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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApprove, authorize appropriation of funds and execution of a Recorded in Official Records, Orange County Cora-mon wealth-Land Title Cnrnpany Hugh Nguyen, Clerk-Recorder RECORDING REQUESTED BY II 1R1 $ �1�IE�IE�I[8 II811111 9 37 IN 1II 8 3 $ ��i I NO FEE WHEN RECORDED MAIL DOCUMENT AND 20160006091421:01 pm 12/01/16 TAX STATEMENT TO: 65 410 G02 4 City of Huntington Beach 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 9.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA. 92648 APN: 110-186-08 Escrow No: 09180907-918-GKD Title No: 9180907 Space above this line for Recorder's use GRANT DEED THE UNDERSIGNED GRANTOR(S) DECLARE(S) DOCUMENTARY TRANSFER TAX IS Exempt from the payment of the documentary transfer tax pursuant to R&T 19922 and exempt from the payment of the recording fee pursuant to Government Code Section 6103. City of Huntington Beach, AND FOR A VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Carl J. Obert and Alice M. Obert,'as Trustees of the Obert Trust, dated February.2, 2010. hereby GRANT(S) to City of Huntington Beach, a California municipal corporation the following described real property in the City of Huntington Beach, County of Orange, State of California: See Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof. Commonly known as: Vacant, City of Huntington Beach, CA Dated: November 21, 2016 Obert T� st, dated February 2, 2010 By: Name: Carl . O ert, Trustee By: Name: Alice M. Obert, Trustee APPROVED AS TO FORM MICHAEL E. GATES CITY ATTORNEY CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH 6 �L-,enl Mon wealth.Land Title Cnmpanv RECORDING REQUESTED BY WHEN RECORDED MAIL DOCUMENT AND TAX STATEMENT TO: City of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA. 92648 APN: 110-186-08 Escrow No: 09180907-918-GKD Title No: 9180907 Space above this line for Recorder's use GRANT DEED THE UNDERSIGNED GRANTOR(S) DECLARE(S) DOCUMENTARY TRANSFER TAX IS Exempt from the payment of the documentary transfer tax pursuant to R&T 19922 and exempt from the payment of the recording fee pursuant to Government Code Section 6103. City of Huntington Beach, AND FOR A VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Carl J. Obert and Alice M. Obert, as Trustees of the Obert Trust, dated February 2, 2010. hereby GRANT(S) to City of Huntington Beach, a California municipal corporation the following described real property in the City of Huntington Beach, County of Orange, State of California: See Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof. Commonly known as: Vacant, City of Huntington Beach, CA Dated: November 21, 2016 Ebert TyXi dated ruary 2, 2010 Y Name:,/Carl . Obert, Trustee By: `�-� �ffl , 06l-) Name: Alice M. Obert, Trustee APPROVED AS TO FORM r MICHAEL E. GATES CITY ATTORNEY CM OF HUNTINGTON BEACH A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF r)2,-VJ ss: On ( 2-� , before me, I \SUv�h a Notary Public, (here insert name and title of the officer C� personally appeared L 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/ s-he/they executed the same in hisftrer/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by bi�/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. TROY BOWMAN I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the `: COMMISSION a 2018792 , State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and Notary Public-California 3 correct. E '' ORANGE COUNTY dr My Comm Expires May 7.2017 WITNESS my hand and official seal. Signature (This area for notary stamp) Exhibit A All that certain real property situated in the County of Orange, State of California, described as follows: LOT 45 OF TRACT NO. 45, IN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 9, PAGE 34 OF MISCELLANEOUS MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPT ONE HALF (1/2) INTEREST IN ALL MINERALS, OIL, GAS, BREA, ASPHALTUM, COAL AND ALL OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES AND ALL GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES, LYING IN OR UNDER THE LAND DESCRIBED BELOW, BUT WITHOUT RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY TO EXTRACT THE SAME, AS PROVIDED IN DEED RECORDED FEBRUARY 18, 1982 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 82-056186 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. I City Of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street ® Huntington Beach, CA 92648 (714) 536-5227 o www.huntingtonbeachca.gov • . ,�.�/mil. Office of the City Clerk U,1909: Robin Estanislau, City Clerk DEED CERTIFICATION CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH This is to certify that the interest in real property conveyed by the Deed dated NOVEMBER 21, 2016, from CARL J. OBERT AND ALICE M. OBERT, AS TRUSTEES OF THE OBERT TRUST, DATED FEBRUARY 2, 2010 to the CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION is hereby accepted by the undersigned officer or agent on behalf of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach pursuant to the authority conferred by Resolution No. 3537 of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adopted on August 7, 1972, and the grantee consents to the recordation thereof by its duly authorized officer. Dated:November 29, 2016 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ROBIN ESTANISLAU, CMC CITY CLERK Sister Cities. Anjo, Japan ♦ Waitakere, New Zealand Dept. ID ED,16-30 Page 1 of 2 Meeting Date: 10/17/2016 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUEST FOR. CITY COUNCIL ACTION MEETING DATE: 10/17/2016 SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager PREPARED BY: Ken Domer, Assistant City Manager Kellee Fritzal, Deputy Director, Office of Business Development SUBJECT: Approve, authorize appropriation of funds and execution of an Agreement for Acquisition and Escrow Instructions for the purchase of an Encyclopedia Lot (APN 110-186-08) located on the north side of Ellis Avenue between Edwards and Goldenwest Streets Statement of Issue: The City Council is asked to approve an agreement with Carl and Alice Obert, in the amount of $15,000, along with escrow fees not-to-exceed $1,500, for the purchase of one encyclopedia lot (APN 110-186-08) on the north side of Ellis Avenue between Edwards Street and Goldenwest Street.. Financial Impact: Funds for this transaction have not been budgeted in the current 2016-17 budget. Therefore, an appropriation of funds not to exceed $16,500 from the Park Acquisition and Development (PAD) Fund Land Purchase Account 20945101.81100 is necessary to complete this transaction. Recommended Action: A) Approve the Agreement for Acquisition and Escrow Instructions; and, B) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement and other related documents; and, C) Authorize the City Manager to execute any other related escrow documents, and, D) Authorize the appropriation of up to $16,500 from the Park Acquisition and Development Fund balance (Fund 209) into account 20945101.81100. Alternative Action(s): Do not approve the Agreements and direct staff accordingly. Analysis: There are 305 encyclopedia lots in the designated Huntington Central Park area north of Ellis Avenue, between Goldenwest Street and Edwards Street. Lot sizes vary but are typically 2,800 square feet and zoned as Open Space/Park (OS-PR). Over the past 20 years the City has acquired all but 36 parcels. The lots are acquired when the owners come forward offering to sell to the City or by way of County tax sales. Purchases are made based on availability of City funding through the Park Acquisition and Development Fund. xB -365- Item 6. - I Dept. ID ED 16-30 Page 2 of 2 Meeting Date: 10/17/2016 The aforementioned property owner approached the City to sell her encyclopedia lot. Over the past few months, the City and the property owner negotiated and agreed upon a final purchase price of $15,000. This price was based on the maximum sales price that the City has paid over the past three years for comparable lots that are designated for park and open space use as referenced above. Opportunities to purchase encyclopedia lots have become increasingly difficult over the past few years, primarily due to the fragmented ownership and difficulty in locating and contacting property owners. As such, staff recommends approval of the purchase agreement in support of the City's goal of obtaining full ownership and control of available property adjacent to the Huntington Central Park for future open space development. In order to fund the purchase of this encyclopedia lot, the City Council is required to authorize and appropriate $16,500, as referenced in the above recommended action. Environmental Status: Not applicable. Strategic Plan Goal: Improve quality of life Attachment(s): 1. Agreement for Acquisition and Escrow Instructions 2. Site Map of Encyclopedia Lots Item 6. - 2 HB -366- AGREEMENT FOR ACQUISITION AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS This AGREEMENT FOR ACQUISITION AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of this day of 2016, and constitutes an agreement by which Carl J. Obert and Alice M. Obert, as trustees of the Obert Trust, dated February 2, 2010 ("Sellers"), agrees to sell, and the CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, a California municipal corporation ("Buyer''), agrees to purchase on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth: That certain real property described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto, bearing Orange County Assessor's Parcel Numbers 110-186-08 ("Property"). The terms and conditions of this Agreement and the instructions to Commonwealth Land Title ("Escrow Holder") with regard to the escrow ("Escrow") created pursuant hereto are as follows: 1. Purchase and Sale. For valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Sellers agrees to sell the Property to Buyer, and Buyer agrees to purchase the Property from Sellers, upon the terms and conditions herein set forth. 2. Purchase Price. The purchase price ("Purchase Price") for the Property shall be FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($15,000). This sum shall be full payment for the Property and for all damages of every kind and nature, including, but not limited to, pre-condemnation damages, loss of rental income and severance damages suffered, any and all claims suffered, or to be suffered, by reason of the acquisition of the Property. 3. Acknowledgment of Full Benefits and Release. a. By execution of this Agreement, Sellers, on behalf of themselves and their respective successors and assigns, hereby acknowledges that this Agreement provides full payment for the acquisition of the Property by Buyer, and Sellers hereby expressly and unconditionally waives any and all claims for damages, relocation assistance benefits, severance damages, interest, loss of goodwill, claims for inverse condemnation or unreasonable pre-condemnation conduct, or any other compensation or benefits, other than as already expressly provided for in this Agreement, it being understood that this is a complete and full settlement of all acquisition claims, liabilities or benefits of any type or nature whatsoever relating to or in connection with Buyer's acquisition of the Property. b. This Agreement arose out of Buyer's efforts to acquire the Property on a voluntary basis. Sellers acknowledge and agree that said purchase price is just compensation at fair market value for said real property and includes any and all fixtures and equipment, goodwill (if any) and severance. Sellers, on behalf of themselves and their successors and assigns, hereby fully releases Buyer, its successors, agents, representatives, and assigns, and all other persons and associations, known or unknown, from all claims and A Sellers Initials' N yer'slnitia s Pagel of 13 SF:16-5404/8-23-16/142521.doc causes of action by reason of any damage which has been sustained, or may be sustained, as a result of Buyer's efforts to acquire the Property or to construct works of improvement thereon, or any preliminary steps thereto. Sellers further release and agree to hold Buyer harmless from any and all claims by reason of any leasehold interest in the Property. This release shall survive the Close of Escrow. C. The parties hereto hereby agree that all rights under Section 1542 of the Civil Code of the State of California are hereby waived. Civil Code Section 1542 provides as follows: "A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his/her favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him/her must have materially affected his/her settlement with the debtor." Notwithstanding the provisions of Civil Code Section 1542, Sellers hereby irrevocably and unconditionally releases and forever discharges the Buyer and each and all of its officers, agents, directors, supervisors, employees, representatives, and its successors and assigns and all persons acting by, through, under, or in concert with the Buyer from any and all charges, complaints, claims, and liabilities of any kind or nature whatsoever, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected (hereinafter referred to as "claim" or "claims") which Sellers at any time heretofore had or claimed to have or which Sellers at any time hereafter may have or claim to have, including, without limitation, any and all claims related or in any manner incidental to this transaction. I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD PARAGRAPH 3 Acknowledgment of Full Benefits and Release. Sellers' Initials A% 4. Payment of Purchase Price. The Purchase Price for the Property shall be payable by Buyer as follows: Upon the Close of Escrow, Buyer shall deposit or cause to be deposited with Escrow Holder, in cash or by a certified or bank cashier's check made payable to Escrow Holder or a confirmed wire transfer of funds, the Purchase Price plus or minus Escrow Holder's estimate of Buyer's closing costs, prorations and charges payable pursuant to this Agreement. All escrow, recording and title insurance costs to be paid by Buyer. 5. Escrow. a. Opening of Escrow. For purposes of this Agreement, the Escrow shall be deemed opened on the date Escrow Holder shall have received an executed counterpart of this Agreement from both Buyer and Sellers ("Opening Date"). Escrow Holder shall notify Buyer and Sellers, in writing, of the date Escrow is opened and the Closing Date, as defined in Paragraph 5(b), below. In addition, Buyer and Sellers agree to execute, deliver, and be bound by any reasonable or customary supplemental escrow instructions Tt, Sellers Initials' B ePsInitials Page 2 of 13 SF:16-5404/8-23-16/142521.doc of Escrow Holder, or other instruments as may reasonably be required by Escrow Holder, in order to consummate the transaction contemplated by this Agreement. Any such supplemental instructions shall not conflict with, amend, or supersede any portion of this Agreement. If there is any inconsistency between such supplemental instructions and this Agreement, this Agreement shall control. b. Close of Escrow. For purposes of this Agreement, "Close of Escrow" shall be defined as the date that the Grant Deed, conveying the Property to Buyer, is recorded in the Official Records of Orange County, California. This Escrow shall close within sixty (60) days of the Opening Date ("Closing Date"). 6. Conditions of Title. It shall be a condition to the Close of Escrow and a covenant of Sellers that title to the Property shall be conveyed to Buyer by Sellers by the Grant Deed, subject only to the following Approved Conditions of Title ("Approved Condition of Title"): a. A lien to secure payment of real estate taxes, not delinquent. b. The lien of supplemental taxes assessed pursuant to Chapter 3.5, commencing with Section 75 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code ("Code"), but only to the extent that such supplemental taxes are attributable to the transaction contemplated by this Agreement. Sellers shall be responsible for, and hereby indemnifies Buyer and the Property against, any supplemental taxes assessed pursuant to the Code, to the extent that such taxes relate to events (including, without limitation, any changes in ownership and/or new construction) occurring prior to the Close of Escrow. C. Matters affecting the Approved Condition of Title created by or with the written consent of Buyer. d. Exceptions which are disclosed by the Report described in Paragraph 8(a)(1) hereof and which are approved or deemed approved by Buyer in accordance with Paragraph 8(a)(1) hereof. Sellers covenant and agree that during the term of this Escrow, Sellers will not cause or permit title to the Property to differ from the Approved Condition of Title described in this Paragraph 6. Any liens, encumbrances, easements, restrictions, conditions, covenants, rights, rights-of-way, or other matters affecting the Approved Condition of Title which may appear of record or be revealed after the date of the Report described in Paragraph 8(a)(1) below, shall also be subject to Buyer's approval and must be eliminated or ameliorated to Buyer's satisfaction by Sellers prior to the Close of Escrow as a condition to the Close of Escrow for Buyer's benefit. Buyer hereby objects to all liens evidencing monetary encumbrances affecting the Property (other than liens for non-delinquent propertyt ) and Sellers agrees to cause all such liens to be eliminated at Sellers' sole cost and expense prior to the Closing Date. � �— e6 Ilers Initials' r'slnitials Page 3 of 13 SF:16-5404/8-23-16/14252 Ldoc 7. Title Policy. Title shall be evidenced by the willingness of the Title Company to issue its CLTA Standard Form Policy or Binder of Title Insurance ("Title Policy") in the amount of the Purchase Price showing title to the Property vested in Buyer subject only to the Approved Condition of Title. 8. Conditions to Close of Escrow. a. Conditions to Buyer's Obligations. The Close of Escrow and Buyer's obligation to consummate the transaction contemplated by this Agreement are subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions for Buyer's benefit on or prior to the dates designated below for the satisfaction of such conditions: (1) PreliminM Title Report and Exceptions. Immediately after escrow is opened as provided herein, City agrees to cause Commonwealth Land Title to issue a Preliminary Title Report relating to the Property. Within fifteen (15) days after escrow has been opened, the City will cause Commonwealth Land Title to issue an Amendment to Escrow Instructions, which indicates those title exceptions that the City will accept. Sellers will have ten (10) days after receipt of such amendment to review and approve it. In the event of non-approval, escrow will fail and each party will instruct Commonwealth Land Title to cancel the escrow. (2) Representations. Warranties, and Covenants of Sellers. Sellers shall have duly performed each and every agreement to be performed by Sellers hereunder. (3) No Material Changes. At the Closing Date, there shall have been no material adverse changes in the physical or financial condition of the Property. (4) Inspections and Studies. On or before thirty (30) days after Opening Date ("Due Diligence Period"), Buyer shall have approved the results of any and all inspections, investigations, tests and studies (including, without limitation, investigations with regard to governmental regulations, engineering tests, soil and structure investigation and analysis, seismic and geologic reports) with respect to the Property (including all structural and mechanical systems and leased areas) as Buyer may elect to make or obtain. The failure of Buyer to disapprove said results on or prior to the expiration of the Due Diligence Period shall be deemed to constitute Buyer's approval of the results. The cost of any such inspections, tests and studies shall be borne by Buyer. During the term of this Escrow, Buyer, its agents, contractors and subcontractors shall have the right to enter upon the Property, at reasonable times during ordinary business hours, to make any and all inspections and tests as may be necessary or desirable in Buyer's sole judgment and discretion. Buyer shall use care and consideration in connection with any of its inspections. Buyer shall indemnify and hold Sellers and the Property harmless from any and all damage arising out of, or resulting from the negligence of Buyer, ellers Initials' 'slnitials Page 4 of 13 SF:16-5404/8-23-16/142521.doc its agents, contractors and/or subcontractors in connection with such entry and/or activities upon the Property. (5) Council Approval. The completion of this transaction, and the escrow created hereby, is contingent upon the specific acceptance and approval of the Buyer by action of the Buyer's City Council. (6) The Property is sold in its present condition as of the date of acceptance subject to the Buyer's investigation rights. b. Conditions to Sellers' Obligation. For the benefit of Sellers, the Close of Escrow shall be conditioned upon the occurrence and/or satisfaction of each of the following conditions (or Sellers' waiver thereof, it being agreed that Sellers may waive any or all of such conditions): (1) Buyer's Obligations. Buyer shall have timely performed all of the obligations required by the terms of this Agreement to be performed by Buyer, and (2) Buyer's Representations. All representations and warranties made by Buyer to Sellers in this Agreement shall be true and correct as of the Close of Escrow. 9. Deposits by Sellers. At least one (1) business day prior to the Close of Escrow, Sellers shall deposit or cause to be deposited with Escrow Holder the following documents and instruments: a. California Withholding Exemption Certificate. A California Withholding Exemption Certificate (or in the event the Sellers are a non-California resident, a certificate issued by the California Franchise Tax Board) pursuant to the Revenue and Taxation Code Sections 18805 and 26131, as may be amended, stating either the dollar amount of withholding required from Sellers' proceeds or that Sellers are exempt from such withholding requirement. b. Grant Deed. The Grant Deed conveying the Property to Buyer duly executed by Sellers, acknowledged and in recordable form. 10. Deposits by Buyer. Buyer shall deposit, or cause to be deposited with Escrow Holder, the funds which are to be applied toward the payment of the Purchase Price in the amounts and at the times designated in Paragraph 4 above (as reduced or increased by the prorations, debits and credits hereinafter provided). SVIlers nil tials' r'slnitials Page 5 of 13 SF:16-5404/8-23-16/142521.doc 11. Costs and Expenses. The cost and expense of the Title Policy attributable to CLTA coverage shall be paid by Buyer. The escrow fee of Escrow Holder shall be paid by Buyer. Buyer shall pay all documentary transfer taxes, if any, payable in connection with the recordation of the Grant Deed. The amount of such transfer taxes shall not be posted on the Grant Deed, but shall be supplied by separate affidavit. Buyer shall pay the Escrow Holder's customary charges to Buyer and Sellers for document drafting, recording, and miscellaneous charges. If, as a result of no fault of Buyer or Sellers, Escrow fails to close, Buyer shall pay all of Escrow Holder's fees and charges. Penalties for prepayment of bona fide obligations secured by any existing deed of trust or mortgage shall be waived pursuant to Civil Code Procedures Section 1265.240. 12. Prorations. The following prorations shall be made between Sellers and Buyer on the Closing Date, computed as of the Closing Date: a. Taxes. Real and personal property taxes and assessments on the Property shall be prorated on the basis that Sellers are responsible for(i) all such taxes for the fiscal year of the applicable taxing authorities occurring prior to the "Current Tax Period," and (ii) that portion of such taxes for the Current Tax Period determined on the basis of the number of days which have elapsed from the first day of the Current Tax Period to the Closing Date, inclusive, whether or not the same shall be payable prior to the Closing Date. The phrase "Current Tax Period" refers to the fiscal year of the applicable taxing authority in which the Closing Date occurs. In the event that as of the Closing Date the actual tax bills for the year or years in question are not available, and the amount of taxes to be prorated as aforesaid cannot be ascertained, then rates and assessed valuation of the previous year, with known changes, shall be used, and when the actual amount of taxes and assessments for the year or years in question shall be determinable, then such taxes and assessments will be reprorated between the parties to reflect the actual amount of such taxes and assessments. b. No Rental Pro-rations. Pursuant to Paragraph 22(n) Sellers warrant that there are no tenants or written or oral leases on all or any portion of the Property and the Escrow Holder is hereby instructed not to perform any rental pro-rations at the Close of Escrow. 13. Disbursements and Other Actions by Escrow Holder. Upon the Close of Escrow, the Escrow holder shall promptly undertake all of the following in the manner indicated: a. Prorations. Prorate all matters referenced herein, based upon the statement delivered into Escrow signed by the parties. b. Recording. Cause the Grant Deed and any other documents, which the parties hereto may mutually direct, to be recorded in the Official Records of Orange County, California, in the order set forth in this subparagraph. Escrow Holder is instructed not to affix the amount of documentary transfer tax on the face of the Deed, but to supply same by separate affidavit. eS llers Initials' er Initials Page 6 of 13 SF:16-5404/8-23-16/142521.doc C. Funds. Disburse from funds deposited by Buyer with Escrow Holder toward payment of all items chargeable to the account of Buyer, pursuant thereto in payment of such costs, and disburse the balance of such funds, if any, to Buyer. d. Documents to Bum. Deliver the Sellers' Certificate and Bill of Sale, executed by Sellers, and, when issued, the Title Policy to Buyer. e. Pay demands of existing lienholders. Escrow Holder is hereby authorized and instructed to cause the reconveyance, or partial reconveyance, as the case may be, of any such monetary exceptions to Buyer's title to the Property at or prior to the Close of Escrow. 14. Sellers' Representations and Warranties. In consideration of Buyer entering into this Agreement, and as an inducement to Buyer to purchase the Property, Sellers makes the following representations and warranties, each of which is material and is being relied upon by Buyer (and the continued truth and accuracy of which shall constitute a condition precedent to Buyer's obligations hereunder): a. Authorization. This Agreement has been duly and validly authorized, executed and delivered by Sellers, and no other action is requisite to the execution and delivery of this Agreement by Sellers. b. Threatened Actions. There are no actions, suits or proceedings pending against, or, to the best of Sellers' knowledge, threatened or affecting the Property in law or equity. C. Third Party Consents. No consents or waivers of, or by, any third party are necessary to permit the consummation by Sellers of the transactions contemplated pursuant to this Agreement. d. No Violation of Law. To the best of Sellers' knowledge, there is no violation of law or governmental regulation by Sellers with respect to the Property. e. Condemnation. There is no pending, or, to the best of Sellers' knowledge, threatened proceedings in eminent domain or otherwise, which would affect the Property or any portion thereof. f. Compliance with Law. To the best of Sellers' knowledge, all laws, ordinances, rules, and requirements and regulations of any governmental agency, body, or subdivision thereof bearing on the Property have been complied with by Sellers. g. Agreements. There are no agreements (whether oral or written) affecting or relating to the right of any party with respect to the possession of the Property, or any portion thereof, which are obligations which will affect the Property or any portion thereof subsequent to the recordation of the Grant Deed, except as may be reflected in the Sellers Initials' B er'sInitials Page 7 of 13 SF:16-5404/8-23-16/142521.doc Condition of Title, which shall have been approved by Buyer pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. h. Documents. To the best of Sellers' knowledge, all documents delivered to Buyer and Escrow Holder pursuant to this Agreement are true and correct copies of originals, and any and all information supplied to Buyer by Sellers is true and accurate. 1. Licensed Permits. To the best of Sellers' knowledge, Sellers has acquired all licenses, permits, easements, rights-of-way, including without limitation, all building and occupancy permits from any governmental authority having jurisdiction. j. Hazardous Substances. Except as revealed by Sellers to Buyer herein, Sellers have no actual knowledge that there are hazardous substances (as defined below) in existence on or below the surface of the Property, including without limitation, contamination of the soil, subsoil or groundwater, which constitutes a violation of any law, rule, or regulation of any governmental entity having jurisdiction thereof, or which exposes Buyer to liability to third parties. Sellers has not used the Property, or any portion thereof, for the production, disposal, or storage of any hazardous substances, and Sellers has no actual knowledge that there has been such prior use of the Property, or any portion thereof; or that there has been any proceeding or inquiry by any governmental authority with respect to the presence of such hazardous substances on the Property or any portion thereof. Without limiting the other provisions of this Agreement, Sellers shall cooperate with Buyer's investigation of matters relating to the foregoing provisions of this paragraph, and provide access to, and copies of, any data and/or documents dealing with potentially hazardous substances used at the Property and any disposal practices followed. Sellers agree that Buyer may, with Sellers' prior approval, make inquiries of governmental agencies regarding such matters, without liability to Sellers for the outcome of such discussions. For purposes of this Agreement, the term "hazardous substances" means: (i) any substance, product, waste, or other material of any nature whatsoever which is or becomes listed, regulated, or addressed pursuant to the Comprehensive Environment Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), 42 United States Code Section 9601 et seq.; the Hazardous Material Transportation Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 United States Code Section 1801 et seq.; the Resources Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 United States Code Section 6901 et seq.; the Clean Water Act, 33 United States Code Section 1251 et seq.; the Toxic Substances Control Act, 15 United States Code Section 2601 et seq.; the California Hazardous Waste Control Act, Health and Safety Code Section 25100 et seq.; the California Hazardous Substance Account Act, Health and Safety Code Section 25330 et seq.; the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act, Health and Safety Code Section 25249.5 et seq.; California Health and Safety Code Section 25280 et seq. (Underground Storage or Hazardous Substances); the California Hazardous Waste Management Act, Health and Safety Code Section 25170.1 et seq.; California Health and Safety Code Section 25501 et seq. (Hazardous Materials Release Response Plans and Inventory); or the California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, Water Code Section 13000 et seq., all as amended (the above-cited California state statutes are hereinafter collectively AMA —afellers Initials' 46r'sInitials Page 8of13 SF:16-5404/8-23-16/142521.doc referred to as "the State Toxic Substances Laws") or 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 or toxic substance hereafter in effect; (11) any substance, product, waste, or other material of any nature whatsoever which may give rise to liability under any of the above statutes 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; (iii) petroleum or crude oil other than petroleum and petroleum products which are contained within regularly operated motor vehicles; and (iv) asbestos. k. Reserved. 1. Pollutants. No pollutants or waste materials from the Property have ever been discharged by Sellers into any body of water, and Sellers have no actual knowledge of any such pollution emission by any other person or entity. in. Waste Disposal. No portion of the Property has ever been used by Sellers as a waste storage or disposal site, and Sellers are not aware of any such prior uses. n. No Notices. Sellers have received no written notice of any change contemplated in any applicable laws, ordinances or restrictions, or any judicial or administrative action, or any action by adjacent landowners, or natural or artificial conditions upon the Property which would prevent, impede, limit, or render more costly Buyer's contemplated use of the Property. 15. Buyer's Representations and Warranties. In consideration of Sellers entering into this Agreement, and as an inducement to Sellers to sell the Property to Buyer, Buyer makes the following representations and warranties, each of which is material and is being relied upon by Sellers (the continued truth and accuracy of which shall constitute a condition precedent to Sellers" obligations hereunder): a. This Agreement and all documents executed by Buyer under this Agreement which are to be delivered to Sellers are, or at the time of Close of Escrow will be, duly authorized, executed, and delivered by Buyer, and are, or at the Close of Escrow will be legal, valid, and binding obligations of Buyer, and do not, and at the Close of Escrow will not violate any provisions of any agreement or judicial order to which Buyer is a party or to which it is subject. b. The representations and warranties of Buyer set forth in this Agreement shall be true on and as of the Close of Escrow as if those representations and warranties were made on and as of such time. Sellers Initials' e,'slniti f—Is! Page 9of13 SF:16-5404/8-23-16/142521.doc 16. Damage or Condemnation Prior to Closing. Sellers shall promptly notify Buyer of any knowledge by Sellers of casualty to the Property or any condemnation proceeding commenced prior to the Close of Escrow. If any such damage or proceeding relates to, or may result in, the loss of any material portion of the Property, Sellers or Buyer may, at their option, elect either to: (a) terminate this Agreement, in which event all funds deposited into Escrow by Buyer shall be returned to Buyer and neither party shall have any further rights or obligations hereunder, or (b) continue the Agreement in effect, in which event upon the Close of Escrow Buyer shall be entitled to any compensation, awards, or other payments or relief resulting from such casualty or condemnation proceeding. 17. Notices. All notices or other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing, and shall be personally delivered or sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested. Notice shall be deemed received upon the earlier of (a) if personally delivered, the date of delivery to the address of the person to receive such notice, or (b) if mailed, four business days after the date of posting by the United States Post Office. The Buyer's mailing address is: City of Huntington Beach Office of Business Development Attn: Kellee Fritzal 2000 Main Street, P.O. Box 190 Huntington Beach, CA 92648 The Sellers' mailing address is: Carl and Alice Obert 15271 Shasta Lane Huntington Beach, CA 9zz6� 92.6*7 el o Notice of change of address shall be given by written notice in the manner detailed in this paragraph. Rejection or other refusal to accept, or the inability to deliver because of changed address of which no notice was given, shall be deemed to constitute receipt of the notice, demand, request, or communication sent. 18. Legal Fees. In the event suit is brought by either party to construe, interpret and/or enforce the terms and/or provisions of this Agreement or to secure the performance hereof, each party shall bear its own attorney's fees, such that the prevailing party shall not be entitled to recover its attorney's fees from the non-prevailing party. ellers Initials B s Initials Page 10 of 13 SF:16-5404/8-23-16/14252].doc 19. Assignment. Sellers may not assign, transfer or convey its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of Buyer, and then only if Sellers' assignee assumes in writing all of Sellers' obligations hereunder; provided, however, Sellers shall in no event be released from its obligations hereunder by reason of such assignment. 20. Sellers' Indemnification. Sellers hereby agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Buyer from and against any and all obligations, liabilities, claims, liens, encumbrances, losses, damages, costs and expenses, including without limitation, attorneys' fees, whether direct, contingent, or consequential, incurred by Buyer relating to the Property and arising or accruing from acts, occurrences, or matters that take place on or before the Close of Escrow or resulting from any breach by Sellers of their representations, warranties and covenants contained in this Agreement. 21. Brokerage Commissions. Sellers represent to Buyer that there has been no broker, real estate agent, finder or similar entity engaged in connection with this Agreement or the sale of the Property from the Sellers to Buyer, if consummated as contemplated hereby. Upon close of escrow, Sellers agree to pay compensation to Broker as specified in separate written agreement between Sellers and Broker. Sellers agree that should any claim be made for brokerage commissions or finder's fees by any broker, agent, finder or similar entity, by, through or on account of any acts of Sellers or its agent, employees or representatives, Sellers will indemnify, defend and hold the Buyer free and harmless from and against any and all loss, liability, cost, damage and expense (including attorneys' fees and court costs) in connection therewith. Sellers agree to pay, at their sole cost and expense, when due, any and all brokerage commissions incurred by Sellers heretofore or hereafter incurred prior to close of escrow. 22. Miscellaneous. a. Survival of Covenants. The covenants, representations and warranties of both Buyer and Sellers set forth in this Agreement shall survive the recordation of the Grant Deed and the Close of Escrow. b. Required Actions of Buyer and Sellers. Buyer and Sellers agree,to execute such instruments and documents and to diligently undertake such actions as may be required in order to consummate the purchase and sale herein contemplated, and shall use their best efforts to accomplish the Close of Escrow in accordance with the provisions hereof. C. Time of Essence. Time is of the essence of each and every term, condition, obligation, and provision hereof. d. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which, together, shall constitute one and the same instrument. S Ilers Initials te�s nitials Page 11 of 13 SF:16-5404/8-23-16/142521.doc e. Captions. Any captions to, or headings of, the paragraphs or subparagraphs of this Agreement are solely for the convenience of the parties hereto, are not a part of this Agreement, and shall not be used for the interpretation or determination of the validity of this Agreement or any provision hereof. f. No Obligations to Third Parties. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, the execution and delivery of this Agreement shall not be deemed to confer any rights upon, nor obligate any of the parties hereto, to any person or entity other than the parties hereto. g. Exhibits and Schedules. The Exhibits and Schedules attached hereto are hereby incorporated herein by this reference. h. Amendment to this Agreement. The terms of this Agreement may not be modified or amended except by an instrument in writing executed by each of the parties hereto. i. Waiver. The waiver or failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not operate as a waiver of any future breach of any such provision or any other provision hereof. j. Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, with the exception of definitions to be construed under Federal laws cited in Paragraph 140). k. Fees and Other Expenses. Except as otherwise provided herein, each of the parties shall pay its own fees and expenses in connection with this Agreement. 1. Entire Agreement. This Agreement supersedes any prior. agreements, negotiations, and communications, oral or written, and contains the entire agreement between Buyer and Sellers as to the subject matter hereof. No subsequent agreement, representation, or promise made by either party hereto, or by or to an employee, officer, agent or representative of either party shall be of any effect unless it is in writing and executed by the party to be bound thereby. M. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the parties hereto. n. Leases. Sellers warrant that there are no tenants or written or oral leases on all or any portion of the property and Sellers further agree to hold Buyer harmless and reimburse Buyer for any and all of its losses and expenses, including relocation assistance costs, occasioned by reason of any lease of said property held by any tenant of Sellers. �� ,moo � R, S6Ilers Initials' ` ye Initials Page 12 of 13 SF:16-5404/8-23-16/142521.doc IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written. DATED: Sellers: r Carl J. Ober( Trustee Alice M. Obert, Trustee DATED: Buyer: `1 CITY OF HUNT GTON BEACH A California m core ati6n y r City Clerk APPROVED AST FORM: REVIEWED AND APPROVED: City A mey ��� City Aaj/er'j INITIATED AN A OVED: (001�/na ant City Manager Hers Initials' y In Page 13 of 13 SF:16-5404/8-23-16/14252 Ldoc EXHIBIT A The Real property in the County of Orange, State of California, described as follows: Lot 45 of Track No. 45, in the City of Huntington Beach, State of California, as per Map Recorded in Book 9, Page 34 of Miscellaneous Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County 1 City-Owned Encyclopedia Lots • City of Huntington Beach N CAUTION 0*ity WHEN USING THIS MAP W E �.. sIlk irL 0 125 250 500 Feet Pending Purchase Parcel(1) rd ` Other Encyclopedia Parcels(35) City-Owned Parcels(267) now i x t9S .l Information Services Department September 2016 ,.,.'- .. �, � :.{• � � Wrojects\EeonomicDevelopmenl�CrtyOvmedPrope,y�CityO vmedPropGentralPark(1).mzd