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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 12176 (Submarine High Voltage Direct Current Transmission)RESOLUTION NO. 12176 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH TRANS BAY CABLE LLC FOR THE LEASE OF A PORTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL BAY HELD BY THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AS GRANTED LANDS FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND USE OF A SUBMARINE HIGH VOLTAGE DIRECT CURRENT TRANSMISSION LINE WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority of Chapter 83 Statutes of 1923, the State of California has granted to the City of San Rafael all the rights, title and interest to all marsh, tide and submerged lands within the boundaries of the City to be held in trust by the State of California; and WHEREAS, under said legislation, the City has the authority to lease said granted lands or portion thereof, for limited periods, for purposes consistent with the trust upon which said lands are held by the State of California; and WHEREAS, the State Lands Commission has negotiated a lease of a portion of its submerged lands located in San Francisco and San Pablo Bays to Trans Bay Cable, LLC for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, maintaining and using a submerged cable for the transmission of electricity and for fiber optic transmissions between Pittsburgh, CA and San Francisco; and WHEREAS, a portion of Trans Bay Cable's proposed submerged cable will cross over granted lands, which the City holds in trust pursuant to Chapter 83 Statutes of 1923; and, WHEREAS, Trans Bay Cable LLC wishes to lease a portion of the City's granted lands for the construction, installation, operation, maintenance and use of a submerged cable for the transmission of electricity and for fiber optic transmissions between Pittsburgh, CA and San Francisco; and WHEREAS, because the City holds the lands in trust for the State of California and does not own the property in fee, the procedures for the leasing of City owned land as set in Article III Section 12 of the City Charter are not applicable; and WHEREAS, the City has determined that the placement and operation of a submerged cable for the transmission of electricity and for fiber optic transmissions is consistent with and will not interfere with the City's responsibility to protect the public trust and enhance the rights of the general public to use the tide and submerged lands and waterways for harbors, water related commerce, navigation, fisheries and water -related recreation and open space; and WHEREAS, the City of Pittsburg, California, acting in their capacity as Lead Agency for the entire Trans Bay Cable Project, certified an environmental impact report (EIR) (SCN 2004082069) concerning this project, on November 6, 2006, and the City of San Rafael, as a responsible agency, considered the information contained in the EIR and determined that there would be no significant impacts in the San Rafael trust area. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL RESOLVES as follows: The City Council hereby approves and authorizes the Mayor to execute, on behalf of the City of San Rafael, a lease with Trans Bay Cable LLC, of a portion of submerged lands in San Rafael Bay held by the City of San Rafael as granted lands from the State of California, for the construction, installation, operation, maintenance and use of a submerged cable for the transmission of electricity and for fiber optic transmissions, a copy of which is hereby attached and by this reference made a part hereof. I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of said City held on Mondav, the 18th day of December, 2006 by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Phillips and Mayor Boro None Miller moi. JE _ M. LEONC I, City Clerk MARIN COUNTY RECORrER "f 2 9 '_006 RECORDED AT THE REQUEST OF AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO: CITY OF SAN RAFAEL 1400 Fifth Avenue P.O. Box 151560 San Rafael, California 94915-1560 Document entitled to free recordation pursuant to Government Code Section 27383 APN 184-010-17 County: Marin LEASE SECTION 1: BASIC PROVISIONS Recorder's Office County of Marin JOAN C. THAYER Assessor -Recorder 2006-0080879 REC FEE TOTAL NO FEE - ---------------- CHANBE 12/29/2006 12:02PM a 12/29/2006 12:02PM 0.00 ------------------ 0.00 0.00 ------------------ 0.00 2006122900097 AR83P5C91 Online. Anytime. www.co.marin.ca.us Requested by: Public SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDERS USE A. LEASE: The CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, hereinafter referred to as Lessor, acting by and through the CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of the Charter and ordinances of the City of San Rafael and the laws of the State of California, and for consideration specified in this Lease, does hereby lease, demise and let to: TRANS BAY CABLE, LLC hereinafter referred to as Lessee, whose mailing address is: c/o Babcock & Brown LP Two Harrison Street, 6th Floor San Francisco, California, 94105 those certain lands described in Section 3 ("LEASED LANDS") subject to the reservations, terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease. B. LAND USE OR PURPOSE: Lessee shall use LEASED LANDS for construction, installation, operation, maintenance and use of a submarine cable bundle (10 inches in diameter) consisting of approximately 2.29 miles of high voltage direct current cable. The transmission cable shall be comprised of a single transmission line that contains (i) one (1) approximately five -inch high voltage direct current power cable, (ii) one (1) fiber optic cable, (iii) one (1) approximately four -inch return cable, and (iv) other related improvements, including protective mattresses or other protective cable covers, insulation, bedding, armor, sheaths, screens and polypropylene rope, along with horizontal directional drill for the construction, installation, operation, maintenance and use of the submarine cable bundle, as listed above. C. LEASE TYPE: General Lease for Right of Way use D. LAND TYPE: City of San Rafael submerged lands, granted to said City by the State of California and held in trust by said City pursuant to Chapter 83 Statutes of 1923. E. LOCATION: LEASED LANDS are located in the San Rafael Bay portion of San Pablo and San Francisco Bays, within the city limits of the City of San Rafael, County of Marin. The specific description of LEASED LANDS is contained in Section 3 of this Lease. F. TERM: The term of this Lease shall be for twenty-five (25) years, commencing on January 1, 2007, and ending on January 1, 2032. G. CONSIDERATION: Rent for the pre -construction period of this Lease shall be $6,000 per annum. The pre -construction period of the Lease shall commence January 1, 2007 and shall terminate either upon commencement of construction activities of the cable or January 1, 2009, whichever occurs first. Upon the start of construction within the Leased Lands, rent shall be equal to the product obtained by multiplying $22,500 by a fraction, the numerator of which is the CPI index then in effect and the denominator of which is the CPI index that was effect as of January 1, 2007, said amount to be prorated for the year in which construction commences. Rent shall be increased on January 1, 2008, and on January 1 every year thereafter during the term of this Lease. From and after each adjustment date, the new rent shall be equal to the product obtained by multiplying $22,500 ($6,000 during the pre -construction period) by a fraction, the numerator of which is the CPI index then in effect and the denominator of which is the CPI index that was in effect as of January 1, 2007. For purposes of this Lease, the CPI shall mean the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers, San Francisco -Oakland -San Jose (1982-84 equals 100), of the United States Department of Labor, or the official successor of such index. In addition to the annual adjustment, the Lessor may modify the rent amount as specified in Section 4 Paragraph B.2 (Modifications). Lessor shall pay rent pursuant to Section 4 paragraph B1 (Rent). H. AUTHORIZED IMPROVEMENTS: The Lessee is authorized to construct one (1) submarine cable not to exceed ten (10) inches in diameter, consisting of a power transmission cable, a return cable and a fiber optic communication cable as described in Paragraph 113, above. I. CONSTRUCTION: Construction of the authorized improvements may begin on January 1, 2007 and shall be completed no later than January 1, 2012. J. INSURANCE: Lessee shall obtain and maintain during the term of this Lease, at no cost to Lessor, a comprehensive general liability insurance policy in an amount of ten million dollars ($10,000,000.00) combined single limit. Insurance policy shall comply with the terms and conditions specified herein. K. SURETY BOND OR OTHER SECURITY: Lessee shall obtain and maintain during the term of this Lease a surety bond in an amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00). Surety bond shall comply with the terms and conditions specified herein. -2- SECTION 2: SPECIAL PROVISIONS A. LESSEE AS PRINCIPAL: Lessee has entered into this Lease as a principal, and not in the capacity of agent for any third party. Furthermore, it is understood and agreed that no person or entity other than Lessee and those holding an interest in the premises with formal approval of Lessor in accordance with Section 4 Paragraph J (Assignment, Encumbrancing and Subletting) shall acquire any interest in the LEASED LANDS or enforceable rights under the Lease. B. LESSEE TO CONSTRUCT ONLY AUTHORIZED IMPROVEMENTS: Lessee is authorized to construct, operate, and maintain only those improvements listed in Section 1 Paragraph B (Land Use or Purpose). In accordance with the provisions of Section 4, Paragraph D.3 (Additions, Alterations and Removal), Lessee shall secure the written consent of Lessor prior to any additions to or alteration or modification of the improvements authorized hereunder. C. CONFORMANCE OF LEASED LANDS DESCRIPTION: Lessee agrees that the description of the LEASED LANDS contained in Section 3 (Leased Lands) of this Lease is based upon information provided by Lessee prior to installation of the improvements. In the event any portion of the improvements are installed outside of the LEASED LANDS, Lessee shall within one hundred twenty (120) days of completion of the project provide to Lessor an amended description of the LEASED LANDS, prepared by a person authorized to practice land surveying in California, that correctly reflects the location of the installed improvements. D. MODIFICATION OF BOND AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: Lessor will provide bond and insurance sixty days (60 days) prior to commencement of construction within the LEASED LANDS. Lessor reserves the right to modify the bond and insurance requirements effective on each fifth anniversary of the beginning date of this Lease including, but not limited to, the ability to raise or lower the amount of the bond and insurance requirements to commercial reasonable standards to the extent available in the marketplace at commercially reasonable rates. No such modification shall become effective unless Lessee is given at least thirty (30) days notice prior to the effective date of any modification to the bond or insurance requirements. E. LESSEE'S NONINTERFERENCE: Lessee shall exercise its rights under this Lease so as to avoid, to the fullest extent reasonably possible, interference with the Lessor's use of the LEASED LANDS or with the public's right to use LEASED LANDS for public trust purposes, including without limitation, waterborne commerce, navigation, fishing, water -related recreation, and habitat preservation. F. LESSEE'S OBLIGATION TO OBTAIN THIRD PARTY CONSENT: In the event that the facilities and improvements to be installed under this Lease will cross any facility or improvements owned by a person or entity other than Lessee and subject to a pre-existing agreement with the Lessor, Lessee shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to secure and maintain the written consent to cross such facility or improvement from the owner thereof. Lessee shall file with Lessor copies of all such consents, together with any agreements between Lessee and third parties pertaining to the crossing of facilities and improvements located within -3- LEASED LANDS. The rights granted hereunder shall be exercised so as to minimize, to the fullest extent reasonably possible, interference with such third -party facilities and improvements. G. TERMINATION. Lessee may terminate lease with sixty (60) days' written notice to Lessor prior to commencement of construction activities within the LEASED LANDS. In the event of the termination of this Lease, prior to construction from any cause whatsoever, the annual rent paid in advance shall be prorated between Lessor and Lessee. H. LESSEE'S OBLIGATION TO SUBMIT CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS: At least sixty (60) days prior to commencement of construction activities in the LEASED LANDS, Lessee shall provide Lessor with the following documents: 1. A copy of the latest construction schedule timeline chart. 2. A project specific hazardous spill contingency plan, with specific designation of the onsite person who will have the responsibility of implementing the plan. The spill plan is to include potential minor and major scenarios, preventive measures, equipment available onsite, spill notification protocol and procedures, etc. The primary work vessel shall carry on board 400 ft. of sorbent boom, five bales of sorbent pads at least 18" x 18" square and a small powered boat for rapid deployment to contain and clean up any small spill or sheen on the water surface. The plan needs to also provide for the call out of additional spill containment and clean up resources in the event of an accident that exceeds the rapid clean up capability of the onsite work force. In the event of an oil spill during construction that impacts State or local waters, in addition to U.S. Coast Guard, notification shall also be provided as soon as possible to the State Office of Emergency Services at (800) 852-7550, to State's response number (562) 590-5201 and to Lessor's response number 415-485-1515. 3. A critical operations and curtailment plan for work vessels operating in LEASED LANDS. The plan is to define the limiting conditions of sea state, wind, or any other weather conditions that exceed the safe operation of the vessels and equipment or divers in the water, that hinder potential spill cleanup or in any way pose a threat to personnel, the safety of the environment or safety of the public. The plan needs to provide for a minimum ongoing five (5) day advance favorable weather forecast during operations. The plan also needs to identify the onsite person with authority to determine critical conditions and suspend the work operations when needed. I. POST INSTALLATION PLAN: Lessee shall provide Lessor with a copy of the post installation monitoring, maintenance, and inspection program. J. POST COMPLETION DOCUMENTS: Within one hundred twenty (120) days of completion of the Project, Lessee shall provide the following information and/or documents to Lessor: 1. Two complete sets of "as -built" plans certified by a California registered Civil Engineer, showing the final plan and profiles of the facilities, including specific location of CABLE, in the LEASED LANDS, and all field changes or other modifications to the plans as originally approved for construction. -4- 2. A post construction written report confirming completion in accordance with the approved plans, describing any field changes with the justification, any accidents or spills affecting the waterway and corrective measures taken, and any other extraordinary conditions that occurred during the course of the Project. 3. All future repairs, structural modifications or abandonment/removal of the facilities within the LEASED LANDS will require prior review and approval by Lessor's engineering staff. Abandonment or removal shall also be consistent with the requirements of Section 4 Paragraph D.1 (Continuous Use). 4. In the event of any unusual or emergency circumstance arising from activities on or directly in connection with activities on the LEASED LANDS which have resulted in or may give rise to the imminent threat, danger or impact to public health or safety or to the environment and which may be avoided or mitigated by immediate repairs, Lessee shall contact Lessor by telephone as soon as practicable. Upon the verbal consent of Lessor, Lessee shall take any and all necessary and appropriate actions and/or repairs. In emergencies, Lessor may be contacted at 415-485-1515 (24 hours), unless Lessor notifies Lessee in writing of another contact number. In the event that the threat, danger or impact is such that the requirement for Lessee's telephone call to obtain prior consent of Lessor is not practicable, then Lessee may carry out all necessary and appropriate actions, whether or not prior Lessor consent is obtained. Lessee shall notify Lessor of such threat, danger or impact and all actions taken to avoid or mitigate same, as soon as practicable. K. LESSEE TO COMPLY WITH EIR MONITORING AND MITIGATION: Lessee shall fully carry out, implement and comply with all mitigation measures and reporting obligations identified and set forth in the document entitled "Environmental Impact Report for the Proposed Trans Bay Cable Project", State Clearinghouse number 2004082096, as approved by the City of Pittsburg, the Lead Agency for CEQA purposes, on November 6, 2006. L. RESTORATION OF LEASED LANDS UPON TERMINATION OF LEASE: Lessee shall comply with the provisions of Section 4 Paragraph L (Restoration of Leased Lands). M. CONFLICTING PROVISIONS: In the event of any conflict between the provisions of Section 2 and Section 4 of this Lease, the provisions of Section 2 shall prevail. -5- SECTION 3: LEASED LANDS CITY OF SAN RAFAEL LEASED LANDS DESCRIPTION All that submerged land in San Pablo Bay, San Pablo Strait and San Francisco Bay located within the City Limits of the City of San Rafael in the County of Marin, State of California, described as follows: A strip of land 11.00 feet in width, the centerline of which is described as BEGINNING at a point on the northerly city limit line of the City of San Rafael, said point being also described as having CCS83, Zone 3 coordinates: East x-coordinate = 6001125.5210 feet, North y-coordinate 2181861.2893 feet; thence along said centerline through the following fifteen (15) angle points: GEOGRAPHIC COORDINATES GCS North America 1983 Datum [Dec. Deg] POI NT LATITUDE LONGITUDE 206 37.971030 -122.444717 207 37.968630 -122.445083 208 37.966080 -122.445633 209 37.963320 -122.446083 210 37.960920 -122.446800 211 37.958570 -122.447550 212 37.956320 -122.448350 213 37.953970 -122.449100 214 37.951430 -122.450083 215 37.949030 -122.450150 216 37.946300 -122.449967 217 37.943950 -122.450017 218 37.941620 -122.450017 219 37.939020 -122.449900 220 37.936670 -122.449967 the terminus of said centerline. PROJECTED COORDINATES California State Plane Zone 3 NAD 1983 [ft] DISTANCE EXCEPTING therefrom any portions lying within the jurisdictional limits and control of California State Lands. -6- FROM PREVIOUS POINT [ft] EASTING NORTHING 6001125.5210 2181861.2893 910.0 6001001.7057 2180989.7479 880.3 6000823.8894 2180064.6980 942.0 6000673.2948 2179062.5984 1013.4 6000448.5445 2178193.1599 898.0 6000214.5612 2177342.1264 882.6 5999966.9096 2176527.8010 851.2 5999732.8988 2175676.7724 882.6 5999430.1790 2174757.9774 967.4 5999392.7415 2173884.6457 874.1 5999424.8720 2172889.6743 995.5 5999392.6282 2172034.4460 855.8 5999374.9509 2171186.1988 848.4 5999388.8721 2170238.9562 947.3 5999351.8125 2169383.8297 855.9 EXCEPTING therefrom any portions lying within the jurisdictional limits and control of California State Lands. -6- SECTION 4: GENERAL PROVISIONS A. GENERAL: These provisions are applicable to all leases, permits, rights-of-way, easements, or licenses or other interests in real property conveyed by the City of San Rafael ("Lessor"). B. CONSIDERATION: 1. Rent. Lessee shall pay the annual rental as stated in this Lease to Lessor without deduction, delay, or offset, on or before the beginning date of this Lease and on or before each anniversary of its beginning date during each year of the Lease term. Lessee shall pay rent annually to City of San Rafael, P.O. Box 151560, San Rafael CA, 94915-1560, Attention Finance Department, and shall identify the payment with the resolution number approving the lease. 2. Modification. Lessor may modify the method, amount, or rate of consideration effective on each fifth anniversary of the beginning date of this Lease in consultation with the California State Lands Commission. Should Lessor fail to exercise such right effective on any fifth anniversary it may do so effective on any one (1) of the next four (4) anniversaries following such fifth anniversary, without prejudice to its right to effect such modification on the next or any succeeding fifth anniversary. No such modification shall become effective unless Lessee is given at least thirty (30) days notice prior to the effective date. This modification is in addition to the annual CPI adjustment provided for under Section 1 Paragraph G (Consideration). 3. Penalty and Interest. Any installments of rent accruing under this Lease which are not paid when due shall be subject to a penalty and shall bear interest as specified in Public Resources Code Section 6224 and the Lessor's then existing administrative regulations governing penalty and interest. C. BOUNDARIES:. This Lease is not intended to establish the Lessor's boundaries and is made without prejudice to either party regarding any boundary claims, which may be asserted presently or in the future. D. USE OF LEASED LANDS: Lessee shall use the LEASED LANDS only for the purpose or purposes stated in this Lease and only for the operation and maintenance of the improvements expressly authorized in this Lease. Lessee shall notify Lessor within ten (10) days after commencing the construction of authorized improvements and within sixty (60) days after completing them. Lessee's discontinuance of such use for a period of ninety (90) days shall be conclusively presumed to be an abandonment. 1. Continuous Use. Lessor may terminate this lease upon ninety (90) days' prior written notice in the event that Lessee, its successors, transferees or assignees ceases to use its transmission line for the uses described herein for a continuous period of four (4) years unless such cessation is (i) a transmission cessation, but the transmission line is retained as part of the transmission reliability and load serving capacity of the electrical system for the City and County of San Francisco, or -7- (ii) due to factors outside the Lessee's reasonable control, in which case such period is extended for two (2) years. 2. Repairs and Maintenance. Lessee shall, at its own expense, keep and maintain the LEASED LANDS and all improvements in good order and repair and in safe condition. Lessor shall have no obligation for such repair and maintenance. 3. Additions, Alterations, and Removal a) Additions. No improvements other than those expressly authorized in this Lease shall be constructed by the Lessee on the LEASED LANDS without the prior written consent of Lessor. b) Alteration or Removal. Except as provided under this Lease, no alteration or removal of improvements on or natural features of the LEASED LANDS shall be undertaken without the prior written consent of Lessor. 4. Toxics. Lessee shall not manufacture or generate hazardous wastes on the LEASED LANDS unless specifically authorized under other terms of this Lease. Lessee shall be fully responsible for any hazardous wastes, substances or materials as defined under federal, state or local law, regulation, or ordinance that are manufactured, generated, used, placed, disposed, stored, or transported on the LEASED LANDS during the Lease term and shall comply with and be bound by all applicable provisions of such federal, state or local law, regulation or ordinance dealing with such wastes, substances or materials. Lessee shall notify Lessor and all of the appropriate governmental emergency response agency(ies) immediately in the event of any release or threatened release of any such wastes, substances, or materials. 5. Enjoyment. Subject to the provisions of Paragraph E 1 b below, nothing in this Lease shall preclude Lessee from excluding persons from the LEASED LANDS when their presence or activity constitutes a material interference with Lessee's use and enjoyment of the LEASED LANDS as provided under this Lease. 6. Discrimination. Lessee in its use of the LEASED LANDS shall not discriminate against any person or class of persons on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, or handicap. 7. Residential Use. No portion of the LEASED LANDS shall be used as a location for a residence or for the purpose of mooring a structure, which is used as a residence. For purposes of this Lease, a residence or floating residence includes but is not limited to boats, barges, houseboats, trailers, cabins, or combinations of such facilities or other such structures, which provide overnight accommodations to the Lessee or others. -8- E. RESERVATIONS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY: 1. Reservations a) Lessor expressly reserves all natural resources in or on the LEASED LANDS, including but not limited to timber and minerals as defined under Public Resources Code Sections 6401 and 6407, as well as the right to grant leases in and over the LEASED LANDS for the extraction of such natural resources; however, such leasing shall be neither inconsistent nor incompatible with the rights or privileges of Lessee under this Lease. b) Lessor expressly reserves a right to go on the LEASED LANDS and all improvements for any purpose associated with this Lease or for carrying out any function required by law, or the rules, regulations or management policies of the Lessor or the State Lands Commission. Lessor shall have a right of reasonable access to the Lease Premises across Lessee owned or occupied lands adjacent to the Lease Premises for any purpose associated with this Lease. c) Lessor expressly reserves to the public an easement for convenient access across the LEASED LANDS to other State-owned or Lessor -owned lands located near or adjacent to the LEASED LANDS and a right of reasonable passage across and along any right-of-way granted by this Lease; however, such easement or right- of -way shall be neither inconsistent nor incompatible with the rights or privileges of Lessee under this Lease. d) Lessor expressly reserves the right to lease, convey, or encumber the Lease Premises, in whole or in part, during the Lease term for any purpose not inconsistent or incompatible with the rights or privileges of Lessee under this Lease. 2. Encumbrances. This Lease may be subject to pre-existing contracts, leases, licenses, easements, encumbrances, and claims and is made without warranty by Lessor of title, condition, or fitness of the land for the stated or intended purpose. F. RULES, REGULATIONS, AND TAXES: 1. Lessee shall comply with and be bound by all presently existing or subsequently enacted rules, regulations, statutes or ordinances of the Lessor, the State Lands Commission or any other governmental agency or entity having lawful authority and jurisdiction. 2. Lessee understands and agrees that a necessary condition for the granting and continued existence of this Lease is that Lessee obtains and maintains all permits or other entitlements. 3. Lessee accepts responsibility for and agrees to pay any and all possessory interest taxes, assessments, user fees or service charges imposed on or associated with the -9- leasehold interest, improvements on the LEASED LANDS, and such payment shall not reduce rental due Lessor under this Lease and Lessor shall have no liability for such payment. G. INDEMNITY: 1. Lessor shall not be liable and Lessee shall indemnify, hold harmless and, at the option of Lessor, defend Lessor, its officers, agents, and employees against and for any and all liability, claims, damages or injuries of any kind and from any cause, arising out of or connected in any way with the issuance, enjoyment or breach of this Lease or Lessee's use of the LEASED LANDS except for any such liability, claims, damage or injury solely caused by the negligence of Lessor, its officers, agents and employees. 2. Lessee shall notify Lessor immediately in case of any accident, injury, or casualty on the LEASED LANDS. H. INSURANCE: 1. Lessee shall obtain and maintain in full force and effect during the term of this Lease comprehensive general liability insurance and property damage insurance, with such coverage and limits as may be reasonably requested by Lessor from time to time, but in no event for less than the sum(s) specified, insuring Lessee and Lessor against any and all claims or liability arising out of the ownership, use, occupancy, condition or maintenance of the LEASED LANDS and all improvements. 2. The insurance policy or policies shall name the State of California, the City of San Rafael, their officers, employees and volunteers as insureds as to the LEASED LANDS and shall identify the Lease by the City of San Rafael City Council resolution Number approving the lease. Lessee shall provide Lessor with a certificate of such insurance and an endorsement to the insurance policy adding the additional named insureds as required above. Lessee shall keep such certificate and endorsement current. The policy (or endorsement) must provide that the insurer will not cancel the insured's coverage without thirty (30) days prior written notice to Lessor. Lessor will not be responsible for any premiums or other assessments on the policy. The coverage provided by the insured (Lessee) shall be primary and non-contributing. 3. The insurance coverage specified in this Lease shall be in effect at all times during the Lease term and subsequently until all of the LEASED LANDS have been restored by Lessee as provided elsewhere in this Lease. I. SURETY BOND: 1. Lessee shall provide a surety bond or other security device acceptable to Lessor, for the specified amount, and naming Lessor as the assured, to guarantee to Lessor the -10- faithful observance and performance by Lessee of all of the terms, covenants, and conditions of this Lease. Surety shall be an insurer admitted in California. 2. Lessor may require an increase in the amount of the surety bond or other security device to cover any additionally authorized improvements, alterations or purposes and any modification of consideration. 3. The surety bond or other security device shall be maintained in full force and effect at all times during the Lease term and subsequently until all of the LEASED LANDS have been restored by Lessee as provided elsewhere in this Lease. J. ASSIGNMENT, ENCUMBRANCING OR SUBLETTING: Lessee shall not either voluntarily or by operation of law, assign, transfer, mortgage, pledge, hypothecate or encumber this Lease and shall not sublet the LEASED LANDS, in whole or in part, or allow any person other than the Lessee's employees, agents, servants and invitees to occupy or use all or any portion of the LEASED LANDS without the prior written consent of Lessor, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. 1. The following shall be deemed to be an assignment or transfer within the meaning of this Lease: a) If Lessee is a corporation, any dissolution, merger, consolidation or other reorganization of Lessee or sale or other transfer of a percentage of capital stock of Lessee which results in a change of controlling persons, or the sale or other transfer of substantially all the assets of Lessee; b) If Lessee is a partnership, a transfer of any interest of a general partner, a withdrawal of any general partner from the partnership, or the dissolution of the partnership. 2. If Lessee desires to assign, sublet, encumber or otherwise transfer all or any portion of the LEASED LANDS, Lessee shall do all of the following: a) Give prior written notice to Lessor; b) Provide the name and complete business organization and operational structure of the proposed assignee, sublessee, secured third party, or other transferee; and the nature of the use of and interest in the LEASED LANDS proposed by the assignee, sublessee, secured third party or other transferee. If the proposed assignee, sublessee, or secured third party is a general or limited partnership, or a joint venture, provide a copy of the partnership agreement or joint venture agreement, as applicable; c) Provide the terms and conditions of the proposed assignment, sublease, or encumbrance or other transfer; d) Provide audited financial statements for the two most recently completed fiscal years of the proposed assignee, sublessee, secured party or other -11- transferee; and provide pro forma financial statements showing the projected income, expense and financial condition resulting from use of the LEASED LANDS; and e) Provide such additional or supplemental information as Lessor may reasonably request concerning the proposed assignee, sublessee, secured party or other transferee. f) Lessor will evaluate proposed assignees, sublessees, secured third parties and other transferees and grant approval or disapproval according to standards of commercial reasonableness considering the following factors within the context of the proposed use: the proposed party's financial strength and reliability, their business experience and expertise, their personal and business reputation, their managerial and operational skills, their proposed use and projected rental, as well as other relevant factors. 3. Lessor shall have a reasonable period of time from the receipt of all documents and other information required under this provision to grant or deny its approval of the proposed party. 4. Lessee's mortgage or hypothecation of this Lease is subject to the prior approval of Lessor, and shall be subject to terms and conditions attached to the approval. 5. Upon the express written assumption of all obligations and duties under this Lease by an assignee approved by Lessor, the Lessee may be released from all liability under this Lease arising after the effective date of assignment and not associated with Lessee's use, possession or occupation of or activities on the LEASED LANDS; except as to any hazardous wastes, substances or materials as defined under federal, state or local law, regulation or ordinance manufactured, generated, used, placed, disposed, stored or transported on the LEASED LANDS. 6. If the Lessee files a petition or an order for relief is entered against Lessee, under Chapters 7, 9, 11 or 13 of the Bankruptcy Code (11 USC Sect. 101, et seq.) then the trustee or debtor-in-possession must elect to assume or reject this Lease within sixty (60) days after filing of the petition or appointment of the trustee, or the Lease shall be deemed to have been rejected, and Lessor shall be entitled to immediate possession of the LEASED LANDS. No assumption or assignment of this Lease shall be effective unless it is in writing and unless the trustee or debtor- in-possession has cured all defaults under this Lease (monetary and non - monetary) or has provided Lessor with adequate assurances (1) that within ten (10) days from the date of such assumption or assignment, all monetary defaults under this Lease will be cured; and (2) that within thirty (30) days from the date of such assumption, all non -monetary defaults under this Lease will be cured; and (3) that all provisions of this Lease will be satisfactorily performed in the future. -12- K. DEFAULT AND REMEDIES 1. Default. The occurrence of any one or more of the following events shall immediately and without further notice constitute a default or breach of the Lease by Lessee: a) Lessee's failure to make any payment of rental, royalty, or other consideration as required under this Lease; b) Lessee's failure to obtain or maintain liability insurance or a surety bond or other security device as required under this Lease; e) Lessee's vacation or abandonment of the LEASED LANDS (including the covenant for continuous use as provided for in Section 4 Paragraph D1 (Continuous Use)) during the Lease term; d) Lessee's failure to obtain and maintain all necessary governmental permits or other entitlements; e) Lessee's failure to comply with all applicable provisions of federal, state or local law, regulation or ordinance dealing with hazardous waste, substances or materials as defined under such law; f) Lessee's failure to commence to construct and to complete construction of the improvements authorized by this Lease within the time limits specified in this Lease; and/or g) Lessee's failure to comply with applicable provisions of federal, state or local laws or ordinances relating to issues of Health and Safety, or whose purpose is to conserve resources or to protect the environment. 2. Failure to Perform. Lessee's failure to observe or perform any other term, covenant or condition of this Lease to be observed or performed by the Lessee when such failure shall continue for a period of thirty (30) days after Lessor's giving written notice, shall also constitute a default or breach of this lease; however, if the nature of Lessee's default or breach under this paragraph is such that more than thirty (30) days are reasonably required for its cure, then Lessee shall not be deemed to be in default or breach if Lessee commences such cure within such thirty (30) day period and diligently proceeds with such cure to completion. 3. Remedies. In the event of a default or breach by Lessee and Lessee's failure to cure such default or breach, Lessor may at any time and with or without notice do any one or more of the following: -13- a) Re-enter the LEASED LANDS, remove all persons and property, and repossess and enjoy such premises; b) Terminate this Lease and Lessee's right of possession of the LEASED LANDS. Such termination shall be effective upon Lessor's giving written notice and upon receipt of such notice, Lessee shall immediately surrender possession of the LEASED LANDS to Lessor; c) Maintain this Lease in full force and effect and recover any rental, royalty, or other consideration as it becomes due without terminating Lessee's right of possession regardless of whether Lessee shall have abandoned the LEASED LANDS; and/or d) Exercise any other right or remedy, which Lessor may have at law or equity. L. RESTORATION OF LEASED LANDS: 1. Upon expiration or sooner termination of this Lease, Lessee shall, subject to subparagraph 3 below remove all portions of CABLE, all related facilities and structures and all material or structures within the LEASED LANDS, including fills, in accordance with the methods and schedule of a cable removal plan developed and paid for by Lessee pursuant to subparagraphs 2 and 3 below, as that plan is approved by Lessor. 2. The Lessee shall submit a final cable removal plan to the Lessor and to all appropriate agencies and governmental entities eighteen (18) months prior to the expiration or sooner termination of this Lease. The plan must contain the following: a) A detailed description of the methods to be employed to remove the cable and all other improvements listed in subsection 1 immediately above, including their ultimate dispositions; b) Supplemental environmental information that addresses any differences between the impacts described and analyzed in the EIR and the planned removal operations, to enable Lessor to comply with applicable state, federal and local laws and regulations; c) A schedule for completion of the removal of the cable within ninety (90) days following the expiration or sooner termination of this Lease, unless that term is extended in writing by Lessor; and d) Identification of the entities to be employed to execute the cable removal plan. 3. The Lessor may choose to direct Lessee to leave all or part of the improvements within the LEASED LANDS in place. Should that occur, Lessee shall deliver to Lessor such documentation as may be necessary to convey title to such remaining -14- improvements to Lessor free and clear of any liens, mortgages, loans or other encumbrances. M. QUITCLAIM: Lessee shall, within ninety (90) days of the expiration or sooner termination of this Lease, execute and deliver to Lessor in a form provided by Lessor a good and sufficient release of all rights under this Lease. Should Lessee fail or refuse to deliver such a release, a written notice by Lessor reciting such failure or refusal shall, from the date of its recordation, be conclusive evidence against Lessee of the termination of this Lease and all other claimants. N. HOLDING -OVER: Any holding -over by Lessee after the expiration of the Lease term, with or without the express or implied consent of Lessor, shall constitute a tenancy from month to month and not an extension of the Lease term and shall be on the terms, covenants, and conditions of this Lease, except that the annual rental then in effect shall be increased by twenty- five percent (25%). O. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS 1. Waiver. a) No term, covenant, or condition of this Lease and no default or breach of any such term, covenant or condition shall be deemed to have been waived, by Lessor's acceptance of a late or nonconforming performance or otherwise, unless Lessor expressly acknowledges such a waiver in writing. b) Any such waiver shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any other term, covenant or condition of any other default or breach of any term, covenant or condition of this Lease. 2. Time. Time is of the essence of this Lease and each and all of its terms, covenants or conditions in which performance is a factor. 3. Notice. All notices required to be given under this Lease shall be given in writing, sent by U.S. Mail with postage prepaid, to Lessor at City of San Rafael, Office of the City Manager, City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue Room 203, San Rafael, California 94915, and the Lessee at the address specified in this Lease. Lessee shall give Lessor notice of any change in its name or address. 4. Consent. Where Lessor's consent is required under this Lease its consent for one transaction or event shall not be deemed to be consent to any subsequent occurrence of the same or any other transaction or event. 5. Changes. This Lease may be terminated and its term, covenants and conditions amended, revised or supplemented only by mutual written agreement of the parties. -15- 6. Successors. The terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease shall extend to, be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of the heirs, successors, and assigns of the respective parties. 7. Joint and Several Obligation. If more than one Lessee is a party to this Lease, the obligations of the Lessees shall be joint and several. 8. Captions. The captions of this Lease are not controlling and shall have no effect upon its construction or interpretation. 9. Severability. If any term, covenant or condition of this Lease is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, it shall be considered deleted and shall not invalidate any of the remaining terms, covenants and conditions. ISTN"i1"1 13ir".0 This Lease shall become effective only when approved by the City Council of the City of San Rafael and executed on behalf of the City of San Rafael by the Mayor of the City of San Rafael and a duly executed copy has been delivered to Lessee. The submission of this Lease by Lessor, its agent or representative for examination by Lessee does not constitute an option or offer to lease the Lease Premises upon the terms and conditions contained herein, or a reservation of the LEASED LANDS in favor of Lessee. Lessee's submission of an executed copy of this Lease to Lessor shall constitute an offer to Lessor to lease the LEASED LANDS on the terms and conditions set forth herein. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Lease as of the date hereafter affixed. LESSEE: TRANS BAY C E LLC By: 0140k4 N2—QUC-T Title: Date: t L (-,q 1 o C, -1C- LESSOR: CITY OF SAN RAFAEL By:i Albert J. Bor Title: Mayor, City of San Rafael Date: 12/20/06 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: ATTEST: JeaYme Leoncini City Clerk -17- This Lease was authorized by the City of San Rafael on December 18, 2006 (Month Day Year) By City Council Resolution No: 12176 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF Marin ) On December 20, 2006, before me, Esther Colette Beirne, Notary Public in and for said State and County, personally appeared Albert J. Boro, personally known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his authorized capacity, and that by his signature on the instrument, the person, or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Notary Public in and for said State (Seal) ESTHER COLETTE BEIRNE Commission # 1423444 -m Notary Public - California Marin County d,i," 1 1. •m CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT State of California ss. } County of C ,[AIYI Ra, V1 G i S iii ) On bW_IM60Y 2-012006 before me, HEIDI WAGNER, NOTARYPUBLIC Date jName and Title of Officer (e.g., "Jane Doe, Notary Public") personally appeared YI �NLC.r Name(s) of Signers) personally known to me ❑ proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence HEIDI WAGNER ra'��Commission # 1668211 Notary Public - California San Francisco County My Comm, Expires Jun 4,201 to be the person(& whose name(c} is/ate subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/s+f�xecuted the same in his/heir: authorized capacity(iee), and that by his/herlthair signature* on the instrument the person(*, or the entity upon behalf of which the persons} acted, executed the instrument. WITNESS my hand and official seal. 1Jl.J �- Sgnature of Nit OPTIONAL Though the information below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the document and could prevent fraudulent removal and reattachment of this form to another document. Description of Attached Document Title or Type of Document: Le.4( Document Date: Signer(s) Other Than Named Above: Capacity(ies) ClaimedbySigner Signer's Name: l �i�I i. _P"T l� _ ❑ Individual Corporate Officer — Title(s): _%Lle ❑ Partner — Limited ❑ General ❑ Attorney -in -Fact ❑ Trustee ❑ Guardian or Conservator ❑ Other: IPires i j _ Number of Pages: Signer Is Representing: TY 1& �.�-- Top of thumb here 0 1999 National Notary Association - 9350 De Soto Ave., P.O. Boz 2402 - Chatsworth, CA 91313-2402 - www.nationainotary.org Prod. No. 5907 Reorder: Call Tall -Free 1-600-676-6627