HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-09-28; City Council; ; License Agreement with North County Transit District for a City Storm Drain EncroachmentCA Review __RMC__
Meeting Date: Sept. 28, 2021
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Staff Contact: Daniel Zimny, Associate Engineer
daniel.zimny@carlsbadca.gov, 760-602-7551
Subject:
District:
License Agreement with North County Transit District for a City Storm
Drain Encroachment
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Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution authorizing execution of a license agreement with North County Transit District for
encroachment of a city storm drain system within North County Transit District property.
Executive Summary
In December 2008, the City Manager declared a state of local emergency to facilitate needed repairs to a
sinkhole and a failed city-owned storm-drain system, both of which were located near the property line
on 2550 Carlsbad Blvd. and the North County Transit District (NCTD) right of way, as shown in the
location map provided in Exhibit 2. A local emergency was declared by the City Council with Resolution
No. 2008-342 (Exhibit 3). The repairs were completed by a city contractor on May 29, 2009 and were
accepted by the City Council with Resolution No. 2009-271 (Exhibit 4).
As part of the emergency repairs, the existing storm drain pipeline was extended and a new outfall
structure was constructed on NCTD property. The district recently reviewed the legal documents
recorded for the property where the city emergency repairs occurred and could not locate a required
permit for encroachment of the outlet structure onto NCTD property. In response, staff negotiated a
license agreement with NCTD to provide the city with the right to own, operate and maintain the
drainage system constructed within NCTD’s right-of-way.
Staff recommend that the City Council authorize execution of the license agreement with NCTD.
Discussion
In 2008, an 18-inch corrugated metal pipe carried stormwater collected on Carlsbad Boulevard to an
outfall located between the NCTD right-of-way and the property on 2550 Carlsbad Blvd. A failure
occurred near the outfall portion of the system, resulting in an open sink hole that posed an imminent
threat of damage to private and public property. On Dec. 16, 2008, the City Council ratified the City
Manager’s declaration of a local emergency to facilitate the needed repairs.
Capital Improvement Program Project No. 3624 funded the repairs, which included a total replacement
of the corrugated metal pipeline and several concrete structures within the storm drain system. The
system’s outfall was one of the structures that was replaced. The storm drain was extended an
additional 50 feet to better align the new outfall structure with the receiving channel on NCTD property.
This extension resulted in an encroachment onto the district’s right of way. Current city and transit
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district staff cannot locate the required permit for such encroachment. The repairs were completed on
May 29, 2009 and were accepted by the City Council with Resolution No. 2009-271 (Exhibit 4).
North County Transit District conducted an internal review of their right-of-way, specifically Assessor
Parcel No. 203-054-28 and confirmed the encroachment of the outlet structure onto their property. The
transit district has policies regulating and governing the use of its property and requires the city to
obtain permission for specified use of real property. Staff from both agencies have reviewed the title of
the subject parcel number and confirmed that a license agreement for the city to encroach onto the
district’s property has not been recorded for the intended drainage purposes. City staff then negotiated
a license agreement with the transit district to provide the city with the right to own, operate and
maintain the storm drain outfall structure constructed as part of the emergency repairs.
Transit District Board Policy No. 11 (Exhibit 5) requires organizations who make incidental use of district
property, such as through encroachment, to pay for such use according to the district’s fee schedule.
The transit district’s board-approved fees for a city or other public agency can be waived without board
approval, “as long as an equivalent reciprocal benefit is provided to NCTD. An exception to fair market
value or any variance from the district fee schedule established annually with the budget requires board
approval.”
Options
Staff provide the following options for the City Council’s consideration:
1. Authorize execution of the license agreement with North County Transit District
Pros
• Provides the city with the legal right to own, operate and maintain the portion of the
drainage system constructed within the NCTD right of way
Cons
• Payment of annual license fee in the current amount of $2,690 per year
2. Do not execute the license agreement with North County Transit District
Pros
• Avoids annual district license fee
Cons
• Requires relocation of the drainage facility encroaching the NCTD right-of-way
• Short-term costs to relocate the drainage facility far exceed NCTD’s annual license fee
Staff recommend Option 1 for the City Council’s approval – authorize execution of the license
agreement with the North County Transit District.
Fiscal Analysis
NCTD requires payment of an annual fee for the duration that the property is used for the licensed use.
The fee is $2,690 per year and is subject to an annual adjustment. A one-time license setup fee is also
required in the amount of $1,500. Sufficient funds are available in the city’s operating budget to fund
the license agreement.
Next Steps
Upon the City Council’s authorization, a license agreement and associated compensation will be
submitted to the North County Transit District for final execution. Staff will forward the document to the
San Diego County Recorder’s Office once the fully executed document is returned from the district.
Environmental Evaluation (CEQA)
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In keeping with Public Resources Code Section 21065, the action of authorizing a license agreement with
NCTD does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act in
that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably
foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
Public Notification
This item was noticed in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and it was available for public viewing
and review at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting date.
Exhibits
1. City Council resolution
2. Location map
3. Resolution No. 2008-342 declaration of a local emergency
4. Resolution No. 2009-271 accepting the completed repairs
5. North County Transit District Board Policy No.11 – Real Estate
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Exhibit 1
RESOLUTION NO. .
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH
NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT FOR ENCROACHMENT OF A CITY STORM
DRAIN SYSTEM WITHIN NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT PROPERTY
WHEREAS, in December 2008, a damaged city storm drain was discovered at the property line
on 2550 Carlsbad Boulevard and a North County Transit District, or NCTD, right of way; and
WHEREAS, on Dec. 16, 2008, the City Council ratified the City Manager’s declaration of a local
emergency with Resolution No. 2008-342 to mitigate further damage to real property; and
WHEREAS, a new storm drain outfall structure was constructed on NCTD property as part of the
emergency repairs; and
WHEREAS, on May 29, 2009, the City Council accepted the completed emergency repairs with
Resolution No. 2009-271; and
WHEREAS, NCTD has policies governing the use of its real property and requires the city to
obtain permission for specified use of property; and
WHEREAS, NCTD recently conducted an internal review of their right-of-way, specifically
Assessor Parcel Number 203-054-28, and confirmed the encroachment of the outlet structure onto
their property; and
WHEREAS, staff from both agencies could not locate the required NCTD license agreement for
the city to encroach onto NCTD property; and
WHEREAS, a license agreement has been negotiated with NCTD to provide the city with the
right to own, operate and maintain the storm drain outfall structure constructed within the NCTD right-
of-way as part of the emergency repairs; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is necessary, desirable and in the public
interest to execute a license agreement with NCTD.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as
follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That the Mayor is authorized and directed to execute the License Agreement with NCTD
which is attached hereto as Attachment A.
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Exhibit 1
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the __ day of ________, 2021, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
_____________________________________
MATT HALL, Mayor
______________________________________
FAVIOLA MEDINA, City Clerk Services Manager
(SEAL)
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LICENSE AGREEMENT
THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of the effective date of
, 2021 (“Effective Date”) by and between the North County
Transit District (“NCTD”), a public agency existing under the laws of the State of California, pursuant to
California Public Utilities Code sections 125000, et seq. and City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation
(“Licensee”).
RECITALS
A. NCTD has policies regulating and governing the use of its property (“Property”) and Right-of-Way
(“ROW”) (sometimes collectively, the “Property”).
B. Licensee has applied for the issuance of a License in accordance with such policies and NCTD
has agreed to allow Licensee to use that portion of the ROW identified in Exhibit “A” and Exhibit
“B” ("License Area"), subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
C. Licensee agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual promises contained herein,
the parties agree as follows:
1.License to Use. In consideration of the covenants and conditions set forth in this Agreement,
NCTD licenses and permits Licensee to own, operate, and maintain an L-shaped storm drainage
structure, to include an approximate forty-nine foot (49’) long 24” X 48” reinforced concrete box,
storm drain cleanout, four foot (4’) long 24” concrete pipe, headwall, rip rap energy dissipater, and
related appurtenances (“Facility”), more particularly described in attached Exhibit “A“ Legal
Description and Exhibit “B” License Plat.
2.Authority Not Exclusive. This License is non-exclusive. The Licensee shall respect the rights
and property of NCTD and other authorized users of the ROW, easements, power poles, street
light poles, vaults, and conduits. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, disputes between
the Licensee and parties other than NCTD over the use, pursuant to this Agreement, of the
easements, power poles, street light poles, vaults, conduits and other rights-of-way shall be
submitted to NCTD for resolution. Licensee expressly agrees the Facility shall not interfere with
any use of the surface property.
3.Relocation. Licensee acknowledges that the License Area is used in connection with NCTD’s
public purpose and other services to the public, and agrees that such uses by NCTD are superior
in all respects to all uses by Licensee. Licensee shall, at Licensee's sole expense and within thirty
(30) days after receiving written notice from NCTD, protect, temporarily relocate, or remove the
Facility if NCTD determines, in its sole and absolute discretion that the Facility is inconsistent or
interferes with NCTD’s current or planned use of the License Area or ROW. In consideration of
NCTD’s agreement to enter into this Agreement, Licensee hereby waives any and all rights it may
now have, or hereafter obtain, to any “relocation assistance benefits” pursuant to the Federal
Uniform Relocation Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. § 4601 et seq.), the California Relocation Assistance
law (Cal. Gov. Code § 7260 et seq.) or any other statute that replaces or provides rights similar to
such statutes, if NCTD requires Licensee to relocate the Facility or makes use of the ROW in such
a way as to ‘displace’ Licensee from the License Area. Licensee shall in the future execute any
further documentation of the release and waiver provided hereby as NCTD may reasonably require
and pursuant to the terms of this agreement.
ATTACHMENT A
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4. Compensation. Licensee shall pay to NCTD the sum of two thousand six hundred ninety dollars
($2,690) per year ("License Fee") in advance, commencing on the Effective Date. The License Fee is
subject to adjustment after the Effective Date pursuant to the Board adopted Fee Schedule as may be
amended from time to time, but no more than once per year on the anniversary of the Effective Date
(each such date called an "Anniversary Reset Date").
4.1 Nothing in this Section 4 shall affect the right of NCTD to require Licensee to relocate or
remove the Facility as set forth in Section 3 and Section 5.2.
4.2 Late Charge. Licensee acknowledges that late payment by Licensee to NCTD of License
Fee, or other sums due under this Agreement will cause NCTD to incur costs not contemplated
by this Agreement, the exact amount of which will be extremely difficult to ascertain. Such
costs include, but are not limited to, processing and accounting charges and late charges
which may be imposed on NCTD. Accordingly, if any installment of License Fee or any other
sum due from Licensee shall not be received by NCTD or NCTD's designee within ten (10)
days after such amount shall be due, then, without any requirement for notice from NCTD,
Licensee shall pay to NCTD a late charge equal to ten percent (10%) of such overdue amount.
The parties hereby agree that such late charge represents a fair and reasonable estimate of
the costs NCTD will incur by reason of late payment by Licensee. Acceptance of such late
charge by NCTD shall in no event constitute a waiver of Licensee's default with respect to
such overdue amount, nor prevent NCTD from exercising any of the other rights and remedies
granted under this Agreement or at law.
4.3 Payment of License Fee. Payments shall be made payable to North County Transit District
at 810 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, California 92054; provided that NCTD may by written
notice to Licensee direct that the License Fee be made payable to NCTD at such address as
NCTD may designate in such notice, or to such other person as NCTD may designate at such
address as NCTD may designate in such notice.
5. Limitations on Use.
5.1 Licensee shall comply with all applicable terms, conditions and requirements of NCTD's
policies regarding NCTD’s ROW and all other NCTD ordinances, rules and regulations, which
are available on NCTD’s website and upon request to NCTD. Licensee shall comply with all
applicable laws, rules and regulations of the Federal, State, County, local governments and
all administrative agencies thereof which may have jurisdiction over Licensee's use of the
License Area and the use, construction, and maintenance of the Facility.
5.2 Licensee acknowledges that the Property is used in connection with NCTD’s public purpose
and other services to the public, and agrees that such uses by NCTD are superior in all
respects to all uses by Licensee. Licensee's use of the License Area must not in any way
interfere with NCTD's continuing control over the Property or NCTD's expressed continued
ability to carry out its functions. NCTD shall have the right, without further liability to Licensee,
to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 13 in order to maintain continuing control
over the License Area or NCTD’s expressed continued ability to carry out its functions.
5.3 Licensee shall not cause or permit any Hazardous Material to be used, stored, transported,
generated, or disposed in or about the License Area by Licensee, Licensee's agents,
employees, contractors, licensees, or invitees. "Hazardous Material" means any hazardous,
toxic, or infectious substance, material, or waste which is or becomes regulated by any local
governmental entity, the State of California, or the United States Government under any law,
regulation or ordinance regulating or controlling any Hazardous Material (the "Hazardous
Materials Laws"), including, without limitation, any material, or substance which is: (i) defined
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as a "hazardous waste," "extremely hazardous waste" or "restricted hazardous waste" under
California Health and Safety Code §§ 25115, 25117 or 25122.7, or listed pursuant to California
Health and Safety Code § 25140, (ii) defined as a "hazardous substance" under California
Health and Safety Code § 25316, (iii) defined as a "hazardous material," "hazardous
substance" or "hazardous waste" under California Health and Safety Code § 25501 (iv) all
Division 6.2 materials defined under 49 C.F.R. § 173.134 (v) petroleum or petroleum product,
(vi) asbestos, (vii) designated as a "hazardous substance" pursuant to § 311 of the Federal
Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. § 1317), (viii) defined as a "hazardous waste" pursuant
to § 1004 of the Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. § 6901, et seq.
(42 U.S.C. § 6903), or (ix) defined as a "hazardous substance" pursuant to § 101 of the
Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. § 9601
et seq. (42 U.S.C. § 9601).
5.4 No use, construction, or maintenance by Licensee or on Licensee's behalf on the License
Area will interfere with any railroad operations on the ROW.
5.5 Licensee shall not cross or permit the crossing over of the railroad tracks on the ROW except
at public crossings approved by the California Public Utilities Commission.
5.6 Licensee shall not leave any personal property or equipment on the ROW unattended at any
time.
5.7 Licensee shall not install or use any underground storage tanks in the License Area.
6. Insurance. Without limiting Licensee’s indemnification obligations to NCTD under this Agreement,
Licensee shall provide and maintain during the term of this Agreement, at Licensee’s sole expense,
insurance in the amounts and form specified in Exhibit “C”, INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.
Licensee shall name NCTD as an additional insured on each of the aforementioned insurance
policies and the policies shall state that they are primary and that any policies NCTD maintains
shall be noncontributory. Licensee shall provide NCTD with written certificates of insurance
evidencing such coverage. Said policies shall expressly provide that the policies shall not be
canceled or altered without at least thirty (30) days prior written notice to NCTD. Said policies shall
be with insurance companies with an A.M. Best rating of AVII or better. Each policy limit herein
shall be increased by Licensee, upon request by NCTD, to the amount NCTD increases its policy
limits for other contracts, at Licensee’s sole cost.
NCTD takes no responsibility for the protection of Licensee’s property from acts of vandalism by
third parties. The insurance requirements may be changed by NCTD upon giving of sixty (60) days’
notice to Licensee; provided that the requirements set forth in Exhibit C shall be the minimum
insurance requirements during the Term.
7. Indemnification. Licensee agrees to protect, save, defend, and hold harmless NCTD and its
Board and each member of the Board, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (“AMTRAK”),
the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (“SCRRA” or “Metrolink”), and the Burlington
Northern Santa Fe Railway Company (“BNSF”); and their respective officers, agents and
employees from any and all liability or claim of liability, loss or expense, including defense costs
and legal fees and claims for damages of whatsoever character, nature and kind, whether directly
or indirectly arising from or connected with an act or omission of Licensee, or any employee, agent,
invitee, or contractor of Licensee, or other person acting by or on behalf of Licensee on or about
the ROW, including, but not limited to, liability, expense, and claims for bodily injury, death, personal
injury, or property damage; provided, however, that nothing herein shall relieve any party
indemnified hereunder from liability to the extent that such liability arises from such party's sole
established negligence or willful misconduct. The requirements as to the types and limits of
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insurance coverage to be maintained by Licensee as required by Section 6, and any approval of
such insurance by NCTD, are not intended to and shall not in any manner limit or qualify the
liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by Licensee pursuant to this Agreement, including but
not limited to the provisions concerning indemnification. This indemnity shall not require payment
of a claim by NCTD or any of its officers, employees, agents or volunteers as a condition precedent
to NCTD’s recovery hereunder. Licensee’s obligation to indemnify hereunder shall not be restricted
to insurance proceeds, if any, received by NCTD and its directors, officers, employees, agents and
volunteers.
Nothing contained herein shall prohibit NCTD, in its sole discretion, from participating in the defense
of any demand, claim, action, proceeding, or litigation. In no event shall NCTD’s participation in
the defense of any demand claim, action, proceeding, or litigation affect the obligations imposed
upon Licensee herein.
8. Construction.
8.1 Any work performed or caused to be performed by Licensee on the License Area shall be
performed (a) at Licensee’s sole cost and expense; (b) in accordance with any and all
applicable laws, rules and regulations (including the NCTD’s ordinances, rules and
regulations) and (c) in a manner that is satisfactory to NCTD and which meets or exceeds the
then applicable standards of the industry for such work.
8.2 Prior to the commencement of any work, Licensee shall submit to NCTD for review and
approval construction drawings, specifications, work plans and any other relevant information
NCTD deems necessary, including but not limited to documents as required pursuant to
Section 8., to enable NCTD to determine the scope and nature of the proposed work and the
potential effect of such work on the ROW and train operations. NCTD may approve or
disapprove any work or provision in such documents in NCTD's sole and absolute discretion,
and NCTD may require such changes or impose such conditions as NCTD, in its sole and
absolute discretion, deems necessary or appropriate.
8.3 Licensee shall provide NCTD and all holders of underground utility facilities located within the
License Area with at least seven (7) calendar days written notice prior to commencement of
any work on the License Area. In the event of an emergency, Licensee shall notify NCTD
personally or by telephone prior to commencing any work. Upon completion of any work,
Licensee shall restore the License Area to its condition immediately preceding the
commencement of the work.
8.4 As applicable for any construction, entry or work within the ROW the following shall apply:
8.4.1 Every individual who will be entering upon the License Area or ROW under this
Agreement, before entering, shall first attend a class conducted by NCTD or NCTD's
designee on Railroad Worker Protection (“RWP”) Safety rules and regulations.
Licensee shall pay all costs associated with such class.
8.4.2 The need for flag protection for Licensee’s operations on or adjacent to the ROW shall
be determined in the sole discretion of NCTD or NCTD’s designee. In the event that
NCTD or NCTD’s designee determines that flag protection is necessary, Licensee shall
not enter upon or use the License Area until flag protection has been provided.
Licensee shall submit for flag protection services in accordance with NCTD policies and
procedures. Licensee shall pay all costs of flag protection. NCTD or NCTD’s designee
shall use reasonable efforts to provide flag protection on the dates and times of
Licensee's requested entries, provided that any work by NCTD, BNSF, or AMTRAK that
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requires flag protection shall take priority. NCTD shall not be liable for any costs,
expenses, or claims if flag protection is not provided on Licensee's requested dates or
times of entry.
8.4.3 Licensee shall, upon NCTD's request and at Licensee's expense, install barrier fencing,
K-rail, and/or landscaping to shield the railroad track area from public access and or the
improvements thereon from public view. NCTD shall have the right to review and
approve fencing and/or landscaping plans prior to installation.
8.4.4 NCTD's review and inspection of the construction drawings, specifications, work plans,
and other construction documents, including but not limited to documents as required
pursuant to this Section 8 is for the purpose of examining the general arrangement,
design, and details of the work for potential impact on the ROW, ROW safety and
railroad operations. NCTD and NCTD's employees, consultants, and agents assume
no responsibility for and make no representations or warranties, express or implied, as
to the design, condition, workmanship, or adequacy of the drawings, specifications,
Permit Registration Documents (as defined below) or ESCP (as defined below), or
Licensee’s compliance with the same, construction documents, or work. No review,
comments, requirements, or inspection shall relieve Licensee or Licensee's engineers,
contractors, subcontractors, or consultants from the entire responsibility for the errors
or omissions in the drawings, specifications, Permit Registration Documents (as defined
below), ESCP (as defined below), or construction documents, or for the quality or
adequacy of the work.
8.5 Storm Water Pollution Prevention: Compliance with Construction General Permit for the
Agreement:
8.5.1 If coverage under the Construction General Permit and/or NCTD MS4 Program
requirements (as defined in this Section 8) pursuant to applicable NCTD, local, state,
and federal ordinances, laws, rules and regulations is required, Licensee shall prepare,
implement and monitor a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (“SWPPP”) that is
consistent with the current NCTD SWPPP template and is in compliance with the current
Construction General Permit for the purpose of preventing, among other things, the
discharge of pollutants into receiving waters. This includes elimination of non-storm
water pollution discharges such as improper dumping, spills or leakage from storage
tanks or transfer areas. If coverage under the Construction General Permit is required,
Licensee shall not perform or cause to be performed any construction or demolition
activities on the License Area until Licensee obtains a Waste Dischargers Identification
number, as that term is defined in the Construction General Permit. For purposes of
this Section 8, “Construction General Permit” shall mean the State Water Resources
Control Board (“SWRCB”) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (“NPDES”)
General Permit for Waste Discharge Requirements for Discharges of Storm Water
Runoff Associated with Construction and Land Disturbance Activities, as it may be
amended or superseded, (currently Order No. 2012-0006-DWQ); and MS4 Program
shall mean the RWQCB issued Phase II Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System
(“MS4”) Program (currently Order No. 2013-0001-DWQ) as it may be amended or
superseded.
8.5.2 The Licensee shall prepare, implement and monitor an Erosion and Sediment Control
Plan (“ESCP”) consistent with the current NCTD ESCP template for the purpose of
preventing the discharge of pollutants into receiving waters for all construction or
demolition activities performed or caused to be performed by Licensee on the License
Area for activities not requiring coverage under the Construction General Permit, the
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industrial general permit or an individual National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System permit, including activities that result in a total land disturbance of less than
one acre that are not part of a larger common plan of development or sale. This includes
elimination of non-storm water pollution discharges such as improper dumping, spills or
leakage from storage tanks or transfer areas.
8.5.3 Without limiting the provisions set forth in Sections 5.1, 8.1, 8.5.1 and 8.5.2, the
Licensee shall comply with the NCTD Storm Water Management Program and all
NCTD, local, state and federal ordinances, laws, rules and regulations governing storm
water discharges, including but not limited to those associated with construction and
demolition activities such as clearing, excavating, grading, demolition and other land
disturbances.
8.5.4 The Licensee shall pay and be responsible for all fees, as applicable and as required
by SWRCB, during the term of this Agreement.
8.5.5 The Licensee shall submit all SWRCB required documentation, as applicable and
including but not limited to Permit Registration Documents, as that term is defined in the
Construction General Permit, to the SWRCB through the SWRCB SMARTS online
system and shall provide a copy of such documentation and proof of submittal to NCTD.
8.5.6 As required by NCTD’s Phase II MS4 Permit (Order No. 2013-0001-DWQ) (“MS4
Permit”), NCTD may conduct periodic water sampling associated with any drainage
facility installed by Licensee within the License Area. Licensee shall be required to
reimburse NCTD for costs associated with collection, sampling and reporting. NCTD
may require Licensee to perform corrective actions, at Licensee's sole cost and
expense, in order to meet the requirements of the MS4 Permit.
9. Reimbursement of NCTD. Licensee shall reimburse NCTD, within thirty (30) days of invoice, for
all cost and expense incurred by NCTD in connection with NCTD's review and processing of this
Agreement and any work performed by or for Licensee on the License Area. These costs include,
but are not limited to, NCTD staff time and consultants’ fees for the expenses of reviewing
construction documents, ESCPs, Permit Registration Documents, ROW support services,
inspections, monitoring, security, the installation and removal of false work beneath tracks,
equipment rentals, and restoration of the ROW to the same condition as when Licensee entered
thereon. Upon execution of this Agreement, Licensee shall deposit with the NCTD the amount
determined by NCTD to be the probable amount of reimbursable expenses. NCTD may deduct
the costs and expenses from the deposit as such costs and expenses are incurred. Costs of
services provided by NCTD employees will be charged at the employees' fully burdened hourly
rates (monthly salary and benefits). Services provided by NCTD consultants, equipment rentals,
and other third-party costs will be charged at cost. Upon demand by NCTD, Licensee shall make
any additional deposits that NCTD determines are necessary to reimburse NCTD for the costs and
expenses incurred by NCTD. In the event that the costs and expenses incurred by NCTD exceed
the amounts deposited, Licensee shall reimburse NCTD for all such costs and expenses within
thirty (30) days of invoice.
10. Maintenance and Repair. Licensee shall, at Licensee's sole expense, maintain the Facility and
License Area in a condition satisfactory to NCTD and in accordance with applicable governmental
codes. Licensee shall be responsible for any citations issued by any agency having jurisdiction as
a result of Licensee’s failure to comply with any applicable law, regulation, ordinance, rule, or order.
11. Taxes and Assessments. Licensee shall pay before delinquency any and all real and personal
property taxes, general and special assessments, license fees, and other charges of any
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description including, without limitation, any possessory interest tax, that are levied and assessed
from the commencement of this Agreement until the expiration or termination of this Agreement
against the Property, Licensee's possessory interest in the Property, Licensee's Leasehold Estate,
any subleasehold estate, improvements located on the Property, or personal property installed or
located in or on the Property or improvements (collectively, "Taxes and Assessments"), to the full
extent of the installments of the Taxes and Assessments falling due during the term of this
Agreement. All payments of Taxes and Assessments shall be made directly to the taxing or
charging authority. Licensee shall provide receipts or other proof of payment of the Taxes and
Assessments to NCTD prior to the date that the Taxes and Assessments become delinquent.
11.1 Licensee's Right to Contest Taxes and Assessments. Licensee at its sole cost shall have
the right, at any time, to seek a reduction in the assessed valuation of the Property or to
contest any Taxes and Assessments that are to be paid by Licensee. If Licensee seeks a
reduction of or contests the Taxes and Assessments, the failure on Licensee's part to pay the
Taxes and Assessments shall not constitute a default as long as Licensee, before the
delinquency date, furnishes to NCTD a surety bond issued by an insurance company qualified
to do business in California in an amount equal to one hundred twenty-five percent (125%) of
the total amount of Taxes and Assessments in dispute. The bond shall hold NCTD and the
Property harmless from any damage arising out of the proceeding or contest and shall insure
the payment of any judgment that may be rendered. NCTD shall not be required to join in any
proceeding or contest brought by Licensee unless the provisions of any law require that the
proceeding or contest be brought by or in the name of NCTD. In that case NCTD shall join in
the proceeding or contest or permit it to be brought in NCTD's name as long as NCTD is not
required to bear any cost. Licensee, on final determination of the proceeding or contest, shall
immediately pay or discharge any decision or judgment rendered, together with all costs,
charges, interest, and penalties incidental to the decision or judgment.
11.2 Transfer Taxes. If a transfer tax is payable to any governmental agency or agencies as a
result of this Agreement, Licensee shall pay such transfer tax directly to the taxing authority
or authorities when it is due.
11.3 Possessory Interest Tax Notice. Licensee acknowledges that NCTD has given notice to
Licensee that the property interest created by this Agreement may be subject to property
taxation pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code § 107.6 or other statutes, and that Licensee
may be subject to the payment of property taxes levied on the possessory interest created by
this Agreement.
11.4 Indemnification. NCTD shall not be liable for, and Licensee shall indemnify, defend and hold
NCTD and its directors, officers, employees, volunteers and agents and the Property and any
improvements now or hereafter located on the Property free and harmless from any claims,
demands, liabilities, judgments, fines, losses, damages, expenses, charges or costs of any
kind or character, including attorneys' fees and court costs, resulting from any Taxes and
Assessments required by this Article to be paid by Licensee, and from all interest, penalties,
and other sums imposed thereon, and from any sale or other proceeding to enforce collection
of any Taxes and Assessments.
11.5 Payment by NCTD. Should Licensee fail to pay within the time specified in this Article any
Taxes and Assessments required by this Article to be paid by Licensee, NCTD may, without
notice to or demand on Licensee, pay, discharge, or adjust said Taxes and Assessments for
the benefit of Licensee. In such event, Licensee shall reimburse NCTD pursuant to Section 9.
12. Default If Licensee fails to perform any obligation under this Agreement, Licensee shall pay all
costs and expenses incurred by NCTD in obtaining performance of such obligations, including costs
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of suit and reasonable attorney's fees. If Licensee uses the ROW or Property for any purpose not
expressly authorized by this Agreement or fails to act strictly in accordance with the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, and if such default is not corrected within thirty (30) days' notice from
NCTD to Licensee, NCTD may terminate this Agreement and prevent Licensee from using or
remaining upon the ROW. If NCTD determines that any default by Licensee does or has the
potential to cause a danger to the ROW or railroad operations, NCTD may immediately and without
prior notice to Licensee terminate this Agreement and prevent Licensee from using or remaining
upon the ROW or Property, with or without process of law.
13. Termination for Convenience. Notwithstanding any other section or provision of this Agreement,
NCTD may terminate this Agreement for convenience by providing one hundred eight (180) days
written notice.
14. Termination. Upon termination of this Agreement, Licensee shall, at Licensee's sole expense,
remove the Facility and all other Licensee improvements in or upon the ROW or Property and
restore the ROW or Property to a manner satisfactory to NCTD. Should Licensee fail or refuse to
comply with the terms of this Section 14, NCTD may, at its option, perform such work, and Licensee
shall reimburse NCTD for all costs and damages so incurred.
15. Service of Notice. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, any notice required or
permitted to be given hereunder shall be in writing and may be given by personal delivery or by
certified or registered mail, and shall be deemed sufficiently given if delivered or addressed to:
NCTD: North County Transit District LICENSEE: City of Carlsbad
810 Mission Avenue 1635 Faraday Avenue
Oceanside, CA 92054 Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314
Attention: Real Estate Department Attention: Public Works
Mailed notices shall be deemed given upon actual receipt at the address required, or forty-eight
(48) hours following deposit in the mail, postage prepaid, whichever first occurs. Either party may
by notice to the other specify a different address for notice purposes.
In the event the tracks become damaged, blocked or fouled in any way, Licensee shall immediately
notify NCTD Rail Operations Center at (760) 966-6700.
16. Acceptance of License Area.Licensee accepts the License Area in its present physical "AS-IS"
condition, and agrees to make no demands upon NCTD for any improvements or alterations. By
signing this Agreement, Licensee represents and warrants that Licensee has independently
inspected the License Area and the area immediately surrounding and made all investigations,
tests, and observations necessary to satisfy Licensee as to the condition of the License Area,
zoning and land use laws, regulations, and ordinances affecting the License Area, and all of the
conditions, restrictions, encumbrances, and other matters of record relating to the License Area.
Licensee agrees that Licensee is relying solely on Licensee's independent inspection and that
NCTD has made no warranty or representation regarding the License Area. NCTD shall not be
responsible for any latent defect or change in condition in the License Area caused by Licensee or
any of Licensee’s agents and Licensee's obligations under this Agreement shall not be diminished
on account of any defect in the License Area, any change of condition, or any damages occurring
on the License Area caused by Licensee or any of Licensee’s agents. In case of the eviction of
Licensee by anyone owning or claiming title to or any interest in the License Area, NCTD shall not
be liable to Licensee for any damage of any nature whatsoever or to refund any moneys paid
hereunder. Licensee hereby releases NCTD from all future claims, actions, or demands that
Licensee may have or may hereinafter have, known and unknown, in any way relating to the quality,
fitness, or condition of the License Area, caused by Licensee or any of Licensee’s agents, and
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Licensee specifically waives all rights under California Civil Code section 1542, for any damages
caused by Licensee or any of Licensee’s agents, which provides as follows:
"A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect
to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him or her
must have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor."
Licensee Initial: _________
17. General Provisions.
17.1 Waiver. No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy of NCTD on any default
by Licensee shall impair such a right or remedy or be construed as a waiver. The receipt
and acceptance by NCTD of delinquent License Fee shall not constitute a waiver of any other
default; it shall constitute only a waiver of timely payment for the particular License Fee
payment involved. NCTD's consent to or approval of any act by Licensee requiring NCTD's
consent or approval shall not be deemed to waive or render unnecessary NCTD's consent
to or approval of any subsequent act by Licensee. Any waiver by NCTD of any default must
be in writing and shall not be a waiver of any other default concerning the same or any other
provision of this Agreement.
17.2 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.
17.3 Successors. This Agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the parties and
their successors and assigns, except as may otherwise be provided in this Agreement.
17.4 Modification. This Agreement cannot be amended or modified except by a written
agreement signed by both parties.
17.5 Singular and Plural. When required by the context of this Agreement, the singular shall
include the plural.
17.6 Joint and Several Obligations. If NCTD or Licensee is more than one person or entity, the
obligations imposed on that party shall be joint and several.
17.7 Severability. The unenforceability, invalidity, or illegality of any provision shall not render
the other provisions unenforceable, invalid, or illegal.
17.8 Captions. The captions, headings and index appearing in this Agreement are inserted for
convenience only and in no way define, limit, construe, or describe the scope or intent of the
provisions of this Agreement.
17.9 Agreement Administration. This Agreement shall be administered on behalf of NCTD or a
designee (collectively, the “NCTD License Agreement Administrator”), and on behalf of
Licensee by Tom Frank, Transportation Director or by another person designated in writing
by Licensee (collectively, the “Licensee’s License Agreement Administrator”).
17.10 NCTD Approval. Except where stated in this Agreement to the contrary, the phrases “NCTD
approval”, and “NCTD written approval” or similar phrases shall mean approval of NCTD’s
License Agreement Administrator.
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17.11 Licensee’s Agreement Administration. Licensee confirms that Licensee’s License
Agreement Administrator has been given full operational responsibility for compliance with
the terms of this Agreement.
17.12 Business Days. The term “business days” as used in this Agreement means any calendar
day other than a Saturday, Sunday, or official NCTD holiday.
17.13 Cumulative Remedies. If a default under this Agreement occurs, each party’s remedies
shall be limited to those remedies set forth in this Agreement. The remedies under this
Agreement are cumulative and not exclusive of any other remedies under this Agreement to
which the non-defaulting party may be entitled.
17.14 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with all attached addenda, exhibits and riders
attached to this Agreement, constitutes the entire agreement between NCTD and Licensee
with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement, and all prior or contemporaneous
agreements, understandings and representations, oral or written, are superseded.
17.15 Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be governed, construed and enforced in
accordance with the laws of the State of California. If any action is brought to interpret or
enforce any term of this Agreement, the action shall be brought in a State or Federal court
situated in the County of San Diego, State of California.
17.16 Vibration and Noise from Train Operation; Barricades. Licensee recognizes and
acknowledges that railroad tracks are located on or adjacent to the License Area and that
the operation of trains over the tracks does and will produce vibrations which may affect the
Facility and Licensee's use of the License Area. With knowledge and understanding of these
facts, Licensee by execution of this Agreement, agrees that no legal action or complaint of
any kind whatsoever shall be instituted against NCTD by Licensee or on Licensee’s behalf
as result of vibrations or as a result of the use of the railroad tracks in general.
17.17 Public Document. Licensee acknowledges that this Agreement and all documents relating
hereto are “public records” (as defined in Section 6252(e) of the California Government
Code), except for any documents relating to Tenant’s financial condition or otherwise exempt
from such status pursuant to law, and that public records, with limited exemptions, are subject
to public disclosure pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code, commencing
with Section 6250.
17.18 Interpretation. The language of this Agreement shall be construed simply according to its
plain meaning and shall not be construed for or against either party.
17.19 Authority. If Licensee is a corporation, trust, or general or limited partnership, Licensee,
and each individual executing this Agreement on behalf of such entity represent and warrant
that such individual is duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of
said entity. If Licensee is a corporation, trust or partnership, Licensee shall, deliver to NCTD
evidence of such authority satisfactory to NCTD upon execution of this Agreement.
17.20 Counterparts. This instrument may be executed in any number of counterpart copies, each
of which counterpart copy shall be deemed an original for all purposes.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have signed below, effective as of the Effective Date, by their duly
authorized representatives.
NCTD: LICENSEE:
North County Transit District City of Carlsbad
By: By:
Name: Tracey Foster Name:
Title: Chief Development Officer Title:
Approved as to Form and Legality
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Lori A. Winfree
General Counsel
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EXHIBIT “A”
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
ASSESSORS PARCEL NUMBERS: 203-054-28
VESTING: NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARD
ALL THAT PORTION OF THAT PARCEL IN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, COUNTY OF SAN
DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS DESCRIBED IN THAT QUITCLAIM DEED RECORDED
DECEMBER 15,1992 AS DOCUMENT NO 1992-0802209 IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY
RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 176 OF GRANVILLE PARK NO. 2 AS
SHOWN ON MAP 2037 RECORDED JUNE 18, 1927 AS FILE NO. 36270 IN THE OFFICE OF THE
COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY;
THENCE ALONG THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 176 NORTH 41°58’00” WEST, 57.03
FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID NORTHEASTERLY LINE NORTH 41°58’00” WEST, 19.30
FEET;
THENCE LEAVING SAID NORTHEASTERLY LINE NORTH 85°39’56” EAST, 25.72 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 4°20’04” WEST 13.01 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 85°39’56” EAST 20.00 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 4°20’04” EAST 28.29 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 85°39’56” WEST 33.94 FEET TO SAID NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF LOT 176
AND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
CONTAINING 869 SQUARE FEET MORE OR LESS.
ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF IS A PLAT LABELED EXHIBIT ‘B’.
THIS REAL PROPERTY DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN PREPARED BY ME, OR UNDER MY
DIRECTION, IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS ACT.
SIGNATURE
LICENSED LAND SURVEYOR
DATE
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EXHIBIT C – INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Without limiting Licensee’s indemnification of NCTD as provided herein, Licensee shall provide and
maintain at its own expense during the term of this License the below listed and described policies of
insurance covering its operations hereunder. Evidence of such insurance satisfactory to NCTD along
with required endorsements will be delivered to NCTD concurrent with execution of this License. Such
evidence shall include certificate of insurance (Accord Form 25-S or equivalent). All evidence of
insurance shall be issued by a properly authorized officer, agent or qualified representative of the insurer
and shall certify the names of the insured, any additional primary insureds, where appropriate, the type
and amount of the insurance coverage, the location and operations to which the insurance applies and
the expiration date.
1. Commercial and General Liability: Licensee shall provide and maintain the following commercial
and general liability insurance:
A. Coverage for commercial general liability insurance shall be at least as broad as the Insurance
Services Office Commercial General Liability (occurrence form CG 0001) coverage.
B. Licensee shall maintain limits of no less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) per occurrence and
four million dollars ($4,000,000) aggregate limits for bodily injury, personal injury and property
damage, including injury or damage. The general liability policies are to be endorsed to contain
the following provisions:
a. NCTD, its Board of Directors, officers, employees, agents and volunteers are to be
covered as additional insureds as respects liability arising out of the Property/Right-of-
Way licensed by Licensee. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the
scope of protection afforded to NCTD, its directors, officers, employees, agents and
volunteers.
b. For any claims related to this License, Licensee’s insurance shall be primary insurance
as respects to NCTD, its Board of Directors, officers, employees, agents and volunteers.
Any insurance, pooled coverage or self-insurance maintained by NCTD, its directors,
officers, employees, agents and volunteers shall not be contributory.
c. Licensee’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made
or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer’s liability.
d. The liability insurance shall indemnify the Licensee and its contractors against loss from
liability imposed by law upon, or assumed under contract by the Licensee or its
contractors for damages on account of such bodily injury (including death), property
damage, personal injury and completed operations and products liability.
e. Any failure to comply with reporting or other provisions of the policies including breaches
of warranties shall not affect coverage provided to NCTD, its Board of Directors, officers,
employees, contractors, agents or volunteers.
f. The insurance shall be provided on a policy form written by underwriters through an
agency satisfactory to NCTD, which includes a cross-suit clause, and covers bodily injury
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and property damage liability, owned and non-owned vehicles and equipment, blanket
contractual liability and completed operations liability.
2. Railroad Protective Liability:
A. The Licensee shall obtain a railroad protective liability policy for work done within fifty (50) feet of
railroad tracks. The standard limits shall be three million dollars ($3,000,000) per occurrence limit
and six million dollars ($6,000,000) aggregate. NCTD reserves the right to increase these limits,
depending on the scope of work related to the License.
B. All work requiring railroad protective liability insurance shall name in the endorsement and
schedules as additional insureds the following entities, including their directors, officers, agents
and employees as their interests may appear:
a. North County Transit District (NCTD)
b. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF)
c. National Railroad Passenger Corporation (AMTRAK)
3. Automobile Liability: Coverage for automobile liability insurance shall be at least as broad as
Insurance Services Office Automobile Liability Coverage (Form CA 0001). Limits shall be not less
than two million dollars ($2,000,000) for bodily injury and property damage each accident limit from
automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by Licensee. The insurance shall indemnify against
loss from liability imposed by law for damages on account of bodily injury, property damage, and
personal injury. The automobile liability policy shall cover all owned, non-owned, leased and hired
automobiles.
4. Workers Compensation and Employer’s Liability: Licensee and its contractors and assigns shall
cover or under the applicable statutory California State or Federal laws relating to workers’
compensation insurance, all of their employees working on or about the Property/Right-of-Way, and
Licensee shall defend, protect and hold harmless NCTD, its Board of Directors, officers,
employees, agents and volunteers from and against all claims, suits, and actions arising from any
failure of the Licensee or any of Licensee’s contractors or assigns to maintain such insurance.
A. Licensee shall provide employer’s liability insurance in the amount of one million ($1,000,000) per
occurrence for bodily injury and disease.
B. Licensee shall provide NCTD with a certificate of Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s
liability insurance coverage.
C. Such insurance may include an insurer’s waiver of subrogation in favor of NCTD and will be in a
form and with insurance companies reasonably satisfactory to NCTD.
5. OPTIONAL (As required by Risk Dept.)Property Insurance: Licensee shall maintain property
insurance covering the full replacement cost of Licensee's personal property, fixtures, equipment,
and improvements against the hazards of fire, extended coverage/vandalism and malicious
mischief, flood and other property-related losses. Deductible limits should be no more than five
thousand dollars ($5,000). However, NCTD reserves the right to modify deductible limits.
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6. All policies required shall be issued by insurance companies who are rated not less than "A VII" by
the latest A. M. Best Company Key Rating Guide, who are authorized to transact business in
California.
7. NCTD makes no representation that the limits or forms of coverage of insurance specified in this
section are adequate to cover Licensee's property or obligations under this License. NCTD
reserves the right to raise or lower limit requirements at the time of request, based upon the scope
of work.
8. Prior to execution of this License, Licensee shall file with NCTD a certificate of insurance signed by
the insurer’s representative. Such evidence shall also include confirmation that coverage includes
or has been modified to include required provisions as set forth herein. Licensee shall upon the
reasonable demand of NCTD, deliver to NCTD such policy or policies of insurance. Each
insurance policy required by this clause shall state or be endorsed to state that coverage shall not
be amended or cancelled, except after thirty (30) days prior notice by U.S. mail has been given to
NCTD.
9. If any insurance coverage is canceled or reduced, Licensee shall, within ten (10) days after receipt
of written notice of such cancellation or reduction of coverage, file with NCTD a certificate showing
that the required insurance has been reinstated or provided through another insurance company or
companies, and said policy shall be submitted for approval as herein provided. At least fifteen (15)
days prior to the expiration of any such policy, a certificate, showing that the insurance coverage
has been renewed or extended, shall be filed with NCTD.
10. Every contractor or subcontractor of Licensee entering upon, using or performing any work upon
the Right-of-Way/Property by or on behalf of Licensee shall provide evidence of insurance required
herein prior to entering upon the Right-of-Way/Property.
11. NCTD reserves the right to increase the limits for the insurance required herein to amounts
recommended by NCTD’s insurance risk manager or insurance representative.
12. Notwithstanding any other provision of this License, Licensee may self-insure for any risk set forth
in this section in the manner and to the extent that Licensee self-insures for similar risks with
respect to its operations, equipment and property. The manner in which such self-insured is
provided and the extent of such self-insurance shall be set forth in a letter of self-insurance,
delivered to NCTD and signed by an authorized representative of Licensee, which fully describes
the self-insurance program and how the program covers the risks set forth herein. Insurance
provided by a joint powers authority or insurance pool shall be considered self-insurance for the
purpose of this paragraph. If, at any time during the term of this License, Licensee elects not to self-
insure, Licensee shall comply with all applicable provisions herein to the extent Licensee does not
so self-insure. NCTD reserves the right to request Licensee financial statements for review prior to
accepting self-insurance limits.
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PROJECT NAME CARLSBAD BOULEVARD
STORM DRAIN REPAIR
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RESOLUTION NO. 2008-342
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY FOR REPAIR OF A SINKHOLE AND
STORM DRAIN FROM CARLSBAD BOULEVARD TO NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT RIGHT-OF-WAY, PROJECT NO. 3624.
WHEREAS, on December 5, 2008, a sinkhole was discovered in a at 2550 Carlsbad
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8 WHEREAS, the sinkhole is creating a nuisance in the rear yard at 2550 Carlsbad
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erosion and damage of real property at 2550 Carlsbad Boulevard and North County Transit District
right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, emergency repairs are needed to mitigate further damage to real property;
and
WHEREAS, Public Contract Code Section 1102 defines an emergency as "a sudden,
15 unexpected occurrence that poses a clear and imminent danger, requiring immediate action to
16 prevent or mitigate the loss or impairment of life, health, property, or essential public services"; and
17 WHEREAS, staff has determined that the threat to real property damage meets the
18 criteria for an emergency as defined in Public Contract Code Section 1102; and
19 WHEREAS, in the event of an emergency, Section 3.28.130 of the Carlsbad Municipal
20 Code gives the City Manager authority to declare a public emergency subject to confirmation by
the City Council, by four-fifths vote at its next regularly scheduled meeting following the declaration 21
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components and conditions have been restored and declared abated by order of the City Manager
and City Council; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council to do all things necessary to effectuate this
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1 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad,
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That the above recitations are true and correct.
That the foregoing constituted an emergency situation requiring immediate action
5 which could not reasonably wait for the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council of the
6 City of Carlsbad and required that the City dispense with the formal bidding process.
7 3.That the City Manager or her designee is authorized and directed to complete
8 and file all appropriate forms and documents necessary to abate emergency and to obtain the
9 maximum cooperation and assistance both financial and otherwise in responding to this
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11 4.That every fourteen days or at the next scheduled meeting the City Manager
12 shall review with City Council the emergency actions taken and determine the need to continue the
13 emergency.
14 5.That the Finance Director is authorized to appropriate an additional $79,000 from
15 the Infrastructure Replacement Fund to Project No. 3624.
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of the City of Carlsbad on the 16th day of December, 2008, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2009-271
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STORM DRAIN REPAIR BETWEEN
CARLSBAD BOULEVARD AND NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT RIGHT-OF-WAY, PROJECT NO. 3624, AS COMPLETE.
WHEREAS, the construction of the Storm Drain Repair between Carlsbad Boulevard
and North County Transit District Right-of-Way, Project No. 3624 has been completed to the City's
satisfaction by Don Hubbard Contracting Co. on May 29, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the final change order was executed on August 13, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the formal project Notice of Completion has been prepared; and
WHEREAS, all project construction costs have been established to date.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad,
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2.That the Storm Drain Repair between Carlsbad Boulevard and North County
Transit District Right-of-Way, specifically identified as Project No. 3624, is deemed complete and 16
is hereby accepted by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad. 17
18 3.The City Clerk of the City of Carlsbad is hereby authorized and directed to
19 execute and record the Notice of Completion for the Storm Drain Repair between Carlsbad
20 Boulevard and North County Transit District Right-of-Way, Project No. 3624.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council
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NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
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Board Policy No. 11
Real Estate
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Summary
This policy establishes real property management goals, objectives, and procedures for NCTD
real estate assets.
Purpose
Real estate shall be developed and managed to increase ridership and revenue and to enhance
the transit rider’s experience.
Use of District Property
Use of District property by third parties shall not interfere with current or future transit use by the
District.
District staff and consultants shall adhere to recognized industry standards of conduct and
federally-required procedures, where applicable, when negotiating leases, licenses, easements,
right to use, acquisitions, dispositions, and relocations.
District Property with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Interest
Certain NCTD real property has a FTA interest that has resulted from NCTD receiving FTA
funding for the purchase of the real property. For purposes of this policy this real property is
referenced as “real property with an FTA interest.”
1.Real property with an FTA interest shall be managed and used in accordance with the
Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as
amended (Uniform Act or URA) (PL 91–646), FTA Circular 5010.1D, and 49 CFR part 24,
the implementing regulation.
2.Real property with an FTA interest shall be used for the originally authorized purposes as
long as needed for those purposes, and NCTD shall not dispose of or encumber its title
or other interests unless approval has been obtained from the FTA.
3.Disposition of real property having an FTA interest that is no longer needed for the
originally authorized purpose shall be in accordance with the NCTD Excess Real Property
Inventory and Utilization Plan as further described in NCTD Board Policy No. 12 Excess
Real Property Utilization Plan.
Real Property Inventory
NCTD shall prepare and keep up to date a real property inventory.
1.The inventory list shall include such elements as:
a.Property location, Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN), and size;
b.The inventory shall identify whether each real property is excess.
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c. Brief description of improvements;
d. Current use of the property;
e. Summary of any conditions on the title, original acquisition cost, and the FTA
participation ratio, as applicable; and
f. FTA grant number, appraised value, and appraised date, as applicable.
2. The inventory shall identify whether each real property is excess:
a. An NCTD excess property inventory prepared in accordance with California
Government Code § 50569; and
b. The District shall prepare and keep up to date an excess property inventory with
an FTA interest in accordance with the NCTD Excess Real Property Inventory and
Utilization Plan.
Acquisition of Real Property
Acquisition of real property requires Board approval and shall be in accordance with federal and
state requirements and applicable federal and state statutory and regulatory requirements,
including, but not limited to, the payment of just compensation, which is also just and fair to the
public.
Disposal of Real Property
It is the general policy of the Board not to dispose of real property.
1. Disposal of real property requires Board approval.
2. Prior to disposing of excess real property without an FTA interest, a written offer to sell or
lease the property shall be sent to entities described in California Government Code §
54222 and otherwise comply with the requirements of California Government Code §
54220, et seq.
3. All excess real property without an FTA interest shall be sold at fair market value, unless
the Board determines that the sale of specific excess real property at less than fair market
value serves a public purpose.
4. Excess real property with an FTA interest that is no longer needed for the originally
authorized purpose shall be disposed of in accordance with the NCTD Excess Real
Property Inventory and Utilization Plan.
Real Property Management
Real Property Management of the District’s real estate assets shall be directed by the Executive
Director or his/her designee in accordance with this Policy.
1. All income and expense from real property shall be subject to a separate annual
accounting that shall be summarily reported to the Board.
2. Unless there are restrictions on the use of proceeds from real property, all such proceeds
shall be accounted for separately from other NCTD revenues and proceeds.
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3. Revenue generated from the District's real estate assets will be used to fund the District’s
activities.
4. The District shall inspect annually all real property under contract to a third party in
accordance with Administrative Policy and Procedure DSD-4000: Incidental Use of Real
Property.
5. Joint development opportunities shall be pursued in accordance with NCTD Board Policy
No. 33.
Stormwater
1. NCTD real estate assets shall be maintained, monitored and/or developed in compliance
with the applicable NCTD Construction General Permit and NCTD MS4 Program
requirements, as well as any other applicable local, state, or federal ordinances, law, rule
and/or regulation.
2. For purposes of this Policy, “Construction General Permit” shall mean the State Water
Resources Control Board (“SWRCB”) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(“NPDES”) General Permit for Waste Discharge Requirements for Discharges of Storm
Water Runoff Associated with Construction and Land Disturbance Activities, as it may be
amended or superseded, (currently Order No. 2012-0006-DWQ); and MS4 Program shall
mean the RWQCB issued Phase II Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System
(“MS4”) Program (currently Order No. 2013-0001-DWQ) as it may be amended or
superseded.
Incidental Use of Real Property
Incidental use of real property shall be directed by the Executive Director or his/her designee in
accordance with this policy and Administrative Policy and Procedure DSD-4000: Incidental Use
of Real Property.
1. Incidental use of real property, including Right-of-Way permitting, shall be at fair market
value and/or charged the appropriate fees as approved by the Board through the District
fee schedule established annually with the budget. Monetary fair market values and
Board-approved fees for a city or other public agency can be waived without Board
approval as long as an equivalent reciprocal benefit is provided to NCTD. An exception
to fair market value or any variance from the District fee schedule established annually
with the budget requires Board approval.
2. Real Property Lease Terms more than ten (10) years, shall require Board approval.
3. Use of District property by outside parties shall not interfere with current or future transit
use or activities by the District. Cost to relocate any facility installed as an incidental use
to accommodate the District’s activities shall be the responsibility of the entity owning the
facility.
4. Any entity requesting incidental use of real property, including public agencies, shall
reimburse the District for all costs involved in processing such request, including, but not
limited to, NCTD staff time, engineering review costs, appraisal, survey, consultant fees,
legal fees, and construction related costs (submittal review, construction inspection, and
Right-of-Way support services).
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5. Incidental use of real property with an FTA interest, excluding Right-of-Way permitting,
requires approval of the FTA.
6. Incidental use of real property with an FTA interest will not exceed that permitted under
applicable federal laws, regulations, and directives.
7. All incidental use of real property, with the exception of Right-of-Way permitting, real
estate agreements with a fee established by the Board approved Cost Recovery Fee
Schedule, such as pipelines or wirelines, and other uses of property that are sole-source
justified, will be facilitated by a competitive process and be consistent with Board Policies.
Approvals
10/17/2019
Board Chair Date
10/17/2019
Executive Director Date
10/17/2019
General Counsel Date
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DATE REVISION NO. RESOLUTION NO. COMMENTS
10/18/2012 Adopted 12-10
10/17/2013 1 13-07 2013 REVISION
10/16/2014 2 14-04 2014 REVISION
11/19/2015 3 15-08 2015 REVISION
10/20/2016 4 16-10 2016 REVISION
10/18/2018 5 18-09 2018 REVISION
10/17/2019 6 19-06 2019 REVISION
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