2010/12/14 City Council Ordinance 832
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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County of Sonoma )
Terri Griffin, under penalty of perjury, deposes and says:
That she is, and during all times herein mentioned was, the duly acting and qualified Deputv
City Clerk of the City of Rohnert Park, Sonoma County, California; and that on the 15th
day of December. 2010, she posted as required by law full, true, and correct copies of
ORDINANCE NO. 832, "APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AND REDWOOD EQUITIES. LLC. FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED NORTHEAST OF VALLEY HOUSE
DRIVE AND BODWAY PARKWAY (APN 047-111-030) IN SONOMA COUNTY, CA" in
five (5) public places in said City, to wit:
City Hall
130 Avram Avenue
Public Safety Department
500 City Center Drive
Rohnert Park Community Center
5401 Snyder Lane
Library
6250 Lynne Conde Way
www.rpcitv.orl! for website posting
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ORDINANCE NO. 832
. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
ROHNERT PARK AND REDWOOD EQUITIES LLC. FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE
PROPERTY LOCATED NORTHEAST OF VALLEY HOUSE DRIVE AND BODW A Y
PARKWAY (APN 047-111-030 )IN SONOMA COUNTY, CA
WHEREAS, Government Code S 65864, et seq., authorizes the City of Rohnert Park to
enter into development agreements which will provide certainty, definition and commitment to
developers as well as to necessary public improvements required by development;
WHEREAS, Redwood Equities LLC (collectively, "Developer") submitted applications
to the City of Rohnert Park for a General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan, Annexation,
prezoning and tentative map' for real property. located at Valley House Drive and Broadway
Parkway (APN 047-111-030), (the "Property");
WHEREAS, the proposed applications would allow development of the Property, which
includes 475 residential units, approximately 10,000 square feet of commercial space, and
approximately 5 acres of park space, 2.1 acre storm detention basin and water storage facility
(the "Project");
WHEREAS, in connection with the Project, Developer and City staff have negotiated a
proposed development agreement ("Development Agreement") in accordance with the
requirements of Government Code S 65864, et seq.,and Chapter 17.21, "Development
Agreement Procedure," of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code ("RPMC"), for the Property. The
Development Agreement negotiated by Developer and the City is attached to this Resolution as
Exhibit A;
WHEREAS, the Development Agreement, among other things, sets forth the effective
date and term of the agreement; applicable fees; applicable rules, regulations and policies;
required infrastructure improvements; affordable housing obligations; prevailing wage rules;
provisions on amendments, annual review and default; and other miscellaneous provisions;
WHEREAS, on November 16,2010, the Planning Commission held a public hearing at
which time the Planning Commission reviewed the Development Agreement prepared for the
Project and recommended approval by the City Council;
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed and certified the Final EIR prepared for the
Project in accordance with CEQA; and has otherwise carried out all requirements for the Project
pursuant to CEQA;
WHEREAS, pursuant to California State Law and the RPMC, public hearing notices
were mailed to all property owners within an area exceeding a three hundred foot radius of the
subject property and a public hearing was published for a minimum of 10 days prior to the first
public hearing in the Community Voice;
WHEREAS, on December 7, 2010, the City Council held a public hearing at which time
interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in support or opposition to the proposed
Development Agreement;
WHEREAS, the City Council has given consideration to other pending application and
approved projects; the traffic, parking, public service, visual, and other impacts of the proposed
development project upon abutting properties and the surrounding area; ability of the applicant to
fulfill public facilities financing plan obligations; the relationship of the project to the City's
growth management program; the provisions for reservation, dedication or improvement of land
for public purposes or accessible to the public; the type and magnitude of the project's economic
effects to the City and of its contribution toward meeting the City's housing needs; and to any
other comparable, relevant factor;
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and considered the information contained in
proposed Development Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Rohnert
Park does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1~ Findings for Adoption of Development Agreement
The City Council of has reviewed Planning Application No. PL2003-031, Development
Agreement for Southeast Specific Plan hereby makes the following findings: .
A. A duly noticed public hearing regarding the Development Agreement was held by
the Planning Commission on November 16,2010, in conformance with the notice provisions of
Government Code SS 65090 and 65091 and the requirements oftheRPMC.
B. A duly noticed public hearing regarding the Development Agreement was held by
the City Council on December 7, 2010, in conformance with the notice provisions of
Government Code SS 65090 and 65091 and the requirements of the RPMC.
C. The applicant has proposed amendments to the General Plan and related land use
entitlements for the Project which the City Council has concurrently reviewed and considered in
conjunction with its review of the Development Agreement. The proposed Development
Agreement is consistent with the General Plan, as amended, and would direct the Project's
development in an orderly manner that benefits the City.
The provisions of the Development Agreement require that development comply with the
Southeast Specific Plan (Plan). The Plan proposes to meet the goals of General Plan by
providing for a variety of housing types including low density, medium density, rural estate and
mixed use allowing attached housing. The Plan also provides for affordable housing to meet the
needs of lower income households. The Plan is located within the Urban Growth Management
Boundary which represents the ultimate edge of urban uses inthe Rohnert Park Planning Area.
In addition to providing a wide range of housing types that would be consistent with housing
goals and objectives of the General Plan, the provisions of the Development Agreement
incorporate, implement and are subject to requirements of both the General Plan and Southeast
(2)
Specific Plan by including a 7. I-acre park/detention basin site, aO.3-acre public facility site, and
a mixed use area with approximately 10,000 square feet of commercial building area. The
proposed parkland acreage meets the City's requirements for parkland dedication. The
Neighborhood Park is proposed to be within Y-t to ~ mile of all homes within the planning area.
Park amenities would include a playground, dog park, picnic area, basketball half-court, turf play
fields, pathways, lighting, and more. Commercial land uses are proposed to encompass business,
office, retail shops, residences and may include institutions and service organizations.
SECTION 2. Adoption of Development Agreement
The City hereby adopts the Development Agreement in substantially similar form as
attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A.
SECTION 3. Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
The City Council has certified a Final Environmental Impact Report for the Southeast
Specific Plan, which evaluated the impacts of implementation of this ordinance, including
adoption of associated CEQA Findings, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and the
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program in Resolution No. 2010-134.
SECTION 4. Compliance with State Law
A The City will act in accordance with the provision.s of Government Code SS
65856(e) and 66006.
B. In accordance with Government Code SS 65868.5, no later than 10 days after the
City enters into the Development Agreement,. the City Clerk will record the Development
Agreement with the County Recorder.
C. In accordance with Government Code SS 65865.1 and RPMC Section
. 17.21.050(A), the City will conduct an annual review of the Development Agreement to ensure
compliance with the terms.
SECTION 5. Severability.
The City Council hereby declares that every section, paragraph, sentence, clause, and
phrase of this ordinance is severable. If any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this
ordinance is for any reason found to be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity, or
unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining sections,
paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases.
SECTION 6. Effective Date.
This ordinance shall be in fun force and effective 30 days after its adoption, and shall be
'published and posted as required by law.
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This ordinance was introduced by the Council of the City of Rohnert Park on December 7,2010,
and was adopted on December 14,2010 by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Four (4) Council Members Belforte, Breeze, Callinan and Mayor Stafford
NOES: One (1) Council Member Mackenzie
ABSENT: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
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EXHIBIT A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO:
City of Rohnert Park
130 Avram Avenue
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Attention: City Clerk
Copy to:
Tina Wallis
Clement, Fitzpatrick & Kenworthy
3333 Mendocino Avenue, Suite 200
Santa Rosa, CA 95403-2233
APN: 047-1] 1-030
Space Above This Line Reserved for Recorder's Use
Exempt from Recordiilg Fee Per Government Code
Section 27383
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AND
REDWOOD EQUITIES, LLC
ARTICLE 1.
Section 1.01
ARTICLE 2.
Section 2.01
Section 2.02
Section 2.03
Section 2.04
Section 2.05
Section 2.06
Section 2.07
Section 2.08
Section 2.09
ARTICLE 3.
Section 3.01
Section 3.02
Section 3.03
Section 3.04
Section 3.05
Section 3.06
Section 3.07
Section 3.08
Section 3.09
Section 3.10
Section 3.11
Section 3.12
Section 3.13
Section 3.14
ARTICLE 4.
Section 4.01
Section 4.02
Section 4.03
Section 4.04
Section 4.05
Section 4.06
Section 4.07
Section 4.08
Section 4.09
Section 4.10
Section 4.11
Section 4.12
Section 4.13
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
DEFINITIONS..................................................................................... ..............5
Definitions......................................................................................................... 5
EFFECTIVE DATE AND TERM .....................................................................9
Effective Date ........................................................ .................. ......................... 9
Termination for Failure to Annex .....................................................................9
Term.......... ............................................................ .................. ..'........ ................ 9
Initial Term ... ............................. .............. ......... ......... ....................................... 9
Extended Term................... ................. ...................................... ............... ......... 9
City Review of Request for Extended Term................................................... 10
Termination Following Expiration................... ........ ....... .... ....... ......... ........... 10
Project Integration.......................................... ................................................. 10
Developer Representations and Warranties .................................................... 11
DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY ................................................................11
Vested Rights ..... .......... ............................... ............... ............... ................ ...... 11
Applicable Law and Project Approvals. ......................................................... 11
Development Timing ................................. ..... .... .... .............................. .......... 12
Issuance of Building Permits In Accordance with City's Growth
Management Program................................................... .................. ................ 12
Reservations of Authority. ..... ..... .............. ......... ....................... ...................... 13
Regulation by Other Public Agencies............................................................. 14
Life of Project Approvals. ........ ..;.......... ......... ............... ................................... 14
Vesting Tentative Maps....... ........... ......... ............... ... .................. .... .......... ..... 14
Developer's Right to Rebuild.. .... ......... .............. ..... .......... ............... .... .......... 14
Initiatives and Referenda.......................... ........................... .... ................. ...... 15
Environmental Mitigation........................................................ ....................... 15
Subdivision Maps......................................................... .......................... ......... 15
State and Federal Law.................... ..... .............. .... ......... ................................. 16
Certificates of Occupancy.. ........................... ............. ............... ...................... 16
FINANCING AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ..........................................16
Taxes, Assessments, Fees and Exactions........................................................ 16
Regional Traffic Improvement Fee. ................................................................ 18
Lump Sum Payment Related to Annexation................................................... 19
In-Lieu Housing Fee ............................... ....... .... ................. ...... ...................... 19
Financing Mechanism for Public Facilities .................................................... 19
Public Maintenance Fees. ................. ..... ................. ......................... ............... 22
Mitigation of Project Impacts on Valley House Drive ................................... 23
Additional Service Personnel Fee ................................................................... 23
Public Facilities Financing Plan............ ... ........... ...... .... ......... ......................... 23
Financing Mechanisms for Private Improvements ......................................... 24
Roadway Improvements.. ....~...... ............................. .... ............ ....... ..... ........... 25
Public Improvements. ............ ....... ....... .............. ...... .... ........... ..... ............ ....... 25
Acquisition of Land Owned by Third Parties ................................................. 25
Section 4.14
ARTICLE 5.
Section 5.01
Section 5.02
Section 5.03
Section 5.04
ARTICLE 6.
Section 6.01
Section 6.02
Section 6.03
ARTICLE 7.
Section 7.01
Section 7.02
Section 7.03
Section 7.04
Section 7.05
Section 7.06
Section 7.07
ARTICLE 8.
Section 8.01
Section 8.02
Section 8.03
ARTICLE 9.
Section 9.01
Section 9.02
Section 9.03
Section 9.04
Section 9.05
Section 9.06
Section 9.07
Section 9.08
Section 9.09
ARTICLE 10.
Section 10.01
Section 10.02
Section 10.03
Section 10.04
Section 10.05
Section 10.06
Section 10.07
Section 10.08
Section 10.09
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Fee Escalation ................................................................................................. 26
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS and REQUIREMENTS ............................26
Compliance with State and Federal Law........................................................ 26
Prevailing Wage Requirements.... ................ ................ ................................... 26
Sale Tax Point of Sale Designation ................................................................ 27
Affordable Housing Plan...................... ......... ......... .......................... .............. 27
MORTGAGEE PROTECTION .................................................................... ..28
Mortgagee Protection....... ........................................... ........ ...................... ...... 28
Mortgagee Not Obligated. ........ ..................................... ............... ........... ....... 28
Notice of Default to Mortgagee............... ....................... .................. .............. 28
COOPERATION AND IMPLEMENTATION ...............................................28
Subsequent Project Approvals. ............... .:................ ...................................... 28
Processing Applications for Subsequent Project Approvals........................... 29
Administration of Subsequent Project Approvals........................................... 30
Changes and Amendments to Project Approvals............................................ 30
Other Government Permits ........................................... .... .......... ....... .... ......... 31
Mitigation Measures ............ ................... ........... .... ........ ... ............ ............. ..... 31
Cooperation in the Event of Legal Challenge. .............................;.................. 31
ASSIGNMENT, TRANSFER AND NOTICE ...............................................;32
Assignment ................... ........... ......................;.............. ........ ........................... 32
Right to Assign. .~.... ..... ..... ............................... ... ...... ......... ........... ............ ...... 32
Release of Transferring Developer .... ................ ....................... ...................... 33
DEFAULT; REMEDIES ; TERMINATION ................................. .... .... ......... .34
Breach............................................................................................................. 34
Default............................................................................................................. 34
Withholding of Permits.. ................. ........... ..................................... ............ .... 34
Remedies. ... .... .......... ............. ........................................ ........ .......................... 34
Periodic Review. ......................................................... ....... ................ ..... ........ 35
Enforced Delay; Extension of Time of Performance...................................... 37
Resolution of Disputes.... ......................... ... ....... .... ..... ..................... .......... ..... 37
Surviving Provisions....... ....................................... ....... ...... ....................... ..... 37
Indemnity and Hold Harmless ........................................................................ 37
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS................. .... ........... ........ ................ ...... ..3 8
Incorporation of Recitals and Introductory Paragraph................................,... 38
Findings........................................................................................................... 38
Severability............... ........ ....... ........................... ........ ......... ................... ........ 38
Construction.................................................................................................... 38
Covenants Running with the Land.................................................................. 38
Notices.. .......... ................ ..... ................ ..... ......... .... ............. ...... ...................... 39
Entire Agreement, Counterparts and Exhibits ................................................40
Recordation Of Development Agreement ...................................................... 40
No Joint Venture or Partnership ..................................................................... 40
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Section 10.10
Section 10.11
Section 10.12
Section 10.13
Section 10.14
Section 10.15
Section 10.16
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Waivers....... ............................................................................................... ..... 40
California Law................................................................................................ 41
Estoppel Certificate. ...................................................... .................................. 41
No Third-Party Beneficiaries.................................................. ............. ........... 41
Time of Essence .... ......... ............................................................. ............. ....... 41
Venue .............. ...................... ....................................................................... ... 41
Subsequent Applications.... ...................................... ....................................... 41
LIST OF EXHIBITS:
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Exhibit C
Exhibit D
Exhibit E
Exhibit F
Exhibit G
Exhibit H
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Site Map of Property
Legal Description of Property
Resolution Requesting Annexation
Affordable Housing Plan
Water Storage Facility
Water Storage Facility Specifications
Storm Water Detention Basin
. Storm Water Detention Basin Specifications
III
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
THIS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is entered into as of the
ih day of December 2010, by and between REDWOOD EQUITIES, LLC, a California
limited liability company ("RWE" or "Developer"), and the CITY OF ROHNERT
PARK, a California municipal corporation ("City"). City and Developer are sometimes
referred to herein as a "Party" and collectively as "Parties."
RECITALS
A. To strengthen the public planning process, encourage private participation
in comprehensive planning and reduce the economic risk of development, the Legislature
ofthe State of California enacted California Government Code 9 65864 et seq.
("Development Agreement Statute"), which authorizes City to enter into an agreement
with any person having a legal or equitable interest in real property regarding the
development of such property.
B. Pursuant to California Government Code 965865, City has adopted
procedures and requirements for the consideration of development agreements (City
Municipal Code Chapter 17.21). This Agreement has been processed, considered and
executed in accordance with such procedures and requirements.
C. RWE.is the fee owner of that certain real property legally known as
Sonoma County Assessor's Parcel No. 047-111-030 consisting of approximately 79.7
acres within unincorporated Sonoma County proposed to be annexed by City, which is
depicted on the Site Map attached hereto as Exhibit A, and legally described in Exhibit B
attached hereto and referred to herein as the "Property."
D. The Property is within the City's sphere of influence and Twenty (20)
Year Urban Growth Boundary and the City intends to submit an application with the
Sonoma County Local Agency Formation Commission so that annexation of the Property
into the City limits can occur prior to the end of the Term of this Agreement.
E. Developer proposes to develop on the Property a fully physically
integrated, mixed-use, pedestrian oriented community providing diverse residential
opportunities as well as a park, open space, other public amenities and infrastructure, .
including on- and off-site public improvements ("Project"), in the manner described in
City's 2000 General Plan, as amended through the Effective Date ("General Plan') and
the South East Specific Plan ("Specific Plan "), and in compliance with City's Public
Facilities Finance Plan, as it may be amended from time to time ("PFFP').
F. Prior to approval of this Agreement, City has taken numerous actions in
. connection with the development of the Project on the Property. These include:
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1. Final Environmental Impact Report. The environmental impacts
of the Project, including the Existing Project Approvals and alternatives to the Project
and its location, have properly been reviewed and assessed by City pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act, California Public Resources Code Section
21000 et seq.; California Code of Regulations Title 14, Section 15000 et seq. ("CEQA
Guidelines"); and City's local guidelines promulgated thereunder (hereinafter
collectively referred to as "CEQA ''). On December 7, 2010, pursuant to CEQA and in
accordance with the recommendation of City's Planning Commission (the "Planning
Commission "), the City Council of City ("City Council") held a duly noticed public
hearing and certified a Final Environmental Impact Report ("EIR"), adopted a
Statement of Overriding Considerations, and adopted a Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program ("MMRP") by Resolution No. 2010-134.
2. General Plan Amendment. On December 7, 2010, in accordance
with the recommendation of the Planning Commission, the City Council adopted
Resolution No. 2010-135, amending the General Plan Land Use Diagram and
amending the text of the General Plan. This was the City's fourth (4th) General Plan
amendment this calendar year.
3. Specific Plan. On December 7, 2010, in accordance with the
recommendation of the Planning Commission, the City Council adopted Resolution
No. 2010-136 approving the Southeast Specific Plan, which covers the entirety of the
Property, including Design Guidelines.
4. 'Prezoning. On , in accordance with the
recommendation of the Planning Commission, the City Council adopted Ordinance
No. 831 Prezoning the Project Site to Specific Plan (SP) Zoning District and amending
the City's zoning map.
5. Annexation. On December 7, 2010,'in accordance with the
recommendation of the Planning Commission, the City Council adopted Resolution
No. 2010-141 authorizing the City Manager to file an application of reorganization for
the Project Site with the Sonoma County Local Agency Formation Commission. A
copy of this resolution is attached hereto as Exhibit C.
6. Tentative Tract Map. On December 7, 2010, in accordance with
the recommendation of the Planning Commission, the City Council adopted Resolution
No. 2010-138 approving Civil Design Consultants Inc. Tentative Map Job No. 02-136
dated 10/6/2010 for the Property ("Tentative Map").
7. Development Area Plan. On December 7,2010, in accordance
with the recommendation of the Planning Commission, the City Council adopted
Resolution No. 2010-139 approving a Development Area Plan for the Southeast
Specific Plan.
8. Final Development Plan. On December 7, 2010, in accordance
with the recommendation of the Planning Commission, the City Council adopted
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Resolution No. 2010-137 approving a Final Development Plan - Southeast Area for
the Property.
The approvals and development policies described in this
Recital F are collectively referred to herein as the "Existing Project Approvals. "
G. Subsequent to approval of this Agreement, City and RWE do not
anticipate or expect that any additional discretionary approvals will be required from the
City in order to construct and complete the Project. In the event that RWE seeks an
amendment to this Agreement or takes an action not contemplated by this Agreement,
then applications for additional land use approvals, entitlements, and permits may be
required to implement and operate the Project or a modified version of the Project (the
"Subsequent Project Approvals'l
H. This Agreement furthers the public health, safety and general welfare in
that the provisions of this Agreement are consistent with the General Plan, as amended,
and the Specific Plan. For the reasons recited herein, City and Developer have further
determined that the Project is a development for which this Agreement is appropriate.
This Agreement will eliminate uncertainty regarding Existing Project Approvals and
Subsequent Project Approvals, thereby encouraging planning for, investment in and
commitment to use and development of the Property. Continued use and development of
the Property in accordance with this Agreement is anticipated to, in turn, provide the
following substantial benefits and contribute to the provision of needed infrastructure for
area growth, thereby achieving the goals and purposes for which the Development
Agreement Statute was enacted:
1. Provide for the orderly development of the Property and the
surrounding community.
2. Contribute to the balanced land-use base anticipated by the
General Plan.
3. Provide for (1) the construction ofa minimum number of
Affordable Units equal to 15% of the total number of market rate residential units and
Affordable Units within the Project as provided for in the Affordable Housing Plan
attached as Exhibit D; or (2) if the City adopts any other affordable or inclusionary
housing Ordinance, including an in-lieu fee that would apply to the Project, Developer
may, in its sole discretion, comply with any future adopted form of affordable or
inclusionary housing ordinance.
4. Provide infrastructure improvements that will benefit the Property
and the surrounding community.
5. Provide needed market-rate housing to help meet current local
housing demand as well as anticipated future demand for housing.
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6. Provide open space, parks and recreational improvements and
amenities that will benefit future property owners and the surrounding community.
7. Provide up to 10,000 gross square feet of neighborhood serving
commercial space and associated on-site parking.
8. Ensure, through required funding of the Maintenance Fees (as
defined below), payment of fees as required by the Public facilities Financing Plan
("PFFP Fees"), the potential establishment of a Community Facilities District as
provided for in section 4.05, and the Maintenance Fee Funding Mechanism (as defined
below) that the residential component of the Project does not negatively impact City's
ability to provide for and fund the necessary capital improvements and services,
including on-going maintenance, and that the Project meets General Plan Growth
Management and Open Space goals and policies, including GM-F, GM-H, GM-9,
GM-13, OS-H, EC-10 and HO-3.
I. The Parties intend through this Agreement to allow the Developer to
develop and operate the Project in accordance with the Existing Project Approvals and
the Applicable Law (as defined below), and that any Subsequent Project Approvals and
the imposition of any new impact fees, other fees, or monetary and non-monetary
exactions should be governed by the terms of this Agreement.
J. The City Council has found that this Agreement is consistent with the
General Plan, as amended pursuant to Resolution No. 2010-135, and the Specific Plan,
and has conducted all necessary proceedings in accordance with the City's rules and
regulations for the approval of this Agreement.
K. On , the City Council, at a duly noticed public
hearing, adopted Ordinance No. 832, approving and authorizing the execution of this
Agreement.
L. Developer represents that it has discussed with the owner of that 1 (one)
foot strip of land along Bodway the potential purchase of that land and has made an offer
to purchase that land in October 2010, but received no response. These efforts reflect
Developer's best efforts to acquire this land through a voluntary transaction.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises, covenants and provisions
set forth herein, the receipt and adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties
agree as follows:
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ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS
Section 1.01 Definitions.
"Adjustment Date" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.14.
"Administrative Project Amendment" shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 7.04.
"Advanced Costs" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.05
"Affiliated Party" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8.02.
"Affordable Housing Ordinance" or "AHO" shall mean Rohnert Park Municipal
Code Section 17.07.020 N and any valid modification or any valid successor ordinance.
"Affordable Housing Plan" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.04.
"Affordable Rent" shall mean (1) monthly rent that does not exceed 30 percent of
80 percent of Median Income for a Low Income Household, less a reasonable allowance
for utilities, and (2) monthly rent that does not exceed 30 percent of 50 percent of Median
Income for a Very Low Income Household, less a reasonable allowance for utilities.
Affordable Rent shall be based on presumed occupancy levels of one person in a studio
unit, two persons in a one-bedroom unit, three persons in a two-bedroom unit, and one
additional person for each additional bedroom thereafter.
"Affordable Sales Price" shall mean the maximum purchase price that will ensure
that the Owner-Occupied Monthly Housing payment is equal to or less than one-twelfth
of 30 percent of income for the specified target income household. Affordable Sales
Price shall be based upon presumed occupancy levels of one person in a studio unit, two
persons in a one-bedroom unit, three persons in a two-bedroom unit, and one additional
person for each additional bedroom thereafter.
"Affordable Units" means the units to be rented or sold as set forth in the
Affordable Housing Plan.
"Agreement" shall have the meaning set forth in the introductory paragraph
preceding the Recitals.
"Annual Household Income" shall mean the combined gross income of all adult
persons living in the Affordable Unit, as calculated for the purpose of the Section 8
program under the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, or its successor.
"Applicable Law" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.02.
"Architect Fees" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.01.
"Assignee" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8.02.
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"CEQA" shall have the meaning set forth in Recital F.
"CEQA Guidelines" shall have the meaning set forth in Recital F.
"Changes in the Law" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.13.
"City" shall have the meaning set forth in the introductory paragraph preceding
the Recitals.
"City Council" shall have the meaning set forth in Recital F.
"City Law" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3 .09.
"City Manager" means the City Manager of the City or his/her designee.
"Community Facilities District" shall have the meaning as set forth in Section
4.05.
"Consultant Fees" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.01.
"Consumer Price Index" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.14.
"CPI Adjustment" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.14.
"Cure Period" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.01.
"Default" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.02.
"Developer" means Redwood Equities, LLC, a California limited liability
company and its permitted successors and assigns. Developer is also referred to as R WE.
"Development Agreement Statute" shall have the meaning set forth in Recital A.
"Development Services Director" means the Development Services Director of
the City.
"Effective Date" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.01.
"EIR" shall have the meaning set forth in Recital F.
"Eligible Cost" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.09.
"Existing Project Approvals" shall have the meaning set forth in Recital F.
"Extended Cure Period" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.01.
"Extended Term" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.05.
"Funding Mechanism" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.05.
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"General Plan" shall have the meaning set forth in Recital E.
"Household" means one person living alone or two or more persons sharing
residency.
"Initial Term" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.04.
"Low Income Household" means a Household with an Annual Household Income
of up to 80 percent of Median Income.
"Maintenance Fees" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.06.
"Maintenance Fee Funding Mechanism" shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 4.06.
"Median Income" means the median income, adjusted for family size, applicable
to Sonoma County as published annually pursuant to Title 25 of the California Code of
Regulations, Section 6932 (or its successor provision) by the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development ("HUD"). In the event that such income
determinations are no longer published or are not updated for a period of at least
18 months by HUD, Median Income shall mean the area-wide median gross income for
households in Sonoma County, adjusted for family size, as published from time to time
by the California Department of Housing and Community Development ("HCD"). In the
event that such income determinations are no longer published, or not updated for a
period of at least 18 months, the City shall provide Developer with other income
determinations which are reasonably similar with respect to methods of calculation to
those previously published by HUD or HCD.
"Moderate Income Household" means a Household with an Annual Household
Income of up to 120 percent of Median Income.
"MMRP" shall have the meaning set forth in Recital F.
"Mortgage" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.01.
"Mortgagee" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.01.
"Non-administrative Project Amendment" shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 7.04.
"Official Policy" shall mean a policy that is approved in accordance with the
City's normal practice for adopting policies, that is in writing, and that was adopted prior
to the Effective Date of this Agreement or that is approved by the City Council and
consistent with federal, state or local laws.
"Other Local Agency Compliance Fees" shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 3.09.
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"Owner-Occupied Monthly HousingPayment" means the sum equal to the
principal, interest, property taxes, homeowner's insurance and homeowner's association
dues paid on an annual basis divided by 12.
"Party/Parties" shall have the meaning set forth in the introductory paragraph
preceding the Recitals of this Agreement.
"P FFP" shall have the meaning set forth in Recital E.
"P FFP Fees" shall have the meaning set forth in Recital H.
"Planning Commission" shall have the meaning set forth in Recital F.
"Prevailing Wage Laws" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.02.
"Processing Fees" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.01.
"Project" shall have the meaning set forth in Recital E.
"Project Approvals" 'shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.01.
"Property" shall have the meaning set forth in Recital C.
"Public Facilities" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.05.
"Regional Traffic Fee" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.02.
"RWE" means Redwood Equities, LLC, a California limited liability company,
and its permitted successors and assigns. R WE is also referred to as Developer.
"Second Unit" means an attached or a detached residential dwelling unit which
. provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons. It shall include
permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation on the same
parcel as a single-family dwelling is situated.
"Site Map" means the map of the Property attached hereto as Exhibit A.
"Special Tax" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.05.
"Specific Plan" shall have the meaning set forth in Recital E.
"Subdivision Map Act" shall have the meaning s~t forth in Section 3.08.
"Subsequent Project Approvals" shall have the meaning set forth in Recital G.
"Subsequent Discretionary Approvals" means all other Subsequent Project
Approvals other than Subsequent Ministerial Approvals, including. amendments of the
Project Approvals, improvement agreements, architectural review permits, use permits,
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lot line adjustments, subdivision maps, rezonings, development agreements, permits that
are not Subsequent Ministerial Approvals, resubdivisions, and any amendments to, or
repealing of, any of the foregoing, are Subsequent Discretionary Approvals.
"Subsequent Ministerial Approvals" means permits or approvals that are
required by Applicable Law and that are to be issued upon compliance with uniform,
objective standards and regulations. They include applications for road construction
permits or authorizations; grading and excavation permits; building permits, including
electrical, plumbing, mechanical, Title 24 Electrical, and Title 24 Handicap permits or
approvals; certificates of occupancy; encroachment permits; water connection permits;
and any other similar permits required for the development and operation of the Project..
"Term" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.03.
" Tentative Map" shall have the meaning set forth in Recital F.
"Time of Sale " shall mean the close of escrow for any residential or commercial
unit. Any payment that is due at the Time of Sale may be paid out of the escrow account
for that residential unit or commercial unit.
"Very Low Income Household" means a Household with an Annual Household
Income of up to 50 percent of Median Income.
ARTICLE 2. EFFECTIVE DATE AND TERM
Section 2.01 Effective Date. This Agreement shall become effective upon the
date that the ordinance approving this Agreement becomes effective ("Effective Date").
Section 2.02 Termination for Failure to Annex. If annexation proceedings
annexing the Property to City have not been completed by the expiration of the Term of
this Agreement as is authorized by Government Code Section 65865(b), and subject to
the provisions of Section 9.06, this Agreement shall automatically terminate and neither
Party shall have any rights or obligations hereunder except as provided in Section 9.08.
Section 2.03 Term. The "Term" of this Agreement shall be the Initial Term
together with the Extended Term.
Section 2.04 Initial Term. The Term of this Agreement shall commence upon
the Effective Date and shall extend for a period of ten (10) years thereafter ("Initial
Term"). The Initial Term has been established by the Parties as a reasonable estimate of
the time required to develop the Project, including all on- and off-site public
improvements, and obtain the public benefits of the Project.
Section 2.05 Extended Term. Provided neither City nor Developer have
terminated this Agreement~ City and Developer agree that it may be mutually desirable
for the Initial Term to be extended. Accordingly, Developer may request in writing that
City extend the Initial Term of this Agreement for up to one (1) additional three (3) year
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period ("Extended Term"). Such written request may be delivered to City not earlier
than two hundred seventy (270) days nor later than one hundred twenty (120) days prior
to the termination date of the Initial Term.
Section 2.06 City Review of Request for Extended Term. Upon receipt of such
request, City shall undertake a review of Developer's good faith compliance with the
terms of this Agreement in the same manner as set forth.in Section 9.05 for a periodic
review of this Agreement. Developer and City shall comply with the provisions of
Section 9.05 with respect to such review so that it can be completed prior to the
expiration of the Initial Term. City may deny, condition, or shorten the time of
Developer's request if, following such review, the City Council determines either of the
following: (1) Developer is in default under this Agreement or any event has occurred
which with the passage of time or giving of notice or both would constitute a default by
Developer or (2) Developer has not fully satisfied all other material requirements and
conditions of Project Approvals. If the Initial Term of this Agreement is extended in
accordance with the provisions of this Section 2.05, City shall record an instrument
giving notice of the Extended Term and the termination date thereof.
Section 2.07 Termination Following Expiration. Following the expiration of the
Term, or the earlier completion of development of the Project and all of Developer's
obligations in connection therewith, this Agreement shall be deemed terminated and of
no further force and effect, subject, however, to the provisions of Section 9.08 hereof.
Section 2.08 Proiect Integration. The parties intend that the Property be
developed as a single, integrated Project, however, it may be constructed in phases as set
forth iri paragraph 3.03. Accordingly, this Agreement includes requirements for
compliance with a valid, current Affordable Housing Ordinance. Such compliance could
include compliance with the current AFO, or any modified or superseded AFO, as
determined solely by RWE. This compliance may include: (i) integrated, phased
development of the Affordable Units and the on- and off-site public improvements
throughout the Project; (ii) limitations on the number of building permits and certificates
of occupancy that will be issued to RWE prior to the completion of the Affordable Units
and the completion of and dedication to City of various on- and off-site public
improvements; (iii) payment of an in-lieu fee if allowed by law; (iv) any other
mechanism allowed by the current Affordable Housing Ordinance, any valid
modifications thereto or a valid successor ordinance. R WE acknowledges and agrees that
(a) the on- and off-site public improvements to be constructed in connection with the
Project are intended to serve and benefit the Property, (b) the Affordable Units or
compliance with a valid Affordable Housing Ordinance and, if required, the construction
of on- and off-site public improvements are vital and integral components of the oVE:rall
Project, and (c) Developer's obligations with respect to a valid Affordable Housing'
Ordinance and on- and off-site public improvements are material consideration for the
agreements of City hereunder. In the event that R WE does not construct any dwelling
units at all within the Project as contemplated by this Agreement during the Term, RWE
shall have no obligation to construct any Affordable Units, comply with an AHO, comply
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with the Affordable Housing Plan attached as Exhibit D or pay an affordable housing in-
lieu fee.
Section 2.09 Developer Representations and Warranties. RWE represents and
warrants to City that, as of the Effective Date, R WE is the sole fee owner of the Propelty,
and that no other person or entity holds any legal or equitable interests in the Property.
R WE further represents and warrants that:
A. As of the Effective Date, RWE: (i) is organized and validly
existing under the laws of the State of California; (ii) has qualified and been authorized to
do business in the State of California and has complied with all requirements pertaining
thereto; (iii) is in good standing and has all necessary powers under the laws of the State
of California to own property and in all other respects enter into and perform the
undertakings and obligations of Developer under this Agreement; and (iv) is not in
default with respect to payment of any general or special property taxes or assessments or
other property based fees allocable to the Property.
B. No approvals or consents of any persons are necessary for the
execution, delivery or performance of this Agreement by RWE and its general partners,
except as have been obtained;
C. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the performance
of the obligations ofRWE hereunder have been duly authorized by all necessary
partnership action and all necessary partnership approvals have been obtained; and
D. This Agreement is a valid obligation ofRWE and is enforceable in
accordance with its terms.
ARTICLE 3. DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY
Section 3.01 Vested Rights. The Property is hereby made subject to the
provisions of this Agreement. All development of or on the Property, or any portion
thereof, shall be undertaken only in compliance with the Existing Project Approvals,
. Subsequent Project Approvals, Applicable Law and the provisions of this Agreement.
Developer shall have a vested right to develop the Property in accordance with the
following: Existing Project Approvals, Subsequent Project Approvals, Applicable Law,
all other applicable laws including, but not limited to,the California Building, Plumbing
and Fire codes, and this Agreement. The Project shall be subject to all Subsequent Project
Approvals (which, upon final approval, shall be deemed part of the Existing Project
Approvals hereunder). The Existing Project Approvals and the Subsequent Project
Approvals are sometimes hereinafter referred to as the "Project Approvals".
Section 3.02 Applicable Law and Proiect Approvals.
A. Except as is set forth herein in paragraphs 4.04,5.04, and the
Affordable Housing Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit D, the rules, regulations, official
policies, standards and specifications applicable to the development of the Property shall
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be those set forth in the Project Approvals and this Agreement, and, with respect to
matters not addressed by these documents, those laws, rules, regulations, Official
Policies, standards and specifications (including City ordinances and resolutions), to the
extent not inconsistent with the Project Approvals, governing permitted uses, building
locations, timing of construction, densities, design, heights, fees, and exactions in force
and effect on the Effective Date ("Applicable Law"). Failure to include in the Project
. Approvals and Applicable Law any rule, regulation, Official Policy, standard or
specification that is within the Applicable Law and Project Approvals as described in this
provision shall not affect the applicability of such rule, regulation, Official Policy,
standard or specification.
B. Prior to the Effective Date of this Agreement, the Parties shall
prepare two (2) sets of the Project Approvals one (1) set for City and one (1) set for
Developer, to which shall be added from time to time, Subsequent Project Approvals, so
that if it becomes necessary in: the future to refer to any of the Project Approvals there
will be a common set available to the Parties.
Section 3.03 Development Timing. The Parties acknowledge that Developer
cannot at this time predict when or the rate at which the phases of the Project will be
developed or the order in which each phase will be developed. Such decisions depend
upon numerous factors which are not within the control of Developer, such as market
orientation and demand, interest rates, absorption, completion and other similar factors.
In particular, and not in any limitation of any of the foregoing, since the California
Supreme Court held in Pardee Construction Co. v. The City of Camarillo, 37 Cal.3d
465 (1984), that the failure ofthe parties therein to consider and expressly provide for the
timing of development resulted in a later-adopted initiative restricting the timing of
development prevailing over such parties' agreement, it is the Parties' desire to avoid that
result by acknowledging that, unless otherwise provided for in this Agreement,
Developer shall have the vested right to develop the Project in such order and at such rate
and at such times as Developer deems appropriate in the exercise of its business
judgment, subject to the terms, requirements and conditions of the Existing Approvals
and this Agreement. Developer will use its best efforts, in accordance with its own
business judgment and taking into consideration market conditions and other economic
factors influencing Developer's business decision, to commence or to continue
development, and to develop the Project in a regular, progressive and timely manner in
accordance with the provisions and conditions of this Agreement and the Existing
Approvals.
Section 3.04 Issuance of Building Permits In Accordance with City's Growth
Management Program. Developer acknowledges the legality and validity of, covenants
not to challenge, and agrees to comply with the provisions of City's Growth Management
Program (City Municipal Code section 17.19 et seq.), which regulates and limits the
number of market rate residential building permits that City may issue each year. In
accordance with such program and subject to the limitations of this Section 3.04,
Developer shall be issued up to one hundred and seventy-five (175) building permits for
marketrate units during the first calendar year of the Term within which the Sonoma
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County Local Agency Formation Commission approves the annexation of the Property to
the City; up to one hundred and fifty (150) building permits for each ofthe second and
third calendar years ofthe Term thereafter; provided, however, the total allocation of
building permits for market rate units within the Project shall not exceed a cumulative
total of four hundred and seventy five (475) residential permits. Building permits which
are not used during the calendar year in which they are issued may be used in any
subsequent calendar year during the Term of this Agreement. Developer shall submit
application to City and pay all applicable fees then due prior to issuance of any such
building permits. The building permits allocated annually to Developer shall be used
exclusively in connection with development of the Project on the Property and may not
be transferred to any other property or prope11ies.
Section 3.05 Reservations of Authority.
A. The parties acknowledge and agree that City is restricted in its
authority to limit its police power by contract and that the limitations, reservations and
exceptions contained in this Agreement are intended to reserve to City all of its police
power which cannot be so limited. This Agreement shall be construed to reserve to City
all such power and authority which cannot be restricted by contract. Notwithstanding the
foregoing reservation of City, it is the intent of City and Developer that this Agreement
shall be construed to provide Developer with the maximum rights affordable by law,
including but not limited to, the Development Agreement Statute, California Planning
and Zoning Laws, and the Subdivision Map Act, except as expressly provided elsewhere
in this Agreement.
B. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the
contrary, the following regulations and provisions shall apply to the development of the
Property:
(1) Processing fees and charges of every kind and nature
imposed by City to cover the actual costs to City of processing applications for
Project Approvals, including but not limited, to staff and legal time or for
monitoring compliance with any Project Approvals granted or issued, as such fees
and charges are adjusted from time to time.
(2) Regulations relating to hearing bodies, petitions,
applications, notices, findings, records, hearings, reports, recommendations,
appeals and any other matter of procedure, provided such procedures are
uniformly applied on a city-wide basis to all substantially similar types of
development projects and properties.
(3) Regulations governing City engineering design and
construction standards and specifications including, without limitation, the City's
building code, plumbing code, mechanical code, electrical code, fire code and
grading code, and all other uniform construction codes then applicable in City at
the time of permit application.
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(4) New City Laws which may be in conflict with this
Agreement or the Project Approvals but which are necessary to protect the public
health and safety, provided such new City Laws are uniformly applied on a city-
wide basis to all substantially similar types of development projects and
properties.
(5) New City Laws applicable to the Property, which do not
conflict with this Agreement or the Project Approvals, provided such new City
Laws are uniformly applied on a city-wide basis to all substantially similar types
of development projects and properties.
Section 3.06 Regulation by Other Public Agencies. City and Developer
acknowledge and agree that other public agencies not within the control of City possess
authority to regulate aspects of the development of the Property separately from or jointly
with City, and this Agreement does not limit the authority of such other public agencies.
Developer shall, at the time required by Developer in accordance with Developer's
construction schedule, apply for all such other permits and approvals as may be required
by other governmental or quasi-governmental entities in connection with the
development of, or the provision of services to, the Project. It is anticipated that
Developer will pay all required fees and will work cooperatively with all other
responsible and trustee agencies with regulatory control over the Property.
Section 3.07 Life ofProiect Approvals. The term of any and all Project
Approvals shall automatically be extended for the longer of the Term ofthis Agreement
or the term otherwise applicable to such Project Approvals.
Section 3.08 Vesting Tentative Maps. If any tentative map heretofore or
hereafter approved in connection with development of the Property is a vesting map
under the Subdivision Map Act, Government Code SS 66410 et seq. ("Subdivision Map
Act''), and if this Agreement is determined by a final judgment to be invalid or
unenforceable insofar as it grants a vested right to Developer for development of the
Project, then and to that extent all rights and protections afforded Developer under the
laws and ordinances applicable to vesting maps shall survive.
Section 3.09 Developer's Right to Rebuild. City agrees that Developer may
renovate or rebuild portions of the Project at any time within the Term of this Agreement
should it become necessary due to natural disaster or changes in seismic requirements.
Such renovations or reconstruction shall be processed as a Subsequent Project Approval.
Any such renovation or rebuilding shall be subject to all design, density and other
limitations and requirements imposed by this Agreement, and shall comply with the
Project Approvals, the building codes existing at the time of such rebuilding or
reconstruction, and the requirements ofCEQA. Except as and to the extent required by
State or Federal law; or as may be reasonably necessary to comply with requirements of,
and/or pass through rate and/or connection fee increases established by, other local
governmental agencies, including sub-regional sewer and water system connection fees
established by the City of Santa Rosa ("Other Local Agency Compliance Fees''); or as
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otherwise provided in this Agreement, City shall not impose on the Project any
ordinance, resolution, rule, regulation, standard, official policy, condition, or other
measure (each, individually, a "City Law") that is in conflict with the Applicable Law,
this Agreement or the Project Approvals or that reduces the development rights or
assurances provided by this Agreement.
Section 3.10 Initiatives and Referenda. If any City Law is enacted or imposed
by a citizen-sponsored initiative or referendum or by the City Council directly or
indirectly in connection with any proposed iJ).itiative or referendum, which City Law
would conflict with the Project Approvals, Applicable Law or this Agreement or reduce
the development rights or assurances provided by this Agreement, such City Law shall
not apply to the Property or Project; provided, however, the Parties acknowledge that
City's approval of this Agreement is a legislative action subject to referendum.
Developer agrees and understands that City does not have authority or jurisdiction over
any other public agency's ability to grant governmental approvals or permits or to impose
a moratorium or other limitations that may affect the Project. City shall cooperate with
Developer and, at Developer's expense, shall undertake such actions as may be necessary
to ensure this Agreement remains in full force and effect. City, except to submit to vote
of the electorate initiatives and referendums required by law to be placed on a ballot,
shall not support, adopt, or enact any City Law, or take any other action which would
violate the express provisions or intent of this Agreement or Project Approvals.
Section 3.11 Environmental Mitigation. The Parties understand that the EIR is
intended to be used not only in connection with the Existing Project Approvals, but also
in connection with the Subsequent Project Approvals needed for the Project. Consistent
with the CEQA streamlining policies applicable to specific plans, including but not
. limited to California Code of Regulations Title 14, Section 15182, City agrees to use the
EIR in connection with the processing of any Subsequent Approval to the maximum
extent allowed by law and consistent with the requirements of CEQA. Further, City shall
rely on the exemption referenced in CEQA Guideline 15182 to the fullest extent
permitted by law. To the extent supplemental or additional environmental review is
required in connection with Subsequent Project Approvals, Developer acknowledges that
City may require additional mitigation measures that were not foreseen at the time this
Agreement was executed.
Section 3.12 Subdivision Maps.
The Parties intend that the final subdivision maps for the Project will be prepared
and submitted by Developer in phases such that the number of residential lots for which a
final map has been recorded will at all times track the number of residential building
permits allocated and issued to Developer. Accordingly, unless otherwise approved by
the City Manager or his or her designee in his or her sole discretion, no final subdivision
map shall be considered for approval or be approved by City to the extent the sum total of
all previously created residential lots plus the number of lots shown on the proposed final
map exceed the sum total of all residential building permits previously issued to
Developer plus the maximum number of building permits that may be allocated to
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Developer pursuant to Section 3.04 above for the calendar year in which the final map
application is submitted and the two calendar years immediately there following, which
shall not exceed a total of four hundred seventy five (475) building permits.
Section 3.13 State and Federal Law. As provided in section 65869.5 of the
Development Agreement Statute, this Agreement shall not preclude the applicability to
the Project of changes in laws, regulations, plans or policies, to the extent that such
changes are specifically mandated and required by changes in State or Federal laws or by
changes in laws, regulations, plans or policies of special districts or other governmental
entities, other than the City, created or operating pursuant to the laws of the State of
California ("Changes in the Law"). In the event Changes in the Law prevent or preclude
compliance with one (1) or more provisions of this Agreement, the Parties shall meet and
confer in good faith in order to determine whether such provisions of this Agreement
shall be modified or suspended, or performance thereof delayed, as may be necessary to
comply with Changes in the Law, and City and Developer shall agree to such action as
may be reasonably required. This Agreement and the Project Approvals shall remain in
full force and effect unless and until amended in accordance with the requirements of this
Agreement, and, in any event, this Agreement and the Project Approvals shall remain in
full force and effect to the extent the same are not inconsistent with such laws or
regulations. Nothing in this Agreement shall preclude City or Developer from contesting
by any available means (including administrative or judicial proceedings) the
applicability to the Project any such Changes in the Law. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
if Changes in the Law preclude or substantially limit or delay performance in a manner
that makes the Project economically infeasible, the Party adversely affected, in its sole
and absolute discretion, may terminate this Agreement by providing written notice of
such termination to the other Party.
Section 3.14 Certificates of Occupancy. Subject to the provisions of this Article
3, the Parties acknowledge and agree that Certificates of Occupancy for any residential or
commercial structure are ministerial permits and that the City shall issue each and every
Certificate of Occupancy, so long as Developer complies with all of the following: this
Agreement, the Existing Project Approvals, Subsequent Project Approvals, Applicable
Law, and all other local, state, federal or applicable laws including, but not limited to, the
California Building Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code, Electrical Code and Fire
Code.
ARTICLE 4. FINANCING AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
Section 4.01 Taxes, Assessments, Fees and Exactions.
A. City may impose and Developer agrees to pay any new, increased
or modified taxes and assessments, and other fees or other monetary and non-monetary
exactions, whether imposed as a condition of or in connection with any Subsequent
Ministerial Approvals or Subsequent Discretionary Approvals or otherwise, in
accordance with the laws then in effect, but only if such taxes, assessments, fees or other
monetary and non-monetary exactions are equally imposed and have a uniform and
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proportionate effect on a broadly based class of land, projects or taxpayers, as applicable,
within the jurisdiction of the City.
B. City may charge and Developer agrees to pay all processing fees,
application, inspection and monitoring fees, and staff and legal fees, except Developer
will not pay for staff time associated with administration of inspectors, consultants, or
experts for which Developer pays the twenty percent (20%) City administration charge
provided for in section 4.01 E and F below, ("Processing Fees"), for land use approvals,
grading and building permits, general plan maintenance fees, and other permits and
entitlements, which are in force and effect on a City-wide basis at the time those permits,
approvals or entitlements are applied for on any or all portions of the Project, and which
are intended to cover the actual costs of processing the foregoing.
C. City may charge and Developer agrees to pay all City fees related
to water and sewer ("Water/Sewer Fees"), which are in force and effect on a City-wide
basis at the time those Water/Sewer Fees are payable at the rates then in effect.
D. City may charge and Developer agrees to pay any new, increased
or modified taxes or assessments, impact fees or other monetary and non-monetary
exactions, whether imposed as a condition of or in connection with any Subsequent
Project Approvals or otherwise, which are uniformly imposed and reasonably necessary
to comply with the requirements of any Federal or State statute or regulation which is
enacted or adopted after the Effective Date ofthis Agreement ("Federal/State
Compliance Fees'l
E. In addition to charging the foregoing Processing Fees, City may, in
its sole discretion, contract with one (1) or more outside inspectors, engineers or
consultants to perform all or any portion of the monitoring, inspection, testing and
evaluation services to be performed in connection with construction and development of
the Project or in connection with the periodic review of the Agreement under section 9.05
("Consultant Fees"). Developer shall pay to City, within thirty (30) days following
City's written demand therefore, the full amount of all Consultant Fees, plus a twenty
percent (20%) City administration charge. City shall provide copies of consultant bills
that City asks Developer to pay pursuant to this paragraph at the same time that the City
submits an invoice seeking payment to Developer. In the event that a consultant bill
contains attorney-client privileged communications, City may redact those portions of the
consultant bill that are privileged. The Consultant Fees, together with the associated
administrative charge, shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, the Processing Fees. The
City shall not double-charge Developer through the imposition of both a Processing Fee
and Consultant Fee.
F. City may engage one (1) or more outside architectural firms to
review and evaluate Developer's architectural plans and drawings for the Project, to
ensure that the Project complies with the approved architectural guidelines, and to advise
City and the Planning Commission in connection with design review. City shall
cooperate with Developer in establishing a scope of work and budget(s) for said
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architectural firm(s), however the final scope shall be at the City's sole discretion. City
agrees that the scope of work to be undertaken by the firm(s) shall be reasonable in light
of the size, type and complexity of the Project. Developer shall pay to City, within thirty
(30) days following City's written demand therefore, the full amount of all costs and fees
charged by such outside architects ("Architect Fees"), plus a twenty percent (20%). City
administration charge. City shall provide copies of architectural bills that City asks
Developer to pay pursuant to this paragraph at the same time that the City submits an
invoice seeking payment to Developer. In the event that an architectural bill contains
attorney-client privileged communications, City may redact those portions of the
consultant bill that contain privileged information. In addition, Developer shall pay to
City the actual cost of all City staff time incurred in connection with the review of
Developer's architectural plans and drawings.
Section 4.02 Regional Traffic Improvement Fee.
A. Unless otherwise set forth herein, Developer agrees to pay for each
residential and/or commercial unit or building within the Project, any future regional
traffic improvement impact fee enacted by City (or by City, other area municipalities
and/or the County of Sonoma) pursuant to the Mitigation Fee Act (Government Code
Section 66000, et seq.) that is consistently applied on a city-wide basis to all substantially
similar types of development projects ("City-wide Traffic Impact Fee"). If no City-wide
Traffic Impact Fee has been enacted at the time of issuance of a building permit for such
residential or commercial unit or building, then Developer shall pay City, at the Time of
Sale of the single-family residence or other dwelling unit and out of the escrow account
for the sale, a fee ("Regional Traffic Fee") equal to three thousand and forty seven
dollars ($3,047) for each market rate residential unit to mitigate the regional traffic
impacts of the Project.
B. In the event that City adopts a City-wide Traffic Impact Fee which
is less than and replaces the Regional Traffic Fee, Developer shall pay the City-wide
Traffic Impact Fee and one-half (1/2) of the difference between the Regional Traffic Fee
of $3,047 and the City-wide Traffic Impact Fee to City at the Time of Sale for each
market rate residential unit. It is understood by the Parties that neither the fees required
by the PFFP or this Agreement are considered duplicate fees. Any fee paid under this
paragraph shall be paid no later than the Time of Sale of the single-family home or other
dwelling unit, and may be paid out of the escrow account for that sale. For rental units,
the fees for each market rate residential unit shall be paid at time of issuance of Building
Permit for the building containing the rental units.
C. Developer shall be entitled to a credit against the Regional Traffic
Fee for Developer's actual out-of-pocket costs paid to unaffiliated third parties in
connection with Developer's construction and installation of City approved regional
traffic improvements, if any. For purposes ofthis Section 4.02, City approved regional
traffic improvements shall include regional roadway and traffic improvements that
mitigate regional traffic impacts identified in the EIR, as selected by City from time to
time in its discretion. Roadway and traffic improvements included within the PFFP or
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required by the Project Approvals or the MMRP, shall not be considered City approved
regional traffic improvements for purposes of this Section 4.02. All Regional Traffic
Fees paid by Developer shall be held by City in a separate account and used exclusively
for City approved regional traffic improvements which mitigate regional traffic impacts
identified in the EIR. City in its sole discretion shall have the option of trans felTing any
fees paid .under this section to the Sonoma County Transportation Authority or other
agency for the purpose of planning, designing, and/or constructing regional traffic
improvements.
, Section 4.03 Lump Sum Payment Related to Annexation.
RWE shall pay, a one-time fee oftwo-hundred and fifty-thousand dollars
($250,000) to the City upon the occurrence of any of the following:
(i) the City has submitted to the Sonoma County Local Agency Formation
Commission an application containing the material as submitted to City by Developer for
annexation of the Property into the City by January 1, 2011; or
(ii) the City has submitted to the Sonoma County Local Agency Formation
Commission an application containing the material as submitted to City by Developer for
annexation of the Property into the City within thirty (30) calendar days.ofthe City
receiving all required information and documentation from Developer necessary to
complete the application.
RWE shall pay this fee to City no later than ten (10) calendar days after the lapse
of the longest statute oflimitations to challenge the Project Approvals or, in the event of
litigation challenging any aspect of the Project, Project Approvals, at the time of the
service of a final judicial decree finally resolving all matters related thereto, whichever is
later. The Parties agree that the longest statute of limitations to challenge .the Project
Approvals lapses ninety (90) calendar days after the Project Approvals are approved by
the City Council.
Section 4.04 In-Lieu Housing Fee. In the event the City adopts an AFO with an.
in-lieu housing fee policy that may apply to the Project, Developer shall either comply
with the modified Affordable Housing Ordinance and/or may in its sole discretion decide
to pay the in-lieu fee in accordance with any subsequently adopted AFO without any
further obligation to construct any affordable units.
Section 4.05 Financing Mechanism for Public Facilities
A. Public Facilities. Developer shall finance the design and
construction of those public facilities necessary or desired by City in connection wi.th the
Project, including (i) off-site public improvements required under this Agreement, (ii) on-
site public improvements(collectively, "Public Facilities").
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B. Formation of Funding Mechanism. The Parties acknowledge that
Developer's sources of funding for the Public Facilities have not been determined.
Developer is currently evaluating its options, and the Parties contemplate that the Public
Facilities may be funded by a community facilities district ("CFD") pursuant to the
Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 (Government Code Sections 53311, et
seq.) ("Mello-Roos Act") or any other mechanism allowed by law ("Funding
Mechanism"). While Developer has the option of funding the Public Facilities privately
or by other means, Developer may, at Developer's sole and absolute discretion, elect to
fund such construction through the establishment of a CFD ("CFD Election") or any
other means allowed by law. In the event Developer makes a CFD Election, Developer
shall provide notice to the City of its determination to fund the Public Facilities by a
CFD, in which case financing for the Public Facilities shall be provided by: (i) the
formation of a CFD for the Property pursuant to the Mello Roos Act, (ii) the issuance of
bonds by the CFD ("CFD Bonds"), the proceeds of which would be used to construct
and/or acquire the Public Facilities upon completion of their construction, to the extent to
Proposed Public Facilities legally and feasibly may be financed and/or paid utilizing this
method of financing, and (iii) an annual levy by the CFD of a special tax ("Special Tax")
sufficient to pay principal and.interest on the CFD Bonds and annual administration,
engineering, and inspection costs associated with the CFD, which CFD special tax shall
be secured by recordation in the Official Records of the County of Sonoma of continuing
liens against the Property. CFD districts will not be formed in phases; however, City will
work with Developer to phase bond sales as necessary to satisfy the demands of the
public credit market. Upon making such CFD Election, Developer shall agree to the
following:
1. Developer's Consent. Developer shall irrevocably consent
to the formation of a Funding Mechanism, as determined solely by Developer, the
issuance of bonds, the imposition of taxes against the Property with respect
thereto, and the apportionment of the costs and expenses of the Public Facilities,
and waives any and all right of protest or objection with respect thereto.
Developer has agreed to the financing provisions set forth in this Agreement and
to perform the obligations hereunder in exchange for the consideration and
benefits provided to Developer by City under this Agreement, including the
vested right to develop the Property. Developer acknowledges and agrees that
bonds shall not be issued to fund anyon-site public improv~ments or any other
infrastructure or fees other than the Public Facilities.
2. City's Reservation of Discretion. It is expressly
acknowledged, understood and agreed by the Parties that (i) City shall act
independently, reserving full and complete discretion with respect to formation of
any Funding Mechanism, (ii) nothing in this Agreement is intended to or shall
abrogate or delegate City's discretionary powers or limit City's ability to adopt
goals and policies with respect to formation of any Funding Mechanism, and
(iii) nothing in this Agreement is intended to or shall prejudge or commit to City
regarding the findings and determinations to be made with respect thereto.
Without limiting the.generality of the foregoing, the Parties agree that the overall
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property tax rate (inclusive of property taxes, special taxes and assessments), if
applicable, for each parcel included within the Funding Mechanism shall in no
event exceed 1.75%.
3. Advance of Expenses; Reimbursement. Developer shall
advance to City the actual out of pocket costs of formation of the Funding
Mechanism, sale of bonds, and other costs and expenses associated with the
Funding Mechanism ("Advanced Costs'ry. Such Advanced Costs may include,
without limitation, legal, financial, appraisal and engineering costs and expenses
associated with (i) formation of a district; (ii) determination of the rate and
method of apportionment and levy ofthe Special Tax; (iii) review and approval of
the plans and specifications for construction of the Public Facilities; (iv)
determination of the value of property; (v) sale of bonds; and (vi) any other costs
or expenses reasonably incurred in connection with establishing the Funding
Mechanism. All such Advanced Costs, together with those reasonable out-of-
pocket legal, engineering and financial services costs incurred by Developer
directly related to establishment and implementation of the Funding Mechanism
which have been approved by City Manager or his or her designee in his or her
reasonable discretion and which may lawfully be financed shall only be
reimbursed to Developer out of the bond proceeds of the Funding Mechanism or
out of the CFD Bond proceeds should the Developer make a CFD Election.
4. Notification of Fees, Taxes, and Assessments. Developer
shall provide advance and ongoing actual and conspicuous notice to all potential
homeowners at the time of the signing of the purchase and sale agreement and
also made part of the escrow closing documents, in a form and content to be pre-
approved by the City prior to the execution of the first purchase and sale
agreement of any and all fees, taxes, and assessments to be charged to any and all
.purchasers ofreal property interests in the Project. Developer shall provide
potential homeowners with a written and itemized notice of such projected costs
and the manner in which they will be charged to the potential homeowner, which
notice the potential homeowner shall sign. Developer shall retain a copy of each
signed notice in Developer's files indefinitely and shall provide a copy of each
such signed notice to City's Development Services Director within five (5)
calendar days of the signing of the purchase and sale agreement.
5. Costs If No CFD Formed. In the event that City is unable
to make the legally required findings in connection with the formation of the
Funding Mechanism and the issuance of Bonds for any reason, City shall not be
liable for any resulting costs to Developer or for reimbursement of any Advanced
Costs and Developer shall nonetheless be responsible for constructing all of the
Pubic Facilities at its expense (but subject to potential reimbursement of excess
Eligible Costs as provided above) regardless of whether the costs thereof exceeds
Developer's PFFP Fee obligation.
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A. Developer's Cooperation. In connection with the establishment
and implementation of the Funding Mechanism, Developer (i) will execute all necessary
petitions and ballots and waive all election waiting and protest periods at City's request
and prior to the issuance of any building permit on any Phase of the Project; (ii) support
City's adoption ofJocal policies related to use of the Funding Mechanism; (iii) cooperate
in the development of rate and method of apportionment or assessment formula;
(iv) allow special tax liens to encumber all Phases of the Project in order to accomplish
the required construction projects.
B. Limited Liability of City. Notwithstanding any other provision of
this Agreement, City shall not be liable for or obligated to pay any costs or expenses in
connection with the Funding Mechanism or the Public Facilities except to the extent
monies are available (from Advanced Costs, PFFP Fees collected in accordance with the
PFFP, proceeds of bonds, or Special Taxes) and specifically authorized by law for
payment of such costs or expenses.
Section 4.06 Public Maintenance Fees.
A. Developer shall pay public maintenance fees ("Maintenance
Fees") to offset the projected fiscal deficit to City's General Fund created by the
residential development within the Project to comply with the General Plan policies and
goals.
B. The following Maintenance Fees shall be paid by Developer:
1. A fee ("Pavement Maintenance Fee") equal to three
hundred three dollars ($303) per residential unit per year at the times set forth in
4.06 C, below, for the purpose of mitigating the street maintenance and street
pavement impacts of the Project, subject to CPI Adjustment as provided in
Section 4.14.
2. A fee ("Public Service Impact Fee") equal to nine hundred
and twenty-one dollars ($921) per residential unit per year at the times set forth in
4.06 C, below, for the purpose of mitigating the additional service costs of City as
a result of the Project, subject to CPI Adjustment as provided in Section 4.14.
3. A fee ("Maintenance of On-site Infrastructure Fee")
equal to four hundred sixty six dollars ($466) per residential unit per year at the
times set forth in 4.06 C, below, for the purpose of mitigating the ongoing service
costs of maintaining public improvements within the Project, subject to CPI
Adjustment as provided in Section 4.14.
C. Developer shall pay to City the Pavement Maintenance Fee, Public
Service Impact Fee, and Maintenance of On-site Infrastructure Fee at the following
times: (i) initially, at the time of issuance of the building permit for each residential unit
within the Project; and (ii) subsequently, not later than April 30 each year following the
year of initial payment and continuing in perpetuity, provided that at least twelve (12)
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months shall elapse between the date of initial payment and the first subsequent payment.
Developer shall ensure the on-going payment of the Maintenance Fees by establishment
of service and/or maintenance districts, property owner and homeowner associations,
services CFD as allowed under the Mello-Roos Act, or other mechanisms which shall be
responsible for making the annual Maintenance Fees payment in perpetuity
("Maintenance Fee Funding Mechanism"). The Maintenance Fee Funding Mechanism
shall be subject to City approval, and all relevant documents, agreements, and, as
applicable, property owner and homeowner association documents, including the
conditions, covenants and restrictions, shall expressly provide language to that effect in
addition to language that the City shall be a third party beneficiary with the right to
independently enforce such associations' obligations, which language shall be reviewed
and approved by the City Attorney.
D. Satisfaction of Contribution Obligations. The establishment of a
Maintenance Fee Funding Mechanism and payment of all applicable Pavement
Maintenance Fees, Public Service Impact Fees and Maintenance of On-site Infrastructure
Fee shall satisfy and conclusively discharge Developer's obligations to contribute toward
any and all other City maintenance annuity funds which Developer might otherwise be
obligated to contribute toward in the absence of this obligation.
Section 4.07 Mitigation ofProiect Impacts on Valley House Drive. Developer
shall pay City, at the Time of Sale of the single-family residence or other dwelling unit
and out of the escrow account for the sale, a fee equal to one thousand dollars ($1,000)
for each market rate residential unit to mitigate a portion of the impacts from
construction traffic on collector roads.
Section 4.08 Additional Service Personnel Fee. Developer shall pay a fee
("Additional Service Personnel Fee'') equal to five-hundred and eighteen dollars ($518)
per residential unit at the time of building permit issuance for that unit, to offset the cost
of additional public safety personnel, such as police officers and fire-fighters, to serve
the Project subject to CPI Adjustment as provided for in Section 4.14.
Section 4.09 Public Facilities Financing Plan.
A. City has prepared and adopted the PFFP in order to identify capital
facilities necessary to serve new development, and to develop a comprehensive strategy
for managing the financing of such facilities, among other purposes. Developer shall
participate in the PFFP and any amendments thereto applicable to the Project. Developer
and City agree that the terms and provisions of the PFFP shall apply to the financing of
public improvements necessary to serve the Project. Developer further agrees to
formulate a public finance plan sufficient to address all improvements necessary for each
phase of the Project for review and approval by the City Council upon recordation of the
final map for that phase.
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B. Developer shall pay City the PFFP Fees in effect at the time of
issuance of each building permit. Developer further agrees to and accepts the "fair share"
methodology for allocating costs among planned development projects, including the
Project, and existing development within City as set forth in the PFFP as of the Effective
Date. Developer acknowledge and agrees that City may update the amount of the PFFP
Fees from time to time, as City deems necessary and appropriate. Developer hereby
covenants not to sue City in connection with, and waives any and all rights to challenge,
the PFFP, including any updates to the PFFP, on any grounds whatsoever.
C. Notwithstanding any provision of the PFFP to the contrary,
Developer shall be entitled to receive credits against PFFP Fees for those improvements
included in the PFFP and constructed by Developer, at the lesser of: (i) Developer's
actual out-of-pocket cost and expenses paid to unaffiliated third parties in connection
with the construction and installation of such improvements, or (ii) the designated cost
amounts for such improvements set forth in the PFFP at the time City approves the plans
for such improvements ("Eligible Cost"). To the extent the aggregate Eligible Cost of all
PFFP improvements constructed by Developer exceeds Developer's total PFFP Fee
obligation with respect to the Project, City and Developer shall enter into a separate
reimbursement agreement, in a form reasonably acceptable to the City Attorney, whereby
Developer will be reimbursed from available PFFP funds paid in the future by third party
developers at the time such funds are paid to City. City shall have the right to use PFFP
funds paid by other developers for certain critical infrastructure facilities before
reimbursements are made available to Developer. Developer shall maintain and make
available to City and its representatives, for review and/or audit from time to time,
records of all costs and expenses which are subject to potential reimbursement pursuant
to the reimbursement agreement.
Section 4.10 Financing Mechanisms for Private Improvements. Prior to
approval of any final map within the Project, Developer shall prepare and submit to the
City Manager or the Manager's designee for review and approval a plan, that may
include establishment of property owner and homeowner associations, to ensure payment
of the on-going costs of operation, maintenance, repair and replacement of all private
open space, private recreation and private parks, private landscaped areas and private
alleys and all water quality detention basins and facilities included within such final map.
In proposing a particular plan to City, Developer shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of
City Manager or his or her designee that funding of such on-going costs is economically
sound and feasible; approval of the mechanism for funding such ongoing costs by the
California Department of Real Estate shall create a presumption that such funding
mechanism is economically sound and reasonable. Following City's acceptance, City
shall be responsible for maintaining, operating, repairing and replacing, as necessary, the
water quality detention basins and facilities, and the property owner and homeowner
associations (and not City) shall be solely responsible for bearing all costs in connection
with such City maintenance, operation, repair and replacement: City shall be named as
an express third party beneficiary under all property owner and homeowner association
documents with the right to independently enforce such associations' obligation to pay all
costs of maintaining, operating and repairing the water quality detention basins and
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facilities. The form of Developer's homeowner and property owner association
documents, including conditions, covenants and restrictions, shall be subject to review
and approval by the City Attorney.
Section 4.11 Roadway Improvements. Developer, at its expense, shall design,
construct and thereafter dedicate to City the roadway improvements set forth in the
Southeast Area Specific Plan. With regard to roadway improvements to that one-foot
strip of land between the Southeast Specific Plan property and Valley House Drive, more
particularly described in Exhibit "A", Developer will comply with Rohnert Park
Municipal Code Section 16.14.010.
Section 4.12 Public Improvements.
A. Public Park. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the first
residential unit on the Property, Developer shall commence construction of the public
park located in the southwest corner of the Property. Construction of the public park
improvements shall be completed and open for use to the public within fifteen (15)
months following commencement of such work. City shall not issue more than two
hundred (200) residential building permits, cumulative, within the Project prior to the
completion of such public park area improvements.
B. Immunity. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as
modifying or vitiating any immunity or defense available to Developer under
Government Code section 831.4 or any other relevant law for dedicating any trail
connection, park or multi-use trail to the City.
C. Water Storage Tank. Prior to issuance of the twenty-fifth (25th)
building permit for the first residential unit on the Property, Developer shall construct and
install a water storage tank that will store 438,000 gallons of water in the location
identified in Exhibit "E" with specifications as described in Exhibit "F." The water
storage tank shall comply with all standards set forth in the California Building Code in
effect at the time that tank is constructed. Developer shall dedicate the water storage tank
to City upon its completion
D. Storm Water Detention Basin. Prior to issuance of a building
permit for the fifteenth (15th) residential unit on the Property or completion of the first
application of asphalt on streets adjacent to the park, whichever is earlier. Developer shall
construct and install a 1.8 acre storm water detention basin in a location identified in
Exhibit "G" with specifications as described in Exhibit "H". The storm water detention
basin shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations in effect at the time that this
Agreement is approved. Developer shall dedicate Basin to City upon its completion.
Section 4.13 Acquisition of Land Owned by Third Parties. In any instance
where Developer is required to construct any PFFP or public improvement on land not
owned by Developer, Developer, at its sole cost and expense, shall acquire or fund the
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acquisition of, the real property interests necessary for the construction of such public
improvements and shall comply with Rohnert Park Municipal Code section 16.14.010. If
requested by Developer, where the affected property owner has rejected an offer by
Developer based upon market value as determined by an appraisal prepared by a City
approved appraiser in cooperation with City, and upon Developer's provision of adequate
funding, City shall promptly and timely negotiate and seek the purchase of the necessary
real property interests to allow Developer to construct the public improvements as
required by the Project Approvals. Under these circumstances, in accordance with the
procedures established by law, including Government Code Section 66462.5(a), requiring
approval of a final map where neither the subdivider nor public agency has an interest in
land sufficient to allow offsite improvements to be constructed or installed where City
fails to acquire the necessary property interests by negotiation, City shall consider use of
its power of eminent domain to acquire such real property interests. Developer shall pay
all costs associated with such acquisition or condemnation proceedings. Nothing herein
is intended to or shall prejudge or commit City regarding any findings and determinations
required to be made in connection with adoption of a resolution of necessity.
Section 4.14 Fee Escalation. The following fees shall be subject to annual
adjustment to reflect regular increases in costs and other escalations related to inflation
("CPI Adjustment') (i) the Regional Traffic Fee, (ii) Pavement Maintenance Fee; (iii)
the Public Service Impact Fee; (iv) the Maintenance of On-site Infrastructure Fee; (v) the
Additional Service Personnel Fee. All such fees shall be subject to periodic adjustment'
as follows: the amounts shall be increased on the first anniversary of the Effective Date
and each year thereafter (each, an "Adjustment Date') to equal the sum of (i) the initial
amounts set forth above, plus (ii) the product obtained by multiplying such amount by the
percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index measured from the measuring month
nearest the Effective Date, to the measuring month nearest the Adjustment Date;
provided, however, in no event shall the amounts be reduced below the initial amounts
set forth above. As used herein, the term "Consumer Price Index" means the United
States Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index, All
Urban Consumer, All Items, San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, California (1982-1984
equals 100), or the successor of such index.
ARTICLE 5. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS
Section 5.01 Compliance with State and Federal Law. Developer, at its sole
cost and expense, shall comply with requirements of, and obtain all permits and
approvals required by, regional, State and Federal agencies having jurisdiction over the
Project.
Section 5.02 Prevailing Wage Requirements.
A. Developer acknowledges and agrees that all improvements paid for
directly or indirectly with the proceeds of CFD Bonds or other public funds will
constitute construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair work done under
contract and paid for in whole or in part out of public funds as provided under California
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Labor Code Section 1720. Accordingly, Developer shall comply with, and cause its
contractors and subcontractors to comply with, all State Labor Code requirements and
implementing regulations of the Department of Industrial Relations pertaining to "public
works," including the payment of prevailing wages in connection with development of
the Project (collectively, "Prevailing Wage Laws"). Developer shall require the
contractor for the Project or any portion thereof involving any such publicly financed
improvements, to submit, upon request by City or County, as applicable, certified copies
of payroll records to City, and to maintain and make records available to City and its
designees for inspection and copying to ensure compliance with Prevailing Wage Laws.
Developer shall also include in each of its contractor agreements, a provision in form
acceptable to City, obligating the contractor to require its contractors and/or
subcontractors to comply with Prevailing Wage Laws, and to submit, upon request by
City, certified copies of payroll records to City and to maintain and make such payroll
records available to City and its designees for inspection and copying during regular
business hours at the Property or at another location within City.
B. Developer shall defend (with counsel reasonably acceptable to the
City), indemnify, assume all responsibility for, and hold harmless City and its officers,
officials, employees, volunteers, agents and representatives from and against any and all
present and future liabilities, obligations, orders, claims, damages, fines, penalties and
expenses (including attorneys' fees and costs). arising out of or in any way connected with
Developer's or its contractors' obligations to comply with all Prevailing Wage Laws,
including all claims that may be made by contractors, subcontractors or other third party
claimants pursuant to Labor Code sections 1726 and 1781.
Section 5.03 Sale Tax Point of Sale Designation. Developer shall use good faith
efforts torequire all persons and entities providing bulk lumber, concrete, structural steel
and pre-fabricated building components, such as roof trusses, to be used In connection
with the construction and development of, or incorporated into, the Project, to designate
City as the sole point-of-sale for purposes of computing sales taxes due under the
Bradley-Burns Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax Law (California Revenue and Taxation
Code sections 7200 et seq. and implementing regulations) on the sale of such bulk
construction and building materials and components.
Section 5.04 Affordable Housing Plan. Developer shall comply with the
provisions of the Affordable Housing Plan for the Project, attached hereto as Exhibit D
("Affordable Housing Plan"). The Parties intend for RWE to comply with either the
existing Affordable Housing Ordinance or any successor or modified ordinance. By
entering into this Agreement, the Parties intend for RWE to decide, as determined solely
by RWE, how to comply with the current or a revised or successor AHO and for RWE to
benefit from any reductions or other modifications in the ordinance, but under no
circumstances shall RWE's affordable housing obligations be greater than the current
form of AHO. RWE agrees, however, to comply with either the current AHO or any
subsequent AHO, at RWE's discretion.
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ARTICLE 6. MORTGAGEE PROTECTION
Section 6.01 Mortgagee Protection. This Agreement shall be superior and
senior to any lien placed upon the Property or any portion thereof after the date of
recording the Agreement, including the lien of any de'ed of trust or mortgage
("Mortgage"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, no breach hereof shall defeat, render
invalid, diminish or impair the lien of any Mortgage made in good faith and for value, but
all of the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement shall be binding upon and
effective against and shall run to the benefit of any person or entity, including any deed
of trust beneficiary or mortgagee ("Mortgagee'~, who acquires title or possession to the
Property, or any portion thereof, by foreclosure, trustee's sale, deed in lieu of foreclosure,
lease termination, eviction or otherwise.
Section 6.02 Mortgagee Not Obligated. Notwithstanding the provisions of
Section 6.01 above, no Mortgagee shall have any obligation or duty under this
Agreement to construct or complete the construction of improvements, or to guarantee
such construction or completion; provided, however, that a Mortgagee shall not be
entitled to devote the Property to any use except in full compliance with the Project
Approvals nor to construct any improvements thereon or institute any uses other than
those uses or improvements provided for or authorized by the Agreement, or otherwise
under the Project Approvals.
Section 6.03 Notice of Default to Mortgagee. If City receives a notice from a
Mortgagee requesting a copy of any notice of default given Developer hereunder and
specifying the address for service thereof, then City agrees to use its best efforts to
deliver to such Mortgagee, concurrently with service thereon to Developer, any notice
given to Developer with respect to any claim by City that Developer has committed an
event of default, and if City makes a determination of noncompliance hereunder, City
shall likewise use its best efforts to serve notice of such noncompliance on such
Mortgagee concurrently with service thereon on Developer. Each Mortgagee shall have
the right during the same period available to Developer to cure or remedy, or to
commence to cure or remedy, the event of default claimed or the areas of noncompliance
set forth in City's notice. If a Mortgagee shall be required to obtain possession in order
to cure any default, then vis-a-vis the Mortgagee, the time to cure shall be tolled so long
as the Mortgagee is attempting to obtain possession, including by appointment of a
receiver or foreclosure but in no event may this period exceed eighteen (18) months from
the City's notice.
ARTICLE 7. COOPERATION AND IMPLEMENTATION
Section 7.01 Subsequent Proiect Approvals. Developer and City acknowledge
apd agree that Developer intends to submit applications for Subsequent Ministerial
Approvals. City and Developer acknowledge and agree that neither Party anticipates or
foresees that any Subsequent Discretionary Approvals will be required in order to
complete and construct the Project. Developer acknowledges that it may submit an
application to amend or otherwise modify this Agreement, which may trigger the need for
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new discretionary approvals, which will be called "Subsequent Discretionary Approvals"
for purposes of this Agreement. In connection with any Subsequent Project Approval,
the City shall exercise its discretion in accordance with Applicable Law, the Project
Approvals and, as provided by this Agreement, including the reservations of authority set
forth in Section 3.05.
Section 7.02 Processing Applications for Subsequent Proiect Approvals.
A. Developer acknowledges that City cannot begin processing
applications for Subsequent Project Approvals until Developer submits complete
applications on a timely basis. Developer shall use its best efforts to (i) provide to City in
a timely manner any and all documents, applications, plans, and other information
necessary for City to carry out its obligations hereunder; and (ii) cause Developer's
planners, engineers, and all other consultants to provide to City in a timely manner all
such documents, applications, plans and other materials required under Applicable Law.
It is the express intent of Developer and City to cooperate and diligently work to obtain
any and all Subsequent Project Approvals.
B. Upon submission by Developer of all appropriate applications and
processing fees for any pending Subsequent Project Approval, City shall, to the full
extent allowed by law, promptly and diligently, subject to City ordinances, policies and
procedures regarding hiring and contracting, commence and complete all steps necessary
to act on Developer's currently pending Subsequent Project Approval applications
including without limitation: (i) providing at Developer's expense and subject to
Developer's request and prior approval, reasonable overtime staff assistance, additional
staff and/or staff consultants for concurrent, expedited planning and processing of each
pending Subsequent Project Approval application; (ii) iflegally required, providing
notice and holding public hearings; and (iii) acting on any such pending Subsequent
Project Approval application.
C. Nothing herein shall limit the ability of City to require the
necessary reports, analysis or studies to assist in determining that the requested
Subsequent Ministerial Approval is consistent with this Agreement and the Existing
Project Approvals. If the City determines that an application for a Subsequent Ministerial
Approval is not consistent with this Agreement or the Existing Project Approvals and
should be processed as an application for a Subsequent Discretionary Approval rather
than a Subsequent Ministerial Approval, the City shall specify in writing the reasons for
such determination and may propose a modification which would be processed as a
Subsequent Ministerial Approval. Developer shall then either modify the application to
conform to this Agreement and the Existing Project Approvals, as the case may be,or the
City shall process the application as an application for a Subsequent Discretionary
Approval; provided, however, that Developer shall have the right to dispute the City's
determination pursuant to Section 9.07 hereof.
D. City shall process Developer's applications for Subsequent Project
Approvals to the fullest extent allowed by Applicable Law and Developer may proceed
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with Subsequent Project Approvals as provided for herein to the fullest extent allowed by
Applicable Law.
Section 7.03 Administration of Subsequent Proiect Approvals
A. Subsequent Ministerial Approvals shall be reviewed and processed
by the City in accordance with Applicable Law. If the City denies any application for a
Subsequent Ministerial Approval, the City must specify in writing the reasons for such
denial and may suggest a modification which would be approved. Any such specified
modifications must be consistent with the Existing Project Approvals and Applicable
Law, and the City shall approve the application if it is subsequently resubmitted for City
review and addresses the reason for the denial in a manner that is consistent with this
Agreement, the Project Approvals and Applicable Law.
B. Applications for Subsequent Discretionary Approvals shall be
reviewed and processed by the City in accordance with Applicable Law. If the City
denies any application for a Subsequent Discretionary Approval, the City must specify in
writing the reasons for such denial and may suggest a modification which would be
approved. Any such specified modifications must be consistent with this Agreement and
. Applicable Law, and the City shall consider the application if it is subsequently
resubmitted for the City review and addresses the reason for the denial in a manner that is
consistent with this Agreement, the Project Approvals and Applicable Law.
Section 7.04 Changes and Amendments to Proiect Approvals.
A. Given the long term build-out of the Project, the Parties
acknowledge that modifications or amendments to the Project Approvals may be
appropriate and mutually desirable. To the extent permitted byApplicable Law, any
Project Approval may, from time to time, be amended or modified in the following
manner:
(1) Upon the written request of Developer for an amendment
or modification to a Project Approval, the City Manager or the City Manager's
designee shall determine: (i) whether the requested amendment or modification is
minor when considered in light of the Project as a whole; and (ii) whether the
requested amendment or modification is consistent with this Agreement and
Applicable Law. If the City Manager finds, in his or her sole discretion, that the
proposed amendment or modification is minor, consistent with this Agreement
and Applicable Law, and will result in no new significant impacts not addressed
and mitigated in the EIR, the amendment shall be determined to be an
"Administrative Project Amendment" and the City Manager may approve the
Administrative Project Amendment consistent with City's procedures for such
administrative actions, including any requirements for'notice, public hearing and
appeal rights.
(2) Any request of Developer for an amendment or
modification to a Project Approval which is determined by the Development
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Services Director or his/her designee not to be an Administrative Project
Amendment as set forth above shall be deemed a "Non-administrative Project
Amendment" and shall be subject to review, consideration and action pursuant to
the Project Approvals, Applicable Law and this Agreement, as applicable.
(3) Administrative Project Amendments shall not require an
amendment to this Agreement.
(4) This Agreement and the Affordable Housing Plan attached
hereto as an exhibit give Developer discretion to determine whether it intends to
pay an in-lieu fee if the AHO is amended to allow for such a payment. The
Parties acknowledge and agree that in the event that Developer selects this option,
such selection will not constitute an amendment to this Agreement.
Section 7.05 Other Government Permits. City shall cooperate with Developer,
to the extent appropriate and as permitted by law, in Developer's efforts to obtain, as may
be required, permits and approvals from other governmental or quasi-governmental
entities.
Section 7.06 Mitigation Measures. Developer and City shall comply with the
MMRP as it applies to the Project and shall pay all City costs associated with any such
monitoring of the MMRP.
Section 7.07 Cooperation in the Event of Legal Challenge.
A. City and Developer, at Developer's sole cost and expense, shall
cooperate in the event of any court action instituted by a third party or other
governmental entity or official challenging the validity of any provision of this
Agreement, any Existing Project Approvals or any Subsequent Project Approvals and
City shall, upon request of Developer, appear in the action and defend its decision, except
that City shall not be required to be an advocate for Developer. To the extent that
Developer determines to contest or defend such litigation challenges, Developer shall
reimburse City, within ten (10) days following City's written demand therefore, which
may be made from time to time during the course of such litigation, all costs incurred by
City in connection with the litigation challenge, including City's administrative, legal and
court costs, provided that City shall either: (a) elect to joint representation by Developer's
counsel; or (b) retain an experienced litigation attorney. If Developer defends any such
legal challenge, Developer shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City and its
officials and employees from and against any claims, losses, or liabilities assessed or
awarded against City by way of judgment, settlement, or stipulation. Nothing herein
shall authorize Developer to settle such legal challenge on terms that would constitute an
amendment or modification of this Agreement, any Existing Project Approvals or any
Subsequent Project Approvals, unless such amendment or modification is approved by
City in accordance with applicable legal requirements, and City reserves its full
legislative discretion with respect thereto.
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B. In addition, City shall have the right, but not the obligation, to
contest or defend such litigation challenges, in the event that Developer elects not to do
so. If City elects to contest or'defend such litigation challenges, Developer shall bear all
related costs and expenses, including City's attorney fees, up to a maximum amount of
One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000), and, in addition, shall indemnify, defend,
and hold harmless City and its officials and employees from and against any claims,
losses, or liabilities assessed or awarded against City by way of judgment, settlement, or
stipulation, without regard to the above dollar amount cap.
ARTICLE 8. ASSIGNMENT, TRANSFER AND NOTICE
Section 8.01 Assignment. Sale, transfer or assignment of all or a portion of the
Property, or creation of a j oint venture or partnership, shall require the amendment of this
Agreement.
Section 8.02 Right to Assign.
A. Because of the necessity to coordinate development of the entirety
of the Property pursuant to the Specific Plan, particularly with respect to the provision of
on- and off-site public improvements and public services, certain restrictions on the right
of Developer to assign or transfer its interest under this Agreement with respect to the
Property, or any portion thereof, are necessary in order to assure the achievement of the
goals, objectives and public benefits ofthe Specific Plan and this Agreement. Developer
agrees to and accepts the restrictions set forth in this Section 8.02 as reasonable and as a
material inducement to City to enter into this Agreement. For purposes of this
Section 8.02, a change in the identity of a general partner of R WE, (including the sale or
transfer, in the aggregate, of the controlling stock or interest in said general partner) shall
be deemed a transfer by Developer subject to the provisions of this Section. Developer
shall have the right to sell, transfer, ground lease or assign the Property in whole or in
part (provided that no such partial transfer shall violate the provisions of the Subdivision
Map Act) to any person, partnership, joint venture, firm, company or corporation (any of
the foregoing, an "Assignee'~ subject to the written consent of City; provided that
Developer,may also assign its rights under this Agreement without the consent of City to
any corporation, limited liability company, partnership or other entity which is
controlling of, controlled by, or under common control with RWE and "control," for
purposes of this definition, means effective management and control of the other entity,
subject only to major events requiring the consent or approval of the other owners of such
entity ("Affiliated Party"). City's consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or
conditioned, and City shall consent if the Assignee reasonably demonstrates to City that it
is able to perform the obligations of Developer under this Agreement. Assignee shall
succeed to the rights, duties and obligations of Developer only with respect to the parcel
or parcels of all or a portion of the Property so purchased, transferred, ground leased or
assigned, and Developer shall continue to be obligated under this Agreement with respect
to all portions of the Property retained by Developer, and with respect to the dedication
and installation of all infrastructure improvements to be provided by Developer, pursuant
to the Project Approvals, and the PFFP.
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B. The sale, transfer, lease or assignment of any right or interest under
this Agreement shall be made only together with the sale, transfer, ground lease or
assignment of all or a part of the Property. Concurrently with any such sale, transfer,
ground lease or assignment, Developer shall (i) notify City in writing of such sale,
transfer or ground lease; and (ii) Developer and Assignee shall provide a written
assignment and assumption agreement in form reasonably acceptable to the City Attorney
pursuant to which Assignee shall assume and succeed to the rights, duties and obligations
of Developer with respect to the parcel or parcels of all or a portion of the Property so
purchased, transferred, ground leased or assigned.
C. Subject to City's written consent as provided in subsection 8.02.A.,
City, upon request of Developer or Assignee, and following compliance with the
notification provisions above, City shall provide Assignee with a certificate of agreement
compliance, stating that this Agreement remains valid and in full force and effect and is
binding upon City, Developer and the Assignee as of the last Annual Review pursuant to
the provisions of Section 9.05, except that if City knows of any non-compliance, City
shall not be required to issue a certificate of Agreement compliance.
Section 8.03 Release of Transferring Developer. Except with respect to a
Permitted transfer and assignment under Section 8.02 to an Affiliated Party,
notwithstanding any sale, transfer or assignment of all or a portion of the Property,
Developer shall continue to be obligated under this Agreement as to all or the portion of
the Property so transferred unless City is satisfied the Assignee is fully able to comply
with Developer's obligations under this Agreement (both financially and otherwise) and
Developer is given a release in writing. Developer shall provide to City all information
reasonably necessary for City to determine the financial and other capabilities of
Assignee. Such release shall be provided by City upon Developer's full satisfaction of all
of the following conditions:
A. City is reasonably satisfied that Assignee is fully able to comply
with Developer's obligations under this Agreement (both financially and otherwise).
B. A showing by Developer that Developer no longer has a legal or
equitable interest in the portion of the Property (which may be all of the Property) for
which a release is requested.
C. Developer is not then in Default under this Agreement and has
received no Notice to Cure.
D. Developer has provided City with notice and the fully executed
assignment and assumption agreement.
E. Assignee provides City with security equivalent to any security
previously provided by Developer to secure performance of its obligations hereunder, if
any.
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Notwithstanding any other provision hereof to the contrary, if Developer
only transfers a portion of the Property, then Developer shall continue to be obligated
under this Agreement with respect to the balance of the Property not so transferred.
ARTICLE 9. DEFAULT; REMEDIES; TERMINATION
Section 9.01 Breach. Subject to extensions oftime under Section 9.06 or by
mutual consent in writing, the failure or delay by either Party to perform any term or
provision of this Agreement shall constitute a breach of this Agreement. In the event of
alleged breach of any terms or conditions of this Agreement, the Party alleging such
breach shall give the other Party notice in writing specifying the nature of the breach and
the manner in which said breach or default may be satisfactorily cured, and the Party in
breach shall have thirty (30) days following such notice ("Cure Period") to cure such
breach, except that in the event of a breach of an obligation to make a payment, the Party
in breach shall have ten (10) days to cure the breach. If the breach is ofa type that cannot
be cured within thirty (30) days, the breaching Party shall, within a thirty (30) day period
following notice to the non-breaching Party, notify the non-breaching Party of the time it
will take to cure such breach which shall be a reasonable period under the circumstances
("Extended Cure Period"); commence to cure such breach; and be proceeding diligently
to cure such breach. Subject to the provisions of Section 9.06, the Extended Cure Period
shalf in no event exceed one hundred twenty (120) days unless otherwise agreed by the
parties. During the Cure Period or Extended Cure Period, the Party charged shall not be
considered in default for purposes of termination or institution of legal proceedings; but
the City's right to refuse to issue a permit or Subsequent Project Approval, under
Section 9.03, shall not be limited by this provision. The failure ofany Party to give
notice of any breach shall not be deemed to be a waiver of that Party's right to allege any
other breach at any other time.
Section 9.02 Default. If the breaching Party has not cured such breach within
the Cure Period or the Extended Cure Period, if any, such Party shall be in default
("Default"), and the non-breaching Party, at its option, may terminate the Agreement,
institute legal proceedings pursuant to this Agreement and shall have such remedies as
are set forth in Section 9.04 below.
Section 9.03 Withholding of Permits. In the event of a Default by Developer, or
following notice of breach by Developer and during the Cure Period or Extended Cure
Period, upon a finding by the City that Developer is in serious and substantial breach,
City shall have the right to refuse to issue any permits or other approvals to which
Developer would otherwise have been entitled pursuant to this Agreement. This
provision is in addition to and shall not limit any actions that City may take to enforce the
conditions of the Project Approvals.
Section 9.04 Remedies.
A. In the event of a Default by City or Developer, the non-defaulting
Party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement upon giving notice of intent to
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terminate pursuant to Government Code Section 65868 and regulations of City
implementing such se'ction. Following notice of intent to terminate, the matter shall be
scheduled for consideration and review in the manner set forth in Government Code
Section 65867 and City regulations implementing said section. Following consideration
of the evidence presented in said review before the City Council, either Party alleging
Default by the other Party may give written notice of termination of this Agreement to
the other Party. Termination of this Agreement shall be subject to the provisions of
Section 9.08 hereof.
B. City and Developer agree that in the event of Default by City, the
Parties intend that the primary remedy for Developer shall be specific performance of this
Agreement. A claim by Developer for actual monetary damages against City may only
be considered if specific performance is not granted by the Court. In no event shall
Developer be entitled to any consequential punitive or special damages. If City issues an
Approval pursuant to this Agreement in reliance upon a specified condition being
satisfied by Developer in the future, and if Developer then fails to satisfy such condition,
City shall be entitled to specific performance for the purpose of causing Developer to
satisfy such condition.
C. In addition to any other rights or remedies, either Party may
institute legal action to cure, correct or remedy any Default, to enforce any covenants or
agreements herein, to enjoin any threatened or attempted violation hereof, or to obtain
any other remedies consistent with the purpose of this Agreement except as limited by
subsection 9.04.B. above. Any such legal action shall be brought in the Superior Court
for Sonoma County, California.
Section 9.05 Periodic Review.
A. The annual review date for this Agreement shall be initiated during
the month of April of each year of the Term of this Agreement, commencing with April,
2011. No later than sixty (60) calendar days prior to the annual review date, Developer
shall submit to the City an accounting of the fees due and paid to the City pursuant to
Article 4 of this Agreement as well as an accounting of any assignments or transfers of
the Property pursuant to Article 8 of this Agreement. Additionally, Developer shall
submitthe annual implementation plan to the City summarizing the status of compliance
with the Affordable Housing Plan including the status of construction and sale or rental
of the Affordable Units as indicated in Exhibit "D.". Developer shall initiate the annual
review required by City Municipal Code, Section 17.21.050(a), by submitting a written
request to the Development Services Director. Developer shall submit an application and
pay all legally required fees asis set forth in City Municipal Code Section 17.21.050(a),
and provide evidence as determined necessary by the Director to demonstrate good faith
compliance with the provisions of this Agreement. However, failure to initiate the annual
review within thirty (30) days of receipt of written notice to do so from City shall not
constitute a Default by Developer under this Agreement, unless City has provided actual
notice and opportunity to cure and Developer has failed to so cure.
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B. The annual review required by Government Code section 65865.1
and the City Municipal Code shall be conducted as provided herein:
(1) The City Manager shall review Developer's submission to
ascertain whether Developer has complied in good faith with the terms of this
Agreement. Ifthe City Manager finds good faith compliance by Developer with
the terms of this Agreement, the City Manager shall so notify Developer and the
City Council in writing and the review for that period sl).all be concluded. If the
City Manager finds good faith compliance with this Agreement, the notification
to the City Council shall not require a hearing of any kind or an appearance from
Developer. If the City Manager is not satisfied that the Developer is performing
in accordance with the material terms and conditions of this Agreement, the City
Manager shall refer the matter to the City Council for a determination as to
compliance with this Agreement and notify Developer in writing at least ten (10)
days in advance of the time at which the matter will be considered by the City
Council
(2) In the event that the City Manager is not satisfied that
Developer is performing in accordance with the material terms and conditions of
this Agreement, the City Council.shall conduct a hearing at which Developer
must submit evidence that it has complied in good fa:ith with the terms and
conditions of this Agreement. The findings of the City Council on whether
Developer has complied with this Agreement for the period under review shall be
based upon substantial evidence in the record. If the City Council determines
that, based upon substantial evidence, Developer has complied in good faith with
the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the review for that period shall be
concluded. If, however, the City Council determines, based upon substantial
. evidence in the record, that there are significant questions as to whether
Developer has complied in good faith with the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, the City Council may continue the hearing and shall notify Developer
of the City's intent to meet and confer with Developer within thirty (30) days of
such determination, prior to taking further action. Following the thirty (30) day
time period, the City Council shall resume the hearing in order to further consider
the matter and to make a determination, regarding Developer's good faith '
compliance with the terms and conditions of the' Agreement and to take those
actions it deems appropriate, including but not limited to, termination of this
Agreement, in accordance with California Government Code section 65865.1 and
the City Municipal Code.
C. Failure of City to conduct an annual review shall not constitute a
waiver by the City of its rights to otherwise enforce the provisions of this Agreement nor
shall Developer have or assert any defense to such enforcement by reason of any such
failure to conduct an annual review.
D. If, after an annual review, City finds Developer has complied in
good faith with this Agreement, City shall promptly following Developer's request issue
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to Developer a certificate of compliance certifying that Developer has so complied
through the period of the applicable annual review. The Certificate of Compliance must.
be in recordable form and must contain such information as may be necessary to impart
constructive notice of City's finding. Developer may record the Certificate of
Compliance in the Official Records of the County of Sonoma.
Section 9.06 Enforced Delay; Extension of Time of Performance. Subject to the
limitations set forth below, performance by either party hereunder shall not be deemed to
be in default, and all performance and other dates specified in this Agreement shall be
extended, where delays are due to: war; insurrection; strikes; lockouts; riots; floods;
earthquakes; fires; casualties; acts of God; acts of the public enemy; epidemics;
quarantine restrictions; freight embargoes; governmental restrictions or priority;
litigation; unusually severe weather; acts or omissions of the other Party; or acts or
failures to act of any other public or governmental agency or entity (other than the acts or
failures to act of City which shall not excuse performance by City). An extension oftime
for any such cause shall be for the period of the enforced delay and shall commence to
run from the time of the commencement of the cause but in any event shall not exceed a
cumulative total of two (2) years. Developer acknowledges that adverse changes in
economic conditions, either of Developer specifically or the economy generally, changes
in market conditions or demand, and/or inability to obtain financing or other lack of
funding to complete the work of on-site and off-site improvements shall not constitute
grounds of enforced delay pursuant to this Section 9.06. Developer expressly assumes
the risk of such adverse economic or market changes and/or financial inability, whether
or not foreseeable as of the Effective Date.
Section 9.07 Resolution of Disputes. With regard to any dispute involving the
Project, the resolution of which is not provided for by this Agreement or Applicable Law,
Developer shall, at City's request, meet with City. The Parties to any such meetings shall
attempt in good faith to resolve any such disputes. Nothing in this Section 9.07 shall in
any way be interpreted as requiring that Developer and City and/or City's designee reach
agreement with regard to those matters being addressed, nor shall the outcome of these
meetings be binding in any way on City or Developer unless expressly agreed to by the
parties to such meetings.
Section 9.08 Surviving Provisions. In the event this Agreement is terminated,
neither party shall have any further rights or obligations hereunder, except for those
obligations of Developer set forth in Sections 5.02 (Prevailing Wage), 7.07 (Cooperation
in the Event of Legal Challenge), and 9.09 (Indemnity and Hold Harmless).
Section 9.09 Indemnity and Hold Harmless. Developer shall indemnify and
hold City and its elected and appointed officers, agents, employees, and representatives
harmless from and against any and all claims, costs, liabilities and damages (including
attorneys fees and costs) for any bodily injury, death, or property damage resulting
directly or indirectly from the approval or implementation of this Agreement, the
, development and construction of the Project by or on behalf of Developer, or from any
operations performed under this Agreement, whether such operations were performed by
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Developer or any of Developer's contractors, subcontractors, agents or employees, except
to the extent such claims, costs and liabilities arise from the active negligence or willful
misconduct of City, its elected and appointed officers, agents, employees, representatives,
contactors or subcontractors.
ARTICLE 10.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Section 10.01 Incorporation of Recitals and Introductory Paragraph. The
Recitals contained in this Agreement, and the introductory paragraph preceding the
Recitals, are hereby incorporated into this Agreement as iffully set forth herein.
Section 10.02 Findings. City hereby finds and determines that execution of this
Agreement furthers public health, safety and general welfare and that the provisions of
this Agreement are consistent with the General Plan. .
Section 10.03 Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement, or the
application of any term or provision of this Agreement to a particular situation, is held by
a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining
terms and provisions of this Agreement, or the application of this Agreement to other
situations, shall continue in full force and effect unless amended or modified by mutual
consent of the parties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if any material provision of this
Agreement, or the application of such provision to a particular situation, is held to be
invalid, void or unenforceable, the party adversely affected may (in its sole and absolute
discretion) terminate this Agreement by providing written notice of such termination to
the other party.
Section 10.04 Construction. Each reference in this Agreement to this Agreement'
or any of the Existing Project Approvals or Subsequent Ministerial or Discretionary
Approvals shall be deemed to refer to the Agreement, Project Approval or Subsequent
Ministerial or Discretionary Approval as it may be amended from time to time, whether
or not the particular reference refers to such possible amendment. Section headings in
this Agreement are for convenience only and are not intended to be used in interpreting
or construing the terms, covenants or conditions of this Agreement. This Agreement has
been reviewed and revised by legal counsel for both City and Developer, and no
presumption or rule that ambiguities shall be construed against the drafting party shall
apply to the interpretation or enforcement of this Agreement. Unless the context clearly
requires otherwise, (i) the plural and singular numbers shall each be deemed to include
the other; (ii) the masculine, feminine, and neuter genders shall each be deemed to
include the others; (iii) "shall," "will," or "agrees" are mandatory, and "may" is
permissive; (iv) "or" is not exclusive; (v) "include," "includes" and "including" are not
limiting and shall be construed as if followed by the words "without limitation," and
(vi) "days" means calendar days unless specifically provided otherwise.
Section 10.05 Covenants Running with the Land. All ofthe provisions contained
in this Agreement shall be binding upon the parties and their respective heirs, successors
and assigns, representatives, lessees, and all other persons acquiring all or a portion of the
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Property or Project, or any interest therein, whether by operation of law or in any manner
whatsoever. All of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall be enforceable as
equitable servitudes and shall constitute covenants running with the land pursuant to
California law including California Civil Code Section 1468. Each covenant herein to act
or refrain from acting is for the benefit of or a burden upon the Project, as appropriate,
runs with the Property and is binding upon the Developer of all or a portion of the
Property and each successive Developer during its development of such Property or
portion thereof.
Section 10.06 Notices. Any notice or communication required hereunder
between City or Developer must be in writing, and may be given either personally, by
facsimile (with original forwarded by regular U.S. Mail), by registered or certified mail
(return receipt requested), or by Federal Express or other similar courier promising
overnight delivery. If personally delivered, a notice shall be deemed to have been given
when delivered to the party to whom it is addressed. If given by facsimile transmission, a
notice or communication shall be deemed to have been given and received upon actual
physical receipt of the entire document by the receiving party's facsimile machine.
Notices transmitted by facsimile after5:00 p.m. on a normal business day or on a
Saturday, Sunday or holiday shall be deemed to have been given and received on the next
normal business day. If given by registered or certified mail, such notice or
communication shall be deemed to have been given and received on the first to occur of
(i) actual receipt by any of the addressees designated below as the party to whom notices
are to be sent, or (ii) five (5) days after a registered or certified letter containing such
notice, properly addressed, with postage prepaid, is deposited in the United States mail.
If given by Federal Express or similar courier, a notice or communication shall be
deemed to have been given and received on the date delivered as shown on a receipt
issued by the courier. Any party hereto may at any time, by giving ten (10) days written
notice to the other party hereto, designate any other address in substitution of the address
to which such notice or communication shall be given. Such notices or communications
shall be given to the parties at their addresses set forth below:
If to City:
City of Rohnert Park
130 Avram Avenue
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Attention: City Manager
Tel: (707) 588-2223
With copies to:
City of Rohnert Park
130 Avram Avenue
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Attention: Development Services Director
Tel: (707) 588-2236
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and
City of Rohnert Park
130 Avram Avenue
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Attention: City Attorney
Tel: (707) 588-2214
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If to Developer:
Redwood Equities, LLC
PO Box 14955
Santa Rosa, CA 95402
With a copy to:
Tina Wallis
Clement, Fitzpatrick & Kenworthy
3333 Mendocino Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Section 10.07 Entire Agreement, Counterparts and Exhibits. This Agreement
may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an
original. This Agreement, together with the attached Exhibits, constitutes the final and
exclusive understanding and agreement of the parties and supersedes all negotiations or
previous agreements of the parties with respect to all or any part of the subject matter
hereof. The Exhibits attached to this Agreement are incorporated herein for all purposes:
Section 10.08 Recordation Of Development Agreement. Pursuant to California
Government Code S 65868.5, no later than ten (10) days after City enters into this
Agreement, the City Clerk shall record an executed copy of this Agreement in the
Official Records of the County of Sonoma.
Section 10.09 No Joint Venture or Partnership. It is specifically understood and
agreed to by and between the parties hereto that: (i) the subject development is a private
development; (ii) City has no interest or responsibilities for, or duty to, third parties
concerning any improvements until such time, and only until such time, that City accepts
the same pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement or in connection with the various
Existing Project Approvals or Subsequent Project Approvals; (iii) Developer shall have
full power over and exclusive control of the Project herein described, subject only to the
limitations and obligations of Developer under this Agreement, the Existing Project
Approvals, Subsequent Project Approvals, and Applicable Law; and (iv) City and
Developer hereby renounce the existence of any form of agency relationship, joint
venture or partnership between City and Developer and agree that nothing contained
herein or in any document executed in connection herewith shall be construed as creating
any such relationship between City and Developer.
Section 10.1 0 Waivers. All waivers of the provisions of this Agreement shall be
in writing and signed by the appropriate authorities of City and the Developer.
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Section 10.11 California Law. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced
in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without reference to choice of law
prov1slOns.
Section 10.12 Estoppel Certificate. Within thirty (30) days of a written request,
any Party shall provide written certification, that: (a) this Agreement is in full force and
effect and a binding obligation of the Parties; (b) this Agreement has not been amended
or modified, or if so amended, identifying the amendments; and (c) to the knowledge of
the certifying Party, the requesting Party is not in default in the performance of its
obligations under this Agreement.
Section 10.13 No Third-Party Beneficiaries. The Parties expressly agree and
acknowledge that there are no third-party beneficiaries to this Agreement, nor do the
Parties intend for there to be any third-party beneficiaries to this Agreement.
Section 10.14 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence of each and every
provision of this Agreement.
Section 10.15 Venue. Any dispute arising out of or related to this Agreement
shall be brought and tried in the Sonoma County Superior Court.
Section 10.16 Subsequent Applications. Nothing in this Agreement shall be
construed as preventing Developer from submitting a new or modified application for any
. land as entitlements or approvals or the Property. Any subsequent approvals or
entitlements shall supersede this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been entered into by and between
Developer and City as of the day and year first above written.
[SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]
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Approved as to Form:
By:
City Attorney
Attest:
By:
City Clerk
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CITY:
City of Rohnert Park, a municipal corporation
By:
Mayor
Date Signed:
DEVELOPER:
Redwood Equities, LLC, a
limited liability company
By:
Title:
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EXHIBIT A
Site Map
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A. TOPOGRAPHIC Santa Rosa, Co. 95401
& CONSTRUClION Phone: (707) 542-6268
& SUBDIVISIONS Fax: (707) 542-2106
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SCALE: 1" = 500' DAlE:. OCT 2010
JOB I: 624g-10 SHEET: 1 OF 2
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DESCRIPTION: EXHIBIT 'A'
EXHIBIT B
Legal Description of Property
1341577v1B 80078/0015
Exhibit B
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Exhibit "B"
DESCRIPTION OF SOUTH EAST ROHNERT PARK
Lying within the unincorporated area of Sonoma County, State of California, being the
lands of James Ratto and Deana Ratto as described by Deed filed for record under
Document Number 2009-049006, Sonoma County Records, being a portion of the Cotati
Rancho, and being a portion of the South half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 31, in
Township 6 North of Range 7 West, M.D.M., as shown upon a Map of said Rancho made
by William Denton, also being the same land conveyed to Clark by Comstock and wife,
by Deed recorded in Book 14 of Deeds, Pages 346 and 347, and excepting therefrom that
portion conveyed to the County of Sonoma by Deed recorded November 2, 1978 in Book
3477 of Official Records, Page 704, Sonoma County Records, said lands also de;;cribed
as follows:
COMMENCING at the centerline intersection of Bodway Parkway and Camino Colegio,
said intersection marked with a found 2-inch brass disk stamped "RCE 20190" in a
monument well, from which a found 2-inch brass disk stamped "RCE 20190" in a
monumentwell.bears South,00040'51'' West 1073.18 feet, thence. South 33050'37" East,
69.54 feet to the northwest comer of s~d lands also being the southwest corner ofeanon
Manor as shown on that Record of Survey filed for record in Book 74 of Maps at Page
46, Sonoma County Records also being a point on the east line of Bodway Parkway and
the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence along the south line of said Map of Canon Manor,
South 89055'07" East 2670.58 feet to a found 3-inchbrass disk in a monument well
.. marking the centerline of Petaluma Hill Road; thence along said centerline South
. 00004'58" East 764.63 feet to the north line of the 'land conveyed to the County of
Sonoma recorded in Book 3477 of Official Records, Page 704, Sonoma County Records;
thence along the north and, west lines of said lands of. the County of Sonoma North
89059'11" West51.29 feet; thence continuing along said lines South 00000'49" West
22.46 feet; thence continuing along a curve to the right with a radius of 3950.00 feet
through.a central angle of 05004' 58" for a length of 350.41 feet; thence continuing along
said west line South 05005'48" West 64.47 feet, thence continuing alonga curve to the
left with a radius of 4050.00 feet through a central angle of 01046'43" for a length of
125.73 feet to the south line of said lands of Ratto, thence along the south line of said
lands North 89030'35" West 2589.34 feet to the southwest corner of said lands being a
point on the east line of Bodway Parkway; thence along said east line North 00001 '31"
West 1308.25 feetto the POINT OF BEGINNING.
EXCEPTING therefrom all that portion lying easterly of a line 30.00 feet west of and
parallel with said centerline of Petaluma Hill Road.
TOGETHER WITH the northerly 1.00 foot of the lands of 108 Holdings as described by
deed under Document Number 1981-033808, said lands also described'as Parcel "A" as
shown upon that certain map entitled, "Parcel Map No. 3063, being a portion of Rancho
Cotati, Sonoma County, California", filed August 18, 1972in Book 177 of Maps at Page
20, Sonoma County Records, the north line of which is the south line of said lands of
Ratto, the south line of which is the northerly right of way of Valley House Drive as
1360 North Dutton Avenue, Suite 150, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
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described under Document Number 1994-0090213, Sonoma County Records, the west
line of which is the easterly right of way of Bodway Parkway as described under
Document Number 1994-0080331; Sonoma County Records, the easterly line of which is
the westerly line of the land conveyed to the County of Sonoma recorded in Book 2875
of Official Records, Page 552, Sonoma County Records.
Containing 79.4 acreS more or less
Being a portion of APN 047-111-030 & 047-111-051
Prepared by Cinquini & Passarino, Inc.
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EXHIBIT C
Resolution Requesting Annexation
Exhibit C
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RESOLUTION NO. 2010-141
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK ADOPTING A RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION
TO THE SONOMA LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION FOR
REORGANIZATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED NORTHEAST OF BODWAY
PARKWAY AND VALLEY HOUSE DRIVE (APN'S 047-111-030 and047-111-051)
AND VALLEY HOUSE DRIVE
WHEREAS, the City of Rohnert Park adopted its General Plan in 2000;
WHEREAS, the citizens of the City of Rohnert Park approved an Urban Growth
Boundary (UGB) in 2000 which defines the limits of future development;
WHEREAS, the City of RohnertPark General Plan includes properties outside of
the current City limits and within the City's Sphere ofInfluence (SOl) and UGB that are
intended to be annexed to the City upon preparation of Specific Plans for these
properties;
WHEREAS, the approximately 80 acre area located northeast of. Bodway
Parkway and Valley House Drive is identified in the General Plan as the Southeast
Specific Plan Area;
WHEREAS, the applicants for the Southeast Area project have prepared the
required Specific Plan for the Southeast Area and the City has prepared a Final
Environmental Impact Report for the project;
W,HEREAS, the Southeast Specific Plan property is intended to be annexed to
the City and is. proposed to be prezoned "Specific Plan District (SP)" in conformance
with the City's General Plan;
WHEREAS, California Government. Code Section 56744 prohibits any
annexation that would result in, the creation of an unincorporated island or islands
(unincorporated territory substantially surrounded by a city);
WHEREAS, limiting the annexation subject territory to the Southeast Specific
Plan Area and Valley House Drive would create an unincorporated island (APNs 047-
111-051) comprised ofa one-foot strip approximately 2,600 feet in length along the north
edge of Valley House Drive;
WHEREAS, APN 047-111-051 intended to be annexed to the City in conjunction
with the annexation of the Southeast Specific Plan Area and is proposed to be
incorporated into Valley House Drive right-of-way;
WHEREAS, all unincorporated right-of-way on Valley House Drive that lies
adjacent to the Southeast Specific Plan Area is intended to be annexed to the City;
WHEREAS, an.nexation of the territory described herein and depicted generally
in the attached. Exhibit. A will necessitate concurrent detachment of the same from the
Rancho Adobe Fire Protection District and County Service Area 41;
WHEREAS, a reorganization is defined by California Government Code Section
56073 as a single proposal involving two or more changes of organization, such as
annexation. and detachment;
WHEREAS, on November 16, 2010, the Planning Commission held a public
hearing at which time the Planning Commission reviewed the project proposal and
recommended approval by the .city Council;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Califo.rnia State Law and the Rohnert Park Municipal
Code, public hearing notices were mailed to all property owners within an area exceeding
a 300 foot radius of the subject property, public hearing notice signs were ,posted on the
property, and a public hearing was published for a minimum of 10 days prior to the first
public hearing in the Community Voice;
WHEREAS, on December 7, 2010, the City Council held a public hearing at
which time interested persons had an opportunity to provide public testimony..either in
support of or opposition to the proposal;
WHEREAS, the City Council has certified the Final Environmental Impact
Report prepared for the project, which includes arinexation within its project description,
and has otherwise carried out all requirements of the California Environmental Quality
Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Rohnert Park makes the following findings, determinations and recommendations as
follows: '
Section 1.
That the above recitations are true and correct.
Section 2. Environmental Clearance. . A resolution of application to the
Sonoma Local Agency Formation Commission for reorganization of the territory
depicted in Exhibit A is in accordance with applicable provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to the Final Environmental Impact Report for the
Southeast Specific Plan. The City Council has certified approval of the Final EIR, which
includes annexation within the project description, as well as the adoption of CEQA
Findings, Statement of Overriding Considerations and the Mitigation Monitoring
Program, as described in Resolution No. 2010-134; approved on December 7, 2010.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby
adopt a Resolution of Application to the Sonoma Local Agency Formation Commission
fo~ Reorganization of Territory located northeast of the Bodway Parkway and Valley
House Drive (APN 047-111-030 and 047-111-051) and including Valley House Drive.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in accordance with the policies of the
Sonoma Local Agency Formation Conunission, the reconunended title of this proposal is
"Rohnert Park Reorganization 1 0-1 involving Annexation to the City of Rohnert Park and
detachment from the Rancho Adobe Fire Protection District. and County Service Area
No. 41 (Multi-Services)" and the reconunended short from designation is "Southeast
Area Reorganization:"
NOW, THEREFORE, BE 'IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT the City
Council does hereby adopt the Findings stated hereinabove and approve Application No.
PL2003-031 and adopt a Resolution of Application to the Sonoma Local Agency
Formation Commission for Reorganization of Territory located northeast of the Bodway
Parkway and Valley House Drive (APN 047-111-030 and047~111-051) and including
Valley House Drive.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Rohnert Park on this 7th day of December, 2010.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
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Mayor
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EXHIBIT D
Affordable Housing Plan
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EXHmIT D
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLAN
I. INTRODUCTION
The Southeast Specific Plan and accompanying Development Agreement meet the City
of Rohnert Park's inclusionary housing requirement. Under the proposed Development
Agreement and Specific Plan, the project will provide Low and Very Low income housing (as
such terms are defined in Section 17.07.020(N)(2) of the City's Municipal Code) as rental
housing, and will provide affordable owner-occupied housing. As depicted in the Specific Plan
and Final Development Plan, a total of72 Affordable Units are included in the Project as
follows: 36 apartment units in one apartment complex (Affordable Apartment Complex); 28
Duplex Units; and 8 Alley Loaded Units. Unless otherwise defined herein, capitalized terms
contained in this Affordable Housing Plan shall have the meaning given to such terms in the
Development Agreement.
II. PAYMENT OF IN-LIEU FEE
As is set forth in the Development Agreement, if the City adopts an applicable in-lieu
housing fee, or otherwise modifies the affordable housing provisions of its Municipal Code, the
Developer may elect to pay the in-lieu fee or comply with the revised code requirements. If
Developer elects to pay the in-lieu fee for all 72 of the required Affordable Units, then the
Developer shall prepare a document rescinding the Affordable.Housing Plan in a form approved
by the City Attorney which the City will approve and record.
III. AFFORDABLE APARTMENT COMPLEX
A. Obligation to Construct
The Developer shall either (1) construct the Affordable Apartment Complex in
, accordance with plans and specifications approved by the City, or (2) donate land within the
Project, to one or more non-profit housing developers in place of actual construction. Prior to
donating the land to the non-profit, the land must be appropriately zoned, buildable, free of toxic
substances and contaminated soils. Prior to donating this land to the non-profit,.the Developer
shall ensure that the lots are fully improved with infrastructure, adjacent utilities, completed
grading, all applicable fees have b'een paid, and compliance with all applicable conditions of
approval and mitigation measures. The non-profit to whom the Developer donates the land shall
have a minimum of five years' experience in. development, ownership, operation, and
management of similar sized affordable rental housing projects, and shall demonstrate that it has
the capacity to construct and operate the afforda,ble housing apartment complex.
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The Affordable Apartment Complex will be constructed on parcel "D" located at the
comer of Bodway Parkway and Valley House Drive. The Parties acknowledge that parcel "D" is
expected to be adequate to accommodate the Affordable Housing Complex, subject to formal site
plan review by the City and. confirmation by the City that the Affordable Housing Complex
complies with the Specific Plan, the Project Approvals and Applicable Law.
Irrespective of who constructs the Afford~ble Apartment Complex, construction shall be
completed no later than the market-rate units that are part ofthe Project. In recognition of the
fact that Developer may phase construction of the market-rate or commercial units, for purposes
ofthis Affordable Housing Plan, the phrase "completed no later than market-rate units" shall
mean no later than the City''S issuance ofa building permit for the 225th market-rate residential
unit.
The Developer shall provide in its transfer documents donating land within the Project to
a non-profit housing developer for a reversion in fee to Developer of the land upon which the
Affordable Apartment Complex is to be constructed if the Affordable Apartment Complex has
not been constructed as required by this Affordable Housing Plan. If the non-profit housing
developer has not completed construction of the Affordable Apartment Complex as set forth in
this Affordable Housing Plan, then the Developer will be required to complete construction of
the Affordable Apartment Complex itself. Developer shall do so at Developer's sole expense,
and Developer shall complete construction of the Affordable Apartment Complex no later than
issuance of the building permit for the 290th market-rate unit.
City shall not be obligated to issue any additional building permits beyond the 290th
building permit until the Affordable Apartment Complex is satisfactorily completed, as
evidenced by a final certificate of occupancy, according to the terms of the Agreement and this
Affordable Housing Plan.
B. Affordabilitv
The Affordable Apartment Complex shall consist of 36 Affordable Units. Fifty percent
(50%) ofthese units, or 18 apartments, shall be rented to Very Low Income Households at an
Affordable Rent. The remaining fifty percent (50%), or 18 ofthe apartments, shall be rented to
Low Income Households at an Affordable Rent as defined by the Rohnert Park Municipal Code.
C. Affordable HousingAgreement
Affordable rental properties shall be restricted for 55 years and owner-occupied
affordable housing units shall be restricted for 45 years as is required by the Rohnert Park
Municipal Code. In order to ensure that these affordability restrictions remain in place, the
Developer or the non-profit to whom the Developer donates land, shall enter into an Affordable
Housing Agreement with the City in a form and content acceptable to the City Attorney. The
Affordable Housing Agreement shall be recorded against the Affordable Apartment Complex
parcel or project site prior to the issuance of the building permit for the 100th market rate
residential unit. The Affordable Housing Agreement shall include at least the following terms:
.1. The requirement to construct the Affordable Apartment Complex in
accordance with this Affordable Housing Plan.
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2. Provisions restricting the rental of the Affordable Apartments to low and
, very Low Income Households at an Affordable Rent as defined by the
RohnertPark Municipal Code for 55 years.
3. Non-discrimination covenants.
4. Annual certification requirements for the lease of the rental units.
5. The submission of certificates of continuing program compliance to the
City at least once a year.
6. Restrictions on the ability to transfer the Affordable Apartment Complex.
7. Maintenance and management requests, including identifying the City's
remedies following notice and opportunity to cure.
8. A marketing plan for the Affordable Apartments, including any preference
programs.
D. Qualitv Standards
The Affordable Apartment Complex shall comply with the construction and aesthetic
standards set forth in RohnertPark Municipal Code Section 17.07.020, Footnote (N), subsection
9. Specifically, the Affordable Units shall be comparable in number of bedrooms, exterior
. appearance, and overall quality of construction to the market-rate units in the same project. With
prior approval from the City Manager, the Affordable Units may have different square footage
or interior features from the market-rate units in the Project so long as the interior features are
still of good quality and are consistent with contemporary standards for housing. In its approval
of the Development Agreement for this Project, the City specifically approves and authorizes the
clustering of the 36 affordable apartment units in the Project.
E. Marketinf:!/Implementation
Developer or its designated affordable housing developer shall prepare and implement a
marketing and implementation plan for the rental of the Affordable Apartments. The plan must
be in a form and content reasonably acceptable to the City and include, among other things, the
following: '
1. A plan to market the Affordable Apartments to eligible households.
2. Procedures for the rental of the Affordable Apartments, including the
slotting of applications and creation of a waiting list, eligibility
determination, income certification, and annual re-certifications.
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IV. DUPLEX UNITS AND ALLEY LOADED UNITS
A. Oblh:!ation to Construct
Developer shall construct 28 affordable Duplex Units and 8 affordable Alley Loaded
Units on the sites depicted in and in accordance with the Specific Plan and Final Development
Plan as well as all plans and specifications as approved by the City.
Construction shall be completed, as evidenced by a final certificate of occupancy,
concurrently with the related market-rate units according to the Project phasing plan and phasing
map as reviewed and approved"by the City and as included in the Final Development Plan.
B. Affofdabilitv
The 28 affordable Duplex Units and 8 affordable Alley Loaded Units shall be used either
as rental housing or owner-occupied housing, subject to the following requirements:
1. If operated as rental housing, fifty percent (50%) of the Affordable Units
shall be rented to Very-Low income households at an Affordable Rent.
The remaining fifty (50%) ofthe Affordable Units shall be rented to Low-
income households at an Affordable Rent.
2. If sold as owner-occupied housing, fifty (50%) of the Affordable Units
shall be sold to Low Income households at an Affordable Sales Price. The
remaining fifty percent (50%) of the Affordable Units shall be sold to
Moderate income households at an Affordable Sales Price.
C. Affordable Housing Agreement
Concurrent with recordation of the final map for each tract in which affordable housing
sites have been designated, Developer shall record an Affordable Housing Agreement containing
covenants against any parcel on which Affordable Units are proposed to be constructed. The
covenants containing the affordability restrictions for the Affordable Units shall remain in place
for a minimum of fifty-five (55) years (for rental housing) or forty-five (45) years (for owner-
occupied housing). Among other things, the Affordable Housing Agreement shall include the
following terms:
If the Affordable Housing Unit(s) is/are operated 'as rental housing:
, 1. The requirement to construct the Affordable Units as provided herein;
2. Provisions restricting the rental of Affordable Units to low- and very low-
income households at an affordable rent for a period of fifty-five (55)
years;
3. Non-discrimination covenants;
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4. Provisions requiring income certification before the lease of any
Affordable Units and recertification every year thereafter;
5. Provisions requiring the submittal of certificates of continuing program
compliance to the City on at least an annual basis;
6. Restrictions on the ability to transfer the Affordable Units;
7. Maintenance and management requirements, including City remedies
following notice and opportunity to cure;
8. Provisions regarding the marketing of the Affordable Units.
If the Affordable Housing Unit(s) is/are sold as owner-occupied housing:
1. The requirement to construct the Affordable Housing Unites) as provided
herein;
2. Provisions restricting the sale of the Affordable Units to Low and
Moderate-income households at an Affordable Sales Price for a period of
forty-five (45) years;
3. Non-discrimination covenants;
4. Provisions requiring income certification before the sale of any Affordable
Units;
5. Restrictions on the ability to transfer the Affordable Units;
6. The phasing plan already submitted to the City that indicates the location
and unit size of each Affordable Unit, and the timing of the construction of
the Affordable Units in relation to the market rate units;
7. Provisions requiring homebuyers to execute and record, as appropriate,
resale and refinance restrictions, disclosure statements and a performance
deed of trust; and
8. A form of Resale and Refinance Restriction Agreement that includes,
among other things, provisions requiring that the Affordable Unit be sold
to a Low or Moderate-income household at an Affordable Sales Price for a
period of forty- fi,ve (45) years, refinance limitations, provisions
prohibiting the rental of the Affordable Unit, and an option to purchase at
an Affordable Sales Price in favor of City the event of a default by the
owner.
D. Qualitv Standards
The Affordable Units shall comply with the construction and aesthetic standards set forth
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in Rohnert Park Municipal Code Section 17.07.020, Footnote (N), subsection 9. Specifically, the
Affordable Units shall be comparable in number of bedrooms, exterior appearance, and overall
quality of construction to the market-rate units in the same Project. With prior approval from the
City Manager, the Affordable Units may have different square footage or interior features from
the market-rate units in the Project so long as the interior features are still of good quality and are
consistent with contemporary starldards for housing. The Affordable Units shall be dispersed
throughout their respective phase.
E. Marketing/Implementation
Developer shall prepare arld implement a marketing and implementation plan for the
Affordable Units. The plan must be in a form and content reasonably acceptable to the City and
include, among other things, the following:
1. A plarl to market the Affordable Units to, eligible households.
2. . Procedures for the rental or sale of the Affordable Units, inciuding the
slotting of applications and creation of a waiting list, eligibility
determination, income certification, and annual re-certifications.
V. COMPLIANCE MONTORING
Commencing one year after the Effective Date and every year through the Term, the
Developer shall submit an annual implementation plan to the City summarizing the status of
compliarlce with the Affordable Housing Plan, including status of construction and sale or rental '
of the Affordable Units. Atthe time of submission ofthe information required. by this sectIon,
Developer shall submit the required Processing Fees to cover City's costs to review and monitor
Developer's compliance with the Affordable Housing Plan.
VI. DEVELOPER'S OBLIGATION
The obligations set forth in the Affordable Housing Plan are the obligation of Developer,
who shall be responsible for fulfilling them at Developer's sole cost arld expense. Neither the
City nor the Rohnert Park Community Development Agency will have any obligation to assist in
the development of any of the Affordable Units or Second Units. The Developer shall-provide
any and all subsidies necessary to construct the Affordable Units and to comply with all
provisions of the Affordable Housing Plan.
VII. PRIORITY
The Affordable Housing Agreement described above shall be superior to any mortgage,
deed of trust, lien, or other encumbrances (other than the lien for current taxes or assessments not
yet due) recorded against the Property, and shall be enforceable against any party who has
acquired its title by foreclosure, trustee's sale, voluntary conveyance, or otherwise. If so
requested by the City, the Developer or its successor shall execute and agree to the recording of a
subordination agreement evidencing the provisions of this Section VIII.
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VIII. ADJUSTMENT
The Developer may seek a reduction, adjustment, or waiver of these Affordable Housing
requirements as is set forth in Rohnert Park Municipal Code Section 17.07.020, footnote (N),
subsection 15.
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EXHIBIT F
Water Storage Facility Specifications
Exhibit F
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The Tank shall be a minimum siZe of 0.438 million gallons and provide stored potable water to meet the
following requirements: .
, Tank equalization (25% of Maximum Day demand),
Emergency Reserve (Average Day demand) ,and
Fire reserve (1,500 gpm for 2 hours - commercial).
The Tank shall be a welded steel tank conforming to A WW A D 1 00-05 WELDED CARBON STEEL
TANKS FOR WATER STORAGE. All appurtenances shall meet City Standards and A WW A standards.
All designs and improvements shall be to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the Department of
Health. '
A minimum of 12 foot clear shall be provided around the tank at all points. This area shall be paved.
, The Tank shall be entirely above ground.
Interior coating systems shall be three coat polyamide epoxy coating system that is certified in accordance
with NSF/ANSI6l for contact with potable water in water storage tanks of the size being coated. The
'coating system shall be suitable for application in three even coats of3-5 mils dry film thickness (DFT),
for a total minimum of9 mils DFT, or better coating system as approved by the City Engineer.
A cathodic protection system shall beiilcorporated into the tank.
Pressurizing pumps shall have sufficient back ~up such that ~e largest pump can be out of service and all
flow and pressure requirements can be met. Pumps shall be high efficiency. Motors shall be high
efficiencyvanable speed motors.
All above ground piping shall be ductile iron.
The pump for the tank shall have emergency back-up power, a generator. All mechanical equipment shall
be enclosed ,in a building. '
The site shall be fenced to a height of 8 feet. Fencing shall be commercial galvanized vinyl coated chain
link or o~er fencing as approved by the City. .
EXHIBIT G
Storm Water Detention Basin
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EXHIBIT H
Storm Water Detention Basin Specifications
Exhibit H
Southeast Specific Plan Detention Basin Requirements
The detentian basin- shall be designed to meet the fallawing criteria:
The storm ~ater detention pond shall be designed in accordance with the WEF Manual of
Practice FD-20, per City Standards and be appraved by the City Engineer, the Regianal Water
Quality Control Board, Sonama County Water Agency and Marin/Sonoma Mosquito & Vector
Control District.
The detention basmarea shall be a minimum af 2.1 acres. Side slopes toward the park shall have
a maximtun slope af 6H: 1 V. Side slop'es in other directions shall be a maximum slope of
4 H: 1 V. The fencing and landscaping for the detention baSins shall be reviewed and approved by
the Planning Division and Public Services Department. Planting along the slopes and bottom af
the pond shall be easy to maintain and k~ep free fram trash and shall be able to survive
estimated periods af inundation. Specialized turf grass may be acceptable in some locations.
The detentian basin shall contain a subsurface capture volume extending a minimum of2.4 feet
below the bottom af the drainage system to store storm water for infiltration. The footprint of
the capture zane shall be protected from any comp~ction during construction and shall maximize
surface area in lieu af depth. The design shall show that the sub-surface flows entering the basin
will not result in short circuiting. This capture volume shall be oveiIain by amended native soil
extending atleast ane foot above the tap of the drainage system. This amended soil shall have
an infiltratian rate af 5 to 10 inches per hour.
The rock capture volume shall be designed such that water collected and stored in subsurface
areas does not Create shrink and swell problems in the soils beneath proposed roadways or
sidewalks. The design shall specifically address this' issue and be stamped by a geotechnical
engineer.
The banks of the pond shall be keyed and benched and compacted to a minimum of 95% relative
compaction in lifts under the direction of a geatechnical engineer. The design shall specifically
address the effect of the groundwater table on slope stability and subsurface structure stability.
The detention basin system shall be designed to' meet the flow and cleaning requirements of
SUSUMP. The detention basin system shall be designed to prevent increases in storm water
runoff from the two-year 24 hour storm event compared to the predevelopment condition. The
detention basin system shall be designed to prevent pollutants generated by the project from
reaching storm drains or reduce pollutants generated to the maximum extent practicable.
The detention basis shall be designed such that the 100 year peak flow from the site is no greater
than the pre-develapment peak flaw. Unless the gravel infiltration area drains (infiltrates) within
24 hours, the design must prove that the 100 year peak flow in past development is equal to' or
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. less than the 1 00 year peak flow storm pre-development when the subsurface deterition area is
full and detaining water for infiltration.
When calculating detention, the winter groundwater table level shall be taken into account.
Storage below the groundwater table shall be. discounted from the required storage. The 24 inch
perforated storm drain must be designed such that the bottom of the pipe is 1 foot above the
maximum groundwater elevation.
Upstream filtration shall be provided before water enters the pond subsurface pipes. This
. filtration shall be capable of removing trash and fine sediments during all flow conditions to
keep this trash out ofthe subsurface pipes and sediment out of the rock storage layer.
A geotechnical engineer shall provide an estimate of the life of the subsurface storage system
given the treatment mechairisms proposed and storm water runoff durlng construction and after
construction. This estimate shall provide references and shall be stamped by the geotechnical.
engineer.
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