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Michael R. Dalla
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City of National City
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950-4301
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OFFICIAL RECORDS
Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr.;
SAN DIEGO COUNTY RECORDER
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APN(s): 556-061-18
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MILLS ACT CONTRACT
For property located at 555 East 1st Street
THIS MILLS ACT CONTRACT ("Contract") is entered into by and between THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, a municipal corporation ("CITY") and Justin Tjalma, an
individual, and Heather Tjalma, an individual (collectively, "OWNERS").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 50280, et seq., referred to as
the Mills Act, authorizes cities to enter into contracts with the owners of "qualified historic
properties", defined in Government Code Section 50280.1, to provide for the use,
maintenance, and restoration of such historic properties so as to retain their
characteristics as properties of historic significance.
WHEREAS, Owners possess fee title to that certain real property, together with
associated structures and improvements thereon, Assessor's Parcel No. 556-061-18, and
located at the street address 555 East 1st Street, National City, California (the "Historic
Site"), on property generally described as:
ALL OF LOTS 33, 34, AND 35, AND A PORTION OF LOT 36 IN BLOCK 1
OF COOMBES PLACE, IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, COUNTY OF
SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO THE MAP
THEREOF NO. 1486, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY
RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, OCTOBER 23, 1912, TOGETHER
WITH A PORTION OF THE ALLEY IN SAID BLOCK 1, WHICH LIES
NORTHERLY OF AND ADJACENT TO SAID LOTS.
WHEREAS, the National City Council designated the above property as a Historic
Site and it is so listed and currently eligible for listing in the "List of Identified Historic Sites
in National City". A copy of such listing is attached to this Contract as Attachment A.
WHEREAS, City and Owners, for their mutual benefit, now desire to enter into this
Contract both to protect and preserve the characteristics of historic significance of the
Historic Site and to qualify the Historic Site for an assessment of valuation pursuant to
the provisions of Article 1.9 (commencing with Section 439) of Chapter 3 of Part 2 of
Division 1 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code, and of Article 12 (commencing
with Section 50280) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 1 of the California Government
Code.
AGREEMENT
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual benefits and covenants, CITY
and OWNERS agree as follows:
1. Effective Date and Term of Contract. This Contract shall be effective and
commence on February 18, 2020 ("Effective Date"), and shall remain in effect for
a term of ten (10) years thereafter. The initial ten-year term, and any extension
pursuant to Section 2, shall collectively be referred to hereafter as the "Term."
2. Automatic Renewal and Notice of Non -Renewal.
a. Renewal. Each year on the anniversary of the effective date of this Contract
(the "Renewal Date"), a year shall automatically be added to the initial term
of this Contract unless notice of non -renewal is mailed as provided herein.
b. Non -Renewal. If either OWNERS or CITY desires, in any year, not to renew
this Contract, OWNERS or CITY shall serve written notice of non -renewal
on the other party in advance of the annual Renewal Date of the Contract.
Unless such notice is served by OWNERS to CITY, in writing to the City
Council, at least ninety (90) days prior to the annual Renewal Date, or
served by CITY to OWNERS at least sixty (60) days prior to the annual
Renewal Date, one (1) year shall automatically be added to the Term as
provided herein. If either CITY or OWNERS serve notice to the other of non -
renewal in any year, the Contract shall remain in effect for the balance of
the Term then remaining, either from its original execution or from the last
renewal of the Contract, whichever may apply.
(1) Protest. Upon receipt by OWNERS of a notice of non -renewal from
CITY, OWNERS may make a written protest of the notice to the City
Council. Any protest must be received by the CITY no later than 15
days from the date of the notice of non -renewal.
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c. Withdrawal of Non -Renewal. CITY may, at any time prior to the Renewal
Date of the Contract, withdraw its notice of non -renewal.
d. City Non -Renewal. If CITY serves notice of non -renewal in any year, the
existing Term of the Contract shall remain in effect for the balance of the
period remaining since the original execution or the last renewal of the
Contract, as the case may be.
3. [Reserved]
4. Eligibility. To be eligible for this Contract, the Historic Site shall be listed and shall
remain eligible for listing in the "List of Identified Historic Sites in National City."
5. Standards for Historic Site. During the Term, the Historic Site shall be subject to
the following conditions, requirements, and restrictions:
a. Owners shall preserve and maintain the characteristics of the cultural and
historical significance of the Historic Site, and when necessary, restore and
rehabilitate the Historic Site to conform to the rules and regulations of the
Office of Historic Preservation of the Department of California State Parks,
the United States Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation,
and the State Historical Building Code, as amended from time to time. Work
shall be done in accordance with the attached maintenance schedule
drafted by the Owners attached to this Contract as Attachment B.
b. OWNERS shall maintain all buildings, structures, yards and other
improvements in a manner which does not detract from the appearance of
the immediate neighborhood. The following conditions are prohibited:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Dilapidated, deteriorating, or unrepaired structures, such as: fences,
roofs, doors, walls and windows;
Scrap lumber, junk, trash or debris;
Abandoned, discarded or unused objects or equipment, such as
automobiles, automobile parts, furniture, stoves, refrigerators, cans,
containers, or similar items;
Stagnant water or excavations, including swimming pools or spas;
Any device, decoration, design, structure or vegetation which is
unsightly by reason of its height, condition, or its inappropriate
location.
c. Five years after the Effective Date, and every five years thereafter, City shall
inspect the interior and exterior of the Historic Site to determine Owners'
continued compliance with the Contract. Inspections required by this
Section must:
(1) Be scheduled by prior appointment between City and Owners, and
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(2) Occur no later than thirty days from the five-year anniversary
described in this Section.
d. Owners shall allow visibility of the exterior of the structure from the public
right-of-way. Owners shall not block the view to the exterior of structure with
any new structure, such as walls, fences, or shrubbery.
e. If OWNERS apply to CITY for a permit for demolition, substantial exterior
alteration, or removal of the Historic Site, OWNERS shall attend and
participate in a scheduled hearing regarding such application before the
board or commission designated by the City Council to oversee CITY'S
historic resources prior to the issuance of such permit. CITY will endeavor
to schedule such hearing within three (3) weeks after owners submit such
application to CITY.
f Notwithstanding the foregoing Section 5(e), if OWNERS apply to CITY for
a permit for the demolition, substantial exterior alteration, or removal of the
Historic Site, Owners shall comply with all CITY and State of California
environmental regulations, policies and requirements prior to CITY'S
issuance of the requested permit.
6. Information of Compliance. OWNERS hereby agrees to furnish CITY with any and
all information requested by CITY which CITY deems necessary or helpful to
determine compliance with the terms and provisions of this Contract.
7 Breach of Contract; Cancellation. If CITY determines that the OWNERS have
breached any of the conditions of the Contract, or have allowed the Historic Site
to deteriorate to the point that it no longer meets the standards for a "qualified
historical property", as defined by Government Code Section 50280.1, CITY shall
do one of the following:
a. Public Hearing. Cancel this Contract after CITY has given written notice of,
and has held, a public hearing on the proposed cancellation. Notice of such
hearing shall be mailed to the last known address of each of the OWNERS
within the historic zone and shall be published pursuant to Government
Code Section 6061. If CITY cancels the Contract pursuant to Section 7(a),
OWNERS shall pay those cancellation fees set forth in Government Code
Section 50286.
b. Court Action. Bring any action in court, pursuant to Section 14(e) necessary
to enforce the Contract, including, but not limited to, an action to enforce the
Contract by specific performance or injunction.
8. OWNERS' Cancellation Alternative. As an alternative to cancellation of the
Contract, OWNERS may bring any action in court, pursuant to Section 14(e),
necessary to enforce the Contract, including, but not limited to, an action to enforce
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the Contract by specific performance or injunction.
9. Binding Effect of Contract. OWNERS hereby subject the Historic Site to the
covenants, reservations and restrictions set forth in this Contract. CITY and
OWNERS hereby declare their specific intent that the covenants, reservations, and
restrictions as set forth in this Contract shall be deemed covenants running with
the land and shall pass to and be binding upon OWNERS' successors and assigns
in title or interest to the Historic Site. Each and every contract, deed, or other
instrument hereinafter executed, covering or conveying the Historic Site, or any
portion thereof, shall conclusively be held to have been executed, delivered, and
accepted subject to the covenants, reservations, and restrictions expressed in this
Contract regardless of whether such covenants, reservations, and restrictions are
set forth in such contract, deed, or other instrument. CITY and OWNERS hereby
declare their understanding and intent that the burden of the covenants,
reservations, and restrictions set forth herein, touch and concern the land, in that
OWNERS legal interest in the Historic Site is rendered less valuable thereby. CITY
and OWNERS hereby further declare their understanding and intent that the
benefit of such covenants, reservations and restrictions touch and concern the land
by enhancing and maintaining the historic characteristics and significance of the
historic Site for the benefit of CITY, the public, and OWNERS.
10. Processing Fee. OWNERS shall pay to CITY a processing fee of $2,207.
11. Notice. Any notice required to be given by the terms of this Contract shall be
provided at the address of the respective parties as specified below or at any other
address as may be later specified by either party.
To CITY:
City of National City
Director of Community Development
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950
To OWNERS:
Justin and Heather Tjalma
555 East 1st Street
National City, CA 91950
12. Indemnity and Hold Harmless of City. OWNERS shall defend, indemnify and hold
harmless the City of National City, its officers, officials, agents, employees, and
volunteers against and from any and all liability, loss, damages to property, injuries
to, or death of any person or persons, and all claims, demands, suits, actions,
proceedings, reasonable attorneys' fees, and defense costs, of any kind or nature,
including workers' compensation claims, of or by anyone whomsoever, resulting
from or arising out of the OWNERS' performance or other obligations, including (a)
maintenance of the Historic Site by OWNERS or any contractor, subcontractor,
agent, lessee, or any other person under this Contract, and also arising out of (b)
any restrictions on the use or development of the Historic Site, from application or
enforcement of the National City Municipal Code or from enforcement of this
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Contract; provided, however, that this indemnification and hold harmless shall not
include any claims or liability arising from the established sole negligence or willful
misconduct of the CITY, its agents, officers, employees or volunteers. CITY will
cooperate reasonably in the defense of any action, and OWNERS shall employ
competent counsel, reasonably acceptable to the City Attorney.
The indemnity, defense, and hold harmless obligations contained herein shall
survive the termination of this Agreement for any alleged or actual omission, act,
or negligence under this Agreement that occurred during the Term of this
Agreement and shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by
City, officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers.
13. Eminent Domain. If the Historic Site is acquired in whole or in part by eminent
domain or other acquisition by any entity authorized to exercise the power of
eminent domain, and the acquisition is determined by the CITY to frustrate the
purpose of this Contract, the Contract shall be canceled and no fee shall be
imposed under Government Code Section 50286. The Contract shall be deemed
null and void for all purposes of determining the value of the property so acquired.
14. General Provisions.
a. None of the terms, provisions, or conditions of this Contract shall be
deemed to create a partnership between the parties and any of their heirs,
successors, or assigns, nor shall such terms, provisions, or conditions
cause them to be considered joint ventures or members of any joint
enterprise.
b. All of the agreements, rights, covenants, reservations, and restrictions
contained in this Contract shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit
of the parties herein, their heirs, successors, legal representatives, assigns
and all persons acquiring any part or portion of the Historic Site, whether by
operation of law or in any manner whatsoever.
c. If any of the provisions of this Contract are held to be unenforceable or
invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, or by subsequent preemptive
legislation, the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions, or
portions thereof, shall not be effected thereby.
d. This Contract shall not take effect unless and until OWNERS' signature is
notarized by a notary public. Furthermore, if an agent or representative of
OWNERS signs this Contract on behalf of OWNERS, the agent or
representative must furnish proof to the satisfaction of CITY, that the agent
or representative has authority to act on OWNERS' behalf.
e. This Contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. The
venue for any action shall be a court of competent jurisdiction in the County
of San Diego, State of California.
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f. OWNERS or an agent of OWNERS shall provide written notice of this
Contract to the State Office of Historic Preservation within six (6) months of
entering into the Contract.
15. Consultation with State Commission. CITY and OWNERS may consult with the
State Historical Resources Commission for its advice and counsel on matters
relevant to historical property contracts.
16. Recordation. No later than twenty (20) days after the parties execute and enter
into this Contract, the City Clerk shall cause this Contract to be recorded in the
office of the County Recorder of the County of San Diego.
17. Amendments. This Contract may be amended only by a written and recorded
instrument executed by the parties hereto.
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18. Statutory References: A reference anywhere in this Contract to a Government
Code section, or other statutory authority, means a reference to that section as
may be later amended.
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
OWNERS OF RECORD
Date: February 18 2 s /° Date: d- — J O - a U a O
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OWNERS PLEASE HAVE NOTARY PUBLIC ATTACH A SEPARATE PROOF OF
NOTARY PAGE WITH SIGNATURE AND SEAL.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 33
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MILLS ACT HISTORIC
PRESERVATION CONTRACT FOR 555 EAST 1ST STREET
WHEREAS, the property owners of 555 East 1st Street requested to enter
into a Mills Act Contract with the City of National City; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held on February 18, 2020 to considered
whether a Mills Act contract should be executed for this property.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of National City that the
Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a Mills Act Historic Preservation Contract for 555
East 1st Street with the property owners. Said contract is on file in the Office of the City
Clerk.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 18th day of February, 2020
Alejandra Sotelo-Solis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Mich el R. Dalla, y Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
o is -Jo e
Attorney
Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of National City, California, on
February 18, 2020 by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Councilmembers Cano, Morrison, Quintero, Rios, Sotelo-Solis.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
AUTHENTICATED BY: ALEJANDRA SOTELO-SOLIS
Mayor of the City of National City, California
MICHAEL R. DALLA
City Clerk of the City of National City, California
By:
Deputy
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-33 of the City of National City, California, passed and adopted
by the Council of said City on February 18, 2020.
City Clerk of the City of National City, California
By:
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
MEETING DATE:
February 18, 2020
AGENDA ITEM NO. 17
'EM TITLE:
public Hearing and Adoption of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City authorizing the
Mayor to execute a Mills Act Historic Preservation Contract for 555 East 1st Street. (Applicant: Justin
Tjalma) (Case File 2020-01 M)
PREPARED BY: 'Martin Reeder, i I - Principal Planner DEPARTMENT: ' ommu ty Development
ment
PHONE: 619-336-4313 APPROVED B
EXPLANATION:
The property owner of 555 East 1st Street is requesting a Mills Act contract. The structure is a two-story Prairie
style home located on a 14,374 square -foot lot. The property is in the Small Lot Residential (RS-2) zone.
Mills Act contracts are historic preservation tools that provide property tax savings for owners in exchange for a
commitment to maintain and/or restore a historic structure. This property will be eligible once added to the City's list
of historic properties, which is addressed through a separate item on tonight's agenda. The property owner has
been continually restoring the property since it was purchased approximately four years ago. The residence is now
in its fully restored condition. The attached Maintenance Plan lists the proposed weekly, monthly, and annual items
that will be undertaken. The Mills Act contract is valid for 10 years and automatically extends for one year on the
anniversary date. The City may cancel the contract if breached or opt not to renew it if proper notice is provided.
There are currently 15 properties in the City in the Mills Act Program.
According to the San Diego County Assessor, there will be a reduction of approximately 30% in the assessed
value of the property, which translates into a property tax reduction of about $2,180 annually with respect to the
%" portion of the property tax bill (the amount that comes to the City). Because the property lies within the
iurmer redevelopment area, this reduction will be to property taxes available to the Successor Agency. The loss
to the Successor Agency would in turn impact the amount of residual balance available for distribution to other
agencies, including the City whose share would be about $440.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: APPROVED: Finance
ACCOUNT NO. APPROVED: MIS
The action will result in a reduction in annual Successor Agency property tax revenue of approximately
$2,180. The impact on the City would be an approximate loss of $440 in residual balance distribution
revenue from the Successor Agency.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Not subject to CEQA
ORDINANCE: INTRODUCTION:
FINAL ADOPTION:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
'TACHMENTS:
1. Overhead 4. Mills Act Contract
2. Site Photos 5. List of current Mills Act properties
3. Maintenance Plan 6. Resolution
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2020-01 M — 555 East 1st Street — Overhead
ATTACHMENT 1
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ATTACHMENT 2
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Maintenance Plan for 555 E. ft Street, National City
Items to be performed on a weekly basis:
• Visual inspection of structure and grounds.
• Removal of trash and debris.
Items to be performed on a bi-weekly basis:
• Landscaping maintenance including vegetation trimming as needed.
Items to be performed on a monthly basis:
• Inspect and treat for insect control.
Items to be performed on an annual basis:
• Visual inspection of grounds and structure.
o If any issues are identified with either, a plan will be enacted to cure issue.
ATTACHMENT 3
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MILLS ACT CONTRACT
For property located at 555 East 1st Street
THIS MILLS ACT CONTRACT ("Contract") is entered into by and between THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, a municipal corporation ("CITY") and Justin Tjalma, an
individual, and Heather Tjalma, an individual (collectively, "OWNERS").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 50280, et seq., referred to as
the Mills Act, authorizes cities to enter into contracts with the owners of "qualified historic
properties", defined in Government Code Section 50280.1, to provide for the use,
maintenance, and restoration of such historic properties so as to retain their
characteristics as properties of historic significance.
WHEREAS, Owners possess fee title to that certain real property, together with
associated structures and improvements thereon, Assessor's Parcel No. 556-061-18, and
located at the street address 555 East 1st Street, National City, California (the "Historic
Site"), on property generally described as:
ALL OF LOTS 33, 34, AND 35, AND A PORTION OF LOT 36 IN BLOCK 1
OF COOMBES PLACE, IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, COUNTY OF
SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO THE MAP
THEREOF NO. 1486, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY
RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, OCTOBER 23, 1912, TOGETHER
WITH A PORTION OF THE ALLEY IN SAID BLOCK 1, WHICH LIES
NORTHERLY OF AND ADJACENT TO SAID LOTS.
ATTACHMENT 4
4
WHEREAS, the National City Council designated the above property as a Historic
Site and it is so listed and currently eligible for listing in the "List of Identified Historic Sites
in National City". A copy of such listing is attached to this Contract as Attachment A.
WHEREAS, City and Owners, for their mutual benefit, now desire to enter into this
Contract both to protect and preserve the characteristics of historic significance of the
Historic Site and to qualify the Historic Site for an assessment of valuation pursuant to
the provisions of Article 1.9 (commencing with Section 439) of Chapter 3 of Part 2 of
Division 1 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code, and of Article 12 (commencing
with Section 50280) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 1 of the California Government
Code.
AGREEMENT
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual benefits and covenants, CITY
and OWNERS agree as follows:
1. Effective Date and Term of Contract. This Contract shall be effective and
commence on February 18, 2020 ("Effective Date"), and shall remain in effect for
a term of ten (10) years thereafter. The initial ten-year term, and any extension
pursuant to Section 2, shall collectively be referred to hereafter as the "Term."
2. Automatic Renewal and Notice of Non -Renewal.
a. Renewal. Each year on the anniversary of the effective date of this Contract
(the "Renewal Date"), a year shall automatically be added to the initial term
of this Contract unless notice of non -renewal is mailed as provided herein.
b. Non -Renewal. If either OWNERS or CITY desires, in any year, not to renew
this Contract, OWNERS or CITY shall serve written notice of non -renewal
on the other party in advance of the annual Renewal Date of the Contract.
Unless such notice is served by OWNERS to CITY, in writing to the City
Council, at least ninety (90) days prior to the annual Renewal Date, or
served by CITY to OWNERS at least sixty (60) days prior to the annual
Renewal Date, one (1) year shall automatically be added to the Term as
provided herein. If either CITY or OWNERS serve notice to the other of non -
renewal in any year, the Contract shall remain in effect for the balance of
the Term then remaining, either from its original execution or from the last
renewal of the Contract, whichever may apply.
(1) Protest. Upon receipt by OWNERS of a notice of non -renewal from
CITY, OWNERS may make a written protest of the notice to the City
Council. Any protest must be received by the CITY no later than 15
days from the date of the notice of non -renewal.
c. Withdrawal of Non -Renewal. CITY may, at any time prior to the Renewal
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Date of the Contract, withdraw its notice of non -renewal.
d. City Non -Renewal. If CITY serves notice of non -renewal in any year, the
existing Term of the Contract shall remain in effect for the balance of the
period remaining since the original execution or the last renewal of the
Contract, as the case may be.
3. [Reserved]
4. Eligibility. To be eligible for this Contract, the Historic Site shall be listed and shall
remain eligible for listing in the "List of Identified Historic Sites in National City."
5. Standards for Historic Site. During the Term, the Historic Site shall be subject to
the following conditions, requirements, and restrictions:
a. Owners shall preserve and maintain the characteristics of the cultural and
historical significance of the Historic Site, and when necessary, restore and
rehabilitate the Historic Site to conform to the rules and regulations of the
Office of Historic Preservation of the Department of California State Parks,
the United States Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation,
and the State Historical Building Code, as amended from time to time. Work
shall be done in accordance with the attached maintenance schedule
drafted by the Owners attached to this Contract as Attachment B.
b. OWNERS shall maintain all buildings, structures, yards and other
improvements in a manner which does not detract from the appearance of
the immediate neighborhood. The following conditions are prohibited:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Dilapidated, deteriorating, or unrepaired structures, such as: fences,
roofs, doors, walls and windows;
Scrap lumber, junk, trash or debris;
Abandoned, discarded or unused objects or equipment, such as
automobiles, automobile parts, furniture, stoves, refrigerators, cans,
containers, or similar items;
Stagnant water or excavations, including swimming pools or spas;
Any device, decoration, design, structure or vegetation which is
unsightly by reason of its height, condition, or its inappropriate
location.
c. Five years after the Effective Date, and every five years thereafter, City shall
inspect the interior and exterior of the Historic Site to determine Owners'
continued compliance with the Contract. Inspections required by this
Section must:
(1) Be scheduled by prior appointment between City and Owners, and
(2) Occur no later than thirty days from the five-year anniversary
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described in this Section.
d. Owners shall allow visibility of the exterior of the structure from the public
right-of-way. Owners shall not block the view to the exterior of structure with
any new structure, such as walls, fences, or shrubbery.
e. If OWNERS apply to CITY for a permit for demolition, substantial exterior
alteration, or removal of the Historic Site, OWNERS shall attend and
participate in a scheduled hearing regarding such application before the
board or commission designated by the City Council to oversee CITY'S
historic resources prior to the issuance of such permit. CITY will endeavor
to schedule such hearing within three (3) weeks after owners submit such
application to CITY.
f. Notwithstanding the foregoing Section 5(e), if OWNERS apply to CITY for
a permit for the demolition, substantial exterior alteration, or removal of the
Historic Site, Owners shall comply with all CITY and State of California
environmental regulations, policies and requirements prior to CITY'S
issuance of the requested permit.
6. Information of Compliance. OWNERS hereby agrees to furnish CITY with any and
all information requested by CITY which CITY deems necessary or helpful to
determine compliance with the terms and provisions of this Contract.
7 Breach of Contract; Cancellation. If CITY determines that the OWNERS have
breached any of the conditions of the Contract, or have allowed the Historic Site
to deteriorate to the point that it no longer meets the standards for a "qualified
historical property", as defined by Government Code Section 50280.1, CITY shall
do one of the following:
a. Public Hearing. Cancel this Contract after CITY has given written notice of,
and has held, a public hearing on the proposed cancellation. Notice of such
hearing shall be mailed to the last known address of each of the OWNERS
within the historic zone and shall be published pursuant to Government
Code Section 6061. If CITY cancels the Contract pursuant to Section 7(a),
OWNERS shall pay those cancellation fees set forth in Government Code
Section 50286.
b. Court Action. Bring any action in court, pursuant to Section 14(e) necessary
to enforce the Contract, including, but not limited to, an action to enforce the
Contract by specific performance or injunction.
8. OWNERS' Cancellation Alternative. As an alternative to cancellation of the
Contract, OWNERS may bring any action in court, pursuant to Section 14(e),
necessary to enforce the Contract, including, but not limited to, an action to enforce
the Contract by specific performance or injunction.
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9. Binding Effect of Contract. OWNERS hereby subject the Historic Site to the
covenants, reservations and restrictions set forth in this Contract. CITY and
OWNERS hereby declare their specific intent that the covenants, reservations, and
restrictions as set forth in this Contract shall be deemed covenants running with
the land and shall pass to and be binding upon OWNERS' successors and assigns
in title or interest to the Historic Site. Each and every contract, deed, or other
instrument hereinafter executed, covering or conveying the Historic Site, or any
portion thereof, shall conclusively be held to have been executed, delivered, and
accepted subject to the covenants, reservations, and restrictions expressed in this
Contract regardless of whether such covenants, reservations, and restrictions are
set forth in such contract, deed, or other instrument. CITY and OWNERS hereby
declare their understanding and intent that the burden of the covenants,
reservations, and restrictions set forth herein, touch and concern the land, in that
OWNERS legal interest in the Historic Site is rendered less valuable thereby. CITY
and OWNERS hereby further declare their understanding and intent that the
benefit of such covenants, reservations and restrictions touch and concern the land
by enhancing and maintaining the historic characteristics and significance of the
historic Site for the benefit of CITY, the public, and OWNERS.
10. Processing Fee. OWNERS shall pay to CITY a processing fee of $2,207.
11. Notice. Any notice required to be given by the terms of this Contract shall be
provided at the address of the respective parties as specified below or at any other
address as may be later specified by either party.
To CITY:
City of National City
Director of Community Development
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950
To OWNERS:
Justin and Heather Tjalma
555 East 1st Street
National City, CA 91950
12. Indemnity and Hold Harmless of City. OWNERS shall defend, indemnify and hold
harmless the City of National City, its officers, officials, agents, employees, and
volunteers against and from any and all liability, loss, damages to property, injuries
to, or death of any person or persons, and all claims, demands, suits, actions,
proceedings, reasonable attorneys' fees, and defense costs, of any kind or nature,
including workers' compensation claims, of or by anyone whomsoever, resulting
from or arising out of the OWNERS' performance or other obligations, including (a)
maintenance of the Historic Site by OWNERS or any contractor, subcontractor,
agent, lessee, or any other person under this Contract, and also arising out of (b)
any restrictions on the use or development of the Historic Site, from application or
enforcement of the National City Municipal Code or from enforcement of this
Contract; provided, however, that this indemnification and hold harmless shall not
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include any claims or liability arising from the established sole negligence or willful
misconduct of the CITY, its agents, officers, employees or volunteers. CITY will
cooperate reasonably in the defense of any action, and OWNERS shall employ
competent counsel, reasonably acceptable to the City Attorney.
The indemnity, defense, and hold harmless obligations contained herein shall
survive the termination of this Agreement for any alleged or actual omission, act,
or negligence under this Agreement that occurred during the Term of this
Agreement and shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by
City, officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers.
13. Eminent Domain. If the Historic Site is acquired in whole or in part by eminent
domain or other acquisition by any entity authorized to exercise the power of
eminent domain, and the acquisition is determined by the CITY to frustrate the
purpose of this Contract, the Contract shall be canceled and no fee shall be
imposed under Government Code Section 50286. The Contract shall be deemed
null and void for all purposes of determining the value of the property so acquired.
14. General Provisions.
a. None of the terms, provisions, or conditions of this Contract shall be
deemed to create a partnership between the parties and any of their heirs,
successors, or assigns, nor shall such terms, provisions, or conditions
cause them to be considered joint ventures or members of any joint
enterprise.
b. All of the agreements, rights, covenants, reservations, and restrictions
contained in this Contract shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit
of the parties herein, their heirs, successors, legal representatives, assigns
and all persons acquiring any part or portion of the Historic Site, whether by
operation of law or in any manner whatsoever.
c. If any of the provisions of this Contract are held to be unenforceable or
invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, or by subsequent preemptive
legislation, the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions, or
portions thereof, shall not be effected thereby.
d. This Contract shall not take effect unless and until OWNERS' signature is
notarized by a notary public. Furthermore, if an agent or representative of
OWNERS signs this Contract on behalf of OWNERS, the agent or
representative must furnish proof to the satisfaction of CITY, that the agent
or representative has authority to act on OWNERS' behalf.
e. This Contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. The
venue for any action shall be a court of competent jurisdiction in the County
of San Diego, State of California.
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f. OWNERS or an agent of OWNERS shall provide written notice of this
Contract to the State Office of Historic Preservation within six (6) months of
entering into the Contract.
15. Consultation with State Commission. CITY and OWNERS may consult with the
State Historical Resources Commission for its advice and counsel on matters
relevant to historical property contracts.
16. Recordation. No later than twenty (20) days after the parties execute and enter
into this Contract, the City Clerk shall cause this Contract to be recorded in the
office of the County Recorder of the County of San Diego.
17. Amendments. This Contract may be amended only by a written and recorded
instrument executed by the parties hereto.
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18. Statutory References: A reference anywhere in this Contract to a Government
Code section, or other statutory authority, means a reference to that section as
may be later amended.
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY OWNERS OF RECORD
Date: February 18, 2020 Date:
By: By:
Alejandra Sotelo-Solis, Mayor Justin Tjalma
(Notarized Signature)
Date: Date:
Attest:
By:
By: Heather Tjalma
Michael R. Dalla, City Clerk (Notarized Signature)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ANGIL P. MORRIS-JONES
City Attorney
OWNERS PLEASE HAVE NOTARY PUBLIC ATTACH A SEPARATE PROOF OF
NOTARY PAGE WITH SIGNATURE AND SEAL.
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NATIONAL CITY MILLS ACT CONTRACTS
CASE FILE NO.
ADDRESS:
APPLICANT
M-2002-1
3600 E. 8'h Street
Moncrieff Family Limited
Partnership
M-2002-2
926 A Avenue
Janice Martinelli
M-2002-3
1941 Highland Avenue
Celia,
Josefina Hernandez
M-2003-1
916 A Avenue
Jeannette Salazar
M-2003-2
928 A Avenue
Jeannette Salazar
M-2003-3
1433 E. 24th Street
Jim Ladd
M-2003-4
45 East Plaza Blvd.
Janice Martinelli
M-2003-5
907 A Avenue
Louise Branch
M-2005-1
906 A Avenue
Janice Martinelli
M-2006-1
910 A Avenue
Janice Martinelli
M-2006-2
934 A Avenue
Janice Martinelli
2007-44 M
2824 L Avenue
Sherri Steliga
2010-9 M
2525 N Avenue
ICF
2010-28 M
940 E. 16th Street
Janice Martinelli
2018-10 M
1430 E. 24th Street
Stephani Norton
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020 -
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MILLS ACT HISTORIC
PRESERVATION CONTRACT FOR 555 EAST 1ST STREET
WHEREAS, the property owners of 555 East 1st Street requested to enter
into a Mills Act Contract with the City of National City; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held on February 18, 2020 to considered
whether a Mills Act contract should be executed for this property.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of National City that the
Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a Mills Act Historic Preservation Contract for 555
East 1st Street with the property owners. Said contract is on file in the Office of the City
Clerk.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 18th day of February, 2020.
Alejandra Sotelo-Solis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Michael R. Dalla, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Angil P. Morris -Jones
City Attorney