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RESOLUTION NO. 2746-2014
PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT TO ALLOW AN
AUTOMOBILE RENTAL BUSINESS AND PARKING FACILITY AT 323
SOUTH CANAL STREET IN THE MIXED INDUSTRIAL (MI) ZONING
DISTRICT
WHEREAS, FlightCar, Inc. (“Applicant”) has submitted an application for a peer-to-peer
vehicle sharing business that combines vehicle rental and vehicle parking uses on two legal
parcels with the physical address of 323 South Canal Street (“Project”); and,
WHEREAS, Applicant seeks approval of a Conditional Use Permit and Development
Agreement; and,
WHEREAS, approval of the Applicant’s proposal is considered a “project” for purposes
of the California Environmental Quality Act, Pub. Resources Code § 21000, et seq. (“CEQA”);
and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed and carefully considered the Project
and related Project documents, and because the Project involves only a minor change in land use
with no additional construction, the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council
determine that the Project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the
provisions of CEQA, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 – Class 1: Minor Alteration
to Existing Facilities as an objective and accurate determination that reflects the independent
judgment and analysis of the City in the discussion of the Project’s environmental impacts; and,
WHEREAS, on June 19, 2014 the Planning Commission for the City of South San
Francisco held a lawfully noticed public hearing to solicit public comment and consider the
proposed entitlements, take public testimony, and make a recommendation to the City Council
on the project.
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
South San Francisco Municipal Code; the Project applications; Applicant’s plans and supporting
documents, as prepared by Group 4 Architecture, dated April 24, 2014; all site plans, and all
reports, minutes, and public testimony submitted as part of the Planning Commission’s duly
noticed June 19, 2014 meeting; and any other evidence (within the meaning of Public Resources
Code §21080(e) and §21082.2), the Planning Commission of the City of South San Francisco
hereby finds as follows:
A. General Findings
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.
2. The Exhibits attached to this Resolution, including the Draft Conditions of
Approval (Exhibit A), the Development Agreement (attached as Exhibit B), and the FlightCar
Plans and supporting documents (attached as Exhibit C) are each incorporated by reference and
made a part of this Resolution, as if set forth fully herein.
3. 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 Chief Planner, Susy Kalkin.
4. The Planning Commission, exercising its independent judgment and analysis, has
recommended that the City Council determine that the Project is categorically exempt from
environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 – Class 1: Minor Alteration
to Existing Facilities.
B. Conditional Use Permit
1. The proposed peer-to-peer vehicle sharing use (vehicle rental business and private
parking) is allowed within the Mixed Industrial (MI) Zoning District based on the Chief
Planner’s authority to assign a land use or activity to a classification that is substantially similar
in character in cases when the specific land use or activity is not defined. The proposed business
described in the application is not specifically defined in the Zoning Ordinance or listed as an
allowable or conditional use in the Mixed Industrial Zoning District. Consistent with SSFMC
Section 20.112.002, however, the Chief Planner has determined that the proposed use is
substantially similar in character to automobile/vehicle rental and parking (public or private),
which are uses that are allowed in the MI zoning district, with approval of a Conditional Use
Permit.
2. The proposed use is consistent with the Mixed Industrial General Plan land use
designation. This designation allows for a wide range of uses including manufacturing,
industrial processing, general service, warehousing, storage and distribution, and service
commercial uses. The site is located within the Lindenville planning sub-area and is consistent
with guiding policy 3.2-G-3, which states a policy goal to “Enhance the appearance of the area
by undertaking streetscape and other improvements” since the proposal includes minor
landscaping and signage improvements to the front of the building. The project is also consistent
with the guiding and implementing polices of the Lindenville planning sub-area by re-developing
and improving an existing site.
3. The proposed use will not be adverse to the public health, safety, or general
welfare of the community or detrimental to surrounding properties or improvements given that
Applicant would utilize the current site with no building expansion or construction and the
proposed use would not be disruptive to the surrounding area. With approval of a Conditional
Use Permit, the proposal is consistent with the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan and would
provide a commercial service to the City. In addition, Staff has incorporated specific Conditions
of Approval for the proposed use that would minimize adverse safety or land use impacts on the
surrounding area.
4. The proposed use complies with design and development standards applicable to
the Mixed Industrial Zoning District because the proposed use would not alter the existing
building and would make minor improvements to the exterior appearance of the building to
comply with landscaping requirements. Since this proposed use would function as a vehicle
rental and parking facility, the Engineering Division and Fire Marshal have reviewed and
approved the proposed parking configuration, which meets applicable standards.
5. The design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the proposed use would
be compatible with the existing and reasonably foreseeable future land uses in the vicinity
because the proposed use would reuse an existing office/warehouse building and parking lot, the
building has an adequate parking design, and vehicles would not be stored within the public
right-of-way or be visible from the street. The proposed use would not alter the existing building
in a way as to preclude future compatible uses.
6. The site is physically suitable for the type, density, and intensity of use being
proposed, including access, utilities, and the absence of physical constraints, in that the existing
access to the site would remain the same, the existing building and rear parking area would
adequately provide the required parking needed to support the peer-to-peer vehicle sharing
business, and the site has historically supported similar uses. Given the location of the subject
property in the Mixed Industrial Zoning District, adjacent to a transportation company, a
commercial laundromat, and abutting manufacturing uses, the proposed use is an appropriate
land use and will be compatible with the surrounding area.
7. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the Planning
Commission has determined that the proposed project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to the
provisions of CEQA Section 15301 – Class 1: Minor Alteration to Existing Facilities. The
project involves a change in land use with no additional construction. Public Works has
reviewed the project and has determined that there would be a minimal impact on traffic given
the previous fleet vehicle uses that operated at this site (contractor, limo and shuttle service) and
that the proposed use would have varying traffic with seasonal traffic peaks that do not generally
correspond to traditional peak time traffic based upon the applicant’s other site operations.
C. Development Agreement
1. The Applicant and City have negotiated a Development Agreement pursuant to
Government Code section 65864 et seq. The Development Agreement, attached hereto as
Exhibit B, sets for the duration, property, project criteria, and other required information
identified in Government Code section 65865.2. Based on the findings in support of the Project,
the Planning Commission finds that the Development Agreement is consistent with the
objectives, policies, general land uses and programs specified in the South San Francisco
General Plan and any applicable zoning regulations.
2. The Development Agreement is compatible with the uses authorized in, and the
regulations prescribed for the land use district in which the real property is located. The subject
site is suitable for the type and intensity of the land use being proposed. The General Plan
specifically supports both proposed uses and the suitability of the site for redevelopment was
analyzed thoroughly.
3. The Development Agreement is in conformity with public convenience, general
welfare and good land use practice.
4. The Development Agreement will not be detrimental to the health, safety and
general welfare.
5. The Development Agreement will not adversely affect the orderly development of
property or the preservation of property values.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that subject to the Conditions of
Approval, attached as Exhibit A to this resolution, the Planning Commission of the City of South
San Francisco hereby makes the findings contained in this Resolution, and recommends that the
City Council adopt a resolution approving the Conditional Use Permit for the Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission recommends that the City
Council adopt an ordinance approving a Development Agreement between the City of South San
Francisco and Applicant (FlightCar, Inc.).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the approvals herein are conditioned upon the
approval and execution of the Development Agreement for the proposed Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall become effective immediately
upon its passage and adoption.
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I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Planning Commission of the
City of South San Francisco at the regular meeting held on the 19th day of June, 2014 by the
following vote:
AYES: Chairperson Martin, Vice Chairperson Wong, Commissioner Khalfin,
Commissioner Ruiz and Commissioner Zemke
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Giusti and Commissioner Ochsenhirt
Attest: /s/Susy Kalkin
Susy Kalkin
Secretary to the Planning Commission
Exhibit A
Draft Conditions of Approval
DRAFT CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
P14-0020: UP14-0001, DA14-0001
323 S. CANAL STREET
(As recommended by City Staff on June 19, 2014)
A) Planning Division requirements shall be as follows:
1. The applicant shall comply with the Planning Divisions standard Conditions and
Limitations for Commercial, Industrial, Mixed-Use and Multi-Family Residential
Projects.
2. The proposed wall sign and monument sign shown on the project plans dated April
24, 2014, shall comply with the applicable zoning code requirements. Prior to
installation of any exterior business signs, the applicant shall secure a Type A sign
permit from the City as required per SSFMC Chapter 20.360, and a building permit
for the sign installation.
3. The project shall be constructed and operated in a manner in substantial conformity
with the plans submitted to the City, dated April 24, 2014. Further, the business shall
be operated substantially as outlined in the project description (narrative) provided by
the applicant as part of this application and dated February 19, 2014, with no more
than a total of 107 parking spaces on-site to be used by applicant, which includes both
employee parking and customer parking. Should business operations deviate from
the project description (narrative) provided to the City on February 19, 2014, the
applicant shall notify the Chief Planner of the proposed changes prior to
implementing such changes. If the proposed changes cause the business operations to
significantly deviate from the project description, the applicant shall apply for and
obtain a Use Permit Modification prior to implementing such changes.
4. The parking lot shall be striped for 107 parking spaces and shall be maintained with a
20-foot drive aisle around the parking lot, in the configuration, as shown on the
project site plan, dated April 24, 2014, including, but not limited to triple stacking in
the center of the parking lot.
5. There shall be no parking on the former railroad spur (APN 014-092-220) per
SSFMC 20.330.010(E), which prohibits parking on unpaved surfaces. Should the
applicant wish to utilize this parcel for parking, the applicant shall notify the Chief
Planner of the proposed changes and provide plans for the proposed improvements
including but not limited to, grading, drainage, landscaping, paving and parking
configuration showing how it would impact and incorporate with the existing parking
layout as shown on the April 24, 2014 approved plan set. The Chief Planner shall
review the proposed changes to the parking and determine if the changes represent a
substantial deviation to the original application and if the applicant shall apply for a
Use Permit Modification prior to implementing such changes. Such improvements
shall also require necessary grading and/or building permits with review from Water
Quality Control staff to determine compliance with the C.3 storm water regulations
and from the Fire Marshal to confirm the parking configuration and drive aisle width
for engine access.
6. The razor wire at the top of the existing side and rear property line fencing shall be
removed prior to issuance of a business license to comply with SSFMC
20.300.005(C)(1), which prohibits the use of barbed and razor wire on fencing.
7. All employee vehicles, vehicles awaiting pick up by applicant’s customers, or
vehicles left for long-term parking associated with applicant’s operation shall be
parked in the rear parking lot or within the warehouse; there shall be no parking on
the public street or within the public right-of-way.
8. All checking-in and checking-out of vehicles shall be conducted on the subject
property, either within the building or in the rear parking lot, but shall not be
conducted in the front of the building or within the public right-of-way.
9. No maintenance, repair, or washing of rental and/or parked (stored) vehicles is
allowed on-site other than minor repairs and cleaning which is defined as only limited
to the following: wiping down cars with a standard glass cleaner, inside and out,
patching flat tires, adding air to tires, adding coolant, and the other minor repairs
described in the project application materials, dated February 8, 2014. Any
maintenance, repairs, and/or cleaning beyond those specific tasks identified in this
condition (and by the applicant in the project description dated February 8, 2014 will
require a modification to this Use Permit and compliance with other regulations
applicable at the time of Use Permit modification submission.
10. Any modification to the approved plans or operation shall be subject to SSFMC
Section 20.450.012 (“Modification”), whereby the Chief Planner may approve minor
changes. All exterior design modifications, including any and all utilities, shall be
presented to the Chief Planner for a determination. If the Chief Planner determines
that a proposed modification is not a minor change, a modification to the Use Permit
shall be required.
11. All new equipment (either roof or ground-mounted) shall be screened from view
through the use of integral architectural elements, such as enclosures or roof screens,
and landscape screening. Equipment enclosures and/or roof screens shall be painted
to match the building.
12. The application shall be subject to a six-month and twelve-month review by the
Planning Commission from the date operation commences at the project site.
Planning Division contact: Tony Rozzi, Associate Planner (650) 877-8535
B) Fire Department requirements shall be as follows:
1. Modify the fire sprinkler system per NFPA 13/SSFFD requirements under separate
fire plan check and permit.
2. There shall be no refueling or servicing of vehicles, beyond minor maintenance
specifically defined as vacuuming, wiping cars down inside and out with a standard
glass clearer, patching flat tires, adding air to tires, and adding coolant (as identified
in the project description); there shall be no major repairs or servicing done on-site
without prior approval from the Fire Marshal and the Chief Planner, which may
require that the applicant apply for and obtain a Use Permit Modification prior to
conducting repairs beyond those defined in this condition and in the applicant’s
project description.
3. All buildings shall provide premise identification in accordance with SSF Municipal
Code Section 15.24.100.
4. Provide fire extinguishers throughout the building.
5. Provide Knox key box for each building with access keys to entry doors,
electrical/mechanical rooms, elevators, and others to be determined.
Fire Prevention contact: Luis DaSilva, Fire Marshal (650) 829-6645
C) Engineering Division requirements shall be as follows:
1. The building permit application plans shall conform to the standards of the
Engineering Division’s “Building Permit Typical Plan Check Submittals”
requirements, copies of which are available from the Engineering Division.
2. The owner shall, at his/her expense, repair any broken sidewalk, curb and gutter
fronting the property.
3. Prior to issuance of a business license, the applicant shall provide an on-site
directional signage and striping plan for proper circulation of the site to the
Engineering and Planning Divisions.
4. The owner shall install a sewer cleanout just behind the property line, per City
Standard Details, if no cleanout currently exists. If an existing cleanout is non-
compliant or damaged, it shall be replaced. The sewer lateral for the secondary unit
must connect with the existing sewer lateral upstream of the property line cleanout.
All work shall be accomplished at the applicant’s cost.
5. Any work performed in the City’s right-of-way shall require an encroachment from
the Engineering Division. The owner shall apply and pay all fees and deposits for the
encroachment permit.
Engineering Division contact: Sam Bautista, Principal Engineer (650) 829-6652
D) Police Department requirements shall be as follows:
1. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 15.48 of the Municipal
Code, "Minimum Building Security Standards" Ordinance revised May 1995. The
Police Department reserves the right to make additional security and safety
conditions, if necessary, upon receipt of detailed / revised building plans.
2. The building shall be equipped with a burglary alarm.
3. The building shall be protected by a central station silent robbery alarm.
4. Building entrances and cashier area shall be monitored by a closed circuit television
camera system. Recordings must be maintained for a period of no less than 30 days.
These cameras will be part of a digital surveillance system, which will be monitored
on-site and accessible on the World Wide Web. This system must be of adequate
resolution and color rendition to readily identify any person or vehicle in the event a
crime is committed, anywhere on the premises.
5. Commercial establishments having one hundred dollars or more in cash on the
premises after regular business hours shall lock such money in an approved type
money safe with a minimum rating of TL-15.
Police Department contact: Sergeant Bruce McPhillips (650) 877-8927
E) Building Division requirements shall be as follows:
1. Provide ventilation of drive through storage area.
2. Provide the location of the accessible path into the building.
3. The office spaces cannot exit through the storage area as shown.
4. The separation between the office and S-2 occupancy shall not be less than 1 hour
construction.
5. Provide the area increase calculation for frontage the increase in area is incorrect.
6. All Building Division comments are preliminary; additional comments may be
generated during plan review upon submittal of a building permit.
(Building Division contact: Jim Kirkman, Chief Building Official at (650) 826-6670)
F) Water Quality Control requirements shall be as follows:
1. Applicant needs to show where vehicles are being wiped down.
2. As per the project description (narrative) there shall be no on-site car washing. All
vehicles will be taking off-site to an approved car washing facility. Any future plans
to install car washing facilities at this location will required prior approval by the City
and an amendment to the this Use Permit. There shall be no car washing within the
public right-of-way.
3. If fire sprinklers in the building are modified, fire sprinkler test drain must be
connected to the sanitary sewer.
4. If applicant is planning on modifying the grass area on the lot they must notify the
Environmental Compliance Program in writing at least 30 days prior to modification.
Water Quality Control contact: Rob Lecel or Andrew Wemmer (650) 877-8555
Exhibit B
Development Agreement
RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
City Clerk
City of South San Francisco
400 Grand Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
___________________________________________________________________________________
(Space Above This Line Reserved For Recorder’s Use)
This instrument is exempt from recording fees pursuant to Government Code Sec. 27383.
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AND
FLIGHTCAR, INC.
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
THIS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of ________, 2014
by and between FlightCar, Inc., a Delaware Corporation (“Developer”), and the City of South San
Francisco (“City”), pursuant to California Government Code § 65864 et seq.
A. To strengthen the public planning process, encourage private participation in
comprehensive planning and reduce the economic risk of development, the Legislature of the
State of California enacted California Government Code § 65864 et seq. (the “Development
Agreement Statute”), which authorizes City to enter into an agreement with any person having a
legal or equitable interest in real property regarding the development of such property.
B. Pursuant to California Government Code § 65865, City has adopted procedures
and requirements for the consideration of development agreements (South San Francisco
Municipal Code (SSFMC) Chapter 19.60). This Development Agreement has been processed,
considered and executed in accordance with such procedures and requirements.
C. Developer has a leasehold estate in certain real property located at 323 South
Canal Street, South San Francisco, California consisting of two legal parcels (APN 014-092-110
& APN 014-092-220) under common ownership and which together create a 58,102 square foot
site located between S. Linden and S. Maple Avenue in the Mixed Industrial (MI) zoning district
and as more particularly described and depicted in Exhibit A (the “Project Site”). The eastern
(smaller) parcel (APN 014-092-220), formerly a railroad spur, is 18 feet wide by 456 feet long
and is currently unimproved with grass and gravel. Initially, the applicant plans on utilizing only
the main parcel (APN 014-092-110) for the proposed use.
D. The proposed Project (the “Project”) consists of the use of the main parcel (APN
014-092-110) for an auto-rental business and associated parking facility. South San Francisco
Municipal Code (“SSFMC”) Section 20.330.010(D) prohibits vehicle parking on unpaved
surfaces, and therefore the eastern parcel (APN 014-092-220) cannot be used for vehicle parking
unless and until it is paved and a Subsequent Approval is obtained.
E. Required Project Entitlements. Development of the Project requires that the
Developer obtain from the City the following land use entitlements: Conditional Use Permit to
allow an auto-rental business and parking facility at 323 South Canal Street. The paved portion
of the Project Site will be utilized for the primary purpose of parking private customer owned
automobiles to be rented to other customers on a peer to peer basis; the Project Site shall not be
utilized for parking Developer owned or other corporately owned automobiles purchased and
owned primarily for the purpose of rental. The approvals, purposes and development policies
described in this Recital E are collectively referred to herein as the “Project Approvals.”
F. City has determined that the Project presents certain public benefits and
opportunities which are advanced by City and Developer entering into this Agreement. This
Agreement will, among other things, (1) reduce uncertainties in planning and provide for the
orderly development of the Project; (2) provide for and generate revenues for the City in the
form of fees and other fiscal benefits; (3) provide for additional desirable employment; (4)
provide economic development opportunities for Developer and other businesses within South
San Francisco; and (5) otherwise achieve the goals and purposes for which the Development
Agreement Statute was enacted.
G. In exchange for the benefits to City described in the preceding Recital, together
with the other public benefits that will result from the development of the Project, Developer will
receive by this Agreement assurance that it may proceed with the Project in accordance with the
“Applicable Law” (defined below), and therefore desires to enter into this Agreement.
H. On ________________,2014, following a duly noticed public hearing, the
Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. [___], recommending that the City Council
approve this Agreement.
I. The City Council, after conducting a duly noticed public hearing, has found that
this Agreement is consistent with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance and has conducted all
necessary proceedings in accordance with the City’s rules and regulations for the approval of this
Agreement. In accordance with SSFMC section 19.60.120 the City Council at a duly noticed
public hearing adopted Ordinance No. [___], approving and authorizing the execution of this
Agreement.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties, pursuant to the authority contained in Government Code
Sections 65864 through 65869.5 and Chapter 19.60 of the Municipal Code and in consideration of the
mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS
“Administrative Project Amendment” shall have that meaning set forth in Section 7.01 of this
Agreement.
“Administrative Agreement Amendment” shall have that meaning set forth in Section 7.02 of this
Agreement.
“Agreement” shall mean this Development Agreement.
“Applicable Law” shall have that meaning set forth in Section 6.03 of this Agreement.
“car” shall mean any type of automobile or vehicle, including but not limited to passenger
vehicles, SUVs, vans, trucks and buses.
“City Law” shall have that meaning set forth in Section 6.05 of this Agreement.
“Change in Ownership” shall mean a sale of all or materially all of the Company’s business
interests and assets. It shall not apply to any funding or financing be it in debt or equity that may change
the companies capitalization and ownership.
“Deficiencies” shall have that meaning set forth in Section 9.02 of this Agreement.
“Development Agreement Statute” shall have that meaning set forth in Recital A of this
Agreement.
“Effective Date” shall have that meaning set forth in Section 2.01 of this Agreement.
“Gross Receipts” and “Gross Receipts Fee” shall have those meanings as set forth in Section
3.02(b) of this Agreement.
“Judgment” shall have that meaning set forth in Section 9.02 of this Agreement.
“Periodic Review” shall have that meaning set forth in Section 10.05 of this Agreement.
“Project” shall have that meaning set forth in Recital D of this Agreement.
“Project Approvals” shall have that meaning set forth in Recital E of this Agreement.
“Project Site” shall have that meaning set forth in Recital C of this Agreement.
“Tax” and “Taxes” shall not include any generally applicable City Business License Tax or
locally imposed Sales Tax.
“Term” shall have that meaning set forth in Section 2.02 of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 2. EFFECTIVE DATE AND TERM
Section 2.01. Effective Date. This Agreement shall become effective upon the date the ordinance
approving this Agreement becomes effective (the “Effective Date”).
Section 2.02. Term. The term of this Agreement (the “Term”) shall commence upon the Effective
Date and continue for a period of thirty (30) years, unless terminated earlier pursuant to Section
10.02 or Section 10.11.
ARTICLE 3. OBLIGATIONS OF DEVELOPER
Section 3.01. Obligations of Developer Generally. The parties acknowledge and agree that the
City’s agreement to perform and abide by the covenants and obligations of City set forth in this
Agreement is a material consideration for Developer’s agreement to perform and abide by its
long term covenants and obligations, as set forth herein.
Section 3.02. City Fees.
(a) Developer shall pay those processing, inspection and plan checking fees and charges
required by the City for processing applications and requests for Subsequent
Approvals under the applicable regulations in effect at the time such applications
and requests are submitted to the City.
(b) Developer shall pay the City a Gross Receipts Fee equal to four percent 4% of all
Gross Receipts generated by Developer from the Project and its Project-related car
rental and car parking activities within the City. For the purposes of this section,
Gross Receipts shall mean any consideration, whether cash, credit, and/or property
charged in lieu of cash payments, whether or not received, for the goods or services
provided by Developer in the operation of the Project, without any deduction
therefrom whatsoever, except as identified below. Gross Receipts shall also include
any consideration, whether cash, credit, and/or property charged in lieu of cash
payments, whether or not received, for additional or ancillary goods or services
offered to its customers. Such additional goods or services may include, but are not
limited to supplemental car insurance charges; car washing charges, car detailing
and/or painting charges; provision or installation of car accessories, car valet
services; airport drop off or pick up service; transportation services; and any other
goods or services for which consideration is charged to the customers by the
Developer or his/her sublessee or contractor. Gross Receipts shall not include, or if
included there will be deducted (but only to the extent they have been included), the
following: (a) revenue from the sale of office related goods, such as computer
hardware, office desks and chairs, and office supplies, and other goods incidental to
the Project and not related to the car related goods or services offered to
Developer’s customers; (b) cash or credit refunds provided to customers; (c)
refundable deposits; (d) stored-value gift cards and gift certificates, or similar
vouchers, except as converted into a sale by redemption, and at such time of
redemption, it shall be included as Gross Receipts; (e) sums or credits received in
settlement of claims for actual property loss or damage; (f) actual out-of-pocket
expenses incurred by Developer and reimbursed to Developer by Developer’s
customers, such as bridge tolls and parking tickets; (g) receipts from vending
machines operated by a third party and located on the Project Site, however any
commission or compensation paid to Developer for providing such service shall be
included as Gross Receipts; (h) allowances, coupons, and discounts in the ordinary
course of business to the extent there is no payment or compensation therefor; (i)
sales of self-liquidating promotional items containing Developer’s logo and sold at
or below cost; (j) gratuities provided to Developer's employees; and (k) taxes of
whatever nature imposed on the sale of goods or services.
(c) On or before the last day of each month, Developer shall file a return with the City’s
Finance Director on forms provided by the City reporting the total amount of Gross
Receipts received during the previous calendar month. On or before the last day of
each month, Developer shall remit to the City’s Finance Director the Gross
Receipts Fee required by Section 3.02(b) for the Gross Receipts collected from the
previous calendar month. All Returns and remittances are due within ten days of
the cessation of business for any reason, or within ten days of a Change in
Ownership of the business. All Gross Receipts Fees collected by Developer
pursuant to this Agreement shall be held in trust by the Developer for the account of
the City until payment thereof is made to the City’s Finance Director. Further,
notwithstanding the termination provisions of this Agreement, any outstanding
Gross Receipts Fee incurred during the term of the Agreement shall become due
upon termination and remitted to the City’s Finance Director within thirty (30) days
following Agreement termination.
(d) Developer shall keep and preserve for a period of three years all records as may be
necessary to determine the amount of Gross Receipts Fee that is due to the City. The
City’s Finance Director, or his or her designee, is authorized to examine the books,
papers, and records of Developer for the purpose of verifying the accuracy of any
return made, or if no return was made, to ascertain the Gross Receipts Fee due.
Developer is required to furnish to the City’s Finance Director or his or her designee
the means, facilities, and opportunity for making such examination and
investigations.
(e) Information confidential. To the extent allowable by the Public Records Act
(Government Code Section 6250 et seq.), the Finance Director and any person
having an administrative duty under the provisions of this Agreement shall keep
confidential and not disclose the business affairs, operations, or information
obtained by an investigation of records and equipment of Developer, including the
amount or source of income, profits, losses, or expenditures of Developer. Nothing
in this section shall be construed to prevent (1) the disclosure to, or the examination
of records and equipment by, another city official, employee, or agent for collection
of the Gross Receipts Fee for the sole purpose of administering or enforcing any
provisions of this Agreement; (2) the disclosure of information and results of an
examination of records of or relating to Developer to a court of law in a proceeding
brought to determine the existence or amount of any Gross Receipts Fee liability of
Developer; or (3) the disclosure of general statistics regarding fees collected or
business done in the city without attribution to any particular business or entity.
Section 3.03. West Coast Operations. Developer shall base its West Coast administrative
and operations personnel within the offices located within the building located at the
Project Site. Those offices shall be the primary office location for as many West Coast
operational personnel of Developer as can reasonably be accommodated within that
building.
Section 3.04. Shop South San Francisco. Developer shall initiate and maintain a “Shop
South San Francisco” initiative that will cultivate relationships between Developer, its
customers, and the local business community. The program shall initially include at a
minimum the following provisions:
(a) Developer will conduct research to see if local restaurants, hotels, gas stations, etc.
would appeal to Developer’s customers.
(b) Developer will partner with businesses that would be willing to provide Developer’s
customers with a coupon good at any of the participating merchants if used within
24 hours of their last transaction with Develooper. Merchants who participate in the
program would be asked to put Developer’s sticker in their window or a
Developer’s card/sign on display within their establishment to help with cross
promotion efforts. Window signs must comply with the provisions of SSFMC
Chapter 20.360.
(c) For the first six months of the program, Developer will offer $5 in value to any
participating merchant who could then opt to offer additional credit of their own
and/or have the voucher stand at $5.
(d) The Shop South San Francisco program shall continue as a trial program for six
months following its inception. At the end of an initial trial period, Developer and
City will be evaluate the results and a mutual decision will be made and required to
determine whether to continue the program or not and under what terms.
ARTICLE 4. OBLIGATIONS OF CITY
Section 4.01. Obligations of City Generally. The parties acknowledge and agree that Developer’s
agreement to perform and abide by its covenants and obligations set forth in this Agreement,
including Developer’s decision to process the siting of the Project in the City, is a material
consideration for City’s agreement to perform and abide by the long term covenants and
obligations of City, as set forth herein.
Section 4.02. Protection of Vested Rights. To the maximum extent permitted by law, City shall
take any and all actions as may be necessary or appropriate to ensure that the vested rights
provided by this Agreement can be enjoyed by Developer and to prevent any City Law, as
defined below, from invalidating or prevailing over all or any part of this Agreement. City shall
cooperate with Developer and shall undertake such actions as may be necessary to ensure this
Agreement remains in full force and effect. Except as authorized in Section 6.09, City shall not
support, adopt, or enact any City Law, or take any other action which would violate the express
provisions or intent of the Project Approvals.
Section 4.03. Availability of Public Services. To the maximum extent permitted by law and
consistent with its authority, City shall assist Developer in reserving such capacity for sewer and
water services as may be necessary to serve the Project.
Section 4.04. Developer’s Right to Rebuild. City agrees that Developer may renovate or rebuild all
or any part of the Project within the Term of this Agreement should it become necessary due to
natural disaster, changes in seismic requirements, or should the buildings located within the
Project become functionally outdated, within Developer’s sole discretion, due to changes in
technology. Any such renovation or rebuilding shall be subject to the square footage and height
limitations vested by this Agreement, and shall comply with the Project Approvals, the building
codes existing at the time of such rebuilding or reconstruction, and the requirements of CEQA.
ARTICLE 5. COOPERATION - IMPLEMENTATION
Section 5.01. Processing Application for Subsequent Approvals. By approving the Project
Approvals, City has made a final policy decision that the Project is in the best interests of the
public health, safety and general welfare.
Section 5.02. Timely Submittals By Developer. Developer acknowledges that City cannot expedite
processing Project Approvals until Developer submits complete applications on a timely basis.
Developer shall use its best efforts to (i) provide to City in a timely manner any and all
documents, applications, plans, and other information necessary for City to carry out its
obligations hereunder; and (ii) cause Developer’s planners, engineers, and all other consultants
to provide to City in a timely manner all such documents, applications, plans and other necessary
required materials as set forth in the Applicable Law. It is the express intent of Developer and
City to cooperate and diligently work to obtain any and all Subsequent Approvals.
Section 5.03. [Reserved]
Section 5.04. [Reserved]
Section 5.05. Other Government Permits. At Developer’s sole discretion and in accordance with
Developer’s construction schedule, Developer shall apply for such other permits and approvals
as may be required by other governmental or quasi-governmental entities in connection with the
development of, or the provision of services to, the Project. City shall cooperate with Developer
in its efforts to obtain such permits and approvals and shall, from time to time at the request of
Developer, use its reasonable efforts to assist Developer to ensure the timely availability of such
permits and approvals.
Section 5.06. Assessment Districts or Other Funding Mechanisms.
(a) Existing Fees, Taxes and Assessments. The Parties understand and agree that as of
the Effective Date the fees, taxes, exactions, and assessments listed in Exhibit B are
the only City fees, taxes, exactions, and assessments. Except for those fees, taxes,
exactions, and assessments listed in Exhibit B, City is unaware of any pending
efforts to initiate, or consider applications for new or increased fees, exactions, or
assessments covering the Project Site, or any portion thereof.
(b) Future Fees, Taxes and Assessments. City understands that long term assurances by
City concerning fees, taxes and assessments were a material consideration for
Developer agreeing to enter this Agreement and to pay long term fees, taxes and
assessments described in this Agreement. Nonetheless, City shall retain the ability
to initiate or process applications for the formation of new assessment districts
covering all or any portion of the Project Site and to adopt an ordinance imposing a
new or revised business license tax, parking tax, and/or tax or fee applicable to car
sharing businesses. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Developer retains all its rights
to oppose the formation or proposed assessment of any new assessment district or
increased assessment or the adoption of any ordinance imposing a new or revised
fee or tax on the Project. In the event an assessment district is lawfully formed to
provide funding for services, improvements, maintenance or facilities which are
substantially the same as those services, improvements, maintenance or facilities
being funded by the fees or assessments to be paid by Developer under the Project
Approvals or this Agreement, or in the event any ordinance is adopted imposing a
new or revised tax or fee on car sharing businesses, such fees or assessments to be
paid by Developer under the Project Approvals or this Agreement shall be subject to
reduction/credit in an amount equal to Developer’s new or increased assessment
under the assessment district or any fee or tax paid pursuant to any such newly
adopted ordinance, on a prospective basis. Alternatively, the new assessment
district shall reduce/credit Developer’s new assessment in an amount equal to such
fees or assessments to be paid by Developer under the Project Approvals or this
Agreement, beginning from the effective date of the new fee or assessment for the
remainder of the Agreement.
(c) Business License Tax Modifications. In the event that the City’s business license tax
is modified and duly approved by voters, and any subsequent tax modifications
become applicable to the Project during the term of this Agreement, Developer shall
be responsible to pay the applicable business license tax amounts, as modified.
ARTICLE 6. STANDARDS, LAWS AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE PROJECT
Section 6.01. Vested Right to Develop. Developer shall have a vested right to develop the Project
on the Project Site in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Nothing in
this section shall be deemed to eliminate or diminish the requirement of Developer to obtain any
required Subsequent Approvals.
Section 6.02. Permitted Uses Vested by This Agreement. The permitted uses of the Project Site;
the density and intensity of use of the Project Site; the maximum height, bulk and size of
proposed buildings; provisions for reservation or dedication of land for public purposes and the
location of public improvements; the general location of public utilities; and other terms and
conditions of development applicable to the Project, shall be as set forth in the Project Approvals
and, as and when they are issued (but not in limitation of any right to develop as set forth in the
Project Approvals), the Subsequent Approvals.
Section 6.03. Applicable Law. The rules, regulations, official policies, standards and specifications
applicable to the Project (the “Applicable Law”) shall be those set forth in this Agreement and
the Project Approvals, and, with respect to matters not addressed by this Agreement or the
Project Approvals, those rules, regulations, official policies, standards and specifications
(including City ordinances and resolutions) governing permitted uses, building locations, timing
of construction, densities, design, heights, fees, exactions, and taxes in force and effect on the
Effective Date of this Agreement.
Section 6.04. Uniform Codes. City may apply to the Project Site, at any time during the Term,
then current Uniform Building Code and other uniform construction codes, and City’s then
current design and construction standards for road and storm drain facilities, provided any such
uniform code or standard has been adopted and uniformly applied by City on a citywide basis
and provided that no such code or standard is adopted for the purpose of preventing or otherwise
limiting construction of all or any part of the Project.
Section 6.05. No Conflicting Enactments. Except as authorized in Section 6.09, City shall not
impose on the Project (whether by action of the City Council or by initiative, referendum or
other means) any ordinance, resolution, rule, regulation, standard, directive, condition or other
measure (each individually, a “City Law”) that is in conflict with Applicable Law or this
Agreement or that reduces the development rights or assurances provided by this Agreement.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any City Law shall be deemed to conflict with
Applicable Law or this Agreement or reduce the development rights provided hereby if it would
accomplish any of the following results, either by specific reference to the Project or as part of a
general enactment which applies to or affects the Project:
(a) Change any land use designation or permitted use of the Project Site;
(b) Limit or control the availability of public utilities, services or facilities or any privileges or
rights to public utilities, services, or facilities (for example, water rights, water connections
or sewage capacity rights, sewer connections, etc.) for the Project;
(c) Limit or control the location of buildings, structures, grading, or other improvements of the
Project in a manner that is inconsistent with or more restrictive than the limitations included
in the Project Approvals or the Subsequent Approvals (as and when they are issued);
(d) Limit or control the rate, timing, phasing or sequencing of the approval, development or
construction of all or any part of the Project in any manner;
(e) Apply to the Project any City Law otherwise allowed by this Agreement that is not
uniformly applied on a City-wide basis to all substantially similar types of development
projects and project sites;
(f) Result in Developer having to substantially delay construction of the Project or require the
issuance of additional permits or approvals by the City other than those required by
Applicable Law;
(g) Establish, enact, increase, or impose against the Project or Project Site any fees, taxes
(including without limitation general, special and excise taxes but excluding any increased
local sales tax or increased city business license tax or any new or revised parking tax or fee
applicable to car sharing businesses), assessments, liens or other monetary obligations
(including generating demolition permit fees, encroachment permit and grading permit fees)
other than those specifically permitted by this Agreement or other connection fees imposed
by third party utilities;
(h) Impose against the Project any condition, dedication or other exaction not specifically
authorized by Applicable Law; or
(i) Limit the processing or procuring of applications and approvals of Subsequent Approvals.
Section 6.06. Initiatives and Referenda.
(a) If any City Law is enacted or imposed by initiative or referendum, or by the City Council
directly or indirectly in connection with any proposed initiative or referendum, which City
Law would conflict with Applicable Law or this Agreement or reduce the development
rights provided by this Agreement, such Law shall not apply to the Project.
(b) Except as authorized in Section 6.09, without limiting the generality of any of the
foregoing, no moratorium or other limitation (whether relating to the rate, timing, phasing
or sequencing of development) affecting subdivision maps, building permits or other
entitlements to use that are approved or to be approved, issued or granted within the City, or
portions of the City, shall apply to the Project.
(c) To the maximum extent permitted by law, City shall prevent any City Law from
invalidating or prevailing over all or any part of this Agreement, and City shall cooperate
with Developer and shall undertake such actions as may be necessary to ensure this
Agreement remains in full force and effect.
(d) Developer reserves the right to challenge in court any City Law that would conflict with
Applicable Law or this Agreement or reduce the development rights provided by this
Agreement.
Section 6.07. [Reserved]
Section 6.08. Life of Subdivision Maps, Development Approvals, and Permits. The term of any
subdivision map or any other map, permit, rezoning or other land use entitlement approved as a
Project Approval shall automatically be extended for the longer of the duration of this
Agreement (including any extensions) or the term otherwise applicable to such Project Approval
if this Agreement is no longer in effect. The term of this Agreement and any subdivision map or
other Project Approval shall not include any period of time during which a development
moratorium (including, but not limited to, a water or sewer moratorium or water and sewer
moratorium) or the actions of other public agencies that regulate land use, development or the
provision of services to the land, prevents, prohibits or delays the construction of the Project or a
lawsuit involving any such development approvals or permits is pending.
Section 6.09. State and Federal Law. As provided in California Government Code § 65869.5, this
Agreement shall not preclude the application to the Project of changes in laws, regulations, plans
or policies, to the extent that such changes are specifically mandated and required by changes in
state or federal laws or regulations. Not in limitation of the foregoing, nothing in this Agreement
shall preclude City from imposing on Developer any fee specifically mandated and required by
state or federal laws and regulations.
ARTICLE 7. AMENDMENT
Section 7.01. To the extent permitted by state and federal law, any Project Approval or Subsequent
Approval may, from time to time, be amended or modified in the following manner:
(a) Administrative Project Amendments. Upon the written request of Developer for an
amendment or modification to a Project Approval or Subsequent Approval, the Chief
Planner or his/her designee shall determine: (i) whether the requested amendment or
modification is minor when considered in light of the Project as a whole; and (ii) whether
the requested amendment or modification is consistent with this Agreement and Applicable
Law. If the Chief Planner or his/her designee finds that the proposed amendment or
modification is minor, consistent with this Agreement and Applicable Law, and will result
in no new significant impacts, the amendment shall be determined to be an “Administrative
Project Amendment” and the Chief Planner or his designee may, except to the extent
otherwise required by law, approve the Administrative Project Amendment without notice
and public hearing. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, lot line adjustments,
minor alterations in vehicle circulation patterns or vehicle access points, substitutions of
comparable landscaping for any landscaping shown on any final development plan or
landscape plan, variations in the location of structures that do not substantially alter the
design concepts of the Project, variations in the location or installation of utilities and other
infrastructure connections or facilities that do not substantially alter the design concepts of
the Project, and minor adjustments to the Project Site diagram or Project Site legal
description shall be treated as Administrative Project Amendments.
(b) Non-Administrative Project Amendments. Any request by Developer for an amendment or
modification to a Project Approval or Subsequent Approval which is determined not to be
an Administrative Project Amendment as set forth above shall be subject to review,
consideration and action pursuant to the Applicable Law and this Agreement.
Section 7.02. Amendment of this Agreement. This Agreement may be amended from time to time,
in whole or in part, by mutual written consent of the parties hereto or their successors in interest,
as follows:
(a) Administrative Agreement Amendments. Any amendment to this Agreement which does
not substantially affect (i) the Term of this Agreement, (ii) permitted uses of the Project
Site, (iii) provisions for the reservation or dedication of land, (iv) conditions, terms,
restrictions or requirements for subsequent discretionary actions, (v) the density or intensity
of use of the Project Site or the maximum height or size of proposed buildings or
(vi) monetary contributions or payments by the Developer, shall be considered an
“Administrative Agreement Amendment” and shall not, except to the extent otherwise
required by law, require notice or public hearing before the parties may execute an
amendment hereto. Such amendment may be approved by City resolution.
(b) Any amendment to this Agreement other than an Administrative Agreement Amendment
shall be subject to recommendation by the Planning Commission (by advisory resolution)
and approval by the City Council (by ordinance) following a duly noticed public hearing
before the Planning Commission and City Council, consistent with Government Code
Sections 65867 and 65867.5.
ARTICLE 8. ASSIGNMENT, TRANSFER AND NOTICE
Section 8.01. Assignment and Transfer. Developer may transfer or assign all or any portion of its
interests, rights, or obligations under the Agreement and the Project Approvals to third parties
acquiring an interest or estate in the Project or any portion thereof including, without limitation,
purchasers or lessees of lots, parcels, or facilities. Developer will seek City's prior written
consent to any transfer, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. City may
refuse to give consent only if, in light of the proposed transferee's reputation and financial
resources, such transferee would not in City's reasonable opinion be able to perform the
obligations proposed to be assumed by such transferee. Such determination will be made by the
City Manager and will be appealable to the City Council. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the
parties acknowledge that debt or equity financing of Developer shall not be considered a transfer
of an interest or estate in the Project or subject to the foregoing.
ARTICLE 9. COOPERATION IN THE EVENT OF LEGAL CHALLENGE
Section 9.01. Cooperation. In the event of any administrative, legal, or equitable action or other
proceeding instituted by any person not a party to the Agreement challenging the validity of any
provision of the Agreement or any Project approval, the parties will cooperate in defending such
action or proceeding. City shall promptly notify Developer of any such action against City. If
City fails promptly to notify Developer of any legal action against City or if City fails to
cooperate in the defense, Developer will not thereafter be responsible for City's defense. The
parties will use best efforts to select mutually agreeable legal counsel to defend such action, and
Developer will pay compensation for such legal counsel (including City Attorney time and
overhead for the defense of such action), but will exclude other City staff overhead costs and
normal day-to-day business expenses incurred by City. Developer's obligation to pay for legal
counsel will extend to fees incurred on appeal. In the event City and Developer are unable to
select mutually agreeable legal counsel to defend such action or proceeding, each party may
select its own legal counsel and Developer will pay its and the City's legal fees and costs.
Developer shall reimburse the City for all reasonable court costs and attorneys’ fees expended by
the City in defense of any such action or other proceeding or payable to any prevailing
plaintiff/petitioner. Developer’s obligations under this Section shall survive expiration,
termination or cancellation of this Agreement.
Section 9.02. Reapproval.
If, as a result of any administrative, legal, or equitable action or other proceeding, all or any
portion of the Agreement or the Project approvals are set aside or otherwise made ineffective by
any judgment in such action or proceeding ("Judgment"), based on procedural, substantive or
other deficiencies ("Deficiencies"), the parties will use their respective best efforts to sustain and
reenact or readopt the Agreement, and/or the Project approvals, that the Deficiencies related to,
unless the Parties mutually agree in writing to act otherwise:
(i) If any Judgment requires reconsideration or consideration by City of the
Agreement or any Project approval, then the City will consider or reconsider that matter
in a manner consistent with the intent of the Agreement and with Applicable Law. If any
such Judgment invalidates or otherwise makes ineffective all or any portion of the
Agreement or Project approval, then the parties will cooperate and will cure any
Deficiencies identified in the Judgment or upon which the Judgment is based in a manner
consistent with the intent of the Agreement and with Applicable Law. City will then
consider readopting or reenacting the Agreement, or the Project approval, or any portion
thereof, to which the Deficiencies related.
(ii) Acting in a manner consistent with the intent of the Agreement includes, but is
not limited to, recognizing that the parties intend that Developer may develop the Project
as described in the Agreement, and adopting such ordinances, resolutions, and other
enactments as are necessary to readopt or reenact all or any portion of the Agreement or
Project approvals without contravening the Judgment.
ARTICLE 10. DEFAULT; REMEDIES; TERMINATION
Section 10.01. Defaults. Any failure by either party to perform any term or provision of the
Agreement, which failure continues uncured for a period of thirty (30) days following written
notice of such failure from the other party (unless such period is extended by mutual written
consent), will constitute a default under the Agreement. Any notice given will specify the nature
of the alleged failure and, where appropriate, the manner in which said failure satisfactorily may
be cured. If the nature of the alleged failure is such that it cannot reasonably be cured within
such 30-day period, then the commencement of the cure within such time period, and the diligent
prosecution to completion of the cure thereafter, will be deemed to be a cure within such 30-day
period. Upon the occurrence of a default under the Agreement, the non-defaulting party may
institute legal proceedings to enforce the terms of the Agreement or, in the event of a material
default, terminate the Agreement. If the default is cured, then no default will exist and the
noticing party shall take no further action.
Section 10.02. Termination. If City elects to consider terminating the Agreement due to a material
default of Developer, then City will give a notice of intent to terminate the Agreement and the
matter will be scheduled for consideration and review by the City Council at a duly noticed and
conducted public hearing. Developer will have the right to offer written and oral evidence prior
to or at the time of said public hearings. If the City Council determines that a material default has
occurred and is continuing, and elects to terminate the Agreement, City will give written notice
of termination of the Agreement to Developer by certified mail and the Agreement will thereby
be terminated sixty (60) days thereafter.
Section 10.03. Enforced Delay; Extension of Time of Performance. In addition to specific
provisions of the Agreement, neither party will be deemed to be in default where delays in
performance or failures to perform are due to, and a necessary outcome of, war, insurrection,
strikes or other labor disturbances, walk-outs, riots, floods, earthquakes, fires, casualties, acts of
God, restrictions imposed or mandated by other governmental entities (including new or
supplemental environmental regulations), enactment of conflicting state or federal laws or
regulations, judicial decisions, or similar basis for excused performance which is not within the
reasonable control of the party to be excused. Litigation attacking the validity of the Agreement
or any of the Project approvals, or any permit, ordinance, entitlement or other action of a
governmental agency other than City necessary for the development of the Project pursuant to
the Agreement will be deemed to create an excusable delay as to Developer. Upon the request of
either party hereto, an extension of time for the performance of any obligation whose
performance has been so prevented or delayed will be memorialized in writing. The term of any
such extension will be equal to the period of the excusable delay, or longer, as may be mutually
agreed upon.
Section 10.04. Legal Action/Default by City. Developer may institute legal action to cure, correct,
or remedy any default, enforce any covenant or agreement in the Agreement, enjoin any
threatened or attempted violation thereof, and enforce by specific performance the obligations
and rights of the parties thereto. The sole and exclusive remedy for any default or violation of the
Agreement by the City will be specific performance.
Section 10.05. Periodic Review.
(a) Conducting the Periodic Review. Throughout the Term of this Agreement, at least once
every twelve (12) months following the execution of this Agreement, City shall review the
extent of good-faith compliance by Developer with the terms of this Agreement. This
review (the “Periodic Review”) shall be conducted by the Chief Planner or his/her designee
and shall be limited in scope to compliance with the terms of this Agreement pursuant to
California Government Code Section 65865.1.
(b) Notice. At least five (5) days prior to the Periodic Review, and in the manner prescribed in
Section 11.09 of this Agreement, City shall deposit in the mail to Developer a copy of any
staff reports and documents to be used or relied upon in conducting the review and, to the
extent practical, related exhibits concerning Developer’s performance hereunder.
Developer shall be permitted an opportunity to respond to City’s evaluation of Developer’s
performance, either orally at a public hearing or in a written statement, at Developer’s
election. Such response shall be made to the Chief Planner.
(c) Good Faith Compliance. During the Periodic Review, the Chief Planner shall review
Developer’s good-faith compliance with the terms of this Agreement. At the conclusion of
the Periodic Review, the Chief Planner shall make written findings and determinations, on
the basis of substantial evidence, as to whether or not Developer has complied in good faith
with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The decision of the Chief Planner shall be
appealable to the City Council. If the Chief Planner finds and determines that Developer
has not complied with such terms and conditions, the Chief Planner may recommend to the
City Council that it terminate or modify this Agreement by giving notice of its intention to
do so, in the manner set forth in California Government Code Sections 65867 and 65868.
The costs incurred by City in connection with the Periodic Review process described herein
shall be borne by Developer.
(d) Failure to Properly Conduct Periodic Review. If City fails, during any calendar year, to
either (i) conduct the Periodic Review or (ii) notify Developer in writing of City’s
determination, pursuant to a Periodic Review, as to Developer’s compliance with the terms
of this Agreement and such failure remains uncured as of December 31 of any year during
the term of this Agreement, such failure shall be conclusively deemed an approval by City
of Developer’s compliance with the terms of this Agreement.
(e) Written Notice of Compliance. With respect to any year for which Developer has been
determined or deemed to have complied with this Agreement, City shall, within thirty (30)
days following request by Developer, provide Developer with a written notice of
compliance, in recordable form, duly executed and acknowledged by City. Developer shall
have the right, in Developer’s sole discretion, to record such notice of compliance.
Section 10.06. Legal Action/Default by Developer. In the event Developer defaults under the terms
of this Agreement, City shall have all rights and remedies provided herein or under law. City
may, in addition to any other rights or remedies, institute legal action to cure, correct, or remedy
any default, enforce any covenant or agreement herein, enjoin any threatened or attempted
violation thereof, recover damages for any default, enforce by specific performance the
obligations and rights of the parties hereto, or to obtain any remedies consistent with the purpose
of this Agreement.
Section 10.07. California Law. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced 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.
Section 10.08. Resolution of Disputes. With regard to any dispute involving development of the
Project, the resolution of which is not provided for by this Agreement or Applicable Law,
Developer shall, at City’s request, meet with City. The parties to any such meetings shall
attempt in good faith to resolve any such disputes. Nothing in this Section 10.08 shall in any
way be interpreted as requiring that Developer and City and/or City’s designee reach agreement
with regard to those matters being addressed, nor shall the outcome of these meetings be binding
in any way on City or Developer unless expressly agreed to by the parties to such meetings.
Section 10.09. Attorneys’ Fees. In any legal action or other proceeding brought by either party to
enforce or interpret a provision of this Agreement, the prevailing party is entitled to reasonable
attorneys’ fees and any other costs incurred in that proceeding in addition to any other relief to
which it is entitled.
Section 10.10. Hold Harmless. Developer shall hold City and its elected and appointed officers,
agents, employees, and representatives harmless from claims, costs, and liabilities for any
personal injury, death, or property damage which is a result of, or alleged to be the result of, the
construction of the Project, or of operations performed under this Agreement by Developer or by
Developer’s contractors, subcontractors, agents or employees, whether such operations were
performed by Developer or any of Developer’s contractors, subcontractors, agents or employees.
Nothing in this section shall be construed to mean that Developer shall hold City harmless from
any claims of personal injury, death or property damage arising from, or alleged to arise from,
any gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of City, its elected and appointed
representatives, offices, agents and employees. Developer’s obligations under this Section shall
survive expiration, termination or cancellation of this Agreement and shall be independent of
other indemnity agreements.
Section 10.11. Termination Upon Cessation. In the event Developer permanently terminates
operations of the Project at the Project Site, Developer shall so notify City and this Agreement
shall be deemed terminated effective upon the date of cessation of such operations. In such
event, the parties agree to execute and deliver all such instruments and documents as may be
reasonably necessary to evidence such termination and to record the same in the Official Records
of the County of San Mateo.
ARTICLE 11. MISCELLANEOUS
Section 11.01. Incorporation of Recitals and Introductory Paragraph. The Recitals contained in this
Agreement, and the introductory paragraph preceding the Recitals, are hereby incorporated into
this Agreement as if fully set forth herein.
Section 11.02. No Agency. It is specifically understood and agreed to by and between the parties
hereto that: (i) the subject development is a private development; (ii) City has no interest or
responsibilities for, or duty to, third parties concerning any improvements until such time, and
only until such time, that City accepts the same pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement or
in connection with the various Project Approvals or Subsequent Approvals; (iii) Developer shall
have full power over and exclusive control of the Project herein described, subject only to the
limitations and obligations of Developer under this Agreement, the Project Approvals,
Subsequent Approvals, and Applicable Law; and (iv) City and Developer hereby renounce the
existence of any form of agency relationship, joint venture or partnership between City and
Developer and agree that nothing contained herein or in any document executed in connection
herewith shall be construed as creating any such relationship between City and Developer.
Section 11.03. Enforceability. City and Developer agree that unless this Agreement is amended or
terminated pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement, this Agreement shall be enforceable by
any party hereto notwithstanding any change hereafter enacted or adopted (whether by
ordinance, resolution, initiative, or any other means) in any applicable general plan, specific
plan, zoning ordinance, subdivision ordinance, or any other land use ordinance or building
ordinance, resolution or other rule, regulation or policy adopted by City that changes, alters or
amends the rules, regulations and policies applicable to the development of the Project Site at the
time of the approval of this Agreement as provided by California Government Code Section
65866.
Section 11.04. Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement, or the application of any
term or provision of this Agreement to a particular situation, is held by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining terms and provisions of this
Agreement, or the application of this Agreement to other situations, shall continue in full force
and effect unless amended or modified by mutual consent of the parties. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, if any material provision of this Agreement, or the application of such provision to a
particular situation, is held to be invalid, void or unenforceable, either City or Developer may (in
their sole and absolute discretion) terminate this Agreement by providing written notice of such
termination to the other party.
Section 11.05. Other Necessary Acts. Each party shall execute and deliver to the other all such
other further instruments and documents as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the Project
Approvals, Subsequent Approvals and this Agreement and to provide and secure to the other
party the full and complete enjoyment of its rights and privileges hereunder.
Section 11.06. Construction. Each reference in this Agreement to this Agreement or any of the
Project Approvals or Subsequent Approvals shall be deemed to refer to the Agreement, Project
Approval or Subsequent Approval as it may be amended from time to time, whether or not the
particular reference refers to such possible amendment. This Agreement has been reviewed and
revised by legal counsel for both City and Developer, and no presumption or rule that
ambiguities shall be construed against the drafting party shall apply to the interpretation or
enforcement of this Agreement.
Section 11.07. Other Miscellaneous Terms. The singular shall include the plural; the masculine
gender shall include the feminine; “shall” is mandatory; “may” is permissive. If there is more
than one signer of this Agreement, the signer obligations are joint and several.
Section 11.08. Covenants Running with the Land. All of the provisions contained in this Agreement
shall be binding upon the parties and their respective heirs, successors and assigns,
representatives, lessees, and all other persons acquiring all or a portion of the Project, or any
interest therein, whether by operation of law or in any manner whatsoever. All of the provisions
contained in this Agreement shall be enforceable as equitable servitudes and shall constitute
covenants running with the land pursuant to California law including, without limitation, Civil
Code Section 1468. Each covenant herein to act or refrain from acting is for the benefit of or a
burden upon the Project, as appropriate, runs with the Project Site and is binding upon the owner
of all or a portion of the Project Site and each successive owner during its ownership of such
property.
Section 11.09. Notices. Any notice or communication required hereunder between City or
Developer must be in writing, and may be given either personally, by telefacsimile (with original
forwarded by regular U.S. Mail) by registered or certified mail (return receipt requested), or by
Federal or other similar courier promising overnight delivery. If personally delivered, a notice
shall be deemed to have been given when delivered to the party to whom it is addressed. If
given by facsimile transmission, a notice or communication shall be deemed to have been given
and received upon actual physical receipt of the entire document by the receiving party’s
facsimile machine. Notices transmitted by facsimile after 5:00 p.m. on a normal business day or
on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday shall be deemed to have been given and received on the next
normal business day. If given by registered or certified mail, such notice or communication shall
be deemed to have been given and received on the first to occur of (i) actual receipt by any of the
addressees designated below as the party to whom notices are to be sent, or (ii) five (5) days
after a registered or certified letter containing such notice, properly addressed, with postage
prepaid, is deposited in the United States mail. If given by Federal Express or similar courier, a
notice or communication shall be deemed to have been given and received on the date delivered
as shown on a receipt issued by the courier. Any party hereto may at any time, by giving
ten (10) days written notice to the other party hereto, designate any other address in substitution
of the address to which such notice or communication shall be given. Such notices or
communications shall be given to the parties at their addresses set forth below:
If to City, to: City Manager
City of South San Francisco
400 Grand Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Phone: (650) 829-6629
Fax: (650) 829-6623
With a Copy to: Meyers Nave
575 Market Street, Suite 2080
San Francisco, CA 94105
Attn: Steven T. Mattas, City Attorney
Phone: (415) 421-3711
Fax: (415) 421-3767
If to Developer, to: FlightCar, Inc
Attn: Kevin Petrovic
277 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02139
Phone: (609) 356-2107
With Copies to: Duane Morris LLP
Spear Tower
One Market Plaza, Suite 2200
San Francisco, CA 94105-1127
Attn: Lock Holmes
Phone: (415) 957-3025
Fax: (415) 358-5589
Section 11.10. Entire Agreement, Counterparts And Exhibits. This Agreement is executed in two
(2) duplicate counterparts, each of which is deemed to be an original. This Agreement consists
of [___] pages and two (2) exhibits which constitute in full, the final and exclusive
understanding and agreement of the parties and supersedes all negotiations or previous
agreements of the parties with respect to all or any part of the subject matter hereof. All waivers
of the provisions of this Agreement shall be in writing and signed by the appropriate authorities
of City and the Developer. The following exhibits are attached to this Agreement and
incorporated herein for all purposes:
(a) Exhibit A: Description and Diagram of Project Site
(b) Exhibit B: Existing City Fees, Taxes, Exactions, and Assessments
Section 11.11. Recordation Of Development Agreement. Pursuant to California Government Code
§ 65868.5, no later than ten (10) days after City enters into this Agreement, the City Clerk shall
record an executed copy of this Agreement in the Official Records of the County of San Mateo.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been entered into by and between Developer and
City as of the day and year first above written.
CITY
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO,
a municipal corporation
By:_______________________________
Name:____________________________
City Manager
Developer
FLIGHTCAR, INC.,
a Delaware corporation
By:_______________________________
Name: Kevin Petrovic
Its:_______________________________
ATTEST:
By: ___________________________
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: ___________________________
City Attorney
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Exhibit A: Description and Diagram of Project Site
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
The leasehold estate in the real property in the City of South San Francisco, County of San Mateo,
State of California, described as follows:
[LEGAL DESCRIPTION TO BE PROVIDED PRIOR TO EXECUTION]
Diagram of Project Site
EXHIBIT B
Existing City Fees, Taxes, Exactions, and Assessments
Developer agrees that Developer shall be responsible for the payment of the following fees, charges,
exactions, taxes, and assessments (collectively, “Assessments”). From time to time, the City may update, revise, or
change its Assessments. Further, nothing herein shall be construed to relieve the Property from common benefit
assessments levied against it and similarly situated properties by the City pursuant to and in accordance with any
statutory procedure for the assessment of property to pay for infrastructure and/or services that benefit the Property.
Except as indicated below, the amount paid for a particular Assessment, shall be the amount owed, based on the
calculation or formula in place at the time payment is due, as specified below.
1.1 Administrative/Processing Fees. The Developer shall pay the applicable
application, processing, administrative, legal and inspection fees and charges, as currently
adopted pursuant to City’s Master Fee Schedule and required by the City for processing of land
use entitlements, including without limitation, General Plan amendments, zoning changes,
precise plans, development agreements, conditional use permits, variances, transportation
demand management plans, tentative subdivision maps, parcel maps, lot line adjustments,
general plan maintenance fee, demolition permits, and building permits.
1.2 Impact Fees (Existing Fees). Except as modified below, existing impact fees
shall be paid for net new square footage, if any, at the rates and at the times prescribed in the
resolution(s) or ordinance(s) adopting and implementing the fees.
1.2.1 Child Care Impact Fee (SSFMC, ch. 20.310; Ordinance 1301-2001). If
applicable to improvements of the Project, Developer shall pay the City’s Child Care Impact Fee,
as described in South San Francisco Municipal Code Chapter 20.310.
1.2.2 Public Safety Impact Fee. (Resolution 97-2012) Prior to receiving a
building permit for the Project, if applicable, the Developer shall pay the Public Safety Impact
Fee, as set forth in Resolution No. 97-2012, adopted on December 10, 2012 to assist the City’s
Fire Department and Police Department with funding the acquisition and maintenance of Police
and Fire Department vehicles, apparatus, equipment, and similar needs for the provision of
public safety services.
1.2.3 Sewer Capacity Charge. (Resolution 39-2010) Prior to receiving a
building permit for Tenant Improvements for the Project, and if applicable, the Developer shall
pay the Sewer Capacity Charge, as set forth in Resolution No. 39-2010.
1.2.4 General Plan Maintenance Fee. (Resolution 74-2007)
1.3 User Fees.
1.3.1 Sewer Service Charges (assessed as part of property tax bill)
1.3.2 Stormwater Charges (assessed as part of property tax bill)
Exhibit C
FlightCar Project Plans and Supplemental Documents
2286363.1