CC - Item 5G - Agreement for the Lease with Southern California Edison for Jay Imperial ParkROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BILL R. MANIS, CITY MANAGER BRA
DATE: OCTOBER 11, 2016
SUBJECT: AGREEMENT FOR THE LEASE WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
EDISON (SCE) FOR JAY IMPERIAL PARK
SUMMARY
The Lease Agreement with SCE allows the City to develop the Jay Imperial Park Project. The
planned public park will be constructed on approximately five (5) acres of land, which is under
the electrical transmission lines running South of Garvey Avenue, bordered by San Gabriel
Boulevard on the East and Pine Street and Falling Leaf Avenue on the West. Construction of the
park is included in the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget, for a total cost of
$1,520,000. $550,000 of the budget is provided by a grant from the San Gabriel Valley and
Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy (RMC). The City Council approved the
Lease Agreement with SCE for the Jay Imperial Park at its January 12, 2016 City Council
Meeting. Since that time there have been two items within the Lease Agreement which required
modification in order to proceed forward with the development of the Park. The two items that
have been discussed with SCE Staff and their Legal team are as follows:
1) Liability and Insurance Requirements from the City's insurance carrier, JPIA; and
2) New requirement of installation of "anti- climbing discouragers" on the transmission
towers. Staff negotiated this item and the City will install new fencing around the
Towers, instead of the "discouragers ". There will be a cost savings in construction with
the fencing vs. "discouragers ".
The Lease Agreement allows for the intended use of the site for park space and recreational
purposes, which shall consist of greenbelts, pedestrian walking trails, picnic benches, and
fencing and irrigation improvements. Once developed, the park will add to the City's open space
for passive recreation activities.
The attached Lease Agreement for the Park between the City and SCE is for 25 years upon
approval of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), which follows the approval by
the City Council. The Lease Agreement identifies payment of approximately $500 per acre, with
a 10% increase every five (5) years as follows:
ITEM NUMBER:
City Council Meeting
October 11, 2016
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Years Amount/$
1 -5 $2,800 per year
6 -10 $3,080 per year
11 -15 $3,388 per year
16 -20 $3,727 per year
21 -25 $4,100 per year
25 Year Total = $85,475
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council approve the Lease Agreement between the City and SCE for Jay Imperial
Park and authorize the City Manager to execute the attached Lease Agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Jay Imperial Park construction is within the FY 2016 -17 Budget within the CIP section with
available funding as follows:
General Fund
$640,000
Street Lighting Fund
$230,000
RMC Grant
$550,000
TDA Funds
$100,000
Total All Funds
$1,520,000
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
Prepared by:
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Curtis P. Cannon
Special Projects Manager
Submitted by:
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Public Works Director
Submitted by:
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Rafael V Fajardo, P.E.
City Engineer
Attachment: Lease Agreement
Attachment
Lease Agreement
Contract No. 9000000003731 (9.3731)
LEASE AGREEMENT
By and between
Southern California Edison Company
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The City of Rosemead
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Contract No. 9000000003731 (9.3731)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE TITLE PAGE
RECITALS .......................................................................................... ..............................1
ARTICLE I - LEASE .......................................................................... ..............................1
1.0 Recitals; Demise of Site ................................... ..............................1
1.1 Lease Term ...................................................... ..............................1
1.2 Approval ........................................................... ..............................2
ARTICLE - RENT ........................................................................... ............................... 2
2.1 Rent ................................................................. ..............................2
2.2 Late Payment Charges ..................................... ..............................2
2.3 Checks for Rent ............................................... ............................... 2
ARTICLE 111 - TAXES; ASSESSMENTS ............................................ ..............................3
3.1 Taxes .............................................................. ............................... 3
3.2 Proration' s ........................................................ ..............................3
3.3 For Other Property of Lessor ............................ ..............................3
3.4 Lessee's Right to Contest ................................ ............................... 3
3.5 Proof of Compliance ......................................... ..............................3
ARTICLE IV- USES; PURPOSES ...................................................... ..............................4
4.1
Uses ................................................................. ..............................4
4.2
Land Use Restrictions ..................................... ............................... 4
4.3
Condition of Site ............................................... ..............................4
4.4
Acceptance of the Site ...................................... ..............................4
4.5
Site Investigation .............................................. ..............................4
4.6
Compliance with Laws ...................................... ..............................4
4.7
Petroleum Products .......................................... ..............................5
4.8
Explosives And Flammable Materials ............... ..............................5
4.9
Hazardous Substances ................................... ............................... 5
4.10
Height Limitations ............................................ ............................... 5
4.11
Access and Clearances .................................... ..............................6
4.12
Parkways, Landscaping and Weed Abatement ..............................6
4.13
Fencing ........................................................... ............................... 6
4.14
Wrecked Vehicles and Parking ......................... ..............................6
4.15
Reservations for Billboards .............................. ............................... 7
4.16
Cell Sites .......................................................... ..............................7
4.17
Environmental Mitigation ................................. ............................... 7
4.18
Creeks or Streams .......................................... ............................... 7
4.19
Signs ................................................................ ..............................7
4.20
Anti- Climbing Guards / Climbing Discouragers . ..............................7
4.21
Electric and Magnetic Fields ............................ ..............................8
4.22
Induced Voltage .............................................. ............................... 8
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ARTICLE V - IMPROVEMENTS ........................................................ ..............................9
Insurance Requirements ...................................
5.1
Intentionally Omitted ........................................ ..............................9
Evidence of Insurance .......................................
5.2
Conditions to Construction ............................... ..............................9
Indemnification and Waiver ...............................
5.3
Diligent Prosecution to Completion .................... .............................10
Subrogation .......................................................
5.4
Protection of Lessor against Cost or Claim ........ .............................10
Self- Insurance ...................................................
5.5
Lessor's Right to Discharge Lien ..................... ...............................
10
5.6
Notice of Completion ....................................... ...............................
11
ARTICLE VI - MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS ................................. .............................11
Condemnation by Lessor ................................... .............................18
6.1
Lessee Required to Maintain Site ...................... .............................11
6.2
Damage or Destruction ...................................... .............................11
ARTICLE VII - OWNERSHIP OF IMPROVEMENTS ........................... .............................11
7.1
Exclusion of Existing Improvements .................. .............................11
7.2
Ownership of New Improvements During Lease Term ....................12
7.3
Ownership at Termination ................................. .............................12
ARTICLE VIII - ENCUMBRANCE; SUBORDINATION ........................ .............................12
8.1
No Mortgage ..................................................... .............................12
8.2
Subordination .................................................... .............................12
ARTICLE IX - ASSIGNMENT ............................................................. .............................13
9.1 Lessee's Right to Assign ................................... .............................13
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10.1
Insurance Requirements ...................................
.............................13
10.2
Evidence of Insurance .......................................
.............................14
10.3
Indemnification and Waiver ...............................
.............................14
10.4
Subrogation .......................................................
.............................15
10.5
Self- Insurance ...................................................
.............................15
ARTICLE XI - RIGHT OF ENTRY ....................................................... .............................15
11.1 Lessor's Rights are Superior ........................... ............................... 15
11.2 Lessor's Use and Access of Site ....................... .............................15
11.3 Modification of Premises, Re -entry and Repossession of the Site.. 16
11.4 Insulator Washing .............................................. .............................16
11.5 Advance Notice ................................................. .............................16
11.6 Waiver of Damages; Lease Termination ............ .............................16
ARTICLE XII - CONDEMNATION ........................................................ .............................17
12.1
Definitions .....................................................:... ...:.........................17
12.2
Termination of Lease As To Part Condemned ... .............................17
12.3
Partial Taking .................................................... .............................17
12.4
Substantial Taking ............................................. .............................17
12.5
Adjustment of Rent ............................................ .............................18
12.6
Compensation ................................................... .............................18
12.7
Condemnation by Lessor ................................... .............................18
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ARTICLE XIII - DEFAULT; REMEDIES ............................................... .............................18
13.1
Lessee's Default ................................................ .............................18
Site Depiction
13.2
Notice and Right To Cure .................................. .............................19
Guidelines
13.3
Lessor's Remedies ................ ............................... ..........................19
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13.4
Notice of Lessor's Default; Lessee's Waiver ...... .............................21
Funding
13.5
Unavoidable Default or Delay ............................ .............................21
13.6
Waiver; Voluntary Acts ...................................... .............................21
13.7
Attorneys' Fees ............................................... ...............................
21
13.8
ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES .......................... .............................21
ARTICLE XIV - ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS ...................................... .............................22
14.1
Captions, Attachments, Defined Terms ............. .............................22
Site Depiction
14.2
Entire Agreement .............................................. .............................22
Guidelines
14.3
Severability ........................................................ .............................23
— RMC State Funded Projects Proposed on SCE's Site
14.4
Costs of Suit ...................................................... .............................23
Funding
14.5
Time, Joint and Several Liability ........................ .............................23
14.6
Binding Effect; Choice of Law ............................ .............................23
14.7
Waiver ............................................................... .............................23
14.8
Holding Over ..................................................... .............................23
14.9
Recording .......................................................... .............................23
14.10
Notices .............................................................. .............................24
14.11
No Partnership .................................................. .............................24
14.12
Days .................................................................. .............................24
SIGNATUREPAGE ............................................................................. .............................25
SCHEDULES AND EXHIBITS
SCHEDULE 1" — Rent
EXHIBIT "A:'—
Site Depiction
EXHIBIT "B -1"
— SCE Transmission Line Right of Way Constraints and
Guidelines
EXHIBIT "B -2"
— RMC State Funded Projects Proposed on SCE's Site
EXHIBIT "B -3"
— Application to Use SCE Site & RMC Approval Verification of
Funding
EXHIBIT "C "- EMF Information, Understanding EMF: Electric Magnetic Fields
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Contract No. 9000000003731 (9.3731)
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This Lease Agreement (as the same may be amended, this "Agreement" or "Lease ") is entered
into this day of , 20 by and between Southern California
Edison Company, a California corporation, ( "Lessor "), and the City of Rosemead, a California
municipal corporation ( "Lessee ") (individually referred to herein as "Party" and collectively
referred to as "Parties ") and is made with reference to the following facts:
RECITALS
A. Lessor is a public utility company regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission
( "CPUC ") and is in the business of generating, transmitting and distributing electrical
power to its customers throughout the Southern California area.
B. Lessee is a duly formed City and political subdivision of the State of California.
C. Lessee is authorized under Proposition 84 the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and
Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 to enter into
agreements that further the purposes of Propositions 40, 50 and 84.
D. Lessor is the owner of that certain +/- 5.61 acre parcel of real property located in the City
of Rosemead, County of Los Angeles, State of California, (the "Site ") that Lessor has
determined is potentially suitable for the use by Lessee for public park and recreation
purposes. The identified Site is more particularly identified in Exhibit "A" attached hereto
and incorporated herein. Lessor has determined that the park and recreation use, as
proposed by Lessee, is compatible with Lessor's primary use of the Site for electric utility
purposes as reserved by Lessor under this Agreement.
E. Lessee desires to obtain from Lessor, and Lessor desires to grant to Lessee, a lease for
the Site upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement expressly to assist
Lessee in furthering the purposes of Propositions 40, 50, and 84 and other such applicable
funding sources.
ARTICLE I
LEASE
1.0 Recitals; Demise of Site The recitals set forth above are accepted as true, constitute the
intent of the Parties, and are incorporated herein by reference. Lessor hereby leases the
Site to Lessee, subject to the terms, conditions and provisions set forth in this Agreement,
and subject to the reservation by Lessor of all rights and interests reserved by Lessor
underthis Agreement, including without limitation, Lessor's use of the Site for electric utility
purposes.
1.1 Lease Term The Lease for the Site shall be for a term of twenty five (25) years (the
"Lease Term ") commencing on the date of the CPUC's order approving this Lease as set
forth in Article 1.2 below (the "Lease Commencement Date "), and terminates on the twenty
fifth (25th) anniversary of the Lease Commencement Date (the "Termination Date "), unless
sooner terminated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
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1.2 Approval Lessee understands that Lessor must obtain authorization from the CPUC
pursuant to Section 851 of the California Public Utilities Code in order to lease the Site.
Lessor agrees to file an application with the CPUC and will use its commercially
reasonable efforts to secure approval to lease the Site to Lessee. In the event the CPUC
issues an order authorizing Lessor to lease the Site pursuant to this Agreement with no
additional conditions, the Lease will be created upon Lessee and Lessor executing this
Agreement and the "Lease Commencement Date" shall be the date on which such order
is issued. In the event the CPUC issues an order authorizing Lessor to lease the Site in
accordance with this Agreement subject to additional conditions, Lessor shall deliver to
Lessee a copy of any such order by the CPUC, and Lessee and Lessor shall have thirty
(30) days to elect either to (a) abide by any conditions imposed by the order; or (b) decline
to abide by such conditions. In the event Lessee and Lessor elect to abide by such
conditions imposed by the order, the Lease shall be created upon Lessee's and Lessor's
execution of an amendment to this Agreement incorporating such conditions and the
"Lease Commencement Date" shall be the date on which such amendment is issued; the
execution of any such amendment by Lessee and Lessor shall evidence the Parties'
approval of such conditions imposed by the order. If Lessee and Lessor do not mutually
agree to abide by such conditions, then the Parties shall have no obligation whatsoever
under this Agreement. Lessor makes no representation or warranty whatsoever to Lessee
regarding the outcome or the length of the Section 851 application process. In the event
the CPUC prohibits Lessor from leasing the Site in accordance with this Agreement, then
Lessor shall have no obligation whatsoever under this Agreement.
ARTICLE II
RENT
2.1 Rent. Lessee agrees to pay in lawful money of the United States as rent ( "Base Rent ")
for the use of the Site during the term of this Agreement, without deduction, abatement,
prior demand or offset, at the times and in the manner as hereinafter provided. Base Rent
for the Site in the annual amounts specified on Schedule "1" attached hereto below shall
be payable in advance in equal yearly installments on the Lease Commencement Date
and on the anniversary of the Lease Commencement Date each year of the Lease Term
thereafter at Lessor's address set forth in Section 2.3 below or at such other place as
Lessor may designate in writing. Unless the context requires otherwise, references to
"Rent" in this Agreement shall mean Base Rent together with all other amounts or
payments required to be made by Lessee to or for the benefit of Lessor under this
Agreement.
2.2 Late Payment Charges Lessee acknowledges that late payment by Lessee to Lessor of
the Rent will cause Lessor to incur costs not contemplated by this Agreement, the exact
amount of such costs being extremely difficult and impractical to fix. Such costs include,
without limitation, processing, accounting and interest charges. Therefore, if any
installment of the Rent is not received on the due date, and if such default is not cured in
the time frames set forth with Section 13.2 (a) of the Lease, Lessee will be charged a ten
percent (10 %) late fee on all amounts outstanding. The parties agree that this late charge
represents a fair and reasonable estimate of the costs that Lessor will incur by reason of
late payment by Lessee.
2.3 Checks for Rent Rent payments shall be in the form of a check or money order made
payable to "Southern California Edison Company" and mailed to Post Office Box 800,
Rosemead, California 91770, Attention: Corporate Accounting Dept. - Accounts
Receivable, or such other address as Lessor may designate in writing.
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ARTICLE III
TAXES;ASSESSMENTS
3.1 Taxes Lessor shall be responsible for all personal property taxes, if any, assessed
against Lessor's improvements located on the Site. Lessee shall pay without abatement,
offset or deduction all other real and personal property taxes, general and special
assessments, and other charges of every description levied or assessed against the Site,
improvements located on the Site constructed by Lessee, personal property of Lessee
located on or in the land or improvements, the leasehold estate, or any sublease hold
estate, to the full extent of installments falling due during the Lease Term. Nothing herein
shall require Lessee to pay any taxes assessed against any equipment or improvements
belonging to Lessor. Lessee shall make all payments direct to the charging authority at
least five (5) days before delinquency and before any fine, interest, or penalty shall
become due or be imposed by operation of law for their nonpayment. If, however, the law
expressly permits the payment of any or all of the above items in installments (whether or
not interest accrues on the unpaid balance), Lessee may, at Lessee's election, utilize the
permitted installment method, but shall pay each installment with any interest before
delinquency.
3.2 Proration's All payments of taxes or assessments or both, except permitted installment
payments, shall be prorated for the initial Lease Term year and for the year in which the
Lease terminates. For permitted installment payments of which at least the first
installment fell due before the commencement of the Lease Term, Lessee shall pay all
installments falling due after commencement of the Lease Term. For permitted installment
payments of which the first installment falls due during final years of the Lease Term,
Lessee shall pay only the installment(s) falling due before expiration of the Lease Term.
3.3 For Other Property of Lessor If the Site is assessed with other property of Lessor for
purposes of property taxes, assessments, or other ad valorem or improvement levies
(collectively referred to in this paragraph as taxes), all taxes imposed on the entire parcel
of which the Site is a part shall, until the Site is separately assessed, be prorated and
Lessee shall pay that fraction of the entire tax equal to the fraction that the value of the
Site (excluding Lessor's improvements and equipment) bears to the value of the total
property included in the assessment.
3.4 Lessee's Right to Contest Lessee may contest the legal validity or amount of any taxes,
assessments, or charges imposed by a taxing agency for which Lessee is responsible
under this Agreement, and may institute such proceedings as Lessee considers
necessary. If Lessee contests any tax, assessment, or charge Lessee may withhold or
defer payment under protest but shall protect Lessor and the Site from any lien by
adequate surety bond or other appropriate security.
Lessor appoints Lessee as Lessor's attorney -in -fact for the purpose of making all
payments to any taxing authorities and for the purpose of contesting any taxes,
assessments, or charges, conditioned on Lessee's preventing any liens from being levied
on the Site or on Lessor (other than the statutory lien of Revenue and Taxation Code
Section 2187).
3.5 Proof of Compliance Lessee shall furnish to Lessor, at least three (3) days before the
date when any tax, assessment, or charge would become delinquent, receipts or other
appropriate evidence establishing their payment. Lessee may comply with this
requirement by retaining a tax service to notify Lessor whether the taxes have been paid.
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ARTICLE IV
USM PURPOSES
4.1 Uses. Lessee shall use the Site for park space and recreational purposes, which shall
consist of the following: greenbelts (consisting of grass, shrubs, and trees with a fifteen
(15) foot maximum height nature growth species limitation), and pedestrian hiking and
non - motorized biking trails, which is consistent with the purposes of Propositions 40 and
50, or other consistent laws and regulations or future bond measures that may follow
Propositions 40 and 50, upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement and for
which Lessee has obtained Lessor's prior written consent, consistent with Lessor's use of
the Site for its power lines and equipment (the "Approved Use "). In no event shall the
Approved Use be inconsistent with the Secondary Land Use Requirements, attached
hereto as Exhibit "B" and as may be reasonably amended from time to time or otherwise
not further the purposes of Propositions 40 and 50 as set forth upon the effective date of
this Agreement. No uses other than the Approved Use will be allowed on the Site.
4.2 Land Use Restrictions Lessee may obtain land entitlements (e.g. conditional use permit),
required for the Approved Use, provided that Lessee first obtains Lessor's prior written
consent to do so, and further provided that in no event shall the potential land entitlements
interfere or otherwise constrain SCE's current or future primary use of the Site for utility
purposes.
4.3 Condition of Site Lessee hereby accepts the Site in its condition existing as of the date
of the execution hereof, subject to all applicable zoning, municipal, county, state and
federal laws, ordinances and regulations governing and regulating the use of the Site.
Lessee acknowledges that neither Lessor nor any agent of Lessor has made any
representation or warranty with respect to the condition of the Site or the suitability thereof
for Lessee's intended use, nor has Lessor agreed to undertake any modification, alteration
or improvement to the Site except as provided in this Agreement.
4.4 Acceptance of the Site Except as may be otherwise expressly provided in this
Agreement, the taking of possession of the Site by Lessee shall in and of itself constitute
acknowledgment that the Site is in good and leasable condition, and Lessee agrees to
accept the Site in its presently existing "as is" condition. Lessor shall not be obligated to
make any improvements or modification thereto except to the extent otherwise expressly
provided for in this Agreement.
4.5 Site Investigation Lessee represents to Lessor that it has made a sufficient investigation
of the condition of the Site existing immediately prior to executing this Agreement
(including investigation of the surface, subsurface and groundwater for contamination and
hazardous substances) and is satisfied (a) that the Site will safely support the Approved
Use, (b) that the Site is otherwise fully fit physically and lawfully for the uses required and
permitted by this Agreement, and (c) that the Lessee accepts all risks associated
therewith. Lessee acknowledges that, prior to the execution of this Agreement, Lessor
provided Lessee access to the Site for a reasonable time and upon reasonable terms and
conditions for purposes of providing to Lessee the opportunity to investigate, sample and
analyze the soil and groundwater on the Site for the presence of hazardous substances.
The phrase "hazardous substance ", as used herein, has the same meaning as that phrase
has under Section 25359.7 of the California Health and Safety Code.
4.6 Compliance with Laws Lessee shall, except as otherwise expressly provided in this
Agreement, be solely responsible, without any cost or expense to Lessor, to take all
actions necessary to improve and continuously use the Site as required by this Agreement
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and in compliance with all applicable laws, statutes, zoning requirements, ordinances,
governmental rules or regulations or requirements of any duly constituted public authority
now or later in force, or with the requirements of the State Fire Marshall or other similar
body now or hereafter constituted, relating to or affecting the condition, use or occupancy
of the Site. The judgment of any court of competent jurisdiction or the admission of Lessee
in any action against Lessee, whether Lessor is a party thereto or not, that Lessee has
violated any law, statute, ordinance or governmental rule, regulation or requirement, shall
be conclusive of that fact as between Lessor and Lessee. Lessee shall not allow the Site
to be used for any unlawful purpose, nor shall Lessee cause, maintain or permit any
nuisance in, on or about the Site. Lessee shall not commit or suffer to be committed any
waste in or upon the Site. Lessee shall not interfere with Lessor's access to and use,
repair, maintenance, replacement, alteration and operation of Lessor's improvements,
equipment and facilities located on the Site, which rights of access, use, repair,
maintenance, replacement, alteration and operation are hereby expressly reserved by
Lessor.
4.7 Petroleum Products Except as otherwise expressly permitted by Lessor, Lessee shall
not install facilities for, or operate on the Site, a gasoline or petroleum supply station, nor
shall the transportation or storage of gasoline or petroleum products be permitted.
4.8 Explosives And Flammable Materials The Site shall not be used for the manufacture of
flammable materials or explosives, or for any storage of flammable materials or
explosives. Further, the Site shall not be used by Lessee for any other purposes deemed
by Lessor to be a potential fire or other hazard. The operation and maintenance of the Site
shall be subject to regulations issued by Lessor so as to protect against fire or other hazard
impairing the use, safety and appearance of the Site. The occupancy and use of the Site
shall not be such as will permit hazardous or objectionable smoke, fumes, vapors or odors
to rise above the surface of the Site.
4.9 Hazardous Substances Lessee shall not use, create, store or allow any hazardous
substances on the Site. Fuel stored in a motor vehicle for the exclusive use in such vehicle
is excepted. In no case shall Lessee cause or allow the deposit or disposal of any
hazardous substances on the Site. Lessor, or its agents or contractors, shall at all times
have the right to go upon and inspect the Site and the operations thereon to assure
compliance with the requirements herein stated. This inspection may include taking
samples of substances and materials present for testing, and /or the testing of soils.
Lessee shall be responsible for and bear the entire cost of removal and disposal of
hazardous substances introduced to the Site during the Lease Term. Lessee shall also
be responsible for any clean -up and decontamination on or off the Site necessitated by
the introduction of such hazardous substances on the Site. Lessee shall not be
responsible for or bear the cost of removal or disposal of hazardous substances
introduced to the Site during any period prior to the Lease Term. Lessee shall indemnify,
defend and hold Lessor harmless from and against all liabilities, damages, claims, losses,
costs or expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys' fees) incurred by or brought
against Lessor in connection with or arising out of the use, storage, disposal, release or
other presence of hazardous substances on, in, under or about the Site during the Lease
Term, except to the extent caused by any actions of Lessor, its agents, contractors or
employees.
4.10 Height Limitations Any equipment used by Lessee or its agents, employees or
contractors, on and /or adjacent to the Site, will be used and operated so as to maintain a
minimum of twenty seven (27) feet of vertical ground clearance from all overhead electrical
conductors and otherwise maintain clearances in accordance with the results of line
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clearance evaluations performed by SCE in connection with SCE's review of Lessee's
plans and specifications.
4.11 Access and Clearances Lessee will provide Lessor with adequate access to all of
Lessor's facilities on the Site and at no time will there be any interference with the free
movement of Lessor's equipment and materials over the Site. Lessor may require Lessee
to provide and maintain access roads within the Site, at a minimum of sixteen (16) feet in
width, together with commercial driveway aprons and curb depressions capable of
supporting a gross load of forty (40) tons on a three -axle vehicle. Lessee will make no
use of the area directly underneath Lessor's towers and will maintain the following
minimum clearances at all times, except as otherwise approved by Lessor in writing:
(a) One Hundred (100) feet from dead -end Towers, H- Frames, and
Engineered Steel Poles.
(b) Fifty (50) feet from Suspension Towers & H- Frames and Suspension
Steel Poles.
(c) Twenty -five (25) feet from all light- weight steel poles and wood poles.
(d) Ten (10) feet from all guy poles, guy wires, and anchors.
NOTE: Additional clearance may be required for structures and other material
improvements, unless otherwise approved in writing by Lessor.
4.12 Parkways, Landscaping and Weed Abatement Lessee will keep parkway and sidewalk
areas within and adjacent to the Site free of weeds and trash. Lessee will maintain
parkways and provide landscaping that is satisfactory to Lessor. Lessee will be
responsible for all weed abatement on the Site.
4.13 Fencing Lessee may install fencing on the Site with prior written approval from Lessor.
Such fencing will include double drive gates or electronic gates, a minimum of twenty (20)
feet in width, designed to accommodate Lessor's locks, in locations specified by Lessor.
Lessee will ground and maintain all fencing.
The Lessee shall install, ground, and maintain fencing around all Lessor's towers and on
all poles with anchors and down guys, at Lessee's sole cost and expense. Prior to
installation, removal, or modification to any fencing on the Site, Lessee must prepare and
submit fencing and grounding plans to Lessor. The fencing and grounding plans must be
prepared and stamped by a licensed electrical engineer and adhere to minimum clearance
and grounding standards dictated by SCE, with all expenses at Lessee's sole cost and
expense. Lessee will keep areas adjacent to and within the fencing free of weeds, trash,
and debris.
4.14 Wrecked Vehicles and Parking Lessee shall not park or store wrecked or inoperable
vehicles of any kind on the Site. Vehicle parking shall be limited to those areas which are
shown on Lessee's plans and specifications which have received Lessor's prior written
approval, and further provided that such parking shall be limited to overflow and or short -
term (no overnight) parking. At Lessee's expense, Lessee will install removable post -type
barriers designed to accommodate Lessor's locks, to prevent unauthorized vehicular use
or parking, including but not limited to, motorcycles, off -road vehicles, and "all- terrain"
vehicles.
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4.15 Reservations for Billboards Lessor reserves the right to license a portion of the Site to
third parties for construction and maintenance of billboards. The location of the billboards
will be mutually agreed upon by Lessee and Lessor. Lessee shall not unreasonably
withhold its concurrence.
4.16 Cell Sites Lessor reserves the right to lease a portion of the Site from time to time to
third parties for construction and maintenance of cell sites with the consent of the Lessee,
which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.
4.17 Environmental Mitiqation Under no circumstances shall this Site be used as mitigation
land in connection with any project approved under CEQA or any other law, regulation or
for any purpose whatsoever. Lessee agrees for itself and for its contractors, agents,
licensees, invitees and employees, to indemnify, defend, release and hold Lessor, its
parent, subsidiaries, and affiliated entities and their respective officers and employees
harmless from and against any and all claims, loss, damage, actions, causes of action,
expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys' fees) and /or liability arising from or
growing out of loss or damage to property, including without limitation Lessor's own
property, including without limitation employees, contractors, agents, licensees and
invitees of Lessor or Lessee, caused by or resulting from or connected to such land being
used for environmental mitigation purposes by Lessee.
4.18 Creeks or Streams Under no circumstances shall Lessee develop or allow the formation
of creeks, rivers, streams, waterways, lakes, pools or other bodies of water or riparian
features on the Site.
4.19 Signs Lessee shall be required to construct, erect, maintain trail signage and other
signage which clearly identifies Lessor's access roads and otherwise identities Lessor's
primary use of the Site for utility purposes, and that passage through the Site is subject to
Lessor's rules and other restrictions. All signage shall be in accordance with Lessor's
specifications and shall require Lessor's prior written consent. No signs shall be of a
nature or content that injures the reputation of Lessor.
At Lessee's expense, Lessee will post signs at all access points to the Site that read: "No
Kite Flying, Model Airplanes, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV's or Drones), or Metallic
Balloons Permitted, High Voltage Wires Overhead ", "No Motorcycles, Motorbikes,
Horseback Riding, or Hunting Permitted ", and "Dogs are required to be on leash at all
times ".
At Lessee's expense, all towers shall be equipped with signs so worded as to warn the
public of the danger of climbing the towers. Such signs shall be placed and arranged so
that they may be read from the four corners of the structure. Such signs shall be neither
less than 8 feet nor more than 20 feet above the ground except where the lowest horizontal
member of the tower or structure is more than 20 feet above the ground in which case the
sign shall be not more than 30 feet above the ground.
4.20 Anti - Climbing Guards / Climbing Discouragers Anti - climbing guards shall be installed on
Lessor's towers. Lessee shall pay in advance, at its sole cost and expense, for all Lessor's
direct and indirect costs to design, purchase, fabricate, and install anti - climbing guards.
The anti - climbing guards shall be installed on Lessor's transmission towers located on the
Site for the protection of the general public. In lieu of anti - climbing guards being installed
on Lessor's towers, the Lessee shall install, ground, and maintain fencing around all
Lessor's towers on the Site, at Lessee's sole cost and expense. Prior to installation,
removal, or modification to any fencing on the Site, Lessee must prepare and submit
fencing and grounding plans to Lessor. The fencing and grounding plans must be
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prepared and stamped by a licensed electrical engineer and adhere to minimum clearance
and grounding standards dictated by SCE, with all expenses at Lessee's sole cost and
expense. Lessee will keep areas adjacent to and within the tower fencing free of weeds,
trash, and debris.
4.21 Electric and Magnetic Fields There are numerous sources of power frequency electric
and magnetic field ( "EMF"), including household or building wiring, electrical appliances
and electric power transmission and distribution facilities. There have been numerous
scientific studies about the potential health effects of EMF. Interest in a potential link
between long -term exposures to EMF and certain diseases is based on the combination
of this scientific research and public concerns.
While some 30 years of research have not established EMF as a health hazard, some
health authorities have identified magnetic field exposures as a possible human
carcinogen. Many of the questions about specific diseases have been successfully
resolved due to an aggressive international research program. However, potentially
important public health questions remain about whether there is a link between EMF
exposures in homes or work and some diseases including childhood leukemia and a
variety of other adult diseases (e.g. adult cancers and miscarriages).
While scientific research is continuing on a wide range of questions relating to exposures
at both work and in our communities, a quick resolution of the remaining scientific
uncertainties is not expected.
Since the Site is in close proximity to Lessor's electric facilities, Lessor wants to share with
Lessee and those who may enter the Site under this agreement, the information available
about EMF. Accordingly, Lessor has attached to this document a brochure that explains
some basic facts about EMF and that describes Lessor's policy on EMF. Lessor also
encourages Lessee to obtain other information as needed to assist it in understanding the
EMF issues with respect to its planned use of the Site. More information is regarding EMF
is found within Exhibit "C" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
4.22 Induced Voltage Lessee hereby acknowledges that any structures (including, but not
limited to buildings, fences, light poles) it may construct or erect under the terms of this
Lease will be in close proximity to one or more high voltage (66 kilovolt or above) electric
transmission lines and /or substation facilities. Such structures ( "Structures ") may be
susceptible to induced voltages, static voltages and /or related electric fault conditions
(hereinafter collectively referred to as "Induced Voltages ") unless appropriate grounding
or other mitigation measures are incorporated into the Structures. If not properly
mitigated, Induced Voltages can result in a variety of safety and /or nuisance conditions,
including, but not limited to, electric shocks or other injury to individuals contacting the
Structures or other utilities connected to the Structures (including, but not limited to,
natural gas lines, water lines or cable television lines), or interference with or damage to
sensitive electronic equipment located in or around the Structures. Appropriate measures
to mitigate Induced Voltages, if required, will vary from case to case because of factors
such as electric facility configuration and voltage, other utilities involved, or sensitivity of
electronic equipment. Lessee will be responsible to determine what, if any, Induced
Voltages mitigation measures should be undertaken regarding the Structures, and to
implement such mitigation measures at its sole cost and expense.
Lessee agrees for itself and for its contractors, agents, licensees, invitees and employees,
to indemnify, defend, release and hold Lessor, its parent, subsidiaries, and affiliated
entities and their respective officers and employees harmless from and against any and
all claims, loss, damage, actions, causes of action, expenses (including, without limitation,
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attorneys' fees) and /or liability arising from or growing out of loss or damage to property,
including without limitation Lessor's own property, or injury to or death of persons,
including without limitation employees, contractors, agents, licensees and invitees of
Lessor or Lessee, caused by or resulting from or connected to Induced Voltages on or
related to the Structures.
ARTICLE V
5.1 Intentionally Omitted
5.2 Conditions to Construction Before any major work of construction, alteration, or repair
(except for that work described in Section 6.2) is commenced on the Site, and before any
building materials have been delivered to the Site by Lessee or under Lessee's authority,
Lessee shall obtain prior written approval from Lessor and comply with the following
conditions:
(a) Preliminary Plans, Specifications Lessee shall deliver to Lessor for Lessor's
approval in its sole and absolute discretion, five (5) sets of preliminary construction plans
and specifications prepared by an architect or engineer licensed to practice as such in the
State of California, including but not limited to, preliminary plans for grading and drainage,
grounding, irrigation, soil tests, electric service for park lighting, locations of ingress and
egress to and from public thoroughfares, lighting, designs and locations for signs, and
landscaping, all sufficient to enable Lessor to make informed judgment about the design
and quality of construction and about any effect on the reversion. All improvements shall
be constructed within the exterior property lines of the Site; provided that required work
beyond the Site with regards to design of the improvements, landscaping, waterways,
utilities, access, and conditional use requirements, among other things, do not violate this
provision. Lessee must design and construct all driveways, walkways, underground
sprinkler systems, lighting facilities, and drains to be capable of withstanding a gross load
of forty (40) tons on a three -axle vehicle.
(b) Lessor's Approval Approval or disapproval of the preliminary construction plans
and specifications shall be communicated in the manner provided for notices; and
disapproval shall be accompanied by specification of the grounds for disapproval. Lessee
shall not deliver working drawings to any government body for a building permit or any
other final approval until preliminary plans are approved by Lessor as in this paragraph.
Disapproval and election to submit revised plans and specifications shall not extend the
time for commencing or completing constructing.
(c) Submittal of Preliminary Plans to Government Bodies Upon Lessor's approval of
the preliminary plans and specifications, Lessee shall submit such plans to the appropriate
governmental agencies, if any, for approval. If such governmental agencies require
changes or revisions to the preliminary plans and specifications, then Lessee shall submit
such revised preliminary plans and specifications to Lessor for re- approval in the same
manner set forth in Section 5.2 (a) and (b) above. Lessor shall have no obligation to
concur with any changes or revisions to the preliminary plans and specifications required
by any governmental agencies. In the event Lessor does not concur with changes, Lessor
may require that Lessee request that the appropriate governmental agencies waive or
otherwise modify the requested change or revision to Lessor's satisfaction. In the event
that Lessee fails to acquire the modifications or waiver of the Lessor's requested change
or revision, Lessor, may, at its election, immediately terminate this Agreement.
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(d) Final Plans; Specifications. After Lessee has received written approvals required
under Sections 5.2(a), (b) and (c) above, Lessee shall prepare final working plans and
specifications substantially conforming to preliminary plans previously approved by Lessor
as set forth above, and deliver to Lessor five (5) complete sets to Lessor. Lessee must
obtain prior written approval from Lessor for the installation of any improvements, including
any subsequent modifications. Lessee will maintain all improvements in a safe condition
satisfactory to Lessor.
(e) Notice of Intent to Construct Lessee shall notify Lessor in writing of Lessee's
intention to commence a work of improvement at least ten (10) days before
commencement of any such work or delivery of any materials. The notice shall specify
the approximate location and nature of the intended improvements. Lessor shall have the
right to post and maintain on the Site any notices of no responsibility provided for under
applicable law, and to inspect the Site in relation to the construction at all reasonable
times.
(f) Required Governmental Permits Lessee shall procure and deliver to Lessor al
Lessee's expense evidence of compliance with all then applicable codes, ordinances,
regulations, and requirements for permits and approvals, including but not restricted to
grading permits, building permits, zoning and planning requirements, and approvals from
various governmental agencies and bodies having jurisdiction.
5.3 Diligent Prosecution to Completion Upon the Lease Commencement Date, Lessee shall
with reasonable diligence pursue to completion all construction of improvements,
additions, or alterations. Failure to complete all improvements as shown on the final plans
and specification within twenty four (24) months after the Lease Commencement Date
shall be a material default under this Agreement.
5.4 Protection of Lessor Against Cost or Claim Lessee shall pay or cause to be paid the total
cost and expense of all works of improvement, as that phrase is defined in the Mechanics'
Lien Law in effect when the work begins. No such payment shall be construed as Rent.
Lessee shall not suffer or permit to be enforced against the Site or any part of it any
mechanic's, materialmen's contractor's or subcontractor's lien arising from any work of
improvement, however it may arise. However, Lessee may in good faith and at Lessee's
own expense contest the validity of any such asserted lien, claim, or demand, provided
Lessee has furnished the bond required in California Civil Code Section 3143 (or any
comparable statute hereafter enacted for providing a bond freeing the Site from the effect
of such a lien claim).
Lessee shall defend and indemnify Lessor against any liability and loss of any type arising
out of work performed on the Site by Lessee, together with reasonable attorneys' fees and
all costs and expenses incurred by Lessor in negotiating, settling, defending, or otherwise
protecting against such claims.
5.5 Lessor's Right to Discharge Lien If Lessee does not cause to be recorded the bond
described in California Civil Code Section 3143 or otherwise protect the Site under any
alternative or successor statute, and a final judgment has been rendered against Lessee
by a court of competent jurisdiction for the foreclosure of a mechanic's, material men's,
contractor's, or subcontractor's lien claim, and if Lessee fails to stay the execution of the
judgment by lawful means or to pay the judgment, Lessor shall have the right, but not the
duty, to pay or otherwise discharge, stay, or prevent the execution of any such judgment
or lien or both. Lessee shall reimburse Lessor for all sums paid by Lessor under this
paragraph, together with all Lessor's reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, plus interest
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on those sums, fees, and costs at the rate often percent (10 %) per year from the date of
payment until the date of reimbursement.
5.6 Notice of Completion On completion of any substantial work of improvement during the
Lease Term, Lessee shall file a notice of completion.
ARTICLE VI
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
6.1 Lessee Required to Maintain Site Throughout the Lease Term, Lessee shall, at Lessee's
sole cost and expense, maintain the Site and all improvements in good condition and
repair, ordinary wear and tear excepted, and in accordance with all applicable laws, rules,
ordinances, orders and regulations of (i) federal, state, county, municipal, and other
governmental agencies and bodies having jurisdiction and all their respective
departments, bureaus, and officials; (ii) the insurance underwriting board or insurance
inspection bureau having or claiming jurisdiction; and (iii) all insurance companies insuring
all or any part of the Site or improvements or both.
6.2 Damage or Destruction In the event of any damage to or destruction of Lessee's
improvements located on the Site, then Lessee shall promptly and diligently repair and /or
restore such improvements as required to comply with Section 6.1 above; provided,
however, that if following such damage or destruction in Lessee's reasonable judgment
the repair and /or restoration of such improvements is not commercially practical, then in
lieu of such repair or restoration Lessee shall (i) promptly and diligently raze and remove
from the Site any and all damaged improvements which Lessee does not elect to repair
or restore and any associated debris, and restore the surface of the Site on which such
improvements were formerly located to a clean, safe and sightly condition, with all
excavations filled and the surface graded, and (ii) deliver to Lessor all insurance proceeds
received by Lessee relative to the improvements that are not restored, less (1) the
unamortized portion of the cost of the original construction of such non - restored
improvements, which unamortized portion shall be calculated on a straight -line basis by
comparing the number of years in the initial Lease Term (plus any extension terms which
have been exercised by Lessee) remaining after the date of the damage or destruction,
as compared to the total number of originally scheduled years in the initial Lease Term
(plus any extension terms which have been exercised by Lessee) remaining after the
completion of the initial construction of such improvements, and less (II) the cost of the
demolition and removal from the Site of the subject improvements. No damage to or
destruction of any improvements on the Site shall affect Lessee's obligations under this
Lease (including without limitation, the obligation to pay the Base Rent payable hereunder)
nor entitled Lessee to terminate this Lease. The Parties hereby waive the provisions of
California Civil Code Section 1932 and any other provisions of law which provide for rights
contrary to the terms and provisions of this Lease.
ARTICLE VII
OWNERSHIP OF IMPROVEMENTS
7.1 Exclusion of Existing Improvements Title to improvements on the Site at the Lease
Commencement Date is retained by Lessor and this Agreement is subject to any rights of
ownership in the improvements. The Parties covenant for themselves and all persons
claiming under them that the improvements are real property.
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7.2 Ownership of New Improvements During Lease Term All improvements constructed on
the Site by Lessee as permitted by this Agreement shall be owned by Lessee until
expiration of the Lease Term or sooner termination of this Agreement. Lessee shall not,
however, remove any improvements from the Site, nor waste, destroy, or modify any
improvements on the Site, except as permitted by this Agreement. The parties covenant
for themselves and all persons claiming under them that the improvements are real
property.
7.3 Ownership at Termination All improvements constructed on the Site by Lessee as
permitted or required by this Agreement shall, during the term of this Agreement, be and
remain the property of Lessee; provided, however, that Lessee's rights and powers with
respect to the improvements are subject to the terms and limitations of this Agreement
and Lessee's interest in such improvements shall terminate upon the expiration or earlier
termination of this Agreement (including, without limitation, any termination pursuant to
Section 11.5 below).
Notwithstanding the foregoing, at the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement
(except in the case of a condemnation pursuant to Section 12.1), Lessor may, at Lessor's
election, demand the removal from the Site of all fixtures and improvements or of certain
fixtures or improvements or both, as specified in the notice provided for below. A demand
to take effect at the normal expiration of the Lease Term shall be effected by notice given
at any time not later than six (6) months before the expiration date. A demand to take
effect on any other termination of this Agreement shall be effected by notice given in or
concurrently with notice of such termination or within ten (10) days after such termination.
Lessee shall comply with the notice before the expiration date, for normal termination, and
within sixty (60) days after the notice for other termination. The duty imposed by this
provision includes but is not limited to the duty to demolish and remove all foundations, fill
all excavations, return the surface to grade, and leave the Site safe and free from debris
and hazards; provided that, after compliance with a demand for removal of less than all
fixtures and improvements, Lessee shall be required to remedy only willful and negligent
injuries to the Site or remaining improvements or fixtures.
ARTICLE VIII
ENCUMBRANCE; SUBORDINATION
8.1 No Mortgage Lessee shall not mortgage or otherwise encumber this Lease without the
prior written consent of Lessor.
8.2 Subordination Lessee acknowledges that the Site may be subject to certain liens, deeds
of trust, mortgages, covenants, conditions, restrictions, reservations, exceptions, rights
and easements, whether or not of record. Lessee represents that it has conducted its own
title review and has obtained such insurance as Lessee deems appropriate. At the option
of Lessor or any lender of Lessor that obtains a security interest in the Site, this Agreement
shall be either superior or subordinate to all ground or underlying leases, mortgages and
deeds of trust, if any, which may hereafter affect the Site, and to all renewals,
modifications, consolidations, replacements and extensions thereof; provided, however,
that this Agreement is subordinate to all recorded ground or underlying leases, mortgages
and deeds of trust existing as of the date of this Agreement. Lessee shall, upon written
request of Lessor, execute and deliver all instruments as may be required from time to
time to subordinate the rights of Lessee under this Agreement to any ground or underlying
lease or to the lien of any mortgage or deed of trust, or, if requested by Lessee, to
subordinate, in whole or in part, any ground or underlying lease or the lien of any mortgage
or deed of trust to this Agreement. Lessee agrees that any purchaser at a foreclosure
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sale or lender taking title under a deed -in -lieu of foreclosure shall not be responsible for
any act or omission of a prior landlord, shall not be subject to any offsets or defenses
Lessee may have against a prior landlord, and shall not be liable for the return of the
security deposit to the extent it is not actually received by such purchaser or bound by any
rent paid for more than the current month in which the foreclosure occurred.
ARTICLE IX
ASSIGNMENT
9.1 Lessee's Right to Assign The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement is not a market
rate lease negotiated between private parties. Accordingly, Lessee acknowledges that
the restrictions and limitations on its rights to assign, transfer, convey, encumber or
sublease its interest in this Agreement are reasonable. Under no circumstances shall
Lessee assign, transfer, convey, encumber or sublease its interest in this Agreement or
the Site. Any such assignment, transfer, conveyance, encumbrance or sublease shall be
a material default under this Lease and shall give rise to an immediate termination of this
Agreement. In addition, Lessee's decision to terminate the Approved Use of the Site
shall also terminate the Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that
Lessee desires to terminate this lease prior to the expiration of the term in order to have
another governmental agency succeed it as a lessee, then Lessee shall notify Lessor,
identifying such governmental agency. Thereafter, Lessor shall evaluate and engage
such third -party for purposes of determining if Lessor shall accept such governmental
agency as a new lessee under a new lease. In the event that Lessee's successor: (i) will
engage in the same use of the Site as Lessee, (ii) is subject to the same restrictions
governing the use of the bond funds that were originally used by Lessee to enter into this
Agreement, (iii) use of the Site by the successor will not interfere with Lessor's operations,
(iv) use of the Site by the successor will be consistent with Lessor's Secondary Land Use
Requirements, and (v) agrees to any such additional terms and requirements as Lessor
deems reasonably necessary (including, without limitation, potential CPUC approval),
Lessor shall enter into a new Lease Agreement with Lessee's successor. In the event
Lessor and the potential successor reach agreement on a lease, then Lessor and Lessee
shall terminate this Agreement and thereafter Lessor and the potential successor shall
enter into a new lease, the form of which shall be substantially similar to this Lease, except
for any changes that Lessor deems necessary.
ARTICLE X
INSURANCE AND INDEMNITY
10.1 Insurance Requirements During the term of this Agreement, Lessee, and its contractors
and subcontractors, which perform any work on the Site or on Lessee's improvements
thereon, shall maintain the following insurance as described below:
(a) All -risk Insurance covering any improvements on the Site. Such insurance shall:
(i) be of Replacement Cost form with limits sufficient to insure not less than ninety five
percent (95 %) of the value of the replacement cost new of the improvements, excluding
the costs to replace excavations and foundations; (ii) have limits for the amount of
insurance the Lessee is required to maintain pursuant to any encumbrance of the
leasehold interest; and (iii) be endorsed to add Lessor as an additional insured and Loss
Payee.
(b) All -risk Builder's Risk Insurance covering the construction of any improvements on
the Site. Such insurance shall: (i) have limits of not less than the value of the
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improvements and (ii) include Lessor and Lessee's contractors and subcontractors as
insureds as their interests may appear.
(c) Commercial General Liability Insurance, including coverage for bodily injury and /or
property damage, contractual liability, liability, with limits of not less than Two Million and
00/100 Dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence and Four Million and 00/100 Dollars
($4,000,000.00) annual aggregate, or such larger amount as Lessor shall reasonably
require from time to time. Such insurance shall: (i) name Lessor, its officers, agents and
employees as additional insureds, but only for Lessee's negligent acts or omissions; (ii)
be primary for all purposes; and (iii) contain separation of insureds or cross - liability clause;
and (iv) require its insurer to waive all rights of subrogation against Lessor, its officers,
agents and employees, except for any liability resulting from the willful or grossly negligent
acts of the Lessor.
(d) Commercial Automobile Insurance with a combined single limit of One Million and
00/100 Dollars ($1,000,000.00). Such insurance shall cover the use of owned, non -owned
and hired vehicles on the Site.
(e) Worker's Compensation with statutory limits, in accordance with the laws of the
State of California and Employer's Liability with limits of not less than One Million and
00/100 Dollars ($1,000,000.00) each accident, disease /each employee, and
disease /policy limit. Lessee shall require its insurers to waive all rights of subrogation
against Lessor, its officers, agents, and employees, except for any liability resulting from
the willful or grossly negligent acts of the Lessor.
(f) Excess Liability Insurance in the amount of Ten Million and 00/100 Dollars
($10,000,000.00), or such larger reasonable amount as Lessor shall reasonably require
from time to time. Such insurance shall: (i) name Lessor, its officers, agents and
employees as additional insureds, but only for Lessee's negligent acts or omissions; and
(ii) require its insurer to waive all rights of subrogation against Lessor, its officers, agents
and employees, except for any liability resulting from the willful or grossly negligent acts
of the Lessor.
10.2 Evidence of Insurance Lessee shall provide Lessor with proof of such insurance by
submission of certificates of insurance, pursuant to Section 14.10 "Notices" at least ten
(10) days prior to the effective date of this Agreement, and thereafter at least ten (10) days
prior to each insurance renewal or entry upon the Site. Such insurance shall not be
canceled nor allowed to expire or be materially reduced, without thirty (30) days prior
written notice to Lessor, ten (10) days for non - payment of premium. The required
insurance policies shall be maintained with insurers authorized to do business in the State
of California with an A.M. Best's rating of at least A -, VII, and shall be primary and
noncontributing with any insurance or self- insurance maintained by Lessor.
Self- Insurance: Lessee may self- insure all of the insurance requirements above if they
belong to an approved Secondary Use Category and the self- insurance is maintained
under a self- insurance program reasonably satisfactory to Lessor. Parks and Recreation
use is an approved Secondary Use Category; Lessee may submit written verification of
self- insurance to meet the above insurance requirements.
10.3 Indemnification and Waiver To the extent not prohibited by law, Lessor, and its respective
officers, agents, servants, employees, and independent contractors (collectively, "Lessor
Parties ") shall not be liable for any damage either to person or property or resulting from
the loss of use thereof, which damage is sustained by Lessee or by other persons claiming
through Lessee. Lessee shall indemnify, defend, protect, and hold harmless Lessor
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Parties from any and all loss, cost, damage, expense and liability (including without
limitation court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees) ( "Claims ") incurred in connection
with or arising by reason of this Agreement or the use or occupancy of the Site by Lessee
or any person claiming under Lessee, except to the extent such Claims result solely from
Lessor's negligence and willful misconduct. The provisions of this Section 10.3 shall
survive the expiration or sooner termination of this Lease with respect to any claims or
liability occurring prior to such expiration or termination.
10.4 Subrogation Lessor and Lessee agree to have their respective insurance companies
issuing property damage insurance waive any rights of subrogation that such companies
may have against Lessor or Lessee, as the case may be, so long as the insurance carried
by Lessor and Lessee, respectively, is not invalidated thereby. As long as such waivers
of subrogation are contained in their respective insurance policies, Lessor and Lessee
hereby waive any right that either may have against the other on account of any loss or
damage to their respective property to the extent such loss or damage is required to be
insured against hereunder under policies of insurance for fire and all risk coverage, theft,
or other similar insurance.
10.5 Self- Insurance Lessee shall have the right to self- insure for the requirements set forth
herein, provided Lessee provides appropriate documentation evidencing such self -
insurance.
ARTICLE XI
RIGHT OF ENTRY
11.1 Lessor's Rights are Superior Lessee acknowledges that Lessor's use of the Site for its
electric transmission and sub transmission lines and other facilities necessary and useful
to Lessor's business of providing electrical power to its customers is senior and superior
to the rights of Lessee to use the Site for the Approved Use. Lessee further acknowledges
that but for Lessor's rights under this Article XI, Lessor would not enter into this Agreement
or would otherwise require a much greater Base Rent (the Parties acknowledging that the
Base Rent hereunder is well below the market value rental rate).
Lessee shall conduct its operations on the Site in such a manner so as not to interfere
with the operation of the electrical facilities on the Site and /or Lessor's or its contractor's
performance of any work done on or above the Site. Lessee acknowledges that the
performance of the work may cause damage to paving or other improvements constructed
by Lessee on the Site. Lessee expressly agrees to hold Lessor harmless from all such
damage to Lessee's improvements, except that at the conclusion of the work, Lessor shall
use reasonable efforts to restore the Site as much as practicable to its preexisting
condition (provided that Lessor shall have no obligation to restore areas of enhanced
paving or specialized improvements).
11.2 Lessor's Use and Access of Site Lessor, through its employees, agents or
representatives, and other city, county, state and federal agencies, through their agents
or representatives, shall have full right and authority to enter in and upon the Site at any
and all reasonable times during the term of the Lease without interference or hindrance
by Lessee, its agents or representatives for the following purposes: (i) inspecting the Site,
(ii) doing of any and all acts necessary, useful or proper in connection with the protection,
maintenance, repair, upgrade, replacement, expansion, reconstruction and /or operation
of Lessor's electrical lines, structures and ancillary and incidental improvements and
property, and (iii) accessing its billboard and cell sites (if applicable) located on the Site
and otherwise doing those things which Lessor is permitted to do under this Agreement.
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Further, Lessor reserves the right, at its discretion, to immediate possession of the same
in case of any national, local or other emergency, or for the purpose of preventing
sabotage, and for the protection of said electrical facilities.
Lessor's access to and use of the Site shall be consistent with its need to operate and
service its equipment and access billboards, cell sites or for such other reasons as may
be reasonably necessary to comply with CPUC orders and requirements and otherwise
comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, judgments and orders which are binding
on Lessor.
11.3 Modification of Premises Re -entry and Repossession of the Site Without limiting
Lessor's rights set forth in Section 11.2, Lessor shall have the rights set forth in this Section
11.3. Lessee agrees that Lessor may perform operational and maintenance activities on
all or a part of the electrical facilities which are situated on and above the Site. In addition,
Lessor may need to otherwise use the Site to install new or additional facilities within the
Site. In connection therewith, Lessor shall have the right to impose temporary or
permanent restrictions on Lessee's right to enter, occupy, and use all or a portion of the
Site, and to repossess portions of, or all of the Site as reasonably necessary for its utility
purposes without interference from Lessee, and to otherwise construct improvements
thereon as Lessor deems are reasonably necessary or useful for its utility purposes
without interference from Lessee. At any time, Lessor may require the removal,
modification, or relocation of any portion of the Lessee's improvements. Lessee will
remove, modify, or relocate same, at its expense, to a location satisfactory to Lessor within
sixty (60) days after receiving notice to remove, modify, or relocate from Lessor.
Lessee must close the park at any time Lessor deems it necessary for the safety of the
general public or for maintenance of Lessor's facilities. If it is necessary to close the park
for a period of more than three (3) days, Lessee will notify the general public of the closure
by posting notices of such closure at all access points to the Site.
11.4 Insulator Washing Lessee acknowledges that from time to time, Lessor, its employees,
agents and /or contractors will enter the Site to wash insulators located on Lessor's
overhead electrical facilities with water. Lessee agrees to indemnify and hold harmless
Lessor from any and all claims and /or damage resulting from said operation except to the
extent such damage or claim results from Lessor's negligence or willful misconduct.
11.5 Advance Notice In the event Lessor determines that it needs to obtain temporary or
permanent possession of all or a portion of the Site, or needs to place restrictions on
Lessee's use of the Site, Lessor shall, at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of
the commencement of such temporary possession or restriction, or in the case of a
permanent restriction or possession of all or a portion of the Site, six (6) months prior to
the effective date of the commencement of such permanent restriction or possession,
notify Lessee in writing describing the extent of the possession or restrictions and the
effective date of their commencement; the notice periods described above shall not apply
to any emergency actions taken by Lessor. Upon the effective date of said notice, Lessee
shall peaceably surrender possession of the Site and comply with the restriction as stated
therein.
11.6 Waiver of Damages; Lease Termination Notwithstanding anything to the contrary
contained in this Agreement, the exercise of any of Lessor's rights under this Article XI
shall not give rise to any liability to Lessor, and Lessee's sole and exclusive remedy
against Lessor shall be as follows: (a) if the exercise of Lessor's rights under this Article
XI results in a temporary possession or restriction of all or any portion of the Site or results
in the permanent possession or restriction of less than all of the Site (such that the
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remainder of the Site can continue to be utilized for the Approved Use), then Base Rent
shall be reduced for the period of repossession by an amount equal to the proportion which
the area of the portion of the Site which Lessee is restricted from using or which has been
surrendered to Lessor is to the total area of the Site (provided, however, that such rental
abatement shall not be available for minor closures in connection with regular and ordinary
maintenance activities); and (b) if the exercise of Lessor's rights under this Article XI
results in a permanent possession or restriction of all of the Site or results in the permanent
possession or restriction of a material portion of the Site (such that the remainder of the
Site cannot continue to be utilized for the Approved Use), then Lessee shall have the right
to terminate this Agreement. Further, in the event that Lessor's exercise of its rights under
this Article XI results in a permanent possession or restriction of all of the Site or results
in the permanent possession or restriction of a material portion of the Site (such that the
remainder of the Site cannot continue to be utilized for the Approved Use), then Lessor
shall have the right to terminate this Agreement.
ARTICLE XII
CONDEMNATION
12.1 Definitions The following definitions apply in construing provisions of this Agreement
relating to a taking by an entity other than Lessor, of all or part of the Site by eminent
domain or condemnation:
(a) "Condemnation" means (1) the exercise of the power of eminent domain, whether
by legal proceedings or otherwise, by an entity, other than Lessor, having that power, or
by inverse condemnation, or (2) a voluntary sale or transfer to any condemnor, either
under the threat of condemnation orwhile legal proceedings in condemnation are pending.
(b) "Award" means all compensation, sums, or anything of value awarded, paid or
received upon a total or partial condemnation of the Site.
(c) "Substantial taking" means a taking of a portion of the Site by condemnation which,
assuming a reasonable amount of reconstruction on the remainder, substantially impairs
Lessor's ability to use the remainder, and in the case of Lessee, the Lessee's ability to
use the remainder for the purposes permitted under this Agreement.
(d) "Partial taking" means any taking of the Site that is not either a total or substantial
taking.
12.2 Termination of Lease As To Part Condemned In the event the whole or any part of the
Site is taken by condemnation, the Lease shall cease as to the part condemned upon the
date possession of that part is taken by the entity.
12.3 Partial Taking If a part of the Site is taken by condemnation but there is no substantial
taking of the Site, Lessee shall continue to be bound by the terms, covenants, and
conditions of this Agreement except the Base Rent shall be reduced in the same ratio as
the value of the portion of the Site taken bears to the value of the total Site (excluding
improvements then in existence) as of the date possession of the part is taken.
12.4 Substantial Taking If the part taken by condemnation constitutes a substantial taking of
the Site, Lessee shall either:
(a) Terminate the Lease and be absolved of obligations hereunder which have not
accrued at the date possession is taken by condemnation; or
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(b) Continue to occupy the remainder of the Site and remain bound by the terms,
covenants and conditions of this Agreement, except that Base Rent shall be reduced in
the same ratio as the value of the portion or the Site taken bears to the value of the total
Site (excluding improvements then in existence) as of the date possession of the part is
taken by condemnation.
Lessee shall give written notice of its election to terminate the Lease within thirty (30) days
of the date possession of the part is taken by condemnation. If Lessee fails to give Lessor
its written notice of termination within the time specified, this Agreement shall remain in
full force and effect except that the Base Rent shall be reduced as provided in this section.
If Lessee continues to occupy the remainder, Lessee, whether or not the award upon the
taking by condemnation is sufficient for the purpose, shall, at its expense, within a
reasonable period of time, commence and complete restoration of the remainder of the
Site as nearly as possible to its value, condition and character immediately prior to such
taking; provided, however that in the case of a taking for temporary use, Lessee shall not
be required to effect restoration until such taking is terminated. Lessee shall submit to
Lessor its plans for the restoration of the remainder within ninety (90) days of the date
possession of the part is taken by condemnation.
12.5 Adiustment of Rent Should a portion of the Site be condemned and the Rent be reduced
as provided above, the reduced Rent shall continue to be subject to adjustment in
accordance with Section 2.1.
12.6 Compensation If during the term of this Agreement, the Site, or any portion thereof, is
condemned by an entity other than Lessor, Lessor and Lessee shall have the right to seek
a separate award from the court in such condemnation proceedings to compensate such
party for the value of its interest in the Site so taken. Neither party shall have any interest
in the other party's award.
12.7 Condemnation by Lessor Lessee acknowledges that Lessor has the power of eminent
domain, generally, to acquire real property for public purposes. Under no circumstances
shall Lessor be required to exercise its power of eminent domain to repossess and take
temporary or permanent possession of all or a portion of the Site. The Parties'
acknowledge that Lessor has the right to obtain possession or exclusive use of all or a
portion of the Site pursuant to Article XI (and the relative rights and remedies of the Parties
is set forth in said Article XI).
ARTICLE XIII
DEFAULT: REMEDIES
13.1 Lessee's Default Each of the following events shall be a default by Lessee and a breach
of this Agreement:
(a) Failure to Perform Agreement Covenants Abandonment or surrender of the Site,
or failure or refusal to pay when due any installment of Rent or any other sum required by
this Agreement to be paid by Lessee, or the failure to perform as required or conditioned
by any other covenant or condition of this Agreement.
(b) Attachment or Other Levy The subjection of any right or interest of Lessee in the
Site to attachment, execution, or other levy, or to seizure under legal process, if not
released within sixty (60) days.
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(c) Insolvency, Bankruptcy The filing of a voluntary or involuntary petition by or
against Lessee under any law for the purpose of adjudicating Lessee a bankrupt; or for
extending time for payment, adjustment, or satisfaction or Lessee's liabilities; or for
reorganization, dissolution, or arrangement on account of or to prevent bankruptcy or
insolvency; unless the assignment or proceeding, and all consequent orders,
adjudications, custodies, and supervisions are dismissed, vacated, or otherwise
permanently stayed or terminated within sixty (60) days after the assignment, filing, or
other initial event.
13.2 Notice and Right To Cure
(a) Lessee's Right To Cure Defaults If the alleged default is nonpayment of Rent,
taxes, or other sums to be paid by Lessee as provided in this Agreement, Lessee shall
have ten (10) days after notice is given to cure the default. For the cure of any other
default, Lessee shall promptly and diligently after the notice, commence curing the default
and shall have thirty (30) days after notice is given, to complete the cure; provided,
however, if the nature of the breach is such that it is not susceptible of being cured within
such thirty (30) day period, then Lessee shall be required to promptly commence cure and
diligently prosecute such cure to completion as soon as reasonably possible.
(b) Lessor's Right To Cure Lessee's Defaults After expiration of the applicable time
for curing a particular default, or before the expiration of that time in the event of
emergency, Lessor may at Lessor's election, but is not obligated to, make any payment
required of Lessee under this Agreement, or perform or comply with any covenant or
condition imposed on Lessee under this Agreement or any such note or document.
Without in any manner limiting Lessor's rights under the immediately preceding sentence,
Lessee expressly agrees and acknowledges that any breach by Lessee of the terms and
provisions of Sections 4.8 through 4.10 of this Lease shall constitute an emergency and
Lessor shall, upon written notice to Lessee, immediately have the right to take action to
cure the breach. Any amounts paid by Lessor on Lessee's behalf under this Lease, and
all costs and expenses incurred by Lessor in the performance of any obligations of Lessee
under this Lease, plus interest on such sum at the rate of ten percent (10 %) per year from
the date of payment, performance, or compliance (herein called act), shall be deemed to
be payable by Lessee with the next succeeding installment of Rent. No such act shall
constitute a waiver of default or of any remedy for default or render Lessor liable for any
loss or damage resulting from any such act.
13.3 Lessor's Remedies If any default by Lessee shall continue uncured, following notice of
default as required by this Agreement for the period applicable to the default under the
applicable provision of this Agreement, Lessor has the following remedies in addition to
all other rights and remedies provided by law or equity, to which Lessor may resort
cumulatively or in the alternative:
(a) Termination Lessor may at Lessor's election terminate this Agreement by giving
Lessee notice of termination. On the giving of the notice, all Lessee's rights in the Site
and in all improvements shall terminate. Promptly after notice of termination, Lessee shall
surrender and vacate the Site and all improvements in broom -clean condition, and Lessor
may reenter and take possession of the Site and all remaining improvements. Termination
under this paragraph shall not relieve Lessee from the payment of any sum then due to
Lessor or from any claim for damages previously accrued or then accruing against Lessee.
(b) Reentry Without Termination Lessor may at Lessor's election reenter the Site,
and, without terminating this Agreement, at any time and from time to time re -lease the
Site and improvements or any part or parts of them for the account and in the name of
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Lessee or otherwise. Any re- leasing may be for the remainder of the term or for a longer
or shorter period. Lessor may execute any lease made under this provision either in
Lessor's name or in Lessee's name and shall be entitled to all rent from the use, operation,
or occupancy of the Site or improvements or both. Lessee shall nevertheless pay to
Lessor on the due dates specified in this Agreement the equivalent of all sums required of
Lessee under this Agreement, plus Lessor's expenses less the avails of any releasing.
No act by or on behalf of Lessor under this provision shall constitute a termination of this
Agreement unless Lessor gives Lessee notice of termination.
(c) Lessee's Personal Property Lessor may at Lessor's election use Lessee's
personal property or any of such property and fixtures without compensation and without
liability for wear and tear caused by ordinary usage, or store them for the account and at
the cost of Lessee. The election of one remedy for any one item shall not foreclose an
election of any other remedy for another item or for the same item at a later time.
(d) Recovery of Rent Lessor shall be entitled at Lessor's election to keep the Lease
in effect and bring suit from time to time for rent and other sums due. It is the intention of
the parties to incorporate the provisions of California Civil Code Section 1951.4 by means
of this provision.
(e) Damages If upon the event of an uncured default, Lessor elects to terminate
Lessee's lease of the Site under this Agreement, Lessor may recover from Lessee the
following:
(i) the worth at the time of award of any unpaid rent which has been earned
at the time of such termination; plus
(ii) the worth at the time of award of the amount by which the unpaid rent which
would have been earned after termination until the time of award exceeds the
amount of such rental loss that Lessee proves could have been reasonably
avoided; plus
(iii) the worth at the time of award of the amount by which the unpaid rent for
the balance of the Lease Term after the time of award exceeds the amount of such
rental loss that Lessee proves could have been reasonably avoided; plus
(iv) any other amount necessary to compensate Lessor for all the detriment
proximately caused by Lessee's failure to perform its obligations under this Lease
or which in the ordinary course of things would be likely to result therefrom,
specifically including but not limited to, brokerage commissions and advertising
expenses incurred, expenses of remodeling the Premises or any portion thereof
for a new Lessee, whether for the same or a different use, and any special
concessions made to obtain a new Lessee; and
(v) at Lessor's election, such other amounts in addition to or in lieu of the
foregoing as may be permitted from time to time by applicable law.
The term "rent" as used in this paragraph (e) shall be deemed to be and to mean all sums
of every nature required to be paid by Lessee pursuant to the terms of this Lease, whether
to Lessor or to others. As used in clauses (i) and (ii), above, the "worth at the time of
award" shall be computed by allowing interest at the then prevailing prime or reference
rate of interest plus three percent (3 %), but in no case greater than the maximum amount
Of such interest permitted by law. As used in clause (iii) above, the "worth at the time of
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award" shall be computed by discounting such amount at the discount rate of the Federal
Reserve Bank of San Francisco at the time of award plus one percent (1 %).
13.4 Notice of Lessor's Default; Lessee's Waiver Lessor shall not be considered to be in
default under this Agreement unless (a) Lessee has given written notice specifying the
default and (b) Lessor shall have failed to cure the default within thirty (30) days after
notice is given, plus any additional time that is reasonably required for the curing of the
default if the default is not reasonably susceptible to being cured during this period, so
long as Lessor continuously and diligently proceeds to cure the default.
13.5 Unavoidable Default or Delay Any prevention, delay, nonperformance, or stoppage due
to any of the following causes shall excuse nonperformance for a period equal to any such
prevention, delay, nonperformance, or stoppage, except the obligations imposed by this
Agreement for the payment of Rent, taxes, insurance, or obligations to pay money. The
causes referred to above are: strikes, acts of public enemies of this state or of the United
States, riots, insurrections, civil commotion, inability to obtain labor or materials or
reasonable substitutes for either, governmental restrictions or regulations or controls
(except those reasonably foreseeable in connection with the uses contemplated by this
Agreement), casualties not contemplated by insurance provisions of this Agreement, or
other causes beyond the reasonable control of the party obligated to perform.
13.6 Waiver; Voluntary Acts No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other
breach or default, whether of the same or any other covenant or condition. No waiver,
benefit, privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by either party shall give the
other any contractual right by custom, estoppel, or otherwise. The subsequent
acceptance of Rent pursuant to this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any
preceding default by Lessee other than default in the payment of the particular Rent
payment so accepted, regardless of Lessor's knowledge of the preceding breach at the
time of accepting the Rent, nor shall acceptance of Rent or any other payment after
termination constitute a reinstatement, extension, or renewal of the Agreement or
revocation of any notice or other act by Lessor.
13.7 Attorneys' Fees If either party brings any action or proceeding to enforce, protect, or
establish any right or remedy, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable
attorneys' fees.
13.8 ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES.
THE PARTIES DESIRE TO AVOID AND SETTLE WITHOUT LITIGATION FUTURE DISPUTES WHICH MAY
ARISE BETWEEN THEM RELATIVE TO THIS AGREEMENT. ACCORDINGLY, THE PARTIES AGREE TO
ENGAGE IN GOOD FAITH NEGOTIATIONS TO RESOLVE ANY SUCH DISPUTE. IN THE EVENT THEY
ARE UNABLE TO RESOLVE ANY SUCH DISPUTE BY NEGOTIATION, THEN SUCH DISPUTE
CONCERNING ANY MATTER WHOSE ARBITRATION IS NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW AT THE TIME SUCH
DISPUTE ARISES SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO ARBITRATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
ARBITRATION RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION (HEREINAFTER 'RULES')
THEN IN EFFECT AND THE AWARD RENDERED BY THE ARBITRATORS SHALL BE BINDING AS
BETWEEN THE PARTIES AND JUDGMENT ON SUCH AWARD MAY BE ENTERED IN ANY COURT
HAVING JURISDICTION THEREOF. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, THIS SECTION 14.8
SHALL NOT BE APPLICABLE TO (1) ANY CLAIMS FOR RESTRAINING ORDER OR OTHER INJUNCTIVE
RELIEF, OR (ii) LESSOR'S EXERCISE OF ANY UNLAWFUL DETAINER RIGHTS PURSUANT TO
CALIFORNIA LAW OR RIGHTS OR REMEDIES USED BY LESSOR TO TERMINATE LESSEE'S RIGHT OF
POSSESSION TO THE SITE.
THREE NEUTRAL ARBITRATORS SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION
ASSOCIATION AND AT LEAST ONE OF SUCH ARBITRATORS SHALL BE AN ATTORNEY -AT -LAW AND
ALL DECISIONS AND AWARDS SHALL BE MADE BY A MAJORITY OF THEM EXCEPT FOR DECISIONS
RELATING TO DISCOVERY AND DISCLOSURES AS SET FORTH HEREIN.
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NOTICE OF A DEMAND FOR ARBITRATION OF ANY DISPUTE SUBJECT TO ARBITRATION BY ONE
PARTY SHALL BE FILED IN WRITING WITH THE OTHER PARTY AND WITH THE AMERICAN
ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. THE PARTIES AGREE THAT AFTER ANY SUCH NOTICE HAS BEEN
FILED, THEY SHALL, BEFORE THE HEARING THEREOF, MAKE DISCOVERY AND DISCLOSURE OF
ALL MATTERS RELEVANT TO SUCH DISPUTE, TO THE EXTENT AND IN THE MANNER PROVIDED BY
THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE. ALL QUESTIONS THAT MAY ARISE WITH RESPECT
TO THE OBLIGATION OF DISCOVERYAND DISCLOSURE AND THE PROTECTION OF THE DISCLOSED
AND DISCOVERED MATERIAL SHALL BE REFERRED TO A SINGLE ARBITRATOR WHO SHALL BE AN
ATTORNEY -AT -LAW AND ONE OF THE THREE NEUTRAL ARBITRATORS APPOINTED FOR
DETERMINATION, AND HIS DETERMINATION SHALL BE FINAL AND CONCLUSIVE. DISCOVERY AND
DISCLOSURE SHALL BE COMPLETED NO LATER THAN NINETY (90) DAYS AFTER FILING OF SUCH
NOTICE OF ARBITRATION UNLESS EXTENDED BY SUCH SINGLE ARBITRATOR UPON A SHOWING
OF GOOD CAUSE BY EITHER PARTY TO THE ARBITRATION. THE ARBITRATORS MAY CONSIDER
ANY MATERIAL WHICH IS RELEVANT TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF SUCH DISPUTE EVEN IF SUCH
MATERIAL MIGHT ALSO BE RELEVANT TO AN ISSUE OR ISSUES NOT SUBJECT TO ARBITRATION
HEREUNDER. A STENOGRAPHIC RECORD SHALL BE MADE OF ANY ARBITRATION HEARING.
THE PARTIES SHALL SHARE THE COST OF ARBITRATION.
THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED, AND THE LEGAL RELATIONS BETWEEN THE PARTIES
HERETO SHALL BE DETERMINED, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBSTANTIVE LAW OF THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA.
NOTICE; BY INITIALLING IN THE SPACE BELOW YOU ARE AGREEING TO HAVE ANY DISPUTE
ARISING OUT OF THE MATTERS INCLUDED IN THE 'ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES' PROVISION
DECIDED BY NEUTRAL ARBITRATION AS PROVIDED BY CALIFORNIA LAW AND YOU ARE GIVING UP
ANY RIGHTS YOU MIGHT POSSESS TO HAVE THE DISPUTE LITIGATED IN A COURT OR JURY TRIAL.
BY INITIALLING IN THE SPACE BELOW YOU ARE GIVING UP YOUR JUDICIAL RIGHTS TO DISCOVERY
AND APPEAL, UNLESS THOSE RIGHTS ARE SPECIFICALLY INCLUDED IN THE 'ARBITRATION OF
DISPUTES' PROVISION. IF YOU REFUSE TO SUBMIT TO ARBITRATION AFTER AGREEING TO THIS
PROVISION, YOU MAY BE COMPELLED TO ARBITRATE UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE CALIFORNIA
CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE. YOUR AGREEMENT TO THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION IS
VOLUNTARY. WE HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOREGOING AND AGREE TO SUBMIT
DISPUTES ARISING OUT OF THE MATTERS INCLUDED IN THE 'ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES'
PROVISION TO NEUTRAL ARBITRATION.
LESSOR LESSEE
ARTICLE XIV
ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
14.1 Captions, Attachments, Defined Terms The captions of the articles of this Agreement
are for convenience only and shall not be deemed to be relevant in resolving any question
of interpretation or construction of any section of this Agreement. Exhibits attached hereto
and addenda and schedules initiated by the Parties, are deemed by attachment to
constitute part of this Agreement and are incorporated herein. The words "Lessor" and
"Lessee ", as used herein, shall include the plural as well as the singular. Words used in
neuter gender include the masculine and feminine and words in the masculine or feminine
gender include the neuter. If there be more than one Lessor or Lessee, the obligations
hereunder imposed upon Lessor or Lessee shall be joint and several.
14.2 Entire Agreement This instrument along with any exhibits and attachments hereto
constitutes the entire agreement between Lessor and Lessee relative to the Site and this
Agreement and the exhibits and attachments may be altered, amended or revoked only
by an instrument in writing signed by both Lessor and Lessee. Lessor and Lessee agree
hereby that all prior or contemporaneous oral agreements between and among
themselves and their agents and representatives relative to the leasing of the Site are
merged in or revoked by this Agreement.
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14.3 Severability If any terms or provision of this Agreement shall, to any extent, be
determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the
remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby, and each term and provision
of this Agreement shall be valid and be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
14.4 Costs of Suit If Lessee or Lessor shall bring any action for any relief (including in
arbitration) against the other, declaratory or otherwise, arising out of this Agreement,
including any suit by Lessor for the recovery of Rent or possession of the Site, the losing
party shall pay the successful party a reasonable sum for attorney's fees which shall be
deemed to have accrued on the commencement of such action and shall be paid whether
or not such action is prosecuted to judgment. Should Lessor, without fault on Lessor's
part, be made a party to any litigation instituted by Lessee or by any third party against
Lessee, or by or against any person holding under or using the Site by lease of Lessee,
or for the foreclosure of any lien for labor or materials furnished to or for Lessee or any
such other person or otherwise arising out of or resulting from any act or transaction of
Lessee or of any such other person, Lessee shall save and hold Lessor, harmless from
any judgment rendered against Lessor or the Site or any part thereof, and all costs and
expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, incurred by Lessor in connection with
such litigation.
14.5 Time, Joint and Several Liability Time is of the essence of this Agreement and each and
every provision hereof. All the terms, covenants and conditions contained in this
Agreement to be performed by either party if such party shall consist of more than one
person or organization, shall be deemed to be joint and several, and all rights and
remedies of the parties shall be cumulative and non - exclusive of any other remedy at law
or in equity.
14.6 Binding Effect; Choice of Law The Parties hereto agree that all the provision hereof are
to be construed as both covenants and conditions as though the words importing such
covenants and conditions were used in each separate section hereof; and all of the
provisions hereof shall bind and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their
respective heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns. This Agreement shall be
governed by the laws of the State of California.
14.7 Waiver No covenant, term or condition or the breach thereof shall be deemed waived,
except by written consent of the party against whom the waiver is claimed and any waiver
of the breach of any covenant, term or condition shall not be deemed to be a waiver of
any preceding or succeeding breach of the same or any other covenant, term or condition.
Acceptance by Lessor of any performance by Lessee after the time the same shall have
become due shall not constitute a waiver by Lessor of the breach or default of a covenant,
term or condition unless otherwise expressly agreed to by Lessor in writing.
14.8 Holding Over If Lessee remains in possession of all or any part of the premises after the
expiration of the term hereof, with or without the express or implied consent of Lessor,
such tenancy shall be from month to month only and not a renewal hereof or an extension
for any further term, and in such case, Rent and other monetary sums due hereunder shall
be payable in the amount of one hundred fifty percent (150 %) of the Rent otherwise
payable under this Lease and at the time specified in this Agreement and such holding
over shall be subject to every other term, covenant and agreement contained herein.
14.9 Recordinq Lessee shall not record this Agreement without Lessor's prior written consent,
and such recordation shall, at the option of Lessor, constitute a noncurable default of
Lessee hereunder. Either party shall, upon request of the other, execute, acknowledge
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and deliver to the other a short form memorandum of this Agreement for recording
purposes.
14.10 Notices All notices or demands of any kind required or desired to be given by Lessor or
Lessee hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed delivered forty -eight (48) hours
after depositing the notice or demand in the United States mail, certified or registered,
postage prepaid, addressed to the Lessor or Lessee respectively at the addresses set
forth below:
Lessee: City of Rosemead
City Manager
8838 E. Valley Blvd.
Rosemead, CA 91770
Lessor: Southern California Edison Company
Real Properties - Land Management Metro
2 Innovation Way, 2 11 Floor
Pomona, CA 91768
14.11 No Partnership Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to render the Lessor in any
way or for any purpose a partner, joint venture or associate of Lessee.
14.12 Days All references to days in this Agreement shall mean business days.
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Signature Authority Each of the persons executing this Agreement warrants and represents that
he or she has the full and complete authority to enter into this Agreement on behalf of the Party
for which he or she is signing, and to bind said party to the agreements, covenants and terms
contained herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first
written above.
LESSOR
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY,
a California corporation
By: Dated 20
Nestor Martinez, Vice President Engineering & Technical Services
LESSEE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD,
a municipal corporation
0
Bill R. Manis, City Manager
Dated: 1 20
Approved as to form:
Attorney
Attest:
City Clerk
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Contract No. 9000000003731 (9.3731)
SCHEDULE "1"
Rent
Year
Annual Amount
1
$2,800.00
2
$2,800.00
3
$2,800.00
4
$2,800.00
5
$2,800.00
6
$3,080.00
7
$3,080.00
8
$3,080.00
9
$3,080.00
10
$3,080.00
11
$3,388.00
12
$3,388.00
13
$3,388.00
14
$3,388.00
15
$3,388.00
16
$3,727.00
17
$3,727.00
18
$3,727.00
19
$3,727.00
20
$3,727.00
21
$4,100.00
22
$4,100.00
23
$4,100.00
24
$4,100.00
25
$4,100.00
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Contract No. 9000000003731 (9.3731)
EXHIBIT "A"
Site Depiction
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EXHIBIT " A "
FACILITY NAME: COULD —MESA 220KV T/L R/W
LICENSED AREA (GROSS)
SC15T.: 244,357
AC.: 5.61
LICENSEE: CITY OF ROSEMEAD (JAY IMPERIAL PARK)
CONTRACT NO.: 9.3731
ACCOUNT NO.: N/A
CITY: ROSEMEAD
COUNTY: LOS ANGELES
STATE: CA
T.G.: 636/F3
M.S.: 053 -088
APN.(S):5284 -012 -801, 5284 -006 -800, 5284 - 006 -802, 5284 - 006 -803, 5284 -006 -805
SCE DOCUMENT NO.: 25855, 25399, 26291
SCE SANDERS MAP: 533951
SCE LAND BOOK: N/A
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LANDBASE MAPPING: E.HERNANDEZ
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Contract No. 9000000003731 (9.3731)
EXHIBIT "B -1"
Southern California Edison Company
Transmission Line Right of Way Constraints and Guidelines
(Rev. 2/2/12)
The primary purpose of SCE's Transmission Rights of Way (ROW) and Substations is to house SCE's
electrical system and related facilities. SCE is committed to ensuring it operates and maintains a safe
and reliable electric system, both, now and in the future.
The use of SCE's ROW is guided by California Public Utilities Commission regulations (General Order
No. 69 -C), which define the need to protect utility system operations and provide guidance on overall
uses of the ROW, the types of agreements allowed, and related approval processes.
If you are proposing uses within SCE's ROW, please ensure that you contact SCE prior to developing
your plans. Any proposed uses must be compatible, low- intensity uses (i.e. green belts, bike and hiking
trails, etc.) that do not impose additional constraints on SCE's ability to maintain and operate its current
facilities and that do not interfere with any future operating facility needs.
The following are constraints and guidelines to assist in the development of your plans within SCE's
transmission ROW.
1. All projects are unique and will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
2. Buildings and other permanent structures, both, above ground and underground, are prohibited
within SCE's ROW. Examples of permanent structures are pipelines, concrete slabs, foundations,
vaults, decks, detention basins, pools, and anything else that is not portable and easily movable.
3. No parallel or longitudinal encroachments will be permitted. All improvements crossing in the
ROW must do so perpendicular to the centerline of the ROW.
4. Any proposed use(s) on SCE's ROW that are specifically prohibited in SCE's easement document
will be denied.
5. SCE's access to its ROW and facilities must be maintained 24/7 and cannot be encumbered in
order to ensure SCE's access for system operations, maintenance, and emergency response.
6. All proposed grading requires a clearance review. Costs for engineered conductor clearance
reviews required by SCE are to be paid for by the requestor.
7. All users of SCE's land shall be responsible for compliance with all applicable federal, state,
county, and local laws affecting use of SCE's land. The user must obtain all permits and other
governmental approvals required for the proposed use.
8. No plant species protected by federal or state law shall be planted within SCE's ROW.
9. All new trees and shrubs proposed on SCE's ROW shall be slow growing and not exceed 15 feet
in height.
10. No wetlands, other sensitive natural habitat, vegetation related natural plant areas, or
environmental mitigation on SCE's ROW will be permitted as it creates interference with SCE's
ability to access its facilities and to add future facilities.
11. Groundwater or storm water infiltration or recharge will not be allowed.
12. Flammable or combustible materials are not allowed to be used or stored on SCE's ROW.
13. SCE may require a third -party user to implement certain safety measures or mitigations as a
condition to approval of the third -party use. Users of SCE's ROW must adhere to minimum
grounding standards dictated by SCE.
14. Uses on SCE's ROW will not be approved if deemed unsafe. An example of an unsafe condition
includes (but is not limited to) instances where the proposed use may create levels of induced
voltage that are unsafe to SCE employees or the public that cannot be mitigated to safe levels.
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15. Horizontal Clearances
• Towers, Engineered Steel Poles & H- Frames
161 kV to 500kV
•
Lattice /Aesthetic & H- Frames (dead -end)
100 ft.
•
Engineered Steel Poles (dead -end)
100 ft.
•
Suspension Towers & H- Frames
50 ft.
•
Suspension Steel Poles
50 ft.
• Wood or Light - Weight Steel Poles & H- Frames
66kV to 11 5k
•
Engineered Steel Poles w/ Found. (TSP) (dead -end)
25 ft.
•
H -Frame
25 ft.
•
Wood Poles
25 ft.
•
Light - Weight Steel Poles
25 ft.
•
Anchor Rods
10 ft.
•
Guy Wires
10 ft.
•
Guy Poles
10 ft.
•
Lattice Anchor Towers (dead -end)
100 ft.
•
Lattice Suspension Towers
50 ft.
16. Vertical Clearances
• Structure
• 500kV
30 ft.
• 220kV
18 ft.
• 66kV
18 ft.
• <66kV (distribution facilities)
12 ft.
• Telecom
8 ft.
• Vehicle Access
• 500kV
36 ft.
• 220kV
30 ft.
• 66kV
30 ft.
• <66kV (distribution facilities)
25 ft.
• Telecom
18 ft.
• Pedestrian Access
• 500kV
31 ft.
• 220kV
25 ft.
• 66kV
25 ft.
• <66kV (distribution facilities)
17 ft.
• Telecom
10 ft.
17. Roads constructed on SCE ROW or where a third party's access road coincides with SCE's
access to SCE ROW or facilities must comply with SCE's engineering standards.
• The drivable road surface shall be constructed to provide a dense, smooth and uniform
riding surface. The minimum drivable road surface shall be 14 feet wide with an additional
2 feet of swale /berm on each side as required.
• The minimum centerline radius on all road curves shall be 50 feet measured at the
centerline of the drivable road surface. The minimum drivable width of all roads shall be
increased on curves by a distance equal to 400 /Radius of curvature.
• The road shall be sloped in a manner to prevent standing water or damage from undirected
water flow. Maximum cross slope shall not exceed 2 %, maximum grade not to exceed 12 %.
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Contract No. 9000000003731 (9.3731)
EXHIBIT "B -2"
Rivers & Mountains Conservancy (RMC) State Funded (Proposition 40, 50, 84 and other such
applicable funding sources) Projects Proposed on SCE's Site
PROCESS AND PLAN CHECKLIST
1. Letter from City of Rosemead identifying requested use of the Site for State funded
(Proposition 40, 50, 84 and other such applicable funding sources) RMC project in accordance
with the State provision for the bond measures. The proposed project must be compatible
with SCE's Secondary Land Use Policy (low intensity uses only) and Constraints Guidelines.
2. SCE verification of Site availability.
3. If the Site is available, SCE to provide City of Rosemead an Application for Use and estimated
processing fee to commence review process (SCE review to include electrical conductor
clearance evaluations, as required).
4. City of Rosemead provides to SCE: (i) the completed Application, (ii) RMC funding approval,
and (iii) four (4) copies of a conceptual plan depicting City of Rosemead's proposed project.
5. SCE shall conduct a review of the conceptual plan, meet with City of Rosemead and provide
comments for developing preliminary site plans in accordance with SCE's operational
requirements and constraints guidelines.
6. City of Rosemead shall submit preliminary site plans to comply with SCE's requirements and
guidelines. Preliminary site plans must clearly identify and plot:
A. SCE Site lines and easements
B. All SCE structures
C. All SCE clearances which comply with SCE Constraints Guidelines
D. All proposed improvements
Note: Proposed use must not have open space requirements that can impose additional
requirements on the Site or prohibit or limit SCE's ability to construct and install additional
facilities on the Site. No environmental mitigation is permitted on SCE's Site. No waterways,
creeks, or rivers are to be proposed on SCE's Site.
7. Subsequent to SCE's reviews and approval of the preliminary site plans, SCE shall provide
the Agreement to the City of Rosemead The Agreement term would be structured based
upon state funding requirements, with a maximum term of twenty five (25) years.
8. Subsequent to the City of Rosemead securing all required land entitlements, as referenced
in Article 4.2 of the Agreement, SCE will prepare and file an application with the CPUC to
secure approval to lease the Site to the City of Rosemead pursuant to Article 1.2 of the
Agreement
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9. Subsequent to the acceptance of the CPUC order by SCE and the City of Rosemead,
pursuant to Article 1.2 of the Agreement, the City of Rosemead will submit final construction
plans for SCE's review and approval, in accordance with Article 5 of the Agreement.
All correspondence shall be submitted to:
Southern California Edison Company
Real Properties - Land Management Metro
2 Innovation Way, 2nd Floor
Pomona, CA 91768
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Contract No. 9000000003731 (9.3731)
EXHIBIT "B -3"
Application to Use SCE Site & RMC Approval Verification of Funding (Proposition 40, 50, 84
and other such applicable funding sources)
Name of Requestor: City of Rosemead
Point of Contact on Project:
Funded by: Borid Act of 2006 Is it under Proposition 40, 50, 84 and other such
applicable funding sources? Yes — 84
Project Name:
Rosemead /San Gabriel Pocket Park Proiect (Jav Imperial Park)
Location of the Site:
Between Falling Leaf Ave. and Pine St. and between Pine St. and San Gabriel Blvd. in the City of
Rosemead State of California / Southern California Edison Co. transmission line right of way
In order for SCE to process this request, Requestor must obtain approval from San Gabriel Rivers and
Mountains Conversancy to ensure that this project falls within Proposition 40, 50 and other such
applicable funding source programs.
Submitted By: Approved By
Requestor
Rivers & Mountains Conservancy
Requestor Signature RMC Title
Requestor Title
Date
Date
Please use the attached Constraints Guidelines and Process & Plan Checklist in the development of
your proposed project. Your project must comply with the all SCE requirements.
SCE will provide requestor an estimated processing fee amount. In order to process this request,
requestor understands that a check for payment of the processing fee must be made payable to
Southern California Edison Company (SCE) prior to SCE reviewing plans.
The processing fee is based upon the scope and complexity of the proposed project the number of
reviews required.
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Contract No. 9000000003731 (9.3731)
EXHIBIT "C"
EMF Information
Understanding EMF: Electric Magnetic Fields
Reaching over to turn off the electric clock, relaxing in front of the television or making
breakfast- electric and magnetic fields, or EMF, are present throughout our environment.
Electric and magnetic fields are a natural consequence of our use of electricity. Whenever
an electric charge or current is present- either natural or manmade - fields of electric and magnetic
force occur. The earth itself has an intense magnetic field. Think about the natural relationship
between the earth and a compass. What causes the compass needle to point north is the earth's
magnetic field. Electric charges, currents and fields are naturally found in all living organisms -
including humans.
Manmade fields surround any wire that is carrying electricity, including household wiring,
electrical appliances, and transmission lines. These are called power frequency electric and
magnetic fields because they are created from manmade electricity. The electric current from
manmade fields is much weaker than the electric current that naturally flows through our body too
weak to be felt.
In the past few years, there has been an increasing amount of public attention focused on
the subject of power frequency electric and magnetic fields, even though the subject has been
under the scrutiny of researchers since the early 1970s. However, while progress has been made
and we've learned a lot, more research is necessary to determine whether these fields are a
health hazard. The needed research is being done by the California Department of Health
Services and leading state and national research institutions.
ELECTRIC FIELDS Electric pressure on a wire, or voltage, produces an electrical field
around the wire carrying the electricity. By plugging an ordinary lamp into an electrical outlet,
voltage enters the lamp cord and creates an electrical field. The higher the voltage the stronger
the electrical field. The strength of these fields is measured by the unit of volts per meter (V /M).
MAGNETIC FIELDS A magnetic field is the force produced by current, or the flow, of
electricity through a wire. For example, when you switch a lamp on, current flows through the
cord and this movement of electricity creates a magnetic field. There is no magnetic field when
the lamp is turned off. The strength of magnetic fields is measured in gauss. Since a gauss is
such a large unit of measure, you will see magnetic fields reported in units or milliGauss (mG) (1
gauss = 1000 milliGauss).
HOW STRONG ARE THEY? The strength of both electric and magnetic fields diminishes
quickly as you move away from the electrical object, just like the heat and light from a candle falls
off with distance. In addition to distance, trees, buildings and most other objects shield the electric
field, but have no effect on the magnetic field.
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As a rule, household appliances and wiring create magnetic fields higher than or equal to
those typically found near power lines. In any situation, exposure to electric and magnetic fields
may depend on the source, the distance from you to the source, and the time spent near the
source.
ARE THEY HARMFUL? Most scientists agree that health effects from EMF have not been
established. Dozens of studies have been completed since the 1970s and new research will
continue until scientists agree on whether or not a health hazard exists. However, current
scientific data about electric and magnetic fields is inconsistent. Some studies report a
relationship between residential and occupational exposure to EMF and an elevated risk of
various cancers while other studies, equally well done, do not find this relationship.
Coverage by local newspapers, magazines and major television networks have generated
stories on the possible health risk from exposure to EMF from electric power lines and electrical
appliances. Some of the media coverage referred to research studies that reported an increase
in cancer, especially childhood cancer, for people living near power lines.
You may want to measure the level of electric or magnetic fields in your home. However,
we do not know how to interpret the readings to determine any potential health impacts. There is
no safe or unsafe level of electric or magnetic fields established and agreed upon by health
scientists. Because of this, measurements in your home cannot be compared to any kind of
benchmark level to determine a degree of safety. At a customer's request, Edison will provide
magnetic field readings.
WHAT IS EDISON DOING? At Edison, we understand the public's concern about EMF
at home, at work and around power lines. First and foremost is our commitment to providing
reasonably - priced electricity to our customers in a safe, reliable and environmentally sound
manner. That's why Edison is pursuing an integrated research approach that:
• Provides Funding for Research Studies - Edison has joined with other agencies to provide
funding to leading universities for research and direct funding to outside laboratories.
• Participates in Joint Studies - Edison is currently participating with the California Public
Utilities Commission and the California Department of Health Services to determine a
range of options to reduce EMF from electric utility facilities.
• Conducts Research Within Edison - We are reviewing the designs of our transmission
lines, substations and other facilities should a health hazard be found. We are also trying
to determine the effect EMF has on our electrical workers.
• Keeps Current on All Literature and Research Studies - We continually monitor current
studies on the issue and participate in national and international seminars to review the
results of ongoing research.
OUR COMMITMENT If future research shows that electric and magnetic fields
associated with electricity are a health hazard, we will take every reasonable action necessary to
protect our customers and employees.
To date, the scientific literature is not convincing enough to justify expensive measures to
reduce electric or magnetic fields. In the meantime, there are questions that need to be answered
and we will continue to search for those answers. We are conducting research to develop and
evaluate engineering steps for reducing fields from electric facilities.
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Since more research is needed to resolve this controversy, we will continue to support
studies, and encourage outside agencies and governmental bodies to do the same.
Edison will continue to provide the most up -to -date information and services available to
customers, employees, legislators, local governments and public interest groups about EMF.
MAGNETIC FIELDS AT HOME.
(Measurements are in milliGauss)
1.2 12 39 1.2 12 39
Microwave Oven
750 40 1
to to to
2,000 80 8
Electric Range
60 4 0.1
to to to
2,000 40 1
Clothes Washer
8 2 0.1
To to to
8 2 0.1
Fluorescent Lam
400 5 0.1
To to to
4,000 20 3
MAGNETIC FIELDS OUTSIDE.
Distribution Lines
1 to 80 mG
Under the Line
More detailed information about EMF
Answers about EMF." To receive a free copy
provides, including EMF testing and workshops,
4SCE.
Transmission Lines
5 to 300 mG
Under the Line
is contained in a brochure called "Questions &
and to find out about other free services Edison
contact the EMF Education Center at (800) 200-
EDISON'S POLICY ON ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS After many years of
research, scientists have not found that exposure to power- frequency electric and magnetic fields
(EMF) causes disease in humans. Research on this topic is continuing.
We are aware that some members of the public are concerned about the potential health
effects of power- frequency electric and magnetic fields. We recognize and take seriously our
responsibilities to help resolve these concerns. Realizing that we need to better understand
electric and magnetic fields and respond to the current uncertainty, we believe Edison's
responsibilities are to:
Provide balanced, accurate information to our employees, customers, and public
agencies, including providing EMF measurements and consultation to our customers upon
request.
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Hair Dryer
Television
60
4
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25
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0.1
to
to
to
To
to
to
20,000
70
3
500
20
2
1.2
12
39
1.2
12
39
MAGNETIC FIELDS OUTSIDE.
Distribution Lines
1 to 80 mG
Under the Line
More detailed information about EMF
Answers about EMF." To receive a free copy
provides, including EMF testing and workshops,
4SCE.
Transmission Lines
5 to 300 mG
Under the Line
is contained in a brochure called "Questions &
and to find out about other free services Edison
contact the EMF Education Center at (800) 200-
EDISON'S POLICY ON ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS After many years of
research, scientists have not found that exposure to power- frequency electric and magnetic fields
(EMF) causes disease in humans. Research on this topic is continuing.
We are aware that some members of the public are concerned about the potential health
effects of power- frequency electric and magnetic fields. We recognize and take seriously our
responsibilities to help resolve these concerns. Realizing that we need to better understand
electric and magnetic fields and respond to the current uncertainty, we believe Edison's
responsibilities are to:
Provide balanced, accurate information to our employees, customers, and public
agencies, including providing EMF measurements and consultation to our customers upon
request.
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• Support existing research programs at the California Department of Health Services and
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to resolve the key scientific questions
about EMF.
• Conduct research to develop and evaluate no- and low -cost designs for reducing fields
from electric utility facilities.
• Take appropriate no- and low -cost steps to minimize field exposures from new facilities
and continue to consult and advise our customers with respect to existing facilities.
• Research and evaluate occupational health implications and provide employees who work
near energized equipment with timely, accurate information about field exposure in their
work environment.
• Assist the California Department of Health Services, the California Public Utilities
Commission, and other appropriate local, state, and federal governmental bodies to
provide reasonable, uniform regulatory guidance.
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