HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-ATTACHMENT A- RENTAL AGREEMENTRENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF TUSTIN
AND
COLOR MARBLE COMMERCIAL PROJECTS, INC.
1. PARTIES: The parties to this Rental Agreement are the City of Tustin, a municipal
corporation ( "City "), and Color Marble Commercial Projects, i-tc. ( "Tenant "), a California
corporation.
2. RECITALS: This Rental Agreement is made with reference to the following facts:
2.1 The City has acquired the property commonly known as 15171 Del Arno Avenue,
Tustin, CA 92780 ( "Premises ") for a planned redevelopment project (the "Project ").
2.2 If Tenant chooses to occupy the Premises as a new tenant, Tenant understands it will
not be eligible for relocation payments or assistance under the California Relocation Assistance
and Real Property Acquisition Guidelines, Title 25, California Code of Regulations, Chapter 6,
Section 6000 et seq. (the "Guidelines ").
2.3 Tenant has a desire to rent approximately 14,000 square feet of the middle section
of the Premises on a fifteen month term and may use and occupy the Premises for the purpose of
storage and distribution of re- fabricated countertops, Manutacturing and fabrication on the
Premises are expressly prohibited. The Premises are restricted to Tenant employees and retail
sales are not permitted. Any other use of the Premises will constitute a breach of this contract
and may result in an eviction.
2.4 By this Rental Ay -eemcnt, the parties intend to e�4ablish a landlord'tcnant
relationship between them and to specify the rights and duties of the respective parties with
reference to the Premise.
3. PREMISES: City does hereby rent to Tenant and Tenant hereby rents from City that
certain real property situated in the City of Tustin, County of Orange, State of California,
commonly known as 15171 Del Arno Avenue and as shown on Exhibit A. The Land and
Buildings are collectively referred to as the "Premises"
4. TERM: The term of this Rental Agreement shall be fifteen months, commencing on
(hereinafter "Commencement Date ") and shall be in full force and effect
through , ( "Termination Date ") unless otherwise terminated as provided
herein. The Commencement Date shall be the date when Section 19. Insurance and
Indemnity requirements are met and the Rental Agreement is executed. The Tenant will not
receive approval to occupy until they have made the required repairs listed on Exhibit B —
Terms of Condition to Occupy. At one year from the Commencement Date, the City will make
a determination as to whether or not to extend this Rental Agreement up to nine months beyond
the initial fifteen month term, subject to Tenant approval. Tenant agrees to vacate the Premises
on or before the Termination Date.
5. RENT: For Purposes of this Rental Agreement, Base Rent and Cost Reimbursements are
hereinafter collectively referred to as Rent.
5.1 Base Rent. Tenant shall pay the City the monthly sum of Five Thousand Six
Hundred dollars ($5,600) payable in advance, commencing on the Commencement Date and
each subsequent month during the term of this Rental Agreement. If the Commencement Date is
other than the f rst day of a calendar month, the rent payable hereunder for the first month shai 1
be prorated by the City on the basis of a thirty (30) day month. Provided the City grants an
extension to the Rental Agreement, the City has the option to increase the base rent by up to
three percent (3 %) for those months beyond the initial fifteen month term. Rental installments
shall be paid by giving such payments to the City of Tustin directed to the Finance Department,
300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780.
5.2 Cost Reimbursements. All sums payable by Tenant to City under this Rental
Agreement not otherwise required for Base Rent shall be deemed t. Cost Reimbursement ( "Cost
Reimbursement "), including any special costs incurred by City, which are specifically
attributable to an action (or inaction) of Tenant including; without limitation Tenant's failure to
provide the protection and maintenance services required by Section 6 herein. The City will
notify the Tenant of such costs on a monthly basis and Tenant will be obligated to pay City
within thirty (30) calendar days of the date of an invoice for such costs.
5.3 Place of Payment. All payments due and owin4rr shall be made by Tenant to the
City, or to another party at such other place as the City may designate in writing from time to
time. Make checks payable to: The C'ty o`' Tustin, Finance Department, 300 Centennial Way,
Tustin, CA 92780.
5.4 Late Charge. If payment of or any part thereof to be made by Tenant to City
become overdue for a period in excess of ten (10) calendar days, a late charge equal to ten (10)
percent of such overdue amount shall be paid by Tenant for purposes of defraying the expense
incidental to handling such delinquent payment. Pursuant to California law, if Tenant passes a
check on insufficient funds, Tenant will be liable to the City for the amount of the check plus a
service charge of $55.00 for the first check passed on insufficient funds, and $55.00 for each
subsequent check passed on insufficient funds. City may require future payments to be in a form
other than a personal check in the event of a returned check, at City's sole discretion.
5.5 No City Responsibilities. The Tenant hereby acknowledges and agrees that this
Rental Agreement is intended to be a short term rental agreement, as such City is not responsible
for any costs, charges, e, penses, outlays or any nature whatsoever arising from or relating to the
Premises, or the use or occupancy thereof, of the contents thereof or the business carried on
therein, and that Tenant shall pay all charges, impositions, costs and expenses of every nature
and kind related to the Premises, including costs of maintenance and repair of the Premises, ail
costs of insuring the Premises. and all taxes and assessments attributable to the Premises and
which might be associated with the possessory interest of said Rental Agreement and personal
property of the Tenant.
5.6 Security Deposit. Tenant shall provide a security deposit to City of $5,600 prior to
occupying said premises which shall be refundable upon termination of the Rental Agreement
provided that the Premises is returned to the City upon termination in the condition in which it
was first received. No part of this deposit is to be considered an advance payment of rent,
including last month's rent, nor is it to be used or refunded prior to the leased premises being
permanently and totally vacated by the Tenant.
6. PROTECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIRS: City will not make any
modifications, alterations, improvements or repairs to the Premises of any nature whatsoever and
the Premises is rented to Tenant in an "As-is Where Is, With ALL Faults basis ", in its present
state and condition with all faults. Tenant acknowledges that the City has made no
representations or warranties of any kind whatsoever, either express or implied in connection
with any matters with respect to the Premises, or any portion thereof. Tenant shall be allowed
no credit by the City for costs of any repair work performed or ordered by Tenant to the
Premises. Tenant shall, at Tenant's own expense, maintain and repair the Premises in good order
and condition as the same were on commencement date. The degree of such maintenance and
repair to be furnished by Tenant shall be that which is sufficient to maintain weather tightness,
structural stability, protection from fire hazards, elimination of safety and health hazards which
may arise during the term of this Rental Agreement. The City. upon due notice, may inspect the
Premises to insure performance of the maintenance required. Further, Tenant shall be
responsible for the repair and maintenance of all interior utility systems and those exterior utility
systems, distribution lines, connections and equipment which support the Premises.
6.1. Security and Fire Protection. Tenant shall provide ror all security and safety
within the Premises.
7. ALTERATIONS: Prior to receiving approva� to occupy, Tenant will make the required
repairs listed on Exhibit B — Terms of Condition to Occupy. Beyond these required repairs,
Tenant will make no alterations or additions in or to the Premises, or contract for any alterations
or additions, without written approval of the City.
8. WAIVERS
8.1 Waiver of Claims. Neither the City of Tustin nor any of its officers, agents,
representatives and employees will be liable and Tenant waives all claims for damage to persons
or property sustained by Tenant or any occupant of the Premises resulting from the Premises or
any part of it, becoming out of repair, resulting from any accident in or about the Premises or
resulting directly or indirectly from any act or neglect of Tenant, occupant or of any other person
including Tenant's agents and employees. All property belonging to Tenant or any occupant of
the Premises will be there at the risk of Tenant or such other person only and City will not be
liable for damages, theft or misappropriation.
8.2 Relocation and Compensation waivers. Tenant by signing this Rental Agreement
is waiving any and all rights of any kind or amount for relocation benents including but not
limited to any such or similar rights prescribed by any state, federal or local law and /or
regulation and waiving any and all rights to just compensation under U.S. and California
constitutions, and agreeing and acknowledging that they waive any rights to payments for Loss
of Goodwill.
8.3 No Waivers. The failure or omission of City to terminate this tenancy Ibr any
violation of any of its terms, conditions or covenants, shall not be deemed to be a consent by City
to such violation and shall not bar, stop or prevent City from terminating this Agreement
thereafter, either for such or for any subsequent violation of any such term condition or covenant.
The acceptance of rent under this Agreement shall not be or be construed to be a waiver of any
breach of any term covenant or condition of this Agreement. Nothing contained in this
Agreement shall be construed as limiting; City from performing; all acts required by City in
connection with the relocation of occupants of the Premises, or taking such steps as it may deem
necessary to remove occupants of the Premises at any time.
9. CLEANLINESS AND WASTE: Tenant will keep the Premises and the walks alley
adjacent to it at all times in a neat, clean and sanitary condition, free from waste or debris and
will neither commit nor permit any waste or nuisance on the Premises nor store materials
hazardous to health or safety. Debris, trash, and other used materials shall be promptly removed
from the Premises and the Premises shall be kept reasonably clean and free of unused materials
at all times. At termination, the Premises shall be left without containers, tenant's equipment,
and other undesirable materials, and in an acceptably clean condition.
10. VACATION OF PREMISES: Tenant will give the City immediate notice of his/her
intention to move or vacate the Premises, and on that vacation agrees to leave same in good
condition, clear of all debris, hazardous materials and personal property.
11. DAMAGE TO PREMISES: Any damage to the Premises in excess of above ordinary
and normal usage may be charged to the Tenant.
12. NUISANCE AND WASTE: Tenant shall not commit, suffer or permit any nuisance or
waste in or about the Premises, and shall not permit the use of the Premises for any illegal or
immoral purpose. Tenant further agrees to comply with all State and Federal laws and local
ordinances concerning the Premises and the use of the Premises.
13. INSPECTION BY CITY: City by and through its employees or agents, shall have the
right to eater upon the Premises at all reasonable times during the term of this tenancy for the
purpose of inspecting: the same, making such repairs as City may deem desirable, and conducting
any investigation, study or remediation activity the City may deem desirable upon providing
Tenant with reasonable advance notice, whenever practicable.
14. PERSONAL PROPERTY LEFT ON PREMISES: City shall have the right,
WITHOUT NOTICE, to sell, destroy or otherwise dispose of any personal property left on the
Premises by Tenant after he. she has vacated or abandoned the Premises, or when this tenancy
has been terminated, or when Tenant may be evicted from the Premises.
15. DEFAULT AND TERMINATION UPON DEFAULT:
15.1 Events of Default. The followim, events shall constitute events of default under
this rental agreement:
(a) A default by Tenant in payment when due of any rent or other sum payable under this
Agreement and the continuation of this default for five (5) or more days after notice of
the default by the City.
(b) A default by Tenant in the performance of any of the terms, covenants, or condi tons
of the Agreement, other than a default by Tenant in the rent payment, and the
continuation of the defliult beyond fifteen (15) days after notice by City, or if the default
is curable and would require more than fifteen days, then such reasonable time to cure as
authorized by the City.
(c) The bankruptcy or insolvency of Tenant.
(d) The appointment of a receiver for a substantial part of Tenant's assets.
(e) Tenant's abandonment o 'the Premises.
(f) The levy upon this Rental Agreement by attachment or execution and the f•.iilure to
have the attachment or execution vacated within thirty (30) days.
15.2 Termination Upon Default. On the occurrence of any event of default by Tenant,
City may, in addition to any other rights and remedies given here or by law, terminate this Rental
Agreement and exercise remedies relating to it without further notice or demand in accordance
with the following provisions-
(a) So long as the event of default remains uncured, City shall have the right to give
notice of termination to Tenant, and on the date specified in the termination notice, this
Rental Agreement shall terminate.
(b) if this Rental Agreement is terminated, City may, by judicial process, reenter the
Premises, remove all persons and property, and repossess and enjoy the Premises, all
without prejudice to other remedies that City may have because of Tenant's default or the
termination.
(c) If this Rental Agreement is terminated, City shall have all of the rights and remedies
of a landlord provided by Civil Code section 1951.2, in addition to any other rights and
remedies City may have.
If any rent shall be due or unpaid, or if default shall be made in any of the provisions otherwise
contained in this Rental Agreement on the part of Tenant to be observed and performed, City
may exercise any and all remedies provided by law or equity by reason of such default, including
deduction of any relocation assistance benefits and /or the right at City's option of terminating
this tenancy. Each and all of the remedies of City shall be construed as cumulative and no one of
them as exclusive of the other or as exclusive of any remedy provided by law or equity.
16. UTILITIES AND TAXES: The Premises has one electric meter for the entire facility
and it is currently in the name of the National Office Liquidators, the tenant renting space in the
southern section of the facility. Prior to approval to occupy at identified in Exhibit B — Terms
of Condition to Occupy, the Tenant will enter into a cost - sharing agreement with the existing
ft. nF, nt to pay for electric utilities, subject to any license approval of tenancy by City.
17. DAMAGE BY FIRE: In the event the Premises are destroyed or so dama.�,,ed by lire or
other casualty or act of God, then this Rental Agreement shall terminate, and any advance or
unearned rent that may have at such time been paid will be refunded to the Tenant on a pro rata
basis.
18. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING: Tenant shall not assign this tenancy in whole or
in part. nor sublet the Premises or any portion of the Premises. In the event of a breach of this
condition, City shall have the power to immediately declare this Rental Agreement terminated
and will then be entitled to immediate possession of the Premises.
19. INSURANCE AND INDEMNITY-
19.1 Insurance. Tenant shall provide and maintain in full force and effect at its own
expense during the Term of this Rental Agreement the followin., insurance covering its
operations under this Rental Agreement. Such insurance shall be provided with insurers licensed
to do business in the State of California, with a rating of at least A VII, according to the latest
Best's Key Rating Guide or A -X (if offered by a surplus line carrier that is non - admitted).
Evidence of such insurance shaII be delivered to City prior to the Commencement Date,
including provision of certificates of insurance and required insurer endorsements. Insurance
endorsements (or a copy of the policy, if applicable) shall be provided as evidence of meeting the
requirements of this Section. If self - insured for workers compensation, Tenant shall submit to
the Lessee a copy of its certification of self - insurance issued by the Department of Industrial
Relations. The Insurers shall specifically identify this Rental Agreement and shall contain
express conditions. Such insurance, shall include an endorsement that coverages are to be
primary to and not contributing with any other insurance maintained by City, and an
endorsement shall name the City, and their respective officers, olYicials, employees, agents and
contractors as additional named insured (except for workers' compensation insurance) and by an
endorsement provide that all losses shall be payable notwithstanding any act or failure to act or
negligence of City, or any other person. All insurance shall be maintained on an occurrence
basis. Insurer or Insurer's agent and Tenant shall give the City thirty (30) days advance written
notice of any written material modification or termination of any insurance required under the
provisions of this Rental Agreement. Failure of Tenant to provide such notice shall be deemed a
material breach of this Rental Agreement.
19.1.1 Comprehensive General Liability Insurance. Comprehensive general
liability and property damage insurance covering the rented Premises, contractual, broad
form property damage, and bodily injury or death, with a combined single limit of not
less than $1,000,000 per occurrence with respect to personal injury or death, and
$1,000,000 per occurrence with respect to property damage.
The general liability policy is to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following
provisions:
(: ) The City and their respective officers, officials, employees, agents
and contractors are to be covered as additional named insureds as respects: liability
arising out of use of the Premises. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on
the scope of protection afforded to the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents or
contractors.
(2) The Tena;it's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as
respects the City, and their respective officers, officials, employees and contractors. Any
insurance or self - insurance maintained by the City shall be in excess of the Tenant's
insurance and shall not contribute with it.
(3) Any failure to comply with reporting or other provisions of the
policies including breaches of warranties shall not affect coverage provided to the City,
its officers, officials, employees, agents, or contractors.
(4) Coverage shall state that the Tenant's insurance shall apply
separately to each additional insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought,
except with respect to the limits of the insurer's liability.
(S) Each insurance policy shall include an endorsement that the
Insurer waives any right of subrogation against the City which may arise by reason of any
activities of Tenant, City or payments under a policy.
19.1.2 Workers Compensation Insurance. Workers compensation
insurance shall be in an amount and form meeting all applicable requirements of the
California Labor Code, covering all persons providing services by or on behalf of Lessee
and all risks to such persons. The worker's compensation is to contain, or be endorsed to
contain, a waiver of subrogation against the City.
19.2 Indemnity. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary hereinabove contained,
and irrespective of any insurance carried by Tenant, Tenant shall defend, with counsel acceptable
to City, indemnify, protect, and save harmless City and their respective officers, officials,
employees, agents and contractors from, and shall pay all costs, expenses and reasonable
attorney fees for all trial and appellate levels and post judgment proceedings in connection with
and from any and all demands, claims, actions, proceedings, suits, losses, liens, costs,
judgments, damages or liabilities of any kind and nature whatsoever, including expenses incurred
in defending against legal actions, for death or injury to persons or damage to property and for
civil fines and penalties arising, or for any violation or alleged violation of local, state or federal
Iaw or regulation at the Premises, or for any breach of this Rental Agreement growing out of , or
€n connection, or in any manner predicated upon the use of, occupancy of and /or operations
carried on upon the Premises by Tenant, its officers, officials, employees, agents, servants,
guests, invitecs, or contractors.
20. NOTICES. Any notice shall be personally delivered or placed in a smled onvelope
posta +,e paid, addressed to the person on whom it is to be served with return receipt requested
and deposited in the United States Mail. Personal service shall be deemed complete upon
delivery and service by mail shall be deemed complete upon receipt as reflected by the return
receipt. The address to be used for any notice served by mail shall be as follows:
Ten -int
Color Marble Commercial Projects, Inc.
c o David Peh, Vice President
20521 Earlgate Street
Diamond Bar, CA 91789
C_ ity
City Manager
City of Tustin
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, CA 92780
Attention: Jeffrey C. Parker, City Manager
21. REFUND OF RENT: In the event Tenant vacates the Premises and terminates this
tenancy before expiration of the rental term for which rent has been paid, City shall refund the
pro rata portion of such rent which is unearned at the time of vacancy.
22. ANTI- DISCRIMINATION: Tenants a,,rees that this rental Agreement is made and
accepted on and subject to the following conditions: That there will be no discrimination against
or segre Tation of any person or group of persons, on account of race. color, sex, age, handicap,
marital status, religion, national origin or ancestry in the use, occupancy, tenure or enjoyment of
the Premises, nor will Tenant or any person claiming under or through it establish or permit any
practice or practices of discrimination or segregation with reference to the Premises.
23. ATTORNEY FEES. If as a result of a breach or default under this Rental Agreement,
City uses an attorney to secure compliance with Agreement provisions to recover damages, to
terminate this Agreement, or to evict Tenant, Tenant shall reimburse City, on demand, for all
reasonable attorney fees and expenses incurred by City.
24. KEYS: Tenant agrees on vacating the Premises that Teiant will delver all keys to the
Premises in the Tenant's possession to the City relocation office at the address stated in
paragraph 5, and on failure to deliver the keys, Tenant agrees that rent for the Premises will
continue to be paid to the City until such time as the keys are delivered.
25. TIME OF ESSENCE. Time is of the essence in this Rental Agreement and all of its
provisions.
26. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: It is understood that there are no oral of reement,; between the
parties affecting this Rental Agreement and this Rental A{ reement supersedes and cancels any
and all previous negotiations and understanding., if any, between the parties and none will be
used to interpret or construe this Agreement.
Approval as to Form
David 1,. Kendu
City Attorney
CITY OF TUSTIN
"CITY"
Jeffrey C. Parker, City Manager
Date
Color Marble Commercial Projects, Inc.
"TENANT"
Bp:
David L. Peh, Officer & Vice President
f Note two corporate signatories authorized to sign by corporation resolution should sign unless
the corporation resolution permits one signatory�r
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EXHIBIT "A"
15171 Del Arno Avenue, Tustin
Tenant will be limited to utilising Loading Dock Doors 1'6 & 7 and Loading Dock #5. The number of parking
spaces for the subject unit is not to exceed ten (10). Tenant will utilize spaces in nront of Subject units in a
manner that does not interfere with the operations of adjoining tenants. Occasional overnight parking of a
maximum oC three (3) trucks shall be permitted,
EXHIBIT B
TERMS OF CONDITION TO OCCUPY
As noted in Section 6. PROTECTION, MAINTF'NANCF', AND REPAIRS of the Rental
Agreement, the City will not make any improvements or incur any expenses in regards to the
Tenant. Pursuant to Section 7. ALTERATIONS, Tenant must resolve the following conditions
prior to receiving approval from the City to occupy:
I . Insure the emergency exit door on the west side of the building is functioning, including; the
removal of the "gate" lock on the door.
2. Remove the "gate" Iock on the Entrance/Exit door on the east side of the building. It is the
Tenant's responsibility the door is Building Code compliant, including requirements
associated with emergency exiting.
3. The Loading Door between units /sections needs to be padlocked to prevent entry from either
section.
4. The area is missing fire extinguishers. Four (4) Fire extinguishers (ABC) need to be
purchased and mounted, along with proper signage.
5. Execute an electric utility cost sharing agreement between the tenant and National Ot f i ce
Liquidators (NOL) to share electrical costs in the buildin--, subject to any license approval of
tenancy by City. The building currently has one meter and is in the name of NOL.
6. Provide the City with a Release Form from the contractor(s) that certifies all labor, services,
equipment and material furnished for repair work performed has been paid tor in full bird
releases any right to a mechanic's lien, stop notice, or any right against a labor and material
bond on the job.