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DUBLIN
CALIFORNIA
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
DATE: .Line 6, 2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Linda Smith, City Manager
Agenda Item 4.3
SU B.ECT : Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding for Dublin Place
Shopping Center
Prepared by: Hazel L. Wetherford, Economic Development Director
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider approval of a third amendment to the Memorandum of
Understanding with ASVRF 7300 Amador, LP, ASVRF Dublin Place, LP, and ASVRF 6960 Amador,
LP regarding Dublin Place Shopping Center. The Amendment includes an 18-month term
extension.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Approving a Third Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding
(Dublin Place Shopping Center).
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact associated with the approval of this Amendment.
DESCRIPTION:
On October 15, 2019, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 107-19 (Attachment 3) approving a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Dublin and ASVRF Acquisitions, LLC,
ASVRF Dublin Place, LP, and ASVRF 6960 Amador LP for Dublin Place Shopping Center.
On April 6, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 26-21 (Attachment 4) approving a First
Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding extending the term by 12-months.
On April 5, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 30-22 (Attachment 5) approving a
Second Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding extending the term by 14-months.
On October 18, 2022, the City Council received an update on Downtown Dublin that included a
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presentation from the primary property owner, American Realty Advisors along with their team,
which includes Hines and Gensler on their proposed master site plan. The plan showed
modifications to the town square and street grid network while still capturing the intent of the
Downtown Preferred Vision (DPV).
Located in the Retail District of Downtown Dublin, Dublin Place Shopping Center contains eight
parcels with two property owners. ASVRF Dublin Place, LP, also known as American Realty
Advisors (ARA), now owns six of the eight parcels. At the time of the initial MOU in September
2019, ARA only owned five of the eight parcels and desired to acquire 7300 Amador Plaza Rd. in
partnership with the City of Dublin.
During that time, the City was working on the development of the Downtown Preferred Vision
project and was collaborating with ARA to develop new and more appropriate uses for the
Shopping Center consistent with the City's Downtown Dublin Specific Plan.
The MOU outlined the terms between ARA and the City as it related to the joint commitment of
funds towards the acquisition of 7300 Amador Plaza Rd. As part of the acquisition, the City
contributed $3,000,000 and ARA contributed $3,775,000. The MOU outlined the following
requirements of ARA:
• Acquire the other portions of the Shopping Center, and if successful in acquiring the
remaining sites, cooperate in the City's efforts to site a town square park and sell the City
the necessary acreage as outlined in the MOU;
• Identify and create a separate site for the development of an up-to-80 unit affordable
senior housing site;
• Obtain termination rights and/or relocation rights within the leases for any future lease(s)
within both the 7950 Amador Valley Blvd. property and 7300 Amador Plaza Rd. property;
• Apply for a permit for a new monument signage program which would include a
rebranding effort of the Shopping Center; and
• If, during the 18-month period as outlined in the MOU, the City does not approve a higher
and better use of 7505 Dublin Blvd. as part of a larger redevelopment of the Shopping
Center, or if ARA decides that it would be beneficial not to develop 7505 Dublin Blvd. as
part of a larger redevelopment of the Shopping Center, then ARA will obtain a building
permit for the development of 7505 Dublin Blvd.
Throughout the City Council actions over the last four years, ARA has made significant strides in
support of the DPV. However, additional time is needed to complete negotiations with the
remaining property owner, negotiate leases with long-term tenants, address final comments on
the master site plan, and understand traffic impacts. It is for this reason that the City and ARA
have agreed to extend the MOU for a period of 18 months to December 31, 2024. The Amendment
also includes language to correct the address for the former Grocery Outlet building from 7950
Amador Valley Boulevard to 7590 Amador Valley Boulevard.
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STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
Strategy 1: Downtown Dublin and Economic Development
Objective A: Continue support of the downtown preferred vision and downtown specific plan
including improving visual and environmental quality and evaluating specific business uses.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted, and a copy of this Staff Report has been provided to ARA.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Resolution Approving a Third Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding Regarding
Dublin Place Shopping Center
2) Exhibit A to the Resolution - Third Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (Dublin
Place Shopping Center)
3) Resolution No. 107-19 Approving a Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Dublin Place
Shopping Center
4) Resolution No. 26-21 Approving a First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding
(Dublin Place Shopping Center)
5) Resolution No. 30-22 Approving a Second Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding
Regarding Dublin Place Shopping Center
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Attachment I
RESOLUTION NO. XX — 23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
(DUBLIN PLACE SHOPPING CENTER)
WHEREAS, on October 15, 2019, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 107-19
approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Dublin and ASVRF
Acquisitions, LLC, ASVRF Dublin Place, LP, and ASVRF 6960 Amador LP also known as
American Realty Advisors (ARA) for the Dublin Place Shopping Center; and
WHEREAS, on April 6, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 26-21 approving a
First Amendment to the MOU; and
WHEREAS, on April 5, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 30-22 approving a
Second Amendment to the MOU; and
WHEREAS, upon the City's request, ARA agreed to use commercially reasonable efforts
to facilitate future development of the Shopping Center and site a Town Square, including the
acquisition of 7300 Amador Plaza Rd. (the "Property); and
WHEREAS, the MOU outlined the terms between ARA and the City as it related to the
joint commitment of funds towards the acquisition of the Property; and
WHEREAS, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing significant impact to owners
and tenants of retail properties, priorities were shifted and substantial delays in negotiations
occurred; and
WHEREAS, ARA has commenced negotiations again with the remaining property owner;
however, additional time is needed; and
WHEREAS, the City requested, and ARA agreed, to extend the MOU for a period of 18-
months; and
WHEREAS, ARA has requested to correct the address of the former Grocery Outlet
building from 7950 Amador Valley Boulevard to 7590 Amador Valley Boulevard.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does
hereby approve the Third Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City
of Dublin and ASVRF 7300 Amador, LP, ASVRF Dublin Place, LP, and ASVRF 6960 Amador
LP.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to execute the
amendments to the agreements, attached hereto as Exhibit A, and make any necessary, non -
substantive changes to carry out the intent of this Resolution, as deemed appropriate by the City
Manager.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of June 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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Attachment 2
Exhibit A to the Resolution
THIRD AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
(Dublin Place Shopping Center)
This Third Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding ("Third Amendment") dated as
of June 6, 2023 ("Effective Date"), is entered into between and among the City of Dublin (the
"City"), ASVRF 7300 Amador, LP, a Delaware limited partnership ("ASVRF 7300") as
successor in interest to ASVRF Acquisitions, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
("ASVRF Acquisitions"), ASVRF Dublin Place, LP, a Delaware limited partnership ("ASVRF
Dublin") and ASVRF 6960 Amador, LP, a Delaware limited partnership ("ASVRF Amador" and
collectively "Owners"). The City and Owners are each individually referred to as a "Party" and
collectively referred to as the "Parties." Capitalized terms not defined in this Third Amendment
shall have the meanings specified in the MOU.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, ASVRF Acquisitions assigned all of its interest under the Purchase
Agreement to ASVRF 7300 which has acquired 7300 Amador Plaza Road, Dublin, California,
Assessor's Parcel No. 941-0305-027 (the "7300 Amador Property"), located within the Dublin
Place Shopping Center (the "Shopping Center"); and
WHEREAS, the Owners wish to develop new and more appropriate uses for the
Shopping Center consistent with the City's Downtown Dublin Specific Plan, including the siting
of a Town Square and the City is supportive of these efforts; and
WHEREAS, Owners and the City desire to see the Covenants, Conditions & Restricts
(CC&Rs) and Reciprocal Easement Agreement (REA) encumbering the Shopping Center
amended to allow more appropriate uses at the Shopping Center, consistent with the City's
Downtown Dublin Specific Plan, redevelopment opportunities of various areas within the
Shopping Center, and/or improved signage; and
WHEREAS, to bring specificity to their joint commitment and to set out in general terms
and actions to encourage future development of the Shopping Center and siting of a Town
Square, consistent with the City's Downtown Specific Plan, the Parties entered into a
Memorandum of Understanding dated October 15, 2019 (the "MOU"); and
WHEREAS, the Parties executed the First Amendment to the MOU on April 6, 2021
extending the term of the MOU to April 14, 2022;
WHEREAS, the Parties executed the Second Amendment to the MOU on April 5, 2022
extending the term of the MOU to June 30, 2023;
WHEREAS, in response to a request by the City, Owners have agreed to extend the
Term of the MOU upon the terms and conditions set forth herein.
NOW THEREFORE, the Parties hereby agree as follows:
Section 1. Recitals. The Recitals stated above are hereby ratified by the Parties as
being true, accurate and correct and are incorporated herein as if set forth in full.
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Section 2. Term. The Term of this MOU shall be extended to the close of business
on December 31, 2024 and any other time periods specified in the MOU shall be extended
accordingly.
Section 3. 7950 Amador Valley Boulevard. References to 7950 Amador Valley
Boulevard (the former Grocery Outlet building) in the MOU shall be replaced with "7590
Amador Valley Boulevard".
Section 4. Entire Agreement. The MOU, as modified by this Third Amendment,
contains all of the agreements and understandings related to the subject matter hereof.
Section 5. Remainder of MOU Unmodified. Except as set forth in this Third
Amendment, the Parties agree that the MOU is unmodified and in full force and effect and that
no Party is in breach of any obligations thereunder. To the extent that the terms of the MOU
conflict with the terms of this Third Amendment, the terms of this Third Amendment shall be
controlling.
Section 6. Counterparts. This Third Amendment may be executed in multiple
counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which together shall constitute one
instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Third Amendment, effective as of the
date first written above.
CITY OF DUBLIN ASVRF 7300 Amador, LP
a Delaware limited liability partnership
By:
Linda Smith, City Manager
Attest:
By:
Marsha Moore, City Clerk
Approved as to form
By:
John D. Bakker, City Attorney
By: ASVRF Dublin Place GP Corporation,
a Delaware corporation,
its General Partner
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Name: KirkHelgeson
Its: Executive Vice President
Date: 5/15/ZU i
ASVRF DUBLIN PLACE, LP
a Delaware limited partnership
By: ASVRF Dublin Place GP Corporation,
a Delaware corporation
its General Partner
By: i Eravbw
Name: Kirk Helaeson
Its: Executive Vice President
Date: )/ i / L "s
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ASVRF 6960 AMADOR, LP
a Delaware limited partnership
By: ASVRF Dublin Place GP Corporation,
a Delaware corporation
its General Partner
By: rDocuSign. by:
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Name: Kirk Helaeson
Its: Exec f *Ace President
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Attachment 3
RESOLUTION NO. 107 - 19
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
*********
APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING DUBLIN PLACE
SHOPPING CENTER
WHEREAS, ASVRF Acquisitions, LLC, ASVRF Dublin Place, LP, and ASVRF 6960
Amador LP also known as American Realty Advisors (ARA) and the City desire to see
redevelopment opportunities of various areas within the Dublin Place Shopping Center; and
WHEREAS, the City has requested, and ARA has agreed, to use commercially
reasonable efforts to facilitate future development of the Shopping Center and site a Town
Square, including acquisition of 7300 Amador Plaza Rd (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, the purchase price for the Property is Six Million Seven Hundred Seventy -
Five Thousand dollars ($6,775,000); and
WHEREAS, ARA and the City wish to partner together towards acquiring the Property,
with ARA depositing Three Million Seven Hundred Seventy -Five Thousand dollars ($3,775,000)
into escrow and the City contributing Three Million dollars ($3,000,000) towards the purchase of
the Property; and
WHEREAS, the parties now wish to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
to bring clarity to their joint commitment and to set out in general terms the various roles each
party will play and procedures to be followed; and
WHEREAS, for a period of 18 months following the effective date of the Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU), ARA will attempt to:
• Acquire the other portions of the Shopping Center, and if successful in acquiring the
remaining sites, will cooperate in the City's efforts to site a town square park and sell the
City the necessary acreage as outlined in the MOU;
• Identify and create a separate site for the development of an up to 80-unit affordable
senior housing site;
• Obtain termination rights and/or relocation rights within the leases for any future lease(s)
within both 7950 Amador Valley Blvd. and the Property;
• Apply for a permit for a new monument signage program which would include a
rebranding effort of the Shopping Center; and
• If during the 18-month period as outlined in the MOU, the City does not approve a higher
and better use of 7505 Dublin Blvd. as part of a larger redevelopment of the Shopping
Center, or if ARA decides that it would be beneficial not to develop 7505 Dublin Blvd. as
part of a larger redevelopment of the Shopping Center, then ARA will obtain a building
permit for the development of 7505 Dublin Blvd.; and
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WHEREAS, if during the 18-month period, the City and ARA mutually agree that ARA
has failed to comply with the terms of the MOU, ARA shall reimburse the City's contribution of
Three Million dollars ($3,000,000).
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does
hereby approve the Memorandum of Understanding regarding Dublin Place Shopping Center for
the acquisition of 7300 Amador Plaza Road.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to execute the MOU in
substantially the form attached as Exhibit A to this Resolution, and to take such other and
further action, as necessary and appropriate to carry out the intention of this Resolution,
including execution of a Funding Agreement related to acquisiton of the Property, as deemed
appropriate by the City Manager.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of October, 2019, by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Goel, Hernandez, Josey, Kumagai and Mayor Haubert
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
4,V
City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
(Dublin Place Shopping Center)
This Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") dated October 15, 2019 ("Effective Date")
is entered into between and among the City of Dublin (the "City"), ASVRF Acquisitions, LLC,
a Delaware limited liability company ("ASVRF Acquisitions"), ASVRF Dublin Place, LP, a
Delaware limited partnership ("ASVRF Dublin") and ASVRF 6960 Amador, LP, a Delaware
limited partnership ("ASVRF Amador" and collectively "Owners"). The City and Owners are each
individually referred to as a "Party" and collectively referred to as the "Parties."
RECITALS
WHEREAS, ASVRF Acquisitions has entered into that certain Purchase and Sale
Agreement dated August 2, 2019 with EVCAP Amador Plaza LLC and TA Amador Plaza, LLC
(the "Purchase Agreement") to purchase 7300 Amador Plaza Road, Dublin, California,
Assessor's Parcel No. 941-0305-027 (the "7300 Amador Property"), located within the Dublin
Place Shopping Center (the "Shopping Center") for a purchase price of Six Million Seven
Hundred Seventy -Five Thousand dollars ($6,775,000); and
WHEREAS, the Owners wish to develop new and more appropriate uses for the
Shopping Center consistent with the City's Downtown Dublin Specific Plan, including the siting
of a Town Square and the City is supportive of these efforts; and
WHEREAS, Owners and the City desire to see the Covenants, Conditions & Restricts
(CC&Rs) and Reciprocal Easement Agreement (REA) encumbering the Shopping Center
amended to allow more appropriate uses at the Shopping Center, consistent with the City's
Downtown Dublin Specific Plan, redevelopment opportunities of various areas within the
Shopping Center, and/or improved signage; and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of the Parties' desire to amend the CC&Rs and REA, Owners
intend to work with any other property owners or tenants within the Shopping Center, whose
consent may be necessary to complete such amendments; and
WHEREAS, the City has requested, and Owners have agreed, to use commercially
reasonable efforts to facilitate future development of the Shopping Center and site a Town
Square; and
WHEREAS, ASVRF Acquisitions will deposit into escrow the amount of Three Million
Seven Hundred Seventy -Five Thousand dollars ($3,775,000), together with its share of any
closing costs for the purchase of the 7300 Amador Property; and
WHEREAS, subject to the terms of this MOU, City will contribute Three Million Dollars
($3,000,000) towards the purchase price of the 7300 Amador Property; and
WHEREAS, the Parties now wish to enter into an agreement to bring specificity to their
joint commitment and to set out in general terms and actions needed to be taken to by all
Parties to complete the acquisition of the 7300 Amador Property and encourage future
development of the Shopping Center and siting of a Town Square, consistent with the City's
Downtown Specific Plan.
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NOW THEREFORE, the Parties hereby agree as follows:
Section 1. Term. The provisions of this MOU shall expire the earlier of (i) eighteen
(18) months from the Effective Date of this MOU or (ii) upon completion of the Parties'
obligations under this MOU or (iii) by mutual consent of the Parties.
Section 2. Contribution by the City for the 7300 Amador Property.
A. The City and ASVRF Acquisitions shall, in good faith, negotiate and execute a
funding agreement governing their rights and obligations with respect to the
City's contribution toward the purchase of the 7300 Amador Property (the
"Funding Agreement").
B. On or before two business days prior to the Closing Date (as defined in the
Purchase Agreement), City shall deposit Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000) into
escrow towards the purchase of the 7300 Amador Property ("City's Share")
pursuant to the terms of the Funding Agreement.
C. In the event that the Parties mutually determine that ASVRF Acquisitions has
failed to comply with the terms of the Funding Agreement (including the
provisions of Section 3 below as incorporated in the Funding Agreement),
ASVRF Acquisitions shall reimburse the City's Share pursuant to the terms of
said Funding Agreement.
Section 3. Owner's Obligations.
A. Acquisitions. leases. and improvements
For a period of 18 months following the effective date of this MOU, Owners shall:
1. Owners shall, in good faith attempt to acquire (either in their own names
of through related entities), at no more than Fair Market Value, the other
portions of the Shopping Center not currently owned by Owners.
2. Owners shall, in good faith attempt to identify and create a separate site
within the area proximate to 7950 Amador Valley Boulevard (the former
Grocery Outlet building) and the 7300 Amador Property to provide for the
development of an up to 80-unit affordable senior housing site, which the
City will have the opportunity to acquire based upon the land's Fair
Market Value as further provided for herein.
3. ASVRF Dublin and ASVRF Acquisitions shall use good faith efforts to
obtain termination rights and/or relocation rights within the leases for any
future lease(s) within both the 7950 Amador Valley Boulevard Property
and, upon its acquisition by ASVRF Acquisitions or affiliated entity, the
7300 Amador Property. However, temporary seasonal leases shall not be
restricted on either property.
4. Owners shall apply for a permit to the City for a new monument signage
program to serve the Shopping Center. The new signage program would
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incorporate an immediate rebranding effort, which would be subject to
City consultation and approval as part of the City's permit process.
5. If during the 18-month period described above, the City does not approve
a higher and better use of the 7505 Dublin Boulevard (the former Coco's
building) as part of a larger redevelopment of the Shopping Center, or if
ASVRF Dublin decides that it would be beneficial not to develop 7505
Dublin Boulevard as part of a larger redevelopment of the Shopping
Center, then ASVRF Dublin shall obtain a building permit for the
development of 7505 Dublin Boulevard.
B. Siting of Town Sauare
1. If ASVRF Acquisitions or a related entity is successful in acquiring the
parcel of land comprised of 6850 Amador Plaza Road, 6900 Amador
Plaza Road, and 575 Dublin Boulevard (APN 941-0305-4300) within the
Shopping Center (the "941 Parcel"), ASVRF Acquisitions will cooperate in
the City's efforts to site a Town Square and park, which collectively could
take up to approximately 1 acre of land within the Shopping Center in a
location generally depicted in Exhibit A.
Upon acquisition of the 941 Parcel, ASVRF Acquisitions shall sell
the necessary acreage, consistent with the area and location as
depicted on Exhibit A or an area to be mutually agreed upon by
the Parties, to the City at its Fair Market Value pursuant to the
terms of a mutually agreed upon purchase and sale agreement.
Nothing herein prevents the City from using the power of eminent
domain to acquire a parcel or parcels within the Dublin Place
Shopping Center for use as a Town Square.
ii. Owners shall not oppose the City's efforts to site a Town Square
and park or other related public infrastructure in the Shopping
Center (i.e., would not initiate a public opposition campaign, file a
CEQA lawsuit, etc.) so long as its location, size and phasing of
development is consistent with Exhibit A or as otherwise mutually
agreed upon by the Parties.
Section 4. Successors and Assians. This MOU is binding upon and shall inure to
the benefit of the Parties, and each of them, and their respective successors in interest and
assigns.
Section 5. Fair Market Value. Whenever used in this MOU, the term "Fair Market
Value" shall mean the most probable price at which the property would change hands between
a willing buyer and a willing seller, neither being under any compulsion to buy or to sell and both
having reasonable knowledge of relevant facts, as of a specific date. As between and among
the Parties to this MOU, fair market value may be determined by the following process:
A. Each Party shall appoint an appraiser and notify the other party in writing of the
name and address of the appraiser so chosen, along with the appraiser's
qualifications. Each appraiser shall be an MAI certified real estate appraiser duly
licensed by the State of California, having at least 10 years of experience
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appraising commercial real estate with an emphasis on mixed use retail in the
Tri-Valley Area of Alameda County, consisting of the cities of Dublin, Livermore,
Pleasanton and San Ramon.
B. The appraisers shall then meet and confer during the thirty (30) day period,
commencing on the date on which the last of the appraisers has been appointed
("Appraiser Negotiation Period") to attempt to mutually agree upon fair market
value of the subject property. If the appraisers cannot agree upon fair market
value as of the expiration of the Appraiser Negotiation Period, the two appraisers
shall, within twenty (20) days thereafter; (i) each make their own determination of
fair market value, and (ii) attempt to select a third appraiser meeting the
qualifications stated in this section. If the two appraisers are not able to agree
upon the third appraiser, either party, by giving fifteen (15) days written notice to
the other party, can apply to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court of
Alameda County for the selection of a third appraiser who meets the
qualifications stated in this section. Each of the parties shall bear one half (1/2)
of the cost of appointing the third appraiser and paying the third appraiser's fees.
C. The third appraiser, however selected, shall be a person who has not previously
acted in any capacity for either party. The third appraiser shall, within thirty (30)
days after his or her appointment, make a determination of fair market value
using the same criteria specified above. The determinations of fair market value
prepared by all three appraisers shall be compared and fair market value shall be
whichever determination by either party appraiser is closer to the determination
of the third appraiser (and if they are equally close, fair market value shall be the
determination of the third appraiser).
D. In the event the City elects to proceed with eminent domain to acquire a property
which was previously the subject of a Fair Market Value determination in
accordance with this section, the opinions of value expressed by any of the
appraisers utilized in this process shall be inadmissible except in the event one of
said appraisers is retained as an expert witness by a party in the eminent domain
proceeding in which event said opinion may be used for purposes of
impeachment of said appraiser. Furthermore, the compensation to be paid in
any such eminent domain action shall be determined in accordance with
California Eminent Domain Law.
Section 6. Entire Agreement. This MOU constitutes the entire understanding
between the parties with respect to the matters contemplated herein, and all prior or
contemporaneous oral agreements, understandings, representations and statements, and all
prior written agreements, understandings, letters of intent and proposals, in each case with
respect to the transaction contemplated herein, are hereby superseded and rendered null and
void and of no further force and effect and are merged into this MOU. Neither this MOU nor any
provisions hereof may be waived, modified, amended, discharged or terminated except by an
instrument in writing signed by the party against which the enforcement of such waiver,
modification, amendment, discharge or termination is sought, and then only to the extent set
forth in such instrument.
Section 7. Construction. This MOU shall not be construed more strictly against
one party than against the other merely by virtue of the fact that it may have been prepared by
counsel for one of the parties, it being recognized that all Parties have contributed substantially
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and materially to the preparation of this MOU. The headings of various sections in this MOU
are for convenience only, and are not to be utilized in construing the content or meaning of the
substantive provisions hereof. The Parties further intend that this MOU be broadly construed to
achieve its stated purposes.
Section 8. Cooperation. The Parties shall reasonably cooperate with each other to
achieve the stated purposes of this MOU, including executing such additional documents as
may be reasonably necessary therefore.
Section 9. Governina Law. This MOU will be governed and interpreted in
accordance with the law of California as if it was fully executed in California by persons
domiciled in California and is to be wholly performed in California.
Section 10. Partial Invalidity. If any provision or provisions of this MOU shall be held
in a judicial proceeding to be invalid, illegal or void, or unenforceable, the validity, legality and
enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby,
provided the purposes of this MOU remain legal and enforceable.
Section 11. Attorney Fees. In the event of litigation between the parties with respect
to the MOU, the performance of their respective obligations hereunder or the effect of a
termination under this MOU, the losing party shall pay all costs and expenses incurred by the
prevailing party in connection with such litigation, including, but not limited to, reasonable
attorneys' fees of counsel selected by the prevailing party. Notwithstanding any provision of this
MOU on the contrary, the obligations of the parties under this shall survive termination of this
Agreement or the Closing and the delivery of any conveyance documentation.
Section 12. Counterparts. This MOU may be executed in multiple counterparts,
each of which shall be an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Memorandum of Understanding,
effective asf the date first written above.
CITY QJF DXJ = IN
By: f i I
thys{opher L. Foss, CiManaer
Attest:
P c?
Caroline P. Soto, City Clerk
Approved as to form
Johncer, City Attorney
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ASVRF ACQUISITIONS, LLC
a Delaware limited liability company
By: First Fiduciary Realty Advisors, Inc.,
a California corporation,
its manag
By:
Name:
Kirk Helgeson
Its: Executive Vice President
Date: `o// 7 // 9
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ASVRF DUBLIN PLACE, LP
a Delaware limited partnership
By: ASVRF Dublin Place GP Corporation,
a Delaware corporation
its General Partner
By:
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a Delaware limited partnership
By: ASVRF Dublin Place GP Corporation,
a Delaware corporation
its Gen al Partner
By:
Name:
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Attachment 4
RESOLUTION NO. 26 - 21
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
(DUBLIN PLACE SHOPPING CENTER)
WHEREAS, on October 15, 2019, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 107-19
approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Dublin and ASVRF
Acquisitions, LLC, ASVRF Dublin Place, LP, and ASVRF 6960 Amador LP also known as
American Realty Advisors (ARA) for the Dublin Place Shopping Center; and
WHEREAS, upon the City's request, ARA agreed to use commercially reasonable efforts
to facilitate future development of the Shopping Center and site a Town Square, including the
acquisition of 7300 Amador Plaza Rd. (the "Property); and
WHEREAS, the MOU outlined the terms between ARA and the City as it related to the
joint commitment of funds towards the acquisition of the Property; and
WHEREAS, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the significant impact to owners and
tenants of retail properties, priorities were shifted and substantial delays in negotiations
occurred; and
WHEREAS, the City requested, and ARA agreed, to extend the MOU for a period of 12
months.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does
hereby approve the First Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding between the City of
Dublin and ASVRF 7300 Amador, LP, ASVRF Dublin Place, LP, and ASVRF 6960 Amador LP.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to execute the
amendments to the agreements, attached hereto as Exhibit A, and make any necessary, non -
substantive changes to carry out the intent of this Resolution, including amendments to the
Funding Agreement related to the acquisition of the Property, as deemed appropriate by the City
Manager.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of April 2021, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Hu, Josey, Kumagai, McCorriston and Mayor Hernandez
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
rDocuSigned by:
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City Clerk
DocuSigned by:
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FIRST AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
(Dublin Place Shopping Center)
This First Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding ("First Amendment") dated as
of April 6, 2021 ("Effective Date"), is entered into between and among the City of Dublin (the
"City"), ASVRF 7300 Amador, LP, a Delaware limited partnership ("ASVRF 7300") as
successor in interest to ASVRF Acquisitions, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
("ASVRF Acquisitions"), ASVRF Dublin Place, LP, a Delaware limited partnership ("ASVRF
Dublin") and ASVRF 6960 Amador, LP, a Delaware limited partnership ("ASVRF Amador" and
collectively "Owners"). The City and Owners are each individually referred to as a "Party" and
collectively referred to as the "Parties." Capitalized terms not defined in this First Amendment
shall have the meanings specified in the MOU.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, ASVRF Acquisitions assigned all of its interest under the Purchase
Agreement to ASVRF 7300 which has acquired 7300 Amador Plaza Road, Dublin, California,
Assessor's Parcel No. 941-0305-027 (the "7300 Amador Property"), located within the Dublin
Place Shopping Center (the "Shopping Center"); and
WHEREAS, the Owners wish to develop new and more appropriate uses for the
Shopping Center consistent with the City's Downtown Dublin Specific Plan, including the siting
of a Town Square and the City is supportive of these efforts; and
WHEREAS, Owners and the City desire to see the Covenants, Conditions & Restricts
(CC&Rs) and Reciprocal Easement Agreement (REA) encumbering the Shopping Center
amended to allow more appropriate uses at the Shopping Center, consistent with the City's
Downtown Dublin Specific Plan, redevelopment opportunities of various areas within the
Shopping Center, and/or improved signage; and
WHEREAS, to bring specificity to their joint commitment and to set out in general terms
and actions to encourage future development of the Shopping Center and siting of a Town
Square, consistent with the City's Downtown Specific Plan, the Parties entered into a
Memorandum of Understanding dated October 15, 2019 (the "MOU"); and
WHEREAS, Owners and / or City have satisfied the requirements of Sections 2.A. and
2.B of the MOU; and
WHEREAS, in response to a request by the City, Owners have agreed to extend the
Term of the MOU upon the terms and conditions set forth herein.
NOW THEREFORE, the Parties hereby agree as follows:
Section 1. Recitals. The Recitals stated above are hereby ratified by the Parties as
being true, accurate and correct and are incorporated herein as if set forth in full.
Section 2. Term. The Term of this MOU shall be extended to the close of business
on April 14, 2022 and any other time periods specified in the MOU shall be extended
accordingly.
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Section 3. Acquisitions. Pursuant to its obligations under Section 3.A.1. of the MOU,
ASVRF Acquisitions and subsequently ASVRF 7300 have made good faith efforts to acquire
the other portions of the Shopping Center consistent with its obligations under Section 3.A.1
thereunder. The foregoing notwithstanding, ASVRF 7300, or an affiliate thereof, shall continue
such good faith efforts during the extended Term of this MOU. It is understood and agreed that
the inability of ASVRF 7300 or an affiliate thereof to reach an agreement with the owner of the
941 Parcel to purchase said parcel for reasons that include, but are not limited to, the
unwillingness of the owner of the 941 Parcel to negotiate or negotiate in good faith or a failure
by said owner to respond to ASVRF 7300 or an affiliate thereof in a timely fashion shall not
constitute a breach by, or failure of ASVRF 7300 or an affiliate thereof to satisfy its obligations
hereunder.
Section 4. Senior Housing Site. Pursuant to its obligations under Section 3.A.2 of
the MOU, ASVRF Acquisitions and subsequently Owners have made good faith efforts to
identify and create a separate site for the development of an affordable senior housing site
consistent with its obligations under Section 3.A.2 thereunder. The foregoing notwithstanding,
Owners shall continue such good faith efforts under Section 3.A.2. of the MOU to attempt to
identify and create a separate site for the development of an up to 80-unit affordable senior
housing site, which the City will have the opportunity to acquire based upon the land's Fair
Market Value, is conditioned upon Owners' successful acquisition of the land identified in
Section 3.A.1 and shall be tied to the approval by the City of a master plan development,
approval by existing tenants (where applicable) and issuance of building permits related to that
portion of the Dublin Place Shopping Center where the affordable senior housing site would be
located.
Section 5. Sitting of Town Square. Pursuant to its obligations under Section 3. B. of
the, MOU, ASVRF Acquisitions and subsequently ASVRF 7300 made good faith efforts to
acquire the 941 Parcel consistent with its obligations thereunder. The foregoing
notwithstanding, ASVRF 7300, or an affiliate thereof, shall continue such good faith efforts
during the extended Term of this MOU. It is understood and agreed that the inability of ASVRF
7300 or an affiliate thereof to reach an agreement with the owner of the 941 Parcel to purchase
said parcel for reasons that include, but are not limited to, the unwillingness of the owner of the
941 Parcel to negotiate or negotiate in good faith or a failure by said owner to respond to
ASVRF 7300 or an affiliate thereof in a timely fashion shall not constitute a breach by, or failure
of ASVRF Acquisitions to satisfy its obligations hereunder. Furthermore, the timing of the close
of a purchase and sale agreement, as defined in Section 3.B.1.(i) of the MOU, shall be tied to
the approval by the City of a master plan development, approval by existing tenants (where
applicable) and issuance of building permits related to the portion of the Dublin Place Shopping
Center where the Town Square would be located.
Section 6. Entire Agreement. The MOU, as modified by this First Amendment,
contains all of the agreements and understandings related to the subject matter hereof.
Section 7. Remainder of MOU Unmodified. Except as set forth in this First
Amendment, the Parties agree that the MOU is unmodified and in full force and effect and that
no Party is in breach of any obligations thereunder. To the extent that the terms of the MOU
conflict with the terms of this First Amendment, the terms of this First Amendment shall be
controlling.
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Section 8. Counterparts. This First Amendment may be executed in multiple
counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which together shall constitute one
instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this First Amendment, effective as of the
date first written above.
CITY OF DUBLIN ASVRF 7300 Amador, LP
a Delaware limited liability partnership
By:
Linda Smith, City Manager
Attest:
By:
Marsha Moore, City Clerk
Approved as to form
By:
John D. Bakker, City Attorney
By: ASVRF Dublin Place GP Corporation,
a Delaware corporation,
its General Partner
By:
Name: Kirk Helaeson
Its: Executive Vice President
Date:
ASVRF DUBLIN PLACE, LP
a Delaware limited partnership
By: ASVRF Dublin Place GP Corporation,
a Delaware corporation
its General Partner
By:
Name: Kirk Helaeson
Its: Executive Vice President
Date:
ASVRF 6960 AMADOR, LP
a Delaware limited partnership
By: ASVRF Dublin Place GP Corporation,
a Delaware corporation
its General Partner
By:
Name: Kirk Helaeson
Its: Executive Vice President
Date:
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Attachment 5
RESOLUTION NO. 30 — 22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
REGARDING DUBLIN PLACE SHOPPING CENTER
WHEREAS, on October 15, 2019, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 107-19 approving a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Dublin and ASVRF Acquisitions, LLC,
ASVRF Dublin Place, LP, and ASVRF 6960 Amador, LP also known as American Realty Advisors
(ARA) for Dublin Place Shopping Center; and
WHEREAS, on April 6, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 26-21 approving a First
Amendment to the MOU; and
WHEREAS, upon the City's request, ARA agreed to use commercially reasonable efforts to
facilitate future development of the Shopping Center and site a Town Square, including the acquisition
of 7300 Amador Plaza Rd. (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, the MOU outlined the terms between ARA and the City as it related to the joint
commitment of funds towards the acquisition of the Property; and
WHEREAS, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing significant impact to owners and
tenants of retail properties, priorities were shifted and substantial delays in negotiations occurred; and
WHEREAS, ARA has commenced negotiations again with the remaining property owner;
however, additional time is needed; and
WHEREAS, the City requested, and ARA agreed, to extend the MOU for a period of 14-
months.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby
approve the Second Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Dublin
and ASVRF 7300 Amador, LP, ASVRF Dublin Place, LP, and ASVRF 6960 Amador, LP regarding
Dublin Place Shopping Center.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to execute the amendments
to the agreements, attached hereto as Exhibit A, and make any necessary, non -substantive changes
to carry out the intent of this Resolution, as deemed appropriate by the City Manager.
{Signatures on the following page}
Reso. No. 30-22, Item 4.8, Adopted 04/05/2022 Page 1 of 2 118
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of April 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Hu, Josey, Kumagai, McCorriston, and Mayor Hernandez
,-DocuSigned by:
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ATTEST:
DocuSigned by: warirtt
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DocuSign Envelope ID: CFB265AB-71 FA-4CBF-9A72-D81 BFACE7815
Exhibit A to the Resolution
SECOND AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
(Dublin Place Shopping Center)
This Second Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding ("Second Amendment")
dated as of April 5, 2022 ("Effective Date"), is entered into between and among the City of
Dublin (the "City"), ASVRF 7300 Amador, LP, a Delaware limited partnership ("ASVRF 7300")
as successor in interest to ASVRF Acquisitions, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
("ASVRF Acquisitions"), ASVRF Dublin Place, LP, a Delaware limited partnership ("ASVRF
Dublin") and ASVRF 6960 Amador, LP, a Delaware limited partnership ("ASVRF Amador" and
collectively "Owners"). The City and Owners are each individually referred to as a "Party" and
collectively referred to as the "Parties." Capitalized terms not defined in this First Amendment
shall have the meanings specified in the MOU.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, ASVRF Acquisitions assigned all of its interest under the Purchase
Agreement to ASVRF 7300 which has acquired 7300 Amador Plaza Road, Dublin, California,
Assessor's Parcel No. 941-0305-027 (the "7300 Amador Property"), located within the Dublin
Place Shopping Center (the "Shopping Center"); and
WHEREAS, the Owners wish to develop new and more appropriate uses for the
Shopping Center consistent with the City's Downtown Dublin Specific Plan, including the siting
of a Town Square and the City is supportive of these efforts; and
WHEREAS, Owners and the City desire to see the Covenants, Conditions & Restricts
(CC&Rs) and Reciprocal Easement Agreement (REA) encumbering the Shopping Center
amended to allow more appropriate uses at the Shopping Center, consistent with the City's
Downtown Dublin Specific Plan, redevelopment opportunities of various areas within the
Shopping Center, and/or improved signage; and
WHEREAS, to bring specificity to their joint commitment and to set out in general terms
and actions to encourage future development of the Shopping Center and siting of a Town
Square, consistent with the City's Downtown Specific Plan, the Parties entered into a
Memorandum of Understanding dated October 15, 2019 (the "MOU"); and
WHEREAS, the Parties executed the First Amendment to the MOU on April 6, 2021
extending the term of the MOU to April 14, 2022;
WHEREAS, in response to a request by the City, Owners have agreed to extend the
Term of the MOU upon the terms and conditions set forth herein.
NOW THEREFORE, the Parties hereby agree as follows:
Section 1. Recitals. The Recitals stated above are hereby ratified by the Parties as
being true, accurate and correct and are incorporated herein as if set forth in full.
Section 2. Term. The Term of this MOU shall be extended to the close of business
on June 30, 2023 and any other time periods specified in the MOU shall be extended
accordingly.
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DocuSign Envelope ID: CFB265AB-71FA-4CBF-9A72-D81BFACE7815
Section 3. Entire Agreement. The MOU, as modified by this Second Amendment,
contains all of the agreements and understandings related to the subject matter hereof.
Section 4. Remainder of MOU Unmodified. Except as set forth in this Second
Amendment, the Parties agree that the MOU is unmodified and in full force and effect and that
no Party is in breach of any obligations thereunder. To the extent that the terms of the MOU
conflict with the terms of this Second Amendment, the terms of this Second Amendment shall
be controlling.
Section 5. Counterparts. This Second Amendment may be executed in multiple
counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which together shall constitute one
instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Second Amendment, effective as of
the date first written above.
CITY OF DUBLIN ASVRF 7300 Amador, LP
a Delaware limited liability partnership
By:
Linda Smith, City Manager
Attest:
By:
Marsha Moore, City Clerk
Approved as to form
By:
John D. Bakker, City Attorney
By: ASVRF Dublin Place GP Corporation,
a Delaware corporation,
its General Partner
By: .iv, o(kA4,sov,
Name: Kirk Helgeson
Its: Executive Vice President
Date: March 24, 2022
ASVRF DUBLIN PLACE, LP
a Delaware limited partnership
By: ASVRF Dublin Place GP Corporation,
a Delaware corporation
its General Partner
DocuSigned by:
By: 64, NavotA,
--a1ccoeonnansase
Name: KIrK helgeson
Its: Executive Vice President
Date: March 24, 2022
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DocuSign Envelope ID: CFB265AB-71FA-4CBF-9A72-D81BFACE7815
ASVRF 6960 AMADOR, LP
a Delaware limited partnership
By: ASVRF Dublin Place GP Corporation,
a Delaware corporation
its General Partner
By: ivto(ktivoti,
Name: Kirk Helbeson
Its: Executive Vice President
Date: March 24, 2022
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