and hasalreadypassedabackgroundcheckbytheCity. Tarrah Graves is a current employee of MOMSLOandhasalsoalreadypassedabackgroundcheckbytheCity. Ms. Borges, Ms. Lipari, andMs. Cardona have not yet gone through the background check process of the City.
MOM SLO is requesting that the MOM SLO CCOP be amended to includeTarrahGraves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona, as that is requiredundersection9.10.120(B)(3), and that the current owners seeking to sell their interest inMOMSLO, Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law, and Keith Sweeney, be removedfromtheMOMSLOCCOP.
Additionally, Megan Souza and Eric Powers’ collective interest in MOM SLO willbecompletelyabsorbedintotheMOMUSAentityaspartofthisproposedtransaction.
Although City approval is not required under section 9.10.120 for this aspect ofthetransaction, we would request City approval for this transfer/relinquishment as well, andthattheCCOPbeamendedtoreflectthesame.
MOM SLO is currently, and has been, in good standing and in compliance withallapplicableregulations. MOM SLO is prepared to pay any and all necessary fees andchargesand/or provide all information reasonably necessary to the City of SLO upon requestinordertoobtaintherequisiteapprovalfortheproposedtransactionandamendment(
SLOMC 9.10.120(B)(1)).
The reason for the proposed transfer is to facilitate future growth of the MOMSLOandMegan’s Organic Market brand and business, which hopes to expandthroughoutCalifornia (and maybe someday beyond), while maintaining its flagship and principalplaceofbusinessrighthereintheCityofSanLuisObispo. In addition, Megan’s OrganicMarketiscurrentlyprimarilyfemaleownedandoperated, however, provided the City ofSLOgrantsapprovaltotherequestedtransferandamendmenttotheCCOP, it willbecome100% female owned – a goal that Megan’s Organic Market has always had. We believethathavingawholesome, fully female-owned business, with the potential and plansfortremendousstatewideandnationalgrowth, and one that prioritizes community service,
education, and responsible environmental stewardship, headquartered in SLO wouldbenefitthelocaleconomy, and would be a great addition to the city’s list of homegrownbusinesssuccessstories.
Please find attached a copy of the term sheet outlining the proposed transaction(
which the parties would like to remain confidential); a copy of the Articles ofOrganizationandmostrecentStatementofInformationforMOMSLO, LLC; a copy of theformationdocumentsforMOM, Inc.; and a copy of the Articles of Organization and mostrecentStatementofInformationforMOMUSA, LLC. The MOM USA, LLC statementofinformationattachedlistsMeganSouzaandEricPowersasthecurrentmanagers (botharealsocurrentownersofMOMSLOLLC), however ownership will be changed asdescribedabove (i.e., MOM USA, LLC will become wholly owned by MOM, Inc.) upon approvalofthisproposedtransactionandamendmentoftheCCOP. We can provide the City withthoseupdatedcorporaterecordsif/when that becomes necessary.
We are excited and anxious to work towards the approval of thisproposedtransactionandtheamendmentoftheMOMSLOCCOP. All current andproposedpermiteesarereadyandavailabletoansweranyfurtherquestionsormeetwiththe Cityasisneededorhelpful. Please reach out to me directly at your soonest convenience to letusknowwhatelsewecandoorprovidetoassisttheCity. Thank you for your consideration.
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
From:Bailey, Georgina
To:Dustin Tardiff; Dietrick, Christine; Johnson, Derek
Cc:Becky Hall; Hermann, Greg
Subject:RE: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Date:Tuesday, February 23, 2021 9:22:31 AM
Attachments:image001.png
Hello Dustin,
The City acknowledges and accepts your correspondence as notification in writing of Megan’s
Organic Market (MOM’s) proposal to transfer ownership between the current members of MOM,
SLO: Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law, and Keith Sweeney, to new members of MOM,
Inc: Tarrah Graves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona. Likewise, the city
acknowledges and accepts your correspondence as notification in writing that MOM SLO will be
completely absorbed into the MOM USA entity as part of the overall proposed action.
The City will review the proposal with the Cannabis Steering Committee, who will make a
determination on how to move forward with the proposal. The Steering Committee will meet next
week to review this material. Once I have direction from the Steering Committee I will reach out to
Dustin and Megan Souza on the determination and any subsequent next steps.
The City asks that none of the proposed actions take final effect until the City reviews the proposal
and communicates its decision. Consistent with Chapter 9.10.120 subsection C, any attempt to
transfer without City approval is prohibited and any such action immediately voids, nullifies and
terminates the commercial cannabis operator permit.
Please reach out to me in the interim with any questions you may have.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 3:34 PM
To: Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>; Johnson, Derek <djohnson@slocity.org>; Bailey,
Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Cc: Becky Hall <becky@tardiffsaldo.com>
Subject: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC
9.10.120]
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To: Cannabis Program Coordinator, Georgina Bailey
City Attorney, Christine Dietrick
City Manager, Derek Johnson
CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION
This email is to give notice to the City of San Luis Obispo pursuant to Section 9.10.120oftheSLOMunicipalCodethatMOMSLO, LLC dba Megan’s Organic Market at280HigueraStreetinSanLuisObispo (“MOM SLO”) is proposing to make a transferundersection9.10.120(B) and, to the extent that it is required, are seeking approval to amendthecurrentMOMSLOCommercialCannabisOperatorPermit.
MOM SLO is the holder of Commercial Cannabis Operator Permit CANN-0064-2019(“
MOM SLO CCOP”), one of three retail Commercial Cannabis Operator Permits withintheCityofSLO. Current members of MOM SLO, Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law,
and Keith Sweeney wish to sell their respective interests in MOM SLO, which total 35%, toMOMUSA, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company which is to be wholly ownedbyMOM, Inc. a Delaware Corporation. The individual owners of MOM, Inc. are Megan Souza,
Tarrah Graves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona - all residents ofSLOCountywiththeexceptionofMs. Cardona who is currently a resident of SantaBarbaraCounty. Megan Souza is also a current owner of MOM SLO and has already passedabackgroundcheckbytheCity. Tarrah Graves is a current employee of MOM SLO andhasalsoalreadypassedabackgroundcheckbytheCity. Ms. Borges, Ms. Lipari, and Ms. CardonahavenotyetgonethroughthebackgroundcheckprocessoftheCity.
MOM SLO is requesting that the MOM SLO CCOP be amended to includeTarrahGraves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona, as that is required undersection9.10.120(B)(3), and that the current owners seeking to sell their interest in MOM SLO, MelissaSeligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law, and Keith Sweeney, be removed from the MOMSLOCCOP.
Additionally, Megan Souza and Eric Powers’ collective interest in MOM SLO willbecompletelyabsorbedintotheMOMUSAentityaspartofthisproposedtransaction. AlthoughCityapprovalisnotrequiredundersection9.10.120 for this aspect of the transaction, wewouldrequestCityapprovalforthistransfer/relinquishment as well, and that the CCOPbeamendedtoreflectthesame.
MOM SLO is currently, and has been, in good standing and in compliance withallapplicableregulations. MOM SLO is prepared to pay any and all necessary fees andchargesand/or provide all information reasonably necessary to the City of SLO upon request inordertoobtaintherequisiteapprovalfortheproposedtransactionandamendment (SLOMC9.10.120(B)(1)).
The reason for the proposed transfer is to facilitate future growth of the MOMSLOandMegan’s Organic Market brand and business, which hopes to expandthroughoutCalifornia (and maybe someday beyond), while maintaining its flagship and principal placeofbusinessrighthereintheCityofSanLuisObispo. In addition, Megan’s Organic Marketiscurrentlyprimarilyfemaleownedandoperated, however, provided the City of SLOgrantsapprovaltotherequestedtransferandamendmenttotheCCOP, it will become 100% femaleowned – a goal that Megan’s Organic Market has always had. We believe that havingawholesome, fully female-owned business, with the potential and plans fortremendousstatewideandnationalgrowth, and one that prioritizes community service, education, andresponsibleenvironmentalstewardship, headquartered in SLO would benefit thelocaleconomy, and would be a great addition to the city’s list of homegrown business success stories.
Please find attached a copy of the term sheet outlining the proposed transaction (whichthepartieswouldliketoremainconfidential); a copy of the Articles of Organization andmostrecentStatementofInformationforMOMSLO, LLC; a copy of the formation documentsforMOM, Inc.; and a copy of the Articles of Organization and most recent StatementofInformationforMOMUSA, LLC. The MOM USA, LLC statement of informationattachedlistsMeganSouzaandEricPowersasthecurrentmanagers (both are also current ownersofMOMSLOLLC), however ownership will be changed as described above (i.e., MOM USA,
LLC will become wholly owned by MOM, Inc.) upon approval of this proposedtransactionandamendmentoftheCCOP. We can provide the City with those updated corporaterecordsif/when that becomes necessary.
We are excited and anxious to work towards the approval of this proposed transaction
and the amendment of the MOM SLO CCOP. All current and proposed permitees arereadyandavailabletoansweranyfurtherquestionsormeetwiththeCityasisneededorhelpful.
Please reach out to me directly at your soonest convenience to let us know what else we candoorprovidetoassisttheCity. Thank you for your consideration.
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
TARDIFFSALDO.COM
From:Bailey, Georgina
To:Dustin Tardiff
Cc:Dietrick, Christine
Subject:RE: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Date:Tuesday, December 7, 2021 2:13:58 PM
Attachments:RE Ownership Transfer Request Status - Meeting.msg
image001.png
Hi Dustin,
Please see attached the communication from Christine dated September 20, 2021, which
you are copied on. We are still reviewing documentation MOMs provided to the City.
I will reach out back out to you once that review is complete.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 7, 2021 1:51 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Cc: Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC
9.10.120]
Hi Georgina:
Checking in on the status of this. Hope all is well - Thanks!
Dustin
On Tue, Aug 24, 2021 at 2:27 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
I wanted to provide you an update, unfortunately the timeline I gave you for a
determination this week is likely not to happen. With all the Cannabis Program is
reviewing right now our timeline is pushed back likely another week or two for getting you
a determination on MOM’s transfer request.
Apologies for the delay and I will send you a correspondence when there has been a
determination on the transfer request.
Best,
Georgina
From: Bailey, Georgina
Sent: Monday, August 16, 2021 2:28 PM
To: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Subject: RE: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC
9.10.120]
Hi Dustin,
Yes, the City is still on schedule to likely come to a determination this week on MOM’s
Transfer Request. Please expect a correspondence from me regarding the transfer
request early next week.
Best,
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Monday, August 16, 2021 2:20 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC
9.10.120]
Hi Georgina!
My alarm went off - checking in that we're still on track to receive a determination in re: to the
below. Thanks for all your work! Happy Monday!
Dustin
Dustin
On Wed, Aug 4, 2021 at 2:17 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Thank you for following up on your request. MOMs transfer is being reviewed and the
City will likely come to a determination the week of 8/16. Once a determination has
been made I will send you a letter of determination and next steps. However, because
the transfer request is external there is going to be a background check process, and
while we have made major efforts including working with a consultant to streamline the
background check process, I anticipate that the background check will likely take
anywhere from a couple weeks to an additional month.
Not sure your timeline, but hopefully this answers some questions for you. I am happy
to answer any other questions you might have.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 2:06 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019
SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi Georgina:
Hope all's well. Following up on the status of this. Is there some avenue of provisional approval
or some compromise/alternative to waiting so we can begin taking steps to make these
transactions happen? I could submit an outline of proposed steps to take in the interim. I don't
think anybody anticipated that we would be waiting 6 months for this - the problems the delay
has caused are snowballing. Or maybe we are jusssssst about to receive approval??? Thanks for
all your work.
Dustin
On Thu, Jul 15, 2021 at 5:19 PM Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org> wrote:
Thank you Mr. Cardona. Your request has been received and Georgina will follow up
on next steps.
Greg
From: Mark Cardona <mark@megansorganicmarket.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2021 8:43 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Cc: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>; Megan Souza
megan@megansorganicmarket.com>; Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>; Hermann,
Greg <GHermann@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019
SLOMC 9.10.120]
Ms. Bailey,
Please find the attached Transfer of Ownership Request for Operator Megan's Organic
Market in line with the process and documentation required in the Administrative
Regulations.
Best regards,
Mark Cardona
phone • (805) 450-2741
email • Mark@MegansOrganicMarket.com
On Thu, Jul 8, 2021 at 5:43 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Good Afternoon Dustin,
Please find attached a correspondence from the City that outlines how Megan’s
Organic Market should move forward with the Transfer of Ownership Request.
Included in the correspondence are the Administrative Guidelines for Transfer of
Ownership Requests. Please follow the Administrative Guidelines when you
resubmit the Transfer of Ownership Request.
Please let me know if you have any questions as you submit your request.
Best,
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Friday, June 25, 2021 11:32 AM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>; Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>;
Johnson, Derek <djohnson@slocity.org>
Cc: Mark Cardona <mark@megansorganicmarket.com>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019
SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi All / Mr. Johnson:
Hope all is well with everyone. It has been over four months since MOM SLO / MOM USA’s
Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120] was
submitted on February 22 this year. We have received very little information in these past
four months.
As I know you are all aware, the parties cannot take any actions to consummate the
transactions contemplated by the amendment until approval is received from the City per
the City’s instruction. This long delay is causing a lot of problems with the ability to
conduct business and is approaching the point where it will be causing legal compliance
issues. We are over a month past the timeline the City gave to us on March 17th.
Everyone involved has been very patient and we are all anxious to get some accurate
information about next steps. We completely understand how busy you all must be and
the complex and novel nature of this process for the City and are here to assist in
whatever way we can. Please let us know if there is any other information that we can
provide to you. We look forward to hearing the current status of this matter at your
soonest convenience.
Dustin
On Tue, May 4, 2021 at 4:18 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Apologies I was out last week Thursday and Friday and am catching up on
emails. We are still finalizing the transfer of ownership process, but are nearing
completion. I will reach out to you hopefully within the next week or two with an
update.
Best,
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2021 11:00 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019
SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi Ms. Bailey:
Just checking in on this. Hope all is well!
Dustin
On Tue, Apr 6, 2021 at 8:18 AM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Of course. The Steering Committee is meeting next week to discuss the
possible administrative process for transfer of ownership requests. Depending
upon the outcome of the Steering Committee meeting I will be better able to
let you know the timeline and next steps for MOM’s transfer request.
I believe we are still on track for the 30-60 day timeline and will reach out to
you next week with any updates.
Let me know if you need anything else in the interim.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 10:55 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-
2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi Ms. Bailey!
Just following up on your March 17th letter and inquiring re: status. I completely
understand the City's need to develop the administrative process for all of this and
want to make sure you're aware that we are eager to assist in any way possible or do
anything useful to expedite the process. Can you let me know the status of things so I
can relay it to everyone involved? Are we still on track for the 30-60 day timeline you
gave us earlier? Thanks again for all your help through this.
Dustin
On Wed, Mar 17, 2021 at 4:08 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Dustin,
Please review the attached correspondence regarding Megan’s Organic
Market’s Transfer of Ownership Requests.
Please reach out to me with any questions you and your team have.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Friday, March 12, 2021 1:18 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-
2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Happy Friday, Ms. Bailey!
Just checking in on this. Let us know the status and next steps when you can. Have
a great day/weekend if we don't hear from you.
Dustin
On Mon, Mar 8, 2021 at 2:04 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Apologies for the delayed response, we are still reviewing the proposals
and next steps. I will likely be able to give you more information this week
and will reach out to you as soon as I have that information.
Best,
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 11:00 AM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-
0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi Ms. Bailey:
Just checking in on the status. Let me know if you need anything from me (us).
Hope all is well!
Dustin
On Tue, Feb 23, 2021 at 9:22 AM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Dustin,
The City acknowledges and accepts your correspondence as notification in
writing of Megan’s Organic Market (MOM’s) proposal to transfer ownership
between the current members of MOM, SLO: Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman,
Lindsey Law, and Keith Sweeney, to new members of MOM, Inc: Tarrah
Graves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona. Likewise, the city
acknowledges and accepts your correspondence as notification in writing that
MOM SLO will be completely absorbed into the MOM USA entity as part of
the overall proposed action.
The City will review the proposal with the Cannabis Steering Committee, who
will make a determination on how to move forward with the proposal. The
Steering Committee will meet next week to review this material. Once I have
direction from the Steering Committee I will reach out to Dustin and Megan
Souza on the determination and any subsequent next steps.
The City asks that none of the proposed actions take final effect until the City
reviews the proposal and communicates its decision. Consistent with Chapter
9.10.120 subsection C, any attempt to transfer without City approval is
prohibited and any such action immediately voids, nullifies and terminates the
commercial cannabis operator permit.
Please reach out to me in the interim with any questions you may have.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 3:34 PM
To: Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>; Johnson, Derek
djohnson@slocity.org>; Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Cc: Becky Hall <becky@tardiffsaldo.com>
Subject: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-
0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open
attachments, click links, or respond.
To: Cannabis Program Coordinator, Georgina Bailey
City Attorney, Christine Dietrick
City Manager, Derek Johnson
CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION
This email is to give notice to the City of San Luis Obispo pursuanttoSection9.10.120 of the SLO Municipal Code that MOM SLO, LLCdbaMegan’s Organic Market at 280 Higuera Street in San Luis Obispo(“
MOM SLO”) is proposing to make a transfer under section 9.10.120(B)
and, to the extent that it is required, are seeking approval to amendthecurrentMOMSLOCommercialCannabisOperatorPermit.
MOM SLO is the holder of Commercial Cannabis OperatorPermitCANN-0064-2019 (“MOM SLO CCOP”), one of three retailCommercialCannabisOperatorPermitswithintheCityofSLO. Current membersofMOMSLO, Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law, andKeithSweeneywishtoselltheirrespectiveinterestsinMOMSLO, whichtotal35%, to MOM USA, LLC, a California Limited Liability CompanywhichistobewhollyownedbyMOM, Inc. a Delaware Corporation. TheindividualownersofMOM, Inc. are Megan Souza, Tarrah Graves,
Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, and Jillian Cardona - all residents ofSLOCountywiththeexceptionofMs. Cardona who is currently a residentofSantaBarbaraCounty. Megan Souza is also a current owner ofMOMSLOandhasalreadypassedabackgroundcheckbytheCity. TarrahGravesisacurrentemployeeofMOMSLOandhasalsoalreadypassedabackgroundcheckbytheCity. Ms. Borges, Ms. Lipari, and Ms. CardonahavenotyetgonethroughthebackgroundcheckprocessoftheCity.
MOM SLO is requesting that the MOM SLO CCOP be amendedtoincludeTarrahGraves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges, andJillianCardona, as that is required under section 9.10.120(B)(3), and thatthecurrentownersseekingtoselltheirinterestinMOMSLO, MelissaSeligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law, and Keith Sweeney, beremovedfromtheMOMSLOCCOP.
Additionally, Megan Souza and Eric Powers’ collective interest inMOMSLOwillbecompletelyabsorbedintotheMOMUSAentityaspartofthisproposedtransaction. Although City approval is not requiredundersection9.10.120 for this aspect of the transaction, we would requestCityapprovalforthistransfer/relinquishment as well, and that the CCOPbeamendedtoreflectthesame.
MOM SLO is currently, and has been, in good standing andincompliancewithallapplicableregulations. MOM SLO is prepared topayanyandallnecessaryfeesandchargesand/or provide allinformationreasonablynecessarytotheCityofSLOuponrequestinordertoobtaintherequisiteapprovalfortheproposedtransactionandamendment(
SLOMC 9.10.120(B)(1)).
The reason for the proposed transfer is to facilitate future growth oftheMOMSLOandMegan’s Organic Market brand and business, whichhopestoexpandthroughoutCalifornia (and maybe someday beyond),
while maintaining its flagship and principal place of business right here in
the City of San Luis Obispo. In addition, Megan’s Organic Marketiscurrentlyprimarilyfemaleownedandoperated, however, providedtheCityofSLOgrantsapprovaltotherequestedtransferandamendmenttotheCCOP, it will become 100% female owned – a goal that Megan’sOrganicMarkethasalwayshad. We believe that having a wholesome,
fully female-owned business, with the potential and plans fortremendousstatewideandnationalgrowth, and one that prioritizescommunityservice, education, and responsible environmental stewardship,
headquartered in SLO would benefit the local economy, and would beagreatadditiontothecity’s list of homegrown business success stories.
Please find attached a copy of the term sheet outlining theproposedtransaction (which the parties would like to remain confidential); acopyoftheArticlesofOrganizationandmostrecentStatementofInformationforMOMSLO, LLC; a copy of the formation documents for MOM, Inc.;
and a copy of the Articles of Organization and most recent StatementofInformationforMOMUSA, LLC. The MOM USA, LLC statementofinformationattachedlistsMeganSouzaandEricPowersasthecurrentmanagers (both are also current owners of MOM SLO LLC), howeverownershipwillbechangedasdescribedabove (i.e., MOM USA, LLCwillbecomewhollyownedbyMOM, Inc.) upon approval of thisproposedtransactionandamendmentoftheCCOP. We can provide the Citywiththoseupdatedcorporaterecordsif/when that becomes necessary.
We are excited and anxious to work towards the approval ofthisproposedtransactionandtheamendmentoftheMOMSLOCCOP. AllcurrentandproposedpermiteesarereadyandavailabletoansweranyfurtherquestionsormeetwiththeCityasisneededorhelpful. PleasereachouttomedirectlyatyoursoonestconveniencetoletusknowwhatelsewecandoorprovidetoassisttheCity. Thank you foryourconsideration.
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
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ATTORNEY AT LAW
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Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
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From:Dustin Tardiff
To:Bailey, Georgina
Cc:Dietrick, Christine
Subject:Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Date:Tuesday, December 7, 2021 1:51:35 PM
Attachments:image001.png
Hi Georgina:
Checking in on the status of this. Hope all is well - Thanks!
Dustin
On Tue, Aug 24, 2021 at 2:27 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
I wanted to provide you an update, unfortunately the timeline I gave you for a
determination this week is likely not to happen. With all the Cannabis Program is
reviewing right now our timeline is pushed back likely another week or two for
getting you a determination on MOM’s transfer request.
Apologies for the delay and I will send you a correspondence when there has been
a determination on the transfer request.
Best,
Georgina
From: Bailey, Georgina
Sent: Monday, August 16, 2021 2:28 PM
To: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Subject: RE: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-
2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi Dustin,
Yes, the City is still on schedule to likely come to a determination this week on
MOM’s Transfer Request. Please expect a correspondence from me regarding the
transfer request early next week.
Best,
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Monday, August 16, 2021 2:20 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-
2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi Georgina!
My alarm went off - checking in that we're still on track to receive a determination in re:
to the below. Thanks for all your work! Happy Monday!
Dustin
Dustin
On Wed, Aug 4, 2021 at 2:17 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Thank you for following up on your request. MOMs transfer is being reviewed and
the City will likely come to a determination the week of 8/16. Once a
determination has been made I will send you a letter of determination and next
steps. However, because the transfer request is external there is going to be a
background check process, and while we have made major efforts including
working with a consultant to streamline the background check process, I
anticipate that the background check will likely take anywhere from a couple
weeks to an additional month.
Not sure your timeline, but hopefully this answers some questions for you. I am
happy to answer any other questions you might have.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 2:06 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-
2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi Georgina:
Hope all's well. Following up on the status of this. Is there some avenue of
provisional approval or some compromise/alternative to waiting so we can begin taking
steps to make these transactions happen? I could submit an outline of proposed steps to
take in the interim. I don't think anybody anticipated that we would be waiting 6 months
for this - the problems the delay has caused are snowballing. Or maybe we are jusssssst
about to receive approval??? Thanks for all your work.
Dustin
On Thu, Jul 15, 2021 at 5:19 PM Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org> wrote:
Thank you Mr. Cardona. Your request has been received and Georgina will
follow up on next steps.
Greg
From: Mark Cardona <mark@megansorganicmarket.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2021 8:43 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Cc: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>; Megan Souza
megan@megansorganicmarket.com>; Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>;
Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-
0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Ms. Bailey,
Please find the attached Transfer of Ownership Request for Operator Megan's Organic
Market in line with the process and documentation required in the Administrative
Regulations.
Best regards,
Mark Cardona
phone • (805) 450-2741
email • Mark@MegansOrganicMarket.com
On Thu, Jul 8, 2021 at 5:43 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Good Afternoon Dustin,
Please find attached a correspondence from the City that outlines how
Megan’s Organic Market should move forward with the Transfer of Ownership
Request. Included in the correspondence are the Administrative Guidelines
for Transfer of Ownership Requests. Please follow the Administrative
Guidelines when you resubmit the Transfer of Ownership Request.
Please let me know if you have any questions as you submit your request.
Best,
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Friday, June 25, 2021 11:32 AM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>; Dietrick, Christine
cdietric@slocity.org>; Johnson, Derek <djohnson@slocity.org>
Cc: Mark Cardona <mark@megansorganicmarket.com>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-
0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi All / Mr. Johnson:
Hope all is well with everyone. It has been over four months since MOM SLO /
MOM USA’s Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC
9.10.120] was submitted on February 22 this year. We have received very little
information in these past four months.
As I know you are all aware, the parties cannot take any actions to consummate
the transactions contemplated by the amendment until approval is received from the
City per the City’s instruction. This long delay is causing a lot of problems with the
ability to conduct business and is approaching the point where it will be causing legal
compliance issues. We are over a month past the timeline the City gave to us on
March 17th.
Everyone involved has been very patient and we are all anxious to get some
accurate information about next steps. We completely understand how busy you all
must be and the complex and novel nature of this process for the City and are here to
assist in whatever way we can. Please let us know if there is any other information
that we can provide to you. We look forward to hearing the current status of this
matter at your soonest convenience.
Dustin
On Tue, May 4, 2021 at 4:18 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Apologies I was out last week Thursday and Friday and am catching up on
emails. We are still finalizing the transfer of ownership process, but are
nearing completion. I will reach out to you hopefully within the next week or
two with an update.
Best,
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2021 11:00 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to CANN-
0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi Ms. Bailey:
Just checking in on this. Hope all is well!
Dustin
On Tue, Apr 6, 2021 at 8:18 AM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Of course. The Steering Committee is meeting next week to discuss the
possible administrative process for transfer of ownership requests.
Depending upon the outcome of the Steering Committee meeting I will be
better able to let you know the timeline and next steps for MOM’s transfer
request.
I believe we are still on track for the 30-60 day timeline and will reach out
to you next week with any updates.
Let me know if you need anything else in the interim.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 10:55 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to
CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi Ms. Bailey!
Just following up on your March 17th letter and inquiring re: status. I
completely understand the City's need to develop the administrative process for
all of this and want to make sure you're aware that we are eager to assist in any
way possible or do anything useful to expedite the process. Can you let me know
the status of things so I can relay it to everyone involved? Are we still on track
for the 30-60 day timeline you gave us earlier? Thanks again for all your help
through this.
Dustin
On Wed, Mar 17, 2021 at 4:08 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
wrote:
Hello Dustin,
Please review the attached correspondence regarding Megan’s
Organic Market’s Transfer of Ownership Requests.
Please reach out to me with any questions you and your team have.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Friday, March 12, 2021 1:18 PM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to
CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Happy Friday, Ms. Bailey!
Just checking in on this. Let us know the status and next steps when you
can. Have a great day/weekend if we don't hear from you.
Dustin
On Mon, Mar 8, 2021 at 2:04 PM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
wrote:
Hi Dustin,
Apologies for the delayed response, we are still reviewing the
proposals and next steps. I will likely be able to give you more
information this week and will reach out to you as soon as I have that
information.
Best,
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 11:00 AM
To: Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to
CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
Hi Ms. Bailey:
Just checking in on the status. Let me know if you need anything from
me (us). Hope all is well!
Dustin
On Tue, Feb 23, 2021 at 9:22 AM Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
wrote:
Hello Dustin,
The City acknowledges and accepts your correspondence as notification
in writing of Megan’s Organic Market (MOM’s) proposal to transfer
ownership between the current members of MOM, SLO: Melissa
Seligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law, and Keith Sweeney, to new
members of MOM, Inc: Tarrah Graves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges,
and Jillian Cardona. Likewise, the city acknowledges and accepts your
correspondence as notification in writing that MOM SLO will be
completely absorbed into the MOM USA entity as part of the overall
proposed action.
The City will review the proposal with the Cannabis Steering Committee,
who will make a determination on how to move forward with the
proposal. The Steering Committee will meet next week to review this
material. Once I have direction from the Steering Committee I will reach
out to Dustin and Megan Souza on the determination and any subsequent
next steps.
The City asks that none of the proposed actions take final effect until the
City reviews the proposal and communicates its decision. Consistent with
Chapter 9.10.120 subsection C, any attempt to transfer without City
approval is prohibited and any such action immediately voids, nullifies
and terminates the commercial cannabis operator permit.
Please reach out to me in the interim with any questions you may have.
Georgina
From: Dustin Tardiff <dustin@tardiffsaldo.com>
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 3:34 PM
To: Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>; Johnson, Derek
djohnson@slocity.org>; Bailey, Georgina <gbailey@slocity.org>
Cc: Becky Hall <becky@tardiffsaldo.com>
Subject: MOM SLO LLC - Request for Approval and Amendment to
CANN-0064-2019 [SLOMC 9.10.120]
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To: Cannabis Program Coordinator, Georgina Bailey
City Attorney, Christine Dietrick
City Manager, Derek Johnson
CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION
This email is to give notice to the City of San LuisObispopursuanttoSection9.10.120 of the SLO Municipal Code thatMOMSLO, LLC dba Megan’s Organic Market at 280 Higuera StreetinSanLuisObispo (“MOM SLO”) is proposing to make atransferundersection9.10.120(B) and, to the extent that it is required, areseekingapprovaltoamendthecurrentMOMSLOCommercialCannabisOperatorPermit.
MOM SLO is the holder of Commercial CannabisOperatorPermitCANN-0064-2019 (“MOM SLO CCOP”), one of threeretailCommercialCannabisOperatorPermitswithintheCityofSLO.
Current members of MOM SLO, Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman,
Lindsey Law, and Keith Sweeney wish to sell theirrespectiveinterestsinMOMSLO, which total 35%, to MOM USA, LLC, aCaliforniaLimitedLiabilityCompanywhichistobewhollyownedbyMOM, Inc. a Delaware Corporation. The individual ownersofMOM, Inc. are Megan Souza, Tarrah Graves, Phoebe Lipari, AllisonBorges, and Jillian Cardona - all residents of SLO County withtheexceptionofMs. Cardona who is currently a resident ofSantaBarbaraCounty. Megan Souza is also a current owner of MOMSLOandhasalreadypassedabackgroundcheckbytheCity. TarrahGravesisacurrentemployeeofMOMSLOandhasalsoalreadypassedabackgroundcheckbytheCity. Ms. Borges, Ms. Lipari, andMs. Cardona have not yet gone through the backgroundcheckprocessoftheCity.
MOM SLO is requesting that the MOM SLO CCOPbeamendedtoincludeTarrahGraves, Phoebe Lipari, Allison Borges,
and Jillian Cardona, as that is required under section 9.10.120(B)(3),
and that the current owners seeking to sell their interest inMOMSLO, Melissa Seligman, Levi Seligman, Lindsey Law, andKeithSweeney, be removed from the MOM SLO CCOP.
Additionally, Megan Souza and Eric Powers’ collectiveinterestinMOMSLOwillbecompletelyabsorbedintotheMOMUSAentityaspartofthisproposedtransaction. AlthoughCityapprovalisnotrequiredundersection9.10.120 for this aspect ofthetransaction, we would request City approval forthistransfer/relinquishment as well, and that the CCOP be amendedtoreflectthesame.
MOM SLO is currently, and has been, in good standing andincompliancewithallapplicableregulations. MOM SLO is preparedtopayanyandallnecessaryfeesandchargesand/or provideallinformationreasonablynecessarytotheCityofSLOuponrequestinordertoobtaintherequisiteapprovalfortheproposedtransactionandamendment (SLOMC 9.10.120(B)(1)).
The reason for the proposed transfer is to facilitatefuturegrowthoftheMOMSLOandMegan’s Organic Market brandandbusiness, which hopes to expand throughout California (andmaybesomedaybeyond), while maintaining its flagship and principalplaceofbusinessrighthereintheCityofSanLuisObispo. In addition,
Megan’s Organic Market is currently primarily female ownedandoperated, however, provided the City of SLO grants approval totherequestedtransferandamendmenttotheCCOP, it willbecome100% female owned – a goal that Megan’s Organic Markethasalwayshad. We believe that having a wholesome, fully female-ownedbusiness, with the potential and plans for tremendous statewideandnationalgrowth, and one that prioritizes community service,
education, and responsible environmental stewardship,
headquartered in SLO would benefit the local economy, andwouldbeagreatadditiontothecity’s list of homegrown businesssuccessstories.
Please find attached a copy of the term sheet outliningtheproposedtransaction (which the parties would like toremainconfidential); a copy of the Articles of Organization and mostrecentStatementofInformationforMOMSLO, LLC; a copy oftheformationdocumentsforMOM, Inc.; and a copy of the ArticlesofOrganizationandmostrecentStatementofInformationforMOMUSA, LLC. The MOM USA, LLC statement of informationattachedlistsMeganSouzaandEricPowersasthecurrentmanagers (botharealsocurrentownersofMOMSLOLLC), however ownershipwillbechangedasdescribedabove (i.e., MOM USA, LLC willbecomewhollyownedbyMOM, Inc.) upon approval of thisproposedtransactionandamendmentoftheCCOP. We can provide theCitywiththoseupdatedcorporaterecordsif/when thatbecomesnecessary.
We are excited and anxious to work towards the approvalofthisproposedtransactionandtheamendmentoftheMOMSLOCCOP. All current and proposed permitees are ready andavailabletoansweranyfurtherquestionsormeetwiththeCityasisneededorhelpful. Please reach out to me directly at your soonestconveniencetoletusknowwhatelsewecandoorprovidetoassisttheCity.
Thank you for your consideration.
DUSTIN M TARDIFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6699 Bay Laurel Place, Ste 1
Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
dustin@tardiffsaldo.com | 805-457-4578
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ATTORNEY AT LAW
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Avila Beach, CA 93424 (map)
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