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City of South San Francisco
P.O. Box 711
South San Francisco, CA
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City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
March 11, 2020City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
PEOPLE OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
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business, we proceed as follows:
The regular meetings of the City Council are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00
p.m. in the Municipal Services Building, Council Chambers, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, California.
The City Clerk will read successively the items of business appearing on the Agenda. As she completes reading
an item, it will be ready for Council action.
RICHARD A. GARBARINO, Mayor
MARK ADDIEGO, Vice Mayor
MARK NAGALES, Councilmember
BUENAFLOR NICOLAS, Councilmember
KARYL MATSUMOTO, Councilmember
FRANK RISSO, City Treasurer
ROSA GOVEA ACOSTA, City Clerk
MIKE FUTRELL, City Manager
SKY WOODRUFF, City Attorney
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CALL TO ORDER
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ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
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COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion to approve the Minutes for the meetings on January 8, 2020 and January 15,
2020. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk)
1.
Report regarding a resolution approving an amendment to the service agreement
between the City of South San Francisco and the Town of Colma for Police
Communication Services. (Mike Remedios, Police Captain)
2.
Resolution approving an amendment to the service agreement between the City of
South San Francisco and the Town of Colma for Police Communication Services and
authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement.
2a.
Report regarding a resolution approving an amendment to the service agreement
between the City of South San Francisco and the City of Pacifica for Police
Communication Services. (Mike Remedios, Police Captain)
3.
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Resolution approving an amendment to the service agreement between the City of
South San Francisco and the City of Pacifica to continue to provide police
communications services.
3a.
Report regarding adoption of Ordinance to amend Title 2, Chapters 2.52, 2.56, 2.60,
2.62, 2.64, and 2.80, of the South San Francisco Municipal Code pertaining to
eligibility requirements for City commissioners. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk)
4.
Ordinance amending Title 2, Chapters 2.52, 2.56, 2.60, 2.62, 2.64, and 2.80, of the
South San Francisco Municipal Code pertaining to eligibility requirements for City
commissioners.
4a.
PUBLIC HEARING
Report regarding a resolution approving a Density Bonus and Incentives Request and
modifications to previous entitlements for the properties located at 418 Linden
Avenue, in the Downtown Transit Core District, and 201-219 Grand Avenue, in the
Grand Avenue Core District, and determination that the projects continue to be
consistent with the Downtown Station Area Specific Plan Environmental Impact
Report, and resolution approving a $1,050,000 Housing Trust Fund loan agreement,
resolution approving a $2,450,000 Housing Asset Fund loan agreement, resolutions
approving the fourth amendments to the 418 Linden Avenue and 201-219 Grand
Avenue Purchase and Sale Agreements, and resolution approving the fourth
amendment to the Development Agreement with ROEM Development Corporation.
(Billy Gross, Senior Planner and Julie Barnard, Economic Development Coordinator)
5.
Resolution making findings and approving amendments to previous entitlements,
including a Density Bonus and Incentives Request, at 418 Linden Avenue, in the
Downtown Transit Core District, and 201-219 Grand Avenue, in the Grand Avenue
Core District, and determination that the projects continue to be consistent with the
Downtown Station Area Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report.
5a.
Resolution approving the Fourth Amendment to the Development Agreement for
201-219 Grand Avenue and 418 Linden Avenue properties with ROEM Development
Corporation.
5b.
Resolution approving the Fourth Amendment to the 418 Linden Purchase and Sale
Agreement with ROEM Development Corporation
5c.
Resolution approving the Fourth Amendment to the 201-219 Grand Avenue Purchase
and Sale Agreement with ROEM Development Corporation
5d.
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Resolution approving Budget Amendment Number 20.034 which appropriates
$2,450,000 from the City of South San Francisco’s Housing Asset Fund (Fund 241)
for a developer loan to ROEM Development Corporation for the development of 46
Below Market Rate units and one managers unit at 201-219 Grand Avenue.
5e.
Resolution approving Budget Amendment Number 20.033 which appropriates
$1,050,000 of the City of South San Francisco’s Housing Trust Fund (Fund 205) as a
loan to ROEM Development Corporation for the development of 36 Below Market
Rate units and one managers unit at 418 Linden Avenue.
5f.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
Report regarding a resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco
proclaiming a local State of Emergency related to the Novel Coronavirus 2019
(COVID-19). (Sharon Ranals, Assistant City Manager)
6.
Resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco proclaiming a local
State of Emergency related to the Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19).
6a.
Report regarding a Fleet Procurement Policy as it relates to Electric Vehicles (Dave
Bockhaus, Deputy Director of Public Works)
7.
Study Session regarding conceptual program guidelines for an Employee Down
Payment Assistance Program. (Nell Selander, Deputy Director, Economic &
Community Development Department)
8.
Report regarding an ordinance adding Chapter 8.72 to the South San Francisco
Municipal Code Title 8 regulating the use of disposable food service ware by food
facilities. (Christina Fernandez, Assistant to the City Manager)
9.
An ordinance adding Chapter 8.72 to Title 8 of the South San Francisco Municipal
Code regulating the use of Disposable Food Service Ware by Food Facilities.
9a.
Follow-up discussion of proposed relocation of South San Francisco Farmers’ Market
from Orange Memorial Park to the downtown area. (Sheri Boles, Community
Programs Manager, and Jorge Vega, Regional Manager, Pacific Coast Farmers’
Market Association)
10.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL – COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
(Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of Case: Kashiwa Fudosan America, Inc. v. City of South San Francisco
San Mateo County Superior Court Case Number: 18-CIV-01728
11.
ADJOURNMENT
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City of South San Francisco
Legislation Text
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #:20-204 Agenda Date:3/11/2020
Version:1 Item #:1.
Motion to approve the Minutes for the meetings on January 8, 2020 and January 15, 2020. (Rosa Govea Acosta,
City Clerk)
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Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #:20-41 Agenda Date:3/11/2020
Version:1 Item #:2.
Report regarding a resolution approving an amendment to the service agreement between the City of South San
Francisco and the Town of Colma for Police Communication Services.(Mike Remedios, Police Captain)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that City Council adopt a resolution approving an amendment to the service
agreement with the Town of Colma in order to continue to provide communication services to the Town
of Colma.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The City of South San Francisco (“City”)has been providing police communication services to the Town of
Colma (“Colma”)for the last thirty-two (32)years.The current agreement is set to expire in June of 2020.City
staff recommends that the City Council authorize the execution of an amendment to the services agreement
with Colma in order to continue to provide police communication services through 2023.In addition,the
amendment would provide that Colma can only terminate the agreement with 180 days’notice.The City will
retain its ability to terminate without cause with 180 days’ notice.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City will charge Colma $97,418 for Fiscal Year 2020-2021,$99,366 for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 and
$101,353 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for dispatch services.This reflects a 2%increase from the last year of the
previous service agreement for dispatch services ($95,508),as well as a 2%increase for each of the following
years.The revenue received pursuant to this amendment will be sufficient to cover the cost of providing the
services contemplated by this agreement.Staffing for these services is presently allocated in the Police
Department’s current operating budget and no modifications will be required.
RELATIONSHIP TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN
Amending the service agreement with the Town of Colma meets the City’s strategic goals of maintaining
skilled police, fire, emergency medical and disaster management programs.
CONCLUSION
Adoption of the attached resolution will authorize the City to execute an amendment to the agreement with
Colma in order to continue to provide police communication services to Colma for the next three years,starting
July 1,2020.The annual revenue to the City for providing this service to Colma will be $97,418 for year one,
$99,366 for year two, and $101,353 for year three (2% increase per year).
Attachment:
1.2017 Town of Colma/South San Francisco Agreement
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File #:20-42 Agenda Date:3/11/2020
Version:1 Item #:2a.
Resolution approving an amendment to the service agreement between the City of South San Francisco and the
Town of Colma for Police Communication Services and authorizing the City Manager to execute the
agreement.
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco Police Department has been providing police communication
services to Colma for the past thirty-two (32) years; and
WHEREAS, the current agreement between the City of South San Francisco (“City”) and the Town of Colma
(“Colma”) is due for renewal; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the Police Department to
enter into an agreement amendment with Colma in order to continue to provide police communication services
to Colma; and
WHEREAS, adequate funding and staffing for these services is presently allocated in the Police Department’s
current operating budget and no modification are required.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco that the City
Council approves an amendment to the service agreement with the Town of Colma, attached to this resolution
as Exhibit A, in order to continue to provide Colma with police communication services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager of the City of South San Francisco, or his designee, is
hereby authorized and directed to execute the amendment to the Agreement on behalf of the City of South San
Francisco, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, and to take any other action consistent with the
intent of this Resolution.
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AND
THE TOWN OF COLMA FOR POLICE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
This Police Communications Services Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into on
July 1, 2020, by and between the CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, hereinafter
referred to as "SSF" and the TOWN OF COLMA, hereinafter referred to as "COLMA." (together
sometimes referred to as the “Parties”)
RECITALS
WHEREAS, SSF desires to furnish police communications services to COLMA through
the utilization of SSF facilities and staff; and
WHEREAS, SSF is willing to furnish said services to COLMA for a mutually agreed cost;
and
WHEREAS, the Parties to this Agreement have determined that the computer-aided
dispatch and records management systems belonging to the Parties are compatible and will be
an effective method of communications and record keeping for both Parties; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable that the parties enter into this Agreement as
set forth below;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the recitals and mutual obligations contained
herein, SSF and COLMA agree as follows:
1. Description of Services
(a) SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO will provide to COLMA basic police dispatch services
on a daily basis from 0000 hours to 0800 hours and for two one-hour breaks
during the time of 0800 hours to 2359 hours, for 24 hours on Thanksgiving Day,
Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, and provide basic police dispatch services
under extenuating emergency situations after all other means of filling the
position have been exhausted, and at other times as agreed upon by the
Communications Services Manager. Dispatch services will include answering
emergency telephone calls, dispatching police units by radio, telephone
notification of key personnel, providing record keeping activities associated with
police dispatch and participating in a quality control and incident critique.
(b) SSF shall cause all emergency and non-emergency telephone calls and two-way
radio traffic related to COLMA to be recorded. The recordings shall be retained by
SSF for a minimum of one hundred (100) days following the date of the call or
message. SSF shall provide excerpts of these recordings to COLMA upon
request.
(c) SSF shall provide and maintain computer hardware and system software at the
SSF communications center to support COLMA computer aided dispatching and
automated records management. COLMA, at its own expense, shall procure the
necessary compatible application software for computer aided dispatching and
automated records management. Further, COLMA shall be responsible for paying
any and all recurring software maintenance fees for all software that it has
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purchased and/or licensed in connection with this Agreement.
(d) SSF shall provide and maintain sufficient telephone equipment to accommodate
the COLMA E911, 7-digit emergency telephone lines, and administrative
business lines.
(e) COLMA shall be responsible for the non-recurring and recurring cost of its
telephone lines and any equipment required to extend its telephone lines to the
SSF police communications center.
(f) SSF shall provide and maintain radio console equipment within the SSF police
communications center to effect radio transmissions to and from the SSF police
communications center to the COLMA field units.
(g) SSF shall provide recording equipment to log and record incoming and outgoing
radio and telephone transmissions related to this Agreement.
(h) SSF shall make the services of its telecommunications engineering and police
technology team available to design the radio and telephone systems required to
provide the services identified herein. In the event that the telecommunications
engineering and police technology team costs increase during this Agreement,
the Parties will meet to agree upon an additional amount to be paid by COLMA
sufficient to cover the increased costs.
(i) COLMA and SSF shall jointly maintain and update a computerized geographic
information file, with each party focusing on streets and premise data in its own
jurisdiction.
2. Operational Responsibilities
(a) The SSF Communications Center shall be under the direction and management
control of SSF’s Chief of Police. Matters concerning communications
procedures, operations, complaints, requests for changes and/or similar
operational matters provided for under this Agreement and specifically related to
COLMA shall be approved by COLMA’s Chief of Police and submitted to the SSF
Chief of Police or his/her designee for consideration.
(b) SSF shall provide sufficient working space and facilities at the SSF police
communications center for SSF personnel and equipment to provide the services
described in this Agreement. SSF, in its sole discretion, shall determine the
quantity and classification of employees required to provide the services to
COLMA contemplated under this Agreement.
3. Compensation for Services
(a) COLMA shall pay SSF the amounts detailed below as compensation for services
provided during each fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending on June 30,
2023. SSF shall invoice COLMA in advance on a quarterly basis beginning on
July 1, 2020 in an amount equal to ¼ of annual amount due. COLMA shall remit
in full within 45 days of receiving an invoice from SSF.
2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023
$97,418 $99,366 $101,353
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(b) In the event SSF and COLMA agree that additional employees must be hired by
SSF in order to implement this Agreement and SSF and COLMA have agreed on
the costs associated with those additional hires, COLMA shall pay SSF an
amount equal to the cost of the additional employees hired by SSF to fulfill its
obligations under this Agreement.
(c) Upon mutual agreement, COLMA may request SSF to provide additional police
communications services for special events at the rate of $85 per hour per
employee with a minimum of four (4) hours per event. COLMA must schedule
special events with SSF at least thirty (30) days in advance of the event date.
4. Term
SSF shall furnish the agreed-upon services as set forth above for a period of three (3)
years, commencing July 1, 2020 and expiring June 30, 2023. This Agreement may be
extended for up to a three (3) year period if mutually agreed by SSF and COLMA in
writing.
5. Waiver/Immunities
(a) Waiver.
COLMA is responsible for damages to or loss of its property and waives its right to sue SSF
for any damages to or loss of its property or injury to its personnel that may occur in
responding to communication services pursuant to this Agreement, except for loss of
COLMA’S property or injury to COLMA’S personnel that is caused by the gross negligence
or willful misconduct of SSF.
(b) Immunities.
By entering into this Agreement, neither Party waives any of the immunities provided by the
California Government Code or other applicable provisions of law.
6. Termination of Agreement
This Agreement may be terminated in accordance with the following:
(a) Termination without Cause
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, at any time and without cause, the
Parties to this Agreement shall have the right, in their sole discretion, to terminate this
Agreement by giving one hundred eighty (180) days' written notice to the other Party.
(b) Termination for Cause
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, if either Party fails to perform or cure
any of its obligations hereunder, within the time and in the manner herein provided, or
otherwise violates any of the terms of this Agreement, the other Party may immediately
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terminate this Agreement by giving written notice of such termination, stating the reason for
the termination.
(c) Ability to Cure
In the event of any alleged failure to perform 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. During the Cure Period, the Party charged shall not be considered in default
for purposes of termination or institution of legal proceedings. The failure of any 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.
(d) Payment Upon Termination
Upon termination of this Agreement, COLMA shall, within thirty (30) days of termination, pay
SSF any outstanding balance for services or materials provided by SSF.
7. Notices
All notices, demands, requests, consents, approvals, waivers, or communications
("Notices") that either party desires or is required to give to the other party or any other
person shall be in writing and either personally served or sent by prepaid postage, first
class mail. Notices shall be addressed as appears below for each party except if either
party gives notice of a change of name or address, notices to the giver of that Notice
shall thereafter be given as demanded in that Notice.
SSF: City of South San Francisco
City Manager
400 Grand Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
COLMA: Town of Colma
City Manager
1188 El Camino Real
Colma, CA 94014
8. Relationship of Parties
Both parties agree and understand that the services performed under this Agreement are
performed as an independent contractor, and that neither party’s employees acquire any
of the rights, privileges, powers, or advantages of the other party’s employees. No
pension rights of COLMA or SSF employees will be affected by this Agreement.
9. Confidential Law Enforcement Information
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COLMA shall provide SSF with proof of eligibility to access State and Federal automated
criminal justice databases. COLMA shall provide to SSF identifying information on its
employees that require access to said databases to facilitate SSF maintaining
computerized security tables that allow or prohibit access. SSF may restrict access from
view by COLMA if SSF deems it necessary to protect security of its employee
information. SSF and COLMA shall be individually responsible for complying with State
and Federal training requirements for employees related to criminal justice databases.
COLMA shall be responsible for proper use of criminal justice information disseminated
to it by SSF. COLMA agrees to indemnify and hold harmless SSF in the event of misuse
of confidential information by COLMA users.
10. Hold Harmless, Indemnification
(a) COLMA shall defend, save harmless and indemnify SSF, its officers and
employees from any and all claims which arise out of the terms and conditions of
this Agreement and which result from the negligent acts or omissions of COLMA,
its officers, employees and contractors.
(b) SSF shall defend, save harmless, and indemnify COLMA, its officers and
employees from any and all claims for injuries or damage to persons and/or
property which arise out of the terms and conditions of this Agreement and which
result from the negligent acts or omissions of SSF, its officers, employees and
contractors.
(c) In the event of concurrent negligence of SSF, its officers and/or employees, and
COLMA, its officers and/or employees, then the liability for any and all claims for
injuries or damage to persons and/or property which arise out of terms and
conditions of this Agreement shall be apportioned according to the California
theory of comparative negligence.
(d) This section shall include, without limitation, any actions, claims, suits, demands,
and liability of every name, kind, and description brought for, or on account of
injuries to or death of any person, including COLMA or SSF, or damage to
property of any kind whatsoever and to whomsoever belonging.
(e) The duty to indemnify and hold harmless as set forth herein shall include the duty
to defend as set forth in Civil Code Section 2778.
11. Radio Systems
COLMA shall own and operate its police radio system and be solely responsible for its
procurement, maintenance and replacement. This includes receivers, transmitters,
voter/comparators and associated equipment. COLMA shall maintain its radio
equipment in a manner that will allow clear reception that is free from static and
interference.
SSF shall own and operate its police communications dispatch equipment and be solely
responsible for its procurement, maintenance and replacement. This includes dispatch
console electronic equipment, logging recorder, computer servers and associated
equipment. SSF shall use this equipment to provide radio dispatch service to COLMA.
12. Ownership of Computerized Data
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Both parties acknowledge that automated law enforcement records information for SSF
and COLMA will be comingled in a single computer database owned and managed by
SSF. SSF agrees to allow COLMA to electronically copy its records for the purpose of
maintaining its own archive without additional cost to COLMA.
13. Assignability and Subcontracting
Neither party may assign the benefits nor delegate the duties set forth in this Agreement.
14. Insurance
Both parties shall maintain sufficient insurance, self-insurance or a combination thereof
to comply with the following requirements, and, if requested, each party shall furnish the
other party with certificates of insurance evidencing the required coverage. Thirty (30)
days' notice must be given, in writing as set forth in this agreement of any pending
change in the limits of liability or of any cancellation or modification of the policy.
a) Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance. Both parties
shall have in effect during the entire life of this Agreement Worker’s
Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance, or an acceptable program of
self-insurance providing full statutory coverage. In signing this Agreement, parties
certify, as required by Section 1861 of the California Labor Code, that they are
aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which
requires every employer to be insured against liability for Worker's Compensation
or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of the Code, and
parties will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of
the work of this Agreement.
b) Liability Insurance. COLMA and SSF shall take out and maintain during the life
of this Agreement such Bodily Injury Liability and Property Damage Liability
Insurance as shall protect it while performing work covered by this Agreement
from any and all claims for damages for bodily injury, including accidental death,
as well as any and all claims for property damage which may arise from COLMA’s
and SSF’s operations under this Agreement, whether such operation be by itself
or by any subcontractor or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by either of
them. Such insurance shall be combined single limit bodily injury and property
damage for each occurrence and shall be not less than:
1. Comprehensive General Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,000,000
2. Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,000,000
15. Non-Discrimination
No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, gender, age (over 40),
national origin, medical condition (cancer), physical or mental disability, sexual
orientation, pregnancy, child birth or related medical condition, marital status, or political
affiliation be denied any benefits or subject to discrimination under this Agreement.
COLMA and SSF shall ensure equal employment opportunity based on objective
standards of recruitment, classification, selection, promotion, compensation,
performance evaluation, and management relations for all employees under this
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Agreement. COLMA’s and SSF’s equal employment policies shall be made available to
either party upon request.
16. Retention of Records
Each party agrees to provide to the other party, to any federal or state department having
monitoring or reviewing authority, to SSF’s or COLMA’s authorized representatives
and/or their appropriate audit agencies upon reasonable notice, access to and the right
to examine and audit records and documents necessary to determine compliance with
relevant federal, state, and local statutes, rules, and regulations, and this Agreement,
and to evaluate the quality, appropriateness and timeliness of services performed.
COLMA shall maintain and preserve all records relating to this Agreement for a period of
five (5) years from the termination date of this Agreement, or until audit findings are
resolved, whichever is greater. SSF shall maintain and preserve all records relating to
this Agreement in accordance with SSF’s adopted records retention schedule.
17. Response to Public Records Act Requests, Subpoenas, and DOJ Audits
COLMA and SSF shall be individually responsible for complying with requests for records
under the California Public Records Act. SSF shall provide technical assistance to COLMA
if the request involves incident records contained in SSF’s computer aided dispatch system.
The Parties agree for purposes of section 6254.5 of the California Government Code that
any and all information exchanged between SSF and COLMA pursuant to this Agreement
will be treated as confidential, that only persons authorized in writing by the SSF City
Manager or the COLMA City Manager or their delegees shall be permitted to obtain such
information, subject to all applicable laws and regulations, and that any and all information
exchanged between SSF and COLMA pursuant to this Agreement will only be used for
purposes consistent with existing law.
COLMA and SSF shall be individually responsible for responding to California Department of
Justice audits related to the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System
(CLETS) and the Department of Justice Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS)
databases. SSF shall provide technical assistance to COLMA to extract the necessary
information from the computer aided dispatch and records management systems when
requested.
18. Merger Clause
This Agreement, including any Exhibit(s) hereto constitutes the sole Agreement of the
parties hereto and correctly states the rights, duties, and obligations of each party as of
this document's date. Any prior agreement, promises, negotiations, or representations
between the parties not expressly stated in this document are not binding. All subsequent
modifications shall be in writing and signed by the parties.
19. Controlling Law
The validity of this Agreement and of its terms or provisions, as well as the rights and
duties of the parties hereunder, the interpretation, and performance of this Agreement
shall be governed by the laws of the State of California.
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20. Amendment
This Agreement may be amended at any time upon the written mutual approval of the
Parties.
21. Severability
If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the
validity, legality or enforceability of the remaining portions hereof shall not in any way be
affected or impaired thereby.
22. Waiver
A waiver by either Party of the performance of any covenant or condition herein shall not
invalidate this Agreement nor shall it be considered a waiver of any other covenant or
condition, nor shall the delay or forbearance by either Party in exercising any remedy or right
be considered a waiver of, or an estoppel against, the later exercise of such remedy or right.
23. Remedies Cumulative
Except as otherwise expressly stated in this Agreement, the rights and remedies of the
Parties hereunder are cumulative, and the exercise or failure to exercise one or more of
such rights or remedies by either Party shall not preclude the exercise by it, at the same time
or different times, of any right or remedy for the same default or any other default. Upon the
occurrence of an event of default, the Parties may pursue all remedies at law or in equity
which are not otherwise provided for in this Agreement, expressly including the remedy of
specific performance of this Agreement.
24. Binding Effect
This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs, administrators,
executors, successors in interest and assigns of each of the Parties hereto. Any reference
in this Agreement to a specifically named Party shall be deemed to apply to any successor,
heir, administrator, executor or assign of such Party who has acquired an interest in
compliance with the terms of this Agreement, or under law.
25. Attorneys' Fees
In any action at law or in equity, arbitration or other proceeding arising in connection with this
Agreement, the prevailing party shall recover attorneys' fees and other costs, including, but
not limited to court costs and expert and consultants' fees incurred in connection with such
action, in addition to any other relief awarded, and such attorneys' fees and costs shall be
included in any judgment in such action.
26. Captions; Interpretation
The captions used in this Agreement are for convenience only and are not intended to affect
the interpretation or construction of the provisions herein contained. The Parties
acknowledge that this Agreement is the product of negotiation and compromise on the part
of both Parties, and the Parties agree, that since both Parties have participated in the
negotiation and drafting of this Agreement, this Agreement shall not be construed as if
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prepared by one of the Parties, but rather according to its fair meaning as a whole, as if both
Parties had prepared it.
27. Disputes
If a dispute arises between the Parties regarding performance of either Party under this
Agreement, the Parties shall attempt to resolve such dispute informally by a meeting with
representatives of each Party. If, after a good faith attempt by both Parties to resolve the
dispute informally no resolution can be reached, the Parties may, at their sole and mutual
discretion, agree to engage in mediation, the costs of which shall be divided equally between
the Parties, unless otherwise agreed.
28. Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be an original
and all of which together shall constitute one agreement.
29. Further Assurances
The Parties agree to execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other such other documents
and instruments, and to undertake such actions, as either shall reasonably request or as
may be necessary to carry out the intent of this Agreement.
30. Time is of the Essence
Time is of the essence and is a material term for all conditions and provisions contained in
this Agreement.
31. Authority
Each person executing this Agreement on behalf of one of the Parties represents that he or
she is duly authorized to sign and deliver the Agreement on behalf of such Party and that
this Agreement is binding on such Party in accordance with its terms.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto by their duly authorized representatives have
affixed their hands on the day and year in this Agreement first above written.
__________________________ ___________________________________
City Manager City Manager
City of South San Francisco Town of Colma
ATTEST By:
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COLMA
_______________________________ ___________________________________
Dated City Attorney
Approved as to form:
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
___________________________ _________________________________
Dated City Attorney
Approved as to form:
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City of South San Francisco
Legislation Text
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #:20-43 Agenda Date:3/11/2020
Version:1 Item #:3.
Report regarding a resolution approving an amendment to the service agreement between the City of South San
Francisco and the City of Pacifica for Police Communication Services.(Mike Remedios, Police Captain)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that City Council adopt a resolution approving an amendment to the service
agreement with the City of Pacifica in order to continue to provide communication services to the City of
Pacifica.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The City of South San Francisco (“City”)has been providing police communication services to the City of
Pacifica (“Pacifica”)for the last eight (8)years.The current agreement is set to expire in June of 2020.City
staff recommends that the City Council authorize the execution of an amendment to the services agreement
with Pacifica in order to continue to provide police communication services through 2023.In addition,the
amendment would provide that Pacifica can only terminate the agreement with 180 days’notice.The City will
retain its ability to terminate without cause with 180 days’ notice.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City will charge Pacifica $671,108 for Fiscal Year 2020-2021,$684,530 for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 and
$698,221 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for dispatch services.This reflects a 2%increase from the last year of the
previous service agreement for dispatch services ($657,949),as well as a 2%increase for each of the following
years.The revenue received pursuant to this amendment will be sufficient to cover the cost of providing the
services contemplated by this agreement.Staffing for these services is presently allocated in the Police
Department’s current operating budget and no modifications will be required.
RELATIONSHIP TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN
Providing communication services to the City of Pacifica meets the City’s strategic goals of providing skilled
police, fire, emergency medical, and disaster management programs.
CONCLUSION
Adoption of the attached resolution will authorize the City to execute an amendment to the agreement with
Pacifica in order to continue to provide police communication services to Pacifica for the next three years,
starting July 1,2020.The annual revenue to the City for providing this service to Colma will be $671,108 for
year one, $684,530 for year two, and $698,221 for year three (2% increase per year).
Attachment:
1.2017-2020 Pacifica/South San Francisco Dispatch Agreement
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Legislation Text
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #:20-44 Agenda Date:3/11/2020
Version:1 Item #:3a.
Resolution approving an amendment to the service agreement between the City of South San Francisco and the
City of Pacifica to continue to provide police communications services.
WHEREAS,the City of South San Francisco Police Department has been providing police communication
services to Pacifica for the eight (8) years; and
WHEREAS,the current agreement between the City of South San Francisco (“City”)and the City of Pacifica
(“Pacifica”) is due for renewal; and
WHEREAS,staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the Police Department to
enter into an agreement amendment with the City of Pacifica in order to continue to provide police
communication services to Pacifica; and
WHEREAS,adequate funding and staffing for these services is presently allocated in the Police Department’s
current operating budget and no modifications are required.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco that the City
Council approves an amendment to the service agreement with the City of Pacifica,attached to this resolution
as Exhibit A, in order to continue to provide Pacifica with police communication services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the City Manager of the City of South San Francisco,or his designee,is
hereby authorized and directed to execute the amendment to the service agreement on behalf of the City of
South San Francisco,subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney,and to take any other action
consistent with the intent of this Resolution.
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AND
THE CITY OF PACIFICA FOR POLICE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
This Police Communications Services Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into on July
1, 2020, by and between the CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, hereinafter referred to as
"SSF" and the CITY OF PACIFICA, hereinafter referred to as "PACIFICA." (together sometimes
referred to as the “Parties”)
RECITALS
WHEREAS, SSF desires to furnish police communications services to PACIFICA
through the utilization of SSF facilities and staff; and
WHEREAS, SSF is willing to furnish said services to PACIFICA for a mutually agreed
cost; and
WHEREAS, the Parties to this Agreement have determined that the computer-aided
dispatch and records management systems belonging to the Parties are compatible and will be
an effective method of communications and record keeping for both Parties; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable that the parties enter into this Agreement as
set forth below;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the recitals and mutual obligations contained
herein, SSF and PACIFICA agree as follows:
1. Description of Services
(a) SSF will provide PACIFICA with the following services: telephone answering and
personnel notification, including status keeping, activity reporting and database
inquiries in response to PACIFICA police operational needs. SSF will be
responsible for answering PACIFICA’s non-emergency administrative telephone
calls outside of normal weekday PACIFICA office hours which are defined as
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm and Wednesday 8:30
am to 7:30 pm.
(b) SSF will provide PACIFICA with the services described in Paragraph (a) above
24-hours per day, 7-days per week, 365-days per year beginning on July 1, 2020.
(c) SSF shall cause all emergency and non-emergency telephone calls and two-way
radio traffic related to PACIFICA to be recorded. The recordings shall be retained
by SSF for a minimum of one hundred (100) days following the date of the call or
message. SSF shall provide excerpts of these recordings to PACIFICA upon
request.
(d) SSF shall provide and maintain computer hardware and system software at the
SSF communications center to support PACIFICA computer aided dispatching
and automated records management. PACIFICA, at its own expense, shall
procure the necessary compatible application software for computer aided
dispatching and automated records management. Further, PACIFICA shall be
responsible for paying any and all recurring software maintenance fees for all
software that it has purchased and/or licensed in connection with this Agreement.
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(e) SSF shall provide and maintain sufficient telephone equipment to accommodate
the PACIFICA E911, 7-digit emergency telephone lines, and administrative
business lines.
(f) PACIFICA shall be responsible for the non-recurring and recurring cost of its
telephone lines and any equipment required to extend its telephone lines to the
SSF police communications center.
(g) SSF shall provide and maintain radio console equipment within the SSF police
communications center to effect radio transmissions to and from the SSF police
communications center to the PACIFICA field units.
(h) SSF shall provide recording equipment to log and record incoming and outgoing
radio and telephone transmissions related to this Agreement.
(i) SSF shall make the services of its telecommunications engineering and police
technology team available to design the radio and telephone systems required to
provide the services identified herein. In the event that the telecommunications
engineering and police technology team costs increase during this Agreement,
the Parties will meet to agree upon an additional amount to be paid by Pacifica
sufficient to cover the increased costs.
(j) PACIFICA and SSF shall jointly maintain and update a computerized geographic
information file, with each party focusing on streets and premise data in its own
jurisdiction.
(k) SSF will complete all functions of the warrant process for PACIFICA. These
duties include, but are not limited to, new warrant entries, warrant updates and
warrant due-diligence.
2. Operational Responsibilities
(a) The SSF Communications Center shall be under the direction and management
control of SSF’s Chief of Police. Matters concerning communications
procedures, operations, complaints, requests for changes and/or similar
operational matters provided for under this Agreement and specifically related to
PACIFICA shall be approved by PACIFICA’s Chief of Police and submitted to the
SSF Chief of Police or his/her designee for consideration.
(b) SSF shall provide sufficient working space and facilities at the SSF police
communications center for SSF personnel and equipment to provide the services
described in this Agreement. SSF, in its sole discretion, shall determine the
quantity and classification of employees required to provide the services to
PACIFICA contemplated under this Agreement.
3. Compensation for Services
(a) PACIFICA shall pay SSF the amounts detailed below as compensation for
services provided during each fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending on
June 30, 2023. SSF shall invoice PACIFICA in advance on a quarterly basis
beginning on July 1, 2020 in an amount equal to ¼ of annual amount due.
Pacifica shall remit in full within 45 days of receiving an invoice from SSF.
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2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023
$671,108 $684,530 $698,221
(b) In the event SSF and PACIFICA agree that additional employees must be hired
by SSF in order to implement this Agreement and have agreed on the costs
associated with those additional hires, PACIFICA shall pay SSF an amount equal
to the cost of the additional employees hired by SSF to fulfill its obligations under
this Agreement.
(c) Upon mutual agreement, PACIFICA may request SSF to provide additional police
communications services for special events at the rate of $85 per hour per
employee with a minimum of four (4) hours per event. PACIFICA must schedule
special events with SSF at least thirty (30) days in advance of the event date.
4. Term
SSF shall furnish the agreed-upon services as set forth above for a period of three (3)
years, commencing July 1, 2020 and expiring June 30, 2023. This Agreement may be
extended for up to a three (3) year period if mutually agreed by SSF and PACIFICA in
writing.
5. Waiver/Immunities
(a) Waiver.
PACIFICA is responsible for damages to or loss of its property and waives its right to sue
SSF for any damages to or loss of its property or injury to its personnel that may occur in
responding to communication services pursuant to this Agreement, except for loss of
PACIFICA’S property or injury to PACIFICA’S personnel that is caused by the gross
negligence or willful misconduct of SSF.
(b) Immunities.
By entering into this Agreement, neither Party waives any of the immunities provided by the
California Government Code or other applicable provisions of law.
6. Termination of Agreement
This Agreement may be terminated in accordance with the following:
(a) Termination Without Cause
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, at any time and without cause, the
Parties to this Agreement shall have the right, in their sole discretion, to terminate this
Agreement by giving ninety (90) days' written notice to the other Party.
(b) Termination for Cause
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, if either Party fails to perform or cure
any of its obligations hereunder, within the time and in the manner herein provided, or
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otherwise violates any of the terms of this Agreement, the other Party may immediately
terminate this Agreement by giving written notice of such termination, stating the reason for
the termination. The termination shall become effective on the last day of the quarter in
which the written notice of termination is provided.
(c) Ability to Cure
In the event of any alleged failure to perform 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. During the Cure Period, the Party charged shall not be considered in default
for purposes of termination or institution of legal proceedings. The failure of any 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.
(d) Payment Upon Termination
Upon termination of this Agreement, PACIFICA shall, within thirty (30) days of termination,
pay SSF any outstanding balance for services or materials provided by SSF.
7. Notices
All notices, demands, requests, consents, approvals, waivers, or communications
("Notices") that either party desires or is required to give to the other party or any other
person shall be in writing and either personally served or sent by prepaid postage, first
class mail. Notices shall be addressed as appears below for each party except if either
party gives notice of a change of name or address, notices to the giver of that Notice
shall thereafter be given as demanded in that Notice.
SSF: City of South San Francisco
City Manager
400 Grand Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
PACIFICA: City of Pacifica
City Manager
170 Santa Maria Avenue
Pacifica, CA 94044
8. Relationship of Parties
Both parties agree and understand that the services performed under this Agreement are
performed as an independent contractor, and that neither party’s employees acquire any
of the rights, privileges, powers, or advantages of the other party’s employees. No
pension rights of PACIFICA or SSF employees will be affected by this Agreement.
9. Confidential Law Enforcement Information
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PACIFICA shall provide SSF with proof of eligibility to access State and Federal
automated criminal justice databases. PACIFICA shall provide to SSF identifying
information on its employees that require access to said databases to facilitate SSF
maintaining computerized security tables that allow or prohibit access. SSF may restrict
access from view by PACIFICA if SSF deems it necessary to protect security of its
employee information. SSF and PACIFICA shall be individually responsible for complying
with State and Federal training requirements for employees related to criminal justice
databases. PACIFICA shall be responsible for proper use of criminal justice information
disseminated to it by SSF. PACIFICA agrees to indemnify and hold harmless SSF in the
event of misuse of confidential information by PACIFICA users.
10. Hold Harmless, Indemnification
(a) PACIFICA shall defend, save harmless and indemnify SSF, its officers and
employees from any and all claims which arise out of the terms and conditions of
this Agreement and which result from the negligent acts or omissions of
PACIFICA, its officers, employees and contractors.
(b) SSF shall defend, save harmless, and indemnify PACIFICA, its officers and
employees from any and all claims for injuries or damage to persons and/or
property which arise out of the terms and conditions of this Agreement and which
result from the negligent acts or omissions of SSF, its officers, employees and
contractors.
(c) In the event of concurrent negligence of SSF, its officers and/or employees, and
PACIFICA, its officers and/or employees, then the liability for any and all claims
for injuries or damage to persons and/or property which arise out of terms and
conditions of this Agreement shall be apportioned according to the California
theory of comparative negligence.
(d) This section shall include, without limitation, any actions, claims, suits, demands,
and liability of every name, kind, and description brought for, or on account of
injuries to or death of any person, including PACIFICA or SSF, or damage to
property of any kind whatsoever and to whomsoever belonging.
(e) The duty to indemnify and hold harmless as set forth herein shall include the duty
to defend as set forth in Civil Code Section 2778.
11. Radio Systems
PACIFICA shall own and operate its police radio system and be solely responsible for its
procurement, maintenance and replacement. This includes receivers, transmitters,
voter/comparators and associated equipment. PACIFICA shall maintain its radio
equipment in a manner that will allow clear reception that is free from static and
interference.
SSF shall own and operate its police communications dispatch equipment and be solely
responsible for its procurement, maintenance and replacement. This includes dispatch
console electronic equipment, logging recorder, computer servers and associated
equipment. SSF shall use this equipment to provide radio dispatch service to PACIFICA.
12. Ownership of Computerized Data
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Both parties acknowledge that automated law enforcement records information for SSF
and PACIFICA will be comingled in a single computer database owned and managed by
SSF. SSF agrees to allow PACIFICA to electronically copy its records for the purpose of
maintaining its own archive without additional cost to PACIFICA.
13. Assignability and Subcontracting
Neither party may assign the benefits nor delegate the duties set forth in this Agreement.
14. Insurance
Both parties shall maintain sufficient insurance, self-insurance or a combination thereof
to comply with the following requirements, and, if requested, each party shall furnish the
other party with certificates of insurance evidencing the required coverage. Thirty (30)
days' notice must be given, in writing as set forth in this agreement of any pending
change in the limits of liability or of any cancellation or modification of the policy.
a) Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance. Both parties
shall have in effect during the entire life of this Agreement Worker’s
Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance, or an acceptable program of
self-insurance providing full statutory coverage. In signing this Agreement, parties
certify, as required by Section 1861 of the California Labor Code, that they are
aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which
requires every employer to be insured against liability for Worker's Compensation
or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of the Code, and
parties will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of
the work of this Agreement.
b) Liability Insurance. PACIFICA and SSF shall take out and maintain during the
life of this Agreement such Bodily Injury Liability and Property Damage Liability
Insurance as shall protect it while performing work covered by this Agreement
from any and all claims for damages for bodily injury, including accidental death,
as well as any and all claims for property damage which may arise from
PACIFICA’s and SSF’s operations under this Agreement, whether such operation
be by itself or by any subcontractor or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by
either of them. Such insurance shall be combined single limit bodily injury and
property damage for each occurrence and shall be not less than:
1. Comprehensive General Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,000,000
2. Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,000,000
15. Non-Discrimination
No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, gender, age (over 40),
national origin, medical condition (cancer), physical or mental disability, sexual
orientation, pregnancy, child birth or related medical condition, marital status, or political
affiliation be denied any benefits or subject to discrimination under this Agreement.
PACIFICA and SSF shall ensure equal employment opportunity based on objective
standards of recruitment, classification, selection, promotion, compensation,
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performance evaluation, and management relations for all employees under this
Agreement. PACIFICA’s and SSF’s equal employment policies shall be made available
to either party upon request.
16. Retention of Records
Each party agrees to provide to the other party, to any federal or state department having
monitoring or reviewing authority, to SSF’s or PACIFICA’s authorized representatives
and/or their appropriate audit agencies upon reasonable notice, access to and the right
to examine and audit records and documents necessary to determine compliance with
relevant federal, state, and local statutes, rules, and regulations, and this Agreement,
and to evaluate the quality, appropriateness and timeliness of services performed.
PACIFICA shall maintain and preserve all records relating to this Agreement for a period
of five (5) years from the termination date of this Agreement, or until audit findings are
resolved, whichever is greater. SSF shall maintain and preserve all records relating to
this Agreement in accordance with SSF’s adopted records retention schedule.
17. Response to Public Records Act Requests, Subpoenas, and DOJ Audits
PACIFICA and SSF shall be individually responsible for complying with requests for records
under the California Public Records Act. SSF shall provide technical assistance to
PACIFICA if the request involves incident records contained in SSF’s computer aided
dispatch system.
The Parties agree for purposes of section 6254.5 of the California Government Code that
any and all information exchanged between SSF and PACIFICA pursuant to this Agreement
will be treated as confidential, that only persons authorized in writing by the SSF City
Manager or the PACIFICA City Manager or their delegees shall be permitted to obtain such
information, subject to all applicable laws and regulations, and that any and all information
exchanged between SSF and PACIFICA pursuant to this Agreement will only be used for
purposes consistent with existing law.
PACIFICA and SSF shall be individually responsible for responding to California Department
of Justice audits related to the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System
(CLETS) and the Department of Justice Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS)
databases. SSF shall provide technical assistance to PACIFICA to extract the necessary
information from the computer aided dispatch and records management systems when
requested.
18. Merger Clause
This Agreement, including any Exhibit(s) hereto constitutes the sole Agreement of the
parties hereto and correctly states the rights, duties, and obligations of each party as of
this document's date. Any prior agreement, promises, negotiations, or representations
between the parties not expressly stated in this document are not binding. All subsequent
modifications shall be in writing and signed by the parties.
19. Controlling Law
The validity of this Agreement and of its terms or provisions, as well as the rights and
duties of the parties hereunder, the interpretation, and performance of this Agreement
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shall be governed by the laws of the State of California.
20. Amendment
This Agreement may be amended at any time upon the written mutual approval of the
Parties.
21. Severability
If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the
validity, legality or enforceability of the remaining portions hereof shall not in any way be
affected or impaired thereby.
22. Waiver
A waiver by either Party of the performance of any covenant or condition herein shall not
invalidate this Agreement nor shall it be considered a waiver of any other covenant or
condition, nor shall the delay or forbearance by either Party in exercising any remedy or right
be considered a waiver of, or an estoppel against, the later exercise of such remedy or right.
23. Remedies Cumulative
Except as otherwise expressly stated in this Agreement, the rights and remedies of the
Parties hereunder are cumulative, and the exercise or failure to exercise one or more of
such rights or remedies by either Party shall not preclude the exercise by it, at the same time
or different times, of any right or remedy for the same default or any other default. Upon the
occurrence of an event of default, the Parties may pursue all remedies at law or in equity
which are not otherwise provided for in this Agreement, expressly including the remedy of
specific performance of this Agreement.
24. Binding Effect
This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs, administrators,
executors, successors in interest and assigns of each of the Parties hereto. Any reference
in this Agreement to a specifically named Party shall be deemed to apply to any successor,
heir, administrator, executor or assign of such Party who has acquired an interest in
compliance with the terms of this Agreement, or under law.
25. Attorneys' Fees
In any action at law or in equity, arbitration or other proceeding arising in connection with this
Agreement, the prevailing party shall recover attorneys' fees and other costs, including, but
not limited to court costs and expert and consultants' fees incurred in connection with such
action, in addition to any other relief awarded, and such attorneys' fees and costs shall be
included in any judgment in such action.
26. Captions; Interpretation
The captions used in this Agreement are for convenience only and are not intended to affect
the interpretation or construction of the provisions herein contained. The Parties
acknowledge that this Agreement is the product of negotiation and compromise on the part
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of both Parties, and the Parties agree, that since both Parties have participated in the
negotiation and drafting of this Agreement, this Agreement shall not be construed as if
prepared by one of the Parties, but rather according to its fair meaning as a whole, as if both
Parties had prepared it.
27. Disputes
If a dispute arises between the Parties regarding performance of either Party under this
Agreement, the Parties shall attempt to resolve such dispute informally by a meeting with
representatives of each Party. If, after a good faith attempt by both Parties to resolve the
dispute informally no resolution can be reached, the Parties may, at their sole and mutual
discretion, agree to engage in mediation, the costs of which shall be divided equally between
the Parties, unless otherwise agreed.
28. Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be an original
and all of which together shall constitute one agreement.
29. Further Assurances
The Parties agree to execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other such other documents
and instruments, and to undertake such actions, as either shall reasonably request or as
may be necessary to carry out the intent of this Agreement.
30. Time is of the Essence
Time is of the essence and is a material term for all conditions and provisions contained in
this Agreement.
31. Authority
Each person executing this Agreement on behalf of one of the Parties represents that he or
she is duly authorized to sign and deliver the Agreement on behalf of such Party and that
this Agreement is binding on such Party in accordance with its terms.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto by their duly authorized representatives have
affixed their hands on the day and year in this Agreement first above written.
__________________________ ___________________________________
City Manager City Manager
City of South San Francisco City of Pacifica
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ATTEST:
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Legislation Text
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #:20-182 Agenda Date:3/11/2020
Version:1 Item #:4.
Report regarding adoption of Ordinance to amend Title 2, Chapters 2.52, 2.56, 2.60, 2.62, 2.64, and 2.80, of the
South San Francisco Municipal Code pertaining to eligibility requirements for City commissioners.(Rosa
Govea Acosta, City Clerk)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council waive reading and adopt an Ordinance to amend Title 2,
Chapters 2.52,2.56,2.60,2.62,2.64,and 2.80,of the South San Francisco Municipal Code pertaining to
eligibility requirements for City commissioners.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The City Council previously waived reading and introduced the following Ordinance to modify the current
eligibility requirements for six City commissions in order to comply with Senate Bill 225, and waive further reading:
1.Ordinance to amend Title 2, Chapters 2.52, 2.56, 2.60, 2.62, 2.64, and 2.80, of the South San Francisco
Municipal Code pertaining to eligibility requirements for City commissioners.
(Introduced 2/26/20; Vote 5-0)
The Ordinance is now ready for adoption.
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Ordinance amending Title 2,Chapters 2.52,2.56,2.60,2.62,2.64,and 2.80,of the South San Francisco
Municipal Code pertaining to eligibility requirements for City commissioners.
WHEREAS,California state law has historically restricted membership on appointed local boards and
commissions to “citizens of the state”and excluded individuals who are not U.S.citizens from the definition of
“citizens of the state”; and
WHEREAS,the California State Legislature has enacted Senate Bill 225 (“S.B.225”)to change these
requirements, as of January 1, 2020;and
WHEREAS,as part of S.B.225,the Legislature found that “California’s democratic values of equal
representation are upheld when our local and state government is diverse and representative of the people who
reside in the state”; and
WHEREAS,the Legislature also found that “access to positions on governmental boards and commissions
creates an avenue for people from multiple backgrounds and different experiences to serve the communities in
which they live and beyond”; and
WHEREAS,the Legislature expressly stated that it intended by passing S.B.225 “to remove barriers to service
and authorize all California residents,including those without lawful immigration status,to serve on
California’s diverse local and state boards and commissions so that their perspectives and voices are heard”;
WHEREAS,S.B.225 specifically amended Government Code section 1020 to allow any resident,“regardless
of citizenship or immigration status,” to serve on local boards and commissions; and
WHEREAS,the City of South San Francisco Municipal Code currently provides for the establishment of nine
local commissions;
WHEREAS,the Municipal Code currently provides that commissioners on six of these commissions be
“electors of the city”; and
WHEREAS,the City Council wishes to comply with the spirit of S.B.225 and open these commission
appointments to all residents, regardless of citizenship or voter status.
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO,DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.Findings
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The City Council of South San Francisco, finds that the Recitals above are true and correct and are incorporated
herein by reference.
SECTION 2.Amendments to Title 2
Provisions of Title 2,Chapters 2.52,2.56,2.60,2.62,2.64,and 2.80 of the South San Francisco Municipal
Code is hereby amended to read as follows.Sections and subsections that are not amended by this Ordinance
are not included below, and shall remain in full force and effect.
2.52.020 Public Library Board - Board of Trustees appointment.
The public library shall be managed by a board of trustees consisting of five members who are residents of the
city. The city council shall appoint the trustees.
2.56.010 Planning Commission Established-Member appointment.
The planning commission is established, consisting of seven members who are residents of the city. The city
council shall appoint the commissioners.
2.60.010 Parks and Recreation Commission Established-Member appointments.
The parks and recreation commission is established, consisting of seven members who are residents of the city.
The city council shall appoint the commissioners.
2.62.010 Personnel Board Established-Member appointments.
The personnel board is established, consisting of five members who are residents of the city. The city council
shall appoint the board members. No person shall be appointed to the board who holds any salaried public
office.
2.64.010 Parking Place Commission Established-Member appointment.
The parking place commission is established, consisting of three members who are residents of the city, and
whose business experience and ability reasonably assure that the affairs of the district will be administered in
the interests of the district. The city council shall appoint the commissioners.
2.80.010 Cultural Arts Commission established.
The South San Francisco arts commission is established, consisting of up to eleven members who are residents
of the city. The city council shall appoint the commissioners.
SECTION 5.Severability
If any provision of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid,the
remainder of the ordinance and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be
affected thereby.
SECTION 6.Publication and Effective Date
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 36933,a summary of this Ordinance shall be prepared
by the City Attorney.At least five (5)days prior to the Council meeting at which this Ordinance is scheduled to
be adopted,the City Clerk shall (1)publish the Summary,and (2)post in the City Clerk’s Office a certified
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be adopted,the City Clerk shall (1)publish the Summary,and (2)post in the City Clerk’s Office a certified
copy of this Ordinance.Within fifteen (15)days after the adoption of this Ordinance,the City Clerk shall (1)
publish the summary,and (2)post in the City Clerk’s Office a certified copy of the full text of this Ordinance
along with the names of those City Council members voting for and against this Ordinance or otherwise voting.
This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days from and after its adoption.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco held the 26th day of February
2020.
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P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
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Report regarding a resolution approving a Density Bonus and Incentives Request and modifications to previous
entitlements for the properties located at 418 Linden Avenue,in the Downtown Transit Core District,and 201-
219 Grand Avenue,in the Grand Avenue Core District,and determination that the projects continue to be
consistent with the Downtown Station Area Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report,and resolution
approving a $1,050,000 Housing Trust Fund loan agreement,resolution approving a $2,450,000 Housing Asset
Fund loan agreement,resolutions approving the fourth amendments to the 418 Linden Avenue and 201-219
Grand Avenue Purchase and Sale Agreements,and resolution approving the fourth amendment to the
Development Agreement with ROEM Development Corporation.(Billy Gross,Senior Planner and Julie
Barnard, Economic Development Coordinator)
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a public hearing and adopt the following resolutions:
1.Resolution making findings and approving a Density Bonus and Incentives Request and
amendments to previous entitlements,and making a determination that the project is consistent
with the Downtown Station Area Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report,
2.Resolution approving a $1,050,000 loan from the City’s Housing Trust Fund for the development
of 37 Below Market Rate units at 418 Linden Avenue,
3.Resolution approving a $2,450,000 loan from the City’s Housing Asset Fund for the development
of 47 Below Market Rate units at 201-219 Grand Avenue,
4.Resolution approving the fourth amendment to the 418 Linden Avenue Purchase and Sale
Agreement,
5.Resolution approving the fourth amendment to the 201-219 Grand Avenue Purchase and Sale
Agreement, and
6.Resolution approving the fourth amendment to the Development Agreement.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In December 2015,the City Council (Council)approved entitlements for a scattered-site development project
on two downtown parcels:
1.201-219 Grand Avenue (a Successor Agency owned site,previously entitled under the address of 255
Cypress Avenue),which is entitled as a five-story mixed-use project with 46 housing units,
approximately 5,500 square feet of ground floor commercial,a leasing office,a resident lounge,and 58
parking spaces; and,
2.418 Linden Avenue (a City owned site,previously entitled under the address of 488 Linden Avenue),
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2.418 Linden Avenue (a City owned site,previously entitled under the address of 488 Linden Avenue),
which is entitled as a five-story residential project with 38 housing units,a resident lounge and fitness
room, and 47 parking spaces.
The plan to build housing at these two sites is referred to as the “Grand and Linden”Project.Due to financing
difficulties,including escalating construction costs,the applicant has been unable to make the project
financially feasible as currently entitled.In order to secure project financing,the applicant is proposing to
modify the projects to make 100%of the units affordable to extremely low to moderate income households,and
is requesting three State Density Bonus Law Incentives to reduce project costs.The proposed modifications
also require amendments to the Development Agreement and the Purchase and Sale Agreement.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
In December 2015,at the same time that the Council approved entitlements for the Grand and Linden Project,
the Council and Successor Agency (Agency)also approved a Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA).
The original developer,Brookwood Equities,was unable to advance the project,and as a result the Council and
Agency terminated the DDA.According to the terms of the DDA,after termination,the City retained the
project entitlements.This allowed the City to solicit a new developer with the entitled proposal.Staff conducted
an extensive Request for Proposals (RFP)process,and through that process,the Council and Agency selected
ROEM Development Corporation (ROEM) as the preferred developer.
In November 2017,the Council approved one Development Agreement (DA),two Purchase and Sale
Agreements (PSAs),and an Affordable Housing Agreement (AHA)(collectively “the Agreements”)with
ROEM for the development of the properties.At that time,the DA included provisions requiring that 20%of
the residential units in the Grand and Linden project be rented at an affordable cost for a term of 55 years;that
the developer pay prevailing wage for project construction;and that project construction be completed 30
months after the DA is executed.
Following PSAs and DA execution,ROEM has completed drafts of their construction drawings,which have
been through two rounds of City building review.ROEM has also made progress in advancing the construction
aspects of the development,but continues to have trouble obtaining adequate financing.The lack of financing
has led to project delays,and therefore ROEM is proposing modifications to the original project’s concept and
is requesting State Density Bonus Law Incentives to reduce overall project costs.Following is a description of
the proposed changes:
Modifications Applicable to both Projects
·Revise the Affordable Housing Agreement so that 100%of the residential units in the Grand and Linden
projects are affordable to extremely-low to moderate income households for a term of 55 years.
·Request State Density Bonus Law Incentives to reduce City Permit and Impact Fees.
Modifications Applicable to 201-219 Grand Ave
·Request State Density Bonus to allow an increase of one unit on the Grand Ave site,from 46 units to 47
units.This request is being made because accessibility requirements required the removal of one unit
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units.This request is being made because accessibility requirements required the removal of one unit
from the ground floor of the 418 Linden Project.
·Request State Density Bonus Law Incentive to reduce parking from 58 spaces to 31 spaces.
·Request State Density Bonus Law Incentive to reduce private storage space requirement from 200 cubic
feet to 100 cubic feet per unit.
·Unit floor plans have been revised to meet accessibility requirements of California Building Code
Chapter 11B, with greater spatial demands at bathrooms and kitchens.
·Project footprint has been reduced in width by four feet to provide for a stabilizing structure intended to
support the walls of the existing buildings on the adjacent property.
·Exterior modifications along the 3rd Lane (south)elevation to replace the horizontal aluminum siding
along the ground floor with stucco to match the rest of the south elevation.
Modifications Applicable to 418 Linden Ave
·Request State Density Bonus Law Incentive to reduce parking from 47 spaces to 23 spaces.
·Request State Density Bonus Law Incentive to remove private storage space requirement.
·Revise first floor plan to include the common areas required for both 418 Linden Ave and 201-219
Grand Ave. These changes will reduce the total unit count by one unit.
·Remove basement level due to reduction in parking and storage.
State Density Bonus Law Requests
In accordance with State Density Bonus Law (Govt.Code Section 65915(d)(2)),the applicant is entitled to a
density bonus and at least three incentives if the project includes a minimum of 30%of the units restricted to
lower income households.Accordingly,the City is obligated to grant the requested incentive unless it can find
that the incentive is not required in order to provide for affordable housing costs,that the incentive would have
a specific adverse impact upon public health and safety or the physical environment or on any real property that
is listed in the California Register of Historical Resources,or that the incentive would be contrary to state or
Federal law.
Density Bonus for 201-219 Grand Ave
For 201-219 Grand Ave.,the Zoning Designation is Grand Avenue Core (GAC).The maximum density allowed
by-right in the GAC district is 60 units per acre and the maximum FAR allowed by-right is 3.0.The maximum
density allowed with an incentive program is 100 units per acre and the maximum FAR is 4.0.The project was
entitled with a density of 99 units per acre, resulting in a total of 46 residential units, and an FAR of 3.69.
ROEM is requesting a State Density Bonus to allow an increase of one unit for the 201-219 Grand Ave Project,
to a total of 47 residential units.This would result in a density bonus of just greater than 1%.Under State
Density Bonus Law,the project would be entitled to a density bonus up to 35%on top of the allowable density
under the City’s General Plan as the project would set aside more than 20%of the affordable units for Low
Income residents.
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Incentive 1 - Parking Reduction for both Sites
Per South San Francisco Municipal Code (SSFMC)Section 20.330.007,multi-unit residential projects typically
have a minimum parking requirement of one space per unit.201-219 Grand Ave.was entitled with 46
residential units and 58 parking spaces (a parking ratio of 1.26 spaces per unit),and 418 Linden Ave.was
entitled with 37 residential units and 47 parking spaces (a parking ratio of 1.27 spaces per unit).
State Density Bonus Law (Govt.Code Section 65915(p)(3))allows a rental development located within one-
half mile of a major transit stop to request a vehicle parking ratio as low as 0.5 spaces per unit.Per this
allowance,the applicant has requested a reduction in the number of parking spaces for both projects;from 58
spaces to 31 spaces in 201-219 Grand (a parking ratio of 0.67 spaces per unit),and from 47 spaces to 23 spaces
in 418 Linden (a parking ratio of 0.62 spaces per unit).This reduction will lower project costs by
approximately $1.5 million.
Incentive 2 - Reduction in the Storage Requirement for both Sites
Per SSFMC Section 20.280.005.F,each residential unit is required to have at least 200 cubic feet of enclosed,
weather-proofed and lockable private storage space.For the 418 Linden entitlements,the private storage
spaces were proposed to be located in the basement parking level.In combination with the Parking Reduction
Incentive,the basement level will be removed,and therefore ROEM is requesting that the private storage space
requirement be removed.Removal of the basement level would result in a cost savings of approximately $1
million.
For the 201-219 Grand Ave Project entitlements,the private storage spaces were proposed to be located on each
residential floor.Due to the reduction in the building footprint,ROEM is requesting that the private storage
space requirement be reduced from 200 square feet to 100 square feet for each unit.This revision would allow
for each unit to continue to be provided private storage.
Incentive 3 - Reduction of City Permit and Impact Fees
The applicant requests that total City permit and impact fees not exceed $1,045,000.
In August 2019,the applicant requested invoices relating to the permit and impact fees that would be owed.
Staff provided two invoices for the projects.The total amount for permit and impact fees for 201 Grand and
418 Linden were $533,002 and $512,916 respectively or collectively $1,045,918.The applicant is not
requesting a reduction in impact and permit fees but they are requesting assurances that the fees will not
change.This provides them with necessary construction cost assurances which sometimes investors will
require.
The Parks Construction or Acquisition fees do not apply to these projects because they were approved before
the City’s rental ordinance was in place.
Affordable Housing Agreement
The entitled development is obligated to provide 20%of the proposed dwellings as affordable to low and
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moderate income households.
Since the outset,ROEM has explored many financing options.Due to the ongoing rise in construction costs,the
developer has experienced difficulties making the projects financially feasible.On September 6,2017,the
Council unanimously approved providing a $3,500,000 grant for the 17 BMR units.These funds were to come
from the former redevelopment agency’s City Housing Fund (Fund 241 for $2,450,000)and the City’s
Affordable Housing Trust Fund (Fund 205 for $1,050,000).
In late 2018,ROEM approached the City with a request to modify the scope to two fully affordable
developments.The proposal provided the opportunity to make the project eligible for additional public and
private financing.The challenge of relying on public funding sources is that there are usually only one or two
application opportunities per year.Based on this timing cycle,in order to seek affordable housing funds to
make the project fully affordable,City Council approved ROEM’s request to delay the start of construction for
a year and to extend all related deadlines,while they waited for the application periods to open and outcomes to
be announced.
The developer has spent the past year pursuing other gap financing sources.The applicant has submitted
applications for:4%Tax Credits,County of San Mateo’s Affordable Housing Fund 7.0 (AHF 7.0),County of
San Mateo’s Project Based Vouchers (PBVs),and the State of California’s Affordable Housing and Sustainable
Communities (AHSC)program.ROEM has secured some funding from the AHF 7.0 and PBVs but is awaiting
the outcome of the 4% tax credits.
Ultimately,the final Below Market Rate unit (BMR)affordability levels are driven by the funding sources and
may need to be adjusted, however ROEM’s current proposal is as follows:
·43 units at 30% AMI
·39 units at 80% AMI
·2 Property Managers units
AMI household income limits and the maximum affordable rent paid per month are countywide,and further
determined driven by the San Mateo County median incomes.These are updated every year.For more
information regarding the 2019 income and rent determinations, see Attachment 1.
San Mateo County’s Housing Department staff (County staff)reached out to City staff while they were
reviewing the AHF 7.0 application.The County questioned why the City was not donating the land at 418
Linden.At the time the developer was offering $500,000 for the site.County staff further suggested that it may
be beneficial for the developer to request that the already approved $3,500,000 City grant be converted to a
loan. This would allow the developer to leverage further alternative funding sources.
An initial Affordable Housing Agreement was drafted and executed by both parties in 2017,however due to the
extensive amendments to the agreements, the City and developer agreed to new Agreements.
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Loan Agreements
City staff is presenting a request to the Council to write down the price of the 418 Linden property (further
details provided below) with the following terms:
·$500,000 non-forgivable loan to be repaid 15 years after Certificate of Occupancy
·$3,000,000 potentially forgivable loan, repaid through residual receipts
The $500,000 portion of the loan is intended to offset the loss of writing down the purchase price.This
$500,000 will comprise part of the $1,050,000 drawn from the City’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund (Fund
205).Therefore this money will be returned to the City within five years,allowing the City to possibly provide
funding to future affordable housing developments.
Purchase and Sale Agreements and Development Agreement
During the negotiations of the disposition,staff and ROEM drafted two Purchase and Sale Agreements:one for
418 Linden Avenue and the other for 201-219 Grand Avenue.Additionally,the Development Agreement was
negotiated and encompasses the development of both sites.These agreements operate in conjunction with one
another and most of the amendments made in the PSAs influence the amendments to the DA,and vice versa.
Therefore,these documents usually travel together through any procedural amendments.Below the
amendments are discussed in further detail.
First Amendment
In January 2018,ROEM informed staff of some of the complexities relating to the site conditions at 201-219
Grand Avenue.The developer noted that the neighboring building was bonded to the City’s building.The
developer suspected that the neighboring building may be leaning onto the City’s building and they required
more time to conduct some investigative demolition.The developer also required more time to develop a
demolition strategy and demolition drawings,in order to ensure that the demolition process does not
compromise the neighbor’s building.The City granted ROEM an additional 120-day administrative extension
to complete the process.
Second Amendment
In early July 2018,ROEM asked the City to extend the deadlines by a further 90 days.This extension related to
the Financing Plan portion of the project with the application for building permits remaining the same.The City
Council approved both requests by resolution in August 2018.
Third Amendment
In late 2018 the Council agreed to a time extension of one year,to allow the developer to apply for external
grant funding.At that time,the Council approved an amendment to the schedule of performance,which would
allow ROEM to demolish the buildings located at 217-219 Grand Avenue.The purpose of allowing the
developer to demolish the buildings was to compress the construction schedule.The demolition was to be
conducted at ROEM’s risk and expense and was expected to take three to four months.ROEM has completed
demolition of the interior of the building,but has not been able to take down the entire structure due to
structural issues and weather.Since ROEM is not yet in a position to close escrow once the demolition is
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complete, the parking lot has been reopened to the public in the interim.
Fourth Amendment (Current Request)
Key changes to the Fourth Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement include:
1.Amendment to the purchase price for 418 Linden. Reduced from $500,000 to a land donation.
2.Amendment to the schedule of performance,most notably the date construction financing has been
secured, the delay of close of escrow and the start of construction.
First,as mentioned previously,in order to approve ROEM’s application for County AHF Funds,the San Mateo
County requested that the City donate the City-owned land (418 Linden)to the developer.At the time,the
developer was offering $500,000 for the site.Additionally,County staff recommended that the City provide a
loan that,at the City’s discretion,could be forgivable.In order to offset the $500,000 land donation,staff
agreed-subject to City Council approval-to convert the $3,500,000 grant funding that was promised to the
developer into a $3,000,000 forgivable loan and a $500,000 non-forgivable loan.
Second,given that the developer is awaiting the outcome of their 4%Tax Credit application,the City agreed to
an extension to their schedule of performance relating to the start of construction and the close of escrow.This
amendment influences both PSAs and the DA.
The changes outlined in the fourth DA amendment,currently under consideration,are driven mostly by the
changes to the PSAs and the related schedule of performance and amendments to the parking exemptions,not
previously included in the original DA.
ZONING AND GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
In January and February of 2015,the Council adopted the Downtown Station Area Specific Plan (“DSASP”),as
well as amendments to the City’s Zoning Ordinance,adding Chapter 20.280 “Downtown Station Area Specific
Plan District”to implement the policies and goals in the DSASP.The DSASP covers properties within 0.5
miles of the City’s Caltrain Station, which includes the subject properties.
The General Plan Land Use Designation for 201 Grand Ave.is Grand Avenue Core,which includes specific
policies related to development within the Downtown,in an effort to “encourage development of Downtown as
a pedestrian-friendly mixed-use activity center with retail and visitor-oriented uses,business and personal
services, government and professional offices, civic uses, and a variety of residential types and densities.”
The General Plan Land Use Designation for 418 Linden Ave.is Downtown Transit Core,which is considered
the area most suitable for the highest intensities of new development in the Downtown Area,which will help to
support transit ridership and the pedestrian activity needed to support downtown businesses,add street life and
improve safety.
The proposed modifications will not substantively change the previously entitled projects,and therefore,the
Grand and Linden Project will continue to conform to the General Plan Land Use Policies.
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
In December 2015 the Council found that the Grand and Linden Project was within the parameters analyzed
within the adopted Downtown Station Area Specific Plan (DSASP)Environmental Impact Report (EIR).The
DSASP EIR included a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP)that identified mitigation
measures required of development projects within the DSASP area,to show that the project components are
within the environmental parameters analyzed in the DSASP EIR.
The proposed modifications to the project continue to be consistent with the analysis included in the previously
entitled projects,and the approval would not result in any new significant environmental effects or a substantial
increase in the severity of any previously identified effects beyond those disclosed and analyzed in the EIR
certified by City Council,nor do the proposed modifications constitute a change in the Project or change in
circumstances that would require additional environmental review.Therefore,no further CEQA action is
required by the City Council at this time.
CONCLUSION
The proposed modifications will allow the Grand and Linden Project to move forward to construction,provide
an increase from 17 to 84 affordable units (i.e.from 20%to 100%of the total units),and continue to meet the
intent of the Downtown Station Area Specific Plan and General Plan guiding and implementing policies.
Therefore, staff recommends that the Council adopt the following:
1.Resolution making findings and approving a Density Bonus and Incentives Request and amendments to
previous entitlements,and making a determination that the project is consistent with the Downtown
Station Area Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report,
2.Resolution approving a $1,050,000 loan from the City’s Housing Trust Fund for the development of 37
Below Market Rate units at 418 Linden Avenue,
3.Resolution approving a $2,450,000 loan from the City’s Housing Asset Fund for the development of 47
Below Market Rate units at 201-219 Grand Avenue,
4.Resolution approving the fourth amendment to the 418 Linden Avenue Purchase and Sale Agreement,
5.Resolution approving the fourth amendment to the 201-219 Grand Avenue Purchase and Sale
Agreement, and
6.Resolution approving the fourth amendment to the Development Agreement.
Staff also recommend that Council find that the Grand and Linden Projects continue to be consistent with the
DSASP EIR.
Attachments
1.San Mateo County AMI household limits and rent payments
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For HUD-funded programs, use the Federal Income Schedule. For State or locally-funded programs, you may use
the State Income Schedule. For programs funded with both federal and state funds, use the more stringent income levels.
Please verify the income and rent figures in use for specific programs.
San Mateo County (based on Federal Income Limits for SMC)
Income Category 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Extremely Low (30% AMI) *33,850 38,700 43,550 48,350 52,250 56,100 60,000 63,850
Very Low (50% AMI) *56,450 64,500 72,550 80,600 87,050 93,500 99,950 106,400
HOME Limit (60% AMI) *71,170 81,340 91,500 101,630 109,830 117,920 126,060 134,220
Low (80% AMI) *90,450 103,350 116,250 129,150 139,500 149,850 160,150 170,500
NOTES
*
California State Income Limits
Effective 4/24/19 - Area median Income $136,800 (based on household of 4)
Income Category 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Extremely Low (30% AMI) *33,850 38,700 43,550 48,350 52,250 56,100 60,000 63,850
Very Low (50% AMI) *56,450 64,500 72,550 80,600 87,050 93,500 99,950 106,400
Low (80% AMI) *90,450 103,350 116,250 129,150 139,500 149,850 160,150 170,500
Median (100% AMI)95,750 109,450 123,100 136,800 147,750 158,700 169,650 180,600
Moderate (120% AMI)114,900 131,300 147,750 164,750 17,300 190,400 203,550 216,700
NOTES
*2019 State Income limits provided by State of California Department of Housing and Community Development ;
2019 San Mateo County Income Limits
as determined by HUD - effective December 18 , 2013
Income Limits by Family Size ($)
Income figures provided by HUD for following San Mateo County federal entitlement programs: CDBG, HOME, ESG.;
Prepared 5/21/2018 - HUD-established area median Income $136,800 (based on household of 4).
Income Limits by Family Size ($)
Income limits effective 06/01/2019.
Please verify the income and rent figures in use for specific programs.
NOTES
Income Category 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Extremely Low (30% AMI) *33,850 38,700 43,550 48,350 52,250 56,100 60,000 63,850
Very Low (50% AMI) *56,450 64,500 72,550 80,600 87,050 93,500 99,950 106,400
HOME Limit (60% AMI) *71,170 81,340 91,500 101,630 109,830 117,920 126,060 134,220
HERA Special VLI (50% AMI) ***56,450 64,500 72,550 80,600 87,050 93,500 99,950 106,400 See Note regarding HERA for FY2019***
HERA Special Limit (60% AMI) ***71,170 81,340 91,500 101,630 109,830 117,920 126,060 134,220 See Note regarding HERA for FY2019***
Low (80% AMI) *90,450 103,350 116,250 129,150 139,500 149,850 160,150 170,500
State Median (100% AMI) 95,750 109,450 123,100 136,800 147,750 158,700 169,650 180,600
Income Category SRO *+Studio 1-BR 2-BR 3-BR 4-BR
Extremely Low *846 907 1,088 1,256 1,401
Very Low *1,411 1,512 1,814 2,096 2,338
Low HOME Limit*1,552 1,411 1,512 1,814 2,096 2,338 effective 6/01/2018; 2019 HOME Limit
High HOME Limit *1,552 1,906 2,044 2,456 2,827 3,131 effective 6/01/2018; 2019 HOME Limit
HERA Special VLI (50% AMI) ***HERA Spec. Rents - Go to www.treasurer.ca.gov/ctcac/2018/supplemental.asp
HERA Special Limit (60% AMI) ***
Low**2,260 2,423 3,078 3,557 3,746 CA Tax Credit Rent limits for Low and Median Income Group
HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR)2,069 2,561 3,170 4,153 4,392 HUD-published Fair Market Rents
Median **2,964 3,176 3,811 4,405 4,913 CA Tax Credit Rent limits for Low and Median Income Grou
NOTES
*
**CA Tax Credit Rent Limits for Low and Median Income Group
***
*+
For San Mateo County, the Housing & Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HERA) & the HUD 2010 HOME hold-harmless provision permit
multifamily tax subsidy projects (MTSPs) & HOME projects placed in service before 1/1/2009 to continue to use HOME/tax credit/tax exempt
bond rents based on the highest income levels that project ever operated under. Once these units are placed in service, the rents will not adjust
downward should HUD establish lower incomes/rents in any subsequent year. Marketing of vacant units should be targeted to the current
year's income schedule. However, HUD's Section 8 income limits are larger that those defined by Section 3009(a)(E)(ii) of the Housing and
Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-289). Therefore, for FY2018 no special income limits are necessary.
Income Limits by Family Size ($)
Maximum Affordable Rent Payment ($)
SROs with -0- or 1 of the following - sanitary or food preparation facility in unit; if 5+ SRO HOME-assisted units, then at least 20% of units to be
occupied by persons with incomes up to 50% AMI.
HUD-defined Area Median Income $136,800 (based on householdof 4). State median $136,800 (household of 4) due to hold harmless policy.
2019 San Mateo County Income Limits
as determined by HUD, State of CA HCD, and County of San Mateo
Income figures provided by HUD for following San Mateo County federal entitlement programs: CDBG, HOME, ESG.
OTHER NOTES (generic)
1
High HOME Limit rent set at lower of: (a) 30% of 60% AMI,or (b) FMR (HUD Fair Market Rent).
For 2011, the FMR for Studio is the lower rent.
2
3 Table below provides rent guidance on appropriate income schedule to use:
2014
12/01/2012 - 12/17/2013 2013
4/01/2019 to present 2019
03/06/2015 - 03/27/16 2015
4/01/2018 - 3/31/2019 2018
03/28/2016 - 4/14/2017 2016
Maximum Inc. Limits SchedulePlaced in Service Date
On or before 12/31/2008
Rent schedules at https://www.huduser.gov/portal/pdrdatas_landing.html for additional information as well as the various income schedules. Please also refer to
www.treasurer.ca.gov/ctcac/2018/supplemental.asp
12/18/2013 - 03/05/2015
04/14/2017 to 3/31/18 2017
20126/1/2011 - 11/30/2011
2012
Rent Calcuations - The following is the assumed family size for each unit: Studio:1 person 1-BR:1.5 persons 2-BR:3 3-BR: 4.5 4-BR:6
Maximum affordable rent based on 30% of monthly income and all utlilites paid by landlord unless further adjusted by HUD. Utliity allowances
for tenant-paid utliites may be established by Housing Authority of County of San Mateo Section 8 Program.
2009
5/14/2010 - 5/31/2011
12/01/2011 - 11/30/2012
2012
1/1/2009 to 5/13/2010
2018 HERA Special
City of South San Francisco
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P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #:19-1013 Agenda Date:3/11/2020
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Resolution making findings and approving amendments to previous entitlements,including a Density Bonus
and Incentives Request,at 418 Linden Avenue,in the Downtown Transit Core District,and 201-219 Grand
Avenue,in the Grand Avenue Core District,and determination that the projects continue to be consistent with
the Downtown Station Area Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report.
WHEREAS,the City of South San Francisco (“City”)is the owner of certain real property located in the City
of South San Francisco,California,known as County Assessor’s Parcel Number 012-314-010 (“418 Linden
Avenue”); and,
WHEREAS,the City is also the owner of former Redevelopment Agency property located in the City of South
San Francisco,California,known as County Assessor’s Parcel Number 012-316-110 (201 Grand Avenue),012-
316-100 (207 Grand Avenue),012-316-090 and 012-316-080 (217-219 Grand Avenue)(collectively,the “201-
219 Grand Avenue”); and,
WHEREAS,in December 2015 the City approved entitlements for a residential project at 418 Linden Avenue
and a mixed-use project at 201-219 Grand Avenue (“Project”); and,
WHEREAS,in December 2016 the City and Agency selected a developer,ROEM Development Corporation
(“Developer”), to develop the Project encompassing 418 Linden Avenue and 201-219 Grand Avenue; and,
WHEREAS,in September 2017 the City approved a Development Agreement and a Purchase and Sale
Agreement with the Developer related to the Project encompassing 418 Linden Avenue and 201-219 Grand
Avenue; and,
WHEREAS,the applicant seeks approval of a Density Bonus (DB20-0001),Fourth Amendment to the
Development Agreement (DAA19-0001),Fourth Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreements,Loan
Agreements, and Affordable Housing Agreements (AHA19-0001) for the Project; and
WHEREAS,the City Council certified an Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”)on January 28,2015 (State
Clearinghouse number 2013102001)in accordance with the provisions of CEQA and CEQA Guidelines,which
analyzed the potential environmental impacts of the development of the Downtown Station Area Specific Plan;
and,
WHEREAS,the 418 Linden Avenue and 201-219 Grand Avenue sites are both within the Downtown Station
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Area Specific Plan (“DSASP”)area and were found to be within the parameters analyzed within the DSASP
EIR; and,
WHEREAS,the Project will not result in any new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in
the severity of any previously identified effects beyond those disclosed and analyzed in the DSASP EIR,and
wound not constitute a change in circumstances that would require additional environmental review; and,
WHEREAS,on February 12,2020,the City Council for the City of South San Francisco held a lawfully
noticed public hearing to solicit public comment and consider the proposed entitlements and environmental
effects of the Project and take public testimony.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that based on the entirety of the record before it,which includes
without limitation,the California Environmental Quality Act,Public Resources Code §21000,et seq.
(“CEQA”)and the CEQA Guidelines,14 California Code of Regulations §15000,et seq.;the South San
Francisco General Plan and General Plan EIR;the Downtown Station Area Specific Plan and associated EIR;
the South San Francisco Municipal Code;the Project applications;all site plans,and all reports,minutes,and
public testimony submitted as part of the City Council’s duly noticed February 12,2020 meeting;and any other
evidence (within the meaning of Public Resources Code §21080(e)and §21082.2),the City Council of the City
of South San Francisco hereby finds as follows:
SECTION 1 FINDINGS
General
1.The foregoing recitals are true and correct and made a part of this Resolution.
2.The documents and other material constituting the record for these proceedings are located at the
Planning Division for the City of South San Francisco,315 Maple Avenue,South San Francisco,CA
94080, and in the custody of the Planning Manager, Sailesh Mehra.
3.The Project encompassing 418 Linden Avenue and 201-219 Grand Avenue is consistent with the
General Plan by creating a mixed-use environment that emphasizes pedestrian-activity with buildings
built up to the property line on Linden Avenue and Grand Avenue,respectively,provide well-articulated
and visually engaging development that implements the goals of the Downtown Station Area Specific
Plan,are consistent with the City’s Design Guidelines as they relate to building design,form and
articulation and,in the case of 201-219 Grand Avenue,provide commercial uses along both Grand and
Cypress Avenues
Density Bonus Request Finding
1.The Project will provide 84 residential units,all of which will be affordable to moderate-and low-
income households.The total percentage of affordable housing set aside for low income households
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income households.The total percentage of affordable housing set aside for low income households
constitutes more than twenty percent (20%)of the total number of Project units.Therefore,the Project
is entitled to receive a thirty-five percent (35%) density bonus under Government Code section 65915.
SECTION 2 DETERMINATION
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco
hereby makes the findings contained in this Resolution and approves a Density Bonus and Incentives Request
for the Grand and Linden Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the approvals stated herein are conditioned upon the City Council’s
approval and execution of the Development Agreement between the City of South San Francisco and ROEM
Development Corporation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
adoption.
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P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #:20-22 Agenda Date:3/11/2020
Version:1 Item #:5b.
Resolution approving the Fourth Amendment to the Development Agreement for 201-219 Grand Avenue and
418 Linden Avenue properties with ROEM Development Corporation.
WHEREAS,the City of South San Francisco (“City”)is the owner of certain real property located in the City
of South San Francisco,California,with the address of 418 Linden Avenue,known as County Assessor’s Parcel
Numbers (“APN”) 012-314-010 (“418 Linden”); and
WHEREAS,the City is also the owner of former Redevelopment Agency property located in the City of South
San Francisco,California,with the address of 201-219 Grand Avenue,known as APNs 012-316-100,012-316-
110, 012-316-080 and 012-316-090 (collectively, “201 Grand Avenue”); and
WHEREAS,in December 2015 the City approved entitlements for a residential project at 418 Linden Avenue
and a mixed-use project at 201 Grand Avenue (“Project”); and,
WHEREAS,in December 2016,following a competitive process,the City and Agency selected a developer,
ROEM Development Corporation (“Developer”),to develop the 418 Linden Avenue and 201 Grand Avenue
Projects; and,
WHEREAS,pursuant to City Council Ordinance No.1541-2017 (“DA Ordinance”),the City entered into a
Development Agreement between City and Developer (“Development Agreement”)for the development of a
residential project at 418 Linden Avenue and a mixed-use project at 201-219 Grand Avenue (together,the
“Project”).
WHEREAS,on March 28,2018,Developer and City entered into that certain First Administrative Amendment
to Development Agreement (“First Amendment”),whereby the parties agreed to adjust the deadlines within the
Performance Schedule contained within the Development Agreement by 120 days in order to provide sufficient
time to undertake the complex demolition presented at 201-219 Grand Avenue.On August 23,2018,Developer
and City entered into a Second Amendment to the Development Agreement (“Second Amendment”)to further
adjust the deadlines within the Schedule of Performance contained in the First Amendment to the Development
Agreement and First Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreements for the Project by 90 days.
WHEREAS,on March 21,2019,Developer and City entered into that certain Third Amendment to the
Development Agreement (“Third Amendment”),whereby the parties agreed to adjust the deadlines within the
Performance Schedule contained in the Development Agreement in order to secure the necessary affordable
housing funding sources and modify the number of below market rate units within the Project to render the
Project one-hundred percent (100%)affordable conditioned upon Developer’s completion of certain pre-
construction activities,specifically causing improvements and structures located on the Grand Property to be
demolished.The parties agreement regarding Developer’s completion of pre-construction activities was set
forth in that certain Pre-Construction Activity Right of Access Agreement (“Pre-Construction Agreement”)
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attached as Exhibit A to the Third Amendment which Exhibit C thereto governed the Schedule of Performance
of such pre-construction activities.
WHEREAS,because the additional time requested adjusted the overall Project completion date by one year,the
City determined that the Third Amendment required notice and public hearing,and approval by ordinance
pursuant to Section 7.2(b) of the Development Agreement.
WHEREAS,therefore,on January 13,2019,following a duly noticed public hearing,the Planning Commission
adopted Resolution No.2841-2019 recommending that the City Council approve the Third Amendment.With
the Planning Commission’s recommendation set forth in its Resolution No.2841-2019,the City Council,after
conducting a duly noticed public hearing,found that the Third Amendment was consistent with the General
Plan and Zoning Ordinance and conducted all necessary proceedings in accordance with the City’s rules and
regulations for the approval of the Third Amendment.In accordance with SSFMC section 19.60.120,the City
Council,at a duly noticed public hearing,adopted Ordinance No.1571-2019,approving and authorizing the
execution of the Third Amendment.
WHEREAS,on October 1,2019,Developer requested an extension of the deadline to demolish the existing
buildings on 201-219 Grand Avenue by September 11,2019 as required by the Schedule of Performance
contained in the Pre-Construction Agreement.On October 10,2019,the City conditionally approved
Developer’s request to extend this deadline to April, 2020 via a response letter from the City Manager.
WHEREAS,in particular,the City conditioned its approval on Developer’s completion of accomplish certain
tasks by November 11,2019.In conformance with the City’s conditional approval,Developer has now
completed the tasks identified in the City’s October 10,2019 letter approving the extension of the demolish
deadline to April,2020.The proposed amendment to Exhibit E to the Development Agreement set forth herein
reflects the City’s prior approval of modification to this deadline.
WHEREAS,on December 3,2019,Developer requested a fourth amendment to the Development Agreement
(“Fourth Amendment”)to further extend the deadlines within the Schedule of Performance contained in the
Third Amendment to the Development Agreement and Third Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreements
for the Project by 200 days in order to secure the necessary affordable housing funding sources.
WHEREAS,the City and the Developer have determined that the Schedule of Performance attached to the
Third Amendment as Exhibit E does not provide sufficient time to secure the necessary affordable housing
funding sources.
WHEREAS,the additional time requested in the Fourth Amendment to secure the necessary affordable housing
funding sources adjusts the overall Project completion date by 200 days.Pursuant to Section 7.2 of the
Development Agreement,the City has determined that the amendment is minor and does not substantially
affect the existing term and schedule of performance,and the Fourth Amendment does not require notice or
public hearing and may be approved by City resolution.
NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco does hereby
resolve as follows:
1.Determines that the recitals are true and correct.
2.Approves the Fourth Amendment to the Development Agreement for 201-219 Grand Avenue and 418
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2.Approves the Fourth Amendment to the Development Agreement for 201-219 Grand Avenue and 418
Linden Avenue properties with ROEM Development Corporation, attached hereto as Exhibit A.
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Exhibit A:Fourth Amendment to the Development Agreement between ROEM Development Corporation and
the City of South San Francisco
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Recording Requested by
and when Recorded, return to:
City of South San Francisco
400 Grand Ave
South San Francisco, CA 94080
EXEMPT FROM RECORDING FEES PER
GOVERNMENT CODE §§6103, 27383
(SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE RESERVED FOR RECORDER’S USE)
FOURTH AMENDMENT
TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
This Fourth Amendment to Development Agreement (“Fourth Amendment”) is entered
into by and between ROEM Development Corporation, a California corporation (“Developer”) and
the CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, a municipal corporation (“City”) on this _____ day of
_________________, 2020.
RECITALS
A. Pursuant to City Council Ordinance No. 1541-2017 (“DA Ordinance”), the City entered
into a Development Agreement between City and Developer (“Development Agreement”) for the
development of a residential project at 418 Linden Avenue and a mixed-use project at 201-219
Grand Avenue (together, the “Project”).
B. On March 28, 2018, Developer and City entered into that certain First Administrative
Amendment to Development Agreement (“First Amendment”), whereby the parties agreed to
adjust the deadlines within the Performance Schedule contained within the Development Agreement
by 120 days in order to provide sufficient time to undertake the complex demolition presented at
201-219 Grand Avenue. On August 23, 2018, Developer and City entered into a Second
Amendment to the Development Agreement (“Second Amendment”) to further adjust the deadlines
within the Schedule of Performance contained in the First Amendment to the Development
Agreement and First Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreements for the Project by 90 days.
C. On March 21, 2019, Developer and City entered into that certain Third Amendment to the
Development Agreement (“Third Amendment”), whereby the parties agreed to adjust the deadlines
within the Performance Schedule contained in the Development Agreement in order to secure the
necessary affordable housing funding sources and modify the number of below market rate units
within the Project to render the Project one-hundred percent (100%) affordable conditioned upon
Developer’s completion of certain pre-construction activities, specifically causing improvements
and structures located on the Grand Property to be demolished. The parties agreement regarding
Developer’s completion of pre-construction activities was set forth in that certain Pre-Construction
Activity Right of Access Agreement (“Pre-Construction Agreement”) attached as Exhibit A to the
Third Amendment which Exhibit C thereto governed the Schedule of Performance of such pre-
construction activities.
D. Because the additional time requested adjusted the overall Project completion date by one
year, the City determined that the Third Amendment required notice and public hearing, and
approval by ordinance pursuant to Section 7.2(b) of the Development Agreement.
E. Therefore, on January 13, 2019, following a duly noticed public hearing, the Planning
Commission adopted Resolution No. 2841-2019 recommending that the City Council approve
the Third Amendment. With the Planning Commission’s recommendation set forth in its
Resolution No. 2841-2019, the City Council, after conducting a duly noticed public hearing, found
that the Third Amendment was consistent with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance and
conducted all necessary proceedings in accordance with the City’s rules and regulations for the
approval of the Third Amendment. In accordance with SSFMC section 19.60.120, the City Council,
at a duly noticed public hearing, adopted Ordinance No. 1571-2019, approving and authorizing the
execution of the Third Amendment.
F. On October 1, 2019, Developer requested an extension of the deadline to demolish the
existing buildings on 201-219 Grand Avenue by September 11, 2019 as required by the Schedule of
Performance contained in the Pre-Construction Agreement. On October 10, 2019, the City
conditionally approved Developer’s request to extend this deadline to April, 2020 via a response
letter from the City Manager.
G. In particular, the City conditioned its approval on Developer’s completion of accomplish
certain tasks by November 11, 2019. In conformance with the City’s conditional approval,
Developer has now completed the tasks identified in the City’s October 10, 2019 letter approving
the extension of the demolish deadline to April, 2020. The proposed amendment to Exhibit E to
the Development Agreement set forth herein reflects the City’s prior approval of modification to
this deadline.
H. On December 3, 2019, Developer requested a fourth amendment to the Development
Agreement (“Fourth Amendment”) to further extend the deadlines within the Schedule of
Performance contained in the Third Amendment to the Development Agreement and Third
Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreements for the Project by 200 days in order to secure the
necessary affordable housing funding sources.
I. The City and the Developer have determined that the Schedule of Performance attached
to the Third Amendment as Exhibit E does not provide sufficient time to secure the necessary
affordable housing funding sources.
J. The additional time requested in the Fourth Amendment to secure the necessary
affordable housing funding sources adjusts the overall Project completion date by 200 days.
Pursuant to Section 7.2 of the Development Agreement, the City has determined that the
amendment is minor and does not substantially affect the existing term and schedule of
performance, and the Fourth Amendment does not require notice or public hearing and may be
approved by City resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises of the
parties herein contained, the City and Developer agree as follows:
AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT
1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and hereby incorporated herein.
2. Defined Terms. All capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed
to them in the Development Agreement.
3. Amendment to Section 3.6. Section 3.6 to the Development Agreement is revised to read
as follows, with additions in double underline and deletions in strikethrough:
4. 3.6 Affordable Housing. Developer acknowledges that as required by density bonus
requirements and the City’s provision of financial assistance, upon Developer's acquisition
of the Properties, the Properties will be subject to recorded covenants that will restrict use
of the Properties for a term of not less than fifty-five (55) years, commencing upon the
issuance of a final certificate of occupancy for the Project, as further set forth in the Linden
Affordable Housing Agreement (“Linden AHA”) and the Grand Affordable Housing
Agreement (“Grand AHA''), each substantially in the forms attached hereto as Exhibits C
and D (the “AHAs''), each of which shall be recorded in the Official Records on the date
that Developer acquires the Project Site. The AHAs shall provide that not less than twenty
percent (20%) of the residential units in the Project as a whole shall be rented at an
affordable cost (as defined in the respective AHA) and also shall ensure that use of any city
financial assistance shall be utilized by Developer in a manner consistent with those terms
imposed on the use of said City financial assistance. The AHAs shall provide that one
hundred percent (100%) of the residential units in the Project not used as a “manger unit”
shall be rented at an affordable cost (as defined in the respective AHA).Amendment to
Section 6.12. Section 6.12 to the Development Agreement is revised to read as follows,
with additions in double underline and deletions in strikethrough:
6.2 No Condominium Conversion. City acknowledges and agrees that the
residential component of the Project, other than the manager’s units the Below Market
Rate (BMR) units, is proposed for, approved as, and will be constructed as market-rate
rental Below Market Rate (BMR) housing. Developer shall not convert the residential
units in the Project to condominium or cooperative ownership or sell condominium or
cooperative rights to the residential portion of the Project or any part thereof unless
Developer obtains the City's consent and meets the City’s affordability requirements in
effect at the time. City prior written consent shall be required with respect to the sale or
condominium conversion of the retail/commercial portion of the Project or any part
thereof, and shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed provided that
Developer meets all applicable requirements.
5. Further Amendment to Exhibit E. Exhibit E to the Development Agreement is revised
to read as follows, with additions in double underline and deletions in strikethrough as set
forth below. Upon request of the Developer, the City Manager may extend any of the dates
set forth on Exhibit E in the City Manager’s reasonable discretion up to an additional 90
days:
EXHIBIT E
Developer’s Project Schedule of Performance
Milestone Deadline
1 50% Construction Drawings (CDs) and
Proforma
May 15, 2018
(Completed)
2 100% CDs submitted for building permits
and Updated Proforma
July 14, 2018
(Completed)
3 Construction Financing Secured and
Construction Contract Executed
June 18, 2020
November 30, 2019
4 If building permit application and 100%
CDs were completed in #2, building permit
ready for issuance
June 29, 2020
December 11, 2019
5 Close of Escrow and Property Conveyance By July 8, 2020
By December 21, 2019
Within Ten (10) Days from Satisfaction
of All Contingencies
6a Grand Avenue Demolition Start May 14, 2019
(Completed)
6b Grand Avenue Demolition Complete on or before October 22, 2020
September 11, 2019
7 Construction Start October 22, 2020
April 5, 2020
8 Construction Completion March 17, 2022
August 31, 2021
6. Effect of Fourth Amendment. Except as expressly modified by this Fourth Amendment,
the Development Agreement shall continue in full force and effect according to its terms,
and Developer and City hereby ratify and affirm all their respective rights and obligations
under the Development Agreement, including but not limited to Developer’s indemnification
obligations as set forth in Section 13 of the Development Agreement. In the event of any
conflict between the Fourth Amendment or the Development Agreement, the provisions of
this Fourth Amendment shall govern.
7. Binding Agreement. This Fourth Amendment shall be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of the heirs, administrators, executors, successors in interest, and assigns of each of
the parties hereto. Any reference in this Fourth Amendment to a specifically named party
shall be deemed to apply to any successor, administrator, executor, or assign of such party
who has acquired an interest in compliance with the terms of this Fourth Amendment or
under law.
8. Recordation. The City shall record a copy of this Fourth Amendment together with
recordation of the Development Agreement.
9. Counterparts. This Fourth Amendment may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed an original, but all of which, when taken together, shall constitute
the same document.
10. California Law. This Fourth Amendment shall be governed by and interpreted in
accordance with the laws of the State of California. Any action to enforce or interpret this
Agreement shall be filed and heard in the Superior Court of San Mateo County,
California.
11. Invalidity. Any provision of this Fourth Amendment that is determined by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable shall be deemed severed from this
Fourth Amendment, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect as if
the invalid or unenforceable provision had not been a part hereof
12. Headings. The headings used in this Fourth Amendment are for convenience only and
shall be disregarded in interpreting the substantive provisions of this Fourth Amendment.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Fourth Amendment has been entered into by and between
Developer and City as of the date and year first above written.
[SIGNATURES ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE]
ROEM Development Corporation,
a California Corporation
By: ROEM Development Corporation,
a California Corporation, President
By: ______________________________________________________________
Name: ____________________________________________________________
Title: _____________________________________________________________
Date: _____________________________________________________________
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
By:
Name: Charles Michael Futrell
Title: City Manager
Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: ___________________
Sky Woodruff,
City Attorney
ATTEST:
By: ____________________
Rosa Govea Acosta
City Clerk
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Legislation Text
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #:20-54 Agenda Date:3/11/2020
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Resolution approving the Fourth Amendment to the 418 Linden Purchase and Sale Agreement with ROEM
Development Corporation
WHEREAS,the City of South San Francisco (“Seller”)and ROEM Development Corporation (“Buyer”)
entered into that certain Purchase and Sale Agreement dated November 14,2017 (the “Agreement”)with
respect to that certain real property located at 418 Linden Avenue,South San Francisco,California (Assessor’s
Parcel Numbers 012-314-010) (the “Property”); and,
WHEREAS,on March 28,2018,Seller and Buyer entered into that certain First Amendment to Purchase and
Sale Agreement (“First Amendment”),whereby the parties agreed to adjust the deadlines within the Buyer’s
Schedule of Performance as set forth in Section 5 of the Agreement.On August 22,2018,Seller and Buyer
entered into that certain Second Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement (“Second Amendment”),whereby
the parties agreed to further adjust the deadlines within Buyer’s Schedule of Performance,as set forth therein;
and,
WHEREAS,on March 21,2019,Seller and Buyer entered into that certain Third Amendment to Purchase and
Sale Agreement (“Third Amendment”)based upon Buyer’s proposal to modify the number of below market
rate units within the Project which was desirable to the Seller and whereby the parties agreed to adjust the
deadlines within the Buyer’s Schedule of Performance for an additional 12-month period to allow Buyer to
seek additional financing for such proposal; and,
WHEREAS,on December 3,2019,Developer requested a fourth amendment to the Purchase and Sale
Agreement (“Fourth Amendment”)to further extend the deadlines Buyer’s Schedule of Performance contained
in the Third Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreements for the Project by 200 days in order to secure the
necessary affordable housing funding sources; and,
WHEREAS,the Seller and Buyer have determined that Buyer’s Schedule of Performance does not provide
sufficient time to secure the necessary affordable housing funding sources and now desire to amend certain
provisions of the Agreement,as amended by the First and Second and Third Amendment,to reflect this
understanding, as set forth in the Fourth Amendment, attached hereto as Exhibit A; and,
WHEREAS,at the time the PSA was negotiated,Buyer offered Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000)for
the purchase of the property and Seller committed grant funding of One Million Two Hundred and Twenty Five
Thousand Dollars ($1,225,000.00)from the City’s Affordable Housing Asset Fund to assist in the construction
of the affordable housing units (“City Grant”); and,
WHEREAS,Buyer has requested that the City Grant be converted to a loan in order to leverage other funding;
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WHEREAS,Seller has agreed to a One Million and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($1,050,000.00)loan from the
City’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund; and,
WHEREAS,Buyer has increased the number of Below Market Rate (”BMR”)units from eight to thirty-six and
requested a City donation of the land (“Land Donation”); and,
WHEREAS,in order to offset the loss of the Land Donation,Seller has agreed to forgive Five Hundred and
Fifty Thousand Dollars ($550,000)with Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000)being repaid within five
years; and,
WHEREAS,Buyer and Seller wish to amend the Schedule of Performance that provides additional time to
secure the necessary affordable housing funding sources and adjusts the overall Project completion date by 200
days.,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco as follows:
1.The foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein as part of this Resolution.
2.The Fourth Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit A,and is
incorporated herein and hereby approved.
3.The City Manager,or his designee,is authorized to execute the Fourth Amendment and any necessary
related documents.
4.The City Manager,or his designee,is authorized take any and all other actions necessary to implement
this intent of this Resolution, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
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FOURTH AMENDMENT TO PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
This Fourth Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement (this “Fourth
Amendment”) is made effective as of _________, 2020 (“Effective Date”) by and
between CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, a municipal corporation (“Seller”) and
ROEM Development Corporation, a California Corporation (“Buyer”). Seller and Buyer
are sometimes individually referred to herein as a “party” and collectively as “the
parties.”
RECITALS
A. Seller and Buyer entered into that certain Purchase and Sale Agreement
dated November 14, 2017 (the “Agreement”) with respect to that certain real property
located at 418 Linden Avenue, South San Francisco, California (Assessor’s Parcel
Numbers 012-314-010) (the “Property”);
B. On March 28, 2018, Seller and Buyer entered into that certain First
Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement (“First Amendment”), whereby the parties
agreed to adjust the deadlines within the Buyer’s Schedule of Performance as set forth in
Section 5 of the Agreement. On August 22, 2018, Seller and Buyer entered into that
certain Second Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement (“Second Amendment”),
whereby the parties agreed to further adjust the deadlines within Buyer’s Schedule of
Performance, as set forth therein.
C. On March 21, 2019, Seller and Buyer entered into that certain Third
Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement (“Third Amendment”) based upon
Buyer’s proposal to modify the number of below market rate units within the Project
which was desirable to the Seller and whereby the parties agreed to adjust the deadlines
within the Buyer’s Schedule of Performance for an additional 12-month period to allow
Buyer to seek additional financing for such proposal.
D. On December 3, 2019, Developer requested a fourth amendment to the
Purchase and Sale Agreement (“Fourth Amendment”) to further extend the deadlines
Buyer’s Schedule of Performance contained in the Third Amendment to the Purchase and
Sale Agreements for the Project by 200 days in order to secure the necessary affordable
housing funding sources.
E. The Seller and Buyer have determined that Buyer’s Schedule of
Performance does not provide sufficient time to secure the necessary affordable housing
funding sources and now desire to amend certain provisions of the Agreement, as
amended by the First and Second and Third Amendment, to reflect this understanding, as
set forth herein.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, and incorporating all of the above as
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though set forth in full herein and in consideration of all the recitals, conditions and
agreements contained herein, the parties agree to amend the Agreement as follows:
AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT
1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and hereby incorporated
herein.
2. Defined Terms. All capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the
meanings ascribed to them in the Development Agreement.
3. Amendment to Recital B. Recital B of the Agreement is revised to read as
follows, with additions in double underline and deletions in strikethrough:
B. The City desires to sell the Linden Property to Buyer for the construction of a
high density, 387-unit multi-family apartment building (the “Linden Project”), eight (8)
thirty-six (36) units of which are required to be made available at below market rates as
further described in the Linden Affordable Housing Agreement substantially in the form
attached hereto as Exhibit B (the “AHA”). Development of the Linden Project is
described and defined in the Development Agreement between the City and Buyer,
substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C (the “DA”). Upon Closing, the
AHA and the DA will be recorded in the official records of San Mateo County.
4. Amendment to Recital C. Recital C of the Agreement is revised to read as
follows, with additions in double underline and deletions in strikethrough:
C. In order to assist in the construction of affordable units, upon Closing, Seller will
provide Buyer a grant loan in the amount Five Hundred and Twenty Five Thousand
Dollars ($525,000.00) One Million and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($1,050,000.00) from
City Affordable Housing In-Lieu Fees, and a grant in the amount of One Million Two
Hundred and Twenty Five Thousand ($1,225,000.00) from City Affordable Housing
Bond Funds to partially finance the Project on the Linden Property (“City Grants
Loan”), as set forth in this Agreement, the Loan Agreement between the City and Buyer
substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit F (“Loan Agreement”) and the DA.
The terms and conditions associated with Buyer’s use of the City Grant Loan after the
Closing are set forth in the DA, the Loan Agreement and the AHA.
5. Amendment to Section 2.2. Section 2.2 of the Agreement is revised to read as
follows, with additions in double underline and deletions in strikethrough:
2.2 The purchase price for the Property to be paid by Buyer to City is five hundred
thousand dollars one dollar ($500,0001.00), payable in all cash at Closing.
6. Amendment to Section 3.2. Section 3.2 of the Agreement is revised to read as
follows, with additions in double underline and deletions in strikethrough:
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3.2 Opening of Escrow; Effective Date. Within three (3) business days of the date that
Seller has obtained approval of this executed Agreement by the City Council, approval of
the sale price by the Oversight Board, and approval of the executed DA and the executed
AHA by the City Council, Seller shall open an escrow account with Escrow Holder by
depositing this executed Agreement, the executed DA and the executed AHA into
Escrow. The date the executed Agreement, DA and AHA are received by Escrow Holder,
as established and confirmed by Escrow Holder, shall be deemed the “Effective Date.”
By such deposit Escrow Holder is authorized and instructed to act in accordance with the
provisions of this Agreement, which Agreement shall constitute Escrow Holder’s escrow
instructions.
7. Further Amendment to Section 5.1. Section 5.1 of the Agreement is revised to
read as follows, with additions in double underline and deletions in
strikethrough:
5.1 Buyer’s Schedule of Performance. Subject to Force Majeure
Delays (as defined in Section 8.4) and Buyer and Seller’s closing conditions (as
set forth in Section 6.2 and 6.3), Buyer shall complete the following milestones in
furtherance of the Closing, in accordance with the following schedule:
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Deadline Milestone
(a) May 15, 2018
Buyer shall have completed 50% of the Construction
Drawings and submitted the Financial Proforma to
Seller (Completed)
(b) July 14, 2018
Buyer shall have completed all Final Plans and
submitted 100% construction drawings to the City for
building permits, and submitted an Updated Proforma
to Seller (Completed)
(c) June 18, 2020
November 30, 2019
Buyer shall have secured Construction Financing and
executed a contract with a general contractor for
demolition and construction of the Project in
accordance with the final plans
(d) By July 8, 2020
December 21, 2019
Within 10 days
from satisfaction
of all
contingencies on
December 11, 2019
Buyer and Seller shall have satisfied (or waived in
writing) all contingencies to Closing set forth in this
Agreement, and be prepared to Close Escrow
8. Amendment to Section 6.1. Section 6.1 of the Agreement is revised to read as
follows, with additions in double underline and deletions in strikethrough:
6.1 Closing. The close of escrow (the “Closing” or “Close of Escrow”) shall be
deemed to occur on the date the Grant Deed is recorded and Buyer’s funds are released to
Seller and the City Grants Loan are is released to Buyer, which shall occur within ten (10)
days of the date that all of Buyer’s contingencies to Closing set forth in Section 6.2 and
Seller’s contingencies to Closing set forth in Section 6.3 have been satisfied, or waived in
writing, or such other date that the Parties agree in writing, each in their sole discretion.
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9. Amendment to Section 6.2(e). Section 6.1(e) of the Agreement is revised to read
as follows, with additions in double underline and deletions in strikethrough:
6.2 (e) Seller has deposited the City Grants Loan into Escrow with
instructions to release the City Grants Loan to Buyer, only upon the Closing.
10. Amendment to Section 6.4.1.1. Section 6.4.1.1 of the Agreement is revised to
read as follows, with additions in double underline and deletions in strikethrough:
6.4.1.1 Deliveries by Seller. At or before Closing, Seller shall deposit the
following into escrow: (i) one (1) original executed and acknowledged Grant Deed; (ii)
one (1) duly executed non-foreign certification for the Property in accordance with the
requirements of Section 1445 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; (iii) one
(1) duly executed California Form 593-W Certificate for the Property or comparable non-
foreign person affidavit to satisfy the requirements of California Revenue and Taxation
Code Section 18805(b) and 26131; (iv) title to all Bridging Documents; and (v) funds in
the total amount of One Million Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($1,7050,000.00)
for the City Grants Loan.
11. Amendment to Section 6.4.1.2. Section 6.4.1.2 of the Agreement is revised to
read as follows, with additions in double underline and deletions in strikethrough:
6.4.1.2 Condition to disbursement of City GrantsLoan. City’s obligation to
provide Seller with City Grants Loan in the total amount of One Million Seven Hundred
Fifty Thousand Dollars ($1,7050,000.00) at the Closing Date is conditioned upon Close of
Escrow. If the Closing does not occur, for any reason whatsoever, the City has no obligation
to deliver the City Grants Loan to Buyer.
12. Amendment to Section 6.4.3(d) Section 6.4.3(d) of the Agreement is revised to
read as follows, with additions in double underline and deletions in strikethrough:
6.4.3(d) Disburse to Buyer the City Grants Loan.
13. Amendment to Section 7.1(b). Section 7.1(b) of the Agreement is revised to read
as follows, with additions in double underline and deletions in strikethrough:
7.1(b) Encumbrances. Other than the approval and recordation of the DA, the
Loan Agreement, Deed of Trust, Note and AHA at Closing, Seller has not alienated,
encumbered, transferred, mortgaged, assigned, pledged, or otherwise conveyed its interest
in the Property or any portion thereof, nor entered into any Agreement to do so, and there
are no liens, encumbrances, mortgages, covenants, conditions, reservations, restrictions,
easements or other matters affecting the Property, except for the Permitted Exceptions.
Seller will not, directly or indirectly, alienate, encumber, transfer, mortgage, assign, pledge
or otherwise convey its interest prior to the Close of Escrow, as long as this Agreement is
in force.
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14. Amendment to Section 7.3(c). Section 7.3(c) of the Agreement is revised to read
as follows, with additions in double underline and deletions in strikethrough:
7.3(c). Buyer accepts and acknowledges that after the Closing, the Property will be
subject to the DA, Loan Agreement, Deed of Trust, Note and AHA, which will be recorded
against the Property at Closing.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. No Interpretation Against Drafter. Each party has received independent
legal advice from its attorneys with respect to the advisability of executing this Fourth
Amendment and the meaning of the provisions hereof. The provisions of this Fourth
Amendment shall be construed as to the fair meaning and not for or against any party based
upon any attribution of such party as the sole source of the language in question.
2. Effect of Fourth Amendment. Except as expressly modified by this
Fourth Amendment, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect according to its
terms, and Buyer and Seller hereby ratify and affirm all their respective rights and
obligations under the Agreement, including but not limited to Buyer’s indemnification
obligations as set forth in Sections 11 and 15.5 of the Agreement. In the event of any
conflict between the Fourth Amendment or the Agreement, the provisions of this Fourth
Amendment shall govern.
3. Binding Agreement. This Fourth Amendment shall be binding upon and
inure to the benefit of the heirs, administrators, executors, successors in interest, and
assigns of each of the parties hereto. Any reference in this Fourth Amendment to a
specifically named party shall be deemed to apply to any successor, administrator,
executor, or assign of such party who has acquired an interest in compliance with the terms
of this Fourth Amendment or under law.
4. Recordation. The City shall record a copy of this Fourth Amendment
together with recordation of the Agreement.
5. Counterparts. This Fourth Amendment may be executed in multiple
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which, when taken
together, shall constitute the same document.
6. California Law. This Fourth Amendment shall be governed by and
interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Any action to enforce or
interpret this Agreement shall be filed and heard in the Superior Court of San Mateo
County, California.
7. Invalidity. Any provision of this Fourth Amendment that is determined by
a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable shall be deemed severed
from this Fourth Amendment, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and
effect as if the invalid or unenforceable provision had not been a part hereof
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8. Headings. The headings used in this Fourth Amendment are for
convenience only and shall be disregarded in interpreting the substantive provisions of this
Fourth Amendment.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Fourth Amendment as
of the Effective Date.
BUYER:
ROEM Development Corporation,
a California corporation
By: ______________________
Name: Alex Sanchez
Its Executive Vice President
SELLER:
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO,
a municipal corporation
By: __________________________
Name: Charles Michael Futrell
Its City Manager
The Title Company has executed this Fourth Amendment to acknowledge its agreement to
act in accordance with the terms of this Fourth Amendment.
Chicago Title Insurance Company
By:
Name: Sherri Keller
Title: Escrow Officer
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City of South San Francisco
Legislation Text
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #:20-55 Agenda Date:3/11/2020
Version:1 Item #:5d.
Resolution approving the Fourth Amendment to the 201-219 Grand Avenue Purchase and Sale Agreement with
ROEM Development Corporation.
WHEREAS,on June 29,2011,the Legislature of the State of California (“State”)adopted Assembly Bill x1 26
(“AB 26”),which amended provisions of the State’s Community Redevelopment Law (Health and Safety Code
sections 33000 et seq.)(“Dissolution Law”),pursuant to which the former Redevelopment Agency of the City
of South San Francisco (“City”) was dissolved on February 1, 2012; and
WHEREAS,the City elected to become the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of
South San Francisco (“Successor Agency”); and
WHEREAS,pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34191.5(c)(2)(C),property shall not be transferred to
a successor agency,city,county or city and county,unless a Long Range Property Management Plan
(“LRPMP”)has been approved by the Oversight Board and the California Department of Finance (“DOF”);
and
WHEREAS,in accordance with the Dissolution Law,the Successor Agency prepared a LRPMP,which was
approved by a resolution of the Oversight Board for the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the
City of South San Francisco (“Oversight Board”)on May 21,2015,and was approved by the DOF on October
1, 2015; and
WHEREAS,consistent with the Dissolution Law and the LRPMP,certain real properties located in the City of
South San Francisco,that were previously owned by the former Redevelopment Agency,were transferred to the
Successor Agency (“Agency Properties”); and
WHEREAS,on October 18,2016,the City entered into an Amended and Restated Master Agreement for
Taxing Entity Compensation (“Compensation Agreement”)with the various local agencies who receive shares
of property tax revenues from the former redevelopment project area (“Taxing Entities”),which provides that
upon approval by the Oversight Board of the sale price,and consistent with the LRPMP,the proceeds from the
sale of any of the Agency Properties will be distributed to the Taxing Entities in accordance with their
proportionate contributions to the Real Property Tax Trust Fund for the former Redevelopment Agency; and
WHEREAS,on February 8,2017,the City adopted Resolution 16-2017 approving the transfer of the Agency
Properties from the Successor Agency to the City and in accordance with the requirements set forth in the
LRPMP,and on February 21,2017,the Oversight Board adopted a resolution approving the transfer of the
redevelopment properties from the Successor Agency to the City; and
WHEREAS,consistent with the LRPMP and the Oversight Board resolution,the Successor Agency and City
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executed and recorded grant deeds transferring the Agency Properties to the City; and
WHEREAS,the City of South San Francisco (“City”)is also the owner of former Redevelopment Agency
property located in the City of South San Francisco,California,with the address of 201-219 Grand Avenue,
known as APNs 012-316-100,012-316-110,012-316-080 and 012-316-090 (collectively,“201 Grand
Avenue”); and
WHEREAS,on March 28,2018,Seller and Buyer entered into that certain First Amendment to Purchase and
Sale Agreement (“First Amendment”),whereby the parties agreed to adjust the deadlines within the Buyer’s
Schedule of Performance as set forth in Section 5 of the Agreement.On August 22,2018,Seller and Buyer
entered into that certain Second Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement (“Second Amendment”),whereby
the parties agreed to further adjust the deadlines within Buyer’s Schedule of Performance,as set forth therein;
and,
WHEREAS,on March 21,2019,Seller and Buyer entered into that certain Third Amendment to Purchase and
Sale Agreement (“Third Amendment”)based upon Buyer’s proposal to modify the number of Below Market
Rate (“BMR”)units within the Project which was desirable to the Seller and whereby the parties agreed to
adjust the deadlines within the Buyer’s Schedule of Performance for an additional 12-month period to allow
Buyer to seek additional financing for such proposal; and,
WHEREAS,on December 3,2019,Developer requested a fourth amendment to the Purchase and Sale
Agreement (“Fourth Amendment”)to further extend the deadlines Buyer’s Schedule of Performance contained
in the Third Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreements for the Project by 200 days in order to secure the
necessary affordable housing funding sources; and,
WHEREAS,the Seller and Buyer have determined that Buyer’s Schedule of Performance does not provide
sufficient time to secure the necessary affordable housing funding sources and now desire to amend certain
provisions of the Agreement,as amended by the First and Second and Third Amendment,to reflect this
understanding, as set forth in the Fourth Amendment, attached hereto as Exhibit A; and,
WHEREAS,at the time the PSA was negotiated Seller committed grant funding of Two Million Four Hundred
and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($2,450,000)from the City’s Affordable Housing Asset Fund to assist in the
construction of the affordable housing units (“City Grant”); and,
WHEREAS,Buyer has requested that the City Grant be converted to a loan in order to leverage other funding;
and,
WHEREAS,Seller has agreed to a Two Million Four Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($2,450,000)loan
from the City’s Affordable Housing Asset Fund; and,
WHEREAS,Buyer has increased the number of Below Market Rate (”BMR”)units from nine (9)to forty-six
(46) and has not requested to change the purchase price of $1,200,000; and,
WHEREAS,Buyer and Seller wish to amend the Schedule of Performance that provides additional time to
secure the necessary affordable housing funding sources and adjusts the overall Project completion date by 200
days.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco as follows:
1.The foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein as part of this Resolution.
2.The proposed actions in this Resolution are consistent with the Long Range Property Management Plan.
3.The Fourth Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit A,and is
incorporated herein and hereby approved.
4.The City Manager,or his designee,is authorized to execute the Fourth Amendment and any necessary
related documents.
5.The City Manager,or his designee,is authorized take any and all other actions necessary to implement
this intent of this Resolution, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
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FOURTH AMENDMENT TO PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
This Fourth Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement (this “Fourth
Amendment”) is made effective as of _________, 2020 (“Effective Date”) by and
between CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, a municipal corporation (“Seller”) and
ROEM Development Corporation, a California Corporation (“Buyer”). Seller and Buyer
are sometimes individually referred to herein as a “party” and collectively as “the
parties.”
RECITALS
A. Seller and Buyer entered into that certain Purchase and Sale Agreement
dated November 14, 2017 (the “Agreement”) with respect to that certain real property
located at 201-219 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, California (Assessor’s Parcel
Numbers 012-316-110, 012-316-100, 012-316-090 and 012-316-080) (the “Property”);
B. On March 28, 2018, Seller and Buyer entered into that certain First
Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement (“First Amendment”), whereby the parties
agreed to adjust the deadlines within the Buyer’s Schedule of Performance as set forth in
Section 5 of the Agreement. On August 22, 2018, Seller and Buyer entered into that
certain Second Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement (“Second Amendment”),
whereby the parties agreed to further adjust the deadlines within Buyer’s Schedule of
Performance, as set forth therein.
C. On March 21, 2019, Seller and Buyer entered into that certain Third
Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement (“Third Amendment”) based upon
Buyer’s proposal to modify the number of below market rate units within the Project
which was desirable to the Seller and whereby the parties agreed to adjust the deadlines
within the Buyer’s Schedule of Performance for an additional 12-month period to allow
Buyer to seek additional financing for such proposal.
D. On December 3, 2019, Developer requested a fourth amendment to the
Purchase and Sale Agreement (“Fourth Amendment”) to further extend the deadlines
Buyer’s Schedule of Performance contained in the Third Amendment to the Purchase and
Sale Agreements for the Project by 200 days in order to secure the necessary affordable
housing funding sources.
E. The Seller and Buyer have determined that Buyer’s Schedule of
Performance does not provide sufficient time to secure the necessary affordable housing
funding sources and now desire to amend certain provisions of the Agreement, as
amended by the First and Second and Third Amendment, to reflect this understanding, as
set forth herein.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, and incorporating all of the above as
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though set forth in full herein and in consideration of all the recitals, conditions and
agreements contained herein, the parties agree to amend the Agreement as follows:
AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT
1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and hereby incorporated
herein.
2. Defined Terms. All capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the
meanings ascribed to them in the Development Agreement.
3. Amendment to Recital F. Recital F of the Agreement is revised to read as
follows, with additions in double underline and deletions in strikethrough:
F. The City desires to sell the Grand Property to Buyer for the construction of a high
density, mixed use project including 467- residential units, nine (9) forty-six (46) of
which are required to be made available at below market rates, and approximately 6,000
square feet of ground floor commercial units (the “Grand Project”) as further described
in the Grand Affordable Housing Agreement substantially in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit B (the “AHA”). Development of the Linden Project is described and defined in
the Development Agreement between the City and Buyer, substantially in the form
attached hereto as Exhibit C (the “DA”). Upon Closing, the AHA and the DA will be
recorded in the official records of San Mateo County.
4. Amendment to Recital G. Recital G of the Agreement is revised to read as
follows, with additions in double underline and deletions in strikethrough:
G. In order to assist in the construction of affordable units, upon Closing, Seller will
provide Buyer a grant loan in the amount Five Hundred and Twenty Five Thousand
Dollars ($525,000.00) Two Million and Four Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars
($2,450,000.00) from City Affordable Housing In-Lieu Fees, and a grant in the amount of
One Million Two Hundred and Twenty Five Thousand ($1,225,000.00) from City
Affordable Housing Bond Funds to partially finance the Project on the Grand Property
(“City Grants Loan”), as set forth in this Agreement, the Loan Agreement between the
City and Buyer substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit F (“Loan
Agreement”) and the DA. The terms and conditions associated with Buyer’s use of the
City Grant Loan after the Closing are set forth in the DA, the Loan Agreement and the
AHA.
5. Amendment to Section 2.2. Section 2.2 of the Agreement is revised to read as
follows, with additions in double underline and deletions in strikethrough:
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6. Further Amendment to Section 5.1. Section 5.1 of the Agreement is revised to
read as follows, with additions in double underline and deletions in
strikethrough:
5.1 Buyer’s Schedule of Performance. Subject to Force Majeure
Delays (as defined in Section 8.4) and Buyer and Seller’s closing conditions (as
set forth in Section 6.2 and 6.3), Buyer shall complete the following milestones in
furtherance of the Closing, in accordance with the following schedule:
Deadline Milestone
(a) May 15, 2018
Buyer shall have completed 50% of the Construction
Drawings and submitted the Financial Proforma to
Seller (Completed)
(b) July 14, 2018
Buyer shall have completed all Final Plans and
submitted 100% construction drawings to the City for
building permits, and submitted an Updated Proforma
to Seller (Completed)
(c) June 18, 2020
November 30, 2019
Buyer shall have secured Construction Financing and
executed a contract with a general contractor for
demolition and construction of the Project in
accordance with the final plans
(d) By July 8, 2020
December 21, 2019
Within 10 days
from satisfaction
of all
contingencies on
December 11, 2019
Buyer and Seller shall have satisfied (or waived in
writing) all contingencies to Closing set forth in this
Agreement, and be prepared to Close Escrow
7. Amendment to Section 6.1. Section 6.1 of the Agreement is revised to read as
follows, with additions in double underline and deletions in strikethrough:
6.1 Closing. The close of escrow (the “Closing” or “Close of Escrow”) shall be
deemed to occur on the date the Grant Deed is recorded and Buyer’s funds are released to
Seller and the City Grants Loan are is released to Buyer, which shall occur within ten (10)
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days of the date that all of Buyer’s contingencies to Closing set forth in Section 6.2 and
Seller’s contingencies to Closing set forth in Section 6.3 have been satisfied, or waived in
writing, or such other date that the Parties agree in writing, each in their sole discretion.
8. Amendment to Section 6.2(e). Section 6.1(e) of the Agreement is revised to read
as follows, with additions in double underline and deletions in strikethrough:
6.2 (e) Seller has deposited the City Grants Loan into Escrow with
instructions to release the City Grants Loan to Buyer, only upon the Closing.
9. Amendment to Section 6.4.1.1. Section 6.4.1.1 of the Agreement is revised to
read as follows, with additions in double underline and deletions in strikethrough:
6.4.1.1 Deliveries by Seller. At or before Closing, Seller shall deposit the
following into escrow: (i) one (1) original executed and acknowledged Grant Deed; (ii)
one (1) duly executed non-foreign certification for the Property in accordance with the
requirements of Section 1445 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; (iii) one
(1) duly executed California Form 593-W Certificate for the Property or comparable non-
foreign person affidavit to satisfy the requirements of California Revenue and Taxation
Code Section 18805(b) and 26131; (iv) title to all Bridging Documents; and (v) funds in
the total amount of OneTwo Million Seven Hundred Four Hundred and Fifty Thousand
Dollars ($12,7450,000.00) for the City Grants Loan.
10. Amendment to Section 6.4.1.2. Section 6.4.1.2 of the Agreement is revised to
read as follows, with additions in double underline and deletions in strikethrough:
6.4.1.2 Condition to disbursement of City GrantsLoan. City’s obligation to
provide Seller with City Grants Loan in the total amount OneTwo Million Seven Hundred
Four Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($12,7450,000.00) at the Closing Date is
conditioned upon Close of Escrow. If the Closing does not occur, for any reason
whatsoever, the City has no obligation to deliver the City Grants Loan to Buyer.
11. Amendment to Section 6.4.3(d) Section 6.4.3(d) of the Agreement is revised to
read as follows, with additions in double underline and deletions in strikethrough:
6.4.3(d) Disburse to Buyer the City Grants Loan.
12. Amendment to Section 7.1(b). Section 7.1(b) of the Agreement is revised to read
as follows, with additions in double underline and deletions in strikethrough:
7.1(b) Encumbrances. Other than the approval and recordation of the DA, the
Loan Agreement, Deed of Trust, Note and AHA at Closing, Seller has not alienated,
encumbered, transferred, mortgaged, assigned, pledged, or otherwise conveyed its interest
in the Property or any portion thereof, nor entered into any Agreement to do so, and there
are no liens, encumbrances, mortgages, covenants, conditions, reservations, restrictions,
easements or other matters affecting the Property, except for the Permitted Exceptions.
Seller will not, directly or indirectly, alienate, encumber, transfer, mortgage, assign, pledge
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or otherwise convey its interest prior to the Close of Escrow, as long as this Agreement is
in force.
13. Amendment to Section 7.3(c). Section 7.3(c) of the Agreement is revised to read
as follows, with additions in double underline and deletions in strikethrough:
7.3(c). Buyer accepts and acknowledges that after the Closing, the Property will be
subject to the DA, Loan Agreement, Deed of Trust, Note and AHA, which will be recorded
against the Property at Closing.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. No Interpretation Against Drafter. Each party has received independent
legal advice from its attorneys with respect to the advisability of executing this Fourth
Amendment and the meaning of the provisions hereof. The provisions of this Fourth
Amendment shall be construed as to the fair meaning and not for or against any party based
upon any attribution of such party as the sole source of the language in question.
2. Effect of Fourth Amendment. Except as expressly modified by this
Fourth Amendment, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect according to its
terms, and Buyer and Seller hereby ratify and affirm all their respective rights and
obligations under the Agreement, including but not limited to Buyer’s indemnification
obligations as set forth in Sections 11 and 15.5 of the Agreement. In the event of any
conflict between the Fourth Amendment or the Agreement, the provisions of this Fourth
Amendment shall govern.
3. Binding Agreement. This Fourth Amendment shall be binding upon and
inure to the benefit of the heirs, administrators, executors, successors in interest, and
assigns of each of the parties hereto. Any reference in this Fourth Amendment to a
specifically named party shall be deemed to apply to any successor, administrator,
executor, or assign of such party who has acquired an interest in compliance with the terms
of this Fourth Amendment or under law.
4. Recordation. The City shall record a copy of this Fourth Amendment
together with recordation of the Agreement.
5. Counterparts. This Fourth Amendment may be executed in multiple
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which, when taken
together, shall constitute the same document.
6. California Law. This Fourth Amendment shall be governed by and
interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Any action to enforce or
interpret this Agreement shall be filed and heard in the Superior Court of San Mateo
County, California.
7. Invalidity. Any provision of this Fourth Amendment that is determined by
a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable shall be deemed severed
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from this Fourth Amendment, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and
effect as if the invalid or unenforceable provision had not been a part hereof
8. Headings. The headings used in this Fourth Amendment are for
convenience only and shall be disregarded in interpreting the substantive provisions of this
Fourth Amendment.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Fourth Amendment as
of the Effective Date.
BUYER:
ROEM Development Corporation,
a California corporation
By: ______________________
Name: Alex Sanchez
Its Executive Vice President
SELLER:
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO,
a municipal corporation
By: __________________________
Name: Charles Michael Futrell
Its City Manager
The Title Company has executed this Fourth Amendment to acknowledge its agreement to
act in accordance with the terms of this Fourth Amendment.
Chicago Title Insurance Company
By:
Name: Sherri Keller
Title: Escrow Officer
3464066.1
City of South San Francisco
Legislation Text
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #:20-56 Agenda Date:3/11/2020
Version:1 Item #:5e.
Resolution approving Budget Amendment Number 20.034 which appropriates $2,450,000 from the City of
South San Francisco’s Housing Asset Fund (Fund 241)for a developer loan to ROEM Development
Corporation for the development of 46 Below Market Rate units and one managers unit at 201-219 Grand
Avenue.
WHEREAS,on June 29,2011,the Legislature of the State of California (“State”)adopted Assembly Bill x1 26
(“AB 26”),which amended provisions of the State’s Community Redevelopment Law (Health and Safety Code
sections 33000 et seq.)(“Dissolution Law”),pursuant to which the former Redevelopment Agency of the City
of South San Francisco (“City”) was dissolved on February 1, 2012; and
WHEREAS,the City elected to become the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of
South San Francisco (“Successor Agency”); and
WHEREAS,pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34191.5(c)(2)(C),property shall not be transferred to
a successor agency,city,county or city and county,unless a Long Range Property Management Plan
(“LRPMP”)has been approved by the Oversight Board and the California Department of Finance (“DOF”);
and
WHEREAS,in accordance with the Dissolution Law,the Successor Agency prepared a LRPMP,which was
approved by a resolution of the Oversight Board for the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the
City of South San Francisco (“Oversight Board”)on May 21,2015,and was approved by the DOF on October
1, 2015; and
WHEREAS,consistent with the Dissolution Law and the LRPMP,certain real properties located in the City of
South San Francisco,that were previously owned by the former Redevelopment Agency,were transferred to the
Successor Agency (“Agency Properties”); and
WHEREAS,on October 18,2016,the City entered into an Amended and Restated Master Agreement for
Taxing Entity Compensation (“Compensation Agreement”)with the various local agencies who receive shares
of property tax revenues from the former redevelopment project area (“Taxing Entities”),which provides that
upon approval by the Oversight Board of the sale price,and consistent with the LRPMP,the proceeds from the
sale of any of the Agency Properties will be distributed to the Taxing Entities in accordance with their
proportionate contributions to the Real Property Tax Trust Fund for the former Redevelopment Agency; and
WHEREAS,on February 8,2017,the City adopted Resolution 16-2017 approving the transfer of the Agency
Properties from the Successor Agency to the City and in accordance with the requirements set forth in the
LRPMP,and on February 21,2017,the Oversight Board adopted a resolution approving the transfer of the
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redevelopment properties from the Successor Agency to the City; and
WHEREAS,consistent with the LRPMP and the Oversight Board resolution,the Successor Agency and City
executed and recorded grant deeds transferring the Agency Properties to the City; and
WHEREAS,the City of South San Francisco (“City”)is also the owner of former Redevelopment Agency
property located in the City of South San Francisco,California,with the address of 201-219 Grand Avenue,
known as APNs 012-316-100,012-316-110,012-316-080 and 012-316-090 (collectively,“201 Grand
Avenue”); and
WHEREAS,in December 2015 the City approved entitlements for a mixed-use project at 201-219 Grand
Avenue (“Project”) and a residential project at 418 Linden Avenue (“Developments”); and,
WHEREAS,in December 2016 the City and Agency selected a developer,ROEM Development Corporation
(“Developer”), to build the Developments; and,
WHEREAS,in September 2017 the City approved a Development Agreement (“DA”),a Purchase and Sale
Agreement (“PSA”)for 418 Linden Avenue and a PSA for 201-219 Grand Avenue,an Affordable Housing
Agreement (“AHA”)for eight (8)Below Market Rate (“BMR”)units at 418 Linden and an AHA for nine (9)
BMR units at 201-219 Grand Avenue with Developer related to the Project; and,
WHEREAS,Developer now wishes to amend the entitlements utilizing the Density Bonus Law (found in
California Government Code Sections 65915 - 65918); and,
WHEREAS,pursuant to Government Code Section 65915 and South San Francisco Municipal Code Chapter
20.390,the Project will result in forty-six (46)units being available to Eligible Households at an Affordable
Rent and one (1) unit being the property manager’s unit; and,
WHEREAS,Developer has,pursuant to Section 20.390.010.B.7,requested development standard waivers
including;a reduction in parking from 58 spaces to 31 spaces,a reduction in the number of Electric Vehicle
parking spaces to from 3 spaces to 1 space,reduction in the private storage space from 200 cubic square feet to
100 cubic square feet, and for permits and fees required by the City not to exceed $533,002; and,
WHEREAS,at the time the PSA was negotiated Seller committed grant funding of Two Million Four Hundred
and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($2,450,000)from the City’s Affordable Housing Asset Fund to assist in the
construction of the affordable housing units (“City Grant”); and,
WHEREAS,Buyer has requested that the City Grant be converted to a loan in order to leverage other funding;
and,
WHEREAS,Seller has agreed to a Two Million Four Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($2,450,000)loan
from the City’s Affordable Housing Asset Fund; and,
WHEREAS,Buyer has increased the number of Below Market Rate (”BMR”)units from nine (9)to forty-six
(46) and has not requested to change the purchase price of $1,200,000; and,
WHEREAS,the City is providing a loan to Borrower in the amount of Two Million,Four Hundred Fifty
Thousand dollars ($2,450,000.00)purpose of developing the Project (“Loan”)which shall be evidenced by an
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Thousand dollars ($2,450,000.00)purpose of developing the Project (“Loan”)which shall be evidenced by an
accompanying Promissory Note (“Note”); and,
WHEREAS,as long as Developer complies with the Loan Agreement (“Agreement”)during the Compliance
Period and no breach or default occurs,the City shall forgive the Loan at the termination of the Compliance
Period; and,
WHEREAS, the Loan and Note will be secured by a Deed of Trust (“DOT”).
WHEREAS,as a condition of providing the Loan,the City imposes occupancy and affordability restrictions on
the Property and Project for the Compliance Period to ensure the affordable units remain affordable to low
income households and as required by the Affordable Housing Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of
Restrictive Covenants (“Affordability Covenant”); and,
WHEREAS,the Note,Deed of Trust,DA and Affordability Covenant shall collectively be referred to herein as
“City Documents”.
NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco as follows:
1.The foregoing recitals are true and correct.
2.Budget Amendment 20.034,which appropriates $2,450,000 of the City of South San Francisco’s
Housing Asset Fund (Fund 241)as a loan to ROEM Development Corporation for the development of
46 Below Market Rate units and one managers unit at 201 Grand Avenue is approved.
3.The Loan Agreement,Note,Deed of Trust and Affordability Covenant,in substantially the same form
attached hereto as Exhibits A through D, respectively, are approved.
4.The City Manager or his designee is authorized to enter into and execute on behalf of the City Council
the City Documents;to make any revisions,amendments or modifications deemed necessary to carry
out the intent of this Resolution and which do not materially or substantially increase the City’s
obligations thereunder.
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Exhibit A: Loan Agreement between the City and Developer for $2,450,000
Exhibit B: Promissory Note for 201 Grand
Exhibit C: Deed of Trust for 201 Grand
Exhibit D: Affordability Covenant for 201 Grand
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LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AND
ROEM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
This Loan Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into effective as of [Date] day of [Month]
, 2020 by and between the City of South San Francisco, a municipal corporation, (“City”) and
Grand and Linden Family Apartments, L.P., a California limited partnership, (“Borrower”).City
and Borrower are hereinafter collectively referred to as “Parties” and individually as “Party”.
RECITALS
A. City owns that certain real property located in the City of South San Francisco at 201-219
Grand Avenue, known as County Assessor's Parcel Numbers 012-316-110, 012-316-100, 012-
316-090 and 012-316-080 and more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto
(“Property”).
B. On June 29, 2011, the Legislature of the State of California (the “State”) adopted Assembly
Bill x1 26 (“AB 26”), which amended provisions of the State’s Community Redevelopment Law
(Health and Safety Code sections 33000 et seq) (the “Dissolution Law”), pursuant to which the
former Redevelopment Agency of the City of South San Francisco was dissolved on February 1,
2012. The City became the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of South
San Francisco (“Successor Agency”), and in accordance with the Dissolution Law, the Successor
Agency prepared a Long Range Property Management Plan (“LRPMP”), which was approved by
a resolution of the Oversight Board for the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of
the City of South San Francisco (“Oversight Board”) on May 21, 2015, and was approved by the
Department of Finance (“DOF”) on October 1, 2015.
C. Consistent with the Dissolution Law and the LRPMP, certain real properties located in the
City of South San Francisco, that were previously owned by the former Redevelopment Agency
was transferred to the Successor Agency (“Agency Properties”). On October 18, 2016, the City
entered into an Amended and Restated Master Agreement for Taxing Entity Compensation
(“Compensation Agreement”) with the various local agencies who receive shares of property tax
revenues from the former redevelopment project area (“Taxing Entities”), which provides that
upon approval by the Oversight Board of the sale price, and consistent with the LRPMP, the
proceeds from the sale of any of the Agency Properties will be distributed to the Taxing Entities
in accordance with their proportionate contributions to the Real Property Tax Trust Fund for the
former Redevelopment Agency.
D. On February 8, 2017, the City adopted Resolution 16-2017 approving the transfer of the
Agency Properties from the Successor Agency to the City and in accordance with the requirements
set forth in the LRPMP, and on February 21, 2017, the Oversight Board adopted a resolution
approving the transfer of the Redevelopment Properties from the Successor Agency to the City.
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E. Consistent with the LRPMP and the Oversight Board resolution, the Successor Agency and
City executed and recorded grant deeds transferring the Agency Properties to the City. The
Property is one of the Agency Properties and is subject to the provisions of the LRPMP and the
Compensation Agreement. The Oversight Board adopted Resolution 05-2017 on 09/19/2017
approving the sale of the Property pursuant to the LRPMP and the Compensation Agreement.
F. In accordance with that certain Development Agreement executed by and between the
Parties and dated as of November 15, 2017 ( “DA”), a memorandum of which was recorded in the
Official Records of San Mateo City (“Official Records”) on ________, City desires Borrower to
purchase the Property and re-develop it into a mixed-use, high-density building consisting of forty-
six (46) affordable residential units and one manager’s unit, and approximately 6,000 square feet
of ground floor commercial units ( “Project”). Capitalized terms used and not defined in this
Agreement have the meaning ascribed to them in the DA.
G. To assist in the construction of affordable units at the Project, City authorized providing
Borrower with a loan in the amount of Two Million, Four Hundred and Fifty Thousand dollars
($2,450,000.00) from the Housing Asset Fund on [insert date] in Resolution No. [insert Resolution
#].
H. Through this Agreement and accompanying Exhibits, the City is providing a loan to
Borrower in the amount of Two Million, Four Hundred and Fifty Thousand dollars
($2,450,000.00) purpose of developing the Project (“Loan”) which shall be evidenced by an
accompanying Promissory Note (“Note”). As long Borrower complies with the Agreement during
the Compliance Period as defined in Section 5 of Exhibit A and no breach or default occurs, the
City may, in its sole and absolute discretion, forgive the Loan at the termination of the Compliance
Period. The Loan and Note will be secured by a Deed of Trust. As a condition of providing the
Loan, the City imposes occupancy and affordability restrictions on the Property and Project for
the Compliance Period to ensure the affordable units remain affordable to low income households
as set forth herein and as further required by the Affordable Housing Regulatory Agreement and
Declaration of Restrictive Covenants (“Affordability Covenant”) executed concurrently
herewith. The Note, Deed of Trust, DA and Affordability Covenant shall collectively be referred
to herein as “City Documents”.
In consideration of the mutual covenants and promises of the Parties herein contained, for good
and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, it is
hereby agreed by the Parties hereto as follows:
1. Exhibits
The following exhibits are attached to this Agreement and incorporated into this Agreement by
this reference:
Exhibit A– Project Description
Exhibit B– Disbursement and Rates
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Exhibit C– Funding Conditions
Exhibit D– Project Sources and Uses Development Budget
2. Services to be Performed by Borrower
In consideration for the funding assistance set forth herein and in Exhibit B, Borrower shall
perform the services (“services” or “work”) necessary to implement the Project as described in
Exhibit A.
3. Disbursements
Subject to Borrower’s satisfactory performance of the terms and conditions set forth herein,
including but not limited to Exhibit A, City shall disburse to Borrower in accordance with the rates
and in the manner specified in Exhibit B. City reserves the right to withhold disbursements if City
determines that Borrower’s performance of applicable terms and conditions is unacceptable or
documentation evidencing performance is unacceptable; provided City shall provide Borrower
with forty-five (45) days’ notice and opportunity to cure. In no event shall City’s total fiscal
obligation under this Agreement exceed Two Million, Four Hundred and Fifty Thousand dollars
($2,450,000.00).
4. Security and Subordination
The accompanying Note shall be secured by the Deed of Trust. Borrower hereby represents,
warrants and covenants that with the exception of easements of record, absent the written consent
of City, the Deed of Trust shall not be subordinated in priority to any lien (other than those
pertaining to taxes or assessments), encumbrance, or other interest in the Property or the Project.
If at the time the Deed of Trust is recorded, any interest, lien, or encumbrance has been recorded
against the Project in position superior to the Deed of Trust, upon the request of City, Borrower
hereby covenants and agrees to promptly undertake all action necessary to clear such matter from
title or to subordinate such interest to this Agreement consistent with the intent of and in
accordance with this Section 4, and to provide such evidence thereof as City may reasonably
request. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City agrees that pursuant to Health and Safety Code
Section 33334.14(a)(4), the City will not withhold consent to reasonable requests for subordination
of the Deed of Trust to deeds of trust provided for the benefit of lenders identified in the Financing
Plan approved in connection with the DA, provided that the instruments effecting such
subordination include reasonable protections to the City in the event of default consistent with the
requirements of Health and Safety Code Section 33334.14(a)(4), including without limitation,
extended notice and cure rights. Any subordination request shall be subject to a $2,000.00 fee
payable by Borrower to City upon Borrower’s request for City to review instruments and other
legal documents proposed to effect a subordination of the City Documents.
Borrower hereby: (i) represents and warrants that they are not affiliated in any way with the lender
identified in the Financing Plan approved in connection with the DA, and (ii) covenants that they
will not become so affiliated by acquiring an interest in such lender, or an interest in its loan, or
otherwise.
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5. Encumbrances
Borrower agrees to use best efforts to ensure that all deeds of trust or other security instruments
and any applicable subordination agreement recorded against the Property, the Project or part
thereof for the benefit of a lender (“Lender”) shall contain each of the following provisions: (i)
Lender shall use its best efforts to provide to City a copy of any notice of default issued to Borrower
concurrently with provision of such notice to Borrower; and, (ii) City shall have the reasonable
right, but not the obligation, to cure any default by Borrower within the same period of time
provided to Borrower for such cure extended by an additional 90 days. Borrower agrees to provide
to City a copy of any notice of default it receives from any Lender within thirty (30) business days
following Borrower’s receipt thereof.
6. Conditions of Funding
In addition to the terms detailed in Section 3 (Disbursements) above, City reserves the right to
withhold disbursements if City determines that Borrower has not completed the conditions of
funding, enumerated in Exhibit C of this Agreement. City acknowledges that upon execution of
this Agreement, all conditions applicable to “Agreement Execution” set forth in Exhibit C have
been completed to the satisfaction of City.
7. Term and Termination
Subject to compliance with all terms and conditions, the term of this Agreement shall be from
Project Completion as defined in Section 7 of Exhibit A through the later of 55 years from the first
day of the Compliance Period or the Note Maturity set forth in the Note and Exhibit A. Borrower
shall provide all notices and rights to tenants required to be given prior to and upon the expiration
of the Compliance Period pursuant to Government Code Section 65863.10 or a successor statute.
The Loan shall be repaid in full with the interest as set forth in Exhibit A by Borrower if an Event
of Default occurs under this Agreement or City Documents. The Affordability Covenant shall
remain in effect for the Compliance Period, regardless of any repayment of the Loan.
8. Availability of Funds
Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement, City may terminate this Agreement or a
portion of the services referenced in the Exhibits based upon unavailability of City funds by
providing written notice to Borrower as soon as is reasonably possible after City learns of said
unavailability of such funding.
Relationship of Parties
Nothing in this Agreement is intended to or shall establish the Parties as partners, co-venturers, or
principal and agent with one another. Borrower agrees and understands that work/services
performed pursuant this Agreement are performed by Borrower as conditions of receiving the Loan
funding, and not as an employee or joint venture of City and that neither Borrower nor its
employees acquire any of the rights, privileges, powers, or advantages of City employees.
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create or justify any claim against the City by any
person that the Borrower may have employed or with whom the Borrower may have contracted
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relative to the purchase of materials, supplies or equipment, or the furnishing or the performance
of any work or services with respect to the purchase of the Property, or the construction or
operation of the Project, and the Borrower shall include similar requirements in any contracts
entered into for the such purposes.
9. Indemnity
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Borrower shall indemnify, defend (with counsel approved
by City) and hold City and its respective elected and appointed officers, officials, employees,
agents, and representatives (collectively, the “Indemnitees”) harmless from and against all
liability, loss, cost, expense (including without limitation attorneys’ fees and costs of litigation),
claim, demand, action, suit, judicial or administrative proceeding, penalty, deficiency, fine, order,
and damage (all of the foregoing collectively “Claims”) arising directly or indirectly, in whole or
in part, as a result of or in connection with Borrower’s construction, management, or operation of
the Property and the Project, the performance of any work or services required of Borrower under
this Agreement, or Loan disbursement made pursuant to this Agreement or any failure to perform
any obligation as and when required by this Agreement or the City Documents or any other loss
or cost, including but not limited to that caused by the concurrent active or passive negligence of
Indemnitees. Borrower’s indemnification obligations under this Section 10 shall survive the
expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement. It is further agreed that City does not and shall
not waive any rights against Borrower that it may have by reason of this indemnity and hold
harmless agreement because of the acceptance by, or the deposit with City by Borrower, of any of
the insurance policies described in this Agreement or the City Documents. However, Borrower’s
duty to indemnify under this Section shall not apply to injuries or damage for which Indemnitees
have been found in a court of competent jurisdiction to be solely liable by reason of their own
gross negligence or willful misconduct
10. Assignability and Subcontracting
Borrower hereby subjects its interest in the Property and the Project to the covenants and
restrictions set forth in this Agreement and City Documents. The Parties hereby declare their
express intent that the covenants and restrictions set forth herein, and the City Documents, shall
be deemed covenants running with the land and shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of
the heirs, administrators, executors, successors in interest, transferees, and assigns of the Parties,
regardless of any sale, assignment, conveyance or transfer of the Property, the Project or any part
thereof or interest therein. Any successor-in-interest to Borrower, including without limitation
any purchaser, transferee or lessee of the Property or the Project (other than the Eligible
Households of the individual dwelling units within the Project) shall be subject to all of the duties
and obligations imposed hereby, and in the City Documents, for the full term of this Agreement.
Each and every contract, deed, ground lease or other instrument affecting or conveying the
Property or the Project or any part thereof, shall conclusively be held to have been executed,
delivered and accepted subject to the covenants, restrictions, duties and obligations set forth herein
and in the City Documents regardless of whether such covenants, restrictions, duties and
obligations are set forth in such contract, deed, ground lease or other instrument. If any such
contract, deed, ground lease or other instrument has been executed prior to the date hereof,
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Borrower hereby covenants to obtain and deliver to City an instrument in recordable form signed
by the parties to such contract, deed, ground lease or other instrument pursuant to which such
parties acknowledge and accept this Agreement, and the City Documents and agree to be bound
hereby.
Except as permitted in the Deed of Trust or elsewhere in this Agreement, Borrower shall not assign
this Agreement or any portion thereof to a third party or subcontract with a third party to provide
services required by Borrower under this Agreement without the prior written consent of City.
Any such assignment or subcontract without City’s prior written consent will give City the right
to declare an Event of Default hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing restrictions, Borrower
may, with City’s prior written consent, assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement to a
limited partnership formed to develop and own the Project. In connection with such assignment,
City and Borrower acknowledge and agree that this Agreement and any other loan documents shall
be amended and restated to reflect such assignment.
Borrower agrees for itself and for its successors that in the event that a court of competent
jurisdiction determines that the covenants herein, or the City Documents do not run with the land,
such covenants shall be enforced as equitable servitudes against the Property and the Project in
favor of City.
11. Insurance
Borrower shall not commence work or be required to commence work under this Agreement unless
and until all insurance required under this Section has been obtained and such insurance has been
approved by City’s Risk Manager, and Borrower shall use diligence to obtain such insurance and
to obtain such approval. Borrower shall furnish City with certificates of insurance evidencing the
required coverage, and there shall be a specific contractual liability endorsement extending
Borrower’s coverage to include the contractual liability assumed by Borrower pursuant to this
Agreement. These certificates shall specify or be endorsed to provide that thirty (30) days’ notice
must be given, in writing, to City of any cancellation of the policy for reasons other than non-
payment of premium, and ten (10) days’ notice of cancellation of the policy for non-payment of
premium.
Throughout the term of this Agreement, Borrower shall comply with the insurance requirements
set forth in this Agreement and the City Documents, and shall, at Borrower’s expense, maintain in
full force and effect insurance coverage as specified therein.
12. Compliance with Laws; Payments of Permits / Licenses
All services to be performed by Borrower pursuant to this Agreement shall be performed in
accordance with all applicable Federal, State, City, and municipal laws, ordinances, and
regulations, including but not limited to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
of 1996 (HIPAA) and the Federal Regulations promulgated thereunder, as amended (if applicable),
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap in programs and activities
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receiving any Federal or City financial assistance. Such services shall also be performed in
accordance with all applicable ordinances and regulations, including but not limited to appropriate
licensure, certification regulations, provisions pertaining to confidentiality of records, and
applicable quality assurance regulations. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this
Agreement and any applicable State, Federal, City, or municipal law or regulation, the
requirements of the applicable law or regulation will take precedence over the requirements set
forth in this Agreement.
Borrower will timely and accurately complete, sign, and submit all necessary documentation of
compliance.
13. Non-Discrimination and Other Requirements
A) General non-discrimination. Borrower shall not restrict the rental, sale, lease, sublease,
transfer, use, occupancy, tenure or enjoyment of the Property or Project, or any portion thereof, on
the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual
orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, familial status, source of income, disability,
or genetic information of any person. Borrower covenants for itself and all persons claiming under
or through it, and this Agreement is made and accepted upon and subject to the condition that there
shall be no discrimination against or segregation of any person or group of persons on account of
any basis listed in subdivision (a) or (d) of Section 12955 of the Government Code, as those bases
are defined in Sections 12926, 12926.1, subdivision (m) and paragraph (1) of subdivision (p) of
Section 12955, and Section 12955.2 of the Government Code, in the sale, lease, sublease, transfer,
use, occupancy, tenure or enjoyment of the Property, Project or part thereof, nor shall Borrower or
any person claiming under or through Borrower establish or permit any such practice or practices
of discrimination or segregation with reference to the selection, location, number, use or
occupancy of tenants, lessees, subtenants, sub lessees or vendees in, of, or for the Property, Project
or part thereof.
All deeds made or entered into by Borrower, its successors or assigns, as to any portion of the
Property or Project shall contain the following language, and all leases or contracts made or entered
into by Borrower, its successors or assigns, as to any portion of the Property or Project, shall
reference this Section, and shall enforce the same diligently and in good faith:
“(a) Borrower herein covenants by and for itself, its successors and assigns,
and all persons claiming under or through it, that there shall be no discrimination against
or segregation of a person or of a group of persons on account of any basis listed in
subdivision (a) or (d) of Section 12955 of the Government Code, as those bases are defined
in Sections 12926, 12926.1, subdivision (m) and paragraph (1) of subdivision (p) of Section
12955, and Section 12955.2 of the Government Code, in the sale, lease, sublease, transfer,
use, occupancy, tenure or enjoyment of the property herein conveyed nor shall the
Borrower or any person claiming under or through the Borrower establish or permit any
such practice or practices of discrimination or segregation with reference to the selection,
location, number, use or occupancy of tenants, lessees, subtenants, sub lessees or vendees
in the property herein conveyed. The foregoing covenant shall run with the land.
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(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), with respect to familial status, paragraph (a)
shall not be construed to apply to housing for older persons, as defined in Section 12955.9
of the Government Code. With respect to familial status, nothing in paragraph (1) shall
be construed to affect Sections 51.2, 51.3, 51.4, 51.10, and 799.5 of the Civil Code,
relating to housing for senior citizens. Subdivision (d) of Section 51 of the Civil Code
and subdivisions (d) of Section 12955 of the Government Code shall apply to paragraph
(a).”
B) Equal employment opportunity. Borrower shall ensure equal employment opportunity
based on objective standards of recruitment, classification, selection, promotion, compensation,
performance evaluation, and management relations for all employees under this Agreement.
Borrower’s equal employment policies shall be made available to City upon request.
C) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Borrower shall comply with Section 504 of
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, which provides that no otherwise qualified
handicapped individual shall, solely by reason of a disability, be excluded from the participation
in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in the performance of this
Agreement. This Section applies only to Borrowers who are providing services to members of the
public under this Agreement.
D) Discrimination Against Individuals with Disabilities. Borrower shall comply fully with
the nondiscrimination requirements of 41 C.F.R. § 60-741.5(a), which is incorporated herein as if
fully set forth.
E) History of Discrimination. Borrower must check one of the two following options, and by
executing this Agreement, Borrower certifies that the option selected is accurate:
☐ No finding of discrimination has been issued in the past 365 days against Borrower
by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Fair Employment
and Housing, or any other investigative entity.
☐ Finding(s) of discrimination have been issued against Borrower within the past 365
days by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Fair
Employment and Housing, or other investigative entity. If this box is checked, Borrower
shall provide City with a written explanation of the outcome(s) or remedy for the
discrimination.
F) Violation of Non-discrimination provisions. Violation of the non-discrimination
provisions of this Agreement shall be considered a breach of this Agreement and subject Borrower
to penalties, to be determined by the City Manager, including but not limited to the following:
i. termination of this Agreement;
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ii. disqualification of Borrower from bidding on or being awarded a City contract
for a period of up to 3 years;
iii. liquidated damages of $2,500 per violation; and/or
iv. imposition of other appropriate contractual and civil remedies and sanctions,
as determined by the City Manager.
To effectuate the provisions of this Section, the City Manager shall have the authority to examine
Borrower’s employment records with respect to compliance with this Section and/or to set off all
or any portion of the amount described in this Section against amounts due to Borrower under this
Agreement or City Documents.
Borrower shall report to the City Manager the filing by any person in any court of any complaint
of discrimination or the filing by any person of any and all charges with the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission, the Department of Fair Employment and Housing, or any other entity
charged with the investigation of allegations within 30 days of such filing, provided that within
such 30 days such entity has not notified Borrower that such charges are dismissed or otherwise
unfounded. Such notification shall include the name of the complainant, a copy of such complaint,
and a description of the circumstance. Borrower shall provide City with a copy of their response
to the Complaint when filed.
14. Retention of Records, Right to Monitor and Audit
A) Borrower shall maintain all required records for five (5) years after City makes final
payment and all other pending matters are closed, and Borrower shall be subject to the examination
and/or audit by City.
B) Reporting and Record Keeping: Borrower shall comply with all program and fiscal
reporting requirements set forth by appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies, and as required
by City.
C) Borrower agrees upon reasonable notice to provide to City, to any Federal or State
department having monitoring or review authority, to City’s authorized representatives, and/or to
any of their respective audit agencies access to and the right to examine all records and documents
necessary to determine compliance with relevant Federal, State, and local statutes, rules, and
regulations, to determine compliance with this Agreement and City Documents, and to evaluate
the quality, appropriateness, and timeliness of services performed.
15. Merger Clause and Amendments
This Agreement, including the Exhibits and Attachments attached to this Agreement and
incorporated herein by reference, constitutes the sole Agreement of the Parties to this Agreement
and correctly states the rights, duties, and obligations of each Party as of this document’s date. In
the event that any term, condition, provision, requirement, or specification set forth in the body of
this Agreement conflicts with or is inconsistent with any term, condition, provision, requirement,
or specification in any Exhibit and/or Attachment to this Agreement, the provisions of the body of
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the Agreement shall prevail. Any prior agreement, promises, negotiations, or representations
between the Parties not expressly stated in this document are not binding.
All subsequent modifications or amendments shall be in writing, signed by the Parties and any
request made for such shall be subject to a $2,000.00 fee payable by Borrower to City per
modification or amendment request unless such amendment is required by the City.
16. Waiver of Terms and Conditions
A Party may at its discretion waive in writing any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement,
without completing an amendment to this Agreement. No waiver of any default or breach shall be
implied from any omission by the non-breaching Party to take action on account of such default if
such default persists or is repeated, and no express waiver shall affect any default other than the
default specified in the waiver, and such waiver shall be operative only for the time and to the
extent therein stated.
Waivers of any covenant, term, or condition contained herein shall not be construed as a waiver of
any subsequent breach of the same covenant, term, or condition. The consent or approval by a
Party to or of any act by the other Party requiring further consent or approval shall not be deemed
to waive or render unnecessary the consent or approval to or of any subsequent similar act. The
exercise of any right, power, or remedy shall in no event constitute a cure or a waiver of any default
under this Agreement, nor shall it invalidate any act done pursuant to notice of default, or prejudice
the exercising Party in the exercise of any right, power, or remedy hereunder.
17. Controlling Law and Venue
The validity of this Agreement and of its terms or provisions, the rights and duties of the Parties
under this Agreement, the interpretation of this Agreement, the performance of this Agreement,
and any other dispute of any nature arising out of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of
the State of California without regard to its choice of law rules. Any dispute arising out of this
Agreement shall be venued either in the San Mateo County Superior Court or in the United States
District Court for the Northern District of California.
18. Notices
Except as otherwise specified herein, all notices to be sent pursuant to this Agreement shall be
made in writing, and sent to the Parties at their respective addresses specified below or to such
other address as a Party may designate by written notice delivered to the other parties in accordance
with this Section. All such notices shall be sent by:
(i) personal delivery, in which case notice is effective upon delivery;
(ii) certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, in which case notice shall be deemed
delivered upon receipt if delivery is confirmed by a return receipt; or
(iii) nationally recognized overnight courier, with charges prepaid or charged to the sender’s
account, in which case notice is effective on delivery if delivery is confirmed by the delivery
service.
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If to City, to: City of South San Francisco
400 Grand Avenue
Attn: City Manager
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Phone: (650) 877-8500
Mike.futrell@ssf.net
With a Copy to: City of South San Francisco
400 Grand Avenue
Attn: ECD Director
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Phone: (650) 829-6622
Email: alex.greenwood@ssf.net
With a Copy to: Meyers Nave
Attn: Sky Woodruff
555 12th Street, Suite 1500
Oakland, CA 94607
Tel (510) 808-2000
Email sky@meyersnave.com
If to Borrower: Grand and Linden Family Apartments, L.P.
1650 Lafayette Street
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Attention: Alex Sanchez
Telephone: (408) 984-5600
Email: asanchez@roemcorp.com
With a Copy to: Bocarsly Emden Cowan Esmail & Arndt
633 W. Fifth Street
64th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Attention: Kyle B. Arndt
Telephone: 213-239-8048
Email: karndt@bocarsly.com
19. Action by the City
Except as may be otherwise specifically provided herein, whenever any approval, notice, direction,
consent or request by the City is required or permitted under this Agreement, such action shall be
in writing, and such action may be given, made or taken by the City Manager or by any person
who shall have been designated by the City Manager, without further approval by the City Council
at the discretion of the City Manager.
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20. Non Liability of City Officials, Employees and Agents
No member, official, employee or agent of the City shall be personally liable to Borrower or any
successor in interest, in the event of any default or breach by the City, or for any amount of money
which may become due to Borrower or its successor or for any obligation of City under this
Agreement.
21. Discretion Retained by City
The Borrower acknowledges that execution of this Agreement by the City does not constitute
approval by the City of any required permits, applications, or allocations, for the Project, and in
no way limits the discretion of the City in the permit allocation and approval process regarding the
Property or Project.
22. Attorneys' Fees and Costs
If any legal or administrative action is brought to interpret or enforce the terms of this Agreement,
the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover all reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in
such action.
23. Electronic Signature
If both City and Borrower wish to permit this Agreement and future documents relating to this
Agreement to be digitally signed in accordance with California law, both boxes below must be
checked. Any Party that agrees to allow digital signature of this Agreement may revoke such
agreement at any time in relation to all future documents by providing notice pursuant to this
Agreement.
For City: ☐ If this box is checked by City, City consents to the use of electronic
signatures in relation to this Agreement.
For Borrower: ☐ If this box is checked by Borrower, Borrower consents to the use of
electronic signatures in relation to this Agreement.
THIS CONTRACT IS NOT VALID UNTIL SIGNED BY ALL PARTIES
REST OF PAGE DELIBERATELY LEFT BLANK
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been entered into by and between Borrower and
City as of the date and year first above written.
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
By: _______________________________
Name: Charles Michael Futrell
Title: City Manager
Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: ___________________
Sky Woodruff,
City Attorney
ATTEST:
By: ____________________
Rosa Govea Acosta
City Clerk
BORROWER: Grand and Linden Family Apartments, L.P., a California limited partnership
By: _______________________________
Borrower’s Signature (blue ink only)
Print Name: _______________________________
Print Title: _______________________________
Date:
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Exhibit A
Project Description and Requirements
In consideration of the payments set forth in Exhibit B and also described below, Borrower shall
undertake the following activities and comply with the following restrictions and requirements:
1. Project Description
Project Location / Address: 201-219 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, CA
Assessor’s Parcel Number(s): San Mateo County Assessor’s Parcel Nos. 012-316-110,
012-316-100, 012-316-090 and 012-316-080
Total # of Units Proposed: 47
Total # of Affordable Units Proposed: 46
Sources of Committed Funds: Fund 241: Housing Asset Fund
Funding provided in this Agreement is from the following sources:
City Housing Asset Fund
FY 2019-20
TOTAL
$2,450,000 $2,450,000
Project Sources & Uses Development Budget:
The budget detailed in Exhibit D of this Agreement represents current financing projections for
the Project and are subject to change as the Project design and program is further refined.
2. City Affordable Housing Asset Fund
A. Determination of Restricted Units.
“Restricted Unit” means a residential unit that is subject to rent and occupancy restrictions
as a result of the financial assistance provided by City, as specified in the Loan Agreement
and City Documents. This Section shall be amended to include the specific levels of
affordability for each Restricted Unit once finally determined by the Parties. Under this
Agreement, 46 units of the Project will be designated as Restricted Units.
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In connection with this Agreement and prior to release of funds under this Agreement,
Borrower shall execute and record the Affordability Covenant restricting units as described
in Section 1 (Project Description) and Section 2 (City Affordable Housing Asset Fund) of
Exhibit A.
B. Affordability Requirements.
All Restricted Units in the Project must remain affordable for a minimum of fifty-five (55)
years.
1) Income Limits: All Restricted Units shall be offered for rent restricted and
affordable to low income households. This Section shall be amended to include the
specific levels of affordability for each Restricted Unit once finally determined by the
Parties. All of these units shall be considered Restricted Units as defined in Section
2 of this Exhibit A.
2) Special Considerations for units with Project Based Section 8 Rental
Assistance: If the Project receives an award of Project-Based Section 8 rental
assistance, the units receiving the project-based vouchers (“PBVs”) shall be
underwritten at the total subsidized rent for each unit paid by the project-based rental
assistance and the tenant in sum. If PBVs are terminated, rents for any Restricted
Units losing PBVs may be increased to the federally-permitted maximums in
accordance with current California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (“CTCAC”)
Regulations.
If a PBV is terminated, and the current tenant is unable to pay the maximum CTCAC-
allowable rent, Borrower may, upon advance written notice to City, transition targeted
units detailed in Section 3.A (Unit Affordability Provisions) of this Exhibit A as
follows:
(a) First, to a household of the same targeted population that could afford to
pay the maximum CTCAC rent allowed; and if there is no household that
meets this criterion,
(b) Second, to the next eligible household on Borrower’s waiting list that
could afford to pay the maximum CTCAC rent allowed.
For PBVs that are also HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers,
and if the current tenant is unable to pay the maximum CTCAC-allowable rent,
Borrower may, upon advance written notice to City, transition to these units as
follows:
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(a) First, to a homeless veteran household for whom the maximum CTCAC
rent allowed is affordable; and if there is no household that meets this
criterion,
(b) Second, to a homeless household for whom the maximum CTCAC rent
allowed is affordable; and if there is no household who meets this
criterion,
(c) Third, to a veteran household for whom the maximum CTCAC rent
allowed is affordable; and if there is no household who meets this
criterion,
(d) Fourth, to the next eligible household on Owner’s waiting list for whom
the maximum CTCAC rent allowed is affordable.
If PBVs are terminated, Borrower may request, and City may grant a reduction or waiver in
writing of the homeless household requirements described above, upon submission of
evidence that such requirements cause the Project to be financially infeasible.
3. Environmental Review
All applicable California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) requirements must be met for all
projects that receive City funding.
4. Project Completion
Project Completion is defined as completion of construction of the Project as evidenced by
issuance of Final Certificate of Occupancy or some other document acceptable to City (“Project
Completion Document”).
5. Compliance Period
The Compliance Period is defined as the time frame beginning immediately upon Project
Completion and ending on the later of fifty-five (55) years from the first day of the Compliance
Period or the Note Maturity set forth in the Note. Borrower shall provide City with a Housing
Completion Report, including final Project funding sources and uses, and tenant profile described
below on forms acceptable to City within the first 180 days of the Compliance Period. Upon
Borrower request to City, the due dates for these reports may be extended to accommodate a longer
lease-up period if Borrower has demonstrated reasonable diligence and progress toward achieving
100% occupancy.
6. Property Standards
Construction of the Project must fully comply with all applicable local and State building codes
and regulations, and Borrower must operate and maintain the Property and Project in a manner
that ensures the Property and Project will continue to comply with said codes and regulations.
Borrower’s operations and maintenance of the Project must ensure that its appearance from all
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public right-of-ways continually presents the Project in a high-quality manner and complies with
provisions of the Affordability Covenant and Deed of Trust.
7. Contract Number
All correspondence, invoices, payments, and reports must include the City contract number. The
City will provide the contract number upon disposition of the Property to Borrower.
8. Rents and Occupancy
Project financing is anticipated to include proceeds from Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
(“LIHTC”). For LIHTC projects, City shall defer to income certification and calculation
requirements imposed by tax credits. If project financing does not include tax credits, Borrower
shall rely on income determination calculations set forth in 24 CFR Part 5 (i.e., the Section 8
Voucher Program).
9. Security/Term/Loan Terms
Unless otherwise noted herein, funding is provided in the form of a loan or loans, in accordance
with terms described in this Paragraph. Should funding provided in this Agreement include more
than one City funding source, separate Note(s) and Deeds of Trust will be executed for each
funding source. For each funding source, prior to any disbursement of funds, Borrower shall
execute and deliver a Note in the amount indicated below and a Deed of Trust in favor of City to
secure the performance of all terms and conditions of the Note and this Agreement.
The Note will be non-recourse. The Deed of Trust will be recorded in the Office of the Recorder
of the County of San Mateo upon Borrower’s acquisition of the Property. The Deed of Trust may
be subordinate to the liens of any senior lenders.
No interest will accrue on the Note unless Borrower commits and Event of Default under this
Agreement or any of the City Documents. The City may, in the sole and absolute discretion of the
City forgive the Loan at the Note Maturity if no Event of Default has occurred or is occurring. If
an Event of Default has occurred, the entire outstanding balance of the Loan shall become
immediately due and payable and such amount shall be deemed to have accrued simple interest at
the rate of three percent (3%) per annum, commencing on the date of disbursement through the
date of the Event of Default.
Beginning as of the date of the Event of Default and continuing until such time as the Loan is
repaid in full or default or breach is completely cured, the outstanding principal balance of the
Loan shall accrue the default rate of the lesser of either ten percent (10%), compounded annually,
or the highest rate permitted by law. The Note and Deed of Trust will be executed prior to any
Funding Source Note Amount Deed of Trust Amount
City Affordable Housing Asset Fund $2,450,000.00 $2,450,000.00
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disbursement of funds under this Agreement. Should there be a conflict in the language between
the Note and this Agreement, the Note will prevail.
10. Repayment
The provisions and requirements in this and foregoing sections will refer to each Note unless
stated otherwise. Annual payments on the Note will be made from Project Operations, which
begins on the first day of the month after the Project receives a Certificate of Occupancy, or some
other document evidencing completion acceptable to City. Annual payments will equal 50% of
Residual Receipts, with payment amount determined by disbursed amount of City funding
provided in this Agreement as a proportion of all local funding requiring repayment (to be
confirmed by City and Borrower in writing outside of this Agreement).
In cases where the City is not the sole subsidy lender requiring Residual Receipt payments, the
other subsidy lenders shall share their 50% portion of Residual Receipts in proportion to the size
of each lenders’ total contribution.
Where another subsidy lender requires payment based upon the subsidy lender’s sharing a greater
percentage than fifty percent (50%) of the Residual Receipts, then the City’s share of Residual
Receipts shall be adjusted to be equal to that lender’s greater percentage of Residual Receipts.
Payment will be first applied to outstanding interest, if any, and then to principal until the Note is
paid in full. In the event this payment is less than accumulated interest owed plus current interest,
any unpaid interest will carry over to the following year. Interest will not compound on this interest
carry-over. The entire outstanding principal balance plus any unpaid accrued interest will be due
and payable upon an Event of Default.
The first payment will be due no later than 120 days after the end of the Project’s first fiscal year
after the project receiving a Certificate of Occupancy. A copy of the annual independent financial
audit delineating Residual Receipts payment to City will also be delivered to City no later than
120 days after the end of each of the Project’s fiscal years.
“Residual Receipts” means, with respect to the Project’s fiscal year, the amount by which Gross
Revenue exceeds Annual Operating Expenses, as defined below.
“Gross Revenue” means all rental and incidental income from the Project, except for tenant
security deposits, loan proceeds and capital contributions insurance proceeds and any interest
earned on said deposits.
“Annual Operating Expenses” means costs reasonably and actually incurred for operations and
maintenance of the Project to the extent that they are consistent with an annual independent audit
performed by a certified public accountant using generally acceptable accounting principles. A
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copy of the audit will be delivered with payment as specified above. Costs associated with the
Project Operations and maintenance include the following: property and other taxes and
assessments imposed on the Project; premiums for property damage and liability insurance; utility
services not paid for directly by the tenants, including but not limited to water, sewer, trash
collection, gas, and electricity; maintenance and repairs including but not limited to pest control,
landscaping and grounds maintenance, painting and decorating, cleaning, common systems
repairs, general repairs, janitorial supplies, and others; resident services; additional supportive
services necessary to help residents maintain personal or household stability and housing status;
any license or certificates of occupancy fees required for operation of the Project; general
administrative expenses including but not limited to advertising, marketing, security services and
systems, professional fees for legal, audit, accounting and tax returns, and other; property
management fees and reimbursements including on-site manager expenses, not to exceed fees and
reimbursements which are standard in the industry and pursuant to a management contract
approved by City (which such approval will not be unreasonably withheld); resident services,
additional supportive services necessary to help tenants maintain personal or household stability
and housing status; annual cash deposited into a reserve for capital replacements of Project
improvements in an amount of up to $500 dollars per unit per year (increasing by 3% per annum),
provided any changes to the amount deposited into this replacement reserve will require City
approval; cash deposited into an operating reserve for the Project and such other reserves as may
be required by Borrower’s senior lender or tax credit investor; payments of any deferred developer
fee up to the maximum Net Developer Fee permitted under Section 11 (Developer Fee) below;
current and accrued general partner partnership management fee and current and accrued limited
partner asset management fee in the amount set forth in Borrower’s limited partnership agreement
(provided, however, following withdrawal of the investor limited partner from Borrower, the
limited partner asset management fee shall no longer be included as an Annual Operating Expense
for purposes of calculating Residual Receipts); and debt service payments of loans in senior
position to this loan. For avoidance of doubt, any deferred developer fee remaining after payment
of the Net Developer Fee may be paid only from Borrower's share of Residual Receipts.
Prior to start of Project Operations, Borrower will confirm in writing with City all fee and
reserve amounts to be included in the above calculations for Residual Receipts. Annual
operating expenses will not include the following: depreciation, amortization, depletion, or other
non-cash expenses, or any amount expended from a reserve account.
11. Developer Fee
The maximum cumulative cash developer fee (net of any general partner capital contributions)
that may be paid from development sources and/or as an operating expense shall not exceed the
maximum amount allowed under TCAC regulations (the “Net Developer Fee”). Any amount of
developer fee in excess of Net Developer Fee may be paid only from Borrower's share of Residual
Receipts.
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12. Excess Construction Proceeds/Cost Savings
“Surplus Construction Cash” is defined as the difference between total of all sources of funds
received for the Project and the total cost of the Project. If Surplus Construction Cash remains
after construction is completed and Borrower Form 8609 is filed, and all obligations to
construction contractors, subcontractors, and lenders for construction period expenses are
satisfied, Borrower shall reimburse City for its financial investment in the Project as set forth
herein. Borrower shall prepare and submit to City a Cost Certification detailing the amount of
Surplus Construction Cash, if any, at Project completion. City may, at its sole option, accept a Cost
Audit required by another funding source as evidence of Surplus Construction Cash, if any.
Borrower shall distribute Surplus Construction Cash among City and any other governmental
agency/agencies requiring reimbursement/repayment in direct proportion to the share of total
Project funds disbursed from each such agency funding the Project. These other agencies, and
respective amounts disbursed will be confirmed in writing outside of this Agreement prior to start
of construction of the Project. Any reimbursement to City will be counted toward repayment of
the amount owed on City Note[s], with such payment first applied toward any interest accrued
before reduction of the principal balance.
Borrower may opt to retain up to 50% of the Surplus Construction Cash proceeds with the other
50% to be distributed to City and other applicable public/governmental agencies in the proportion
described above. Should Borrower opt to retain a portion of the Surplus Construction Cash, its
portion shall be used solely for ongoing Project Operations or for payment of deferred Developer
Fees. In either case, Borrower shall inform City of its intent to retain up to 50% of the Surplus
Construction Cash, and provide a detailed description of the intended use[s] of the Surplus
Construction Cash, as well as the identity of any other public/governmental funding agencies, in
writing, no later than the permanent loan closing date.
13. Prepayment
Prepayments may be made at any time without penalty.
14. Due on Sale, Refinance, or Transfer of Title
If Borrower sells, refinances or transfers the Property or Project or any interest therein without
prior written consent of the City Manager or his/her designee, it shall be considered an Event of
Default and the entire principal balance of the Note, including any accumulated interest accrued
pursuant to Exhibit A, shall be immediately due and payable. However, (i) the transfer of limited
partner interests in Borrower to a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (“LIHTC”) investor, (ii) the
subsequent transfer of such limited partner interests for the purpose of syndicating the LIHTC, or
(iii) the granting of an option or right of first refusal by the City and any transfer pursuant to such
option or right of first refusal as agreed to by the City shall not be considered a sale, refinance or
transfer of the Project for purposes of this section. Replacement of a general partner of Borrower
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with any other entity shall be subject to prior written approval of City, which shall not be
unreasonably withheld.
Borrower may transfer or assign all or any portion of its interest, right or obligations in the Property
only as set forth in the City Documents and with City’s prior written consent, which consent City
shall not withhold provided that (1) the Project is and shall continue to be operated in compliance
with this Agreement and the City Documents; (2) the transferee expressly assumes all obligations
of Borrower imposed by this Agreement and the City Documents; (3) the transferee executes all
documents reasonably requested by the City with respect to the assumption of the Borrower’s
obligations under this Agreement and the City Documents and upon City’s request, delivers to the
City an opinion of its counsel to the effect that such document and this Agreement and the City
Documents are valid, binding and enforceable obligations of such transferee; and (4) either (A) the
transferee has at least three years’ experience in the ownership, operation and management of low-
income multifamily rental housing projects of similar size to that of the Project, without any record
of material violations of nondiscrimination provisions or other state or federal laws or regulations
applicable to such projects, or (B) the transferee agrees to retain a property management firm with
the experience and record described in sub-clause (A).
Consent to any proposed Transfer may be given by the City Manager unless the City Manager, in
his or her discretion, refers the matter of approval to the City Council. If a proposed Transfer has
not been approved by City in writing within ninety (90) days following City’s receipt of written
request by Borrower, it shall be deemed approved.
Borrower shall reimburse City for all City costs, including but not limited to reasonable attorneys’
fees, incurred in reviewing instruments and other legal documents proposed to effect a Transfer
under this Agreement, the City Documents and in reviewing the qualifications and financial
resources of a proposed successor, assignee, or transferee within ten (10) days following City’s
delivery of an invoice detailing such costs.
15. Events of Default
The occurrence of any one or more of the following events shall constitute an Event of Default
hereunder:
A. Failure to Construct Project.
A failure by the Borrower to commence or complete the construction of the Project in
accordance with the terms of the City Documents which failure is not cured within 30 days
of written notice from the City;
B. Breach of Covenants.
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Failure by the Borrower to duly perform, comply with, or observe any of the conditions,
terms, or covenants of any of this Agreement or the City Documents which failure is not
cured within 30 days of written notice from the City;
C. Unauthorized Transfer.
Any transfer other than as permitted pursuant to this Agreement;
D. Representation or Warranty Incorrect.
Any Borrower representation or warranty contained in this Agreement, or in any application,
financial statement, certificate, or report submitted to the City in connection with Loan or
City Documents, proving to have been incorrect in any material respect when made;
E. Default Under Other Financing or DA.
Failure to make any payment or perform any of the Borrower's covenants, agreements, or
obligations under the documents evidencing and securing the financing for the Project or
City Documents following expiration of all applicable notice and cure periods;
F. Insolvency.
A court having jurisdiction shall have made or entered any decree or order
(i) adjudging the Borrower (or any general partner of the Borrower) to be bankrupt
or insolvent,
(ii) approving as properly filed a petition seeking reorganization of the Borrower (or
any general partner of the Borrower) or seeking any arrangement for the Borrower
under the bankruptcy law or any other applicable debtor's relief law or statute of
the United States or any state or other jurisdiction,
(iii) appointing a receiver, trustee, liquidator, or assignee of the Borrower (or any
general partner of the Borrower) in bankruptcy or insolvency or for any of their
properties, or
(iv) directing the winding up or liquidation of the Borrower (or any general partner of
the Borrower),
if any such decree or order described in clauses (i) to (iv), inclusive, shall have
continued unstayed or undischarged for a period of ninety (90) days; or the
Borrower (or any general partner of the Borrower) shall have admitted in writing
its inability to pay its debts as they fall due or shall have voluntarily submitted to
or filed a petition seeking any decree or order of the nature described in clauses (i)
to (iv), inclusive;
G. Assignment; Attachment.
The Borrower (or any general partner of the Borrower) shall have assigned its assets for the
benefit of its creditors or suffered a sequestration or attachment of or execution on any
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substantial part of its property, unless the property so assigned, sequestered, attached or
executed upon shall have been returned or released within ninety (90) days after such event
or prior to sooner sale pursuant to such sequestration, attachment, or execution;
H. Suspension.
The Borrower (or any general partner of the Borrower) shall have voluntarily suspended its
business;
I. Liens.
There shall be filed any claim of lien (other than liens approved in writing by the City) against
the Property or Project or any part thereof, or any interest or right made appurtenant thereto,
or the service of any notice to withhold proceeds of the Loan and the continued maintenance
of said claim of lien or notices to withhold for a period of twenty (20) days without discharge
or satisfaction thereof or provision therefore satisfactory to the City;
J. Condemnation.
The condemnation, seizure, or appropriation of all or, in the opinion of the City, a substantial
part of the Property or Project; or
K. Insurance.
Borrower’s failure to maintain insurance on the Property and the Project as required
hereunder or under City Documents, and the failure of Owner to cure such default within
thirty (30) days of written notice from City;
L. Taxes and Assessments.
Subject to Owner’s right to contest the following charges, Borrower’s failure to pay taxes or
assessments due on the Property or the Project or failure to pay any other charge that may
result in a lien on the Property or the Project, and Owner’s failure to cure such default within
sixty (60) days of delinquency;
M. Other Default.
Occurrence of any other event (whether termed default, event of default, or otherwise) which
under the terms of this Agreement or City Documents will entitle City to exercise rights or
remedies.
16. Remedies
The occurrence of any Event of Default will either, at the option of the City or automatically where
so specified, relieve the City of any obligation to make the Loan and shall give the City the right
to proceed with any and all remedies set forth in this Agreement, including but not limited to the
following:
A. Repayment of Loan.
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The City shall have the right to require immediate repayment of the outstanding principal
balance of the Loan and such amount shall be deemed to have accrued simple interest at the
rate of three percent (3%) per annum, commencing on the date of disbursement through the
date of the Event of Default.
Beginning as of the date of the Event of Default and continuing until such time as the Loan
is repaid in full or default or breach is completely cured, the outstanding principal balance
of the Loan shall accrue the default rate of the lesser of either ten percent (10%),
compounded annually, or the highest rate permitted by law.
Borrower waives all right to presentment, demand, protest or notice of protest or dishonor.
The City may proceed to enforce repayment of the Loan and to exercise any or all rights
afforded to the City as a creditor and secured party under the law including the Uniform
Commercial Code, including foreclosure under the City Deed of Trust. The Borrower shall
be liable to pay the City on demand all reasonable expenses, costs and fees (including,
without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees and expenses) paid or incurred by the City in
connection with the collection of the Loan and the preservation, maintenance, protection,
sale, or other disposition of the security given for the Loan.
B. Specific Performance.
Bring an action for equitable relief seeking the specific performance of the terms and
conditions of this Agreement or City Documents, and/or enjoining, abating, or preventing
any violation of such terms and conditions, and/or seeking declaratory relief.
C. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES.
FOR VIOLATIONS OF OBLIGATIONS WITH RESPECT TO RENTS FOR RESTRICTED
UNITS, THE CITY SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO IMPOSE AS LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
A CHARGE IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE ACTUAL AMOUNT COLLECTED BY
OWNER OR OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE IN EXCESS OF THE AFFORDABLE RENT.
THE PARTIES AGREE THAT, IN SUCH INSTANCE, SUCH EXCESS RENT REPRESENTS
A REASONABLE APPROXIMATION OF THE CITY’S DAMAGES AND IS NOT
INTENDED AS A FORFEITURE OR PENALTY BUT RATHER AN ENFORCEABLE
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES PROVISION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE
SECTION 1671, ET SEQ. OWNER SHALL PAY ANY LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
ASSESSED BY THE CITY WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS.
City’s Initials Owner’s Initials
D. Other Remedies.
Pursue any other remedy allowed at law or in equity.
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E. Right to Cure at Borrower's Expense.
The City shall have the right (but not the obligation) to cure any monetary default by the
Borrower under a loan secured by the Property. The Borrower agrees to reimburse the City
for any funds advanced by the City to cure a monetary default by the Borrower upon demand
therefore, together with interest thereon at the lesser of ten percent (10%) per annum or the
maximum rate permitted by law, from the date of expenditure until the date of
reimbursement.
F. Right of Contest.
The Borrower shall have the right to contest in good faith any claim, demand, levy, or
assessment the assertion of which would constitute an Event of Default hereunder. Any such
contest shall be prosecuted diligently and in a manner unprejudicial to the City or the rights
of the City hereunder.
G. Remedies Cumulative.
No right, power, or remedy given to a party by the terms of this Agreement is intended to be
exclusive of any other right, power, or remedy; and each and every such right, power, or
remedy shall be cumulative and in addition to every other right, power, or remedy given to
the Party. Neither the failure nor any delay on the part of a Party to exercise any such rights
and remedies shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise by a
Party of any such right or remedy preclude any other or further exercise of such right or
remedy, or any other right or remedy.
17. Title Policy
If funds provided in this Agreement are to assist in Property acquisition, Borrower shall open an
escrow account with a mutually acceptable title company. City as a lender shall provide
instructions to record its Deed of Trust and Affordability Covenant.
For all loans secured by a Deed of Trust, at the close of escrow, Borrower shall obtain for City’s
benefit, an ALTA extended coverage lender’s policy of title insurance in an amount not less than
the face value of the Note, clear of any title defects which would prevent the operation of the
proposed Project. Borrower shall be responsible for paying all recording fees, escrow fees, the
premium for the title insurance policy, all fees and cost for any new financing, and shall pay any
applicable transfer taxes.
18. Fire and Extended Coverage
Borrower at its costs shall maintain for the Project a policy of standard fire and extended coverage
during the life of the Note and Deed of Trust securing this Agreement, or any subsequently
executed document which replaces the Note and Deed of Trust, with vandalism and malicious
mischief endorsements, in the amount of at least the full replacement value of the improvements
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which are part of the Project. The insurance policy must be issued in the names of Borrower and
City as their interests appear. The insurance policy must contain a lender’s loss payment
endorsement, providing that any proceeds will be payable to City as its interests appear and may
be subject to the interest of senior lenders.
19. Property Damage or Destruction
If any part of the Project is damaged or destroyed, Borrower shall repair or restore the same,
consistent with the occupancy and rent restriction requirements set forth in this Agreement and
City Documents. Such work shall be commenced as soon as reasonably practicable after the
damage or loss occurs and shall be completed within one year thereafter or as soon as reasonably
practicable, provided that insurance proceeds are available to be applied to such repairs or
restoration within such period and the repair or restoration is financially feasible. During such
time that lenders or low-income housing tax credit investors providing financing for the Project
impose requirements that differ from the requirements of this Section the requirements of such
lenders and investors shall prevail.
20. Nonrecourse Obligation. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein, the Loan
evidenced by this Agreement shall be a nonrecourse obligation of Borrower and its Partners.
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Exhibit B
Disbursement and Rates
Funding provided in this Agreement is to be used to support work scope activity and delivery
costs enumerated in Exhibit A. None of the funding shall be used to support Borrower’s
general administration costs. Subject to the terms of the Agreement, City shall disburse loan
funds to Borrower based on the following fee schedule and terms:
City shall deposit funds into an escrow held by a title company mutually approved by City and
Borrower, in accordance with City enabling instructions. City funds deposited into escrow will be
used by the title company to consummate the transaction.
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In consideration of the payments set forth in Exhibit B, Borrower shall undertake the following
activities as conditions for funding provided in this Agreement:
1) Prior to award of funds provided and detailed in this Agreement, Borrower must satisfy the
following conditions:
a) Borrower shall deliver to the City copies of insurance policies described in
Section 12 which name the City as additional insured.
b) Borrower shall execute and Escrow Agent shall deliver to the City the Note.
c) Borrower shall execute the Deed of Trust securing the Note. The Deed of Trust shall be
recorded against the Property at the time the Borrower acquires it with Loan proceeds.
d) Borrower shall execute the Affordability Covenant which shall be recorded against the
Property at the time the Borrower acquires it with Loan proceeds.
City acknowledges that the above-stated conditions have been addressed to City’s satisfaction.
2) Prior to Property conveyance, Borrower must satisfy the following conditions:
a) Meet all closing obligations, pursuant to Section 6: Closing and Payment of Purchase
Price of the Purchase and Sale Agreement
City reserves the right to waive, delay, or otherwise modify funding conditions stated above,
except those conditions detailed in Sections 1 and 2 of this Exhibit.
Exhibit C
Funding Conditions
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Exhibit D
Project Sources and Uses Development Budget
3471812.1
DO NOT DESTROY THIS NOTE. WHEN THIS NOTE IS FULLY PAID, IT MUST BE SURRENDERED TO THE
TRUSTEE ALONG WITH THE ORIGINAL DEED OF TRUST FOR CANCELLATION AND ISSUANCE OF A
RECONVEYANCE.
PROMISSORY NOTE
Secured by a Deed of Trust
$2,450,000.00
South San Francisco, California
, 2020
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, Grand and Linden Family Apartments, L.P. (“Borrower”), promises to pay to the
City of South San Francisco, a municipal corporation, (“City”) the sum of Two Million Four Hundred Fifty
Thousand Dollars ($2,450,000.00) plus interest (the “Loan”). All payments on this Note shall be made to
City at 400 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080 or such other place as City shall designate to
Borrower in writing, or by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account designated by City
in writing.
This Secured Promissory Note (this "Note") has been executed and delivered pursuant to a Loan
Agreement dated as of the date hereof by and between Borrower and City (the "Loan Agreement"), and
is subject to the terms and conditions of the Loan Agreement, which are by this reference incorporated
herein and made a part hereof. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meaning
ascribed to such terms in the Loan Agreement.
This Note is secured by a Leasehold Deed of Trust, Assignment of Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture
Filing ("Deed of Trust") dated as of the date hereof, executed by Borrower for the benefit of City and
encumbering Borrower's interest in the property described therein. City shall be entitled to the benefits
of the security provided by the Deed of Trust and shall have the right to enforce the covenants and
agreements contained herein, in the Deed of Trust, and the Loan Agreement.
Use of Loan Funds: Proceeds for this Loan come from the City’s Housing Trust Fund. Said proceeds will be
used for the purchase of 201‐219 Grand Avenue, known as County Assessor's Parcel Numbers 012‐316‐
110, 012‐316‐100, 012‐316‐090 and 012‐316‐080 (the “Property”) and re‐development of the Property
into a mixed use, high‐density, residential apartment building of forty‐six (46) affordable residential units
and one manager’s unit and approximately 6,000 square feet of ground floor commercial units (the
“Project”). The terms and conditions of the Loan are more specifically described in the “Loan Agreement
Between the City of South San Francisco and Grand and Linden Family Apartments, L.P.” (the
“Agreement”) by Resolution No.[add #], [add date] and the “Affordable Housing Regulatory Agreement
and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants between the City of South San Francisco and Grand and Linden
Family Apartments, L.P.” (“Affordability Covenant”) dated
, 2020.
Term: The term of this Note shall be from execution and shall mature fifty‐five (55) years from date of
Project Completion, as defined by issuance of a Final Certificate of Occupancy, or some other document
acceptable to the City, for the Project (the “Note Maturity”).
Repayment/Interest Rate: The principal amount under the Note shall bear no interest unless an Event of
Default occurs under this Note, the Agreement, Deed of Trust or Affordability Covenant (collectively “City
Documents”). In the City’s sole and absolute discretion, the Loan may be forgiven by the City at Note
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Maturity so long as no Event of Default has occurred or is occurring under the Note or City Documents. If
an Event of Default has occurred, the entire outstanding balance of the Loan shall become immediately
due and payable and such amount shall be deemed to have accrued simple interest at the rate of three
percent (3%) per annum, commencing on the date of disbursement through the date of the Event of
Default.
Beginning as of the date of the Event of Default and continuing until such time as the Loan is repaid in full
or default or breach is completely cured, the outstanding principal balance of the Loan shall accrue the
default rate of the lesser of either ten percent (10%), compounded annually, or the highest rate permitted
by law. The City Documents shall be executed prior to any disbursement of funds under the Agreement.
The Deed of Trust shall be recorded as described in the section below entitled “Security.”
If payment is due, payment will first be applied to outstanding interest and then to any outstanding
principal until the Note is paid as set forth herein. In the event this payment is less than accumulated
interest owed plus current interest, any unpaid interest shall carry over to the following year. Interest
shall not compound on this interest carry‐over.
Due on Sale, Refinance or Transfer of Title: Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of a sale,
refinance or transfer of the Project or Property or any interest therein by Borrower without prior written
consent of the City and in accordance with the terms of the City Documents, the entire principal balance
of this Note, including any accumulated interest, shall be immediately due and payable. However, (i) the
transfer of limited partner interests in Borrower to a Low‐Income Housing Tax Credit (“LIHTC”) investor,
(ii) the subsequent transfer of such limited partner interests for the purpose of syndicating the LIHTC, or
(iii) the granting of an option or right of first refusal by the City and any transfer pursuant to such option
or right of first refusal as agreed to by the City shall not be considered a sale, refinance or transfer of the
Project for purposes of this section. Replacement of a general partner of Borrower with any other entity
shall be subject to prior written approval of City, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.
Borrower may transfer or assign all or any portion of its interest, right or obligations in the Property only
as set forth in this Note and the City Documents and with City’s prior written consent, which consent City
shall not withhold provided that (1) the Project is and shall continue to be operated in compliance with
this Note and the City Documents; (2) the transferee expressly assumes all obligations of Borrower
imposed by this Note and the City Documents; (3) the transferee executes all documents reasonably
requested by the City with respect to the assumption of the Borrower’s obligations under this Note and
the City Documents, and upon City’s request, delivers to the City an opinion of its counsel to the effect
that such document and this Note and the City Documents are valid, binding and enforceable obligations
of such transferee; and (4) either (A) the transferee has at least three years’ experience in the ownership,
operation and management of low‐income multifamily rental housing projects of similar size to that of
the Project, without any record of material violations of nondiscrimination provisions or other state or
federal laws or regulations applicable to such projects, or (B) the transferee agrees to retain a property
management firm with the experience and record described in sub‐clause (A).
Consent to any proposed Transfer may be given by the City’s City Manager unless the City Manager, in his
or her discretion, refers the matter of approval to the City Council. If a proposed Transfer has not been
approved by City in writing within ninety (90) days following City’s receipt of written request by Borrower,
it shall be deemed approved.
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Borrower shall reimburse City for all City costs, including but not limited to reasonable attorneys’ fees,
incurred in reviewing instruments and other legal documents proposed to effect a Transfer under this
Note and the City Documents and in reviewing the qualifications and financial resources of a proposed
successor, assignee, or transferee within ten (10) days following City’s delivery of an invoice detailing such
costs.
Default: In the event Borrower commits an Event of Default pursuant to the Agreement and Affordability
Covenant, Borrower shall be in default under of the terms and conditions of this Note and the Deed of
Trust, and City may demand immediate and full payment of the total outstanding principal amount of the
Note and any accrued interest under the Agreement or Affordability Covenant, and/or may initiate
foreclosure proceedings under the Deed of Trust.
Nonrecourse: This Note shall be non‐recourse to Borrower and its partners.
Security. This Note will be secured by the Deed of Trust recorded against Borrower’s fee simple estate in
the Property.
Other. Should there be a conflict relating to repayment terms between the Agreement and this Note, the
latter will prevail.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Borrower has executed and delivered this Note as of the date first written
above.
BORROWER:
Grand and Linden Family Apartments, L.P.
By:
Title:
Date:
3470570.1
ROEM Development Corporation
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY :
City of South San Francisco
WHEN RECORDED, MAIL TO :
400 Grand Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Attn: City Manager
Exempt from Recording Fees pursuant to
Section 27383 of the Government Code
(This Space for Recorder's Use Only)
DEED OF TRUST AND ASSIGNMENT OF RENTS
This Deed of Trust, made this __ day , 2020 between
ROEM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
herein called “Trustor,” whose mailing address is
Grand and Linden Family Apartments, L.P.
1650 Lafayette Street
Santa Clara, CA 95050
and Chicago Title Company “Trustee", and
City of South San Francisco, herein called “Beneficiary” or “City”
RECITALS
Witnesseth: That Trustor IRREVOCABLY GRANTS, TRANSFERS, AND ASSIGNS TO TRUSTEE IN TRUST, WITH POWER OF SALE, that
property in County of San Mateo, State of California, described in "Exhibit A" attached hereto together with all
the improvements now or hereafter erected on the property, and all easements, rights, appurtenances, rents
(subject, however, to the rights and authorities given to Beneficiary to collect and apply such rents), royalties,
mineral, oil and gas rights and profits, water, water rights, and water stock, and all fixtures now or hereafter
attached to the property, including but not limited to all gas and electric fixtures, radiators, heaters, furnaces, air
conditioners, heat pumps, stoves, ranges, bathtubs, sinks, water closets, basins, pipes, faucets and other
plumbing and heating, venting and air conditioning equipment, cabinets, mantels, cooking apparatus and
appurtenances, shades, awnings, screens, venetian blinds and other furnishings, all of which, including
replacements and additions thereto, which shall be deemed to be and remain a part of the property covered by
this Deed of Trust; and all of the foregoing, together with said property are referred to as (the “Property”).
Trustor hereby represents, warrants and covenants that with the exception of easements of record, absent the
written consent of City, this Deed of Trust shall not be subordinated in priority to any lien (other than those
pertaining to taxes or assessments), encumbrance, or other interest in the Property. If at the time this Deed of
Trust is recorded, any interest, lien, or encumbrance has been recorded against the Property in position superior
to this Deed of Trust, upon the request of City, Trustor hereby covenants and agrees to promptly undertake all
action necessary to clear such matter from title or to subordinate such interest to this Deed of Trust consistent
with the intent of and in accordance with this Deed of Trust, and to provide such evidence thereof as City may
reasonably request. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City agrees that pursuant to Health and Safety Code
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Section 33334.14(a)(4), the City will not withhold consent to reasonable requests for subordination of this Deed
of Trust to deeds of trust provided for the benefit of lenders identified in the Financing Plan approved in
connection with the certain Development Agreement executed by and between the Parties and dated as of
November 15, 2017 ( “DA”), provided that the instruments effecting such subordination include reasonable
protections to the City in the event of default consistent with the requirements of Health and Safety Code Section
33334.14(a)(4), including without limitation, extended notice and cure rights.
Any subordination request shall be subject to a $2,000.00 fee payable by Trustor to City upon Trustor’s request
for City to review instruments and other legal documents proposed to effect a subordination under this Deed of
Trust.
Trustor hereby: (i) represents and warrants that it is not affiliated in any way with the lender identified in the
Financing Plan approved in connection with the DA, and (ii) covenants that it will not become so affiliated by
acquiring an interest in such lender, or an interest in its loan, or otherwise.
Trustor covenants that it is lawfully seized of the estate conveyed by this Deed of Trust and has the right to grant
and convey the Property, and that Trustor will warrant and defend generally the title of the Property against all
claims and demands, subject to any declarations, easements or restrictions listed in a schedule of exceptions to
coverage in any title insurance policy insuring Beneficiary's interest in the Property. In the event the Property or
any part thereof, or any interest therein is sold, agreed to be sold, conveyed or alienated by the Trustor, or by
the operation of law or otherwise, all obligations secured by this instrument, irrespective of the maturity date
expressed therein, at the option of the holder hereof, and without demand or notice shall become due and
payable.
TOGETHER with the rents, issues and profits thereof, SUBJECT HOWEVER, to the right, power and authority given to
and conferred upon Beneficiary by paragraph 10 of the provisions incorporated herein by reference to collect
and apply such rents, issues and profits, for the purpose of securing 1) Performance of each agreement of
Trustor incorporated by reference or contained herein; 2) Payment of the indebtedness evidenced by one
Promissory Note (“Note”) of even date herewith, and any extension or renewal thereof, in the principal amount
of $2,450,000.00 executed by Trustor in favor of Beneficiary (the “Loan”); 3) Payment of such further sums as
the then record owner of said Property hereinafter may borrow from Beneficiary, when evidenced by another
Note (or Notes) reciting it so secured; 4) Performance of the terms and conditions of that certain “Loan
Agreement between the City of South San Francisco and Grand and Linden Family Apartments, L.P.” (the
“Agreement”), dated 2020, approved by the South San Francisco City Council Resolution No.
[insert resolution #], [insert date]; and 5) Performance of the terms and conditions of that certain “Affordable
Housing Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants between the City of South San Francisco
and Grand and Linden Family Apartments, L.P.” (“Affordability Covenant”) dated __________________ 2020
(collectively the Note, Agreement and Affordability Covenant shall be referred herein as “City Documents”). Any
Event of Default pursuant to City Documents, shall be grounds for a declaration of an Event of Default hereunder,
and Beneficiary may, at its option, demand full payment of any outstanding principal and interest due Beneficiary,
under the Note secured by this Deed of Trust, and said Agreement.
To protect the security of this Deed of Trust, Trustor agrees:
(1) Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions. The following covenants, conditions and restrictions are to run
with the land and shall be binding on all parties and all persons claiming under them. The Property and all parts
or parcels of the Property shall be subject to these restrictions and shall pass with the Property and shall bind the
respective successors in interest of the Beneficiary. In the event of any breach of the covenants, conditions and
restrictions contained in this Deed of Trust, the Beneficiary, in addition to any other remedies available to it, may
institute or prosecute any suit which it may consider advisable in order to compel and obtain a decree for specific
performance of any obligation of any Trustor to use and maintain the Property in conformity with these
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covenants. The forgoing provisions do not limit the right of the Beneficiary to foreclose or otherwise enforce any
other provision of the City Documents and Deed of Trust; provided, however, that in the event of any foreclosure
under any such mortgage, deed of trust or other lien or encumbrance, or sale pursuant to any power of sale
included in any such mortgage or deed of trust, the purchaser or purchasers and their successors and assigns and
the Property shall be, and shall continue to be, subject to all of the conditions, covenants and restrictions
contained in this Deed of Trust.
a. Use and Transfer Restrictions. During the fifty‐five (55) year period commencing with the date of the
issuance of a Final Certificate of Occupancy for the residential portion of the Project, or some other document
acceptable to Beneficiary, for the residential portion of the Project, and subject to Section 18 hereof, Trustor
shall comply with the following restrictions unless Trustor has first obtained the written approval of the
Beneficiary:
i. Trustor shall not convey, transfer or encumber any of the Property or permit the conveyance,
transfer, or encumbrance of such Property unless such assignee, transferee or encumbrancer has agreed, in
writing and in a form suitable for recordation, to be bound by the terms of the City Documents; and
ii. Trustor shall not add to, reconstruct, or demolish any part of the Property or improvements,
except as provided by the City Documents.
(2) Affordability Requirements. Pursuant to the City Documents, the Property shall remain affordable to
persons and families of low income, as designated and described in the Affordability Covenant, for not less than
fifty‐five (55) years commencing with the date of the issuance of a Final Certificate of Occupancy for the
residential portion of the Project, or some other document acceptable to Beneficiary, for the residential portion
of the Project.
(3) Maintenance of Property. To maintain the Property and the Project in good physical condition
(reasonable wear and tear excepted), in good repair, and in decent, safe, sanitary, habitable and tenantable living
conditions in conformity with all applicable state, federal, and local laws, ordinances, codes, regulations and City
Documents. Without limiting the foregoing, Trustor agrees to maintain the Project and the Property (including
without limitation, the residential units, common areas, meeting rooms, landscaping, driveways, parking areas
and walkways) in a condition free of all waste, nuisance, debris, unmaintained landscaping, graffiti, disrepair,
abandoned vehicles/appliances, and illegal activity, and shall take all reasonable steps to prevent the same from
occurring on the Property or at the Project. Trustor shall prevent and/or rectify any physical deterioration of the
Property and the Project and shall make all repairs, renewals and replacements necessary to keep the Property
and the improvements located thereon in good condition and repair. Trustor shall provide adequate security
services for occupants of the Project.
In the event that Trustor breaches any of the covenants in this Section 3, and such default continues for a period
of thirty (30) days after written notice from City, then City, in addition to any other remedy it may have under
this Agreement or at law or in equity, shall have the right, but not the obligation, to enter upon the Property and
perform all acts and work necessary to protect, maintain, and preserve the improvements and the landscaped
areas on the Property.
All costs expended by City in connection with the foregoing shall be paid by Trustor to City upon demand. Failure
to pay all such sums remaining within thirty (30) days following delivery of City’s invoice therefor shall constitute
an Event of Default and shall bear interest at the lesser of 8% per annum or the highest rate permitted by
applicable law and Beneficiary may add the amount thereof to the principal balance of the Note hereby secured.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Section, City agrees that it will provide Owner with not
less than thirty (30) days’ written notice prior to undertaking any work for which Owner will incur a financial
obligation.
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(4) Insurance. To provide, maintain and deliver to Beneficiary fire insurance satisfactory to and with loss
payable to Beneficiary. Notwithstanding anything contained in any of the documents evidencing the Loan from
Beneficiary to Trustor, unless Beneficiary and Trustor otherwise agree in writing, insurance proceeds shall be
applied to restoration or repair of the Property consistent with the occupancy and rent restriction requirements
set forth in the City Documents. Such work shall be commenced as soon as reasonably practicable after the
damage or loss occurs and shall be completed within one year thereafter or as soon as reasonably practicable,
provided that insurance proceeds are available to be applied to such repairs or restoration within such period
and the repair or restoration is financially feasible. During such time that lenders or low‐income housing tax credit
investors providing financing for the Project impose requirements that differ from the requirements of this
Section the requirements of such lenders and investors shall prevail.
If such restoration or repair is not economically feasible or if a default exists after expiration of all applicable
cure periods, the insurance proceeds shall be applied to the sums secured by this Deed of Trust, with the excess,
if any, paid to Trustor. In the event funds for such work are insufficient, Beneficiary may, at its option, advance
such additional funds as may be necessary to allow the Property to be repaired or restored, and may add the
amount thereof to the principal balance of the Note hereby secured.
(5) Protection of Beneficiary’s Security: To appear in and defend any action or proceeding purporting to
affect the security hereof or the rights or powers of Beneficiary or Trustee; and to pay all costs and expenses,
including costs of evidence of title and attorney's fees. If Trustor fails to perform the covenants and agreements
contained in this Deed of Trust, or if any action or proceeding is commenced which materially affects Beneficiary's
interest in the Property, including, but not limited to, foreclosure, involuntary sale, eminent domain, insolvency,
code enforcement, or arrangements or proceedings involving a bankrupt or decedent, then Beneficiary, at its
option, upon notice to Trustor, may make such appearances, disburse such sums and take such action as is
necessary to protect Beneficiary's interest. Nothing contained in this Section 5 shall require Beneficiary to incur
any expense or take any action.
(6) Charges and Liens. To pay at least ten days before delinquency all taxes and assessments affecting the
Property, including assessments on appurtenant water stock; when due, all encumbrances, charges and liens,
with interest, on the Property or any part hereof, which appear to be prior or superior hereto; all costs, fees and
expenses of this Trust.
Should Trustor fail to make any payment or to do any act as herein provided, then Beneficiary or Trustee,
but without obligation to do so and without notice to or demand upon Trustor and without releasing Trustor
from any obligation hereof, may: make or do the same in such manner and to such extent as either may deem
necessary to protect the security hereof, Beneficiary or Trustee being authorized to enter upon the Property for
such purposes; appear in and defend any action or proceeding purporting to affect the security hereof or the
rights or powers of Beneficiary or Trustee; pay purchase, contest or compromise any encumbrance charge or lien
which in the judgment of either appears to be prior or superior hereto; and in exercising any such powers, pay
necessary expenses, employ counsel and pay his/her reasonable fees.
(7) Timely Payment. To pay immediately and without demand all sums so expended by Beneficiary or
Trustee, with interest from date of expenditure at the amount allowed by law in effect at the date hereof, and
to pay for any statement provided for by law in effect at the date hereof regarding the obligation secured hereby
any amount demanded by the Beneficiary not to exceed the maximum allowed by law at the time when said
statement is demanded.
(8) Awards for Damages. That the proceeds of any award or claim for damages, direct or consequential, in
connection with a total condemnation or taking of the Property, shall be applied to the sums secured by this
Deed of Trust, with the excess, if any, paid to Trustor, unless Trustor and Beneficiary otherwise agree in writing.
In the event of a partial condemnation or taking, the proceeds shall be applied to the restoration or repair of the
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Property consistent with the occupancy and rent restriction requirements set forth in the City Documents. Such
work shall be commenced as soon as reasonably practicable after the partial condemnation or taking occurs and
shall be completed within one year thereafter or as soon as reasonably practicable, provided that condemnation
proceeds are available to be applied to such repairs or restoration within such period and the repair or restoration
is financially feasible. During such time that lenders or low‐income housing tax credit investors providing
financing for the Project impose requirements that differ from the requirements of this Section the requirements
of such lenders and investors shall prevail.
If such restoration or repair is not economically feasible or if a default exists after expiration of all applicable cure
periods, the condemnation proceeds shall be applied to the sums secured by this Deed of Trust, with the excess,
if any, paid to Trustor. In the event funds for such work are insufficient, Beneficiary may, at its option, advance
such additional funds as may be necessary to allow the Property to be repaired or restored, and may add the
amount thereof to the principal balance of the Note hereby secured.
(9) Waiver. That by accepting payment of any sum secured hereby after its due date, Beneficiary does not
waive its right to require prompt payment when due of all other sums so secured or to declare default for failure
so to pay.
(10) Trustee Reconveyance. That at any time or from time to time, without liability therefor and without
notice, upon written request of Beneficiary and presentation of this Deed and said note for endorsement, and
without affecting the personal liability of any person for payment of the indebtedness secured hereby, Trustee
may reconvey any part of the Property; consent to the making of any map or plot thereof; join in granting any
easement thereon; or join in any extension agreement of any agreement subordinating the lien or charge hereof.
(11) Reconveyance. That upon written request of Beneficiary stating that all sums secured hereby have
been paid and the affordability covenants compliance period herein described has terminated, and upon
surrender of this Deed and said Note to Trustee for cancellation and retention and upon payment of its fees,
Trustee shall reconvey, without warranty, the Property then held hereunder. The recitals in such reconveyance
of any matters or facts shall be conclusive proof of the truthfulness thereof. The grantee in such reconveyance
may be described as "the person or persons legally entitled thereto." Five years after issuance of such full
reconveyance, Trustee may destroy said Note and this Deed (unless directed in such request to retain them).
(12) Rents. That as additional security and subject to the rights of senior lenders, Trustor hereby gives to
and confers upon Beneficiary the right, power and authority, during the continuance of these Trusts, to collect
the rents, issues and profits of the Property, reserving unto Trustor the right, prior to any default by Trustor in
payment of any indebtedness secured hereby or in performance of any agreement hereunder, to collect and
retain such rents, issues and profits as they become due and payable. Upon any such default, Beneficiary may at
any time without notice, either in person, by agent or by a receiver to be appointed by a court, and without
regard to the adequacy of any security for the indebtedness hereby secured, enter upon and take possession of
the Property or any part thereof, in its own name sue or otherwise collect such rents, issues and profits, including
those past due and unpaid, and apply the same, less costs and expenses of operation and collection, including
reasonable attorney's fees, upon any indebtedness secured hereby and in such order as Beneficiary may
determine. The entering upon and taking possession of the Property, the collection of such rents, issues and
profits and the application thereof as aforesaid, shall not cure or waive any default or notice of default hereunder
or invalidate any act done pursuant to such notice.
(13) Acceleration Upon Default. That upon default by Trustor in payment of any indebtedness secured
hereby or in the performance of any agreement hereunder or an Event of Default under the City Documents,
Beneficiary may declare all sums secured hereby immediately due and payable by delivery to Trustee of written
declaration of default and demand for sale and of written notice of default and of election to cause the Property
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to be sold, which notice Trustee shall cause to be filed for record. Beneficiary also shall deposit with Trustee this
Deed of Trust, said note and all documents evidencing expenditures secured hereby.
After the lapse of such time as may then be required by law following the recordation of said notice of
default, and notice of sale having been given as then required by law, Trustee, without demand on Trustor, shall
sell the Property at the time and place fixed by it in said notice of sale, either as a whole or in separate parcels,
and in such order as it may determine, at public auction to the highest bidder for cash in lawful money of the
United States made payable at time of sale. Trustee may postpone sale of all or any portion of the Property by
public announcement at such time and place of sale, and from time to time thereafter may postpone such sale
by public announcement at the time fixed by the preceding postponement. Trustee shall deliver to such purchase
its deed conveying the Property so sold, but without any covenant or warranty, express or implied. The recitals
in such deed of any matters or facts shall be conclusive proof of the truthfulness thereof. Any person, including
Trustor, Trustee or Beneficiary as hereinafter defined, may purchase at such sale. Beneficiary shall be entitled to
collect from the Trustor, or sale proceeds, if any, all reasonable costs and expenses incurred in pursuing the
remedies provided in this Section, including, but not limited to reasonable attorney's fees.
After deducting all costs, fees and expenses of Trustee and of the Trust, including costs of evidence of title
in connection with sale, Trustee shall apply the proceeds of sale to payments of: all sums expended under the
terms hereof, not then repaid, with accrued interest at the amount allowed by law in effect at the date hereof;
all other sums then secured hereby; and the remainder, if any, to the person or persons legally entitled thereto.
(14) Successor Trustee. That Beneficiary, or any successor in ownership of any indebtedness secured hereby,
may from time to time, by instrument in writing, substitute a successor or successors to any Trustee named
herein or acting hereunder, which instrument, executed by Beneficiary and duly acknowledged and recorded in
the office of the recorder of the county where the Property is situated, shall be conclusive proof of proper
substitution of such successor Trustee or Trustees, who shall, without conveyance from Trustee predecessor,
succeed to all its title, estate, rights, powers and duties. Said instrument must contain the name of the original
Trustor, Trustee and Beneficiary hereunder, the book and page where this Deed is recorded and the name and
address of new Trustee.
(15) Binding on Successors. That this Deed applies to, inures to the benefit of, and binds all parties hereto,
their heirs, legatees, devisees, administrator, executors, successors and assigns. The term Beneficiary shall mean
the owner and holder, including pledges of the note secured hereby, whether or not named as Beneficiary herein.
In this Deed, whenever the content so requires, the masculine gender includes the feminine and/or neuter, and
the singular number includes the plural.
(16) Trustee Acceptance. That Trustee accepts this Trust when this Deed of Trust, duly executed and
acknowledged, is made a public record as provide by law. Trustee is not obligated to notify any party hereto of
pending sale under any other deed of trust or of any action or proceeding in which Trustor, Beneficiary or Trustee
shall be a party unless brought by Trustee.
(17) Low‐Income Tenant Protection. That notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein or in
any documents secured by this Deed of Trust or contained in any subordination agreement, Beneficiary
acknowledges and agrees that in the event of a foreclosure or deed‐in‐lieu of foreclosure (collectively,
“Foreclosure”) with respect to the Property encumbered by this Deed of Trust, the following rule contained in
Section 42(h)(6)(E)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, shall apply:
For a period of three (3) years from the date of Foreclosure, with respect to any unit that had been regulated
by a regulatory agreement with the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee, (a) none of the tenants occupying
such units at the time of Foreclosure may be evicted or their tenancy terminated (other than for good cause), (b)
nor may any rent be increased except as otherwise permitted under Section 42 of the Code.
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(18) Due on Sale, Refinance, or Transfer of Title: IN THE EVENT OF A SALE, REFINANCE OR
TRANSFER OF ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN BY TRUSTOR WITHOUT
PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF BENEFICIARY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY DOCUMENTS, THE
ENTIRE PRINCIPAL BALANCE OF THE NOTE, INCLUDING ANY ACCUMULATED INTEREST DUE UNDER
THE AGREEMENT OR AFFORDABILITY COVENANT, SHALL BE IMMEDIATELY DUE AND PAYABLE.
HOWEVER, (I) THE TRANSFER OF LIMITED PARTNER INTERESTS IN TRUSTOR TO A LIHTC INVESTOR,
(II) THE SUBSEQUENT TRANSFER OF SUCH LIMITED PARTNER INTERESTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
SYNDICATING THE LIHTC, OR (III) THE GRANTING OF AN OPTION OR RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL BY THE
CITY AND ANY TRANSFER PURSUANT TO SUCH OPTION OR RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL AS AGREED TO
BY THE CITY SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED A SALE, REFINANCE OR TRANSFER OF THE PROPERTY FOR
PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION. REPLACEMENT OF THE GENERAL PARTNER OF TRUSTOR WITH ANY
OTHER ENTITY SHALL BE SUBJECT TO PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL OF CITY, WHICH SHALL NOT BE
UNREASONABLY WITHHELD.
Trustor may transfer or assign all or any portion of its interest, right or obligations in the Property only as set
forth in this Deed of Trust and the City Documents and with City’s prior written consent, which consent City shall
not withhold provided that (1) the Project is and shall continue to be operated in compliance with this Deed of
Trust and the City Documents; (2) the transferee expressly assumes all obligations of Trustor imposed by this
Deed of Trust and the City Documents; (3) the transferee executes all documents reasonably requested by the
City with respect to the assumption of the Trustor’s obligations under this Deed of Trust and the City Documents,
and upon City’s request, delivers to the City an opinion of its counsel to the effect that such document and this
Deed of Trust and the City Documents are valid, binding and enforceable obligations of such transferee; and (4)
either (A) the transferee has at least three years’ experience in the ownership, operation and management of
low‐income multifamily rental housing projects of similar size to that of the Project, without any record of
material violations of nondiscrimination provisions or other state or federal laws or regulations applicable to such
projects, or (B) the transferee agrees to retain a property management firm with the experience and record
described in sub‐clause (A).
Consent to any proposed Transfer may be given by the City’s City Manager unless the City Manager, in his or her
discretion, refers the matter of approval to the City Council. If a proposed Transfer has not been approved by
City in writing within ninety (90) days following City’s receipt of written request by Trustor, it shall be deemed
approved.
Trustor shall reimburse City for all City costs, including but not limited to reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred in
reviewing instruments and other legal documents proposed to effect a Transfer under this Deed of Trust and the
City Documents and in reviewing the qualifications and financial resources of a proposed successor, assignee, or
transferee within ten (10) days following City’s delivery of an invoice detailing such costs.
Accordingly, the undersigned acknowledges and agrees that, consistent with applicable law, City may accelerate
the maturity date of the principal and accrued interest on the Note in the event that the Property is sold,
conveyed or alienated, except as may be prohibited by law, including section 2924.6 of the California Civil Code.
(19) Request for Notice. City requests that copies of any notices of default and notice of sale be sent to City
at the address set forth above.
(20) Priority. This Deed of Trust, regardless of order of recordation, is junior and subordinate to the
Affordability Covenant recorded contemporaneously herewith.
All obligations hereunder are non‐recourse. The limited partner(s) shall have the same right as Trustor to cure or
remedy any default hereunder within the cure period provided to Trustor extended by an additional sixty (60)
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days; provided however, if the default is of such nature that the limited partners reasonably determine that it is
necessary to replace the general partner of Trustor in order to cure such default, then the cure period shall be
extended until the date sixty (60) days following the removal of the general partner of Trustor.
[Signature Page Follows]
SIGNATURES MUST BE NOTARIZED
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By: [Add Clause]
By:
Title: __________________________________________________
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State of California )
) ss.
County of ________________________)
On ___________________ before me, _________________________________, Notary
Public, personally appeared
___________________________________________________________________, who proved
to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name is/are subscribed to
the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their
authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or
the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
_______________________________________ Place Notary seal above
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the
individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness,
accuracy, or validity of that document.
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Exhibit A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
201 Grand Avenue
For APN/Parcel ID(s): 012‐316‐110
THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, COUNTY OF SAN
MATEO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
LOT 29 IN BLOCK 140, AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN MAP ENTITLED, "SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, SAN MATEO
COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, PLAT NO. 1", FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN MATEO COUNTY,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ON MARCH 1, 1892 IN BOOK "B" OF MAPS AT PAGE(S) 6, AND A COPY ENTERED IN
BOOK 2 OF MAPS AT PAGE 52.
207 Grand Avenue
For APN/Parcel ID(s): 012‐316‐100
THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, COUNTY OF SAN
MATEO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
LOT 28, IN BLOCK 140, AS DESIGNATED ON THE MAP ENTITLED “SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, SAN MATEO CO. CAL,
PLAT NO. 1”, WHICH MAP WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, STATE
OF CALIFORNIA ON MARCH 1, 1892 IN BOOK “B” OF MAPS, AT PAGE 6, AND A COPY ENTERED IN BOOK 2 OF
MAPS, AT PAGE 52.
217‐219 Grand Avenue
For APN/Parcel ID(s): 012‐316‐080
012‐316‐090
THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, CITY OF
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
LOTS 25, 26 AND 27 IN BLOCK 140, AS DESIGNATED ON THE MAP ENTITLED “SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, SAN
MATEO CO. CAL, PLAT NO. 1”, WHICH MAP WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF
SAN MATEO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA ON MARCH 1, 1892 IN BOOK “B” OF MAPS, AT PAGE 6, AND A COPY
ENTERED IN BOOK 2 OF MAPS, AT PAGE 52.
3470598.1
RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
City of South San Francisco
400 Grand Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Attn: City Manager
EXEMPT FROM RECORDING FEES PER
GOVERNMENT CODE §§6103, 27383
Space above this line for Recorder’s use.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING REGULATORY AGREEMENT
AND
DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
for 201-219 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco
by and between
THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
and
GRAND AND LINDEN FAMILY APARTMENTS, L.P.
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This Affordable Housing Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants
(this “Agreement”) is entered into effective as of _____________, 2020 (“Effective Date”) by
and between the City of South San Francisco, a municipal corporation (“City”) and GRAND AND
LINDEN FAMILY APARTMENTS, L.P. (“Owner”). City and Owner are hereinafter
collectively referred to as the “Parties.”
RECITALS
A. Owner owns that certain real property located in the City of South San Francisco at
201-219 Grand Avenue, known as San Mateo County Assessor’s Parcel Nos. 012-316-110, 012-
316-100, 012-316-090 and 012-316-080 and more particularly described in Exhibit A attached
hereto (the “Property”).
B. In accordance with that certain Development Agreement executed by and between
the Parties and dated as of ____________ (the “DA”), a memorandum of which was recorded in
the Official Records of San Mateo County (“Official Records”) on ________, Owner will re-
develop the Property into a mixed use, high-density, residential apartment building of forty-six
(46) affordable residential units and one manager’s unit and approximately 6,000 square feet of
ground floor commercial units (the “Project”). Capitalized terms used and not defined in this
Agreement have the meaning ascribed to them in the DA.
C. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65915 and South San Francisco Municipal
Code Chapter 20.390, Owner has agreed that the Project will result in forty-six (46) units being
available to Eligible Households at an Affordable Rent as those terms are defined herein in Section
1. Furthermore, Owner has, pursuant to Section 20.390.010.B.7, requested development standard
waivers including; a reduction in parking from 58 spaces to 31 spaces, reduction in the number of
Electric Vehicle parking spaces to 1 space from 3 spaces, a reduction in the private storage space
requirement from 200 cubic feet to 100 cubic feet per unit and, a for permits and fees required by
the City not to exceed $533,002.
D. To assist in the construction of affordable units at the Project, City provided Owner
with a loan in the amount of Two Million, Four Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars
($2,450,000.00) from City Affordable Housing Asset Fund (Fund 241), to partially finance the
Project (“Loan”), as further set forth in the DA and the Loan Agreement entered into between the
Parties (“Loan Agreement”) concurrently herewith.
E. As required by the DA, density bonus requirements and as a condition to its
agreement to provide the Loan, the City requires the Property to be subject to the terms, conditions
and restrictions set forth herein, specifically, the City requires that for a period of not less than
fifty-five (55) years, forty-six (46) residential units in the Project be rented at Affordable Rents to
Eligible Households (“Restricted Units”). The City requires Restricted Units assisted with funds
from the City’s Affordable Housing Asset Fund (Fund 241) to remain affordable for the longest
feasible time.
F. The Parties have agreed to enter into and record this Agreement in order to satisfy the
conditions described in the foregoing Recitals. The purpose of this Agreement is to regulate and
restrict the occupancy and rents of the Project’s Restricted Units for the benefit of the occupants of the
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Project. The Parties intend the covenants set forth in this Agreement to run with the land and to be
binding upon Owner and Owner’s successors and assigns for the full term of this Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, and other valuable consideration,
the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereby agree as follows.
AGREEMENT
1. Definitions. The following terms have the meanings set forth in this Section wherever used
in this Agreement or the attached exhibits.
“Actual Household Size" means the actual number of persons in the applicable household.
“Adjusted for Family Size Appropriate for the Unit” shall be determined consistent with
Section 50052.5(h) of the California Health and Safety Code and applicable federal rules (if any)
and as defined below:
Studio – 1 person
One Bedroom – 1.5 people
Two Bedroom – 3 people
Three Bedroom – 4.5 people
“Affordable Rent” means the following amounts, less a utility allowance and such other
adjustments as required pursuant to the California Redevelopment Law: (i) for units that are
restricted for rental to households with incomes of not more than eighty percent (80%) of AMI
(“80% Units”), a monthly rent that does not exceed one-twelfth (1/12) of thirty percent (30%) of
eighty percent (80%) of AMI, Adjusted for Family Size Appropriate for the Unit, and (ii) for units
that are restricted for rental to households with incomes of not more than one hundred twenty
percent (120%) of AMI (“120% Units”), a monthly rent that does not exceed one-twelfth of thirty
percent (30%) of one hundred twenty percent (120%) of Area Median Income, Adjusted for Family
Size Appropriate for the Unit.
“Area Median Income” or “AMI” means the median income for San Mateo County,
California, adjusted for Actual Household Size, as determined by the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) pursuant to Section 8 of the United States Housing
Act of 1937 and as published from time to time by the State of California Department of Housing
and Community Development (“HCD”) in Section 6932 of Title 25 of the California Code of
Regulations or successor provision published pursuant to California Health and Safety Code
Section 50093(c).
“Claims” is defined in Section 10.
“Eligible Household” means a household for which gross household income does not
exceed the applicable maximum income level for a Restricted Unit as specified in Section 2.1 and
Exhibit B.
“Indemnitees” is defined in Section 10.
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“Low-Income” or “Lower Income” means an annual gross household income that is less
than or equal to the qualifying limits for households of Lower Income adjusted for actual household
size, as determined periodically by HUD on the basis of gross annual household income and
published by HCD in the Regulations for San Mateo County. If HUD ceases to make such
determination, “Lower Income” shall be defined as not greater than 80% of Area Median Income
adjusted for actual household size, as published by HCD in the Regulations. If both HCD and HUD
cease to make such determinations, City in its reasonable discretion may designate another
definition of “Lower Income” used by any other federal or state agency so long as such definition
is no more restrictive than that set forth herein.
“Moderate-Income” means an annual gross household income that is less than or equal
to 120% of AMI, adjusted for actual household size as determined periodically by HCD on the
basis of gross annual household income and published in the Regulations for San Mateo County.
“Regulations” means Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations.
“Rent-Restricted” means a dwelling unit for which the gross rent charged for such
unit does not exceed the Affordable Rent, as adjusted for assumed household size in
accordance with the Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”)
guidelines.
“Restricted Unit” means a dwelling unit which is reserved for occupancy at an
Affordable Rent by a household of not more than a specified household income in accordance
with and as set forth in Sections 2.1 and 2.2 and Exhibit B.
2. Use and Affordability Restrictions. Owner hereby covenants and agrees, for itself and its
successors and assigns, that the Property shall be used solely for the operation of a multifamily
rental housing development in compliance with the DA, Loan Agreement, City Promissory Note
and City Deed of Trust and the requirements set forth herein (“City Documents”). Owner
represents and warrants that it has not entered into any agreement that would restrict or compromise
its ability to comply with the occupancy and affordability restrictions set forth in this Agreement or
other City Documents, and Owner covenants that it shall not enter into any agreement that is
inconsistent with such restrictions without the express written consent of City.
2.1 Affordability Requirements.
2.1.1 For a term of fifty-five (55) years commencing upon the date of issuance of
a final certificate of occupancy for the residential portion of the Project, not less than forty-six (46)
of the residential units of the Project shall be both Rent Restricted (as defined below) and occupied
(or if vacant, available for occupancy), available at Affordable Rents to Eligible Households. This
Section 2.1 shall be amended to include the specific levels of affordability for each Restricted Unit
once finally determined by the Parties. The forty-six (46) residential units subject to this
Agreement shall also be Rent Restricted and occupied by Eligible Households and allocated across
unit type as specified in Exhibit B once finally determined by the Parties.
2.1.2 Special Considerations for units with Project Based Section 8 Rental
Assistance: If the Project receives an award of Project-Based Section 8 rental assistance, the units
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receiving the project-based vouchers (“PBVs”) shall be underwritten at the total subsidized rent
for each unit paid by the project-based rental assistance and the tenant in sum. If PBVs are
terminated, rents for any Restricted Units losing PBVs may be increased to the federally-permitted
maximums in accordance with current California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (“CTCAC”)
regulations.
If a PBV is terminated, and the current tenant is unable to pay the maximum
CTCAC-allowable rent, Owner may, upon advance written notice to City, transition targeted units
detailed in Exhibit B as follows:
(a) First, to a household of the same targeted population
that could afford to pay the maximum CTCAC rent allowed; and if there
is no household that meets this criterion,
(b) Second, to the next eligible household on Owner’s
waiting list that could afford to pay the maximum CTCAC rent allowed.
For PBVs that are also HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH)
vouchers, and if the current tenant is unable to pay the maximum CTCAC-allowable rent,
Borrower may, upon advance written notice to City, transition to these units as follows:
(a) First, to a homeless veteran household for whom the
maximum CTCAC rent allowed is affordable; and if there is no household
that meets this criterion,
(b) Second, to a homeless household for whom the
maximum CTCAC rent allowed is affordable; and if there is no household
who meets this criterion,
(c) Third, to a veteran household for whom the
maximum CTCAC rent allowed is affordable; and if there is no household
who meets this criterion,
(d) Fourth, to the next eligible household on Owner’s
waiting list for whom the maximum CTCAC rent allowed is affordable.
If PBVs are terminated, Borrower may request, and City may grant a reduction or
waiver in writing of the homeless household requirements described above, upon submission of
evidence that such requirements cause the Project to be financially infeasible.
2.1.3 Recertification. In the event that recertification of Eligible Household incomes
indicates that the number of Restricted Units actually occupied by Eligible Households falls below
the number reserved for each income group as specified in this Section 2.1 and Exhibit B, Owner
shall rectify the condition by renting the next available dwelling unit(s) in the Project to Eligible
Household(s) until the required income mix is achieved. If the income of a household occupying
an extremely-low income unit (“ELI Unit”) increases to or beyond 50% of the AMI at
recertification, the unit will no longer qualify as an ELI Unit for purposes of compliance with this
Agreement and the Loan Agreement. In that scenario, the next vacancy in a unit of similar size
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shall be filled with a household earning up to 30% AMI, qualifying that unit as an ELI Unit for
purposes of compliance.
2.2 Rents for Restricted Units. Rents for Restricted Units shall be limited to Affordable
Rents for households of the applicable income limit in accordance with Section 2.1 and Exhibit
B. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Eligible Household qualifying for a Restricted Unit shall be
denied continued occupancy of a unit in the Project because, after admission, such Eligible
Household's adjusted income increases to exceed the qualifying limit for such Restricted Unit
except as specified in this Section 2.2. If, upon recertification of the income of a Resident of a
Unit, the Owner determines that the Resident has an Adjusted Income exceeding the maximum
qualifying income for the Unit, such Resident shall be permitted to continue occupying the Unit
upon expiration of the Resident's lease, and upon sixty (60) days written notice, the Rent shall be
increased to thirty percent (30%) of the Resident's Adjusted Income, subject to the maximum rent
allowed pursuant to other funding restrictions.
2.2.1 Termination of Occupancy of Restricted Unit by Eligible Household.
Upon termination of occupancy of a Restricted Unit by an Eligible Household, Owner shall
rent the Unit shall to another Eligible Household at Affordable Rents in accordance with Section
2.1 and Exhibit B within thirty (30) days of termination of occupancy by the former Eligible
Household.
2.3 Unit Sizes, Design and Location. The Restricted Units shall be of comparable
design quality as unrestricted units in the Project and among the different affordability categories
set forth in Exhibit B. Eligible Households of Restricted Units shall have access to all common
facilities of the Project equal to that of Eligible Households of units in the Project that are not
Restricted Units and among the affordability categories set forth in Exhibit B. The Restricted Units
shall be allocated among affordability categories as set forth in Exhibit B.
2.4 City Loan Funds. Owner shall ensure that all City Loan Funds are used for the
construction of the Project in a manner consistent with the applicable City Loan Funds
requirements and City Documents’ terms, which at a minimum, requires residential rental units
assisted with funds from the City’s Affordable Housing Asset Fund (Fund 241) to remain
affordable for the longest feasible time.
2.5 No Condominium Conversion. Owner shall not convert the residential units in the
Project to condominium or cooperative ownership or sell condominium or cooperative rights to the
residential portion of the Project or any part thereof unless Owner obtains the City's consent and
meets which consent shall be conditioned upon Owner's agreement to ensure that the Restricted
Units remain available as affordable housing. Prior to conveyance of any Restricted Unit(s), the
buyer(s) of the for-sale Restricted Units shall enter into an affordable housing agreement, in a
form approved by the City Manager and City Attorney, that maintains the affordability of the
unit for the minimum term set forth in this Agreement, the City Documents or in California law
whichever is greater..
2.6 Non-Discrimination; Compliance with Fair Housing Laws.
2.6.1 Preferences. In order to ensure that there is an adequate supply of affordable
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housing within the City for City residents and employees of businesses located within the City, to
the extent permitted by law and consistent with the program regulations for funding sources used
for development of the Project, at initial lease up, Owner shall give a preference in the rental of
the residential units in the Project to Eligible Households that include at least one member who
lives or works in the City of South San Francisco. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of
a conflict between this provision and the provisions of Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended, the provisions of such Section 42 shall control.
2.6.2 Fair Housing. Owner shall comply with state and federal fair housing laws
in the marketing and rental of the units in the Project. Owner shall accept as Eligible Households,
on the same basis as all other prospective Eligible Households, persons who are recipients of
federal certificates or vouchers for rent subsidies pursuant to the existing Section 8 program or any
successor thereto.
2.6.3 Non-Discrimination. Owner shall not restrict the rental, sale, lease,
sublease, transfer, use, occupancy, tenure or enjoyment of the Property or Project, or any portion
thereof, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual
orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, familial status, source of income, disability,
or genetic information of any person. Owner covenants for itself and all persons claiming under
or through it, and this Agreement is made and accepted upon and subject to the condition that there
shall be no discrimination against or segregation of any person or group of persons on account of
any basis listed in subdivision (a) or (d) of Section 12955 of the Government Code, as those bases
are defined in Sections 12926, 12926.1, subdivision (m) and paragraph (1) of subdivision (p) of
Section 12955, and Section 12955.2 of the Government Code, in the sale, lease, sublease, transfer,
use, occupancy, tenure or enjoyment of the Property, Project or part thereof, nor shall Owner or
any person claiming under or through Owner establish or permit any such practice or practices of
discrimination or segregation with reference to the selection, location, number, use or occupancy
of tenants, lessees, subtenants, sub lessees or vendees in, of, or for the Property, Project or part
thereof.
All deeds made or entered into by Owner, its successors or assigns, as to any portion
of the Property or Project shall contain the following language, and all leases or contracts made or
entered into by Owner, its successors or assigns, as to any portion of the Property or Project, shall
reference this Section, and shall enforce the same diligently and in good faith:
“(a) Owner herein covenants by and for itself, its successors and assigns, and all
persons claiming under or through it, that there shall be no discrimination against or segregation
of a person or of a group of persons on account of any basis listed in subdivision (a) or (d) of
Section 12955 of the Government Code, as those bases are defined in Sections 12926, 12926.1,
subdivision (m) and paragraph (1) of subdivision (p) of Section 12955, and Section 12955.2 of the
Government Code, in the sale, lease, sublease, transfer, use, occupancy, tenure or enjoyment of
the property herein conveyed nor shall the Owner or any person claiming under or through the
Owner establish or permit any such practice or practices of discrimination or segregation with
reference to the selection, location, number, use or occupancy of tenants, lessees, subtenants, sub
lessees or vendees in the property herein conveyed. The foregoing covenant shall run with the
land.
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“(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), with respect to familial status, paragraph (a)
shall not be construed to apply to housing for older persons, as defined in Section 12955.9 of the
Government Code. With respect to familial status, nothing in paragraph (1) shall be construed to
affect Sections 51.2, 51.3, 51.4, 51.10, and 799.5 of the Civil Code, relating to housing for senior
citizens. Subdivision (d) of Section 51 of the Civil Code and subdivisions (d) of Section 12955 of
the Government Code shall apply to paragraph (a).”
Violation of the non-discrimination provisions of this Agreement shall be
considered a breach of this Agreement and subject Owner to penalties, to be determined by the
City Manager, including but not limited to the following:
i. termination of this Agreement;
ii. disqualification of Owner from bidding on or being awarded a City
contract for a period of up to 3 years;
iii. liquidated damages of $2,500 per violation; and/or
imposition of other appropriate contractual and civil remedies and sanctions, as
determined by the City Manager.
To effectuate the provisions of this Section, the City Manager shall have the
authority to examine Owner’s employment records with respect to compliance with this Section
and/or to set off all or any portion of the amount described in this Section against amounts due to
Owner under this Agreement or City Documents.
Owner shall report to the City Manager the filing by any person in any court of any
complaint of discrimination or the filing by any person of any and all charges with the Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Fair Employment and Housing, or any
other entity charged with the investigation of allegations within 30 days of such filing, provided
that within such 30 days such entity has not notified Owner that such charges are dismissed or
otherwise unfounded. Such notification shall include the name of the complainant, a copy of such
complaint, and a description of the circumstance. Owner shall provide City with a copy of their
response to the Complaint when filed.
3. Reporting Requirements.
3.1. Eligible Household Certification. Project financing is anticipated to include
proceeds from Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (“LIHTC”). If the Project is awarded LIHTC,
City shall defer to income certification and calculation requirements imposed by tax credits. If the
Project financing does not include tax credits, Owner shall rely on income determination
calculations set forth in 24 CFR Part 5 (i.e., the Section 8 Voucher Program). Owner or Owner’s
authorized agent shall obtain from each household prior to initial occupancy of each Restricted
Unit, and on every anniversary thereafter, a written certificate containing all of the following in
such format and with such supporting documentation as City may reasonably require:
(a) The identity of each household member; and
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(b) The total gross household income;
Owner shall retain such certificates for not less than three (3) years, and upon City’s
request, shall make the certificates available for City inspection.
3.2 Annual Report; Inspections. By not later than April 30th of each year during the
term of this Agreement, Owner shall submit an annual report (“Annual Report”) to the City in
form satisfactory to City, together with a certification that the Project is in compliance with the
requirements of this Agreement. The Annual Report shall, at a minimum, include the following
information for each dwelling unit in the Project: (i) unit number; (ii) number of bedrooms;
(iii) current rent and other charges; (iv) dates of any vacancies during the previous year;
(v) number of people residing in the unit; (vi) total gross household income of residents;
(vii) documentation of source of household income; and (viii) the information required by Section
3.1.
Owner shall include with the Annual Report, an income recertification for each household,
documentation verifying Eligible Household eligibility, and such additional information as City
may reasonably request from time to time in order to demonstrate compliance with this Agreement.
The Annual Report shall conform to the format requested by City; provided however, during such
time that the Project is subject to a regulatory agreement restricting occupancy and/or rents
pursuant to requirements imposed in connection with the use of state or federal low-income
housing tax credits, Owner may satisfy the requirements of this Section by providing City with a
copy of compliance reports required in connection with such financing.
3.3 On-site Inspection. Owner shall permit representatives of City to enter and inspect the
Property and the Project during reasonable business hours in order to monitor compliance with this
Agreement upon 48-hours advance notice of such visit to Owner or to Owner's management agent.
3.4 Additional Information. Owner shall provide any additional information reasonably
requested by City. The City shall have the right to examine and make copies of all books, records, or
other documents of the Owner which pertain to the Project.
3.5 Records. The Owner shall maintain complete, accurate and current records pertaining
to the Property and Project, shall comply with all program and fiscal reporting requirements set forth
by appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies, and as required by City, and shall permit any duly
authorized representative of the Federal, State, local agencies and City to inspect records, including
records pertaining to income and household size of Eligible Households. All Eligible Household lists,
applications and waiting lists relating to the Project shall at all times be kept separate and identifiable
from any other business of the Owner and shall be maintained in a reasonable condition for proper
audit and subject to examination during business hours by representatives of the City. Owner agrees
upon reasonable notice to provide to City or any Federal or State or local department having monitoring
or review authority, to City’s authorized representatives, and/or to any of their respective audit agencies
access to and the right to examine all records and documents necessary to determine compliance with
relevant Federal, State, and local statutes, rules, and regulations, to determine compliance with this
Agreement and the City Documents, and to evaluate the quality, appropriateness, and timeliness of
services performed. The Owner shall retain copies of all materials obtained or produced with respect
to occupancy of the Restricted Units for a period of at least five (5) years, and for any period during
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which there is an audit undertaken by the City pursuant to the City Documents.
4. Term of Agreement.
4.1 Term of Restrictions. Unless extended by mutual agreement of the Parties, upon
the 55th anniversary of issuance of the final certificate of occupancy for the residential portion of
the Project, this Agreement shall automatically terminate and be of no further force or effect.
Owner shall provide all notices and rights to tenants required to be given prior to and upon the
expiration of affordability covenants pursuant to Government Code Section 65863.10 or a
successor statute.
4.2 Effectiveness Succeeds Conveyance of Property and Repayment of Loan. This
Agreement shall remain effective and fully binding for the full term hereof, as such may be extended
pursuant to Section 4.1, regardless of any repayment of the Loan, sale, assignment, transfer, or
conveyance of the Property or the Project or any part thereof or interest therein.
4.3 Reconveyance. Upon the expiration of this Agreement, the Parties agree to execute
and record appropriate instruments to release and discharge this Agreement; provided, however,
the execution and recordation of such instruments shall not be necessary or a prerequisite to
evidence the expiration of this Agreement, or to evidence the release and discharge of this
Agreement as a matter of title.
5. Binding Upon Successors; Covenants to Run with the Land. Owner hereby subjects its
interest in the Property and the Project to the covenants and restrictions set forth in this Agreement
and the City Documents. The Parties hereby declare their express intent that the covenants and
restrictions set forth in such Agreements shall be deemed covenants running with the land and
shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs, administrators, executors, successors in
interest, transferees, and assigns of the Parties, regardless of any sale, assignment, conveyance or
transfer of the Property, the Project or any part thereof or interest therein. Any successor-in-interest
to Owner, including without limitation any purchaser, transferee or lessee of the Property or the
Project (other than the Eligible Households of the individual dwelling units or retail/commercial
space within the Project) shall be subject to all of the duties and obligations imposed hereby and in
the City Documents for the full term of this Agreement. Each and every contract, deed, ground lease
or other instrument affecting or conveying the Property or the Project or any part thereof, shall
conclusively be held to have been executed, delivered and accepted subject to the covenants,
restrictions, duties and obligations set forth herein and the City Documents, regardless of whether
such covenants, restrictions, duties and obligations are set forth in such contract, deed, ground lease
or other instrument. If any such contract, deed, ground lease or other instrument has been executed
prior to the date hereof, Owner hereby covenants to obtain and deliver to City an instrument in
recordable form signed by the parties to such contract, deed, ground lease or other instrument
pursuant to which such parties acknowledge and accept this Agreement and the City Documents
and agree to be bound hereby.
Owner agrees for itself and for its successors that in the event that a court of competent
jurisdiction determines that the covenants herein or in the City Documents do not run with the
land, such covenants shall be enforced as equitable servitudes against the Property and the Project
in favor of City.
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6. Property Management; Repair and Maintenance; Marketing.
6.1 Management Responsibilities. Owner, or Owner’s designee, shall be responsible for
all management functions with respect to the Property and the Project, including without
limitation the selection of Eligible Households, certification and recertification of household
income and eligibility, evictions, collection of rents and deposits, maintenance, landscaping,
routine and extraordinary repairs, replacement of capital items, and security. City shall have no
responsibility for management or maintenance of the Property or the Project.
6.2 Repair, Maintenance and Security. Throughout the term of this Agreement, Owner,
or Owner’s designee, shall at its own expense, maintain the Property and the Project in good
physical condition, in good repair (reasonable wear and tear excepted), and in decent, safe, sanitary,
habitable and tenantable living conditions in conformity with all applicable state, federal, and local
laws, ordinances, codes, regulations and City Documents. Without limiting the foregoing, Owner
agrees to maintain the Project and the Property (including without limitation, the residential units,
common areas, meeting rooms, landscaping, driveways, parking areas and walkways) in a
condition free of all waste, nuisance, debris, unmaintained landscaping, graffiti, disrepair,
abandoned vehicles/appliances, and illegal activity, and shall take all reasonable steps to prevent
the same from occurring on the Property or at the Project. Owner shall prevent and/or rectify any
physical deterioration of the Property and the Project and shall make all repairs, renewals and
replacements necessary to keep the Property and the improvements located thereon in good
condition and repair. Owner shall provide adequate security services for occupants of the Project.
6.2.1 City’s Right to Perform Maintenance. In the event that Owner breaches any
of the covenants contained in Section 6.2, and such default continues for a period of thirty (30) days
after written notice from City, then City, in addition to any other remedy it may have under this
Agreement or at law or in equity, shall have the right, but not the obligation, to enter upon the
Property and perform all acts and work necessary to protect, maintain, and preserve the
improvements and the landscaped areas on the Property.
6.2.2 Costs. All costs expended by City in connection with the foregoing Section
6.2.1, shall be paid by Owner to City upon demand. The failure to pay all such sums within thirty
(30) days following delivery of City’s invoice therefor shall constitute and Event of Default
hereunder and shall bear interest at the lesser of 8% per annum or the highest rate permitted by
applicable law. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Section, City agrees that
it will provide Owner with not less than thirty (30) days’ written notice prior to undertaking any
work for which Owner will incur a financial obligation.
6.3 Marketing and Management Plan. Within 180 days following the Effective Date
of this Agreement, Owner shall submit for City review and approval, a plan for marketing and
managing the Property (“Marketing and Management Plan” or “Plan”). The Marketing and
Management Plan shall address in detail how Owner plans to market the Restricted Units to
prospective Eligible Households in accordance with fair housing laws and this Agreement, Owner’s
Eligible Household selection criteria, and how Owner plans to certify the eligibility of Eligible
Households. The Plan shall also describe the management team and shall address how the Owner
and the management entity plan to manage and maintain the Property and the Project. The Plan
shall include the proposed management agreement and the form of rental agreement that Owner
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proposes to enter into with Project Eligible Households. Owner shall abide by the terms of the
Marketing and Management Plan in marketing, managing, and maintaining the Property and the
Project, and throughout the term of this Agreement.
6.4 Approval of Amendments. If City has not responded to any submission of the
Management and Marketing Plan, the proposed management entity, or a proposed amendment or
change to any of the foregoing within sixty (60) days following City’s receipt of such plan, proposal
or amendment, the plan, proposal or amendment shall be deemed approved by City.
6.5 Fees, Taxes, and Other Levies. Owner shall be responsible for payment of all fees,
assessments, taxes, charges, liens and levies applicable to the Property or the Project, including
without limitation possessory interest taxes, if applicable, imposed by any public entity, and shall
pay such charges prior to delinquency. However, Owner shall not be required to pay any such
charge so long as (a) Owner is contesting such charge in good faith and by appropriate
proceedings, (b) Owner maintains reserves adequate to pay any contested liabilities, and (c) on
final determination of the proceeding or contest, Owner immediately pays or discharges any
decision or judgment rendered against it, together with all costs, charges and interest. Nothing in
this Section 6.6 is intended to prohibit Owner from applying for any exemption from property
taxes and fees that may be available to the owners of low-income housing.
6.6 Insurance Coverage. Throughout the term of this Agreement, Owner shall comply
with the insurance requirements set forth in the City Documents, and shall, at Owner’s expense,
maintain in full force and effect insurance coverage as specified in the City Documents.
6.7 Property Damage or Destruction. If any part of the Project is damaged or destroyed,
Owner shall repair or restore the same, consistent with the occupancy and rent restriction
requirements set forth in this Agreement and City Documents. Such work shall be commenced
as soon as reasonably practicable after the damage or loss occurs and shall be completed within
one year thereafter or as soon as reasonably practicable, provided that insurance proceeds are
available to be applied to such repairs or restoration within such period and the repair or restoration
is financially feasible. During such time that lenders or low-income housing tax credit investors
providing financing for the Project impose requirements that differ from the requirements of this
Section the requirements of such lenders and investors shall prevail.
7. Recordation; Subordination. This Agreement shall be recorded in the Official Records of
San Mateo County. Owner hereby represents, warrants and covenants that with the exception of
easements of record, absent the written consent of City, this Agreement shall not be subordinated in
priority to any lien (other than those pertaining to taxes or assessments), encumbrance, or other
interest in the Property or the Project. If at the time this Agreement is recorded, any interest, lien,
or encumbrance has been recorded against the Project in position superior to this Agreement, upon
the request of City, Owner hereby covenants and agrees to promptly undertake all action necessary
to clear such matter from title or to subordinate such interest to this Agreement consistent with the
intent of and in accordance with this Section 7, and to provide such evidence thereof as City may
reasonably request. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City agrees that pursuant to Health and
Safety Code Section 33334.14(a)(4), the City will not withhold consent to reasonable requests for
subordination of this Agreement to deeds of trust provided for the benefit of lenders identified in
the Financing Plan approved in connection with the DA, provided that the instruments effecting
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such subordination include reasonable protections to the City in the event of default consistent
with the requirements of Health and Safety Code Section 33334.14(a)(4), including without
limitation, extended notice and cure rights.
Any subordination request shall be subject to a $2,000.00 fee payable by Owner to City upon
Owner’s request for City to review instruments and other legal documents proposed to effect a
subordination under this Agreement.
Owner hereby: (i) represents and warrants that it is not affiliated in any way with the lender
identified in the Financing Plan approved in connection with the DA, and (ii) covenants that it will
not become so affiliated by acquiring an interest in such lender, or an interest in its loan, or
otherwise.
8. Transfer and Encumbrance.
8.1 Restrictions on Transfer and Encumbrance.
If Owner sells, refinances or transfers the Property or Project or any interest therein without prior
written consent of the City, it shall be considered an Event of Default and the entire principal
balance of the Note, including any accumulated interest accrued pursuant to Exhibit A of the Loan
Agreement, shall be immediately due and payable. However, (i) the transfer of limited partner
interests in Owner to a LIHTC investor, (ii) the subsequent transfer of such limited partner interests
for the purpose of syndicating the LIHTC, or (iii) the granting of an option or right of first refusal
by the City and any transfer pursuant to such option or right of first refusal as agreed to by the City
shall not be considered a sale, refinance or transfer of the Project for purposes of this section.
Replacement of the general partner of Borrower with any other entity shall be subject to prior
written approval of City, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.
Owner may transfer or assign all or any portion of its interest, right or obligations in the Property
only as set forth in this Agreement and the City Documents and with City’s prior written consent,
which consent City shall not withhold provided that (1) the Project is and shall continue to be
operated in compliance with this Agreement and the City Documents; (2) the transferee expressly
assumes all obligations of Owner imposed by this Agreement and the City Documents; (3) the
transferee executes all documents reasonably requested by the City with respect to the assumption
of the Owner’s obligations under this Agreement and the City Documents, and upon City’s request,
delivers to the City an opinion of its counsel to the effect that such document and this Agreement
and the City Documents are valid, binding and enforceable obligations of such transferee; and (4)
either (A) the transferee has at least three years’ experience in the ownership, operation and
management of low-income multifamily rental housing projects of similar size to that of the
Project, without any record of material violations of nondiscrimination provisions or other state or
federal laws or regulations applicable to such projects, or (B) the transferee agrees to retain a
property management firm with the experience and record described in sub-clause (A).
Consent to any proposed Transfer may be given by the City’s City Manager unless the City
Manager, in his or her discretion, refers the matter of approval to the City Council. If a proposed
Transfer has not been approved by City in writing within ninety (90) days following City’s receipt
of written request by Owner, it shall be deemed approved.
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Owner shall reimburse City for all City costs, including but not limited to reasonable
attorneys’ fees, incurred in reviewing instruments and other legal documents proposed to effect a
Transfer under this Agreement and the City Documents and in reviewing the qualifications and
financial resources of a proposed successor, assignee, or transferee within ten (10) days following
City’s delivery of an invoice detailing such costs.
8.3 Encumbrances. Owner agrees to use best efforts to ensure that all deeds of trust or
other security instruments and any applicable subordination agreement recorded against the
Property, the Project or part thereof for the benefit of a lender (“Lender”) shall contain each of
the following provisions: (i) Lender shall use its best efforts to provide to City a copy of any notice
of default issued to Owner concurrently with provision of such notice to Owner; and, (ii) City shall
have the reasonable right, but not the obligation, to cure any default by Owner within the same
period of time provided to Owner for such cure extended by an additional 90 days. Owner agrees
to provide to City a copy of any notice of default Owner receives from any Lender within thirty
(30) business days following Owner’s receipt thereof.
8.4 Mortgagee Protection. No violation of any provision contained herein shall defeat
or render invalid the lien of any mortgage or deed of trust made in good faith and for value upon
all or any portion of the Project or the Property, and the purchaser at any trustee’s sale or
foreclosure sale shall not be liable for any violation of any provision hereof occurring prior to the
acquisition of title by such purchaser. Such purchaser shall be bound by and subject to this
Agreement from and after such trustee’s sale or foreclosure sale. Promptly upon determining that
a violation of this Agreement has occurred, City shall give written notice to the holders of record
of any mortgages or deeds of trust encumbering the Project or the Property that such violation has
occurred.
9. Default and Remedies.
9.1 Events of Default. The occurrence of any one or more of the following events shall
constitute an event of default hereunder (“Event of Default”):
(a) Failure to Construct Project. A failure by the Borrower to commence or
complete the construction of the Project in accordance with the terms of the City Documents which
failure is not cured within 30 days of written notice from the City;
(b) Breach of Covenants. Failure by the Borrower to duly perform, comply
with, or observe any of the conditions, terms, or covenants of any of this Agreement and the City
Documents which failure is not cured within 30 days of written notice from the City;
(c) Unauthorized Transfer. Any transfer other than as permitted pursuant to
this Agreement;
(d) Representation or Warranty Incorrect. Any Owner representation or
warranty contained in this Agreement, or in any application, financial statement, certificate, or
report submitted to the City in connection with the Loan or City Documents, proving to have been
incorrect in any material respect when made;
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(e) Default Under Project Financing and City Documents. Failure to make any
payment or perform any of the Owner's covenants, agreements, or obligations under the documents
evidencing and securing the financing for the Project or City Documents following expiration of
all applicable notice and cure periods;
(f) Insolvency. A court having jurisdiction shall have made or entered any
decree or order (i) Owner (or any general partner of Owner) to be bankrupt or insolvent, (ii)
approving as properly filed a petition seeking reorganization of Owner (or any general partner of
Owner) or seeking any arrangement for the Owner under the bankruptcy law or any other
applicable debtor's relief law or statute of the United States or any state or other jurisdiction, (iii)
appointing a receiver, trustee, liquidator, or assignee of Owner (or any general partner of the
Owner) in bankruptcy or insolvency or for any of their properties, or (iv) directing the winding up
or liquidation of the Owner (or any general partner of the Owner), if any such decree or order
described in clauses (i) to (iv), inclusive, shall have continued unstayed or undischarged for a
period of ninety (90) days; or Owner (or any general partner of the Owner) shall have admitted in
writing its inability to pay its debts as they fall due or shall have voluntarily submitted to or filed
a petition seeking any decree or order of the nature described in clauses (i) to (iv), inclusive;
(g) Assignment; Attachment. The Owner (or any general partner of the Owner)
shall have assigned its assets for the benefit of its creditors or suffered a sequestration or attachment
of or execution on any substantial part of its property, unless the property so assigned, sequestered,
attached or executed upon shall have been returned or released within ninety (90) days after such
event or prior to sooner sale pursuant to such sequestration, attachment, or execution.
(h) Suspension. The Owner (or any general partner of the Owner) shall have
voluntarily suspended its business;
(i) Liens. There shall be filed any claim of lien (other than liens approved in
writing by the City) against the Property or Project or any part thereof, or any interest or right
made appurtenant thereto, or the service of any notice to withhold proceeds of the Loan pursuant
to City Documents and the continued maintenance of said claim of lien or notices to withhold for
a period of twenty (20) days without discharge or satisfaction thereof or provision therefore
satisfactory to the City;
(j) Condemnation. The condemnation, seizure, or appropriation of all or, in
the opinion of the City, a substantial part of the Property or Project; or
(k) Insurance. Owner’s failure to maintain insurance on the Property and the
Project as required hereunder or under City Documents, and the failure of Owner to cure such
default within thirty (30) days of written notice from City;
(l) Taxes and Assessments. Subject to Owner’s right to contest the following
charges, Owner’s failure to pay taxes or assessments due on the Property or the Project or failure
to pay any other charge that may result in a lien on the Property or the Project, and Owner’s failure
to cure such default within sixty (60) days of delinquency;
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(m) Other Default. Occurrence of any other event (whether termed default,
event of default, or otherwise) which under the terms of this Agreement or the City Documents
entitle City to exercise its rights or remedies.
9.2 Remedies. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default and its continuation beyond
any applicable cure period, City may proceed with any of the following remedies:
A. Repayment of Loan. The City shall have the right to require immediate repayment
of the total outstanding amount of the Loan, together with any accrued interest
thereon as set forth in Exhibit A of the Loan Agreement. Owner waives all right to
presentment, demand, protest or notice of protest or dishonor. The City may
proceed to enforce repayment of the Loan and to exercise any or all rights afforded
to the City as a creditor and secured party under the law including the Uniform
Commercial Code, including foreclosure under the City Deed of Trust. The
Borrower shall be liable to pay the City on demand all reasonable expenses, costs
and fees (including, without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees and expenses)
paid or incurred by the City in connection with the collection of the Loan and the
preservation, maintenance, protection, sale, or other disposition of the security
given for the Loan.
B. Specific Performance. Bring an action for equitable relief seeking the specific
performance of the terms and conditions of this Agreement or City Documents,
and/or enjoining, abating, or preventing any violation of such terms and conditions,
and/or seeking declaratory relief;
C. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES. FOR VIOLATIONS OF OBLIGATIONS WITH
RESPECT TO RENTS FOR RESTRICTED UNITS, THE CITY SHALL HAVE
THE RIGHT TO IMPOSE AS LIQUIDATED DAMAGES A CHARGE IN AN
AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE ACTUAL AMOUNT COLLECTED BY OWNER
OR OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE IN EXCESS OF THE AFFORDABLE
RENT. THE PARTIES AGREE THAT, IN SUCH INSTANCE, SUCH EXCESS
RENT REPRESENTS A REASONABLE APPROXIMATION OF THE CITY’S
DAMAGES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS A FORFEITURE OR PENALTY BUT
RATHER AN ENFORCEABLE LIQUIDATED DAMAGES PROVISION
PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 1671, ET SEQ.
OWNER SHALL PAY ANY LIQUIDATED DAMAGES ASSESSED BY THE
CITY WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS.
City’s Initials Owner’s Initials
D. Other Remedies. Pursue any other remedy allowed at law or in equity;
E. Right to Cure at Owner's Expense. The City shall have the right (but not the
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obligation) to cure any monetary default by the Owner under a loan secured by the
Property. The Owner agrees to reimburse the City for any funds advanced by the
City to cure a monetary default by the Owner upon demand therefore, together with
interest thereon at the lesser of ten percent (10%) per annum or the maximum rate
permitted by law, from the date of expenditure until the date of reimbursement;
F. Right of Contest. The Owner shall have the right to contest in good faith any claim,
demand, levy, or assessment the assertion of which would constitute an Event of
Default hereunder. Any such contest shall be prosecuted diligently and in a manner
unprejudicial to the City or the rights of the City hereunder.
G. Remedies Cumulative. No right, power, or remedy given to a party by the terms of
this Agreement is intended to be exclusive of any other right, power, or remedy;
and each and every such right, power, or remedy shall be cumulative and in addition
to every other right, power, or remedy given to the Party. Neither the failure nor
any delay on the part of a Party to exercise any such rights and remedies shall
operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise by a Party of any
such right or remedy preclude any other or further exercise of such right or remedy,
or any other right or remedy.
10. Indemnity. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Owner shall indemnify, defend (with
counsel approved by City) and hold City and its respective elected and appointed officers, officials,
employees, agents, and representatives (collectively, the “Indemnitees”) harmless from and
against all liability, loss, cost, expense (including without limitation attorneys’ fees and costs of
litigation), claim, demand, action, suit, judicial or administrative proceeding, penalty, deficiency,
fine, order, and damage (all of the foregoing collectively “Claims”) arising directly or indirectly,
in whole or in part, as a result of or in connection with Owner’s construction, management, or
operation of the Property and the Project, the performance of any work or services required of
Owner under this Agreement, or Loan disbursement made pursuant to the Loan Agreement or any
failure to perform any obligation as and when required by this Agreement or the City Documents
or any other loss or cost, including but not limited to that caused by the concurrent active or passive
negligence of Indemnitees. Owner’s indemnification obligations under this Section 10 shall
survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement. It is further agreed that City does
not and shall not waive any rights against Owner that it may have by reason of this indemnity and
hold harmless agreement because of the acceptance by, or the deposit with City by Owner, of any
of the insurance policies described in this Agreement or the City Documents. However, Owner’s
duty to indemnify under this Section shall not apply to injuries or damage for which Indemnitees
have been found in a court of competent jurisdiction to be solely liable by reason of their own
gross negligence or willful misconduct.
11. Miscellaneous.
11.1 Amendments. This Agreement may be amended or modified only by a written
instrument signed by both Parties and any request for such shall be subject to a $2,000.00 fee
payable by Owner to City per modification or amendment request unless such amendment is
required by the City.
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11.2 Waiver of Terms and Conditions. A Party may at its discretion waive in writing any
of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, without completing an amendment to this
Agreement. No waiver of any default or breach shall be implied from any omission by the non-
breaching Party to take action on account of such default if such default persists or is repeated, and
no express waiver shall affect any default other than the default specified in the waiver, and such
waiver shall be operative only for the time and to the extent therein stated.
Waivers of any covenant, term, or condition contained herein shall not be construed
as a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same covenant, term, or condition. The consent or
approval by a Party to or of any act by the other Party requiring further consent or approval shall
not be deemed to waive or render unnecessary the consent or approval to or of any subsequent
similar act. The exercise of any right, power, or remedy shall in no event constitute a cure or a
waiver of any default under this Agreement, nor shall it invalidate any act done pursuant to notice
of default, or prejudice the exercising Party in the exercise of any right, power, or remedy
hereunder.
11.3 Notices. Except as otherwise specified herein, all notices to be sent pursuant to this
Agreement shall be made in writing, and sent to the Parties at their respective addresses specified
below or to such other address as a Party may designate by written notice delivered to the other
parties in accordance with this Section. All such notices shall be sent by:
(i) personal delivery, in which case notice is effective upon delivery;
(ii) certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, in which case notice
shall be deemed delivered upon receipt if delivery is confirmed by a return receipt; or
(iii) nationally recognized overnight courier, with charges prepaid or charged to
the sender’s account, in which case notice is effective on delivery if delivery is confirmed
by the delivery service.
If to City, to: City of South San Francisco
400 Grand Avenue
Attn: City Manager
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Phone: (650) 877-8500
With a Copy to: City of South San Francisco
400 Grand Avenue
Attn: ECD Director
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Phone: (650) 829-6622
Email: alex.greenwood@ssf.net
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With a Copy to: Meyers Nave
Attn: Sky Woodruff
555 12th Street, Suite 1500
Oakland, CA 94607
Tel (510) 808-2000
Fax (510) 444-1108
Email swoodruff@meyersnave.com
If to Owner: Grand and Linden Family Apartments, L.P.
1650 Lafayette Street
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Attention: Alex Sanchez
Telephone: (408) 984-5600
Email: asanchez@roemcorp.com
With a Copy to: Bocarsly Emden Cowan Esmail & Arndt
633 W. Fifth Street
64th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Attention: Kyle B. Arndt
Telephone: 213-239-8048
Email: karndt@bocarsly.com
11.4 Further Assurances. The Parties shall execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other
such other documents and instruments, and take such other actions, as either shall reasonably
request as may be necessary to carry out the intent of this Agreement.
11.5 Parties Not Co-Venturers. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to or shall
establish the Parties as partners, co-venturers, or principal and agent with one another. Owner
agrees and understands that work/services performed pursuant this Agreement are performed by
Owner as conditions of receiving the Loan funding, and not as an employee or joint venture of
City and that neither Owner nor its employees acquire any of the rights, privileges, powers, or
advantages of City employees.
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create or justify any claim against the City by
any person that the Owner may have employed or with whom the Owner may have contracted
relative to the purchase of materials, supplies or equipment, or the furnishing or the performance
of any work or services with respect to the purchase of the Property, or the construction or
operation of the Project, and the Owner shall include similar requirements in any contracts entered
into for the such purposes.
11.6 Action by the City. Except as may be otherwise specifically provided herein,
whenever any approval, notice, direction, consent or request by the City is required or permitted
under this Agreement, such action shall be in writing, and such action may be given, made or taken
by the City Manager or by any person who shall have been designated by the City Manager,
without further approval by the City Council at the discretion of the City Manager.
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11.7 Non-Liability of City Officials, Employees and Agents. No member, official,
employee or agent of the City shall be personally liable to Owner or any successor in interest, in
the event of any default or breach by the City, or for any amount of money which may become
due to Owner or its successor or for any obligation of City under this Agreement.
11.8 Headings; Construction. The headings of the sections and paragraphs of this
Agreement are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret this Agreement. The
language of this Agreement shall be construed as a whole according to its fair meaning and not
strictly for or against any Party.
11.9 Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this
Agreement.
11.10 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of
the State of California without regard to principles of conflicts of law.
11.11 Attorneys' Fees and Costs. If any legal or administrative action is brought to
interpret or enforce the terms of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover all
reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in such action.
11.12 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, illegal, or
unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the validity, legality, and enforceability of
the remaining provisions shall not be affected or impaired thereby.
11.13 Entire Agreement; Exhibits. This Agreement, together with the other City
Documents contains the entire agreement of Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and
supersedes all prior oral or written agreements between the Parties with respect thereto. Exhibits
A and B, attached hereto are incorporated herein by this reference.
11.14 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of
which shall be an original and all of which together shall constitute one agreement.
11.15 Nonrecourse Obligation. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein,
the Loan shall be nonrecourse obligation of Borrower and its Partners.
11.16 Limited Partner Provisions. The City shall provide copies of any notice delivered
to Owner hereunder or under Loan Document to the Owner’s Limited Partner (the “Limited
Partner”). The Limited Partner shall have the same right as the Owner to cure or remedy and
default hereunder within the cure period provided to Owner extended by an additional sixty (60)
days’ provided, however, if the default is of such nature that the Limited Partner reasonably
determines that it is necessary to replace a general partner of Owner in order to cure such default,
then the cure period shall be extended until the date sixty (60) days following the removal of said
general partner of Owner.
SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Affordable Housing Regulatory
Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants as of the date first written above.
CITY
THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO,
a municipal corporation
By: __________________________________
Name: Michael Futrell
Title: City Manager
ATTEST:
By: _________________________________
Rosa Acosta, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: _________________________________
Sky Woodruff, City Attorney
OWNER
GRAND AND LINDEN FAMILY APARTMENTS, L.P.
a California limited partnership
By: ______________________________
Its: _______________________________
SIGNATURES MUST BE NOTARIZED.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
)
COUNTY OF SAN MATEO )
On , 20__, before me, ______________________, (here insert name and title
of the officer), personally appeared , who proved to me on
the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within
instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized
capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity
upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature _______________________________ (Seal)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
)
COUNTY OF SAN MATEO )
On , 20__, before me, ______________________, (here insert name and title
of the officer), personally appeared , who proved to me on
the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within
instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized
capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity
upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
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WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature _______________________________ (Seal)
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Exhibit A
201 Grand Avenue
For APN/Parcel ID(s): 012-316-110
THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF SOUTH
SAN FRANCISCO, COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND IS
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
LOT 29 IN BLOCK 140, AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN MAP ENTITLED, "SOUTH SAN
FRANCISCO, SAN MATEO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, PLAT NO. 1", FILED IN THE
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN MATEO COUNTY, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, ON MARCH 1, 1892 IN BOOK "B" OF MAPS AT PAGE(S) 6, AND A COPY
ENTERED IN BOOK 2 OF MAPS AT PAGE 52.
207 Grand Avenue
For APN/Parcel ID(s): 012-316-100
THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF SOUTH
SAN FRANCISCO, COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND IS
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
LOT 28, IN BLOCK 140, AS DESIGNATED ON THE MAP ENTITLED “SOUTH SAN
FRANCISCO, SAN MATEO CO. CAL, PLAT NO. 1”, WHICH MAP WAS FILED IN THE
OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA ON MARCH 1, 1892 IN BOOK “B” OF MAPS, AT PAGE 6, AND A COPY
ENTERED IN BOOK 2 OF MAPS, AT PAGE 52.
217-219 Grand Avenue
For APN/Parcel ID(s): 012-316-080
012-316-090
THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, AND DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS:
LOTS 25, 26 AND 27 IN BLOCK 140, AS DESIGNATED ON THE MAP ENTITLED
“SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, SAN MATEO CO. CAL, PLAT NO. 1”, WHICH MAP WAS
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, STATE
OF CALIFORNIA ON MARCH 1, 1892 IN BOOK “B” OF MAPS, AT PAGE 6, AND A
COPY ENTERED IN BOOK 2 OF MAPS, AT PAGE 52.
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Exhibit B
Number of Units by Unit Size and Targeted Area Median Income (AMI) Levels
Maximum
Household
Income
Up to 60%
AMI
60% - 80%
AMI
80% -120%
AMI
Total
Studio
1-Bedroom
2-Bedroom
3-Bedroom
Total
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3467454.1
City of South San Francisco
Legislation Text
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #:20-57 Agenda Date:3/11/2020
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Resolution approving Budget Amendment Number 20.033 which appropriates $1,050,000 of the City of South
San Francisco’s Housing Trust Fund (Fund 205)as a loan to ROEM Development Corporation for the
development of 36 Below Market Rate units and one managers unit at 418 Linden Avenue.
WHEREAS,the City of South San Francisco (“City”)is the owner of certain real property located in the City
of South San Francisco,California,known as County Assessor’s Parcel Number 012-314-010 (“418 Linden
Avenue”); and,
WHEREAS,in December 2015 the City approved entitlements for a residential project at 418 Linden Avenue
(“Project”) and a mixed-use project at 201-219 Grand Avenue (“Developments”); and,
WHEREAS,in December 2016 the City and Agency selected a developer,ROEM Development Corporation
(“Developer”), to build the Developments; and,
WHEREAS,in September 2017 the City approved a Development Agreement (“DA”),a Purchase and Sale
Agreement (“PSA”)for 418 Linden Avenue and a PSA for 201-219 Grand Avenue,an Affordable Housing
Agreement (“AHA”)for eight (8)Below Market Rate (“BMR”)units at 418 Linden and an AHA for nine (9)
BMR units at 201-219 Grand Avenue with Developer related to the Project; and,
WHEREAS,Developer now wishes to amend the entitlements utilizing the Density Bonus Law (found in
California Government Code Sections 65915 - 65918); and,
WHEREAS,pursuant to Government Code Section 65915 and South San Francisco Municipal Code Chapter
20.390,the Project will result in thirty-six (36)units being available to Eligible Households at an Affordable
Rent and one (1) unit being the property manager’s unit; and,
WHEREAS,Developer has,pursuant to Section 20.390.010.B.7,requested development standard waivers
including;a reduction in parking from 47 spaces to 23 spaces,a reduction in the number of Electric Vehicle
parking spaces to from 3 spaces to 1 space,removal of the private storage spaces,and for permits and fees
required by the City not to exceed $512,916; and,
WHEREAS,at the time the PSA was negotiated,Developer offered Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
($500,000)for the purchase of the property and City committed grant funding of One Million Two Hundred
and Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($1,225,000.00)from the City’s Affordable Housing Funds to assist in the
construction of the affordable housing units (“City Grant”); and,
WHEREAS,Developer has requested that the City Grant be converted to a loan in order to leverage other
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funding; and,
WHEREAS,Buyer has increased the number of Below Market Rate (”BMR”)units from 8 to 36 and requested
a City donation of the land (“Land Donation”); and,
WHEREAS,the City is providing a loan to Borrower in the amount of One Million,Fifty Thousand dollars
($1,050,000.00)for the purpose of developing the Project (“Loan”)which shall be evidenced by an
accompanying Promissory Note (“Note”); and,
WHEREAS,as long as Developer complies with the Loan Agreement (“Agreement”)during the Compliance
Period and no breach or default occurs,the City shall forgive $550,000.00 of the Loan at the termination of the
Compliance Period; and,
WHEREAS, the remaining $500,000.00 shall be repaid to the City within five (5) years; and,
WHEREAS, the Loan and Note will be secured by a Deed of Trust (“DOT”).
WHEREAS,as a condition of providing the Loan,the City imposes occupancy and affordability restrictions on
the Property and Project for the Compliance Period to ensure the affordable units remain affordable to low
income households and as required by the Affordable Housing Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of
Restrictive Covenants (“Affordability Covenant”); and,
WHEREAS,the Note,Deed of Trust,DA and Affordability Covenant shall collectively be referred to herein as
“City Documents”.
NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco as follows:
1.The foregoing recitals are true and correct.
2.Budget Amendment 20.033,which appropriates $1,050,000 of the City of South San Francisco’s
Housing Trust Fund (Fund 205)as a loan to ROEM Development Corporation for the development of
36 Below Market Rate units and one managers unit at 418 Linden Avenue, is approved.
3.The Loan Agreement,Note,Deed of Trust and Affordability Covenant,in substantially the same form
attached hereto as Exhibits A through D, respectively, are approved.
4.The City Manager or his designee is authorized to enter into and execute on behalf of the City Council
the City Documents;to make any revisions,amendments or modifications deemed necessary to carry
out the intent of this Resolution and which do not materially or substantially increase the City’s
obligations thereunder.
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Exhibit A: Loan Agreement between the City and Developer for $1,050,000
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Exhibit B: Promissory Note for 418 Linden
Exhibit C: Deed of Trust for 418 Linden
Exhibit D: Affordability Covenant for 418 Linden
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LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AND
GRAND AND LINDEN FAMILY APARTMENTS, L.P.
This Loan Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into effective as of [Date] day of [Month]
, 2020 by and between the City of South San Francisco, a municipal corporation, (“City”) and
Grand and Linden Family Apartments, L.P., a California limited partnership (“Borrower”). City
and Borrower are hereinafter collectively referred to as “Parties” and individually as “Party”.
RECITALS
A. City owns that certain real property located in the City of South San Francisco at 418
Linden Avenue, known as County Assessor's Parcel Number 012-314-010 and more particularly
described in Exhibit A attached hereto (“Property”).
B. In accordance with that certain Development Agreement executed by and between the
Parties and dated as of November 15, 2017 ( “DA”), a memorandum of which was recorded in the
Official Records of San Mateo City (“Official Records”) on ________, City desires Borrower to
purchase the Property and re-develop it into a high-density building consisting of thirty-six (36)
affordable residential units and one manager’s unit ( “Project”). Capitalized terms used and not
defined in this Agreement have the meaning ascribed to them in the DA.
C. To assist in the construction of affordable units at the Project, City authorized providing
Borrower with a loan in the amount of One Million, and Fifty Thousand dollars ($1,050,000.00)
from the Housing Trust Fund on [insert date] in Resolution No. [insert Resolution #].
D. Through this Agreement and accompanying Exhibits, the City is providing a loan to
Borrower in the amount of One Million, Fifty Thousand dollars ($1,050,000.00) purpose of
developing the Project (“Loan”) which shall be evidenced by an accompanying Promissory Note
(“Note”). As long Borrower complies with the Agreement during the Compliance Period as
defined in Section 5 of Exhibit A and no breach or default occurs, the City may, in its sole and
absolute discretion, forgive $550,000.00 of the Loan at the termination of the Compliance Period.
The remaining $500,000.00 shall be repaid to the City within fifteen (15) years from date the
Project achieves permanent loan conversion (but in no event prior to the maturity of the Project’s
permanent loan. The Loan and Note will be secured by a Deed of Trust. As a condition of
providing the Loan, the City imposes occupancy and affordability restrictions on the Property and
Project for the Compliance Period to ensure the affordable units remain affordable to low income
households as set forth herein and as further required by the Affordable Housing Regulatory
Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants (“Affordability Covenant”) executed
concurrently herewith. The Note, Deed of Trust, DA and Affordability Covenant shall collectively
be referred to herein as “City Documents”.
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In consideration of the mutual covenants and promises of the Parties herein contained, for good
and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, it is
hereby agreed by the Parties hereto as follows:
1. Exhibits
The following exhibits are attached to this Agreement and incorporated into this Agreement by
this reference:
Exhibit A– Project Description
Exhibit B– Disbursement and Rates
Exhibit C– Funding Conditions
Exhibit D– Project Sources and Uses Development Budget
2. Services to be Performed by Borrower
In consideration for the funding assistance set forth herein and in Exhibit B, Borrower shall
perform the services (“services” or “work”) necessary to implement the Project as described in
Exhibit A.
3. Disbursements
Subject to Borrower’s satisfactory performance of the terms and conditions set forth herein,
including but not limited to Exhibit A, City shall disburse to Borrower in accordance with the rates
and in the manner specified in Exhibit B. City reserves the right to withhold disbursements if City
determines that Borrower’s performance of applicable terms and conditions is unacceptable or
documentation evidencing performance is unacceptable; provided City shall provide Borrower
with forty-five (45) days’ notice and opportunity to cure. In no event shall City’s total fiscal
obligation under this Agreement exceed One million, and Fifty Thousand dollars ($1,050,000.00).
4. Security and Subordination
The accompanying Note shall be secured by the Deed of Trust. Borrower hereby represents,
warrants and covenants that with the exception of easements of record, absent the written consent
of City, the Deed of Trust shall not be subordinated in priority to any lien (other than those
pertaining to taxes or assessments), encumbrance, or other interest in the Property or the Project.
If at the time the Deed of Trust is recorded, any interest, lien, or encumbrance has been recorded
against the Project in position superior to the Deed of Trust, upon the request of City, Borrower
hereby covenants and agrees to promptly undertake all action necessary to clear such matter from
title or to subordinate such interest to this Agreement consistent with the intent of and in
accordance with this Section 4, and to provide such evidence thereof as City may reasonably
request. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City agrees that pursuant to Health and Safety Code
Section 33334.14(a)(4), the City will not withhold consent to reasonable requests for subordination
of the Deed of Trust to deeds of trust provided for the benefit of lenders identified in the Financing
Plan approved in connection with the DA, provided that the instruments effecting such
subordination include reasonable protections to the City in the event of default consistent with the
requirements of Health and Safety Code Section 33334.14(a)(4), including without limitation,
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extended notice and cure rights. Any subordination request shall be subject to a $2,000.00 fee
payable by Borrower to City upon Borrower’s request for City to review instruments and other
legal documents proposed to effect a subordination of the City Documents.
Borrower hereby: (i) represents and warrants that they are not affiliated in any way with the lender
identified in the Financing Plan approved in connection with the DA, and (ii) covenants that they
will not become so affiliated by acquiring an interest in such lender, or an interest in its loan, or
otherwise.
5. Encumbrances
Borrower agrees to use best efforts to ensure that all deeds of trust or other security instruments
and any applicable subordination agreement recorded against the Property, the Project or part
thereof for the benefit of a lender (“Lender”) shall contain each of the following provisions: (i)
Lender shall use its best efforts to provide to City a copy of any notice of default issued to Borrower
concurrently with provision of such notice to Borrower; and, (ii) City shall have the reasonable
right, but not the obligation, to cure any default by Borrower within the same period of time
provided to Borrower for such cure extended by an additional 90 days. Borrower agrees to provide
to City a copy of any notice of default it receives from any Lender within thirty (30) business days
following Borrower’s receipt thereof.
6. Conditions of Funding
In addition to the terms detailed in Section 3 (Disbursements) above, City reserves the right to
withhold disbursements if City determines that Borrower has not completed the conditions of
funding, enumerated in Exhibit C of this Agreement. City acknowledges that upon execution of
this Agreement, all conditions applicable to “Agreement Execution” set forth in Exhibit C have
been completed to the satisfaction of City.
7. Term and Termination
Subject to compliance with all terms and conditions, the term of this Agreement shall be from
Project Completion as defined in Section 7 of Exhibit A through the later of 55 years from the first
day of the Compliance Period or the Note Maturity set forth in the Note and Exhibit A. Borrower
shall provide all notices and rights to tenants required to be given prior to and upon the expiration
of the Compliance Period pursuant to Government Code Section 65863.10 or a successor statute.
The Loan shall be repaid in full with the interest as set forth in Exhibit A by Borrower if an Event
of Default occurs under this Agreement or City Documents. The Affordability Covenant shall
remain in effect for the Compliance Period, regardless of any repayment of the Loan.
8. Availability of Funds
Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement, City may terminate this Agreement or a
portion of the services referenced in the Exhibits based upon unavailability of City funds by
providing written notice to Borrower as soon as is reasonably possible after City learns of said
unavailability of such funding.
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9. Relationship of Parties
Nothing in this Agreement is intended to or shall establish the Parties as partners, co-venturers, or
principal and agent with one another. Borrower agrees and understands that work/services
performed pursuant this Agreement are performed by Borrower as conditions of receiving the Loan
funding, and not as an employee or joint venture of City and that neither Borrower nor its
employees acquire any of the rights, privileges, powers, or advantages of City employees.
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create or justify any claim against the City by any
person that the Borrower may have employed or with whom the Borrower may have contracted
relative to the purchase of materials, supplies or equipment, or the furnishing or the performance
of any work or services with respect to the purchase of the Property, or the construction or
operation of the Project, and the Borrower shall include similar requirements in any contracts
entered into for the such purposes.
10. Indemnity
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Borrower shall indemnify, defend (with counsel approved
by City) and hold City and its respective elected and appointed officers, officials, employees,
agents, and representatives (collectively, the “Indemnitees”) harmless from and against all
liability, loss, cost, expense (including without limitation attorneys’ fees and costs of litigation),
claim, demand, action, suit, judicial or administrative proceeding, penalty, deficiency, fine, order,
and damage (all of the foregoing collectively “Claims”) arising directly or indirectly, in whole or
in part, as a result of or in connection with Borrower’s construction, management, or operation of
the Property and the Project, the performance of any work or services required of Borrower under
this Agreement, or Loan disbursement made pursuant to this Agreement or any failure to perform
any obligation as and when required by this Agreement or the City Documents or any other loss
or cost, including but not limited to that caused by the concurrent active or passive negligence of
Indemnitees. Borrower’s indemnification obligations under this Section 10 shall survive the
expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement. It is further agreed that City does not and shall
not waive any rights against Borrower that it may have by reason of this indemnity and hold
harmless agreement because of the acceptance by, or the deposit with City by Borrower, of any of
the insurance policies described in this Agreement or the City Documents. However, Borrower’s
duty to indemnify under this Section shall not apply to injuries or damage for which Indemnitees
have been found in a court of competent jurisdiction to be solely liable by reason of their own
gross negligence or willful misconduct
11. Assignability and Subcontracting
Borrower hereby subjects its interest in the Property and the Project to the covenants and
restrictions set forth in this Agreement and City Documents. The Parties hereby declare their
express intent that the covenants and restrictions set forth herein, and the City Documents, shall
be deemed covenants running with the land and shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of
the heirs, administrators, executors, successors in interest, transferees, and assigns of the Parties,
regardless of any sale, assignment, conveyance or transfer of the Property, the Project or any part
thereof or interest therein. Any successor-in-interest to Borrower, including without limitation
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any purchaser, transferee or lessee of the Property or the Project (other than the Eligible
Households of the individual dwelling units within the Project) shall be subject to all of the duties
and obligations imposed hereby, and in the City Documents, for the full term of this Agreement.
Each and every contract, deed, ground lease or other instrument affecting or conveying the
Property or the Project or any part thereof, shall conclusively be held to have been executed,
delivered and accepted subject to the covenants, restrictions, duties and obligations set forth herein
and in the City Documents regardless of whether such covenants, restrictions, duties and
obligations are set forth in such contract, deed, ground lease or other instrument. If any such
contract, deed, ground lease or other instrument has been executed prior to the date hereof,
Borrower hereby covenants to obtain and deliver to City an instrument in recordable form signed
by the parties to such contract, deed, ground lease or other instrument pursuant to which such
parties acknowledge and accept this Agreement, and the City Documents and agree to be bound
hereby.
Except as permitted in the Deed of Trust or elsewhere in this Agreement, Borrower shall not assign
this Agreement or any portion thereof to a third party or subcontract with a third party to provide
services required by Borrower under this Agreement without the prior written consent of City.
Any such assignment or subcontract without City’s prior written consent will give City the right
to declare an Event of Default hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing restrictions, Borrower
may, with City’s prior written consent, assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement to a
limited partnership formed to develop and own the Project. In connection with such assignment,
City and Borrower acknowledge and agree that this Agreement and any other loan documents shall
be amended and restated to reflect such assignment.
Borrower agrees for itself and for its successors that in the event that a court of competent
jurisdiction determines that the covenants herein, or the City Documents do not run with the land,
such covenants shall be enforced as equitable servitudes against the Property and the Project in
favor of City.
12. Insurance
Borrower shall not commence work or be required to commence work under this Agreement unless
and until all insurance required under this Section has been obtained and such insurance has been
approved by City’s Risk Manager, and Borrower shall use diligence to obtain such insurance and
to obtain such approval. Borrower shall furnish City with certificates of insurance evidencing the
required coverage, and there shall be a specific contractual liability endorsement extending
Borrower’s coverage to include the contractual liability assumed by Borrower pursuant to this
Agreement. These certificates shall specify or be endorsed to provide that thirty (30) days’ notice
must be given, in writing, to City of any cancellation of the policy for reasons other than non-
payment of premium, and ten (10) days’ notice of cancellation of the policy for non-payment of
premium.
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Throughout the term of this Agreement, Borrower shall comply with the insurance requirements
set forth in this Agreement and the City Documents, and shall, at Borrower’s expense, maintain in
full force and effect insurance coverage as specified therein.
13. Compliance with Laws; Payments of Permits / Licenses
All services to be performed by Borrower pursuant to this Agreement shall be performed in
accordance with all applicable Federal, State, City, and municipal laws, ordinances, and
regulations, including but not limited to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
of 1996 (HIPAA) and the Federal Regulations promulgated thereunder, as amended (if applicable),
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap in programs and activities
receiving any Federal or City financial assistance. Such services shall also be performed in
accordance with all applicable ordinances and regulations, including but not limited to appropriate
licensure, certification regulations, provisions pertaining to confidentiality of records, and
applicable quality assurance regulations. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this
Agreement and any applicable State, Federal, City, or municipal law or regulation, the
requirements of the applicable law or regulation will take precedence over the requirements set
forth in this Agreement.
Borrower will timely and accurately complete, sign, and submit all necessary documentation of
compliance.
14. Non-Discrimination and Other Requirements
A) General non-discrimination. Borrower shall not restrict the rental, sale, lease, sublease,
transfer, use, occupancy, tenure or enjoyment of the Property or Project, or any portion thereof, on
the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual
orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, familial status, source of income, disability,
or genetic information of any person. Borrower covenants for itself and all persons claiming under
or through it, and this Agreement is made and accepted upon and subject to the condition that there
shall be no discrimination against or segregation of any person or group of persons on account of
any basis listed in subdivision (a) or (d) of Section 12955 of the Government Code, as those bases
are defined in Sections 12926, 12926.1, subdivision (m) and paragraph (1) of subdivision (p) of
Section 12955, and Section 12955.2 of the Government Code, in the sale, lease, sublease, transfer,
use, occupancy, tenure or enjoyment of the Property, Project or part thereof, nor shall Borrower or
any person claiming under or through Borrower establish or permit any such practice or practices
of discrimination or segregation with reference to the selection, location, number, use or
occupancy of tenants, lessees, subtenants, sub lessees or vendees in, of, or for the Property, Project
or part thereof.
All deeds made or entered into by Borrower, its successors or assigns, as to any portion of the
Property or Project shall contain the following language, and all leases or contracts made or entered
into by Borrower, its successors or assigns, as to any portion of the Property or Project, shall
reference this Section, and shall enforce the same diligently and in good faith:
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“(a) Borrower herein covenants by and for itself, its successors and assigns,
and all persons claiming under or through it, that there shall be no discrimination against
or segregation of a person or of a group of persons on account of any basis listed in
subdivision (a) or (d) of Section 12955 of the Government Code, as those bases are defined
in Sections 12926, 12926.1, subdivision (m) and paragraph (1) of subdivision (p) of Section
12955, and Section 12955.2 of the Government Code, in the sale, lease, sublease, transfer,
use, occupancy, tenure or enjoyment of the property herein conveyed nor shall the
Borrower or any person claiming under or through the Borrower establish or permit any
such practice or practices of discrimination or segregation with reference to the selection,
location, number, use or occupancy of tenants, lessees, subtenants, sub lessees or vendees
in the property herein conveyed. The foregoing covenant shall run with the land.
(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), with respect to familial status, paragraph (a)
shall not be construed to apply to housing for older persons, as defined in Section 12955.9
of the Government Code. With respect to familial status, nothing in paragraph (1) shall
be construed to affect Sections 51.2, 51.3, 51.4, 51.10, and 799.5 of the Civil Code,
relating to housing for senior citizens. Subdivision (d) of Section 51 of the Civil Code
and subdivisions (d) of Section 12955 of the Government Code shall apply to paragraph
(a).”
B) Equal employment opportunity. Borrower shall ensure equal employment opportunity
based on objective standards of recruitment, classification, selection, promotion, compensation,
performance evaluation, and management relations for all employees under this Agreement.
Borrower’s equal employment policies shall be made available to City upon request.
C) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Borrower shall comply with Section 504 of
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, which provides that no otherwise qualified
handicapped individual shall, solely by reason of a disability, be excluded from the participation
in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in the performance of this
Agreement. This Section applies only to Borrowers who are providing services to members of the
public under this Agreement.
D) Discrimination Against Individuals with Disabilities. Borrower shall comply fully with
the nondiscrimination requirements of 41 C.F.R. § 60-741.5(a), which is incorporated herein as if
fully set forth.
E) History of Discrimination. Borrower must check one of the two following options, and by
executing this Agreement, Borrower certifies that the option selected is accurate:
☐ No finding of discrimination has been issued in the past 365 days against Borrower
by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Fair Employment
and Housing, or any other investigative entity.
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☐ Finding(s) of discrimination have been issued against Borrower within the past 365
days by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Fair
Employment and Housing, or other investigative entity. If this box is checked, Borrower
shall provide City with a written explanation of the outcome(s) or remedy for the
discrimination.
F) Violation of Non-discrimination provisions. Violation of the non-discrimination
provisions of this Agreement shall be considered a breach of this Agreement and subject Borrower
to penalties, to be determined by the City Manager, including but not limited to the following:
i. termination of this Agreement;
ii. disqualification of Borrower from bidding on or being awarded a City contract
for a period of up to 3 years;
iii. liquidated damages of $2,500 per violation; and/or
iv. imposition of other appropriate contractual and civil remedies and sanctions,
as determined by the City Manager.
To effectuate the provisions of this Section, the City Manager shall have the authority to examine
Borrower’s employment records with respect to compliance with this Section and/or to set off all
or any portion of the amount described in this Section against amounts due to Borrower under this
Agreement or City Documents.
Borrower shall report to the City Manager the filing by any person in any court of any complaint
of discrimination or the filing by any person of any and all charges with the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission, the Department of Fair Employment and Housing, or any other entity
charged with the investigation of allegations within 30 days of such filing, provided that within
such 30 days such entity has not notified Borrower that such charges are dismissed or otherwise
unfounded. Such notification shall include the name of the complainant, a copy of such complaint,
and a description of the circumstance. Borrower shall provide City with a copy of their response
to the Complaint when filed.
15. Retention of Records, Right to Monitor and Audit
A) Borrower shall maintain all required records for five (5) years after City makes final
payment and all other pending matters are closed, and Borrower shall be subject to the
examination and/or audit by City.
B) Reporting and Record Keeping: Borrower shall comply with all program and fiscal
reporting requirements set forth by appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies, and as
required by City.
C) Borrower agrees upon reasonable notice to provide to City, to any Federal or State
department having monitoring or review authority, to City’s authorized representatives, and/or
to any of their respective audit agencies access to and the right to examine all records and
documents necessary to determine compliance with relevant Federal, State, and local statutes,
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rules, and regulations, to determine compliance with this Agreement and City Documents, and
to evaluate the quality, appropriateness, and timeliness of services performed.
16. Merger Clause and Amendments
This Agreement, including the Exhibits and Attachments attached to this Agreement and
incorporated herein by reference, constitutes the sole Agreement of the Parties to this Agreement
and correctly states the rights, duties, and obligations of each Party as of this document’s date. In
the event that any term, condition, provision, requirement, or specification set forth in the body of
this Agreement conflicts with or is inconsistent with any term, condition, provision, requirement,
or specification in any Exhibit and/or Attachment to this Agreement, the provisions of the body of
the Agreement shall prevail. Any prior agreement, promises, negotiations, or representations
between the Parties not expressly stated in this document are not binding.
All subsequent modifications or amendments shall be in writing, signed by the Parties and any
request made for such shall be subject to a $2,000.00 fee payable by Borrower to City per
modification or amendment request unless such amendment is required by the City.
17. Waiver of Terms and Conditions
A Party may at its discretion waive in writing any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement,
without completing an amendment to this Agreement. No waiver of any default or breach shall be
implied from any omission by the non-breaching Party to take action on account of such default if
such default persists or is repeated, and no express waiver shall affect any default other than the
default specified in the waiver, and such waiver shall be operative only for the time and to the
extent therein stated.
Waivers of any covenant, term, or condition contained herein shall not be construed as a waiver of
any subsequent breach of the same covenant, term, or condition. The consent or approval by a
Party to or of any act by the other Party requiring further consent or approval shall not be deemed
to waive or render unnecessary the consent or approval to or of any subsequent similar act. The
exercise of any right, power, or remedy shall in no event constitute a cure or a waiver of any default
under this Agreement, nor shall it invalidate any act done pursuant to notice of default, or prejudice
the exercising Party in the exercise of any right, power, or remedy hereunder.
18. Controlling Law and Venue
The validity of this Agreement and of its terms or provisions, the rights and duties of the Parties
under this Agreement, the interpretation of this Agreement, the performance of this Agreement,
and any other dispute of any nature arising out of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of
the State of California without regard to its choice of law rules. Any dispute arising out of this
Agreement shall be venued either in the San Mateo County Superior Court or in the United States
District Court for the Northern District of California.
19. Notices
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Except as otherwise specified herein, all notices to be sent pursuant to this Agreement shall be
made in writing, and sent to the Parties at their respective addresses specified below or to such
other address as a Party may designate by written notice delivered to the other parties in accordance
with this Section. All such notices shall be sent by:
(i) personal delivery, in which case notice is effective upon delivery;
(ii) certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, in which case notice shall be deemed
delivered upon receipt if delivery is confirmed by a return receipt; or
(iii) nationally recognized overnight courier, with charges prepaid or charged to the sender’s
account, in which case notice is effective on delivery if delivery is confirmed by the delivery
service.
If to City, to: City of South San Francisco
400 Grand Avenue
Attn: City Manager
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Phone: (650) 877-8500
Mike.futrell@ssf.net
With a Copy to: City of South San Francisco
400 Grand Avenue
Attn: ECD Director
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Phone: (650) 829-6622
Email: alex.greenwood@ssf.net
With a Copy to: Meyers Nave
Attn: Sky Woodruff
555 12th Street, Suite 1500
Oakland, CA 94607
Tel (510) 808-2000
Email sky@meyersnave.com
If to Borrower: Grand and Linden Family Apartments, L.P.
1650 Lafayette Street
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Attention: Alex Sanchez
Telephone: (408) 984-5600
Email: asanchez@roemcorp.com
With a Copy to: Bocarsly Emden Cowan Esmail & Arndt LLP
633 W. Fifth Street, 64th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071
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Attention: Kyle Arndt, Esq.
Telephone: (213) 239-8048
Email: karndt@bocarsly.com
20. Action by the City
Except as may be otherwise specifically provided herein, whenever any approval, notice, direction,
consent or request by the City is required or permitted under this Agreement, such action shall be
in writing, and such action may be given, made or taken by the City Manager or by any person
who shall have been designated by the City Manager, without further approval by the City Council
at the discretion of the City Manager.
21. Non Liability of City Officials, Employees and Agents
No member, official, employee or agent of the City shall be personally liable to Borrower or any
successor in interest, in the event of any default or breach by the City, or for any amount of money
which may become due to Borrower or its successor or for any obligation of City under this
Agreement.
22. Discretion Retained by City
The Borrower acknowledges that execution of this Agreement by the City does not constitute
approval by the City of any required permits, applications, or allocations, for the Project, and in
no way limits the discretion of the City in the permit allocation and approval process regarding the
Property or Project.
23. Attorneys' Fees and Costs
If any legal or administrative action is brought to interpret or enforce the terms of this Agreement,
the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover all reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in
such action.
24. Electronic Signature
If both City and Borrower wish to permit this Agreement and future documents relating to this
Agreement to be digitally signed in accordance with California law, both boxes below must be
checked. Any Party that agrees to allow digital signature of this Agreement may revoke such
agreement at any time in relation to all future documents by providing notice pursuant to this
Agreement.
For City: ☐ If this box is checked by City, City consents to the use of electronic
signatures in relation to this Agreement.
For Borrower: ☐ If this box is checked by Borrower, Borrower consents to the use of
electronic signatures in relation to this Agreement.
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THIS CONTRACT IS NOT VALID UNTIL SIGNED BY ALL PARTIES
REST OF PAGE DELIBERATELY LEFT BLANK
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been entered into by and between Borrower and
City as of the date and year first above written.
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
By: _______________________________
Name: Charles Michael Futrell
Title: City Manager
Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: ___________________
Sky Woodruff,
City Attorney
ATTEST:
By: ____________________
Rosa Govea Acosta
City Clerk
BORROWER: Grand and Linden Family Apartments, L.P.,
a California limited partnership
By: _______________________________
Borrower’s Signature (blue ink only)
Print Name: _______________________________
Print Title: _______________________________
Date:
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Exhibit A
Project Description and Requirements
In consideration of the payments set forth in Exhibit B and also described below, Borrower shall
undertake the following activities and comply with the following restrictions and requirements:
1. Project Description
Project Location / Address: 418 Linden Avenue, South San Francisco, CA
Assessor’s Parcel Number(s): San Mateo County Assessor’s Parcel No. 012-314-010
Total # of Units Proposed: 37
Total # of Affordable Units Proposed: 36
Sources of Committed Funds: Fund 205: Housing Trust Fund
Funding provided in this Agreement is from the following sources:
City Housing Trust Fund
FY 2019-20
TOTAL
$1,050,000 $1,050,000
Project Sources & Uses Development Budget:
The budget detailed in Exhibit D of this Agreement represents current financing projections for
the Project and are subject to change as the Project design and program is further refined.
2. City Affordable Housing Trust Fund
A. Determination of Restricted Units.
“Restricted Unit” means a residential unit that is subject to rent and occupancy restrictions
as a result of the financial assistance provided by City, as specified in the Loan Agreement
and City Documents. This Section shall be amended to include the specific levels of
affordability for each Restricted Unit once finally determined by the Parties. Under this
Agreement, 36 units of the Project will be designated as Restricted Units.
In connection with this Agreement and prior to release of funds under this Agreement,
Borrower shall execute and record the Affordability Covenant restricting units as described
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in Section 1 (Project Description) and Section 2 (City Affordable Housing Trust Fund) of
Exhibit A.
B. Affordability Requirements.
All Restricted Units in the Project must remain affordable for a minimum of fifty-five (55)
years.
1) Income Limits: All Restricted Units shall be offered for rent restricted and
affordable to low income households. This Section shall be amended to include the
specific levels of affordability for each Restricted Unit once finally determined by the
Parties. All of these units shall be considered Restricted Units as defined in Section
2 of this Exhibit A.
2) Special Considerations for units with Project Based Section 8 Rental
Assistance: If the Project receives an award of Project-Based Section 8 rental
assistance, the units receiving the project-based vouchers (“PBVs”) shall be
underwritten at the total subsidized rent for each unit paid by the project-based rental
assistance and the tenant in sum. If PBVs are terminated, rents for any Restricted
Units losing PBVs may be increased to the federally-permitted maximums in
accordance with current California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (“CTCAC”)
Regulations.
If a PBV is terminated, and the current tenant is unable to pay the maximum CTCAC-
allowable rent, Borrower may, upon advance written notice to City, transition targeted
units detailed in Section 3.A (Unit Affordability Provisions) of this Exhibit A as
follows:
(a) First, to a household of the same targeted population that could afford to
pay the maximum CTCAC rent allowed; and if there is no household that
meets this criterion,
(b) Second, to the next eligible household on Borrower’s waiting list that
could afford to pay the maximum CTCAC rent allowed.
For PBVs that are also HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers,
and if the current tenant is unable to pay the maximum CTCAC-allowable rent,
Borrower may, upon advance written notice to City, transition to these units as
follows:
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(a) First, to a homeless veteran household for whom the maximum CTCAC
rent allowed is affordable; and if there is no household that meets this
criterion,
(b) Second, to a homeless household for whom the maximum CTCAC rent
allowed is affordable; and if there is no household who meets this
criterion,
(c) Third, to a veteran household for whom the maximum CTCAC rent
allowed is affordable; and if there is no household who meets this
criterion,
(d) Fourth, to the next eligible household on Owner’s waiting list for whom
the maximum CTCAC rent allowed is affordable.
If PBVs are terminated, Borrower may request, and City may grant a reduction or waiver in
writing of the homeless household requirements described above, upon submission of
evidence that such requirements cause the Project to be financially infeasible.
3. Environmental Review
All applicable California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) requirements must be met for all
projects that receive City funding.
4. Project Completion
Project Completion is defined as completion of construction of the Project as evidenced by
issuance of Final Certificate of Occupancy or some other document acceptable to City (“Project
Completion Document”).
5. Compliance Period
The Compliance Period is defined as the time frame beginning immediately upon Project
Completion and ending on the later of fifty-five (55) years from the first day of the Compliance
Period or the Note Maturity set forth in the Note. Borrower shall provide City with a Housing
Completion Report, including final Project funding sources and uses, and tenant profile described
below on forms acceptable to City within the first 180 days of the Compliance Period. Upon
Borrower request to City, the due dates for these reports may be extended to accommodate a longer
lease-up period if Borrower has demonstrated reasonable diligence and progress toward achieving
100% occupancy.
6. Property Standards
Construction of the Project must fully comply with all applicable local and State building codes
and regulations, and Borrower must operate and maintain the Project in a manner that ensures the
Project will continue to comply with said codes and regulations. Borrower’s operations and
maintenance of the Project must ensure that its appearance from all public right-of-ways
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continually presents the Project in a high-quality manner and complies with provisions of the
Affordability Covenant and Deed of Trust.
7. Contract Number
All correspondence, invoices, payments, and reports must include the City contract number. The
City will provide the contract number upon disposition of the Property to Borrower.
8. Rents and Occupancy
Project financing is anticipated to include proceeds from Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
(“LIHTC”). For LIHTC projects, City shall defer to income certification requirements imposed
by tax credits. If project financing does not include tax credits, Borrower shall rely on income
determination calculations set forth in 24 CFR Part 5 (i.e., the Section 8 Voucher Program).
9. Security/Term/Loan Terms
Unless otherwise noted herein, funding is provided in the form of a loan or loans, in accordance
with terms described in this Paragraph. Should funding provided in this Agreement include more
than one City funding source, separate Note(s) and Deeds of Trust will be executed for each
funding source. For each funding source, prior to any disbursement of funds, Borrower shall
execute and deliver a Note in the amount indicated below and a Deed of Trust in favor of City to
secure the performance of all terms and conditions of the Note and this Agreement.
The Note will be non-recourse. The Deed of Trust will be recorded in the Office of the Recorder
of the County of San Mateo upon Borrower’s acquisition of the Property. The Deed of Trust may
be subordinate to the liens of any senior lenders.
No interest will accrue on the Note unless Borrower commits an Event of Default under this
Agreement or any of the City Documents. Payment of $500,000.00 of the Note will be due and
payable fifteen (15) years from date the Project achieves permanent loan conversion (but in no
event prior to the maturity of the Project’s permanent loan. The City may, in its sole and absolute
discretion, forgive the remaining $550,000.00 of the Note at the Note Maturity if no Event of
Default has occurred or is occurring.
The Note and Deed of Trust will be executed prior to any disbursement of funds under this
Agreement. Should there be a conflict in the language between the Note and this Agreement, the
Note will prevail.
10. Repayment
Funding Source Note Amount Deed of Trust Amount
City Affordable Housing Trust Fund $1,050,000.00 $1,050,000.00
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The provisions and requirements in this and foregoing sections will refer to each Note unless
stated otherwise. Annual payments on the Note will be made from Project Operations, which
begins on the first day of the month after the Project receives a Certificate of Occupancy, or some
other document evidencing completion acceptable to City. Annual payments will equal 50% of
Residual Receipts, with payment amount determined by disbursed amount of City funding
provided in this Agreement as a proportion of all local funding requiring repayment (to be
confirmed by City and Borrower in writing outside of this Agreement).
In cases where the City is not the sole subsidy lender requiring Residual Receipt payments, the
other subsidy lenders shall share their 50% portion of Residual Receipts in proportion to the size
of each lenders’ total contribution.
Where another subsidy lender requires payment based upon the subsidy lender’s sharing a greater
percentage than fifty percent (50%) of the Residual Receipts, then the City’s share of Residual
Receipts shall be adjusted to be equal to that lender’s greater percentage of Residual Receipts.
Payment will be first applied to outstanding interest, if any, and then to principal until the Note is
paid in full. In the event this payment is less than accumulated interest owed plus current interest,
any unpaid interest will carry over to the following year. Interest will not compound on this interest
carry-over. The entire outstanding principal balance plus any unpaid accrued interest will be due
and payable upon a Note Maturity.
The first payment will be due no later than 120 days after the end of the Project’s first fiscal year
after the project receiving a Certificate of Occupancy. A copy of the annual independent financial
audit delineating Residual Receipts payment to City will also be delivered to City no later than
120 days after the end of each of the Project’s fiscal years.
“Residual Receipts” means, with respect to the Project’s fiscal year, the amount by which Gross
Revenue exceeds Annual Operating Expenses, as defined below.
“Gross Revenue” means all rental and incidental income from the Project, except for tenant
security deposits, loan proceeds and capital contributions and any interest earned on said deposits.
“Annual Operating Expenses” means costs reasonably and actually incurred for operations and
maintenance of the Project to the extent that they are consistent with an annual independent audit
performed by a certified public accountant using generally acceptable accounting principles. A
copy of the audit will be delivered with payment as specified above. Costs associated with the
Project Operations and maintenance include the following: property and other taxes and
assessments imposed on the Project; premiums for property damage and liability insurance; utility
services not paid for directly by the tenants, including but not limited to water, sewer, trash
collection, gas, and electricity; maintenance and repairs including but not limited to pest control,
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landscaping and grounds maintenance, painting and decorating, cleaning, common systems
repairs, general repairs, janitorial supplies, and others; resident services; additional supportive
services necessary to help residents maintain personal or household stability and housing status;
any license or certificates of occupancy fees required for operation of the Project; general
administrative expenses including but not limited to advertising, marketing, security services and
systems, professional fees for legal, audit, accounting and tax returns, and other; property
management fees and reimbursements including on-site manager expenses, not to exceed fees and
reimbursements which are standard in the industry and pursuant to a management contract
approved by City (which such approval will not be unreasonably withheld); resident services,
additional supportive services necessary to help tenants maintain personal or household stability
and housing status; annual cash deposited into a reserve for capital replacements of Project
improvements in an amount of up to $500 dollars per unit per year (increasing by 3% per annum),
provided any changes to the amount deposited into this replacement reserve will require City
approval; cash deposited into an operating reserve for the Project and such other reserves as may
be required by Borrower’s senior lender or tax credit investor; payments of any deferred developer
fee up to the maximum Net Developer Fee permitted under Section 11 (Developer Fee) below;
current and accrued general partner partnership management fee and current and accrued limited
partner asset management fee in the amount set forth in Borrower’s limited partnership agreement
(provided, however, following withdrawal of the investor limited partner from Borrower, the
limited partner asset management fee shall no longer be included as an Annual Operating Expense
for purposes of calculating Residual Receipts); and debt service payments of loans in senior
position to this loan. For avoidance of doubt, any deferred developer fee remaining after payment
of the Net Developer Fee may be paid only from Borrower's share of Residual Receipts.
Prior to start of Project Operations, Borrower will confirm in writing with City all fee and
reserve amounts to be included in the above calculations for Residual Receipts. Annual
operating expenses will not include the following: depreciation, amortization, depletion, or other
non-cash expenses, or any amount expended from a reserve account.
11. Developer Fee
The maximum cumulative cash developer fee (net of any general partner capital contributions)
that may be paid from development sources and/or as an operating expense shall not exceed the
maximum amount allowed under TCAC regulations (the “Net Developer Fee”). The remaining
developer fee may be paid only from Borrower's share of Residual Receipts.
12. Excess Construction Proceeds/Cost Savings
“Surplus Construction Cash” is defined as the difference between total of all sources of funds
received for the Project and the total cost of the Project. If Surplus Construction Cash remains
after construction is completed and Borrower Form 8609 is filed, and all obligations to
construction contractors, subcontractors, and lenders for construction period expenses are
satisfied, Borrower shall reimburse City for its financial investment in the Project as set forth
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herein. Borrower shall prepare and submit to City a Cost Certification detailing the amount of
Surplus Construction Cash, if any, at Project completion. City may, at its sole option, accept a Cost
Audit required by another funding source as evidence of Surplus Construction Cash, if any.
Borrower shall distribute Surplus Construction Cash among City and any other governmental
agency/agencies requiring reimbursement/repayment in direct proportion to the share of total
Project funds disbursed from each such agency funding the Project. These other agencies, and
respective amounts disbursed will be confirmed in writing outside of this Agreement prior to start
of construction or the Project. Any reimbursement to City will be counted toward repayment of
the amount owed on City Note[s], with such payment first applied toward any interest accrued
before reduction of the principal balance.
Borrower may opt to retain up to 50% of the Surplus Construction Cash proceeds with the other
50% to be distributed to City and other applicable public/governmental agencies in the proportion
described above. Should Borrower opt to retain a portion of the Surplus Construction Cash, its
portion shall be used solely for ongoing Project Operations or for payment of deferred Developer
Fees. In either case, Borrower shall inform City of its intent to retain up to 50% of the Surplus
Construction Cash, and provide a detailed description of the intended use[s] of the Surplus
Construction Cash, as well as the identity of any other public/governmental funding agencies, in
writing, no later than the permanent loan closing date.
13. Prepayment
Prepayments may be made at any time without penalty.
14. Due on Sale, Refinance, or Transfer of Title
If Borrower sells, refinances or transfers the Property or Project or any interest therein without
prior written consent of the City Manager or his/her designee, it shall be considered an Event of
Default and the entire principal balance of the Note, including any accumulated interest accrued
pursuant to Exhibit A, shall be immediately due and payable. However, (i) the transfer of limited
partner interests in Borrower to a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (“LIHTC”) investor, (ii) the
subsequent transfer of such limited partner interests for the purpose of syndicating the LIHTC, or
(iii) the granting of an option or right of first refusal by the City and any transfer pursuant to such
option or right of first refusal as agreed to by the City shall not be considered a sale, refinance or
transfer of the Project for purposes of this section. Replacement of a general partner of Borrower
with any other entity shall be subject to prior written approval of City, which shall not be
unreasonably withheld.
Borrower may transfer or assign all or any portion of its interest, right or obligations in the Property
only as set forth in the City Documents and with City’s prior written consent, which consent City
shall not withhold provided that (1) the Project is and shall continue to be operated in compliance
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with this Agreement and the City Documents; (2) the transferee expressly assumes all obligations
of Borrower imposed by this Agreement and the City Documents; (3) the transferee executes all
documents reasonably requested by the City with respect to the assumption of the Borrower’s
obligations under this Agreement and the City Documents and upon City’s request, delivers to the
City an opinion of its counsel to the effect that such document and this Agreement and the City
Documents are valid, binding and enforceable obligations of such transferee; and (4) either (A) the
transferee has at least three years’ experience in the ownership, operation and management of low-
income multifamily rental housing projects of similar size to that of the Project, without any record
of material violations of nondiscrimination provisions or other state or federal laws or regulations
applicable to such projects, or (B) the transferee agrees to retain a property management firm with
the experience and record described in sub-clause (A).
Consent to any proposed Transfer may be given by the City Manager unless the City Manager, in
his or her discretion, refers the matter of approval to the City Council. If a proposed Transfer has
not been approved by City in writing within ninety (90) days following City’s receipt of written
request by Borrower, it shall be deemed approved.
Borrower shall reimburse City for all City costs, including but not limited to reasonable attorneys’
fees, incurred in reviewing instruments and other legal documents proposed to effect a Transfer
under this Agreement, the City Documents and in reviewing the qualifications and financial
resources of a proposed successor, assignee, or transferee within ten (10) days following City’s
delivery of an invoice detailing such costs.
15. Events of Default
The occurrence of any one or more of the following events shall constitute an Event of Default
hereunder:
A. Failure to Construct Project.
A failure by the Borrower to commence or complete the construction of the Project in
accordance with the terms of the City Documents which failure is not cured within 30 days
of written notice from the City;
B. Breach of Covenants.
Failure by the Borrower to duly perform, comply with, or observe any of the conditions,
terms, or covenants of any of this Agreement or the City Documents which failure is not
cured within 30 days of written notice from the City;
C. Unauthorized Transfer.
Any transfer other than as permitted pursuant to this Agreement;
D. Representation or Warranty Incorrect.
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Any Borrower representation or warranty contained in this Agreement, or in any application,
financial statement, certificate, or report submitted to the City in connection with Loan or
City Documents, proving to have been incorrect in any material respect when made;
E. Default Under Other Financing or DA.
Failure to make any payment or perform any of the Borrower's covenants, agreements, or
obligations under the documents evidencing and securing the financing for the Project or
City Documents following expiration of all applicable notice and cure periods;
F. Insolvency.
A court having jurisdiction shall have made or entered any decree or order
(i) adjudging the Borrower (or any general partner of the Borrower) to be bankrupt
or insolvent,
(ii) approving as properly filed a petition seeking reorganization of the Borrower (or
any general partner of the Borrower) or seeking any arrangement for the Borrower
under the bankruptcy law or any other applicable debtor's relief law or statute of
the United States or any state or other jurisdiction,
(iii) appointing a receiver, trustee, liquidator, or assignee of the Borrower (or any
general partner of the Borrower) in bankruptcy or insolvency or for any of their
properties, or
(iv) directing the winding up or liquidation of the Borrower (or any general partner of
the Borrower),
if any such decree or order described in clauses (i) to (iv), inclusive, shall have
continued unstayed or undischarged for a period of ninety (90) days; or the
Borrower (or any general partner of the Borrower) shall have admitted in writing
its inability to pay its debts as they fall due or shall have voluntarily submitted to
or filed a petition seeking any decree or order of the nature described in clauses (i)
to (iv), inclusive;
G. Assignment; Attachment.
The Borrower (or any general partner of the Borrower) shall have assigned its assets for the
benefit of its creditors or suffered a sequestration or attachment of or execution on any
substantial part of its property, unless the property so assigned, sequestered, attached or
executed upon shall have been returned or released within ninety (90) days after such event
or prior to sooner sale pursuant to such sequestration, attachment, or execution;
H. Suspension.
The Borrower (or any general partner of the Borrower) shall have voluntarily suspended its
business;
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I. Liens.
There shall be filed any claim of lien (other than liens approved in writing by the City) against
the Property or Project or any part thereof, or any interest or right made appurtenant thereto,
or the service of any notice to withhold proceeds of the Loan and the continued maintenance
of said claim of lien or notices to withhold for a period of twenty (20) days without discharge
or satisfaction thereof or provision therefore satisfactory to the City;
J. Condemnation.
The condemnation, seizure, or appropriation of all or, in the opinion of the City, a substantial
part of the Property or Project; or
K. Insurance.
Borrower’s failure to maintain insurance on the Property and the Project as required
hereunder or under City Documents, and the failure of Owner to cure such default within
thirty (30) days of written notice from City;
L. Taxes and Assessments.
Subject to Owner’s right to contest the following charges, Borrower’s failure to pay taxes or
assessments due on the Property or the Project or failure to pay any other charge that may
result in a lien on the Property or the Project, and Owner’s failure to cure such default within
sixty (60) days of delinquency;
M. Other Default.
Occurrence of any other event (whether termed default, event of default, or otherwise) which
under the terms of this Agreement or City Documents will entitle City to exercise rights or
remedies.
16. Remedies
The occurrence of any Event of Default will either, at the option of the City or automatically where
so specified, relieve the City of any obligation to make the Loan and shall give the City the right
to proceed with any and all remedies set forth in this Agreement, including but not limited to the
following:
A. Repayment of Loan.
The City shall have the right to require immediate repayment of the outstanding principal
balance of the Loan and such amount shall be deemed to have accrued simple interest at the
rate of three percent (3%) per annum, commencing on the date of disbursement through the
date of the Event of Default.
Beginning as of the date of the Event of Default and continuing until such time as the Loan
is repaid in full or default or breach is completely cured, the outstanding principal balance
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of the Loan shall accrue the default rate of the lesser of either ten percent (10%),
compounded annually, or the highest rate permitted by law.
Borrower waives all right to presentment, demand, protest or notice of protest or dishonor.
The City may proceed to enforce repayment of the Loan and to exercise any or all rights
afforded to the City as a creditor and secured party under the law including the Uniform
Commercial Code, including foreclosure under the City Deed of Trust. The Borrower shall
be liable to pay the City on demand all reasonable expenses, costs and fees (including,
without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees and expenses) paid or incurred by the City in
connection with the collection of the Loan and the preservation, maintenance, protection,
sale, or other disposition of the security given for the Loan.
B. Specific Performance.
Bring an action for equitable relief seeking the specific performance of the terms and
conditions of this Agreement or City Documents, and/or enjoining, abating, or preventing
any violation of such terms and conditions, and/or seeking declaratory relief.
C. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES.
FOR VIOLATIONS OF OBLIGATIONS WITH RESPECT TO RENTS FOR RESTRICTED
UNITS, THE CITY SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO IMPOSE AS LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
A CHARGE IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE ACTUAL AMOUNT COLLECTED BY
OWNER OR OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE IN EXCESS OF THE AFFORDABLE RENT.
THE PARTIES AGREE THAT, IN SUCH INSTANCE, SUCH EXCESS RENT REPRESENTS
A REASONABLE APPROXIMATION OF THE CITY’S DAMAGES AND IS NOT
INTENDED AS A FORFEITURE OR PENALTY BUT RATHER AN ENFORCEABLE
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES PROVISION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE
SECTION 1671, ET SEQ. OWNER SHALL PAY ANY LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
ASSESSED BY THE CITY WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS.
City’s Initials Owner’s Initials
D. Other Remedies.
Pursue any other remedy allowed at law or in equity.
E. Right to Cure at Borrower's Expense.
The City shall have the right (but not the obligation) to cure any monetary default by the
Borrower under a loan secured by the Property. The Borrower agrees to reimburse the City
for any funds advanced by the City to cure a monetary default by the Borrower upon demand
therefore, together with interest thereon at the lesser of ten percent (10%) per annum or the
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maximum rate permitted by law, from the date of expenditure until the date of
reimbursement.
F. Right of Contest.
The Borrower shall have the right to contest in good faith any claim, demand, levy, or
assessment the assertion of which would constitute an Event of Default hereunder. Any such
contest shall be prosecuted diligently and in a manner unprejudicial to the City or the rights
of the City hereunder.
G. Remedies Cumulative.
No right, power, or remedy given to a party by the terms of this Agreement is intended to be
exclusive of any other right, power, or remedy; and each and every such right, power, or
remedy shall be cumulative and in addition to every other right, power, or remedy given to
the Party. Neither the failure nor any delay on the part of a Party to exercise any such rights
and remedies shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise by a
Party of any such right or remedy preclude any other or further exercise of such right or
remedy, or any other right or remedy.
17. Title Policy
If funds provided in this Agreement are to assist in Property acquisition, Borrower shall open an
escrow account with a mutually acceptable title company. City as a lender shall provide
instructions to record its Deed of Trust and Affordability Covenant.
For all loans secured by a Deed of Trust, at the close of escrow, Borrower shall obtain for City’s
benefit, an ALTA extended coverage lender’s policy of title insurance in an amount not less than
the face value of the Note, clear of any title defects which would prevent the operation of the
proposed Project. Borrower shall be responsible for paying all recording fees, escrow fees, the
premium for the title insurance policy, all fees and cost for any new financing, and shall pay any
applicable transfer taxes.
18. Fire and Extended Coverage
Borrower at its costs shall maintain for the Project a policy of standard fire and extended coverage
during the life of the Note and Deed of Trust securing this Agreement, or any subsequently
executed document which replaces the Note and Deed of Trust, with vandalism and malicious
mischief endorsements, in the amount of at least the full replacement value of the improvements
which are part of the Project. The insurance policy must be issued in the names of Borrower and
City as their interests appear. The insurance policy must contain a lender’s loss payment
endorsement, providing that any proceeds will be payable to City as its interests appear and may
be subject to the interest of senior lenders.
19. Property Damage or Destruction
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If any part of the Project is damaged or destroyed, Borrower shall repair or restore the same,
consistent with the occupancy and rent restriction requirements set forth in this Agreement and
City Documents. Such work shall be commenced as soon as reasonably practicable after the
damage or loss occurs and shall be completed within one year thereafter or as soon as reasonably
practicable, provided that insurance proceeds are available to be applied to such repairs or
restoration within such period and the repair or restoration is financially feasible. During such
time that lenders or low-income housing tax credit investors providing financing for the Project
impose requirements that differ from the requirements of this Section the requirements of such
lenders and investors shall prevail.
20. Nonrecourse Obligation. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein, the
Loan evidenced by this Agreement shall be a nonrecourse obligation of Borrower and its Partners.
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Exhibit B
Disbursement and Rates
Funding provided in this Agreement is to be used to support work scope activity and delivery
costs enumerated in Exhibit A. None of the funding shall be used to support Borrower’s
general administration costs. Subject to the terms of the Agreement, City shall disburse loan
funds to Borrower based on the following fee schedule and terms:
City shall deposit funds into an escrow held by a title company mutually approved by City and
Borrower, in accordance with City enabling instructions. City funds deposited into escrow will be
used by the title company to consummate the transaction.
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In consideration of the payments set forth in Exhibit B, Borrower shall undertake the following
activities as conditions for funding provided in this Agreement:
1) Prior to award of funds provided and detailed in this Agreement, Borrower must satisfy the
following conditions:
a) Borrower shall deliver to the City copies of insurance policies described in
Section 12 which name the City as additional insured.
b) Borrower shall execute and Escrow Agent shall deliver to the City the Note.
c) Borrower shall execute the Deed of Trust securing the Note. The Deed of Trust shall be
recorded against the Property at the time the Borrower acquires it with Loan proceeds.
d) Borrower shall execute the Affordability Covenant which shall be recorded against the
Property at the time the Borrower acquires it with Loan proceeds.
City acknowledges that the above-stated conditions have been addressed to City’s satisfaction.
2) Prior to Property conveyance, Borrower must satisfy the following conditions:
a) Meet all closing obligations, pursuant to Section 6: Closing and Payment of Purchase
Price of the Purchase and Sale Agreement
City reserves the right to waive, delay, or otherwise modify funding conditions stated above,
except those conditions detailed in Sections 1 and 2 of this Exhibit.
Exhibit C
Funding Conditions
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Exhibit D
Project Sources and Uses Development Budget
3471925.1
DO NOT DESTROY THIS NOTE. WHEN THIS NOTE IS FULLY PAID, IT MUST BE SURRENDERED TO THE
TRUSTEE ALONG WITH THE ORIGINAL DEED OF TRUST FOR CANCELLATION AND ISSUANCE OF A
RECONVEYANCE.
PROMISSORY NOTE
Secured by a Deed of Trust
$1,050,000.00
South San Francisco, California
, 2020
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, Grand and Linden Family Apartments, L.P. (“Borrower”), promises to pay to the
City of South San Francisco, a municipal corporation, (“City”) the sum of One Million Fifty Thousand Dollars
($1,050,000.00) plus interest (the “Loan”). All payments on this Note shall be made to City at 400 Grand
Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080 or such other place as City shall designate to Borrower in writing,
or by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account designated by City in writing.
This Secured Promissory Note (this "Note") has been executed and delivered pursuant to an Owner
Participation and Loan Agreement dated as of the date hereof by and between Borrower and City (the
"Loan Agreement"), and is subject to the terms and conditions of the Loan Agreement, which are by this
reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein
shall have the meaning ascribed to such terms in the Loan Agreement.
This Note is secured by a Leasehold Deed of Trust, Assignment of Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture
Filing ("Deed of Trust") dated as of the date hereof, executed by Borrower for the benefit of City and
encumbering Borrower's interest in the property described therein. City shall be entitled to the benefits
of the security provided by the Deed of Trust and shall have the right to enforce the covenants and
agreements contained herein, in the Deed of Trust, and the Loan Agreement.
Use of Loan Funds: Proceeds for this Loan come from the City’s Housing Trust Fund. Said proceeds will be
used for the purchase of 418 Linden Avenue, known as County Assessor's Parcel Number 012‐314‐010
(the “Property”) and re‐development of the Property into a high‐density, residential apartment building
of thirty‐six (36) affordable residential units and one manager’s unit (the “Project”). The terms and
conditions of the Loan are more specifically described in the “Loan Agreement Between the City of South
San Francisco and Grand and Linden Family Apartments, L.P.” (the “Agreement”) by Resolution No.[add
#], [add date] and the “Affordable Housing Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive
Covenants between the City of South San Francisco and Grand and Linden Family Apartments, L.P.”
(“Affordability Covenant”) dated
, 2020.
Term: The term of this Note shall be from execution and shall mature fifty‐five (55) years from date of
Project Completion, as defined by issuance of a Final Certificate of Occupancy, or some other document
acceptable to the City, for the Project (the “Note Maturity”).
Repayment/ Interest Rate: The principal amount under the Note shall bear no interest unless an Event of
Default occurs under this Note, the Agreement, Deed of Trust or Affordability Covenant (collectively “City
Documents”). Five Hundred Thousand dollars ($500,000.00) of the Note shall be due no later than fifteen
(15) years from date the Project achieves permanent loan conversion (but in no event prior to the maturity
of the Project’s permanent loan) and the remaining Five Hundred and Fifty Thousand dollars
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($550,000.00) may, in the sole and absolute discretion of the City, be forgiven by the City at Note Maturity
so long as no Event of Default has occurred or is occurring under the City Documents. The City Documents
shall be executed prior to any disbursement of funds under the Agreement. The Deed of Trust shall be
recorded as described in the section below entitled “Security.”
Annual payments shall be made from the Project’s Residual Receipts (defined below), which begin the
first day of the first month after the Project receives a Final Certificate of Occupancy or other document
evidencing completion acceptable to the City. Annual payments shall begin no later than the first day of
the fiscal year following the first full fiscal year after issuance of the Final Certificate of Occupancy for the
Project, and shall be equal to the lesser of: (a) fifty percent (50%) of Residual Receipts, as defined below,
multiplied by the fraction resulting from the principal amount of this Note divided by the total principal
amounts of all loan funds received by Borrower from City and any other public lenders (City and Borrower
will amend this Note to identify any other public lenders to be included for this calculation); or (b) equal
annual payments amortized to pay $500,000.00 no later than five (5) years from Note execution, including
any associated fees charged by City. The first payment will be due 120 days after the end of the Project’s
fiscal year, and annually thereafter. A copy of the annual independent financial audit shall also be
delivered to City no later than 120 days after the end of the Project’s fiscal year, beginning with the first
full year of occupancy. The audit will set forth the Project’s Residual Receipts and payment owed City for
the applicable fiscal year.
Payment will first be applied to outstanding interest, if any, and then to any outstanding principal until
the Note is paid as set forth herein. In the event this payment is less than accumulated interest owed plus
current interest, any unpaid interest shall carry over to the following year. Interest shall not compound
on this interest carry‐over. The entire outstanding principal balance plus any unpaid accrued interest shall
be due and payable upon an Event of Default under the City Documents.
Residual Receipts:
“Residual Receipts” means, with respect to the Project’s fiscal year, the amount by which “Gross Revenue”
exceeds “Annual Operating Expenses,” as defined below.
“Gross Revenue” means all rental and incidental income from the Project, but excluding tenant security
deposits, loan proceeds and capital contributions and any interest earned on said deposits.
"Annual Operating Expenses" means reasonable costs actually incurred for operations and maintenance
of the Project to the extent that they are consistent with an annual independent audit performed by a
certified public accountant using generally accepted accounting principles. A copy of the audit will be
delivered with payment as specified above. Costs associated with the Project operations and maintenance
include the following: property and other taxes and assessments imposed on the Project; premiums for
property damage and liability insurance; utility services not paid for directly by the tenants, including but
not limited to water, sewer, trash collection, gas, and electricity; maintenance and repairs, including but
not limited to pest control, landscaping and grounds maintenance, painting and decorating, cleaning,
common systems repairs, general repairs, janitorial supplies, and others; and license or certificates of
occupancy fees required for operation of the Project; general administrative expenses, including but not
limited to advertising, marketing, security services and systems, professional fees for legal, audit,
accounting and tax returns, and other services; property management fees and reimbursements,
including on‐site manager expenses, not to exceed fees and reimbursements which are standard in the
industry and pursuant to a management contract approved by City (which such approval will not be
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unreasonable withheld); resident services; annual cash deposited into a reserve for capital replacements
of the Project improvements in an amount of $500 per unit per year (increasing by 3% per annum),
provided any changes to the amount deposited into this replacement reserve will require City approval;
cash deposited into an operating reserve for the Project and such other reserves as may be required by
Borrower’s senior lender or tax credit investor; payments of any deferred developer fee up to the
maximum Net Developer Fee, defined as the maximum cumulative cash developer fee (net of any general
partner capital contributions) that may be paid from development sources and/or as an operating expense
which shall not exceed the maximum amount allowed under TCAC regulations, permitted under the
Agreement; current and accrued; general partner partnership management fee and current and accrued
limited partner asset management fee in the amount set forth in Borrower’s limited partnership
agreement (provided, however, following withdrawal of the investor limited partner from Borrower, the
limited partner asset management fee shall no longer be included as an Annual Operating Expense for
purposes of calculating Residual Receipts), and debt service payments of loans in senior position to this
loan. For avoidance of doubt, any deferred developer fee remaining after payment of the Net Developer
Fee may be paid only from Borrower’s share of Residual Receipts.
Prepayment: Prepayments may be made at any time without penalty.
Due on Sale, Refinance or Transfer of Title: Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of a sale,
refinance or transfer of the Project or Property or any interest therein by Borrower without prior written
consent of the City and in accordance with the terms of the City Documents, the entire principal balance
of this Note, including any accumulated interest, shall be immediately due and payable. However, (i) the
transfer of limited partner interests in Borrower to a Low‐Income Housing Tax Credit (“LIHTC”) investor,
(ii) the subsequent transfer of such limited partner interests for the purpose of syndicating the LIHTC, or
(iii) the granting of an option or right of first refusal by the City and any transfer pursuant to such option
or right of first refusal as agreed to by the City shall not be considered a sale, refinance or transfer of the
Project for purposes of this section. Replacement of a general partner of Borrower with any other entity
shall be subject to prior written approval of City, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.
Default: In the event Borrower commits an Event of Default pursuant to the Agreement and Affordability
Covenant, Borrower shall be in default under of the terms and conditions of this Note and the Deed of
Trust, and City may demand immediate and full payment of any outstanding principal amount of the Note
and any accrued interest under the Agreement or Affordability Covenant, and/or may initiate foreclosure
proceedings under the Deed of Trust.
Maturity: Unless Borrower has committed or is committing an Event of Default pursuant to the City
Documents, upon maturity of the Note under its terms, City may, in its sole and absolute discretion,
forgive the outstanding $550,000.00 remaining on the Note.
Nonrecourse: This Note shall be non‐recourse to Borrower and its partners.
Security. This Note will be secured by the Deed of Trust recorded against Borrower’s fee simple estate in
the Property.
Other. Should there be a conflict relating to repayment terms between the Agreement and this Note, the
latter will prevail.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Borrower has executed and delivered this Note as of the date first written
above.
BORROWER:
Grand and Linden Family Apartments, L.P.
By:
Title:
Date:
3467836.1
ROEM Development Corporation
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY :
City of South San Francisco
WHEN RECORDED, MAIL TO :
400 Grand Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Attn: City Manager
Exempt from Recording Fees pursuant to
Section 27383 of the Government Code
(This Space for Recorder's Use Only)
DEED OF TRUST AND ASSIGNMENT OF RENTS
This Deed of Trust, made this __ day , 2020 between
GRAND AND LINDEN FAMILY APARTMENTS, L.P.
herein called “Trustor,” whose mailing address is
Grand and Linden Family Apartments, L.P.
1650 Lafayette Street
Santa Clara, CA 95050
and Chicago Title Company “Trustee", and
City of South San Francisco, herein called “Beneficiary” or “City”
RECITALS
Witnesseth: That Trustor IRREVOCABLY GRANTS, TRANSFERS, AND ASSIGNS TO TRUSTEE IN TRUST, WITH POWER OF SALE, that
property in County of San Mateo, State of California, described in "Exhibit A" attached hereto together with all
the improvements now or hereafter erected on the property, and all easements, rights, appurtenances, rents
(subject, however, to the rights and authorities given to Beneficiary to collect and apply such rents), royalties,
mineral, oil and gas rights and profits, water, water rights, and water stock, and all fixtures now or hereafter
attached to the property, including but not limited to all gas and electric fixtures, radiators, heaters, furnaces, air
conditioners, heat pumps, stoves, ranges, bathtubs, sinks, water closets, basins, pipes, faucets and other
plumbing and heating, venting and air conditioning equipment, cabinets, mantels, cooking apparatus and
appurtenances, shades, awnings, screens, venetian blinds and other furnishings, all of which, including
replacements and additions thereto, which shall be deemed to be and remain a part of the property covered by
this Deed of Trust; and all of the foregoing, together with said property are referred to as (the “Property”).
Trustor hereby represents, warrants and covenants that with the exception of easements of record, absent the
written consent of City, this Deed of Trust shall not be subordinated in priority to any lien (other than those
pertaining to taxes or assessments), encumbrance, or other interest in the Property. If at the time this Deed of
Trust is recorded, any interest, lien, or encumbrance has been recorded against the Property in position superior
to this Deed of Trust, upon the request of City, Trustor hereby covenants and agrees to promptly undertake all
action necessary to clear such matter from title or to subordinate such interest to this Deed of Trust consistent
with the intent of and in accordance with this Deed of Trust, and to provide such evidence thereof as City may
reasonably request. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City agrees that pursuant to Health and Safety Code
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Section 33334.14(a)(4), the City will not withhold consent to reasonable requests for subordination of this Deed
of Trust to deeds of trust provided for the benefit of lenders identified in the Financing Plan approved in
connection with the certain Development Agreement executed by and between the Parties and dated as of
November 15, 2017 ( “DA”), provided that the instruments effecting such subordination include reasonable
protections to the City in the event of default consistent with the requirements of Health and Safety Code Section
33334.14(a)(4), including without limitation, extended notice and cure rights.
Any subordination request shall be subject to a $2,000.00 fee payable by Trustor to City upon Trustor’s request
for City to review instruments and other legal documents proposed to effect a subordination under this Deed of
Trust.
Trustor hereby: (i) represents and warrants that it is not affiliated in any way with the lender identified in the
Financing Plan approved in connection with the DA, and (ii) covenants that it will not become so affiliated by
acquiring an interest in such lender, or an interest in its loan, or otherwise.
Trustor covenants that it is lawfully seized of the estate conveyed by this Deed of Trust and has the right to grant
and convey the Property, and that Trustor will warrant and defend generally the title of the Property against all
claims and demands, subject to any declarations, easements or restrictions listed in a schedule of exceptions to
coverage in any title insurance policy insuring Beneficiary's interest in the Property. In the event the Property or
any part thereof, or any interest therein is sold, agreed to be sold, conveyed or alienated by the Trustor, or by
the operation of law or otherwise, all obligations secured by this instrument, irrespective of the maturity date
expressed therein, at the option of the holder hereof, and without demand or notice shall become due and
payable.
TOGETHER with the rents, issues and profits thereof, SUBJECT HOWEVER, to the right, power and authority given to
and conferred upon Beneficiary by paragraph 10 of the provisions incorporated herein by reference to collect
and apply such rents, issues and profits, for the purpose of securing 1) Performance of each agreement of
Trustor incorporated by reference or contained herein; 2) Payment of the indebtedness evidenced by one
Promissory Note (“Note”) of even date herewith, and any extension or renewal thereof, in the principal amount
of $1,050,000.00 executed by Trustor in favor of Beneficiary (the “Loan”); 3) Payment of such further sums as
the then record owner of said Property hereinafter may borrow from Beneficiary, when evidenced by another
Note (or Notes) reciting it so secured; 4) Performance of the terms and conditions of that certain “Loan
Agreement between the City of South San Francisco and Grand and Linden Family Apartments, L.P.” ( the
“Agreement”), dated 2020, approved by the South San Francisco City Council Resolution No.
[insert resolution #], [insert date]; and 5) Performance of the terms and conditions of that certain “Affordable
Housing Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants between the City of South San Francisco
and Grand and Linden Family Apartments, L.P.” (“Affordability Covenant”) dated __________________ 2020
(collectively the Note, Agreement and Affordability Covenant shall be referred herein as “City Documents”). Any
Event of Default pursuant to City Documents, shall be grounds for a declaration of an Event of Default hereunder,
and Beneficiary may, at its option, demand full payment of any outstanding principal and interest due Beneficiary,
under the Note secured by this Deed of Trust, and said Agreement.
To protect the security of this Deed of Trust, Trustor agrees:
(1) Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions. The following covenants, conditions and restrictions are to
run with the land and shall be binding on all parties and all persons claiming under them. The Property and all
parts or parcels of the Property shall be subject to these restrictions and shall pass with the Property and shall
bind the respective successors in interest of the Beneficiary. In the event of any breach of the covenants,
conditions and restrictions contained in this Deed of Trust, the Beneficiary, in addition to any other remedies
available to it, may institute or prosecute any suit which it may consider advisable in order to compel and obtain
a decree for specific performance of any obligation of any Trustor to use and maintain the Property in conformity
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with these covenants. The forgoing provisions do not limit the right of the Beneficiary to foreclose or otherwise
enforce any other provision of the City Documents and Deed of Trust; provided, however, that in the event of
any foreclosure under any such mortgage, deed of trust or other lien or encumbrance, or sale pursuant to any
power of sale included in any such mortgage or deed of trust, the purchaser or purchasers and their successors
and assigns and the Property shall be, and shall continue to be, subject to all of the conditions, covenants and
restrictions contained in this Deed of Trust.
a. Use and Transfer Restrictions. During the fifty‐five (55) year period commencing with the date of the
issuance of a Final Certificate of Occupancy, or some other document acceptable to Beneficiary, Trustor shall
comply with the following restrictions unless Trustor has first obtained the written approval of the Beneficiary:
i. Trustor shall not convey, transfer or encumber any of the Property or permit the conveyance,
transfer, or encumbrance of such Property unless such assignee, transferee or encumbrancer has agreed, in
writing and in a form suitable for recordation, to be bound by the terms of the City Documents;
ii. Trustor shall not add to, reconstruct, or demolish any part of the Property or improvements,
except as provided by the City Documents;
(2) Affordability Requirements. Pursuant to the City Documents, the Property shall remain affordable to
persons and families of low income, as designated and described in the Affordability Covenant, for not less than
fifty‐five (55) years commencing with the date of the issuance of a Final Certificate of Occupancy, or some other
document acceptable to Beneficiary.
(3) Maintenance of Property. To maintain the Property and the Project in good physical condition
(reasonable wear and tear excepted), in good repair, and in decent, safe, sanitary, habitable and tenantable living
conditions in conformity with all applicable state, federal, and local laws, ordinances, codes, regulations and City
Documents. Without limiting the foregoing, Trustor agrees to maintain the Project and the Property (including
without limitation, the residential units, common areas, meeting rooms, landscaping, driveways, parking areas
and walkways) in a condition free of all waste, nuisance, debris, unmaintained landscaping, graffiti, disrepair,
abandoned vehicles/appliances, and illegal activity, and shall take all reasonable steps to prevent the same from
occurring on the Property or at the Project. Trustor shall prevent and/or rectify any physical deterioration of the
Property and the Project and shall make all repairs, renewals and replacements necessary to keep the Property
and the improvements located thereon in good condition and repair. Trustor shall provide adequate security
services for occupants of the Project.
In the event that Trustor breaches any of the covenants in this Section 3, and such default continues for a period
of thirty (30) days after written notice from City, then City, in addition to any other remedy it may have under
this Agreement or at law or in equity, shall have the right, but not the obligation, to enter upon the Property and
perform all acts and work necessary to protect, maintain, and preserve the improvements and the landscaped
areas on the Property.
All costs expended by City in connection with the foregoing shall be paid by Trustor to City upon demand. Failure
to pay all such sums remaining within thirty (30) days following delivery of City’s invoice therefor shall constitute
an Event of Default and shall bear interest at the lesser of 8% per annum or the highest rate permitted by
applicable law and Beneficiary may add the amount thereof to the principal balance of the Note hereby secured.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Section, City agrees that it will provide Owner with not
less than thirty (30) days’ written notice prior to undertaking any work for which Owner will incur a financial
obligation.
(4) Insurance. To provide, maintain and deliver to Beneficiary fire insurance satisfactory to and with loss
payable to Beneficiary. Notwithstanding anything contained in any of the documents evidencing the Loan from
Beneficiary to Trustor, unless Beneficiary and Trustor otherwise agree in writing, insurance proceeds shall be
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applied to restoration or repair of the Property consistent with the occupancy and rent restriction requirements
set forth in the City Documents. Such work shall be commenced as soon as reasonably practicable after the
damage or loss occurs and shall be completed within one year thereafter or as soon as reasonably practicable,
provided that insurance proceeds are available to be applied to such repairs or restoration within such period
and the repair or restoration is financially feasible. During such time that lenders or low‐income housing tax credit
investors providing financing for the Project impose requirements that differ from the requirements of this
Section the requirements of such lenders and investors shall prevail.
If such restoration or repair is not economically feasible or if a default exists after expiration of all applicable
cure periods, the insurance proceeds shall be applied to the sums secured by this Deed of Trust, with the excess,
if any, paid to Trustor. In the event funds for such work are insufficient, Beneficiary may, at its option, advance
such additional funds as may be necessary to allow the Property to be repaired or restored, and may add the
amount thereof to the principal balance of the Note hereby secured.
(5) Protection of Beneficiary’s Security: To appear in and defend any action or proceeding purporting to
affect the security hereof or the rights or powers of Beneficiary or Trustee; and to pay all costs and expenses,
including costs of evidence of title and attorney's fees. If Trustor fails to perform the covenants and agreements
contained in this Deed of Trust, or if any action or proceeding is commenced which materially affects Beneficiary's
interest in the Property, including, but not limited to, foreclosure, involuntary sale, eminent domain, insolvency,
code enforcement, or arrangements or proceedings involving a bankrupt or decedent, then Beneficiary, at its
option, upon notice to Trustor, may make such appearances, disburse such sums and take such action as is
necessary to protect Beneficiary's interest. Nothing contained in this Section 5 shall require Beneficiary to incur
any expense or take any action.
(6) Charges and Liens. To pay at least ten days before delinquency all taxes and assessments affecting
the Property, including assessments on appurtenant water stock; when due, all encumbrances, charges and liens,
with interest, on the Property or any part hereof, which appear to be prior or superior hereto; all costs, fees and
expenses of this Trust.
Should Trustor fail to make any payment or to do any act as herein provided, then Beneficiary or Trustee,
but without obligation to do so and without notice to or demand upon Trustor and without releasing Trustor
from any obligation hereof, may: make or do the same in such manner and to such extent as either may deem
necessary to protect the security hereof, Beneficiary or Trustee being authorized to enter upon the Property for
such purposes; appear in and defend any action or proceeding purporting to affect the security hereof or the
rights or powers of Beneficiary or Trustee; pay purchase, contest or compromise any encumbrance charge or lien
which in the judgment of either appears to be prior or superior hereto; and in exercising any such powers, pay
necessary expenses, employ counsel and pay his/her reasonable fees.
(7) Timely Payment. To pay immediately and without demand all sums so expended by Beneficiary or
Trustee, with interest from date of expenditure at the amount allowed by law in effect at the date hereof, and
to pay for any statement provided for by law in effect at the date hereof regarding the obligation secured hereby
any amount demanded by the Beneficiary not to exceed the maximum allowed by law at the time when said
statement is demanded.
(8) Awards for Damages. That the proceeds of any award or claim for damages, direct or consequential,
in connection with a total condemnation or taking of the Property, shall be applied to the sums secured by this
Deed of Trust, with the excess, if any, paid to Trustor, unless Trustor and Beneficiary otherwise agree in writing.
In the event of a partial condemnation or taking, the proceeds shall be applied to the restoration or repair of the
Property consistent with the occupancy and rent restriction requirements set forth in the City Documents. Such
work shall be commenced as soon as reasonably practicable after the partial condemnation or taking occurs and
shall be completed within one year thereafter or as soon as reasonably practicable, provided that condemnation
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proceeds are available to be applied to such repairs or restoration within such period and the repair or restoration
is financially feasible. During such time that lenders or low‐income housing tax credit investors providing
financing for the Project impose requirements that differ from the requirements of this Section the requirements
of such lenders and investors shall prevail.
If such restoration or repair is not economically feasible or if a default exists after expiration of all applicable cure
periods, the condemnation proceeds shall be applied to the sums secured by this Deed of Trust, with the excess,
if any, paid to Trustor. In the event funds for such work are insufficient, Beneficiary may, at its option, advance
such additional funds as may be necessary to allow the Property to be repaired or restored, and may add the
amount thereof to the principal balance of the Note hereby secured.
(9) Waiver. That by accepting payment of any sum secured hereby after its due date, Beneficiary does
not waive its right to require prompt payment when due of all other sums so secured or to declare default for
failure so to pay.
(10) Trustee Reconveyance. That at any time or from time to time, without liability therefor and without
notice, upon written request of Beneficiary and presentation of this Deed and said note for endorsement, and
without affecting the personal liability of any person for payment of the indebtedness secured hereby, Trustee
may reconvey any part of the Property; consent to the making of any map or plot thereof; join in granting any
easement thereon; or join in any extension agreement of any agreement subordinating the lien or charge hereof.
(11) Reconveyance. That upon written request of Beneficiary stating that all sums secured hereby have
been paid and the affordability covenants compliance period herein described has terminated, and upon
surrender of this Deed and said Note to Trustee for cancellation and retention and upon payment of its fees,
Trustee shall reconvey, without warranty, the Property then held hereunder. The recitals in such reconveyance
of any matters or facts shall be conclusive proof of the truthfulness thereof. The grantee in such reconveyance
may be described as "the person or persons legally entitled thereto." Five years after issuance of such full
reconveyance, Trustee may destroy said Note and this Deed (unless directed in such request to retain them).
(12) Rents. That as additional security and subject to the rights of senior lenders, Trustor hereby gives
to and confers upon Beneficiary the right, power and authority, during the continuance of these Trusts, to collect
the rents, issues and profits of the Property, reserving unto Trustor the right, prior to any default by Trustor in
payment of any indebtedness secured hereby or in performance of any agreement hereunder, to collect and
retain such rents, issues and profits as they become due and payable. Upon any such default, Beneficiary may at
any time without notice, either in person, by agent or by a receiver to be appointed by a court, and without
regard to the adequacy of any security for the indebtedness hereby secured, enter upon and take possession of
the Property or any part thereof, in its own name sue or otherwise collect such rents, issues and profits, including
those past due and unpaid, and apply the same, less costs and expenses of operation and collection, including
reasonable attorney's fees, upon any indebtedness secured hereby and in such order as Beneficiary may
determine. The entering upon and taking possession of the Property, the collection of such rents, issues and
profits and the application thereof as aforesaid, shall not cure or waive any default or notice of default hereunder
or invalidate any act done pursuant to such notice.
(13) Acceleration Upon Default. That upon default by Trustor in payment of any indebtedness secured
hereby or in the performance of any agreement hereunder or an Event of Default under the City Documents,
Beneficiary may declare all sums secured hereby immediately due and payable by delivery to Trustee of written
declaration of default and demand for sale and of written notice of default and of election to cause the Property
to be sold, which notice Trustee shall cause to be filed for record. Beneficiary also shall deposit with Trustee this
Deed of Trust, said note and all documents evidencing expenditures secured hereby.
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After the lapse of such time as may then be required by law following the recordation of said notice of
default, and notice of sale having been given as then required by law, Trustee, without demand on Trustor, shall
sell the Property at the time and place fixed by it in said notice of sale, either as a whole or in separate parcels,
and in such order as it may determine, at public auction to the highest bidder for cash in lawful money of the
United States made payable at time of sale. Trustee may postpone sale of all or any portion of the Property by
public announcement at such time and place of sale, and from time to time thereafter may postpone such sale
by public announcement at the time fixed by the preceding postponement. Trustee shall deliver to such purchase
its deed conveying the Property so sold, but without any covenant or warranty, express or implied. The recitals
in such deed of any matters or facts shall be conclusive proof of the truthfulness thereof. Any person, including
Trustor, Trustee or Beneficiary as hereinafter defined, may purchase at such sale. Beneficiary shall be entitled to
collect from the Trustor, or sale proceeds, if any, all reasonable costs and expenses incurred in pursuing the
remedies provided in this Section, including, but not limited to reasonable attorney's fees.
After deducting all costs, fees and expenses of Trustee and of the Trust, including costs of evidence of
title in connection with sale, Trustee shall apply the proceeds of sale to payments of: all sums expended under
the terms hereof, not then repaid, with accrued interest at the amount allowed by law in effect at the date
hereof; all other sums then secured hereby; and the remainder, if any, to the person or persons legally entitled
thereto.
(14) Successor Trustee. That Beneficiary, or any successor in ownership of any indebtedness secured
hereby, may from time to time, by instrument in writing, substitute a successor or successors to any Trustee
named herein or acting hereunder, which instrument, executed by Beneficiary and duly acknowledged and
recorded in the office of the recorder of the county where the Property is situated, shall be conclusive proof of
proper substitution of such successor Trustee or Trustees, who shall, without conveyance from Trustee
predecessor, succeed to all its title, estate, rights, powers and duties. Said instrument must contain the name of
the original Trustor, Trustee and Beneficiary hereunder, the book and page where this Deed is recorded and the
name and address of new Trustee.
(15) Binding on Successors. That this Deed applies to, inures to the benefit of, and binds all parties
hereto, their heirs, legatees, devisees, administrator, executors, successors and assigns. The term Beneficiary
shall mean the owner and holder, including pledges of the note secured hereby, whether or not named as
Beneficiary herein. In this Deed, whenever the content so requires, the masculine gender includes the feminine
and/or neuter, and the singular number includes the plural.
(16) Trustee Acceptance. That Trustee accepts this Trust when this Deed of Trust, duly executed and
acknowledged, is made a public record as provide by law. Trustee is not obligated to notify any party hereto of
pending sale under any other deed of trust or of any action or proceeding in which Trustor, Beneficiary or Trustee
shall be a party unless brought by Trustee.
(17) Low‐Income Tenant Protection. That notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein or
in any documents secured by this Deed of Trust or contained in any subordination agreement, Beneficiary
acknowledges and agrees that in the event of a foreclosure or deed‐in‐lieu of foreclosure (collectively,
“Foreclosure”) with respect to the Property encumbered by this Deed of Trust, the following rule contained in
Section 42(h)(6)(E)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, shall apply:
For a period of three (3) years from the date of Foreclosure, with respect to any unit that had been
regulated by a regulatory agreement with the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee, (a) none of the tenants
occupying such units at the time of Foreclosure may be evicted or their tenancy terminated (other than for good
cause), (b) nor may any rent be increased except as otherwise permitted under Section 42 of the Code.
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(18) Due on Sale, Refinance, or Transfer of Title: IN THE EVENT OF A SALE, REFINANCE OR
TRANSFER OF ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN BY TRUSTOR WITHOUT
PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF BENEFICIARY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY DOCUMENTS, THE
ENTIRE PRINCIPAL BALANCE OF THE NOTE, INCLUDING ANY ACCUMULATED INTEREST DUE UNDER
THE AGREEMENT OR AFFORDABILITY COVENANT, SHALL BE IMMEDIATELY DUE AND PAYABLE.
HOWEVER, (I) THE TRANSFER OF LIMITED PARTNER INTERESTS IN TRUSTOR TO A LIHTC INVESTOR,
(II) THE SUBSEQUENT TRANSFER OF SUCH LIMITED PARTNER INTERESTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
SYNDICATING THE LIHTC, OR (III) THE GRANTING OF AN OPTION OR RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL BY THE
CITY AND ANY TRANSFER PURSUANT TO SUCH OPTION OR RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL AS AGREED TO
BY THE CITY SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED A SALE, REFINANCE OR TRANSFER OF THE PROPERTY FOR
PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION. REPLACEMENT OF THE GENERAL PARTNER OF TRUSTOR WITH ANY
OTHER ENTITY SHALL BE SUBJECT TO PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL OF CITY, WHICH SHALL NOT BE
UNREASONABLY WITHHELD.
Trustor may transfer or assign all or any portion of its interest, right or obligations in the Property only as set
forth in this Deed of Trust and the City Documents and with City’s prior written consent, which consent City shall
not withhold provided that (1) the Project is and shall continue to be operated in compliance with this Deed of
Trust and the City Documents; (2) the transferee expressly assumes all obligations of Trustor imposed by this
Deed of Trust and the City Documents; (3) the transferee executes all documents reasonably requested by the
City with respect to the assumption of the Trustor’s obligations under this Deed of Trust and the City Documents,
and upon City’s request, delivers to the City an opinion of its counsel to the effect that such document and this
Deed of Trust and the City Documents are valid, binding and enforceable obligations of such transferee; and (4)
either (A) the transferee has at least three years’ experience in the ownership, operation and management of
low‐income multifamily rental housing projects of similar size to that of the Project, without any record of
material violations of nondiscrimination provisions or other state or federal laws or regulations applicable to such
projects, or (B) the transferee agrees to retain a property management firm with the experience and record
described in sub‐clause (A).
Consent to any proposed Transfer may be given by the City’s City Manager unless the City Manager, in his or her
discretion, refers the matter of approval to the City Council. If a proposed Transfer has not been approved by
City in writing within ninety (90) days following City’s receipt of written request by Trustor, it shall be deemed
approved.
Trustor shall reimburse City for all City costs, including but not limited to reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred in
reviewing instruments and other legal documents proposed to effect a Transfer under this Deed of Trust and the
City Documents and in reviewing the qualifications and financial resources of a proposed successor, assignee, or
transferee within ten (10) days following City’s delivery of an invoice detailing such costs.
Accordingly, the undersigned acknowledges and agrees that, consistent with applicable law, City may accelerate
the maturity date of the principal and accrued interest on the Note in the event that the Property is sold,
conveyed or alienated, except as may be prohibited by law, including section 2924.6 of the California Civil Code.
(19) Request for Notice. City requests that copies of any notices of default and notice of sale be sent to
City at the address set forth above.
(20) Priority. This Deed of Trust, regardless of order of recordation, is junior and subordinate to the
Affordability Covenant recorded contemporaneously herewith.
All obligations hereunder are non‐recourse. The limited partner(s) shall have the same right as Trustor to cure or
remedy any default hereunder within the cure period provided to Trustor extended by an additional sixty (60)
days; provided however, if the default is of such nature that the limited partners reasonably determine that it is
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necessary to replace the general partner of Trustor in order to cure such default, then the cure period shall be
extended until the date sixty (60) days following the removal of the general partner of Trustor.
[Signature Page Follows]
Grand and Linden Family Apartments, L.P.
By: [Add Clause]
By:
Title: __________________________________________________
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SIGNATURES MUST BE NOTARIZED
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State of California )
) ss.
County of ________________________)
On ___________________ before me, _________________________________, Notary
Public, personally appeared
___________________________________________________________________, who proved
to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name is/are subscribed to
the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their
authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or
the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
_______________________________________ Place Notary seal above
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the
individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness,
accuracy, or validity of that document.
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Exhibit A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
For APN/Parcel ID(s): 012‐314‐010
THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, COUNTY OF SAN
MATEO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
LOTS 10 AND 11, BLOCK 138, AS DELINEATED UPON THAT CERTAIN MAP ENTITLED "SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO,
SAN MATEO CO., CAL. PLAT NO. 1", FILED FOR RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF
SAN MATEO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ON MARCH 1ST, 1892 IN BOOK
"B" OF MAPS, AT PAGE 6 AND COPIED INTO BOOK 2 OF MAPS AT PAGE 52
3471917.1
RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
City of South San Francisco
400 Grand Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Attn: City Manager
EXEMPT FROM RECORDING FEES PER
GOVERNMENT CODE §§6103, 27383
Space above this line for Recorder’s use.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING REGULATORY AGREEMENT
AND
DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
for 418 Linden Avenue, South San Francisco
by and between
THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
and
GRAND AND LINDEN FAMILY APARTMENTS, L.P.
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This Affordable Housing Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants
(this “Agreement”) is entered into effective as of _____________, 2020 (“Effective Date”) by
and between the City of South San Francisco, a municipal corporation (“City”) and Grand and
Linden Family Apartments, L.P., a California limited partnership (“Owner”). City and Owner
are hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Parties.”
RECITALS
A. Owner owns that certain real property located in the City of South San Francisco at
418 Linden Avenue, known as San Mateo County Assessor’s Parcel No. 012-314-010 and more
particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto (the “Property”).
B. In accordance with that certain Development Agreement executed by and between
the Parties and dated as of ____________ (the “DA”), a memorandum of which was recorded in
the Official Records of San Mateo County (“Official Records”) on ________, Owner will re-
develop the Property into a residential apartment building of thirty-six (36) affordable residential
units and one manager’s unit (the “Project”). Capitalized terms used and not defined in this
Agreement have the meaning ascribed to them in the DA.
C. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65915 and South San Francisco Municipal Code
Chapter 20.390, Owner has agreed that the Project will result in thirty-six (36) units being available
to Eligible Households at an Affordable Rent as those terms are defined herein in Section 1.
Furthermore, Owner has, pursuant to Section 20.390.010.B.7, requested development standard
waivers including; a reduction in parking from 47 spaces to 23 spaces and a reduction, a reduction
in the number of Electric Vehicle parking spaces to from 3 spaces to 1 space, the removal of the
private storage space requirement and for fees not to exceed $512,916.
D. To assist in the construction of affordable units at the Project, City provided Owner
with a loan in the amount of One Million, and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($1,050,000.00) from City
Affordable Housing Trust Fund, to partially finance the Project (“Loan”), as further set forth in
the DA and the Loan Agreement entered into between the Parties (“Loan Agreement”)
concurrently herewith.
E. As required by the DA, density bonus requirements and as a condition to its
agreement to provide the Loan, the City requires the Property to be subject to the terms, conditions
and restrictions set forth herein, specifically, the City requires that for a period of not less than
fifty-five (55) years, thirty-six (36) residential units in the Project be rented at Affordable Rents to
Eligible Households (“Restricted Units”). The City requires Restricted Units assisted with funds
from the City’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund to remain affordable for the longest feasible time.
F. The Parties have agreed to enter into and record this Agreement in order to satisfy the
conditions described in the foregoing Recitals. The purpose of this Agreement is to regulate and
restrict the occupancy and rents of the Project’s Restricted Units for the benefit of the occupants of the
Project. The Parties intend the covenants set forth in this Agreement to run with the land and to be
binding upon Owner and Owner’s successors and assigns for the full term of this Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, and other valuable consideration,
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the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereby agree as follows.
AGREEMENT
1. Definitions. The following terms have the meanings set forth in this Section wherever used
in this Agreement or the attached exhibits.
“Actual Household Size" means the actual number of persons in the applicable household.
“Adjusted for Family Size Appropriate for the Unit” shall be determined consistent with
Section 50052.5(h) of the California Health and Safety Code and applicable federal rules (if any)
and as defined below:
Studio – 1 person
One Bedroom – 1.5 people
Two Bedroom – 3 people
Three Bedroom – 4.5 people
“Affordable Rent” means the following amounts, less a utility allowance and such other
adjustments as required pursuant to the California Redevelopment Law: (i) for units that are
restricted for rental to households with incomes of not more than eighty percent (80%) of AMI
(“80% Units”), a monthly rent that does not exceed one-twelfth (1/12) of thirty percent (30%) of
eighty percent (80%) of AMI, Adjusted for Family Size Appropriate for the Unit, and (ii) for units
that are restricted for rental to households with incomes of not more than one hundred twenty
percent (120%) of AMI (“120% Units”), a monthly rent that does not exceed one-twelfth of thirty
percent (30%) of one hundred twenty percent (120%) of Area Median Income, Adjusted for Family
Size Appropriate for the Unit.
“Area Median Income” or “AMI” means the median income for San Mateo County,
California, adjusted for Actual Household Size, as determined by the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) pursuant to Section 8 of the United States Housing
Act of 1937 and as published from time to time by the State of California Department of Housing
and Community Development (“HCD”) in Section 6932 of Title 25 of the California Code of
Regulations or successor provision published pursuant to California Health and Safety Code
Section 50093(c).
“Claims” is defined in Section 10.
“Eligible Household” means a household for which gross household income does not
exceed the applicable maximum income level for a Restricted Unit as specified in Section 2.1 and
Exhibit B.
“Indemnitees” is defined in Section 10.
“Low-Income” or “Lower Income” means an annual gross household income that is less
than or equal to the qualifying limits for households of Lower Income adjusted for actual household
size, as determined periodically by HUD on the basis of gross annual household income and
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published by HCD in the Regulations for San Mateo County. If HUD ceases to make such
determination, “Lower Income” shall be defined as not greater than 80% of Area Median Income
adjusted for actual household size, as published by HCD in the Regulations. If both HCD and HUD
cease to make such determinations, City in its reasonable discretion may designate another
definition of “Lower Income” used by any other federal or state agency so long as such definition
is no more restrictive than that set forth herein.
“Moderate-Income” means an annual gross household income that is less than or equal
to 120% of AMI, adjusted for actual household size as determined periodically by HCD on the
basis of gross annual household income and published in the Regulations for San Mateo County.
“Regulations” means Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations.
“Rent-Restricted” means a dwelling unit for which the gross rent charged for such
unit does not exceed the Affordable Rent, as adjusted for assumed household size in
accordance with the Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”)
guidelines.
“Restricted Unit” means a dwelling unit which is reserved for occupancy at an
Affordable Rent by a household of not more than a specified household income in accordance
with and as set forth in Sections 2.1 and 2.2 and Exhibit B.
2. Use and Affordability Restrictions. Owner hereby covenants and agrees, for itself and its
successors and assigns, that the Property shall be used solely for the operation of a multifamily
rental housing development in compliance with the DA, Loan Agreement, City Promissory Note
and City Deed of Trust and the requirements set forth herein (“City Documents”). Owner
represents and warrants that it has not entered into any agreement that would restrict or compromise
its ability to comply with the occupancy and affordability restrictions set forth in this Agreement or
other City Documents, and Owner covenants that it shall not enter into any agreement that is
inconsistent with such restrictions without the express written consent of City.
2.1 Affordability Requirements.
2.1.1 For a term of fifty-five (55) years commencing upon the date of issuance of
a final certificate of occupancy for the residential portion of the Project, not less than thirty-six
(36) of the residential units of the Project shall be both Rent Restricted (as defined below) and
occupied (or if vacant, available for occupancy), available at Affordable Rents to Eligible
Households. This Section 2.1 shall be amended to include the specific levels of affordability for
each Restricted Unit once finally determined by the Parties. The thirty-six (36) residential units
subject to this Agreement shall also be Rent Restricted and occupied by Eligible Households and
allocated across unit type as specified in Exhibit B once finally determined by the Parties.
2.1.2 Special Considerations for units with Project Based Section 8 Rental
Assistance: If the Project receives an award of Project-Based Section 8 rental assistance, the units
receiving the project-based vouchers (“PBVs”) shall be underwritten at the total subsidized rent
for each unit paid by the project-based rental assistance and the tenant in sum. If PBVs are
terminated, rents for any Restricted Units losing PBVs may be increased to the federally-permitted
maximums in accordance with current California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (“CTCAC”)
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regulations.
If a PBV is terminated, and the current tenant is unable to pay the maximum
CTCAC-allowable rent, Owner may, upon advance written notice to City, transition targeted units
detailed in Exhibit B as follows:
(a) First, to a household of the same targeted population
that could afford to pay the maximum CTCAC rent allowed; and if there
is no household that meets this criterion,
(b) Second, to the next eligible household on Owner’s
waiting list that could afford to pay the maximum CTCAC rent allowed.
For PBVs that are also HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH)
vouchers, and if the current tenant is unable to pay the maximum CTCAC-allowable rent,
Borrower may, upon advance written notice to City, transition to these units as follows:
(a) First, to a homeless veteran household for whom the
maximum CTCAC rent allowed is affordable; and if there is no household
that meets this criterion,
(b) Second, to a homeless household for whom the
maximum CTCAC rent allowed is affordable; and if there is no household
who meets this criterion,
(c) Third, to a veteran household for whom the
maximum CTCAC rent allowed is affordable; and if there is no household
who meets this criterion,
(d) Fourth, to the next eligible household on Owner’s
waiting list for whom the maximum CTCAC rent allowed is affordable.
If PBVs are terminated, Borrower may request, and City may grant a reduction or
waiver in writing of the homeless household requirements described above, upon submission of
evidence that such requirements cause the Project to be financially infeasible.
2.1.3 Recertification. In the event that recertification of Eligible Household incomes
indicates that the number of Restricted Units actually occupied by Eligible Households falls below
the number reserved for each income group as specified in this Section 2.1 and Exhibit B, Owner
shall rectify the condition by renting the next available dwelling unit(s) in the Project to Eligible
Household(s) until the required income mix is achieved. If the income of a household occupying
an extremely-low income unit (“ELI Unit”) increases to or beyond 50% of the AMI at
recertification, the unit will no longer qualify as an ELI Unit for purposes of compliance with this
Agreement and the Loan Agreement. In that scenario, the next vacancy in a unit of similar size
shall be filled with a household earning up to 30% AMI, qualifying that unit as an ELI Unit for
purposes of compliance.
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2.2 Rents for Restricted Units. Rents for Restricted Units shall be limited to Affordable
Rents for households of the applicable income limit in accordance with Section 2.1 and Exhibit
B. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Eligible Household qualifying for a Restricted Unit shall be
denied continued occupancy of a unit in the Project because, after admission, such Eligible
Household's adjusted income increases to exceed the qualifying limit for such Restricted Unit
except as specified in this Section 2.2. If, upon recertification of the income of a Resident of a
Unit, the Owner determines that the Resident has an Adjusted Income exceeding the maximum
qualifying income for the Unit, such Resident shall be permitted to continue occupying the Unit
upon expiration of the Resident's lease, and upon sixty (60) days written notice, the Rent shall be
increased to thirty percent (30%) of the Resident's Adjusted Income, subject to the maximum rent
allowed pursuant to other funding restrictions.
2.2.1 Termination of Occupancy of Restricted Unit by Eligible Household.
Upon termination of occupancy of a Restricted Unit by an Eligible Household, Owner shall
rent the Unit shall to another Eligible Household at Affordable Rents in accordance with Section
2.1 and Exhibit B within thirty (30) days of termination of occupancy by the former Eligible
Household.
2.3 Unit Sizes, Design and Location. The Restricted Units shall be of comparable
design quality as unrestricted units in the Project and among the different affordability categories
set forth in Exhibit B. Eligible Households of Restricted Units shall have access to all common
facilities of the Project equal to that of Eligible Households of units in the Project that are not
Restricted Units and among the affordability categories set forth in Exhibit B. The Restricted Units
shall be allocated among affordability categories as set forth in Exhibit B.
2.4 City Loan Funds. Owner shall ensure that all City Loan Funds are used for the
construction of the Project in a manner consistent with the applicable City Loan Funds
requirements and City Documents’ terms, which at a minimum, requires residential rental units
assisted with funds from the City’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund to remain affordable for the
longest feasible time.
2.5 No Condominium Conversion. Owner shall not convert the residential units in the
Project to condominium or cooperative ownership or sell condominium or cooperative rights to the
residential portion of the Project or any part thereof unless Owner obtains the City's consent and
meets which consent shall be conditioned upon Owner's agreement to ensure that the Restricted
Units remain available as affordable housing. Prior to conveyance of any Restricted Unit(s), the
buyer(s) of the for-sale Restricted Units shall enter into an affordable housing agreement, in a
form approved by the City Manager and City Attorney, that maintains the affordability of the
unit for the minimum term set forth in this Agreement, the City Documents or in California law
whichever is greater.
2.6 Non-Discrimination; Compliance with Fair Housing Laws.
2.6.1 Preferences. In order to ensure that there is an adequate supply of affordable
housing within the City for City residents and employees of businesses located within the City, to
the extent permitted by law and consistent with the program regulations for funding sources used
for development of the Project, at initial lease up, Owner shall give a preference in the rental of
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the residential units in the Project to Eligible Households that include at least one member who
lives or works in the City of South San Francisco. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of
a conflict between this provision and the provisions of Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended, the provisions of such Section 42 shall control.
2.6.2 Fair Housing. Owner shall comply with state and federal fair housing laws
in the marketing and rental of the units in the Project. Owner shall accept as Eligible Households,
on the same basis as all other prospective Eligible Households, persons who are recipients of
federal certificates or vouchers for rent subsidies pursuant to the existing Section 8 program or any
successor thereto.
2.6.3 Non-Discrimination. Owner shall not restrict the rental, sale, lease,
sublease, transfer, use, occupancy, tenure or enjoyment of the Property or Project, or any portion
thereof, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual
orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, familial status, source of income, disability,
or genetic information of any person. Owner covenants for itself and all persons claiming under
or through it, and this Agreement is made and accepted upon and subject to the condition that there
shall be no discrimination against or segregation of any person or group of persons on account of
any basis listed in subdivision (a) or (d) of Section 12955 of the Government Code, as those bases
are defined in Sections 12926, 12926.1, subdivision (m) and paragraph (1) of subdivision (p) of
Section 12955, and Section 12955.2 of the Government Code, in the sale, lease, sublease, transfer,
use, occupancy, tenure or enjoyment of the Property, Project or part thereof, nor shall Owner or
any person claiming under or through Owner establish or permit any such practice or practices of
discrimination or segregation with reference to the selection, location, number, use or occupancy
of tenants, lessees, subtenants, sub lessees or vendees in, of, or for the Property, Project or part
thereof.
All deeds made or entered into by Owner, its successors or assigns, as to any portion
of the Property or Project shall contain the following language, and all leases or contracts made or
entered into by Owner, its successors or assigns, as to any portion of the Property or Project, shall
reference this Section, and shall enforce the same diligently and in good faith:
“(a) Owner herein covenants by and for itself, its successors and assigns, and all
persons claiming under or through it, that there shall be no discrimination against or segregation
of a person or of a group of persons on account of any basis listed in subdivision (a) or (d) of
Section 12955 of the Government Code, as those bases are defined in Sections 12926, 12926.1,
subdivision (m) and paragraph (1) of subdivision (p) of Section 12955, and Section 12955.2 of the
Government Code, in the sale, lease, sublease, transfer, use, occupancy, tenure or enjoyment of
the property herein conveyed nor shall the Owner or any person claiming under or through the
Owner establish or permit any such practice or practices of discrimination or segregation with
reference to the selection, location, number, use or occupancy of tenants, lessees, subtenants, sub
lessees or vendees in the property herein conveyed. The foregoing covenant shall run with the
land.
“(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), with respect to familial status, paragraph (a)
shall not be construed to apply to housing for older persons, as defined in Section 12955.9 of the
Government Code. With respect to familial status, nothing in paragraph (1) shall be construed to
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affect Sections 51.2, 51.3, 51.4, 51.10, and 799.5 of the Civil Code, relating to housing for senior
citizens. Subdivision (d) of Section 51 of the Civil Code and subdivisions (d) of Section 12955 of
the Government Code shall apply to paragraph (a).”
Violation of the non-discrimination provisions of this Agreement shall be
considered a breach of this Agreement and subject Owner to penalties, to be determined by the
City Manager, including but not limited to the following:
i. termination of this Agreement;
ii. disqualification of Owner from bidding on or being awarded a City
contract for a period of up to 3 years;
iii. liquidated damages of $2,500 per violation; and/or
iv. imposition of other appropriate contractual and civil remedies and
sanctions, as determined by the City Manager.
To effectuate the provisions of this Section, the City Manager shall have the
authority to examine Owner’s employment records with respect to compliance with this Section
and/or to set off all or any portion of the amount described in this Section against amounts due to
Owner under this Agreement or City Documents.
Owner shall report to the City Manager the filing by any person in any court of any
complaint of discrimination or the filing by any person of any and all charges with the Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Fair Employment and Housing, or any
other entity charged with the investigation of allegations within 30 days of such filing, provided
that within such 30 days such entity has not notified Owner that such charges are dismissed or
otherwise unfounded. Such notification shall include the name of the complainant, a copy of such
complaint, and a description of the circumstance. Owner shall provide City with a copy of their
response to the Complaint when filed.
3. Reporting Requirements.
3.1. Eligible Household Certification. Project financing is anticipated to include
proceeds from Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (“LIHTC”). If the Project is awarded LIHTC,
City shall defer to income certification and calculation requirements imposed by tax credits. If the
Project financing does not include tax credits, Owner shall rely on income determination
calculations set forth in 24 CFR Part 5 (i.e., the Section 8 Voucher Program). Owner or Owner’s
authorized agent shall obtain from each household prior to initial occupancy of each Restricted
Unit, and on every anniversary thereafter, a written certificate containing all of the following in
such format and with such supporting documentation as City may reasonably require:
(a) The identity of each household member; and
(b) The total gross household income;
Owner shall retain such certificates for not less than three (3) years, and upon City’s
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request, shall make the certificates available for City inspection.
3.2 Annual Report; Inspections. By not later than April 30th of each year during the
term of this Agreement, Owner shall submit an annual report (“Annual Report”) to the City in
form satisfactory to City, together with a certification that the Project is in compliance with the
requirements of this Agreement. The Annual Report shall, at a minimum, include the following
information for each dwelling unit in the Project: (i) unit number; (ii) number of bedrooms;
(iii) current rent and other charges; (iv) dates of any vacancies during the previous year;
(v) number of people residing in the unit; (vi) total gross household income of residents;
(vii) documentation of source of household income; and (viii) the information required by Section
3.1.
Owner shall include with the Annual Report, an income recertification for each household,
documentation verifying Eligible Household eligibility, and such additional information as City
may reasonably request from time to time in order to demonstrate compliance with this Agreement.
The Annual Report shall conform to the format requested by City; provided however, during such
time that the Project is subject to a regulatory agreement restricting occupancy and/or rents
pursuant to requirements imposed in connection with the use of state or federal low-income
housing tax credits, Owner may satisfy the requirements of this Section by providing City with a
copy of compliance reports required in connection with such financing.
3.3 On-site Inspection. Owner shall permit representatives of City to enter and inspect the
Property and the Project during reasonable business hours in order to monitor compliance with this
Agreement upon 48-hours advance notice of such visit to Owner or to Owner's management agent.
3.4 Additional Information. Owner shall provide any additional information reasonably
requested by City. The City shall have the right to examine and make copies of all books, records, or
other documents of the Owner which pertain to the Project.
3.5 Records. The Owner shall maintain complete, accurate and current records pertaining
to the Property and Project, shall comply with all program and fiscal reporting requirements set forth
by appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies, and as required by City, and shall permit any duly
authorized representative of the Federal, State, local agencies and City to inspect records, including
records pertaining to income and household size of Eligible Households. All Eligible Household lists,
applications and waiting lists relating to the Project shall at all times be kept separate and identifiable
from any other business of the Owner and shall be maintained in a reasonable condition for proper
audit and subject to examination during business hours by representatives of the City. Owner agrees
upon reasonable notice to provide to City or any Federal or State or local department having monitoring
or review authority, to City’s authorized representatives, and/or to any of their respective audit agencies
access to and the right to examine all records and documents necessary to determine compliance with
relevant Federal, State, and local statutes, rules, and regulations, to determine compliance with this
Agreement and the City Documents, and to evaluate the quality, appropriateness, and timeliness of
services performed. The Owner shall retain copies of all materials obtained or produced with respect
to occupancy of the Restricted Units for a period of at least five (5) years, and for any period during
which there is an audit undertaken by the City pursuant to the City Documents.
4. Term of Agreement.
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4.1 Term of Restrictions. Unless extended by mutual agreement of the Parties, upon
the 55th anniversary of issuance of the final certificate of occupancy, this Agreement shall
automatically terminate and be of no further force or effect. Owner shall provide all notices and
rights to tenants required to be given prior to and upon the expiration of affordability covenants
pursuant to Government Code Section 65863.10 or a successor statute.
4.2 Effectiveness Succeeds Conveyance of Property and Repayment of Loan. This
Agreement shall remain effective and fully binding for the full term hereof, as such may be extended
pursuant to Section 4.1, regardless of any repayment of the Loan, sale, assignment, transfer, or
conveyance of the Property or the Project or any part thereof or interest therein.
4.3 Reconveyance. Upon the expiration of this Agreement, the Parties agree to execute
and record appropriate instruments to release and discharge this Agreement; provided, however,
the execution and recordation of such instruments shall not be necessary or a prerequisite to
evidence the expiration of this Agreement, or to evidence the release and discharge of this
Agreement as a matter of title.
5. Binding Upon Successors; Covenants to Run with the Land. Owner hereby subjects its
interest in the Property and the Project to the covenants and restrictions set forth in this Agreement
and the City Documents. The Parties hereby declare their express intent that the covenants and
restrictions set forth in such Agreements shall be deemed covenants running with the land and
shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs, administrators, executors, successors in
interest, transferees, and assigns of the Parties, regardless of any sale, assignment, conveyance or
transfer of the Property, the Project or any part thereof or interest therein. Any successor-in-interest
to Owner, including without limitation any purchaser, transferee or lessee of the Property or the
Project (other than the Eligible Households of the individual dwelling units) shall be subject to all
of the duties and obligations imposed hereby and in the City Documents for the full term of this
Agreement. Each and every contract, deed, ground lease or other instrument affecting or conveying
the Property or the Project or any part thereof, shall conclusively be held to have been executed,
delivered and accepted subject to the covenants, restrictions, duties and obligations set forth herein
and the City Documents, regardless of whether such covenants, restrictions, duties and obligations
are set forth in such contract, deed, ground lease or other instrument. If any such contract, deed,
ground lease or other instrument has been executed prior to the date hereof, Owner hereby
covenants to obtain and deliver to City an instrument in recordable form signed by the parties to
such contract, deed, ground lease or other instrument pursuant to which such parties acknowledge
and accept this Agreement and the City Documents and agree to be bound hereby.
Owner agrees for itself and for its successors that in the event that a court of competent
jurisdiction determines that the covenants herein or in the City Documents do not run with the
land, such covenants shall be enforced as equitable servitudes against the Property and the Project
in favor of City.
6. Property Management; Repair and Maintenance; Marketing.
6.1 Management Responsibilities. Owner, or Owner’s designee, shall be responsible for
all management functions with respect to the Property and the Project, including without
limitation the selection of Eligible Households, certification and recertification of household
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income and eligibility, evictions, collection of rents and deposits, maintenance, landscaping,
routine and extraordinary repairs, replacement of capital items, and security. City shall have no
responsibility for management or maintenance of the Property or the Project.
6.2 Repair, Maintenance and Security. Throughout the term of this Agreement, Owner,
or Owner’s designee, shall at its own expense, maintain the Property and the Project in good
physical condition, in good repair (reasonable wear and tear excepted), and in decent, safe, sanitary,
habitable and tenantable living conditions in conformity with all applicable state, federal, and local
laws, ordinances, codes, regulations and City Documents. Without limiting the foregoing, Owner
agrees to maintain the Project and the Property (including without limitation, the residential units,
common areas, meeting rooms, landscaping, driveways, parking areas and walkways) in a
condition free of all waste, nuisance, debris, unmaintained landscaping, graffiti, disrepair,
abandoned vehicles/appliances, and illegal activity, and shall take all reasonable steps to prevent
the same from occurring on the Property or at the Project. Owner shall prevent and/or rectify any
physical deterioration of the Property and the Project and shall make all repairs, renewals and
replacements necessary to keep the Property and the improvements located thereon in good
condition and repair. Owner shall provide adequate security services for occupants of the Project.
6.2.1 City’s Right to Perform Maintenance. In the event that Owner breaches any
of the covenants contained in Section 6.2, and such default continues for a period of thirty (30) days
after written notice from City, then City, in addition to any other remedy it may have under this
Agreement or at law or in equity, shall have the right, but not the obligation, to enter upon the
Property and perform all acts and work necessary to protect, maintain, and preserve the
improvements and the landscaped areas on the Property.
6.2.2 Costs. All costs expended by City in connection with the foregoing Section
6.2.1, shall be paid by Owner to City upon demand. The failure to pay all such sums within thirty
(30) days following delivery of City’s invoice therefor shall constitute and Event of Default
hereunder and shall bear interest at the lesser of 8% per annum or the highest rate permitted by
applicable law. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Section, City agrees that
it will provide Owner with not less than thirty (30) days’ written notice prior to undertaking any
work for which Owner will incur a financial obligation.
6.3 Marketing and Management Plan. Within 180 days following the Effective Date
of this Agreement, Owner shall submit for City review and approval, a plan for marketing and
managing the Property (“Marketing and Management Plan” or “Plan”). The Marketing and
Management Plan shall address in detail how Owner plans to market the Restricted Units to
prospective Eligible Households in accordance with fair housing laws and this Agreement, Owner’s
Eligible Household selection criteria, and how Owner plans to certify the eligibility of Eligible
Households. The Plan shall also describe the management team and shall address how the Owner
and the management entity plan to manage and maintain the Property and the Project. The Plan
shall include the proposed management agreement and the form of rental agreement that Owner
proposes to enter into with Project Eligible Households. Owner shall abide by the terms of the
Marketing and Management Plan in marketing, managing, and maintaining the Property and the
Project, and throughout the term of this Agreement.
6.4 Approval of Amendments. If City has not responded to any submission of the
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Management and Marketing Plan, the proposed management entity, or a proposed amendment or
change to any of the foregoing within sixty (60) days following City’s receipt of such plan, proposal
or amendment, the plan, proposal or amendment shall be deemed approved by City.
6.5 Fees, Taxes, and Other Levies. Owner shall be responsible for payment of all fees,
assessments, taxes, charges, liens and levies applicable to the Property or the Project, including
without limitation possessory interest taxes, if applicable, imposed by any public entity, and shall
pay such charges prior to delinquency. However, Owner shall not be required to pay any such
charge so long as (a) Owner is contesting such charge in good faith and by appropriate
proceedings, (b) Owner maintains reserves adequate to pay any contested liabilities, and (c) on
final determination of the proceeding or contest, Owner immediately pays or discharges any
decision or judgment rendered against it, together with all costs, charges and interest. Nothing in
this Section 6.6 is intended to prohibit Owner from applying for any exemption from property
taxes and fees that may be available to the owners of low-income housing.
6.6 Insurance Coverage. Throughout the term of this Agreement, Owner shall comply
with the insurance requirements set forth in the City Documents, and shall, at Owner’s expense,
maintain in full force and effect insurance coverage as specified in the City Documents.
6.7 Property Damage or Destruction. If any part of the Project is damaged or destroyed,
Owner shall repair or restore the same, consistent with the occupancy and rent restriction
requirements set forth in this Agreement and City Documents. Such work shall be commenced
as soon as reasonably practicable after the damage or loss occurs and shall be completed within
one year thereafter or as soon as reasonably practicable, provided that insurance proceeds are
available to be applied to such repairs or restoration within such period and the repair or restoration
is financially feasible. During such time that lenders or low-income housing tax credit investors
providing financing for the Project impose requirements that differ from the requirements of this
Section the requirements of such lenders and investors shall prevail.
7. Recordation; Subordination. This Agreement shall be recorded in the Official Records of
San Mateo County. Owner hereby represents, warrants and covenants that with the exception of
easements of record, absent the written consent of City, this Agreement shall not be subordinated in
priority to any lien (other than those pertaining to taxes or assessments), encumbrance, or other
interest in the Property or the Project. If at the time this Agreement is recorded, any interest, lien,
or encumbrance has been recorded against the Project in position superior to this Agreement, upon
the request of City, Owner hereby covenants and agrees to promptly undertake all action necessary
to clear such matter from title or to subordinate such interest to this Agreement consistent with the
intent of and in accordance with this Section 7, and to provide such evidence thereof as City may
reasonably request. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City agrees that pursuant to Health and
Safety Code Section 33334.14(a)(4), the City will not withhold consent to reasonable requests for
subordination of this Agreement to deeds of trust provided for the benefit of lenders identified in
the Financing Plan approved in connection with the DA, provided that the instruments effecting
such subordination include reasonable protections to the City in the event of default consistent
with the requirements of Health and Safety Code Section 33334.14(a)(4), including without
limitation, extended notice and cure rights.
Any subordination request shall be subject to a $2,000.00 fee payable by Owner to City upon
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Owner’s request for City to review instruments and other legal documents proposed to effect a
subordination under this Agreement.
Owner hereby: (i) represents and warrants that it is not affiliated in any way with the lender
identified in the Financing Plan approved in connection with the DA, and (ii) covenants that it will
not become so affiliated by acquiring an interest in such lender, or an interest in its loan, or
otherwise.
8. Transfer and Encumbrance.
8.1 Restrictions on Transfer and Encumbrance.
If Owner sells, refinances or transfers the Property or Project or any interest therein without prior
written consent of the City, it shall be considered an Event of Default and the entire principal
balance of the Note, including any accumulated interest accrued pursuant to Exhibit A of the Loan
Agreement, shall be immediately due and payable. However, (i) the transfer of limited partner
interests in Owner to a LIHTC investor, (ii) the subsequent transfer of such limited partner interests
for the purpose of syndicating the LIHTC, or (iii) the granting of an option or right of first refusal
by the City and any transfer pursuant to such option or right of first refusal as agreed to by the City
shall not be considered a sale, refinance or transfer of the Project for purposes of this section.
Replacement of the general partner of Borrower with any other entity shall be subject to prior
written approval of City, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.
Owner may transfer or assign all or any portion of its interest, right or obligations in the Property
only as set forth in this Agreement and the City Documents and with City’s prior written consent,
which consent City shall not withhold provided that (1) the Project is and shall continue to be
operated in compliance with this Agreement and the City Documents; (2) the transferee expressly
assumes all obligations of Owner imposed by this Agreement and the City Documents; (3) the
transferee executes all documents reasonably requested by the City with respect to the assumption
of the Owner’s obligations under this Agreement and the City Documents, and upon City’s request,
delivers to the City an opinion of its counsel to the effect that such document and this Agreement
and the City Documents are valid, binding and enforceable obligations of such transferee; and (4)
either (A) the transferee has at least three years’ experience in the ownership, operation and
management of low-income multifamily rental housing projects of similar size to that of the
Project, without any record of material violations of nondiscrimination provisions or other state or
federal laws or regulations applicable to such projects, or (B) the transferee agrees to retain a
property management firm with the experience and record described in sub-clause (A).
Consent to any proposed Transfer may be given by the City’s City Manager unless the City
Manager, in his or her discretion, refers the matter of approval to the City Council. If a proposed
Transfer has not been approved by City in writing within ninety (90) days following City’s receipt
of written request by Owner, it shall be deemed approved.
Owner shall reimburse City for all City costs, including but not limited to reasonable
attorneys’ fees, incurred in reviewing instruments and other legal documents proposed to effect a
Transfer under this Agreement and the City Documents and in reviewing the qualifications and
financial resources of a proposed successor, assignee, or transferee within ten (10) days following
City’s delivery of an invoice detailing such costs.
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8.3 Encumbrances. Owner agrees to use best efforts to ensure that all deeds of trust or
other security instruments and any applicable subordination agreement recorded against the
Property, the Project or part thereof for the benefit of a lender (“Lender”) shall contain each of
the following provisions: (i) Lender shall use its best efforts to provide to City a copy of any notice
of default issued to Owner concurrently with provision of such notice to Owner; and, (ii) City shall
have the reasonable right, but not the obligation, to cure any default by Owner within the same
period of time provided to Owner for such cure extended by an additional 90 days. Owner agrees
to provide to City a copy of any notice of default Owner receives from any Lender within thirty
(30) business days following Owner’s receipt thereof.
8.4 Mortgagee Protection. No violation of any provision contained herein shall defeat
or render invalid the lien of any mortgage or deed of trust made in good faith and for value upon
all or any portion of the Project or the Property, and the purchaser at any trustee’s sale or
foreclosure sale shall not be liable for any violation of any provision hereof occurring prior to the
acquisition of title by such purchaser. Such purchaser shall be bound by and subject to this
Agreement from and after such trustee’s sale or foreclosure sale. Promptly upon determining that
a violation of this Agreement has occurred, City shall give written notice to the holders of record
of any mortgages or deeds of trust encumbering the Project or the Property that such violation has
occurred.
9. Default and Remedies.
9.1 Events of Default. The occurrence of any one or more of the following events shall
constitute an event of default hereunder (“Event of Default”):
(a) Failure to Construct Project. A failure by the Borrower to commence or
complete the construction of the Project in accordance with the terms of the City Documents which
failure is not cured within 30 days of written notice from the City;
(b) Breach of Covenants. Failure by the Borrower to duly perform, comply
with, or observe any of the conditions, terms, or covenants of any of this Agreement and the City
Documents which failure is not cured within 30 days of written notice from the City;
(c) Unauthorized Transfer. Any transfer other than as permitted pursuant to
this Agreement;
(d) Representation or Warranty Incorrect. Any Owner representation or
warranty contained in this Agreement, or in any application, financial statement, certificate, or
report submitted to the City in connection with the Loan or City Documents, proving to have been
incorrect in any material respect when made;
(e) Default Under Project Financing and City Documents. Failure to make any
payment or perform any of the Owner's covenants, agreements, or obligations under the documents
evidencing and securing the financing for the Project or City Documents following expiration of
all applicable notice and cure periods;
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(f) Insolvency. A court having jurisdiction shall have made or entered any
decree or order (i) Owner (or any general partner of Owner) to be bankrupt or insolvent, (ii)
approving as properly filed a petition seeking reorganization of Owner (or any general partner of
Owner) or seeking any arrangement for the Owner under the bankruptcy law or any other
applicable debtor's relief law or statute of the United States or any state or other jurisdiction, (iii)
appointing a receiver, trustee, liquidator, or assignee of Owner (or any general partner of the
Owner) in bankruptcy or insolvency or for any of their properties, or (iv) directing the winding up
or liquidation of the Owner (or any general partner of the Owner), if any such decree or order
described in clauses (i) to (iv), inclusive, shall have continued unstayed or undischarged for a
period of ninety (90) days; or Owner (or any general partner of the Owner) shall have admitted in
writing its inability to pay its debts as they fall due or shall have voluntarily submitted to or filed
a petition seeking any decree or order of the nature described in clauses (i) to (iv), inclusive;
(g) Assignment; Attachment. The Owner (or any general partner of the Owner)
shall have assigned its assets for the benefit of its creditors or suffered a sequestration or attachment
of or execution on any substantial part of its property, unless the property so assigned, sequestered,
attached or executed upon shall have been returned or released within ninety (90) days after such
event or prior to sooner sale pursuant to such sequestration, attachment, or execution.
(h) Suspension. The Owner (or any general partner of the Owner) shall have
voluntarily suspended its business;
(i) Liens. There shall be filed any claim of lien (other than liens approved in
writing by the City) against the Property or Project or any part thereof, or any interest or right
made appurtenant thereto, or the service of any notice to withhold proceeds of the Loan pursuant
to City Documents and the continued maintenance of said claim of lien or notices to withhold for
a period of twenty (20) days without discharge or satisfaction thereof or provision therefore
satisfactory to the City;
(j) Condemnation. The condemnation, seizure, or appropriation of all or, in
the opinion of the City, a substantial part of the Property or Project; or
(k) Insurance. Owner’s failure to maintain insurance on the Property and the
Project as required hereunder or under City Documents, and the failure of Owner to cure such
default within thirty (30) days of written notice from City;
(l) Taxes and Assessments. Subject to Owner’s right to contest the following
charges, Owner’s failure to pay taxes or assessments due on the Property or the Project or failure
to pay any other charge that may result in a lien on the Property or the Project, and Owner’s failure
to cure such default within sixty (60) days of delinquency;
(m) Other Default. Occurrence of any other event (whether termed default,
event of default, or otherwise) which under the terms of this Agreement or the City Documents
entitle City to exercise its rights or remedies.
9.2 Remedies. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default and its continuation beyond
any applicable cure period, City may proceed with any of the following remedies:
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A. Repayment of Loan. The City shall have the right to require immediate repayment
of the total outstanding amount of the Loan, together with any accrued interest
thereon as set forth in Exhibit A of the Loan Agreement. Owner waives all right to
presentment, demand, protest or notice of protest or dishonor. The City may
proceed to enforce repayment of the Loan and to exercise any or all rights afforded
to the City as a creditor and secured party under the law including the Uniform
Commercial Code, including foreclosure under the City Deed of Trust. The
Borrower shall be liable to pay the City on demand all reasonable expenses, costs
and fees (including, without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees and expenses)
paid or incurred by the City in connection with the collection of the Loan and the
preservation, maintenance, protection, sale, or other disposition of the security
given for the Loan.
B. Specific Performance. Bring an action for equitable relief seeking the specific
performance of the terms and conditions of this Agreement or City Documents,
and/or enjoining, abating, or preventing any violation of such terms and conditions,
and/or seeking declaratory relief;
C. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES. FOR VIOLATIONS OF OBLIGATIONS WITH
RESPECT TO RENTS FOR RESTRICTED UNITS, THE CITY SHALL HAVE
THE RIGHT TO IMPOSE AS LIQUIDATED DAMAGES A CHARGE IN AN
AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE ACTUAL AMOUNT COLLECTED BY OWNER
OR OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE IN EXCESS OF THE AFFORDABLE
RENT. THE PARTIES AGREE THAT, IN SUCH INSTANCE, SUCH EXCESS
RENT REPRESENTS A REASONABLE APPROXIMATION OF THE CITY’S
DAMAGES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS A FORFEITURE OR PENALTY BUT
RATHER AN ENFORCEABLE LIQUIDATED DAMAGES PROVISION
PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 1671, ET SEQ.
OWNER SHALL PAY ANY LIQUIDATED DAMAGES ASSESSED BY THE
CITY WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS.
City’s Initials Owner’s Initials
D. Other Remedies. Pursue any other remedy allowed at law or in equity;
E. Right to Cure at Owner's Expense. The City shall have the right (but not the
obligation) to cure any monetary default by the Owner under a loan secured by the
Property. The Owner agrees to reimburse the City for any funds advanced by the
City to cure a monetary default by the Owner upon demand therefore, together with
interest thereon at the lesser of ten percent (10%) per annum or the maximum rate
permitted by law, from the date of expenditure until the date of reimbursement;
F. Right of Contest. The Owner shall have the right to contest in good faith any claim,
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demand, levy, or assessment the assertion of which would constitute an Event of
Default hereunder. Any such contest shall be prosecuted diligently and in a manner
unprejudicial to the City or the rights of the City hereunder.
G. Remedies Cumulative. No right, power, or remedy given to a party by the terms of
this Agreement is intended to be exclusive of any other right, power, or remedy;
and each and every such right, power, or remedy shall be cumulative and in addition
to every other right, power, or remedy given to the Party. Neither the failure nor
any delay on the part of a Party to exercise any such rights and remedies shall
operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise by a Party of any
such right or remedy preclude any other or further exercise of such right or remedy,
or any other right or remedy.
10. Indemnity. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Owner shall indemnify, defend (with
counsel approved by City) and hold City and its respective elected and appointed officers, officials,
employees, agents, and representatives (collectively, the “Indemnitees”) harmless from and
against all liability, loss, cost, expense (including without limitation attorneys’ fees and costs of
litigation), claim, demand, action, suit, judicial or administrative proceeding, penalty, deficiency,
fine, order, and damage (all of the foregoing collectively “Claims”) arising directly or indirectly,
in whole or in part, as a result of or in connection with Owner’s construction, management, or
operation of the Property and the Project, the performance of any work or services required of
Owner under this Agreement, or Loan disbursement made pursuant to the Loan Agreement or any
failure to perform any obligation as and when required by this Agreement or the City Documents
or any other loss or cost, including but not limited to that caused by the concurrent active or passive
negligence of Indemnitees. Owner’s indemnification obligations under this Section 10 shall
survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement. It is further agreed that City does
not and shall not waive any rights against Owner that it may have by reason of this indemnity and
hold harmless agreement because of the acceptance by, or the deposit with City by Owner, of any
of the insurance policies described in this Agreement or the City Documents. However, Owner’s
duty to indemnify under this Section shall not apply to injuries or damage for which Indemnitees
have been found in a court of competent jurisdiction to be solely liable by reason of their own
gross negligence or willful misconduct.
11. Miscellaneous.
11.1 Amendments. This Agreement may be amended or modified only by a written
instrument signed by both Parties and any request for such shall be subject to a $2,000.00 fee
payable by Owner to City per modification or amendment request unless such amendment is
required by the City.
11.2 Waiver of Terms and Conditions. A Party may at its discretion waive in writing any
of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, without completing an amendment to this
Agreement. No waiver of any default or breach shall be implied from any omission by the non-
breaching Party to take action on account of such default if such default persists or is repeated, and
no express waiver shall affect any default other than the default specified in the waiver, and such
waiver shall be operative only for the time and to the extent therein stated.
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Waivers of any covenant, term, or condition contained herein shall not be construed
as a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same covenant, term, or condition. The consent or
approval by a Party to or of any act by the other Party requiring further consent or approval shall
not be deemed to waive or render unnecessary the consent or approval to or of any subsequent
similar act. The exercise of any right, power, or remedy shall in no event constitute a cure or a
waiver of any default under this Agreement, nor shall it invalidate any act done pursuant to notice
of default, or prejudice the exercising Party in the exercise of any right, power, or remedy
hereunder.
11.3 Notices. Except as otherwise specified herein, all notices to be sent pursuant to this
Agreement shall be made in writing, and sent to the Parties at their respective addresses specified
below or to such other address as a Party may designate by written notice delivered to the other
parties in accordance with this Section. All such notices shall be sent by:
(i) personal delivery, in which case notice is effective upon delivery;
(ii) certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, in which case notice
shall be deemed delivered upon receipt if delivery is confirmed by a return receipt; or
(iii) nationally recognized overnight courier, with charges prepaid or charged to
the sender’s account, in which case notice is effective on delivery if delivery is confirmed
by the delivery service.
If to City, to: City of South San Francisco
400 Grand Avenue
Attn: City Manager
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Phone: (650) 877-8500
With a Copy to: City of South San Francisco
400 Grand Avenue
Attn: ECD Director
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Phone: (650) 829-6622
Email: alex.greenwood@ssf.net
With a Copy to: Meyers Nave
Attn: Sky Woodruff
555 12th Street, Suite 1500
Oakland, CA 94607
Tel (510) 808-2000
Fax (510) 444-1108
Email swoodruff@meyersnave.com
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If to Owner: Grand and Linden Family Apartments, L.P.
1650 Lafayette Street
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Attention: Alex Sanchez
Telephone: (408) 984-5600
Email: asanchez@roemcorp.com
With a Copy to: Bocarsly Emden Cowan Esmail & Arndt LLP
633 W. Fifth Street, 64th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Attention: Kyle Arndt, Esq.
Telephone: 213-239-8048
Email: karndt@bocarsly.com
11.4 Further Assurances. The Parties shall execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other
such other documents and instruments, and take such other actions, as either shall reasonably
request as may be necessary to carry out the intent of this Agreement.
11.5 Parties Not Co-Venturers. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to or shall
establish the Parties as partners, co-venturers, or principal and agent with one another. Owner
agrees and understands that work/services performed pursuant this Agreement are performed by
Owner as conditions of receiving the Loan funding, and not as an employee or joint venture of
City and that neither Owner nor its employees acquire any of the rights, privileges, powers, or
advantages of City employees.
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create or justify any claim against the City by
any person that the Owner may have employed or with whom the Owner may have contracted
relative to the purchase of materials, supplies or equipment, or the furnishing or the performance
of any work or services with respect to the purchase of the Property, or the construction or
operation of the Project, and the Owner shall include similar requirements in any contracts entered
into for the such purposes.
11.6 Action by the City. Except as may be otherwise specifically provided herein,
whenever any approval, notice, direction, consent or request by the City is required or permitted
under this Agreement, such action shall be in writing, and such action may be given, made or taken
by the City Manager or by any person who shall have been designated by the City Manager,
without further approval by the City Council at the discretion of the City Manager.
11.7 Non-Liability of City Officials, Employees and Agents. No member, official,
employee or agent of the City shall be personally liable to Owner or any successor in interest, in
the event of any default or breach by the City, or for any amount of money which may become
due to Owner or its successor or for any obligation of City under this Agreement.
11.8 Headings; Construction. The headings of the sections and paragraphs of this
Agreement are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret this Agreement. The
language of this Agreement shall be construed as a whole according to its fair meaning and not
strictly for or against any Party.
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11.9 Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this
Agreement.
11.10 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of
the State of California without regard to principles of conflicts of law.
11.11 Attorneys' Fees and Costs. If any legal or administrative action is brought to
interpret or enforce the terms of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover all
reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in such action.
11.12 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, illegal, or
unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the validity, legality, and enforceability of
the remaining provisions shall not be affected or impaired thereby.
11.13 Entire Agreement; Exhibits. This Agreement, together with the other City
Documents contains the entire agreement of Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and
supersedes all prior oral or written agreements between the Parties with respect thereto. Exhibits
A and B, attached hereto are incorporated herein by this reference.
11.14 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of
which shall be an original and all of which together shall constitute one agreement.
11.15 Nonrecourse Obligation. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein,
the Loan shall be nonrecourse obligation of Borrower and its Partners.
11.16 Limited Partner Provisions. The City shall provide copies of any notice delivered
to Borrower hereunder or under Loan Document to the Borrower’s Limited Partner (the “Limited
Partner”). The Limited Partner shall have the same right as the Borrower to cure or remedy and
default hereunder within the cure period provided to Borrower extended by an additional sixty (60)
days’ provided, however, if the default is of such nature that the Limited Partner reasonably
determines that it is necessary to replace a general partner of Borrower in order to cure such default,
then the cure period shall be extended until the date sixty (60) days following the removal of said
general partner of Borrower.
SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Affordable Housing Regulatory
Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants as of the date first written above.
CITY
THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO,
a municipal corporation
By: __________________________________
Name: Michael Futrell
Title: City Manager
ATTEST:
By: _________________________________
Rosa Acosta, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: _________________________________
Sky Woodruff, City Attorney
OWNER
GRAND AND LINDEN FAMILY APARTMENTS, L.P.,
a California limited partnership
By: ______________________________
Its: _______________________________
SIGNATURES MUST BE NOTARIZED.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
)
COUNTY OF SAN MATEO )
On , 20__, before me, ______________________, (here insert name and title
of the officer), personally appeared , who proved to me on
the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within
instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized
capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity
upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature _______________________________ (Seal)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
)
COUNTY OF SAN MATEO )
On , 20__, before me, ______________________, (here insert name and title
of the officer), personally appeared , who proved to me on
the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within
instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized
capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity
upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature _______________________________ (Seal)
Exhibit A
For APN/Parcel ID(s): 012-314-010
THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF SOUTH
SAN FRANCISCO, COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND IS
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
LOTS 10 AND 11, BLOCK 138, AS DELINEATED UPON THAT CERTAIN MAP
ENTITLED "SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, SAN MATEO CO., CAL. PLAT NO. 1", FILED
FOR RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ON MARCH 1ST, 1892 IN BOOK
"B" OF MAPS, AT PAGE 6 AND COPIED INTO BOOK 2 OF MAPS AT PAGE 52
Exhibit B
Number of Units by Unit Size and Targeted Area Median Income (AMI) Levels
Maximum
Household
Income
Up to 60%
AMI
60% - 80%
AMI
80% -120%
AMI
Total
Studio
1-Bedroom
2-Bedroom
3-Bedroom
Total
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City of South San Francisco
Legislation Text
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #:20-207 Agenda Date:3/11/2020
Version:1 Item #:6.
Report regarding a resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco proclaiming a local State
of Emergency related to the Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). (Sharon Ranals, Assistant City Manager)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution proclaiming a Local Health Emergency
related to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Both the State of California and the County of San Mateo have issued emergency declarations regarding the
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)epidemic.Chapter 2.72 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code provides
the authority to declare a local emergency in response to:
…the actual or threatened existence of conditions of disaster or of extreme peril to the safety of persons
and property within this city caused by such conditions as air pollution,fire,flood,storm,epidemic,
riot,drought,sudden and severe energy shortage,plant or animal infestation or disease or earthquake,
or other conditions,including conditions resulting from war or imminent threat of war,but other than
conditions resulting from a labor controversy,which conditions are or are likely to be beyond the
control of the services,personnel,equipment and facilities of this city,requiring the combined forces of
other political subdivisions to combat. (Ord. 938 § 1, 1983; Ord. 622 § 2, 1971).
Conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property have arisen in South San Francisco due to the
following facts.These facts warrant the declaration of a local emergency for the City of South San Francisco
and are quoted directly from the County of San Mateo’s Declaration of Local Health Emergency Regarding the
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), dated March 3, 2020:
A novel coronavirus (named “COVID-19”by the World Health Organization)was first detected in
Wuhan City,Hubei Province,China,in December 2019.The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (“CDC”)has stated that COVID-19 is a serious public health threat,based on current
information.Cases of COVID-19 have been diagnosed in the United States,primarily in individuals
who have traveled to other countries,but there have been cases identified of “community spread”of
COVID-19 involving individuals who have not traveled overseas and who have no known connections
to overseas travel.In part,the virus is considered a very serious health threat because much is unknown.
The exact modes of transmission,the factors facilitating human-to-human transmission,the extent of
asymptomatic viral shedding,the groups most at risk of serious illness,the attack rate,and the case
fatality rate all remain active areas of investigation.
The best information to date suggests that the virus is spread between people primarily via respiratory
droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.Symptoms of the virus include fever,
cough,and shortness of breath,and infected individuals have experienced a range of outcomes,from
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cough,and shortness of breath,and infected individuals have experienced a range of outcomes,from
mild sickness to severe illness and death.The CDC believes at this time that symptoms appear two to
fourteen days after exposure.Currently,there is no vaccine or specific antiviral treatment for COVID-
19.
The number of reported cases of COVID-19 has escalated dramatically over a short period of time.As
of March 1,2020,the World Health Organization has reported 87,137 confirmed cases of COVID-19,
with 79,968 cases in China and the remaining 7,169 cases in 58 other countries.There have been 2,873
deaths in China due to COVID-19, and another 104 deaths in other countries.
According to the CDC,as of March 2,2020,there have been 43 cases of COVID-19 detected,tested
and confirmed in the United States (not including 48 individuals who returned to the United States from
overseas on State Department-chartered flights).The World Health Organization has declared the
outbreak to be a global health emergency.
Actions are being taken to protect public health and limit the spread of COVID-19 in the United States.
The CDC recommends that travelers avoid all nonessential travel to China,Iran,South Korea,and Italy.
Moreover,media accounts report that the Federal Emergency Management Agency is preparing for the
possibility that the President may make an emergency declaration at the federal level related to COVID-
19.
Cases of COVID-19 have been identified in San Mateo County,as well as in other Bay Area counties
and other counties,including the County of Santa Clara,the County of Solano,and the City and County
of San Francisco,and these public entities have made declarations of local emergency and declarations
of local health emergency.
The County of San Mateo and other California counties,including the County of Santa Clara,the County of
Solano,the County of and the City and County of San Francisco,and these public entities have similarly made
declarations of local emergency and declarations of local health emergency.
California Government Code section 8630 authorizes the City Council to declare a state of local emergency as
defined by Government Code section 8558.Adopting the resolution would allow the City Council to declare
such local emergency for the City.
The proclamation of a local emergency in South San Francisco,if approved,will continue to exist until it is
terminated by the City Council.As required by section 8630,the resolution will direct City staff to place this
item back on the Council agenda at least every sixty (60)days from the effective date of the resolution to
determine the need for continuing the local emergency.
FISCAL IMPACT
The declaration of local emergency and following the recommended actions could assist with receiving mutual
aid resources from the State of California and neighboring jurisdictions to assist South San Francisco in
containing the spread of COVID-19.The Governor has proclaimed a State of Emergency and requested a
Presidential Declaration;the City of South San Francisco could be eligible for cost recovery funds related to
response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN
This action is related Priority Area 3.0,Public Safety,under the goal of disaster response and crisis
communication.
CONCLUSION
Declaration of a local health emergency regarding the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)will align the City of
South San Francisco with the County of San Mateo and the State of California,both of which have made
emergency declarations,and help to establish partnerships and mutual aid to contain and mitigate the impacts of
COVID-19.Emergency declaration could also strengthen South San Francisco’s eligibility for cost recovery
funds related to response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
ATTACHMENTS:
1.San Mateo County Health Officer Declaration of Local Health Emergency Regarding the Novel
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
2.San Mateo County Director of Emergency Services Declaration of Local Health Emergency
Regarding the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
3. News Release relating to Opening of Public Call Centers
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March 4, 2020
For Immediate Release
County of San Mateo Opens COVID-19 Public Call Center
Local emergencies announced to position resources for extended response
Redwood City — The County of San Mateo today announced the opening of a public call center for
residents with non-medical questions about COVID-19.
The number is (650) 363-4422. The call center will open no later than noon Thursday, March 5. The
center will take calls from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and and use a three-way
language line to help non-English speakers seeking information about the novel coronavirus.
“We are receiving a tremendous number of calls to our emergency dispatchers and County Health
from people seeking guidance on how they can prepare for and prevent the spread of the COVID-19
virus,” said County Manager Mike Callagy. “Opening the call center will both relieve those
departments and connect the public with resources and information related to COVID-19 and its
impact on our area.”
The opening of the call center follows the proclamation of a local emergency in San Mateo County
by Callagy and the declaration of a local health emergency by San Mateo County Health Officer Dr.
Scott Morrow. If the state declares its own emergency, the County’s two emergency announcements
makes the County eligible for reimbursement dating back to when the documents were signed. The
County choses to take both actions because the COVID-19 response has the potential for countywide
disruptions beyond the impact to public health.
The Board of Supervisors is expected to ratify both documents at its March 10 regular meeting.
Several other Bay Area counties have made similar proclamations.
“The effort to protect our community’s health is a coordinated, countywide effort, and the Board’s
expected ratification of these two documents places the County and its resources in the best position
to respond,” Callagy said. “Our use of the term ‘emergency’ in the declarations is legally required
and doesn’t suggest that the situation has escalated.”
On Monday, March 2, the County of San Mateo activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
to support the local County Health response with coordinated resources and communication. The
EOC will operate through Friday, March 6, at which time its need will be reassessed.
Michelle Durand
Chief Communications Officer
County Government Center
400 County Center, 1st Floor
Redwood City, CA 94063
650-363-4153 T
650-363-1916 F
mdurand@smcgov.org
www.smcgov.org
County Health has reported that an adult resident of San Mateo County tested presumptively positive
for COVID-19 and the case is pending confirmatory testing by the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC). This brings the county’s total cases to two; an earlier case is an individual
repatriated to the United States by the CDC and currently in isolation. County Health is also actively
monitoring other individuals based on CDC guidelines.
General information about the novel coronavirus is available at www.cdc.gov or
https://smchealth.org/coronavirus
The Board of Supervisors meets at 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Board Chambers, 400
County Center, Redwood City.
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Legislation Text
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #:20-215 Agenda Date:3/11/2020
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Resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco proclaiming a local State of Emergency
related to the Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19).
WHEREAS, Section 8630, Article 14, of the California Emergency Services Act empowers the City Council to
proclaim the existence or threatened existence of a local emergency when the City of South San Francisco is
affected or likely to be affected by a public calamity; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2.72 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code similarly empowers the City Manager,
in their capacity as the Director of Emergency Services, to proclaim or request the City Council to proclaim the
existence or threatened existence of a local emergency; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that present conditions warrant such proclamation of the
existence of a local emergency and has been similarly requested by the Director of Emergency Services to
proclaim the existence of a local emergency; and
WHEREAS, the City Council does hereby find that conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and
property have arisen within South San Francisco, caused by a novel coronavirus (named "COVID-19" by the
World Health Organization); and
WHEREAS, the finding is supported by the following facts, which are described in further detail in the
accompanying staff report:
a.A novel coronavirus (named “COVID-19” by the World Health Organization) was first detected
in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China, in December 2019. The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (“CDC”) has stated that COVID-19 is a serious public health threat, based on current
information.
b.Cases of COVID-19 have been diagnosed in the United States, primarily in individuals who
have traveled to other countries, but there have been cases identified of “community spread” of
COVID-19 involving individuals who have not traveled overseas and who have no known
connections to overseas travel.
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c.In part, the virus is considered a very serious health threat because much is unknown. The exact
modes of transmission, the factors facilitating human-to-human transmission, the extent of
asymptomatic viral shedding, the groups most at risk of serious illness, the attack rate, and the
case fatality rate all remain active areas of investigation.
d.The number of reported cases of COVID-19 has escalated dramatically over a short period of
time. According to the CDC, as of March 2, 2020, there have been 43 cases of COVID-19
detected, tested and confirmed in the United States (not including 48 individuals who returned to
the United States from overseas on State Department-chartered flights). The World Health
Organization has declared the outbreak to be a global health emergency.
e.Cases of COVID-19 have been identified in San Mateo County, as well as in other Bay Area
counties and other counties, including the County of Santa Clara, the County of Solano, and the
City and County of San Francisco, and these public entities have made declarations of local
emergency and declarations of local health emergency.
WHEREAS, the aforesaid conditions of extreme peril warrant and necessitate the proclamation of the existence
of a local emergency.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco hereby
proclaims that a local emergency now exists throughout the City of South San Francisco, commencing on
March 11, 2020.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ORDERED that during the existence of said local emergency the powers,
functions, and duties of the City Manager, in their capacity as Director of Emergency Services, and the
emergency organization of this City shall be those prescribed by state law and by the South San Francisco
Municipal Code.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ORDERED that said local emergency shall be deemed to
continue to exist until its termination is proclaimed by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City staff is directed to place an item on the agenda for review at least ever
sixty (60) days from the effective date of this Resolution to determine the need for continuing the local
emergency pursuant to section 8630, Article 14, of the California Emergency Services Act.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
adoption.
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P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #:19-1049 Agenda Date:3/11/2020
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Report regarding a Fleet Procurement Policy as it relates to Electric Vehicles (Dave Bockhaus,Deputy Director
of Public Works)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council receive this report reviewing the City of South San Francisco’s
government fleet procurement policy relating to electric vehicles and analyzing the obstacles preventing
implementation of such a policy,per the recommendations presented by the San Mateo County Civil
Grand Jury in its report “Electric Vehicle Adoption in the Cities and Counties of San Mateo,”and
provide direction to staff.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On August 12,2019,the San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury issued a report entitled,“Electric Vehicle
Adoption in the Cities and County of San Mateo.”The report summarized the Grand Jury’s survey of the state
of electric vehicles in the fleets of San Mateo County and the 20 cities within its boundaries.The report
explored the Climate Action Plans of each jurisdiction and assessed whether the CAP addresses electric
vehicles and the conversion of municipal fleets to all-electric.
The Grand Jury Report made four recommendations:
1.To conduct a review of the City’s government fleet procurement policy relating to electric vehicles and
present a report at a public meeting.The review should include an analysis of up-to-date life-cycle costs
of commercially available electric vehicles and an up-to-date assessment of whether electric vehicles
can meet the performance needs of local jurisdictions for power,range,battery life,and other relevant
factors.
2.To conduct an analysis of the obstacles,if any,to the implementation of an EV government fleet
procurement policy and present a report at a public meeting.This could include,for example,the
availability of electric vehicle charging stations to serve the vehicle fleet and training of vehicle
maintenance staff.
3.To review the “Roadmap for Municipal Green Fleets”toolkit from the San Mateo County Office of
Sustainability, including information on the possibility of adopting an EV First Policy.
4.To investigate joining the Climate Mayors EV Purchasing Collaborative to take advantage of aggregate
purchasing.
Staff has prepared the following responses:
1.In July 2018,the Public Works Department provided City Council with a memo describing its Fleet
Electrification and EV Charging Infrastructure Plan,Attachment 1.The plan lays the groundwork for a
responsible and efficient transition to vehicle electrification and provides the necessary infrastructure to
support such a switch.Staff worked with multiple consultants to research and develop plans for fleet
electrification and the infrastructure to support such a fleet.Staff uses the plans to help guide decision
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electrification and the infrastructure to support such a fleet.Staff uses the plans to help guide decision
making regarding electric vehicle infrastructure installation and vehicle replacement,while considering
the fiscal constraints and optimization of existing resources and equipment.To support fleet
electrification,it is critical that the City have the proper infrastructure in place to support those EVs.At
the end of 2019,the City installed 34 Level-2 EV chargers at the Corporation Yard,through the PG&E
EV Charge Network Program (EVCN);these chargers are available for City employee use and fleet use.
The City worked with EVgo to install four high-speed chargers on the first floor of the Miller Parking
Garage in 2019 and most recently completed the installation of 13 Level-2 chargers on the fourth floor
of the garage through PG&E’s EVCN Program.The Miller Parking Garage chargers are available to
fleet vehicles and the public,demonstrating the City’s commitment to supporting a broader transition to
electrification and de-carbonization.
The City of South San Francisco’s 2016 Fleet Rightsizing Study (study),Attachment 2,identified
electric light-duty vehicles as the candidates for its initial EV fleet based on the limited availability of
medium-and heavy-duty electric vehicles.The study used vehicle utilization and condition as the basis
for replacement recommendations and identified just nine vehicles for replacement.Seventy-six of the
City’s vehicles travel less than 3,000 miles per year and 55 percent of the fleet is underutilized.New
generation EVs have an average range of 180 miles per full charge,indicating that range is not a major
deterrent to the purchase of EVs.The study also evaluated the conditions of the fleet and found that 77
percent of the fleet is in good to excellent condition, with just 4 percent classified as poor condition.
A cost comparison was also included in the study.Assumptions included that a vehicle is driven 12,500
miles/year and will last 8 years.The study found that the annual fuel costs for a Nissan Leaf would be
approximately $250 as compared to $1,375 for a Chevy Malibu,demonstrating the fuel cost savings for
an electric vehicle.Based on the values provided in a chart of the Fleet Study (Attachment 2),data
shows that after approximately three years,the cost of a Nissan Leaf is lower compared to the purchase
value of a Chevy Malibu.The City of South San Francisco’s Electric Vehicle Charging Master Plan
(plan),Attachment 3,addresses initial vehicle costs as well as operations costs.While the 2018 median
cost for an EV is $32,000 and depreciation is about 11 percent higher than traditional petroleum-fueled
vehicles,the maintenance and fuel costs of EVs are 30 and 50 percent less respectively.Not only is the
additional cost for the purchase recouped over the life of the vehicle,there are numerous rebate
programs in place to assist jurisdictions in making the initial investment in an electric fleet.
The major recommendation of the study and plan is to phase in electric vehicles as older vehicles are
retired and new EV models are introduced to the market.Staff believes that light-duty EVs currently on
the market will meet the needs of the fleet as the older vehicles reach the end of their life-cycle and are
phased out.
2.An EV government fleet policy would articulate the City’s commitment to transitioning to an all-electric
fleet.The City of San Francisco adopted its EV First Policy,which “requires that any new passenger
vehicle procured for the City fleet be a Zero Emission Vehicle,absent a waiver,and that all passenger
vehicles in the City fleet be Zero Emission Vehicles by December 31,2022;and to encourage selection
of Zero Emission Vehicles in other vehicle classes as technology improves.”The City of South San
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of Zero Emission Vehicles in other vehicle classes as technology improves.”The City of South San
Francisco’s current Vehicle Replacement,Upgrade,and Additions to the Fleet policy (Attachment 4),
effective August 1,2005,has no mention of electric vehicles,as it predates the ready availability of the
technology.The Grand Jury report identifies obstacles to prioritization of EV purchases as perceived
cost,range anxiety,driver and dealer understanding,and mechanic preparation.Staff believes the
biggest obstacle for the City of South San Francisco is the limited options for passenger vehicles
complying with the City’s “Buy American”practice;and the perceived cost of such vehicles.As
discussed in the July 2019 memo to Council,American-made electric vehicles are limited,with
Chevrolet and Tesla leading the way.
3.In addition to assessing each jurisdiction’s state of electric conversion and electric-friendly policies,the
Grand Jury investigated and provided sources of financial and technical assistance to aid jurisdictions in
prioritizing fleet electrification.Sources included the pending Roadmap for Municipal Green Fleets
(Roadmap)and an EV First Policy from the San Mateo County Office of Sustainability and the Climate
Mayors EV Purchasing Collaborative.
The Roadmap,funded by Peninsula Clean Energy,is a clean fuel toolkit to assist local governments in
replacing traditional gas powered fleets with electric vehicle fleets.The Roadmap includes fleet
telematics and electrification strategies; the Roadmap is currently in draft form.
4.The Climate Mayors EV Purchasing Collaborative (Collaborative),launched in September 2018,is a
cohort of more than 185 cities,counties,and other public agencies who are committed to purchasing
electric vehicles.Collaborative members leverage their collective buying power to accelerate the
conversion of public fleets to EVs.Membership in the Collaborative provides access to a turnkey,one-
stop,online procurement portal,providing public agencies equal access to competitively bid EVs and
charging infrastructure, innovative finance options, best practices, and other forms of expertise.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to explore these options and develop new policies,other than the staff time expended
to complete the projects.This cost is absorbed as part of the Department of Public Works staff’s regular job
duties.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN
This item relates to Priority Area 3 -Financial Stability,Initiative 3.1 -Pursue financial stability to support city
operations,by reducing the overall cost of maintaining a fleet and Priority Area 5 -Economic Vitality,Initiative
5.5 -Sustainability/Climate Action Plan update by prioritizing beneficial electrification to reduce the City’s
greenhouse gas emissions.
CONCLUSION
Staff recommends that City Council receive this report and provide direction on the development of an EV
Government Fleet Procurement or EV First Policy,and/or the further exploration of the Roadmap for Municipal
Green Fleets toolkit and the Climate Mayors EV Purchasing Collaborative.
ATTACHMENTS:
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Attachment 1 - July 18, 2019 Thursday Memo to City Council
Attachment 2 - 2016 Fleet Rightsizing Study
Attachment 3 - 2016 Electric Vehicle Charging Master Plan
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South San Francisco Fleet Electrification and EV Charging Infrastructure Plan
In response to direction from City Council as well as state leadership, the Public Works
Department has developed a fleet electrification and EV charging infrastructure plan. This plan
lays the groundwork for a responsible and efficient transition to vehicle electrification and provides
the necessary infrastructure to support such a switch. The move to electric vehicles and the
associated infrastructure will help the City reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, which is an
essential component of an effective Sustainability / Climate Action Plan. The plan supports the
City’s strategic plan initiative of creating sustainable economic vitality by being an actionable first
step towards an updated Climate Action Plan.
BACKGROUND
The City of South San Francisco and other jurisdictions across the Bay Area are exploring fleet
electrification as California leads the way in decarbonization in the United States. California aims
to rely entirely on zero-emission energy sources for its electricity by the year 2045 and former
Governor Jerry Brown issued an executive order in 2018 calling for statewide carbon neutrality by
2045. This means that California will remove as much carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as it
emits. To achieve this end, organizations and individuals must move away from traditional
petroleum-fueled vehicles and toward vehicles fueled by clean technologies.
California’s Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Program requires vehicle manufacturers to research,
develop, and market electric vehicles based on a percentage of that manufacturer’s sales within the
state. As manufacturers produce more electric vehicles (EVs) cities, counties, and the state must
provide the infrastructure to support these vehicles. In early 2018, Governor Brown issued an
executive order significantly expanding Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE)
infrastructure. The $2.5 billion initiative is helping to install 250,000 additional vehicle-charging
stations throughout California by 2025. The initiative demonstrates the need to provide
infrastructure that supports the increase in EVs.
DISCUSSION
South San Francisco has worked with multiple consultants to research and develop plans for fleet
electrification and the infrastructure to support such a fleet. Both plans include recommendations
and best practices for implementation. Staff is using the plans to help guide decision making
regarding electric vehicle infrastructure installation and vehicle replacement, while considering
fiscal constraints optimization of existing resources and equipment.
ATTACHMENT 1
Fleet Electrification
A 2016 fleet right-sizing study provided guidance on the potential
electrification of the City’s fleet. The study identified cars or automobiles
(such as those used by executive staff), small cart vehicles and vans as the
most optimal vehicles eligible for electrification. Pending the success of
commercial prototypes additional classes of vehicles, such as light to
heavy-duty trucks may also be candidates for electrification. Readily
available electric models of automobiles, small cart vehicles, and vans
currently exist; however, American-made versions of these fully electric
vehicles are limited.
Candidates for electrification:
*Protoypes for other vehicles types, such as trucks and heavy equipment, are currently in
development and may be available in the near future.
Phased Approach
The plan recommends a phased approach to the electrification of the fleet to allow for installation
of supporting infrastructure, to consider budgetary constraints while allowing the market to
stabilize, to enable the city to maximize the life of existing vehicles, and to give emerging
technology the opportunity to optimize vehicle types. Staff continues to operate existing vehicles
until their condition and related maintenance expenditures warrant replacement.
The phased approach also gives the City the flexibility to
maintain a diverse fleet, which is essential to the City’s
ongoing, daily functions. A diverse fleet also enables the
City to respond in an emergency, such as a natural disaster,
grid crash, or other crisis. The City’s Emergency Response
teams may need to rely on traditionally fueled vehicles to
clear debris, rescue community members, and repair
infrastructure. Commercial electric versions of these types
of vehicles do not currently exist.
Vehicle Type* Vehicle Count No. of Potential EVs Comment
Automobile 12 11 Hybrid / Plug-in EV
Small cart vehicle 3 3 Electric Carts
Full size van / wagon 11 2 Electric Vans
Mini-vans 4 2 Electric Vans
Tesla Model 3
Chevrolet Volt
Vehicle Replacement
When considering vehicle replacement, City staff evaluates vehicle
condition, age, mileage, and repair and maintenance costs, among others.
Vehicles identified for replacement in the next two years do not include
any candidates for electrification. Staff estimates that vehicles suitable
for electrification will become eligble for replacement beginning in 2021
– 2022.
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
The City has also developed an Electric Vehicle Charging Plan, which examines the infrastructure
needed to support an electric fleet. Fleet electrification cannot be successful without the necessary
infrastructure in place to support it. The plan evaluates City-owned facilities to determine which
are most appropriate for electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EVSE) installation and prioritizes
those sites by various criteria. Additional considerations when evaluating EVSE include charger
quantity; charger type (Level 1, 2 or DC Fast Chargers); placement, accessibility and price (City-
owned land vs. privately owned land but publicly available chargers; chargers accessible by City
vehicles only, City employees’ vehicles, or public vehicles; free or at cost public chargers);
installation and maintenance costs; and zoning and building codes.
City EVSE
Two Level-2 EV chargers currently exist at the City Hall Annex and the
Corporation Yard. The City is currently working with EVgo to install four
high-speed chargers on the first floor of the Miller Parking Garage. The
spots at Miller Parking Garage provide public-facing charging stations,
demonstrating the City’s commitment to supporting a broader, nationwide
transition to electrification and de-carbonization.
The City has also entered into an agreement with
Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) on October 2018 to
participate in its Electric Vehicle Charge Network
(EVCN) program. The EVCN program aims to help
accelerate California’s transition to a clean
transportation future by offering electric vehicle charger installation at select locations in PG&E’s
service territory. The City plans to install 44 EV chargers at two locations within the City: the
Corporation Yard (34) and the Miller Avenue Parking Garage (10). To participate in EVCN, the
Chevrolet Bolt
City must grant PG&E a utility easement at each location to provide PG&E sufficient rights to
access the equipment for proper maintenance to keep the equipment in safe working condition.
The City Council will receive an item at its July 24, 2019 meeting, requesting approval of a utility
easement to PG&E for the installation of these charging stations.
Staff estimates these EVSE installations will be complete by 2020 – 2021.
Future EVSE
The design and development of the new Community Civic Campus is an ideal opportunity to
increase EVSE, as the placement of the charging stations can be incorporated into the facility
design. The design team has identified locations for EVSE that will be immediately available, as
well as locations for future installation. Staff is also exploring a potential new parking garage in
the Downtown Core with EVSE spaces. Initial designs suggest 50 electric vehicle charging spaces
within the new garage. The Water Quality Control Plant currently has a Solar Photovoltaic System
project, which will construct a solar PV carport system at the plant. Upon completion of this
project, staff will explore installation of EVSE.
Installation of EVSE at any of these sites will coincide with the existing projects’ timeline.
Funding Sources
In addition to the funding assistance provided by EVgo and PG&E, staff is exploring other options
to defer the costs on EVSE and fleet electrification. There are a variety of state subsidies and
incentives available for cities looking to install additional infrastructure or begin electrifying their
fleets. Programs like PG&E’s EV Fleet and Bay Area Air Quality Management District’s
(BAAQMD) Charge! provide funding for EVSE installation in support of organizations
electrifying their fleets or wanting to provide EVSE for the public. Staff is also exploring programs
available through Peninsula Clean Energy and granting organizations. Many of these programs
focus on EVSE, because it is such a large financial obstacle when attempting to transition to
electric vehicles. Securing funding assistance for EVSE will help free-up additional funds for
electric vehicles.
Fleet Study
November 30, 2016
ATTACHMENT 2
Fleet Study November 2016
CST Background
•CST Founded 2000
•Goal -being of service to fleets
•Sharing our fleet knowledge and
experiences
Fleet Study November 2016
CST Company Focus
Fleet Right Sizing
Best Practice
Evaluation
Fleet Metric
Comparisons
Shop Consolidation
Manpower Efficiency
System Specifications
•“What if……?”Modeling
•Scenario Forecasting
•Carbon Footprint
Trending and
Forecasting
•Program
Implementation
•Strategic Vendor
Partnerships
Fleet Study November 2016
CST Approach to Fleet improvements
Managing by Metrics
Fleet Best Practice Evaluation
Fleet Metric Comparisons
Industry Standards (NAFA,APWA,SAE,TMC)
NAFA –North America Fleet Association
APWA, American Public Works Association
SAE-Society of Automotive Engineers
TMC –The Maintenance Council
Past Fleet experiences
Fleet Study November 2016
CST Government Customers
•Arlington, VA
•City of Bryan, TX
•Chicago
•College Station, TX
•Cook County
•Dallas
•Dekalb County, GA
•Detroit
•Greensboro
•Houston
•State of Indiana
•Indianapolis
•New York City
•Oklahoma
•Raleigh
•Richmond, VA
•San Diego
•Tulsa, OK
Fleet Study November 2016
CST Past Projects -Fleet Savings
Project Savings
Chicago ~ 12%
Detroit ~ 18%
Houston ~ 12%
Tulsa ~ 6%
New York City $80 Million per Year
Strategic Full City Fleet Strategy
Fleet Study November 2016
Fleet Study Scope
Perform a Tier 1 Right Sizing Analysis based on
Utilization
Perform Fleet Efficiency Review
Identity Alternative Fuel options for units that
are identified for purchase / replacement.
Fleet Study November 2016
Current State –Size of Fleet
City
Area
Square
Miles Population
Number of
Vehicles
Population to
City Fleet ratio
San Diego CA 372 1,400,000 4042 346/1
South San Francisco CA 30 68,000 213 319/1
Oakland CA 78 420,000 1500 280/1
Arlington Va 26 230,000 878 262/1
San Francisco CA 232 870,000 7000 124/1
South San Francisco’s fleet falls inline with comparable cities.
A good metric indicator is the population served compared to
city vehicles needed.
This ratio is usually in the 250-350 to 1 range.
The higher ratio is better.
Fleet Study November 2016
Current State –Asset Age
Green –OK, Yellow –Might be an Issue, Red –Look Into
43 vehicles 20% of Fleet is over 15 years old
Fleet Study November 2016
Current State –Asset Utilization
Green –OK, Yellow –Might be an Issue, Red –Look Into
76 Vehicles travel less than 3,000 miles per year.
Note: In a small area (30 Square Miles) some low utilization is expected
Fleet Study November 2016
Current State –Vehicle Condition
This is a mathematical evaluation of the fleet and just tells
us which vehicles may be in excellent to poor condition.
Note: When using this method accidents and refurbishment of a vehicle
may make it look bad mathematically but the vehicle could be in great
shape. This just shows us where to begin to look.
Green –OK, Yellow –Might be an Issue, Red –Look Into
Fleet Study November 2016
Current State –Capital Purchases
•For the last 8 years purchases needed were 12.1
million with 11.1 million spent.
•3 years (2009, 2012, 2014) spending was very low
•Capital Spending needs to increased about 10%
each year
Fleet Study November 2016
Tier 1 Right Sizing Analysis
1-Established equipment parameters for evaluation
Vehicle Types:Life
Years
Expected
Annual Miles
Targeted
Life Miles
Targeted
Downtime
Targeted
Shop Visits
per Year
Targeted
CPM
Ambu:Ambulance 15 10,000 150,000 20 3 $6.00
Auto:Automobile 10 10,000 100,000 10 3 $0.55
Boat:Boat 20 0 - 2 - $100.00
Cart:Small Cart Vehicle 15 3,000 45,000 2 1 $0.55
Elect:Electric Vehicle 15 1,500 22,500 5 1 $0.55
FireApp:Fire Apparatus 15 7,500 112,500 20 4 $25.00
FSV:Full Size Van/wagon (< or = 8500 lbs.)15 10,000 150,000 10 3 $0.55
HDT:Heavy Duty Truck 15 2,500 37,500 100 2 $5.00
LDPu:Light-Duty Pickup 15 10,000 150,000 10 3 $1.00
MDT:Medium Duty Truck 15 7,500 112,500 25 2 $2.50
Misc:Miscellanous Equip 15 10,000 150,000 40 3 $100.00
Moto:Motorcycle 10 6,000 60,000 50 2 $1.00
MVan:Mini Van 15 5,000 75,000 10 2 $0.55
patrol:Police Patrol 10 10,000 100,000 20 5 $0.85
PS:Police Sedan 7 15,000 105,000 30 8 $0.85
SUV:Sports Utility Vehicle 15 6,000 90,000 20 4 $0.75
Fleet Study November 2016
Tier 1 Right Sizing Analysis
2 –Evaluated Utilization
% of
Target Vehicles
Very Underutilized 20%71
Underutilized 40%48
Targeted Utilization 80%66
High Utilization >=80%28
213
Annual Utilization
Targets
Set Groups of Utilization based on % of their targeted miles
Fleet Study November 2016
Tier 1 Right Sizing Analysis
2 –Evaluated Utilization
Fleet Study November 2016
Tier 1 Right Sizing Analysis
3 –Evaluated Condition
Assigned condition scores to each vehicle based on 5 categories
Fleet Study November 2016
Tier 1 Right Sizing Analysis
3 –Evaluated Condition
We grouped the condition scores into groups by percentages.
Highest score was 17 (worst vehicles)
Lowest 0 ( best vehicles)
Vehicles Scoring Model
Condition
% of Score
Potential
Score Low High Vehicles
Excellent 0%0 0 34 16%
Good 33%1 5 130 61%
Fair 66%6 11 40 19%
Poor 67% + 12 17 9 4%
Scale 0 17 213 vehicles
Score Range
Fleet Study November 2016
Tier 1 Right Sizing Analysis
3 –Evaluated Condition
Note 1: The scores above just tell us which vehicles to look at closer.
Note 2: CST found the fleet to be in very good shape in the walk
around inspections. Vehicles are kept in very good condition.
Fleet Study November 2016
Tier 1 Right Sizing Analysis
4 –Recommendations based on Utilization and Condition
Vehicles Recommendation (Based on Utilization and Condition)
A recommendation has been given based on the utilization and condition of each vehicle.
Decision Targets
Number of
Vehicles
Keep >30%<50%101
Consider Replacement >30%>50%9
Consider Reassignment <30%<50%97
Consider Disposal <30%>50%6
213
Utilization Condition Score
Low
Med
High
Conservativ
e
Aggressive
Goo
d
Fair
Poor
AggressiveConservative
Utilization Threshold Condition Threshold
Low
Med
High
Conservativ
e
Aggressive
Goo
d
Fair
Poor
AggressiveConservative
Utilization Threshold Condition Threshold
Fleet Study November 2016
Tier 1 Right Sizing Analysis
4 –Recommendations based on Utilization and Condition
Empirical analysis of the historical data only
leads us to the initial recommendations
Keep 101
Consider Replacement 9
Consider Reassignment 97
Consider Disposal 6
213
Fleet Study November 2016
Tier 1 Right Sizing Analysis
5 –Factored in unit assignment
Making fleet decisions just on fleet data can lead to poor fleet
decisions.
To refine these recommendations CST interviewed each
department and documented the mission of each vehicle using
the categories below
Personal - Take Home
Personal NON take home
Crew\Route Vehicle
Shared - Pool Vehicle
Special Assignment
Spare/Reserve
Not Needed
Fleet Study November 2016
Tier 1 Right Sizing Analysis
5 –Factored in unit assignment
Taking into the “mission of the vehicle the recommendations
were modified to the following:
Number of
Vehicles Keep
Consider
Replacement
Consider
Reassignment
Consider
Disposal
Personal - Take Home 7 3 0 4 0
Personal NON take home 21 11 0 10 0
Crew\Route Vehicle 41 40 1 0 0
Shared - Pool Vehicle 44 27 1 14 2
Special Assignment 88 79 6 0 3
Spare/Reserve 7 3 0 3 1
Not Needed 5 0 1 4 0
213 163 9 35 6
Fleet Study November 2016
Fleet Efficiency Review
•Shop space is good for vehicles supported
•Mechanics are trained and knowledgeable
on vehicles
•Vehicles are maintained well by the shop
•Shop and vehicles are clean and well kept
•Shop is efficient in minimizing vehicle
downtime.
•Fleet is cooperative and supportive of using
departments needs
Fleet Study November 2016
Fleet Efficiency Review
•CST performed a mechanic staffing analysis
and bay analysis based on NAFA VEU Vehicle
Equivalency Units. These results are below.
Mechanics Needed 3.62
Current Mechanics 3.5
Bays Needed 6
Current Bays 6
Note: Mike is a working shop manager and is consider
½ to make the 3.5 mechanics
Fleet Study November 2016
Fleet Efficiency Review
For a fleet to be implementing ~70% of the best practices is very
good.
Number of Best Practices in place 83 69%
Partially Implemented Best Practices 19 16%
Number of Best Practices NOT in place 19 16%
Fleet Best Practices
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Fleet Efficiency Review
Number
of
Vehicles
Annual Capital
needed
City Council 1 $2,427.23
City Manager 2 $5,200.00
ECD 8 $15,202.38
Finance 1 $2,340.00
Fire 35 $704,909.87
IT 1 $2,503.67
Library 1 $7,563.20
Parks and Recreation 50 $134,057.94
Police 50 $184,888.19
Public Works 44 $361,512.96
WQCP 20 $39,268.74
213 $1,459,874.17
Capital
Current Departments Annual Capital Contributions …….TBD
What Departments should be contributing towards vehicle
capital fund annually.
Fleet Study November 2016
Alternative Fuel options
2015 Vehicle summary by fuel type
2015 vehicle
Count
2015 Fuel
Gallons
Diesel 43 30,217.95
Electric 3 -
Regular 167 77,806.23
213 108,024.18
Fleet Study November 2016
Alternative Fuel options
E85
Mix of 85% Ethanol and 15% petroleum.
Flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) are the only vehicles that can use E85
Ethanol absorbs water,so some additional measures may need to
be used to prevent any potential exposure to moisture.
Advantages of E85
1.Readily Available
2.Easy to implement due to similarities with gasoline and there are many vehi
cle options
3.Can be produced from domestically grown crops and waste
4.Has a higher octane number than gasoline,offering increased vehicle power
and performance
Disadvantages of E85
1.Has a lower energy content than gasoline,resulting in fewer miles per gallon
2.Based on energy content,there is minimal or no economic benefit with E85
Fleet Study November 2016
Alternative Fuel options
Biodiesel (OEM Approved )
B5 (5%biodiesel and 95%petroleum diesel).
B20 (20%biodiesel and 80%petroleum diesel).MAX approved by OEMS
Advantages of Biodiesel
1.B20 produces 15%less carbon dioxide emissions than petroleum diesel
2.Safer to handle compared to petroleum diesel
3.Can be domestically produced from renewable resources
4.B20 reduces 3.52 lbs. carbon emissions per gallon of fuel.
Disadvantages of Biodiesel
1.Lower fuel economy and power than petroleum diesel (10%lower for B100,
2%for B20)
2.Biodiesel will gel or solidify at low temperatures unless cold weather
additives are used
3.Biodiesel is usually more expensive than petroleum diesel; have contracted
for biodiesel at a cost less than ULSD and the use of RINS and tax incentives
can make biodiesel over $1 per gallon less expensive.
Fleet Study November 2016
Alternative Fuel options
NON OEM Approved Biodiesel
B25-R99 (25%and above biodiesel)
Advantages of Biodiesel
1.Produces much less carbon dioxide emissions than petroleum diesel
2.Safer to handle compared to petroleum diesel
3.Can be domestically produced from renewable resources
Disadvantages of Biodiesel
1.Not Approved by OEMS …….VOIDS WARRANTIES
2.Lower fuel economy and power than petroleum diesel
3.Biodiesel will gel or solidify at low temperatures unless cold weather
additives are used
4.Biodiesel is usually more expensive than petroleum diesel; have contracted
for biodiesel at a cost less than ULSD and the use of RINS and tax incentives
can make biodiesel over $1 per gallon less expensive.
*Note: several fleets are testing, the city of Oakland is reporting good results
Fleet Study November 2016
Alternative Fuel options
CNG/LNG
Compressed natural gas (CNG) /Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) (is Methane stored at high
pressure). CNG combustion produces fewer undesirable emissions.
Advantages of CNG/LNG
1.94%of natural gas used in the U.S.is domestically produced
2.Much less expensive than gasoline
3.There are many commercially available retrofit and new vehicle options for natu
ral gas
4.The pricing of CNG is less volatile than petroleum due to the extensive long-
term supply availability in the USA and Canada.
Disadvantages of CNG/LNG
1.Fueling infrastructure is limited and it is costly to build
2.CNG storage
on the vehicle will take up additional space and increase the initial cost of the ve
hicle
3.Facility modifications and specially trained technicians are needed to service nat
ural gas vehicles
Fleet Study November 2016
Alternative Fuel options
Electric Vehicles are battery powered vehicles that run 100% on electric charge.
EVs completely eliminate vehicle source emissions (emissions associated with
electricity production vary depending on the local electric grid generation mixt
ure)and therefore are optimal for reducing emissions on a per vehicle level.
Advantages of electric vehicles
1.Reduction of gas purchased
2.Decline in greenhouse gas production
3.Electric charging cheaper than fuel
4.Maintenance should be less costly (until the battery fails)
Disadvantages of electric vehicles
1.Tethers drivers to an electrical outlet (outlets are few)
2.Range is limited to less than 100 miles between charges
3.Much More costly than traditional vehicles
4.Batteries may need to be replaced
5.Performance in cold weather as well as when the user cranks up their stereo, air
conditioner or heat declines
Fleet Study November 2016
Alternative Fuel options
Propane is a high energy and clean burning alternative fuel . Also known as
liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). Propane is generally less expensive per gallon, but
propane has lower energy content than gasoline, resulting in a lower fuel
economy for propane vehicles.
Vehicles must be converted to operate on propane and there is a cost premium.
Both dedicated and bi‐fuel LPG configurations are available.
Advantages of Propane
1.Fuel costs are lower than petroleum fuel by about half.
2.Propane is nontoxic and can produce lower amounts of greenhouse gases and ai
r pollutants
3.The amount of time to fuel and the driving range is similar to conventional gasol
ine vehicles
4.Fuel infrastructure cost is low and will usually be provided by the supplier.
Disadvantages of Propane
1.Lower fuel economy than conventional gasoline vehicles
2.Higher cost premium for propane vehicles and retrofit vehicles
3.Limited vehicle fueling infrastructure
Fleet Study November 2016
Alternative Fuel options
Hybrid electric vehicles utilize both an internal combustion engine and an electric
motor during driving. In most HEV configurations, the engine provides power
directly to the drivetrain, the battery pack and electric motor allow HEVs to shut
down the engine when stationary and most can use the electric motor to power the
vehicle entirely under low speed conditions. This can be advantageous in stationary
applications working in neighborhoods. For example, bucket trucks used in utility
maintenance.
Advantages of HEV
1.More fuel efficient tan a standard engine
2.Quiet
3.Recovers energy during braking and eliminate idling which saves fuel
4.Reduces tailpipe emissions
Disadvantages of HEV
1.HEVs are more expensive than traditional gasoline vehicles
2.Onboard batteries add extra weight to the vehicle and take up space
3.Battery systems are costly to replace
Fleet Study November 2016
Alternative Fuel options
Hydrogen (H2) Fuel Cell Vehicles
H2 is an alternative fuel that can be produced from domestic resources. Although in
its market infancy as a transportation fuel, government and industry are working
towards clean, economical, and safe hydrogen production and distribution for use in
fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).
Advantages of FCEV
1.Runs on hydrogen emits water vapor and warm air as exhaust and is considered
a zero-emission vehicle
2.Quiet
Disadvantages of FCEV
1.Still in development
2.Not readily available
Fleet Study November 2016
Alternative Fuel options
Moving Forward
Alt Fuel Option Moving forward
Hydrogen (H2) Fuel Cell
Vehicles
Wait till technology
develops
Hybrid electric vehicles
Good fit Plan where electic
does not support
Propane Hold off
Electric Vehicles
Good fit Plan usage Begin
rollout
CNG/LNG Hold off
NON OEM Approved
Biodiesel
Watch what happens with
City of Oakland testing
Biodiesel (OEM
Approved )
Investigate availability -
could use year round
E85 Hold off not enough benefit
focus on electric
Fleet Study November 2016
Alternative Fuel options
Vehicle
Count
Avg Miles
per Year
Est Miles
per Day
Vehicles
Traveling
Less than 30
Miles per
Day
Number of
Potential
Electric
Vehicles Comment
Ambu:Ambulance 5 10,525.00 42 2 0
Auto:Automobile 12 2,651.37 11 11 11 electic auto
Boat:Boat 1 - 0 1 0
Cart:Small Cart Vehicle 3 267.67 1 3 3 Electirc carts
Elect:Electric Vehicle 3 6.67 0 3 3 Electric Carts
FireApp:Fire Apparatus 11 4,706.68 19 10 0
FSV:Full Size Van/wagon (< or = 8500 lbs.)11 4,442.19 18 9 2 Electric vans
HDT:Heavy Duty Truck 16 4,439.38 18 14 1 Prototype Vehicle
LDPu:Light-Duty Pickup 68 3,135.80 13 63 63
Several companies are
working on small
vans/pickups
MDT:Medium Duty Truck 10 2,611.60 10 10 1 Prototype Vehicle
Misc:Miscellanous Equip 5 808.80 3 5 0
Moto:Motorcycle 6 8,837.50 35 4 4 Electric Motorcycles
MVan:Mini Van 4 2,249.25 9 4 2 Electric vans
patrol:Police Patrol 2 5,837.50 23 1 0
PS:Police Sedan 26 11,348.48 45 7 0
SUV:Sports Utility Vehicle 30 8,145.01 33 19 0
90
Fleet Study November 2016
Major Recommendations
1.Set consistent annual budgets for vehicle
replacement around $1.5 million per year
(If combine with right sizing number can be reduced slightly)
2.Establish a Fleet management Steering Committee
3.Phase in Electric vehicles
4.Implement right sizing recommendations and
establish motor pool (Sharing) controlled by fleet
Fleet Study November 2016
Major Recommendations
1.Set consistent annual budgets for vehicle
replacement
•Budgets should be around 1.5 million each
year (Slightly less if right sizing is implemented)
•Avoid large purchases in one year
•Avoid few purchases in one year
•Keeps the fleet more reliable and
dependable
Fleet Study November 2016
Major Recommendations
2.Establish a Fleet management Steering Committee
•Works with the departments for all fleet
acquisitions
•Approve vehicle policies & procedures
•Organizes sharing policies for vehicles
•Chaired by Fleet Superintendent
The FMSC Members are Representatives from:
•Each Using Department
•City Manager’s Office
•Purchasing
•Budget
Fleet Study November 2016
Major Recommendations
3.Phase in Electric vehicles
Vehicle
Count
Avg Miles
per Year
Est Miles
per Day
Vehicles
Traveling
Less than 30
Miles per
Day
Number of
Potential
Electric
Vehicles Comment
Ambu:Ambulance 5 10,525.00 42 2 0
Auto:Automobile 12 2,651.37 11 11 11 electic auto
Boat:Boat 1 - 0 1 0
Cart:Small Cart Vehicle 3 267.67 1 3 3 Electirc carts
Elect:Electric Vehicle 3 6.67 0 3 3 Electric Carts
FireApp:Fire Apparatus 11 4,706.68 19 10 0
FSV:Full Size Van/wagon (< or = 8500 lbs.)11 4,442.19 18 9 2 Electric vans
HDT:Heavy Duty Truck 16 4,439.38 18 14 1 Prototype Vehicle
LDPu:Light-Duty Pickup 68 3,135.80 13 63 63
Several companies are
working on small
vans/pickups
MDT:Medium Duty Truck 10 2,611.60 10 10 1 Prototype Vehicle
Misc:Miscellanous Equip 5 808.80 3 5 0
Moto:Motorcycle 6 8,837.50 35 4 4 Electric Motorcycles
MVan:Mini Van 4 2,249.25 9 4 2 Electric vans
patrol:Police Patrol 2 5,837.50 23 1 0
PS:Police Sedan 26 11,348.48 45 7 0
SUV:Sports Utility Vehicle 30 8,145.01 33 19 0
90
Fleet Study November 2016
Major Recommendations
3.Phase in Electric vehicles
Electric vehicles are good for the environment but what about the
pocketbook?
Fleet Study November 2016
Major Recommendations
3.Phase in Electric vehicles
Cost Comparison:
12,500 Miles Driven per year
8 Years to keep vehicle
Vehicle Type
Nissan Chevy
Leaf Malibu
Vehicle Price 33,000 20,000
Charging Station 2000
(Fed Grants)8250
total cost 26750 20,000
efficiency 5 Miles/KWH 20 MPG
fuel cost per year 250.00$ 1,375.00$
Electric Unleaded
Fleet Study November 2016
Major Recommendations
3.Phase in Electric vehicles
Cost Comparison:
Fleet Study November 2016
Major Recommendations
3.Phase in Electric vehicles
Steps to phase in electric vehicles
1)Determine locations of use
2)Set up charging stations (currently none)
3)Apply for grants for funding
4)Set plan for encouraging electric vehicle use
5)Purchase vehicles
Fleet Study November 2016
Major Recommendations
4.Implement right sizing recommendations and
establish motor pool (Sharing) controlled by fleet
Number of
Vehicles Keep
Consider
Replacement
Consider
Reassignment
Consider
Disposal
Personal - Take Home 7 3 0 4 0
Personal NON take home 21 11 0 10 0
Crew\Route Vehicle 41 40 1 0 0
Shared - Pool Vehicle 44 27 1 14 2
Special Assignment 88 73 11 0 4
Spare/Reserve 7 3 0 3 1
Not Needed 5 0 0 5 0
213 157 13 36 7
Fleet Study November 2016
Major Recommendations
4.Implement right sizing recommendations and
establish motor pool (Sharing) controlled by fleet
Motor pool vehicles should be divided into 3 motor pool types
based on need:
1-Central motor pool managed by fleet and reserved through fleet
(for example a sedan for common use between all departments)
2 –Department motor pool managed by departments (for example
a pickup truck for hauling specialized equipment)
3 –An individually assigned “pool” vehicle that is managed by the
person assigned but available at certain times for sharing (For
example a patrol car that could only be shared with other officers)
Fleet Study November 2016
Potential Savings from Recommendations
CST created a graduated implementation plan as
shown below
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Vehicles to Replace
Annually
17 17 17 17 17
Target % of Underutilized
to Reassign
40%30%20%10%10%
Number to Reassign 14 11 7 4 4
Reduction (Due to
Reassignment)
4 3 2 1 1
Target % of Underutilized
to Dispose
30%25%5%5%5%
Reduction (Due to
Disposal )
6 0 0 0 0
Total Vehicles Reduced 10 3 2 1 1
Keep 203 200 198 197 195
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Potential Savings from Recommendations
With this plan the fleet size would be gradually reduced
and vehicles brought back within their recommended
life cycle
What if ….? Plan to bring fleet back into Life-Cycle compliance
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Number of Vehicles in
Lifecycle
172 175 175 186 195
Vehicles Up for
Replacement (Beyond Age
of Lifecycle)
41 27 23 10 (1)
Total Vehicles 213 202 198 196 194
% within Lifecycle 81%87%88%95%100%
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Potential Savings from Recommendations
Three categories of savings
1) Capital is eliminated from revolving fund (not 2016 budget reductions)
2) Maintenance eliminated on reductions
3) Vehicle sales are tangible savings
Fleet Study November 2016
Moving Forward
CST has provided all models included in this report
as a tool to the City of South San Francisco.
The models will be useful in adjusting the plan as
the City moves forward.
Fleet Study November 2016
Ron Hall
336 -287-8348
rhall@carolinast.com
Thank You
ATTACHMENT 3
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City of South San Francisco Electric Vehicle Charging Master Plan November 2018
Shaping a Smarter Transportation Experience
Table of Contents
Executive Summary ____________________________________________________________________________ 4
1.0 Introduction ____________________________________________________________________________ 7
1.1 Background __________________________________________________________________________ 7
1.2 How to Use This Document ______________________________________________________________ 8
1.3 Mission, Vision, Goals and Objectives______________________________________________________ 8
1.4 Key Questions _______________________________________________________________________ 10
1.5 Key Performance Indicators ____________________________________________________________ 14
2.0 Needs and Opportunities ________________________________________________________________ 15
2.1 Project Needs ________________________________________________________________________ 15
2.2 City Vehicle Needs ____________________________________________________________________ 17
2.3 Current and Future EVs ________________________________________________________________ 18
2.4 EVSE Types __________________________________________________________________________ 20
2.5 Available Funding Opportunities ________________________________________________________ 23
3.0 Charging Electric Vehicles on City Facilities __________________________________________________ 28
3.1 Priority Setting and Implementation Phasing ______________________________________________ 28
3.2 Charging for City-Operated Vehicles on City Facilities ________________________________________ 31
3.3 Charging for City Employees' Vehicles at City Worksites ______________________________________ 35
3.4 Charging for Public-Owned Vehicles at City Facilities ________________________________________ 37
3.5 Charging for City and Public-Owned Vehicles at Current and Planned City Facilities ________________ 41
4.0 Publicly Accessible Electric Vehicle Charging on Non-City Facilities ______________________________ 45
4.1 Publicly Accessible ESVE Locations _______________________________________________________ 45
4.2 Policy Guidance for Inclusion of Appropriate EVSE in Development Projects ______________________ 49
4.3 Incentives to Encourage EV Usage and Sales _______________________________________________ 52
5.0 BIBLIOGRAPHY ________________________________________________________________________ 53
City of South San Francisco Electric Vehicle Charging Master Plan November 2018
Shaping a Smarter Transportation Experience
List of Figures
Figure 1: South San Francisco Existing & Proposed EVSE Locations ______________________________________ 6
Figure 2: Overview of EV Charging Types __________________________________________________________ 22
Figure 3: Proposed EVSE at City-owned Facilities ___________________________________________________ 30
Figure 4: Site plan of propose Public Works Corp Yard EVSE __________________________________________ 32
Figure 5: Site plans of proposed Miller Ave Garage EVSE – Main floor (above) and 4th Floor (below) _________ 38
Figure 6: Site plan of proposed City Hall Parking Lot EVSE ____________________________________________ 42
Figure 7: Existing EV Charging Locations in South San Francisco _______________________________________ 48
List of Tables
Table 1:South San Francisco EVSE Masterplan Summary ______________________________________________ 4
Table 2: Questions to be Addressed by EVSE Masterplan _____________________________________________ 10
Table 3: EVSE Performance Metrics ______________________________________________________________ 14
Table 4: Project Needs by City Department ________________________________________________________ 15
Table 5: Electric Vehicle Candidates for South San Francisco Motor pool ________________________________ 17
Table 6: Currently (2018) Available Electric Vehicles _________________________________________________ 18
Table 7: Future Electric Vehicles by Year of Planned Year of Introduction: 2018 -2022 _____________________ 19
Table 8: Comparison of EVSE Charging Capacity by Miles per Minute ___________________________________ 22
Table 9: Summary of Available EVSE Funding Opportunities __________________________________________ 23
Table 10: Implementation Priorities ______________________________________________________________ 28
Table 11: Implementation Timeframes ____________________________________________________________ 28
Table 12: Summary of Planned EVSE Funding at City-Owned Facilities __________________________________ 29
Table 13: Anticipated Charging Needs for Employee Commute Vehicles by City Worksite __________________ 36
Table 14: South San Francisco EVSE Siting Guidelines ________________________________________________ 43
Table 15: Existing EV Chargers in South San Francisco _______________________________________________ 46
Table 16: EV Charging Requirements from California State and Municipal Codes _________________________ 51
City of South San Francisco Electric Vehicle Charging Master Plan November 2018
Shaping a Smarter Transportation Experience
Acronymns
AC Alternating Current
BAAQMD Bay Area Air Quality Management District
BEV Battery Electric Vehicle (See also EV & PEV)
CCC Civic Center Campus
DC Direct Current
DCFC Direct Current Fast Charge (DC Fast Charge)
EA Electrify America, LLC.
EV Electric Vehicle
EVSE Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment
FAR Floor Area Ratio
GHG Green House Gas (emissions)
HPC High Power Charger
ICE Internal Combustion Engine
kW Kilowatt
kWh Kilowatt hour
MMBTU one million British Thermal Units (BTU)
MSB Municipal Services Building
NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association
PEV Plug-in Electric Vehicle (See also EV & BEV)
PG&E Pacific Gas and Electric Company
PHEV Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle
SSFEV South San Francisco Employee Vehicle
TBD To Be Determined
TCO Total Cost of Ownership
V Volt
ZEV Zero-Emissions Vehicle
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This plan is intended to guide deployment of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) or electric battery
charging infrastructure to facilitate conversion of the City’s vehicle fleet to electric power. This plan
determines which City-owned facilities are most appropriate for EVSE installation by priority,
implementation phase, EVSE type, primary and secondary user and primary funding source as summarized
in Table 1.
Table 1:South San Francisco EVSE Masterplan Summary
Attribute Options
EVSE User SSF Vehicles, SSF employees and general public
Primary Funding Source PG&E’S EV Charge network, EVgo, SSF general funds
Additional Funding Source BAAQMD, Electrify America
Chargers Level 2 DC Fast Charger High Power Charger
Existing 90 4 0
Planned (Phase 1 &2) 55 0 4
Planned (Phase 3) 40-48 2 50
Total 185-193 6 54
Implementation Phase Existing City Charging
Sites
City EV
Chargers
Public
EV
Chargers
Priority Possible Funding
1
(late 2018)
SSF City Hall Annex
Public Works Corp Yard
1
1
-
High
High
SSF
SSF and PG&E
2
(early 2019)
Public Works Corp Yard 23 8 High PG&E
City Hall Parking lot 12 High PG&E
Miller Ave Parking Garage - 10
4 HPC
High
High
PG&E
EVgo
3
(by 2021)
Fire Station #61
Fire Station #62
Fire Station #64
Fire Station #65
Water Quality Control Plant
Fernekes Recreation Bldg.
Other City facilities
Brentwood Parking Lot
4
2
2
2
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3 - 6
1 - 2
2 – 6
Medium
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
SSR or EA
SSF
SSF
SSF
SSF
BAAQMD or EA
BAAQMD
BAQMD
Implementation Phase Planned Charging Sites
for Future City Facilities
City EV
Chargers
Public
EV
Chargers
Priority Possible Funding
3 (by 2021)
Future Community Civic
Center Campus
Future Police Station
Future Fire Station #63
Future Garage #2
10
4 + 2 DCFC
2 - 4
10
-
-
50 HPC
Medium
Medium
Medium
Medium
PG&E, SSF or EA
SSF
SSF
BAAQMD/EA/EVgo
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The plan’s high priority sites are being implemented in two phases in 2018 and early 2019, totaling 55 level
2 chargers and 4 High Power Chargers. Implementation of Phase 1 of this plan consisted of installation of
two Level 2 chargers available to charge City and employee vehicles at the City Hall Annex and the Public
Works Corp Yard, facilitating initial fleet electrification. The second phase consists of 53 smart level 2
chargers to be installed in early 2019 by PG&E as part of the utility’s EV Charge network and four High Power
DC Fast Chargers to be installed by EVgo.
As summarized in Table 1, 23 of these will be used primarily to charge City-owned vehicles at the Public
Works Corp Yard and City employee commute (personal) vehicles when not in use by the City. 18 level 2
chargers plus four High Power Chargers will be available for public charging at the Miller Ave Garage and in
front of the Corp Yard and the remaining 12 chargers will be available for shared charging use by City fleet
vehicles, as well as the general public at the City Hall parking lot.
Depending on charging demand and EVSE funding opportunities, subsequent implementation phases could
add chargers for each type of user at other City-owned facilities including fire stations, parks, and other sites
as well as the City’s planned police, fire and community center campus at Antoinette Ln. and Chestnut Ave.
as well as additional public chargers at the future downtown parking garage #2.
Along with guiding EVSE at City facilities, this plan provides guidance and information on current and future
electric vehicles, EVSE types and existing charging facilities, EVSE funding opportunities, suggested
performance metrics, and policy and regulatory guidance for EVSE siting, shared use, and deployment.
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Figure 1: South San Francisco Existing & Proposed EVSE Locations
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
The benefits of electric traction power are many, including reduced emissions, lower operating costs,
reduced maintenance, vehicle longevity and enhanced performance. Driving electric cuts greenhouse gas
emissions in half—or more, depending on how electricity is generated where drivers live. The City of South
San Francisco is part of Peninsula Clean Energy, San Mateo County’s official electricity provider to meet local
climate action goals by providing 50% renewable energy. Charging a PEV usually costs half as much as getting
gas (or even less), so an electric vehicle can save its owner about $13,000 over the life of the vehicle. Plus,
PEVs don’t need oil changes, are less expensive to maintain than internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles
and may be eligible for tax credits, rebates and even access to HOV lanes.
In California, emissions from transportation account for 50 percent of the state’s greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions and 80 percent of smog-forming pollutants which is why the state has been the national leader
regulating air pollution and GHG emissions as well as on the market for Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs). On
January 26, 2018, Governor Brown signed Executive Order B-48-18 targeting 5 million ZEVs in California, a
third of the state’s vehicles by 2030 through significantly expand vehicle charging infrastructure. This $2.5
billion initiative will help install 250,000 additional vehicle charging stations throughout California by 2025.
Funding is available through the California Energy Commission’s $100 million annual Alternative and
Renewable Fuels and Vehicle Technology Program as well as through incentives approved by the California
Public Utilities Commission. (See Section 2.5 for more information on available funding opportunities.)
South San Francisco, located in the center of the San Francisco Peninsula in California’s Bay Area, serves as
a critical transportation artery for those wishing to travel in and out of San Francisco and throughout the
Peninsula. The city’s central location and proximity to high-quality transportation such as commuter rail,
regional bus networks, and ferry system make it a growing hub for transit and commuters throughout the
region. City and local government officials are currently planning and implementing strategies to
accommodate this growing class of commuters while also looking to curb harmful greenhouse gas emissions
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(GHGs) and other pollutants emitted from traditional internal-combustion-engine (ICE) vehicles. The City
has adopted its own Climate Action Plan, approved the first commercial vehicle hydrogen fuel station in San
Mateo County, and was an active participant in completion of the San Mateo County Alternative Fuel
Readiness Plan, which includes developing best practices to increase procurement, usage, and availability
of alternative fuels; supporting and promoting public private partnerships; and facilitating coordinated
efforts in pursuing alternative fuel related funding opportunities. Through these efforts, the City hopes to
reduce the environmental impact of daily commuting and transportation in the Bay Area through increased
usage of zero emission vehicles in City fleets, by employees commuting to City work sites and by supporting
access to EV charging stations to promote charging by the general public.
1.2 How to Use This Document
This plan has been developed to assist the City strategically electrify its fleet and support electric vehicle
use by its employees, citizens and visitors. This document is comprised of four chapters:
• Chapter 1 provides the decision-making framework including the plan’s vision, goals and objectives
and answers to the City’s most important questions as well as the measures by which success will
be evaluated.
• Chapter 2 clarifies the project needs including those specific to each City department and the overall
fleet needs. This chapter also provides a summary of electric vehicle offerings and EVSE types and
a survey of applicable EVSE funding opportunities, several of which support plan implementation.
• Chapter 3 addresses the City’s needs for charging its future vehicle fleet at City facilities, use of this
infrastructure by employees to charge commute vehicles as well as public vehicle charging on City-
owned facilities. This chapter also includes guidance on planning and siting of EVSE.
• Chapter 4 focuses on public charging on non-City facilities. It includes a detailed inventory of all
existing EVSE and policy guidance to assist the Planning Department with planning, zoning and
building codes.
1.3 Mission, Vision, Goals and Objectives
Mission
The City’s mission statement is:
The City of South San Francisco’s mission is to provide a safe, attractive and well-maintained City
through excellent customer service and superior programs. One of the City’s core values under the
mission statement is for the City to commit to excellence and services.
Vision
The City of South San Francisco is preparing for a future increasingly dominated by highly efficient, cost-
effective and emissions-free vehicles. Consistent with the City of South San Francisco’s Climate Action Plan
and other policies, this EVSE master plan envisions reducing the City’s environmental footprint by expanding
the use of alternative-fuel vehicles. The City seeks to set a visible public example by converting its fleet to
electricity—a safe, abundant, clean and convenient energy source for vehicles of all types. The City is laying
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the groundwork for electric traction power by strategically planning and expediting implementation of the
City’s vehicle charging infrastructure to charge portions of a right-sized, electrically-powered municipal
vehicle fleet in the near term. This infrastructure will be located at prominent City-owned facilities to
conveniently charge City-operated electric vehicles as well as to encourage electric vehicle commuting by
City employees. Additional charging infrastructure will be installed at the City’s downtown public parking
and other public parking facilities to serve the charging needs of the general public. This master plan seeks
to foster investments in electric vehicle charging infrastructure on private development through
appropriate policies, guidance and resources.
Goals and Objectives
This plan will be guided by the following three goals, each of which is clarified by specific objectives.
Goal 1: Provide direction for electrification of City fleets
Objective1.1: Project and clarify future PEV fleet needs by range, type and cost
Goal 2: Provide direction for EVSE infrastructure on City property for City fleet vehicles, employee-owned
vehicles and public use
Objective 2.1: Provide technical guidance for EVSE deployment at City facilities addressing EVSE
types, charging locations, EVSE quantities, design and maintenance considerations, prioritization
and deployment timeframes.
Objective 2.2: Provide planning-level cost-estimates for EVSE deployment
Objective 2.3: Provide documentation needed to support future grant and other program
applications to fund and install EVSE
Objective 2.4: Provide policy direction for EVSE sharing by City and employee-owned vehicles
Objective 2.5: Provide guidance regarding liability and risk related to EVSE use
Goal 3: Support use of electric vehicles through expanded EVSE installation by the private sector on private
property within the City of South San Francisco
Objective 3.1: Provide policy guidance for updates to land use, development and parking codes to
ensure inclusion of appropriate EVSE in development projects
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1.4 Key Questions
This master plan seeks to provide guidance to the City’s questions asked by the project stakeholders during
the project’s January 8, 2018 kickoff meeting. These questions, organized by topic, are answered below in
Table 2.
Table 2: Questions to be Addressed by EVSE Masterplan
Question Answer by Topic
Question Fleet Selection
What vehicle range is
needed?
According to analysis by CST Fleet Services as part of the City’s 2016 Fleet Study, the
average fleet vehicle only travels 20.5 miles per day and most vehicles travel far fewer
miles. Only 5 police vehicles average more than 100 daily miles. New generation PEVs
have an average range of 180 miles per full charge so range will not be an issue, assuming
the City has sufficient charging infrastructure for its fleet.
Other than range and
cost, what should be EV
fleet selection criteria?
Clearly the needs of the user should drive fleet selection. The City’s 2016 Fleet Study
recommended right sizing the City’s fleet and establishing a motor pool of shared
vehicles. A shared fleet would need to be versatile but most of these would be light duty
passenger vehicles. The other two applications include light pick -up trucks for parks and
emergency response vehicles. Assuming the City has sufficient PEV charging capacity as
proposed by this plan, the fleet selection criteria should not differ significantly from other
fuel type vehicles.
What should the City
select for vehicle
types?
As discussed above, the City should select versatile vehicles for shared use including
relatively small passenger cars and light pick-up trucks. Because of their round-the-clock
usage, Police cruisers should have higher battery capacity. For example, the Chevy Bolt
has 240-mile range. When charged at its maximum charge rate of 60kW, a Chevy Bolt
would take approximately one hour to charge using a DC Fast Charger proposed for the
future Police Station or even less time at the High Power Charger proposed for Miller Ave
Garage. Tables 6 and 7 list current and future EVs.
Question Vehicle Cost
What are the vehicle
purchase costs?
The base price of electric vehicles currently on the market as of 2018 range from
approximately $30K for a Ford Focus or Nissan Leaf to well over $100K for higher end
Tesla models. The median base price excluding the higher end Tesla models is a little over
$32,000 excluding $2,500 state and $7,500 federal EV purchase incentives. For more
information, see: https://evrater.com/evs#ev-list
What are the vehicle
operations costs?
The vehicle operation costs depend on the actual vehicle and its usage. More relevant to
this plan however is a comparison of the cost of a comparable gasoline fueled automobile
to a PEV. A 2018 study published in the Journal of Applied Energy (Palmer, Tate, Wahdud
& Nellthorp) determined that the average relative cost of depreciation for EVs to be
approximately 11% higher but maintenance to be 30% less and fuel cost to be almost
50% less than gasoline fueled vehicles.
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Question Fuel Type(s)
Should the City only
consider battery
electric or plug-in
hybrid or fuel cell
vehicles?
A 2015 study of different vehicle types found battery-electric vehicles to be slightly less
than legacy gas or diesel vehicles on a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) basis. Of the three
types of electrified vehicle, the pure EV is most cost-effective. The TCO for hybrids was
higher than that of traditional vehicles because they still use fuel and have more complex
drivetrains, and receive less in the way of incentives. Plug-in hybrids were generally the
most expensive type of vehicle. See https://cleantechnica.com/2018/02/05/new-study-
finds-electric-vehicles-offer-lowest-total-cost-ownership/
Question Ownership
Should the City lease or
purchase its EV fleet?
Leasing EVs is more popular than purchasing for the general public due to a number of
reasons such as battery degradation over time, improving technology, lower monthly
payments and tax credits. However, it is not clear that these benefits apply to City fleets.
From a pure economic perspective, direct purchase is typically a lower cost option
assuming the City has sufficient capital for fleet purchase. Alternatively, the City may
want to consider car share options where the electric vehicle is owned by a third -party
mobility service such as Envoy. Under this option, the City could host a small fleet of on-
demand electric vehicles parked on City facilities for use by City employees and pay by
use without having to own or lease the vehicle. For more information, see:
https://www.envoythere.com/
Should the City lease or
purchase EVSE?
The majority of costs for EVSE is design and installation rather than the purchase cost of
the charging equipment itself, therefore EVSE leasing would not offer the City much cost
advantages. In the first two phases of this plan, 44 of 46 chargers proposed for City
facilities will be owned and maintained by third parties including PG&E and EVgo as
described in section 2.5.
Question Charging Station Quantities
How many charging
stations per EV?
The number of chargers per EV depends on the type of charger, vehicle use, and vehicle
range. For the sake of planning, a reasonable assumption is one charger for every three
EVs. A good rule of thumb is to plan on installing twice as many chargers as the City
anticipates it will need, and double the capacity of the conduit and load capacity of the
panel to accommodate future chargers.
How many charging
stations per building?
The number of chargers per City-owned building depends on the type of charger, as
well as the vehicle use and range of City and employee-owned vehicles charging at each
facility. In addition, because the majority of chargers proposed by this plan are
supported by PG&E’s EV Charge Network program that mandates at least 10 chargers
per site, the Public Works Corp Yard, City Hall Parking Lot and Miller Ave Garage will
each have 10 or more chargers though subsequent phases may add smaller numbers of
chargers at additional facilities as summarized on Table 12. Because it is far more cost-
effective to incorporate EVSE in new construction than retrofits, planned facilities such
as the future Community Civic Center Campus, Police and Fire Station as well as Garage
#2 should be designed for EV readiness as discussed in Chapter 4 to maximize capacity
for future EV charging demands.
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Question Type(s) of chargers
What type of EVSE
should the City
purchase for its fleet?
This plan recommends a small number of low-cost Level 2 chargers for initial purchase
and installation in Phase 1 at the Corp Yard and City Hall Annex. Additional Level 2 smart
chargers will be installed by PG&E in Phase 2 at City Hall Parking Lot and the Corp Yard.
EVSE selection for subsequent phases of implementation will be determined by fu ture
fleet needs, available technology and funding opportunities.
Are there applications
requiring different
EVSE?
Yes. This plan includes both Level 2 chargers for City and employee veh icles parked at
City facilities. These chargers require approximately 4-6 hours to recharge vehicles. DC
Fast Chargers or High Power Chargers are recommended for convenient faster public
charging at the Miller Avenue Garage.
Question Financial Incentives
What EVSE grants are
available for the City to
apply for?
Numerous third-party funding opportunities may be available for implementation of this
plan as discussed in section 2.5.
Question Maintenance
How should the City
maintain its EV fleet?
PEVs have fewer moving parts than ICEs and are far simpler to maintain. Most
maintenance functions will continue to be performed by the City’s 3.5 mechanics. If
necessary, the City’s mechanics may need additional training to handle any maintenance
tasks unique to EVs as the EV fleet ages.
How should the City
maintain its EV EVSE?
As proposed by this plan, the majority of the City’s EVSE will be owned and maintained
by PG&E under the EV Charge Sponsor options selected by the City: PG&E is required to
maintain the EVSE for the duration of this contract (10 years). PG&E will pay all
Operations and Maintenance costs associated with the EVSE, maintains the common area
improvements, and keeps the EVSE in good condition, excluding ordinary wear and tear.
Can Someone on staff
be trained?
As noted above, the City’s mechanics may need additional training to handle any vehicle
maintenance tasks unique to EVs as the EV fleet ages. City owned EVSE can be maintained
by certified electricians.
What are the staffing
and administrative
impacts of
maintenance?
Staffing and administrative impacts should be minimal. Under the selected EV Charge
Sponsor option, the City is responsible for notifying PG&E or EVgo of any problems it is
aware of related to the EVSE. The City maintains the immediately surrounding common
areas such as pavement maintenance. -
What are the costs of
outsourcing
maintenance?
EVSE maintenance is included as part of the EV Charge Sponsor option selected by the
City.
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What are the GHG &
emissions benefits of
vehicle electrification?
GHG reduction is one of the principal benefits of electric vehicles. For example, according
to the Union of Concerned Scientists, a 2018 Ford Focus Electric in California emits less
than one quarter of the GHG than a comparable gas-powered vehicle and achieves the
equivalent of 118 mpg. (Source: https://www.ucsusa.org/clean-vehicles/electric-
vehicles/ev-emissions-tool#z/94080/2018/Ford/Focus%20Electric) Switching from
traditional combustion engines to electric vehicles in urban areas will also reduce criteria
air pollutants including: volatile organic compounds (VOC) and carbon monoxide (CO) by
100 percent; sulfur oxide (SOx) by 75 percent; nitrous oxide (NOx) by 69 percent;
particulate matter (PM10) by 31percent (Source: Argonne National Laboratory)
Question Environmental Benefits
How should charging
stations be metered for
electricity use?
Electricity used by low cost chargers installed by the City as part of phase 1 can be tracked
using data loggers but will not need to be metered. Level 2 chargers by EVBox installed
by PG&E will be smart chargers. Smart Charging is an umbrella term that defines all
intelligent functionalities in EVBox’s charging stations that optimize the charging
infrastructure by creating and distributing the available power in an efficient and flexible
manner.
Question Electric Meters and Efficiency Optimization
What is the best way to
determine efficiency?
Efficiency can be tracked using data loggers on low cost Level 2 chargers and using
EVBox’s charging management software on Level 2 chargers owned by PG&E.
Is there an economy of
scale?
Yes. PG&E requires a minimum of 10 chargers per site to optimize economy of scale,
which is why 31 chargers are proposed at the Corp Yard, 12 at the City Hall parking lot
and 10 at Miller Avenue Garage.
Question Solar Feasibility
Can on-site solar be
used to supply
electricity for charging?
On-site photovoltaic panels located above parking facilities generate power for the grid
but are not typically connected directly to EV chargers; charging demand times do not
sync well with maximum solar energy and the size of the solar panels and energy storage
would likely exceed the space requirements of the City’s charging facilities.
Question Employee Charging
How should the City
guarantee charging for
employees?
Section 3.3 contains policies and guidelines for employee use of the City’s chargers which
do not include charging guarantees because the City’s chargers may be in use to charge
municipal vehicles.
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Question Resiliency
In the event of a power
outage, how would
facilities staff power up
vehicles that are
charging over night or
at the time?
To minimize risk of running low on power, vehicle batteries should never be drained
below a certain point. This should not be a problem for most City vehicles due to the
relatively low millage driven by the majority of the City’s fleet coupled with increasing
range of newer EVs. However, as an emergency precaution, the City could connect EVSE
to generators or standby energy storage systems. The City will need to evaluate the EV
charging capacity of existing generators to ensure resiliency.
How many vehicles
could the generator
charge in addition to
the building during an
emergency?
This will depend on the available surplus capacity of each facility’s emergency power
supply.
Question Auxiliary Power Supply
Could EVs and/or EVSE
be used as power
sources for such tools
and equipment?
Use of the EV battery to power equipment on some EV models. For example, Via Motors
offers vans with the capability of being equipped with two 240-volt outlets for work or
emergencies. A power export module option provides 14.4 kW at 60 amps of onboard
mobile power. A utility grade output module is planned for the future and will be
designed to provide 50 kW of mobile emergency power to keep critical facilities online.
(Source: https://www.viamotors.com/electric-vehicles.html)
1.5 Key Performance Indicators
Success of this EVSE Masterplan will be monitored over time using the metrics listed in Table 3 below.
Table 3: EVSE Performance Metrics
Topic Metric
1. Energy Consumption • MMBTU
2. GHG Emissions • MTCO2e (Metric ton of CO2 equivalent)
3. City vehicle ownership cost • Total purchase and operational expenditures
4. EVSE usage by:
- City Vehicles
- City Employees
- Public
• Hours charged
• KWH
5. Employee Satisfaction • Employee survey responses
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2.0 NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES
This chapter addresses the City’s electric vehicle fleet needs, summarizes current and expected electric
vehicle offerings and charger types and EVSE funding opportunities.
2.1 Project Needs
The needs for EVSE vary by City department. According to input provided as part of a focus group conducted
with City stakeholders on January 8, 2018, the specific needs of each department are summarized in Table
4 below:
Table 4: Project Needs by City Department
City Department Project Needs
Planning Division
The Planning Division develops long-range policies and guidelines and processes
development applications. The Planning Division seeks policy and regulatory resources
supporting vehicle electrification in private developments consistent with the City’s
General Plan and Climate Action Plan. Current building codes require new development
to be “EV Ready” and the Zoning Ordinance contains non-mandatory incentives in the
form of a Floor Area Ratio / density bonus in some districts for green building measures,
which could include EV charging and parking beyond baseline requirements. The Planning
Division seeks guidance on how to update policies, codes, incentives and provide
guidance for developers, in order to encourage EV infrastructure in private development.
Fire Department
The Fire Department’s immediate EV needs are to replace its current fleet of 2 -4 small
pick-up trucks used by fire inspectors with light duty EVs that carry a certain amount of
equipment needed for fire inspections and investigations. The start-stop usage and short
trips make this fleet appropriate for electrification. These are currently based at Fire
Station #61 which has appropriate locations to install EVSE. Fire prevention staff are
currently assigned individual vehicles but due to low mileage and lack of specific vehicle
needs, some vehicle consolidation may be possible. One concern unique to this
department is disaster resiliency—supplying fuel to the backup generator in the event of
long-term power outage, however this generator could be used to charge EVs.
Facilities Division
The Facilities Division cleans and maintains the City’s buildings, operating both a day and
night shift. Because of the dual shift operations, EVs used by cleaning crews may need to
charge on-site at multiple locations or have access to a Direct Current Fast Charger
(DCFC). Another concern is redundancy – in the event of a power outage, how would
facilities staff power up vehicles that are charging over night or at the time? How many
vehicles could the generator charge in addition to the building during an emergency?
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City Department Project Needs
Parks Division
Parks operates a large fleet of light duty pickup trucks and heavy -duty trucks for
specialized work. In addition to the need for vehicles, park maintenance crews have
particular needs for tools and equipment that could be electrified such as lawn mowers,
utility vehicles, leaf blowers, and light power tools. Could EVs and/or EVSE be used as
power sources for such tools and equipment?
Police Department
The Police Department was not represented at the kickoff meeting. However, according
to the 2016 Fleet Study, the Police Department has a large vehicle fleet and police patrol
vehicles that are among the most utilized vehicles in the City’s fleet, making them worth
considering for electrification. According to Ron Hall of CST Fleet Services, travel range
limitations of battery electric vehicles available in 2016 prevented consideration of EVs at
that time but newer, extended range EVs and faster charging speeds are expected to
support this use in the near future.
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2.2 City Vehicle Needs
The City of South San Francisco’s vehicle fleet management consultant CST Fleet Services analyzed the City’s
vehicle needs and prepared a fleet report in 2016. The report identified five classes of vehicles for future
electrification comprising a total of 81 vehicles as well as four additional classes of potential vehicles that
could be electrified pending viable prototypes, totaling six vehicles as summarized in Table 5 below. Due to
limitations in current electric vehicle availability, the City is focusing on acquiring electric light duty vehicles
as its initial EV fleet, to which electric pick-up trucks and other trucks will be subsequently added once these
become more widely available in the market.
Table 5: Electric Vehicle Candidates for South San Francisco Motor pool
Vehicle Type EVs Needed Vehicle Type Prototypes Needed
Light Duty Pickup 63 Full Size Van/Wagon 2
Automobile 11 Mini Van 2
Small Cart Vehicle 3 Heavy Duty Truck 1
Motorcycle 4 Medium Duty Truck 1
Total 81 6
Source: South San Francisco Fleet Report, CST Fleet Services 2016 (minus 3 former electric carts)
Among other suggestions, the 2016 analysis
recommended that the City right-size its fleet
through reassignment including increased
reliance on shared vehicles since many
vehicles are used infrequently and/or for short
trips, and also recommends setting consistent
annual budgets for vehicle replacement that
could be reduced through vehicle sharing. The
most relevant recommendation to this plan is
to phase in electric vehicles as older vehicles
are retired and new EV models are introduced
to the market. The 2016 report identified the
following steps to phase in EVs:
1) Determine locations of use
2) Set up charging stations (currently
none)
3) Apply for grants for funding
4) Set plan for encouraging electric vehicle use
5) Purchase vehicles
The analysis also recommended the conversion of an additional 74 specialty vehicles including ambulances,
fire apparatus, and police patrol cars and SUVs to electric drive trains once appropriate specialty electric
vehicle models become available.
Consider Disposal , 6 Consider
Replacement, 9
Consider
Reassignment , 97
Keep , 101
Vehicle Recommendation Summary
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2.3 Current and Future EVs
In 2016 when CST was preparing the fleet analysis, very few EVs were available on the market and the few
available models had limited range or high initial price as exemplified by the Nissan Leaf and the Tesla Model
S. Since then, the automotive industry has introduced or announced numerous new and planned EV models.
By 2018, 14 vehicle brands offer a total of 24 models with an average vehicle range of nearly 180 miles per
charge, as summarized in Table 6.
Table 6: Currently (2018) Available Electric Vehicles
Brand Model Price Battery (kWh) Range (miles)
BMW i3 $43,450 33 114
CHEVROLET Bolt EV $37,495 60 238
FIAT 500e $31,800 24 84
FORD Focus Electric $29,120 33.5 115
HONDA Clarity Electric $34,290 25.5 89
HYUNDAI loniq Electric $29,500 28 125
KIA Soul EV $32,250 30 111
MERCEDES-BENZ B250e* $39,900 36 87
MITSUBISHI i-MiEV* $22,995 16 62
NISSAN Leaf $29,990 40 150
NISSAN Leaf (1st Gen) $30,680 30 107
RENAULT Zoe $31,000 41 186
SMART Fortwo ED $23,800 17.6 100
TESLA Model 3 $35,000 55 220
TESLA Model 3 (Long Range) $49,000 75 310
TESLA Model S 100D $94,000 100 335
TESLA Model S 75* $69,500 75 249
TESLA Model S 75D $74,500 75 259
TESLA Model S P100D $135,000 100 315
TESLA Model X 100D $96,000 100 295
TESLA Model X 75D $79,500 75 237
TESLA Model X P100D $140,000 100 289
VOLKSWAGEN e-Golf $30,495 35.8 125
VOLKSWAGEN e-Up! $34,500 18.7 99
*Discontinued models
Source: EV Rater (https://evrater.com/evs#ev-list) Accessed 1/25/18
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By 2020, virtually every automotive manufacturer will offer a variety of EVs at multiple price points, all with
sufficient battery range to meet the City’s needs. Table 7 lists future EV offerings announced by industry as
of early 2018 in order of offering.
Table 7: Future Electric Vehicles by Year of Planned Year of Introduction: 2018-2022
Year Brand Model Range
(miles) Status
2018 AUDI e-tron Quattro 265 Prototype, but production uncertain
2018 HYUNDAI Kona Electric 242 On target for production
2018 JAGUAR I-PACE 220 On target for production
2018 KIA Niro EV 238 On target for production
2018 KIA Stonic EV 186 Prototype, but production uncertain
2019 AUDI e-tron Sportback 250 Prototype, but production uncertain
2019 FARAY FUTURE FF91 378 Vague and Uncertain
2019 FORD Model E 200 Vague and Uncertain
2019 HONDA Urban EV Prototype, but production uncertain
2019 LUCID Air 240 On target for production
2019 MAZDA Unnamed EV Vague and Uncertain
2019 MERCEDES-BENZ EQC 255 On target for production
2019 MINI E Prototype, but production uncertain
2019 NISSAN Leaf (Long Range) 225 On target for production
2019 NISSAN Unnamed SUV 225 Vague and Uncertain
2019 PORSCHE Mission E 260 On target for production
2019 SEAT Mii Electric 99 Vague and Uncertain
2019 TESLA Model Y On target for production
2019 TOYOTA Unnamed EV Vague and Uncertain
2019 VOVLO XC40 220 Prototype, but production uncertain
2020 AUDI A9 e-tron 250 Vague and Uncertain
2020 BMW 3-Series Electric 210 Prototype, but production uncertain
2020 BMW 4-Series GT 311 Vague and Uncertain
2020 BMW X3e Prototype, but production uncertain
2020 MERCEDES-BENZ EQA 180 Vague and Uncertain
2020 MITSUBISHI e-Evolution Vague and Uncertain
2020 SKODA Vision E 260 Vague and Uncertain
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Year Brand Model Range
(miles) Status
2020 TESLA Roadster 620 Prototype, but production uncertain
2020 VOLKSWAGEN I.D. Prototype, but production uncertain
2020 VOLKSWAGEN I.D. AEROe Vague and Uncertain
2020 VOLKSWAGEN I.D. Crozz 240 Prototype, but production uncertain
2020 VOLKSWAGEN I.D. Lounge Vague and Uncertain
2021 BMW Inext Vague and Uncertain
2021 HYUNDAI Unnamed EV 311 Vague and Uncertain
2021 SUBARU Unnamed EV Prototype, but production uncertain
2022 VOLKSWAGEN I.D. Buzz 270 Vague and Uncertain
Source: EV Rater (https://evrater.com/evs#ev-list) Accessed 1/25/18
Specialty vehicles including fire apparatus, ambulances, trucks and motorcycles are all currently in
development, expected to be rolled out in the relatively near future by manufactures such as Rosenbaur,
Nissan, Chanje, and Zero Electric respectively.
2.4 EVSE Types
EVSE is the equipment used to deliver electrical energy from an electricity source (such as the electricity
running through City facility electrical outlets) to an EV. ESVE communicates with the EV to ensure that an
appropriate and safe flow of electricity is supplied. EVSE for EV is classified into several categories by that
rate at which the batteries are charged. Level 1 and Level 2 provide alternating current (AC) electricity to
the vehicle, with the vehicles onboard equipment converting AC to the direct current (DC) needed to charge
the batteries. The other type-DC fast charging- provides DC electricity directly to the vehicle. Charging times
range from less than 30 minutes to 20 hours or more based on the type of EVSE as well as the type of battery,
how depleted it is, and the vehicle’s energy capacity. Electric vehicles generally have more capacity than
PHEV’s, so charging a fully depleted electric vehicle takes longer than charging a fully depleted PHEV. Many
medium and heavy duty EV manufacturers are adopting light duty charging standards or commercially
available standards developed for other uses. However, some manufacturers are introducing alternative
charging configurations in the medium and heavy duty EVs, so EVSE options and performance may be
different for these vehicles.
Level 1
Level 1 EVSE provides charging through a 120-volt (V) AC plug and requires a
dedicated branch circuit. Most, if not all, EVs come with a level 1 EVSE cord set so
that no additional charging equipment is required. On one end of the cord is a
standard 3 prong house plug (NEMA 5-15 Connector). The other end of the cord is a
J1772 standard connector which plugs into the vehicle. Level 1 is typically used for
charging when there is only a 120V outlet available. Depending on the battery type
and vehicle, level 1 charging adds about 2-5 miles of range to a PEV per hour of
charging time.
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Level 2
Level 2 EVSE offers charging through a 240V (typical in residential
application) or a 208V (typical in commercial application) AC plug and
requires installation of charging equipment and a dedicated electrical
circuit. Because a level 2 EVSE can easily charge a typical EV battery
overnight, it is a common installation for fleet facilities. Level 2 equipment
uses the same connector on the vehicle on the vehicle as level 1
equipment. Based on the battery type, charger configuration, and circuit
capacity, level 2 charging adds about 10-25 miles of range per hour of
charge time. Most City vehicles travel fewer than 60 miles a day, so they
don’t have high demand for charging. Level 2 is economical to deploy and
easy to manage, making it a good fit for most City-owned facilities.
DC Fast Charging
DC fast charging EVSE (480V input to the EVSE) enables rapid
charging at sites such as heavy traffic corridors and public fueling
stations. A DC fast charger can add 60-80 miles of range to a light
duty EV in 20 minutes. DC fast chargers are also appropriate charging
technology for vehicles that are used continuously, such as police
cruisers, to minimize down time. DC fast charging stations can
minimize stops on long trips and meet driver needs by being
conveniently located at regular intervals and near amenities such as
restaurants, retail shops and places with WiFi hotspots, giving drivers
something to do while their vehicles charge. Ultimately, drivers will
be able to charge along the entire interstate highway system and the
major roads that feed it from cities and metro areas across the
country.
High Powered Chargers
High Powered (150-350 KW) chargers are high amperage DC fast chargers
that are the fastest type of EVSE, able to fully charge an EV in about 15-
20 minutes. These typically require at least 6 parking stalls plus an
equivalent area for support infrastructure including a dedicated
transformer that can handle a 1-megawatt load at peak draw. These have
proven difficult to locate due to the large site requirements, so EVgo (the
only charging provider that currently installs High Power Chargers in the
US) is looking for cities to provide sites. High Powered chargers are the
best type of EVSE for the rapidly growing Mobility as a Service (MaaS)
industry typified by Uber and Lyft.
J-1772
CHAdeMO
CCS/SAE J1772 combo
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Figure 2: Overview of EV Charging Types
Source: https://www.afdc.energy.gov/fuels/electricity_infrastructure.html
Table 8: Comparison of EVSE Charging Capacity by Miles per Minute
Level 1:
110/120 Volt
Charger
Level 2: 220/240
Volt Charger
20 A Max
Level 2:
220/240 Volt
30 A Max
DC Fast
Charge 50 kW
High Powered
Charger 150-
350kW
Charging Time Miles
10 minutes 1 2-3 2-4 25-30 Up to 75
30 minutes 2-3 5-7 6-11 75-100 Up to 250
60 minutes 3-5 10-15 12-22 150-200 Up to 500
2 hours 6-10 20-30 24-44 300+ N/A
4 hours 12-20 40-60 48-88 N/A N/A
6 hours 18-30 60-90 72-132 N/A N/A
Source: https://w3.usa.siemens.com/powerdistribution/us/en/product-portfolio/electricvehicle/versicharge/Pages/ev-charging-
station.aspx and EVgo
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2.5 Available Funding Opportunities
The City of South San Francisco is eager to utilize third-party funding opportunities to leverage the City’s
limited capital investments for EVSE infrastructure. Fortunately, there are multiple programs that support
vehicle electrification, the most relevant of which are summarized in Table 9 and described below.
Table 9: Summary of Available EVSE Funding Opportunities
Program Funding focus appropriate to
South San Francisco Potentially Eligible Sites
PG&E (EV
Charge
Network)
60-80% % funding for Level 2
workplace and multi-unit dwellings,
with a goal to install 15% of chargers in
disadvantaged communities
• City Hall Parking lot (12)
• Public Works Corp Yard (31)
• Miller Ave Parking Garage (10)
• future Community Civic Center Campus
EVgo
100% funding for DC Fast chargers
serving the general public, ideally near
high density residential development
and retail.
• Miller Ave Parking Garage (4 HPC)
• future Community Civic Center Campus
BAAQMD
(Charge!)
75% funding for public Level 2 and DC
Fast Chargers serving activity centers,
such as libraries, parks, community
centers and retail.
• Fernekes Recreation Building at Orange Park
• future Community Civic Center Campus
• other parks, community centers and libraries
• Future downtown parking garage
• Brentwood Parking Lot
Electrify
America
100% funding for community-based
charging station sites in workplaces,
retail municipal lots and garages, as
well as 150kW high-speed community
charging depots.
• future Community Civic Center Campus
• Fire Station 61
• Fernekes Recreation Building at Orange Park
• Future downtown parking garage
Source: PG&E, EVgo, BAAQMD and Electrify America
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PG&E
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), the electric
utility serving South San Francisco, is eager to partner with
communities to increase the use of electric vehicles. In
early 2018, PG&E initiated a new $130m program called
EV Charge Network to install 7,500 Level 2 charging ports
(deploying single and dual port chargers) at 500-750 sites
within its service territory. The focus of the program is
workplace and multi-unit dwellings, with a goal to install 15% of chargers in
disadvantaged communities such as South San Francisco’s proposed charging
locations. The program covers the full cost of the design and installation of
infrastructure supporting EVSE hardware as well as a subsidy for the charging
equipment itself, representing approximately 60-80% of total project costs for a
savings of up to $150,000 per site. PG&E provides all the design and installation
except for charger installation, which is completed by the selected vendor. Site
owners have the option of which chargers to install from a list of approved
vendors, how to price use of chargers and whether to own the chargers.
Based on the program’s siting criteria, proposed candidates for the program include:
Site EV Chargers Estimated Participation Payment
Corp Yard, 550 N. Canal St. 31 $35,650
City Hall, 400 Grand Ave. 12 $13,800
Miller Ave. Garage, 329 Miller Ave. 10 $11,500
Total 53 $60,950
Also, if the application is submitted prior to the program’s 2020 sunset and PG&E funding is still available,
the future Community Civic Center Campus (scheduled for the completion in 2021) could also qualify.
Because each application needs an account number (which this site doesn’t yet have), PG&E would create
a temporary account number and this proposed project would be added to PG&E’s future waitlist, subject
to future funding availability.
The Public Works Corp Yard, City Hall Parking Lot, and Miller Ave Parking
Garage are all located in disadvantaged communities. This means they are
eligible for a higher cost offset for the chargers. The program includes two
possible options EV Charge Owner and EV Charge Sponsor. In the case the
site owns the chargers (EV Charge Owner), the City would receive a rebate
of $1,150 per port. In the case that PG&E owns the chargers (EV Charge
Sponsor), the City would pay a one-time participation payment equal to the
cost of the chargers selected, minus $1,150 per port. After careful review of these choices, the City has
selected the EV Charge Sponsor option and has applied for each of these sites. By selecting the EV Charge
Sponsor option, PG&E will procure, install, own and maintain the EV Service Connection, EV Supply
Infrastructure and EVSE Package. The City is responsible for a one-time participation payment and this will
2-port EVBox Charger
For information, contact:
Kimberly Voellmann
415.416.5634
k1v5@pge.com
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be the City’s only cost for participation in this program. As a qualifying disadvantaged community, the
participation payment will be $1,150 per port resulting in a total outlay of $60,950 for 53 chargers.
PG&E is expanding its incentive program to include incentives for medium and heavy-duty fleet vehicles
which may be appropriate for certain City vehicles such as public works trucks and fire engines. In addition,
PG&E is developing an incentive program for DC Fast Chargers for public use. The City should monitor both
programs for eligibility. Both are expected to be introduced in late 2018 or 2019.
EVgo
EVgo is a private EV charging company funded by the
$120 million NRG/CPC settlement which mandates
program completion by December 5, 2018. EVgo is also
the nation’s largest network of public electric vehicle
(EV) DC Fast charging stations.
Like Tesla, and PG&E, EVgo is currently building a-self financed network for EV
Charging infrastructure throughout the state of California. Like Tesla (but unlike
PG&E), EVgo specializes in DC Fast chargers that it will own and operate to serve
the general public, ideally near high density residential development and retail.
DC Fast Chargers can be located in public parking lots and garages without pay
gates or on public streets with angle or perpendicular (not parallel) parking.
Along with installing and operating DC Fast Chargers, EVgo is the only company
building 150-350 kW High Powered chargers that can charge an EV in about 15-
20 minutes. These newer facilities require at least 6 parking stalls plus an
equivalent area for support infrastructure including a dedicated transformer that
can handle a 1-megawatt load at peak draw. EVgo plans to build 10-12 High Power
Charger projects in California but these have proven difficult to locate due to the
large site requirements, so EVgo is looking for cities to provide the land. Based on
analysis of City-owned locations within the City of South San Francisco, the Miller
Ave Parking Garage appears to be the optimal location for both types of charger
and the City plans to construct 4 High Power Chargers on the main floor of the
garage. In addition, EVgo may be interested in installing additional chargers in
the planned Civic Center Campus at Antoinette Ln at Chestnut Ave depending on
utilization of the chargers installed at the Miller Avenue Garage.
South San Francisco is expected to be a very desirable location for both
charger types that target the needs of the general public and the rapidly
expanding shared mobility industry given the City’s proximity to SFO, San
Francisco, and Silicon Valley. EV charger utilization in the Bay Area doubled
between 2017 and 2018 and will likely skyrocket due in large part to
expansion of electrified ride hailing such as Uber and Lyft, with many
vehicles owned by 3rd party fleet operators such as Maven and Drivago,
ReachNow, and others. On April 12, 2018 EVgo announced an agreement with Maven, General Motors’ car
sharing brand, to construct a dedicated DC fast charging network available to Maven Gig Chevrolet Bolt EV
drivers. (Source: https://www.evgo.com/about/news/evgo-maven-gig-announce-nations-first-dedicated-
fast-charging-network-demand-drivers/) and South San Francisco is a potential location for these chargers.
For information, contact:
Jonah Eidus
415.633.6554
Jonah.Eidus@evgo.com
EVgo’s High Power
Charger
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Charge!
Charge! Is a grant program funded by California’s Transportation Fund for Clean
Air and administered by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD)
that helps offset a portion (up to 75%) of the cost of purchasing and installing new
publicly available charging stations (with the other 25% paid by the applicant) at
qualifying facilities within the Air District’s jurisdiction. Funding is available on a
first-come, first-served basis to public agencies and private businesses and is paid to grantees (“Project
Sponsors”) on a reimbursement basis after the project has been completed. Awards are based on the
anticipated electricity that a station can deliver to EVs, and hence its potential to reduce petroleum use (and
air pollution) by allowing drivers to shift away from petroleum-fueled vehicles to EVs. Charge! projects must
be eligible for at least $10,000 in funding, which typically can be achieved by deploying at least one DC Fast
charging station or at least three level 2 (6.6KW or higher) dual port charging stations.
As a public agency that owns the property where the proposed charging
stations will be installed, the City of South San Francisco would be
eligible for this grant program. However, EV charging stations funded by
Charge! should ideally be available to the general public within close
proximity to and directly serve one or more activity centers, such as
libraries and parks, or community centers, operate for a minimum of 3
years, and achieve a minimum usage requirement, which correlates to
the amount of funding awarded. Chargers must also be accessible 365 days per year, for at least 8 hours per
day during normal business hours. EV charging stations must be well-lit, secure, and in compliance with all
Local, State, and Federal regulations and/or requirements.
Unfortunately, because funding for the Charge! program is awarded on a first -come, first-serve basis, no
funding was available when this plan was developed, but the City should monitor the program in the future
in case it is re-funded as is expected in late 2018.
In addition to the City, Charge! also funds EVSE at sites owned by businesses, non-profits, and public
agencies who either own the EV charging site or who provide evidence (e.g., lease agreement) from the
property owner allowing the applicant to install and operate charging stations for the duration of the Project
Term.
Electrify America
Electrify America LLC. is investing $2.7 billion in mitigation funding from
Volkswagen Group of America’s diesel scandal settlement over the next 10
years in Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure, education/outreach, and
access/exposure and is building a nationwide network of workplace,
community, and highway chargers. In early 2017, the City applied for funding for 27 chargers at seven City
owned sites including the Miller Avenue Parking Garage City Hall Annex, Public Works Corp Yard, Fire Station
#61, Fernekes Recreation Building at Orange Park and the Brentwood Parking Lot. Electrify America LLC
considered these sites for both the DC fast charger and Level 2 workplace/multi-unit dwelling programs, but
did not award funding as part of the first cycle of awards.
One City-owned site that should meet Electrify America’s
workplace program criteria including at least 100 parking
spots and 50 employees is the planned Civic Center Campus
which will have 120 employees and a large number of
For information, contact:
Sophie Shulman
sophie.shulman@electrifyamerica.com
For information, contact:
Mark Tang
415.749.4994 x2
mtang@baaqmd.gov
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parking stalls. The City should work with Electrify America to fund EVSE for this project as well as other sites
such as Fernekes Recreation Building at Orange Park.
Other sources of information on local ZEV investments can be found on the California Air Resources Board’s
website:
https://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/vw_info/vsi/vw-zevinvest/electrifyamerica_reports.htm
or purchased through Gladstein Neandross & Associates:
https://www.gladstein.org/checkout/?rid=pgCn3N.
Additional funding information is available through the California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project
(CALeVIP) which works with community partners to develop regional incentive projects to install plug-in EV
chargers and accelerate the expansion of charging infrastructure. The potential funding could be raised up
to $200 million and would serve public locations in order to meet the growing demands for EV charging
stations in the state.
For more information, visit: https://calevip.org/
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3.0 CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLES ON CITY
FACILITIES
Consistent with Goal 2 of this plan to provide direction for EVSE infrastructure on City property for City fleet
vehicles, City employee-owned vehicles and public use, this chapter addresses the City’s needs for charging
its future vehicle fleet at City facilities, use of this infrastructure by employees to charge commute vehicles
as well as public vehicle charging on City-owned facilities
3.1 Priority Setting and Implementation Phasing
Converting the City’s vehicle fleet from internal combustion to electric propulsion will take place over
multiple years as existing vehicles are retired and replaced with EVs on an as-needed basis, allowing time
for the City to plan, design and install the EVSE infrastructure needed to support this transition. The purpose
of the phasing and priority recommendations listed in Table 10 and Table 11 below is to guide decision
making on which sites to install EVSE and in what sequence. Priorities gauge the importance of the
investment to the City and phasing determines the order of implementation.
Table 10: Implementation Priorities
Priority Description
High
✓ Urgency driven by immediate need to support City EV acquisition and operations
where City vehicles are located.
✓ Current, limited-duration funding availability
Medium
✓ Needed for planned City EV fleet acquisition and operations
✓ Cost-effective opportunity
✓ Strong current public/political support
Low
✓ Potential future funding opportunity
✓ Potential expanded capacity for City EV fleet expansion
✓ Expanded employee charging
Table 11: Implementation Timeframes
Implementation
Phase Timeline Description
1 Late 2018 No delays, City responsibility for implementation
2 Early 2019
Minor delays pending implementation by third parties including PG&E
and EVgo
3 2021
Pending future funding by City or third party or driven by City capital
project schedule for development of the Future Community Civic Center
Campus and Police Station, and planned Fire Station #63.
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Proposed EVSE locations are listed in Table 12 and mapped in Figure 3.
Table 12: Summary of Planned EVSE Funding at City-Owned Facilities
SSF Facility
# of chargers Potential Primary
Funding Source Priority Phase SSF Vehicles
& Employees
General
Public
A. SSF City Hall Annex, 400 Grand Ave 1 SSF High 1
B. Public Works Corp Yard, 550 N Canal St.
1 SSF High 1
23 8 PG&E High 2
C. City Hall Parking lot, 400 Grand Ave 12 PG&E High 2
D. Miller Ave Parking Garage, 329 Miller Ave 10
4 HPC PG&E and EVgo High 2
E. Fire Station #61, 480 N Canal St. 4 SSF or EA Medium 3
F. Fire Station #62, 249 Harbor Way 2 SSF Low 3
G. Fire Station #64, 2350 Galway Dr. 2 SSF Low 3
H. Fire Station #65, 1151 South San Francisco Dr. 2 SSF Low 3
I. Water Quality Control Plant, 195 Belle Aire Rd 2 SSF Low 3
J. Fernekes Recreation Building at Orange Park, 781 Tennis Dr. 3-6 BAAQMD or EA Low 3
K. Other City facilities: libraries; parks; senior & community centers. 1-2 per BAAQMD Low 3
L. Brentwood Parking Lot on El Camino Real at Hazelwood Ave 2-6 BAAQMD Low 3
Planned Future SSF Facility (2022 implementation)
M. Future Community Civic Center Campus at Antoinette Ln at
Chestnut Ave
10
10
2-4 DCFC?
PG&E, SSF
and/or EA
Medium 3
N. Future Police Station at Antoinette Ln at Chestnut Ave 4 + 2 DCFC? SSF Medium 3
O. Future Fire Station #63 at Arroyo and Camaritas 2-4? SSF Medium 3
P. Future Garage #2 (location to be determined) 50
50 DCFC
BAAQMD or EA and
EVgo
Medium 3
Note: All numbers are Level 2 unless High Power Charger (HPC) or Direct Current Fast Charger (DCFC)
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Figure 3: Proposed EVSE at City-owned Facilities
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3.2 Charging for City-Operated Vehicles on
City Facilities
The most appropriate locations for charging the City’s fleet is where the City’s vehicles
are parked and maintained. Existing City-owned facilities in this category include the
Public Works Corp Yard, the Municipal Services Building (MSB), and Fire Station 61.
These sites include secure parking facilities as well as unsecured parking outside the
security gates. The following information addresses charging for City-owned and
operated vehicles that are based at these facilities and charging for City employees at
these sites is addressed in section 3.3 below.
Site Name: Public Works Corp Yard
Address: 550 N Canal St.
Priority: High
Number of Chargers by type: 32 Level 2
User: City/City Employee and public
Primary Funding Source: PG&E
Implementation Phase: 1&2
The Corp Yard is the City’s main Public Works facility where most City-owned vehicles are parked and
serviced. A variety of vehicles are based here including numerous trucks and specialized equipment and
would be the likely location to park (and charge) the majority of the City’s electric vehicle fleet. The facility
contains a vehicle maintenance building and a large parking lot secured by a gated fence. There is also a
smaller public lot located on the street side of the building. Due to the large percentage of city-owned
vehicles parked and serviced here, the Corp Yard is the City’s top priority for EVSE charging. A total of 32
Level 2 chargers are planned for this site. Phase 1 consisted of a single low-cost charger that was purchased
and installed by City staff on an exterior wall of the building for a cost of approximately $2,000. Phase 2 will
consist of 31 level 2 smart chargers owned and installed by PG&E’s EV Charge Network program. Eight of
these will be located along the public parking lot between the building and Canal Street. The primary
purpose of these will be to charge vehicles owned by the general public including Public Works customers.
The majority of chargers will be located along the northern and southern edges of the main yard for charging
City vehicles as illustrated in Figure 5. These chargers will also be available to charge employee owned
vehicles when chargers are not being used by the City’s fleet. The large number of chargers to be located at
this facility can support EVs assigned to nearby Fire Station #61 and other City facilities until EVSE can be
installed in subsequent phases. The City’s share of the cost for these chargers is expected to total $35,600.
Emergency backup power is provided by a 135 kW/169 kVA rated generator with a 300-gallon fuel tank
estimated to have a remaining lifespan of 12 years that may have capacity to support EV charging during
power outages.
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Figure 4: Site plan of propose Public Works Corp Yard EVSE
Site Name: SSF City Hall Annex
Address: 400 Grand Ave.
Priority: High
Number of Chargers by type: 1 Level 2
User: City and City Employee
Primary Funding Source: SSF
Implementation Phase: 1
The Annex located next to City Hall has a driveway with four angled parking stalls used by City vehicles. The
City has installed a single Level 2 EV charging station primarily for use by City vehicles in phase 1 of plan
implementation. By purchasing and installing this charger, the City’s cost for this site is approximately
$2,000.
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Site Name: Fire Station #61
Address: 480 N Canal St.
Priority: Medium
Number of Chargers by type: 4 Level 2
User: City and City Employee
Primary Funding Source: SSF or Electrify America
Implementation Phase: 3
South San Francisco Fire Station #61 is the Fire Department headquarters where both fire and rescue
equipment and the Fire Marshal are based. Fire safety inspectors who have dedicated vehicles assigned to
them used for frequent but low-mileage trips are also based at Fire Station #61. The inspectors have
traditionally used small pickup trucks that were used in the past to haul equipment, but Fire Department
staff indicate that fire safety inspectors could use compact automobiles, allowing current vehicles to be
replaced with short or medium-range battery electric vehicles. An estimated total of four Level 2 chargers
are recommended for this facility, 3 of which will be used by non-fire truck vehicles that are owned by the
City and 1 station which will be made available to the public to be installed in phase 3 of plan
implementation. In the interim, any EVs assigned to this facility would charge at the Corp Yard. Emergency
backup power is provided by a 240 kW/300 kVA rated generator with a 2,000-gallon fuel tank estimated to
have a remaining lifespan of 13 years that may have capacity to support EV charging during power outages.
Site Name: Fire Stations #62, 64 and 65
Address: 249 Harbor Way, 2350 Galway Dr. and 1151 South San Francisco Dr.
respectively
Priority: Medium
Number of Chargers by type: 2 Level 2 plus exterior 110 volt outlets for Level 1 employee vehicle
charging
User: City and City Employee
Primary Funding Source: SSF
Implementation Phase: 3
South San Francisco Fire Station #62, #64 and #65 are typical fire stations where fire and rescue equipment
is based. The Fire Department has opted for two Level 2 chargers at each facility to charge future City
vehicles as well as employee vehicles when not in use. However, since the 4-5 Fire Department employees
assigned to each of these stations are on duty for 48-hours, sufficient time should be available to charge
their personal EVs using Level 1 chargers plugged into exterior electrical outlets. Each fire station is also
equipped with an emergency generator to supply backup power during power outages. Fire Station #62 has
a 60 kW/70 kVA rated generator with a 150-gallon fuel tank estimated to have a remaining lifespan of 6
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years. Fire Station #64 has a 55 kW/69 kVA rated generator with a 250-gallon fuel tank that has exceeded
its remaining lifespan of 15 years. Fire Station #65 also has a 55 kW/69 kVA rated generator but only with a
50-gallon fuel tank estimated to have exceeded its remaining lifespan. EV Chargers at each station should
be connected to the facility’s emergency generator for vehicle charging in the event of a power outage,
depending on available surplus power capacity.
Site Name: Water Quality Control Plant
Address: 195 Belle Aire Rd.
Priority: Low
Number of Chargers by type: 2 Level 2
User: City and City Employee
Primary Funding Source: SSF
Implementation Phase: 3
The South San Francisco Water Quality Control Plant is one of the City’s largest facilities and the only
significant facility on the east side of Highway 101. A small fleet of trucks and other city-owned vehicles are
located here. Two Level 2 chargers are proposed for the 36-stall surface parking lot in phase 3. Emergency
backup power is provided by 12 permanently installed standby generators ranging in size from 35 kW to
2,000 kW rated generator with 70 to 4,000-gallon fuel tanks. Remaining estimated lifespan ranges from 0
to 21 years. These generators may have capacity to support EV charging during power outages, though this
will have to be evaluated.
Site Name: Future Police Headquarters adjacent to Community Civic Center Campus
Address: Antoinette Lane at Chestnut Ave
Priority: Medium
Number of Chargers by type: 2-4 High Power Charger or DC Fast Chargers
User: City and City Employee
Primary Funding Source: SSF
Implementation Phase: 3
A new Police Headquarters is planned for construction adjacent to the new Community Civic Center Campus
scheduled for completion in 2022. By 2022 many Police Departments will likely be using EV fleets since the
operation costs, longevity, vehicle torque and lack of noise make EVs ideal cruisers. To service a fleet of
police cruisers, a new facility such as this should include a bank of High Power chargers or DC Fast Chargers,
since patrol cars are used around the clock and will need to minimize down time for charging.
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3.3 Charging for City Employees' Vehicles at City Worksites
Providing access to the City’s vehicle charging infrastructure to City employees would help reduce the
community-wide emissions and provide a desirable employee benefit to aid staff recruitment and retention.
This could be achieved through dedicated charging infrastructure or infrastructure shared between
employee-owned and City owned vehicles. In the latter scenario, City employees could be allowed to use
the City’s EVSE to charge personal vehicles during the day while the City’s electric fleet is in use. At night,
this charging infrastructure would be reserved to charge municipal vehicles. The following policy is proposed
to manage this shared resource and electricity usage could be tracked using software.
In the future, additional EVSE may be needed as demand for EV charging expands, depending on battery
range and charging technology.
City of South San Francisco EV charger use policies and guidelines
City EV Charger Use Policies
1) City of South San Francisco Employees may use City-owned EV chargers at City worksites only when
these chargers are not being used to charge City-owned vehicles.
2) All employee vehicles that are parked on City-owned worksites must be registered in the City’s
Vehicle Registration System and display a City-issued car tag before they can use the charging
stations. Qualifying vehicles are issued special South San Francisco Employee Vehicle (SSFEV) car
tags, which come with additional parking benefits.
3) Employees parking at City EV chargers must limit charging times to no more than 4 hours per day.
Employees may also use these spaces for no more than 4 hours to wait for available charging
stations. Combined waiting and charging times may exceed 4 hours.
4) By using the charging stations, the EV owner consents for his/her vehicle to be unplugged when the
charging station indicates their vehicle is fully charged. This will better enable vehicles parked
adjacent to existing charging stations the opportunity to charge. Authorized personnel may
disconnect your vehicle at any time.
Sample policy language for use of City-owned EVSE by City employees:
Consistent with the goals and GHG reduction strategies of South San Francisco Climate
Action Plan and to support employee recruitment and retention, the City encourages its
employees to use environmentally responsible and cost-effective modes of
transportation for commuting to and from City work sites. Employees may use City-
owned EV chargers at City worksites at no cost when these chargers are not being used
by City-owned vehicles at times when these City-owned vehicles are in use and not
needing to charge. To use City-owned EV chargers, City employees must abide by the
City’s Employee EV charger use policies and guidel ines.
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City Employee EV Charging Guidelines
1) Employees should not count on workplace charging stations being available when making vehicle
purchase decisions. The decision to purchase or lease an EV should be based on his/her ability to
charge at home and convenience of publicly available charging stations as daily access to charging
cannot be guaranteed since the City’s chargers may be in use to charge municipal vehicles.
2) Employees should not use charging stations if they can drive the entire 2-way commute on
electricity with charging at home. We encourage EV owners who park in spaces adjacent to the
charging stations to open charge-port covers to let other EV owners know they may plug in their
vehicles when they are done. When a charge is complete, employees should move their vehicle so
other employees can use the charging station.
3) Charging cords and charging station status indicators have matching identification numbers to show
which cord goes with which charging station. Employees should neatly replace the charging cords
when finished. Cords left on the ground are safety hazards.
4) A list of registered EV owners by City worksite is available on the City’s intranet. The workplace EV
community can use this list to collaborate on ideas how to better share the City’s charging stations.
Future EV charging needs for City employees
As previously discussed, the City assumes that approximately 1/3 of all vehicles in California will be electric
by 2030, including those used by City employees for commuting. The City further expects demand for
charging at 20% of EVs used by City employees, a ratio consistent with typical employers. Therefore, this
plan recommends a ratio of approximately 1 Level 2 charger for every 14 City employees per worksite. Table
13 summarizes theoretical charging demand for the City’s largest worksites. Since two of the City’s largest
existing worksites are expected to sponsor 10 PG&E chargers and the planned Municipal Services Campus
is also expected to include chargers, the majority of EVSE for use by City employees will already be provided
as listed on Table 11 above.
Table 13: Anticipated Charging Needs for Employee Commute Vehicles by City Worksite
Worksite Employee Charger Demand Planned EVSE
City Hall 38 2-3 12 City/Public worksite chargers planned
City Hall Annex 26 1-2 1 installed for City
Corporation Yard 68 4-5 32 City/Public worksite chargers planned
Municipal Services Building 117 7-8 None due to planned facility replacement
Fire Station #61 46 2-3 4 proposed for City vehicles
Fire Stations #62, 64 and 65 5 (each) 1 2 proposed for City vehicles
Fire Station #63 18 1-2 None due to planned facility replacement
Water Quality Control Plant 36 2-3 2 proposed
Future Civic Center Campus 120 8
Depends on future funding by PG&E, EVgo
and Electrify America, LLC.
Source: City of South San Francisco Employee Count by Department (and-or Division)
Note: Excludes City worksites with fewer than 10 assigned employees (other than Fire Station 62, 64, and 65) including Grand
Avenue Library, Learning Center Miller Ave Parking Garage.
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EV Charger Pricing for City Employees
It is up to the City to determine whether or not to charge its employees for the cost of EV charging. At the
state level, Governor Brown and his administration have stated that charging an employee car at a state-
owned charger is not a gift of public funds. However, each state agency can establish its own policy and rate
for charging (source: DGS Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Guidance Document, February 2014) and this
would apply to local governments as well. Currently the City offers free parking to its employees. As this
serves to incentivize driving to work, the City intends to include workplace charging at no cost to employees
as an incentive to use an EV for personal commuting. Along with other employee benefits such as the
Commuter Check and Bike Commute to Work Program, offering no-cost EV charging will further reduce the
City’s carbon footprint, partially offsetting the impact of employee commuting. This perk should be
conditioned on compliance with the City’s EV Charging policies and guidelines. Should the City opt to charge,
there are multiple options for offering charging stations at the workplace.
3.4 Charging for Public-Owned Vehicles at City Facilities
South San Francisco owns a variety of facilities where the City itself has no direct need for its own EV
charging but that are accessible to the public and appropriate for EV charging. These include the following
public parking facilities, parks, libraries, community centers and education facilities.
Site Name: Miller Ave Parking Garage,
Address: 329 Miller Ave
Priority: High
Number of Chargers by type: 4 HPC on Main floor, 10 Level 2 on top floor
User: Public
Primary Funding Source: EVgo, PG&E
Implementation Phase: 2
The Miller Avenue Parking Garage in downtown South San Francisco is heavily used by employees of both
downtown businesses and construction contractors working in the area. A total of four older ChargePoint
Level 2 EV charging stations are currently located on the main floor just inside the garage entrance. These
chargers are consistently occupied by EVs owned by members of the general public, (though not always for
active charging). EVgo will replace these with four new 150kW High-Power Chargers along with transformer
and conduit capacity to increase charging speeds in the future as vehicles with higher charging speeds
become available. Ten additional Level 2 chargers sponsored by PG&E are planned for the top floor of the
garage, directly above the existing charger bank. These chargers to be acquired though PG&E’s EV Charge
Network program will cost the City $11,500. Charger locations planned for the Miller Ave Garage are
illustrated on Figure 6.
The High Power chargers can recharge an EV in 15-20 minutes similar to how drivers of gasoline-powered
vehicles are fueled. These chargers would be funded and installed by EVgo in this garage to accommodate
an acute need for this infrastructure in one of the most heavily trafficked areas of the City. All 14 of the
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chargers at the Miller Ave Garage are intended for public use. These chargers, especially the High Power
units will not only benefit those who currently visit or work in the City’s downtown, but also those passing
through the City on their way to San Francisco or San Jose. City-owned vehicles could also use these High-
Power Chargers as a back-up to Level 2 chargers at the Corp Yard and City Hall if City vehicles ever need a
quick charge. EVgo is responsible for all costs associated with these chargers at no capital cost to the City.
Figure 5: Site plans of proposed Miller Ave Garage EVSE – Main floor (above) and 4th Floor (below)
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Site Name: Future Downtown Parking Garage #2
Address: TBD
Priority: Medium
Number of Chargers by type: 50 Level 2 and 50 DCFC/HPC
User: Public and MaaS fleet
Primary Funding Source: EVgo
Implementation Phase: 3
The City is planning to construct a second City-owned garage for public parking at a yet to be selected City-
owned site in or near downtown. This facility which is expected to contain 200-250 parking stalls is planned
for completion in 2022 or 2023. Designing a new garage creates an ideal opportunity to incorporate EV
charging. Consistent with the updated CALGreen Code, at least 20% of the parking stalls should include
Level 2 chargers and adequately sized conduit should be provided to all remaining stalls to assure EV-
readiness. This garage may also be appropriate for charging electric fleet vehicles for the rapidly growing
Mobility as a Service industry that is expected to replace a significant portion of vehicle miles currently being
driven by private automobiles in the relatively near future, especially once automated vehicle fleets become
commercially viable. This change is expected to significantly dampen demand for paid parking thus
providing an economically-viable long-term use for this capital investment as demand for charging and
layover of automated EV fleets will likely expand. In addition to conduit, the garage design would need to
include space for a 5MW PG&E substation and transformers to supply 40-50 high power chargers. The City
could partner with a commercial charging operator willing to lease garage space and install, own and
operate the EVSE such as EVgo.
Site Name: Fernekes Recreation Building, Orange Park
Address: 781 Tennis Drive,
Priority: Low
Number of Chargers by type: 3-6 Level 2
User: Public
Primary Funding Source: Electrify America or Charge!
Implementation Phase: 3
The Fernekes Recreation Building at Orange Park has a large surface parking lot with an accessible electrical
transformer that would be an appropriate site for three to six Level 2 EV charging stations dedicated to
public use. This facility has high amounts of regional traffic and would serve the community while they
engaged in everyday activities. It is through these interactions that residents can begin to see EVs as a viable
option. No current funding source has been identified for EVSE at this site but it would likely qualify for a
program supporting community charging infrastructure such as BAAQMD’s Charge! program or Electrify
America, LLC.
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Site Name: libraries, parks, senior & community centers
Address: Multiple,
Priority: Low
Number of Chargers by type: 1-2 Level 2 per site
User: Public
Primary Funding Source: TBD
Implementation Phase: 3
The City owns several other public facilities including libraries, parks, senior & community centers, and
schools that may be appropriate for future EVSE for public charging if funding becomes available such as
through BAAQMD’s Charge! program.
Site Name: Brentwood Parking Lot
Address: El Camino Real at Hazelwood Ave,
Priority: Low
Number of Chargers by type: 2-6 Level 2 and/or 2 DC Fast Charger
User: Public
Primary Funding Source: TBD
Implementation Phase: 3
The City owned parking lot on El Camino Real at Hazelwood Ave known as the Brentwood Parking Lot would
be an appropriate site for 2-6 Level 2 or a smaller number of DC Fast Chargers for public use. Highway 82,
also known as El Camino Real is a 52-mile highway that runs the length of the San Francisco Peninsula from
San Jose north to San Francisco. This station would serve as a prime location along the highway for those
looking to travel further than either of those destinations, or for those looking to charge before a long
commute home or while running errands in the Brentwood shopping center.
Site Name: Municipal Services Building (MSB)
Address: Arroyo Drive & Camaritas Ave
Priority: N/A
Number of Chargers by type: N/A
User: N/A
Primary Funding Source: N/A
Implementation Phase: N/A
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The MSB facility at Arroyo Drive & Camaritas Ave is slated for replacement in 2021 by a future Community
Civic Center Campus at Antoinette Lane and Chestnut Ave. is expected to have similar uses, parking and
charging needs for municipal vehicles as the facility its replacing. Since the City’s vehicle electrification is
expected to be implemented within the service life of the existing facility, it is included as one of the sites
considered for EVSE installation however no EVSE is recommended by this plan due to the limited duration
of future use. Instead, EVSE needs to be incorporated into the design of the future Community Civic Center
Campus, Police Station and Fire Station #63 as explained in section 3.5 below.
3.5 Charging for City and Public-Owned Vehicles at Current
and Planned City Facilities
Two additional locations, the City Hall parking and the adjacent City Hall Annex 315 Maple Avenue, are
publicly visible locations in downtown that are also used for parking limited numbers of municipal vehicles,
and are therefore appropriate locations for charging. Reductions to total numbers of City vehicles as
recommended by the 2016 Fleet Study will be factored into EVSE planning along with anticipated future
expanded EV choices.
Site Name: City Hall Parking lot
Address: 400 Grand Ave
Priority: High
Number of Chargers by type: 10 Level 2
User: City vehicles, City employees, and general public
Primary Funding Source: PG&E
Implementation Phase: 2
The parking lot west of South San Francisco City Hall at 400 Grand Avenue has approximately 78 parking
stalls accessed off Miller Ave. The majority of these are used by City employees and City Hall visitors as well
as a small number of vehicles assigned to City Council and several departments. Twelve Level 2 workplace
chargers funded by PG&E are planned for this well-used, high visibility lot. These chargers will be sited along
the west edge of the lot parallel with Miller Ave and are expected to be used by a combination of City-
owned vehicles, commute vehicles owned by City employee and by the general public. These chargers which
are as illustrated in Figure 7 will be available to all users with the caveat that the City Hall parking lot will be
for employees only during business hours 8am-5pm and the available to all users at other times. Along with
the City’s future Community Civic Center Campus and possibly in front of the Corp Yard, it is one of the few
City facilities included in this plan expected to be used for charging by all three classes of EV owners. These
chargers to be acquired though PG&E’s EV Charge Network program will cost the City $13,800.
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Figure 6: Site plan of proposed City Hall Parking Lot EVSE
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Site Name: Future Community Civic Center Campus
Address: Antoinette Lane at Chestnut Ave
Priority: Medium
Number of Chargers by type: 4-10 Level 2, 2-4 DC Fast Charge
User: City vehicles, City employees, and general public
Possible Primary Funding Sources: PG&E or Electrify America, LLC.
Implementation Phase: 3
The City’s future Community Civic Center Campus is planned for Antoinette Lane and Chestnut Ave. in 2021.
This replacement facility will have similar uses, parking and charging needs for municipal vehicles as the
existing MSB facility it will replace. Since this will be a new public facility and place of employment for about
120 City employees including the Police Headquarters, programming should include EVSE for public use,
City vehicles, and City employees. This should include a bank of 4-10 Level 2 chargers (depending on funding
by PG&E and/or Electrify America) that could be used by the public plus another to be used to charge City
vehicles at night and employee-owned commute vehicles during the day. The planned civic center campus
also offers excellent potential to include both DC Fast Chargers and High Power Chargers (depending on
funding by Electrify America and/or EVgo). It is far more cost-effective to include EVSE in planned new
construction as opposed to retrofitting existing facilities, construction of the new Civic Center should plan
for and include a robust EVSE system. Charging Infrastructure Planning
The City needs to plan the fleet’s electricity and charging time needs by plotting electricity use and time
requirements for all future electric vehicles. This will enable the City to assess the appropriate number and
types of chargers. Guidelines for siting EVSE are listed in Table 14.
Table 14: South San Francisco EVSE Siting Guidelines
EVSE Siting Guidelines
Location
Convenience:
Locate EVSE parking as close as possible to the electric service while making sure not to interfere
with other city business. (Note: vehicles may need to be parked for several hours at a time)
Avoid
Hazards:
Cords and wires should not interfere with pedestrian traffic or present any tripping hazards. Also,
EVSE should not be close to any areas deemed hazardous.
Ventilation: Provide adequate ventilation for charging electric vehicles in indoor locations
Irrigation and
Pooled
Water Areas:
Design EVSE is to operate safely in wet areas/weather. Avoiding areas with where water pools or
irrigation systems spray is recommended, as a best practice.
Preventing
Impact: Use curbs, wheel stops, concrete/steel pillars to prevent vehicles from damaging EVSE.
Signage: Provide visible and clearly-marked signage to designate EV only parking spaces.
Efficiency As shown in the graphic below, Strategic siting of charging stations can maximize use of chargers
by allowing drivers to move cords rather than vehicles.
Source: www.electricvehicles.energy.gov
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Installation Costs
EVSE installation costs vary considerably. Factors affecting the cost (and installation time) include the
number of circuits and EVSE units installed, the required electrical upgrades, and the use of DC fast charging
EVSE. If required, trenching and adding electrical service panels incur the most costs. According to the Rocky
Mountain Institute/Project Get Ready, the cost of a level 2 EVSE unit, not including the installation costs, is
approximately $1,000 to $7,000 (before incentives) depending on the level of sophistication. DC fast
charging EVSE units are projected to cost $20,000 to $50,000, but manufacturers are working to decrease
costs substantially.
AFDC’s Federal and State Incentives and Laws database (www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/laws).
EVSE Maintenance
Typically, there are very few EVSE maintenance requirements. In general, charging cords should be securely
stored so they are not damaged. Be sure to check the accessible EVSE parts periodically for wear and tear
to ensure they are clean. Periodic inspection, testing, and preventative maintenance by a qualified
electrician may be recommended.
Source: California PEV Collaborative
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4.0 PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE ELECTRIC VEHICLE
CHARGING ON NON-CITY FACILITIES
The third goal of this masterplan is to “Support use of electric vehicles through expanded EVSE installatio n
by the private sector and other agencies on non-City owned property within the City of South San Francisco.”
The majority of demand for EV charging in South San Francisco will likely continue to be generated by non-
City operated vehicles and most EV charging is expected to occur on sites other than the previously listed
City facilities. Current South San Francisco building codes require new development to be “EV Ready” and
the Zoning Ordinance contains non-mandatory incentives in the form of a Floor Area Ratio / density bonus
in some districts for green building measures, which could include EV charging and parking beyond baseline
requirements. In addition to an inventory of existing publicly accessible EVSE in South San Francisco, this
chapter consists of policy, regulatory and incentive guidance targeting developers, employers and
homeowners in terms of encouraging future EVSE.
4.1 Publicly Accessible ESVE Locations
Of the 19 EV charging sites currently within South San Francisco’s city limits listed by Plugshare (mapped on
Figure 7 and summarized in Table 15), all but those in the Miller Avenue Garage are located on privately
owned property.
Charging in Public
Other than at residential locations, most public charging will use Level 2 EVSE to enable charging at locations
where vehicles are highly concentrated, such as shopping centers, city parking lots and garages, airports,
hotels, government offices, and other businesses. Many charging stations offer free charging to encourage
early adopters of EVs. However, most public stations will evolve toward a pay-for-use system as EVs become
more mainstream. A number of payment models are being considered, all designed to make paying for
charging simple and convenient. Drivers might subscribe to a charging service, swipe a credit card, enter a
charging account number, or even insert coins or bills to charge their EVs. In many cases, drivers may only
be charged a single fee for parking and charging.
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Table 15: Existing EV Chargers in South San Francisco
# Location Address # of
Stations
# of
Chargers
Network/
Brand
Charge
Pricing
Parking
Pricing Rating Plug
Types
1 Actelion
Pharmaceuticals
5000 Shoreline Ct, South San
Francisco, CA 94080 2 4 ChargePoint $0.24/kWh $1.00/hr None EV Plug
2 Fluidigm 5000 Shoreline Ct, South San
Francisco, CA, 94080 4 4 ChargePoint $0.59/kWh Free 6.9 EV Plug
3 The Cove at Oyster
Point
121 Oyster Point Blvd, South
San Francisco, CA 94080 4 8 ChargePoint $0.25/kWh Free None Wall
4 Britannia Oyster Point 1110 Veterans Blvd, South San
Francisco, CA 94080
2 4 ChargePoint Unknown Free 6.6 EV Plug
6 6 Blink $0.59 /kWh Free EV Plug
1 2 Blink Unknown Free CHAdeMO
5 Oyster Point Marina
Plaza
400 Oyster Point, B1, #117,
South San Francisco, CA 94080 10 10 SemaCharge $ 2.00/Hr Free 8.8 EV Plug
6 395 Oyster Point
Boulevard
395 Oyster Point Boulevard,
South San Francisco, CA 94080 1 1 Non-
networked Unknown unknown None EV Plug
7 Miller Avenue Parking
Garage
329 Miller Ave., South San
Francisco, CA 94080
4 4 ChargePoint Unknown Free 1.2 EV Plug
4 4 ChargePoint Unknown Free Wall
8 Boston
Properties/Genentech
631 Gateway Blvd, South San
Francisco, CA 94080, 1 2 SemaCharge
$2.00/hr for
4 hours, then
$6.00/hr
after that
Free 5.5
9 Gateway Blvd
601 Gateway Boulevard, Suite
930, South San Francisco, CA
94080
2 2 SemaCharge
$2.00/hr for
4 hours, then
$6.00/hr
after
Free None
10 701 Gateway 701 Gateway Blvd, South San
Francisco CA 94080 2 4 Non-
networked $1.75/hr Free None
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# Location Address # of
Stations
# of
Chargers
Network/
Brand
Charge
Pricing
Parking
Pricing Rating Plug
Types
11 Genentech 1 DNA Way, South San
Francisco, CA, 94080 4 4 Blink $0.59/kWh Free 11
12 Walgreens 399 El Camino Real South San
Francisco, CA 94080
1 1 CarCharging
$2.00/hour,
min $2.00,
max $20.00
Free 1 EV Plug
1 1 Blink Unknown Free CHAdeMO
13 Hotel Focus SFO 111 Mitchell Avenue, South San
Francisco, CA 94080 2 2 SemaCharge $3.00/ Hr Unknown 13
14 Britannia Point Grand 280 E. Grand Ave., South San
Francisco, CA 94080
9 9 Blink $0.59/kWh Free 5.9 EV Plug
1 2 Blink $0.69/kWh Free CHAdeMO
15 Blue Ribbon Supply
Company
451 East Jamie Court, South San
Francisco, CA, 94080
1 1 ChargePoint $7.40/session Free 5.2 EV Plug
1 1 ChargePoint $7.40/session Free Wall
16 South San Francisco
Scavenger
500 E Jamie Ct, South San
Francisco CA 94080, United
States
1 1 ChargePoint $1.00/Hr Free None EV Plug
1 1 ChargePoint $1.00/Hr Free Wall
17 Park SFO 195 N Access Rd, South San
Francisco, California, 94080 3 6 ChargePoint Unknown
$19/day to
park via
valet.16/day
self pk.
17
18 Skypark 1000 San Mateo Ave, South San
Francisco, California, 94080 8 8 ChargePoint Unknown Unknown 18
Source: PlugShare (https://www.plugshare.com/location/14914)
In addition to these public EV chargers, Tesla is planning to open one or more DC fast-charging Supercharger stations in South San Francisco. Typical Supercharger locations have
access to convenient amenities while Tesla owners charge, such as restaurants, grocery stores, or shopping. Tesla’s Superchar gers allow owners to charge while they seamlessly
go about their normal routine for the duration of the charging session.
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Figure 7: Existing EV Charging Locations in South San Francisco
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4.2 Policy Guidance for Inclusion of Appropriate EVSE in
Development Projects
The following information is adapted from California’s Zero-Emission Vehicles in California: COMMUNITY
READINESS GUIDEBOOK, Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, fall 2013.
Planning
South San Francisco’s General Plan does not specifically address the needs of EVs in either the land use or
the transportation chapter. This plan should include language about EV readiness as a high-level policy..
Zoning
Zoning is addressed in Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code. The goal of zoning for EVs
should be to support inclusion of EV charging though reducing administrative obstacles and ensure that
vehicle charging is a permitted land use in as many zoning classifications as possible. The Zoning Code
currently permits Floor Area Ratio (FAR) and density bonuses in districts throughout the city in exchange
for incentives, including green building measures beyond what is required by code. Installation of EV
charging units should be encouraged at a project level, as a green building measure that benefits
employees and residents, while also helping to encourage the usage of low or zero-emission vehicles.
Generally, EV charging does not fundamentally alter the purpose or interfere with the primary use of land.
EV charging complements existing land uses in that it facilitates transportation modes that were not
accommodated previously by those land uses. Ideally, EV charging as an accessory use should be allowed
outright as a because it is generally compatible and complementary to many land uses, and can be used
to provide required project parking. EV parking as a primary use would be classified as a “parking services”
land use, which is currently principally or conditionally permitted throughout employment, commercial,
and mixed-use districts throughout the City. As the City is embarking on a General Plan Update and
associated Zoning Code update within the next year, these are appropriate opportunities to include
General Plan policies that support EV charging/parking, as well as amendments to the Zoning Code to
ensure that EV charging/parking is permitted and encouraged as a primary and accessory use throughout
the City.
Building Codes
California’s state building codes provide uniform requirements for buildings throughout the state. These
requirements are contained in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR). Title 24 applies to all
building occupancies and related features and equipment throughout the state. Cities and counties in
California are required by state law to enforce Title 24 building standards. However, cities and counties
may adopt local ordinances to modify these state building standards under limited circumstances because
of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions. In addition to following current building codes to
ensure safety, local governments could create ordinances to create EV-ready building codes.
Local governments can advance EV adoption in a way that ensures safe, cost-effective installation of
charging equipment. For example, by adopting more stringent building codes that require EV-ready wiring
in new construction, South San Francisco could help meet future demand for charging and reduce or
eliminate the costs associated with future retrofitting. In addition to these benefits, EV-readiness building
codes advance equity by ensuring access to charging for multifamily building residents and the disabled.
Requiring developers to run conduit and to plan for and provide space for future electrical panels and/or
transformers is a relatively low cost means to ensure low-cost upgrades as the number of EVs grows.
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Requiring a dedicated 40-amp circuit in the garage for new homes or significant remodels is another low-
cost strategy. When modifying building codes, it is important to expand or upgrade electrical service in
tandem with any new prewiring requirements to ensure that load capacity can be met, thus helping to
avoid potential future costs of service interruptions and necessary panel upgrades.
Building codes related to EVs also can provide guidance on the following issues:
• The number of circuits needed and service panel requirements
• Placement of electric meters
• Sourcing of electricity for on-street and lot parking
• The impact of charging infrastructure on building electrical loads and local electrical distribution
• Allocation and sizing of parking spaces to accommodate charging infrastructure
• Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Building codes provide construction standards according to building uses including residential and
nonresidential. Residential buildings are often classified into two categories: one- and two-family homes
and townhouses, and multifamily dwellings (also called multi-unit dwellings or MUDs). Nonresidential
buildings can include business, industrial, institutional and mercantile (retail) uses. The types of building
codes the City will need to prepare for EV charging infrastructure will depend in part on the kinds of land
uses and occupancies that are most commonly found in South San Francisco.
California’s state building codes provide uniform requirements for buildings throughout the state, such as
the California Electrical Code (Title 24, Part 3). Refer to the Zero-Emission Vehicle Codes and Standards
section of the Guidebook for more information about the State Building Code. The following are voluntary
measures contained in the CALGreen Code that can currently be implemented by local ordinance.
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Table 16: EV Charging Requirements from California State and Municipal Codes
Source: Table 28. EV Charging Requirements from California State and Municipal Codes, Bay Area Plug-in Electric Vehicle
Readiness Plan, Background and Analysis 2013
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The following recommendations are intended to facilitate EV charging through building codes for
commercial, high-rise, industrial and/or multifamily developments.
• Allow charging capability to satisfy EV readiness requirements in building codes.
• Consider present EV charging demand in determining whether to require a percentage of spaces
with ready-to-use charging equipment in addition to EV-ready wiring for new single and multi-
unit dwellings.
• Require a certain minimum percentage of parking spaces in new construction be wired to be EV-
ready
• Consider future EV charging demand and require the layering of conduit capable of carrying future
wires or cables from the electrical room to the charging units in new construction, where
applicable. Require insets for additional or future panels and pads for additional or future
transformers.
• Require a minimum percentage of parking spaces in new construction be wired to be EV ready in
commercial or industrial buildings, if these opportunities represent significant opportunities
locally for EV charging.
• Address Accessibility Requirements. For information, on state accessibility requirements, See
Summary of 2016 California Building Code Changes for Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS)
Accessibility available on the state’s website:
http://www.dgs.ca.gov/dsa/Programs/progAccess/evcs.aspx
• Consider updating electrical codes to allow the sizing of electrical service for charging systems to
reflect the load permitted by an automated energy management system. The National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) has issued two Temporary Interim Amendments (TIAs) to the 2011
National Electrical Code, which was adopted into the 2013 California Electrical Code. TIA 11-2 and
TIA 11-3 provide specific model code language that can be adopted by local jurisdictions. For more
information, refer to the Building Standards Commission Information Bulletin 13-02.
4.3 Incentives to Encourage EV Usage and Sales
For local, state and federal financial incentives for charging equipment, vehicles, utility rate discounts,
HOV lane exemptions, parking and insurance, visit: https://www.driveclean.ca.gov/pev/Incentives.php
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City of South San Francisco
Legislation Text
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #:20-80 Agenda Date:3/11/2020
Version:1 Item #:8.
Study Session regarding conceptual program guidelines for an Employee Down Payment Assistance Program.
(Nell Selander, Deputy Director, Economic & Community Development Department)
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council receive a presentation on conceptual program guidelines for an
Employee Down Payment Assistance Program and provide direction.
BACKGROUND
In February 2017,staff brought forward an information item to City Council regarding the possibility of
creating an Employee Down Payment Assistance Program (Program).The staff report,included as Attachment
1 to this report,described the program as offering full-time employees a loan of up to $100,000 at the Local
Agency Investment Fund (LAIF)rate,plus shared appreciation.Under the proposed 2017 program,
the loan would have to be used on the purchase of a home in South San Francisco and the $100,000
would be limited to providing 15% of the purchase price.
After receiving Council’s direction (see Attachment 2 for minutes from the February 2017 Council
meeting),staff released a Request for Proposals (RFP)on June 2,2017 to solicit a loan servicer.At
the time,staff believed engaging a loan servicer would allow the City to rapidly deploy the Employee
Down Payment Assistance Program.On June 28,2017,Council approved a $1 million appropriation
from the Capital Infrastructure Fund for the Employee Down Payment Assistance Program as part of
the 2017-2019 Biennial Budget.Ultimately,the City received only one response to the June 2017
RFP, which was not competitive.
To learn down payment assistance program best practices,staff met with colleagues at HEART of
San Mateo County in late 2017 to discuss their Down Payment Assistance Program.HEART staff
shared best practices,including:(a)encouraging buyers to quickly repay their loans,to allow
resources to be redeployed more quickly;(b)allowing home purchases in a wide geographic area,
due to low housing inventory;and (c)partnering with a local bank to implement the program,in order
to provide efficiencies and lend expertise to a local program.
Understanding that restructuring the City’s Program and soliciting a more experienced partner to
administer it would best use the funds Council had set aside,staff issued an RFP in August 2018 to
engage an experienced community home mortgage lender to design,manage,and operate the
Employee Down Payment Assistance Program.Despite reaching out to local,community banks
directly and having a promising meeting with a well-respected local credit union,the City did not
receive any responses to the August 2018 RFP.
In July 2019,staff had the opportunity to meet with Hello Housing -an affiliate of MidPen Housing that
manages affordable home ownership programs,as well as designs down payment assistance
programs for public agencies.Hello Housing recently designed AC Boost,Alameda County’s
Measure A1-funded down payment assistance program.Hello Housing is now administering that
program.Given the City’s inability to secure a partner to administer the Program in the past,staff
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program.Given the City’s inability to secure a partner to administer the Program in the past,staff
engaged Hello Housing in September 2019 to assist in developing guidelines for a Program that
would provide the biggest benefit to the most eligible employees,while being easy and inexpensive to
administer.
DISCUSSION
Together,staff and Hello Housing considered amortizing payment loans,partial deferral loans,and shared
appreciation loans.The team considered the maximum loan amount,the amount an employee will be
responsible for putting down,the term of the loan,first time homebuyer status,purchase geography,and
triggers for repayment.The Program described in detail below could be fully designed and documented in the
coming months,with outreach,online application,and lottery occurring in June and July,reservation of funds
beginning in August,and loan closings happening as early as September 2020.Substantial changes to the
program described below could delay the design and documenting process,but it is staff’s intention to roll out
this new Program in summer 2020.
Below,is a summary of the Program developed for Council’s consideration and feedback.These program
elements are also described in Hello Housing’s presentation, included as Attachment 3 to this report.
·Shared Appreciation Loan.Staff and Hello Housing recommend a shared appreciation loan for two
primary reasons:1)it will allow the borrower to buy a more expensive home and 2)it is an inexpensive
and easy loan product to administer.Buyers can borrow more on their first mortgage with a shared
appreciation loan because there is no monthly expense associated with loan repayment.Administering a
shared appreciation loan is easy and inexpensive because no payments are collected,the shared
appreciation is calculated at the repayment event,and only annual monitoring is required rather than
tracking payments and late payments.
·Maximum Purchase Price,Loan Amount,and Required Down Payment.Staff and Hello Housing
do not recommend limiting the maximum purchase price of the home that the City’s Employee Down
Payment Assistance Loan can be used to help finance.This is largely due to the unprecedentedly high
housing prices in the Bay Area.By limiting the sale price,the City would be limiting the inventory to
which our employees would have access.The loan amount would be limited to a maximum of
$100,0000.Additionally,the employee borrower would be required to put down at least 3%of the
purchase price.This is consistent with market lending practices and therefore presents the lowest barrier
of entry to employees seeking to become homeowners.
·Loan Term.Staff and Hello Housing recommend 30-year term,with incentives to repay at Year 5
and/or at Year 10.Because the City’s initial investment in this program is just $1 million and can only
support nine loans,staff and Hello Housing recommend designing a program that encourages repayment
sooner rather than later.This will allow Council to redirect these funds to other,important programs,or
to reinvest them in the Employee Down Payment Assistance Program.Either way,earlier repayment
will ensure these funds do not get tied up indefinitely.An incentive can be structured in one of two
ways:1)a discount on the shared appreciation taken by the City if the loan is repaid at Year 5 or Year
10;or 2)a penalty on the shared appreciation taken by the City if the loan is held past Year 5 or Year 10.
Staff is seeking Council’s direction on whether or not repayment incentives should be included and
whether or not they should be in the form of a discount or a penalty.
·First Time Homebuyer.Staff and Hello Housing recommend that the Program be available to full-time
employees who have passed their probationary period that are either 1)first time homebuyers (meaning
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employees who have passed their probationary period that are either 1)first time homebuyers (meaning
they have not owned a home in three years); or 2) are selling an existing home to move closer to work.
·Purchase Geography.Staff and Hello Housing are recommending a two-tiered approach to purchase
geography.Employees seeking to purchase a home in South San Francisco would be considered in Tier
1,through either a preference program or a set-aside for loans deployed in South San Francisco.
Employees seeking to buy a home outside of South San Francisco,but within the Counties of San
Francisco and San Mateo,would be considered in Tier 2.Staff is looking for Council’s direction
regarding how to prioritize purchase geography.Limiting the purchase geography to only South San
Francisco may result in the loans being underutilized because there is very little housing inventory in
South San Francisco.Although single-family homes may be relatively affordable to other communities
in San Mateo County,the City has far fewer condominiums that would be affordable to a single-person
household. Staff is seeking Council’s direction on the following questions:
o Is it Council’s preference to limit the geography to South San Francisco exclusively,or is it
acceptable to set aside half the loans for South San Francisco and the other half for San
Francisco and San Mateo Counties?
o Alternatively,would Council prefer a preference,so that those preferring to buy a home in South
San Francisco are ranked through the lottery ahead of those looking to buy in San Francisco or
San Mateo Counties?
·Triggers for Repayment.Staff and Hello Housing are recommending that the following events trigger
repayment of the loan, and the corresponding shared appreciation:
o Transfer of title,
o Home is no longer owner-occupied,
o Upon a cash-out refinance, and/or
o When the employee no longer works for the City (the employee would have 12 months to
refinance and repay the loan, with a one-time extension for a documented hardship).
FISCAL IMPACT
The City Council approve Resolution 73-2017 on June 28,2017 appropriating $1 million for the Employee
Down Payment Assistance Program.Should Council direct staff to proceed with the Program presented in this
report,staff intends to implement the Program.The initial program setup (design and documentation,Program
Guidelines preparation,creating an online application and website,identifying preferred lenders,and creating
marketing materials)is a one-time expense that is estimated to cost $50,000.Deploying each loan is estimated
to cost roughly $6,000 and includes fielding calls from interested employees,maintaining the Program website,
providing reports to the City,holding a workshop for employees,facilitating Program applications,waitlist
creation and management,full application review,loan document preparation,and handling appeals.If the City
places nine loans at $100,000 each, the $1 million appropriation will be exhausted.
CONCLUSION
The Employee Down Payment Assistance Program remains an important tool in attracting and retaining high-
quality staff,while also encouraging employees to move closer to work,reducing commute times and
greenhouse gas emissions.Attachment 4 is a map of where full-time City staff live,who would be eligible for
the Program as proposed.Although nearly a third of full-time City employees live in South San Francisco,and
many more live in San Francisco and San Mateo Counties,there are still many mega-commuters among Team
SSF.Implementing the Program will allow,at a minimum,nine City employees to buy a home in this expensive
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and highly competitive housing market that is closer to work.
Staff is seeking Council’s feedback on the Program guidelines discussed above and,in particular,on the
following items:
·Early Repayment Incentives.A repayment incentive can be structured in one of two ways:1)a
discount on the shared appreciation taken by the City if the loan is repaid at Year 5 or Year 10;or 2)a
penalty on the shared appreciation taken by the City if the loan is held past Year 5 or Year 10.Staff is
seeking Council’s direction on whether or not repayment incentives should be included and whether or
not they should be in the form of a discount or a penalty.
·Purchase Geography.Is it Council’s preference to limit the purchase of homes using this down
payment loan to South San Francisco exclusively,or is it acceptable to set aside half the loans for South
San Francisco and the other half for San Francisco and San Mateo Counties?Alternatively,would
Council prefer a preference,so that those preferring to buy a home in South San Francisco are ranked
through the lottery ahead of those looking to buy in San Francisco or San Mateo Counties?
Unless otherwise requested by Council,staff will use the feedback obtained from Council at its March 11,2020
study session to finalize program guidelines and proceed with implementing the program with the goal of
opening the program for applications in June or July 2020.
Attachments:
1.February 22, 2017 Staff Report
2.February 22, 2017 Minutes
3.Hello Housing Presentation
4.Map of Where City Employees Live
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Legislation Text
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
Study session regarding Down Payment Assistance Program for City Employees.(Richard Lee,Director of
Finance)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council review the information in this staff report and provide staff with
direction regarding the proposed Down Payment Assistance Program outlined below.There are no
actions for consideration at this time.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Staff requests that the City Council consider implementation of a Down Payment Assistance Program
(Program)for City employees.The Program would be in furtherance of the City’s primary strategic goals to:1)
Attract,train,support and retain a high performance team;and 2)Build and maintain a sustainable city by
providing a full range of employment and housing options.
The City has successfully implemented similar housing assistance programs in the past,most recently with the
First Time Homebuyer Program,which was approved by the City Council via Resolution in 2002 (Resolution #
71-2002).The First Time Homebuyer Program was funded by the former South San Francisco Redevelopment
Agency (RDA)as well as Community Development Block Grant funds.The First Time Homebuyer Program
ended in 2012 due to dissolution of the RDA.However during the tenure of the First Time Homebuyer
Program,it provided assistance to 95 residents and employees of businesses located in South San Francisco
(including South San Francisco Unified School District and City of South San Francisco)to purchase a home
within South San Francisco.
In the current home loan market,as part of the underwriting process,prospective borrowers must provide
documented evidence that they will have sufficient liquid assets after purchase of the property to cover 12
months of principal,interest,property tax,homeowner’s insurance (PITI),and when applicable,mortgage
insurance premium and homeowner’s association dues.In 2016,the average sales price for a single family
home in South San Francisco was $901,000.Assuming the borrower provides a 20 percent down payment,they
would need to provide evidence of $51,800 in liquid assets to meet the PITI requirements,a requirement that
may dissuade or prevent prospective home buyers from securing a home loan.This is in addition to any
required down-payment, typically 20% of the purchase price.
Given the prohibitive level of assets required for the loan qualification process,staff recommends that the City
Council consider implementing a Down Payment Assistance Program with the following parameters:
·Eligibility:Open to full-time regular employees of the City of South San Francisco.Verification of
employment status would be conducted by the Human Resources Department.
·Loan Amount:Maximum of 15 percent of property purchase price,up to $100,000.Interest rate would
be linked to the interest rate with the Local Agency Investment Fund,currently earning 0.75 percent.
Loans will be amortized over a 30-year term.Payments during the first five years would be interest only
payments,with principal payments and interest payments beginning in the sixth year.The loan would be
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payments,with principal payments and interest payments beginning in the sixth year.The loan would be
secured by a second deed on the property,otherwise known as a “silent second”loan.Similar to the
First Time Homebuyer Program,the loan would be serviced by a third party administrator.Program
participants must be approved by a first lender prior to obtaining a loan reservation from the City’s
Down Payment Assistance Program.
·Geographic Restrictions:Property must be located within the boundaries of the City of South San
Francisco.
·Funding Source: Infrastructure Reserves.
·Shared appreciation:If the employee sells or refinances the property,the City receives a pro rata share
of the original loan to value ratio.For example,if the City loans an employee $100,000 to purchase a
property for $900,000,the original loan to value ratio is 11.11 percent.If the employee sells the property
for $1.2 million, the City’s shared appreciation, to be repaid, would be $133,333.
Based on a recent survey of City employees,42 expressed interest in the Down Payment Assistance Program.
Of those expressing interest,21 would apply for funding in 2017-2018,ten would apply for funding in 2018-
2019, six would apply for funding in 2019-2020, and five would apply in a future fiscal year beyond 2020.
FUNDING
Assuming all loans are paid back,the Program would have a net zero financial effect on the City long term,
given the interest rate link to LAIF,while providing a low interest rate incentive for employees.Assuming
Council concurrence,staff will include in the proposed FY 2017-2018 budget seed money for this program
sufficient to meet any immediate demand.As more funds are needed,if any,staff will return to Council for
appropriations.
CONCLUSION
The proposed Down Payment Assistance Program aligns with the City’s strategic plan,and serves to retain a
high performance team in South San Francisco.
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MINUTES
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WEDNESDAY,FEBRUARY 22, 2017
6:31 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER Time: 6:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Addiego, Garbarino, and
Matsumoto,Vice Mayor Normandy and Mayor Gupta.
Absent: None
AGENDA REVIEW
None.
STUDY SESSION
1.Study session regarding Down Payment Assistance Program for City Employees. (Richard
Lee,Director of Finance)
Director of Finance Lee presented the staff report.
Vice Mayor Normandy asked about the survey results. Director Lee stated the survey wasconductedtounderstandthemagnitudeofhowmanypotentialemployeeswouldbe
interested and what level of funding would be needed for each of the fiscal years.
Vice Mayor Normandy asked if the program would be further explained to staff. City
Manager Futrell stated details were provide at the semi-annual town hall meetings.
Councilmember Matsumoto stated it was a good effort but expressed concern that it applied
to management level and above. She discussed the need to provide housing to lower level
staff. She indicated support for the proposed program but suggested workforce or employee
housing. She discussed affordable housing units at 150 Airport and suggested they commit
to employee housing.
Mayor Gupta asked if the program was only for properties $900,000 or above. Director Lee
stated $900,000 was used for demonstration purposes.
Councilmember Addiego stated condominiums would qualify. He expressed concern about
available inventory.
Councilmember Matsumoto asked what happened if the employee left City employment.
Director Lee stated the employee would continue to make payments through a third party
administrator. Councilmember Matsumoto stated she was not comfortable with that. City
Manager Futrell stated the matter was considered and staff suggested not requiring home
forfeiture. Councilmember Matsumoto suggested requiring they remain employed for five
years. City Manager Futrell stated the Council would have to determine the penalty if the
employee left the City. He stated the program was open to all employees and explained the
down payment process. He discussed efforts to locate rental units for employees.
Councilmember Matsumoto asked how much was in the Infrastructure Reserves. Director
Lee stated the balance was $6.5 million. Councilmember Matsumoto stated she wanted to
see the CIP.
Councilmember Garbarino asked if units in the Airport Boulevard project could be set aside
for employees. City Attorney Rosenberg stated there was a potential issue if a certain group
was favored over another group.
Councilmember Addiego discussed housing inventory and possible purchase of property.
Vice Mayor Normandy asked when the OMNI 87-unit project was anticipated to be
completed. Councilmember Matsumoto stated it included units at 20% below market rate.
City Manager Futrell stated it was anticipated to open to the public in approximately 24
months.
Mayor Gupta expressed concern about the City "double dipping" by being paid interest on
the loan and getting a share of escalation. Director Lee stated shared appreciation was partofthefirsttimehomebuyerprogramandwaspresentedforCouncildiscussion. Mayor
Gupta stated it was important to be fair to employee.
Futrell
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tated it had been included based,interest free equity sharing program. City Manager
on inclusion in an earlier program but staff was agnostic.
Councilmember Addiego suggested setting the interest rate at the same level as earned. City
Manager Futrell explained that the intent was to break even with the same interest that
would have been earned in the alternative investment. Councilmember Addiego asked how
market shift would impact the City.
City Manager Futrell suggested taking the feedback and turning it into a proposal for fine-
tuning by the Budget Subcommittee.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, Mayor Gupta adjourned the meeting at 6:57 p.m.
Submitted by: Approved by:
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South San Francisco
Employee Down Payment Assistance Program
AgendaAgenda
Introduction to Hello Housing
Buying a home in San Mateo County
Overview of DPA Products and Programs
South San Francisco DPA -Recommendations
Agenda
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We design and manage
Below Market Rate (BMR)
portfolios, down payment
assistance loan programs
and inclusionary sales on
behalf of cities and
counties.
~1,750 Units under
Management
~Originate over 70 down
payment assistance loans
per year
~Loan portfolio size:
$10.5M
$8MM anticipated growth
by 2021
We design and
implement innovative
“Missing Middle”
housing programs
which rely on fostering
public/private
partnerships to bring
new housing solutions
into our communities
We manage direct-to-
consumer home repair
programs, including
Bright in Your Own
Backyard,
a new pilot program
partnering with
homeowners in San Mateo
County add ADU’s to their
properties.
We develop affordable
housing within the fabric of
existing neighborhoods,
primarily through
acquisition/rehab of 1-4
unit residential properties.
DevelopmentHello RehabHello
Stewardship R&D
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Buying a home in
San Mateo County
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$2,300,000
$1,500,000
$1,350,000
SMC Median
$1,000,000
Median Home Values
$950,000
4th quarter 2019 Neighborhood Quest 5
Single Family Homes
Under $700,000
2-bedroom, 1 bathroom
640 –750 sq ft
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Single Family Homes
Under $900,000
3-bedroom, 1 bathroom
750-950 sq ft
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Single Family Homes
Under $1,000,000
3-bedroom, 2 bathroom
950-1,300 sq ft
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Single Family Homes
Under $1,350,000
3-bedroom, 4-bedroom, 2 bath homes
1,200 -1,600 sq ft
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Down Payment Assistance
Goals and Programs
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1.
1.
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•Increase buying power to support access to homeownership for a larger
portion of Bay Area residents
•Avoid Private Mortgage Insurance payments through a 20% Down
Payment
•Support First-time homebuyers enter the market
•Create a path towards homeownership for low-to-moderate income
households
•Reduce commutes by supporting local workforce to buy homes where
they work –often accomplished with Live/Work preferences
•Attract and retain quality employees
Down Payment Assistance Goals
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EXISTING
DPA LOAN
PROGRAMS
Loan Type Amortizing Payment Partial Deferral Shared Appreciation
Monthly Payments Yes No –1st five years No
Max Loan $136,223 $100,000 $150,000
Max Purchase Price $908,156 $1,500,000 N/A
Required Down Payment 5%3%3%
Income Limit of Buyer $170,000 N/A Low-to-Moderate
Loan Term 15-year term, 30-year
amortizing payment
5-year deferral, 30-
year amortizing
payment
30-year term
First-time home buyer Yes No Yes
Other
requirements/preferences
Live/Work SMC County Employees
(Employed for 18 months)
Live/Work/
Educator/First
Responder
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Loan Comparison Shared Appreciation Loan Amortizing Payment Loan
Purchase Price $1,000,000 $1,000,000
Buyer Down Payment 3%$30,000 $30,000
South City DPA Loan 10%$100,000 $100,000
1st Mortgage Payment 4%$4,154 $4,154
2nd Mortgage Payment 3.5%$0 $454
Private Mortgage Insurance .65%$471 $471
Total Housing Cost $4,808 $5,262
Sample Share of Appreciation Calculation at Repayment
Purchase Price $1,000,000
DPA Investment by City 10%$100,000
Market Value at Resale $1,300,000
Appreciation in Value ($)30%$300,000
Principal returned to the City $100,000
Share of appreciation to City 10%$30,000
Share of appreciation earned by
owner
90%$270,000
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DPA
Recommendation
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Hello Housing’s Recommendation
Loan Type Shared Appreciation Loan
Max Loan $100,000
Max Purchase Price N/A
Required Buyer Down Payment 3%
Loan Term 30-year term –to include repayment provisions at year 5 and at year 10
1st Mortgage Loan
Requirements
30-year fixed loan
Eligibility Full-time employee of South City
Length of Employment After 1-year of employment or completion of probationary period, which ever
is longer.
First-time homebuyer Preference to FTHB or if selling existing home to buy a home closer to work
Purchase geography TIER 1 TIER 2
South San Francisco SM County ,SF County
Triggers for Repayment •Transfer of Title
•Home is no longer owner-occupied
•Upon a cash-out refinance
•No longer working for SSF must REFI within 12-months, 0ne (1) time
extension if there is a documented hardship
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Next Steps:
Program Design and Documentation
Marketing and employee outreach
Online application and lottery
Reservation of funds 90-120 days
Loan closings –45-days
March through May
June/July
June/July
Starting in August
Starting in September
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Amortizing Payment Loans (Handout)
The borrower repays the loan by making monthly payments of both principal and interest throughout the term of the loan.
The borrower is paying down a portion of the loan principal each month which is building equity. Depending on how the loan is set up, at the end of the term, the loan
and interest is paid in full.
It reduces the overall buying power of the borrower by limiting how much of a loan a borrower can qualify for since they are making two loan payments a month.
If the borrower is not able to achieve a 20% down payment, the borrower is also paying for Private Mortgage Insurance each month, making this loan expensive to the
borrower.
Deferred Interest, Silent Second Loan
The borrower is not required to make monthly payments. Instead, monthly interest is calculated on the original loan amount and added to the full
balance due when the loan term ends.
The borrower can qualify for a more affordable loan or a larger loan since there are no monthly payment obligations.
The loan results in a balloon payment at the end of the term which includes all outstanding principal and the accrued interest. It is not common for a borrower to pay
down the loan principal during the term, therefore the interest is accruing on the full balance of the loan.
Shared Appreciation Loan
Loans are interest free and have no monthly payment during the term of the loan. When the loan term ends, the borrower repays the amount that
they borrowed plus a proportional share of the increase in the value of their home. For example, a homeowner who obtained a DPA loan for 10% of the
home purchase price would repay the amount of the loan principal, plus 10% of any increase in the home’s value.
The borrower can qualify for a more affordable loan or a larger loan since there are no monthly payment obligations.
The homeowner is incentivized to repay the loan early in order to lower the proportional share of appreciation due.
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P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #:20-84 Agenda Date:3/11/2020
Version:1 Item #:9.
Report regarding an ordinance adding Chapter 8.72 to the South San Francisco Municipal Code Title 8
regulating the use of disposable food service ware by food facilities.(Christina Fernandez,Assistant to the City
Manager)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended City Council waive reading and introduce an ordinance adding Chapter 8.72 to the
South San Francisco Municipal Code Title 8 regulating the use of disposable food service ware by food
facilities.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The City of South San Francisco is committed to sustainability,environmental preservation,and reducing
greenhouse gas emissions. Among the initiatives to keep South San Francisco, “green” include:
·The City’s Green Food Packaging ordinance adopted in 2008 prohibits food vendors from dispensing
prepared food to customers in disposable food service ware made from polystyrene.(SSFMC Chapter
8.60)
·Effective April 22,2013,the City adopted a reusable bag ordinance that prohibits the use of single
use carryout bags at retail stores.It requires retailers to charge customers for recycled paper bags and
reusable bags at point of sale. (SSFMC Chapter 8.64)
·Adopted in 2014,the City’s Climate Action Plan provided guidance in meeting the City’s goals to
reduce energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions communitywide.
·In 2016,the City joined Peninsula Clean Energy,which gives residents and businesses the option to
purchase energy from renewable sources.
·South San Francisco encourages residents and businesses to participate in various transit options
including the Free South City Shuttle service and SCOOP, the commute app.
In March 2019,the City of South San Francisco began to explore the prohibition of plastic food service ware,
specifically plastic straws provided by restaurants and fast food establishments.At a Special City Council on
April 9,2019,the City Council provided staff direction to continue to explore banning plastic straws and other
food service ware from restaurants and fast food restaurants.Council directed staff to reach out to the business
community regarding the potential ban of plastic straws.
The City Manager’s office in coordination with the Economic and Community Development Department
hosted a series of four Business Town Hall meetings on June 17,2019,June 24,2019,June 27,2019,and June
28, 2019. Two meetings were held in the morning and two in the evening.
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The City advertised the town hall meetings through mailers sent to every business license holder citywide.
Approximately 6,000 mailers were sent via U.S.Postal Mail to every business license address.The non-profit
organization,Gatepath personally handed out mailers to every business along Grand Avenue and Linden
Avenue.
Further,the City advertised the business town hall meetings on social medial platforms including the City’s
Facebook page,the Economic and Community Development Facebook page,NextDoor,and the City’s Website
Calendar of Events.The Economic and Community Development department and the City Manager’s office
also provided e-blasts to their distribution lists.The City also called businesses along Grand Avenue to inform
them of the business town hall meeting dates.
The Town Hall meetings discussed three different policy initiatives:the ban of plastic food service ware,
increasing the minimum wage to $15 per hour,and banning flavored tobacco and e-cigarettes.Of the three
initiatives,plastic food service ware received the least amount of resistance from restaurants and the California
Restaurant Association.The California Restaurant Association expressed concerns that plastic straws should be
made readily available for customers (e.g. at dispensers on counters).
Current Municipal Code
The City’s Green Food Packaging ordinance defines the term “disposable food service ware”as “single or non
-durable use disposable products used by food vendors in the restaurant or food serving industry for serving
or transportation prepared,ready to consume food or beverages,”which “includes,but is not limited to,plates,
cups,bowls,utensils,cartons,trays,and hinged or lidded containers for takeout foods and/or leftover from
partially consumed meals prepared at food vendors.”(SSFMC §8.60.010)The City’s current definition of
“disposable food service ware”does not specifically include plastic straws or stirrers.Therefore,plastic
straws or stirrers are permitted in the City.
Furthermore,the City’s Green Food Packaging ordinance prohibits food vendors from dispensing prepared
food to customers in disposable food service ware made from polystyrene.(SSFMC §8.60.020)The City’s
definition of “food vendor”includes full service restaurants and fast food restaurants,as well as “any sales
outlet,store,shop,restaurant,grocery store,supermarket,vehicle or other places of business operating
primarily to sell or convey foods or beverages directly to the ultimate consumer,which foods or beverages are
predominantly contained, wrapped or held in or on packaging.”
Similarly,all city facilities,city sponsored events,and city permitted events are prohibited from using
disposable food service ware made from polystyrene.Instead,all food vendors must use disposable food
service ware that is biodegradable,compostable,reusable,or recyclable.(SSFMC §8.60.030)Additionally,all
city facilities must use biodegradable,reusable,or recyclable food service ware unless it can be shown that
there is not an alternative for a specific use.
However,there are several exemptions in the City’s Green Food Packaging ordinance.(SSFMC §8.60.040)
Prepared foods packaged outside of the City are exempt from the provisions.There may be situations unique
to a food vendor where a suitable alternative does not exist for a specific application.Food vendors may also
apply for an exemption due to significant economic hardship,but they must provide documentation that
factually supports their claim.All exemptions are subject to City Manager or designee approval.A food
vendor granted an exemption by the City must re-apply prior to the expiration of the one-year exemption
period and demonstrate continued undue hardship,the continued absence of a suitable biodegradable,
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compostable, reusable, or recyclable alternative, if they wish to have the exemption extended.
County of San Mateo Disposable Food Service Ware Ordinance
Concurrent with the City’s efforts to explore the prohibition of plastic food service ware,the City began
discussions with the County of San Mateo’s Office of Sustainability who were in the process of exploring and
creating a plastic food service ware ordinance.
The County of San Mateo’s Plastic Food Service Ware ban eliminates the unnecessary distribution and use of
disposable food service ware that is not reusable or compostable while improving the health and safety of
residents of San Mateo County.The ban also helps the County meet its regional stormwater permit requirement
by reducing litter in stormwater discharges.
The County ordinance targets any vendor,business,organization,entity,group or individual,including licensed
retail food establishments that provide prepared food for public consumption.The items prohibited include
disposable food service ware used to serve/distribute prepared food.Some examples include bowls,plates,
clamshells, cups, straws and utensils designed to be discarded after a single or limited number of uses.
The County’s ordinance allows accessories such as straws,stirrers,cup spill plugs,condiment packets,utensils,
and napkins shall be only provided (1)when requested by the consumer,(2)upon acceptance by the consumer
after being offered by the food facilities,or (3)at a self-serve area and/or a dispenser.Accessories will be
distributed unbundled as separate individual units.Take-out food delivery services that utilize digital ordering
platforms shall provide clear options for customers to affirmatively request accessories.Per the Polystyrene
Ban Ordinance, Polystyrene (#6 plastics, Styrofoam) disposable food service ware remains prohibited.
Food facilities shall use disposable straws,stirrers,utensils,and cocktail/toothpicks (and the packaging that
these individual items are wrapped in,if any)made from non-plastic,compostable materials.Non-plastic,
compostable material is defined as,but not limited to,natural fiber based materials such as paper,sugarcane,
wheat stalk/stem,bamboo,and wood.Traditional plastics (petroleum based)and compostable plastics
(bioplastics or polylactic acid (PLA)) shall not be allowed for the items listed above.
Food facilities shall use non-plastic,compostable plates,bowls,cups,food trays,clamshells,boxes,deli
containers,and other containers.These items may be lined with,but not made entirely of compostable plastic.
Additionally,these items shall be certified by the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI)or by another third
party approved by the County’s Office of Sustainability to ensure that the items break down in an industrial
composting facility and are free of/have minimal traces of harmful fluorinated chemicals.
There will be some notable exemptions, including:
·Disposable food service ware made from aluminum
·Disposable plastic straws may be provided only upon request to consumers with medical needs
·Healthcare facilities may distribute straws and cup sleeves without a request from the consumer
·Drive-thru areas of food facilities may distribute straws without a request from the consumer
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·If no reasonably feasible disposable food service ware alternative exists.
The County will maintain and have available a list of approved disposable food service ware sources and/or
references to organizations that maintain regularly updated lists of products that meet the ordinance
requirements.
The County ordinance will not become operative and will not be enforced for one year.This is to provide food
facilities time to use up their existing non-conforming inventory of disposable food service ware and for
education and enforcement efforts.
Benefits to Adopting the County’s Ordinance as proposed Chapter 8.72
Upon review and discussion of the County’s proposed plastic food service ware ban,the City determined that it
may more effective to delay implementation of the City’s plastic food service ware ban in anticipation of
adopting an ordinance modeled after the County of San Mateo’s Plastic Food Service Ware Ordinance.The
proposed Chapter 8.72 is modeled entirely on the County’s ordinance and contains identical requirements with
respect to plastic food service ware ban, regulations and exemptions.
The benefits to adopting an ordinance modeled after the County’s ordinance include:
·Outreach and Education
The County of San Mateo will be responsible for the education and outreach efforts to the businesses
when the ban is implemented.The County’s purpose during its initial implementation is to have all
businesses become compliant and a large part of that is education.
·Enforcement
In addition to education,the County of San Mateo will provide enforcement for all cities that choose to
adopt their ordinance by reference.Infractions are punishable by civil or administrative remedies under
law.The City reserves the ability to enforce the proposed Chapter 8.72 in addition to enforcement by
County personnel.
·Regional Streamlining
Currently,16 San Mateo County cities have pledged to adopt the County’s ban on plastic food service
ware.Not only has this process provided the ability for the County to convene a collaborative process
where all cities’viewpoints and concerns are taken into consideration,but it also allows for a regional,
streamlined approach to the implementation of policies as they relate to plastic food service ware.
The City’s ordinance will incorporate all applicable provisions of the County’s ordinance and will likewise
delay operation and enforcement for one year.The City’s ordinance further provides the ability for both the
City and County personnel to enforce the requirements provided therein.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no known fiscal impact by adopting this ordinance.If adopted,the County will provide all outreach,
education and enforcement.Funding for the County’s ordinance comes from the County’s AB 939 fee,which is
levied on all waste disposed of within the county, and is designated specifically for waste reduction program.
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RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN
Adoption of an ordinance regulating the use and distribution of disposable food service ware meets the City’s
strategic initiatives of building and maintaining a sustainable city.
CONCLUSION
Adoption of an ordinance modeled after the San Mateo County ordinance regulating the use of disposable food
service ware by food facilities creates a collaborative,regional streamlined approach to curbing the use and
distribution of plastics countywide.Cities that adopt the county ordinance benefit from funded uniform
enforcement and education mechanisms.
It is recommended City Council waive reading and introduce an ordinance adding Chapter 8.72 to the
South San Francisco Municipal Code Title 8 regulating the use and distribution of disposable food
service ware by food facilities.
Attachments:
1.County of San Mateo’s Disposable Food Service Ware Ordinance
2.Presentation
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ORDINANCE NO. .
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF SAN MATEO,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTERS 4.106 AND 4.107 OF THE SAN
MATEO COUNTY ORDINANCE CODE AND ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER
4.107 REGULATING THE USE OF DISPOSABLE FOOD SERVICE WARE BY
FOOD FACILITIES
The Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo, State of California,
ORDAINS as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings.
The Board of Supervisors finds and determines that:
(a) The production, management, and consumption associated with disposable food
service ware, typically used for only a few minutes before being discarded, have
significant environmental impacts, including environmental contamination;
consumption of precious resources such as energy and water; emissions of
greenhouse gases; air and water pollution; litter on streets; and plastic pollution
in waterways and oceans.
(b) Disposable food service ware constitutes a substantial portion of the litter found
within San Mateo County and the rest of the Bay Area. These types of food
service ware are commonly littered or blown out of trash receptacles and migrate
through the storm drain system where they eventually end up in the ocean and
the county’s beaches and creeks.
(c) Polystyrene is a petroleum-based, lightweight plastic material commonly used as
food service ware by retail food vendors. Polystyrene, often referred to by the
trademark, Styrofoam, has also become a problematic environmental pollutant
given its non-compostable and nearly non-reusable nature.
(d) The most effective ways to reduce the negative environmental impacts of
disposable food service ware include, in order of priority, using reusable food
service ware; using natural-fiber based compostable materials, many made from
renewable resources such as bamboo, wheat stalk/stem, and sugarcane that do
not contain toxic chemicals; and recycling food service ware. When products are
reused and recycled, natural resources are spared, less energy is used for the
production of new products, and premium landfill space is preserved. When
compostable products are turned into compost, they can reduce water use and
lessen the need for fertilizer at the site where the compost is applied (e.g.,
gardens, yards, farm land, etc.), which can also lead to cost savings since
less/no fertilizers need to be purchased.
(e) Compostable food service ware such as cups, plates, clamshell containers, and
utensils are now made from paper, sugarcane stalk, bamboo, wheat stalk/straw,
and other blends of natural plant fibers. As these products degrade, they pose
less of a danger to the environment.
(f) Even with the emergence of compostable plastics, which are derived from
renewable biomass sources such as plants and microorganisms, there are
limited certified types of compostable plastic that biodegrade in a marine
environment.
(g) Certain disposable food service ware, including compostable paperboard
containers, may contain fluorinated chemicals, also known as per- and
polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS), which are synthetic chemicals
commonly used in disposable food service ware to repel water and gre ase.
Fluorinated chemicals pose a public health risk as they have been linked to
serious health effects including kidney and testicular cancer, thyroid disruption,
delayed puberty, and obesity.
(h) Plastics in waterways and oceans break down into smaller pieces, called
microplastics, that do not biodegrade and are present in most of the world’s
oceans. Microplastics consumed by marine organisms make their way into
animals’ tissues and are beginning to show up in the fish that humans consume.
Plastic debris also attracts and concentrates ambient pollutants in seawater and
freshwater, which can transfer to fish and other seafood that is eventually sold for
human consumption.
(i) Reduction of disposable food service ware in the environment will advance
compliance with federal, state, and county clean water mandates, including the
County’s Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit requirement, by helping to
reduce trash and litter in stormwater discharges.
(j) Understanding the importance of and need for reducing plastic litter, the County
adopted a plastic bag ban ordinance in 2012. Adopting this Ordinance will help
further reduce the amount of litter entering the county’s storm drains, creeks, the
bay, and the ocean.
(k) This Board does, accordingly, find and declare that it should restrict the use by
food facilities of polystyrene-based disposable food service ware and require the
replacement of non-compostable or non-recyclable disposable food service ware
with compostable alternatives that are non-plastic, natural fiber-based, and free
of all intentionally added fluorinated chemicals, when and where possible.
SECTION 2. Chapters 4.016 and 4.107 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code
are hereby repealed and replaced in their entirety by a new Chapter 4.107 to be
numbered and entitled and to read as follows:
CHAPTER 4.107 REGULATING THE USE OF DISPOSABLE FOOD SERVICE WARE
4.107.010 – Application of Chapter.
(a) The provisions of this chapter shall apply only within the unincorporated areas of
San Mateo County.
(b) Food Facilities at the San Francisco International Airport and the San Francisco
County Jail located in the unincorporated San Mateo County area of San Bruno
are exempt from the provisions of this Chapter.
4.107.020 – Definitions.
For purposes of this Chapter, the following terms have the following meanings:
(a) “Aluminum Foil-based” means any Disposable Food Service W are composed
entirely of aluminum, including but not limited to aluminum tray liners, aluminum
foil, and aluminum foil baskets.
(b) “Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI)” refers to a certification program that
ensures that products and packaging displaying the BPI logo have been
independently tested and verified accordingly to scientifically based standards to
successfully break down in professionally managed industrial composting
facilities. BPI-certified products meet the standards of the American Society for
Testing Materials (ASTM) D6400 or D6868 for compostability. Starting on
January 1, 2020, all BPI-certified products will also be required to have (1) a limit
of 100 parts per million (ppm) total Fluorinated Chemicals as the upper threshold
for acceptance and (2) no intentionally added Fluorinated Chemicals.
(c) “Compostable” means that an item or material (1) will break down, or otherwise
become part of usable compost in a safe and timely manner and (2) is Natural
Fiber-based or made from other materials approved by the County Manager or
designee. Compostable items may include those that are made entirely of
Natural Fiber or Natural Fiber-based items that are coated or lined with
biologically based polymer, such as corn or other plant sources (e.g.,
compostable plastics), if certified by BPI or by another independent third party
approved by the County Manager or designee.
(d) “Disposable” means designed to be discarded after a single or limited number of
uses and not designed or manufactured for long-term multiple reuse.
(e) “Food Service W are” means food contact products used for serving, distributing,
holding, packaging, and/or transporting Prepared Food including, but not limited
to plates, cups, bowls, trays, clamshell containers, boxes, utensils, straws, lids,
and food contact paper (e.g., wraps, bags, tray liners, etc.). The term "Food
Service Ware" includes Food Service Ware Accessories.
(f) “Food Service Ware Accessories” include Food Service Ware such as straws,
stirrers, cup spill plugs, cup sleeves, condiment packets, utensils (including
chopsticks), cocktail sticks/picks, toothpicks, napkins, and other similar
accessory or accompanying Food Service Ware used as part of food or
beverage service or packaging. Detachable lids for beverage cups and food
containers are not considered a Food Service Ware Accessory.
(g) “Fluorinated Chemicals” means perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances
(PFAS chemicals) or fluorinated chemicals, which are a class of fluorinated
organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.
(h) “Food Facility” means an operation that stores, prepares, packages, serves,
vends, or otherwise provides food to the public for human consumption, as
defined by the California Health and Safety Code Section 113789 or successor.
It includes both permanent and temporary food facilities. Public schools are
exempt from the provisions of this Chapter.
(i) “Food Scrap Composting Method” means (1) self-hauling of food scraps to a
permitted composting facility or a transfer station that accepts food scraps that
will be transferred to a permitted composting facility for on-site compost
processing, (2) food scrap compost collection service provided by a curbside
hauler, or (3) on-site food scrap composting.
(j) “Healthcare Facilities” mean places that provide healthcare to the public.
Healthcare Facilities includes, but is not limited to hospitals, clinics, outpatient
care centers, nursing homes, psychiatric care centers, medical offices, hospice
homes, mental health and addiction treatment centers, orthopedic and other
rehabilitation centers, urgent care, birth centers, etc.
(k) “Natural Fiber/Natural Fiber-based” means a plant or animal-based, non-
synthetic fiber, including but not limited to products made from paper,
sugarcane, bamboo, wheat stems/stalk, hay, wood, etc.
(l) “Non-Compostable” means not meeting the definition of Compostable set forth in
this Chapter.
(m) “Polystyrene-based” means and includes expanded polystyrene, which is a
thermoplastic petrochemical material utilizing a styrene monomer and processed
by any number of techniques including, but not limited to fusion of polymer
spheres (expandable bead polystyrene), injection molding, form molding, and
extrusion-blow molding (extruded foam polystyrene). The term "polystyrene"
also includes polystyrene that has been expanded or blown using a gaseous
blowing agent into a solid foam (expanded polystyrene [EPS]) and clear or solid
polystyrene known as oriented polystyrene.
(n) “Prepackaged Food” means any properly labeled processed food, prepackaged
to prevent any direct human contact with the food product upon distribution from
the manufacturer and prepared at an approved source.
(o) “Prepared Food” means food or beverages that undergo a cooking or food
preparation technique on the Food Facility’s premises for consumption by the
public. Cooking or food preparation technique includes, but is not limited to the
following:
1. Cooking methods, utilizing the application of heat, such as steaming,
microwaving, simmering, boiling, broiling, grilling, frying, or roasting.
2. Beverage preparation, such as blending, brewing, steeping, juicing,
diluting, or pouring.
3. Food preparation techniques, such as defrosting, rinsing, washing,
diluting, cutting, portioning, mixing, blending, assembling, coating,
dipping, garnishing, decorating, or icing.
Prepared Food does not include raw eggs or raw, butchered meats, fish, and/or
poultry sold from a butcher case, a refrigerator case, or similar retail appliance.
(p) “Takeout Food” means Prepared Food requiring no further preparation, which is
purchased to be consumed off a Prepared Food Facility’s premises. Takeout
Food includes Prepared Food delivered by a Food Facility or by a third-party
Takeout Food Delivery Service.
(q) “Takeout Food Delivery Service” is a service that delivers Takeout Food from a
Food Facility to a customer for consumption off the premises. This service can
be provided directly by the Food Facility or by a third-party.
4.107.030 – Distribution of Disposable Food Service Ware Accessories.
(a) No Food Facility shall provide any Disposable Food Service Ware Accessories
except (1) upon request by the consumer, (2) upon acceptance by the consumer
after being offered by the Food Facility, or (3) at a self-serve area and/or a
dispenser.
(b) Food Facilities shall only distribute Disposable Food Service Ware Accessories
unbundled, as separate individual units.
(c) Takeout Food Delivery Services that utilize digital ordering/point of sale
platforms, including but not limited to the internet and smart-phone, shall only
offer Disposable Food Service Ware Accessories by providing clear options for
customers to affirmatively request these items separate from orders for food and
beverages. The default option on the digital ordering/point of sale platforms shall
be that no Disposable Food Service Ware Accessories are requested. Each
individual Disposable Food Service Ware Accessory (e.g., each fork, knife,
condiment packet, napkin, etc.) provided with Prepared Food must be specifically
requested by the customer in order for a Food Facility to provide it.
4.107.040 – Standards and Required Use of Disposable Food Service Ware.
(a) No Food Facility shall use Polystyrene-based Disposable Food Service Ware
when providing Prepared Food.
(b) Food Facilities shall only provide Disposable straws, stirrers, utensils, and
cocktail/toothpicks (and the packaging that these individual items are wrapped in,
if any) that are Compostable.
(c) Nothing in this Chapter shall conflict or be construed to conflict with the
Americans with Disabilities Act or any other applicable law concerning the rights
of individuals with disabilities. In particular, nothing in this Chapter shall restrict,
or be construed to restrict, the provision by Food Facilities of Disposable Non-
Compostable straws to individuals who may request the use of Disposable Non-
Compostable straws to accommodate medical needs or disabilities. Healthcare
Facilities may distribute Disposable Non-Compostable straws with or without
request by a patient at the discretion of the Healthcare Facility staff based on the
physical or medical needs of the patient.
(d) Food Facilities shall use Compostable items for the below Disposable Food
Service Ware:
1. Plates
2. Bowls (of all sizes including, but not limited to soup and salad bowls and
accessory bowls for condiments)
3. Cups (of all sizes including, but not limited to beverage cups)
4. Food trays
5. Clamshells, boxes, deli containers, and other containers used for the sale
and/or distribution of Prepared Food (e.g., Takeout Food, leftover “doggie
containers”, etc.)
(e) Compostable items for the Disposable Food Service Ware listed in Subsection
(d) used by Food Facilities must have been tested to breakdown into compost in
an industrial composting facility in a timely manner and shall be free of all
intentionally added Fluorinated Chemicals. To verify, these items shall be
certified by Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) or another independent third
party approved by the County Manager or designee, in collaboration with local
waste processors and haulers.
(f) For all other Disposable Food Service Ware not listed in Subsections (b) and (d),
Food Facilities shall use only Disposable Food Service Ware that can be
composted by the Food Scrap Composting method utilized by the Food Facility
and/or accepted for recycling by the Food Facility’s recycling collection service.
(g) The County shall maintain a list of approved Disposable Food Service Ware
sources and/or references to organizations that maintain regularly updated lists
of products that meet the requirements detailed in Subsections (a), (b), (d), and
(e) of this Section. This information shall be made available on the Office of
Sustainability website and in the Office. If a product is not included on the
approved lists, the Food Facility wishing to use a product as Disposable Food
Service W are shall establish to the County Manager or designee’s satisfaction
that the product complies with the requirements detailed in Subsections (a), (b),
(d), and (e).
4.107.050 – Recordkeeping and Inspection.
(a) Food Facilities shall keep complete and accurate record or documents of the
below items.
1. Commencing on the effective date of this Ordinance and ending 365 days
from the Ordinance effective date, the purchase of all Disposable Food
Service Ware, including Non-Compostable and Compostable items.
2. The purchase of the acceptable Disposable Food Service Ware
evidencing compliance with this Chapter for a minimum period of three
years from the date of purchase.
(b) The record shall be made available for inspection at no cost to the County during
regular business hours by County employee or County-designated staff
authorized to enforce this Chapter. Unless an alternative location or method of
review is mutually agreed upon, the records or documents shall be made
available at the Food Facility address.
(c) The provision of false or incomplete information, records, or documents to the
County shall be a violation of this Chapter.
4.107.060 – Automatic Exemptions.
(a) Prepackaged Food is exempt from the provisions of this Chapter.
(b) Polystyrene coolers and ice chests intended for reuse are exempt from the
provisions of this Chapter.
(c) Disposable Food Service Ware that is entirely Aluminum Foil-based is exempt
from the provisions of this Chapter.
(d) If the County determines that a reasonably feasible Disposable Food Service
Ware that complies with Section 4.107.040 (a), (b), (d), and (e) of this Chapter
does not exist, these items will be exempt from the abovementioned provisions of
this Chapter until the County determines that a reasonably feasible alternative is
available on the market for purchase. The County will have a current list of these
exempted Disposable Food Service Ware posted on the Office of Sustainability
website with hard copies available in the Office.
(e) Certain Disposable Food Service Ware Accessories for beverage orders,
specifically, straws and cup sleeves, shall be exempt from Section 4.107.030 (a)
and may be distributed for safety reasons without the need for a request by the
consumer or an offer by the Food Facility, specifically at drive-through areas of
Food Facilities. Detachable lids are not considered a Disposable Food Service
Ware Accessory, so Section 4.107.030 (a) does not apply to detachable lids.
(f) Temporary exemptions due to an emergency are automatic without the
submission of a request for an exemption. An emergency is defined as a sudden,
unexpected occurrence posing a clear and imminent danger that requires
immediate action to prevent or mitigate the loss or impairment of life, health,
property, or essential public services. Examples of an emergency include, but are
not limited to natural disasters, emergencies due to the release of hazardous
materials, emergencies associated with loss of power and/or water, or
emergency medical response.
4.107.070 – Case-by-Case Consideration of Requests for Hardship Exemption.
(a) Grounds for an exemption.
An exemption from any of the provisions of this Chapter may be granted by the
County Manager or designee upon demonstration by a Food Facility to the
satisfaction of the County that strict application of the requirements would cause
undue hardship. An “undue hardship” includes, but is not limited to the following:
1. A situation unique to the Food Facility where a suitable alternative that
conforms with the requirements detailed in Section 4.107.040 (a), (b), (d),
and (e) does not exist for a specific application.
2. Imposing the provisions of this Chapter would cause significant economic
hardship. “Significant economic hardship” may be based on, but not
limited to, demonstrating that suitable Disposable Food Service W are is
not available at a commercially reasonable price and the additional cost
associated with providing the Disposable Food Service W are is
particularly burdensome to the Food Facility based on the type of
operation(s) affected, the overall size of the business/operation, the
number, type and location of its facilities, the impact on the overall
financial resources of the Food Facility, and other factors. Reasonable
added cost for a suitable item as compared to a similar item that the Food
Facility can no longer use shall not by itself constitute adequate grounds
to support an exemption for such item. In determining whether a
significant economic hardship has been established, the County Manager
or designee shall consider the following information: ability of the Food
Facility to recover the additional expense by increasing its prices; the
availability of tax credits and deductions; outside funding; and other
options.
(b) Request for an exemption. A request for an exemption from the requirements of
this Chapter shall include all information deemed necessary by the County to
render a decision, including but not limited to documentation showing the factual
support for the requested exemption. A request for an exemption may be
approved by the County Manager or designee, in whole or in part, with or without
conditions. The duration of the exemption, if granted, shall also be determined by
the County Manager or designee. Information about the application process for
requesting an exemption will be available on the Office of Sustainability ’s website
and in the Office.
4.107.080 – Enforcement.
(a) The County Manager or designee may enforce this Chapter.
(b) A violation of this Chapter is an infraction and is also punishable by
administrative fines as set forth in Chapter 1.40.
(c) Violation of this Chapter is a public nuisance subject to all applicable civil,
administrative, and criminal remedies and penalties according to the provisions
and procedures contained in this ordinance code and state law including, but not
limited to, an action for abatement or injunctive relief.
(d) This Section shall not be interpreted to limit any otherwise available civil or
administrative remedies under law.
4.107.090 – Enforcement within Incorporated Areas of County of San Mateo.
(a) The County Manager or designee is hereby authorized to and may enforce
Chapter 4.107 within an incorporated city within the County of San Mateo, if the
governing body of that city does each of the following:
1. Adopts and makes part of its municipal code:
i. Chapter 4.107 in its entirety by reference; or
ii. An ordinance that contains each of the provisions of Chapter 4.107.
2. Authorizes, by ordinance, the County Manager or designee to enforce the
municipal code adopted pursuant to Subsection (a)(1), such authorization
to include, without limitation, the authority to hold hearings, issue citations,
or assess administrative fines on behalf of the city.
3. Enters into a Memorandum of Understanding with the County for
enforcement within the city.
(b) The County Manager or designee shall only provide enforcement within an
incorporated city if it has determined that it has adequate resources to do so.
SECTION 3. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Finding.
This Ordinance is exempt from the environmental review requirements of CEQA
pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations
because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the provisions
contained herein may have a significant effect on the environment. Further, the
Ordinance is also exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
Sections 15307 and 15308 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations as actions
taken by regulatory agencies to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement of
natural resources, or protection of the environment.
SECTION 4. Severability.
If any provision, section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this Chapter
4.107, or any application thereof to any person or circumstance, is held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portions or applications of the Chapter. The Board of
Supervisors hereby declares that it would have passed this Chapter, and each
provision, section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, and word not declared invalid
or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of this Chapter or application
thereof would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 5. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days after adoption. However, the
mandatory provisions of this Ordinance, except for Section 4.107.050 (a)(1), shall only
become operative and subject to enforcement one year (365 days) after the effective
date.
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Disposable Food Service Ware Ordinance
City of South San Francisco City Council March 11, 2020
•1.3 million pounds of trash enters SF Bay every year•Single-use food &
beverage packaging makes up 80% of ocean plastic pollution that comes from land
Impact of our
Throw-away Culture
Plastics are in:•Our streets, storm drains, waterways and oceans•Marine and wildlife•Our food•Our air•Us
Plastic is Ending Up Everywhere
South San Francisco Green Initiatives
•2008 –Polystyrene Ban
•2013 –Reusable Bag Ordinance
•2014 –Climate Action Plan
•2016 –Peninsula Clean Energy
•2019 –Disposable Food Service Ware
Disposable Food Service Ware Ordinance
•April 2019 –Special City Council
•June 2019 –Series of Business Town Halls
•County of San Mateo’s Office of Sustainability
Disposable Food Service Ware Ordinance
Provisions
WHO will this impact?–Food facilities: •Any entity that provides
prepared food for public consumption
Disposable Food Service Ware Ordinance
Provisions
Accessories (e.g., straws, stirrers, cup spill plugs, condiment packets, utensils, napkins, etc.) provided to consumers only upon request or at self-serve stations/dispensers.
Disposable Food Service Ware Ordinance
Provisions
Straws, stirrers, utensils, and cocktail/toothpicks
–Plastics not allowed•Traditional plastics•Compostable plastics (aka bioplastics, PLA)Not
Allowed
Disposable Food Service Ware Ordinance
Provisions
Straws, stirrers, utensils, and cocktail/toothpicks
–Plastics not allowed•Traditional plastics•Compostable plastics (aka bioplastics, PLA)
–Acceptable materials•Natural fiber-based (e.g., paper, wood, bamboo, sugarcane, wheat stalk, hay, etc.)
Acceptable
Items
Disposable Food Service Ware Ordinance
Provisions
Plates, bowls, cups, food trays, clamshells, and other take-out containers –Plastics not allowed
Not
Allowed
Disposable Food Service Ware Ordinance
Provisions
Plates, bowls, cups, food trays, clamshells, and other take-out containers –Plastics not allowed–Natural fiber-based materials acceptable–Fluorinated-chemical free
Disposable Food Service Ware Ordinance
Provisions
Exemptions–Aluminum –Plastic straws for medicalaccommodations –upon request–If no reasonably feasible alternative exists
County’s role in education & outreach
and enforcement
Disposable Food Service Ware Ordinance
Provisions
WHEN will this impact food facilities?
Goes into effect 30 days after adoption, if adopted•Operation & enforcement –one year after adoption
Staff Recommendation
Waive reading and introduce an ordinance adding Chapter 8.72 to the South San Francisco Municipal Code Title 8 regulating the use of disposable food service ware by food facilities.
Thank You
Christina FernandezAssistant to the City ManagerChristina.Fernandez@ssf.net
City of South San Francisco
Legislation Text
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
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An ordinance adding Chapter 8.72 to Title 8 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code regulating the use of
Disposable Food Service Ware by Food Facilities.
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco (“City”) is committed to sustainability, environmental
preservation, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions; and
WHEREAS, the City adopted a Green Food Packaging Ordinance in 2008, which prohibits food vendors from
dispensing prepared food to customers in disposable food service ware made from polystyrene; and
WHEREAS, in 2013, the City adopted a reusable bag ordinance prohibiting the use of single-use carryout bags
at retail stores and requiring retailers to charge customers for recycled paper bags and reusable bags at the point
of sale; and
WHEREAS, neither ordinance specifically prohibits the use of disposable food service ware by food facilities;
WHEREAS, the production, management, and consumption associated with disposable food service ware,
typically used for only a few minutes before being discarded, have significant environmental impacts, including
environmental contamination; consumption of precious resources such as energy and water; emissions of
greenhouse gases; air and water pollution; litter on streets; and plastic pollution in waterways and oceans; and
WHEREAS, disposable food service ware constitutes a substantial portion of the litter found within the City
and the rest of the Bay Area; these types of food service ware are commonly littered or blown out of trash
receptacles and migrate through the storm drain system where they eventually end up in the ocean, beaches,
creeks and other natural scenic locations; and
WHEREAS, polystyrene is a petroleum-based, lightweight plastic material commonly used as food service
ware by retail food vendors. Polystyrene, often referred to by the trademark, Styrofoam, has also become a
problematic environmental pollutant given its non-compostable and nearly non-reusable nature; and
WHEREAS, the most effective ways to reduce the negative environmental impacts of disposable food service
ware include, in order of priority, using reusable food service ware; using natural-fiber based compostable
materials, many made from renewable resources such as bamboo, wheat stalk/stem, and sugarcane that do not
contain toxic chemicals; and recycling food service ware. When products are reused and recycled, natural
resources are spared, less energy is used for the production of new products, and premium landfill space is
preserved; when compostable products are turned into compost, they can reduce water use and lessen the need
for fertilizer at the site where the compost is applied (e.g., gardens, yards, farm land, etc.), which can also lead
to cost savings since less/no fertilizers need to be purchased; and
WHEREAS, compostable food service ware such as cups, plates, clamshell containers, and utensils are now
made from paper, sugarcane stalk, bamboo, wheat stalk/straw, and other blends of natural plant fibers. As these
products degrade, they pose less of a danger to the environment; and
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WHEREAS, even with the emergence of compostable plastics, which are derived from renewable biomass
sources such as plants and microorganisms, there are limited certified types of compostable plastic that
biodegrade in a marine environment; and
WHEREAS, certain disposable food service ware, including compostable paperboard containers, may contain
fluorinated chemicals, also known as per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS), which are synthetic
chemicals commonly used in disposable food service ware to repel water and grease; fluorinated chemicals
pose a public health risk as they have been linked to serious health effects including kidney and testicular
cancer, thyroid disruption, delayed puberty, and obesity; and
WHEREAS, plastics in waterways and oceans break down into smaller pieces, called microplastics, that do not
biodegrade and are present in most of the world’s oceans. Microplastics consumed by marine organisms make
their way into animals’ tissues and are beginning to show up in the fish that humans consume; plastic debris
also attracts and concentrates ambient pollutants in seawater and freshwater, which can transfer to fish and
other seafood that is eventually sold for human consumption; and
WHEREAS, reduction of disposable food service ware in the environment will advance compliance with
federal, state, and local clean water mandates, including the City’s Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit
requirement, by helping to reduce trash and litter in stormwater discharges; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered this issue at a special meeting on April 9, 2019, and directed staff to
continue exploring the prohibition of plastic food service ware in restaurants and fast food establishments
within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City concurrently began discussions with the County of San Mateo (“County’) Office of
Sustainability to explore the creation of a plastic food service ware ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the County has since prepared and adopted a Plastic Food Service Ware ordinance prohibiting the
use of such plastic food service ware which would eliminate the unnecessary distribution and use of those
wares while improving public health and safety for San Mateo residents; and
WHEREAS, to effectuate its intents and achieve the goals described herein, the City is proposing to amend the
South San Francisco Municipal Code by incorporating the County’s plastic food service ware ordinance and to
provide for enforcement of such ordinance by the City and the County; and
WHEREAS, this Ordinance is exempt from the environmental review requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) of Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the provisions contained herein
may have a significant effect on the environment. Further, the Ordinance is also exempt from the requirements
of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15307 and 15308 of Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations as actions taken by regulatory agencies to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement of
natural resources, or protection of the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, based on the entirety of the record before it, as described below, the City Council of the
City of South San Francisco does hereby ordain as follows:
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SECTION 1. Findings.The City Council of South San Francisco finds that all Recitals are true and correct
and are incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2.Amendment.Title 8, “Health and Welfare” of the South San Francisco Municipal Code is
hereby amended by adding Chapter 8.72, “Use of Disposable Food Service Ware,” to read as follows:
CHAPTER 8.72 USE OF DISPOSABLE FOOD SERVICE WARE
8.72.010 Definitions.
8.72.020 Distribution of Disposable Food Service Ware Accessories.
8.72.030 Standards and Required Use of Disposable Food Service Ware.
8.72.040 Recordkeeping and Inspection.
8.72.050 Automatic Exemptions.
8.72.060 Case-by-Case Consideration of Requests for Hardship Exemption.
8.72.070 Enforcement.
8.72.010 Definitions.
For purposes of this Chapter, the following terms have the following meanings:
a)“Aluminum Foil-based” means any Disposable Food Service Ware composed entirely of aluminum,
including but not limited to aluminum tray liners, aluminum foil, and aluminum foil baskets.
b)“Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI)” refers to a certification program that ensures that products and
packaging displaying the BPI logo have been independently tested and verified accordingly to
scientifically based standards to successfully break down in professionally managed industrial
composting facilities. BPI-certified products meet the standards of the American Society for Testing
Materials (ASTM) D6400 or D6868 for compostability. Starting on January 1, 2020, all BPI-certified
products will also be required to have (1) a limit of 100 parts per million (ppm) total Fluorinated
Chemicals as the upper threshold for acceptance and (2) no intentionally added Fluorinated Chemicals.
c)“Compostable” means that an item or material (1) will break down, or otherwise become part of usable
compost in a safe and timely manner and (2) is Natural Fiber-based or made from other materials
approved by the city manager or designee. Compostable items may include those that are made entirely
of Natural Fiber or Natural Fiber-based items that are coated or lined with biologically based polymer,
such as corn or other plant sources (e.g., compostable plastics), if certified by BPI or by another
independent third party approved by the city manager or designee.
d)“Disposable” means designed to be discarded after a single or limited number of uses and not designed
or manufactured for long-term multiple reuse.
e)“Food Service Ware” means food contact products used for serving, distributing, holding, packaging,
and/or transporting Prepared Food including, but not limited to plates, cups, bowls, trays, clamshell
containers, boxes, utensils, straws, lids, and food contact paper (e.g., wraps, bags, tray liners, etc.). The
term "Food Service Ware" includes Food Service Ware Accessories.
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f)“Food Service Ware Accessories” include Food Service Ware such as straws, stirrers, cup spill plugs,
cup sleeves, condiment packets, utensils (including chopsticks), cocktail sticks/picks, toothpicks,
napkins, and other similar accessory or accompanying Food Service Ware used as part of food or
beverage service or packaging. Detachable lids for beverage cups and food containers are not
considered a Food Service Ware Accessory.
g)“Fluorinated Chemicals” means perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS chemicals) or
fluorinated chemicals, which are a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully
fluorinated carbon atom.
h)“Food Facility” means an operation that stores, prepares, packages, serves, vends, or otherwise provides
food to the public for human consumption, as defined by the California Health and Safety Code Section
113789 or successor. It includes both permanent and temporary food facilities. Public schools are
exempt from the provisions of this Chapter.
i)“Food Scrap Composting Method” means (1) self-hauling of food scraps to a permitted composting
facility or a transfer station that accepts food scraps that will be transferred to a permitted composting
facility for on-site compost processing, (2) food scrap compost collection service provided by a curbside
hauler, or (3) on-site food scrap composting.
j)“Healthcare Facilities” mean places that provide healthcare to the public. Healthcare Facilities includes,
but is not limited to hospitals, clinics, outpatient care centers, nursing homes, psychiatric care centers,
medical offices, hospice homes, mental health and addiction treatment centers, orthopedic and other
rehabilitation centers, urgent care, birth centers, etc.
k)“Natural Fiber/Natural Fiber-based” means a plant or animal-based, non- synthetic fiber, including but
not limited to products made from paper, sugarcane, bamboo, wheat stems/stalk, hay, wood, etc.
l)“Non-Compostable” means not meeting the definition of Compostable set forth in this Chapter.
m)“Polystyrene-based” means and includes expanded polystyrene, which is a thermoplastic petrochemical
material utilizing a styrene monomer and processed by any number of techniques including, but not
limited to fusion of polymer spheres (expandable bead polystyrene), injection molding, form molding,
and extrusion-blow molding (extruded foam polystyrene). The term "polystyrene" also includes
polystyrene that has been expanded or blown using a gaseous blowing agent into a solid foam
(expanded polystyrene [EPS]) and clear or solid polystyrene known as oriented polystyrene.
n)“Prepackaged Food” means any properly labeled processed food, prepackaged to prevent any direct
human contact with the food product upon distribution from the manufacturer and prepared at an
approved source.
o)“Prepared Food” means food or beverages that undergo a cooking or food preparation technique on the
Food Facility’s premises for consumption by the public. Cooking or food preparation technique
includes, but is not limited to the following:
1.Cooking methods, utilizing the application of heat, such as steaming, microwaving, simmering,
boiling, broiling, grilling, frying, or roasting.
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2.Beverage preparation, such as blending, brewing, steeping, juicing, diluting, or pouring.
3.Food preparation techniques, such as defrosting, rinsing, washing, diluting, cutting, portioning,
mixing, blending, assembling, coating, dipping, garnishing, decorating, or icing.
4.Prepared Food does not include raw eggs or raw, butchered meats, fish, and/or poultry sold from
a butcher case, a refrigerator case, or similar retail appliance.
p)“Takeout Food” means Prepared Food requiring no further preparation, which is purchased to be
consumed off a Prepared Food Facility’s premises. Takeout Food includes Prepared Food delivered by a
Food Facility or by a third-party Takeout Food Delivery Service.
q)“Takeout Food Delivery Service” is a service that delivers Takeout Food from a Food Facility to a
customer for consumption off the premises. This service can be provided directly by the Food Facility
or by a third-party.
8.72.020 Distribution of Disposable Food Service Ware Accessories.
a)No Food Facility shall provide any Disposable Food Service Ware Accessories except (1) upon request
by the consumer, (2) upon acceptance by the consumer after being offered by the Food Facility, or (3) at
a self-serve area and/or a dispenser.
b)Food Facilities shall only distribute Disposable Food Service Ware Accessories unbundled, as separate
individual units.
c)Takeout Food Delivery Services that utilize digital ordering/point of sale platforms, including but not
limited to the internet and smart-phone, shall only offer Disposable Food Service Ware Accessories by
providing clear options for customers to affirmatively request these items separate from orders for food
and beverages. The default option on the digital ordering/point of sale platforms shall be that no
Disposable Food Service Ware Accessories are requested. Each individual Disposable Food Service
Ware Accessory (e.g., each fork, knife, condiment packet, napkin, etc.) provided with Prepared Food
must be specifically requested by the customer in order for a Food Facility to provide it.
8.72.030 Standards and Required Use of Disposable Food Service Ware.
a)No Food Facility shall use Polystyrene-based Disposable Food Service Ware when providing Prepared
Food.
b)Food Facilities shall only provide Disposable straws, stirrers, utensils, and cocktail/toothpicks (and the
packaging that these individual items are wrapped in, if any) that are Compostable.
c)Nothing in this Chapter shall conflict or be construed to conflict with the Americans with Disabilities
Act or any other applicable law concerning the rights of individuals with disabilities. In particular,
nothing in this Chapter shall restrict, or be construed to restrict, the provision by Food Facilities of
Disposable Non- Compostable straws to individuals who may request the use of Disposable Non-
Compostable straws to accommodate medical needs or disabilities. Healthcare Facilities may distribute
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Disposable Non-Compostable straws with or without request by a patient at the discretion of the
Healthcare Facility staff based on the physical or medical needs of the patient.
d)Food Facilities shall use Compostable items for the below Disposable Food Service Ware:
1.Plates
2.Bowls (of all sizes including, but not limited to soup and salad bowls and accessory bowls for
condiments)
3.Cups (of all sizes including, but not limited to beverage cups)
4.Food trays
5.Clamshells, boxes, deli containers, and other containers used for the sale and/or distribution of
Prepared Food (e.g., Takeout Food, leftover “doggie containers”, etc.)
e)Compostable items for the Disposable Food Service Ware listed in Subsection (d) used by Food
Facilities must have been tested to breakdown into compost in an industrial composting facility in a
timely manner and shall be free of all intentionally added Fluorinated Chemicals. To verify, these items
shall be certified by Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) or another independent third party approved
by the city manager or designee, in collaboration with local waste processors and haulers.
f)For all other Disposable Food Service Ware not listed in Subsections (b) and (d), Food Facilities shall
use only Disposable Food Service Ware that can be composted by the Food Scrap Composting method
utilized by the Food Facility and/or accepted for recycling by the Food Facility’s recycling collection
service.
g)The city shall maintain a list of approved Disposable Food Service Ware sources and/or references to
organizations that maintain regularly updated lists of products that meet the requirements detailed in
Subsections (a), (b), (d), and (e) of this Section. This information shall be made available on the city’s
website with hard copies available at the city manager’s office or another designated location. If a
product is not included on the approved lists, the Food Facility wishing to use a product as Disposable
Food Service Ware shall establish to the city manager or designee’s satisfaction that the product
complies with the requirements detailed in Subsections (a), (b), (d), and (e).
8.72.040 Recordkeeping and Inspection.
a)Food Facilities shall keep complete and accurate record or documents of the below items.
1.Commencing on the effective date of this Ordinance and ending 365 days from the Ordinance
effective date, the purchase of all Disposable Food Service Ware, including Non-Compostable
and Compostable items.
2.The purchase of the acceptable Disposable Food Service Ware evidencing compliance with this
Chapter for a minimum period of three years from the date of purchase.
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b)The record shall be made available for inspection at no cost to the city during regular business hours by
city employee or city-designated staff authorized to enforce this Chapter. Unless an alternative location
or method of review is mutually agreed upon, the records or documents shall be made available at the
Food Facility address.
c)The provision of false or incomplete information, records, or documents to the city shall be a violation
of this Chapter.
8.72.050 Automatic Exemptions.
a)Prepackaged Food is exempt from the provisions of this Chapter.
b)Polystyrene coolers and ice chests intended for reuse are exempt from the provisions of this Chapter.
c)Disposable Food Service Ware that is entirely Aluminum Foil-based is exempt from the provisions of
this Chapter.
d)If the city determines that a reasonably feasible Disposable Food Service Ware that complies with
Section 8.72.030 (a), (b), (d), and (e) of this Chapter does not exist, these items will be exempt from the
abovementioned provisions of this Chapter until the city determines that a reasonably feasible
alternative is available on the market for purchase. The city will have a current list of these exempted
Disposable Food Service Ware posted on its website with hard copies available in the city manager’s
office or another designated location.
e)Certain Disposable Food Service Ware Accessories for beverage orders, specifically, straws and cup
sleeves, shall be exempt from Section 8.72.020 (a) and may be distributed for safety reasons without the
need for a request by the consumer or an offer by the Food Facility, specifically at drive-through areas
of Food Facilities. Detachable lids are not considered a Disposable Food Service Ware Accessory, so
Section 8.72.020 (a) does not apply to detachable lids.
f)Temporary exemptions due to an emergency are automatic without the submission of a request for an
exemption. An emergency is defined as a sudden, unexpected occurrence posing a clear and imminent
danger that requires immediate action to prevent or mitigate the loss or impairment of life, health,
property, or essential public services. Examples of an emergency include, but are not limited to natural
disasters, emergencies due to the release of hazardous materials, emergencies associated with loss of
power and/or water, or emergency medical response.
8.72.060 Case-by-Case Consideration of Requests for Hardship Exemption.
a)Grounds for an exemption.
An exemption from any of the provisions of this Chapter may be granted by the City Manager or designee
upon demonstration by a Food Facility to the satisfaction of the City that strict application of the
requirements would cause undue hardship. An “undue hardship” includes, but is not limited to the
following:
1.A situation unique to the Food Facility where a suitable alternative that conforms with the requirements
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detailed in Section 8.72.030 (a), (b), (d), and (e) does not exist for a specific application.
2.Imposing the provisions of this Chapter would cause significant economic hardship. “Significant
economic hardship” may be based on, but not limited to, demonstrating that suitable Disposable
Food Service Ware is not available at a commercially reasonable price and the additional cost
associated with providing the Disposable Food Service Ware is particularly burdensome to the Food
Facility based on the type of operation(s) affected, the overall size of the business/operation, the
number, type and location of its facilities, the impact on the overall financial resources of the Food
Facility, and other factors. Reasonable added cost for a suitable item as compared to a similar item
that the Food Facility can no longer use shall not by itself constitute adequate grounds to support an
exemption for such item. In determining whether a significant economic hardship has been
established, the city manager or designee shall consider the following information: ability of the
Food Facility to recover the additional expense by increasing its prices; the availability of tax credits
and deductions; outside funding; and other options.
b)Request for an exemption. A request for an exemption from the requirements of this Chapter shall
include all information deemed necessary by the city to render a decision, including but not limited to
documentation showing the factual support for the requested exemption. A request for an exemption
may be approved by the city manager or designee, in whole or in part, with or without conditions. The
duration of the exemption, if granted, shall also be determined by the city manager or designee.
Information about the application process for requesting an exemption shall be made available to the
public on the city’s website and at the city manager’s office or another designated location.
8.72.070 Enforcement.
a) The city manager, or his or her designee may enforce the provisions of this chapter. Additionally, the
San Mateo County health system chief, or his or her designee, may enforce the provisions of this chapter.
b) Notwithstanding authorization of enforcement by San Mateo County personnel in this chapter, the
violation of, or noncompliance with, any of the requirements of this chapter or applicable provisions of this
code, shall be subject to any administrative, civil, or criminal enforcement remedies available under the law
and/or the city’s municipal code. In addition, the city may enforce the violation of this chapter by means of civil
enforcement through a restraining order, a preliminary or permanent injunction or by any other means
authorized by the law.
SECTION 3.Severability.
If any provision, section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this chapter, or any application
thereof to any person or circumstance, is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent
jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions or applications of the chapter.
The city council hereby declares that it would have passed this chapter, and each provision, section, subsection,
sentence, clause, phrase, and word not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any other
portion of this chapter or application thereof would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 4.Effective Date.
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File #:20-85 Agenda Date:3/11/2020
Version:1 Item #:9a.
This Ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days after adoption. However, the mandatory provisions of this
Ordinance, except for Section 8.72.040 (a)(1), shall only become operative and subject to enforcement one year
(365 days) after the effective date.
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City of South San Francisco
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P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #:20-210 Agenda Date:3/11/2020
Version:1 Item #:10.
Follow-up discussion of proposed relocation of South San Francisco Farmers’ Market from Orange Memorial
Park to the downtown area. (Sheri Boles, Community Programs Manager, and Jorge Vega, Regional Manager,
Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association)
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City of South San Francisco
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P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #:20-211 Agenda Date:3/11/2020
Version:1 Item #:11.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
(Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of Case: Kashiwa Fudosan America, Inc. v. City of South San Francisco
San Mateo County Superior Court Case Number: 18-CIV-01728
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