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From: Tonya Nelson
Sent: Tuesday, December 4, 2018 4:11 PM
To: David Newell; Tabitha Richards
Cc: Cindy Berardi
Subject: RE: Virgin Hotel Development Agreement
Hi David,
I spoke with Eddie and he does not have a copy of the executed agreement. I reached out to Tabi, and she said
she will check to see if she has a copy.
Thankyou,
Tonya Nelson
City of Palm Springs
Office of City Attorney
760-323-8219
From: David Newell
Sent: Tuesday, December 4, 2018 3:51 PM
To: Tonya Nelson <Tonya.Nelson@palmspringsca.gov>
Cc: Cindy Berardi <Cindy.Berardi@ pal mspringsca.gov>
Subject: RE: Virgin Hotel Development Agreement
Hi Tonya,
Any update from Eddie?
Thank you,
David
From: Tonya Nelson
Sent: Monday, December 03, 2018 3:52 PM
To: David Newell
Cc: Cindy Berardi
Subject: RE: Virgin Hotel Development Agreement
David,
I just spoke with Cindy, and it is possible we do not have an executed agreement. However, Eddie is out of the
office today, so I will double check with him when he returns tomorrow.
7hankyou,
Tonya Xefson
City of Talm Springs
Office of City -Attorney
760-323-8219
From: David Newell
Sent: Monday, December 3, 2018 3:27 PM
To: Tonya Nelson<Tonya.Nelson @palmspringsca.gov>
Subject: RE: Virgin Hotel Development Agreement
Thanks Tonya. I don't have a date. The developer sent the attached to me but the document appears incomplete per
Cindy's email reply.
From: Tonya Nelson
Sent: Monday, December 03, 2018 3:25 PM
To: David Newell
Subject: RE: Virgin Hotel Development Agreement
Hi David,
I will check, do you know when the agreement was executed?
qfiankyou,
Tonya Nelson
City of Pafm Springs
Office of CityAttorney
760-323-8219
From: David Newell
Sent: Monday, December 3, 2018 3:21 PM
To: Tonya Nelson<Tonya.Nelson@palmsprinpsca.pov>
Subject: Virgin Hotel Development Agreement
Hi Tonya,
We are working on an amendment to the Virgin Hotel Development Agreement which was approved by Council on
11/29/17. Do you know if Eddie might have a copy of the signed, executed version? I checked with the City Clerk's office
(Cindy Berardi) and they don't have a copy. Here's a link to the staff report:
https://destinyhosted.com/agenda publish.cfm?id=72567&mt=CC&get month=11&get year=2017&dsp=agm&seq=38
2&rev=0&ag=62&In=2480&nseq=383&nrev=0&pseq=&prev=#ReturnTo2480
Thank you,
David A. Newell, AICP, MPA
Associate Planner
City of Palm Springs
Department of Planning Services
32oo East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, California 92262
Office: (760) 323-8245 1 Fax: (760) 322-8360
E-mail: david.newellCa)palmspringsca.gov
Cindy Berardi
From: Cindy Berardi
Sent: Monday, December 3, 2018 1:13 PM
To: David Newell
Subject: RE: Virgin Hotel Development Agreement, Case 5.1427
I don't find an executed copy of the Development Agreement in our files. I noticed the signature page of the
Development Agreement Jeanette provided is actually for the Operations Covenant for the Hotel Incentive Program (see
the footer at the bottom of the signature page) which would also indicate it would not have been signed by the City if
provided to us that way.
Cynthia A. Berardi, CIVIC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
City of Palm Springs
P. O. Box 2743
Palm Springs, CA 92263
(760) 323-8204
From: David Newell
Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2018 3:50 PM
To: Cindy Berardi <Cindy.Berardi@pal mspringsca.gov>
Subject: FW: Virgin Hotel Development Agreement, Case 5.1427
Hi Cindy,
Do you know if we ever signed & executed the Development Agreement associated with Ordinance 1940? Attached is
what the developer provided.
Thank you,
David
From: Jeanette Sanborn [mailto:JeanetteCaagritps.coml
Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2018 3:34 PM
To: David Newell; Michael Braun
Subject: RE: Virgin Hotel Development Agreement, Case 5.1427
David I have the final copy with our signatures, so far I can't find a fully executed copy. I have ordered the labels and will
let you know when ready. When you get a hold of a fully executed copy please forward to us.
Thanks
From: David Newell [mailto:David. Newelk-Opalmspringsca.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2018 7:38 AM
To: Michael Braun; Jeanette Sanborn
Cc: Elly
Subject: Virgin Hotel Development Agreement, Case 5.1427
Michael,
Good morning.
RECORDING REQUESTED BY:
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
3200 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
to Gove
SPACE ABOVE FOR RECORDER'S USE ONLY
not apply
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
AND
DTPS B-3, LLC,
A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
FOR
DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS SPECIFIC PLAN
BLOCK B-1, "VIRGIN HOTEL"
CASE NO. 5.1204 SP AMEND
CASE NO. 3.3908 MAJ, CASE NO. 5.1427 DA
Title of Document
THIS AREA FOR
RECORDER'S
USE ONLY
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
THIS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (this "Agreement" or "Development
Agreement") is entered into by and between the City of Palm Springs, a California
Charter City and municipal corporation, ("City"), and DTPS B-3, LLC, a California
Limited Liability Company ("Developer"), pursuant to California Government Code §
65864 et secl.
RECITALS
A. Development Agreement Statute. To strengthen the public planning process,
encourage private participation in comprehensive planning, and reduce the economic
risk of development, the Legislature of the State of California has enacted California
Government Code § 65864 et se . (the "Development Agreement Statute"), which
authorizes City to enter into an agreement with any person having a legal or equitable
interest in real property regarding the development of such property. This Development
Agreement has been processed, considered, and executed in accordance with the
procedures and requirements as set forth in the Development Agreement Statute.
B. City Ordinance. Pursuant to Government Code section 65865(c), City has
adopted Ord. 1829 § 3, 2013; Ord. 1294, 1988 [PSMC § 94.08.001 (the "Development
Agreement Ordinance"), that set forth rules and regulations establishing procedures and
requirements for consideration of development agreements. The parties acknowledge
and agree that:
a. This Agreement will assure adequate public facilities at the time of
development.
b. This Agreement will assure development in accordance with City's land
use policies and goals specified in, and is consistent with the General Plan and the
Specific Plan referenced below.
C. This Agreement will provide for orderly growth consistent with the City's
General Plan, and other public policies.
d. This Agreement is intended to provide certainty in the development
approval process by vesting the permitted uses, densities and intensity of use with
respect to the subject property.
e. The execution of this Agreement furthers the public health, safety and
general welfare of the community.
C. Description of the Project and Project Site. Developer represents and
warrants that it has a legal interest in certain real property as legally described in Exhibit
"A" attached hereto and incorporated by this reference herein (the "Project Site"). The
development of the Virgin Hotel on the Project Site, along with all related public and
private improvements and obligations, is the "Project."
D. City Council Actions: Existing Entitlements. Prior to the City's approval of this
Agreement, the City Council, after public hearings and extensive environmental
analysis, approved the following entitlements, which entitlements are also the subject of
this Agreement:
a. Specific Plan Amendment, Case No. 5.1204 SP, adopted April 20, 2016,
by Ordinance No. 1889, designating Block B-1 as a 0.84 acre parcel for commercial or
residential land uses, including development of a Virgin brand hotel use up to a
maximum height of 69 feet subject to approval of a Development Agreement.
b. Major Architectural Application, Case No. 3.3908-MAJ, approved April 20,
2016, by Resolution No. 24003, for construction of a six -story, 112,862 square foot
building with 142-room resort hotel and ground floor commercial retail located on
Specific Plan Block B-1.
C. Amended and Restated Operations Covenant, Agreement No. 6641,
approved May 4, 2016, transferring the rights and obligations of an Operations
Covenant for an AC Hotel previously approved for Block F to the Virgin Hotel located on
Block B-1.
The above Entitlements have been approved subject to various conditions and
requirements with which Developer will be required to comply in order to develop
the Project Site ("Conditions of Approval"). The approvals described above, including
without limitation the Conditions of Approval as referenced in this Recital and this
Agreement, are referred to herein as the "Entitlements" and have been reviewed and
approved in accordance with the Municipal Code, California Environmental Quality Act,
California Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq. and the implementing
regulations promulgated thereunder (Title 14, California Code of Regulations Section
15000 et seq.) (in the aggregate, "CEQA"), and all other applicable local, state, and
federal laws and regulations. The Entitlements, Conditions of Approval, and this
Agreement shall be collectively referred to as "the Project Approvals."
E. Substantial Costs to Developer. Developer will incur substantial costs in
order to comply with the Project Approvals and to construct the Virgin brand hotel
specifically required by the City to assure development of the Project Site in accordance
with the terms of this Agreement.
F. Vesting of Rights. In exchange for the benefits to City described in the
preceding Recitals, together with the other public benefits that will result from the
development of the Project, Developer will receive by this Agreement assurance that it
may proceed with the Project in accordance with the "Applicable Law" (defined below)
and therefore desires to enter into this Agreement.
G. Public Hearings, Findings. On November 15, 2017, the City of Palm Springs
Planning Commission and City Council held a duly noticed joint public hearing to
consider Developer's application for this Agreement. Upon the review of all documents
and information presented by staff, the consideration of all public testimony, in favor and
against this Agreement, and discussion The Planning Commission recommended, and
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the City Council approved the following findings with respect to this Agreement:
a. Is consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses and programs
specified in the general plan and any applicable specific plan;
b. Is compatible with the uses authorized in, and the regulations prescribed
for, the land use district in which the real property is located;
C. Is in conformity with public convenience, general welfare and good land
use practice;
d. Will not be detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare;
e. Will not adversely affect the orderly development of property or the
preservation of property values.
H. Branding. The parties understand and agree that Developer's
commitment and duty hereunder to develop the Project as a Virgin brand hotel
represents an essential and material inducement to City to enter into this Agreement
and extend consideration to the Developer.
I. Ordinance. On November 29, 2017, Council adopted Ordinance No. 1940
approving this Agreement and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
The Ordinance was effective on December 29, 2017, a copy of Ordinance No. 1940 is
attached hereto as Exhibit "B".
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises, covenants, and
provisions set forth herein, the receipt and adequacy of which is hereby
acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS
SECTION 1.1. "Agreement" shall mean this Development Agreement by and
between Developer and City, effective as of the date noted herein on .
SECTION 1.2. "Applicable Law" shall have that meaning set forth in Section 7.03
of this Agreement.
SECTION 1.3. "Changes in the Law" shall have that meaning set forth in Section
7.08 of this Agreement.
SECTION 1.4. "City" is the City of Palm Springs, a California Charter City and
municipal corporation.
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SECTION 1.5. "Conditions of Approval' shall have that meaning set forth in
Section 4.04 of this Agreement.
SECTION 1.6. "Default" shall have that meaning set forth in Section 11.01 of this
Agreement.
SECTION 1.7. "Default Notice" shall have that meaning set forth in Section 11.01
of this Agreement.
SECTION 1.8. "Deficiencies" shall have that meaning set forth in Section 10.02 of
this Agreement.
SECTION 1.9. "Developer" is DTPS B-3, LLC, a California Limited Liability
Company.
SECTION 1.10. "Development Agreement Ordinance" shall have that meaning set
forth in Recital B of this Agreement.
SECTION 1.11. "Development Agreement Statute" shall have that meaning set forth
in Recital A of this Agreement.
SECTION 1.12. "EIR" shall mean the Final Environmental Impact Report certified by
City Council on November 18, 2009, State Clearinghouse No. 2008061084, adopted by
Resolution No. 22625, and the Notice of Determination filed with the Office of Planning
and Research and the Riverside County Clerk on December 3, 2009; Addendum No. 1
to the Final Environmental Impact Report approved by City Council on October 17,
2012, adopted by Resolution No. 23238; and Addendum No. 2 to the Final
Environmental Impact Report approved by City Council on April 20, 2016, adopted by
Ordinance No. 1889.
SECTION 1.13. "Entitlements" shall have that meaning set forth in Recital D of this
Agreement.
SECTION 1.14. "Effective Date" shall have that meaning set forth in Section 3.01 of
this Agreement.
SECTION 1.15. "Excusable Delay" shall have that meaning set forth in Section
11.04 of this Agreement.
SECTION 1.16. "Force Majeure" shall have that meaning set forth in Section 11.04
of this Agreement.
SECTION 1.17. "Judgment' shall have that meaning set forth in Section 10.02 of
this Agreement.
SECTION 1.18. "Project' is defined above.
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SECTION 1.19. "Project Approvals" shall have that meaning set forth in Recital D of
this Agreement.
SECTION 1.20. "Prompt Review" means review of all plans, specifications, and
applications by Developer in accordance with Section 7.11, below.
SECTION 1.21. "Reasonable Progress" shall mean commercially reasonable efforts
by Developer to complete construction of the Project, and completion of all executory
obligations herein within ten years in accordance with Section 7.10, below.
SECTION 1.22. "Term" shall have that meaning set forth in Section 3.02 of this
Agreement.
SECTION 1.23. "Virgin Termination Event" shall have that meaning set forth in
Section 4.03 of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 2. INCORPORATION OF RECITALS.
Section 2.01. Recitals. The true and correct Recitals set forth above, the
introductory paragraph preceding the Recitals, and all defined terms set forth and
exhibits referenced in both, are hereby incorporated by this reference into this
Agreement, as material facts upon which the parties have relied in entering this
Agreement, as if set forth herein in full.
ARTICLE 3. EFFECTIVE DATE ANC TERM
Section 3.01. Effective Date. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date
when the Ordinance through which this Agreement is approved takes effect and the City
executes this Agreement (the "Effective Date").
Section 3.02. Term. The term of this Agreement (the "Term") shall commence
upon the Effective Date and continue in effect until December 31, 2021, unless the Term
is terminated or modified as set forth in this Agreement or by mutual consent of the
parties hereto.
ARTICLE 4. OBLIGATIONS OF DEVELOPER
Section 4.01. Obligations of Developer Generally. In consideration of City entering
into this Agreement, Developer agrees that it will comply with this Agreement and with
all Project Approvals. The parties acknowledge and agree that City's agreement to
perform and abide by the covenants and obligations of City set forth in this Agreement is
a material consideration for Developer's agreement to perform and abide by its long
term covenants and obligations, as set forth herein.
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Section 4.02. Compliance with Proiect Conditions.
a. In accordance with recommendations of the Planning Commission, and required
by the City Council in its consideration of this Agreement on November 15, 2017, the
Developer shall comply with the following conditions:
1. Submit a construction staging plan to the City Engineer demonstrating that
Market Street will remain open for pedestrian access during construction on Block B-1.
2. Developer shall be. required to replace the water feature originally required on
Block C/C-1 that was replaced with public art on the condition that a new water feature
would be provided on Block B-1. Submit architectural renderings and plans for a water
feature to be installed on Block B-1 for review and approval by the Downtown
Subcommittee. The water feature shall be installed and functional prior to issuance of a
certificate of occupancy of the Virgin Hotel.
3. Submit a valet parking plan for review and approval by the City Engineer,
providing for an alternative pick-up/drop-off point for hotel valet service when N. Palm
Canyon Drive is closed for events.
4. Submit an interim plan for treatment and use of Block B-1 for review and approval
by the Downtown Subcommittee; the interim plan may include temporary structures and
uses. The interim plan shall be submitted within 90 days of the effective date of the
agreement.
b. In addition to any and all obligations contained in this Agreement, Developer shall
comply with and fulfill any and all Conditions of Approval. The Development of the
Project and Project Site shall be governed by the terms of the Conditions of Approval
and this Agreement. The Conditions of Approval and this Agreement shall, to the fullest
extent possible, be read and considered as fully integrated documents, and shall be
interpreted so as to avoid inconsistencies, comply with all applicable federal and state
laws and City Law, and ensure that the objectives of the parties will be fully realized.
Section 4.03. Hotel Operations Covenant. In consideration of City entering into this
Agreement, Developer agrees to terminate the Amended and Restated Operations
Covenant, Agreement No. 6641, approved May 4, 2016, and that it will comply with the
terms and conditions of the Operations Covenant approved and included concurrent
herewith, in substantially the form attached hereto and incorporated by this reference
herein as Exhibit "C." Further, Developer covenants and agrees that it shall commence
construction of the 142-room Virgin Hotel not later than March 31, 2020, complete
vertical construction of the 142-room Virgin Hotel not later than December 31, 2021,
obtain a certificate of occupancy by January 31, 2022, and begin operation of the Hotel
no later than March 1, 2022. Developer further agrees that the Project Site will be
owned, managed, and operated only as a Virgin brand hotel (and no other hotel flag or
brand), as a First Class Hotel, in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 5.26 of
the Palm Springs Municipal Code and the Operations Covenant. Operation of a Virgin
brand hotel is a mandatory condition to Developer's continued participation in the City's
Hotel Operations Incentive Program pursuant to Chapter 5.26 of the Palm Springs
Municipal Code (the "Program").
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Except as specified herein, in the event that the Virgin brand hotel to be developed
hereunder ceases to operate as a Virgin brand hotel, Developer's benefits accruing
pursuant to the Program will terminate, effective immediately. However, in the event of
Virgin unilaterally ceasing operation at the Project site, or Developer terminating Virgin
for cause after at least five (5) years of operation as a Virgin brand hotel (in either case,
a "Virgin Termination Event"), then Developer shall have the right to apply to the City for
approval of an amendment to this Agreement and the Operations Covenant recorded
concurrent herewith, which amendment shall provide for the resumption of said benefits
pursuant to the Program. The City will consider any such application for an amendment
at a public hearing provided that the City makes a determination, in an exercise of the
City's sole discretion, that the flag or brand of hotel that will operate or is proposed to
operate at the Project Site as a replacement for the Virgin brand hotel is commensurate
with or superior to Virgin's market share and position as of this Agreement's Effective
Date. The parties understand and agree that Developer has no right to or specific
expectation of any amendment to this Agreement subsequent to a Virgin Termination
Event.
Developer shall have the duty to provide the City with written notice of any actual or
potential Virgin Termination Event immediately upon Developer's determination that a
Virgin Termination Event has taken place or is reasonably likely to take place. That
notice shall include without limitation Developer's identification of the flag or brand of an
actual or potential replacement hotel proposed as the basis for an amendment
hereunder, and relevant data to assist the City in determining whether the replacement
hotel is consistent with the quality standard stated in this Section 4.03. Further,
Developer covenants that Developer shall reimburse City for the cost of City
procurement of a study, by a qualified consultant, of the proposed replacement hotel,
and whether said replacement is consistent with the requirements of this Section 4.03.
Nothing in this Agreement is intended to supersede, terminate, modify or
otherwise affect any provision of the Conditions of Approval, except to the extent that a
provision of this Agreement is in direct conflict with a provision of such Conditions of
Approval. Then, and only in that event, the provisions of this Agreement shall prevail
over the contradictory provisions of the Conditions of Approval. The execution of this
Agreement by the parties hereto shall in no way otherwise affect the validity of any or all
of the provisions of the Conditions of Approval.
ARTICLE 5. OBLIGATIONS OF CITY
Section 5.01. Obligations of City Generally. In consideration of Developer entering
into this Agreement, City agrees that it will comply with the terms and conditions of this
Agreement. The parties acknowledge and agree that Developer's agreement to perform
and abide by its covenants and obligations set forth in this Agreement is a material
consideration for the City's agreement to perform and abide by the long term covenants
and obligations of the City, as set forth herein.
Section 5.02. Hotel Operations Covenant. In consideration of Developer entering
into this Agreement, City agrees to terminate the Amended and Restated Operations
Covenant, Agreement No. 6641, approved May 4, 2016, and that it will comply with the
terms and conditions of the Operations Covenant included herewith as Exhibit "C", and
agrees that, provided Developer commences construction of the 142-room Virgin Hotel
not later than March 31, 2020, completes construction of the 142-room Virgin Hotel not
later than December 31, 2021, and Developer owns, manages, and operates the Project
Site as a Virgin Hotel in a first-class manner, in accordance with the requirements of
Chapter 5.26 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code and the Operations Covenant, City
will pay Developer its share of transient occupancy tax revenues pursuant to the Hotel
Operations Incentive Program (the "Program"). Operation of a Virgin brand hotel is a
mandatory condition to City's continued payment to Developer of its share of transient
occupancy tax revenues pursuant to the Program. The parties understand and agree
that to the extent the Virgin brand hotel no longer operates as a Virgin brand hotel, or if
Virgin ceases operation at the Project site, or is terminated for cause by Developer after
at least five years of operation as a Virgin brand hotel, then City's payments to
Developer of its share of transient occupancy tax revenues will cease upon the date by
which the Virgin brand hotel is operated as any other flag or brand of hotel, unless an
amendment to this Agreement and the Operations Covenant recorded concurrent
herewith, is approved by the City Council which provides for a substitute operator that is
of a first class quality that is commensurate with or superior to Virgin's market share and
position as of this Agreement's Effective Date. If such a substitute operator is approved
by the City Council, the benefits accruing pursuant to the Program will continue as
described herein.
ARTICLE 6. COOPERATION —IMPLEMENTATION
The parties agree to cooperate in good faith to implement this Agreement.
ARTICLE 7. STANDARDS, LAWS AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE PROJECT
Section 7.01. Vested Right to Develop. Developer shall have a vested right to build
out the Project through the Term on the Project Site in accordance with the terms and
conditions of the Project Approvals.
Section 7.02. Permitted Uses Vested by This Agreement. The permitted land use of
the Project Site, the density and intensity of use of the Project Site, the maximum height,
bulk and size of proposed buildings, provisions for reservation or dedication of land for
public purposes and the location of public improvements, the general location of public
utilities, and other terms and conditions of development applicable to the Project, are set
forth in the Project Approvals.
Section 7.03. Applicable Law. This Agreement will be construed and enforced in
accordance with the laws and regulations of the State of California. Applicable
provisions of federal and state law, the Palm Springs Municipal Code, any uncodified
ordinances adopted by the City, the Uniform Codes referenced below in Section 7.04,
and the rules, regulations, official policies, standards and specifications applicable to the
Project, including without limitation the terms and conditions of the Project Approvals
and the Operations Covenant approved concurrent herewith, shall in the aggregate
constitute "Applicable Law" with respect to this Agreement. Further, with respect to any
matter not addressed by the terms and conditions of the Project Approvals, those rules,
regulations, official policies, standards and specifications (including City ordinances and
resolutions) governing permitted uses, building locations, timing of construction,
densities, design, heights, fees, exactions, and taxes in force and effect on the Effective
Date of this Agreement shall represent "Applicable Law."
Section 7.04. Uniform Codes. City may apply to the Project Site, at any time during
the Term, the then current Uniform building construction, fire or other codes, as the
same may be adopted or amended from time to time by City, and City's then current
design and construction standards for public improvements, as the same may be
adopted or amended from time to time, provided any such uniform code or standard has
been adopted and uniformly applied by City on a citywide basis, and provided that no
such code or standard is adopted for the purpose of preventing or otherwise limiting
construction of all or any part of the Project.
Section 7.05. No Conflicting Enactments. Except as provided in Section 7.04 and
herein, City shall not impose on the Project (whether by action of the City Council or by
City sponsored initiative or referendum, or other means) any ordinance, resolution, rule,
regulation, standard, directive, condition or other measure (each individually, a "City
Law") that is in conflict with Applicable Law, or the Project Approvals, or that reduces the
development rights or assurances provided by this Agreement with respect to the
Project. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, (i) the City may at any time
adopt any City Law reasonably deemed necessary and appropriate by the City, in an
exercise of absolute discretion, to address a significant public health or safety issue, and
(ii) any City Law shall be deemed to conflict with Applicable Law, or the Project
Approvals, or reduce the development rights provided hereby if it would accomplish any
of the following results, either by specific reference to the Project, or as part of a general
enactment which applies to or effects the Project.
a. Change any land use designation or permitted use of the Project Site existing as of
the Effective Date of this Agreement;
b. Limit or control the availability of public utilities, services or facilities or any privileges
or rights to public utilities, services, or facilities (for example, water rights, water
connections or sewage capacity rights, sewer connections, etc.) for the Project,
unless such limitation is necessary to address a dangerous condition or health and
safety issue;
c. Limit or control the location of buildings, structures, grading, or other improvements
of the Project in a manner that is inconsistent with or more restrictive than the
limitations included in the Project Approvals;
d. Limit or control the rate, timing, phasing or sequencing of the approval, development
or construction of all or any part of the Project in any manner inconsistent with the
Project Approvals;
e. Apply to the Project any City Law otherwise allowed by this Agreement that is not
uniformly applied on a citywide basis, or throughout City's entire "downtown" as City
may reasonably define that term, to substantially similar types of development
projects and project sites;
f. Result in Developer having to substantially delay construction of the Project or
require the issuance of additional permits or approvals by the City other than those
required by the Project Approvals or Applicable Law;
g. Substantially increase the cost of constructing or developing the Project or any
portion thereof;
h. Establish, enact, increase, or impose against the Project or Project Site any fees,
taxes (including without limitation general, special and excise taxes), assessments,
liens or other monetary obligations other than those specifically permitted by this
Agreement;
Impose against the Project any condition, dedication or other exaction not
specifically authorized by the Project Approvals or Applicable Law;
j. Grant any development right, entitlement or approval for any portion of the Property
that will reduce, limit or encumber Developer's rights hereunder, or
k. Unreasonably limit the timing, processing or procuring of applications and approvals,
If City attempts to apply to the Project a City Law that Developer believes to conflict
with Applicable Law or the Project Approvals, Developer shall provide to City in writing a
notice describing the legal and factual basis for Developer's position. The parties shall
meet and confer within thirty (30) days after the date of such written notice with the
objective of attempting to arrive at a mutually acceptable solution to this disagreement.
If no mutually acceptable solution can be reached, either party may take such action as
may be permitted under Section 11.07, below.
Section 7.06. Initiatives and Referenda.
a. To the maximum extent permitted by law and except as otherwise specified herein, if
any new provision of Applicable Law, whether a City Law or not, is enacted or
imposed by initiative or referendum, or by the City Council directly or indirectly in
connection with any proposed initiative or referendum after the Effective Date, which
new provision of Applicable Law or City Law would conflict with Applicable Law in
force and effect as of the Effective Date, or the Project Approvals, or otherwise
reduce the development rights provided by this Agreement, such City Law shall not
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apply to the Project.
b. Without limiting the generality of any of the foregoing and to the maximum extent
permitted by law, no moratorium or other limitation (whether relating to the rate,
timing, phasing or sequencing of development) affecting building permits or other
entitlements to which Developer is entitled pursuant to the Project Approvals shall
apply to the Project.
c. To the maximum extent permitted by law, City shall take reasonable actions to
prevent any City Law from invalidating or prevailing over all or any part of this
Agreement, and City shall cooperate with Developer and shall undertake such
reasonable actions as may be necessary to ensure this Agreement remains in full
force and effect.
d. City shall not support, adopt or enact any City Law, or take any other action which
would violate the express provisions or spirit and intent of this Agreement or the
Project Approvals.
e. Developer reserves the right to challenge in court any City Law that is enacted after
the Effective Date of this Agreement that would conflict with Applicable Law or this
Agreement or reduce the development rights provided by this Agreement.
Section 7.07. Environmental Mitigation. The EIR, inclusive of its addenda,
prepared, adopted, approved by the City as lead agency, in relation to the Project
Entitlements and pursuant to CEQA, adequately addresses the potential environmental
impacts under this Agreement. In particular, there are no substantial changes to the
Project or the Project Site, or circumstances under which the Project is to be regulated
and developed under this Agreement when viewed against Applicable Law, including
the terms and conditions of the Project Approvals. Further, there is no new information
of substantial importance that requires preparation of another CEQA document pursuant
to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162. The vesting of Applicable Law is exempt from the
requirements of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because
there is no possibility that this Agreement will have any significant direct, indirect, or
cumulative environmental impacts apart from or beyond those already analyzed,
addressed, and mitigated as stated in the environmental documentation prepared and
adopted/approved pursuant to CEQA. The parties understand that the EIR was intended
to be used in connection with all of the Project Approvals needed for the Project,
including this Agreement.
Section 7.08. State and Federal Law. As provided in California Government Code
§65869.5, this Agreement shall not preclude the application to the Project of changes in
laws, regulations, plans or policies, to the extent that such changes are specifically
mandated and required by changes in state or federal laws or regulations, or by any
regional governmental agency that, due to the operation of state law, has binding legal
authority on City ("Changes in the Law"). In the event Changes in the Law prevent or
preclude compliance with one or more provisions of this Agreement, such provisions of
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the Agreement shall be modified or suspended, or performance thereof delayed, as may
be necessary to comply with Changes in the Law, and City and Developer shall take
such action as may be required pursuant to this Agreement including, without limitation,
Article 10 (Cooperation -Implementation) and Section 11.04 (Force Majeure and
Excusable Delays; Extension of Time of Performance). Not in limitation of the foregoing,
nothing in this Agreement shall preclude City from imposing on Developer any fee
specifically mandated and required by state or federal laws and regulations, provided
that nothing shall limit Developer's ability to challenge such laws and the imposition of
such fees.
Section 7.09. Timing of Project Construction and Completion.
a. Project Timing. The parties acknowledge that Developer cannot predict the timing,
rate, order or actual timing with certainty. The timing, order and rate of development
shall be in Developer's sole discretion, except as otherwise provided in the Project
Approvals.
b. In light of the foregoing, the parties agree that Developer shall be able to develop the
Project in accordance with Developer's own time schedule as such schedule may
exist from time to time. In particular, and not in limitation of any of the foregoing,
since the California Supreme Court held in Pardee Construction Co. v. the City of
Camarillo, 37 Cal.3d 465 (1984), that the failure of the parties therein to consider and
expressly provide for the timing of development resulted in a later -adopted initiative
restricting the timing of development to prevail over such parties' agreement, it is the
parties' desire to avoid that result by acknowledging that Developer shall have the
right to develop the Project at such rate and at such times as Developer deems
appropriate within the exercise of its subjective business judgment, provided that
such schedule is consistent with this Agreement.
c. The Developer shall use its best efforts to meet the agreed performance schedule
attached hereto, and incorporated by this reference herein as Exhibit "D". Developer
understands that City has entered this Agreement relying upon Developer's
representations in Exhibit "D" as a material inducement to do so. Notwithstanding the
provisions of Subsection 7.09.b., the parties understand and agree that any
significant deviation from the agreed performance schedule in the absence of the
occurrence of a force majeure event or excusable delay, shall be considered by City
during an Annual Review conducted pursuant to Section 7.10.
Section 7.10. Annual Review. City shall, at least every twelve (12) months during
the term of this Agreement, review the extent of good faith substantial compliance by
Developer and Landowner with the terms of this Agreement. The review may specifically
include a review of whether Developer is making Reasonable Progress. To assess
such progress, the City Planning Director may require, or the Developer may submit, at
any time subsequent to the execution of this Agreement, and as frequently as annually
thereafter, a development planned schedule showing a completion schedule that
amends Exhibit "D." Reasonable Progress shall take into account market conditions,
commercial realities, the sensitivities of adjacent residents and prudent construction
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practices. Reasonable Progress is expressly subject to City's obligation of Prompt
Review specified in Section 7.11, below. City may charge fees as necessary to cover
the costs of conducting the annual review. Such periodic review shall be limited in scope
to compliance with the terms of this Agreement pursuant to California Government Code
Section 65865.1. Said review shall be diligently completed. Notice of such annual review
shall include the statement that any default discovered by such review may result in
termination of this Agreement as provided herein. A finding by City of good faith
compliance by Developer and Landowner with the terms of the Agreement shall
conclusively determine said issue up to and including the date of said review. City shall
deposit in the mail or fax to Developer and/or Landowner a copy of all staff reports and,
to the extent practical, related exhibits concerning contract performance at least seven
(7) calendar days prior to such periodic review. Developer or Landowner shall be
permitted an opportunity to be heard orally or in writing regarding its performance under
this Agreement before the City Council and, if the matter is referred to a City Planning
Commission, before said Commission
Section 7.11 Prompt Review by the City. City and Developer shall cooperate and
use commercially reasonable efforts to timely review and approve the development
design review process, building plan review process, improvement plan review process,
within sixty (60) days of receipt of any application therefor. Review of any application
provided by this subparagraph shall not be deemed to waive any of the Applicable Law
pertaining to review or approval of such application, including, but not limited to, a public
hearing, if any, required therefore. In the event the Parties agree to use an expedited
process to perform any review pursuant to this subparagraph, Developer authorizes the
imposition of City Fees paid to the City sufficient to cover City's estimated costs of
utilizing City staff, retaining an outside consultant or any combination thereof in order to
expedite the review process. Any such process shall terminate upon the expiration or
termination of this Agreement or the issuance of the final certificate of occupancy for
development within the Project, whichever occurs first.
Section 7.12. Prevailinq Wage Laws. Developer covenants that it shall comply with
California's prevailing wage laws codified at California Labor Code §1770 et seq. in the
development of the Project at the Project Site, and shall contractually require its
contractors to do the same. Developer is seeking a determination by the California
Department of Industrial Relations that this compliance is not required by law. In the
event that Developer procures such a determination as a final and non -appealable
matter of law, Developer shall provide the City with written notice of same, and
Developer's covenant per this Section 7.12 shall become void.
ARTICLE 8. AMENDMENT AND OPERATING MEMORANDA
Section 6.01. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended from time to time, in
whole or in part, by mutual written consent of the parties hereto or their successors in
interest, in accordance with the Development Agreement Statute and the Development
Agreement Ordinance.
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Section 8.02. Operating Memoranda. The provisions of this Agreement require a
close degree of cooperation between the City and the Developer. The development of
the Project may demonstrate that clarifications to this Agreement and Project Approvals
are appropriate with respect to the details of performance of the City and the Developer.
To the extent allowable by law, the Developer shall retain a certain degree of flexibility
as provided herein with respect to all matters, items and provisions covered in general
under this Agreement, except for those which relate to the (i) term; (ii) permitted uses;
(iii) density or intensity of use; or (iv) development standards or height, except as
otherwise permitted by the Palm Springs Zoning Code. When and if the Developer finds
it necessary and appropriate to make changes, adjustments or clarifications to minor
matters, items or provisions not related to any of these four (4) enumerated areas, and
the City determines, in an exercise of the City's absolute discretion, that the requested
change, adjustment or clarification is consistent with the City's interest in the Project,
and that no public interest is served by an amendment to this Agreement, the Parties
shall effectuate such changes, adjustments or clarifications through operating
memoranda approved by the parties in writing, inclusive of reference to this Section
8.02. Operating memoranda are not intended to constitute an amendment to this
Agreement but mere ministerial clarifications; therefore public notices and hearings shall
not be required. The City Manager shall be authorized, upon consultation with and
approval of, the City Council Project Sub -Committee and the Developer, to determine
whether a requested clarification may be effectuated pursuant to this Section or whether
the requested clarification is of such character to constitute an amendment to this
Agreement which requires compliance with the provisions of Section 8.01 above. The
City shall report the entry into each operating memorandum at the first annual review
taking place after execution of the operating memorandum in question.
ARTICLE 9. ASSIGNMENT, TRANSFER AND NOTICE
Section 9.01. Assignment (General). Developer's rights and obligations hereunder
and with respect to the Project Approvals shall not be assigned or transferred, except
that on thirty (30) days written notice to City, Developer, may assign all or a portion of
Vested Party's rights and obligations thereunder to any person or persons, partnership
or corporation who purchases all or a portion of Vested Party's right, title and interest in
the Project Site, provided such assignee or grantee assumes in writing each and every
obligation of Developer hereunder yet to be performed, and further provided that
Developer obtains the consent of City to the assignment, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld. Any assignment pursuant to this Article 9 shall name Developer,
as assignor, of any and all rights and obligations hereunder in accord with the nature
and scope of the assignment in question.
Section 9.02. Requirements of Notice. Consent. Provided the Developer's thirty (30)
day notice includes the assumption by the assignee or grantee, the consent of the City
or withholding thereof shall be determined by the City Council at a public meeting. The
notice to City shall include the identity of any such assignee and a copy of the written
assumption of the assignor's obligations hereunder pertaining to the portion assigned or
transferred. After such notice and the receipt of such consent, the assignor shall have
no further obligations or liabilities hereunder.
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Section 9.03. Assignment to Affiliate as a Matter of Right. Notwithstanding anything
in this Article 9, the parties understand and agree that Developer shall be permitted as a
matter of right to assign all or a portion of Developer's rights and obligations hereunder
to any person or entity that individually or collectively, directly or indirectly, controls, is
controlled by, or is under common control with Developer, so long as Developer's right,
title and interest in the Project Site, or corresponding portion thereof, is transferred to
such an affiliated person or entity prior to or concurrent with such assignment, and such
an affiliated person or entity assumes in writing each and every obligation of Developer
hereunder as to the Project or Project Site, or corresponding portion thereof, yet to be
performed. City shall not have the authority to withhold consent to such an assignment
pursuant to this Section 9.03.
Section 9.04. Limits of Liability. To the extent the Developer's responsibilities are
transferred in good faith to another person or entity, Developer shall be free from any
and all liabilities accruing on or after the date of any assignment or transfer with respect
to those obligations assumed by a transferee pursuant to a Transfer Agreement. No
breach or default hereunder by any person succeeding to any portion of Developer's
obligations under this Agreement shall be attributed to Developer, nor may Developer's
rights hereunder be canceled or diminished in any way by any breach or default by any
such person.
ARTICLE 10. COOPERATION IN THE EVENT OF LEGAL CHALLENGE
Section 10.01. Cooperation.
a. In the event of any administrative, legal or equitable action or other proceeding
instituted by any person not a party to this Agreement challenging the validity of any
provision of this Agreement, the Hotel Operations Covenant, or any Project
Approval, the parties shall cooperate in defending such action or proceeding. The
parties shall use best efforts to select mutually agreeable legal counsel and experts
to defend such action, and Developer shall pay all compensation and costs and
expenses incurred for such legal counsel and experts; provided, however, that such
compensation shall include only compensation paid to counsel not otherwise
employed as City staff and shall exclude, without limitation, City Attorney time and
overhead costs and other City staff overhead costs and normal day-to-day business
expenses incurred by City. In the event City and Developer are unable to select
mutually agreeable legal counsel to defend such action or proceeding, each party
may select its own legal counsel.
b. The parties agree that this Section 10.01 shall constitute a separate agreement
entered into concurrently, and that if any other provision of this Agreement, or the
Agreement as a whole, is invalidated, rendered null, or set aside by a court of
competent jurisdiction, the parties agree to be bound by the terms of this section,
which shall survive such invalidation, nullification or setting aside.
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Section 10.02. Waiver of Challenges to Project Approvals.
a. As a condition precedent to receiving the benefits of this Agreement, Developer, its
successors in interest, transferees, assignees, etc., expressly waive any legal or
equitable right to challenge any Project Approvals or other act, entitlement, fee, or
approval expressly set forth in this Agreement, including without limitation, all acts of
protest pursuant to California Government Code Sections 66008 and 66009 as to
any fee against which Developer has vested in accordance with this Agreement.
b. The parties agree that this Section 10.02(b) shall constitute a separate agreement
entered into concurrently, and that if any other provision of this Agreement, or the
Agreement as a whole, is invalidated, rendered null, or set aside by a court of
competent jurisdiction, the parties agree to be bound by the terms of this section,
which shall survive such invalidation, nullification or setting aside.
ARTICLE 11. DEFAULT; REMEDIES; TERMINATION, DISPUTES
Section 11.01. Defaults. Any failure by either party to perform any term or provision
of this Agreement, which failure continues uncured for a period of thirty (30) days
following written notice of such failure from the other party (unless such period is
extended by mutual written consent), shall constitute a default under this Agreement
("Default"). Any notice given pursuant to the preceding sentence ("Default Notice") shall
specify the nature of the alleged failure and, where appropriate, the manner in which
said failure satisfactorily may be cured. If the nature of the alleged failure is such that it
cannot reasonably be cured within such 30 day period, then the commencement of the
cure within such time period, and the diligent prosecution to completion of the cure
thereafter, shall be deemed to be a cure within such 30 day period. Upon the
occurrence of a Default under this Agreement, the non -defaulting party may institute
legal proceedings to enforce the terms of this Agreement or, in the event of a material
Default, terminate this Agreement. If the Default is cured, then no Default shall exist and
the noticing party shall take no further action.
Section 11.02. Termination. If City elects to consider terminating this Agreement
due to a material Default of Developer, then City shall give a notice of intent to terminate
this Agreement. The parties agree that a significant deviation from the agreed
performance schedule, in the absence of the occurrence of a force majeure event or
excusable delay, shall be a material default hereunder. City shall give written notice of
termination of this Agreement to Developer by certified mail and this Agreement shall
thereby be terminated sixty (60) days thereafter.
Section 11.03. Default by City or Developer. In the event that City or Developer
defaults under the terms of this Agreement, the City or Developer shall have all rights
and remedies provided herein or under law.
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Section 11.04. Force Majeure and Excusable Delay Extension of Time of
Performance. In addition to specific provisions of this Agreement, neither party shall be
deemed to be in Default where delays in performance or failures to perform are due to,
and a necessary outcome of, war, insurrection, strikes or other labor disturbances, walk-
outs, riots, floods, earthquakes, fires, casualties, acts of God, restrictions imposed or
mandated by other governmental entities (including new or supplemental environmental
regulations), enactment of conflicting state or federal laws or regulations, judicial
decisions, or similar basis for excusable performance which is not within the reasonable
control of the party .to be excused (collectively and each a "Force Majeure" event).
Litigation attacking the validity of this Agreement or any of the Project Approvals, or any
permit, ordinance, entitlement or other action of a governmental agency other than City
necessary for the development of the Project pursuant to this Agreement, shall also be
deemed to create an excusable delay as to Developer (collectively "Excusable Delay").
The party whose performance is prevented or delayed by such event of Force Majeure
or Excusable Delay shall give prompt written notice thereof to the other party and both
parties shall have agreed that performance is appropriately excused or delayed
pursuant to this Section 11.04. In the event of Force Majeure or Excusable Delay, the
parties shall memorialize in writing the extension of time for the performance of any
obligation whose performance has been so prevented or delayed. The term of any such
extension shall be equal to the period of the Excusable Delay or Force Majeure event,
or such other period as may be mutually agreed upon by both parties.
Section 11.05. Legal Action. Either party may, in addition to any other rights or
remedies, institute legal action to cure, correct, or remedy any default, enforce any
covenant or agreement herein, enjoin any threatened or attempted violation thereof,
recover damages for any default, enforce by specific performance the obligations and
rights of the parties hereto, or to obtain any remedies consistent with the purpose of this
Agreement.
Section 11.06. California Law. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in
accordance with the laws of the State of California. Venue for any action shall be in
Riverside County, California.
Section 11.07. Resolution of Disputes. With regard to any dispute involving
development of the Project, the resolution of which is not provided for by this Agreement
or Applicable Law, Developer and City shall, at the request of the other party, meet with
that other party, and shall attempt in good faith to resolve any such dispute. Nothing in
this Section 11.07 shall in any way be interpreted as requiring that Developer or City
reach an agreement with regard to those matters being addressed, nor shall the
outcome of these meetings be binding in any way on City or Developer unless expressly
agreed to by the parties to such meetings. Any dispute that is the subject of a meeting
pursuant to this Section 11.08 shall be referenced during an Annual Review_
Section 11.08. Attorneys' Fees. In any legal action or other proceeding brought by
either party to enforce or interpret a provision of this Agreement, each party shall bear
its own costs and expenses, including attorneys' fees.
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Section 11.09. Hold Harmless. Developer shall, at its sole expense, defend and
hold City and its elected and appointed officers, agents, employees, and representatives
harmless from all claims, costs, and liabilities for any personal injury, death, or property
damage which arises directly or indirectly as a result of the construction of the Project,
the Project Site, or of operations performed under this Agreement by Developer or by
Developer's contractors, subcontractors, agents or employees, whether such operations
were performed by Developer or any of Developer's contractors, subcontractors, agents,
or by any one or more persons directly or indirectly employed by or acting as agent for
Developer or any of Developer's contractors or subcontractors. Developer's duty
hereunder shall include without limitation any claim arising from or related to
Developer's duties under Section 7.12 hereof. Nothing in this section shall be construed
to mean that Developer shall hold City harmless from any claims of personal injury,
death or property damage arising from, or alleged to arise solely from, any negligent or
intentional act, or failure to act, on the part of City, its elected and appointed
representatives, officers, agents and employees.
This hold harmless agreement applies to all damages or claims for damages
suffered or alleged to have been suffered by reason of the operations referred to in this
section regardless of whether or not City prepared, supplied or approved plans or
specifications, or both, for the Project and/or Project Site.
The parties agree that this Section 11.09 shall constitute a separate agreement
entered into concurrently herewith, and that if any other provision of this Agreement, or
the Agreement as a whole, is invalidated, rendered null, or set aside by a court of
competent jurisdiction, the parties agree to be bound by the terms of this section, which
shall survive such invalidation, nullification or setting aside.
ARTICLE 12. NO AGENCY, JOINT VENTURE OR PARTNERSHIP
It is specifically understood and agreed to by and between the parties hereto that:
(i) the subject development is a private development; (H) City has no interest or
responsibilities for, or duty to, third parties concerning any improvements until such time,
and only until such time, that City accepts the same pursuant to the provisions of this
Agreement or in connection with the various Project Approvals; (iii) Developer shall
have full power over and exclusive control of the Project herein described, subject only
to the limitations and obligations of Developer under this Agreement, the Project
Approvals and Applicable Law; and (iv) City and Developer hereby renounce the
existence of any form of agency relationship, joint venture or partnership between City
and Developer and agree that nothing contained herein or in any document executed in
connection herewith shall be construed as creating any such relationship between City
and Developer.
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ARTICLE 13. MISCELLANEOUS
Section 13.01. Enforceability. City and Developer agree that unless this Agreement
is amended or terminated pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement, this Agreement
shall be enforceable by any party hereto, notwithstanding any change hereafter enacted
or adopted (whether by ordinance, resolution, initiative, or any other means) in any
applicable general plan, specific plan, zoning ordinance, subdivision ordinance, or any
other land use ordinance or building ordinance, resolution or other rule, regulation or
policy adopted by City that changes, alters or amends the rules, regulations and policies
applicable to the development of the Project Site at the time of the approval of this
Agreement as provided by California Government Code Section 65866.
Section 13.02. Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement, or the
application of any term or provision of this Agreement to a particular situation, is held by
a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining
terms and provisions of this Agreement, or the application of this Agreement to other
situations, shall continue in full force and effect unless amended or modified by mutual
consent of the parties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if any material provision of this
Agreement, or the application of such provision to a particular situation, is held to be
invalid, void or unenforceable, either City or Developer may (in their sole and absolute
discretion) terminate this Agreement by providing written notice of such termination to
the other party.
Section 13.03. Other Necessary Acts. Each party shall execute and deliver to the
other all such other further instruments and documents as may be reasonably
necessary to carry out the Project Approvals and to provide and secure to the other
party the full and complete enjoyment of its rights and privileges hereunder.
Section 13.04. Construction. Each reference in this Agreement to this Agreement or
any of the Project Approvals shall be deemed to refer to the Agreement or the Project
Approvals as they may be amended from time to time, whether or not the particular
reference refers to such possible amendment. This Agreement has been reviewed and
revised by legal counsel for both City and Developer, and no presumption or rule that
ambiguities shall be construed against the drafting party shall apply to the interpretation
or enforcement of this Agreement.
Section 13.05. Other Miscellaneous Terms. The singular shall include the plural;
the masculine gender shall include the feminine, "shall' is mandatory; "may" is
permissive. If there is more than one signer of this Agreement, the signer obligations
are joint and several.
Section 13.06 Covenants Runninq with the Land. All of the provisions contained in
this Agreement shall constitute covenants or servitudes which shall run with the land
comprising the Project Site and the burdens and benefits hereof shall be binding upon
and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective heirs, successors in interest,
transferees and assignees, representatives, lessees, and all other persons acquiring all
or a portion of the Project or the Project Site, or any interest therein, whether by
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operation of law or in any manner whatsoever. All of the provisions contained in this
Agreement shall be enforceable as equitable servitudes and shall constitute covenants
running with the land pursuant to California law including, without limitation, Civil Code
Section 1468.
Section 13.07. Notices. Any notice or communication required hereunder between
City or Developer must be in writing, and may be given either personally, by facsimile
(with original forwarded by regular U.S. Mail) by registered or certified mail (return
receipt requested), or by Federal Express or other similar courier promising overnight
delivery. If personally delivered, a notice shall be deemed to have been given when
delivered to the party to whom it is addressed. If given by facsimile transmission, a
notice or communication shall be deemed to have been given and received upon actual
physical receipt of the entire document by the receiving party's facsimile machine.
Notices transmitted by facsimile after 5:00 p.m. on a normal business day or on a
Saturday, Sunday or holiday shall be deemed to have been given and received on the
next normal business day. If given by registered or certified mail, such notice or
communication shall be deemed to have been given and received on the first to occur of
(i) actual receipt by any of the addressees designated below as the party to whom
notices are to be sent, or (ii) five (5) days after a registered or certified letter containing
such notice, properly addressed, with postage prepaid, is deposited in the United States
mail. If given by Federal Express or similar courier, a notice or communication shall be
deemed to have been given and received on the date delivered as shown on a receipt
issued by the courier. Any party hereto may at any time, by giving ten (10) days written
notice to the other party hereto, designate any other address in substitution of the
address to which such notice or communication shall be given. Such notices or
communications shall be given to the parties at their addresses set forth below:
If to the City, to:
David H. Ready, Esq., Ph.D.
City Manager
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 322-8362
David. Ready@paimsprings-ca.gov
With Copies to:
Edward Z. Kotkin
City Attorney
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 323-8299
Edward.Kotkin@palmspringsca.gov
If to Developer, to:
Michael Braun
DTPS B-3, LLC
201 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 201
Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Section 13.08. Entire Agreement, Counterparts and Exhibits. This Agreement is
executed in duplicate, each of which is deemed to be an original. This Agreement
consists of twenty-two (22) pages and four (4) exhibits which constitute in full, the final
and exclusive understanding and agreement of the parties, and supersede all
negotiations or previous agreements of the parties with respect to all or any part of the
subject matter hereof.
Section 13.09, Waiver. Any waivers of the provisions of this Agreement or any
breach of covenants or conditions contained in this Agreement shall be effective only if
in writing and signed by the appropriate authorities of City and Developer. A waiver of
one provision or breach shall not be considered as a continuing waiver, shall not
constitute a waiver of any other conditions or covenants and shall not operate to bar or
prevent the other party from declaring a forfeiture or exercising its rights for any
succeeding breach of either the same or other condition or covenant.
Section 13.10. Recordation of Development Agreement. No later than ten (10) days
after the ordinance through which the City approves this Agreement is adopted on
second reading, the City Clerk shall record an executed copy of this Agreement in the
Official Records of the County of Riverside.
Section 13.11. No Third Party Beneficiaries. No person or entity shall be deemed to
be a third party beneficiary hereof and nothing in this Agreement (either express or
implied) is intended to confer upon any person or entity, other than City and Developer,
any rights, remedies, obligations or liabilities under or by reason of this Agreement.
Section 13.12. Titles of Parts and Sections. Any titles of the sections or subsections
of this Agreement are inserted for convenience of reference only and shall be
disregarded in interpreting any part of this Agreement's provisions.
Section 13.13. Discretion of City. City's execution of this Agreement in no way limits
the discretion of City in the permit or approval process in connection with any site plan
approvals, subsequent entitlements, land use decisions, construction or improvements
which are within City's jurisdiction, except to the extent expressly and unequivocally
stated herein.
Section 13.14, Representations of Authority. As to each person signing this
Agreement on behalf of an entity, all necessary legal prerequisites to that party's
execution of this Agreement have been satisfied and he or she has been authorized to
sign this Agreement and bind the party on whose behalf he or she signs.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and Owner have executed this Operations
Covenant by duly authorized representatives on the date first written hereinabove.
ATTEST:
Anthony J. Mejia, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Edward Z. Kotkin, City Attorney
"CITY„
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
a California municipal corporation
and charter city
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David H. Ready, City Manager
"OWNER"
DTPS B-3, LLC, a C is limited liability
company
in
[END OF SIGNATURES]
P. Fernandez, Manager
OPERATIONS COVENANT
FOR HOTEL INCENTIVE PROGRAM
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
A notary public or other officer completing this
certificate verifies only the identity of the individual
who signed the document to which this certificate is
attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or
validity of that document.
State of California
County of Riverside
On t 1 2018 before me,
Jeanette L. Sanborn, Notary Public,
(insert name and title of the officer)
personally appeared Michael Braun and Octavio Fernandez
who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are
subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that h0she/they executed the same in
#i~their authorized capacity(ies), and that by hisAw/their signature(s) on the instrument the
person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing
paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature
(Seal)
JEANETTE L. SAN80RN
NotaryPublic- California z
9j Riverside County
Commission R 2206006
My Comm. Expires Aug 16, 2021
EXHIBIT A
REAL PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Parcel 3 as shown on Parcel Map 36446, as per Map recorded in Book 238, Pages 31
through 34 of Maps, records of Riverside County, California.
Exhibit "A"
EXHIBIT B
ORDINANCE NO. 1940 FOLLOWS THIS PAGE
Exhibit "B"
ORDINANCE NO. 1940
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH DTPS B-3, LLC, A
CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, RELATED
TO CONSTRUCTION OF THE VIRGIN HOTEL LOCATED
ON BLOCK B-1 OF THE DOWNT V1IN PALM SPRINGS
SPECIFIC PLAN AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
BELARDO ROAD AND MUSEUM WAY (CASE NO. 5.1204
SP AMEND, CASE NO. 3.3908 MAJ, AND CASE NO.
5.1427 DA).
City Attorney's Summary
This Ordinance approves a Development Agreement for a term extending
through March 31, 2022, unless otherwise terminated or modified as set
forth in the Development Agreement, vesting the discretionary
entitlements associated with the Virgin Hotel, identified by Case No.'s
5.1204 SP and 3.3908 MAJ. Pursuant to the terms of the Development
Agreement, provided the Developer complies with the required
performance schedule, the Developer will be entitled to participate in the
Hotel Operations Incentive Program in accordance with Chapter 5.26 of
the Municipal Code.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FINDS AND
DETERMINES AS FOLLOWS:
A. On December 2, 2009, the City Council made findings, adopted a Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program, adopted a Statement of Overriding
Considerations, and certified the Museum Market Specific Plan Environmental
Impact Report ("Specific Plan EIR') and adopted Ordinance 1764, thereby approving
the Museum Market Plaza Specific Plan ("Specific Plan") which covers the land use,
development standards and design guidelines for the Specific Plan area.
B. On January 13, 2016, February 3, 2016, March 2, 2016, and April 6, 2016, the City
Council considered amendments to the Specific Plan, including changing the
document name to "Downtown Palm Springs Speck Plan", modifications of land
uses within the different Blocks, adjustments to building heights and other various
amendments and changes.
C. Palm Springs Promenade, LLC, a California limited liability company, predecessor in
interest to DTPS B-3, LLC, a California limited liability company, ('Applicant') filed an
application with the City, pursuant to the Speck Plan and Section 94.04.00 of the
Zoning Code, for a Major Architectural Application (Case No. 3.3908-MAJ) to allow
the construction of a Virgin brand new hotel consisting of a six -story, 112,862-square
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foot building with 142-room resort hotel and ground floor commercial -retail on
Specific Plan Block B-1 located at the northeast corner of Belardo Road and
Museum Way, (APN 513-560-044) ("Project"),
D. On April 20, 2016, the Architectural Advisory Committee voted 4-2 to recommend
conditional approval of the Project to the Planning Commission.
E. On October 28, 2015, November 12, 2015, December 9, 2015, January 13, 2016,
and April 20, 2016, a public hearing to consider the Project was held by the Planning
Commission in accordance with applicable law.
F. On April 20, 2016, the Planning Commission geld a public hearing receiving
testimony and made a recommendation of approval of the Project to the City
Council.
G. On April 20, 2016, the City Council carefully reviewed and considered all of the
evidence presented in connection with the public hearing to consider the Project,
including, but not limited to, the staff report, and all written and oral testimony
presented, and adopted Resolution No. 24003 approving the Project.
H. Pursuant to Section I.C. of the Downtown Palm Springs Specific Plan, in its adoption
of Resolution No. 24003 on April 20, 2016, the City Council found that the Project
complies with the Specific Plan's guiding principles as follows:
The highest quality development which provides an exciting and safe living,
working and shopping experience for all.
The Project will enhance the experience of those living, working and shopping within
the Specific Plan area. Amenities such as dining, meeting space and lounge areas
are proposed. Commercial space provides excitement along street frontages and
the pedestrian paseo, Market Street. A high -end hotel brand will operate the
property. Consequently, the development will be of high -quality and provide an
exciting and safe living, working and shopping experience for all.
2. Connections from the Palm Springs Art Museum to the Resort/Convention
Center.
In order to achieve connections between the Art Museum and Resort/Convention
Center, the Specific Plan sets development standards for new developments. The
proposed building incorporates adequate sidewalk areas and building separation
space consistent with the Specific Plan requirements. Thus, the Project meets
connections requirements envisioned by this finding.
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3. The development of retail commercial development which successfully mixes
national and regional chain stores with local businesses, focused on the major
roadways which bound the site, including North Palm Canyon, Indian Canyon,
Tahquitz Canyon and Belardo.
The Project will allow commercial retail stores on street frontages and provide
overnight accommodations for tourists and visitors to the City. The hotel operator is
a national brand that will enhance the development. Other commercial space within
the building may be operated by regional chains or a local business.
4. A balance of commercial and residential development which assures the success
of the area by increasing the number of homes in the downtown, thereby
increasing the customer base of the commercial uses.
The proposed commercial use provides overnight, short-term accommodations for
tourists and visitors. Such guests are expected to increase customer base of
commercial uses downtown. While no residential is proposed on this block, it may
be permitted in other locations within the Specific Plan area. Thus, the Project aids
in the balance of commercial and residential development and assists in the success
of the area.
5. The development of residential units which relate synergistically to the
commercial development around them, and encourage a pedestrian lifestyle with
little use for the automobile.
No residential use is approved as part of the Project. However, the hotel will have
overnight guests that relate synergistically to the surrounding commercial
development. With the location in the heart of downtown, it is expected that these
guests will walk to their destinations and avoid automobile use when unnecessary.
6. The development of additional resort hotels which provide luxury
accommodations and increase the visitors to the City's downtown.
The proposed resort hotel will provide luxury accommodations and increase the
visitors to the City's downtown. With international recognition, the operator is
expected to attract greater activity to the area and would be the first location for its
brand in the Coachella Valley.
7. View corridors to the mountains at Museum Way and Andreas Road through the
site shall be created, while views to the mountains from Tahquitz Canyon Way
shall be preserved or enhanced to the greatest extent possible.
View corridors of mountains are provided with building separation on Museum Way
and Andreas Road. With varying widths along Museum Way, there will be at least
70-feet between buildings to enhance mountain views. Additionally, the 69-foot
building is setback from Palm Canyon Drive, which will further preserve views.
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8. The Downtown Palm Springs project is pedestrian oriented and all buildings must
be sensitively designed to the human scale with active, pedestrian friendly
frontages on the ground floor. Structures are to be massed to reduce their visual
dominance and preserve view corridors. The built form is to be effectively
permeated with public and private open spaces, thereby avoiding the creation of
overwhelming and impenetrable mega -blocks.
The Project provides adequate pedestrian space and is sensitively designed to the
human scale. The pedestrian experience is provided between the building and
street curb in an area ranging from 12 to 28-feet in width, which enables sufficient
space for circulation, planters and outdoor dining. The proposed building reaches a
height of 69-feet, and is massed/scaled appropriately from Palm Canyon Drive to
ensure it does not create an overwhelming and impenetrable mega -block.
I. Pursuant to Section 94.04.00(D) of the Palm Springs Zoning Code, in its adoption of
Resolution No. 24003 on April 20, 2016, the City Council found:
The City Council has examined the material submitted with the architectural
approval application and has examined specific aspects of the design and
determined the Project will (1) provide desirable environment for its occupants; (2) is
compatible with the character of adjacent and surrounding developments, and (3)
aesthetically it is of good composition, materials, textures and colors. City Council
evaluation is based on consideration of the following:
1. Site layout, orientation, location of structures and relationship to one another and
to open spaces and topography. Definition of pedestrian and vehicular areas, i.e.,
sidewalks as distinct from parking lot areas,
The Project proposes a new six -story building with pedestrian circulation around all
sides. Pedestrian pathways will be separated from vehicular streets with curbs and
landscape treatment. Pavers, landscaping and sidewalk fumiture will provide an
enhanced experience on the site. Sidewalks and other walkways are provided to
accommodate the change in topography across the site. Pedestrian access is
provided to the underground parking via stairways and elevators.
2. Harmonious relationship with existing and proposed adjoining developments and
in the context of the immediate neighbor -hood l community, avoiding both
excessive variety and monotonous repetition, but allowing similarity of style, if
warranted,
The proposed structure is an L-shaped configuration surrounding a second floor pool
deck. The height is lower than the hotel to the south. The proposed architecture is
of a contemporary style consistent with surrounding development, but introduces
design elements, colors and materials of a higher quality than the existing
development in the vicinity. The selection of design elements differs from those of
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the adjacent blocks within the Downtown Palm Springs Specific Plan area, yet they
contribute to the overall identity of an up -scale contemporary center.
3. Maximum height, area, setbacks and overall mass, as well as parts of any
structure (buildings, walls, screens, towers or signs) and effective concealment of
all mechanical equipment;
The proposed building's overall height will be 69-feet. Exterior elevations show
projections at building edges. Mass is divided with exterior building articulation. A
large void above the second floor pool deck reduces overall building bulk. Rooftop
mechanical will be concealed from view.
4. Building design, materials and colors to be sympathetic with desert surroundings;
5. Harmony of materials, colors and composition of those elements of a structure,
including overhangs, roofs, and substructures which are visible simultaneously,
The building architecture is contemporary in style, with a color and material palette
that introduces muted color tones, with limited use of accent colors via metal,
concrete and glass. Covered walkways for outdoor seating, pedestrian circulation
and solar control are integrated into the building design.
6. Consistency of composition and treatment;
The building design uses consistent forms and treatments across each elevation.
The contemporary elements interact with each other in a consistent and rhythmic
manner.
7. Location and type of planting, with regard for desert climate conditions.
Preservation of specimen and landmark frees upon a site, with proper irrigation
to insure maintenance of all plant materials;
A landscape plan has been submitted and includes a mix of common tree and plant
materials used in drought tolerant environments, as well as some identified by Table
II1-5, Landscape Palette, of the Specific Plan,
8. Signs and graphics, as understood in architectural design including materials and
colors,
Pursuant to Chapter 93.20 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code, the Applicant will be
required to submit a sign program for the Project meeting the architectural design
standards of the Speck Plan.
J. To strengthen the public planning process, encourage private participation in
comprehensive planning, and reduce the economic risk of development, the
Legislature of the State of California has enacted California Government Code §
65864 et seq. (the "Development Agreement Statute"), which authorizes City to
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enter into an agreement with any person having a legal or equitable interest in real
property regarding the development of such property. This Development Agreement
has been processed, considered, and approved in accordance with the procedures
and requirements as set forth in the Development Agreement Statute., and
K. The Applicant has submitted a request for a Development Agreement (Case 5.1427
DA) to establish conditions, terms and obligations for the development of the Project.
L. Pursuant to Government Code section 65865(c),.the City of Palm Springs previously
adopted Ord. 1829 § 3, 2013; Ord. 1294, 1988 [PSMC § 94.08.00], that set forth
rules and regulations establishing procedures and requirements for consideration of
development agreements. This Development Agreement has been processed,
considered, and approved in accordance with the procedures and requirements as
set forth in the City's Ordinances and Municipal Codes.
M. A notice of a public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Springs,
California to consider the proposed Development Agreement was given in
accordance with applicable law, and on November 15, 2017, the Planning
Commission carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented in
connection with the hearing on the proposed Development Agreement for the
Project, including but not limited to the staff report, and all written and oral testimony
presented, and voted 6-0 to recommend approval of the proposed Development
Agreement for the Project, with recommendations for amendment, to the City
Council.
N. A notice of public hearing of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California
to consider the proposed Development Agreement was given in accordance with
applicable law and on November 15, 2017, the City Council held a public hearing in
accordance with applicable law, and carefully reviewed and considered all of the
evidence presented in connection with the hearing on the proposed Development
Agreement for the Project, including but not limited to the staff report, all written and
oral testimony presented, and the Planning Commission's recommendations.
O. On December 2, 2009, the City Council certified the Final Environmental Impact
Report (TEIR") for the Specific Plan EIR, and adopted CEQA Findings and
Statement of Facts, a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and a Mitigation
Monitoring Program; and enacted by Ordinance No. 1764 and Resolution No.
22625, the Museum Market Plaza Specific Plan.
P. On October 17, 2012, the City Council certified an Addendum to the Specific Plan
FEIR (Addendum #1), and approved a Conformity Review for implementation of a
revised Downtown Revitalization Plan entitled "Downtown Palm Springs" as
conforming to and being consistent with the approved Museum Market Plaza
Specific Plan.
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Q. On March 2, 2016, and reaffirmed on April 6, 2016, the City Council adopted
Resolution No. 23977, certifying an Addendum to the Specific Plan FEIR
(Addendum #2), redesignated as the Downtown Palm Springs Specific Plan, finding
that Addendum #2 prepared for the Downtown Palm Springs Specific Plan
appropriately described the impacts of the Downtown Palm Springs Specific Plan,
including construction of the proposed land uses (inclusive of the Virgin Hotel
proposed on Block B-1), and also finding that:
Changes in the Downtown Palm Springs Specific Plan would not result in a new
significant impact not previously analyzed in the FEIR and its addenda, nor result
in any new mitigation measures beyond those proposed in the FEiR and its
addenda, insofar as the FEIR analyzed a more intense project, and impacts
associated with the revisions in the Specific Plan Amendment will either be
reduced or be equivalent to those analyzed in the EIR Addendum.
2. Changes in the Downtown Palm Springs Specific Plan, inclusive of the Virgin
Hotel proposed on Block B-1, will not result in an increase in the severity of an
environmental impact, and no change to the proposed mitigation measures is
required, since reductions in project intensity will not result in significant changes
in potential impacts, particularly those associated with transportation and traffic.
3. Changes in the Downtown Palm Springs Specific Plan, inclusive of the Virgin
Hotel proposed on Block B-1, will not result in a feasible project alternative or
mitigation measure not considered in the certified EIR or the EIR Addendum.
4. The FEIR Addendum #2 was prepared in conformance with the requirements of
the California Environmental Quality Act.
5. The City Council considered the information contained in the certified FEIR, FEIR
Addendum No. 1 and FOR Addendum No. 2 prior to approving the Downtown
Palm Springs Specific Plan, inclusive of the Virgin Hotel proposed on Block B-1.
6. The FEIR Addendum #2 reflected the City Council's independent judgment and
analysis.
R. The Project is considered a "project" pursuant to the terms of the Califomia
Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and the City Council finds that no further
environmental documentation beyond the documentation prepared in conjunction
with the Speck Plan EIR and subsequently approved Addenda for the Project is
required because: (i) there are no substantial changes in the project that will require
major revisions to the EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental
effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant
effects; (ii) there are no substantial changes with respect to the circumstances under
which the project is being undertaken which will require major revisions of the EIR
due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial
increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; and (iii) there is no
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new information of substantial importance which was not known and could not have
been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the EIR was
certified showing that; (a) the project will have one or more significant effects not
discussed in the EIR; (b) significant effects previously examined will be substantially
more severe than shown in the EIR; (c) mitigation measures or alternatives
previously found not to be feasible would in fact be feasible, and would substantially
reduce one or more significant effects of the project, but those mitigation measures
or alternatives have not been adopted; or (d) mitigation measures or alternatives
considerably different from those analyzed in the EIR would substantially reduce one
or more significant effects on the environment, but the mitigation measures or
alternatives have not been adopted. (Public Resources Code section 21166; CEQA
Guidelines section 15162.)
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The findings and determinations reflected above are all true and
correct, and are incorporated by this reference herein as the cause and foundation for
the action taken by and through this Ordinance.
SECTION 2. The Specific Plan Final EIR and its Addenda are the controlling
environmental documents for the Council's consideration of the Development
Agreement for the Project.
SECTION 3. The Development Agreement complies with the provisions of the
Palm Springs Municipal Code PSMC § 94.08.00, as follows:
a. The Development Agreement is consistent with the objectives, policies, general land
uses and programs specified in the general plan and any applicable specific plan.
The Development Agreement is consistent with the City of Palm Springs General
Plan in that the Development Agreement directly reflects the land use approved
through the Downtown Palm Springs Specific Plan Case No. 5.1204-SP and Major
Architectural Application Case No. 3.3908-MAJ by the City Council, and the land use
is permitted in the General Plan Land Use Element and the Specific Plan.
b. The Development Agreement is compatible with the uses authorized in, and the
regulations prescribed for, the land use district in which the real property is located.
The Project is consistent with the Specific Plan, because the Specific Plan
designation for the site is for various land uses, including Retail Goods, Personal
Services, Food and Beverage Services, Services for Groups, Office and Related,
Residential, Tourist and Related Services, Public and Semi-public, and compatible
accessory uses. The Specific Plan allows for construction of up to two hotels with a
maximum of 300 hotel rooms located west of Palm Canyon Drive. The City Council
previously approved a Preliminary Planned Development District for a 6-story hotel
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on Block C-1 of the Specific Plan, Case No. 5.1290 PD-361), with a total of 155 hotel
rooms. The Project was approved with a maximum of 142 hotel rooms, establishing
a maximum of 297 hotel rooms located west of Palm Canyon Drive, and is thus
consistent with the Specific Plan in terms of density.
c. The Development Agreement is in conformity with public convenience, general
welfare and good land use practice.
The Development Agreement is in conformance with established City goals,
objectives, and regulations outlined in the City's General Plan, the Speck Plan, and
the City's Zoning Ordinance.
d. The Development Agreement will not be detrimental to the health, safety and
general welfare.
The Development Agreement is not detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of
the community in that all established zoning and development standards continue to
be applicable.
e. The Development Agreement will not adversely affect the orderly development of
property or the preservation of property values.
The Development Agreement reflects the approved conditions of approval of the
Project which serve to insure the preservation of property values in the vicinity.
SECTION 4. The Development Agreement is hereby approved in exchange for
the following mutual benefits:
a. The Development Agreement will assure adequate public facilities at the time of
development.
b. The Development Agreement will assure development in accordance with City's land
use policies and goals
c. The Development Agreement will provide for orderly growth consistent with the
City's General Plan, and other public policies.
d. The Development Agreement is intended to provide certainty in the development
approval process by vesting the permitted uses, densities and intensity of use with
respect to the subject property.
e. The execution of the Development Agreement furthers the public health, safety and
general welfare of the community.
SECTION 5. Approval of the Virgin Hotel Development Agreement. The City
Council hereby approves the Virgin Hotel Development Agreement, the text. of which is
set forth in the document entitled "Development Agreement by and between City of
Palm Springs and DTPS B-3, LLC, a California limited liability company, for Downtown
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Palm Springs Specific Plan Block B-1, "Virgin Hotel," Case No. 5.1204 SP AMEND,
Case No. 3.3908 MAJ, Case No. 5.1427 DA," and authorizes execution thereof by the
City Manager. The provisions of this section shall apply to all property described on
Exhibit "A".
SECTION 6. The Palm Springs Zoning Code § 94.08 is hereby amended by
adding Section 94.08.10 to read as follows:
"Section 94.08.10 Virgin .Hotel Development Agreement
A. Virgin Hotel Development Agreement
1. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish a development agreement
to guide the orderly development and improvement of that portion of the city previously
developed as the Desert Fashion Plaza and now identified as Block B-1 of the
Downtown Palm Springs Specific Plan, which is located north of Museum Way, south of
Andreas Road, east of Belardo Road, and west of Palm Canyon Drive, in the Northeast
One -Quarter of Section 15, Township 4 South, Range 4 East, San Bernardino Base and
Meridian, in the City of Palm Springs as legally described on Exhibit "A" of the
Development Agreement, attached to the Ordinance codified in this section and
incorporated herein by reference. The property is designated as part of the Downtown
Palm Springs Specific Plan which allows for a mix of approved land uses including
Commercial, Retail, .High Density Residential, Open Space/Public Space and Resort
development generally consistent with the Central Business District ("CBD") land use
designation in the general plan, as applicable. Hereafter, the property shall also be
designated "Development Agreement No. 6" or "DA6" which shall be an overlay
designation incorporating the restrictions of the "Virgin Hotel Development Agreement'.
The Virgin Hotel Development Agreement replaces within said property the usual
development standards otherwise applicable to the property. The Virgin Hotel
Development Agreement provides for ultimate development of a new Virgin -brand First
Class Hotel consisting of a six -story 112,862 square foot commercial building of up to
69-feet with 142-room resort hotel and ground floor commercial retail, and is consistent
with the General Plan and Specific Plan objectives, policies, and programs of the City.
2. Adoption of Virgin Hotel Development Agreement. There is adopted the Virgin
Hotel Development Agreement, the text of which is set forth in the document entitled
"Development Agreement by and between City of Palm Springs and DTPS B-3, LLC, a
California limited liability company, for Downtown Palm Springs Specific Plan Block B-1,
"Virgin Hotel," Case No. 5.1204 SP AMEND, Case No. 3.3908 MAJ, Case No. 5.1427
DA," included with the ordinance which codified this section, which agreement is
incorporated in this section by reference. The provisions of this section shall apply to all
property described on Exhibit "A" attached to the Development Agreement and
incorporated herein by reference.
3. Property Development and Other Standards. The property which is subject to
the Virgin Hotel Development Agreement shall be maintained in accordance with all
policies, requirements, regulations, and provisions set forth in the Virgin Hotel
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Development Agreement. The developer's performance of its obligations under the
Virgin Hotel Development Agreement shall be subject to annual review as provided
therein.
SECTION 7. The Official Zoning Map of the City of Palm Springs is hereby
amended by reclassifying the property from Case 5.1204-SP AMEND to being subject
to the Virgin Hotel Development Agreement "Development Agreement No. 6" or "DA6,"
all of that real property described in Exhibit "A".
SECTION 8. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect
thirty (30) days after passage.
SECTION 9. PUBLICATION. The City Clerk is hereby ordered and directed to
certify to the passage of this Ordinance, and to cause the same or a summary thereof or
a display advertisement, duly prepared according to law, to be published in accordance
with law.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE PALM SPRINGS CITY
COUNCIL THIS 29TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2
ROBERT MOON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
L _
KATHLEEN D. HART, MMC
INTERIM CITY CLERK
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS)
I, KATHLEEN D. HART, Interim City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, do hereby
certify that Ordinance No. 1940 is a full, true, and correct copy, and was introduced at a
regular meeting of the Palm Springs City Council held on November 15, 2017, . and
adopted at a regular meeting held on November 29, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmember Mills, Mayor Pro Tern Foat, and Mayor Moon
NOES:
Councilmembers Kors and Roberts
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
RECUSED:
None
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KATHLEEN D. HART, MMC
INTERIM CITY CLERK
EXHIBIT C
OPERATIONS COVENANT FOLLOWS THIS PAGE
Exhibit "C"
FREE RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Attention: City Clerk
(Space Above This Line for Recorder's Office Use Only)
OPERATIONS COVENANT
THIS OPERATIONS COVENANT AND DECLARATION OF COVENANTS AND
RESTRICTIONS ("Agreement") is made and entered into this day of
2018, by and between the CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, a California
municipal corporation and charter city ("City"), by and through its City Council, and
DTPS B-3, LLC, a California limited liability company, ("Owner' or "Participant").
RECITALS:
A. The City of Palm Springs adopted Chapter 5.26 of its Municipal Code in December,
2007 to provide a Hotel Operations Incentive Program ("Program") for the operation,
maintenance and expansion of the inventory of quality and first class hotels within
the City that enhance the tourist and travel experience for visitors to the City,
maximize the use of the City's Convention Center, provide attractive and desirable
visitor serving facilities and experiences, and assist the City in achieving its tourism
goals. (Chapter 5.26 of the Municipal Code is incorporated herein by reference and
defined terms therein shall, unless otherwise indicated, have the same meanings
herein.)
B. On May 4, 2016, City and Palm Springs Promenade, LLC, a California limited liability
company, entered into an Amended and Restated Operations Covenant for the 142-
room Virgin Hotel located on Block B-1 of the Downtown Palm Springs Specific Plan,
transferring certain rights and obligations from a previously approved Operations
Covenant for an AC Hotel located on Block F of the Downtown Palm Springs
Specific Plan. The Amended and Restated Operations Covenant was recorded on
August 5, 2016, as Document No. 2016-0334951.
C. On November 10, 2016, Palm Springs Promenade, LLC, a California limited liability
company, transferred its ownership of Block B-1 of the Downtown Palm Springs
Specific Plan to DTPS B-3, LLC, a California limited liability company, by that certain
Grant Deed recorded November 21, 2016, as Document No. 2016-0518167, and is
the currently vested title owner of Block B-1 of the Downtown Palm Springs Specific
Plan.
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D. Pursuant to Chapter 5.26 of the Municipal Code, and the Amended and Restated
Operations Covenant, Owner must commence construction of the Virgin Hotel prior
to December 31, 2017. The Parties hereby agree that pursuant to a separate
Development Agreement between the City and Owner related to construction of the
Virgin Hotel, approved by the City pursuant to California Government Code § 65864
et seq. and Municipal Code Section 94.08.00 on , 2018,
and recorded on or about even date herewith, (the "Development Agreement"),
Owner will not commence construction of the Virgin Hotel prior to December 31,
2017, and it is the intention of the. Parties to terminate the Amended and Restated
Operations Covenant, and to enter into a new Operations Covenant consistent with
a revised performance schedule for construction of the Virgin Hotel identified in the
Development Agreement.
E. Pursuant to this Operations Covenant Agreement by and between City and Owner,
(as successor in interest to Palm Springs Promenade, LLC, a California limited
liability company), as of the date first written hereinabove, (the "Agreement"), the
previously approved Amended and Restated Operations Covenant recorded on
August 5, 2016, as Document No. 2016-0334951, is hereby terminated and no
longer effective. All rights and obligations as identified in said Amended and
Restated Operations Covenant are rescinded.
F. Owner holds fee title to certain real property, (the "Site"), which is depicted as Block
B-1 within the Downtown Palm Springs Specific Plan on the Site Plan attached
hereto as Attachment "A", and legally described as Parcel 3 on the Legal Description
attached hereto as Attachment_ "IT', attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference. The Site, which is located in the downtown area of the City of Palm
Springs, California, is fully entitled for development of a First Class new Virgin Hotel,
and pursuant to this Agreement, Owner has agreed to construct and maintain a
Virgin brand hotel meeting the definition of a new "First Class Hotel" consisting of
one hundred forty two (142) total hotel rooms (the "Virgin Hotel" or "Project").
G. The Parties acknowledge that the Virgin Hotel, as entitled and approved, will qualify
as a new First Class Hotel under and pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 5.26,
and further, the Parties hereby agree that pursuant to the terms of this Agreement,
the obligation to commence construction of the Virgin Hotel prior to December 31,
2017, in accordance with Chapter 5.26 shall be extended to March 31, 2020, unless
such commencement date is otherwise further modified in accordance with the
terms of the Development Agreement. Owner further agrees that it shall complete
vertical construction of the Virgin Hotel, without delay, by December 31, 2021; obtain
a certificate of occupancy by January 31, 2022, and begin operation of the Hotel no
later than March 1, 2022 unless such completion date is otherwise further modified
in accordance with the terms of the Development Agreement, and whereby the
completion date is a necessary prerequisite to complying with the terms of this
Agreement. It is the intention of the Parties to incorporate herein this Agreement the
revised obligation dates for commencement and completion of construction of the
Virgin Hotel, and that if completed and under operation by the dates of
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commencement and completion as stated herein this Recital, the Virgin Hotel will
qualify as a new First Class Hotel and be entitled to benefits thereof under and
pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 5.26 of the Municipal Code and this
Agreement.
H. Owner understand and agrees that, to the extent Owner does not construct a Virgin
brand hotel, and pursues construction of an alternatively branded hotel, such
alternatively branded hotel will not qualify as a new First Class Hotel, and shall not
be entitled to any benefits thereof under or pursuant to the provisions of Chapter
5.26 of the Municipal Code and this Agreement. Accordingly, this Agreement will be
of no further effect, and City shall have no obligations hereunder.
I. City and Owner now desire to place restrictions upon the use and operation of the
Virgin Hotel, in order to ensure that the Virgin Hotel shall be operated continuously
as a First Class Hotel available for short-term rental for the term of this Agreement.
J. City and Owner also agree that in return for participation in the Program, Owner
shall agree to operate the Virgin Hotel as a hotel; participate in the Palm Springs
Convention Center's Committable Rooms Program; and provide City with a
minimum of six (6) room -nights per month for official City use; and, City agrees to
share a percentage of Transient Occupancy Tax Increment with Owner pursuant to
the Program guidelines.
K. The City finds that no further environmental review is required in connection with the
approval of this Agreement, in that in connection with City approval of the
entitlements, findings were made that the Virgin Hotel would be consistent with the
approved Specific Plan and certified EIR, and that neither a subsequent EIR,
supplemental EIR, or EIR Addendum would be necessary.
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Participant hereby conveys to the
City the Operating Covenants described herein, and City hereby agrees to provide
Participant with funds as provided under the Program and as set forth hereinafter.
ARTICLE l
STATEMENT OF OPERATING COVENANTS
1.1. OPERATION AND USE COVENANT. Beginning on March 1, 2022,
Owner covenants to operate, maintain, and use the Virgin Hotel in accordance with this
Agreement. All uses conducted on the Site, including, without limitation, all activities
undertaken by the Owner pursuant to this Agreement shall, in all material respects,
conform to requirements of this Agreement and Palm Springs Municipal Code. The
parties understand and agree that the Owner may seek to amend this Agreement
pursuant to certain terms and conditions as stated in the Development Agreement, and
that in the event of City approval of such an amendment, a hotel identified by Owner
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with a flag or brand equal or superior to the Virgin Hotel may serve to fulfill Owner's
duties hereunder. Absent such an amendment hereto, Owner's operation, maintenance
and use of a Virgin Hotel shall be a condition precedent to Owner's receipt of any and
all consideration or benefit under the Program and hereunder.
1.2 HOTEL USE. The Owner hereby agrees that the Project is to be owned,
managed, and operated as a Virgin Hotel in a first-class manner, and the Project's
participation in the Program shall continue in accordance with the terms of the Program,
for a term equal to thirty years commencing upon the date Owner first receives from the
City the Owner's share of transient occupancy tax revenues pursuant to the Program, or
until Owner has received from the City the total sum of fifty million dollars ($50,000,000)
if that occurs prior to the expiration of said thirty years, unless Owner's participation in
the Program is terminated prior thereto in accordance with this Agreement (the "Term").
Subject to Palm Springs Municipal Codes Section 5.26.040(a) and Sections 7.9, 7.11,
and 7.16 of this Covenant, during the Term, City shall pay to Owner, within thirty days
after receipt from Owner of twelve monthly payments made by Owner to the tax
administrator per Section 3.24.080 of the Municipal Code, an amount equal to seventy-
five percent of the adjusted tax rate of those payments made to the City. City
acknowledges and agrees that City has reviewed proposed development and
operational plans for the Virgin Hotel and concluded that such plans are in substantial
compliance with and will satisfy First Class Hotel requirements of the City and Chapter
5.26 of the Municipal Code.
1.3 HOUSING USES PROHIBITED. None of the rooms in the Project will at
any time be utilized as a non -transient residential property including dormitory, fraternity
or sorority house, rooming house, nursing home, hospital, sanitarium, or trailer court or
park without the City's prior consent which consent may be given or withheld in its sole
and absolute discretion.
1.4 CONVERSION OF PROJECT. No part of the Project will at any time be
owned by a cooperative housing corporation, nor shall the Owner take any steps in
connection with the conversion to such ownership or uses to condominiums, or to any
other form of ownership, without the prior written approval of the City Council which
approval may be given or withheld in its sole and absolute discretion.
ARTICLE2
WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS
2.1. WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS. For the Term of this Agreement, the
Owner hereby represents, covenants, warrants and agrees as follows:
1. Owner has completed the City's application for the Hotel
Operations Incentive Program. Since the Virgin Hotel will be a new hotel, City
has determined the Transient Occupancy Tax Base to be used to calculate the
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Transient Occupancy Tax Increment shall be zero dollars ($0.00), and the Owner
accepts such Transient Occupancy Tax Base.
2. Owner hereby agrees to subscribe to the Palm Springs Convention
Center's Committable Rooms Program or any similar successor program as
identified by the City Manager without being obligated to incur any additional
costs or expenses.
3. Upon City's prior request, Owner shall provide the City at no cost
six (6) rooms for one (1) night (or 3 rooms for 2 nights) other than Friday or
Saturday nights each month for use for City purposes as approved or designated
by the City Manager, provided that such use by the City shall be subject to the
rooms being available at the time of the City's request. Such accommodations
shall include all services and amenities for which the Owner would normally
collect transient occupancy taxes but will not include services and amenities that
are optional to the transient and for which the transient is not required to pay a
transient occupancy tax. City shall be responsible for any transient occupancy
taxes for any occupancy provided to City under the provisions of this paragraph.
Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, if the City does not
use rooms during any month, then its right to use rooms with respect to that
month shall expire at the end of that month and shall not accrue; provided,
however, if the City was unable to use rooms solely because Owner's Hotel had
no rooms available when the City requested a room in accordance with this
Section 2.1.3, then, the City's right to use rooms shall not expire and may be
used by the City in a subsequent month.
ARTICLE3
MAINTENANCE
3.1. MAINTENANCE.
1. Maintenance Obligation. Owner, for itself and its successors and
assigns, hereby covenants and agrees to maintain and repair or cause to be
maintained and repaired the Site and all related on -site improvements and
landscaping thereon, including, without limitation, buildings, parking areas,
lighting, signs and walls in a first class condition and repair, free of rubbish,
debris and other hazards to persons using the same, and in accordance with all
applicable laws, rules, ordinances and regulations of all federal, state, and local
bodies and agencies having jurisdiction, at Owner's sole cost and expense.
Such maintenance and repair shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (i)
sweeping and trash removal; (ii) the care and replacement of all shrubbery,
plantings, and other landscaping in a healthy condition; and (iii) the repair,
replacement and restriping of asphalt or concrete paving using the same type of
material originally installed, to the end that such paving at all times be kept in a
level and smooth condition. In addition, Owner shall be required to maintain the
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Project in such a manner as to avoid the reasonable determination of a duly
authorized official of the City that a public nuisance has been created by the
absence of adequate maintenance such as to be detrimental to the public health,
safety or general welfare or that such a condition of deterioration or disrepair
causes appreciable harm or is materially detrimental to property or improvements
within one thousand (1,000) feet of such portion of the Site. The foregoing
notwithstanding, Owner shall not be obligated to maintain any street or sidewalk
areas, or landscaping therein, which are to be maintained by the City pursuant to
a Project Financing Agreement executed by the City (as amended).
2. Parkinq and Driveways. The driveways and traffic aisles on the Site
shall be kept clear and unobstructed at all times.
3. Right of Entry. In the event Owner fails to maintain the Site in the
above -mentioned condition, and satisfactory progress is not made in correcting
the condition within thirty (30) days from the date of written notice from City (such
notice shall reasonably identify the required maintenance), City may, at City's
option, and without further notice to Owner, declare the unperformed
maintenance to constitute a public nuisance. Thereafter, either City or its
employees, contractors, or agents, may cure Owner's default by entering upon
the Site and performing the necessary landscaping and/or maintenance in
accordance with Section 3.1.1 above. The City shall give Owner, its
representative, or the residential manager reasonable notice of the time and
manner of entry, and entry shall only be at such times and in such manner as is
reasonably necessary to carry out this Agreement. Owner shall pay such costs
as are reasonably incurred by City for such maintenance, including attorneys'
fees and costs.
4. Lien. If any costs incurred by City under Section 3 above are not
reimbursed within thirty (30) days after Owner's receipt of City's written request
for reimbursement, the same shall be deemed delinquent, and the amount
thereof shall bear interest thereafter at a rate of the lower of ten percent (10%)
per annum or the legal maximum until paid. Any and all delinquent amounts,
together with said interest, costs and reasonable attorney's fees, shall be an
obligation of Owner as well as a lien and charge, with power of sale, upon the
property interests of Owner, and the rents, issues and profits of such property.
City may bring an action at law against Owner obligated to pay any such sums or
foreclose the lien against Owner's property interests. Any such lien may be
enforced by sale by the City following recordation of a Notice of Default of Sale
given in the manner and time required by law as in the case of a deed of trust;
such sale to be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Section 2924, et
seq., of the California Civil Code, applicable to the exercise of powers of sale in
mortgages and deeds of trust, or in any other manner permitted by law.
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Any monetary lien provided for herein shall be subordinate to any bona
fide mortgage or deed of trust covering an ownership interest or leasehold or
subleasehold estate in and to any portion of the Site, and any purchaser at any
foreclosure or trustee's sale (as well as any deed or assignment in lieu of
foreclosure or trustee's sale) under any such mortgage or deed of trust shall take
title free from any such monetary lien, but otherwise subject to the provisions
hereof; provided that, after the foreclosure of any such mortgage and/or deed of
trust, all other assessments provided for herein to the extent they relate to the
expenses incurred subsequent to such foreclosure, assessed hereunder to the
purchaser at the foreclosure sale, as owner of the subject Site after the date of
such foreclosure sale, shall become a lien upon such Site upon recordation of a
Notice of Assessment or Notice of Claim of Lien as herein provided. In the event
of any such foreclosure, City (or successor) agrees to and shall recognize and
honor any existing commercial (non -transient occupancy) leases in effect with
respect to portions of the Project, provided that commercial tenants of such
leases agree to subordinate and attorn to City (or successor) as the new landlord
with respect to such leases.
ARTICLE4
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
4.1. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. Owner shall comply with all ordinances,
regulations and standards of the City and City applicable to the Site. Owner shall
comply with all rules and regulations of any assessment district of the City with
jurisdiction over the Site.
ARTICLE 5
CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AND NOW
DISCRIMINATION
5.1. NON -LIABILITY OF CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES. No officer or
employee of the City shall be personally liable to the Owner, or any successor -in -
interest, in the event of any default or breach by the City or for any amount which may
become due to the Owner or to its successor, or for breach of any obligation of the
terms of this Agreement.
5.2 CONFLICT OF INTEREST. Owner acknowledges that no officer or
employee of the City has or shall have any direct or indirect financial interest in this
Agreement nor shall Owner enter into any agreement of any kind with any such officer
or employee during the term of this Agreement and for one year thereafter. Owner
warrants that Owner has not paid or given, and will not pay or give, any third party any
money or other consideration in exchange for obtaining this Agreement.
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5.3 COVENANT AGAINST DISCRIMINATION.
a. In connection with its performance under this Agreement, Owner shall not
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of actual or
perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, marital status, ancestry, national origin (i.e.,
place of origin, immigration status, cultural or linguistic characteristics, or ethnicity),
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, or
medical condition (each a "prohibited basis"). Owner shall ensure that applicants are
employed, and .that employees are treated during their employment, without regard to
any prohibited basis. Owner's actions and omissions hereunder shall not incorporate
any discrimination arising from or related to any prohibited basis in any Owner activity,
including but not limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer;
recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; provision of benefits, rates
of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including
apprenticeship. Owner shall fully comply with the provisions of Palm Springs Municipal
Code Section 7.09.040 relating to non-discrimination in city contracting.
b. Owner shall not discriminate against or segregate any person, or group of
persons, on account of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, marital status,
ancestry, national origin (i.e., place of origin, immigration status, cultural or linguistic
characteristics, or ethnicity), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
physical or mental disability, or medical condition (each a "prohibited basis") in the sale,
lease, sublease, transfer, use, occupancy, tenure or enjoyment of the Site, or any part
thereof, nor shall Owner, or any person claiming under or through it, establish or permit
any such practice or practices of discrimination or segregation with reference to the
selection, location, number, use or occupancy of guests or vendees of the Site, or any
part thereof.
ARTICLE 6
COVENANTS TO RUN WITH THE LAND
6.1. COVENANTS TO RUN WITH THE LAND. Owner hereby subjects the
Site to the covenants, reservations, and restrictions set forth in this Agreement. City
and Owner hereby declare their express intent that all such covenants, reservations,
and restrictions shall be deemed covenants running with the land and shall pass to and
be binding upon the Owner's successors in title to the Site; provided, however, that on
the termination of this Agreement said covenants, reservations and restrictions shall
expire. All covenants without regard to technical classification or designation shall be
binding for the benefit of the City, and such covenants shall run in favor of the City for
the entire term of this Agreement, without regard to whether the City is or remains an
owner of any land or interest therein to which such covenants relate. Each and every
contract, deed or other instrument hereafter executed covering or conveying the Site or
any portion thereof shall conclusively be held to have been executed, delivered and
accepted subject to such covenants, reservations, and restrictions, regardless of
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whether such covenants, reservations, and restrictions are set forth in such contract,
deed or other instrument.
City and Owner hereby declare their understanding and intent that the burden of
the covenants set forth herein touch and concern the land in that Owner's legal interest
in the Site is rendered less valuable thereby. City and Owner hereby further declare
their understanding and intent that the benefit of such covenants touch and concern the
land by enhancing and increasing the enjoyment and use of the Project by the intended
beneficiaries of such covenants, reservations, and restrictions, and by furthering the
public purposes for which the City was formed.
Owner, in exchange for the City entering into this Agreement, hereby agrees to
hold, sell, and convey the Site subject to the terms of this Agreement. Owner also
grants to the City the right and power to enforce the terms of this Agreement against the
Owner and all persons having any right, title or interest in the Site or any part thereof
while such party owns the Site. No party shall have any liability or obligation in
connection with any breach occurring while such party is not the owner of the Site.
Within fifteen (15) business days after request of Owner, City shall execute and
provide to Owner an estoppel certificate, in the form approved by the City Attorney of
the City, confirming whether or not Owner is in breach of any obligations under this
Agreement and identifying any required cure.
ARTICLE 7
INDEMNIFICATION
7.1. INDEMNIFICATION. Owner agrees for itself and its successors and
assigns to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City and its respective officers,
members, officials, employees, agents, volunteers, and representatives from and
against any loss, liability, claim, or judgment to or by any third party relating to
development and/or operation of the Project by Owner, excepting only any such loss,
liability, claim, or judgment arising solely out of the intentional wrongdoing or gross
negligence of City or its respective officers, officials, employees, members, agents,
volunteers, or representatives.
Developer is seeking a determination by the California Department of Industrial
Relations that compliance with California's prevailing wage laws codified at California
Labor Code §1770 et seq. in the development of the Project is not required by law. In
the event that Developer procures such a determination as a final and non -appealable
matter of law, Developer shall provide the City with written notice of same. Absent the
City's acknowledged written receipt of such a determination, Owner further agrees for
itself, and its successors and assigns to indemnify and defend and hold harmless the
City, its respective officers, members, officials, employees, agents, volunteers, and
representatives from and against any loss, liability, claims, damages, penalties, losses,
costs, expenses, injuries and/or liabilities arising out of claims that Owner's participation
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in the Program creates a public work for prevailing wage purposes thereby requiring the
payment of prevailing wages and this obligation shall apply regardless of whether or not
the claim, damage, penalty, loss, cost, expense, injury and/or liability complained of
arises out of or relates in any way to any negligence on the part of City. Owner, while in
possession of the Site, and each successor or assign of Owner while in possession of
the Site, shall remain fully obligated for the payment of property taxes and assessments
in connection with the Site. The foregoing indemnification, defense, and hold harmless
agreement shall only be applicable to and binding upon the party then owning the Site
or applicable portion thereof.
7.2. ATTORNEYS' FEES. In the event that a party to this Agreement brings an
action against the other party hereto by reason of the breach of any condition, covenant,
representation or warranty in this Agreement, or otherwise arising out of this
Agreement, the prevailing party in such action shall be entitled to recover from the other
reasonable expert witness fees, and its reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
Attorney's fees shall include attorney's fees on any appeal, and in addition a party
entitled to attorney's fees shall be entitled to all other reasonable costs for investigating
such action, including the conducting of discovery.
7.3. AMENDMENTS. This Agreement shall be amended only by a written
instrument executed by the parties hereto or their successors in title, and duly recorded
in the real property records of the County of Riverside.
7.4. NOTICE. Any notice required to be given hereunder shall be made in
writing and shall be given by personal delivery, certified or registered mail, postage
prepaid, return receipt requested, at the addresses specified below, or at such other
addresses as may be specified in writing by the parties hereto:
City: City of Palm Springs
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Attn: City Manager
Copy to: City of Palm Springs
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Attn: City Attorney
Owner: DTPS B-3, LLC
201 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 201
Palm Springs, CA 92262
The notice shall be deemed given three (3) business days after the date of
mailing, or, if personally delivered, when received.
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7.5. SEVERAB I LITYfWAIVER/I NTEG RATION
1. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement or portion thereof, or the
application to any person or circumstances, shall to any extent be held invalid,
inoperative, or unenforceable, the remainder of the provisions, or the application of such
provision or portion thereof to any other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected
thereby; provided, that if any material terms or provisions of these Operating Covenants
are rendered invalid, void and/or unenforceable, or due to changes in the law such
terms or provisions would materially alter the terms of the transactions contemplated
herein, the parties agree to meet and negotiate in good faith to attempt to reform these
Operating Covenants to accomplish the intent of the parties.
2. Waiver. A waiver by either party of the performance of any covenant or
condition herein shall not invalidate this Agreement nor shall it be considered a waiver
of any other covenants or conditions, nor shall the delay or forbearance by either party
in exercising any remedy or right be considered a waiver of, or an estoppel against, the
later exercise of such remedy or right.
3. Integration. This Agreement contains the entire Agreement between the
parties and neither party relies on any warranty or representation not contained in this
Agreement.
4. Third Parties. No third party beneficiaries are intended, and the only
parties who are entitled to enforce the provisions of these Operating Covenants are the
City, Mortgagees, Participant and their respective successors and assigns.
7.6. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the
State of California and is subject to the provisions of Government Code Section 53083.
7.7. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts, each of which shall constitute one original and all of which shall be one
and the same instrument.
7.8. TERMINATION. This Agreement may be terminated only (i) by and upon
expiration of the Term, (ii) by mutual written agreement of the parties, and (iii) by and
pursuant to the provisions of Section 7.9 or 7.10 below. In the event of any such
termination, Owner (or its successor, as applicable) shall not be obligated to return any
amounts previously paid to it by the City pursuant to the Program.
7.9 DEFAULT BY OWNER. If at any time during the Term, City contends that
Owner has committed a material default with respect this Agreement, e.g., by failing to
operate the Virgin Hotel as a first class Virgin brand hotel, City shall deliver to Owner
written notice of default which specifies in detail all facts alleged by City to constitute
such default. For a period of thirty days thereafter, Owner will have the right to
commence and complete cure of the alleged default; provided, however, if the alleged
default is of such a nature as to reasonably require more than sixty days to cure, and
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the Parties so agree, Owner will have such addition time as is reasonably necessary to
complete such cure. Subject to Section 7.11 below, if Owner fails to timely cure such
default, City shall then have the right to terminate this Agreement. (To the extent of any
inconsistency between the provisions of this Section 7.9 and the provisions of Section
3.1 above, the provisions of this Section 7.9 shall prevail.)
7.10 DEFAULT BY CITY. If at any time during the Term, Owner contends that
City has committed a material default with respect this Agreement, Owner may deliver
to City written notice of default which specifies in detail all facts .alleged by Owner to
constitute such default. For a period of thirty days thereafter, City will have the right to
commence and complete cure of the alleged default, provided, however, if the alleged
default is of such a nature as to reasonably require more than sixty days to cure, and
the Parties so agree, City will have such addition time as is reasonably necessary to
complete such cure. Subject to Section 7.11 below, if City fails to timely cure such
default, Owner shall then have the right to terminate this Agreement or exercise any and
all other rights and remedies available at law and in equity, and each of such rights and
remedies shall be cumulative and not exclusive.
7.11 MORTGAGE PROVISONS. Anything in this Agreement to the contrary
notwithstanding, with respect to any recorded mortgage or deed of trust given in good
faith and for value and encumbering the Virgin Hotel ("Mortgage"), any holder thereof
that has delivered to City a copy of such recorded Mortgage and current contact
information ("Mortgagee") will be entitled rights and benefits in accordance with the
following-
1 . City acknowledges and agrees that the rights and obligations of Owner
under this Agreement may, with or without approval by City, be conditionally assigned
by Owner to any Mortgagee as security for performance of Mortgage obligations.
2. While any Mortgage remains in effect, City will not amend or modify this
Agreement in any material respect without receiving prior written approval from
Mortgagee, which approval may not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned;
provided, however, failure by Mortgagee to provide written approval or disapproval (and
if disapproval the reasons therefor) within thirty days of delivery of request therefor shall
be deemed to constitute approval by Mortgagee.
3. While any Mortgage remains in effect, in the event City delivers to Owner
of any notice of default as referenced in either Section 3.1 or 7.9 above, City shall
concurrently deliver a copy thereof to Mortgagee.
4. Delivery of any such not
terminate or initiate or pursue any act
Mortgagee diligently (i) declares a defaL
foreclosure and/or other appropriate act
amounts that would otherwise have been
monetary defaults.
,e of default notwithstanding, City will not
)n to terminate this Agreement as long as
t by Owner under the Mortgage, (ii) pursues
ms under the Mortgage, (iii) pays to City all
payable by Owner to City, and (iv) cures non -
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7.12 Operator Provisions. City acknowledges and agrees that operational
obligations of Owner may, with or without consent of City, be assigned by Owner to any
entity owned or wholly controlled by Owner or its Members or the Virgin Hotel so long
as the hotel remains a Virgin brand hotel; or, pursuant to amendment of this Agreement
pursuant to certain terms and conditions as stated in the Development Agreement, and
that in the event of City approval of such an amendment, a substitute Hotel Operator
identified by Owner with a flag or brand equal or superior to the Virgin Hotel, and, in
connection therewith, such substitute Hotel Operator may assume all or part of Owner's
Hotel operation obligations under this Agreement; provided, however, Owner shall
retain ultimate responsibility for such Hotel operation obligations. City agrees that while
any Hotel Operator agreement is in effect, and provided that City has been put on notice
of such agreement and received contact information for such Operator, in the event City
delivers to Owner of any notice of default as referenced in either Section 3.1 or 7.9
above, City shall concurrently deliver a copy thereof to the Operator.
7.13 LIMITATION ON HOTEL DEVELOPMENT. Owner agrees that Owner
shall not apply for and Owner shall not be issued a building permit for any hotel within
the boundaries of the Downtown Palm Springs Specific Plan, as may be amended from
time to time, including without limitation Block K thereof, until a certificate of occupancy
has been issued for the first class new Virgin Hotel as provided in this Agreement.
7.14 COOPERATION. Each party agrees to and shall do and perform such
other and further acts and properly execute and deliver such other and further
documents as may be reasonably necessary, expedient or convenient to implement
and/or effectuate the intents and purposes hereof. City and Owner agree to cooperate
with each other and/or with any Mortgagee or proposed Mortgagee, in a manner
consistent with concepts and principles of good faith, fair dealing and commercial
reasonableness, with respect to consideration, implementation and execution of any
modification(s) to this Agreement reasonably requested by the City, Owner, Mortgagee
or proposed Mortgagee.
7.15 REASONABLE APPROVALS. Whenever this Agreement requires or calls
for the approval or consent of any party hereto, such approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld, delayed or conditioned.
7.16 BINDING ARBITRATION. In the event of any dispute or controversy
arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach or performance of it, the
parties shall reasonably attempt to resolve such dispute or controversy without resort to
third party review or resolution. The parties shall first meet and confer on any such
dispute or controversy. Such meeting(s) shall include any principal of the Owner and, at
the discretion of the City, may include the City Manager and/or the City Council, either
as a whole or through an ad hoc subcommittee designated by the City Council. Upon a
determination by the parties that they are or will be unable to resolve the dispute or
controversy on their own, then the parties shall submit the dispute, controversy or any
remaining unresolved matter to binding arbitration, to be held in the Coachella Valley,
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DATE
ACTIVITY
November 15, 2017
City Council — Approval of Development Agreement;
Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance
November 29, 2017
City Council — Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance
December 29, 2017
Effective Date of Ordinance and Development Agreement
March 31, 2018
Finalize Capital Commitment;
Initiate preparation of Construction Drawings
July 31, 2019
Full and Complete Construction Drawings
Submittal to City for Building Permit Application
September 30, 2019
Complete Building Plan Check Review
November 30, 2019
Complete General Contractor Bidding Process
January 31, 2020
Complete Property Appraisal;
Secure Construction Loan Funding
March 31, 2020
Issuance of City Building Permit
December 31, 2021
Complete Vertical Construction
January 31, 2022
Obtain Final Building Permit Inspections;
Issuance of City Certificate of Occupancy;
Turn -Over of Virgin Hotel to Operator
March 1, 2022
Grand Opening of Virgin Hotel
Exhibit "D"
Cindy Berardi
From: David Newell
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2019 11:03 AM
To: Cindy Berardi
Subject: FW: First Amendment to Virgin Development Agreement - Ordinance 1973 + First
Amendment
Attachments: Grit --Virgin Hotel First Amendment to Development Agreement 1.23.19.docx; Grit --
Virgin Hotel Development Agreement FINAL 11-9-17.docx
From: David Newell
Sent: Monday, February 4, 2019 5:57 PM /i/�(i✓����.�!` Iw��
To: Marcus Fuller <Marcus.Fuller@palmspringsca.gov> 13.
Cc: Tabitha Richards <Tabitha.Richards@palmspringsca.gov>y
Subject: FW: First Amendment to Virgin Development Agreement - Ordinance 1973 + First Amendment
Did you get everything to wrap this up? If not, let me know and I'll work on it.
From: Flinn Fagg <Flinn.Fagg@palmspringsca.gov>
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2019 9:46 AM
To: David Newell<David.Newell@palmspringsca.gov>
Subject: FW: First Amendment to Virgin Development Agreement - Ordinance 1973 + First Amendment
From: Edward Kotkin
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2019 9:44 AM
To: Marcus Fuller <Marcus.Fuller@palmspringsca.gov>; Flinn Fagg <Flinn.Fagg@palmspringsca.gov>
Cc: Tabitha Richards <Tabitha.Richards@palmspringsca.gov>
Subject: RE: First Amendment to Virgin Development Agreement - Ordinance 1973 + First Amendment
Here's the original DA that was never signed, and the revised first amendment.
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From: Marcus Fuller <Marcus.Fuller@pa lmspringsca.gov>
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2019 8:38 AM
To: Edward Kotkin <Edward.Kotkin@palmspringsca.gov>; Flinn Fagg <Flinn.Fagg@palmspringsca.gov>
Cc: Tabitha Richards <Tabitha.Richards@palmspringsca.gov>
Subject: RE: First Amendment to Virgin Development Agreement - Ordinance 1973 + First Amendment
Importance: High
Is there a final version of the Virgin Hotel DA Amendment that was prepared following Council's approval?
I recall they revised the extension to 2 years?
Please provide a clean PDF copy of the approved amendment so I can forward to Michael Braun for signature.
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Marcus L. Fuller, MPA, PE, PLS
Assistant City Manager/City Engineer
City of Palm Springs
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
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From: Edward Kotkin <Edward.Kotkin@palmspringsca.gov>
Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2019 11:45 AM
To: Marcus Fuller <Marcus.Fuller@palmspringsca.gov>
Subject: FW: First Amendment to Virgin Development Agreement - Ordinance 1973 + First Amendment
For your files.......
From: Edward Kotkin
Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2019 11:45 AM
To: Flinn Fagg <Flinn.Fagg@palmspringsca.gov>
Cc: Cindy Berardi <Cindy.Berardi @pa lmspringsca.gov>
Subject: First Amendment to Virgin Development Agreement - Ordinance 1973 + First Amendment
Flinn,
Here's the ordinance and the First Amendment to the Agreement. Please note that the First Amendment is
ALSO EXHIBIT "A" to the Ordinance!!!!
PLEASE ALSO NOTE THE NEW TITLE OF THE ORDINANCE FOR THE STAFF REPORT AND THE ACTUAL AGENDAI I I I
Edward Z. Kotkin, City Attorney
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City of Palm Springs
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
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nt to Government Code Section 6103, recording fees shall not apply
FIRST AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
AND
DTPS B-3, LLC,
A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
FOR
DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS SPECIFIC PLAN
BLOCK B-1, "VIRGIN HOTEL"
CASE NO. 5.1204 SP AMEND
CASE NO. 3.3908 MAJ, CASE NO. 5.1427 DA
Title of Document
THIS AREA FOR
RECORDER'S
USE ONLY
FIRST AMENDMENT TO
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND DTPS B-3, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY FOR DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS SPECIFIC PLAN BLOCK B-1, "VIRGIN
HOTEL" CASE NO. 5.1204 SP AMEND CASE NO. 3.3908 MAJ, CASE NO. 5.1427 DA ("Frist
Amendment") is entered into by and between the City of Palm Springs, a California charter city
and municipal corporation, and DTPS B-3, LLC, a California limited liability company, pursuant
to California Government Code § 65864 et seg.
RECITALS
A. Development Agreement as Adopted. On November 29, 2017, the City Council
of Palm Springs, California adopted Ordinance No. 1940 approving that certain
"DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND DTPS
B-3, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY FOR DOWNTOWN PALM
SPRINGS SPECIFIC PLAN BLOCK B-1, "VIRGIN HOTEL" CASE NO. 5.1204 SP AMEND
CASE NO. 3.3908 MAJ, CASE NO. 5.1427 DA" (the "Development Agreement").
B_ On December 5, 2018, the Applicant submitted this First Amendment to the City,
proposing to modify the Performance Schedule in the Development Agreement with respect to
construction, extending certain dates.
C. The Planning Commission considered the First Amendment at a duly noticed
public hearing on December 12, 2018. In accordance with applicable law, the Planning
Commission carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented in connection
with the hearing on the First Amendment, including but not limited to the staff report, and all
written and oral testimony presented. The Planning Commission voted to recommend
conditional approval of the First Amendment to the City Council.
D. The City Council considered the First Amendment at a duly noticed public hearing
on January 9, 2019. In accordance with applicable law, the City Council carefully reviewed and
considered all of the evidence presented in connection with the hearing on the First
Amendment, including but not limited to the staff report, and all written and oral testimony
presented. The City Council made findings in compliance with State law, including but not
limited to the California Environmental Quality Act, and the Palm Springs Zoning Code, and
approved the First Amendment as modified, to provide for a modification of the Performance
Schedule with respect to construction, extending certain dates by two (2) years, and making
additional revisions to the Development Agreement as originally adopted on November 29,
2017, said modification and revisions being memorialized in this First Amendment.
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FIRST AMENDMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises, covenants, and provisions set
forth herein, the receipt and adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as
follows:
ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS.
SECTION 1.1. "City" is the City of Palm Springs, a California Charter City and municipal
corporation.
SECTION 1.2. "City Council" means the City Council of the City of Palm Springs.
SECTION 1.3. "Developer" is DTPS B-3, LLC, a California limited liability company.
SECTION 1.4. "Development Agreement" means that certain "DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND DTPS B-3, LLC, A
CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY FOR DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS SPECIFIC
PLAN BLOCK B-1, "VIRGIN HOTEL" CASE NO. 5.1204 SP AMEND CASE NO. 3.3908 MAJ,
CASE NO. 5.1427 DA" approved by the City Council of November 29, 2017 via the adoption of
Ordinance No. 1940.
SECTION 1.5.
First Amendment.
"Effective Date" shall have that meaning set forth in Section 3.01 of this
SECTION 1.6. "First Amendment" means this this "FIRST AMENDMENT TO
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND DTPS
B-3, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY FOR DOWNTOWN PALM
SPRINGS SPECIFIC PLAN BLOCK B-1, "VIRGIN HOTEL" CASE NO. 5.1204 SP AMEND
CASE NO. 3.3908 MAJ, CASE NO. 5.1427 DA" approved by the City Council of January 23,
2019 via the adoption of Ordinance No. 1973.
SECTION 1.7. "Planning Commission" means the Planning Commission of the City of
Palm Springs.
SECTION 1.8. "Term" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.02 of this First
Amendment' this meaning of "term" shall replace and supersede the meaning set forth in the
Development Agreement.
ARTICLE 2. CONSTRUCTION, INCORPORATION OF RECITALS.
Section 2.1. Development Agreement Remains in Full Force and Effect. This First
Amendment is supplemental to the Development Agreement, and is by reference made part of
said Development Agreement. All of the definitions, terms, conditions, and provisions of the
Development Agreement, unless specifically modified herein, shall continue in full force and
effect. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of this First
Amendment and any of the provisions of the Development Agreement, the provisions of this
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First Amendment shall in all respects govern and control.
Section 2.2. Recitals. The true and correct Recitals set forth above, the introductory
paragraph preceding the Recitals, and all exhibits referenced in both, are hereby incorporated
by this reference into this First Amendment, as material facts upon which the parties have relied
in entering this First Amendment, as if set forth herein in full.
ARTICLE 3. EFFECTIVE DATE AND TERM.
Section 3.1. Effective Date. This First Amendment shall become effective as of the
date when the Ordinance through which this First Amendment is approved takes effect, and
the City executes this First Amendment (the "Effective Date").
Section 3.2. Term. The term of the Development Agreement shall continue upon the
Effective Date of this First Amendment, and shall continue in effect until March 1, 2024, unless
the Term is terminated or modified as set forth in the Development Agreement or by mutual
consent of the parties hereto.
ARTICLE 4. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE.
Section 4.1. Performance Schedule for Development Agreement. The following
"PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE" shall replace and supersede the Performance Schedule in
EXHIBIT "D" to the Development Agreement.
DATE
ACTIVITY
11 /15/2017
City Council — Approval of Development Agreement;
Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance
12/06/2017
City Council — Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance
01/05/2018
Effective Date of Ordinance and Development Agreement
03/31 /2018
Finalize Capital Commitment;
Initiate pre aration of Construction Drawings
03/31 /2019
Complete clean-up of the Project Site to eliminate any nuisance condition,
and install art viewable by the public
07/31 /2021
Complete Construction Drawings
Submittal to City for Building Permit Application
09/30/2021
Complete Building Plan Check Review
11/30/2021
Complete General Contractor Bidding Process
01/31/2022
Complete Property Appraisal;
Secure Construction Loan Funding
03/31/2022
Issuance of City Building Permit
12/31/2023
Complete Vertical Construction
01/31/2024
Obtain Final Building Permit Inspections;
Issuance of City Certificate of Occupancy;
Turn -Over of Virgin Hotel to Operator
03/01/2024
Grand Opening of Virgin Hotel
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ARTICLE 5. AMENDMENTS TO TEXT OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
REGARDING HOTEL OPERATIONS COVENANT.
Section 5.1. Hotel Operations Covenant. The first paragraph of Section 4.03 of the
Development Agreement shall be amended in its entirety, to reflect and be consistent with the
modification of EXHIBIT "D," the Performance Schedule, and to read as follows:
Section 4.03. Hotel Operations Covenant. In consideration of City entering into
this Agreement, Developer agrees to terminate the Amended and Restated Operations
Covenant, Agreement No. 6641, approved May 4, 2016, and that it will develop the
Project and comply with the terms and conditions of the Operations Covenant approved
and included concurrent herewith, in substantially the form attached hereto and
incorporated by this reference herein as Exhibit "C." Further, Developer covenants and
agrees that it shall secure a building permit for vertical construction of the core and shell
of the 142-room Virgin Hotel not later than March 31, 2022, complete vertical
construction of the 142-room Virgin Hotel not later than December 31, 2023, obtain a
certificate of occupancy by January 31, 2024, and begin operations of the Hotel no later
than March 1, 2024. Developer further agrees that the Project Site will be owned,
managed, and operated only as a Virgin brand hotel (and no other hotel flag or brand),
as a First Class Hotel, in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 5.26 of the Palm
Springs Municipal Code and the Operations Covenant. Operation of a Virgin brand hotel
is a mandatory condition to Developer's continued participation in the City's Hotel
Operations Incentive Program pursuant to Chapter 5.26 of the Palm Springs Municipal
Code (the "Program').
Section 5.2. Hotel Operations Covenant. Section 5.02 of the Development Agreement shall
be amended in its entirety, to reflect and be consistent with the modification of EXHIBIT "D,"
the Performance Schedule, and to read as follows:
Section 5.02. Hotel Operations Covenant. In consideration of Developer
entering into this Agreement, City agrees to terminate the Amended and Restated
Operations Covenant, Agreement No. 6641, approved May 4, 2016, permit the
development of the Project in accordance herewith, and that it will comply with the terms
and conditions of the Operations Covenant included herewith as Exhibit "C", and agrees
that, provided Developer secures a building permit for vertical construction of the core
and shell of the 142-room Virgin Hotel not later than March 31, 2022, completes
construction of the 142-room Virgin Hotel not later than December 31, 2023, and
Developer owns, manages, and operates the Project Site as a Virgin Hotel in a first-
class manner, in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 5.26 of the Palm Springs
Municipal Code and the Operations Covenant, City will pay Developer its share of
transient occupancy tax revenues pursuant to the Hotel Operations Incentive Program
(the "Program'). Operation of a Virgin brand hotel is a mandatory condition to City's
continued payment to Developer of its share of transient occupancy tax revenues
pursuant to the Program. The parties understand and agree that to the extent the Virgin
brand hotel no longer operates as a Virgin brand hotel, or if Virgin ceases operation at
the Project site, or is terminated for cause by Developer after at least five years of
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operation as a Virgin brand hotel, then City's payments to Developer of its share of
transient occupancy tax revenues will cease upon the date by which the Virgin brand
hotel is operated as any other flag or brand of hotel, unless an amendment to this
Agreement and the Operations Covenant recorded concurrent herewith, is approved by
the City Council which provides for a substitute operator that is of a first class quality
that is commensurate with or superior to Virgin's market share and position as of this
Agreement's Effective Date. If such a substitute operator is approved by the City
Council, the benefits accruing pursuant to the Program will continue as described herein.
ARTICLE 6. COVENANT AGAINST NON-DISCRIMINATION.
Section 6.1. Covenant against Non -Discrimination. Section 4.04 is added to the
Development Agreement, to read as follows:
Section 4.04. Covenant against Non -Discrimination. In connection with its
performance under this Development Agreement, including without limitation
performance under the Development Agreement, Developer shall not discriminate
against any employee or applicant for employment because of actual or perceived race,
religion, color, sex, age, marital status, ancestry, national origin (i.e., place of origin,
immigration status, cultural or linguistic characteristics, or ethnicity), sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, or medical condition
(each a "prohibited basis'). Developer shall ensure that applicants are employed, and
that employees are treated during their employment, without regard to any prohibited
basis. As a condition precedent to City's lawful capacity to enter this First Amendment,
including without limitation all provisions of the Development Agreement that remain in
force and effect, and in executing this First Amendment, Developer certifies that its
actions and omissions hereunder shall not incorporate any discrimination arising from
or related to any prohibited basis in any Developer activity, including but not limited to
the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment
advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and
selection for training, including apprenticeship; and further, that Developer is in full
compliance with the provisions of Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 7.09.040,
including without limitation the provision of benefits, relating to non-discrimination in city
contracting.
ARTICLE 7. PREVAILING WAGE.
Section 7.1. Prevailing Wage Laws. Section 7.12 of the Development Agreement is
amended in its entirety, to read as follows:
Section 7.12 Prevailing Wage Laws. In accordance with Labor Code section
1781(a)(2), Developer acknowledges that the City has expressly indicated to the Developer
and persons associated with the Developer that in the event Developer receives any
consideration, pursuant to the Operations Covenant approved concurrent with the
Development Agreement and/or Chapter 5.26 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code, laborers
employed relative to the construction of the Project must be paid the prevailing per diem wage
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rate for their labor classification, as determined by the State of California, pursuant to Labor
Code Sections 1720, et seq. and Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 7.06.030(1). The
Developer agrees with the City that the Developer shall assume the responsibility and be solely
responsible for payment of the prevailing per diem wage rate for their labor classification.
The Developer, on behalf of itself, its successors, and assigns, waives and releases the City
from any right of action that may be available to it pursuant to Labor Code Sections 1726 and
1781. The Developer acknowledges the protections of Civil Code Section 1542 relative to the
waiver and release contained in this Section 4.9, which reads as follows:
"A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS THAT THE
CREDITOR OR RELEASING PARTY DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO
EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE
AND THAT, IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER, WOULD HAVE MATERIALLY
AFFECTED HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR OR RELEASED
PARTY. "
BYINITIALING BELOW, THEDEVELOPERKNOW/NGLYANDVOLUNTARILY WAIVES THE
PROVISIONS OF SECTION 1542 SOLELY IN CONNECTION WITH THE WAIVERS AND
RELEASES OF THIS SECTION 7.12.
Developer's Initials
Additionally, in accordance with this Section 7.12, the Developer shall indemnify, defend with
counsel acceptable to the City and hold the City harmless against any claims, pursuant to Labor
Code Sections 1726 and 1781, which claims arise from or relate to this Development
Agreement or the construction or operation of the Project.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Palm Springs California, a California Charter City
and municipal corporation, has authorized the execution of this First Amendment in duplicate
by its City Manager and attestation by its City Clerk, and approved by the Council of the City
on the day of January, 2019, and Developer has caused this First Amendment to be
executed by its authorized representative.
SIGNATURES FOLLOW
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"CITY"
City of Palm Springs
Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
in
Edward Z. Kotkin
City Attorney
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL:
Date: Agreement No.
By:
David H. Ready, PhD, Esq.
City Manager
ATTEST
Anthony J. Mejia, MMC
City Clerk
Corporations require two notarized signatures. One signature must be from Chairman of Board, President, or any Vice President.
The second signature must be from the Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, or Chief Financial Officer.
"DEVELOPER"
DTPS B-3, LLC,
a California limited liability company
By By
Signature (Notarized) Signature (Notarized)
Michael Braun, Manager Octavio P. Hernandez, Manager
Printed Name/Title Printed Name/Title
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
3200 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
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Pursuant to Government Code Section 6103, recording fees shall not apply
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
AND
DTPS B-3, LLG,
A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS SPECIFIC PLAN
BLOCK B-1, "VIRGIN HOTEL"
CASE NO. 5.1204 SP AMEND
CASE NO. 3.3908 MAJ, CASE NO. 5.1427 DA
Title of Document
THIS AREA FOR
RECORDER'S
USE ONLY
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
THIS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (this "Agreement" or "Development
Agreement") is entered into by and between the City of Palm Springs, a California
Charter City and municipal corporation, ("City"), and DTPS B-3, LLC, a California
Limited Liability Company ("Developer"), pursuant to California Government Code §
65864 et seq.
RECITALS
A. Development Agreement Statute. To strengthen the public planning process,
encourage private participation in comprehensive planning, and reduce the economic
risk of development, the Legislature of the State of California has enacted California
Government Code § 65864 et seq. (the "Development Agreement Statute"), which
authorizes City to enter into an agreement with any person having a legal or equitable
interest in real property regarding the development of such property. This Development
Agreement has been processed, considered, and executed in accordance with the
procedures and requirements as set forth in the Development Agreement Statute.
B. City Ordinance. Pursuant to Government Code section 65865(c), City has
adopted Ord. 1829 § 3, 2013; Ord. 1294, 1988 [PSMC § 94.08.00] (the "Development
Agreement Ordinance"), that set forth rules and regulations establishing procedures and
requirements for consideration of development agreements. The parties acknowledge
and agree that:
a. This Agreement will assure adequate public facilities at the time of
development.
b. This Agreement will assure development in accordance with City's land
use policies and goals specified in, and is consistent with the General Plan and the
Specific Plan referenced below.
C. This Agreement will provide for orderly growth consistent with the City's
General Plan, and other public policies.
d. This Agreement is intended to provide certainty in the development
approval process by vesting the permitted uses, densities and intensity of use with
respect to the subject property.
e. The execution of this Agreement furthers the public health, safety and
general welfare of the community.
C. Description of the Project and Project Site. Developer represents and
warrants that it has a legal interest in certain real property as legally described in Exhibit
"A" attached hereto and incorporated by this reference herein (the "Project Site"). The
development of the Virgin Hotel on the Project Site, along with all related public and
private improvements and obligations, is the "Project."
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D. City Council Actions; Existinq Entitlements. Prior to the City's approval of this
Agreement, the City Council, after public hearings and extensive environmental
analysis, approved the following entitlements, which entitlements are also the subject of
this Agreement:
a. Specific Plan Amendment, Case No. 5.1204 SP, adopted April 20, 2016,
by Ordinance No. 1889, designating Block B-1 as a 0.84 acre parcel for commercial or
residential land uses, including development of a Virgin brand hotel use up to a
maximum height of 69 feet subject to approval of a Development Agreement.
b. Major Architectural Application, Case No. 3.3908-MAJ, approved April 20,
2016, by Resolution No. 24003, for construction of a six -story, 112,862 square foot
building with 142-room resort hotel and ground floor commercial retail located on
Specific Plan Block B-1.
C. Amended and Restated Operations Covenant, Agreement No. 6641,
approved May 4, 2016, transferring the rights and obligations of an Operations
Covenant for an AC Hotel previously approved for Block F to the Virgin Hotel located on
Block B-1.
The above Entitlements have been approved subject to various conditions and
requirements with which Developer will be required to comply in order to develop
the Project Site ("Conditions of Approval"). The approvals described above, including
without limitation the Conditions of Approval as referenced in this Recital and this
Agreement, are referred to herein as the "Entitlements" and have been reviewed and
approved in accordance with the Municipal Code, California Environmental Quality Act,
California Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq. and the implementing
regulations promulgated thereunder (Title 14, California Code of Regulations Section
15000 et seq.) (in the aggregate, "CEQA"), and all other applicable local, state, and
federal laws and regulations. The Entitlements, Conditions of Approval, and this
Agreement shall be collectively referred to as "the Project Approvals."
E. Substantial Costs to Developer. Developer will incur substantial costs in
order to comply with the Project Approvals and to construct the Virgin brand hotel
specifically required by the City to assure development of the Project Site in accordance
with the terms of this Agreement.
F. Vesting of Rights. In exchange for the benefits to City described in the
preceding Recitals, together with the other public benefits that will result from the
development of the Project, Developer will receive by this Agreement assurance that it
may proceed with the Project in accordance with the "Applicable Law" (defined below)
and therefore desires to enter into this Agreement.
G. Public Hearings, Findings. On November 15, 2017, the City of Palm Springs
Planning Commission and City Council held a duly noticed joint public hearing to
consider Developer's application for this Agreement. Upon the review of all documents
and information presented by staff, the consideration of all public testimony, in favor and
against this Agreement, and discussion The Planning Commission recommended, and
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the City Council approved the following findings with respect to this Agreement:
a. Is consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses and programs
specified in the general plan and any applicable specific plan;
b. Is compatible with the uses authorized in, and the regulations prescribed
for, the land use district in which the real property is located,
C. Is in conformity with public convenience, general welfare and good land
use practice;
d. Will not be detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare;
e. Will not adversely affect the orderly development of property or the
preservation of property values.
H. Branding. The parties understand and agree that Developer's
commitment and duty hereunder to develop the Project as a Virgin brand hotel
represents an essential and material inducement to City to enter into this Agreement
and extend consideration to the Developer.
I. Ordinance. On Council adopted Ordinance No. approving this
Agreement and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement. The Ordinance
becomes effective on a copy of the Ordinance is attached hereto as
Exhibit "B".
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises, covenants, and
provisions set forth herein, the receipt and adequacy of which is hereby
acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS
SECTION 1.1. "Agreement" shall mean this Development Agreement by and
between Developer and City, dated , 2017.
SECTION 1.2. "Applicable Law" shall have that meaning set forth in Section 7.03
of this Agreement.
SECTION 1.3. "Changes in the Law" shall have that meaning set forth in Section
7.08 of this Agreement.
SECTION 1.4. "City" is the City of Palm Springs, a California Charter City and
municipal corporation.
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SECTION 1.5. "Conditions of Approval" shall have that meaning set forth in
Section 4.04 of this Agreement.
SECTION 1.6.
Agreement.
SECTION 1.7.
of this Agreement.
SECTION 1.8.
this Agreement.
SECTION 1.9.
Company.
"Default" shall have that meaning set forth in Section 11.01 of this
"Default Notice" shall have that meaning set forth in Section 11.01
"Deficiencies" shall have that meaning set forth in Section 10.02 of
"Developer" is DTPS B-3, LLC, a California Limited Liability
SECTION 1.10. "Development Agreement Ordinance" shalt have that meaning set
forth in Recital B of this Agreement.
SECTION 1.11. "Development Agreement Statute" shall have that meaning set forth
in Recital A of this Agreement.
SECTION 1.12. TIR" shall mean the Final Environmental Impact Report certified by
City Council on November 18, 2009, State Clearinghouse No. 2008061084, adopted by
Resolution No. 22625, and the Notice of Determination filed with the Office of Planning
and Research and the Riverside County Clerk on December 3, 2009; Addendum No. 1
to the Final Environmental Impact Report approved by City Council on October 17,
2012, adopted by Resolution No. 23238; and Addendum No. 2 to the Final
Environmental Impact Report approved by City Council on April 20, 2016, adopted by
Ordinance No. 1889.
SECTION 1.13. "Entitlements" shall have that meaning set forth in Recital D of this
Agreement.
SECTION 1.14. "Effective Date" shall have that meaning set forth in Section 3.01 of
this Agreement.
SECTION 1.15. "Excusable Delay" shall have that meaning set forth in Section
11.04 of this Agreement.
SECTION 1.16. "Force Majeure" shall have that meaning set forth in Section 11.04
of this Agreement.
SECTION 1.17. "Judgment" shall have that meaning set forth in Section 10.02 of
this Agreement.
SECTION 1.18. "Project" is defined above.
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SECTION 1.19. "Project Approvals" shall have that meaning set forth in Recital D of
this Agreement.
SECTION 1.20. "Prompt Review" means review of all plans, specifications, and
applications by Developer in accordance with Section 7.11, below.
SECTION 1.21. "Reasonable Progress" shall mean commercially reasonable efforts
by Developer to complete construction of the Project, and completion of all executory
obligations herein within ten years in accordance with Section 7.10, below.
SECTION 1.22. "Term" shall have that meaning set forth in Section 3.02 of this
Agreement.
SECTION 1.23. "Virgin Termination Event" shall have that meaning set forth in
Section 4.03 of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 2. INCORPORATION OF RECITALS.
Section 2.01. Recitals. The true and correct Recitals set forth above, the
introductory paragraph preceding the Recitals, and all defined terms set forth and
exhibits referenced in both, are hereby incorporated by this reference into this
Agreement, as material facts upon which the parties have relied in entering this
Agreement, as if set forth herein in full.
ARTICLE 3. EFFECTIVE DATE AND TERM
Section 3.01. Effective Date. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date
when the Ordinance through which this Agreement is approved takes effect and the City
executes this Agreement (the "Effective Date").
Section 3.02. Term. The term of this Agreement (the "Term") shall commence
upon the Effective Date and continue in effect until December 31, 2021, unless the Term
is terminated or modified as set forth in this Agreement or by mutual consent of the
parties hereto.
ARTICLE 4. OBLIGATIONS OF DEVELOPER
Section 4.01. Obligations of Developer Generally. In consideration of City entering
into this Agreement, Developer agrees that it will comply with this Agreement and with
all Project Approvals. The parties acknowledge and agree that City's agreement to
perform and abide by the covenants and obligations of City set forth in this Agreement is
a material consideration for Developer's agreement to perform and abide by its long
term covenants and obligations, as set forth herein.
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Section 4.02. Compliance with Project Conditions. In addition to any and all
obligations contained in this Agreement, Developer shall comply with and fulfill any and
all Conditions of Approval. The Development of the Project and Project Site shall be
governed by the terms of the Conditions of Approval and this Agreement. The
Conditions of Approval and this Agreement shall, to the fullest extent possible, be read
and considered as fully integrated documents, and shall be interpreted so as to avoid
inconsistencies, comply with all applicable federal and state laws and City Law, and
ensure that the objectives of the parties will be fully realized.
Section 4.03. Hotel Operations Covenant. In consideration of City entering into this
Agreement, Developer agrees to terminate the Amended and Restated Operations
Covenant, Agreement No. 6641, approved May 4, 2016, and that it will comply with the
terms and conditions of the Operations Covenant approved and included concurrent
herewith, in substantially the form attached hereto and incorporated by this reference
herein as Exhibit "C." Further, Developer covenants and agrees that it shall commence
construction of the 142-room Virgin Hotel not later than March 31, 2020, complete
vertical construction of the 142-room Virgin Hotel not later than December 31, 2021,
obtain a certificate of occupancy by January 31, 2022, and begin operation of the Hotel
no later than March 1, 2022. Developer further agrees that the Project Site will be
owned, managed, and operated only as a Virgin brand hotel (and no other hotel flag or
brand), as a First Class Hotel, in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 5.26 of
the Palm Springs Municipal Code and the Operations Covenant. Operation of a Virgin
brand hotel is a mandatory condition to Developer's continued participation in the City's
Hotel Operations Incentive Program pursuant to Chapter 5.26 of the Palm Springs
Municipal Code (the "Program").
Except as specified herein, in the event that the Virgin brand hotel to be developed
hereunder ceases to operate as a Virgin brand hotel, Developer's benefits accruing
pursuant to the Program will terminate, effective immediately. However, in the event of
Virgin unilaterally ceasing operation at the Project site, or Developer terminating Virgin
for cause after at least five (5) years of operation as a Virgin brand hotel (in either case,
a "Virgin Termination Event'), then Developer shall have the right to apply to the City for
approval of an amendment to this Agreement and the Operations Covenant recorded
concurrent herewith, which amendment shall provide for the resumption of said benefits
pursuant to the Program. The City will consider any such application for an amendment
at a public hearing provided that the City makes a determination, in an exercise of the
City's sole discretion, that the flag or brand of hotel that will operate or is proposed to
operate at the Project Site as a replacement for the Virgin brand hotel is commensurate
with or superior to Virgin's market share and position as of this Agreement's Effective
Date. The parties understand and agree that Developer has no right to or specific
expectation of any amendment to this Agreement subsequent to a Virgin Termination
Event.
Developer shall have the duty to provide the City with written notice of any actual or
potential Virgin Termination Event immediately upon Developer's determination that a
Virgin Termination Event has taken place or is reasonably likely to take place. That
notice shall include without limitation Developer's identification of the flag or brand of an
actual or potential replacement hotel proposed as the basis for an amendment
hereunder, and relevant data to assist the City in determining whether the replacement
hotel is consistent with the quality standard stated in this Section 4.03. Further,
Developer covenants that Developer shall reimburse City for the cost of City
procurement of a study, by a qualified consultant, of the proposed replacement hotel,
and whether said replacement is consistent with the requirements of this Section 4.03.
Nothing in this Agreement is intended to supersede, terminate, modify or
otherwise affect any provision of the Conditions of Approval, except to the extent that a
provision of this Agreement is in direct conflict with a provision of such Conditions of
Approval. Then, and only in that event, the provisions of this Agreement shall prevail
over the contradictory provisions of the Conditions of Approval. The execution of this
Agreement by the parties hereto shall in no way otherwise affect the validity of any or all
of the provisions of the Conditions of Approval.
ARTICLE 5. OBLIGATIONS OF CITY
Section 5.01. Obligations of City Generally. In consideration of Developer entering
into this Agreement, City agrees that it will comply with the terms and conditions of this
Agreement. The parties acknowledge and agree that Developer's agreement to perform
and abide by its covenants and obligations set forth in this Agreement is a material
consideration for the City's agreement to perform and abide by the long term covenants
and obligations of the City, as set forth herein.
Section 5.02. Hotel Operations Covenant. In consideration of Developer entering
into this Agreement, City agrees to terminate the Amended and Restated Operations
Covenant, Agreement No. 6641, approved May 4, 2016, and that it will comply with the
terms and conditions of the Operations Covenant included herewith as Exhibit "C", and
agrees that, provided Developer commences construction of the 142-room Virgin Hotel
not later than March 31, 2020, completes construction of the 142-room Virgin Hotel not
later than December 31, 2021, and Developer owns, manages, and operates the Project
Site as a Virgin Hotel in a first-class manner, in accordance with the requirements of
Chapter 5.26 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code and the Operations Covenant, City
will pay Developer its share of transient occupancy tax revenues pursuant to the Hotel
Operations Incentive Program (the "Program"). Operation of a Virgin brand hotel is a
mandatory condition to City's continued payment to Developer of its share of transient
occupancy tax revenues pursuant to the Program. The parties understand and agree
that to the extent the Virgin brand hotel no longer operates as a Virgin brand hotel, or if
Virgin ceases operation at the Project site, or is terminated for cause by Developer after
at least five years of operation as a Virgin brand hotel, then City's payments to
Developer of its share of transient occupancy tax revenues will cease upon the date by
which the Virgin brand hotel is operated as any other flag or brand of hotel, unless an
amendment to this Agreement and the Operations Covenant recorded concurrent
herewith, is approved by the City which provides for a substitute operator that is of a first
class quality that is commensurate with or superior to Virgin's market share and position
as of this Agreement's Effective Date. If such a substitute operator is approved by the
City, the benefits accruing pursuant to the Program will continue as described herein.
ARTICLE 6. COOPERATION — IMPLEMENTATION
The parties agree to cooperate in good faith to implement this Agreement.
ARTICLE 7. STANDARDS, LAWS AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE PROJECT
Section 7.01. Vested Right to Develop. Developer shall have a vested right to build
out the Project through the Term on the Project Site in accordance with the terms and
conditions of the Project Approvals.
Section 7.02. Permitted Uses Vested by This Agreement. The permitted land use of
the Project Site, the density and intensity of use of the Project Site, the maximum height,
bulk and size of proposed buildings, provisions for reservation or dedication of land for
public purposes and the location of public improvements, the general location of public
utilities, and other terms and conditions of development applicable to the Project, are set
forth in the Project Approvals.
Section 7.03. Applicable Law. This Agreement will be construed and enforced in
accordance with the laws and regulations of the State of California. Applicable
provisions of federal and state law, the Palm Springs Municipal Code, any uncodified
ordinances adopted by the City, the Uniform Codes referenced below in Section 7.04,
and the rules, regulations, official policies, standards and specifications applicable to the
Project, including without limitation the terms and conditions of the Project Approvals
and the Operations Covenant approved concurrent herewith, shall in the aggregate
constitute "Applicable Law" with respect to this Agreement. Further, with respect to any
matter not addressed by the terms and conditions of the Project Approvals, those rules,
regulations, official policies, standards and specifications (including City ordinances and
resolutions) governing permitted uses, building locations, timing of construction,
densities, design, heights, fees, exactions, and taxes in force and effect on the Effective
Date of this Agreement shall represent "Applicable Law."
Section 7.04. Uniform Codes. City may apply to the Project Site, at any time during
the Term, the then current Uniform building construction, fire or other codes, as the
same may be adopted or amended from time to time by City, and City's then current
design and construction standards for public improvements, as the same may be
adopted or amended from time to time, provided any such uniform code or standard has
been adopted and uniformly applied by City on a citywide basis, and provided that no
such code or standard is adopted for the purpose of preventing or otherwise limiting
construction of all or any part of the Project.
Section 7.05. No Conflictinq Enactments. Except as provided in Section 7.04 and
herein, City shall not impose on the Project (whether by action of the City Council or by
City sponsored initiative or referendum, or other means) any ordinance, resolution, rule,
regulation, standard, directive, condition or other measure (each individually, a "City
Law") that is in conflict with Applicable Law, or the Project Approvals, or that reduces the
development rights or assurances provided by this Agreement with respect to the
Project. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, (i) the City may at any time
adopt any City Law reasonably deemed necessary and appropriate by the City, in an
exercise of absolute discretion, to address a significant public health or safety issue, and
(ii) any City Law shall be deemed to conflict with Applicable Law, or the Project
Approvals, or reduce the development rights provided hereby if it would accomplish any
of the following results, either by specific reference to the Project, or as part of a general
enactment which applies to or effects the Project.
a. Change any land use designation or permitted use of the Project Site existing as of
the Effective Date of this Agreement;
b. Limit or control the availability of public utilities, services or facilities or any privileges
or rights to public utilities, services, or facilities (for example, water rights, water
connections or sewage capacity rights, sewer connections, etc.) for the Project,
unless such limitation is necessary to address a dangerous condition or health and
safety issue;
c. Limit or control the location of buildings, structures, grading, or other improvements
of the Project in a manner that is inconsistent with or more restrictive than the
limitations included in the Project Approvals;
d. Limit or control the rate, timing, phasing or sequencing of the approval, development
or construction of all or any part of the Project in any manner inconsistent with the
Project Approvals;
e. Apply to the Project any City Law otherwise allowed by this Agreement that is not
uniformly applied on a citywide basis, or throughout City's entire "downtown" as City
may reasonably define that term, to substantially similar types of development
projects and project sites;
Result in Developer having to substantially delay construction of the Project or
require the issuance of additional permits or approvals by the City other than those
required by the Project Approvals or Applicable Law;
g. Substantially increase the cost of constructing or developing the Project or any
portion thereof,
h. Establish, enact, increase, or impose against the Project or Project Site any fees,
taxes (including without limitation general, special and excise taxes), assessments,
liens or other monetary obligations other than those specifically permitted by this
Agreement;
Impose against the Project any condition, dedication or other exaction not
specifically authorized by the Project Approvals or Applicable Law;
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j. Grant any development right, entitlement or approval for any portion of the Property
that will reduce, limit or encumber Developer's rights hereunder, or
k. Unreasonably limit the timing, processing or procuring of applications and approvals.
If City attempts to apply to the Project a City Law that Developer believes to conflict
with Applicable Law or the Project Approvals, Developer shall provide to City in writing a
notice describing the legal and factual basis for Developer's position. The parties shall
meet and confer within thirty (30) days after the date of such written notice with the
objective of attempting to arrive at a mutually acceptable solution to this disagreement.
If no mutually acceptable solution can be reached, either party may take such action as
may be permitted under Section 11.07, below.
Section 7.06. Initiatives and Referenda.
a. To the maximum extent permitted by law and except as otherwise specified herein, if
any new provision of Applicable Law, whether a City Law or not, is enacted or
imposed by initiative or referendum, or by the City Council directly or indirectly in
connection with any proposed initiative or referendum after the Effective Date, which
new provision of Applicable Law or City Law would conflict with Applicable Law in
force and effect as of the Effective Date, or the Project Approvals, or otherwise
reduce the development rights provided by this Agreement, such City Law shall not
apply to the Project.
b. Without limiting the generality of any of the foregoing and to the maximum extent
permitted by law, no moratorium or other limitation (whether relating to the rate,
timing, phasing or sequencing of development) affecting building permits or other
entitlements to which Developer is entitled pursuant to the Project Approvals shall
apply to the Project.
c. To the maximum extent permitted by law, City shall take reasonable actions to
prevent any City Law from invalidating or prevailing over all or any part of this
Agreement, and City shall cooperate with Developer and shall undertake such
reasonable actions as may be necessary to ensure this Agreement remains in full
force and effect.
d. City shall not support, adopt or enact any City Law, or take any other action which
would violate the express provisions or spirit and intent of this Agreement or the
Project Approvals.
e. Developer reserves the right to challenge in court any City Law that is enacted after
the Effective Date of this Agreement that would conflict with Applicable Law or this
Agreement or reduce the development rights provided by this Agreement.
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Section 7.07. Environmental Mitigation. The EIR, inclusive of its addenda,
prepared, adopted, approved by the City as lead agency, in relation to the Project
Entitlements and pursuant to CEQA, adequately addresses the potential environmental
impacts under this Agreement. In particular, there are no substantial changes to the
Project or the Project Site, or circumstances under which the Project is to be regulated
and developed under this Agreement when viewed against Applicable Law, including
the terms and conditions of the Project Approvals. Further, there is no new information
of substantial importance that requires preparation of another CEQA document pursuant
to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162. The vesting of Applicable Law is exempt from the
requirements of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because
there is no possibility that this Agreement will have any significant direct, indirect, or
cumulative environmental impacts apart from or beyond those already analyzed,
addressed, and mitigated as stated in the environmental documentation prepared and
adopted/approved pursuant to CEQA. The parties understand that the EIR was intended
to be used in connection with all of the Project Approvals needed for the Project,
including this Agreement.
Section 7.08. State and Federal Law. As provided in California Government Code
§65869.5, this Agreement shall not preclude the application to the Project of changes in
laws, regulations, plans or policies, to the extent that such changes are specifically
mandated and required by changes in state or federal laws or regulations, or by any
regional governmental agency that, due to the operation of state law, has binding legal
authority on City ("Changes in the Law"). In the event Changes in the Law prevent or
preclude compliance with one or more provisions of this Agreement, such provisions of
the Agreement shall be modified or suspended, or performance thereof delayed, as may
be necessary to comply with Changes in the Law, and City and Developer shall take
such action as may be required pursuant to this Agreement including, without limitation,
Article 10 (Cooperation -Implementation) and Section 11.04 (Force Majeure and
Excusable Delays; Extension of Time of Performance). Not in limitation of the foregoing,
nothing in this Agreement shall preclude City from imposing on Developer any fee
specifically mandated and required by state or federal laws and regulations, provided
that nothing shall limit Developer's ability to challenge such laws and the imposition of
such fees.
Section 7.09. Timing of Proiect Construction and Completion.
a. Project Timing. The parties acknowledge that Developer cannot predict the timing,
rate, order or actual timing with certainty. The timing, order and rate of development
shall be in Developer's sole discretion, except as otherwise provided in the Project
Approvals.
b. In light of the foregoing, the parties agree that Developer shall be able to develop the
Project in accordance with Developer's own time schedule as such schedule may
exist from time to time. In particular, and not in limitation of any of the foregoing,
since the California Supreme Court held in Pardee Construction Co. v. the City of
Camarillo, 37 Cal.3d 465 (1984), that the failure of the parties therein to consider and
expressly provide for the timing of development resulted in a later -adopted initiative
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restricting the timing of development to prevail over such parties' agreement, it is the
parties' desire to avoid that result by acknowledging that Developer shall have the
right to develop the Project at such rate and at such times as Developer deems
appropriate within the exercise of its subjective business judgment, provided that
such schedule is consistent with this Agreement.
c. The Developer shall use its best efforts to meet the agreed performance schedule
attached hereto, and incorporated by this reference herein as Exhibit "D". Developer
understands that City has entered this Agreement relying upon Developer's
representations in Exhibit "D" as a material inducement to do so. Notwithstanding the
provisions of Subsection 7.09.b., the parties understand and agree that any
significant deviation from the agreed performance schedule in the absence of the
occurrence of a force majeure event or excusable delay, shall be considered by City
during an Annual Review conducted pursuant to Section 7.10.
Section 7.10. Annual Review. City shall, at least every twelve (12) months during
the term of this Agreement, review the extent of good faith substantial compliance by
Developer and Landowner with the terms of this Agreement. The review may specifically
include a review of whether Developer is making Reasonable Progress. To assess
such progress, the City Planning Director may require, or the Developer may submit, at
any time subsequent to the execution of this Agreement, and as frequently as annually
thereafter, a development planned schedule showing a completion schedule that
amends Exhibit "D." Reasonable Progress shall take into account market conditions,
commercial realities, the sensitivities of adjacent residents and prudent construction
practices. Reasonable Progress is expressly subject to City's obligation of Prompt
Review specified in Section 7.11, below. City may charge fees as necessary to cover
the costs of conducting the annual review. Such periodic review shall be limited in scope
to compliance with the terms of this Agreement pursuant to California Government Code
Section 65865.1. Said review shall be diligently completed. Notice of such annual review
shall include the statement that any default discovered by such review may result in
termination of this Agreement as provided herein. A finding by City of good faith
compliance by Developer and Landowner with the terms of the Agreement shall
conclusively determine said issue up to and including the date of said review. City shall
deposit in the mail or fax to Developer and/or Landowner a copy of all staff reports and,
to the extent practical, related exhibits concerning contract performance at least seven
(7) calendar days prior to such periodic review. Developer or Landowner shall be
permitted an opportunity to be heard orally or in writing regarding its performance under
this Agreement before the City Council and, if the matter is referred to a City Planning
Commission, before said Commission
Section 7.11 Prompt Review by the City. City and Developer shall cooperate and
use commercially reasonable efforts to timely review and approve the development
design review process, building plan review process, improvement plan review process,
within sixty (60) days of receipt of any application therefor. Review of any application
provided by this subparagraph shall not be deemed to waive any of the Applicable Law
pertaining to review or approval of such application, including, but not limited to, a public
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hearing, if any, required therefore. In the event the Parties agree to use an expedited
process to perform any review pursuant to this subparagraph, Developer authorizes the
imposition of City Fees paid to the City sufficient to cover City's estimated costs of
utilizing City staff, retaining an outside consultant or any combination thereof in order to
expedite the review process. Any such process shall terminate upon the expiration or
termination of this Agreement or the issuance of the final certificate of occupancy for
development within the Project, whichever occurs first.
Section 7.12. Prevailing Wage Laws. Developer covenants that it shall comply with
California's prevailing wage laws codified at California Labor Code §1770 et seq. in the
development of the Project at the Project Site, and shall contractually require its
contractors to do the same. Developer is seeking a determination by the California
Department of Industrial Relations that this compliance is not required by law. In the
event that Developer procures such a determination as a final and non -appealable
matter of law, Developer shall provide the City with written notice of same, and
Developer's covenant per this Section 7.12 shall become void.
ARTICLE 8. AMENDMENT AND OPERATING MEMORANDA
Section 8.01. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended from time to time, in
whole or in part, by mutual written consent of the parties hereto or their successors in
interest, in accordance with the Development Agreement Statute and the Development
Agreement Ordinance.
Section 8.02. Operating Memoranda. The provisions of this Agreement require a
close degree of cooperation between the City and the Developer. The development of
the Project may demonstrate that clarifications to this Agreement and Project Approvals
are appropriate with respect to the details of performance of the City and the Developer.
To the extent allowable by law, the Developer shall retain a certain degree of flexibility
as provided herein with respect to all matters, items and provisions covered in general
under this Agreement, except for those which relate to the (i) term; (ii) permitted uses;
or (iii) density or intensity of use. When and if the Developer finds it necessary and
appropriate to make changes, adjustments or clarifications to minor matters, items or
provisions not related to any of these three (3) enumerated areas, and the City
determines, in an exercise of the City's absolute discretion, that the requested change,
adjustment or clarification is consistent with the City's interest in the Project, and that no
public interest is served by an amendment to this Agreement, the Parties shall
effectuate such changes, adjustments or clarifications through operating memoranda
approved by the parties in writing, inclusive of reference to this Section 8.02. Operating
memoranda are not intended to constitute an amendment to this Agreement but mere
ministerial clarifications; therefore public notices and hearings shall not be required.
The City Manager shall be authorized, upon consultation with and approval of, the
Developer, to determine whether a requested clarification may be effectuated pursuant
to this Section or whether the requested clarification is of such character to constitute an
amendment to this Agreement which requires compliance with the provisions of Section
8.01 above. The City shall report the entry into each operating memorandum at the first
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annual review taking place after execution of the operating memorandum in question.
ARTICLE 9. ASSIGNMENT, TRANSFER AND NOTICE
Section 9.01. Assignment (General). Developer's rights and obligations hereunder
and with respect to the Project Approvals shall not be assigned or transferred, except
that on thirty (30) days written notice to City, Developer, may assign all or a portion of
Vested Party's rights and obligations thereunder to any person or persons, partnership
or corporation who purchases all or a portion of Vested Party's right, title and interest in
the Project Site, provided such assignee or grantee assumes in writing each and every
obligation of Developer hereunder yet to be performed, and further provided that
Developer obtains the consent of City to the assignment, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld. Any assignment pursuant to this Article 9 shall name Developer,
as assignor, of any and all rights and obligations hereunder in accord with the nature
and scope of the assignment in question.
Section 9.02. Requirements of Notice. Consent. Provided the Developer's thirty (30)
day notice includes the assumption by the assignee or grantee, the consent of the City
or withholding thereof shall be determined by the City Council at a public meeting. The
notice to City shall include the identity of any such assignee and a copy of the written
assumption of the assignor's obligations hereunder pertaining to the portion assigned or
transferred. After such notice and the receipt of such consent, the assignor shall have
no further obligations or liabilities hereunder.
Section 9.03. Assignment to Affiliate as a Matter of Right. Notwithstanding anything
in this Article 9, the parties understand and agree that Developer shall be permitted as a
matter of right to assign all or a portion of Developer's rights and obligations hereunder
to any person or entity that individually or collectively, directly or indirectly, controls, is
controlled by, or is under common control with Developer, so long as Developer's right,
title and interest in the Project Site, or corresponding portion thereof, is transferred to
such an affiliated person or entity prior to or concurrent with such assignment, and such
an affiliated person or entity assumes in writing each and every obligation of Developer
hereunder as to the Project or Project Site, or corresponding portion thereof, yet to be
performed. City shall not have the authority to withhold consent to such an assignment
pursuant to this Section 9.03.
Section 9.04. Limits of Liability. To the extent the Developer's responsibilities are
transferred in good faith to another person or entity, Developer shall be free from any
and all liabilities accruing on or after the date of any assignment or transfer with respect
to those obligations assumed by a transferee pursuant to a Transfer Agreement. No
breach or default hereunder by any person succeeding to any portion of Developer's
obligations under this Agreement shall be attributed to Developer, nor may Developer's
rights hereunder be canceled or diminished in any way by any breach or default by any
such person.
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ARTICLE 10. COOPERATION IN THE EVENT OF LEGAL CHALLENGE
Section 10.01. Cooperation.
a. In the event of any administrative, legal or equitable action or other proceeding
instituted by any person not a party to this Agreement challenging the validity of any
provision of this Agreement, the Hotel Operations Covenant, or any Project
Approval, the parties shall cooperate in defending such action or proceeding. The
parties shall use best efforts to select mutually agreeable legal counsel and experts
to defend such action, and Developer shall pay all compensation and costs and
expenses incurred for such legal counsel and experts; provided, however, that such
compensation shall include only compensation paid to counsel not otherwise
employed as City staff and shall exclude, without limitation, City Attorney time and
overhead costs and other City staff overhead costs and normal day-to-day business
expenses incurred by City. In the event City and Developer are unable to select
mutually agreeable legal counsel to defend such action or proceeding, each party
may select its own legal counsel.
b. The parties agree that this Section 10.01 shall constitute a separate agreement
entered into concurrently, and that if any other provision of this Agreement, or the
Agreement as a whole, is invalidated, rendered null, or set aside by a court of
competent jurisdiction, the parties agree to be bound by the terms of this section,
which shall survive such invalidation, nullification or setting aside.
Section 10.02. Waiver of Challen_qes to Project Approvals.
a. As a condition precedent to receiving the benefits of this Agreement, Developer, its
successors in interest, transferees, assignees, etc., expressly waive any legal or
equitable right to challenge any Project Approvals or other act, entitlement, fee, or
approval expressly set forth in this Agreement, including without limitation, all acts of
protest pursuant to California Government Code Sections 66008 and 66009 as to
any fee against which Developer has vested in accordance with this Agreement.
b. The parties agree that this Section 10.02(b) shall constitute a separate agreement
entered into concurrently, and that if any other provision of this Agreement, or the
Agreement as a whole, is invalidated, rendered null, or set aside by a court of
competent jurisdiction, the parties agree to be bound by the terms of this section,
which shall survive such invalidation, nullification or setting aside.
ARTICLE 11. DEFAULT; REMEDIES; TERMINATION; DISPUTES
Section 11.01. Defaults. Any failure by either party to perform any term or provision
of this Agreement, which failure continues uncured for a period of thirty (30) days
following written notice of such failure from the other party (unless such period is
extended by mutual written consent), shall constitute a default under this Agreement
("Default"). Any notice given pursuant to the preceding sentence ("Default Notice") shall
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specify the nature of the alleged failure and, where appropriate, the manner in which
said failure satisfactorily may be cured. If the nature of the alleged failure is such that it
cannot reasonably be cured within such 30 day period, then the commencement of the
cure within such time period, and the diligent prosecution to completion of the cure
thereafter, shall be deemed to be a cure within such 30 day period. Upon the
occurrence of a Default under this Agreement, the non -defaulting party may institute
legal proceedings to enforce the terms of this Agreement or, in the event of a material
Default, terminate this Agreement. If the Default is cured, then no Default shall exist and
the noticing party shall take no further action.
Section 11.02. Termination. If City elects to consider terminating this Agreement
due to a material Default of Developer, then City shall give a notice of intent to terminate
this Agreement. The parties agree that a significant deviation from the agreed
performance schedule, in the absence of the occurrence of a force majeure event or
excusable delay, shall be a material default hereunder. City shall give written notice of
termination of this Agreement to Developer by certified mail and this Agreement shall
thereby be terminated sixty (60) days thereafter.
Section 11.03. Default by City or Developer. In the event that City or Developer
defaults under the terms of this Agreement, the City or Developer shall have all rights
and remedies provided herein or under law.
Section 11.04. Force Majeure and Excusable Delay; Extension of Time of
Performance. In addition to specific provisions of this Agreement, neither party shall be
deemed to be in Default where delays in performance or failures to perform are due to,
and a necessary outcome of, war, insurrection, strikes or other labor disturbances, walk-
outs, riots, floods, earthquakes, fires, casualties, acts of God, restrictions imposed or
mandated by other governmental entities (including new or supplemental environmental
regulations), enactment of conflicting state or federal laws or regulations, judicial
decisions, or similar basis for excusable performance which is not within the reasonable
control of the party to be excused (collectively and each a "Force Majeure" event).
Litigation attacking the validity of this Agreement or any of the Project Approvals, or any
permit, ordinance, entitlement or other action of a governmental agency other than City
necessary for the development of the Project pursuant to this Agreement, shall also be
deemed to create an excusable delay as to Developer (collectively "Excusable Delay").
The party whose performance is prevented or delayed by such event of Force Majeure
or Excusable Delay shall give prompt written notice thereof to the other party and both
parties shall have agreed that performance is appropriately excused or delayed
pursuant to this Section 11.04. In the event of Force Majeure or Excusable Delay, the
parties shall memorialize in writing the extension of time for the performance of any
obligation whose performance has been so prevented or delayed. The term of any such
extension shall be equal to the period of the Excusable Delay or Force Majeure event,
or such other period as may be mutually agreed upon by both parties.
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Section 11.05. Legal Action. Either party may, in addition to any other rights or
remedies, institute legal action to cure, correct, or remedy any default, enforce any
covenant or agreement herein, enjoin any threatened or attempted violation thereof,
recover damages for any default, enforce by specific performance the obligations and
rights of the parties hereto, or to obtain any remedies consistent with the purpose of this
Agreement.
Section 11.06. California Law. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in
accordance with the laws of the State of California. Venue for any action shall be in
Riverside County, California.
Section 11.07. Resolution of Disputes. With regard to any dispute involving
development of the Project, the resolution of which is not provided for by this Agreement
or Applicable Law, Developer and City shall, at the request of the other party, meet with
that other party, and shall attempt in good faith to resolve any such dispute. Nothing in
this Section 11.07 shall in any way be interpreted as requiring that Developer or City
reach an agreement with regard to those matters being addressed, nor shall the
outcome of these meetings be binding in any way on City or Developer unless expressly
agreed to by the parties to such meetings. Any dispute that is the subject of a meeting
pursuant to this Section 11.08 shall be referenced during an Annual Review.
Section 11.08. Attorneys' Fees. In any legal action or other proceeding brought by
either party to enforce or interpret a provision of this Agreement, each party shall bear
its own costs and expenses, including attorneys' fees.
Section 11.09. Hold Harmless. Developer shall, at its sole expense, defend and
hold City and its elected and appointed officers, agents, employees, and representatives
harmless from all claims, costs, and liabilities for any personal injury, death, or property
damage which arises directly or indirectly as a result of the construction of the Project,
the Project Site, or of operations performed under this Agreement by Developer or by
Developer's contractors, subcontractors, agents or employees, whether such operations
were performed by Developer or any of Developer's contractors, subcontractors, agents,
or by any one or more persons directly or indirectly employed by or acting as agent for
Developer or any of Developer's contractors or subcontractors. Developer's duty
hereunder shall include without limitation any claim arising from or related to
Developer's duties under Section 7.12 hereof. Nothing in this section shall be construed
to mean that Developer shall hold City harmless from any claims of personal injury,
death or property damage arising from, or alleged to arise solely from, any negligent or
intentional act, or failure to act, on the part of City, its elected and appointed
representatives, officers, agents and employees.
This hold harmless agreement applies to all damages or claims for damages
suffered or alleged to have been suffered by reason of the operations referred to in this
section regardless of whether or not City prepared, supplied or approved plans or
specifications, or both, for the Project and/or Project Site.
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The parties agree that this Section 11.09 shall constitute a separate agreement
entered into concurrently herewith, and that if any other provision of this Agreement, or
the Agreement as a whole, is invalidated, rendered null, or set aside by a court of
competent jurisdiction, the parties agree to be bound by the terms of this section, which
shall survive such invalidation, nullification or setting aside.
ARTICLE 12. NO AGENCY, JOINT VENTURE OR PARTNERSHIP
It is specifically understood and agreed to by and between the parties hereto that:
(i) the subject development is a private development; (H) City has no interest or
responsibilities for, or duty to, third parties concerning any improvements until such time,
and only until such time, that City accepts the same pursuant to the provisions of this
Agreement or in connection with the various Project Approvals; (W) Developer shall
have full power over and exclusive control of the Project herein described, subject only
to the limitations and obligations of Developer under this Agreement, the Project
Approvals and Applicable Law; and (iv) City and Developer hereby renounce the
existence of any form of agency relationship, joint venture or partnership between City
and Developer and agree that nothing contained herein or in any document executed in
connection herewith shall be construed as creating any such relationship between City
and Developer.
ARTICLE 13. MISCELLANEOUS
Section 13.01. Enforceability. City and Developer agree that unless this Agreement
is amended or terminated pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement, this Agreement
shall be enforceable by any party hereto, notwithstanding any change hereafter enacted
or adopted (whether by ordinance, resolution, initiative, or any other means) in any
applicable general plan, specific plan, zoning ordinance, subdivision ordinance, or any
other land use ordinance or building ordinance, resolution or other rule, regulation or
policy adopted by City that changes, alters or amends the rules, regulations and policies
applicable to the development of the Project Site at the time of the approval of this
Agreement as provided by California Government Code Section 65866.
Section 13.02. Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement, or the
application of any term or provision of this Agreement to a particular situation, is held by
a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining
terms and provisions of this Agreement, or the application of this Agreement to other
situations, shall continue in full force and effect unless amended or modified by mutual
consent of the parties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if any material provision of this
Agreement, or the application of such provision to a particular situation, is held to be
invalid, void or unenforceable, either City or Developer may (in their sole and absolute
discretion) terminate this Agreement by providing written notice of such termination to
the other party.
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Section 13.03. Other Necessary Acts. Each party shall execute and deliver to the
other all such other further instruments and documents as may be reasonably
necessary to carry out the Project Approvals and to provide and secure to the other
party the full and complete enjoyment of its rights and privileges hereunder.
Section 13.04. Construction. Each reference in this Agreement to this Agreement or
any of the Project Approvals shall be deemed to refer to the Agreement or the Project
Approvals as they may be amended from time to time, whether or not the particular
reference refers to such possible amendment. This Agreement has been reviewed and
revised by legal counsel for both City and Developer, and no presumption or rule that
ambiguities shall be construed against the drafting party shall apply to the interpretation
or enforcement of this Agreement.
Section 13.05. Other Miscellaneous Terms. The singular shall include the plural;
the masculine gender shall include the feminine; "shall" is mandatory; "may" is
permissive. If there is more than one signer of this Agreement, the signer obligations
are joint and several.
Section 13.06. Covenants Running with the Land. All of the provisions contained in
this Agreement shall constitute covenants or servitudes which shall run with the land
comprising the Project Site and the burdens and benefits hereof shall be binding upon
and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective heirs, successors in interest,
transferees and assignees, representatives, lessees, and all other persons acquiring all
or a portion of the Project or the Project Site, or any interest therein, whether by
operation of law or in any manner whatsoever. All of the provisions contained in this
Agreement shall be enforceable as equitable servitudes and shall constitute covenants
running with the land pursuant to California law including, without limitation, Civil Code
Section 1468.
Section 13.07. Notices. Any notice or communication required hereunder between
City or Developer must be in writing, and may be given either personally, by facsimile
(with original forwarded by regular U.S. Mail) by registered or certified mail (return
receipt requested), or by Federal Express or other similar courier promising overnight
delivery. If personally delivered, a notice shall be deemed to have been given when
delivered to the party to whom it is addressed. If given by facsimile transmission, a
notice or communication shall be deemed to have been given and received upon actual
physical receipt of the entire document by the receiving party's facsimile machine.
Notices transmitted by facsimile after 5:00 p.m. on a normal business day or on a
Saturday, Sunday or holiday shall be deemed to have been given and received on the
next normal business day. If given by registered or certified mail, such notice or
communication shall be deemed to have been given and received on the first to occur of
(i) actual receipt by any of the addressees designated below as the party to whom
notices are to be sent, or (ii) five (5) days after a registered or certified letter containing
such notice, properly addressed, with postage prepaid, is deposited in the United States
mail. If given by Federal Express or similar courier, a notice or communication shall be
deemed to have been given and received on the date delivered as shown on a receipt
issued by the courier. Any party hereto may at any time, by giving ten (10) days written
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notice to the other party hereto, designate any other address in substitution of the
address to which such notice or communication shall be given. Such notices or
communications shall be given to the parties at their addresses set forth below:
If to the City, to:
David H. Ready, Esq., Ph.D.
City Manager
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 322-8362
David.Ready@palmsprings-ca.gov
With Copies to:
Edward Z. Kotkin
City Attorney
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 323-8299
Edward. Kotkin@palmspringsca.gov
If to Developer, to:
Michael Braun
DTPS B-3, LLC
201 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 201
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Section 13.08. Entire Agreement, Counterparts and Exhibits. This Agreement is
executed in duplicate, each of which is deemed to be an original. This Agreement
consists of twenty-one (21) pages and four (4) exhibits which constitute in full, the final
and exclusive understanding and agreement of the parties, and supersede all
negotiations or previous agreements of the parties with respect to all or any part of the
subject matter hereof.
Section 13.09. Waiver. Any waivers of the provisions of this Agreement or any
breach of covenants or conditions contained in this Agreement shall be effective only if
in writing and signed by the appropriate authorities of City and Developer. A waiver of
one provision or breach shall not be considered as a continuing waiver, shall not
constitute a waiver of any other conditions or covenants and shall not operate to bar or
prevent the other party from declaring a forfeiture or exercising its rights for any
succeeding breach of either the same or other condition or covenant.
Section 13.10. Recordation of Development Agreement. No later than ten (10) days
after the ordinance through which the City approves this Agreement is adopted on
second reading, the City Clerk shall record an executed copy of this Agreement in the
Official Records of the County of Riverside.
Section 13.11. No Third Party Beneficiaries. No person or entity shall be deemed to
be a third party beneficiary hereof and nothing in this Agreement (either express or
implied) is intended to confer upon any person or entity, other than City and Developer,
any rights, remedies, obligations or liabilities under or by reason of this Agreement.
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Section 13.12. Titles of Parts and Sections. Any titles of the sections or subsections
of this Agreement are inserted for convenience of reference only and shall be
disregarded in interpreting any part of this Agreement's provisions.
Section 13.13. Discretion of City. City's execution of this Agreement in no way limits
the discretion of City in the permit or approval process in connection with any site plan
approvals, subsequent entitlements, land use decisions, construction or improvements
which are within City's jurisdiction, except to the extent expressly and unequivocally
stated herein.
Section 13.14. Representations of Authority. As to each person signing this
Agreement on behalf of an entity, all necessary legal prerequisites to that party's
execution of this Agreement have been satisfied and he or she has been authorized to
sign this Agreement and bind the party on whose behalf he or she signs.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Palm Springs California, a California
Charter City and municipal corporation, has authorized the execution of this
Development Agreement in duplicate by its City Manager and attestation by its City
Clerk, and approved by the Council of the City on the day of
2017, and Developer has caused this Agreement to be executed by its authorized
representative.
Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Edward Z. Kotkin
City Attorney
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL:
Date: Agreement No.
"CITY"
City of Palm Springs
David H. Ready, PhD, Esq.
City Manager
ATTEST
Kathleen D. Hart, MMC
Interim City Clerk
Corporations require two notarized signatures. One signature must be from Chairman of Board, President, or any Vice
President. The second signature must be from the Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, or
Chief Financial Officer.
"DEVELOPER"
DTPS B-3, LLC,
a California limited liability company
By
Signature (Notarized)
Signature (Notarized)
Michael Braun, Manager Octavio P. Hernandez, Manager
Printed Name/Title Printed Name/Title
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EXHIBIT A
REAL PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Parcel 3 as shown on Parcel Map 36446, as per Map recorded in Book 238, Pages 31
through 34 of Maps, records of Riverside County, California.
Exhibit "A"
EXHIBIT B
ORDINANCE NO. FOLLOWS THIS PAGE
Exhibit "B"
EXHIBIT C
OPERATIONS COVENANT FOLLOWS THIS PAGE
Exhibit "C"
EXHIBIT D
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
DATE
ACTIVITY
November 15, 2017
City Council — Approval of Development Agreement;
Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance
December 6, 2017
City Council — Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance
January 5, 2018
Effective Date of Ordinance and Development Agreement
March 31, 2018
Finalize Capital Commitment;
Initiate preparation of Construction Drawings
July 31, 2019
Complete Construction Drawings
Submittal to City for Building Permit Application
September 30, 2019
Complete Building Plan Check Review
November 30, 2019
Complete General Contractor Bidding Process
January 31, 2020
Complete Property Appraisal;
Secure Construction Loan Funding
March 31, 2020
Issuance of City Building Permit
December 31, 2021
Complete Vertical Construction
January 31, 2022
Obtain Final Building Permit Inspections;
Issuance of City Certificate of Occupancy;
Turn -Over of Virgin Hotel to Operator
March 1, 2022
Grand Opening of Virgin Hotel
Exhibit "D"
Cindy Berardi
From: David Newell
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2019 11:03 AM
To: Cindy Berardi
Subject: FW: First Amendment to Virgin Development Agreement - Ordinance 1973 + First
Amendment
Attachments: Hotel Incentive Operations Covenant Amend 1 EZK 2.5.19 (CLEAN).docx
From: Flinn Fagg <Flinn. Fagg@palmspringsca.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, February 5, 2019 11:06 AM
To: David Newell<David.Newell@palmspringsca.gov>
Subject: FW: First Amendment to Virgin Development Agreement - Ordinance 1973 + First Amendment
FYI
From: Edward Kotkin
Sent: Tuesday, February 5, 2019 10:52 AM
To: Marcus Fuller <Marcus.Fuller@palmspringsca.gov>; Flinn Fagg <Flinn.Fagg@palmspringsca.gov>
Cc: Tabitha Richards <Tabitha.Richards@palmspringsca.gov>
Subject: RE: First Amendment to Virgin Development Agreement - Ordinance 1973 + First Amendment
Here you are. Don't forget that we need to execute and record the covenant approved 11.29.17 (just like the original
development agreement), along with this document.
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From: Marcus Fuller <Marcus.Fuller@ paImspringsca.gov>
Sent: Monday, February 4, 2019 6:32 PM
To: Edward Kotkin <Edward.Kotkin@palmspringsca.gov>; Flinn Fagg <Flinn.Fagg@paImspringsca.gov>
Cc: Tabitha Richards <Tabitha.Richards@palmspringsca.gov>
Subject: RE: First Amendment to Virgin Development Agreement - Ordinance 1973 + First Amendment
Eddie, can you provide the updated amendment 1 to the operations covenant?
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Marcus L. Fuller, MPA, PE, PLS
Assistant City Manager/City Engineer
City of Palm Springs
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 322-8380
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From: Edward Kotkin <Edward.Kotkin@palmspringsca.gov>
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2019 9:44 AM
To: Marcus Fuller <Marcus.Fuller@palmspringsca.gov>; Flinn Fagg <Flinn.Fagg@palmspringsca.gov>
Cc: Tabitha Richards <Tabitha.Richards@palmspringsca.gov>
Subject: RE: First Amendment to Virgin Development Agreement - Ordinance 1973 + First Amendment
Here's the original DA that was never signed, and the revised first amendment.
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From: Marcus Fuller <Marcus.Fuller@palmspringsca.gov>
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2019 8:38 AM
To: Edward Kotkin <Edward.Kotkin@palmspringsca.gov>; Flinn Fagg <Flinn.Fagg@palmspringsca.gov>
Cc: Tabitha Richards <Tabitha.Richards@palmspringsca.gov>
Subject: RE: First Amendment to Virgin Development Agreement - Ordinance 1973 + First Amendment
Importance: High
Is there a final version of the Virgin Hotel DA Amendment that was prepared following Council's approval?
I recall they revised the extension to 2 years?
Please provide a clean PDF copy of the approved amendment so I can forward to Michael Braun for signature.
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Marcus L. Fuller, MPA, PE, PLS
Assistant City Manager/City Engineer
City of Palm Springs
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 322-8380
Marcus. Fuller(&palmspringsca._gov
From: Edward Kotkin <Edward.Kotkin@palmspringsca.gov>
Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2019 11:45 AM
To: Marcus Fuller <Marcus.Fuller@palmspringsca.gov>
Subject: FW: First Amendment to Virgin Development Agreement - Ordinance 1973 + First Amendment
For your files.......
From: Edward Kotkin
Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2019 11:45 AM
To: Flinn Fagg <Flinn.Fagg@palmspringsca.gov>
Cc: Cindy Berardi <Cindy.Berardi@palmspringsca.gov>
Subject: First Amendment to Virgin Development Agreement - Ordinance 1973 + First Amendment
Flinn,
Here's the ordinance and the First Amendment to the Agreement. Please note that the First Amendment is
ALSO EXHIBIT "A" to the Ordinance!!!!
PLEASE ALSO NOTE THE NEW TITLE OF THE ORDINANCE FOR THE STAFF REPORT AND THE ACTUAL AGENDA!!!!
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FREE RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Attention: City Clerk
(Space Above This Line for Recorder's Office Use Only)
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO OPERATIONS COVENANT
FOR THE VIRGIN HOTEL APPROVED ON NOVEMBER 29, 2017
THIS AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE OPERATIONS COVENANT AND
DECLARATION OF COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS ("Amendment") is made
and entered into this day of , 2019, by and between the
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, a California municipal corporation and charter city
("City"), by and through its City Council, and DTPS B-3, LLC, a California limited
liability company, ("Owner").
RECITALS:
A. On November 29, 2017, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1940,
approving that certain "DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND DTPS B-3, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED
LIABILITY COMPANY FOR DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS SPECIFIC PLAN
BLOCK B-1, "VIRGIN HOTEL" CASE NO. 5.1204 SP AMEND CASE NO.
3.3908 MAJ, CASE NO. 5.1427" (the "Development Agreement").
B. The Development Agreement included and incorporated City approval an
Operations Covenant and Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions (the
"Operations Covenant") for the Virgin Hotel, the development of which was the
subject of the Development Agreement (the "Virgin Hotel"). The City and
Owner drafted and agreed upon the Operations Covenant pursuant to the
Hotel Operations Incentive Program (the "Program"), in accordance with
Chapter 5.26 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code ("PSMC").
C. On January 9, 2019, the City Council held a public hearing in accordance with
PSMC Section 94.08.00.A.16 of the Palm Springs Zoning Code. The Council
completed its an annual review of the Development Agreement, and
considered and approved the Owner's request for an amendment to the
Development Agreement extending the construction timeline in the
performance schedule for the Virgin Hotel by two (2) years. On that same date,
the Council also considered and approved this Amendment to the Operations
Covenant in accordance with applicable State law, the PSMC (including
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO OPERATIONS COVENANT
FOR THE VIRGIN HOTEL APPROVED ON NOVEMBER 29, 2017
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without limitation Chapter 5.26), and Section 300 of the City's Charter. The
Operations Covenant as hereby amended is referenced below as the
"Amended Covenant."
D. Recital G of the Operations Covenant, which Operations Covenant will be
recorded in the Official records of Riverside County on even date with this
Amendment, acknowledged that the Virgin Hotel, as entitled and approved,
would qualify as a new "First Class Hotel" under and pursuant to the provisions
of Chapter 5.26. Recital G also reflected the Owner's obligation to commence
construction of the Virgin Hotel prior to December 31, 2017, in accordance
with PSMC Chapter 5.26, would be extended to March 31, 2020, unless such
commencement date was otherwise further modified in accordance with the
terms of the Development Agreement.
E. This Amendment memorializes in the Amended Covenant the two (2) year
extensions to the performance schedule in the Development Agreement as
amended, approved by the City Council on January 9, 2019.
F. The City Council has approved and entered the Operations Covenant and this
Amendment thereto pursuant to various provisions of State law, the PSMC, and
Section 300 of the City Charter.
G. Approval of this Amendment does not represent a "project" for purposes of the
California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), as that term is defined by
CEQA guidelines section 15378; this Amendment is an organizational or
administrative activity that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change
in the environment, per section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA guidelines.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, conditions,
and promises herein contained, the receipt and sufficiency of which is expressly
acknowledged and confessed, the parties hereby agree as follows:
AMENDMENT
SECTION 1. Recital G of the Operations Covenant is hereby amended in
its entirety to read:
"G.The Parties acknowledge that the Virgin Hotel, if constructed as entitled and
approved, will qualify as a new "First Class Hotel" under and pursuant to the
provisions of Palm Springs Municipal Code Chapter 5.26. Further, the parties
hereby agree that pursuant to the terms of this Amendment, Owner's obligation
to commence construction of the Virgin Hotel prior to December 31, 2017 shall
be extended to March 31, 2022, unless such commencement date is otherwise
further modified in accordance with the terms of the Development Agreement
as amended, and by a future amendment to this Amended Covenant. Owner
further agrees that it shall complete vertical construction of the Virgin Hotel,
without delay, by December 31, 2023; obtain a certificate of occupancy by
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FOR THE VIRGIN HOTEL APPROVED ON NOVEMBER 29, 2017
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January 31, 2024, and begin operation of the Hotel no later than March 1, 2024
unless such completion date is otherwise further modified in accordance with
the terms of the Development Agreement as amended, and whereby the
completion date is a necessary prerequisite to complying with the terms of this
Amended Covenant. It is the intention of the parties to incorporate in this
Amended Covenant the revised obligation dates for commencement and
completion of construction of the Virgin Hotel, and agree that if completed and
operating by the dates of commencement and completion as stated in this
Recital, the Virgin Hotel will qualify as a new "First Class Hotel" and be entitled
to benefits thereof under and pursuant to applicable State law, the provisions
of Chapter 5.26 of the Municipal Code, City Charter Section 300, and this
Amendment."
SECTION 2. Section 1.1 of the Operations Covenant is hereby amended in
its entirety to read:
1.1. OPERATION AND USE COVENANT. Beginning on March 1, 2024,
Owner covenants to operate, maintain, and use the Virgin Hotel in accordance with
this Agreement as amended. All uses conducted on the Site, including, without
limitation, all activities undertaken by the Owner pursuant to this Amended
Covenant shall, in all material respects, conform to requirements of this Amended
Covenant, and Palm Springs Municipal Code. The parties understand and agree
that the Owner may seek to further amend this Amended Covenant pursuant to
certain terms and conditions as stated in the Development Agreement, and that in
the event of City approval of such an additional amendment, a hotel identified by
Owner, with a flag or brand equal or superior to the Virgin Hotel, may serve to fulfill
Owner's duties hereunder. Absent such a future amendment hereto, Owner's
operation, maintenance and use of a Virgin Hotel shall be a condition precedent to
Owner's receipt of any and all consideration or benefit under the Program and
hereunder."
SECTION 3. All terms, conditions, and provisions of the "Operations
Covenant and Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions for the Virgin Hotel
approved on November 29, 2017" and recorded on even date herewith, unless
specifically modified herein, shall continue in full force and effect. In the event of
any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of this Amendment, and any
provisions of the "Operations Covenant and Declaration of Covenants and
Restrictions for the Virgin Hotel approved on November 29, 2017," the provisions
of this Amendment shall in all respects govern and control.
SECTION 4. Each of the persons executing this Amendment on behalf of
one of the parties hereto warrants that (i) such party is duly organized and existing,
(H) they are duly authorized to execute and deliver this Amendment on behalf of
said party, (iii) by their execution of this Amendment, such party is formally bound
to the provisions of this Amendment, and that (iv) entry into this Amendment does
not violate any provision of any other agreement to which said party is bound.
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO OPERATIONS COVENANT
FOR THE VIRGIN HOTEL APPROVED ON NOVEMBER 29, 2017
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and Owner have executed this
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO OPERATIONS COVENANT FOR THE VIRGIN HOTEL
APPROVED ON NOVEMBER 29, 2017 by duly authorized representatives on the
date first written hereinabove.
ATTEST:
Anthony J. Mejia, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Edward Z. Kotkin, City Attorney
"CITY"
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
a California municipal corporation
and charter city
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David H. Ready, City Manager
"OWNER"
DTPS B-3, LLC, a California limited
liability company
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Michael Braun, Manager
Octavio P. Fernandez, Manager
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