HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCDC Resolution 2005-16 11/21/2005RESOLUTION 2005-16
PETALUM~4 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
A RESOLUTION OF THE
PETALUMA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
APPROVING A SUBLEASE OF THE PASSENGER DEPOT BUILDING
TO THE PETALUMA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR THE PETALUMA VISITOR'S
PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Petaluma Community Development Commission ("PCDC") is the Lessee
under that certain Commercial Lease (the "Master Lease") dated August 1, 2003 and execufied
by and between Northwestern Pacific Railroad Authority, a public joint powers authority
("Northwestern") and PCDC;
WHEREAS, the Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit District ("SMART") is the successor in interest
to Northwestern under the Master Lease;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Master Lease, PCDC leases fhe real property known as
Sonoma County Assessor's Parcel No. 007-131-004 located on Lakeville Street between East
Washington and D Streets in the City of Petaluma, including three buildings located thereon
consisting of the "Passenger Depot," the "Baggage Shed" and the "Freight Shed" (collectively,
the "Depot Property") for a term of ten (10) years with an option to renew for fifteen (15)
additional years subject to SMART's right to terminate the Master Lease by giving one-year's
notice if the property or portion thereof is required for transportation-related purposes;
WHEREAS, PCDC desires to sublease the Passenger Depot to the Petaluma Area
Chamber of Commerce (the "Chamber") for use by the Petaluma Visitor's Program, and the
Chamber desires to sublease the Passenger Depot from PCDC for the purpose of establishing
and operating q visitor's bureau serving current and prospective Petaluma businesses, residents,
tourists and visitors, and for related administrative offices;
WHEREAS, the Chamber's sublease of the Passenger Depot for such purposes will attract
visitors traveling along the Lakeville/Washington/Bodega corridor and thereby benefit both the
Petaluma Community Development Project Area and the Central Business. District Project Area
and thereby will have a positive impact on the commerce and economic revitalization of both
project areas and thereby aid the elimination of blight; and
WHEREAS, PCDC has considered the Sublease Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A
(the "Sublease") at a public hearing following publication of notice as required by Health and
Safety Code Section 33431.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Petaluma Community Development
Commission hereby:
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1. Finds that the proposed Sublease is consistent with Community Redevelopment Law, the
redevelopment plans adopted for the project areas, and the implementation plans adopted in
connection therewith.
2. Approves the Sublease and authorizes and directs the Executive Director to execute the
Sublease substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Adopted this 21 S' Day of November 2005 by the following vote:
Commissioner Aye No Absent Abstain
Canevaro X
Chair Glass X
Vice Chair Harris X
Healy X
Nau X
O'Brien X
Torliatt X
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Exhibit A
SUBLEASE AGREEMENT
THIS SUBLEASE AGREEMENT (this "Sublease") is entered into this 7th day of November,
2005 ("Effective Date"), by and between the Petaluma Community Development Commission
("Agency") and the Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce, a California nonprofits corporation
("Sublessee"). Agency and Sublessee are hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Parties."
WHEREAS, Agency is the Lessee under that certain Commercial Lease (the "Master
Lease") dated August 1, 2003 and executed by and between Northwestern Pacific Railroad
Authority, a public joint powers authority ("Northwestern") and Agency;
WHEREAS, the Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit District ("SMART") is the successor in interest
to Northwestern under the Master Lease;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Master Lease, Agency leases the real property known as
Sonoma County Assessor's Parcel No. 007-131-004 located on Lakeville Street between East
Washington and D Streets in the City of Petaluma, including three buildings located thereon
consisting of the "Passenger Depot," the "Baggage Shed" and the "Freight Shed" (collectively,
the "Depot Property" and each more particularly described in the Master Lease) for a term of
ten (10) years with an option to renew for fifteen (15) additional years subject to SMART's right to
terminate the Master Lease by giving one-year's notice if the property or portion thereof is
required for transportation-related purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Agency desires to sublease the Passenger Depot (as more particularly
described below) to Sublessee, and Sublessee desires to sublease the Passenger Depot from
Agency pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration the receipt and sufficiency of
which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
1. Sublessee Representations. Sublessee represents and warrants as follows: (i)
Sublessee is a nonprofits corporation duly organized and in good standing under the laws of the
State of California and exempt under Section 501(c) (b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended; (ii) Sublessee has full right, power and authority to undertake all obligations of
Sublessee as provided herein, and the execution, performance and delivery of this Sublease by
Sublessee has been duly authorized by all requisite actions; (iii) the persons executing this
Sublease on behalf of Sublessee have been duly authorized to do so; and (iv) this Agreement
constitutes a valid and binding obligation of Sublessee.
2. Leased Premises. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Sublease,
Agency hereby subleases to Sublessee, and Sublessee hereby subleases from Agency, the
building located on Lakeville Street in the City of Petaluma consisting of approximately 2540
square feet, commonly known as the Passenger Depot, and more particularly described in
Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein (the "Leased Premises").
3. Term; Termination; Waiver of Relocation Benefits. The term of this Sublease (the
"Term") shall commence on November 7, 2005 (the "Commencement Date") and shall
terminate on the eighth (8ih) anniversary thereof, unless this Sublease is sooner terminated as
provided herein. The Parties acknowledge that pursuant to the Master Lease, SMART has the
right to terminate the Master Lease or restrict Agency's use of the .Depot Property upon delivery
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to Agency of one-year's notice if the Depot Property or portion thereof is required for
transportation-related purposes. The Parties agree that within thirty (30) days following Agency's
receipt of any such notice which would affect the Leased Premises, Agency shall provide
Sublessee with a copy of such notice together with (in Agency's sole discretion) a notice of
termination or proposed modification of this Sublease. If Agency exercises its right to terminate
this Sublease pursuant to this Section 3, it shall provide no less than ten months written notice to
Sublessee, and Sublessee shall surrender the Leased Premises on the date specified in the notice
("Termination Date") and shall in all other respects comply with the provisions set forth in Section
3.1.1 below. Subject to Sublessee's rights under Section 3.1, if Agency or SMART requires only a
portion of the Leased Premises, this Sublease shall continue in full force except that Rent shall be
reduced in proportion to the portion of the Leased Premises rendered unusable by Sublessee for
the conduct of its business compared to the total area of the Leased Premises. Sublessee, for
itself and any subtenants, sublessees or other permittees knowingly waives any and all benefits,
monetary or otherwise, under the California Relocation Assistance Law (Government Code
Section 7260 et seq.) and the Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property
Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (Title 42, U.S. Code Section 4601 of seq.) as such laws may be
amended. Sublessee agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Indemnities (defined in Section 19)
harmless from and against any Claims (defined in Section 19) arising in connection with or filed
pursuant to the foregoing statutes by any subtenant, sublessee or permittee of Sublessee.
Sublessee
Initials
3.1 Cancellation Option. Sublessee shall have the right to cancel this lease
("Cancellation Right") subject to the terms of this Section 3.1 under the following circumstances:
(a) Sublessee reasonably determines that funding for the Petaluma Visitor's Center falls to a level
that is inadequate to allow continued operation of the Visitor's Center at the Leased Premises, or
(b) pursuant to Section 3, Agency has delivered notice to Sublessee that a portion of the Leased
Premises will no longer be available for Sublessee's occupancy. The Cancellation Right shall be
exercised by Sublessee, if at all, only by delivery of written notice to Agency not less than six (b)
months prior to Sublessee's proposed cancellation date ("Cancellation Date"). The
Cancellation Right is personal to Sublessee and is not transferable or assignable to any assignee
of this Sublease or any subtenant of all or any portion of the Leased Premises whether by
voluntary or involuntary act or by operation of law or otherwise, and shall automatically lapse
(and Sublessee shall have no further right to cancel this Sublease pursuant to this Section) upon
any assignment of this Sublease or subletting of all or any portion of the Leased Premises. In
addition, if an uncured Sublessee Default exists at the time of Sublessee's attempted exercise of
the Cancellation Right or at any time thereafter prior to the Cancellation Date, then, at
Agency's written election, the Cancellation Right shall lapse and this Sublease shall continue in
full force and effect.
3.1.1 If Sublessee properly exercises the Cancellation Right or if Agency
elects to terminate the Sublease pursuant to Section 3, then subject to the provisions of Section 3
and the subsections thereof: (i) this Sublease shall automatically terminate, as if it had expired
pursuant to its terms effective as of the Cancellation Date or Termination Date as applicable, (ii)
Sublessee shall continue to observe and perform all obligations under this Sublease through and
including the Cancellation Date or the Termination Date, as applicable, including without
limitation, its obligation to pay Rent hereunder, (iii) all obligations of Sublessee under this
Sublease which by their terms are to survive the expiration or sooner termination of this Sublease
shall survive such cancellation or termination, and (iv) Sublessee shall vacate and surrender
possession of the Leased Premises to Agency on the Cancellation Date or the Termination Date,
as applicable, in the condition required under this Sublease (and if Sublessee fails to so vacate
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and surrender possession of the Leased Premises to Agency on the Cancellation Date or the
Termination Date as applicable, such holdover shall be deemed to be without Agency's prior
written consent.
4. Master Lease; Prior Rights. This Sublease is made subject and subordinate to the
prior and continuing rights and obligations of Agency and SMART as described in the Master
Lease, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit B. This Sublease is made subject to all
licenses, leases, easements, restrictions, conditions, covenants, encumbrances, liens, and claims
of title that may affect the Leased Premises in effect as of the Effective Date.
5. Rent. Rent for the period commencing on the Commencement Date and
ending on June 30, 2006 shall be One Dollar ($1.00) payable upon execution of this Sublease.
Commencing on July 1, 2006, Sublessee shall pay to Agency as rent for the Leased Premises the
sum of One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($1,250) per month, payable to the Agency at
1 1 English Street, Petaluma, California 94953 in advance on the first day of each and every
month of the Term without deduction, setoff, prior notice or demand of any kind.
6. Late Charges; Interest. If any installment of rent or other sum due from Sublessee
is not received by Agency within fifteen (15) days of the date it is due, then Sublessee shall pay
to Agency a late charge equal to ten percent (10%) of such overdue amount. The parties
hereby agree that such late charge represents a fair and reasonable estimate of the costs
Agency will incur by reason of late payment by Sublessee which are impracticable to estimate.
Acceptance by Agency shall in no event constitute a waiver of Sublessee's default or breach
with respect to such overdue amount or prevent Agency from exercising any other rights and
remedies granted herein.
7. Rent Adjustments. The monthly rent payable hereunder shall be adjusted
effective as of July 1, 2007 and on July 1 of each succeeding year of the Term based upon the
net percentage change in the Consumer Price Index, All Urban Consumers (All Items), for the
San Francisco/Oakland Metropolitan Area as published by the U.S. Department of Labor
Statistics ("Index") based upon the published index value for January of the year in which the
adjustment is to be made. Changes in the Index of less than one full point (1.0) shall be rounded
to the nearest full point, i.e., 1.50 to 1.99 shall be treated as 2.0; 1.01 to 1.49 shall be treated as
1.0. If the Index is not published in January of the year in which the adjustment is to be made,
then Index values of the month immediately preceding that January shall be used. If the Index is
discontinued, it shall be replaced by an index that most closely approximates the original Index
as determined by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
8. Security Deposit.. Upon execution of this Sublease, Sublessee shall post a security
deposit with Agency in an amount equal to Three Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($3,750).
Sublessee shall return the Leased Premises to Agency at the termination of this Sublease in the
same condition as at the beginning of the Term, normal wear and tear excepted. In the event
Agency is required to undertake repairs of the Leased Premises, the security deposit shall be
applied toward any such repair costs. Any remaining balance shall be refunded to Sublessee
following termination of this Sublease. No interest will be payable on the security deposit.
9. Permitted Use. The Leased Premises shall be used solely and exclusively for the
purpose of operating a visitor's bureau serving current and prospective Petaluma businesses,
residents, tourists and visitors, and for related administrative offices (collectively, "Permitted Use").
Sublessee shall not use the Leased Premises for any use other than the Permitted Use without
Agency's prior written consent which consent may be withheld by Agency in its sole discretion.
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10. Waiver of Nuisance Claims. Sublessee acknowledges that railroad tracks are, or
may in the future, be located adjacent to the Leased Premises and that the operation of trains
does and shall produce noise at levels that may be considered objectionable by Sublessee and
its employees, agents and invitees. Sublessee agrees that no legal action or complaint of any
kind shall be instituted against Agency or SMART by or on behalf of Sublessee as a result of such
noise levels including any claims of nuisance or trespass. Sublessee shall indemnify, defend and
save Indemnities harmless from and against any Claim arising as a result of or in connection with
any such action being taken by Sublessee or its employees, agents, sublessees, subtenants,
permittees or invitees.
1 1. Condition of Leased Premises.
a. "AS-IS" Rental. Agency subleases the Leased Premises to Sublessee on an
"AS IS" basis, and Sublessee acknowledges that Agency makes no representation or warranty of
any kind, express or implied, in connection with soils, improvements, or physical condition of the
Leased Premises or the Depot Property, or the suitability of the Leased Premises for Sublessee's
intended use or otherwise bearing on Sublessee's use of the Leased Premises, or as to whether
any Hazardous Materials are present upon, in, under, or about the Depot Property or the Leased
Premises or whether such materials have been released from the Leased Premises or the Depot
Property. As used in this Sublease, "Hazardous Materials" shall mean any hazardous or toxic
substance, material, or waste at any concentration that is or becomes regulated by the United
States, the State of California, or any governmental authority having jurisdiction over the Leased
Premises or the Depot Property.
b. Inspections. Sublessee shall be solely responsible for conducting any
inspections it may deem necessary or appropriate in determining whether to enter this Sublease.
Sublessee may examine and inspect all matters with respect to taxes, operating expenses,
insurance costs, bonds, permissible uses, historical uses, zoning, covenants, conditions and
restrictions and all other matters which in Sublessee's judgment might bear upon the value and
suitability of the Leased Premises for Sublessee's purposes or Sublessee's willingness to enter into
this Sublease. Sublessee acknowledges that Agency has made no representations and
warranties regarding these matters, whether express or implied, and that Sublessee has relied on
its own inspections and examinations in entering into this Sublease. As of the Effective Date,
Sublessee shall be deemed fully satisfied with the results of all of the inspections and
examinations contemplated in this Section 1 1, and Sublessee be deemed to have accept the
Leased Premises "AS IS" with all faults.
12. Restrictions on Use; Environmental Matters.
a. Sublessee shall not commit, nor permit .nor suffer the commitment by any
sublessee, licensee, contractor, employee, agent, permittee, invitee, or guest of Sublessee, of
damage, waste or nuisance in, on or about the Leased Premises or the Depot Property, nor shall
it use or allow the Leased Premises or the Depot Property to be used in violation of federal, state,
or local laws, ordinances or regulations.
b. Sublessee shall not cause or permit the use or release of Hazardous
Materials, including without limitation, any gasoline, diesel fuel, oil; other petroleum products, or
any hazardous or explosive material, waste or substance in, on, under or from the Leased
Premises or the Depot Property; provided however, the presence or use of Hazardous Materials
in products required for the prudent and ordinary management and operation of the Leased
Premises held and used strictly in accordance with applicable law and prudent standards of
practice shall not violate this covenant. If Agency or any governmental enforcement agency
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finds Sublessee to be in violation of this Section 12, then unless otherwise agreed upon by the
Parties, Sublessee shall perform investigations, removal, or other remedial work required under
applicable law. Sublessee may delay commencement of remedial work pending resolution of a
good faith contest regarding the application, interpretation or validity of laws, orders, or
agreements. Agency shall approve the remedial work, which approval shall not be
unreasonably withheld or delayed.
c. If during the term of this Sublease, Sublessee knows or has cause to
believe that any Hazardous Materials, have come to be located in, on, under or about the
Leased Premises, other than as previously consented to by Agency, Sublessee shall immediately
give Agency written notice thereof, together with a copy of any statement, report, notice,
registration, applications, permit, business plan, license, claim,. action or proceeding given to, or
received from, any governmental authority or private party concerning said Hazardous
Materials. Should any discharge, leakage, spillage, or emission of any Hazardous Materials, or
pollution of any type occur upon or from the Leased Premises during the Term, Sublessee, at
Sublessee's expense, shall clean all property affected thereby to the satisfaction of Agency
(insofar as the property owned or controlled by Agency is concerned) and any governmental
body having jurisdiction thereover.
d. Sublessee shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend each and all of the
Indemnities from and against all liability, claims, costs and expenses (including, without limitation,
any fines, penalties, judgments, litigation costs, attorneys' fees, and consulting, engineering and
construction costs) incurred by such Indemnities or any of them as a result of Sublessee's breach
of this Section 12, regardless of whether such liability, cost or expense arises during or after the
Term, and regardless of whether such liability, cost or expense is contributed to or caused by the
negligence, active or passive, of Agency.
The provisions of this Section 12 shall survive the expiration or termination of this Sublease.
13. Holdover and Surrender. At the termination of this Sublease, Sublessee shall
vacate the Leased Premises, leaving them in the same condition as existed as of the Effective
Date, reasonable wear and tear excepted. Sublessee shall leave the Leased Premises free and
clear of all rubbish upon vacating. If Sublessee holds over beyond the end of the Term with the
written consent of Agency, such tenancy shall be deemed to be a month-to-month tenancy
subject to all terms of this Sublease.
14. Alterations. Sublessee shall not make any alterations, renovations, installation of
any fixtures, additions or improvements (collectively, "Alterations") to the Leased Premises
without the prior written consent of Agency which Agency may withhold in its sole discretion.
Sublessee acknowledges that the prior consent of SMART may also be required and that
pursuant to the Master Lease, Agency and SMART may impose additional requirements in
connection with or as a condition to approval of any proposed Alteration. Sublessee
acknowledges that the Passenger Depot is eligible for inclusion on the National Register of
Historic Places. Sublessee agrees that all Alterations must be conducted in accordance with the
Secretary of the Interior's Guidelines for Historic Buildings and. applicable local building codes.
Sublessee agrees that it shall not nominate the Leased Premises for inclusion on the National
Register without the consent and cooperation of Agency and SMART. Unless Agency agrees
otherwise in writing, Sublessee shall remove all Alternations at Sublessee's expense prior to
termination of this Sublease and shall restore the Leased Premises to the same condition as at
the beginning of the Term, normal wear and tear excepted.
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15. Inspection/Maintenance/Restoration.
a. Sublessee shall keep the Leased Premises in safe condition and good
order, condition and repair at all times during the Term at Sublessee's sole cost and expense.
Sublessee shall, at Sublessee's sole expense, repair any area damaged by Sublessee, its agents,
employees and visitors and shall provide routine maintenance and repairs to the Leased
Premises. Sublessee's obligations shall include, without limitation, ensuring that all plumbing,
heating, air-conditioning, ventilation, and electrical systems that serve the Leased Premises, any
plate glass, and any fixtures, are in operable condition and repair. Sublessee acknowledges
that Agency is under no duty to repair or make improvements to the Leased Premises. If
Sublessee fails to perform its obligations under this Section 15, Agency may enter upon the
Leased Premises after 72 hours written notice (except in the case of emergency in which case
no notice shall be required) and perform such obligations on Sublessee's behalf and expense,
and in such case Agency's expenditures pursuant to this Section 15 shall be treated as
additional rent, due and payable upon written notice.
b. No loss or damage by fire or any other cause resulting in either partial or
total destruction of the Leased Premises, or any fixtures, equipment or machinery used or
intended to be used in connection with the Leased Premises shall operate to terminate this
Sublease or the performance and observance of any of the agreements, covenants and
conditions herein contained to be performed by the Parties, to the extent that restoration of the
Leased Premises, to at least as good a condition as existed prior to the damage or destruction is
practicable as mutually determined by Agency and Sublessee. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
in the event of "Major Damage or Destruction" to the Leased Premises during the Term, if the
Parties agree not to restore the Leased Premises, this Sublease shall terminate as of the date of
the fire or other casualty. "Major Damage or Destruction" to the Leased Premises shall mean
damage or destruction which constitutes twenty-five (250) percent or more of the replacement
cost of all improvements on the Leased Premises, calculated on the basis of replacement cost
as of the date of damage or destruction. The provisions of this Sublease, including this Section
15, constitute an express agreement between Agency and Sublessee with respect to any and
all damage to, or destruction of, all or any part of the Leased Premises, and Agency and
Sublessee agree that Sections 1932 and 1933 of the California Civil Code shall have no
application to this Sublease or any damage or destruction to the Leased Premises.
c. Exterior Common Area Maintenance; Structural Repairs. The Parties
acknowledge and agree that Agency shall be responsible for maintenance of exterior common
areas including landscaping, sidewalks and parking areas on the Depot Property and for
structural repairs to the Passenger Depot.
d. Parking. The Parties acknowledge that Sublessee and its employees,
invitees and guests will be permitted to use parking spaces in the parking lot adjacent to the
Passenger Depot. If the Agency leases the Freight Shed to a tenant that requires use of the
parking lot, then the Agency will designate parking spaces in such parking lot for Sublessee use
on a pro rata basis taking into consideration the square footage of the Passenger Depot and
the Freight Shed.
16. Utilities. Sublessee will pay, prior to delinquency, any and all charges for utilities
and other services supplied or charged to the Leased Premises., together with any taxes thereon.
Such utilities and other services shall include, without limitation, all electricity, water, natural gas
or other heating fuel, communications, use of storm and sanitary sewers, and refuse collection
(collectively, "Utilities"). Agency shall have no obligation or responsibility to provide Utilities to
the Leased Premises, and no failure or interruption of the same shall entitle Sublessee to
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terminate this Sublease. In the event Agency shall for any reason pay any charges for Utilities,
the amount of such payment shall, at the option of Agency, be additional rent, due and
payable immediately upon written notice to Sublessee.
17. Liens. Sublessee shall not permit any mechanics' or materialmen's liens, stop
orders or other liens or charges of any kind (collectively "Liens") to be filed against the Leased
Premises, the Passenger Depot, Sublessee's leasehold interest in the Passenger Depot, or the
Depot Property by reason of labor or materials furnished at Sublessee's instance or request or for
any .other reason attributable to an action or inaction by or on behalf of Sublessee. If any such
Liens are filed, Sublessee shall cause the same to be discharged either by payment of the claim
or by posting and recording the bond contemplated by California Civil Code Section 3143,
within twenty (20) days after demand by Agency. Sublessee shall indemnify, hold harmless, and
defend Agency from and against any such Liens.
18. Compliance with Laws. Sublessee shall at all times during the Term, comply with
all applicable federal; state and local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, orders and regulations
pertaining to the occupancy and use of the Leased Premises, including without limitation, those
relating to signage, health, disability accommodation (including the Americans with Disabilities
Act), safety, environmental protection, historic building codes and the Secretary of the Interior's
Guidelines for Historic Buildings. Failure to comply with any of the foregoing shall constitute a
material breach of this Sublease and shall be grounds for termination.
19. Indemnification; Insurance.
a. Indemnification. To the maximum extent permitted by law, at Sublessee's
sole expense and with counsel reasonably acceptable to Agency, Sublessee shall indemnify,
defend, and hold harmless Agency, the City of Petaluma, Northwestern, SMART, the Golden
Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District, the County of Marin, the North Coast Railroad
Authority, the Union Pacific Railroad Company, the successors and assigns of each of the
foregoing, and the respective elected and appointed officers, officials, directors, employees,
agents, contractors and representatives of the foregoing (including but not limited to, any
person that may be operating Northwestern's or SMART's railroad tracks and services) (all of the
foregoing entities and individuals, collectively "Indemnities"), from and against all liability, loss,
cost, claim, demand, action, suit, legal or administrative proceeding, penalty, deficiency, fine,
damage and expense (including, without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees and costs of
litigation) (all of the foregoing, collectively hereinafter "Claims") resulting from or arising in
connection with (i} Sublessee's use or occupancy of the Leased Premises, (ii) any act or omission
of Sublessee or Sublessee's officers, employees, agents, contractors, or visitor's, or (iii) any
breach or default by Sublessee under this Sublease, except to the extent any such Claim arises
as the result of the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnities. Sublessee's
indemnification obligations set forth in this Section 19 shall survive the expiration or earlier
termination of this Sublease.
b. LiabilitX Insurance. Sublessee shall, at Sublessee's expense, procure and
keep in force throughout the Term, a policy of comprehensive general liability insurance insuring
Sublessee (and naming the Indemnities as additional insureds) written on an occurrence basis in
an amount not less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) combined single limit for bodily injury
and property damage per occurrence including coverage for personal injury, contractual
insurance and fire legal liability insurance. The policy shall contain a waiver of subrogation in
favor of the Indemnities.
c. Intentionally Omitted.
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d. Workers' Compensation. Sublessee shall, at Sublessee's expense, procure
and maintain in force throughout the Term, Workers' Compensation insurance in compliance
with applicable law.
e. Personal Property Insurance. Sublessee shall provide Agency with
evidence of personal property insurance coverage.
f. Evidence of Insurance; General Requirements. Prior to occupying the
Leased Premises, Sublessee shall provide Agency with Certificate(s) of insurance evidencing the
coverage and endorsements required hereunder ("Certificates"), and upon request shall
provide Agency with a certified duplicate original of the required policies. All insurance policies
required hereunder shall be issued by companies licensed to do business in the State of
California and acceptable to Agency. The Certificates shall provide that (i) the insurance
companies issuing such policies shall give Agency written notice of any material alteration,
cancellation, nonrenewal or reduction in coverage, and shall provide at least 30 days' notice of
cancellation; and (ii) the polic(ies) are primary and noncontributing with any insurance carried
by the Indemnities. No later than 30 days prior to the expiration or termination of any insurance
policy required hereunder, Sublessee shall furnish Agency with evidence of renewal or
replacement.
20. Nondiscrimination. Sublessee covenants by and for itself, its assigns, and all
persons claiming under or through Sublessee, and this Sublease is made and accepted upon
and subject to the condition that there shall be no discrimination against or segregation of any
person or group of persons on account of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual preference,
marital status, disability, national origin or ancestry in the leasing, subleasing, transferring, use,
occupancy, tenure or enjoyment of the Leased Premises ,nor shall Sublessee or any person
claiming under or through Sublessee, establish or permit any such practice or practices of
discrimination or segregation with reference to the selection, location, number, use or
occupancy of lessees, sublessees or vendees in the Leased Premises .
21. Taxes and Assessments. Sublessee shall pay, before they become delinquent, all
taxes (if applicable), charges, and assessments which are levied upon or assessed against any
improvement or personal property placed upon the Leased Premises by Sublessee. Sublessee
shall pay, before they become delinquent, any and all property taxes and/or possessory interest
taxes, assessments and/or supplemental taxes which are levied or assessed by any
governmental entity on the Leased Premises or Sublessee's possession and/or use thereof. In the
event that any tax, assessment or charge that Sublessee is obligated to pay pursuant to this
Section is not separately levied on the Passenger Depot or the Leased Premises, then Sublessee's
payment obligations under this Section shall be a pro rata share based upon the ratio that the
square footage of the Leased Premises (as such may be adjusted pursuant to Section 3) bears to
the square footage of the land and improvements comprising the Depot Property (or portion
thereof that is subject to tax, assessment or charge). In addition to the taxes and assessments
specified above, Sublessee shall pay to Agency, if applicable, any privilege, sales, gross income
or other tax (but not including federal or state income tax), imposed upon the Rent by any
governmental entity.
22. Defaults. The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute a material
breach and default ("Default") of this Sublease by Sublessee:
Any failure by Sublessee to pay when due any rent or other charges payable hereunder
by Sublessee;
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A failure by Sublessee to observe or perform any other provision of this Sublease to be
observed or performed by Sublessee when such failure is not corrected within ten (10) days after
written notice thereof from Agency; or if such failure cannot be cured within this ten (10) day
period, as determined by Agency in its reasonable discretion, if such cure is not commenced
within thirty (30) days of Agency's written notice and thereafter diligently pursued to completion;
The abandonment or the vacation of the Leased Premises by Sublessee for a period of
more than fifteen (15) consecutive days;
The happening of any of the following events: (a) the filing or institution by Sublessee of
any proceeding under the Bankruptcy Act and any amendment thereto, or any other federal or
state act now or hereafter relating to the subject of bankruptcy, insolvency, arrangement,
reorganization, or other form of debtor relief, (b) the institution or filing of any involuntary
proceeding against Sublessee under any of the aforementioned laws unless such proceeding is
dismissed within thirty (30) days thereafter, (c) an adjudication of bankruptcy or a finding or
judgment of insolvency of Sublessee, (d) an assignment for the benefit of creditors by Sublessee,
(e) the levy of a writ of execution of the business of Sublessee or the assets of Sublessee located
on the Leased Premises which is not discharged within ten (10) days after the date of said levy,
or (f) the appointment of a receiver to take possession of any property of Sublessee.
23. Remedies. In the event of a Default by Sublessee, Agency, may at any time
thereafter:
a. Cure such Default at Sublessee's expense in which case Sublessee shall,
upon demand, immediately reimburse Agency for the cost of such cure together with interest at
the rate of 10~o per annum from the date of the expenditure therefor by Agency until such
reimbursement is received by Agency.
b. Maintain Sublessee's right to possession in which case this Sublease shall
continue in effect whether or not Sublessee shall have vacated or abandoned the Leased
Premises, in which event Agency shall be entitled to enforce all of Agency's rights and remedies
under this Sublease, including the right to recover the Rent as it becomes due hereunder as
provided in California Civil Code Section 1951.4. Acts of maintenance or preservation, efforts to
re-let the Leased Premises, or the appointment of a receiver upon the initiative of Agency to
protect Agency's interest under this Sublease shall not constitute a termination of Sublessee's
right to possession. No act by Agency other than giving written notice to Sublessee will terminate
this Sublease.
c. Terminate Sublessee's right to possession of the Leased Premises by any
lawful means, in which case this Sublease shall terminate and Sublessee shall immediately
surrender possession of the Leased Premises to Agency. In such event Agency shall be entitled to
recover from Sublessee the sum of all amounts set forth in California Civil Code Section
1951.2~a), including without limitation, the worth at the time of award of the amount by which all
unpaid rent for the balance of the Term of this Sublease after the time of award exceeds the
amount of such rental loss that Sublessee proves could be reasonably avoided, and all other
damages incurred by Agency by reason of Sublessee's default including, without limitation, the
cost of recovering possession of the Leased Premises, and expenses of re-letting such as
renovation of the Leased Premises and real estate commissions and finder's fees actually paid
for such re-letting. The "worth at the time of award" shall be computed in the manner provided in
California Civil Code Section 1951.2~b) or its successor statute. For the purpose of determining
unpaid rent under this paragraph, the rent reserved in this Sublease shall be deemed. to be the
sum of all then unpaid monetary obligations owed under this Sublease.
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d. Pursue any other remedy now or hereafter available to Agency under the
laws of California.
Termination of this Sublease under this Section 23 or for any reason whatsoever shall not
release either party from any liability or obligation arising from an event which may have
occurred before termination including, but not limited to payment of all Rent due but unpaid as
of the date of termination), or from actions that, under the expressed terms of this Sublease, must
be performed.
24. Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment.
a. Subordination. This Sublease shall be subject and subordinate to any
mortgage, deed of trust or hypothecation or security device now or hereafter placed upon the
Depot Property, to any and to all renewals, modifications and extensions thereof. Sublessee
agrees that any lender under such security device shall have no liability or obligation to perform
any of the obligations of the Agency under this Sublease.
b. Non-disturbance. With respect to security devices entered into by
Agency after the execution of this Sublease, Sublessee's subordination of this Sublease shall be
subject to receiving a commercially reasonable non-disturbance agreement from the Lender
which provides that Sublessee's possession of the Leased Premises and this Sublease will not be
disturbed so long as Sublessee is not then in default and attorns to the record owner of the
Leased Premises.
c. Attornment. In the event that title to the Leased Premises is acquired by
another party upon the foreclosure or termination of a security instrument to which this Sublease
is subordinated: (a) subject to the non-disturbance provisions above, Sublessee shall attorn to
such new owner, and (b) such new owner shall assume all of Agency's obligations hereunder
and Agency shall thereafter be relieved of any further obligations hereunder.
25. Sublease or Assignment. Sublessee shall not sublease or assign its rights under this
Sublease by operation of law or otherwise without the prior written consent of Agency. Any
sublease or assignment by operation of law or otherwise absent Agency's prior written consent
shall be void and of no effect.
26. Miscellaneous.
26.1 Attorney's Fees. In the event either party shall commence any legal
action arising out of this Sublease or the performance thereof, the party prevailing in said action
or proceeding shall be entitled to recover, in addition to its court costs, reasonable attorney's
fees to be fixed by the court.
26.2 Notice. Except as otherwise specified herein, all notices to be sent
pursuant to this Sublease shall be made in writing, and sent to the Parties at their respective
addresses specified below or to such other address as a Party may designate by written notice
delivered to the other Party in accordance with this Section. All such notices shall be sent by:
a. personal delivery, in which case notice is effective upon delivery;
b. certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, in which case
notice shall be deemed delivered on receipt if delivery is confirmed by a return receipt;
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c. nationally recognized overnight courier, with charges prepaid or
charged to the sender' s account, in which case notice is effective on delivery if delivery is
confirmed by the delivery service;
d. facsimile transmission, in which case notice shall be deemed
delivered upon transmittal, provided that (a) a duplicate copy of the notice is promptly
delivered by first-class or certified mail or by overnight delivery, or (b) a transmission report is
generated reflecting the accurate transmission thereof. Any notice given by facsimile shall be
considered to have been received on the next business day if it is received after 5:00 p.m.
recipient's time or on a nonbusiness day.
Agency: Petaluma Community Development Commission
1 1 English Street
Petaluma, CA 949532
Sublessee: Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce
b Petaluma Boulevard North, Suite A2
Petaluma, CA 94952
2b.3 Entire Agreement. This Sublease, together with the Exhibits attached
hereto constitutes the entire agreement of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof
and supersedes all prior negotiations and agreements with respect thereto.
26.4 No Waiver; Remedies Cumulative. No waiver of any provision of this
Sublease shall be implied by any failure of Agency to enforce any remedy for the violation of
that provision, even if that violation continues or is repeated. Any waiver by Agency of any
provision of this Sublease must be in writing. Such written waiver shall affect only the provision
specified and only for the time and in the manner stated in the writing. Except as otherwise
expressly stated in this Sublease, the rights and remedies of the Parties hereunder are
cumulative, and the exercise or failure to exercise one or more of such rights or remedies by
either party shall not preclude the exercise by it, at the same time or different times, o.f any right
or remedy for the same default or any other default. Failure of delay by either Party in providing
a notice of default shall not constitute a waiver of any default.
26.5 Governing Law. This Sublease shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of California without regard to principles of conflicts of
laws.
26.6 Interpretation; Captions. The section headings used herein are solely for
convenience and shall not be used to interpret this Sublease. The Parties acknowledge that this
Sublease is the product of negotiation and compromise on the part of both Parties, and the
Parties agree, that since both Parties have participated in the negotiation and drafting of this
Sublease, shall not be construed as if prepared by one of the Parties, but rather according to its
fair meaning as a whole, as if both Parties had prepared it.
26.7 Third Party Beneficiaries. Except as expressly stated in this Section, nothing
contained in this Sublease is intended by the Parties, nor shall any provision of this Sublease be
deemed or construed by the Parties or by any third person, to be for the benefit of any third
party, nor shall any third party have any right to enforce any provision of this Sublease or be
entitled to damages for any breach by Agency or Sublessee of any of the provisions of this
Sublease. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnities specified in Section 19 who are not
expressly parties to this Sublease shall be deemed third party beneficiaries under this Sublease
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for purposes of enforcing any rights to indemnification and insurance granted hereunder, and
shall be entitled to seek attorneys fees and costs as provided hereunder in any dispute arising
from the enforcement of such rights.
26.8 Amendments. This Sublease may be modified or amended only by an
instrument in writing executed by the Parties.
26.9 Counterparts. This Sublease may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of
which shall be an original, and all of which taken together shall constitute one agreement.
26.10 No Joint Venture. Nothing in this Sublease is intended to or does establish
any of the parties as partners, co-venturers, or principal and agent with one another.
26.1 1 Severability. If any term, provision, or condition of this Sublease is held by
a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Sublease
shall continue in full force and effect unless the rights and obligations of the Parties have been
materially altered or abridged thereby
26.12 Non-Liability of Officials, Employees and Agents. No member, official,
employee or agent of Agency or Sublessee shall be personally liable in the event of any default
or breach hereunder by either Party.
26.13 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence of each provision of this Sublease.
Any reference to "days" shall mean calendar days except as otherwise expressly provided in this
Sublease.
26.14 Successors and Assiclns. Subject to the provisions of this Sublease relating
to assignment and subletting, this Sublease shall bind the heirs, executors, administrators,
successors and assigns of any and all of the parties hereto.
26.15 Action or Approval. Whenever action and/or approval by Agency is
required under this Sublease, Agency's Executive Director or his or her designee may act on
and/or approve such matter unless specifically provided otherwise, or unless the Executive
Director determines in his or her discretion that such action or approval requires referral to
Agency's Board for consideration.
26.16 Further Assurances. The Parties agree to execute such instruments and to
undertake such actions, including without limitation the provision of estoppel certificates as may
reasonably be requested by either Party, or as otherwise may be necessary to effectuate the
intent of this Sublease.
SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Sublease as of the date first written
above.
Approved as to form: Attest:
City Attorney
Approved:
Administrative Services Director
Approved:
Risk Manager
AGENCY
Petaluma Community Development
Commission
By:
Its: Executive Director
City Clerk
SUBLESSEE
Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce,
a California nonprofits corporation
By:
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