HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 CON CDC Frank Motors - Lease Train DepotLEASE AGREEMENT
By and between the
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
and
FRANK MOTORS, INCORPORATED
This Lease made and entered into this 3rd day of October 2006 by and between the Community
Development Commission of the City of National City ("CDC"), hereinafter designated as "Lessor," and
Frank Motors Inc., hereinafter designated as "Lessee."
RECITALS
A. Lessee is desirous of leasing from Lessor, and Lessor is desirous of leasing to Lessee, certain real
property identified as the southern portion of the parking lot (all real property 185 feet north of
southern property boundary) located at 922 West 23111 Street in National City, California ("Vehicle
Storage") to facilitate vehicle storage for automobile dealers on the Mile of Cars in National City,
California. "Vehicle Storage" is more fully described as Lessee's exclusive use of a 15,500 square
feet area on Exhibit "A" as Vehicle Storage.
B. The use of said property for the purposes aforementioned will promote the general welfare of all
inhabitants in the City of National City.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. LEGAL STATUS OF OPERATOR: Operator warrants that it is a legal corporation, incorporated
under the laws of the State of California.
2. Leased Premises. Lessor does hereby lease, demise and let to Lessee the real property situated in the
City of National City, County of San Diego, State of California, commonly described as western
portion of the lot located at 922 West 2314 Street, otherwise known as the National City Train Depot
site and whose legal description is attached hereto as Exhibit "B."
3. Term. The term of this lease shall be a month -to -month lease, but no longer than six (6) months,
beginning on the date first above written. Lessee acknowledges that the use of the site is temporary
and agrees to diligently seek an alternative method of vehicle storage.
eLessee to initial here
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4. Rent. Lessee shall pay as rent for the leased premises ten ($.12) cents per square foot for
approximately 15,500 square feet of space, or One Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty and 00/100
Dollars ($1,860.00) per month for the term of this lease, payable on the 1st of each month
commencing on the date of signing by the Lessor.
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5. Mailings & Noticing. All notices or other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be
in writing, and shall be personally delivered or sent by overnight mail (Federal Express or the like);
or sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested; or sent by ordinary
mail, postage prepaid; or telegraphed or cabled; or delivered or sent by telex, telecopy, facsimile,
fax or email; and, shall be deemed received upon the earlier of (i) if personally delivered, the date
of delivery to the address of the person to receive such notice, (ii) if sent by overnight mail, the
business day following its deposit in such overnight mail facility, (iii) if mailed by registered,
certified or ordinary mail, five (5) days (ten (10) days if the address is outside the State of
California) after the date of deposit in a post office, mailbox, mail chute, or other like facility
regularly maintained by the United States Postal Service, (iv) if given by telegraph or cable, when
delivered to the telegraph company with charges prepaid, or (v) if given by telex, telecopy,
facsimile, fax or email, when sent. Any payment, notice, request, demand, direction or other
communication delivered or sent as specified above shall be directed to the following persons:
To the Lessor:
To the Lessee:
Executive Director
Community Development Commission
of the City of National City
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950-4397
Frank Motors Inc.
Attention: James Fomaca, President
2400 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950
6. Use. The above -described premises are leased to Lessee by Lessor for the purpose of providing
vehicle storage.
7. Assignment. This Lease shall not be assigned, hypothecated, leveraged, or transferred without the
consent in writing of the CDC, evidenced by a resolution hereof duly adopted for said purpose.
8. Improvements. Lessee shall maintain all improvements in conformance with the laws of the State
of California and the ordinances of the City of National City, in connection therewith and in the
operation and maintenance thereof.
9. Repair. Lessor shall not be liable for the repair or upkeep and/or maintenance of any
improvements located or to be located on the leased premises. Lessee shall be responsible for all
maintenance and repair, and the costs of all utilities on the leased premises. Lessee shall keep the
leased premises in as good order, condition and repair as reasonable use and wear thereof will
permit. Lessor shall cause the landscaped areas to be cared for, trimmed, mowed, and weeded as
necessary to maintain an attractive property.
10. Hold Harmless. Lessee hereby agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Community
Development Commission of the City of National City, the City of National City and their officers,
employees and agents from all liability, loss, costs, claims, demands, suits, and defense costs arising
out of the use and maintenance of the leased premises and the improvements thereon by Lessee or any
sub -lessee.
11. Insurance. Lessee shall take out and maintain, throughout the period of this Lease, comprehensive
general liability insurance with minimum limits of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) combined
single limit per occurrence, covering all bodily injury and property damage arising out of this Lease.
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This policy shall name Lessor the Community Development Commission of the City of National City,
the City of National City, and their officers, agents, and employees as additional insured, and shall
constitute primary insurance as to Lessor, its officers, agents and employees, so that any other policies
held by Lessor shall not contribute to any loss under said insurance. Said policy shall provide for
thirty (30) days' prior written notice to Lessor of cancellation or material change. Prior to
commencement of this Lease, Lessee shall furnish Lessor a certificate of insurance and with original
endorsements affecting coverage required by this clause.
The certificate and endorsements for the insurance policy are to be signed by a person authorized by
that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. The certificate and endorsements are to be received and
approved by Lessor before this Agreement is signed.
Lessee shall keep the improvements located on the leased premises insured against loss or damage by
fire in the amounts not less than eighty-five percent (85%) replacement value.
If the required insurance coverage is provided on a "claims made" rather than "occurrence" form,
Lessee shall maintain such insurance coverage for three (3) years after expiration of the term (and any
extensions) of this Lease.
If Lessee does not keep an insurance policy in full force and effect at all times during the term of this
Lease, Lessor may elect to treat the failure to maintain the requisite insurance as a breach of the
contract and terminate this Lease forthwith.
12. Inspection. Lessor, by and through its proper officers, reserve and shall always have the right, upon
reasonable notice and at a reasonable time, to enter the leased premises for the purpose of 'viewing
and ascertaining the conditions of the same and the operation and maintenance thereof.
13. Termination. This Lease may be terminated by either party (without cause) upon thirty (30) days
written notice.
14. Non -Discrimination. Lessee agrees that there shall be no discrimination against or segregation of any
person or group of persons, because of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation;
ancestry, marital status, physical handicap, or medical condition, in the leasing, subleasing,
transferring, use, occupancy, tenure, or enjoyment of the leased premises, nor shall Lessee. or any
person claiming under or through it, establish or permit any such practice or practices of
discrimination or segregation with reference to the selection, location, number, use, or occupancy of
tenants, lessees, subleases, subtenants, or vendees in the leased premises.
15. Waiver. The failure or omission of Lessor to terminate this Lease for any violations of any of its
terms, conditions, or covenants shall in no way be deemed to be a consent by Lessor to such violation
and shall in no way bar, stop or prevent Lessor from terminating this Lease thereafter, either for such
or for any subsequent violation of any such term, condition or covenant.
16. Signs. Lessee agrees that no sign, advertisement, or notices shall be inscribed, painted or affixed on
or to any part or portion of the outside of the leased premises except to be of such type and color, size
and style, and in such place as may be approved by the CDC. Lessee also agrees to pay for and obtain
all required regulatory approves (permit) for any signage deemed necessary for the property.
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17. Taxes. Lessee recognizes and understands that this Lease may create a possessory interest subject to
property taxation and that Lessee may be subject to the payment of property taxes levied on such
interest. Lessee further agrees to pay all property taxes, if any, assessed during the term of this Lease
pursuant to Sections 107 and 107.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code against Lessee's possessory
interest in the leased premises.
18. Waiver of Relocation Assistance. In consideration for the execution of this lease by Lessor, Lessee
hereby waives any claim for relocation assistance benefits to which it may otherwise be entitled
under federal, state, or local law or regulations, upon vacation of the premises.
19. Termination by Lessor. Notwithstanding any other provision of this lease to the contrary, Lessor may
terminate the Vehicle Storage lease upon thirty (30) days written notice to Lessee in the event Lessor
determines the leased Vehicle Storage premises are uniquely suited for public, municipal or
redevelopment purposes. In the event of such a termination Lessor agrees to work with Lessee to
seek reasonable alternative Vehicle Storage, and Lessee shall limit all of its claims for damages
against Lessor to require Lessor's good faith assistance in relocating the Vehicle Storage. The burden
of securing adequate Vehicle Storage, in any case, is on Lessee.
20. Environmental Compliance. Lessee shall not engage in, nor shall it permit any third party to
engage in, activities upon the Premises, or any portion thereof, for the purpose of or anyway
involving the handling, manufacturing, treatment, storage, use, transportation, spillage, leakage,
dumping, discharge or disposal (whether legal or illegal, accidental or intentional) or any
hazardous or toxic substances, materials or wastes, or any wastes regulated under any local, state or
federal law.
Lessee shall be, and remain for the term of this License, in full compliance with all applicable laws
governing the use and occupancy of the Premises including, without limitation, the handling,
manufacturing, treatment, storage, disposal, discharge, use, and transportation of hazardous or
toxic substances, materials or wastes, and any wastes regulated under any local, state or federal law
(hereinafter collectively referred to as "Standards"). In addition, Lessee has been advised that no
digging or excavation at the site will be authorized without appropriate environmental oversight.
Lessee shall not create nor permit to be created nor permit to exist upon the Premises any non-
compliance with Standards or any condition which could be alleged to create a nuisance, public,
private or mixed, or to otherwise present a threat to health or property by any unhealthful,
hazardous or dangerous condition (herein collectively referred to as "Harmful Conditions").
Leassee shall contain any Harmful Condition to prevent it from deteriorating. Lease shall notify
Lessor immediately of any Harmful Condition or non-compliance with any Standard and Lessee
shall notify all responsible local, state, or federal agencies as required by local, state or federal
regulations.
In the event Lessee fails to be in full compliance with the obligations assumed by Lessee herein
and Lessee does not correct such non-compliance within three (3) days of written notice of such
failure given by Lessor, Lessor may, but shall not be obligated to, take whatever action is necessary
to bring the Premises into compliance. If however, Lessee has begun compliance within the
allowed three (3) days of written notice, but such compliance cannot be accomplished with the
allowed time frame, Lessor shall not interfere with Lessee's good faith efforts. If compliance has
not been accomplished within fifteen (15) days, Lessor may, but shall not be obligated to, take
whatever action is necessary.
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Lessee shall reimburse Lessor for all costs (including, but not limited to, consulting, engineering,
clean up, containment, disposal, and legal costs) incurred by Lessor as a result of Lessee's failure
to comply with the foregoing obligations assumed by Lessee, and also such costs as may be
incurred by Lessor in abating or protecting against Harmful Conditions and/or a violation of
Standards.
Lessee shall indemnify, defend and hold Lessor, its employees and agents, harmless from and
against any claim or lawsuit, local, state or federal enforcement action, or civil or criminal claims,
which arise from or relate to any actual or alleged Harmful Conditions, actual or alleged violation
of Standards, or actual or alleged injuries to or death of any persons and loss of or damages to
property, including without limitation, employees and property of Lessor and Lessee, which arise
during Lessee's presence on, or negligent use of, Premises.
Except for those Harmful Conditions preexisting the term of this lease, Lessee expressly agrees
that the indemnification, and hold harmless obligations assumed by Lessee with regard to
abatement of Harmful Conditions and violations of Standards in this Article, shall survive
expiration or termination of this Lease.
20. Obstruction. Except as permitted by this Lease, Lessee shall not place, install, maintain, or allow
any combustible materials, buildings, structures, or other improvements upon the Licensed
Premises and shall not cause or allow the surface elevation therein to be changed in any way
whatsoever, without Lessor prior written approval.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Lease is executed by the Community Development Commission of the City
of National City, pursuant to resolution authorizing the Chairman to execute the same for and on behalf of
said CDC, and Frank Motors, Inc., has caused this instrument to be executed by its proper representatives
thereon to duly authorized.
Community Development Commission
Of the City of National City
By:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: f /)
George Eiser, III, CDC Attorney
Frank Motors, Incorporated
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RESOLUTION NO. 2006 — 219
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE
A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH FRANK MOTORS, INCORPORATED
FOR USE OF THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF THE
NATIONAL CITY TRAIN DEPOT PARKING LOT LOCATED AT 922 WEST 23RD STREET
FOR VEHICLE STORAGE ON A SHORT-TERM BASIS
WHEREAS, the Community Development Commission (CDC) is engaged in
activities necessary to execute and implement the Redevelopment Plan for the National City
Redevelopment Project; and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of the objectives of the California Community
Redevelopment Law (California Health and Safety Code Section 33000 et seq.), the CDC
desires to facilitate redevelopment of the Marina Gateway sites in the National City Harbor
District; and
WHEREAS, Frank Motors, Incorporated desires to use facilities at the National
City Train Depot site to provide vehicle storage, facilitating re -use of an underutilized property;
and
WHEREAS, Lease revenue is not less than fair -market for the prescribed terms
of the Lease Agreement; and
WHEREAS, Lease revenue will provide funding for on -going redevelopment
activities to assist in the elimination of blight; and
WHEREAS, on October 3, 2006, the CDC held a noticed public hearing at which
oral and documentary evidence was received concerning the proposed lease .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Community Development
Commission of the City of National City hereby authorizes the Chairman to execute a Lease
Agreement with Frank Motors, Incorporated for the use of the southern portion of the National
City Train Depot site in consideration of fair market value. Said Lease Agreement is on file in
the office of the City Clerk.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 3rd day of October, 2006.
ATTEST:
Chris apat cretary
Nick Inz nz hairman
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
George H. iser, III
Legal Counsel
Passed and adopted by the Community Development Commission of National City,
California, on October 3, 2006, by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Councilmembers Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Zarate.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
AUTHENTICATED BY:
NICK INZUNZA
Chairman Co unity Development Commission
SecretarCommu it Development Commission
By:
Deputy
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-219 of the Community Development Commission of the City
of National City, California, passed and adopted on October 3, 2006.
Secretary Community Development Commission
By:
Deputy
City of National City, California
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AGENDA STATEMENT
MEETING DATE October 3, 2006 AGENDA ITEM NO 34
ITEM TITLE
Resolution — APPROVING A LEASE WITH FRANK MOTORS INCORPORATED TO USE THE
SOUTHERN PORTION OF THE NATIONAL CITY TRAIN DEPOT PARKING LOT (922 WEST
23RD STREET) FOR VEHICLE STORAGE AS A SHORT-TERM USE AND AUTHORIZING THE
CHATRMAN T() RXF,CTITF THE TEASE.
PREPARED BY DEPARTMENT
CDC Staff Community Development Commission
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EXPLANATION
The southern portion of the Train Depot parking lot is underutilized at this time. Prior to expanded
activities at the Train Depot site, staff proposes leasing the southern parking lot to Frank Motors Inc. for
up to six (6) months as short-term vehicle storage. Frank Motors Inc. currently leases a site two blocks
away at the northeast corner of Bay Marina Drive and Cleveland Avenue (former Ace Metals property)
for the same use. However, the Ace Metals site will undergo environmental remediati.on for soil
contamination requiring Frank Motors Inc. to vacate the Ace Metals property.
The National City Community Development Commission ("CDC") will realize additional revenue that
will be used to promote redevelopment objectives in the National City Redevelopment Project Area and
the City of National City may realize additional sales tax revenue from Frank Motors Inc. having
improved local inventories.
Environmental Review The proposed agreement is exempt from CEQA review.
Financial Statement There are no costs to the CDC for entering into the lease. Rental for vehicle
storage will be $1,860 per month, which will be used to facilitate on -going redevelopment activities.
Frank Motors Inc. will be responsible for any improvements and maintenance of the premises. The CDC
purchased the property in 1995 for $1,200,000 primarily with grant funding.
Account No.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION Adopt resolution authorizing the Chairman to execute the lease.
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION None.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Lease Agreement
Resolution No. 00
A-200 (9/80)
RESOLUTION NO. 2006 —
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE
A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH FRANK MOTORS, INCORPORATED
FOR USE OF THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF THE
NATIONAL CITY TRAIN DEPOT PARKING LOT LOCATED AT 922 WEST 23RD STREET
FOR VEHICLE STORAGE ON A SHORT-TERM BASIS
WHEREAS, the Community Development Commission (CDC) is engaged in
activities necessary to execute and implement the Redevelopment Plan for the National City
Redevelopment Project; and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of the objectives of the California Community
Redevelopment Law (California Health and Safety Code Section 33000 et seq.), the CDC
desires to facilitate redevelopment of the Marina Gateway sites in the National City Harbor
District; and
WHEREAS, Frank Motors, Incorporated desires to use facilities at the National
City Train Depot site to provide vehicle storage, facilitating re -use of an underutilized property;
and
WHEREAS, Lease revenue is not less than fair -market for the prescribed terms
of the Lease Agreement; and
WHEREAS, Lease revenue will provide funding for on -going redevelopment
activities to assist in the elimination of blight; and
WHEREAS, on October 3, 2006, the CDC held a noticed public hearing at which
oral and documentary evidence was received concerning the proposed lease .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Community Development
Commission of the City of National City hereby authorizes the Chairman to execute a Lease
Agreement with Frank Motors, Incorporated for the use of the southern portion of the National
City Train Depot site in consideration of fair market value. Said Lease Agreement is on file in
the office of the City Clerk.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 3rd day of October, 2006.
ATTEST:
Chris Zapata, Secretary
Nick Inzunza, Chairman
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
George H. Eiser, III
Legal Counsel
LEASE AGREEMENT
By and between the
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
and
FRANK MOTORS, INCORPORATED
This Lease made and entered into this 3rd day of October 2006 by and between the Community
Development Commission of the City of National City ("CDC"), hereinafter designated as "Lessor," and
Frank Motors Inc., hereinafter designated as "Lessee."
RECITALS
A. Lessee is desirous of leasing from Lessor, and Lessor is desirous of leasing to Lessee, certain real
property identified as the southern portion of the parking lot (all real property 185 feet north of
southern property boundary) located at 922 West 231"d Street in National City, California ("Vehicle
Storage") to facilitate vehicle storage for automobile dealers on the Mile of Cars in National City,
California. "Vehicle Storage" is more fully described as Lessee's exclusive use of a 15,500 square
feet area on Exhibit "A" as Vehicle Storage.
B. The use of said property for the purposes aforementioned will promote the general welfare of all
inhabitants in the City of National City.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. LEGAL STATUS OF OPERATOR: Operator warrants that it is a legal corporation, incorporated
under the laws of the State of California.
2. Leased Premises. Lessor does hereby lease, demise and let to Lessee the real property situa ed in the
City of National City, County of San Diego, State of California, commonly described as western
portion of the lot located at 922 West 23`1 Street, otherwise known as the National City Train Depot
site and whose legal description is attached hereto as Exhibit "B."
3. Term. The term of this lease shall be a month -to -month lease, but no longer than six (6) months,
beginning on the date first above written. Lessee acknowledges that the use of the site is temporary
and agrees to diligently seek an alternative method of vehicle storage.
/Lessee to initial here
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4. Rent. Lessee shall pay as rent for the leased premises ten ($.12) cents per square foot for
approximately 15,500 square feet of space, or One Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty and 00/100
Dollars ($1,860.00) per month for the term of this lease, payable on the 15t of each month
commencing on the date of signing by the Lessor.
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5. Mailings & Noticing. All notices or other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be
in writing, and shall be personally delivered or sent by overnight mail (Federal Express or the like);
or sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested; or sent by ordinary
mail, postage prepaid; or telegraphed or cabled; or delivered or sent by telex, telecopy, facsimile,
fax or email; and, shall be deemed received upon the earlier of (i) if personally delivered, the date
of delivery to the address of the person to receive such notice, (ii) if sent by overnight mail, the
business day following its deposit in such overnight mail facility, (iii) if mailed by registered,
certified or ordinary mail, five (5) days (ten (10) days if the address is outside the State of
California) after the date of deposit in a post office, mailbox, mail chute, or other like facility
regularly maintained by the United States Postal Service, (iv) if given by telegraph or cable, when
delivered to the telegraph company with charges prepaid, or (v) if given by telex, telecopy,
facsimile, fax or email, when sent. Any payment, notice, request, demand, direction or other
communication delivered or sent as specified above shall be directed to the following persons:
To the Lessor:
To the Lessee:
Executive Director
Community Development Commission
of the City of National City
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950-4397
Frank Motors Inc.
Attention: James Fornaca, President
2400 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950
6. Use. The above -described premises are leased to Lessee by Lessor for the purpose of providing
vehicle storage.
7. Assignment. This Lease shall not be assigned, hypothecated, leveraged, or transferred without the
consent in writing of the CDC, evidenced by a resolution hereof duly adopted for said purpose.
8. Improvements. Lessee shall maintain all improvements in conformance with the laws of the State
of California and the ordinances of the City of National City, in connection therewith and in the
operation and maintenance thereof.
9. Repair. Lessor shall not be liable for the repair or upkeep and/or maintenance of any
improvements located or to be located on the leased premises. Lessee shall be responsible for all
maintenance and repair, and the costs of all utilities on the leased premises. Lessee shall keep the
leased premises in as good order, condition and repair as reasonable use and wear thereof will
permit. Lessor shall cause the landscaped areas to be cared for, trimmed, mowed, and weeded as
necessary to maintain an attractive property.
10. Hold Harmless. Lessee hereby agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Community
Development Commission of the City of National City, the City of National City and their officers,
employees and agents from all liability, loss, costs, claims, demands, suits, and defense costs arising
out of the use and maintenance of the leased premises and the improvements thereon by Lessee or any
sub -lessee.
11. Insurance. Lessee shall take out and maintain, throughout the period of this Lease, comprehensive
general liability insurance with minimum limits of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) combined
single limit per occurrence, covering all bodily injury and property damage arising out of this Lease.
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This policy shall name Lessor the Community Development Commission of the City of National City,
the City of National City, and their officers, agents, and employees as additional insured, and shall
constitute primary insurance as to Lessor, its officers, agents and employees, so that any other policies
held by Lessor shall not contribute to any loss under said insurance. Said policy shall provide for
thirty (30) days' prior written notice to Lessor of cancellation or material change. Prior to
commencement of this Lease, Lessee shall furnish Lessor a certificate of insurance and with original
endorsements affecting coverage required by this clause.
The certificate and endorsements for the insurance policy are to be signed by a person authorized by
that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. The certificate and endorsements are to be received and
approved by Lessor before this Agreement is signed.
Lessee shall keep the improvements located on the leased premises insured against loss or damage by
fire in the amounts not less than eighty-five percent (85%) replacement value.
If the required insurance coverage is provided on a "claims made" rather than "occurrence" form,
Lessee shall maintain such insurance coverage for three (3) years after expiration of the term (and any
extensions) of this Lease.
If Lessee does not keep an insurance policy in full force and effect at all times during the term of this
Lease, Lessor may elect to treat the failure to maintain the requisite insurance as a breach of the
contract and terminate this Lease forthwith.
12. Inspection. Lessor, by and through its proper officers, reserve and shall always have the right, upon
reasonable notice and at a reasonable time, to enter the leased premises for the purpose of viewing
and ascertaining the conditions of the same and the operation and maintenance thereof.
13. Termination. This Lease may be terminated by either party (without cause) upon thirty (30) days
written notice.
14. Non -Discrimination. Lessee agrees that there shall be no discrimination against or segregation of any
person or group of persons, because of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation;
ancestry, marital status, physical handicap, or medical condition, in the leasing, subleasing,
transferring, use, occupancy, tenure, or enjoyment of the leased premises, nor shall Lessee, or any
person claiming under or through it, establish or permit any such practice or practices of
discrimination or segregation with reference to the selection, location, number, use, or occupancy of
tenants, lessees, subleases, subtenants, or vendees in the leased premises.
15. Waiver. The failure or omission of Lessor to terminate this Lease for any violations of any of its
terms, conditions, or covenants shall in no way be deemed to be a consent by Lessor to such violation
and shall in no way bar, stop or prevent Lessor from terminating this Lease thereafter, either for such
or for any subsequent violation of any such term, condition or covenant.
16. Signs. Lessee agrees that no sign, advertisement, or notices shall be inscribed, painted or affixed on
or to any part or portion of the outside of the leased premises except to be of such type and color, size
and style, and in such place as may be approved by the CDC. Lessee also agrees to pay for and obtain
all required regulatory approves (permit) for any signage deemed necessary for the property.
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17. Taxes. Lessee recognizes and understands that this Lease may create a possessory interest subject to
property taxation and that Lessee may be subject to the payment of property taxes levied on such
interest. Lessee further agrees to pay all property taxes, if any, assessed during the term of this Lease
pursuant to Sections 107 and 107.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code against Lessee's possessory
interest in the leased premises.
18. Waiver of Relocation Assistance. In consideration for the execution of this lease by Lessor, Lessee
hereby waives any claim for relocation assistance benefits to which it may otherwise be entitled
under federal, state, or local law or regulations, upon vacation of the premises.
19. Termination by Lessor. Notwithstanding any other provision of this lease to the contrary, Lessor may
terminate the Vehicle Storage lease upon thirty (30) days written notice to Lessee in the event Lessor
determines the leased Vehicle Storage premises are uniquely suited for public, municipal or
redevelopment purposes. In the event of such a termination Lessor agrees to work with Lessee to
seek reasonable alternative Vehicle Storage, and Lessee shall limit all of its claims for damages
against Lessor to require Lessor's good faith assistance in relocating the Vehicle Storage. The burden
of securing adequate Vehicle Storage, in any case, is on Lessee.
20. Environmental Compliance. Lessee shall not engage in, nor shall it permit any third party to
engage in, activities upon the Premises, or any portion thereof, for the purpose of or anyway
involving the handling, manufacturing, treatment, storage, use, transportation, spillage, leakage,
dumping, discharge or disposal (whether legal or illegal, accidental or intentional) or any
hazardous or toxic substances, materials or wastes, or any wastes regulated under any local, state or
federal law.
Lessee shall be, and remain for the term of this License, in full compliance with all applicable laws
governing the use and occupancy of the Premises including, without limitation, the handling,
manufacturing, treatment, storage, disposal, discharge, use, and transportation of hazardous or
toxic substances, materials or wastes, and any wastes regulated under any local, state or federal law
(hereinafter collectively referred to as "Standards"). In addition, Lessee has been advised that no
digging or excavation at the site will be authorized without appropriate environmental oversight.
Lessee shall not create nor permit to be created nor permit to exist upon the Premises any non-
compliance with Standards or any condition which could be alleged to create a nuisance, public,
private or mixed, or to otherwise present a threat to health or property by any unhealthful,
hazardous or dangerous condition (herein collectively referred to as "Harmful Conditions").
Leassee shall contain any Harmful Condition to prevent it from deteriorating. Lease shall notify
Lessor immediately of any Harmful Condition or non-compliance with any Standard and Lessee
shall notify all responsible local, state, or federal agencies as required by local, state or federal
regulations.
In the event Lessee fails to be in full compliance with the obligations assumed by Lessee herein
and Lessee does not correct such non-compliance within three (3) days of written notice of such
failure given by Lessor, Lessor may, but shall not be obligated to, take whatever action is necessary
to bring the Premises into compliance. If however, Lessee has begun compliance within the
allowed three (3) days of written notice, but such compliance cannot be accomplished with the
allowed time frame, Lessor shall not interfere with Lessee's good faith efforts. If compliance has
not been accomplished within fifteen (15) days, Lessor may, but shall not be obligated to, take
whatever action is necessary.
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Lessee shall reimburse Lessor for all costs (including, but not limited to, consulting, engineering,
clean up, containment, disposal, and legal costs) incurred by Lessor as a result of Lessee' s failure
to comply with the foregoing obligations assumed by Lessee, and also such costs as may be
incurred by Lessor in abating or protecting against Harmful Conditions and/or a violation of
Standards.
Lessee shall indemnify, defend and hold Lessor, its employees and agents, harmless from and
against any claim or lawsuit, local, state or federal enforcement action, or civil or criminal claims,
which arise from or relate to any actual or alleged Harmful Conditions, actual or alleged violation
of Standards, or actual or alleged injuries to or death of any persons and loss of or damages to
property, including without limitation, employees and property of Lessor and Lessee, which arise
during Lessee's presence on, or negligent use of, Premises.
Except for those Harmful Conditions preexisting the term of this lease, Lessee expressly agrees
that the indemnification, and hold harmless obligations assumed by Lessee with regard to
abatement of Harmful Conditions and violations of Standards in this Article, shall survive
expiration or termination of this Lease.
20. Obstruction. Except as permitted by this Lease, Lessee shall not place, install, maintain, or allow
any combustible materials, buildings, structures, or other improvements upon the Licensed
Premises and shall not cause or allow the surface elevation therein to be changed in any way
whatsoever, without Lessor prior written approval.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this T Anse is executed by the Community Development Commission of the City
of National City, pursuant to resolution authorizing the Chairman to execute the same for and on behalf of
said CDC, and Frank Motors, Inc., has caused this instrument to be executed by its proper representatives
thereon to duly authorized.
Community Development Commission Frank Motors, Incorporated
Of the City of National City
By:
Nick Inzunza, Chairman
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
George Eiser, 111, CDC Attorney
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SDERA
OUTDOOR
STORAGE
VEHICLE
STORAGE
FRANK
MOTORS
Exhibit "A"
MOTIVATIONAL
SYSTEMS INC.
MOTIVATIONAL
SYSTEMS INC.
23RD STREET
TRAIN DEPOT ACCESS
REMAINING
HANDICAPPED
PARKING
OLSON
NEW
FENCE
FRANK MOTORS ACCESS
DEVELOPMENT
BAY MARINA DRIVE
MARINA
GATEWAY HOTEL
DEVELOPMENT
EXHIBIT "B"
,,"
City of National City
Office of the City Clerk
1243 National City Boulevard. National City, CA 919 97
Michael R. Dalla, CMG - City Clerk
(619) 336-4228 Fax: (619) 336-4229
October 10, 2006
Mr. James Fornaca, President
Frank Motors, Inc
2400 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950
Project: National City — Lease Agreement for Use of the Southern Portion of
•the National City Train Depot Parking Lot. Resolution No 2006-
219
Dear Mr. Fornaca:
On October 3, 2006, the City Connell of the City of National City passed and
adopted Resolution No. 2006.- 219 executing a tease agreement between Frank
Motors, Incorporated and the City of National City,
We are pleased to enclose one fully executed original agreement ancl one
certified copy of the Resolution for your records.
Should you have any questions, please contact Mr. Brad Raulston, Executive
Director, Community Development Commission, at (619) 336-4250.
Sincerely,
4
Michael R. Della
City Clerk
MRD
Enclosure
cc: CDC
File C2006-54