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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 94-R63RESOLUTION NO. 94-R63 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 613.615 NORTH AZUSA AVENUE THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1, The Community Redevelopment Agency ("Agency") of the City of Azusa does hereby find, determine and declare as follows: A. The Agency has received an offer to purchase certain improved real property generally located at 613-615 North Azusa Avenue. B. The Property is located in Azusa Central Business District Redevelopment Project Area under the Redevelopment Plan of the City of Azusa; C. The Agency desires to purchase, and the seller desires to sell, the Property on the terms and conditions and for the consideration as set forth in a Purchase and Sale Agreement; D. The Agency is acquiring the Property by threat of condemnation and is authorized to voluntarily acquire the Property for purposes of redevelopment pursuant to the provisions of the Community Redevelopment Law (Health & Safety Code 533391); E. The acquisition of the Property is consistent with the Redevelopment Plan for the Redevelopment Project Area. The Agency has consulted the adopted Owner Participation Guidelines for the City of Azusa and has proceeded in conformity thereto; F. The purchase price for the Property, as set forth in the Purchase and Sale Agreement, represents the fair market value of the Property and the Agency will not use Federal funds to acquire said property. G. The acquisition of the Property is for redevelopment purposes and furthers the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of Azusa; H. This agreement pertains to and affects the ability of the Agency to finance its activities and carry out its statutory obligations and the goals of the Redevelopment Plan. It is intended to be a contract within the meaning of Government Code §53511; and I. In taking this action, the Agency has considered the environmental impact of its decision, and after careful study, has determined that this project is categorically exempt under the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines (Title 14 C.C.R. §15301) and the City of Azusa's environmental procedures. The Agency, therefore, finds that this project will have no significant effect on the environment. SECTION 2. Based on all of the foregoing, the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Azusa hereby approves that certain Purchase and Sale Agreement for the purchase of property generally located at 613-615 North Azusa Avenue in substantially the same form as the agreement attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference. The Agency further authorizes the Chairperson of the Agency to execute said agreement in substantially the same form as depicted on Exhibit "A". 0 0 SECTION 3. A copy of the Purchase and Sale Agreement, executed by the Chairperson and the Seller of the Property shall be kept on file at City Hall. Staff is directed to do all that is necessary to effectuate the intent of the Agreement and consummate the purchase of the Property. SECTION 4. The Agency Secretary shall certify the adoption of this Resolution. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 7th DAY OF November 1994 J - Chairman I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Board of Directors of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Azusa at a regular meeting thereof held on the 7th day of November 1994 by the following vote of the Board: AYES: BOARD MEMBERS: HARDISON, MADRID, NARANJO, BEEBE NOES: ABSENT ABSTAIN BOARD MEMBERS: NONE BOARD MEMBERS: NONE BOARD MEMBERS: cAA,Ar A.wdi.A2.,e PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made this 7th day of November, 1994, by and between THE CITY OF AZUSA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("Buyer") and BEVERLY YEDINEK AND LEWIS YEDINEK, JR. ("Seller"). In accordance with their mutual covenants and considerations contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. Recitals. This Purchase Agreement is made with respect to the following facts which the parties acknowledge and agree are true and correct: A. Seller is the owner of certain real property ("Property") in the City of Azusa, County of Los Angeles, State of California, commonly known as 613-G15 N. Azusa Ave., which is more specifically described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. B. Seller is acting involuntarily, under the threat of an imminent possibility of condemnation, in making the determination to sell and enter into this Agreement. Therefore, Seller has elected to negotiate the acquisition of the Property with Buyer. Both parties acknowledge, however, that this transaction was negotiated at arm's length and represents the fair market value of the Property at the time this Agreement is entered into. C. Seller desires to 'sell, and Buyer desires to purchase, the Property on the terms and conditions and for the consideration set forth herein. D. Seller and Buyer agree that the purchase price set forth in Section 3 below represents the fair market value of the Property. 2. Purchase and Sale. For valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Seller agrees to sell, convey and deliver to Buyer and Buyer agrees to purchase and accept from Seller, the Property, on the terms and conditions contained hereinafter. 3. Purchase Price. The total purchase price ("Purchase Price") for the Property is One Hundred Forty Eight Thousand and Five Hundred Dollars ($148,500). 4. Escrow. "Escrow" Within ten (10) business days after execution of this Agreement by Seller, Buyer and Seller shall open an escrow at Premium Escrow ("Escrow Agent") as selected by 0 0 Buyer in order to consummate the purchase and sale of the Property. Escrow shall be deemed opened upon receipt by the Escrow Agent of a fully executed copy of this Agreement, the "General Escrow Instructions" of Escrow Agent and the "Parties' Escrow Instructions" attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and incorporated herein by reference, which shall collectively be considered as the escrow instructions of the parties as to the terms and conditions of the escrow. In the event of a conflict between this Agreement, the General Escrow Instructions and the Parties' Escrow Instructions, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail. The escrow shall close when the grant deed conveying the Property to Buyer is recorded but not later than sixty (60) days from the date of execution of this Agreement unless extended by the provisions of this Agreement. 5. Conveyance and Title Insurance. A. Seller agrees to convey good, marketable, fee simple title to the Property, by Grant Deed, to Buyer free and clear of all recorded liens, encumbrances, assessments, leases and taxes EXCEPT such items as may be agreed upon between the parties pursuant to subparagraph C of this Section. Seller to pay for any unpaid delinquent taxes and/or any penalties and interest thereon, and for any delinquent assessments or bonds against the property. All non -delinquent taxes, assessments and fees levied or assessed on the Property shall be prorated between Buyer and Seller as of the close of escrow. The Grant Deed evidencing the conveyance of the Property from Seller to Buyer shall be in the form, and shall contain the terms, as substantially set forth on Exhibit "C" attached hereto and made a part hereof. B. Title to the Property shall vest in the name of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Azusa. C. As soon as practicable following the date of this Agreement, and not later than three (3) days after opening of Escrow, Buyer shall obtain a Preliminary Title Report on the Property at Buyer's sole cost from Land Title Insurance Company together with copies of all documents and instruments referred to in the Preliminary Title Report. Buyer shall have ten (10) business days after the receipt of the Preliminary Title Report to approve or disapprove the same. Buyer shall be deemed to have approved the Preliminary Title Report unless it delivers to Seller written notice of its disapproval within the ten-day period specified. Buyer's written notice of disapproval shall specify the specific items on the Preliminary Report which it disapproves. In the event Buyer disapproves the Preliminary Title Report, Seller (at its option and its own cost) will have until the close of escrow to cure any item on the Preliminary Title Report to which Buyer objected in its notice of disapproval. In the event Seller does not so cure on or before the close of escrow, either party c:\..\agmts\yedinek.agt 2 0 0 will have the right to terminate the Agreement and such termination shall not be considered a default or breach of this Agreement. D. During escrow, Buyer shall pay for a California Land Title Association (CLTA) Standard Coverage Policy of Title Insurance in the amount of the purchase price of the Property set forth in Section 3 of this Agreement, issued by Land Title Insurance Company showing title to the Property vested in Buyer, subject only to the following exceptions: 1. Any liens to secure payment of real estate taxes, not delinquent; 2. The lien of supplemental taxes assessed pursuant to Chapter 3.5 commencing with Section 75 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code (the "Code"); 3. Matters affecting the condition of title created by Buyer, with the written consent of Seller; and 4. Those certain exceptions set forth in the Preliminary Title Report approved or deemed approved pursuant to Section 5(c) of this Agreement. E. In the event that escrow does not close within sixty (60) days from the date of execution of this Agreement due to Buyer's failure to satisfy any conditions of said Agreement, Buyer shall provide ten days' notice to Seller of Buyer's intent to extend the date of the escrow. If the parties do not agree to a written extension of the close of escrow, escrow shall not close and this Agreement shall terminate. 6. Indemnification By Seller Indemnification by Seller. Effective as of the closing date, and with the exception of any acts pertaining to or arising out of the acts of the Buyer, including but not limited to the completed environmental audit, Seller shall indemnify and hold harmless Buyer from and against any and all claims, damages or liabilities (whether or not caused by negligence), including civil or criminal fines, arising out of Seller's personal conduct including any of the following: (a) Any generation, processing, handling, transportation, storage, treatment or disposal of solid wastes or hazardous wastes by Seller onto the Property; c:\..\agmca\yedinek.agt 3 0 0 payments not yet due to be assumed by Buyer. Seller shall not be liable for any assessments or liens imposed upon Buyer after execution of this Agreement. Seller shall pay to cure any items of disapproval identified by Buyer in the Preliminary Title Report, if elected by Seller under Section 5(C) of this Agreement. 14. Binding Arbitration. ANY DISPUTE OR CLAIM IN LAW OR EQUITY ARISING OUT OF THIS CONTRACT OR ANY RESULTING TRANSACTION SHALL BE DECIDED BY NEUTRAL BINDING ARBITRATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION, AND NOT BY COURT ACTION EXCEPT AS PROVIDED BY CALIFORNIA LAW FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW OF ARBITRATION PROCEEDINGS. JUDGMENT UPON THE AWARD RENDERED BY THE ARBITRATIONS) MAY BE ENTERED IN ANY COURT HAVING JURISDICTION THEREOF. THE PARTIES SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO DISCOVERY IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE §1283.05. THE FOLLOWING MATTERS ARE EXCLUDED FROM ARBITRATION HEREUNDER: (A) A JUDICIAL OR NON -JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE OR OTHER ACTION OR PROCEEDING TO ENFORCE A DEED OF TRUST, MORTGAGE, OR REAL PROPERTY SALES CONTRACT AS DEFINED IN CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE §2985, (B) AN UNLAWFUL DETAINER ACTION, (C) THE FILING OR ENFORCEMENT OF A MECHANIC'S LIEN, (D) ANY MATTER WHICH IS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF A PROBATE COURT, OR (E) AN ACTION FOR BODILY INJURY OR WRONGFUL DEATH, OR FOR LATENT OR PATENT DEFECTS TO WHICH THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE §337.1 OR §337.5 APPLIES. THE FILING OF A JUDICIAL ACTION TO ENABLE THE RECORDING OF A NOTICE OF PENDING ACTION, FOR ORDER OF ATTACHMENT, RECEIVERSHIP, INJUNCTION, OR OTHER PROVISIONAL REMEDIES, SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE A WAIVER OF THE RIGHT TO ARBITRATE UNDER THIS PROVISION. NOTICE: BY INITIALING 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 MUTUAL ARBITRATION AS PROVIDED BY CALIFORNIA LAW AND YOU ARE GIVING UP ANY RIGHTS YOU MIGHT POSSESS TO HAVE A DISPUTE LITIGATED IN A COURT OR JURY TRIAL. BY INITIALING 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. c:\..\agmca\yedinek.agc 6 Date: Attest Date: Date: 0 0 THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA (BUYER) M SELLER M -33 Chairman Beverly Yedinek Lewis Yedinek, Jr. 15. Attorneys' Fees. Should any party hereto institute any legal action or proceeding, or should either party be made a party to a proceeding by the escrow holder resulting from an action by the other party, to enforce any provision hereof by reason of the alleged breach of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to receive from the other party such amount as the court may adjudge to be reasonable attorneys' fees for services rendered to the prevailing party. 16. Notices. All notices, demands, requests and notices under this Agreement by either party shall be hand delivered or sent by United States mail, registered or certified postage prepaid and addressed to the parties as follows: "Seller" Beverly Yedinek Lewis Yedinek, Jr. P.O. Box 643 Stoves, MO 65078 "Buyer" The Redevelopment Agency of the City of Azusa 213 East Foothill Boulevard Azusa, California 91702 Attention: Executive Director t:\..\agmca\yedinek.agc 7 0 0 CC: Kenneth T. Fong BARBOSA GARCIA & SARNES 500 Citadel Dr_ve, Suite 390 Los Angeles, California 90040 Notices, demands and rec-sests served in the above manner shall be considered sufficiently given or served for all purposes under this Agreement at the time the notice, demand or request is hand delivered or postmarked to the addresses shown above. 17. Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every term, condition, covenant, obligation and provision of this Agreement. 18. Severability. In the event any portion of this Agreement shall be declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, such portion shall be severed from this Agreement and the remaining parts hereof shall remain in full force and effect as fully as though such invalid, illegal or unenforceable portion had never been part of this Agreement, provided the remaining Agreement can be reasonably and equitably enforced. 19. Binding of Successors. Subject to the limitations set forth herein, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the respective parties hereto. 20. Required Actions or Suver and Seller. Buyer and Seller agree to execute all such instruments and documents and to take all actions (including the deposit of funds in addition to such funds as may be specifically provided for herein) as may be required in order to consummate the purchase and sale herein contemplated and shall use their best efforts to accomplish the close of escrow in accordance with provisions hereof. 21. California Law. This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. 22. Waivers. No waiver by either party of any provision hereof shall be deemed a waiver of any other provision hereof or of any subsequent breach by either party of the same or any other provision. 23. Captions. The captions, paragraphs and subparagraph numbers appearing in this Agreement are inserted only as a matter of convenience and neither define, limit, construe or describe the scope or intent of such paragraphs of this Agreement nor in any way affect this Agreement. e:\..\egmts\yedinek.agt 8 0 24. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties hereto and no addition or modification of any term or provision shall be effective unless set forth in writing, signed by both Seller and Buyer. 25. Disclaimer of Lecal Effects. No representation, warranty, statement or recommendation is made by Buyer or Seller or their officers, agents, employees or attorneys regarding the legal sufficiency, legal effect, or tax consequences of this agreement or the transaction. Buyer and Seller acknowledge and represent that they have each obtained the independent advice of qualified persons concerning the legal sufficiency, legal effect and tax consequences of this Agreement and the transaction described herein. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first written above. SELLER Date By: Beverly Yedinek Date By: Lewis Yedinek, Jr. Date c:\..\egmce\yedinek.agt BUYER THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA (BUYER) CHAIRMAN --/ _ STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) On this day of , 19 1 before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacities, and that by his/her/their signatures on the instrument the person(s) or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Notary Public State of California (SEAL) Name (typed or printed) c:\..\agmts\yedinek.agt 10 —0 _ 0 0 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION The property is described as assessor parcel number c:\..\agmta\yedinek.agt 11 —JE:" EXHIBIT B ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS Under the "Purchase and Sale Agreement" ("Agreement") By and Between Beverly Yedinek and Lewis Yedinek, Sr. ("Seller") and THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, ("Buyer"), these Escrow Instructions are to be considered as escrow instructions to the Escrow Agent, and Escrow Agent is authorized to act hereunder insofar as closing escrow is concerned. 1. The Closing Date for escrow on the Property to be conveyed shall be the date the grant deed conveying the Property to Buyer is recorded but not later than sixty(60) days from the date of execution of the Agreement, unless extended in writing by both parties pursuant to the Agreement. 2. As soon as is necessary after the opening of escrow, Seller will deposit an executed grant deed, in a form substantially the same as shown on Exhibit "C" to the Agreement, with Escrow Agent and Buyer agrees to deposit a good faith deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000). Buyer and Seller agree to deposit with Escrow Agent any additional instruments as may be necessary to complete this transaction. Deposit is applicable to downpayment. 3. All funds received in this escrow may be deposited with other escrow funds in a general interest-bearing escrow trust account(s) and may be transferred to any other such escrow trust account in any State or National Bank doing business in the State of California upon written notice to the parties hereto. The Funds deposited, and all interest earned thereon, shall be applicable in full towards the Purchase Price set forth in Section 3 of the Agreement, and shall be released to Seller upon close of escrow. In the event Escrow does not close and the sale of the Property as contemplated in the Agreement is not consummated, the funds deposited (including interest earned thereon) shall be returned in full to Buyer. 4. Escrow agent is authorized and instructed to comply with the following tax adjustment procedure, if necessary: A. Pay, and charge Seller for, any unpaid delinquent taxes and/or any penalties and interest thereon, and for any delinquent assessments or bonds against the Property; B. All non -delinquent taxes, assessments and fees levied or assessed on the Property shall be c:\..\agmte\yedinek.agt 1 EXHIBIT B prorated between Buyer and Seller by Escrow Agent as of the close of escrow, provided that all taxes accrued as of opening date of Escrow shall be paid solely by Seller. The Parties are exempt from the payment of documentary transfer taxes by virtue of Revenue and Taxation Code Section 11922. 5. Escrow agent is authorized to, and shall: A. Pay and charge Buyer for preliminary and final title report with Land Title Company any amount necessary to place title in the condition necessary to satisfy Agreement; B. Pay and charge Buyer one half of escrow costs escrow fees, charges and costs payable under the Agreement; C. Disburse funds and deliver deed when conditions of this escrow have been fulfilled by Buyer and Seller. D. Obtain the necessary certification of non - foreign status or withhold the necessary funds from purchase price pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 1445. E. Obtain all necessary certifications or other documents required by State or Federal law. 6. Insurance policies for fire or casualty are not to be transferred, and Seller shall cancel its own policies after close of escrow. 7. Recordation of instruments delivered through this escrow is authorized if necessary or proper in the issuance of the policy of title insurance. All time limits within which any matter herein specified is to be performed may be extended by mutual agreement of parties hereto subject to the Agreement. Any amendment of, or supplement to, any instructions must be in writing. 8. Prior to closing, Buyer shall deliver to escrow agent a letter stating that the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act have been met. 9. Time is of the essence in these instructions and escrow is to close as soon as possible in accordance with this Agreement. c:\..\agmts\yedinek.agt 2 EXHIBIT B max' 0 0 10. Termination of Escrow A. If Escrow Agent receives notice of termination of this escrow from either party as provided in the Agreement, Escrow Agent shall promptly notify in writing the party not terminating the escrow of Escrow Agent's receipt of the notice to terminate. After the expiration of ten (10) business days from the date Escrow Agent delivers such notice, Escrow Agent shall return to each of the parties the funds and documents deposited in escrow unless Escrow Agent receives written objection from the party not terminating the escrow. B. In the event of such an objection, Escrow Agent shall retain all funds and documents until it receives written instructions from both parties as to the disposition of the funds or documents or a certified copy of a final judgment or order of a court of competent jurisdiction resolving the rights of the parties. A Judgment or order shall be deemed final when all time for appeal, rehearing or other comparable procedure has expired without any such proceeding having been commenced. C. Any termination of the escrow shall be without prejudice to the rights either party may have against the other for any breach of covenant or warranty or any misrepresentation under this Agreement. 11. The parties shall execute instructions as requested by the Escrow Agent not the provisions of the Agreement and the Escrow which are necessary or convenient to carry out Agreement. c:\..\egmt9\yedinek.ngt 3 such additional inconsistent with Instructions and the intent of the EXHIBIT B Date ATTEST Date Date 0 0 THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA (BUYER) SELLER CHAIRMAN By: Beverly Yedinek am Lewis Yedinek, Jr. c:\..\agmta\yedinek.agt 4 EXHIBIT B 0 0 EXHIBIT N0. C GRANT DEED c:\..\agm[s\yedinek.agt 5 EXHIBIT C