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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 23
November 26, 2002
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: City Attorney's Office
Robert H. Burnham, City Attorney, 644 -3131
rburnham(a)-city.newport- beach.ca.us
SUBJECT: Lease for American Legion Post 291, Located at 215 15`' Street
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the Mayor to execute the new lease with the American Legion that is attached
as Exhibit B.
• DISCUSSION:
The American Legion has, for many years, leased from the City a parcel of land on 15�
Street between Newport Bay and Balboa Blvd. The American Legion is currently
occupying the property as a holdover tenant pursuant to a lease that was approved in
1975 and expired in March 2002. Mayor Ridgeway and Mayor Pro Tern Bromberg were
designated to meet with American Legion representatives to discuss the terms and
conditions of a new lease. The chart attached to this memo (Exhibit A) summarizes the
key provisions of the proposed new lease and the old lease. The proposed new lease
is attached as Exhibit B.
Environmental Review:
Class 1 — Categorical exemption.
Subyflitted by:
H. Burnham, City Attorney
Attachments: Exhibit A — Chart
• Exhibit B — New Proposed Lease
EXHIBIT A
Provision
Proposed Lease
Old Lease
Term
25 years with an option
25 years
to extend for 25 more years.
Use
Authorizes current uses
American
Legion Hall, marina, dry
Legion Post
boat storage, parking.
Taxes
Legion pays
Legion pays
Utilities
Legion pays
Legion pays
Maintenance
Legion pays
Legion pays
Insurance
$2 million
$200,000/500,000
Rent
Base rent — $96,000 plus
Percentage rent —
percentage rent
$103,000 in 2001
Renovation
$250,000 renovation
No requirement
Membership
Minimum Membership (1200)
No requirement
Cooperation
Requires cooperation in any
City can build
redevelopment/no relocation
Aquatic Center
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• EXHIBIT B
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THIS LEASE between the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, a Charter City (City) and
NEWPORT HARBOR POST NO. 291 OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, a California
corporation (Lessee) is effective on the day of , 2002 ( "Effective
Date ") and is made with reference to the following:
RECITALS
A. City is the owner of a parcel consisting of tidelands and /or uplands that is
generally located at 15`h Street and West Bay in the City of Newport Beach
(Premises). The Premises is depicted on Exhibit A and legally described in
Exhibit B.
B. Lessee has continuously occupied the Premises pursuant to a Lease dated
March 10, 1975 that has been amended on two occasions to extend the term to
March 2002 (Original Lease).
C. Lessee is currently in possession of the Premises and has constructed
improvements on the Premises including a marina, legion hall, parking area, dry
boat storage facilities and lockers.
• D. Lessee is a non -profit public benefit corporation with approximately 2051
members as of the Effective Date including many Newport Beach residents.
American Legion Membership is available to all persons who served in any
branch of the armed forces of the United States. The marina and dry boat
storage facilities are currently available only to members of Lessee but the legion
hall is rented to members of the public on a "first come first served basis" for
weddings, parties and special occasions.
E. On November 3, 1992, a majority of the electors of the City of Newport Beach
approved Measure M. Measure M authorizes the Newport Beach City Council to
lease tidelands and waterfront property consistent with the provisions of State
law.
F. The City has entered into an agreement with Sutherland -Talla Hospitality (STH)
pursuant to which STH has been given the exclusive right to apply for and seek
approval of all permits and approvals necessary to construct a hotel (Hotel
Project) on City own -ed property that is adjacent to the Premises (Adjacent
Property). This agreement between the City and STH also obligates City,
assuming STH obtains all required permits and approvals, to negotiate, in good
faith, with STH in an effort to agree on the terms and conditions of a long term
ground lease for some or all of the Adjacent Property.
G. State Lands Commission (Commission) approval of this Lease is not required.
Commission staff has determined that this Lease conforms to the all statutes and
constitutional provisions relevant to the City administration and use of tide and
submerged lands.
• H. The City Council of the City of Newport Beach has determined that this Lease is
consistent with the Charter of the City of Newport Beach, the Newport Beach
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General Plan, the Land Use Plan of the Local Coastal Program and all •
ordinances, resolutions, and policies presently in effect.
The City Council of the City of Newport Beach has determined that it is in the
best interests of the citizens of the City of Newport Beach to grant Lessee a
long -term ground lease of the Premises on the terms and conditions specified in
this Lease.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants in this
Lease, the Parties agree as follows:
1. DEFINITIONS
1.1 General Definitions. As used in this Lease, the following words and
phrases shall have the following meanings:
(a) Alteration — means any addition or change to or modification of, the
Premises made by Lessee including, without limitation, fixtures.
(b) Annual Total Rent — means Base Rent and Percentage Rent for a
Lease Year.
(c) Authorized Representative — means any officer, agent, employee,
or independent contractor retained or employed by either Party and
acting within authority given by that Party.
(d) City — means the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH. •
(e) Damage — means an injury to or death of any Person, or the
damage destruction, or loss of Premises caused by another
Person's acts or omissions.
(f) Damages — means monetary compensation or indemnity that can
be recovered in the courts by any Person who has suffered
Damage.
(g) Day or Days — means calendar day(s), subject to extension for
weekends or any day when banks are not open in California if a
deadline occurs on any such Day.
(h) Expiration — means the lapse of the time specified as the Term of
this Lease.
(i) Good Condition — means the clean, safe, physical condition of the
Premises and each portion of the Premises in compliance with all
applicable governmental laws and regulations.
Q) Hazardous Materials — means any substance the nature of which,
whether in terms of quantity, existence, storage, use, manufacture,
disposal or effect, renders the substance and /or the user or the
owner of real property affected by the substance, subject to or
controlled by federal, state or local law, or regulation because (i)
the substance is actually or potentially injurious, or a threat, to the •
public's health or welfare or to the environment; or (ii) because the
substance requires, pursuant to federal, state or local law,
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• remediation, removal, cleanup or other action to bring the
substance and /or the Premises into conformance with applicable
law.
(k) Hold Harmless — means to protect, defend, indemnify and hold
harmless the other party (including employees, officers and,
agents) from all liability, losses, penalties, Damages, costs,
attorney fees or expenses arising out of or related to any Damage
to any Person or property.
(1) Law — means any judicial decision, statute, constitution, ordinance,
resolution, regulation, rule, administrative order, or other
requirement of any municipal, county, state, federal, or other
government agency or authority having jurisdiction over the Parties
and /or the Premises.
(m) Lease Year — means each twelve (12) month period subsequent to
the Rent Commencement Date and during the Term.
(n) Maintenance or Maintain — means repairs, replacement,
maintenance, repainting, and cleaning.
(o) Material Default — means the failure of Lessee to cure a default
pursuant to Section 16 on or before the applicable cure deadline.
• (p) Person — means one or more natural persons, or legal entities,
including, without limitation, partnerships, corporations, trusts,
estates, associations, or a combination of natural persons and legal
entities.
(q) Provision — means any term, covenant, condition, or clause in this
Lease that defines, establishes, or limits the performance required
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or permitted by either Party.
(r)
Redevelopment (with or without "of Adjoining Property ") — means
any study, planning, design, construction or operation of any
portion of all or a portion of the City owned property, other than the
Premises, bounded by 15'" Street, Balboa Boulevard, 19'h Street
and Newport Bay (including any public facility on or serving the
Premises or Adjoining Property) for any purpose or project
including the Hotel Project.
(s)
Rent — means Base Rent, Percentage Rent, late payment
penalties, interest, taxes, and other monetary amounts and
charges payable by Lessee under the Provisions of this Lease.
(t)
Rent Commencement Date — means the first day of the first full
month following the Effective Date.
(u)
Successor — means any assignee, transferee, personal
representative, heir, or other Person succeeding lawfully, and
pursuant to the provisions of this Lease, to the rights or obligations
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of either Party.
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3.
(v) Termination — means the termination of this Lease, for any reason, •
prior to Expiration.
1.2 "Gross Sales Revenue"
The term Gross Sales Revenue means:
(a) The entire amount of the actual consideration paid to Lessee for all
sales of merchandise, labor, service and materials and all charges
made by or on behalf of Lessee from or upon the Premises,
including orders taken on the Premises and filled elsewhere and
sales by any sublessee, or subcontractor in or from the Premises.
(b) The gross receipts of all coin - operated devices that are placed on
the Premises by Lessee or pursuant to any rent concession,
percentage or other arrangement but excluding revenue collected
by a public and /or private utility from telephones.
Each sale upon installment or credit shall be treated as a sale for the full
price in the month during which the sale is made, irrespective of the time
when Lessee receives payment (whether in full or in part) from the
customer. Gross Sales Revenue shall not include sales and use taxes,
so- called luxury taxes, consumers' excise taxes, and other similar taxes
now or in the future imposed on the sale of merchandise or services,
provided the taxes are separately stated on the invoice and added to the
selling price and collected from customers. Gross Sales Revenue shall
not include the amount of any cash or credit paid by a customer to the •
extent that a cash or credit refund is given to the customer. Gross Sales
Revenue shall not include uncollectible credit accounts and other bad
debts or the proceeds of sale of Lessee's personal property, trade fixtures
or business equipment. The term gross sales shall not include any gift,
donation, bequest or other transfer of property to Lessee for charitable
purposes.
1.3 Rules of Construction. The language in this Lease shall be construed
simply, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against either
City or Lessee. The term "permit" shall be interpreted to include "cause to
be permitted or allowed to be permitted." The term "include" or "including"
shall be interpreted to comprise the term 'Without limitation" and shall not
imply any limitation unless otherwise expressly provided.
LEASE OF PREMISES
City leases the Premises to Lessee and Lessee leases the Premises from City
for the Term and on and subject to the terms and conditions in this Lease.
TERM
The initial Term of this Lease shall be twenty -five (25) years from the Effective
Date unless earlier terminated (Term). Lessee shall have the option to extend
the term for an additional twenty -five years (subsequent Term) from the date of
expiration of the initial term if Lessee (a) gives City written notice, at least sixty •
(60) days before expiration of the initial term, of its intention to exercise the
option; and (b) Lessee is not in default at the time the written notice is given and
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• is not in default when the initial term expires. Should Lessee hold over and
continue in possession of the Premises after Expiration of the initial Term or the
subsequent Term, Lessee's continued occupancy of the Premises shall be
considered a month -to -month tenancy subject to termination by either Party upon
thirty (30) days prior written notice and subject to all the terms and conditions of
this Lease except the provisions of this Section.
4. RENT
Lessee shall pay Base Rent (as adjusted periodically pursuant to Section 4.1(b))
to City each month from and after the Rent Commencement Date. Lessee shall
also pay Percentage Rent to the City if and to the extent that, during any Lease
Year, Percentage Rent exceeds the Base Rent. The following provisions govern
the calculation and payment of Base Rent and Percentage Rent.
4.1 Base Rent.
(a) Base Rent. Lessee shall pay Base Rent to City in the sum of
ninety -six thousand dollars ($96,000.00) per year beginning on the
Rent Commencement Date. Base Rent shall be paid in equal
monthly installments of eight thousand dollars ($8,000). Base Rent
for each full month shall be due on the Tenth (10'h) day of that
month (Rent Due Date) and late on the Twentieth (20`h) day of the
month. Base Rent for any partial month shall be prorated in
accordance with the actual number of days in that month.
• (b) Periodic Adiustment. After the end of every fifth Lease Year, the
Base Rent shall increase by ten percent (10 %) or seventy five
percent (75 %) of the percentage increase in the Consumer Price
Index (Los Angeles — Anaheim — Riverside (1967 = 100) All Urban
Consumers) the average Annual Total Rent (the total of Base Rent
and Percentage Rent) for the previous five (5) Lease Years,
whichever is greater. The calculation of the Periodic Adjustment
shall be made within ninety days after the end of every fifth Lease
Year and the increase in Base Rent shall be effective and paid to
the City as of the first Rent Due Date after calculation of the
Periodic Adjustment and each month thereafter until Base Rent is
increased pursuant to the next Periodic Adjustment.
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4.2 Percentage Rent.
(a) Calculation. Lessee shall also pay Percentage Rent if and to the
extent that Percentage Rent exceeds, for any Lease Year, the
Base Rent. Percentage Rent shall equal the total of the sums
derived from multiplying the annual Gross Sales Revenue from the
following Revenue Categories by the corresponding Percentage
Rates.
REVENUE CATEGORY PERCENTAGE RATE
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Hall Rental Revenues
20%
Manna Revenues
40%
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Storage Revenues
50%
Parking Lot
100%
The Gross Sales Revenue used to calculate Percentage Rent shall
include the proceeds of business interruption or rental loss
insurance to the extent the proceeds are based on and to
compensate for, the loss of any Gross Sales Revenue from which
Percentage Rent is calculated.
(b) Charges for Goods and Services. Lessee agrees to charge prices
for all goods, services and facilities (including boat slip rentals)
offered at or provided on or from the Premises that are, taking into
consideration when appropriate the relative size, location and
condition of the facility, comparable with prices for similar goods,
facilities and services charged at other locations in Newport Beach.
Lessee may charge less than amounts charged by similar locations
if, in the exercise of Lessee's reasonable business judgment, a
lower charge will stimulate revenue increases or is offered in
connection with advertising, promotions, discounts to employees,
guests or charitable functions.
(c) Annual Statement/Payment of Percentage Rent. Lessee shall,
within sixty (60) days following the end of each Lease Year, provide
City with a statement, in reasonable detail, of the amount of
Lessee's Gross Sales Revenue for each Revenue Category during •
the preceding Lease Year. The statement shall also calculate the
Percentage Rent due for the preceding Lease Year based on the
Gross Sales Revenue in each Revenue Category multiplied by the
corresponding Percentage Rates. The statement shall be
accompanied by payment of the amount, if any, of the Percentage
Rent due for the preceding Lease Year.
(d) Failure to Submit. Lessee shall be in default, and City shall have
the right, in addition to any other rights or remedies, to conduct an
audit at Lessee's expense if Lessee fails to provide City with the
annual statement and /or the Percentage Rent as specified in
Subsection (c).
(e) Termination. City may terminate this Lease upon written notice
given at any time within thirty (30) days after receipt of an audit that
concludes that the Annual Gross Sales Revenue and/or
Percentage Rent is three percent (3 %) or more above the amount
shown on the Annual Statement and /or Percentage Rent paid to
City.
4.3 Payment Location. Rent shall be payable at the office of the City's
Revenue Division at 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California,
or at such other place or places as City may from time to time designate
by written notice delivered to Lessee.
4.4 Production of Statement, Records and Audit. Lessee agrees to make •
available for inspection by City, or its Authorized Representative, at the
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• Premises a complete and accurate set of books and records of all sales of
merchandise and revenue derived from the conduct of business or activity
in, at or from the Premises from which Gross Sales Revenue can be
determined. Lessee shall also make available, upon City's request, all
supporting records, including federal, state and local tax returns. Lessee
shall also furnish City's Authorized Representative, upon request, with
copies of its quarterly California sales and use tax returns filed with the
State of California. Lessee shall retain and preserve for at least Three (3)
years all records, books, bankbooks or duplicate deposit books and other
evidence of Gross Sales Revenue. City and its Authorized
Representative shall have the right, upon reasonable notice, during the
Term or any Option Term, to inspect and audit Lessee's books and
records and to make transcripts to verify the Rent due City. The audit
may be conducted at any reasonable time during normal business hours.
Lessee shall cooperate with City in making the inspection and conducting
the audit. City shall also be entitled, once during each Lease Year and
within Two (2) years after its end, and once within one hundred eighty
(180) days after Expiration or Termination of this Lease, to an
independent audit of Lessee's books of account, records, cash receipts,
and other pertinent data to determine Lessee's Gross Sales Revenue.
The audit shall be conducted at City's sole cost and expense by a certified
public accountant designated by City. The audit shall be limited to the
determination of Gross Sales Revenue and shall be conducted during
usual business hours in a manner that minimizes any interference with the
conduct of Lessee's regular business operations. If the audit concludes
that there is a deficiency in the payment of any Rent, the deficiency shall
• become due and payable within twenty (20) days and if there is an
overpayment, City shall refund the amount of the overpayment within
twenty (20) days. City shall bear its costs of the audit unless the audit
shows that Lessee understated Gross Sales Revenue by more than three
percent (3 %), in which case Lessee shall pay the reasonable cost of the
audit. City and City's Authorized Representative shall be required to keep
confidential to the maximum extent permitted by law any information
gained from such documents, statements, inspections or audits
confidential. City and its Authorized Representative shall not disclose
financial information received in confidence and pursuant to this Lease
except to carry out the purposes of this Lease unless the law requires, as
opposed to permits, disclosure. However, City may disclose the results
of any audit in connection with any financing arrangements, the sale or
transfer of City's interest in the Premises, or pursuant to order of a court or
administrative tribunal.
4.5 Lessee's Gross Sales Revenue Audit. In the event of any audit by City in
accordance with this Lease, Lessee may contest the results of City's audit
by performing a confirming audit within thirty (30) days of receipt of City's
audit results and supporting evidence, using an independent public
accountant reasonably acceptable to City. If Lessee's audit discloses that
City's audit was incorrect by more than three percent (3 %), then City shall
pay the cost of Lessee's contesting audit.
4.6 Late Payment Penalty. Rent shall be late if paid on or after the Twentieth
• (20) day of the month due. Late Rent shall be assessed a One (1) time
penalty of five percent (5 %) of the amount due and shall bear interest at
the rate of ten percent (10 %) per annum on the unpaid balance (including
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Rent, late payment penalty and accrued interest) calculated from the date •
that Rent was due to the date that the balance is fully paid.
5. USE OF PREMISES
5.1 Approved Uses. Lessee shall use the Premises only for the purposes
specified in this Section (Approved Uses). Lessee may not use the
Premises for any other use except with prior written consent of the City
Manager. Lessee may temporarily utilize a portion of the Premises for
uses not authorized by this Section upon securing any required permit
from City acting in its governmental capacity. Lessee shall be entitled to
maintain the following:
(a) A Legion Hall of approximately 10,000 square feet and an ancillary
food /drink service area.
(b) A marina consisting of 49 slips with 34 lockers.
(c) Dry boat storage and lockers consisting of 47 spaces and 43
dinghy racks.
(d) Parking lot consisting of 26 spaces.
5.2 City /Community Use. When Lessee is not using the Premises, the
Premises and structures shall be available for use as a community center
and recreation instruction facility by the City on a first priority- basis, and
by local organized community or civic organizations in accordance with •
reasonable rules, regulations, fees and scheduling to be established by
Lessee with the approval of the City Manager.
5.3 Operation of Premises. Lessee shall operate and manage the Premises
in a manner comparable to a similar organization providing similar
facilities or services. Lessee shall not use the Premises in any manner
that: (a) creates a nuisance; (b) violates any Law; or (c) is not in
compliance with all statutes, laws, permits, use restrictions and
regulations of City applicable to the Premises, Lessee and /or Lessee's
use of the Premises.
5.4 Advertising Display. Lessee may, at its own expense, place signs in or
upon the Premises subject to the prior written consent of the City Manager
as to the size, type, design and method of installation. All signage placed
by Lessee on, in or about the Premises shall be removed by Lessee upon
Termination or Expiration of this Lease and any damage caused by
removal shall be repaired at Lessee's expense. Any permanent signage in
place as of the Execution Date of this Lease shall be deemed approved
by the City.
5.5 Independent Contractor. City shall have no interest in the business of
Lessee and no liability for the business operations or diminution /loss of
Gross Sales Revenue whether or not caused by City's enforcement of
Law.
5.6 Parking. Lessee shall provide a total of 26 off - street parking spaces. The •
provision of these spaces satisfies the requirements of Title 20 of the
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• Newport Beach Municipal Code. Lessee shall not permit any repair of
vehicles on the Premises.
5.7 No Discrimination. Lessee shall allow members of the general public,
through a reservation system, to use the Legion Hall for special events on
a non - discriminatory basis. Lessee shall not discriminate on the basis of
gender, race, religion, or other criteria that violates constitutional or
statutory law with respect to the use or occupancy of the Premises.
6. SPECIAL PROVISIONS
The provisions of this Section represent special and unique circumstances and
consideration related to this Lease and the proposed Redevelopment of all or
any portion of the Adjoining Property. The terms and conditions of this Section
are material and the failure to comply shall constitute a material breach on the
part of Lessee or, in the case of the charter and minimum membership
provisions, cause a forfeiture of this Lease.
6.1 Charter /Membership. City has entered into this Lease based on Lessee's
representation that Lessee is a an American Legion Post that is chartered
by the American Legion, that Lessee's membership consists of a
substantial number of persons and that membership in the American
Legion and Newport Harbor Post No. 291 is contingent only upon having
served in an active duty capacity in the military forces of the United State.
Lessee acknowledges that the minimum membership provisions of this
Lease are crucial to the finding by the City Council that this Lease is
• consistent with City's obligations pursuant to statutory, constitutional and
decisional law related to the permitted use of tide and submerged lands.
Accordingly, Lessee agrees to maintain a minimum membership of one
thousand two hundred (1200) natural persons. Lessee shall, within thirty
days after the end each Lease Year, provide City with access to a list of
all active members so City can confirm compliance with the minimum
membership requirement. Lessee agrees to forfeit all of its rights and
interests under this Lease if, at any time during the Term, Lessee fails to
satisfy the minimum membership provisions of this Lease or fails to
maintain its current affiliation and relationship with the American Legion.
6.2 Cooperation. Lessee shall fully cooperate with City, and City's tenants
(other than Lessee), contractors, representatives and assignees (Agents)
in the Redevelopment of the Adjoining Property. Lessee's obligation to
cooperate with the Redevelopment includes the general and specific
requirements in this Section.
(a) General. Lessee shall allow City and /or its Agents to take any
action, including the right to enter to conduct tests, surveys and
studies with respect to the Premises in conjunction with the
Redevelopment of Adjoining Property provided the tests, surveys
or studies do not unreasonably interfere with Lessee's ability to
conduct business on the Premises. Lessee shall allow City and /or
its Agents to enter onto the Premises subject only to the obligation
of City and its Agents to give Lessee seventy two (72) hours prior
• written notice and the obligation of the City to, at its sole cost, to
commence repair of any Damage to the Premises caused by the
City or its Agents, within twenty -four (24) hours after causation.
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(b) Occupation of Premises. In addition to the general obligation of
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Lessee to cooperate in Redevelopment, City and /or its Agents shall
have the right to occupy any portion of the Premises, except the
Legion Hall, Marina and necessary access to each, for: (i) a period
of up to 12 consecutive months once during the term of this Lease;
and (ii) a total of twenty -four (24) months during the Term. The
right of City and /or its Agents to occupy a portion of the Premises is
contingent upon City's execution of, and compliance with, an
agreement that (i) compensates Lessee for the period of
occupation; and (ii) holds Lessee harmless from any claim, loss,
damage or liability proximately caused by the occupation. City or
its Agents shall, in the course of any occupation of a portion of the
Premises, ensure that at least 13 on -site parking spaces remain
accessible to Lessee and its invitees. City shall also take all
reasonable action to mitigate the impact of any occupation on
Lessee such as temporary suspension of on street parking charges
or the issuance of short term "no -fee" parking permits to Lessee
and /or its invitees. The compensation for occupation shall be
calculated on the basis of the average revenue during the six (6)
months prior to occupation that was derived from for the use of that
portion of the Premises being occupied. For example, if the
occupation is four (4) months and the average month revenue for
the preceding six (6) months from that portion of the Premises was
one thousand dollars ($1000.00), the compensation would be four
thousand dollars ($4,000.00).
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In the event of an occupation of a portion of the Premises, City may
authorize Lessee to conduct its operations from facilities located on
the Adjoining Property during the term of the occupation.
6.3 RENOVATION
(a) Plans /Permits. Lessee shall, within thirty (30) days after receipt of
written notice from City and at its sole cost and expense,
commence preparation of plans for the remodeling and renovation
of the structures on the Premises (Renovation). The Renovation
shall be designed and constructed in a manner that ensures
architectural compatibility with any structures to be constructed on
Adjoining Property pursuant to any Redevelopment. The written
notice to proceed shall generally specify the architectural criteria for
compatibility and Lessee shall submit conceptual designs for the
Renovation to the City for approval or modification within sixty (60)
days after notice. The conceptual designs shall assume a
construction cost of not less than two hundred and fifty thousand
dollars ($250,000.00) subject only to a credit in the sum of ten
thousand dollars ($10,000) for maintenance performed between
the Effective Date and the date of the notice to proceed. City shall
approve or conditionally approve the conceptual designs, taking
into consideration the assumed construction costs, within thirty (30)
days after submittal. Lessee shall, within sixty days after City
approval or conditional approval, prepare final construction plans •
and specifications that are consistent with the approval or
conditional approval as well as the assumed construction costs and
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• submit the plans to the City for issuance of permits. City shall
waive all fees related to the issuance of permits for the plans.
(b) Construction. Lessee shall not be obligated to commence
construction of the Renovation until final approval of all necessary
permits and City has given Lessee written notice to proceed. The
written notice to proceed shall specify the date on which
construction is to commence but in no event shall Lessee be
required to commence construction less than sixty (60) days after
the notice to proceed. Lessee shall commence construction on or
before the date specified in the notice to proceed and diligently
pursue construction to completion. Lessee shall construct the
Renovation at Lessee's sole cost and expense.
(c) Undergrounding. Lessee shall, in conjunction with the
Renovation, underground all utilities on the Premises at Lessee's
sole cost and expense. The cost and expense of undergrounding
utilities is exclusive of, and in addition to, the minimum cost of
Renovation as specified in this Subsection.
(d) Water Main. In the event City undertakes a project to increase the
size of, or replace, the water main in Balboa Blvd or 15' Street,
City shall install, at its sole cost and expense, a "tee connection"
and /or any other facility that will enable Lessee to improve its fire
suppression capacity and /or fire suppression facilities.
• 6.4 Tidelands Agreement. The State Lands Commission staff contends
that a substantial portion of the property bounded by Balboa Blvd., 15'"
Street, 18' Street and Newport Harbor is tidelands. City and the State
Lands Commission may, at some time in the future, consider approval of
a boundary line agreement to resolve any dispute relative to the
appropriate tidelands boundary. City commits not to approve any
boundary line agreement that would materially alter the rights of Lessee
pursuant to this Lease. Lessee acknowledges that a boundary line
agreement that does not impact its rights pursuant to this Lease would be
in Lessee's best interests and agrees to support approval of any such
agreement.
7. TAXES, LICENSES AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS
7.1 Payment of Taxes. Lessee acknowledges that this Lease may create a
possessory interest subject to taxation. Lessee shall pay, before
delinquency, all taxes, assessments, license fees and other charges
(Taxes) that are levied or assessed Lessee's interest in this Lease or any
fixture, improvement, equipment and other property on the Premises.
Lessee shall pay directly to the appropriate taxing authorities all Taxes at
least Ten (10) days before delinquency and before any fine, interest or
penalty is due or imposed by operation of law. Lessee shall provide City
with a copy of the check used to pay any Taxes with the Rent payment
due immediately after Lessee receives with the monthly bank statement
the check used to pay the Taxes. Lessee shall not be required to pay any
• Taxes based on City's ownership interest in the Premises.
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7.2 Payment of Obligations. Lessee shall promptly pay, when due, any and •
all bills, debts, liabilities and obligations incurred by or charged to Lessee
in connection with Lessee's occupation and use of the Premises.
However, the provisions of this subsection shall not prevent Lessee from
contesting the validity of any lien, claim or demand, provided that in such
event, Lessee shall, at its expense, defend itself and City against the
same and shall pay and satisfy any adverse judgment that may be
rendered before enforcement against City or the Premises.
7.3 Challenge to Taxes. Lessee shall have the right in good faith, at its sole
cost and expense, to contest the amount or legality of any Taxes including
the right to apply for reduction. If Lessee contests payment of Taxes,
Lessee's failure to pay the Taxes shall not constitute a default as long as
Lessee complies with the provisions of this Section. City shall not be
required to join in any proceeding or contest brought by Lessee unless the
Law requires joinder of the City and in that case City shall join in the
proceeding, permit it to be brought in City's name and shall execute any
necessary or appropriate document necessary so long as City is not
required to bear any cost or liability for payment of Taxes. Lessee shall,
on final determination of the proceeding or contest, immediately pay such
disputed tax and also discharge any decision or judgment rendered,
together with all related costs, charges, interest and penalties and provide
City with a copy of Lessee's payment as and when provided in Section
7.1. Lessee shall Indemnify and Hold Harmless the City and its officers
and employees from and against any liability, claim, demand, penalty,
cost or expense arising out of or in connection with any contest or
proceeding prosecuted by Lessee pursuant to this Section. •
7.4 License. Lessee shall maintain in good standing all required licenses and
permits required for operation of the business on the Premises, including
but not limited to a City Business License.
UTILITIES AND REFUSE COLLECTION
8.1 Basic Utilities. Lessee shall make all arrangements for and pay for all
utilities furnished to or used on the Premises, - including, gas, electricity,
water, telephone service and cable TV. Any repair to utility lines within
the Premises is the sole responsibility of Lessee. Lessee bears all risk of
interruption, cancellation and /or disruption of utility services, as well as the
cost of all utilities Lessee requires for its use of the Premises.
8.2 Refuse Collection. Lessee shall make arrangements for and pay for all
refuse collection and Hazardous Materials disposal. Lessee shall keep
the Premises free and clean of rubbish and litter and shall deposit
accumulated rubbish and litter in containers designated by City. Trash
containers shall be kept in an approved enclosed area and shall be
emptied on a regular basis. Lessee shall comply with the provisions of
the Newport Beach Municipal Code and all other Laws regarding the use,
storage and disposal of Hazardous Materials. In no event shall Lessee
allow Hazardous Materials related to the Premises to enter, be disposed
of into, seep or otherwise be released into any sewer line, soil, storm drain
and /or waterway on, under or adjacent to the Premises. •
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• 8.3 Undergrounding. Lessee shall fully cooperate in, and support, any
effort to underground utilities on and in the vicinity of the Premises such
as the formation of any district for the purpose of funding or implementing
a program to underground utilities. Lessee shall, upon formation of any
such district, pay all costs and assessments required in conjunction with
the undergrounding of utilities.
9. ALTERATIONS TO THE PREMISES
9.1 Alterations Requiring Building Permits. Any alteration that requires a
building permit from City shall require the written consent of the City
Manager. The City Manager's written consent shall not be unreasonably
withheld so long as the permit is requested in conjunction with and
furtherance of an Approved Use. The provisions of Section 6.2 shall
control with respect to alterations made in conjunction with the
Renovations.
9.2 Non - Structural Alterations. Lessee shall have the right to make, at its sole
expense, such non - structural changes, alterations, improvements and
additions in and to the interior of the buildings, or to the piers, slips, floats
and ramps on Premises, and Lessee may install any trade fixtures and
equipment as it may deem advisable for the conduct of any Approved Use
of the Premises.
9.3 Alterations Costing More than $50,000. Except as otherwise provided in
Section 6.2 pertaining to Renovations, Lessee shall not make any
• Alterations (other than non - structural Alterations costing less than fifty
thousand dollars [$50,000.00]) to the Premises without the prior written
consent of the City Manager which shall not be unreasonably withheld if in
conjunction with and in furtherance of any Approved Use. In granting or
withholding consent to proposed Alterations by Lessee, the City Manager
shall consider the impact of the proposed Alterations on public views
adjacent Premises owners, compliance of City codes and the impact of
the proposed Alterations on any private or public use of the Adjoining
Property. The City Manager may require, as a condition of approval, that
Lessee agree to amendments to this Lease, including amendments
increasing the amount of Rent payable under this Lease if the proposed
Alterations would materially increase the floor area or size of the building
structures on the Premises. The City Manager may also require Lessee
to provide, at Lessee's expense, appropriate engineering and feasibility
studies regarding the structural integrity of the Premises. Any damages or
destruction to the structural improvements or Lessee equipment at the
Premises shall not reduce or excuse Lessee's obligation to pay Rent in
full and on time.
9.4 Quality of Work Performed. All work shall be performed in a good and
workmanlike manner, shall substantially comply with the plans and
specifications submitted to City and shall comply with all applicable
governmental permits and Laws in force at the time permits are issued.
9.5 Payment of Costs. Lessee shall pay all costs related to the construction
• of any Alterations by Lessee or its agents. Lessee shall use its best
efforts to keep the Premises free and clear of all mechanics' liens resulting
from construction performed at the direction of Lessee. All construction
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improvements shall, upon completion, become part of the Premises, •
owned by City.
However, the provisions of this subsection shall not prevent Lessee from
contesting the validity of any lien, claim or demand, provided that in such
event, Lessee shall, at its expense, defend itself and City against the
same and shall pay and satisfy any adverse judgment that may be
rendered before enforcement against City or the Premises.
9.6 Indemnification. Lessee shall Hold Harmless City and its officers and
employees with respect to any Damage or Damages related to any work
performed on the Premises by Lessee. City shall promptly provide
Lessee with a copy of any claim filed by any third party with respect to
work performed by Lessee. City has no obligation to or liability to Lessee
incident to City's approval of Lessee's plans or issuance of permits for any
improvements to the Premises.
9.7 Disposition of Alterations at Expiration or Lease Termination. Any
Alterations made to the Premises shall remain on, and be surrendered
with, the Premises on Expiration or Termination of this Lease (Excluding
Lessee's fixtures, equipment, furniture, movable decorations and the like).
However, City may elect not less than thirty (30) days prior to Expiration or
Termination of this Lease, to require Lessee to remove, at Lessee's cost,
any Alterations that Lessee has made to the Premises, except those
Alterations existing as of the date of this Lease or approved by City
excluding any Lessee related Hazardous Materials or other clean -up of
any environmental contamination which shall remain a Lessee obligation.
If City requires removal of Alterations, Lessee shall, at its cost, remove the •
Alterations and restore the Premises to its condition prior to installation of
such Alterations, ordinary wear and tear excepted, before the last day of
the Term, or within thirty (30) days after notice is given, whichever is later.
Prior to Expiration or within fifteen (15) days after Termination of this
Lease, Lessee may remove any movable partitions, machinery,
equipment, furniture, and trade fixtures previously installed by and solely
paid for by Lessee, provided that Lessee repairs any damage to the
Premises caused by removal and the structural integrity of the foundation
and bulkhead areas of the Premises are not adversely impacted.
10. REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE OF PREMISES
10.1 Maintenance and Repair by Lessee and City. Lessee agrees that it will
maintain the Premises in Good Condition. City shall be responsible solely
for the maintenance of the vertical bulkheads serving the Premises
excluding damage or deterioration caused to any bulkhead by Lessee or
Lessee's operations for which Lessee shall be responsible. Lessee shall
also, at its sole cost and expense, at all times during the Term, maintain
all other improvements and equipment on the Premises including
entrances and exits, plate glass, roofs, doors, exterior and interior painted
areas, HVAC equipment, electrical circuits and switchgear, utility supply
lines, plumbing and other fixtures, equipment, interior walls, ceilings and
floors, piers, concrete foundations, fencing, gates, asphalt areas, slips,
floats and ramps, in good order, condition and repair. City may perform
Maintenance or repairs in the event Lessee fails to commence required •
Maintenance or repairs within fifteen (15) days after receipt of notice to do
so. The cost of any Maintenance or repairs by the City pursuant to this
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• Section shall be payable upon billing by City as additional Rent with the
Lessee's next monthly Rent payment.
10.2 Entry by City. City may enter upon and inspect the Premises at any
reasonable time for Maintenance or other purposes. In case of
emergency, City or its Authorized Representatives may enter the
Premises by the master key if Lessee is not present to open and permit
an entry. During entry, City shall exercise reasonable care relative to the
Premises and to Lessee's Property. Any entry to the Premises by City
shall not be construed as a forcible or unlawful.
10.3 Acceptance As Is. Lessee is the long -time tenant of the Premises, is fully
aware of the condition of the Premises and accepts the condition of the
Premises "as is" on the date of this Lease without any City warranty,
representation or repair obligation.
11. LIENS
Lessee shall use its best efforts to prevent the enforcement against all or a
portion of the Premises of any mechanics', materialman's, contractors' or other
liens arising from, or any claims for damages growing out of, any work or repair
or alteration (except from the actions of City), and Lessee use its best efforts to
pay or cause to be paid the liens and claims before any action is brought to
enforce the same against Lessee or the Premises, or shall adequately indemnify
City and the Premises by payment bonds acceptable to City and as provided for
by Law. However, the provisions of this Section shall not prevent Lessee from
• contesting the validity of any lien, claim or demand, provided that in such event,
Lessee shall, at its expense, defend itself and City against the same and shall
pay and satisfy any adverse judgment that may be rendered before enforcement
against City or the Premises.
12. INDEMNITY AND EXCULPATION: INSURANCE
12.1 Exculpation of City. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Lease,
City shall not be liable to Lessee for any damage to Lessee or Lessee's
Premises (including any boat owned by any Lessee customer) goodwill,
increased Lessee operating costs, or loss of business or income by
Lessee from any cause other than the gross negligence or intentional or
willful acts of City. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Lease,
Lessee releases and also waives all claims against City for Damages
arising for any reason other than the gross negligent, intentional or willful
acts of City or its Authorized Representatives. City shall not be liable to
Lessee for any Damage to the Premises, Lessee's Premises, Lessee's
goodwill, or Lessee's business income, caused in whole or in part by acts
of nature including, without limitation, waves, wind and tidal flows.
12.2 Lessee Release and Hold - Harmless. Lessee releases the City and also
agrees to Hold Harmless the City, its elected officials, officers and
employees from any and all claims, liability, loss, Damage, or expenses
resulting from Lessee's occupation and use of the Premises, specifically
including, without limitation, any claim, liability, loss, or Damage arising by
• and Lessee assumes all corresponding risk because of
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(a) The death or injury of any Person caused or allegedly caused by •
the condition of the Premises or an act or omission of Lessee or an
agent, contractor, employee, servant, sublessee or concessionaire
of Lessee; and
(b) Any work performed on the Premises or materials furnished to the
Premises at the request of Lessee or any agent or employee of
Lessee, with the exception of Maintenance performed by City; and
(c) Lessee's failure to perform any provision of this Lease or to comply
with any requirement of Law or any requirement imposed on the
Premises by any duly authorized governmental agency or political
subdivision.
Lessee's obligations pursuant to this Subsection shall not extend to any claim,
loss, liability, Damages, costs or fees that are proximately caused by the sole
gross negligence, willful misconduct, or unlawful or fraudulent conduct on the
part of the City or its officers or employees.
12.3 Insurance Limits.
(a) Liability Insurance. Lessee shall, at its own cost and expense,
secure and maintain during the entire Term a broad form
commercial general liability insurance policy issued by an
insurance company reasonably acceptable to City covering the
acts and omissions of Lessee, any Lessee employee, agent
customer, independent contractor or visitor to the Premises. The •
policy shall name City, and its officers, employees and agents as
additional insureds and protect, against loss or liability caused by
or connected with Lessee's occupation and use of the Premises
under this Lease in amounts not less than: combined single limit
bodily injury and Premises damage, including products /completed
operations liability and blanket contractual liability, of two million
dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence, subject to increased limits
in accordance with Section 12.3(b).
(b) City's Ability to Increase Amount of Public Liability and Premises
Damage Insurance. Not more frequently than once every five (5)
years, Lessee shall increase the insurance coverage as reasonably
required by City so that at all times, the amount of public liability
and Premises damage insurance coverage maintained by Lessee
reasonably and fully protects the City.
(c) Deductibles. Any deductible amount under each insurance policy
shall not exceed seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500.00)
without the express written consent of the City Manager and
Lessee is responsible for payment of such amount in the event of
any Damage.
12.4 Fire Insurance on Building and Other Improvements. Lessee at its cost
shall maintain on the Buildings and other improvements that are or
become a part of the Premises a policy of standard broad form all -risk fire . •
and extended coverage insurance, with vandalism and malicious mischief
endorsements, to the extent of at least full replacement value, with
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• coverage for demolition and compliance with future Building Codes in a
form acceptable to the City Manager. The insurance policy shall be
issued in the names of City and Lessee, as their interests appear. The
insurance policy shall provide that any proceeds shall be made jointly
payable to City and Lessee.
12.5 Determination of Replacement Value. The "full replacement value" of the
Buildings and other improvements to be insured under Section 12 shall be
determined by the company issuing the insurance policy at the time the
policy is initially obtained. Not more frequently than once each year,
either Party shall have the right to notify the other Party that it elects to
have the replacement value re- determined by such underwriting insurance
company. The re- determination shall be made promptly and in
accordance with the rules and practices of the Board of Fire Underwriters,
or a like board recognized and generally accepted by the insurance
company. Each Party shall be promptly notified of the re- determination by
the company. The insurance policy shall be adjusted according to the re-
determination.
12.6 Loss of Rent Insurance. Lessee at its cost shall maintain loss of rent
insurance (or business interruption insurance) insuring that the Base Rent
will be paid to City for a period up to Twelve (12) months if the Premises
are destroyed or rendered unusable or inaccessible for commercial
purposes by a risk insured under a special form Premises coverage policy
including vandalism and malicious mischief endorsements.
• 12.7 Workers' Compensation. Lessee shall comply with all of the provisions of
the Workers' Compensation Insurance and Safety Acts of the State of
California and the applicable provisions of Divisions 4 and 5 of the
California Labor Code.
12.8 Waiver of Subrogation. The parties release each other, and their
respective Authorized Representatives, from any claims for Damage to
any Person or to the Premises and to the fixtures, personal Premises, and
Alterations of either in or on the Premises that are caused by or result
from risks insured against under any insurance policies carried by the
parties and in force at the time of any Damage or required to be carried
under this Lease. Lessee shall cause each insurance policy obtained by it
to provide that the insurance company waives all rights of recovery by
way of subrogation against the City in connection with any Damage
covered by any policy of Premises insurance. Neither party shall be liable
to the other for any Damage caused by fire or any of the risks insured
against under any insurance policy required by this Lease. If any
insurance policy cannot be obtained with a waiver of subrogation, or is
obtainable only by the payment of an additional premium charge above
that charged by the insurance company issuing policies without a waiver
of subrogation, the Party undertaking to obtain the insurance shall notify
the other Party of this fact. The other Party shall have a period of twenty
(20) days after receiving the notice either to place the insurance with a
company that is reasonably satisfactory to the other Party and that will
carry the insurance with a waiver of subrogation, or to agree to pay the
• additional premium. The Party is relieved of the obligation to obtain a
waiver of subrogation rights with respect to the particular insurance
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involved if the insurance cannot be obtained with a waiver of subrogation •
or the other Party refuses to pay the additional premium.
12.9 Other Insurance Matters. All the insurance required under this Lease
shall:
(a) Be issued by insurance companies authorized to do business in the
State of California, with a minimum Best Insurance Guide or
financial rating of A -VII unless otherwise approved in advance by
City Risk Manager;
(b) Be issued as a primary policy;
(c) Be noncontributing with any insurance that may be carried by City;
(d) Contain an endorsement requiring Thirty (30) days written notice
from the insurance company to both Parties before cancellation or
material change in the coverage, scope or amount of the policy;
and
(e) Lessee shall maintain insurance for all boats being repaired or
stored at the Premises to protect City from any liability concerning
third party property located at the Premises.
Each policy, or a certificate of the policy, together with evidence of payment of
premiums, shall be deposited with City and on renewal of the policy not less than
thirty (30) days before expiration of the term of the policy. Either Party may •
maintain for its own account any insurance not required under this Lease, but
any such policy shall be separate from and non - contributory in the event of loss
covered by insurance carried by the Party responsible for said loss as required
by this Lease.
DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION OF PREMISES
13.1 Destruction of Premises. If the Premises are totally or partially destroyed,
rendering the Premises or any portion totally or partially inaccessible or
unusable, Lessee shall restore the Premises, at Lessee's sole cost and
effort, to substantially the same condition as immediately prior to such
destruction (including all trade fixtures, personal Premises, improvements
and Alterations as are installed by Lessee, which shall be replaced by
Lessee at its expense, unless Lessee elects to terminate this Lease
pursuant to this Section. Lessee can elect to terminate this Lease by
giving notice of such election to City within sixty (60) days after the date of
the occurrence of any casualty and also proving to the reasonable
satisfaction of City that each of these conditions are satisfied:
(a) The cost of the restoration exceeds the amount of any available
insurance proceeds by at least twice the Total Annual Rent for the
most recent two (2) completed Lease Years;
(b) At the time of such casualty Lessee maintained all insurance
required by this Lease; and •
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• (c) No act attributable to Lessee voided insurance coverage otherwise
available concerning the Damage or loss.
If the Lease is terminated, all insurance proceeds applicable to
reconstruction (excluding Lessee's personal in the Premises) shall be
assigned by Lessee to City and Lessee shall pay any policy deductible to
City. Lessee shall Hold Harmless the City from any expenses, liability or
loss regarding damage or loss to boats being repaired or stored by
Lessee at the Premises and any other liability or loss incurred by Lessee
concerning such casualty and event.
13.2 Replacement of Lessee's Premises. In the event of the damage or
destruction of improvements located on the Premises not giving rise to
Lessee's option to terminate this Lease under Section 13.1, Lessee shall,
at its own expense, replace and repair all Lessee's trade fixtures,
equipment, furnishings and inventory as soon as reasonably possible to
permit the prompt continuation of Lessee's business at the Premises for
the Approved Use.
14. ABATEMENT OF RENT
In the event of Damage or destruction of the Premises and this Lease is not
terminated, Lessee shall continue to utilize the Premises for the operation of its
business for the Approved Use to the extent it may be practicable and
commercially reasonable. Base Rent shall abate in proportion to the area of the
Premises that is rendered unusable for the Approved Use. The abatement of
• Rent shall commence on the date that use of the Premises is impacted and
continue until the completion of those repairs necessary to restore full use of the
Premises and Lessee s re- opening of the Premises. Lessee's obligation to pay
Taxes and other monetary obligations pursuant to this Lease shall not be abated
or reduced. Rent shall not abate if the Damage or destruction to the Premises is
the result of the negligence or willful conduct of Lessee or its employees, officers
or agents. Lessee's right to abatement of Base Rent is contingent on payment
of insurance proceeds, if any, equal to the amount of Base Rent pursuant to the
coverage required by this Lease.
15. PROHIBITION AGAINST VOLUNTARY ASSIGNMENT, SUBLETTING AND
ENCUMBERING
15.1 Prohibition. The Parties acknowledge that City is entering into this Lease
in consideration of the unique nature of Lessee and special circumstances
pertaining to Lessee's prior history as a tenant. Consequently, Lessee
shall not voluntarily delegate, assign or encumber its interest in this Lease
or in the Premises, or sublease substantially all or any part of the
Premises, or allow any other person or entity (except Lessee's Authorized
Representatives) to occupy or use all or any part of the Premises without
the prior written consent of City, which may be withheld at the sole
discretion of the City.
15.2 Effect of Consent. City's consent to any assignment, encumbrance, or
sublease shall not relieve Lessee from its obligations or liabilities under
• this Lease nor act as a waiver of the requirement that such consent be
obtained to any subsequent assignment, encumbrance or sublease.
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15.3 Lessee Financing. If Lessee is not then in Material Default, and Lessee •
gives City forty -five (45) days advance notice to City, then City shall sign a
commercial reasonable non - disturbance and attomment agreement from
an institutional commercial lender of Lessee's choice, in a form
reasonably acceptable to the City. City's interest in the Premises shall be
senior to and not security for such a loan.
16. DEFAULT
16.1 Default by Lessee. The occurrence of any one or more of the following
events shall constitute a "Material Default" of this Lease by Lessee:
(a) The vacating or abandonment of the Premises by Lessee
(b) The failure by Lessee to make any payment of Rent or any other
payment required by this Lease, as and when due, when such
failure shall continue for a period of Ten (10) days after written
notice of default from City to Lessee.
(c) The failure of Lessee to observe or perform any of the "material"
(meaning costing five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) or more to fully
remedy covenants, conditions or provisions of this Lease to be
observed or performed by Lessee where the failure continues for a
period of thirty (30) days after written notice from City to Lessee;
provided, however, that if the nature of Lessee's default is such
that more than thirty (30) days are reasonably required for its cure,
then Lessee shall not be deemed to be in default if Lessee •
commences such cure within said thirty (30) day period and then
diligently prosecutes the cure to completion. However, no thirty
(30) day cure period is allowed for any Lessee caused
environmental event involving Hazardous Substances at the
Premises or otherwise caused by Lessee or Lessee's agents or
customers that is estimated to cost fifteen thousand dollars
($15,000.00), or more, to fully remediate. Immediately following
any environmental event, Lessee shall use Lessee's best efforts to
fully remediate or prove to the reasonable satisfaction of City that
remediation is underway and will be completed in ninety (90) days
without any risk of further environmental damage to the Premises
and/or surrounding area.
(d) The making by Lessee of any general arrangement or assignment
for the benefit of creditors.
(d) Lessee becomes a "debtor' as defined in 11 U.S.C. Section 101 or
any successor statute thereto (unless, in the case of a petition filed
against Lessee, the same is dismissed within sixty (60) days).
(e) The appointment of a trustee or receiver to take possession of
substantially all of Lessee's assets located at the Premises or of
Lessee's interest in this Lease, where such appointment is not
discharged within sixty (60) days.
(f) The attachment, execution or the judicial seizure of substantially all •
of Lessee's assets located at the Premises or of Lessee's interest
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• in this Lease, where such seizure is not discharged within sixty (60)
days.
16.2 Remedies.
(a) Cumulative Nature of Remedies. If any Material Default by Lessee
shall not be cured as required in Section 16.1, City shall have the
remedies described in this Subsection, in addition to all other rights
and remedies provided by law or equity, to which City may resort
cumulatively or in the alternative.
(1) Reentry without Termination. City may reenter the
Premises, and, without terminating this Lease, re -let all or a
portion of the Premises. City may execute any leases made
under this provision in City's name and shall be entitled to all
rents from the use, operation, or occupancy of the Premises.
Lessee shall nevertheless pay to City on the dates specified
in this Lease the equivalent of all sums required of Lessee
under this Lease, plus City's expenses in conjunction with
re- letting, less the proceeds of any re- letting or attomment.
No act by or on behalf of City under this provision shall
constitute a Termination of this Lease unless City gives
Lessee specific notice of Termination.
(2) Termination. City may terminate this Lease by giving Lessee
• notice of Termination. In the event City terminates this
Lease, City may recover possession of the Premises (which
Lessee shall surrender and vacate upon demand) and
remove all Persons and Premises. City shall be entitled to
recover the following as damages:
(i) The value of any unpaid Rent or other charges that
are unpaid at the time of Termination;
(ii) The value of the Rent and other charges that would
have accrued after Termination less the amount of
Rent and charges the City received or could have
received through the exercise of reasonable diligence
as of the date of the award;
(iii) Any other amount necessary to reasonably
compensate City for the detriment proximately caused
by Lessee's failure to perform its obligations under
this Lease: and
(iv) At City's election, such other amounts in addition to or
in lieu of the foregoing as may be permitted from
time -to -time by applicable California law.
City shall be entitled to interest at the rate of ten percent (10 %) per
annum on all Rent and other charges from the date due or the date
• they would have accrued. City shall also be entitled to an award of
the costs and expenses incurred by City in maintaining or
preserving the Premises after default, preparing the Premises for
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re- letting, or repairing any damage caused by the act or omission •
of Lessee.
(3) Use of Lessee's Personal Premises. City may use Lessee's
personal property and trade fixtures located on the Premises
without compensation or liability to Lessee for use or
damage. In the alternative City may store the Premises and
fixtures at the cost of Lessee. City shall not operate the
Premises in any manner tending to indicate that the
Premises is affiliated with, part of or operated in conjunction
with Lessee's business.
(b) City's Right to Cure Lessee's Default. Upon continuance of any
material default beyond applicable notice and cure periods, City
may, but is not obligated to, cure the default at Lessee's cost. If
City pays any money or performs any act required of, but not paid
or performed by, Lessee after notice, the payment and /or the
reasonable cost of performance shall be due as additional Rent not
later than five (5) days after service of a written demand
accompanied by supporting documentation. No such payment or
act shall constitute a waiver of default or of any remedy for default
or render City liable for any loss or damage resulting from
performance.
(c) Waiver of Rights. Lessee waives any right of redemption or relief
from forfeiture under California Code of Civil Procedure Sections
1174 or 1179, or under any other present or future law, in the event •
Lessee is evicted or City takes possession of the Premises by
reason of any default by Lessee.
17. CONDEMNATION
17.1 Termination of the Lease. Lessee or the City shall have the right to
terminate this Lease as of the date a public agency with lawful authority to
condemn obtains possession or title to ten percent (10 %), or more of the
land area at the Premises, or the condemnation materially affects the
conduct of Lessee's business in the Premises, or the Premises will no
longer be suitable for the conduct of Lessee's business for the Approved
Use. In the event of Termination pursuant to this Subsection, Base Rent
shall be prorated to the date of Termination, any unearned Rent shall be
refunded to Lessee and Lessee shall have no further obligations under
this Lease. Lessee shall not grant a right of entry to any potential
condemnor without the written consent of City.
17.2 No Termination of Lease. If this Lease is not terminated under Section
17.1, then this Lease shall terminate as to the portion of the Premises
taken upon the date that possession is taken, but this Lease shall
continue in force and effect as to the remainder of the Premises. Lessee
shall, in the event of a taking of any portion of the Premises, be entitled to
a reduction in the Base Rent in reasonable proportion to the area of the
Premises taken.
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• 17.3 Allocation of Award. In the event that an award is made for an entire or
partial taking of the Premises pursuant to the power of eminent domain,
the award or compensation paid shall be as follows:
(a) City shall be entitled to that Portion of the award received for the
taking of the real property, the value of this leasehold, including all
buildings and other improvements to which City is entitled on
Expiration or Termination of this Lease, and for severance
damages.
(b) Lessee shall be entitled to any award that may be made for the
taking of or injury to Lessee's business and profits, including any
amount attributable to Lessee's personal Premises, fixtures,
installations, or improvements in or on the Premises, Lessee's
relocation expenses, but excluding any "bonus value" attributable
to this Lease.
(c) Any interest payable on the total award shall be divided between
City and Lessee in the same ratio as the awards are allocated
pursuant to this Section.
18. SUBJECT TO STATE LANDS COMMISSION GRANT
The Premises are located on property that may, in whole or in part, be subject of
a grant from the State of California to the City that is administered by the State
Lands Commission. Lessee shall not take any action that would cause the City
• to be in violation of any provisions of that grant. If the State Lands Commission
or the State Legislature terminates or modifies the tidelands grant or any related
legislation in a manner that prevents the Premises from being used for any
Approved Use, this Lease shall terminate as a result and the Parties shall be
released from all liabilities and obligations under this Lease.
19. WASTE OR NUISANCE
Lessee shall not commit or permit the commission of any waste on the Premises.
Lessee shall not maintain, commit, or permit any nuisance as defined in Section
3479 of the California Civil Code on the Premises. Lessee shall not use or
permit the use of the Premises for any unlawful purpose.
20. PRIOR LESSEE USE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
The Parties acknowledge that Lessee has been in possession of the Premises
pursuant to the provisions of a Lease since at least 1975. Lessee represents
and warrants that, to the best of Lessee's knowledge: (i) Lessee's continued use
of the Premises does not conflict with applicable Laws; (ii) the Premises is not
and has not been operated in violation of any environmental laws, rules or
regulations and Lessee's contemplated uses will not cause any such violation;
and (iii) the land underlying the Premises is free of any and all Hazardous
Materials as of the date of this Lease caused by the Lessee. In the event that
the presence of any Hazardous Material caused by Lessee is detected in the
land underlying the Premises or the bay or any tidelands' areas adjacent to this
• Premises at any time during the Term of this Lease and any Option Term all
remedial or clean up work shall be immediately performed by Lessee at Lessee's
expense to fully remediate such environmental condition so that the Premises
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and such affected area(s) are promptly brought into full compliance with all Laws. •
This clause and this lease does not restrict or limit Lessee's right to lawfully use
Hazardous Materials on the Premises, if in strict conformance with all Laws.
CITY'S DEFAULTS /LESSEE'S REMEDIES
City shall be in Material Default if Lessee gives notice of nonperformance
specifying the nature of such default and /or City nonperformance and City either
does not cure such noticed item(s) within thirty (30) days or City does not
commence such cure performance within said thirty (30) days and then diligently
completes said cure to City's reasonable best efforts. In the event of City's
Material Default, Lessee may:
(a) Upon fifteen (15) days notice to City cure any such default by City and
City shall reimburse Lessee the amount of all costs and expenses
incurred by Lessee in curing the default, together with interest and
expenses at the maximum rate then allowed by law;
(b) Terminate this Lease if City's default materially interferes with Lessee's
use of the Premises for their intended purpose and City fails to cure such
default within fifteen (15) days after a second demand by Lessee in which
case Lessee shall have no further or continuing obligations and City shall
have no liability to Lessee; or
NOTICES
Any notice, demand, request, consent, approval or communication that either •
Party desires or is required to give shall be in writing and shall be deemed given
three (3) days after deposit into the United States registered mail, postage
prepaid, by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested or upon delivery
if personally served or upon transmission if sent by facsimile. Unless notice of a
different address has been given in accordance with this Section, all notices shall
be addressed as follows:
If to City: CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Attention: City Manager
3300 Newport Boulevard
Newport Beach, CA, 92658
If to Lessee: AMERICAN LEGION POST 291
Attention:
Newport Beach, CA,
SURRENDER OF PREMISES
At the Expiration or earlier Termination of this Lease, Lessee shall surrender to
City the possession of the Premises. Lessee shall leave the surrendered
Premises, required personal property and fixtures in good and broom -clean
condition, reasonable wear and tear excepted. All property that Lessee is not
required to surrender, but that Lessee does abandon shall, at City's election,
become City's property upon Expiration or Termination. •
WAIVER
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• The waiver by City or Lessee of any breach of this Lease by the other shall not
be deemed to be a waiver of any term, covenant, or condition or any subsequent
breach. The acceptance of Rent by City shall not be deemed a waiver of any
breach by Lessee other than the failure to pay the particular rent accepted.
25. PARTIAL INVALIDITY
If any term or Provision of this Lease is declared invalid or unenforceable, the
remainder of this Lease shall not be affected.
26. GOVERNING LAW
This Lease shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Neither
City's execution of this Lease nor any consent or approval given by City in its
capacity as City shall affect City's powers and duties as a governmental body.
Any consent or approval Lessee is required to obtain from City pursuant to this
Lease is in addition to any permits or approvals Lessee is required to obtain
pursuant to law or ordinance. However, City shall attempt to coordinate its
procedures for giving contractual and governmental approvals so that Lessee's
requests and applications are not unreasonably denied or delayed.
27. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; MODIFICATION
This Lease contains the entire agreement between the Parties. No verbal
agreement or implied covenant shall be held to vary the provisions of this Lease.
• Each Party has relied on its own inspection of the Premises and examination of
this Lease, the counsel of its own attorney or other advisors, and has a complete
understanding of the overall warranties, representations, and covenants in this
Lease. The failure or refusal of either Party to inspect the Premises, to read this
Lease or other documents, or to obtain legal or other advice relevant to this
transaction shall not be the basis for later claim that all or part of this Lease is not
enforceable or was not understood by a Party when this Lease was signed. No
provision of this Lease may be amended or varied except by an agreement in
writing signed by the Parties or their respective Successors. Upon execution of
this Lease by both Parties, the previous lease will be terminated and have no
further force and effect.
28. TIME OF ESSENCE
Time is of the essence with respect to the performance of every Provision of this
Lease in which time of performance is a factor. All time deadlines are meant to
be strictly construed. A "day" means a calendar day, with extension if a deadline
occurs on a weekend or day when banks are not open in California.
29. SUCCESSORS
Subject to the Provisions of this Lease on assignment and subletting, each and
all of the covenants and conditions of this Lease shall be binding on and shall
inure to the benefit of the heirs, successors, executors, administrators, assigns,
and personal representatives of the respective parties.
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Each party warrants to and for the benefit of the other than it has had no •
dealings with any real estate broker or other agent (attorneys excepted) in
connection with the negotiation or making of this Lease, and that no commission,
fee or other compensation is owed regarding this Lease by such other Party.
31. GENDER; NUMBER
The neuter gender includes the feminine and masculine, the masculine includes
the feminine and neuter, and the feminine includes the neuter, and each includes
corporation, partnership, or other legal entity whenever the context requires. The
singular number includes the plural whenever the context so requires.
32. EXHIBITS
All exhibits to which reference is made in this Lease are incorporated by
reference. Any reference to "this Lease" includes matters incorporated by
reference.
33. PROPRIETARY CAPACITY
The provisions of this Lease do not, and shall not be construed, to alter or impair
the rights and duties of City when acting in its capacity as a govemmental entity.
This Lease has been approved and executed by City in its proprietary capacity
as the owner /grantee of the Premises.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Lease as of the date first
written above. •
ATTEST:
LaVonne Harkless
City Clerk
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, a
Municipal Corporation
By:
Tod W. Ridgeway, Mayor
NEWPORT HARBOR POST NO. 291
OF THE AMERICAN LEGION,
a Califomia Corporation ( "Lessee ")
Its: President
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• APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
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