HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-11 - Approving a Development Agreement for Koll Center Newport Office Site B [Development Agreement No. 16].ORDINANCE NO. 2001-11
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH APPROVING A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR KOLL
CENTER NEWPORT OFFICE SITE B
[DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 161
WHEREAS, Koll Center Newport Number A ( "Developer "), 1900 Main Street,
Suite 350, Irvine, California, has applied to the City of Newport Beach ( "City ") for a
General Plan Amendment (GPA 97 -3(B)) and a Planned Community Amendment for
"Office Site B" of the Koll Center Newport (KCN) Planned Community in order to allow
future additional development on Parcel 1 of PMB 114/22 -24 and Parcels 1, 2, and 7 of
PMB 181/13 -19; and
WHEREAS, the GPA 97 -3(B) would increase the allowable building floor area
of KCN Office Site B by 250,000 gross square feet, to a maximum of 1,310,898 gross
square feet; and
WHEREAS, a Development Agreement was prepared, attached hereto as Exhibit
"DA -1 "; and
WHEREAS, the Development Agreement provides for certain rights, obligations,
and assurances on the parts of both the City and the Developer; and
WHEREAS, on August 3 and September 7, 2000 and June 7, 2001, the Planning
Commission held duly- noticed public hearings, and, at the conclusion of the hearing and
after considering the evidence and arguments submitted by the City staff, Developer, and
all interested parties, adopted a resolution recommending that the City Council approve
the Development Agreement; and
WHEREAS, on June 26, 2001, the City Council held a public hearing and
considered the Development Agreement, the recommendation of the Planning
Commission, and the evidence and arguments submitted by the City staff, Developer, and
all interested parties A notice of time, place and purpose of the public hearing was duly
given and testimony was presented to and considered by the City Council at the public
hearing.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH DOES HEREBY
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW. Pursuant to CEQA and the
CEQA Guidelines, an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) has been prepared for the
project addressed by the Development Agreement. Subsequent to the preparation and
distribution of the Draft EIR for public review and comment, the City of Newport Beach
and the project applicant mutually agreed to enter into a Development Agreement for the
proposed project. The Development Agreement provides additional mitigation for project
impacts in the form of fees for road improvements and other items. Although this
discretionary action was not identified in the project description contained in the Draft
EIR, a review of its implications on the environmental analysis conclusively shows that
its implementation will not result in any additional significant impacts beyond those
addressed in the Draft EIR, result in a substantial increase in the severity of any
significant impacts addressed in the Draft EIR, and/or require the incorporation of
additional mitigation measures. Therefore, the environmental analysis presented in the
Draft EIR adequately evaluated all of the potential impacts of project implementation,
including those related to the approval and implementation of the Development
Agreement. After reviewing the EIR, all comments received during the public review
process, and all responses to those comments, the City Council has certified the EIR as
complete, reflecting the independent judgment of the City of Newport Beach. All records
pertaining to preparation, review, and comment on the EIR are retained in the Planning
Department of the City of Newport Beach.
SECTION 2: DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT.
a. The Development Agreement is, assuming voter approval of GPA 97 -3(B), consistent
with the objectives, policies, general land uses, and programs of the General Plan of
the City..
b. The City Council hereby approves and adopts the Development Agreement, attached
hereto as Exhibit "DA -1 ". The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the Agreement,
and, assuming voter approval of GPA 97 -3(B), the City Clerk shall cause a copy
thereof to be recorded with the Orange County Recorder.
SECTION 3: The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage
of this Ordinance. This Ordinance shall be published once in the official newspaper of
the City, and the same shall not become effective until the City Clerk certifies to the City
Council that the GPA 97 -3(B) has been approved by the electorate pursuant to Section
423 of the City Charter.
This Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Newport Beach held on July 10, 2001 and adopted on July 24, 2001 by the following vote,
to wit:
AYES, COUNCIL MEMBERS O'Neil, Ridgeway,
Glover, Mayor Adams
NOES, COUNCIL MEMBERS Heffernan, Bromberg,
Proctor
ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBERS None
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Recording Requested By and
When Recorded Return to:
City Clerk
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Boulevard
Newport Beach, CA 92660
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
AND
KOLL CENTER NEWPORT NUMBER A
Approved July 24, 2001
Ordinance No. 2001 -11
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
This Development Agreement ( "Agreement ") is executed as of
2001, ( "Approval Date ") by and between the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ( "CITY "), and
KOLL CENTER NEWPORT NUMBER A ( "OWNER ").
1. RECITALS.
1.1 Property /Ownership Status. OWNER owns all of the real property
( "Property ") described on Exhibit "A" and depicted on Exhibit "B," consisting of
approximately five (5) acres.
1.2 Planning Status. The Property comprises a portion of Office Site B"
known as "Professional and Business Office Site B" of the Koll Center Newport
Planned Community, which is currently entitled with approximately one million
(1,000,000) square feet of office development.
1.3 Project. OWNER has asked CITY to approve a general plan amendment,
zoning amendment and related permits that would authorize the construction of
approximately two hundred and thirty-five thousand (235,000) square feet of additional
office use on the Property.
1.4 Hearings. The Newport Beach Planning Commission (Planning
Commission) and the Newport Beach City Council (City Council) have conducted all
required public hearings on the Project and certified an Environmental Impact Report for
the Project that is in full compliance with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines. All of these
hearings were duly noticed in accordance with applicable provisions of State law and
the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
1.5 General Findings. The Planning Commission and City Council have
determined that the Project and all Project Approvals are consistent with all elements of
the Newport Beach General Plan, the Newport Beach Municipal Code, CEQA and the
CEQA Guidelines. The Project and all Project Approvals are also consistent with all
other relevant plans, policies, ordinances, resolutions and regulations of the CITY.
1.6 Affordable Housing. The CITY and OWNER have determined that the
Project does not constitute a residential development subject to the terms and
conditions of the CITY's Housing Element. Accordingly, no present or subsequently
enacted affordable housing requirement or housing in lieu fee shall be required of
OWNER.
1.7 Purpose of Agreement. The purposes of this Agreement are as follows:
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(a) To provide for the orderly completion of development of the
Property consistent with the Project Approvals, Project Conditions
and this Agreement.
(b) To provide the CITY and OWNER with certainty that the Project will
be developed and maintained as contemplated by the Project
Approvals, Project Conditions and the Development Plan.
(c) To provide assurance to OWNER that OWNER may proceed with
the Project, subject to compliance with Project Conditions, in
accordance with the laws, policies, rules, ordinances, resolutions
and regulations of the CITY in effect as of the Approval Date.
(d) To strengthen the public planning process, encourage private
participation in comprehensive planning, reduce the economic cost
of development, mitigate the impacts of development, and provide
public benefits in excess of those normally secured through the
planning process.
1.8 Authorization. This Agreement is authorized by, and is consistent with,
the provisions of §§ 65864 et seq, of the Government Code of the State of California,
and Chapter 15.45 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
1.9 Police Power. The City Council has determined that this Agreement;
(a) Is in the best interests of the health, safety and general welfare of
the CITY, its residents and the public;
(b) Was entered into pursuant to, and is a valid exercise of, the CITY's
police power; and
(c) Has been approved in accordance with the provisions of State and
local law that establish procedures for the approval of development
agreements.
1.10 City Ordinance. On , 2001, after giving appropriate notice
and holding all appropriate public hearings, the City Council conducted the first reading
of Ordinance No. authorizing the CITY to enter into this Agreement. The City
Council approved the Adopting Ordinance on , 2001, after giving
appropriate notice and holding all appropriate public hearings. The Adopting Ordinance
shall be considered effective as specified in Section 8.1.
1.11 CECIA Review. The City Council has independently reviewed, approved
and certified the EIR for the Project. In so doing, the City Council determined, among
other things, that the EIR was prepared in full compliance with CEQA and the CEQA
Guidelines. The City Council also adopted all feasible mitigation measures, made
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appropriate findings and adopted a statement of overriding considerations with respect
to any significant effect that could not be mitigated to a level of insignificance. The City
Council also adopted a Mitigation Monitoring Program for the Project as required by
CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines.
2. DEFINITIONS.
2.1. "Adopting Ordinances" refers to:
(a) Ordinance No. 2001- adopted by the City Council on
, 2001, approving Zoning Amendment No. 905 and
this Agreement;
(b) Resolution No. 2001- adopted by the City Council on
2001, approving GPA 97 -3(B);
(c) Resolution No. 2001- adopted by the City Council
on 2001, approving Traffic study No. 119 and making
findings pursuant to Chapter 15.40 of the Code;
(d) Resolution No. 2001- adopted by the City Council
on , 2001 certifying the EIR as fully compliant with CEQA
and the CEQA Guidelines, adopting all feasible mitigation
measures, and containing the statement of overriding
considerations.
2.2. "Agreement" refers to this Development Agreement.
2.3 "Annual Review" refers to the review of OWNER'S and CITY's good faith
compliance with this Agreement, as set forth in Section 7.
2.4 "Approval Date" means 2001, the date on which the City
Council approved the Adopting Ordinances.
2.5 "Assign" means all forms of use of the verb "assign" and the nouns
"assignment" and "Assignee" shall include all contexts of hypothecation, sales,
conveyances, transfers, leases, and assignments.
2.6 "CEQA" and the "CEQA Guidelines" refers to the California
Environmental Quality Act and the CEQA Guidelines promulgated by the Secretary of
Resources of the State of California.
21 "CITY" refers to the City of Newport Beach, California.
2.8 "City Council" refers to the City Council of the CITY.
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2.9 "Cure Period" refers to the period of time during which a Default may be
cured pursuant to Article 10.
2.10 "Day" or "days" refers to a calendar day, unless expressly stated to be a
business day.
2.11 "Default" refers to any material default, breach, or violation of the
provisions of this Agreement. A "CITY Default" refers to a Default by the CITY, while
an "OWNER Default' refers to a Default by OWNER.
2.12. "Develop" means all forms of use of the verb "develop" and the noun
"Development', whether or not capitalized, means the improvement of the Property for
the purposes of completing the structures, improvements and facilities comprising the
Project including, but not limited to: grading; the construction of infrastructure and public
facilities related to the Project whether located within or outside the Property; the
construction of buildings and structures; and the installation of landscaping and parking
facilities and improvements. "Develop" or "Development" also includes the
maintenance, repair, alteration, reconstruction or redevelopment of any building,
structure, improvement, landscaping or facility after the initial construction and
completion so long as consistent with the Project Approvals, the Development Plan and
this Agreement. "Develop" or "Development" also includes the use of the Property in a
manner consistent with the permitted general, primary, and secondary uses as set forth
in the PC Text and the Development Plan.
2.13. "Development Plan" means and constitutes the plan for the development
of the Property, as embodied and stated in the Project Approvals, Project Conditions
and this Agreement.
2.14. "Effective Date" shall be the date this Agreement becomes effective as
specified in Section 8.1.
2.15. "EIR" refers to Environmental Impact Report 158 (State Clearinghouse
No. 99091120) prepared for the Project and certified as fully compliant with CEQA and
the CEQA Guidelines by the CITY Council on the Approval Date.
2.16. "Estoppel Certificate" refers to the document certifying the status of this
Agreement required by Section 7.4.
2.17. "Exhibit" refers to an Exhibit to this Agreement. All Exhibits are
incorporated as a substantive part of this Agreement. The Exhibits to this Agreement
are as follows:
Exhibit: Description:
A Legal Description of the Property
B Map depicting the Property
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C Project Approvals comprising the Development Plan
D List of Project Conditions
2.18. "Existing General Regulations" means those General Regulations
approved by the CITY on or before the Approval Date (irrespective of their Effective
Date) and not rescinded or superseded by CITY action taken on or before the Approval
Date.
2.19. "Future General Regulations" means those General Regulations
adopted or approved by the CITY in any way, after the Approval Date.
2.20. "General Plan" refers to the CITY's General Plan in effect on the
Approval Date, plus all amendments to the General Plan adopted by the CITY on or
before the Approval Date as part of the Project Approvals, Project Conditions or the
Development Plan.
2.21. "General Plan Amendment" or "GPA" means General Plan Amendment
97 -3(B) amending the General Plan of the CITY as approved by the City Council on
, 2001 if and when approved by the voters pursuant to Section 423 of the City
Charter.
2.22. "General Regulations "means all laws, ordinances, resolutions, codes,
rules, regulations and official policies of CITY governing the development and permitted
uses of land, including, without limitation, the permitted use of land, the density or
intensity of use, subdivision requirements, the maximum height and size of proposed
buildings, the provisions for reservation or dedication of land for public purposes, and
the design, improvement and construction standards and specifications applicable to
the development of the Property and provisions relating to applicable fees, charges,
assessments and levies. The foregoing includes the Traffic Phasing Ordinance (TPO),
the Fair Share Traffic Contribution Fee Ordinance (Fair Share Ordinance) and water
and sewer connection fee ordinances. General Regulations do not include any CITY
ordinance, resolution, code, rule, regulation or official policy identified in or governing
the following ( "Governmental Exceptions "):
(a) The provisions of Titles 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
(except Chapters 15.38 and 15.40) and of the Newport Beach
Municipal Code;
(b) Property taxes and assessments;
(c) The control and abatement of Nuisances (subject to the provisions
of Section 3.4);
(d) The exercise of the power of eminent domain;
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(e) The provision of, or charges for, water, sewer, refuse, police, fire
and other municipal services that are generally applicable to all
owners or lessees of commercial property in the CITY; and
(f) The manner in which property is used that are related to the
amount and time of noise from permitted activities, the use of
alcohol, and the nature and timing of special events.
2.23. "Governmental Reservations" refers to those actions that CITY may
take that may affect the Project or the operation of the Project, as follows:
(a) Enforcement of the specific provisions, limitations and restrictions
contained in the Project, Project Approvals, Development Plan and
Project Conditions;
(b) Enforcement of the provisions and conditions of this Agreement;
(c) Enforcement of, or pursuant to, Governmental Exceptions or
Governmental Reservations; and
(d) Enforcement of Existing General Regulations
2.24. "Include" and all contexts and forms of the words "includes" and
"including" shall be interpreted to also state "but not limited to."
2.25. "OWNER" refers to Koll Center Newport Number A, a California general
partnership.
2.26. "Mortgagee" refers to the holder of a beneficial interest under any
mortgage, deed of trust, sale - leaseback agreement, or other transaction under which all
or a portion of OWNER's interest in the Property is used as security.
2.27. "Notice" refers to any written notice or demand between the Parties
required or permitted by this Agreement.
2.28. "Parties' refers to the CITY and OWNER and a "Party" refers to the CITY
or OWNER.
2.29. "PC Text" refers to the "Koll Center Newport Planned Community
Development Plan" as amended by the City Council on the Approval date and any
subsequent modification of the PC Text with respect to the Property that are approved
by the City Council and to which OWNER consents. Except for the modifications
expressly permitted by the terms of this Agreement, OWNER shall be under no
obligation to consent to modifications of the PC Text
2.30. "Plannina Commission" refers to the Planning Commission of the CITY.
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2.31. " Project" refers to the existing and proposed development of the Property
pursuant to, and consistent with the Project Approvals, consistent with and subject to
Project Conditions, and as described in the Development Plan. The Project includes
those improvements existing on the Property as of the Approval Date.
2.32. "Project Approvals" refers to all approvals, amendments, permits,
licenses, consents, rights and privileges, and other actions required or authorized to be
approved, issued or taken by CITY in connection with development of the Property,
including but not limited to the following discretionary actions:
(a) General Plan Amendment No. 97 -3(B);
(b) Zoning Code Amendment No. 898 (Koll Center Newport Planned
Community Development Plan);
(c) Traffic Study No. 119; and
(d) Environmental Impact Report No. 158 (State Clearinghouse No.
99091120).
Project Approvals also means any grants of easements, vacations, subdivisions,
resubdivisions, lot line adjustments or other actions necessary to the implementation of
the Project. Project Approvals also include any and all discretionary or ministerial
permits related to construction of the Project including grading permits, building permits,
and occupancy permits.
2.33. "Project Conditions" means all conditions to OWNER's right to proceed
with Development pursuant to the Project Approvals, including the provisions of this
Agreement, the PC Text, the mitigation measures identified in the EIR and adopted by
the City Council, conditions to approval of the Traffic Study, conditions to Project
Approvals, Existing General Regulations and Governmental Reservations. The Project
Conditions are generally described in Exhibit D. The term Project Conditions does not
included the requirement for voter approval pursuant to Section 423 of the City Charter.
2.34. "Property" refers to the real property described on Exhibit "A" and
depicted on Exhibit "B ".
2.35. "Subsequent Development Permits" means all Project Approvals
granted or issued by the CITY subsequent to the Approval Date in connection with
development of the Property.
2.36. "Vested Entitlement" or "Entitlement" refers to the development rights
granted OWNER pursuant to this Agreement and the Project Approvals that are subject
to Project Conditions.
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3. DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY
3.1 Development Program. Upon the Effective Date, this Agreement vests
OWNER's right to proceed with the development described in the Project Approvals and
Development Plan. OWNER acknowledges that its right to proceed with the Vested
Entitlement is subject to the Project Conditions. OWNER acknowledges that City grants
no assurance that OWNER will receive necessary permits or approvals from any other
public agency with jurisdiction over the Project or that Project Approvals will not be
subject to and affected by legal or other challenges or procedures initiated by third
parties.
(a) Permitted Uses. The Property shall be used and developed only
in the manner provided in the Project Approvals and the
Development Plan. CITY acknowledges that, from time to time,
OWNER may seek and obtain, in accordance with applicable
provisions of State and local law, minor amendments to the
Development Plan and the Project Approvals. The Planning
Director of the CITY ( "Planning Director") shall determine, subject
to appeal by OWNER to the Planning Commission, whether a
proposed amendment is a "minor amendment" for purposes of this
Agreement. A minor amendment is one that does not increase
vehicular trips or other environmental impacts associated with
Project Approvals or the Development Plan.
(b) Permitted Density of Development. OWNER shall have the
vested right to develop the Property and receive the CITY's
approval of all Project Approvals consistent with the permitted
density and level of intensity authorized by the Project Approvals
and as described in the Development Plan. The CITY shall not
impose any condition on any Project Approval that reduces the
permitted density and level of intensity allowed in the Development
Plan and discretionary Project Approvals. CITY acknowledges that
the boundaries of the parcels shown on the Development Plan and
the Project Approvals are approximate and are subject to minor
variation prior to recordation of final map(s) for the Project, provided
OWNER complies with the applicable procedures for subdivision
maps. CITY may impose standard conditions of approval on any
subdivision or resubdivision requested by OWNER so long as the
condition(s) do not reduce the permitted density or intensity, or
substantially increase the cost of the development, allowed in the
Project Approvals and described in the Development Plan.
(c) Maximum Height and Size of Structures. OWNER shall have the
vested right to develop the Property with the maximum height and
size of structures as set forth in the Development Plan and the
Project Approvals.
3.2 Compliance with Project Conditions. OWNER acknowledges that City
Council approval of the Project Approvals, the Development Plan and this Agreement is
subject to compliance with the Project Conditions. The Project Conditions are, among
other things, designed to minimize or eliminate any adverse impacts of the Project and
protect and enhance the environment. In certain instances, the Project Conditions
exceed those that might otherwise be appropriate under "nexus" and "rough
proportionality" tests recently articulated by the courts. By entering into this Agreement,
OWNER agrees to be bound by, and waives any protest of, any Project Conditions.
Any Project Conditions imposed by the CITY after the Effective Date shall be consistent
with the Project Approvals, Development Plan and this Agreement. Owner also agrees
to abide by any conditions or modifications to the design of the Project resulting from
Project Conditions that authorize review by the City subsequent to the Approval Date.
3.3 Compliance with General Regulations. OWNER shall comply with the
Existing General Regulations. Except as otherwise specified in this Agreement,
OWNER shall not be obligated to comply with any Future General Regulations that are
in conflict with the Development Plan or this Agreement. Any Future General
Regulation(s) that are inconsistent with this Agreement and /or the Development Plan
and which do not fall within the definition of Governmental Reservations or
Governmental Exceptions shall not be applicable to the development or use of the
Property. With respect to Existing General Regulations that require the payment of
fees, costs, and expenses, the applicable fee, cost, or expense shall be that in effect
on the Approval Date subject to any automatic increases or decreases mandated by
the text of the Existing General Regulation as of the Approval Date. OWNER shall,
however, comply with: (a) any Future General Regulation that does not impair or affect
its ability to develop the Property in accordance with the Development Plan or increase
OWNER's cost or cause delays in timing. OWNER shall also comply with all provisions
of the Uniform Codes for building, fire, plumbing, mechanical and electrical, whether
adopted before or after the Approval Date by the CITY, which are in effect at the time
applications for specific Project Approvals are submitted.
3.4 Public Health and Safety/Uniform Codes. This Agreement shall not
prevent the CITY from adopting, and applying to the Project, Future General
Regulations, including Uniform Codes (as referred to above), that are based on
recommendations of a multi -state professional organization relating to the specifications
for the constructions of improvements ( "Building Codes ") and become applicable
throughout CITY. This Agreement shall not prevent the CITY from adopting, and
applying to the Project, conditions inconsistent with the Development Plan or Project
Approvals, when the conditions are adopted by the City Council after a noticed public
hearing and pursuant to a determination by the City Council that the conditions are
necessary to abate a public nuisance (Nuisance). In no event shall the CITY impose
any condition pursuant to a determination of Nuisance unless the OWNER has been
given notice of, and the right to present evidence at, a public hearing. Any
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determination of Nuisance, and the rational relationship between the Nuisance and the
conditions imposed, must be supported by substantial evidence in the record of the
hearing.
4. BENEFITS TO OWNER.
4.1 Right to Develop. Upon the Effective Date and during the term of this
Agreement, OWNER shall have a vested right to develop, and receive building and
occupancy permits for construction on, the Property to the full extent permitted by the
Project Approvals and the Development Plan subject to the Project Conditions. CITY
shall only take action with respect to the Property that complies and is consistent with
the Project Approvals and the Development Plan unless OWNER gives its written
consent to the action or CITY is permitted to take the action pursuant to this Agreement.
OWNER may refuse to grant consent in OWNER's sole and absolute discretion. CITY
shall not impose or increase any condition or requirement (whether in the form of a fee,
tax, requirement for dedication or reservation of and, or any other type of exaction) on
the Project, except as expressly permitted by this Agreement, Existing General
Regulations, Governmental Reservations or Governmental Exceptions. However, CITY
may impose or increase a condition or requirement when such action is required (as
opposed to permitted) by State or federal law and then only to the minimum extent and
duration necessary to comply with State or federal law. Except as otherwise provided
by this Agreement, the ordinances, plans, resolutions, and policies governing the
permitted use and development of the Property shall be those described in the Project
Approvals and the Development Plan.
4.2 Reservations or Dedications of Land. No dedication or reservation of
any portion of the Property shall be required of OWNER in conjunction with the
application or issuance of any Project Approval except as may be provided in the
Project Approvals, Project Conditions, Development Plan or this Agreement.
4.3 No Additional Traffic Related Fees or Conditions. OWNER's
satisfaction of the provisions of Article 5 shall be deemed full compliance with all
Existing General Regulations, Future General Regulations and CEQA relative to traffic
impacts or traffic fees. Except as provided in Article 5, CITY shall not impose or
increase the amount of any traffic- related fee, charge, dedication, or improvement
relative to, or as a condition to, development of the Project.
4.4 Storm Drain. The CITY shall provide storm drain capacity to the exterior
boundaries of the Property to the extent, and subject to the same conditions, that
capacity is provided to similarly situated commercial property in the CITY. OWNER
agrees to accept, during the term of this Agreement, all storm drain inflow from facilities
in place as of the Effective Date.
4.5 Park Fees. OWNER and CITY acknowledge that the Project may
generate some incidental demand for, and usage of, park and open space land within
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the CITY but that the Project is exempt from the Park Dedication Ordinance (Chapter
19.50 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code) and any Existing General Regulation
relating to the dedication of land for park or open space purposes or the payment of
park or open space fees.
4.6 Future Impact Fees, Conditions, and Exactions. So long as OWNER is
not in default under this Agreement, CITY will not impose, or increase the amount of,
any impact fee, condition, mitigation measure, or exaction other than as expressly
required by the Project Approvals, Project Conditions, Existing General Regulations, the
Development Plan, or this Agreement. CITY shall not, without the written consent of
OWNER, form, or cause the formation of, any new governmental entity for the purpose
of imposing fees, conditions or exactions the CITY could not directly impose pursuant to
this Section. CITY may form or cause the formation of an assessment district (or similar
vehicle) comprised of the Property and other property in the area for the purpose of
funding public improvements that provide a special benefit to the Property. However,
CITY may not include the Property in any assessment district formed to fund
construction of public improvements that CITY is prohibited from imposing on OWNER
because of this Agreement.
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the right to develop the Project in the manner and at the time that OWNER deems
appropriate in the exercise of its business judgment. The Parties acknowledge that
OWNER cannot predict the timing of the development of the Project because of
numerous factors not within the control of OWNER, such as market demand, economic
conditions, interest rates and competition. Subject to compliance with the provisions of
this Agreement and Project Conditions, OWNER shall, at any time during the term of
this Agreement, be entitled to apply for, and receive, Project Approvals consistent with
the Development Plan.
4.8 Development Standards. Because the Development Plan has been
prepared to meet the unique design parameters of this Project, the City Council has
determined that rigid consistency with the Existing General Regulations and Future
General Regulations is neither necessary nor appropriate. The terms and provisions of
the Project Approvals, Development Plan or this Agreement shall prevail in the event of
any conflict with Existing General Regulations or Future General Regulations.
4.9 Tentative Maps.
(a) Improvement Security. As a condition of approving a final
subdivision map or any future resubdivision for all or a portion of
the Property, the CITY may require the furnishing of appropriate
and reasonable improvement agreements and security pursuant to
the Municipal Code and the Subdivision Map Act. Nothing in this
Agreement shall be construed as altering or relieving OWNER of
any obligation imposed pursuant to the Municipal Code or the
Subdivision Map Act. The improvement requirements, exactions or
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other conditions of approval of a subdivision map, parcel map or lot
line adjustment shall be consistent with this Agreement but CITY
may impose standard conditions of approval generally applicable to
similar projects subject to the provisions Section 3.1(b).
(b) Expiration. Any current or future tentative maps for resubdivision
of the Property shall expire concurrently with the termination of this
Agreement or after the maximum period for the expiration of
tentative maps authorized by Government Code § 66452.6,
whichever is later. Should the time periods authorized by
Government Code § 66452.6 be lengthened after the execution of
this Agreement, OWNER shall be entitled to further extensions of
any tentative subdivision map applicable to the Property, to the
maximum extent authorized by law.
(c) Resubdivisions. The Parties acknowledge that resubdivisions, lot
line adjustments, or similar modifications may be necessary to
develop the Project and are contemplated by this Agreement.
These modifications or adjustments shall be approved provided
they are in substantial conformance with the Development Plan and
the Project Approvals.
4.10 Processing and Issuance of Permits.
(a) Processing of Permits. As a material term of this Agreement
benefiting OWNER, the CITY shall promptly accept for
processing /review, and expeditiously approve, permit applications
for the development and use of the Property that are in substantial
conformance with the Project Approvals, Development Plan,
Existing General Regulations, and this Agreement.
(b) Issuance of Ministerial Project Approvals. CITY shall issue to
OWNER all necessary use, building, occupancy, and other permits
and approvals upon request, provided that applications are
submitted in accordance with the Existing General Regulations and
are in substantial conformance with the Project Approvals,
Development Plan and this Agreement.
(c) Vesting of Project Approvals. Any permit, license or approval
issued pursuant to this Agreement shall be vested and deemed a
Project Approval when granted.
4.11 Future Approvals. The future approval or issuance of any Project
Approval that is consistent with the Development Plan, including any permit, license or
authorization to proceed, subdivisions, resubdivisions, lot line adjustments, vacations
and similar actions shall not require an amendment of this Agreement
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S. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
5.1 Regional Transportation Facilities Fees. OWNER acknowledges that
CITY is bound by provisions of ordinances, agreements, rules and regulations related to
the financing, construction and operation of major transportation improvements that
benefit large areas of Orange County including the Property. OWNER shall comply with
the provisions of all such ordinances, agreements, rules and regulations, including the
payment of fees required by the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Joint Powers
Agreement and /or the Transportation Corridor Agency (collectively, the "TCA ").
OWNER acknowledges that it is required to comply with Chapter 15.42 of the Newport
Beach Municipal Code. OWNER shall have the right to appeal or contest the imposition
and /or amount of fees through any procedure adopted or used by the TCA for that
purpose. OWNER shall also have the right to commence litigation relative to the
amount, method of calculating or timing of any fees or the procedure utilized by the TCA
or other agency to resolve disputes relative to fees. OWNER shall hold CITY harmless
with respect to any loss, damage claim or liability arising out of any litigation
commenced by OWNER that is related to this Section. OWNER agrees that satisfaction
of the provisions of this Section is a condition to any discretionary or ministerial Project
Approval. CITY shall not be required to issue any discretionary or ministerial Project
Approval until OWNER provides proof that all fees required to be paid to the TCA,
whether pursuant to ordinance, settlement or judgment, have been paid.
5.2 Fair Share Traffic Fees. OWNER shall pay two hundred and thirty -five
thousand, five hundred and seventy dollars ($235,570) in fees required pursuant to
Chapter 15.38 of the Code (Project Fair Share Fees). The Project Fair Share Fees are
based on the one thousand seven hundred and seventy (1770) additional average daily
trips generated by the Project multiplied by the current per trip fee of one hundred thirty
three dollars and nine cents ($133.09). The Project Fair Share Fees shall be paid at the
time specified in Chapter 15.38 of the Code.
5.3 TPO Improvements. OWNER shall contribute funds to be used by CITY
for the construction of the circulation system improvements identified in Traffic Study
119 (TPO Improvements). OWNER's contributions to the funding of the TPO
Improvements equal or exceed the requirements of the TPO and OWNER's
contributions to the funding of the TPO Improvements is in addition to all other fees,
charges or contributions required by this Agreement and /or existing General
Regulations. OWNER's contribution to the TPO Improvements shall be the sum of
seventy thousand dollars ($70,000) to fund construction of a second northbound
(MacArthur) left turn lane, the construction of a second southbound (MacArthur) left turn
lane and the construction of a second northbound (MacArthur) right turn lane at the
MacArthur /Jamboree intersection (MacArthur Project). City has prepared preliminary
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plans, specifications and cost estimates for the MacArthur Project. The MacArthur
Project fully mitigates the impacts of Project trips at the MacArthur /Jamboree
intersection as required by the TPO. The MacArthur Project is anticipated to cost one
million seven hundred and sixty thousand dollars ($1,760,000). OWNER's contribution
to the MacArthur Project represents four percent (4 %) of the cost of the TPO
improvements and has been calculated as specified in the TPO. CITY agrees to
provide any supplemental funds necessary to ensure that construction of the MacArthur
Project is complete no later than one year after occupancy of any development
authorized by the Project Approvals.
5.4 Long Range Traffic Improvements.
(a) Introduction. The EIR evaluated the "long term" impacts of the
Project on major intersections in Newport Beach and Irvine (Long -range
Analysis). The Long -range Analysis assumed construction of all
entitlement and all circulation system improvements authorized in the
Land Use and Circulation Elements of the Newport Beach General Plan
(including the TPO Improvements). The Long -range Analysis also
assumed the construction of entitlement and circulation system
improvements contemplated for the year 2020 in the Land Use and
Circulation Elements of the Irvine General Plan. The Long- range
Analysis concluded that the Project would, depending on the construction
of the J5 Ramp, have significant long -range adverse traffic impacts on four
(4) or five (5) major intersections. The potential cost of mitigating the long -
range impacts of the Project on intersections in the airport area could be
significant. For example, mitigation of the impact of Project trips on
service levels may require the construction of a grade separation and
access ramps at the MacArthur /Jamboree intersection. The CITY has
prepared conceptual plans for a grade separation at the
Jamboree /MacArthur intersection and very preliminary cost estimates
indicate that improvement costs, exclusive of right -of -way could be in the
range of fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000) to twenty million dollars
($20,000,000). Moreover, the approval of the Project will result in an
increase in average daily trips in the vicinity of the Project that may require
other property owners to make improvements pursuant to the TPO that
would not be necessary but for the Project.
(b) OWNER Commitments. OWNER agrees to do the following:
(i) Pay the CITY, within sixty (60) days after the Effective Date,
forty -five cents ($.45) per square foot of additional entitlement
granted pursuant to the Project Approvals to be used by the CITY
solely for the purpose of funding a Planning Study for the Airport
Area.
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(ii) Pay the CITY the sum of eight dollars ($8.00) per square
foot of additional entitlement authorized by the Project Approvals
(Mitigation Fee). In the event a building permit is not issued within
twelve (12) months after the Effective Date, the amount of the
Mitigation Fee shall be increased by fifty cents ($.50) every twelve
months after the Effective Date.
(c) Payment. OWNER shall pay the Mitigation Fee prior to the
issuance of any building permit for the Project.
(d) Compliance. OWNER's compliance with the provisions of this
Section shall relieve OWNER of any obligation to participate in any
circulation system funding program developed and implemented by the
CITY including a specific area plan or major thoroughfare program for the
airport area. OWNER's compliance with the provisions of this Article shall
constitute full and complete satisfaction of any obligation to make or fund,
in whole or in part, any CITY circulation system improvement as a
condition to development of the Project.
5.5 Fire Station Fee. The EIR concludes that fire suppression service to the
Project will not meet CITY response time standards in the event of the closure of OCFA
Station 27. CITY has conducted studies of fire service needs in the airport area and
options for providing fire suppression and paramedic services consistent with CITY
standards. The options for providing fire suppression and paramedic services include
the construction, equipping and staffing a new fire station in the airport area or
immediately south of Bristol Street in Santa Ana Heights (New Fire Station). The
current estimated cost of constructing and equipping a New Fire Station is two million
dollars ($2,000,000). OWNER shall pay CITY a fire suppression impact fee (FSIF) of
sixty thousand dollars ($60,000) to be used solely to fund the acquisition of a fire station
site, the construction of the New Fire Station, and /or the equipping /staffing of the
station. OWNER shall pay the FSIF within ten (10) days after obtaining any permit for
grading or construction on the Property pursuant to this Agreement. Payment of the
FSIF shall fully discharge OWNER from any obligation to pay any fee pursuant to fire
suppression facility impact fee program (Program) for area served by the New Fire
Station.
5.6 Circulation Study. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, OWNER
shall prepare a study to evaluate the adequacy of on -site circulation and the impact of ,
that circulation and vehicle ingress and egress on traffic flow on or through adjacent
roadways and intersections. The study shall be conducted under the direction, and to
the satisfaction, of the Transportation and Development Services Manager. OWNER
shall, at OWNER's sole cost and prior to occupancy, incorporate all feasible study
recommendations relative to ensuring adequate on -site circulation. OWNER shall also,
at OWNER's sole cost and prior to occupancy, make all feasible improvements to
mitigate any significant impact of vehicle stacking on traffic flow on or through adjacent
roadways or intersections.
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6. SPECIAL PROVISIONS
6.1 Sales Tax Principles. OWNER has the right, pursuant to the Bradley
Burns Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax Law (Tax Law) to make a direct sales or use
tax (Tax) payment through a "direct pay permit" for certain purchases, leases and sales
(Eligible Transactions). CITY receives substantially more Tax from OWNER if OWNER
directly pays the Tax on all Eligible Transactions.
6.2 Tax Program. OWNER shall, within thirty (30) days after the Effective
Date, prepare, and submit to the Revenue Manager of CITY for approval, a Sales and
Use Tax Program (Program) that, at a minimum, has the following components:
(a) OWNER's commitment to, during the term of this Agreement,
maintain a direct pay permit or similar authorization to directly pay Tax on
all Eligible Transactions;
(b) procedures that Owner will implement to maximize the amount of
Tax paid to the City with respect to construction of the Project.
(c) procedures pursuant to which OWNER will provide City with
information identifying all buyers and sellers with whom OWNER and /or
OWNER's contractors do business.
The Program shall also contain other information relevant to OWNER's compliance with
the terms and conditions of this Agreement pertaining to the direct payment of Tax.
OWNER shall, within thirty (30) days after the Effective Date, submit the Program to the
Revenue Manager of CITY for approval. OWNER shall modify the Program in
accordance with any and all reasonable recommendations of the Revenue Manager
that are consistent with the intent of this Section. OWNER shall, during the term of this
Agreement, fully implement the Program approved by the Revenue Manager.
7. ANNUAL REVIEW.
7.1 CITY and OWNER Responsibilities. Each Party shall review the other
Party's good faith substantial compliance with this Agreement once each year (the
"Annual Review "). As part of the Annual Review, OWNER shall submit to CITY an
annual review statement describing its actions in compliance with this Agreement and
the Development Plan.
7.2 Procedure. In connection with the Annual Review, each Party shall have
a reasonable opportunity to advise the other of alleged or potential breaches of this
Agreement or the Development Plan, to explain the basis for that Party's position, and
to receive from the other Party a statement of its position. A Party may issue a written
"Notice of Non - Compliance" specifying the factual basis for the notice if, on the basis of
the Annual Review, that Party concludes that the other Party has not complied in good
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faith with the terms of this Agreement or the Development Plan. The Party receiving a
Notice of Non - Compliance shall have thirty (30) days to respond in writing. If a Notice
of Non - Compliance is contested, the Parties shall have up to sixty (60) days to arrive at
a mutually acceptable resolution of the matter(s) occasioning the Notice. In the event
that the Parties are not able to arrive at a mutually acceptable resolution of the matter(s)
by the end of the sixty (60) day period, the Party alleging the non - compliance may
pursue the remedies provided in this Agreement.
7.3 Mitigation Monitoring, The Annual Review shall include an analysis of
compliance with the various conditions and mitigation measures related to the Project.
7.4 Estoppel Certificate. Either Party may at any time deliver written Notice
to the other Party requesting an estoppel certificate (the "Estoppel Certificate ") stating:
(a) The Agreement is in full force and effect and is a binding obligation
of the Parties.
(b) The Agreement has not been amended or modified either orally or
in writing or, if amended, identifying the amendments.
(c) To the best of the signing Party's knowledge, no Default in the
performance of the requesting Party's obligations under the Agreement
exists or, if a Default does exist, the nature of the Default.
A Party receiving a request for an Estoppel Certificate shall provide a signed certificate
to the requesting Party within thirty (30) days after receipt of the request. The City
Manager may sign an Estoppel Certificate on behalf of the CITY.
7.5 Failure to Conduct Annual Review. The failure to conduct an Annual
Review shall not constitute a Default of either Party or be asserted as a Default by
either Party.
8. GENERAL PROVISIONS
8.1 Effective Date. This Agreement shall bind the Parties as of the Approval
Date subject to the Adopting Ordinance becoming effective. The Parties acknowledge
and agree that none of the Project Approvals becomes effective unless the voters
approve GPA 97 -3(B) pursuant to the provisions of Section 423 of the City Charter. The
Adopting Ordinances shall be deemed effective when and if the City Clerk certifies to
the City Council the results of any election conducted pursuant to Section 423 of the
City Charter.
8.2 Term of Agreement The term of this Agreement (the 'Term ") shall begin
on the Effective Date and continue for a term of twenty-five (25) years unless otherwise
terminated or modified pursuant to this Agreement, or extended pursuant to the
provisions and conditions of Section 11.
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8.3 Assianment. OWNER has the absolute right to assign its rights and /or
delegate its obligations under this Agreement and the Development Plan as part of an
assignment of all or a portion of the Property. Any assignment shall be subject to the
provisions of this Agreement. As long as OWNER owns /leases any part of the
Property, OWNER may (at its election) assign the benefits of this Agreement without
delegating the obligations for the portion of the Property assigned. If that occurs,
however, the benefits assigned shall remain subject to the performance by OWNER of
the corresponding obligations. Upon any assignment of all or a portion of the Property,
OWNER shall be released from all obligations under this Agreement that relate to the
portion of the Property being transferred as of the date the assignment is effective.
Where an assignment includes the delegation of the corresponding obligations, those
obligations become solely the obligations of the Assignee. If an Assignee is in Default,
then as to OWNER or any Assignees not in Default, the Default shall not: (i) constitute
their Default; (ii) give grounds for termination of their rights under this Agreement; or (iii)
be a basis for an enforcement action against them.
8.4 Amendment of Agreement.
(a) Consent. Subject to the provisions of Subsection 8.4(b), this
Agreement may be amended from time to time by the mutual consent of
the Parties, or their successors in interest, but only in the manner provided
by the Government Code, the Newport Beach Municipal Code and this
Agreement. After any amendment, the term "Agreement' shall refer to the
amended Agreement.
(b) Amendments. The Parties acknowledge that OWNER may
determine that amendments to the Development Plan and /or Project
Approvals are appropriate and desirable. In such event, OWNER may
apply in writing for an amendment to prior Project Approvals or the
Development Plan. CITY shall process and act on the application. CITY
shall have no obligation to grant any application that amends the permitted
land uses, the overall intensity or density of the Project, or otherwise is an
amendment of the Development Plan that could have one or more
significant adverse environmental impacts. Any approved amendment
shall be incorporated into this Agreement by reference and may be further
amended from time to time as provided in this Section.
8.5 Enforcement. This Agreement is enforceable by each of the Parties and
their respective successors and assigns, provided, however, in the event of a Default
the remedies shall be limited to those specified in Section 10.7.
8.6 Termination. This Agreement shall be deemed terminated and of no
further effect upon the occurrence of any of the following events:
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(a) Expiration of the term in accordance with Section 8.2;
(b) Entry, after all appeals have been exhausted, of a final judgment or
issuance of a final order directing the CITY to set aside, withdraw, or
abrogate the CITY's approval of this Agreement or any material part of the
Project or Project Approvals; or
(c) The effective date of a Party's election to terminate the Agreement
as provided in Section 10.3 of this Agreement.
8.7 Right to Terminate Upon Specified Events. Notwithstanding any other
provision of this Agreement, OWNER retains the right to terminate this Agreement upon
thirty (30) days written notice to CITY in the event that OWNER reasonably determines
that continued development of the Project consistent with the Development Plan has
become economically infeasible due to changed market conditions, increased
development costs, burdens imposed by the CITY or other governmental entity as
conditions to future discretionary approvals of the Project consistent with this
Agreement, the CITY's exercise of the Governmental Reservations in a way deemed by
OWNER to be inconsistent with the Development Plan, or similar factors.
9. CONFLICTS OF LAW.
9.1 Conflict with State and Federal Laws and Regulations. Where State
or federal law or regulation prevents compliance with one or more provisions of this
Agreement, those provisions shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to
comply with the State or federal laws or regulations, and the modified Agreement shall
remain in effect, subject to the following:
(a) The CITY shall not request modification of this Agreement pursuant
to this provision unless and until the City Council makes a finding, based
on substantial evidence in the record of a public hearing where OWNER
has notice and an opportunity to present evidence, that the modification is
required (as opposed to permitted) by State and federal law or regulation;
(b) The modifications must be limited to those required (as opposed to
permitted) by the State or federal law or regulation;
(c) The modified Agreement must be consistent with the State or
federal law or regulation requiring the modification;
(d) The intended material benefits of this Agreement must still be
received by each of the Parties after modification; and
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(e) The modification and any applicable local, State, or federal law or
regulation does not render the modified Agreement impractical to enforce;
9.2 Controlling Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the
State of California.
10. DEFAULT, REMEDIES AND TERMINATION.
10.1 General Provisions. In the event of a Default the Party alleging a Default
shall give the other Party a written Notice of Default. The Notice of Default shall specify
the nature of the alleged Default, and a reasonable manner and sufficient period of time
(not less than thirty (30) days) in which the Default must be cured (the "Cure Period ").
During the Cure Period, the Party charged shall not be considered in default for the
purposes of termination of the Agreement or institution of legal proceedings. If the
alleged Default is cured within the Cure Period then a Default shall be deemed not to
exist. Neither Party shall initiate nor pursue legal proceedings if the Default in question
is not susceptible of cure within the applicable Cure Period, and the Defaulting Party
commences its cure within the Cure Period and diligently pursues the cure to
completion.
10.2 Option to Institute Legal Proceedings or to Terminate. The noticing
Party must give the Defaulting Party a Notice of intent to terminate this Agreement if the
noticing Party intends to terminate the Agreement and the alleged Default is not cured
within the Cure Period. The City Council shall, no later than forty-five (45) days after a
Notice of intent is served on either Party, hold a public hearing in the manner specified
in the Government Code and /or the Municipal Code to consider and review the alleged
Default.
10.3 Notice of Termination. After the public hearing described in Section
10.2, the Party alleging the Default, at its option, may give written Notice of termination
of the Agreement to the other Party. The Agreement shall be terminated immediately
upon giving the Notice. A termination shall be valid only if good cause exists and a
preponderance of the evidence presented to the City Council at the public hearing
establishes the continued existence of a Default after the Cure Period. The findings of
the City Council as to the existence of a Default shall have no weight in any legal
proceeding brought to determine the existence of a Default. The validity of any
termination may be challenged pursuant to Section 12.17, in which case the court shall
render an independent judgment as to the existence of a Default and good cause for
termination. Termination may result only from a material Default of a material provision
of this Agreement.
10.4. Waiver. Failure or delay in giving Notice of Default shall not waive a
Party's right to give future Notice of the same or any other Default.
10.5 Default by OWNER. Subject to and after termination of this Agreement in
compliance with Sections 10.1 through 10.3, if OWNER Defaults, the CITY shall have
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no obligation to perform any of CITY's obligations under this Agreement (as opposed to
the CITY's obligations under the Development Plan and the General Regulations),
unless otherwise ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction. The CITY's election not
to perform as permitted by this provision shall not constitute a Default.
10.6 Default by the CITY. Subject to and after termination of this Agreement
in compliance with Sections 10.1 through 10.3, if the CITY Defaults, OWNER shall have
no obligation to perform any of OWNER's obligations under this Agreement, unless
otherwise ordered by a court of law. However, OWNER shall not be entitled to receive
Project Approvals or take any other action inconsistent with provisions of the
Development Plan, the Newport Beach General Plan, or relevant zoning ordinances
unless otherwise permitted by law. OWNER's election not to perform as permitted by
this provision shall not constitute a Default.
10.7 Specific Performance.
(a) The Parties agree that, except as provided in Subsection 9.7.b., the
loss by either of them of their respective rights under this Agreement
would not be compensable through monetary damages. Therefore, the
remedy for a Default for each Party shall be limited to specific
performance and /or injunctive relief.
(b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event any development fees
or taxes are imposed on development of the Property other than those
authorized pursuant to this Agreement or the Development Plan, OWNER
shall be entitled to recover from CITY restitution of all improperly assessed
fees or taxes, together with interest thereon at the maximum allowable
non - usurious rate from the date such sums were paid to CITY to the date
of restitution.
10.8 Effect of Termination. The termination of this Agreement shall not affect
the rights, duties and obligations, if any, of any successor to OWNER to comply with the
Project Approvals. .
11. ENCUMBRANCES AND RELEASES ON PROPERTY.
11.1 Discretion to Encumber. This Agreement shall not prevent or limit
OWNER, in any manner, at OWNER's sole discretion, from encumbering the Property
or any portion thereof or any improvement on the Property by any mortgage, deed of
trust, or other security device securing financing with respect to the Property or its
improvements.
11.2 Entitlement to Written Notice of Default. A Mortgagee shall, upon
written request to CITY, be entitled to receive from CITY written notification of any
default by Owner of the performance of OWNER's obligations under this Agreement
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which has not been cured within thirty (30) days following the date of the Notice of such
default.
(a) Notwithstanding OWNER's default, this Agreement shall not be
terminated by CITY as to any Mortgagee to whom Notice is to be given
and to which either of the following is true:
(i) The Mortgagee cures any default by OWNER involving the
payment of money within sixty (60) days after the Notice of default;
provided, however, that if any such default cannot, with diligence,
be cured within the sixty (60) day period, then the Mortgagee shall
have additional time as may be reasonably necessary to cure the
default if the Mortgagee commences the cure within the sixty (60)
day period and diligently pursues the cure to completion.
(ii) As to defaults requiring title or possession of all or a portion
of the Property to cure: (i) the Mortgagee agrees in writing, within
sixty (60) days after receipt from CITY of the written Notice of
default, to perform the proportionate share of OWNER's obligations
under this Agreement allocable to that part of Property in which the
Mortgagee has an interest conditioned upon the Mortgagee's
acquisition of the required portion of the Property by foreclosure
(including a trustee sale) or by a deed in lieu of foreclosure; (ii) the
Mortgagee commences foreclosure proceedings to reacquire title to
the Property or applicable portion thereof within the sixty (30) days
and thereafter diligently pursues foreclosure to completion; and (iii)
the Mortgagee promptly and diligently cures the default after
obtaining title or possession. Subject to the foregoing, in the event
of any Mortgagee records a Notice of default as to its mortgage or
deed of trust, CITY shall consent to the assignment of all of
OWNER's rights and obligations under this Agreement to the
Mortgagee or to any purchaser of OWNER's interest at a
foreclosure or trustee sale and OWNER shall remain liable for such
obligations unless released by CITY or unless the applicable
portion of OWNER's Property is transferred.
(b) Notwithstanding Subsection 11.2.a. of this Agreement, if any
Mortgagee is prohibited from commencing or prosecuting foreclosure or
other appropriate proceedings including by any process of injunction
issued by any court or by reason of any action by any court having
jurisdiction of any bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings involving
OWNER, the times specified in Subsection 11.2.a of this Agreement for
commencing or prosecuting foreclosure or other proceedings shall be
tolled during the period of the prohibition.
(c) OWNER's execution or breach of this Agreement shall not defeat,
render invalid, diminish or impair the lien of any existing or future
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mortgage or deed of trust on OWNER's Property made in good faith and
for value.
11.3. Mortgagee Not Obligated. Except as provided in this Agreement, no
Mortgagee shall have an obligation or duty under this Agreement to perform the
obligations of OWNER or other affirmative covenants of OWNER or to guarantee such
performance. No Mortgagee shall be liable for any Default or monetary obligations of
OWNER arising prior to acquisition of title to the Property by the Mortgagee or their
respective successors or assigns. However, to the extent any covenant to be
performed by OWNER is a condition to the performance of a covenant by CITY, the
performance shall continue to be a condition precedent to CITY's performance. In the
event a Mortgagee elects to develop the Property in accordance with the Development
Plan, the Mortgagee shall be required to assume and perform the obligations or other
affirmative covenants of OWNER under this Agreement.
12. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
12.1 Notices. All Notices shall be written and delivered by personal delivery
(including Federal Express and other commercial express delivery services providing
acknowledgments or receipt), registered, certified, or express mail, or telegram to the
addresses set forth below. Receipt shall be deemed complete as follows:
(a) For personal delivery, upon actual receipt; and,
(b) For registered, certified, or express mail, upon the delivery date or
attempted delivery date as shown on the return receipt.
Notices shall be addressed as follows:
To the CITY: City Manager - City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Boulevard
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Attention: City Manager
To OWNER: Koll Center Newport Number A
4343 Von Karman Ave.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Attn: Don Koll
CC: Starpointe Ventures
Either party may give the other a "Notice of a New Address" to modify this Subsection.
12.2 Enforcement Delay: Extension of Time of Performance. Neither Party
shall be deemed to be in Default where delays or non - performance are due to war,
insurrection, strikes, walkouts, riots, floods, earthquakes, fires, oil spills, casualties, acts
of nature, unavailability of materials, governmental restrictions imposed or mandated by
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governmental entities other than CITY, suspension of rights in accordance with the
existence of unforeseen circumstances, governmental moratorium other than a
moratorium enacted by CITY, litigation, or similar bases for excused performance. An
extension of time for performance shall be deemed granted for the period of the delay,
or longer as may be mutually agreed upon, but in no case shall the extension of time for
performance exceed six (6) months.
12.3 Severability. If any material part of the Agreement is found by a court to
be invalid, void, or illegal, the Parties shall modify the Agreement to implement the prior
intent of the Parties. These steps may include the waiver by either of the Parties of their
right under the unenforceable provision. If, however, the Agreement objectively cannot
be modified to implement the prior intent of the Parties and the Party substantially
benefited by the material provision does not waive its rights under the unenforceable
provisions, the entire Agreement shall become void. For purposes of this Section, and
without excluding the possible materiality of other provisions of this Agreement, all
provisions of Sections 3, 4 and 5 are deemed "material ".
12.4 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding
and Agreement of the Parties regarding the subject matter. This Agreement
supersedes all negotiations and previous offers and understandings between the
Parties regarding the subject matter.
12.5 Waivers. All waivers of the provisions of this Agreement must be in
writing and signed by the Party making the waiver.
12.6 Incorporation of Recitals. The Recitals in Section 1 are part of this
Agreement.
12.7 Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing. Neither Party shall do
anything that has the effect of harming or injuring the right of the other Party to receive
the benefits of this Agreement.
12.8 Covenant of Cooperation. The CITY shall cooperate with OWNER to
obtain any permits from other public agencies that may be required for development of
the Project. OWNER may challenge any ordinance, measure, moratorium, or other
limitation in a court of law if litigation is necessary to protect the development rights
vested in the Property pursuant to this Agreement.
12.9 Justifiable Reliance. CITY acknowledges that, OWNER will reasonably
be relying on CITY's performance of its covenants in this Agreement when OWNER
invests money and effort in construction of the Project.
12.10 Further Actions and Instruments. Upon the request of either Party, the
other Party shall promptly execute documents, with acknowledgment or affidavit if
reasonably required, and take any other action reasonably necessary to implement the
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terms and conditions of this Agreement or permit development of the Project in
accordance with the Development Plan.
12.11 Successors and Assigns. Subject to Section 8.3 above, the burdens of
this Agreement shall be binding upon, and the benefits of the Agreement inure to, all
successors -in- interest and assigns of the Parties.
12.12 Construction of Agreement. All language in all parts of this Agreement
shall be construed as a whole and given its fair meaning. The captions of the Sections
and Subsections are for convenience only and shall not be considered or referred to in
resolving questions of construction. This Agreement does not, and is not intended to,
impermissibly contract away the police power, legislative authority or governmental
functions of the CITY in general or with respect to the Property.
12.13 Authority to Execute. The person executing this Agreement on behalf of
OWNER warrants and represents that he/she has the authority to do so and the
authority to bind OWNER to the performance of OWNER's obligations under this
Agreement.
12.14 Consent. Any consent required by the Parties in carrying out the terms of
this Agreement shall not be unreasonably withheld.
12.15 Effect on Title. This Agreement shall not continue as an encumbrance
against any portion of the Property as to which this Agreement has terminated.
12.16 Recording. The City Clerk shall cause a copy of this Agreement to be
executed by the CITY and recorded in the Official Records of Orange County no later
than ten (10) days after the Effective Date. The recordation of this Agreement 6 is a
ministerial act and the failure of the CITY to record the Agreement as required by this
Section and Government Code § 65868.5 does not make the Agreement void or
ineffective.
12.17 Institution of Legal Action. In addition to any other rights or remedies,
either Party may institute legal action to cure, correct, or remedy any Default, to enforce
any provision of this Agreement, to enjoin any threatened or attempted violation of this
Agreement, or'to obtain any remedies consistent with the purpose of this Agreement.
Legal actions shall be instituted in the Superior Court of the County of Orange, State of
California.
12.18 Attorneys' Fees. In any arbitration, quasi - judicial, administrative, or
judicial proceeding between the Parties initiated with respect to this Agreement, the
prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees and all costs, expenses,
and disbursements in connection with such action.
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12.19 Relationship of the Parties. The contractual relationship between CITY
and OWNER arising out of the Agreement is one of independent contractor and not
agency. This Agreement does not create any third party beneficiary rights.
12.20 Indemnification. OWNER and CITY agree to cooperate in the defense of
any legal action filed and prosecuted by any person or entity other than the Parties that
challenges the validity or manner of approval of this Agreement, the Project Approvals
or the Project Conditions (Third Party Lawsuit). CITY will promptly notify OWNER of
any Third Party Lawsuit upon service. CITY may retain counsel to defend the Third
Party Lawsuit and, in such event, OWNER shall pay all attorneys fees and costs
incurred by the CITY in the defense of the Third Party Lawsuit. OWNER shall also
indemnify and hold harmless the CITY and its officers and employees with respect to
any costs, expenses, judgment, damages or award, including an award of attorney fees
and /or costs to any third party, arising out of any Third Party Lawsuit. OWNER
acknowledges and agrees that CITY has fully complied with all applicable statutes,
ordinances, including the provisions of CEQA, the State Zoning and Planning Act, and
Existing General Regulations in the initiation, processing, evaluation and approval of all
Project Approvals. OWNER's obligations pursuant to this Section shall commence as of
the Approval Date and continue for the period specified in Section 8.2 or until this
Agreement terminates, whichever occurs first. The obligation of OWNER to defend,
indemnify and hold CITY harmless shall not apply to the fraud or willful misconduct of
the CITY or its officers or employees that occurred on or before the Approval Date. The
obligation of OWNER to defend, indemnify and hold CITY harmless shall not apply to
the fraud, willful misconduct or violation of law by the CITY or its officers and employees
that occurs after the Approval Date.
12.21 Payments. Any payment due pursuant to this Agreement shall bear
interest at the rate of ten percent (10 %) per annum on the unpaid balance from the date
due until paid with interest compounded monthly.
Dated: .2000 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
By:
Mayor
Dated: 2000 KOLL CENTER NEWPORT NUMBER A
By:
Its:
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF ORANGE
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH }
I, LAVONNE M. HARKLESS, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, California, do
hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council is seven; that the foregoing
ordinance, being Ordinance No. 2001 -11 was duly and regularly introduced before and adopted by
the City Council of said City at a regular meeting of said Council, duly and regularly held on the
24th day of July 2001, and that the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: O'Neil, Ridgeway, Glover, Mayor Adams
Noes: Heffernan, Bromberg, Proctor
Absent: None
Abstain: None
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the
official seal of said City this 25th day of July 2001.
(Seal)
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City Clerk
City of Newport Beach, California
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF ORANGE
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH }
I, LAVONNE M. HARKLESS, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, California, do hereby
certify that Ordinance No. 2001 -11 has been duly and regularly published according to law and the
order of the City Council of said City and that same was so published in The Daily Pilot, a daily
newspaper of general circulation on the following date, to wit: July 28, 2001.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name this day of
&I U,5 12001.
City Clerk
City of Newport Beach, California