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RESOLUTION NO. ~n~g=359
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MYLLS ACT
PRESERVATION AGREEMENT WITH STEPHEN T. AND DENISE DAWSON.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Manager of the City of San Bernardino is hereby authorized
and directed to execute on behalf of said City, a Mills Act Preservation Agreement bet~~ee~~
Stephen T. and Denise Dawson, and the City of San Bernardino, which is attached 1~~:et~,
marked Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference as though hilly set forth at ler~gti~
SECTION 2. The authorization to execute the above-referenced agreement is
rescinded if the parties to the agreement fail to execute it within sixty (6U~ days of the passage
of this resolution.
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MILLS ACT
PRESERVATION AGREEMENT WITH STEPHEN T. AND DENISE DAWSON.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor
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and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at aregular meeting thereof, held on the
7th day of December , 2009, by the following vote, to wit:
Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT ~I
ESTRADA x
BAXTER x
BRINKER x
SHORETT x
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KELLEY
JOHNSON x
MCCAMMACK x
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City Clerk
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The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this
2009.
day of December
u~w,
atric J. Morris, Mayor
of San Bernardino
Approved as to form:
JAMES F. PENMAN
City Attorney
By:
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EXHIBIT "A"
HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT
("MILLS ACT CONTRACT")
THIS AGREEMENT is made on this, 7th day of December , by and between the City of
San Bernardino, a municipal corporation ("City"), and Stephen T. and Denise Dawson ("Owner").
RECITALS
l . California Government Code Section. 50280, et. seq. allows cities the discretion to enter into
contracts with the owners of qualified historic properties, as that term is defined in Government Code
Section 50280.1, for the purpose of providing for the use, maintenance, protection, and restoration of
such historic property so as to retain its characteristics as property of historic significance.
2. Owner holds- fee title in and to that certain real property, together with associated structures
and improvements thereon, generally located at the street address- 5020 Sepulveda Avenue, San
Bernardino, California ("Historic Property"). A grant deed description of the Historic Property is
attached hereto as Attachment "A" and incorporated herein by this reference.
3. By authorizing this Agreement, the Common Council hereby designates the Historic
Property as a Qualified Historic Property as defined by Resolution 2005 - 363, Section 5.
4. City and Owner desire to enter into this Agreement for the purpose of protecting .and
preserving the characteristics of historical significance of the Historic Property that help provide the
community with its own unique civic identity and character.
5. Owner, in consideration for abiding by the terms of this Agreement, shall be entitled to
qualify for a reassessment of valuation of the Historic Property, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter
3, Part, 2, of Division 1 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code, and any corresponding
adjustment in property taxes resulting therefrom.
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TERM
NOW, THEREFORE, the City and Owner in consideration of mutual covenants and conditions
set forth herein, do hereby agree as follows:
1. Effective Date and Term of Agreement. This Agreement shall be effective and commence
on Monday, December 7, 2009.("Effective Date") and shall remain in effect for a minimum initial term
often (10) years thereafter unless canceled by the City pursuant to Section 8 or 9 of this Agreement.
2. Renewal. Upon each anniversary date of this contract ("Renewal Date") an additional one
(1) year shall automatically be added to the term of the Agreement unless a notice of nonrenewal is
delivered as provided in Section 3 of this Agreement.
3. Nonrenewal. if either the Owner or City desires in any year not to renew this Agreement,
Owner or City shall serve a written notice of nonrenewal upon .the other party in advance of the
Renewal Date ("Notice of Nonrenewal"). The Notice of Nonrenewal shall be effective only if served
by Owner upon City at least ninety (90) days prior to .the Renewal Date, or if served by City upon
Owner, the Notice of Nonrenewal shall be effective. only if served upon Owner at least. sixty (60) days
prior to the Renewal Date. if either City or Owner serves a Notice of Nonrenewal in any year, this
Agreement shall remain in effect for the balance of the term then remaining.
4. Owner Protest of City Non-renewal. Within fifteen (15) calendar days of service of the
Notice of Non-renewal by City, Owner may file with the City Clerk a written protest of the non-
renewal. Upon receipt of the written protest, the City Clerk shall set a date and tine for hearing of the
matter by the Mayor and Common Council. The hearing date shall be within 30 calendar days of the
receipt of the written protest by the City Clerk. Owner may furnish the Common Council with any
information which Owner deems relevant and shall furnish the Common Council with any information
it may require. The Common Council may, at any time prior to the annual Renewal Date, withdraw its
Notice of Non-renewal.
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5. Standards for Historical Property. During the term of this Agreement, the Historic Property
shall be subject to the following conditions, requirements, and restrictions:
A. Owner shall preserve and. maintain the characteristics of the cultural and .historical significance of
the Historic Property. Compliance or non-compliance with.. this section shall be determined by the
Director of Development Services or his/her designee. In addition, Owner shall obtain any applicable
permits necessary to protect, preserve, restore, and rehabilitate the Historic Property so as to maintain
its historical and cultural significance.
B. Owner, when necessary as determined by the City, shall restore and rehabilitate the Historic
Property to conform to the rules and regulations of the Office of Historic Preservation of the California
Department of Parks and Recreation, the United States Secretary of the Interior Standards for
Rehabilitation, and the State Historical Building Code.. The condition of the. exterior of the Historic
Property on the effective date of this Agreement is documented. in photographs on file and available in
the City Manager's Office. The Owner shall continually maintain the exterior of the Historic Property
in the same or better condition as documented in said photographs.
C. Owner shall carry out specific restoration, repair, maintenance, and/or rehabilitation projects on the
Historic Property, as outlined in the attached Attachment "B", which is incorporated herein by this
reference. All such projects shall. be undertaken and completed in keeping with the historic nature of
the property. Projects may be interior or exterior, but must utilize all property tax savings.
Adjustments to the project plan will not result in a breach of contract as long as the projects maintain
the historical integrity of the property.
D. Owner shall not be permitted to block the view corridor with any new structure, such as walls,
fences or shrubbery, so as to prevent the viewing of the Historic Property from the public right of way.
6. Periodic Examinations. Upon reasonable advance notice, Owner shall allow reasonable
periodic examinations of the interior and exterior of the. Historic Property by representatives of the
County Assessor, the State Department of Parks and Recreation, the State Board of Equalization and/or
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City, as may be necessary to determine Owner's compliance with the terms and ,.provisions of this
Agreement.
7. Provision of Information of Compliance; Yearly Administrative Fee. Owner hereby agrees
to furnish City with any and all information requested by City, which -City deems necessary or
advisable to determine eligibility of the Historic Property and compliance .with the terms and
provisions of this Agreement. Requested information may include, but .not be limited to, required
annual reports, as well as receipts documenting property maintenance and/or improvement
expenditures that equal or exceed annual estimated property tax savings. Owner shall also pay City a
yearly administrative fee of seventy-five dollars ($75.00).
8. Breach of Agreement: Remedies.
A. Notice of Breach; Opportunity to Cure. If Owner breaches any provision of this Agreement, City
may give written notice to Owner by registered or certified mail detailing Owner's: violations.. If such
violation is not corrected to the reasonable satisfaction of City within thirty (30) days after the date of
notice of violation, or within such a reasonable time as may be required to cure the violation (provided
the acts to cure the violation are commenced within thirty (30j days and thereafter diligently pursued to
completion as determined by the City in the exercise of its sole discretion), the -City may, without
further notice, declare Owner to be in breach of this Agreement. Upon City's declaration of Owner's
breach, City may pursue any remedy available under local, state, or federal law, including those
specifically provided for in this section.
B. Remedy -Cancellation. City may cancel this :Agreement if City determines; following a duly
noticed public hearing in accordance with Government Code section 50285, that it is subject to
cancellation pursuant to Government Code Section 50284. If this Agreement is cancelled under this
paragraph, Owner shall pay a cancellation fee to the Office of the Auditor fora the County of San
Bernardino as required by Government Code section 50286.
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C. Alternative Remedies. As an alternative to cancellation of this Agreement for .Owner's breach of
any condition, City may bring an action in court necessary to enforce this Agreement including, but not
limited to, an action to enforce this Agreement by specif c performance, injunction, or:receivership.
9. Destruction of Property; Eminent Domain; Cancellation.
A. If the Historic Property is destroyed by earthquake, fire, flood, or other natural °disaster such that in
the opinion of the City Building Official more than sixty percent (60%) of the original fabric of the
structure must be replaced, this Agreement shall be cancelled because the historic value of the structure
will have been destroyed.
B. If the Historic Property is acquired in whole or .in part by eminent domain or other acquisition by
any entity authorized to exercise the power of eminent domain, and the acquisition.. is determined by
the Mayor and Common Council to frustrate the purpose of this Agreement, this Agreement shall be
cancelled. No cancellation fee pursuant to Government Code Section 50286 shall be imposed if the
Agreement is cancelled pursuant to this Section.
10. Waiver. City does not waive any claim of default by Owner if City does not enforce or
cancel this Agreement. All other remedies at law or in equity which are not otherwise provided for in
this Agreement or in City's regulations governing historic properties are available to the City to pursue
in the event -that there is a breach of this Agreement. No waiver by City of any breach or default under
this Agreement shall be deemed to be a waiver of any other subsequent breach thereof or default
hereunder.
11. Binding, Effect ofA~reement. Owner hereby subjects the Historic Property to the
covenants, conditions, and restrictions set forth in this Agreement. City and Owner hereby declare
their specific intent that the covenants, conditions, and restrictions set forth herein shall be deemed
covenants running with the land and shall inure to and be binding upon Owner's successors and
assigns in title. or interest to the Historic Property. Each and every contract, deed or other instrument
hereinafter executed, covering or conveying the Historic Property, or any portion thereof, shall
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conclusively be held to have been executed, delivered and accepted subject to the covenants,
reservations and restrictions set forth herein.
12. Covenants Run with the Land. Each act hereby required relates to the use, repair,
maintenance or improvement of the Historic Property for the benefit of the land owned by the public
and all property owners of the City. City and Owner hereby declare their understanding and intent that
the burden of the covenants, reservations and restrictions set forth herein touch and concern the land in
that they restrict development of the Historic Property. City and Owner hereby further declare their
understanding and intent that the benefit of such covenants, reservations and restrictions touch and
concern the land by enhancing and maintaining the cultural and historical characteristics and
significance of the Historic Property for the benefit of the public and the Owner.
13. Notice. Any notice. required to be given by the terms of this Agreement shall be provided
at the address of the respective. parties as specified below or at any other address as may be later
specified by the parties hereto:
City: City of San Bernardino
City Manager's Office
300 North D Street
San Bernardino, CA 9241.8-0001
Owner: Stephen T. and Denise Dawson
5020 Sepulveda Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92404
14. Effect of Agreement. None of the terms, provisions or conditions of this Agreement shall
be deemed to create a partnership between the parties hereto and any of their heirs, successors or
assigns; nor shall such terms, provisions or conditions cause the parties to be considered joint venturers
or members of any joint enterprise.
15. Indemnity of City. Owner shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless City and its elected
officials, officers, agents and employees from any actual or alleged claims, demands causes of action,
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liability, loss, damage, or injury to property or persons, including wrongful death, whether imposed by
a court of law or by administrative action of any federal, state or local governmental agency, arising
out of or incident to (i) the direct or indirect use, operation, or maintenance of the Historic .Property by
Owner or any contractor, subcontractor, employee, agent, lessee,- licensee, invitee, or any other person;
(ii) Owner's activities in connection with the Historic Property, or from the enforcement of this
Agreement. This indemnification includes, without limitation, the payment of all penalties, fines,
judgments, awards, decrees, attorneys' fees and related costs or expenses, and the reimbursement of
City, its elected officials, employees, and/or agents .for all attorney's fees, legal expenses and costs
incurred by each of them. The costs, salaries and expenses of the City Attorney and members of
his/her office in enforcing this Agreement on behalf of the City shall be considered as "attorneys' fees"
for the purposes of this paragraph. Owner's obligation to indemnify shall survive the termination,
cancellation, or expiration of this Agreement and shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any
received by City, its elected officials, employees, or agents.
16. Binding Uuon Successors. All of the agreements, rights, obligations, covenants,
reservations, and restrictions contained in this Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the
benefit of the parties herein, their heirs, successors, legal representatives, assigns and all persons
acquiring any part or portion of the Historic Property, whether by operation of law or in any manner
whatsoever.
17. Legal Costs. In the event legal proceedings are brought by any party or parties to enforce
or restrain a violation of any of the covenants, conditions or restrictions contained herein, or to
determine the rights and duties of any party hereunder, the prevailing party in such proceeding may
recover all reasonable attorneys' fees to be fixed by the court, in addition to court costs and other relief
ordered by the court. The costs, salaries and expenses of the City Attorney and members of his/her
office in enforcing this Agreement on behalf of the City shall be considered as "attorneys' fees" for the
purposes of this paragraph.
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18. Severability. In the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement are held to be
unenforceable: or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, or by subsequent preemptive
legislation, the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions, or portions thereof, shall not be
effected thereby.
19. Recordation. No later than twenty (20) days after the Effective Date, City shall cause this
Agreement to be recorded in the office of the County Recorder of the County of San Bernardino.
Owner shall provide written notice of the Agreement to the State Office of Historic Preservation within
six (6) months of entering into the contract .and shall provide the City with evidence of such
notification.
20. Amendments. This Agreement may be amended,- in whole or in part, only. by written
recorded instrument executed by the parties hereto.
21. Governing Law and Venue, This Agreement shall be construed and governed in
accordance with the laws of the State of California. Any action at law or in equity ,brought by either. of
the parties hereto for the purpose of enforcing a right or rights provided for by this Agreement shall be
tried in a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of San. Bernardino. State of California, or the
United States District Court for the Central District of California, Riverside Division, and the parties
hereby waive all provisions of law providing for a change of venue in such proceedings:
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2009 Mills Act Program Ten-Year Rehabilitation Plan
City of San Bernardino
Street Address 5020 Sepulveda Avenue, San Bernardino, CA
Year Proposed Project (s)* Estimated
Cost
Year 1 Exterior Painting 2,000.00
Year 2
Balcony railing and surface, replace 2
Year 3 Replace 6 windows with Pella double pane
6/6 1 800.00
Year 4 Repair and refinish hardwood floors 1,200.00
Year 5
Re lace tters and downs
p gu pouts, chimney
Year 6 Termite treatment 1,800.00
Year 7
Foundation repair 1,400.00
Year 8 xvAC 4,400.00
Year 9
Repair exterior garage walls, structural
Year 10 Attic insulation, waterproofing and weather-
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200.00
stripping 4 porch and balcony doors, interio ,
*See at'~ac~iea`Iist of potential projects. Use additional sheets if necessary
Projects may be interior or exterior, but must utilize
all of your tax savings.
Retain copies of all receipts and permits for submittal with the required
annual reports.