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REAL PROPERTY PURCHASE, SALE AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS
by and between
GENENTECH, INC.,
a Delaware corporation
as Buyer
and
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
a California municipal corporation,
as Seller
_____________________, 2025
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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EXHIBIT LIST
Exhibit Description Reference
Exhibit A DEPICTION OF “DNA WAY,” “CABOT ROAD”,
AND “PSB BLVD”
Exhibit A-1 “Vacation Area #1”
Exhibit A-2 “Vacation Area #3”
Exhibit A-3 “Vacation Area #4”
Exhibit A-4 “Vacation Area #2”
Exhibit B PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Exhibit C INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
Exhibit D GRANT DEED
Exhibit E MAINTENANCE AND PUBLIC ACCESS
LICENSE AGREEMENT
Exhibit F PUBLIC UTILITIES EASEMENT
Exhibit G EXCLUDED IMPROVEMENTS
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REAL PROPERTY PURCHASE, SALE AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS
THIS REAL PROPERTY PURCHASE, SALE AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT AND
ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of _________, 2025 (the “Effective
Date”), by and between the City of South San Francisco, a California municipal corporation (“City” or
“Seller”), and Genentech, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Buyer”).
RECITALS
This Agreement is based on the following facts:
A. WHEREAS, Buyer has a legal and/or equitable interest in certain real property located in the
City of South San Francisco on the approximately 207-acre site commonly known as the
Genentech Campus (the “Campus”). The Campus is more particularly described in that certain
Development Agreement by and Between City of South San Francisco and Genentech, Inc.
recorded in the official records of San Mateo County as Recorders Document No. [NUMBER]
(“Development Agreement”).
B. WHEREAS, an approximately 60-foot-wide public street commonly known as “DNA Way” is
located entirely within the legal boundaries of the Campus, running in an approximately
east/west direction, with its easternmost terminus located at its intersection with Forbes
Boulevard and its westernmost terminus located at its intersection with East Grand Avenue, as
more as generally depicted on the attached Exhibit A (“DNA Way”). Pursuant to the terms of
this Agreement, he City intends to take all required legal action necessary to vacate the right-
of-way underlying DNA Way pursuant to the Roadways Vacation (as hereinafter defined).
C. WHEREAS, an existing, approximately [XYZ] foot wide public street commonly known as
“Point San Bruno Boulevard” is located entirely within the boundaries of the Campus, running
in an approximately north/south direction, with its northernmost terminus located at its
intersection with the DNA Way and its southernmost terminus located at its intersection with
the existing private driveway serving the Campus Site’s so-called “Building 15,” as generally
depicted on the attached Exhibit A (“PSB Boulevard”). PSB Boulevard is a secondary street
that provides internal Campus circulation. Pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, the City
intends to take all required legal action necessary to vacate the right-of-way underlying PSB
Boulevard pursuant to the Roadways Vacation (as hereinafter defined).
D. WHEREAS, an approximately [___] foot wide portion of a public street between Allerton and
DNA Way commonly known as “Cabot Road” is located entirely within the legal boundaries of
the Campus, running in an approximately east/west direction, with its westernmost terminus
located at its intersection with Allerton Avenue and its easternmost terminus located at its
intersection with DNA Way, as more as generally depicted on the attached Exhibit A (“Cabot
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Road,” with the portions of DNA Way, Cabot Road and PSB Boulevard subject to the
Roadways Vacation (as hereinafter defined) collectively referred to herein as the “Roadways”).
Pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, the City intends to take all required legal action
necessary to vacate the right-of-way underlying Cabot Road pursuant to the Roadways
Vacation (as hereinafter defined).
E. WHEREAS, the City is the fee owner of the real property that comprises DNA Way, Cabot
Road and PSB Boulevard (subject to the Roadways Vacation), as well as the existing roadway
improvements situated thereupon.
F. WHEREAS, on November 24, 2020 and December 1, 2020, the City Council of the City of San
South San Francisco unanimously approved the Buyer’s Genentech Campus Master Plan
Update project, which approval included, but was not limited to, adoption of the Development
Agreement, certification of that certain Environmental Impact Report for the Genentech Master
Plan Update (State Clearinghouse No. 2017052064), approval of that certain Genentech
Master Plan Update (“Master Plan”), and approval of certain amendments to the City’s
Genentech Master Plan Zoning District so as to facilitate implementation of the Master Plan.
G. WHEREAS, the Master Plan articulates a vision for new growth and development within the
Campus that fosters intensification of development and infill development by serving as a
general guide for the future placement and design of individual buildings and other Campus
improvements over time. Because the Master Plan is an overall development that provides the
basis for future approvals, it provides for flexibility during implementation. Rather than
establishing the location, size or design of individual buildings and improvements, the Master
Plan authorizes such details to be developed in conjunction with future Campus-related land
use approvals proposed by Buyer and approved by City in accordance with applicable law,
including but not limited to the Master Plan and the City’s Municipal Code.
H. WHEREAS, to promote the Master Plan’s stated objective of establishing an integrated and
walkable Campus that implements a more pedestrian-oriented shared street concept that
prioritizes people over motorized vehicles, the Master Plan contemplates the potential
reconfiguration of portions of DNA Way where it passes through the central portion of the
Master Plan’s “Upper Campus” planning area, thereby improving pedestrian connections
between indoor spaces and outdoor spaces so as to activate the Campus core while also
permitting continued service vehicle and emergency access along said portions of the existing
DNA Way right-of-way through the use of special pavers or other appropriate design
treatments.
I. WHEREAS, to facilitate the design and future improvement of pedestrian-oriented circulation
improvements in accordance with the Master Plan and applicable administrative or
discretionary approval processes set forth in the City of South San Francisco Municipal Code,
the Parties desire to enter into this Agreement to set forth the terms and conditions pursuant to
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which the City would sell to Buyer the real property that comprises DNA Way, Cabot Road and
PSB Boulevard.
AGREEMENT
In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement, Buyer
and Seller agree as follows:
1. BASIC TERMS
1.1 Property. The real property that Seller is selling and Buyer is buying is located on the
Campus, in the City of South San Francisco, County of San Mateo, State of California.
Such real property is presently improved with roadway improvements, including
roadway paving, curbs, gutters and other improvements typical of a city street. The real
property, together with all other property that is the subject of this Agreement, is defined
more fully in Section 2.1 below. The Property does not include those certain
improvements described in Exhibit G “Excluded Improvements.” After closing, Seller will
continue to own and maintain these Excluded Improvements. Seller and Buyer will enter
into a Maintenance and Public Access License Agreement, a form of which is attached
as Exhibit E, pursuant to which Buyer will reimburse Seller for the ongoing costs of
maintaining the Excluded Improvements.
1.2 Purchase Price. The purchase price for the property (the “Purchase Price”) is Twenty-
Five Million Dollars ($25,000,000.00). Within fourteen (14) business days after
executing this Agreement, Buyer shall deposit five percent (5%) of the Purchase Price
into Escrow in the amount of One Million Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars
($1,250,000.00) (the “Deposit”), on and subject to the terms described in Section 2.2
below.
1.3 City Costs and Fees. In addition to the Purchase Price and any other monies payable to
Seller pursuant to this Agreement, Buyer shall reimburse Seller for all staff, 3rd party
consultant, and attorney costs associated with preparation and execution of this
Agreement and resulting conveyance, and all costs associated with processing and
effectuating the Roadways Vacation. Amounts paid in reimbursement of these costs
shall be nonrefundable in the event that this Agreement is terminated and/or the
transaction does not Close. In addition, Buyer shall pay all standard and adopted City
fees applicable to the conveyance and associated Roadways Vacation
approvals/process.
1.4 Escrow. On or promptly after the date this Agreement is executed, an escrow (the
“Escrow”) shall be opened with Chicago Title Company, Commercial Services with an
address of 3620 Happy Valley Rd. Ste 100, Lafayette, CA 94549, Attention: Laurie
Edwards, [email protected] Tel: 510-350-4588, (the “Escrow Holder”). This
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Agreement shall constitute both an agreement between Seller and Buyer and escrow
instructions for Escrow Holder. Seller and Buyer shall promptly execute and deliver to
Escrow Holder any additional escrow instructions requested by Escrow Holder which
are consistent with the terms of this Agreement. Any additional instructions shall not
modify or amend the provisions of this Agreement unless expressly agreed in writing by
Buyer and Seller.
1.5 Review Periods. Buyer shall have until the 60th day after the Effective Date (the
“Decision Date”) to complete all of its inspections, investigations and reviews of the
property (including title reviews, soils and environmental inspections, financial and
feasibility studies, and all other inspections, investigations and reviews), all in
accordance with Article 3 below. Seller shall not commence any formal action in
furtherance of Buyer’s Closing Conditions in Section 4.1 until after the Decision Date or
Buyer’s written waiver of its right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 3.4
hereof.
1.6 Closing Date. Escrow shall close on or the date on which all Conditions to the Closing
(as defined in this Agreement, as the same may have been amended, have been
satisfied, or waived by Buyer and/or Seller (the “Closing Date”). As used in this
Agreement, “Closing” means the recordation of the “Deed” (as defined below) in the
Official Records of San Mateo County, California.
1.7 Title. The title company (the “Title Company”) shall be Chicago Title Company,
Commercial Services with an address of 3620 Happy Valley Road, Suite 100, Lafayette,
CA 94549, Attention: Laurie Edwards.
1.8 Seller’s Address for Notices. All notices to be provided to Seller shall be sent to the
following addresses:
City of South San Francisco
400 Grand Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Attn: City Manager
Telephone: (650) 877-8500
Fax: (650) 829-6609
With a copy to:
Redwood Public Law, LLP
409 13th Street, Suite 600
Oakland, CA 94612
Attn: Sky Woodruff, City Attorney
Telephone: 510-877-5840
Email: [email protected]
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1.9 Buyer’s Address for Notices. All notices to be provided to Buyer shall be sent to the
following addresses:
Genentech, Inc.
1 DNA Way Mailstop 258A
South San Francisco, CA 94080-4990
Attn: Thomas Ruby
Telephone: (650) 225-3149
Email: [email protected]
With a copy to:
Holland & Knight, LLP
560 Mission Street, Suite 1900
San Francisco, California 94105
Attn: Bradley Brownlow
Telephone: (415) 743-6975
Email: [email protected]
2. PURCHASE AND SALE
2.1 Agreement to Buy and Sell. Subject to all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement,
Seller agrees to sell and convey to Buyer, and Buyer agrees to acquire and purchase
from Seller:
(i) that certain real property generally described in Section 1.1 and more particularly
described on Exhibit B, together with all rights, privileges and easements
appurtenant thereto, including and without limitation all minerals, oil, gas and
other hydrocarbon substances thereon (the “Land”),
(ii) all other structures located on the Land; (specifically, the improvements
described in Section 1.1 above) (the “Structures”) and the existing parking lot and
other parking facilities (collectively, the “Improvements,” and collectively with the
Land, the “Real Property”),
(iii) all development rights, air rights, water, water rights and water stock relating
thereto, and any easements, rights-of-way, or other rights appurtenant thereto or
used in conjunction therewith,
(iv) all right, title and interest now or hereafter held by Seller in and to all tangible
personal property (collectively, the “Personal Property”) located on or about the
Land or Improvements or attached thereto or used in connection with the
operation, maintenance, ownership and occupancy thereof, including without
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limitation all furniture, equipment, machinery, inventories, supplies, signs, cables,
fiber optic wires, and other tangible personal property of every kind and nature,
except to the extent such Personal Property is part of or appurtenant to
improvements that are retained by Seller and not listed in Section 1.1,
(v) all right, title and interest now or hereafter held by Seller in and to all intangible
property (the “Intangible Property”) in connection with the Land, the
Improvements or the Personal Property, or any business or businesses now or
hereafter conducted thereon or with the use thereof, all transferable licenses,
permits, authorizations, approvals and certificates of occupancy issued by
governmental or quasi-governmental authorities relating to the use, maintenance,
occupancy and operation of the Real Property and the Personal Property, and all
other intangible rights used in connection with or relating to the Land,
Improvements or Personal Property or any part thereof.
(vi) All of the foregoing of which shall be referred to in this Agreement as the
“Property”. Without limiting the foregoing, the parties acknowledge and agree that
the Property includes certain street and roadway improvements, including
asphalt roadway surfaces, curbs, gutters and sidewalks, as specified and
depicted on Exhibit C (“Infrastructure Improvements”).
2.2 Payment of Purchase Price. The Purchase Price (as defined in Section 1.2 above) shall
be payable as follows:
2.2.1 Not later than the date stated in Section 1.2 above, Buyer shall deposit the
Deposit into Escrow, by certified check or wire transfer of federal funds or in other
immediately available funds. Except as otherwise stated in this Agreement, the
Deposit shall be nonrefundable to Buyer after the Decision Date. The Deposit
and all interest accrued thereon while in Escrow shall be applied to the Purchase
Price at Closing.
2.2.2 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary stated in this Agreement, a portion of
the Deposit in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) (the
“Nonrefundable Portion”) shall be non-refundable to Buyer in the event it
exercises its right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 3.4 in order to
provide to Seller consideration for its agreement to place the Property for sale
and the opportunity cost associated with the expenditure of City resources on this
transaction as opposed to expenditure on other City priorities in the event of such
a termination. Accordingly, even if Buyer terminates this Agreement in a situation
where Buyer is entitled to a refund of the Deposit, Buyer agrees that the
Nonrefundable Portion will not be returned to Buyer, but instead will be delivered
to Seller.
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2.2.3 At least one (1) business day prior to the Closing Date, Buyer shall deposit into
Escrow the balance of the Purchase Price, subject to adjustment by reason of
any applicable prorations. The deposit required by this paragraph shall be made
by cashier’s check, wire transfer of federal funds or another immediately
available form.
2.3 General. If this Agreement is not terminated prior to Closing in accordance with the
terms hereof, Seller shall convey fee title to the Property to Buyer by a grant deed
subject only to the “Permitted Exceptions” (defined below).
2.4 Title Insurance. At the Close of Escrow, Seller shall cause the Title Company to issue
and deliver to Buyer an ALTA extended coverage form policy of title insurance, with
liability and limits in the amount of the Purchase Price, insuring title to the Property as
vested in Buyer, subject only to the Permitted Exceptions (the “Owner’s Policy”), and
such other matters as Buyer may approve in writing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the
premiums and other costs payable to the Title Company in connection with the issuance
of the Owner’s Policy shall be borne exclusively by Buyer.
2.5 Condition of Title at Closing. Upon the Closing, Seller shall covey to Buyer good,
marketable and insurable fee simple title to the Property by a duly executed and
acknowledged Deed, subject only to the Permitted Exceptions.
2.6 Independent Consideration. A portion of the Deposit equal to One Hundred and No/100
Dollars ($100.00) (the “Independent Consideration”), which amount has been bargained
for and agreed upon as consideration for Seller’s execution and delivery of this
Agreement, shall be delivered to Seller in the event Buyer terminates this Agreement on
or before the Decision Date. The parties agree that the Independent Consideration
represents a bargained-for agreement representing the executory nature of this
Agreement.
2.7 Reserved Rights to Roadways. The conveyance of the Property to Buyer shall be made
subject to a public access license (the “Reserved License”) for ingress, egress, utility
and other ancillary purposes in favor of the City and members of the general public to
use the surface areas of the Roadways, as indicated on Exhibit A, and as may be more
particularly described pursuant to the Roadways Vacation. The Reserved License shall
be memorialized in Maintenance and Public Access License Agreement (the
“Maintenance and License Agreement”) between Seller and Buyer. The Maintenance
and License Agreement shall provide, inter alia, for the initial retention of access and
other public rights over certain portions of the Property as indicated on Exhibit A. If
Buyer desires to terminate the Maintenance and License Agreement and the associated
public access granted therein in the future, then Buyer shall seek approvals from the
City pursuant to Section 7.
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2.8 Termination of Existing and Conveyance of New Easements. As of Closing, existing
easements in favor of Seller that encumber the portions of the Property subject to the
Roadways Vacation shall be terminated, extinguished and released, and replaced with
similar easements pursuant to the form of Public Utilities Easement attached hereto as
Exhibit G identifying all necessary and required public utility easements in favor of the
Seller and/or in favor of other beneficial interest holders. Such easements shall
encumber Buyer’s interests in the Roadways, subject, however, to Buyer’s right as
owner of the burdened estate thereunder to maintain, repair, and reasonably relocate
the portions of the Infrastructure Improvements that are subject thereto, and to establish
reasonable operating procedures and access rules with respect thereto.
3. FEASIBILITY REVIEW PERIOD
3.1 Deliveries by Seller.
3.1.1 Contemporaneous with the Opening of Escrow, Escrow Holder shall deliver to
Buyer a copy of a current preliminary title report issued by the Title Company
showing the condition of title to the Property, accompanied by copies of all
documents referred to in the report (collectively, the “PTR”).
3.1.2 In order to facilitate Buyer’s review and evaluation of the Property, Seller shall
provide or make available to Buyer copies of all other non-privileged, actually
known and reasonably available documents and materials that materially relate
to the Property and are in Seller’s possession. Seller shall deliver the foregoing
items within a reasonable period of time following receipt of Buyer’s written
request therefor, it being understood and agreed that Buyer’s review pursuant to
Section 3.3 may not be reasonably completed prior to the Decision Date if
Seller’s delivery of the items described herein is delayed. In the event that a non-
privileged, actually known item is reasonably available and not provided within
fourteen (14) business days of Buyer’s request for such item, then the Decision
Date shall be extended an additional day for each day of delay after the fourteen-
day period to afford Buyer a reasonable opportunity for review and approval.
3.2 Buyer’s Review of Title.
3.2.1 Buyer shall have fifteen (15) business days following the Opening of Escrow
within which to deliver to Seller written notice of Buyer’s disapproval or
conditional approval of title as shown on the PTR (the “Disapproved
Exceptions”). Buyer’s failure to provide the notice on or before such date shall
constitute Buyer’s approval of the condition of title as shown on the PTR.
3.2.2 If Buyer timely notifies Seller of its Disapproved Exceptions by the date
referenced in Section 3.2.1, Seller shall notify Buyer in writing on or before the
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thirtieth (30th) day after the Opening of Escrow that: (a) Seller has removed the
Disapproved Exceptions from title (or met Buyer’s conditions for approval of a
title exception); or (b) Seller is covenanting to do so as of or before Closing; or (c)
Seller will not remove (or meet the conditions of approval of) specified
Disapproved Exceptions. Failure to address Disapproved Exceptions in any
notice, or failure to give such a notice, shall constitute Seller’s statement that it
will not remove or otherwise address the Disapproved Exceptions. If Seller
covenants to remove any Disapproved Exceptions, such removal shall be a
condition precedent to Closing and Buyer’s obligations under this Agreement,
and failure to effect such removal shall be a breach by Seller of this Agreement.
3.2.3 If Seller does not remove or covenant to remove (or meet or covenant to meet
the conditions of approval of) any Disapproved Exceptions, Buyer shall have the
right to terminate this Agreement on or before the Decision Date or to waive its
objection to the Disapproved Exceptions in question and proceed to Closing as
Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy. Buyer’s failure to provide written notice of
termination on or before the Decision Date shall constitute Buyer’s waiver of its
disapproval of the Disapproved Exceptions. In the case of Buyer’s waiver (or
deemed waiver) of Disapproved Exceptions, Seller shall have no obligation to
remove or otherwise address the Disapproved Exceptions from title and such
waived Disapproved Exceptions shall be deemed approved. If Buyer elects to
terminate this Agreement, the provisions of Section 3.4 shall apply.
3.2.4 In this Agreement, the term “Permitted Exceptions” means: (a) installments of
general and special real property taxes and assessments not then delinquent, (b)
any encumbrance arising from the acts or omissions of Buyer, (c) public utility
easements and emergency access easements acceptable to Buyer in its sole
and absolute discretion, and (d) any other exception expressly approved by
Buyer in writing.
3.3 Buyer’s Review of the Property and Agreements
3.3.1 Review of Agreements. Buyer shall have until the Decision Date to review the
documents and other materials delivered pursuant to Section 3.1. If on the basis
of the review, or otherwise for any reason or no reason, Buyer determines in its
sole and subjective discretion that the Property is not suitable for Buyer’s
intended use, then on or before the Decision Date, Buyer may terminate this
Agreement in accordance with Section 3.4 below. Buyer’s failure to provide a
written termination notice on or before the Decision Date shall constitute Buyer’s
approval of each document and such other materials described in Section 3.1
(whether or not it was actually reviewed by Buyer).
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3.3.2 Inspection of the Property
(a) Nonexclusive License. Seller hereby grants to Buyer and its agents,
employees, representatives or contractors (collectively, the “Buyer’s
Agents”) a nonexclusive license to enter onto the Property solely for the
purpose of conducting Buyer’s inspection of the Property to determine if
the Property is suitable for Buyer’s purposes (the “Inspection”). Any
Inspection work shall be at the sole cost and expense of Buyer. The
license created under this paragraph shall expire on the Closing Date (or
on the date this Agreement is terminated, if earlier than the Closing Date).
(b) Physical Testing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, without first obtaining
Seller’s prior written consent, Buyer shall only conduct a visual
inspection, with no right to conduct any physical testing, boring, sampling
or removal of any portion of the Property (collectively, “Physical Testing”).
If Buyer wishes to conduct any Physical Testing of the Property, Buyer
shall submit a work plan to Seller for Seller’s prior written approval, which
Seller may modify, limit or disapprove in its sole and absolute discretion.
If Seller approves a work plan, all Physical Testing shall comply strictly
with the work plan that has been approved by Seller, and if Seller does
not approve a work plan, Buyer shall not conduct any Physical Testing of
the Property. If Buyer intends to conduct any Physical Testing, Buyer
shall, prior to commencing any such Physical Testing, provide Seller with
sufficient evidence to show that Buyer and Buyer’s Agents who are to
enter upon the Property are adequately covered by policies of insurance
insuring Buyer and Seller against any and all liability arising out of
Buyer’s or Buyer’s Agents’ entry upon and Inspection of the Property,
including without limitation any loss or damage to the Property, with
coverage in the amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence.
(c) Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Buyer agrees to
hold harmless, defend and indemnify and hereby releases Seller and its
respective successors and assigns (the “Seller’s Parties”) and the
Property from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of
actions, losses, liabilities, liens, encumbrances, costs or expenses
(including reasonable attorneys’ fees and litigation costs) arising out of,
connected with or incidental to any injuries to persons (including death) or
property (real or personal) by reason of Buyer or Buyer’s Agents entry on
and inspection of the Property and any Physical Testing work or activities
conducted on the Property by Buyer or Buyer’s Agents.
(d) Condition of Property. In no event shall Buyer or Buyer’s Agents have the
right to place any materials or equipment on the Property (including signs
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or other advertising material) until after the Closing has occurred. Buyer
shall, at its sole cost and expense, clean up and repair the Property, in
whatever manner necessary, after Buyer’s or Buyer’s Agents’ entry so
that the Property shall be returned to the same condition that existed prior
to Buyer’s or Buyer’s Agents’ entry.
(e) Natural Hazards Disclosures. Buyer and Seller acknowledge that Seller
may be required to disclose if Seller’s Property lies within the following
natural hazard areas or zones: (i) a special flood hazard area designated
by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (California Civil Code
Section 1103(c)(1)); (ii) an area of potential flooding (California
Government Code Section 8589.4); (iii) a very high fire hazard severity
zone (California Government Code Section 51178 et seq.); (iv) a wild land
area that may contain substantial forest fire risks and hazards (Public
Resources Code Section 4135; (v) earthquake fault zone (Public
Resources Code Section 2622); or (vi) a seismic hazard zone (Public
Resources Code Section 2696) (sometimes all of the preceding are
herein collectively called the “Natural Hazard Matters”). Buyer and Seller
hereby instruct the Escrow Holder, or an affiliate thereof (who, in such
capacity, is called the “Natural Hazard Expert”), at Buyer’s expense, to
examine the maps and other information specifically made available to
the public by government agencies for the purposes of enabling Seller to
fulfill its disclosure obligations, if and to the extent such obligations exist,
with respect to the natural hazards referred to in California Civil Code
Section 1103 et seq. and to report the result of its examination to Buyer
and Seller in writing (the “Natural Hazard Disclosure Statement”). Buyer
agrees to provide Seller with a written acknowledgment of its receipt of
the Natural Hazard Disclosure Statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
Buyer’s receipt of the Natural Hazard Disclosure Statement shall not be
deemed to modify or otherwise affect any other express representation,
warranty or covenant of Seller set forth in this Agreement, and shall not
constitute a waiver of any of Buyer’s rights arising out of a breach by
Seller of the express representations, warranties and covenants of Seller
expressly set forth in this Agreement.
(f) Termination of this Agreement. On or before the Decision Date, Buyer
shall have the right to prepare or cause the preparation of, obtain, review
and approve, among other things, such studies, reports, investigations
and analyses of the Property, including such soils, geological,
engineering and environmental tests and reports and other inspections of
the Property as Buyer shall deem necessary in order to determine
whether the Property is suitable for Buyer’s intended use, and to review
and investigate all applicable zoning requirements, federal, state and
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local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, permits, licenses, approvals
and orders. If, on the basis of the review and the Inspection described in
this Section, or for any other reason or no reason, Buyer determines in its
sole and subjective discretion that the Property is not suitable for Buyer’s
intended use, then on or before the Decision Date, Buyer may terminate
this Agreement in accordance with Section 3.4. Buyer’s failure to provide
such notice on or before the Decision Date shall constitute Buyer’s
approval of the items described in this paragraph and of the condition of
the Property.
3.4 Buyer’s Termination.
3.4.1 If Buyer elects to terminate this Agreement in accordance with Sections 3.2 or
3.3, then, on or before the Decision Date, Buyer shall give Seller and Escrow
Holder written notice that Buyer elects to terminate this Agreement. Buyer’s
failure to provide the notice by the specified deadline shall constitute Buyer’s
waiver of Buyer’s right to terminate this Agreement for reasons for which that
deadline applied and a waiver of any condition to Closing relating to such
deadline, but not as to the reasons for which a later deadline applies. In the event
Buyer elects to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section, the Escrow
Holder shall return to the depositor thereof any funds and interest thereon
accrued while in Escrow and materials previously placed in Escrow and
remaining in Escrow; Seller shall return to Buyer any of the Deposit and interest
earned thereon while in Escrow to the extent that the sums were released to
Seller (minus the Nonrefundable Portion); Buyer shall deliver to Seller a duly
executed and acknowledged quitclaim deed as described in Section 8.11 below;
Buyer shall pay all title and escrow charges; and neither party shall thereafter
have any further rights or obligations under this Agreement unless expressly
provided otherwise in this Agreement.
3.4.2 The Nonrefundable Portion of the Deposit shall be released to Seller in
consideration of Seller’s agreement to allow Buyer to have the right to terminate
this Agreement and obtain a refund of the Deposit as stated in Section 3.4 above.
The parties agree that without such right to terminate, Buyer would not have
entered into this Agreement, and without such payment, Seller would not have
agreed to take the Property off the market during the period prior to the Decision
Date.
3.5 Seller’s Termination. If Seller elects to terminate this Agreement as a result of a material
breach of Buyer’s obligations hereunder, then, within fifteen(15) business days after the
date that Seller discovers the material breach, Seller shall give Buyer and Escrow
Holder written notice that Seller elects to terminate this Agreement. Seller’s failure to
provide the notice by the specified deadline shall constitute Seller’s waiver of Seller’s
right to terminate this Agreement for reasons for which that deadline applied. In the
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event Seller elects to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section, subject to
Section 6.6, the Escrow Holder shall return to the depositor thereof any funds and
interest thereon accrued while in Escrow and materials previously placed in Escrow and
remaining in Escrow; subject to Section 6.6, Seller shall return to Buyer any of the
Deposit and interest earned thereon while in Escrow to the extent that the sums were
released to Seller (minus the Independent Consideration and the Non-Refundable
Portion); Buyer shall deliver to Seller a duly executed and acknowledged quitclaim deed
as described in Section 8.11 below; Buyer shall pay all title and escrow charges; and
neither party shall thereafter have any further rights or obligations under this Agreement
unless expressly provided otherwise in this Agreement.
4. CONDITIONS TO CLOSING
4.1 Buyer’s Conditions. In addition to the conditions provided elsewhere in this Agreement,
the Closing and Buyer’s obligation to perform under this Agreement are conditioned
upon the fulfillment of each and all of the following, any of which Buyer may waive in
writing in whole or in part:
4.1.1 Roadways Vacation. Seller shall have taken all legally required steps to finally
vacate all of DNA Way, a portion of Cabot Road between Allerton and DNA Way
and all of PSB Boulevard in accordance with applicable law, including but not
limited to the Public Streets, Highways, and Service Easements Vacation Law,
California Streets and Highways Code § 8300 et seq. (the “Roadways Vacation”),
and all statutes of limitations to legally challenge the Roadways Vacation shall
have expired without any such challenge being filed (or if challenged, all such
challenges having been finally resolved in favor of City by a court of competent
jurisdiction). Seller shall not commence any formal action in furtherance of this
Condition until after the Decision Date or Buyer’s written waiver of its right to
terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 3.4 hereof.
4.1.2 Due Performance. Due performance by Seller of all of its obligations under this
Agreement and the truthfulness of each representation and warranty by Seller
contained in Article 5 or any other part of this Agreement at the time the same is
made and as of the Closing.
4.1.3 Delivery of Documents. Due performance by Seller of all of its obligations under
this Agreement and the truthfulness of each representation and warranty by
Seller contained in Article 5 or any other part of this Agreement at the time the
same is made and as of the Closing.
4.1.4 Owner’s Policy. The unconditional and irrevocable commitment and ability of the
Title Company to issue the Owner’s Policy to Buyer in form and substance
satisfactory to Buyer, dated as of the date and time of the recording of the Deed
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(as hereinafter defined). The Owner’s Policy shall be issued with such
reinsurance agreements and direct access agreements and such endorsements
as Buyer shall require.
4.1.5 Moratoriums. That no moratorium, statute, regulation, ordinance, or federal, state,
county or local legislation, or order, judgment, ruling or decree of any
governmental agency or of any court is enacted, adopted, issued, entered or
pending which would materially and adversely prevent Buyer’s intended use of
the Property.
4.1.6 Condemnation. That no condemnation or eminent domain action shall have been
commenced to acquire the Property or any portion thereof.
4.1.7 Possession. That the Property shall be delivered to Buyer at Closing free and
clear of any occupants or rights of possession.
4.1.8 Other Conditions. That all other conditions to Buyer’s obligation to proceed to
Closing that are expressly set forth in this Agreement shall have been satisfied or
waived in writing in the manner provided in this Agreement
4.2 Seller’s Conditions. In addition to the conditions provided elsewhere in this Agreement,
the Closing and Seller’s obligation to perform under this Agreement are conditioned
upon the fulfillment of each and all of the following, any of which Seller may waive in
writing in whole or in part:
4.2.1 Due Performance. Due performance by Buyer of all of its obligations under this
Agreement, including its payment of all sums due and timely reimbursement of
Seller’s costs, and the truthfulness in all material respects of each representation
and warranty by Buyer contained in Article 5 or any other part of this Agreement
at the time the same is made and as of the Closing.
4.2.2 Delivery of Documents and Funds. Delivery by Buyer on or before Closing of all
of the documents, funds, and other materials described in Section 6.1 below.
4.2.3 Other Conditions. That all other conditions to Seller’s obligation to proceed to
Closing that are expressly set forth in this Agreement shall have been satisfied or
waived in writing in the manner provided in this Agreement.
5. ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS OF THE PARTIES
5.1 Representations and Warranties Buyer’s Representations and Warranties. Buyer
represents, warrants and covenants to and agrees with Seller as follows:
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(a) Buyer’s Investigation; “As Is” Purchase. Except as otherwise expressly
provided in this Agreement:
(i) There are no representations or warranties of any kind whatsoever,
express or implied, made by Seller in connection with this Agreement, the
purchase of the Property by Buyer, the physical condition of the Property, the
financial performance of the Property, the status of zoning or other planning
designations for the Property, or whether the Property is appropriate for Buyer’s
intended use;
(ii) On or before the Decision Date, Buyer will have (or will have chosen not to
have) fully investigated the Property and all matters pertaining thereto;
(iii) Buyer is not relying on any statement or representation of Seller, its
agents or its representatives nor on any information supplied by Seller, its agents
or its representatives, except as expressly provided in this Agreement;
(iv) Buyer, in entering into this Agreement and in completing its purchase of
the Property, is relying entirely on its own investigation of the Property based on
its extensive experience in and knowledge of real property in and around the
Campus;
(v) On or before the Decision Date, Buyer will be aware (or will have chosen
not to be aware) of all title matters; zoning and planning regulations; other
governmental requirements; site and physical conditions; status of entitlements
or the ability to obtain entitlements for Buyer’s intended use; potential costs and
procedures for operating the Property; potential costs and procedures for
developing the Property and constructing Buyer’s intended improvements
thereon; the past and potential future financial performance of the Property;
Hazardous Materials or environmental condition of the Property; soils conditions;
status of permits or licenses for the Property; termites or other pests; condition of
contracts relating to the Property; the suitability of the Property for Buyer’s
intended use; other matters affecting the use and condition of the Property; and
any other contingency or other matter whatsoever; and
(vi) Buyer shall purchase the Property in its “as is” condition as of the date of
Closing. Any and all representations and/or warranties that may be made by
Seller in connection with this Agreement or the purchase of the Property shall
terminate on the Closing Date and shall not survive Closing.
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(b) Authority. Buyer has the power and authority to own the Property and to
consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. This Agreement
and all instruments, documents and agreements to be executed by Buyer in
connection with this Agreement are or when delivered shall be duly authorized,
executed and delivered by Buyer and are valid, binding and enforceable
obligations of Buyer. Each individual executing this Agreement on behalf of
Buyer represents and warrants to Seller that he or she is duly authorized to do
so.
(c) Consents. Buyer is not required to obtain any consents or approvals to
consummate the transactions contemplated in this Agreement, or shall have
obtained such approvals prior to the effectiveness or necessity thereof.
5.2 Seller’s Representations and Warranties.
(a) Authority. Seller has the power and authority to own the Property and to
consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. This Agreement
and all instruments, documents and agreements to be executed by Seller in
connection with this Agreement are or when delivered shall be duly authorized,
executed and delivered by Seller and are valid, binding and enforceable
obligations of Seller. Each individual executing this Agreement on behalf of
Seller represents and warrants to Buyer that he or she is duly authorized to do
so.
(b) Consents. Except for the requisite approval by the City Council of this
transaction,. Seller is not required to obtain any other consents or approvals to
consummate the transactions contemplated in this Agreement, or shall have
obtained such approvals prior to the effectiveness or necessity thereof.
5.3 Reaffirmation. The representations and warranties of Buyer and Seller in Sections 5.1
and 5.2 are true and correct as of the date of this Agreement and shall be true and
correct as of the Closing. The Closing shall constitute Buyer’s and Seller’s reaffirmation
of those representations and warranties as of the Closing. Seller shall be entitled to rely
upon Buyer’s representations and warranties in Section 5.1, notwithstanding any
inspection or investigation of the Property that was made or could have been made by
Buyer.
5.4 Hazardous Material Release and Waiver
5.4.1 Release and Waiver. If this transaction closes and Buyer acquires title to the
Property, Buyer, on behalf of itself and its successors, assigns and successors in
interest, hereby releases Seller’s Parties from, and waives any right to pursue the
Seller’s Parties for, any and all “Claims” (as defined below) (including, but not
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limited to, Claims arising under any “Environmental Law” as defined below),
arising out of, related in any way to, or resulting from or in connection with, in
whole or in part, the actual or suspected presence, use, generation, storage,
disposal, release or transport of “Hazardous Materials” (defined below) in, on,
under, above, about, to, through or from the Property.
5.4.2 Waiver of California Civil Code Section 1542. In connection with the release and
waiver specified in Section 5.4.1, and in connection with any other release in this
Agreement, Buyer, on behalf of itself, its successors, assigns and successors-in-
interest, waives the benefit of California Civil Code Section 1542, which provides
as follows:
“A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or
suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release, which if
known by him or her must have materially affected his or her settlement with the
debtor.”
Effective upon the Close of Escrow, by initialing below, Buyer expressly waives
the benefits of Section 1542 of the California Civil Code with respect to the
foregoing releases:
Buyer’s initials: __________
5.4.3 Definitions.
(a) “Claims” means any and all claims, losses, costs, damages, injuries, penalties,
enforcement actions, fines, taxes, remedial actions, removal and disposal
costs, investigation and remediation costs and expenses (including, without
limit, reasonable attorneys’ fees, litigation, arbitration and administrative
proceeding costs, expert and consultant fees and laboratory costs), sums paid
in settlement of claims, demands, obligations, liabilities, indebtedness,
breaches of contract, breaches of duty or of any relationship, acts, omissions,
misfeasances, malfeasance, cause or causes of action, debts, sums of money,
accounts, compensations, contracts, controversies, promises, losses and
expenses, of every type, kind, nature, description or character, and
irrespective of how, why, or by reason of what facts, whether now existing,
existing prior to the date of this Agreement or arising after the date of this
Agreement, or which could, might, or may be claimed to exist, of whatever kind
or name, whether known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, liquidated or
unliquidated, each as though fully set forth at length in this Agreement.
(b) “Hazardous Material” means (i) petroleum or any petroleum product or fraction
thereof, (ii) asbestos, (iii) any substance, product, waste or other material of
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any nature whatsoever which is or becomes regulated or listed by any local,
state or federal governmental authority, entity or agency or pursuant to any
“Environmental Law” (as defined below), including, without limitation, any
substance defined as “hazardous substances,” “hazardous materials,” or “toxic
materials” by any Environmental Law, and (iv) any substance, product, waste
or other material otherwise defined in this paragraph as a Hazardous Material
which may give rise to any liability under any Environmental Law or under any
statutory or common law theory based on negligence, trespass, intentional
tort, nuisance or strict liability or under any reported decisions of a state or
federal court.
(c) “Environmental Law” means any federal, state or local law, regulation,
guideline, code, ordinance, rule, resolution, order or decree regulating the use,
generation, handling, storage, treatment, transport, decontamination, clean-up,
removal, encapsulation, enclosure, abatement or disposal of any Hazardous
Material, including, without limitation, the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 9601, et seq.,
the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. Sections 9601, et
seq., the Toxic Substance Control Act, 15 U.S.C. Sections 2601 et seq., the
Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. Sections 1251 et seq., the Federal Insecticide,
Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, 7 U.S.C. Sections 136 et seq., the California
Hazardous Waste Control Act, Health and Safety Code Sections 25100, et
seq., the California Hazardous Substance Account Act, Health and Safety
Code Sections 25330, et seq., the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act, Health and Safety Code Sections 25249.5, et seq., California
Health and Safety Code Sections 25280, et seq. (Underground Storage of
Hazardous Substances), the California Hazardous Waste Management Act,
Health and Safety Code Sections 25170.1, et seq., California Health and
Safety Code Sections 25501 et seq. (Hazardous Materials Release Response
Plans and Inventory), the California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act,
Water Code Sections 13000 et seq., California Health and Safety Code
Section 26316, and any other federal, state or local statute, law, ordinance,
resolution, code, rule, regulation, order or decree regulating, relating to, or
imposing liability or standards of conduct concerning any Hazardous Material,
as now or at any time hereafter in effect, all as amended or hereafter
amended.
5.4.4 No Limitation to Liability. The provisions of this Section 5.4 shall not be limited in
any way by any other terms of this Agreement, including, but not limited to,
Section 6.6 of this Agreement (Liquidated Damages).
5.5 Condemnation. If, prior to Closing, any portion of the Property is condemned or
becomes the subject of any pending or threatened condemnation action, Seller shall
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promptly notify Buyer thereof, and Buyer may elect in its sole and absolute discretion to
terminate this Agreement.
5.6 Indemnity. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Buyer shall hold harmless, indemnify
and defend the Seller’s Parties from and against (a) any and all Claims (other than
matters caused by the negligent acts or negligent omissions of the Seller’s Parties) in
any way related to the Property and occurring after the Closing, or in any way related to
or arising from any act, conduct, omission, contract or commitment of Buyer and/or
Buyer’s Agents, including Buyer’s obligations pursuant to Section 5.7 below; (b) any
loss or damage to Seller resulting from any inaccuracy in or breach of any
representation or warranty of Buyer or resulting from any breach or default by Buyer
under this Agreement; and (c) all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’
fees, related to any actions, suits or judgments incident to any of the foregoing.
5.7 Buyer Maintenance and Operations Obligations.
5.7.1 Maintenance of Infrastructure Improvements. From and following the Closing
Date, Buyer shall, at its sole cost and expense, maintain, repair and replace the
existing Infrastructure Improvements and the portions of the Property described
in the Roadways Vacation in compliance with this Agreement and the Master
Plan (collectively, the “Maintenance Obligations”), pursuant to the provisions of
the Maintenance and License Agreement between Buyer and the City, which
Maintenance and License Agreement shall provide for Buyer’s performance of
maintenance activities with respect to the Roadways.
5.7.2 Inspections and Report. Buyer shall conduct maintenance inspection of the
Infrastructure Improvements at least once a year and shall retain proof of such
inspection and make such inspection report available to City within thirty (30)
days upon request.
5.7.3 Maintenance Personnel. To accomplish the Maintenance Obligations, Buyer shall
either staff or contract with and hire licensed and qualified personnel to perform
the Maintenance Obligations, including but not limited to the provision of labor,
equipment, materials, support facilities, and any and all other items necessary to
comply with the requirements of this Section 5.7.
5.8 Sales Tax Point of Sale Designation.
5.8.1 Construction. Pursuant to the authority granted by the California Department of
Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) allowing construction contractors with
contracts valued at $5 million or more to obtain a sub-permit enabling contractors
to designate the jurisdiction of the jobsite as the point of sale for sales tax
allocation, Buyer shall require its contractors hired to complete future projects on
the vacated portions of the Roadways to obtain such a sub-permit and allocate
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sales tax directly to the City ensuring that the City will collect a larger share of
local sales/use tax for projects developed on the Roadways than it would
otherwise receive without this designation.
5.8.2 Other Sales Taxes. Buyer and Seller agree in good faith to discuss and explore
additional opportunities to designate Seller as the applicable jurisdiction for future
sales tax allocations related to Buyer’s operations within the City.
6. CLOSING
6.1 Deposits Into Escrow
6.1.1 Seller’s Deposits. At least one (1) business day prior to the Closing Date, Seller
shall deposit into Escrow:
(a) A grant deed conveying the Property to Buyer (the “Deed”), subject to the
Permitted Exceptions, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D.
(b) An affidavit or qualifying statement which satisfies the requirements of Section
1445 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the related
regulations (the “Non-Foreign Affidavit”).
(c) A Withholding Exemption Certificate, Form 593-C, or in the event that Seller is a
non-California resident, a certificate issued by the California Franchise Tax
Board, pursuant to the Revenue and Taxation Code Sections 18805 and 26131,
stating either the amount of withholding required from Seller’s proceeds or that
Seller is exempt from the withholding requirement (the “Withholding Certificate”).
(d) An executed original counterpart of the Maintenance and License Agreement,
substantially in the form of Exhibit E.
(e) An executed original counterpart of the Public Utility Easements, substantially in
the form of Exhibit F, identifying all necessary and required public utility
easements in favor of the Seller, to be recorded immediately after Close.
(f) An executed original of the Resolution of Vacation adopted in accordance with
the procedures outlined in Streets and Highways code section 8320, et seq., to
be recorded immediately before Close.
6.1.2 Buyer’s Deposits. At least one (1) business day prior to the Closing Date, Buyer
shall deposit into Escrow:
(a) An executed original counterpart of the Maintenance and License
Agreement, substantially in the form of Exhibit E.
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(b) An executed original counterpart of the Public Utility Easements,
substantially in the form of Exhibit F, identifying all necessary and required
public utility easements in favor of the Seller, to be recorded immediately
after Close.
(c) The balance of the funds necessary to pay the Purchase Price.
6.1.3 Other Deposits. Seller and Buyer shall each deposit such other instruments and
funds as are reasonably required by Escrow Holder or otherwise required to
close Escrow and consummate the sale of the Property in accordance with the
terms of this Agreement.
6.2 Prorations. The following prorations shall be made as of 12:01 a.m. on the day the
Closing occurs on the basis of a 365-day year. At least five (5) business days prior to
the Closing Date, Escrow Holder shall deliver to Seller and Buyer a tentative proration
schedule setting forth a preliminary determination all utility charges and other items of
expense (if any) shall be prorated as of the Closing on the basis of schedules prepared
by Seller for that purpose with post-closing adjustments made between Seller and
Buyer by cash payment upon demand to the party entitled thereto.
6.3 Payment of Closing Costs. Closing Costs Borne by Buyer. Buyer will pay all Escrow
fees (including the costs of preparing documents and instruments) and recording fees
incident to and related to the transaction contemplated hereby. Buyer will also pay title
insurance costs, title report costs, any , documentary transfer tax, any and all sales and
use taxes required in connection with the transfer of the Property to Buyer, and any
sums necessary to obtain and record any reconveyance required, and the Escrow
Holder’s fee and any additional charges customarily charged to buyers in accordance
with common escrow practices in northern California.
6.4 Closing Escrow.
6.4.1 Escrow Holder shall hold the Closing on the Closing Date if: (i) it has received in
a timely manner all the funds and materials required to be delivered into Escrow
by Buyer and Seller; and (ii) it has received assurances satisfactory to it that,
effective as of the Closing, the Title Company will issue the Owner’s Policy to
Buyer.
6.4.2 To Close the Escrow, Escrow Holder shall:
(a) Cause the Deed to be recorded and then mailed to Buyer, and deliver the
Owner’s Policy, Non-Foreign Affidavit and Withholding Certificate to Buyer; and
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(b) Deliver to Seller the Purchase Price by wire transfer of federal funds, funds in the
amount of the Purchase Price, less the amount of the Deposit to the extent
released to Seller and plus or less any net debit or credit to Seller by reason of
the prorations provided for in this Agreement.
(c) Cause the Public Utility Easements to be recorded and then copies mailed to
Seller.
6.4.3 Pursuant to Section 6045 of the Internal Revenue Code, Escrow Holder shall be
designated the closing agent hereunder and shall be solely responsible for
complying with the tax reform act of 1986 with regard to reporting all settlement
information to the Internal Revenue Service.
6.5 Failure to Close; Cancellation. If the Escrow Holder is not in a position to Close the
Escrow on the Closing Date, then, except as provided in Section 6.6, Escrow Holder
shall return to the depositor thereof any funds or other materials previously placed in
Escrow. No such return shall relieve either party of liability for any failure to comply with
the terms of this Agreement.
6.6 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES THE PARTIES HAVE DETERMINED THAT IF BUYER
BREACHES THIS AGREEMENT AND FAILS TO PURCHASE THE PROPERTY AS
CONTEMPLATED HEREIN, THE DAMAGE TO SELLER WILL BE EXTREMELY
DIFFICULT AND IMPRACTICABLE TO ASCERTAIN, SUCH DAMAGE INCLUDING
COSTS OF NEGOTIATING AND DRAFTING THIS AGREEMENT, COSTS OF
COOPERATING IN SATISFYING CONDITIONS TO CLOSING, COSTS OF SEEKING
ANOTHER BUYER UPON BUYER’S DEFAULT, OPPORTUNITY COSTS IN KEEPING
THE PROPERTY OUT OF THE MARKETPLACE, AND OTHER COSTS INCURRED
IN CONNECTION HEREWITH. IN ADDITION, BUYER WISHES TO LIMIT ITS
LIABILITY IN EVENT OF ITS BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT AND FAILURE TO
PURCHASE THE PROPERTY AS CONTEMPLATED IN THIS AGREEMENT, AND
SELLER HAS AGREED TO SUCH A LIMITATION. THE PARTIES THUS AGREE
THAT SHOULD THIS AGREEMENT FAIL TO CLOSE DUE TO BUYER’S BREACH
OF THIS AGREEMENT OR ITS WRONGFUL REFUSAL OR FAILURE TO
PURCHASE THE PROPERTY CONTEMPLATED IN THIS AGREEMENT, THE SOLE
AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF SELLER SHALL BE TO RETAIN THE DEPOSIT
FROM BUYER; ALL OTHER CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES OR CAUSES OF ACTION
ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVED BY SELLER. SAID AMOUNT WILL BE THE
FULL, AGREED AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH OF THIS
AGREEMENT BY BUYER. THE PAYMENT OF SUCH AMOUNT AS LIQUIDATED
DAMAGES IS NOT INTENDED AS A FORFEITURE OR PENALTY WITHIN THE
MEANING OF CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTIONS 3275 OR 3369, BUT IS
INTENDED TO CONSTITUTE LIQUIDATED DAMAGES TO SELLER PURSUANT TO
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CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTIONS 1671, 1676 AND 1677. THE SELLER HEREBY
WAIVES THE PROVISIONS OF CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 3389.
IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE ENTITLED TO LOST PROFITS OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AS A RESULT OF THE OTHER PARTY’S BREACH
OF THIS AGREEMENT.
Initials of Buyer:
_________________________
Initials of Seller:
_________________________
6.7 Possession. Possession of the Property shall be delivered to Buyer upon Closing.
6.8 Seller’s Default. If Seller defaults under its obligations under this Agreement or breaches
its representations or warranties hereunder, the Deposit shall immediately be returned
to Buyer, Seller shall pay all Escrow cancellation and title charges, and Buyer shall have
all other rights and remedies available at law or equity, including without limitation, the
remedy of specific performance.
7. FUTURE USE, APPRAISAL, SUPPLEMENTAL PAYMENT, AND REQUIRED APPROVALS
7.1 Future Use. In the future, Buyer may submit an application to the City for approval of
development permits or modifications to the Master Plan, if required, to change the use
of the Roadways (or portions thereof) and provide for reconfiguration and/or
redevelopment of the Property for an alternative use. As part of any application for such
development permits or modifications to the Master Plan that impact Vacation Areas #1,
Vacation Area #3 or Vacation Area #4 (as such terms are defined below), Buyer shall
under the circumstances set forth below submit an appraisal prepared pursuant to
Section 7.2 of the fair market value (FMV) of the Property if developed as proposed in
Buyer’s application.
7.1.1 The Parties understand and agree that the portions of the Roadways depicted in
green, pink and blue on Exhibit A and described, respectively, on Exhibit A-1
(“Vacation Area #1), Exhibit A-2 (Vacation Area #3) and Exhibit A-3 (Vacation
Area #4) shall remain as publicly-accessible Roadways subject to the
Maintenance and License Agreement and shall not be eligible for change in use
except as set forth herein. Any application to change the use or configuration
(other than minor modifications to location or configuration of the Roadways that
do not result in a change to the total acreage of the Roadways provided for public
access) of Vacation Area #1, Vacation Area #3 or Vacation Area #4 shall be
subject to City Council approval and shall necessitate (a) an amendment to this
Agreement acceptable to the parties hereto and approved by the City Council,
and (b) the payment of a supplemental amount pursuant to Section 7.3
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acceptable to the parties hereto and approved by the City Council based upon
the FMV of such Vacation Areas, as determined by an appraisal pursuant to
Section 7.2. For the avoidance of doubt, the portions of the Maintenance and
License Agreement applicable to Vacation Area #1, Vacation Area #3 and
Vacation Area #4 of the Roadways may not be terminated without a written
amendment to this Agreement executed by both Parties and approved by the
City Council. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Vacation Area #1 shall remain
publicly-accessible in perpetuity to ensure access to the Wind Harp and Buyer
does not intend to seek any change in use for Vacation Area #1 pursuant to this
section. Further, Buyer shall not seek a change in use for Vacation Area #3 or
Vacation Area #4 pursuant to this Section 7 until January 1, 2031 or later.
7.1.2 The Parties agree that notwithstanding the foregoing, the portion of the
Roadways depicted in orange on Exhibit A and described on Exhibit A-4
(Vacation Area #2) may be subject to a proposed change in use and/or
termination of the applicable portions of the Maintenance and License
Agreement, subject to applicable City approvals, without change to the Purchase
Price because the Purchase Price set forth herein represents the FMV of said
portions of the Roadways if redeveloped as an alternative use. In light of the
foregoing, the Parties agree that if Buyer submits an application to update/modify
the Master Plan to redevelop Vacation Area #2, Buyer shall not be required to
prepare and submit an appraisal pursuant to Section 7.2 as part of such an
application, and no change to the Purchase Price shall be made.
7.2 Appraisal. The appraisal contemplated in Section 7.1 shall be an independent third
party appraisal prepared by a valuation expert selected by the Parties in accordance
with this Section. The appraiser shall have the requisite experience and skills necessary
to prepare the appraisal and shall be selected by mutual agreement of both Parties. If
the Parties cannot agree on an appraiser, then each Party shall propose an appraiser
and the two shall select a third appraiser to perform the valuation. The appraisal shall
be prepared using appraisal instructions jointly agreed to by the Seller and Buyer. The
appraisal shall be based on the FMV of Vacation Area #1, Vacation Area #3 or Vacation
Area #4, as the case may be, for the primary use proposed by Buyer in its proposed
modifications to the Master Plan (“Modified Use Appraisal”). Both Parties assume that
the primary use will be Office/R&D.
7.3 Amount and Timing of Supplemental Payment. If Buyer’s proposed modifications to the
Master Plan are approved by the City, then Buyer shall make a an additional payment of
consideration hereunder (the “Supplemental Payment”) to the Seller in an amount that
is equal to the FMV of Vacation Area #1, Vacation Area #3 or Vacation Area #4, as the
case may be, as identified in the Modified Use Appraisal, Under no circumstances shall
the per square foot cost included in the Supplemental Payment be less than the per
square foot cost utilized in the Purchase Price. The Supplemental Payment shall be
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paid upon termination of the Reserved License for the applicable Roadway as
contemplated in Section 7.4.
7.4 Required City Approvals and Termination of Public Access. As part of any proposed
modifications to the Master Plan that result in the need to terminate or amend the
Maintenance and License Agreement as to portion(s) of the Roadways proposed for
alternative use, following City approval thereof, compliance with all provisions of this
Section 7, and the passage of any applicable appeal or challenge periods without any
such appeal or challenge (or the favorable satisfaction of any such appeal or challenge),
the Maintenance and License Agreement shall terminate or be amended as to those
portion(s) of the Roadways and said portion(s) will no longer be publicly accessible
space. Buyer shall install prominent signage at several locations along the Roadways a
minimum of ninety (90) days in advance of any closure to the public.
8. GENERAL PROVISIONS
8.1 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire integrated agreement between
the parties respecting the subject matter of this Agreement and supersedes all prior
understandings and agreements, whether oral or in writing, between the parties
respecting the subject matter of this Agreement. There are no representations,
agreements, arrangements or understandings, oral or in writing, between or among the
parties to this Agreement relating to the subject matter of this Agreement that are not
fully expressed in this Agreement. The terms of this Agreement are intended by the
parties as a final expression of their agreement with respect to those terms and they
may not be contradicted by evidence of any prior agreement or of any
contemporaneous agreement. The parties further intend that this Agreement constitute
the complete and exclusive statement of its terms and that no extrinsic evidence
whatsoever may be introduced in any judicial proceeding involving this Agreement.
8.2 Choice of Law; Jurisdiction; Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of
the State of California. The parties to this Agreement irrevocably agree to the
jurisdiction of the Superior Court of the State of California situated in the County in
which the Property is located, or of the United States District Court situated in such
County, and the parties agree that venue in such County is the correct and appropriate
venue, for any action or other proceeding involving the rights, obligations and remedies
of the parties under this Agreement.
8.3 Severability. If any term, covenant, condition or provision of this Agreement, or its
application to any person or circumstance, shall to any extent be held by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remainder of the terms,
covenants, conditions or provisions of this Agreement, or the application thereof to any
person or circumstance, shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be
affected, impaired or invalidated thereby.
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8.4 Waiver of Covenants, Conditions or Remedies. The waiver by one party of the
performance of any covenant, condition or promise under this Agreement shall not
invalidate this Agreement nor shall it be considered a waiver by it of any other covenant,
condition or promise under this Agreement. The waiver by either or both parties of the
time for performing any act under this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of the
time for performing any other act or an identical act required to be performed at a later
time. The exercise of any remedy provided in this Agreement shall not be a waiver of
any consistent remedy provided by law, and the provision in this Agreement for any
remedy shall not exclude other consistent remedies unless they are expressly excluded.
8.5 Exhibits. All exhibits to which reference is made in this Agreement are deemed
incorporated in this Agreement, whether or not actually attached.
8.6 Amendments. This Agreement may be amended at any time by the written agreement
of Buyer and Seller. All amendments, changes, revisions and discharges of this
Agreement, in whole or in part, and from time to time, shall be binding upon the parties
despite any lack of legal consideration, so long as the same shall be in writing and
executed by the parties hereto.
8.7 Relationship of Parties. The parties agree that their relationship is that of seller and
buyer, and that nothing contained herein shall constitute either party the agent or legal
representative of the other for any purpose whatsoever, nor shall this Agreement be
deemed to create any form of business organization between the parties hereto, nor is
either party granted any right or authority to assume or create any obligation or
responsibility on behalf of the other party, nor shall either party be in any way liable for
any debt of the other.
8.8 No Third Party Benefit. This Agreement is intended to benefit only the parties hereto and
no other person or entity has or shall acquire any rights hereunder.
8.9 Time of the Essence. Time shall be of the essence as to all dates and times of
performance, whether contained herein or contained in any escrow instructions to be
executed pursuant to this Agreement, and all escrow instructions shall contain a
provision to this effect.
8.10 Further Acts. Each party agrees to perform any further acts and to execute,
acknowledge and deliver any documents which may be reasonably necessary to carry
out the provisions of this Agreement.
8.11 Recordation; Actions to Clear Title. Buyer shall not record this Agreement, any
memorandum of this Agreement, any assignment of this Agreement or any other
document which would cause a cloud on the title to the Property. If Buyer fails to
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complete its purchase of the Property for any reason, or if this Agreement shall
terminate for any reason, then Buyer shall, at no cost to Seller, promptly execute,
acknowledge and deliver to Seller, all within three (3) days after written request from
Seller, a quitclaim deed, in recordable form, in favor of Seller and any other documents
requested by Seller to remove the cloud on title to the Property that may exist as the
result of the existence of this Agreement or any escrow relating to this Agreement.
8.12 Assignment. Buyer shall not assign its rights or delegate its obligations hereunder
without the prior written consent of Seller in each instance, which consent Seller may
withhold in Seller’s sole and absolute discretion. If Buyer assigns its rights or delegates
its obligations hereunder in violation of this Section, Seller shall have the right to
terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 3.4 above. Subject to the foregoing, this
Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors and
assigns of the parties to this Agreement, including without limitation any successors to
Buyer’s ownership of the Campus, the Property or any portion(s) thereof.
8.13 Attorneys’ Fees. In the event of any litigation involving the parties to this Agreement to
enforce any provision of this Agreement, to enforce any remedy available upon default
under this Agreement, or seeking a declaration of the rights of either party under this
Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the other such
attorneys’ fees and costs as may be reasonably incurred, including the costs of
reasonable investigation, preparation and professional or expert consultation incurred
by reason of such litigation. All other attorneys’ fees and costs relating to this
Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby shall be borne by the party
incurring the same.
8.14 Brokers. Buyer and Seller each represent and warrant to the other that (a) they have not
dealt with any brokers or finders in connection with the purchase and sale of the
Property, and (b) insofar as such party knows, no broker or other person is entitled to
any commission or finder’s fee in connection with the purchase and sale of the Property.
Seller and Buyer each agree to indemnify and hold harmless the other against any loss,
liability, damage, cost, claim or expense incurred by reason of any brokerage fee,
commission or finder’s fee which is payable or alleged to be payable to any broker or
finder because of any agreement, act, omission or statement of the indemnifying party.
8.15 Manner of Giving Notice. All notices and demands which either party is required or
desires to give to the other shall be given in writing by personal delivery, express courier
service or by email followed by next day delivery of a hard copy to the address set forth
in Sections 1.8 and 1.9 above for the respective party, provided that if any party gives
notice of a change of name, address or email address notices to that party shall
thereafter be given as demanded in that notice. All notices and demands so given shall
be effective upon receipt by the party to whom notice or a demand is being given.
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8.16 Survival. The provisions of Sections 3.3.2 (Inspection of Property), 5.1 and 5.2
(Representations and Warranties), 5.3 (Reaffirmation), 5.4 (Hazardous Material
Indemnification and Waiver), 5.5 (Condemnation), 5.6 (Indemnity), 6.2 (Prorations), 6.3
(Payment of Closing Costs), 6.6 (Liquidated Damages), 6.7 (Possession) and Article 8
(General Provisions) shall survive the Closing and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the termination of this Agreement for
any reason without the conveyance of the Property to Buyer. The provisions of Section
5.7 (Buyer Maintenance Obligations) shall survive Closing and consummation of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
[Signatures appear on the following page]
Grant Deed
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have cause their duly authorized
representatives to execute this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
BUYER:
_______________________________,
a ______________________________
SELLER:
_______________________________,
a ______________________________
By: ____________________________
Name: _________________________
Title: ___________________________
By: ____________________________
Name: _________________________
Title: ___________________________
Grant Deed
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EXHIBIT A
“DEPICTION OF DNA WAY, CABOT ROAD, AND PSB BLVD”
Grant Deed
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Grant Deed
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EXHIBIT A-2
“DESCRIPTION AND DEPICTION OF VACATION AREA #3”
Grant Deed
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EXHIBIT A-3
“DESCRIPTION AND DEPICTION OF VACATION AREA #4”
Grant Deed
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EXHIBIT A-4
“DESCRIPTION AND DEPICTION OF VACATION AREA #2”
Grant Deed
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EXHIBIT B
“PROPERTY DESCRIPTION”
Grant Deed
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EXHIBIT C
“INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS”
1. Asphalt, Curbs, Sidewalks, & Gutter
2. Traffic Signals Located at DNA Way at Point San Bruno Blvd and 310 DNA Way
3. Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB)
4. Streetlights
5. Signs and Traffic Markings
Grant Deed
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EXHIBIT D
“GRANT DEED”
(SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE RESERVED FOR RECORDER’S USE)
GRANT DEED
The City of South San Francisco
DNA Way, Portion of Cabot Road, Point San Bruno Boulevard
For valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged, the City of South San Francisco, a California municipal corporation (“Grantor”),
hereby grants and conveys to Genentech, Inc. a Delaware limited liability company (the
“Grantee ”), the real property located in the City of South San Francisco of DNA Way, portion of
Cabot Road, and Point San Bruno Boulevard (the “Property”), more particularly depicted and
described in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated in this grant deed (“Grant Deed ”) by
this reference.
1. The Property is conveyed subject to that certain Purchase, Sale, and Maintenance
Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions entered into by and between the Grantor and Grantee
dated as of ______ day of ______ 2025 (“PSA”).
2. This Grant Deed may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be an original and
all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGES
Recording Requested by
and when Recorded, return to:
City of South San Francisco
400 Grand Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Attention: City Manager
EXEMPT FROM RECORDING FEES PER CALIFORNIA
GOVERNMENT CODE §§6103, 27383
Grant Deed
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor and Grantee have executed this Grant Deed as of this
______ day of _________2025.
GRANTOR:
CITY
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO,
a municipal corporation
By: _______________________________
Sharon Ranals, City Manager
ATTEST:
By: _________________________________
Rosa Acosta, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: _________________________________
Sky Woodruff, City Attorney
SIGNATURES MUST BE NOTARIZED
Grant Deed
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GRANTEE
GENENTECH, INC.
a Delaware limited liability company
By: __________________________
Name:
Title:
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 to Grant Deed
LEGAL DESCRIPTION & DIAGRAM
EXHIBIT E
“MAINTENANCE AND PUBLIC ACCESS LICENSE AGREEMENT”
EXHIBIT F
“PUBLIC UTILITIES EASEMENT”
EXHIBIT G
“EXCLUDED IMPROVEMENTS”
The Property does not include any and all City-owned sewer and storm drain
infrastructure located within the boundaries of the Roadways being conveyed.
MAINTENANCE AND PUBLIC ACCESS LICENSE AGREEMENT
Genentech Campus Master Plan
THIS MAINTENANCE AND PUBLIC ACCESS LICENSE AGREEMENT
(“AGREEMENT”) is made and entered into as of _____________, 20__ (hereinafter,
“EFFECTIVE DATE”), by and between the CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, a municipal
corporation ("CITY”), and GENENTECH, INC., a Delaware corporation, and its successors in
interest, assigns and transferees ( “GENENTECH,” with CITY and GENENTECH collectively
referred to herein as the “PARTIES”), with reference to the following facts:
RECITALS
A. WHEREAS, GENENTECH has a legal and/or equitable interest in certain real
property located in the CITY on the approximately 207-acre site commonly known as the
“GENENTECH Campus” (the “Campus”). The Campus is more particularly described in Exhibit
A of that certain Development Agreement by and between City of South San Francisco and
Genentech, Inc., bearing the Effective Date of December 31, 2020, adopted by the City Council of
the City of South San Francisco (the “CITY COUNCIL”) in Ordinance No. 1615-2020, and
recorded on ________, 202__ in the Official Records of San Mateo County as Recorders
Document No. ________ (“DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT”).
B. WHEREAS, on November 24, 2020 and December 1, 2020, the CITY COUNCIL
unanimously approved GENENTECH’s Campus Master Plan Update project (the “PROJECT”),
which approval included, but was not limited to, adoption of the DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT, certification of that certain Environmental Impact Report for the GENENTECH
Master Plan Update, State Clearinghouse No. 2017052064 (“Project EIR”), approval of that certain
GENENTECH Master Plan Update (“MASTER PLAN”), and approval of certain amendments to
the CITY’s Genentech Master Plan Zoning District so as to facilitate implementation of the
MASTER PLAN.
C. WHEREAS, the MASTER PLAN articulates a vision for new growth and
development within the Campus that fosters intensification of development and infill
development by serving as a general guide for the future placement and design of individual
buildings and other Campus improvements over time. Because the MASTER PLAN is an overall
development framework that provides the basis for future approvals, it provides for flexibility
during implementation. Rather than establishing the location, size or design of individual
buildings and improvements, it permits such details to be developed over the course of the
MASTER PLAN’s planning horizon.
D. WHEREAS, to promote the MASTER PLAN’s stated objective of establishing an
integrated and walkable Campus that implements a more pedestrian-oriented, shared street
concept that prioritizes people over motorized vehicles, the MASTER PLAN contemplates the
closure of certain internal, public streets and roadways, such contemplated roadways are
commonly known as “DNA Way,” “Point San Bruno Boulevard” and “Cabot Road”
(collectively, the “ROADWAYS”). All such ROADWAYS pass through the central portion of
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the MASTER PLAN’s “Upper Campus” planning area, and reconfiguration of such
ROADWAYS would thereby improve pedestrian connections between indoor spaces and
outdoor spaces so as to activate the Campus core while also permitting continued transit and
emergency access through the use of special pavers or other appropriate design treatments in
support of the vision of the MASTER PLAN.
E. WHEREAS, to facilitate the implementation of the MASTER PLAN, and the
design and future improvement of pedestrian-oriented circulation improvements in accordance
with the MASTER PLAN and applicable administrative or discretionary approval processes set
forth in the City of South San Francisco Municipal Code, the CITY and GENENTECH entered
into a Real Property Purchase, Sale and Maintenance Agreement and Escrow Instructions, dated
as of _____________, 2025 (the “STREETS PURCHASE AGREEMENT”), pursuant to which
the CITY agreed to sell and GENENTECH agreed to purchase certain real property interests in
the ROADWAYS following the CITY’s completion of statutory vacation proceedings to
terminate the public streets within the ROADWAYS provided that certain limited rights of
public access and use along said formerly public rights-of-way are maintained pursuant to the
license granted by this AGREEMENT (“LICENSE”), and further provided that GENENTECH
agrees to take on ongoing responsibilities for the improvement, landscaping and maintenance of
the internal portions of the Campus that were formerly public rights-of-way consistent with the
MASTER PLAN and subject to the terms and conditions hereof.
F. WHEREAS, in connection with the STREETS PURCHASE AGREEMENT and in
furtherance of the development of the PROJECT, CITY has formally vacated the public property
interests and any and all ownership rights of the public in and to the ROADWAYS in accordance
with the applicable statutory procedures; and
G. WHEREAS, as a requirement of the STREETS PURCHASE AGREEMENT and
in order to maintain public access to the ROADWAYS after the CITY’s vacation, the CITY and
GENENTECH agreed to enter into this AGREEMENT to outline the terms and conditions for the
LICENSE for continued public access to the ROADWAYS and conditions under which any of
said ROADWAYS may be closed to public access in the future; and
H. WHEREAS, except as otherwise stated herein, any future termination of the
LICENSE or any portion thereof granted herein and the associated termination of public access
rights as to any portion of the ROADWAYS requires a fair market value (“FMV”) appraisal of the
applicable portion(s) of the ROADWAYS and a supplemental payment to CITY for the FMV of
said ROADWAYS or portion(s) thereof; and
I. WHEREAS, pursuant to the STREETS PURCHASE AGREEMENT, CITY shall
continue to maintain public utilities and infrastructure located in the ROADWAYS after vacation
and GENENTECH shall grant CITY this LICENSE to access the public utilities and infrastructure
for purposes of performing said maintenance and GENENTECH shall reimburse CITY for the cost
of said maintenance; and
J. WHEREAS, pursuant to the STREETS PURCHASE AGREEMENT,
GENENTECH agreed, at its sole cost and expense, to maintain, repair and replace the
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ROADWAYS and associated existing infrastructure improvements as needed after conveyance
and vacation of the ROADWAYS; and
K. WHEREAS, CITY has determined that the public interests in the limited use and
access rights in favor of the public as contemplated herein and in the MASTER PLAN and the
PROJECT approvals, are adequately furthered and protected by the LICENSE provided herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual covenants and
promises herein contained, the PARTIES hereby agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. Grant of License. GENENTECH hereby grants to CITY, for use and enjoyment by
CITY and members of the public subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, this
LICENSE providing a permanent and perpetual right of access and non-exclusive use over and
across the portions of the Campus (the “LICENSE AREA”) improved and designated as the
ROADWAYS, as depicted in green, pink, blue, and orange on Exhibit A and described,
respectively, on Exhibit A-1 (ROADWAY AREA 1), Exhibit A-2 (ROADWAY AREA 3),
Exhibit A-3 (ROADWAY AREA 4) and Exhibit A-4 (ROADWAY AREA 2) hereto, for (i)
vehicular and pedestrian ingress to, and egress from, the portions of the Campus as described
herein and (ii) the construction, maintenance, operation, testing, inspection, repair, removal,
replacement, reconstruction or abandonment of any City-owned public infrastructure and utilities
(including CATV facilities) (the “CITY FACILITIES”) located or to be located within the
ROADWAYS, and such appurtenances thereto as may be necessary or convenient for the
operation of such CITY FACILITIES , subject in all respects to the terms, conditions and
provisions of this AGREEMENT; reserving, however, unto GENENTECH, its successors and
assigns, all other rights in and to the LICENSE AREA.
2. Terms and Conditions of LICENSE. The LICENSE set forth herein is granted by
GENENTECH to CITY upon the following express covenants and conditions:
2.1 Continuation of ROADWAYS in Present Form. GENENTECH shall keep and
maintain the ROADWAYS in their present form and in the locations depicted in the MASTER
PLAN, subject to GENENTECH’s obligations to repair, replace and maintain the ROADWAYS
pursuant to the Maintenance Obligations outlined in Section 3 below and the STREETS
PURCHASE AGREEMENT. GENENTECH shall not alter, obstruct, or modify the ROADWAYS
in any way, nor take any action to impede or interfere with public use and enjoyment of the
ROADWAYS pursuant to this LICENSE.
2.2 Minor Relocation and Adjustment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, GENENTECH
shall at all times following the Effective Date have the right to relocate, adjust or reposition
portions of the ROADWAYS in minor, non-material ways, subject to a ministerial approval to be
considered and granted on behalf of the CITY by the CITY’s Director of Community and
Economic Development or Director of Public Works or their respective designees, which approval
shall not be subject to notice and public hearing and shall be processed by the CITY in similar
fashion to an ADMINISTRATIVE PROJECT APPROVAL pursuant to the DEVELOPMENT
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AGREEMENT. The denial by the CITY’s Director of Community and Economic Development or
Director of Public Works or designees of any such minor relocation or adjustment may be appealed
by GENENTECH through a discretionary process to the CITY COUNCIL, Planning Commission
or other applicable approval body.
2.3 Indemnity. To the fullest extent permitted by law, GENENTECH hereby agrees to,
and does hereby: (a) indemnify, defend, and hold CITY, its officers, employees and agents,
harmless from and against any claims, demands, suits, liability or responsibility whatsoever
(hereinafter “CLAIMS”) for any damage or injury of any kind whatsoever, regardless of fault
(subject to the next sentence), to any person or property by reason of use of the LICENSE and
GENENTECH’s maintenance of the ROADWAYS; and (b) release CITY from any CLAIMS for
damage or liability which might occur to the real and personal property underlying the CAMPUS
(the “CAMPUS FACILITIES”), by reason of any lawful use of the LICENSE AREA by CITY or
the PUBLIC. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, the indemnity, defend, hold
harmless, and release set forth in the preceding sentence shall not apply to the extent any CLAIMS
are caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of any employee, personnel, contractor;
or subcontractor of CITY or to the extent any CLAIMS are caused by CITY’s negligence in the
maintenance of CITY FACILITIES.
2.4 Future Use of ROADWAYS and Termination of Public Access LICENSE. In the
future, GENENTECH may submit an application to the CITY for approval of development permits
or modifications to the MASTER PLAN, if required, to change the use of the ROADWAY AREA
#2, ROADWAY AREA #3, or ROADWAY AREA #4 (or portions thereof) and provide for
reconfiguration and/or redevelopment of one or more of the applicable ROADWAYS for an
alternative use. ROADWAY AREA #1 shall remain publicly-accessible pursuant to this LICENSE
in perpetuity to ensure access to the Wind Harp and GENENTECH does not intend to seek a
change in use for ROADWAY AREA #1. As part of any application for such development permits
or required modifications to the MASTER PLAN that impact ROADWAY AREA #3 or
ROADWAY AREA #4 (as such terms are defined below), GENENTECH shall under the
circumstances set forth below submit an appraisal prepared pursuant to Section 2.4(c) of the fair
market value (FMV) of the applicable property if developed as proposed in GENENTECH’s
application. GENENTECH shall not seek a termination of the LICENSE for public access to
ROADWAY AREA #3 or ROADWAY AREA #4 pursuant to this Section 2 until January 1, 2031
or later.
a. ROADWAYS Requiring Appraisal and Supplemental Payment. The Parties
understand and agree that the portions of the ROADWAYS depicted in pink and blue on Exhibit
A and described, respectively, on Exhibit A-2 (ROADWAY AREA #3) and Exhibit A-3
(ROADWAY Area #4) shall remain as publicly-accessible ROADWAYS subject to this
AGREEMENT and shall not be eligible for change in use except as set forth herein. Any
application to change the use or configuration (other than minor modifications to location or
configuration of the ROADWAYS that do not result in a change to the total acreage of the
ROADWAYS provided for public access) of ROADWAY AREA #3 or ROADWAY AREA #4
shall be subject to City Council approval and shall necessitate (a) an amendment to this Agreement
acceptable to the parties hereto and approved by the City Council, and (b) the payment of a
supplemental amount pursuant to Section 2.4(d) acceptable to the parties hereto and approved by
the City Council based upon the FMV of such ROADWAY Areas, as determined by an appraisal
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pursuant to Section 2.4(c). For the avoidance of doubt, the portions of the LICENSE applicable
to ROADWAY AREA #3 and ROADWAY AREA #4 of the ROADWAYS may not be terminated
without a written amendment to this Agreement executed by both Parties and approved by the City
Council.
b. ROADWAYS Not Requiring Appraisal and Supplemental Payment. The
Parties agree that notwithstanding the foregoing, the portion of the ROADWAYS depicted in
orange on Exhibit A and described on Exhibit A-4 (ROADWAY AREA #2) may be subject to a
proposed change in use and/or termination of the applicable portions of the LICENSE, subject to
applicable City approvals, without change to the Purchase Price (as specified in the STREETS
PURCHASE AGREEMENT) because the Purchase Price set forth in the STREETS PURCHASE
AGREEMENT represents the FMV of said portions of the ROADWAYS if redeveloped as an
alternative use. In light of the foregoing, the Parties agree that if GENENTECH submits a
development application or any required application to update/modify the MASTER PLAN to
redevelop ROADWAY AREA #2, GENENTECH shall not be required to prepare and submit an
appraisal pursuant to Section 2.4(c) as part of such an application, and no change to the Purchase
Price shall be made. However, an amendment to this AGREEMENT shall be required to terminate
the LICENSE as to ROADWAY AREA #2 as part of any City approvals for the underlying project.
c. Appraisal. The appraisal contemplated in Section 2.4(a) shall be an
independent third-party appraisal prepared by a valuation expert selected by the Parties in
accordance with this subsection (c). The appraiser shall have the requisite experience and skills
necessary to prepare the appraisal and shall be selected by mutual agreement of both Parties. If the
Parties cannot agree on an appraiser, then each Party shall propose an appraiser and the two shall
select a third appraiser to perform the valuation. The appraisal shall be prepared using appraisal
instructions jointly agreed to by CITY and GEN ENTECH. The appraisal shall be based on the
FMV of ROADWAY AREA #3 or ROADWAY AREA #4, as the case may be, for the primary
use proposed by GENENTECH in its proposed modifications to the MASTER PLAN
(“MODIFIED USE APPRAISAL”). Both Parties assume that the primary use will be Office/R&D.
d. Amount and Timing of Supplemental Payment. If GENENTECH’s
proposed modifications to the MASTER PLAN are approved by the CITY, then GENENTECH
shall make an additional payment of consideration hereunder (the “SUPPLEMENTAL
PAYMENT”) to CITY in an amount that is equal to the FMV of ROADWAY AREA #3 or
ROADWAY AREA #4, as the case may be, as identified in the MODIFIED USE APPRAISAL.
Under no circumstances shall the per square foot cost included in the SUPPLEMENTAL
PAYMENT be less than the per square foot cost utilized in the Purchase Price. The
SUPPLEMENTAL PAYMENT shall be paid upon execution of the Amendment to this
AGREEMENT providing for termination of the LICENSE for the applicable portion of the
ROADWAYS.
e. Required City Approvals and Termination of Public Access. As part of any
proposed modifications to the MASTER PLAN that result in the need to terminate the LICENSE
as to portion(s) of the ROADWAYS proposed for alternative use, following CITY approval
thereof, compliance with all provisions of this Section 2.4, and the passage of any applicable appeal
or challenge periods without any such appeal or challenge (or the favorable satisfaction of any
such appeal or challenge), the LICENSE shall terminate as to those portion(s) of the ROADWAYS
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and said portion(s) will no longer be publicly accessible space. GENENTECH shall install
prominent signage at several locations along the ROADWAYS a minimum of ninety (90) days in
advance of any closure to the public.
2.5 Termination of License for Default. PARTIES acknowledge and agree that the
LICENSE is a license coupled with an interest. Except as otherwise provided in Section 2.4 above,
the LICENSE and all privileges granted thereby may only be terminated upon the mutual written
agreement of the PARTIES or upon the occurrence of a DEFAULT (as hereinafter defined) by
CITY. As used herein, CITY shall be in default under this AGREEMENT (“DEFAULT”) if CITY
breaches any material provision of this AGREEMENT and such breach remains uncured for a
period of thirty (30) days following receipt by CITY of written notice thereof from GENENTECH;
provided, however, CITY shall not be deemed in DEFAULT if CITY commences to cure such
breach within such thirty (30) day period and thereafter diligently pursues such cure to completion.
2.6 No Adverse Rights. CITY agrees that, subject to the provisions of this
AGREEMENT, the use of the portion of the LICENSE AREA for the LICENSE will in no way
create any public or municipal right whatsoever which is adverse to any rights of GENENTECH,
and that the rights of GENENTECH are the rights herein given by this AGREEMENT and no other
rights in the PUBLIC PROPERTY whatsoever accrue hereunder.
2.7 Binding on Successors. The rights and obligations of this AGREEMENT and the
LICENSE shall inure to the benefit of, and be binding upon, GENENTECH’s and CITY’s
successors and assigns; the provisions of this LICENSE shall run with the land.
2.8 Relationship to Development Agreement. This AGREEMENT is intended to
implement and further the objectives of the MASTER PLAN, STREET PURCHASE
AGREEMENT, and the DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT.
3. GENENTECH Maintenance Obligations.
3.1 Maintenance Obligations. GENENTECH shall, at its sole cost and expense,
maintain, repair and replace the ROADWAYS and associated infrastructure at the time and
manner that is consistent with the same standards that CITY follows for publicly-accessible
roads, facilities, and infrastructure as further articulated in Section 3.2 below. The
foregoing Maintenance Obligations do not apply to any infrastructure or facilities located
within the ROADWAYS that were expressly reserved to CITY as “Excluded
Improvements” under the STREETS PURCHASE AGREEMENT and which Genentech
shall reimburse CITY for performance of said maintenance.
3.2 Maintenance Standards. At all times while CITY or members of the public enjoy
use and access rights in and to the ROADWAYS pursuant to this License, the portions of
the LICENSE AREA improved for such use shall be constructed and maintained with a
design consistent with CITY standards, pursuant to designs, plans and specifications
approved by CITY, and shall be subject to inspection by CITY in the same fashion as are
CITY-owned streets and roadways. If GENENTECH fails to maintain the ROADWAYS
as provided for in this Section 3, then CITY, after fourteen (14) days prior written notice,
may perform such necessary maintenance and charge GENENTECH for the cost thereof.
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3.3 Inspections and Report. GENENTECH shall conduct maintenance inspections of
the ROADWAYS and associated infrastructure at least once a year and shall retain proof
of such inspection and make such inspection report available to CITY within thirty (30)
days upon request.
3.4 Maintenance Personnel. To accomplish the Maintenance Obligations,
GENENTECH shall either staff or contract with and hire licensed and qualified personnel
to perform the Maintenance Obligations, including but not limited to the provision of labor,
equipment, materials, support facilities, and any and all other items necessary to comply
with the requirements of this Section 3. Notwithstanding the foregoing, CITY agrees in
exchange for the payment contemplated herein to fulfill GENENTECH’S Maintenance
Obligations for an initial period of five (5) years from the Effective Date of this Agreement,
in accordance with the schedule and fees set forth in Exhibit B, the DNA Way Maintenance
Exhibit, attached hereto. GENENTECH agrees to deposit the full estimate for the five (5)
year period within (__) days of the execution of this Agreement. Any additional work
beyond that contemplated in Exhibit B and requested by Genentech shall be performed by
the CITY on a time and materials basis, as mutually agreed to in advance between the
parties.
4. General Provisions.
4.1 Entire Agreement. Except as otherwise set forth herein, this AGREEMENT
constitutes the entire agreement between the PARTIES with respect to the subject matter hereof.
This AGREEMENT may only be amended or modified by a writing executed by both PARTIES.
4.2 Captions; Interpretation. The captions in this AGREEMENT are for reference only
and shall in no way define or interpret any provision hereof. This AGREEMENT shall be
interpreted and applied fairly as to both PARTIES and without regard as to which Party may have
drafted any particular provision.
4.3 Attorneys Fees. The prevailing Party in any action or proceeding to enforce or
interpret this AGREEMENT shall be entitled to recover its costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees
from the other Party.
4.4 Severability. If any provision of this AGREEMENT as applied to either party or
to any circumstance shall be adjudged by a court to be void or unenforceable, the same shall in no
way affect any other provision of this AGREEMENT, the application of any such provision in any
other circumstances or the validity or enforceability of this AGREEMENT as a whole.
4.5 Counterparts. This AGREEMENT may be executed by the PARTIES in
counterparts, which counterparts shall be construed together and have the same effect as if all of
the PARTIES had executed one and the same instrument.
4.6 Governing Law/Venue. This AGREEMENT shall in all respects be interpreted,
enforced, and governed by and under the laws of the State of California with venue in the court of
competent jurisdiction in San Mateo County.
4.7 No Waiver. No waiver with respect to any provision of this AGREEMENT shall
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be effective unless in writing and signed by the Party against whom it is asserted. No waiver of
any provision of this AGREEMENT by a party shall be construed as a waiver of any subsequent
breach or failure of the same term or condition, or as a waiver of any other provision of this
AGREEMENT.
4.8 Signature by CITY. This AGREEMENT is signed on behalf of CITY by the City
Manager pursuant to, and limited by, the authority granted bythe City Council. The original
AGREEMENT shall, upon recordation, be filed in the Office of the City Clerk and a copy thereof
shall be provided to GENENTECH.
4.9 Effective Date. This AGREEMENT shall not be effective unless and until executed
and delivered by both PARTIES. Subject to the preceding sentence, the effective date of this
AGREEMENT shall be the EFFECTIVE DATE first set forth above.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the PARTIES have executed this AGREEMENT on the dates
set forth below and effective as of the EFFECTIVE DATE.
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO:
Sharon Ranals, City Manager
Date:
ATTEST:
By:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
By:
Sky Woodruff, City Attorney
GENENTECH, INC.,
a Delaware corporation
By:
Title:
Printed Name:
Date:
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EXHIBIT A
“LICENSE AREA”
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EXHIBIT A-1
“ROADWAY AREA #1”
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EXHIBIT A-2
“ROADWAY AREA #3”
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EXHIBIT A-3
“ROADWAY AREA #4”
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EXHIBIT A-4
“ROADWAY AREA #2”
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EXHIBIT B
“Maintenance Exhibit”