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Paradise Creek Phase 1I
Certification Regarding Non -Application of Relocation Benefits
This document is used by the Sponsor of a housing project to show and certify that no
relocation plan was necessary for the project. The certification is regarding a certain
project known as Paradise Creek Phase II, located at 2010 and 2030 Hoover Avenue,
San Diego, CA 91950 (the "Project").
This Certification is made by The Related Companies of California, LLC, a California
limited liability company and The City Of National City, A California municipal corporation,
(the "Sponsors"), for the benefit of the Department of Housing and Community
Development, a public agency of the State of California, its successors and assigns (the
"Department"), and is dated as of March 3, 2017, for reference purposes. The Sponsor,
through its organizational structure, control Paradise Creek II Housing Partners, L.P., a
California limited partnership (the "Borrower"), which owns the aforementioned Project.
In conducting its due diligence, the Department requested that the Sponsor provide any
and all information relating to potential relocation issues involving the Project. In
response, Sponsor provided the Department the following information and documents
supporting its position that no relocation was necessary:
1. Land Appraisal for Paradise Creek Apartments Phase II Site,
Report Date: May 8, 2015
Paradise Creek - Phase II is the second phase of a two -phased project. Phase 1 is
currently under construction and consists of 108 affordable rental apartments (plus one
manager's unit). Phase 1 is expected to be complete by the end of 2016. Phase 2 will
consist of 91 affordable rental apartments (plus one manager's unit) for a combined total
of 199 affordable units (plus two manager's unit). The Sponsor was awarded
$5,480,271.00 in AHSC Grant funds, and $ 3,760,617.00in AHSC Loan Funds.
Sponsor has been informed that: (1) Federal and State Relocation Assistance laws
provide uniform, fair and equitable treatment for persons whose real property is acquired
or who are displaced as a result of government or government -assisted programs or
projects; and (2) Property owners who sell their property in voluntary acquisitions are not
displaced persons and are not eligible for relocation assistance and payment benefits.
However, tenant occupants who are displaced as a result of the acquisition may be
eligible for all applicable relocation benefits. A tenant -occupant who moves as a result of
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Template Date: February 15, 2017
Date: March 3, 2017
Project: Paradise Creek Ph. II
HCD Program Awards: 14-AHSC-10481 and14-AHSC-10483
Type of Constrution: New Construction, Vacant Land
a voluntary acquisition for a govemment-assisted project may be eligible for relocation
assistance as a displaced person. Such displaced persons may include not only current
lawful occupants, but also former tenants required to move for any reason other than an
eviction for cause in accordance with applicable federal, state, and Local law.
Sponsor has not used the services of a recognized relocation specialist in determining
that relocation assistance is not applicable.
Representations
The Sponsor has represented to the Department the following: (a) that the new
construction of the Project will not result in temporary or permanent relocation of any
tenant or owner -occupant; (b) the Project construction work will be done on vacant land,
and (c) that the site for Phase II is currently being used as a construction site and for
storage (described in Exhibit A); and therefore no relocation will be required.
The Sponsor has also represented to the Department the following: (a) the vacant land
was not intentionally created to be vacant so as to circumvent relocation law; (b) there
was no owner -occupant or tenant or mobile home or business (which at minimum
includes a parking business, billboards and other forms of outdoor advertising displays)
or, farm previously on the vacant land; (c) no person or entity was required to move
personal property from vacant land; (d) no advertising signs were lost in creation of the
vacant land and (e) there was no 'displaced person' pursuant to Government Code
7260(b), (c) and (d); whereby a "displaced person" is a person who is entitled to
relocation assistance when he or she must move from real property, or move personal
property from real property, as a direct result of a notice of intent to acquire, or acquisition
of real property for a program or project by a public entity, or acquisition by any person
having an agreement with or acting on behalf of a public entity; (f) no prior lease (on the
vacant land) was intentionally not renewed to create the vacant land; (g) no person's
property was acquired in connection with a state or federally funded project; and (h) no
person's property was displaced in connection with a state or federally funded project.
Certification
Sponsor certifies the vacant land contains only an empty site which was not vacated for
the Project (i.e. previous tenants were not displaced for the Project).
Sponsor certifies no previous occupants were displaced from their homes, businesses, or
farms for the Department's Project as a result or an owner refusing to renew a lease, i.e.
the property was not vacated for the Department's Project.
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Template Date: February 15, 2017
Date: March 3, 2017
Project: Paradise Creek Ph. II
HCD Program Awards: 14-AHSC-10481 and14-AHSC-10483
Type of Constrution: New Construction, Vacant Land
Sponsor certifies that as a result of construction of the Project, no housing, business nor
farm will be affected, no personal property was required to be moved, and no households
will have to be displaced.
The undersigned, the Sponsor, do hereby certify as follows:
1. The foregoing is true and correct;
2. The Sponsor is duly authorized to execute, in its name, all documents and
certifications required by the Department in order for it to carry out any
construction of the Development and Sponsor will comply with
relocation law requirements;
3. That the Department would not approve the construction of the Development
without this certification; and
4. It is understood that if relocation benefits are found to be applicable then the
Sponsor shall prepare a relocation plan and shall be solely responsible for
providing the assistance and benefits as required under the Uniform Relocation
Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended
(California Government Code 7260 et seq), and the Relocation Guidelines (Title
25 of the California Code of Regulations Section 6000 et seq); and Sponsor shall
indemnify and hold harmless the Department from any liabilities or claims for
relocation -related costs; (see below Indemnity Agreement).
I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing is true and correct.
SPONSORS:
The Related Companies of California, LLC,
a California limited liability company
By: �v^
Frank Cardone,
President
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Template Date: February 15, 2017
Date: March 3, 2017
Project: Paradise Creek Ph. II
HCD Program Awards: 14-AHSC-10481 and14-AHSC-10483
Type of Constrution: New Construction, Vacant Land
City of National City, a California
municipa -.rp ation
By:
on orrison, Mayor
APPROVED BkS TO FORM:
Nicole Pedone
Acting City Attorney
[Remainder of the page left blank. Indemnification Agreement follows on the next
page of this Certification].
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Template Date: February 15, 2017
Date: March 3, 2017
Project: Paradise Creek Ph. II
HCD Program Awards: 14-AHSC-10481 and14-AHSC-10483
Type of Constrution: New Construction, Vacant Land
Indemnification Agreement
As part of the construction of the Project (attributed to 14-AHSC-10481 and14-AHSC-
10483), Sponsor agrees to defend, indemnify, release and hold harmless the Department,
its agents, officers, attorneys, employees and committees from any claim, action or
proceeding brought against any of the foregoing individuals or entities, the purpose of
which is to attack, set aside, void or annul the approval of the above mentioned
"Certification Regarding Non -Application of Relocation Benefits." This indemnification
shall include, but not be limited to, all damages, costs, expenses, attorney fees or expert
witness fees that may be asserted by any person or entity, including the Sponsor, arising
out of or in conjunction with the approval of the Project's construction, except loss or
liability caused by the Department's sole negligence or willful misconduct. lf, for any
reason any portion of this indemnification agreement is held to be void or unenforceable
by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the agreement shall remain in full
force and effect.
NOTE: The purpose of the Indemnification Agreement is to allow the Department to be
held harmless in connection with any and all potential legal costs and liabilities in
conjunction with accepting certification from Sponsor that no relocation plan was
necessary.
SPONSORS:
The Related Companies of California, LLC,
a California limited liability company
By:
Frank Cardone
President
City of National City, a California
municipal . p. ation
By:
on orrison, Mayor
APPROVED • : O FO: M:
GE
Nicole Pedone
Acting City Attorney
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Template Date: February 15, 2017
Date: March 3, 2017
Project: Paradise Creek Ph. II
HCD Program Awards: 14-AHSC-10481 and14-AHSC-10483
Type of Constrution: New Construction, Vacant Land
Exhibit A
Consists of the following: Pages 1, 3, 5, 31, 32, and both pages
of subject photos (7) pages from the Land Appraisal for
Paradise Creek Apartments Phase II Site, Report Date:
May 8,2015
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Template Date: February 15, 2017
Date: March 3, 2017
Project: Paradise Creek Ph. 11
HOD Program Awards: 14-AHSC-10481 and14-AHSC-10483
Type of Constrution: New Construction, Vacant Land
Land Appraisal
Paradise Creek Apartments Phase II Site
2.15 acres of parcels:
560-206-07, 560-391-05, 559-124-07, and 559-124-06
National City, California 94950
Effective Date: April 7, 2015
Report Date: May 8, 2015
Marie Debor
Paradise Creek II Housing Partners L.P.
18201 Von Karman Ave., Suite 900
Irvine, CA 92612
Southern California
PO Box 68
Corona Del Mar, California
(818) 914-1892
LEA & COMPANY
Midwest Omaha
11060 Oak Street Suite 6
Omaha, Nebraska
(402) 202-0771
Midwest Kansas City
6804 Mastin Drive
Merriam, Kansas
(402) 305-1693
LEA &
COMPANY
FACTUAL DESCRIPTION
Property Identification
The property appraised consists of 2.15 acres of parcel numbers 560-206-07, 560-391-05, 559-124-
07, and 559-124-06 which are located in National City. The entire site consists of a total of 12.44
acres, which includes the aforementioned Subject parcels, the Phase I parcel numbers 560-391-12
and 559-124-08, and the proposed community park parcel number of 560-391-11. The Subject site
is vacant and currently being used as a construction site while Paradise Creek Phase I is being built.
There is a creek that traverses south to northeast through the site.
The developer acquiring the site plans to construct a total of 201 units that will be income -
restricted, as per LIHTC guidelines as well as a community park on the western portion of the
site. The construction will be completed in two phases. Phase I, which is under construction,
will consist of 109 units in two residential buildings on 4.11 acres, and the park and creek which
is 6.15 acres. Phase II will consist of 92 units in two residential buildings on 2.15 acres.
This appraisal is to provide an opinion of market value of the residential portion of Phase II or
the 2.15 acres of land. Photos of the Subject have been included in the Addenda.
Compliance and Competency Provision
We are aware of the compliance and competency provisions of USPAP, and within our
understanding of those provisions, this report complies with all mandatory requirements, and the
authors of this report possess the education, knowledge, technical skills, and practical experience
to complete this assignment competently, in conformance with the stated regulations.
Unavailability of Information
In general, all information necessary to develop an estimate of value of the Subject property was
available to the appraisers.
Intended Use and Intended Users of Appraisal
The intended users of this report include Paradise Creek II Housing Partners L.P., and its assigns,
TCAC/CDLAC and city of National City. TCAC/CDLAC may rely upon the appraisal as
intended users related to affordable housing subsidies applications. The intended use of the
appraisal is to provide assistance with investment analysis decisions.
Property Interest Appraised
The property interest appraised is the fee simple interest.
Date of Inspection and Effective Date of Appraisal
The Subject was last inspected and photographed on April 7, 2015. This shall be the effective
date of the appraisal.
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LEA &
COMPANY
• Brent R. Griffiths provided significant professional appraisal assistance in the preparation
of this report. This assistance included the collection and confirmation of market data,
draft of the report, and a preliminary opinion of the Market Value under the supervision
of Jay A. Wortmann, MAI and Byron N. Lea, MAI
Ownership and History of Subject
The property appraised consists of 2.15 acres of parcel numbers 560-206-07, 560-391-05, 559-124-
07, and 559-124-06 which are located in National City. These parcels were deeded to Community
Development Commission -Housing Authority of the City of National City from the City of
National City, a Municipality, on August 28, 2013.
The city has agreed to lease the land to the developer for 99 years at a rate of $1 per year. We
are not aware of any other transfers of these properties. The site is not currently exposed to the
market. This appraisal assignment does not provide an indication of leased fee interest or
potential leasehold estate(s).
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LEA &
COMPANY
SITE DESCRIPTION
Existing
Improvements: The site is vacant and currently being used as a construction
site while Paradise Creek Phase I is being built. Currently,
there is a large pile of dirt that is on the site and will be
dispersed between Phase I and II.
Size: The site is a total of 2.15 acres of the entire 12.44 acres.
Identification: 2.15 acres of parcel numbers 560-206-07, 560-391-05, 559-
124-07, and 559-124-06.
Topography: The site is flat.
Vegetation: No vegetation.
Zoning: The Subject's site is currently zoned MCR-2, Mixed Use
Commercial Residential, which permit several uses; a
zoning document provided by the city of National City
identifying allowable uses is included in the addendum. An
apartment complex is an allowable use. The minimum
density is 24 units per acre (52 units) and the maximum
density is 60 units per acre (129 units). The upper limits
within the zoning requires construction greater than six
stories, which require greater cost steel frame construction
versus wood frame construction. Interviews with the
developer indicate Phase II plan is 92 units (42 units per
acre), which incorporates wood frame construction, and is
towards the lower density range permitted by zoning.
Approvals from the city have been obtained for this
density.
The parking requirement for a multifamily project is 1.5
spaces for each unit of 1,200 square feet or greater and 1.0
spaces for each unit of 1,200 square feet or less.
The zoning information was confirmed by Michael
Fellows, Planning Technician for the city of National City.
Proximity to Adverse
Conditions: At this time, we are unaware of any detrimental influences
that would impact on the value of the Subject.
Drainage: Appears adequate, however no specific tests were
performed.
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Soil and Subsoil Conditions:
Environmental:
Flood Plain:
LEA &
COMPANY
We were not provided with a soil survey. However, we
assume that an analysis will be completed and any
mitigation will be remedied, and the site will possess
adequate load bearing capacity for development.
We were not provided an environmental report and did not
observe any obvious environmental hazards during our site
inspection. However, we are not experts within this field.
According to the Floodscape Flood Hazards Map Number
06073C1911G, dated May 16, 2012, a portion of the
Subject is a moderate and high flood risk area. Because the
project is located in a flood zone, the habitable space for
both phases is being elevated by approximately one foot to
raise the buildings out of the flood zone. The developer
stated that flood insurance was required at the construction
loan closing of Phase I and expects to obtain flood
insurance for the Subject (Phase II) as well.
Photographs: Subject photos are included in the Addenda.
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Subject
Another view of Subject
SUBJECT PHOTOGRAPHS
Another view of Subject
Another view of Subi e ,
mow,
Another view of Subject Another view of Subi,ect
SUBJECT PHOTOGRAPHS
Creek and Kimball Elementary School to the north
Commercial uses to the: east
Hoover Avenue facing north
Commercial uses to the east
Creek and vacant land to the west
Hoover Avenue facing south
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 — 51
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
RATIFYING A CERTIFICATION REGARDING NON -APPLICATION OF
RELOCATION BENEFITS AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, THE RELATED COMPANIES
OF CALIFORNIA, LLC, AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FOR THE AFFORDABLE
HOUSING AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMUNITIES GRANT PROGRAM
AWARDED TO THE PARADISE CREEK PHASE II PROJECT LOCATED
AT 2010 AND 2030 HOOVER AVENUE IN NATIONAL CITY
WHEREAS, in 2010, the City acquired 2.15 acres of real property (the "Property")
to be leased to the Related Companies, LLC ("Related") and devoted to the Paradise Creek
Phase II Housing Project (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, under certain circumstances, when a public entity acquires real
property, the public entity is required by state and federal relocation assistance laws to provide
relocation assistance to any persons, businesses, or farms displaced by the acquisition; and
WHEREAS, at the time of acquisition, the Property was vacant land; the land
was not vacated for the Project; no occupants were displaced from their homes, businesses, or
farms as a result of the acquisition; as a result of construction of the Project, no housing,
business, or farm was affected, no personal property was required to be moved, and no
households had to be displaced. Accordingly, the circumstances that would require relocation
assistance were not present; and
WHEREAS, at the request of the State of California Housing and Community
Development Department (the "Department"), the City and Related have executed a
"Certification Regarding Non -Application of Relocation Benefits" certifying that the relocation
assistance laws were not applicable to the acquisition, and an Indemnification Agreement
indemnifying and holding harmless the Department from any legal costs and liabilities arising
from any proceeding to void or set aside the Certification.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
National City hereby ratifies the Certification Regarding Non -Application of Relocation Benefits,
and the Indemnification Agreement indemnifying and holding harmless the State of California
Housing and Community Development Department from any costs and legal liabilities arising
from any proceeding to void or set aside the Certification.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 18th day of April,
ATTEST:
c ael R. Dalla
N a.E%t�
Mi , City Clerk
Morrison, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
George H. Eiser, III
Interim City Attorney
Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of National City, California, on April 18,
2017 by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Councilmembers Cano, Mendivil, Morrison, Rios, Sotelo-Solis.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
AUTHENTICATED BY: RON MORRISON
Mayor of the City of Nati• al City, California
A
City CI • rk of the City of ational City, California
By:
Deputy
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-51 of the City of National City, California, passed and adopted
by the Council of said City on April 18, 2017.
City Clerk of the City of National City, California
By:
Deputy
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
cao1
MEETING DATE: April 18, 2017
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5
TEM TITLE:
Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City ratifying a Certification Regarding Non -
Application of Relocation Benefits and Indemnification Agreement between the City of National City, the
Related Companies of California, LLC, and the State of California Housing and Community Development
Department for the Affordable Housing and Sustainability Communities Grant Program awarded to the
Paradise Creek Phase II Project located at 2010 and 2030 Hoover Avenue in National City.
PREPARED BY: Carlos Aguirre, Housing & Economic Dev. Mgr.
PHONE: 619-336-4391
EXPLANATION:
DEPARTMENT:
APPROVED BYc'
Housing & Economic
veloprient
Please see attached memorandum from Interim City Attorney, and Attachments No. 1 and 2.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
ACCOUNT NO.
n/a
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
n/a
ORDINANCE: INTRODUCTION:
FINAL ADOPTION:
APPROVED:
APPROVED:
Finance
MIS
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution.
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
n/a
ATTACHMENTS:
\ttach. No. 1: Background Report
\ttach. No. 2: Certification Regarding Non -Application of Relocation Benefits and Indemnification Agreement
Attach. No. 3: Memorandum from Interim City Attorney
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Attachment No. 1
Background Report
Certification Regarding Non -Application of Relocation Benefits
This Certification is made by The Related Companies of California, LLC, a California
limited liability company and The City Of National City, A California municipal corporation,
(together as the "Sponsor"), for the benefit of the Department of Housing and Community
Development, a public agency of the State of California, its successors and assigns (the
"Department"), and is dated as of March 3, 2017, for reference purposes. The Related
Companies of California, LLC, through its organizational structure, control Paradise Creek
II Housing Partners, L.P., a California limited partnership (the "Borrower"), which owns
the Paradise Creek Phase II Housing Project ("Project") consisting of 92 housing units
under development. The Sponsor was awarded $5,480,271 in AHSC Grant funds, and
$3,760,617 in AHSC Loan Funds for the Paradise Phase II Housing Project.
The Sponsor certifies the vacant land contains only an empty site which was not vacated
for the Project (i.e. previous tenants were not displaced for the Project). The Sponsor also
certifies no previous occupants were displaced from their homes, businesses, or farms
for the Department's Project as a result or an owner refusing to renew a lease, i.e. the
property was not vacated for the Department's Project. It is understood that If relocation
benefits are found to be applicable then the Sponsor shall prepare a relocation plan and
shall be solely responsible for providing the assistance and benefits as required under
the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as
amended (California Government Code 7260 et seq), and the Relocation Guidelines (Title
25 of the California Code of Regulations Section 6000 et seq); and Sponsor shall
indemnify and hold harmless the Department from any liabilities or claims for relocation -
related costs.
Indemnity Agreement
The purpose of the Indemnification Agreement is to allow the Department to be held
harmless in connection with any and all potential legal costs and liabilities in conjunction
with accepting certification from Sponsor that no relocation plan was necessary.
As part of the construction of the Project (attributed to 14-AHSC-10481 and14-AHSC-
10483), the Sponsor agrees to defend, indemnify, release and hold harmless the
Department, its agents, officers, attorneys, employees and committees from any claim,
action or proceeding brought against any of the foregoing individuals or entities, the
purpose of which is to attack, set aside, void or annul the approval of the above mentioned
"Certification Regarding Non -Application of Relocation Benefits." This indemnification
shall include, but not be limited to, all damages, costs, expenses, attorney fees or expert
witness fees that may be asserted by any person or entity, including the Sponsor, arising
out of or in conjunction with the approval of the Project's construction, except loss or
liability caused by the Department's sole negligence or willful misconduct. If, for any
reason any portion of this indemnification agreement is held to be void or unenforceable
by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the agreement shall remain in full
force and effect.
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Attachment No. 2
Certification Regarding Non -Application of Relocation Benefits and
Indemnification Agreement
Paradise Creek Phase 1I
Certification Regarding Non -Application of Relocation Benefits
This document is used by the Sponsor of a housing project to show and certify that no
relocation plan was necessary for the project. The certification is regarding a certain
project known as Paradise Creek Phase II, located at 2010 and 2030 Hoover Avenue,
San Diego, CA 91950 (the "Project").
This Certification is made by The Related Companies of California, LLC, a California
limited liability company and The City Of National City, A California municipal corporation,
(the "Sponsors"), for the benefit of the Department of Housing and Community
Development, a public agency of the State of Califomia, its successors and assigns (the
'Department"), and is dated as of March 3, 2017, for reference purposes. The Sponsor,
through its organizational structure, control Paradise Creek II Housing Partners, L.P., a
California limited partnership (the "Borrower"), which owns the aforementioned Project.
In conducting its due diligence, the Department requested that the Sponsor provide any
and all information relating to potential relocation issues involving the Project. In
response, Sponsor provided the Department the following information and documents
supporting its position that no relocation was necessary:
1. Land Appraisal for Paradise Creek Apartments Phase 11 Site,
Report Date: May 8, 2015
Paradise Creek - Phase 11 is the second phase of a two -phased project. Phase 1 is
currently under construction and consists of 108 affordable rental apartments (plus one
manager's unit). Phase 1 is expected to be complete by the end of 2016. Phase 2 will
consist of 91 affordable rental apartments (plus one manager's unit) for a combined total
of 199 affordable units (plus two manager's unit). The Sponsor was awarded
$5,480,271.00 in AHSC Grant funds, and $ 3,760,617.00in AHSC Loan Funds.
Sponsor has been informed that: (1) Federal and State Relocation Assistance laws
provide uniform, fair and equitable treatment for persons whose real property is acquired
or who are displaced as a result of govemment or government -assisted programs or
projects; and (2) Property owners who sell their property in voluntary acquisitions are not
displaced persons and are not eligible for relocation assistance and payment benefits.
However, tenant occupants who are displaced as a result of the acquisition may be
eligible for all applicable relocation benefits. A tenant -occupant who moves as a result of
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Template Date: February 15, 2017
Date: March 3, 2017
Project: Paradise Creek Ph. II
HCD Program Awards: 14-AHSC-10481 and14-AHSC-10483
Type of Constrution: New Construction, Vacant Land
Attachment No. 2
a voluntary acquisition for a govemment-assisted project may be eligible for relocation
assistance as a displaced person. Such displaced persons may include not only current
lawful occupants, but also former tenants required to move for any reason other than an
eviction for cause in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.
Sponsor has not used the services of a recognized relocation specialist in determining
that relocation assistance is not applicable.
Representations
The Sponsor has represented to the Department the following: (a) that the new
construction of the Project will not result in temporary or permanent relocation of any
tenant or owner -occupant; (b) the Project construction work will be done on vacant land,
and (c) that the site for Phase II is currently being used as a construction site and for
storage (described in Exhibit A); and therefore no relocation will be required.
The Sponsor has also represented to the Department the following: (a) the vacant land
was not intentionally created to be vacant so as to circumvent relocation law; (b) there
was no owner -occupant or tenant or mobile home or business (which at minimum
includes a parking business, billboards and other forms of outdoor advertising displays)
or, farm previously on the vacant land; (c) no person or entity was required to move
personal property from vacant land; (d) no advertising signs were lost in creation of the
vacant land and (e) there was no 'displaced person' pursuant to Govemment Code
7260(b), (c) and (d); whereby a "displaced person" is a person who is entitled to
relocation assistance when he or she must move from real pro.perty, or move personal
property from real property, as a direct result of a notice of intent to acquire, or acquisition
of real property for a program or project by a public entity, or acquisition by any person
having an agreement with or acting on behalf of a public entity; (f) no prior lease (on the
vacant land) was intentionally not renewed to create the vacant land; (g) no person's
property was acquired in connection with a state or federally funded project; and (h) no
person's property was displaced in connection with a state or federally funded project.
Certification
Sponsor certifies the vacant land contains only an empty site which was not vacated for
the Project (Le. previous tenants were not displaced for the Project).
Sponsor certifies no previous occupants were displaced from their homes, businesses, or
farms for the Department's Project as a result or an owner refusing to renew a lease, i.e.
the property was not vacated for the Department's Project.
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Template Date: February 15, 2017
Date: March 3, 2017
Project: Paradise Creek Ph. II
HCD Program Awards: 14-AHSC-10481 and14-AHSC-10483
Type of Constrution: New Construction, Vacant Land
Attachment No. 2
Sponsor certifies that as a result of construction of the Project, no housing, business nor
farm will be affected, no personal property was required to be moved, and no households
will have to be displaced.
The undersigned, the Sponsor, do hereby certify as follows:
1. The foregoing is true and correct;
2. The Sponsor is duly authorized to execute, in its name, all documents and
certifications required by the Department in order for it to carry out any
construction of the Development and Sponsor will comply with
relocation law requirements;
3. That the Department would not approve the construction of the Development
without this certification; and
4. It is understood that if relocation benefits are found to be applicable then the
Sponsor shall prepare a relocation plan and shall be solely responsible for
providing the assistance and benefits as required under the Uniform Relocation
Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended
(California Government Code 7260 et seq), and the Relocation Guidelines (Title
25 of the California Code of Regulations Section 6000 et seq); and Sponsor shall
indemnify and hold harmless the Department from any liabilities or claims for
relocation -related costs; (see below Indemnity Agreement).
I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing is true and correct.
SPONSORS:
The Related Companies of California, LLC,
a California limited liability company
IJ�
Frank Cardone,
President
By:
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Template Date: February 15, 2017
Date: March 3, 2017
Project: Paradise Creek Ph. II
HCD Program Awards: 14-AHSC-10481 and14-AHSC-10483
Type of Constrution: New Construction, Vacant Land
Attachment No 2
City of National City, a California
municipal corporation
By:
Ron Morrison, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
George Eiser, Interim City Attorney
[Remainder of the page left blank. Indemnification Agreement follows on the next
page of this Certification].
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Template Date: February 15, 2017
Date: March 3, 2017
Project: Paradise Creek Ph. II
HCD Program Awards: 14-AHSC-10481 and14-AHSC-10483
Type of Constrution: New Construction, Vacant Land
Attachment No. 2
Indemnification Agreement
As part of the construction of the Project (attributed to 14-AHSC-10481 and14-AHSC-
10483), Sponsor agrees to defend, indemnify, release and hold harmless the Department,
its agents, officers, attorneys, employees and committees from any claim, action or
proceeding brought against any of the foregoing individuals or entities, the purpose of
which is to attack, set aside, void or annul the approval of the above mentioned
"Certification Regarding Non -Application of Relocation Benefits." This indemnification
shall include, but not be limited to, all damages, costs, expenses, attorney fees or expert
witness fees that may be asserted by any person or entity, including the Sponsor, arising
out of or in conjunction with the approval of the Project's construction, except loss or
liability caused by the Department's sole negligence or willful misconduct. If, for any
reason any portion of this indemnification agreement is held to be void or unenforceable
by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the agreement shall remain in full
force and effect.
NOTE: The purpose of the Indemnification Agreement is to allow the Department to be
held harmless in connection with any and all potential legal costs and liabilities in
conjunction with accepting certification from Sponsor that no relocation plan was
necessary.
SPONSORS:
The Related Companies of California, LLC,
a California limited liability company
By:
Frank Cardone
President
City of National City, a California
municipal corporation
By:
Ron Morrison, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
George Eiser, Interim City Attorney
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Template Date: February 15, 2017
Date: March 3, 2017
Project: Paradise Creek Ph. II
HCD Program Awards: 14-AHSC-10481 and14-AHSC-10483
Type of Constrution: New Construction, Vacant Land
Attachment No. 2
Exhibit A
Consists of the following: Pages 1, 3, 5, 31, 32, and both pages
of subject photos (7) pages from the Land Appraisal for
Paradise Creek Apartments Phase II Site, Report Date:
May 8, 2015
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Template Date: February 15, 2017
Date: March 3, 2017
Project: Paradise Creek Ph. 11
HCD Program Awards: 14-AHSC-10481 and14-AHSC-10483
Type of Constrution: New Construction, Vacant Land
Attachment No. 2
Land Appraisal
Paradise Creek Apartments Phase II Site
2.15 acres of parcels:
560-206-07, 560-391-05, 559-124-07, and 559-124-06
National City, California 94950
Effective Date: April 7, 2015
Report Date: May 8, 2015
Marie Debor
Paradise Creek II Housing Partners L.P.
18201 Von Karman Ave., Suite 900
Irvine, CA 92612
Southern California
PO Box 68
Corona Del Mar, California
(818) 914-1892
LEA & COMPANY
Midwest Omaha
11060 Oak Street Suite 6
Omaha, Nebraska
(402) 202-0771
Midwest Kansas City
6804 Mastin Drive
Merriam, Kansas
(402) 305-1693
Attachment No. 2
LEA &
COMPANY
FACTUAL DESCRIPTION
Property Identification
The property appraised consists of 2.15 acres of parcel numbers 560-206-07, 560-391-05, 559-124-
07, and 559-124-06 which are located in National City. The entire site consists of a total of 12.44
acres, which includes the aforementioned Subject parcels, the Phase I parcel numbers 560-391-12
and 559-124-08, and the proposed community park parcel number of 560-391-11. The Subject site
is vacant and currently being used as a construction site while Paradise Creek Phase I is being built.
There is a creek that traverses south to northeast through the site.
The developer acquiring the site plans to construct a total of 201 units that will be income -
restricted, as per LIHTC guidelines as well as a community park on the western portion of the
site. The construction will be completed in two phases. Phase 1, which is under construction,
will consist of 109 units in two residential buildings on 4.11 acres, and the park and creek which
is 6.15 acres. Phase II will consist of 92 units in two residential buildings on 2.15 acres.
This appraisal is to provide an opinion of market value of the residential portion of Phase 11 or
the 2.15 acres of land. Photos of the Subject have been included in the Addenda.
Compliance and Competency Provision
We are aware of the compliance and competency provisions of USPAP, and within our
understanding of those provisions, this report complies with all mandatory requirements, and the
authors of this report possess the education, knowledge, technical skills, and practical experience
to complete this assignment competently, in conformance with the stated regulations.
Unavailability of Information
In general, all information necessary to develop an estimate of value of the Subject property was
available to the appraisers.
Intended Use and Intended Users of Appraisal
The intended users of this report include Paradise Creek II Housing Partners L.P., and its assigns,
TCAC/CDLAC and city of National City. TCAC/CDLAC may rely upon the appraisal as
intended users related to affordable housing subsidies applications. The intended use of the
appraisal is to provide assistance with investment analysis decisions.
Property Interest Appraised
The property interest appraised is the fee simple interest.
Date of Inspection and Effective Date of Appraisal
The Subject was last inspected and photographed on April 7, 2015. This shall be the effective
date of the appraisal.
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Attachment No 2
LEA &
COMPANY
• Brent R. Griffiths provided significant professional appraisal assistance in the preparation
of this report. This assistance included the collection and contu-mation of market data,
draft of the report, and a preliminary opinion of the Market Value under the supervision
of Jay A. Wortmann, MAI and Byron N. Lea, MAI
Ownership and History of Subject
The property appraised consists of 2.15 acres of parcel numbers 560-206-07, 560-391-05, 559-124-
07, and 559-124-06 which are located in National City. These parcels were deeded to Community
Development Commission -Housing Authority of the City of National City from the City of
National City, a Municipality, on August 28, 2013.
The city has agreed to lease the land to the developer for 99 years at a rate of S I per year. We
are not aware of any other transfers of these properties. The site is not currently exposed to the
market. This appraisal assignment does not provide an indication of leased fee interest or
potential leasehold estate(s).
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Attachment No. 2
LEA &
COMPANY
SITE DESCRIPTION
Existing
Improvements: The site is vacant and currently being used as a construction
site while Paradise Creek Phase I is being built. Currently,
there is a large pile of dirt that is on the site and will be
dispersed between Phase I and II.
Size: The site is a total of 2.15 acres of the entire 12.44 acres.
Identification: 2.15 acres of parcel numbers 560-206-07, 560-391-05, 559-
124-07, and 559-124-06.
Topography: The site is flat.
Vegetation: No vegetation.
Zoning: The Subject's site is currently zoned MCR-2, Mixed Use
Commercial Residential, which permit several uses; a
zoning document provided by the city of National City
identifying allowable uses is included in the addendum. An
apartment complex is an allowable use. The minimum
density is 24 units per acre (52 units) and the maximum
density is 60 units per acre (129 units). The upper limits
within the zoning requires construction greater than six
stories, which require greater cost steel frame construction
versus wood frame construction. Interviews with the
developer indicate Phase II plan is 92 units (42 units per
acre), which incorporates wood frame construction, and is
towards the lower density range permitted by zoning.
Approvals from the city have been obtained for this
density.
The parking requirement for a multifamily project is 1.5
spaces for each unit of 1,200 square feet or greater and 1.0
spaces for each unit of 1,200 square feet or less.
The zoning information was confirmed by Michael
Fellows, Planning Technician for the city of National City.
Proximity to Adverse
Conditions: At this time, we are unaware of any detrimental influences
that would impact on the value of the Subject.
Drainage: Appears adequate, however no specific tests were
performed.
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Attachment No. 2
Soil and Subsoil Conditions:
Environmental:
Flood Plain:
LEA&
COMPANY
We were not provided with a soil survey. However, we
assume that an analysis will be completed and any
mitigation will be remedied, and the site will possess
adequate load bearing capacity for development.
We were not provided an environmental report and did not
observe any obvious environmental hazards during our site
inspection. However, we are not experts within this field.
According to the Floodscape Flood Hazards Map Number
06073C1911G, dated May 16, 2012, a portion of the
Subject is a moderate and high flood risk area. Because the
project is located in a flood zone, the habitable space for
both phases is being elevated by approximately one foot to
raise the buildings out of the flood zone. The developer
stated that flood insurance was required at the construction
loan closing of Phase I and expects to obtain flood
insurance for the Subject (Phase II) as well.
Photographs: Subject photos are included in the Addenda.
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Attachment No. 2
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Another view of Subject
SUBJECT PHOTOGRAPHS
Arlo;h.T view of Subject
Another view of Suhiect
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Another view of Subject
Attachment No. 2
SUBJECT PHOTOGRAPHS
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Mayor
Ron Morrison
Council Members
Jerry Cano
Alejandra Sotelo-Solis
Mona Rios
Albert Mendivil
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
NATIONA
Office of the City Attorney
MEMORANDUM
Mayor and City Council
Interim City Attorney
Resolution Ratifying Certification of Non -Application of Relocation Benefits and
Indemnification Agreement
Interim City Attorney
George H. Eiser, III
Senior Assistant City Attorney
Nicole Pedone
Deputy City Attorney
Roberto M. Contreras
DATE: April 12, 2017
In 2010, the City acquired 2.15 acres of real property (the "Property") to be leased to the Related
Companies, LLC ("Related") and devoted to the Paradise Creek Phase II Housing Project (the
"Project"). Under certain circumstances, when a public entity acquires real property, the public
entity is required by state and federal relocation laws to provide relocation assistance to any
persons, businesses, or farms displaced by the acquisition. At the time of acquisition, the
Property was vacant land; the land was not vacated for the Project; no occupants were displaced
from their homes, businesses, or farms as a result of the acquisition; as a result of construction of
the Project, no housing, business, or farm was affected, no personal property was required to be
moved, and no households had to be displaced. Accordingly, the circumstances that would
require relocation assistance were not present.
At the request of the State of California Housing and Community Development Department (the
"Department"), the City and Related have executed a "Certification Regarding Non -Application
of Relocation Benefits" certifying that the relocation assistance laws were not applicable to the
acquisition, and an Indemnification Agreement indemnifying and holding harmless the
Department from any legal costs and liabilities arising from any proceeding to void or set aside
the Certification.
It is requested that the City Council ratify the aforementioned Certification Regarding Non -
Application of Relocation Benefits, and the Indemnification Agreement.
CD, I)
George H. Eiser, III
Interim City Attorney
1243 National City Boulevard; National City, California 91950-4397
Tel.: (619) 336-4220 Fax: (619) 336-4327
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 —
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
RATIFYING A CERTIFICATION REGARDING NON -APPLICATION OF
RELOCATION BENEFITS AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, THE RELATED COMPANIES
OF CALIFORNIA, LLC, AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FOR THE AFFORDABLE
HOUSING AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMUNITIES GRANT PROGRAM
AWARDED TO THE PARADISE CREEK PHASE II PROJECT LOCATED
AT 2010 AND 2030 HOOVER AVENUE IN NATIONAL CITY
WHEREAS, in 2010, the City acquired 2.15 acres of real property (the "Property")
to be leased to the Related Companies, LLC ("Related") and devoted to the Paradise Creek
Phase II Housing Project (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, under certain circumstances, when a public entity acquires real
property, the public entity is required by state and federal relocation assistance laws to provide
relocation assistance to any persons, businesses, or farms displaced by the acquisition; and
WHEREAS, at the time of acquisition, the Property was vacant land; the land
was not vacated for the Project; no occupants were displaced from their homes, businesses, or
farms as a result of the acquisition; as a result of construction of the Project, no housing,
business, or farm was affected, no personal property was required to be moved, and no
households had to be displaced. Accordingly, the circumstances that would require relocation
assistance were not present; and
WHEREAS, at the request of the State of California Housing and Community
Development Department (the "Department"), the City and Related have executed a
"Certification Regarding Non -Application of Relocation Benefits" certifying that the relocation
assistance laws were not applicable to the acquisition, and an Indemnification Agreement
indemnifying and holding harmless the Department from any legal costs and liabilities arising
from any proceeding to void or set aside the Certification.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
National City hereby ratifies the Certification Regarding Non -Application of Relocation Benefits,
and the Indemnification Agreement indemnifying and holding harmless the State of California
Housing and Community Development Department from any costs and legal liabilities arising
from any proceeding to void or set aside the Certification.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 18th day of April, 2017.
Ron Morrison, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Michael R. Dalla, City Clerk George H. Eiser, III
Interim City Attorney
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Office of the City Clerk
1243 National City Blvd., National City, California 91950-4397
619-336-4228
Michael R. Dalla, CMC - City Clerk
THE RELATED COMPANIES OF CALIFORNIA, LLC
Certification Regarding Non -Application of Relocation Benefits
and Indemnification Agreement
Paradise Creek Phase II
Carlos Aguirre (Housing & Economic Development) Forwarded
Copy of Agreement to The Related Companies of California.