HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 2408-3340CITY OF PALO ALTO
CITY COUNCIL
Special Meeting
Monday, August 24, 2026
Council Chambers & Hybrid
5:30 PM
Agenda Item
9.Authorization for the City Manager to Execute New and Amended Regulatory
Agreements for the Buena Vista Mobilehome Park Redevelopment/3980 El Camino Real.
CEQA Status: Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). Public
Comment, Staff Presentation
City Council
Staff Report
From: City Manager
Report Type: ACTION ITEMS
Lead Department: City Manager
Meeting Date: August 24, 2026
Report #:2408-3340
TITLE
Authorization for the City Manager to Execute New and Amended Regulatory Agreements for
the Buena Vista Mobilehome Park Redevelopment/3980 El Camino Real. CEQA Status: Exempt
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council authorize the City Manager to execute the new and amended
regulatory agreements and related documents to facilitate improvements to the Buena Vista
Mobilehome Park.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This memorandum provides an update on the status of the Buena Vista Mobilehome Park
redevelopment project at 3980 El Camino Real and recommends approval of updated
regulatory agreements with the Santa Clara County Housing Authority (the Housing Authority)
and the County of Santa Clara (the County). The project was slated to begin earlier in the year
but was moved back to respond to the State Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD), which is the agency providing the funding for infrastructure improvements
on the mobilehome site (Parcel B). The project is now on course to commence construction in
mid-September, with residents beginning to relocate in August or early September. This
timeline is dependent on permits and HCD approval.
Staff from the City, the County of Santa Clara, and the Housing Authority worked to address
HCD’s requirements and to finalize regulatory agreements for Parcels A and B. The result is two
regulatory agreements, with the 2017 regulatory agreement amended to apply only Parcel A
and a new agreement for Parcel B, acknowledging the parcel split approved in June 2026.1 The
1 June 8, 2026 City Council meeting, Item #12. Link:
https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=18733
amended and new regulatory agreements maintain the intent of the original regulatory
agreement.
BACKGROUND
3 HCD, as a condition of providing $24.5 million for the upgrade project, is
requiring separate regulatory agreements for each parcel instead of the existing single
regulatory agreement covering both parcels. The City will need to subordinate its 2017 loan to
the new HCD loan. The new and amended tri-party regulatory agreements, however, will
remain senior to the HCD loan documents ensuring that these affordability requirements will
retain the highest priority among various encumbrances on the land.
ANALYSIS
-Maintain the requirement that there be no less than 100 affordable units across both
parcels
3 June 8, 2026 City Council meeting, Item #12. Link:
https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=18733
-Maintain the affordability requirements for both parcels
-Revise the unit count under the Tri-Party regulatory agreement for Parcel B to provide a
minimum of 46 units, reflecting the number of existing units on the parcel, but
acknowledging that the number of units may increase over time as new mobilehomes
are added to the site following the completion of infrastructure improvements. The
agreement for Parcel B is consistent with the original 2017 regulatory agreement, with
the exception of the unit count minimum now proposed to be split between the two
parcels.
-Establish the unit count for Parcel A, the apartment site, at 54. As with the agreement
for Parcel B, the agreement for Parcel A includes the same requirements as the 2017
agreement but with a unit count and provision that acknowledges that the Housing
Authority cannot currently meet a 100-unit total requirement since there is insufficient
space to accommodate the 54 units on Parcel A without the development of the
apartment site. To account for this, the regulatory agreement for Parcel A will state that
the unit count minimum would not take effect until seven years after the effective date
of the agreement. The agreement includes interim steps for engagement to provide
assurances that the apartment building on Parcel A is still being actively pursued and
that the 100-unit goal for both parcels remains intact.
In order to start construction, the regulatory agreements must be approved by the three
parties. The County plans to obtain authority from the Board of Supervisors to execute the
agreements at its August 25, 2026 meeting. The Housing Authority will bring the agreements
before its Board of Commissioners for approval on September 3. Any delay in approvals can
impact the total project timeline and cost and jeopardize the HCD Manufactured Opportunity
and Revitalization (MORE) Program funding. The MORE loan is providing $24.5 million for the
infrastructure improvements on Parcel B, is expected to close in mid-September, with
construction starting thereafter. All MORE funds must be drawn down by June 30, 2027.
FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT
Approving the amended and new regulatory agreements do not have a fiscal impact to the City.
The funding for this project is managed by the Housing Authority.
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
The Housing Authority has provided notification to the residents that construction will soon
begin so they can prepare for temporary relocation. Housing Authority staff and relocation
consultants held on-site office hours and scheduled meetings to respond to questions. On July
31 residents received 30-day notices to temporarily relocate for the duration of the Parcel B
utilities upgrade project.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
ATTACHMENTS
APPROVED BY:
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
County of Santa Clara
150 W. Tasman Dr.
San Jose, CA 95134
Attention: HCD Manager
EXEMPT FROM RECORDING FEES PER
GOVERNMENT CODE §§6103, 27383
Space above this line for Recorder’s use.
APNs: [______]
AMENDED AND RESTATED AFFORDABLE HOUSING REGULATORY
AGREEMENT
AND
DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
by and among
POCO WAY HDC, INC.,
THE CITY OF PALO ALTO,
and
THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA
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This Amended and Restated Affordable Housing Regulatory Agreement and
Declaration of Restrictive Covenants (this “Agreement”) is entered into effective as of
______________, 2026 (“Effective Date”) by and among the Poco Way HDC, Inc., a
California nonprofit public benefit corporation (“Owner”), the City of Palo Alto, a
chartered city and municipal corporation (“City”), and the County of Santa Clara, a
political subdivision of the State of California (“County”). The City, the County, and the
Owner are collectively referred to herein as the “Parties.”
RECITALS
Park”), known as Assessor’s Parcel Nos. [_____________], and more particularly
described in Exhibit A attached hereto (the “Property”). Owner is a supportive
organization of the Housing Authority of Santa Clara County and 100% of the board
members of Owner are employees of the Housing Authority of Santa Clara County.
Financing”). [
HUD”) that apply to housing authorities participating
in the Moving to Work demonstration program, and those additional conditions required
by the City and County in connection with the Financing.
Existing Regulatory
Agreement”). The obligations of Borrower under the Existing Regulatory Agreement
with respect to Assessor’s Parcel No [. _]_shall be replaced by the obligations of
Borrower as set forth in this Agreement.
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NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, and other valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the
Parties incorporate the above Recitals into the Agreement and hereby agree as follows.
1. Definitions. The following terms have the meanings set forth in this Section
wherever used in this Agreement.
“Actual Household Size" means the actual number of persons in the applicable
household.
“Adjusted for Family Size Appropriate for the Unit” shall be determined
consistent with the Santa Clara County Housing Authority’s Housing Quality Standards
(HQS) and 24 CFR 982.401 (i.e, assumed household size of two (2) persons per
bedroom).
"Affordable Rent" means the following amounts, less a utility allowance and other
fees and charges required to be paid by Resident Households on a non-optional basis:
Affordable Rent will be defined to mean the following amounts, less a utility
allowance and other fees and charges required to be paid by Resident Households
on a non-optional basis:
(i) for Dwelling Units and Mobilehomes/Mobilehome Spaces occupied by
households with incomes of not more than thirty (30%) of AMI (“30% Units”), a
monthly rent that does not exceed one-twelfth of thirty percent (30%) of thirty
percent (30%) of Area Median Income, Adjusted for Family Size Appropriate for
the Unit, (ii) for Dwelling Units and Mobilehomes/Mobilehome Spaces occupied by
households with incomes of greater than 30% AMI, but not more than fifty percent
(50%) of AMI (“50% Units”), a monthly rent that does not exceed one-twelfth of
thirty percent (30%) of fifty percent (50%) of Area Median Income, Adjusted for
Family Size Appropriate for the Unit,
(iii) for Dwelling Units and Mobilehomes/Mobilehome Spaces occupied by
households with incomes of greater than 50% AMI, but not more than eighty
percent (80%) of AMI (“80% Units”), a monthly rent that does not exceed one-
twelfth of thirty percent (30%) of sixty percent (60%) of Area Median Income,
Adjusted for Family Size Appropriate for the Unit; and
(iv) for Dwelling Units and Mobilehomes/Mobilehome Spaces occupied by
households with incomes of greater than 80% AMI, but not more than one hundred
twenty percent (120%) of AMI (“120% Units”), a monthly rent that does not exceed
one-twelfth of thirty percent (30%) of one hundred ten percent (110%) of Area
Median Income, Adjusted for Family Size Appropriate for the Unit.
For Resident Households who own and occupy a Mobilehome for which the
Resident Household is making Mortgage Payments, the following charges will also
be deducted in determining Affordable Rent: Mortgage Payments and property
taxes, assessments, and insurance premiums payable by the Resident Household
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for the Mobilehome.
"Area Median Income" or "AMI" means the median income for Santa Clara
County, California, adjusted for Actual Household Size, as determined by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) pursuant to Section 8 of the
United States Housing Act of 1937 and as published from time to time by the State of
California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) in Section 6932
of Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations or successor provision published
pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 50093(c).
“Authority” means the Santa Clara County Housing Authority, a public body
corporate and politic.
“Dwelling Unit” means (i) one (1) single family home, and any future
replacement or other apartments or stick built homes, and (ii) any Mobilehome that is
rented by a Resident Household from Owner, Owner’s Agent, or the Authority, or any
Mobilehome that is owned by the Resident Household and placed on a Mobilehome
Space, which space is rented by a Resident Household from Owner, Owner’s Agent, or
the Authority.
“Eligible Household” means a household whose Gross Income does not exceed
eighty percent (80%) of Area Median Income.
“Existing Residents” means Resident Households who resided on the Property
as of September 29, 2017.
“Fiscal Year” means the reporting period commending on January 1 and ending
on December 31 of any year.
“Government Code” means the Government Code of the State of California.
“Gross Household Income” means the total anticipated annual income of all
persons in a household, as calculated in accordance with Section 6914 of Title 25 of the
California Code of Regulations as such Section may be revised from time to time, or
pursuant to a successor State or federal housing regulation that utilizes a reasonably
similar method of calculation of household income.
“Income and Occupancy Certification” shall mean the initial and/or annual
income certification documentation required pursuant to Section 2 of this Agreement.
“Manufactured Home” means a mobilehome a park trailer or trailer coach
(regulated by the California Department of Motor Vehicles) located on the Property that
was constructed on or after June 15, 1976 and in compliance with the criteria set forth in
California Health and Safety Code section 18007.
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“Mobilehome” means a mobilehome located on the Property that was
constructed prior to June 15, 1976 and in compliance with the criteria set forth in California
Health and Safety Code section 18008 or a Manufactured Home.
“Mobilehome Space” means a space located on the Property upon which a
Mobilehome is placed.
“Mortgage Payment” means the monthly principal, interest, and mortgage
insurance premiums (if any) payable by a Resident Household for a mortgage payable to
a commercial financial institution and secured by the Resident Household’s Mobilehome
located on the Property as of the Effective Date. To qualify as a Mortgage Payment, any
new or additional mortgage, including any refinancing of an existing mortgage must be
approved by Owner or Owner’s agent.
“MPA” means the Mobilehome Park Act, California Health and Safety Code
sections 18200 et seq. and related regulations, as amended or its successor.
“MRL” means the Mobilehome Residency Law, California Civil Code sections 798
et seq, and related regulations, as amended or its successor.
“New Resident” means a Resident Household first residing on the Property after
the Effective Date.
“Owner Mobilehome” means any Mobilehome owned by the Owner or Owner’s
Agent, located on the Property, and rented to a Resident Household.
“Rent” means the total of monthly payments payable by a Resident Household
for the use and occupancy of a Dwelling Unit and/or a Mobilehome Space.
“Resident Household” means a household, including Existing Residents, that
resides in a Mobilehome or a Dwelling Unit located in the Park.
2. Use and Affordability Restrictions. Owner hereby covenants and agrees, for
itself and its successors and assigns, that the Property shall be used solely for the
operation of affordable housing in compliance with the requirements set forth herein.
2.1 Affordability Requirements. For a term of seventy-five (75) years
commencing upon the Effective Date, all of the Dwelling Units and Mobilehome Spaces
located on the Property (with the exception of those designated for property managers)
shall be restricted for occupancy at Affordable Rents by Eligible Households. At all times
during the term of this Agreement, when a Dwelling Unit or Mobilehome Space becomes
vacant, such Dwelling Unit or Mobilehome Space shall be made available to, rented and
occupied by households to satisfy the following: (a) no less than 40% of the total number
of Dwelling Units and Mobilehome Spaces (with the exception of those designated for
property managers) shall be made available to, rented and occupied by households with
incomes of not more than thirty (30%) of AMI, (b) no less than 40% of the total number of
Dwelling Units and Mobilehome Spaces (with the exception of those designated for
property managers) shall be made available to, rented and occupied by households with
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incomes of not more than fifty (50%) of AMI, and (c) the remainder of the Dwelling Units
and Mobilehome Spaces (with the exception of those designated for property managers)
shall be made available to, rented and occupied by households with incomes of not more
than eighty percent (80%) of AMI. The Parties agree to meet and confer regarding
potential modifications to the requirements set forth in this Section 2.1 if Owner
demonstrates that such modification is necessary to maintain the financial feasibility of the
Property. City and County agree to consider such requests in good faith and will not
unreasonably deny consent if Owner demonstrates that the modification is necessary for
financial feasibility. Under no circumstances shall the affordability requirements exceed
80% of AMI.
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2.7 Annual Income and Occupancy Certification Requirement. Each Resident
Household shall be required to provide an Income and Occupancy Certification annually
while residing at the Property.
2.8 Failure to Comply with Initial or Annual Income and Occupancy Certification.
A Resident Household’s failure and/or refusal to provide an initial or annual Income and
Occupancy Certification will be considered a breach of such household’s lease or rental
agreement, and may result in the loss of the right to occupancy within the Property.
2.9 Income and Occupancy Certification. Each Resident Household shall
provide an initial and an annual Income and Occupancy Certification that at a minimum
contains the information and documentation described in this Section for each household
member over the age of eighteen years old residing on the Property. For the initial and
the annual Income and Occupancy Certification, Owner shall verify each Resident
Household’s income by requesting and reviewing the following: (i) pay stubs for the most
recent four (4) consecutive pay periods; (ii) if self-employed, Tax Form 1040, including
Schedule C and other attachments from the prior year, (iii) an income verification form
from the Social Security Administration and/or the California Department of Social
Services if Resident Household members receives assistance from either of such
agencies; (iv) history of the last 12 months of child support payments, if any, (v) if anyone
in the Resident Household is unemployed, a form of independent verification; (vi) the most
recent of any and all bank account statements and/or any other financial account
statements; and (vii) other verification and documentation as required by the Owner.
2.10 Increased Income of Household After Recertification.
(a) If the Gross Household Income of a Resident Household is
determined to have increased to be more than eighty percent (80%) but less than one
hundred twenty percent (120%) of Area Median Income, such household shall be
permitted to continue to rent or lease a Dwelling Unit or Mobilehome Space on the
Property at Affordable Rent until: a) the household voluntarily vacates the Dwelling Unit
or Mobilehome Space, or b) the tenancy is terminated consistent with the requirements
of the MRL.
(b) If the Gross Household Income of a Resident Household is
determined to have increased to be equal to or more than one hundred and twenty
percent (120%) of Area Median Income, such household shall be permitted to continue
to rent or lease a Dwelling Unit or Mobilehome Space on the Property until: a) the
household voluntarily vacates the Dwelling Unit or Mobilehome Space, or b) the tenancy
is terminated consistent with the requirements of the lease agreement or MRL, whichever
is applicable; provided however, upon written notice in accordance with Section 2.12 of
this Agreement, Owner may adjust the rent charged to such household to up to fair market
rent.
2.11 Determination of Rental Amounts. The Owner shall determine the Rent
payable by each Resident Household. Upon determination of the rental amounts, the
Owner shall provide the calculations and the amounts for each household to the City and
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County for its review. The City and County shall have thirty (30) days to review the rental
amounts and either, in writing, object to the amounts or question the amounts. All Parties
agree to resolve any issues related to the rental amounts as expeditiously as possible.
However, failure to object shall not be deemed a waiver of the rights of the City and
County to proceeds from rental amounts due, if any.
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4.1 Owner shall obtain all necessary permits and approvals for rehabilitation or
construction or improvements to the Property, as required by federal and state law, and
local zoning and other applicable regulations. City maintains and reserves full authority
and discretion under state and local law in the processing of entitlements and permit
applications.
5. Relocation.
5.1 Due to the physical condition of the Property, including without limitation,
common area improvements, the Dwelling Units, and Mobilehomes, it is anticipated that
repairs, replacements, maintenance and improvements will be required. The impact of
the improvements on the ability of Resident Households to remain on the Property is not
known as of the Effective Date but may require the relocation of Resident Households for
varying periods of time.
5.2 Persons residing on the Property as of the Effective Date shall not be displaced
before suitable replacement housing is available. Owner or Owner’s agent shall be solely
responsible for ensuring that all such persons receive all notices, benefits and assistance
to which they are entitled in accordance with California Relocation Assistance Law
(Government Code Section 7260 et seq.); Government Code sections 65863.7 and
65863.8; MPA section 798.56, the state and local regulations implementing such laws,
and all other applicable local, state and federal laws, regulations and policies, including
but not limited to the Uniform Relocation Act (42 U.S.C. §4601 et seq.) and implementing
regulations (collectively “Relocation Laws”) relating to the displacement and relocation
of eligible persons as defined in such Relocation Laws. All costs incurred in connection
with the temporary and/or permanent displacement and/or relocation of occupants of the
Property, including without limitation payments to a relocation consultant, moving
expenses, and payments for temporary and permanent relocation benefits pursuant to
Relocation Laws shall be paid by Owner. County and City shall have no responsibility for
payment therefor.
5.3 Resident Households first residing on the Property after the Effective Date but
prior to delivery of any notice relating to displacement shall receive all notices, benefits
and assistance to which they are entitled as set forth in Section 5.2 hereinabove.
5.4 All Resident Households shall have the right to return to the Property after any
temporary relocation necessary for the repair, replacement, maintenance, or
improvement of the Property.
5.5 Following the expiration or termination of this Agreement, persons residing
on the Property on the date of such expiration or termination shall receive all notices,
benefits and assistance to which they are entitled as set forth in Section 5.2
hereinabove. This provision shall survive the expiration or termination of this
Agreement until full performance thereof.
6. Owner’s Reporting Obligations to the City and County.
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6.1 An Annual Report, as described below, shall be submitted to the City and
the County no less than sixty (60) days prior to the close of each Fiscal Year.
(a) Annual Report. The Owner shall submit to the City and the County
an Annual Report which includes the following:
1) A listing of all occupied Mobilehome Spaces and Dwelling Units,
the income and size of each Resident Household occupying a
Mobilehome Space or Dwelling Unit, the actual rent paid and the
projected rent increase for the Mobilehome Space or Dwelling
Unit;
2) A listing of all Mobilehome Spaces and Dwelling Units occupied
by Resident Households whose Gross Household Income is
equal to or more than one hundred twenty percent (120%) of Area
Median Income;
3) The initial and annual certification and recertification of each
Resident Household’s Gross Household Income, cost verification
and rent calculations;
4) The annual primary residence occupancy verification, if separate
from the income certification and recertifications;
5) List of all New Residents, the income and household size, ages
and relationships of such households, and copies of the income
certifications and certification that the New Residents intend to
occupy the Mobilehome Space or Dwelling Unit as their principal
place of residency; and
6) The report shall state, in addition to the above, the date the
occupancy commenced, the initial rental rate, if a Mobilehome
was purchased, then the purchase price paid by the New
Resident for the Mobilehome (if said information is available) and
such other information as the City or the County may be required
by law to obtain.
6.2 Financial Audit. The Owner is responsible for obtaining a financial audit
annually and shall provide the same to the City and County within one-hundred twenty
(120) after the end of the Fiscal Year.
6.3 Additional Information. The Owner shall provide any additional information
reasonably requested by the City or County. The City or County shall have right to
examine and make copies of all books, records or other documents of the Owner
pertaining to the Property.
6.4 Retention and Inspection of Documents.
(a) The Owner shall maintain complete, accurate and current records
pertaining to the Mobilehome Spaces, Dwelling Units and the Property, and shall permit
any duly authorized representative of the City or County to inspect records, including,
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without limitation, records pertaining to household income and household size of Resident
Households; provided however, confidential and sensitive information relating to any
Resident Household (such as account numbers, social security numbers, driver’s license
numbers) may be redacted or marked out to protect the confidentiality of such information.
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subtenants, sublessees or vendees in, of, or for the Property or part thereof. Owner
shall include such provision in all deeds, leases, contracts and other instruments
executed by Owner, and shall enforce the same diligently and in good faith.
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only loss, injury or damage caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the County
and City. The Owner, and its assigns, shall reimburse the County and City for all costs,
attorneys’ fees, expenses and liabilities incurred with respect to any litigation in which
the Owner is obligated to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the County and City
under this Agreement.
. In the
event that the Property is sold to a third party that is not an affiliate of the Authority and
in connection with such sale the Property will continue to be used for affordable
housing, the Parties agree that a) fifty-two percent (52%) of the total appreciation of the
value of the Property since the Effective Date shall be applied as a reduction to the
purchase price of the Property and b) the Owner shall cause to repay to the City and
County any loan amount outstanding or the loan shall be assigned to the next Owner of
the Property. For the purposes of this paragraph, an “affiliate of the Authority” shall
mean any entity that, directly or indirectly, controls, is controlled by, or is under common
control with Authority. For the purposes of this paragraph, “affordable housing” shall
mean the Property is subject to occupancy and affordability restrictions which are
substantially similar, including in length and levels of affordability, to the restrictions
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imposed under this Agreement and to which the City and County are parties.
Owner’s default in the performance of any term,
provision or covenant under this Agreement and failure to cure such default within
ninety (90) days following receipt of notice of default to Owner, or if the nature of any
such non-monetary default is such that it cannot be cured within ninety (90) days,
Owner’s failure to commence to cure the default within ninety (90) days and thereafter
prosecute the curing of such default with due diligence and in good faith shall constitute
an Event of Default hereunder. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default and its
continuation beyond any applicable cure period, City or County may bring an action for
equitable relief seeking the specific performance of the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, and/or enjoining, abating, or preventing any violation of such terms and
conditions, and/or seeking declaratory relief, or pursue any other remedy allowed under
law or in equity.
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16.1 Amendments. This Agreement may be amended or modified only by a
written instrument signed by all of the Parties.
16.2 Notices. Except as otherwise specified herein, all notices to be sent
pursuant to this Agreement shall be made in writing, and sent to the Parties at their
respective addresses specified below or to such other address as a Party may
designate by written notice delivered to the other parties in accordance with this
Section. All such notices shall be sent by: (i) personal delivery, in which case notice is
effective upon delivery; (ii) certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, in which
case notice shall be deemed delivered upon receipt if delivery is confirmed by a return
receipt; or (iii) nationally recognized overnight courier, with charges prepaid or charged
to the sender’s account, in which case notice is effective on delivery if delivery is
confirmed by the delivery service.
City: City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Attention: Ed Shikada, City Manager
With a copy to:
City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Attention: Mahealani Ah Yun, City Clerk
City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Attention: Jonathan Lait, Director of Planning and
Development Services
County: County of Santa Clara
70 W. Hedding Street, East Wing, 10th floor
San Jose, CA 95110
Attention: County Executive
With a copy to:
County of Santa Clara
70 W. Hedding Street, East Wing, 10th floor
San Jose, CA 95110
Attention: County Counsel
County of Santa Clara
Office of Supportive Housing
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150 W. Tasman Dr.
San Jose, CA 95134
Attention: HCD Manager
Owner:
Poco Way HDC Inc.
505 W. Julian Street
San Jose, CA 95110
Attention: Flaherty Ward, Vice President/Treasurer
16.3 Further Assurances. The Parties shall execute, acknowledge and deliver
to the other such other documents and instruments, and take such other actions, as
either shall reasonably request as may be necessary to carry out the intent of this
Agreement.
16.4 Parties Not Co-Venturers. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to or
shall establish the Parties as partners, co-venturers, or principal and agent with one
another. The relationship of the Parties shall not be construed as a joint venture, equity
venture, partnership or any other relationship.
16.5 Headings; Construction. The headings of the sections and paragraphs of
this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret this
Agreement. The language of this Agreement shall be construed as a whole according
to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any Party.
16.6 Governing Law; Venue. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of California without regard to principles of conflicts of law.
Any action to enforce or interpret this Agreement shall be filed and heard in the Superior
Court of Santa Clara County, California or in the Federal District Court for the Northern
District of California.
16.7 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the
Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior written or oral
agreements, understandings, representations or statements of the Parties with respect
thereto.
16.8 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, illegal, or
unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the validity, legality, and
enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected or impaired thereby.
16.9 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts,
each of which shall be an original and all of which together shall constitute one
agreement.
16.10 Assignment. Owner, with the written consent of the City and County
(which may not be unreasonably withheld), may assign all rights and obligations under
this Agreement to either (a) a limited partnership whose general partner is a nonprofit
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public benefit corporation or a limited liability company that is controlled by or affiliated
with Owner, or (b) a nonprofit public benefit corporation controlled by or affiliated with
Owner. The City and County shall have the right to review and approve the formation
documents of the transferee and the executed assignment and assumption agreements
between Owner and the transferee prior to the execution of any assignment agreement.
Assignment of this Agreement by Owner is otherwise prohibited and any purported
assignment shall be null and void.
SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGES.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Affordable Housing
Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants as of the date first
written above.
CITY:
COUNTY:
OWNER:
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
State of California )
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County of Santa Clara )
On , before me,___________________________________________,
(Name of Notary)
notary public, personally appeared _________________________________________________
who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are
subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same
in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument
the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
(Notary Signature)
A notary public or other officer completing this
certificate verifies only the identity of the
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
State of California )
) ss
County of Santa Clara )
On , before me,___________________________________________,
(Name of Notary)
notary public, personally appeared _________________________________________________ who
proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to
the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their
authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity
upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing
paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
(Notary Signature)
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certificate verifies only the identity of the
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
State of California )
) ss
County of Santa Clara )
On , before me,___________________________________________,
(Name of Notary)
notary public, personally appeared _________________________________________________ who
proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to
the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their
authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity
upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing
paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
(Notary Signature)
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certificate verifies only the identity of the
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Exhibit A
PROPERTY
The land is situated in the County of Santa Clara, City of Palo Alto, State of California, and
is described as follows:
Real property in the City of Palo Alto, County of Santa Clara, State of California, described as follows:
Being a portion of PARCEL 1 as shown and described on that certain Final Map filed on September 7,
2017 as File No. 23747216 in Book 906 of Maps at Pages 29 through 35, inclusive, in the Office of the
County Recorder of Santa Clara County, more particularly described as follows:
COMMENCING at the southerly corner of PARCEL 2 as shown on said Final Map (906 M 29-35) being
also a point on the northwesterly line of Los Robles Avenue;
Thence along said northwesterly line South 33°08'00" West, 361.57 feet to a point on said northwesterly
line being the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING of this description;
Thence leaving said northwesterly line the following three (3) courses:
1. North 56°53'30" West, 311.59 feet;
2. South 33°06'30" West, 26.47 feet;
3. North 56°39'49" West, 27.17 feet to the northwesterly line of said PARCEL 1;
Thence along said northwesterly line South 33°06'30" West, 193.38 feet to the westerly corner of said
PARCEL 1;
Thence along the southwesterly line of said PARCEL 1 South 56°53'30" East, 338.67 feet to the southerly
corner of said PARCEL 1 being also a point on the northwesterly line of Los Robles Avenue;
Thence along said northwesterly line North 33°08'00" East, 219.74 feet to the TRUE POINT OF
BEGINNING.
Containing 73,711 square feet or 1.692 acres, more or less.
END OF DESCRIPTION.
RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
Santa Clara County
150 W. Tasman Dr.
San Jose, CA 95134
Attention: HCD Manager
EXEMPT FROM RECORDING FEES PER
GOVERNMENT CODE §§6103, 27383
Space above this line for Recorder’s use.
APNs: [_________]
AFFORDABLE HOUSING REGULATORY AGREEMENT
AND
DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
by and among
POCO WAY HDC, INC.,
THE CITY OF PALO ALTO,
and
THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA
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This Affordable Housing Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive
Covenants (this “Agreement”) is entered into effective as of ______________, 2026
(“Effective Date”) by and among Poco Way HDC, Inc., a California nonprofit public
benefit corporation (“Owner”), the City of Palo Alto, a chartered city and municipal
corporation (“City”), and the County of Santa Clara, a political subdivision of the State of
California (“County”). The City, the County, and the Owner are collectively referred to
herein as the “Parties.”
RECITALS
Park”), known as Assessor’s Parcel Nos.
[___________] and more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto (the
“Property”). Owner is a supportive organization of the Housing Authority of Santa
Clara County (“SCCHA”) and 100% of the board members of Owner are employees of
SCCHA.
Financing”).
HUD”) that apply to housing authorities participating
in the Moving to Work demonstration program, and those additional conditions required
by the City and County in connection with the Financing.
Amended
Regulatory Agreement”) that terminates, amends, and restates the Affordable Housing
Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants among Santa Clara
County Housing Authority, City and County and recorded on September 29, 2017 as
Document Number 23766007 (“Existing Regulatory Agreement”). As a result of the
Amended Regulatory Agreement, the Property is released from the Existing Regulatory
Agreement and the obligations of Borrower under the Existing Regulatory Agreement
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with respect to the Property shall be replaced by the obligations of Borrower as set forth
in this Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, and other valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the
Parties incorporate the above Recitals into the Agreement and hereby agree as follows.
Actual Household Size" means the actual number of persons in the applicable
household.
Adjusted for Family Size Appropriate for the Unit” shall be determined
consistent with the Santa Clara County Housing Authority’s Housing Quality Standards
(HQS) and 24 CFR 982.401 (i.e., assumed household size of two (2) persons per
bedroom).
Affordable Rent" means the following amounts, less a utility allowance and other
fees and charges required to be paid by Resident Households on a non-optional basis:
30% Units”), a
monthly rent that does not exceed one-twelfth of thirty percent (30%) of thirty
percent (30%) of Area Median Income, Adjusted for Family Size Appropriate for
the Unit,
50% Units”), a monthly rent that does not exceed one-twelfth of
thirty percent (30%) of fifty percent (50%) of Area Median Income, Adjusted for
Family Size Appropriate for the Unit,
80% Units”), a monthly rent that does not exceed one-
twelfth of thirty percent (30%) of sixty percent (60%) of Area Median Income,
Adjusted for Family Size Appropriate for the Unit; and
120% Units”), a monthly rent that does not exceed
one-twelfth of thirty percent (30%) of one hundred ten percent (110%) of Area
Median Income, Adjusted for Family Size Appropriate for the Unit.
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For Resident Households who own and occupy a Mobilehome for which the
Resident Household is making Mortgage Payments, the following charges will also
be deducted in determining Affordable Rent: Mortgage Payments and property
taxes, assessments, and insurance premiums payable by the Resident Household
for the Mobilehome.
"Area Median Income" or "AMI" means the median income for Santa Clara
County, California, adjusted for Actual Household Size, as determined by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) pursuant to Section 8 of the
United States Housing Act of 1937 and as published from time to time by the State of
California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) in Section 6932
of Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations or successor provision published
pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 50093(c).
“Authority” means the Santa Clara County Housing Authority, a public body
corporate and politic.
“Dwelling Unit” means any Mobilehome that is rented by a Resident Household
from Owner, Owner’s Agent, or the Authority, or any Mobilehome that is owned by the
Resident Household and placed on a Mobilehome Space, which space is rented by a
Resident Household from Owner, Owner’s Agent, or the Authority.
“Eligible Household” means a household whose Gross Income does not exceed
eighty percent (80%) of Area Median Income.
“Existing Residents” means households who were lawfully residing on the
Property as of September 29, 2017.
“Fiscal Year” means the reporting period commending on January 1 and ending
on December 31 of any year.
“Government Code” means the Government Code of the State of California.
“Gross Household Income” means the total anticipated annual income of all
persons in a household, as calculated in accordance with Section 6914 of Title 25 of the
California Code of Regulations as such Section may be revised from time to time, or
pursuant to a successor State or federal housing regulation that utilizes a reasonably
similar method of calculation of household income.
“Income and Occupancy Certification” shall mean the initial and/or annual
income certification documentation required pursuant to Section 2 of this Agreement.
“Manufactured Home” means a mobilehome, a park trailer or trailer coach
(regulated by the California Department of Motor Vehicles) located on the Property that
was constructed on or after June 15, 1976 and in compliance with the criteria set forth in
California Health and Safety Code section 18007.
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“Mobilehome” means a mobilehome located on the Property that was
constructed prior to June 15, 1976 and in compliance with the criteria set forth in California
Health and Safety Code section 18008 or a Manufactured Home.
“Mobilehome Space” means a space located on the Property upon which a
Mobilehome is placed.
“Mortgage Payment” means the monthly principal, interest, and mortgage
insurance premiums (if any) payable by a Resident Household for a mortgage payable to
a commercial financial institution and secured by the Resident Household’s Mobilehome
located on the Property as of the Effective Date. To qualify as a Mortgage Payment, any
new or additional mortgage, including any refinancing of an existing mortgage must be
approved by Owner or Owner’s agent.
“MPA” means the Mobilehome Park Act, California Health and Safety Code
sections 18200 et seq. and related regulations, as amended or its successor.
“MRL” means the Mobilehome Residency Law, California Civil Code sections 798
et seq, and related regulations, as amended or its successor.
“New Resident” means a Resident Household first residing on the Property after
the Effective Date.
“Owner Mobilehome” means any Mobilehome owned by the Owner or Owner’s
Agent, located on the Property, and rented to a Resident Household.
“Rent” means the total of monthly payments payable by a Resident Household
for the use and occupancy of a Dwelling Unit and/or a Mobilehome Space.
“Resident Household” means a household, including Existing Residents, that
resides in a Mobilehome or a Dwelling Unit located in the Park.
2. Use and Affordability Restrictions. Owner hereby covenants and agrees, for
itself and its successors and assigns, that the Property shall be used solely for the
operation of affordable housing in compliance with the requirements set forth herein.
2.1 Affordability Requirements. For a term of seventy-five (75) years
commencing upon the Effective Date, all of the Dwelling Units and Mobilehome Spaces
located on the Property (with the exception of those designated for property managers)
shall be restricted for occupancy at Affordable Rents by Eligible Households. At all times
during the term of this Agreement, when a Dwelling Unit or Mobilehome Space becomes
vacant, such Dwelling Unit or Mobilehome Space shall be made available to, rented and
occupied by households to satisfy the following: (a) no less than 40% of the total number
of Dwelling Units and Mobilehome Spaces (with the exception of those designated for
property managers) shall be made available to, rented and occupied by households with
incomes of not more than thirty (30%) of AMI, (b) no less than 40% of the total number of
Dwelling Units and Mobilehome Spaces (with the exception of those designated for
property managers) shall be made available to, rented and occupied by households with
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incomes of not more than fifty (50%) of AMI, and (c) the remainder of the Dwelling Units
and Mobilehome Spaces (with the exception of those designated for property managers)
shall be made available to, rented and occupied by households with incomes of not more
than eighty percent (80%) of AMI. The Parties agree to meet and confer regarding potential
modifications to the requirements set forth in this Section 2.1 if Owner demonstrates that
such modification is necessary to maintain the financial feasibility of the Property. City and
County agree to consider such requests in good faith and will not unreasonably deny
consent if Owner demonstrates that the modification is necessary for financial feasibility.
Under no circumstances shall the affordability requirements exceed 80% of AMI.
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2.7 Annual Income and Occupancy Certification Requirement. Each Resident
Household shall be required to provide an Income and Occupancy Certification annually
while residing at the Property.
2.8 Failure to Comply with Initial or Annual Income and Occupancy Certification.
A Resident Household’s failure and/or refusal to provide an initial or annual Income and
Occupancy Certification will be considered a breach of such household’s lease or rental
agreement, and may result in the loss of the right to occupancy within the Property.
2.9 Income and Occupancy Certification. Each Resident Household shall
provide an initial and an annual Income and Occupancy Certification that at a minimum
contains the information and documentation described in this Section for each household
member over the age of eighteen years old residing on the Property. For the initial and
the annual Income and Occupancy Certification, Owner shall verify each Resident
Household’s income by requesting and reviewing the following: (i) pay stubs for the most
recent four (4) consecutive pay periods; (ii) if self-employed, Tax Form 1040, including
Schedule C and other attachments from the prior year, (iii) an income verification form
from the Social Security Administration and/or the California Department of Social
Services if Resident Household members receives assistance from either of such
agencies; (iv) history of the last 12 months of child support payments, if any, (v) if anyone
in the Resident Household is unemployed, a form of independent verification; (vi) the most
recent of any and all bank account statements and/or any other financial account
statements; and (vii) other verification and documentation as required by the Owner.
2.10 Increased Income of Household After Recertification.
(a) If the Gross Household Income of a Resident Household is
determined to have increased to be more than eighty percent (80%) but less than one
hundred twenty percent (120%) of Area Median Income, such household shall be
permitted to continue to rent or lease a Dwelling Unit or Mobilehome Space on the
Property at Affordable Rent until: a) the household voluntarily vacates the Dwelling Unit
or Mobilehome Space, or b) the tenancy is terminated consistent with the requirements
of the MRL.
(b) If the Gross Household Income of a Resident Household is
determined to have increased to be equal to or more than one hundred and twenty
percent (120%) of Area Median Income, such household shall be permitted to continue
to rent or lease a Dwelling Unit or Mobilehome Space on the Property until: a) the
household voluntarily vacates the Dwelling Unit or Mobilehome Space, or b) the tenancy
is terminated consistent with the requirements of the lease agreement or MRL, whichever
is applicable; provided however, upon written notice in accordance with Section 2.12 of
this Agreement, Owner may adjust the rent charged to such household to up to fair market
rent.
2.11 Determination of Rental Amounts. The Owner shall determine the Rent
payable by each Resident Household. Upon determination of the rental amounts, the
Owner shall provide the calculations and the amounts for each household to the City and
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County for its review. The City and County shall have thirty (30) days to review the rental
amounts and either, in writing, object to the amounts or question the amounts. All Parties
agree to resolve any issues related to the rental amounts as expeditiously as possible.
However, failure to object shall not be deemed a waiver of the rights of the City and
County to proceeds from rental amounts due, if any.
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5.2 Persons residing on the Property as of the Effective Date shall not be displaced
before suitable replacement housing is available. Owner or Owner’s agent shall be solely
responsible for ensuring that all such persons receive all notices, benefits and assistance
to which they are entitled in accordance with California Relocation Assistance Law
(Government Code Section 7260 et seq.); Government Code sections 65863.7 and
65863.8; MPA section 798.56, the state and local regulations implementing such laws,
and all other applicable local, state and federal laws, regulations and policies, including
but not limited to the Uniform Relocation Act (42 U.S.C. §4601 et seq.) and implementing
regulations (collectively “Relocation Laws”) relating to the displacement and relocation
of eligible persons as defined in such Relocation Laws. All costs incurred in connection
with the temporary and/or permanent displacement and/or relocation of occupants of the
Property, including without limitation payments to a relocation consultant, moving
expenses, and payments for temporary and permanent relocation benefits pursuant to
Relocation Laws shall be paid by Owner. County and City shall have no responsibility for
payment therefor.
5.3 Resident Households first residing on the Property after the Effective Date but
prior to delivery of any notice relating to displacement shall receive all notices, benefits
and assistance to which they are entitled as set forth in Section 5.2 hereinabove.
5.4 All Resident Households shall have the right to return to the Property after any
temporary relocation necessary for the repair, replacement, maintenance, or
improvement of the Property.
5.5 Following the expiration or termination of this Agreement, persons residing
on the Property on the date of such expiration or termination shall receive all notices,
benefits and assistance to which they are entitled as set forth in Section 5.2
hereinabove. This provision shall survive the expiration or termination of this
Agreement until full performance thereof.
6. Owner’s Reporting Obligations to the City and County.
6.1 An Annual Report, as described below, shall be submitted to the City and
the County no less than sixty (60) days prior to the close of each Fiscal Year.
(a) Annual Report. The Owner shall submit to the City and the County
an Annual Report which includes the following:
1) A listing of all occupied Mobilehome Spaces and Dwelling Units,
the income and size of each Resident Household occupying a
Mobilehome Space or Dwelling Unit, the actual rent paid and the
projected rent increase for the Mobilehome Space or Dwelling
Unit;
2) A listing of all Mobilehome Spaces and Dwelling Units occupied
by Resident Households whose Gross Household Income is
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equal to or more than one hundred twenty percent (120%) of Area Median Income;
3) The initial and annual certification and recertification of each
Resident Household’s Gross Household Income, cost verification
and rent calculations;
4) The annual primary residence occupancy verification, if separate
from the income certification and recertifications;
5) List of all New Residents, the income and household size, ages
and relationships of such households, and copies of the income
certifications and certification that the New Residents intend to
occupy the Mobilehome Space or Dwelling Unit as their principal
place of residency; and
6) The report shall state, in addition to the above, the date the
occupancy commenced, the initial rental rate, if a Mobilehome
was purchased, then the purchase price paid by the New
Resident for the Mobilehome (if said information is available) and
such other information as the City or the County may be required
by law to obtain.
6.2 Financial Audit. The Owner is responsible for obtaining a financial audit
annually and shall provide the same to the City and County within one-hundred twenty
(120) after the end of the Fiscal Year.
6.3 Additional Information. The Owner shall provide any additional information
reasonably requested by the City or County. The City or County shall have right to
examine and make copies of all books, records or other documents of the Owner
pertaining to the Property.
6.4 Retention and Inspection of Documents.
(a) The Owner shall maintain complete, accurate and current records
pertaining to the Mobilehome Spaces, Dwelling Units and the Property, and shall permit
any duly authorized representative of the City or County to inspect records, including,
without limitation, records pertaining to household income and household size of Resident
Households; provided however, confidential and sensitive information relating to any
Resident Household (such as account numbers, social security numbers, driver’s license
numbers) may be redacted or marked out to protect the confidentiality of such information.
(b) The Owner shall also maintain records which include copies of
income certificates, cost verifications and rent calculations for all Resident Households
as well as all Property financial, management and maintenance records.
(c) The City or County or any duly authorized representative thereof
shall have the right to review and request copies of documents. In either the City or
County’s discretion, it shall have the right to audit such records, to determine the Owner’s
compliance with the requirements of this Agreement.
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7. Operation of the Property.
7.1 Residential Use. The Property shall be operated only for residential use;
however, this restriction shall not prohibit the operation of community, recreational,
educational, or similar facilities that are open to the public, provided that these uses are
consistent with applicable zoning.
7.2 Compliance with All Agreements. The Owner and Owner’s agent shall
comply with all the terms and provisions of this Agreement.
7.3 Non-Discrimination; Compliance with Fair Housing Laws.
7.3.1 Fair Housing. Owner and Owner’s agent shall comply with state
and federal fair housing laws in the marketing and rental of the Dwelling Units and
Mobilehome Spaces located on the Property. Owner shall accept as tenants, on the
same basis as all other prospective tenants, persons who are recipients of federal
certificates or vouchers for rent subsidies pursuant to the existing Section 8 program or
any successor thereto.
7.3.2 Non-Discrimination. Neither Owner nor Owner’s agent shall restrict
the rental, sale, lease, sublease, transfer, use, occupancy, tenure or enjoyment of the
Property, or any portion thereof, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual
orientation, disability, marital status, ancestry, or national origin of any person. Owner
covenants for itself and all persons claiming under or through it, and this Agreement is
made and accepted upon and subject to the condition that there shall be no
discrimination against or segregation of any person or group of persons on account of
any basis listed in subdivision (a) or (d) of Section 12955 of the Government Code, as
those bases are defined in Sections 12926, 12926.1, subdivision (m) and paragraph (1)
of subdivision (p) of Section 12955, and Section 12955.2 of the Government Code, in
the sale, lease, sublease, transfer, use, occupancy, tenure or enjoyment of the Property
or part thereof, nor shall Owner or any person claiming under or through Owner
establish or permit any such practice or practices of discrimination or segregation with
reference to the selection, location, number, use or occupancy of tenants, lessees,
subtenants, sublessees or vendees in, of, or for the Property or part thereof. Owner
shall include such provision in all deeds, leases, contracts and other instruments
executed by Owner, and shall enforce the same diligently and in good faith.
8. Property Management and Maintenance
8.1 Management Responsibilities. The Owner and Owner’s agent shall be
responsible for all management functions with respect to the Property including, but not
limited to, the selection of Resident Households, certification of household income and
size, certification of the ages of all household members, evictions, collection of rents and
deposits, maintenance, landscaping, routine and extraordinary repairs, replacement of
capital items, security and management of household relocation, if required. The Owner
shall retain a professional property management company initially approved by the City
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and County in their reasonable discretion to perform its management duties hereunder. A
resident manager shall also be retained, if required by law or by Owner. The City and the
County hereby approve the engagement of the John Stewart Company, a California
corporation, as a property management company for the Property.
8.2 Performance Review. The City and County reserve the right to conduct
jointly or separately an annual (or more frequently, if deemed reasonably necessary by
the City or County) review of the management practices and financial status of the
Property. The purpose of the performance review will be to enable the City and County to
determine if the Property is being operated and managed in accordance with the
requirements and standards of this Agreement. The Owner shall cooperate with the City
and County in such reviews.
9. Indemnification. In lieu of and notwithstanding the pro rata risk allocation, which
might otherwise be imposed between the Parties pursuant to Government Code Section
895.6, the Parties agree that all losses or liabilities incurred by a Party shall not be
shared pro rata but, instead, the Owner, County and City agree that, pursuant to
Government Code Section 895.4, each of the Parties hereto shall fully indemnify and
hold each of the other Parties, their officers, board members, employees, and agents,
harmless from any claim, expense or cost, damage or liability imposed for injury (as
defined in Government Code Section 810.8) occurring by reason of the negligent acts
or omissions or willful misconduct of the indemnifying party, its officers, employees or
agents, under or in connection with or arising out of any work, authority, or jurisdiction
delegated to such party under this Agreement. No Party, nor any officer, board member
or agent thereof shall be responsible for any damage or liability occurring by reason of
the negligent acts or omissions or willful misconduct of the other Parties thereto, their
officers, board members, employees, or agents, under or in connection with or arising
out of any work authorized or delegated to such other Parties under this Agreement.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Owner, and its assigns, shall indemnify, defend, and
hold harmless the County and City, its officers, agents and employees from any claim,
liability, loss, injury or damage arising out of, or in connection with, the acquisition of the
Property, relocation of Property tenants, temporary relocation and construction of
improvements on the Property, and operation or maintenance of the Property, excepting
only loss, injury or damage caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the County
and City. The Owner, and its assigns, shall reimburse the County and City for all costs,
attorneys’ fees, expenses and liabilities incurred with respect to any litigation in which
the Owner is obligated to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the County and City
under this Agreement.
Each Party agrees that all obligations under this Section 9 shall survive the termination
or assignment of this Agreement and shall remain binding on all Parties notwithstanding
the Agreement’s termination or assignment.
10. Term of Agreement.
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10.1 Term of Restrictions. This Agreement shall remain in effect through
____________, 2101, which date is the 75th anniversary of the Effective Date.
10.2 Effectiveness Succeeds Conveyance of Property. This Agreement shall
remain effective and fully binding for the full term hereof regardless of any sale,
assignment, transfer, or conveyance of the Property or any part thereof or interest
therein.
10.3 Reconveyance. Upon the termination of this Agreement, the Parties
agree to execute and record appropriate instruments to release and discharge this
Agreement; provided, however, the execution and recordation of such instruments shall
not be necessary or a prerequisite to the termination of this Agreement upon the
expiration of the term.
11. Reinvestment of Proceeds from Sale of Property. The Parties acknowledge and
agree that a material consideration for the City and County to approve the financing
described herein is for the proceeds of any subsequent sale of the Property to be
reinvested in the City to create affordable housing. In the event that the Property is sold
to a third party that is not an affiliate of the Authority and in connection with such sale
the Property will not be required to be used for affordable housing, the Parties shall
cause an amount equal to: a) the amount not repaid to the City and County for any
loans made by the City and County that are secured by the Property, and b) at least
fifty-two percent (52%) of the total appreciation of the value of the Property since the
Effective Date, to be reinvested in the City to create additional affordable housing. In the
event that the Property is sold to a third party that is not an affiliate of the Authority and
in connection with such sale the Property will continue to be used for affordable
housing, the Parties agree that a) fifty-two percent (52%) of the total appreciation of the
value of the Property since the Effective Date shall be applied as a reduction to the
purchase price of the Property and b) the Owner shall cause to repay to the City and
County any loan amount outstanding or the loan shall be assigned to the next Owner of
the Property. For the purposes of this paragraph, an “affiliate of the Authority” shall
mean any entity that, directly or indirectly, controls, is controlled by, or is under common
control with Authority. For the purposes of this paragraph, “affordable housing” shall
mean the Property is subject to occupancy and affordability restrictions which are
substantially similar, including in length and levels of affordability, to the restrictions
imposed under this Agreement and to which the City and County are parties.
Each Party agrees that all obligations under this Section 11 shall survive the termination
or assignment of this Agreement and shall remain binding on all Parties notwithstanding
the Agreement’s termination or assignment.
12. Binding Upon Successors; Covenants to Run with the Land. Owner hereby
subjects its interest in the Property to the covenants and restrictions set forth in this
Agreement. The Parties hereby declare their express intent that the covenants and
restrictions set forth herein shall be deemed covenants running with the land and shall
be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs, administrators, executors,
successors in interest, transferees, and assigns of the Parties, regardless of any sale,
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assignment, conveyance or transfer of the Property or any part thereof or interest therein.
Any successor-in-interest to Owner, including without limitation any purchaser, transferee
or lessee of the Property shall be subject to all of the duties and obligations imposed
hereby for the full term of this Agreement. Each and every contract, deed, ground lease
or other instrument affecting or conveying the Property or any part thereof, shall
conclusively be held to have been executed, delivered and accepted subject to the
covenants, restrictions, duties and obligations set forth herein, regardless of whether such
covenants, restrictions, duties and obligations are set forth in such contract, deed, ground
lease or other instrument.
Owner’s default in the performance of any term,
provision or covenant under this Agreement and failure to cure such default within
ninety (90) days following receipt of notice of default to Owner, or if the nature of any
such non-monetary default is such that it cannot be cured within ninety (90) days,
Owner’s failure to commence to cure the default within ninety (90) days and thereafter
prosecute the curing of such default with due diligence and in good faith shall constitute
an Event of Default hereunder. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default and its
continuation beyond any applicable cure period, City or County may bring an action for
equitable relief seeking the specific performance of the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, and/or enjoining, abating, or preventing any violation of such terms and
conditions, and/or seeking declaratory relief, or pursue any other remedy allowed under
law or in equity.
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City: City of Palo Alto
County: County of Santa Clara
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16.4 Parties Not Co-Venturers. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to or
shall establish the Parties as partners, co-venturers, or principal and agent with one
another. The relationship of the Parties shall not be construed as a joint venture, equity
venture, partnership or any other relationship.
16.5 Headings; Construction. The headings of the sections and paragraphs of
this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret this
Agreement. The language of this Agreement shall be construed as a whole according
to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any Party.
16.6 Governing Law; Venue. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of California without regard to principles of conflicts of law.
Any action to enforce or interpret this Agreement shall be filed and heard in the Superior
Court of Santa Clara County, California or in the Federal District Court for the Northern
District of California.
16.7 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the
Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior written or oral
agreements, understandings, representations or statements of the Parties with respect
thereto.
16.8 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, illegal, or
unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the validity, legality, and
enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected or impaired thereby.
16.9 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts,
each of which shall be an original and all of which together shall constitute one
agreement.
16.10 Assignment. Owner, with the written consent of the City and County
(which may not be unreasonably withheld), may assign all rights and obligations under
this Agreement to either (a) a limited partnership whose general partner is a nonprofit
public benefit corporation or a limited liability company that is controlled by or affiliated
with Owner, or (b) a nonprofit public benefit corporation controlled by or affiliated with
Owner. The City and County shall have the right to review and approve the formation
documents of the transferee and the executed assignment and assumption
agreement(s) between Owner and the transferee prior to the execution of any
assignment agreement. Assignment of this Agreement by Owner is otherwise prohibited
and any purported assignment shall be null and void.
SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGES.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Affordable Housing
Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants as of the date first
written above.
CITY:
COUNTY:
OWNER:
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
State of California )
) ss
County of Santa Clara )
On , before me,___________________________________________,
(Name of Notary)
notary public, personally appeared _________________________________________________
who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are
subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same
in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument
the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
(Notary Signature)
A notary public or other officer completing this
certificate verifies only the identity of the
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
State of California )
) ss
County of Santa Clara )
On , before me,___________________________________________,
(Name of Notary)
notary public, personally appeared _________________________________________________ who
proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to
the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their
authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity
upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing
paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
(Notary Signature)
A notary public or other officer completing this
certificate verifies only the identity of the
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
State of California )
) ss
County of Santa Clara )
On , before me,___________________________________________,
(Name of Notary)
notary public, personally appeared _________________________________________________ who
proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to
the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their
authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity
upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing
paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
(Notary Signature)
A notary public or other officer completing this
certificate verifies only the identity of the
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Exhibit A
PROPERTY
The land is situated in the County of Santa Clara, City of Palo Alto, State of California, and
is described as follows:
Real property in the City of Palo Alto, County of Santa Clara, State of California, described as follows:
Being a portion of PARCEL 1 as shown and described on that certain Final Map filed on September 7,
2017 as File No. 23747216 in Book 906 of Maps at Pages 29 through 35, inclusive, in the Office of the
County Recorder of Santa Clara County, more particularly described as follows:
COMMENCING at the southerly corner of PARCEL 2 as shown on said Final Map (906 M 29-35) being
also a point on the northwesterly line of Los Robles Avenue;
Thence along said northwesterly line South 33°08'00" West, 361.57 feet to a point on said northwesterly
line being the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING of this description;
Thence leaving said northwesterly line the following three (3) courses:
1. North 56°53'30" West, 311.59 feet;
2. South 33°06'30" West, 26.47 feet;
3. North 56°39'49" West, 27.17 feet to the northwesterly line of said PARCEL 1;
Thence along said northwesterly line South 33°06'30" West, 193.38 feet to the westerly corner of said
PARCEL 1;
Thence along the southwesterly line of said PARCEL 1 South 56°53'30" East, 338.67 feet to the southerly
corner of said PARCEL 1 being also a point on the northwesterly line of Los Robles Avenue;
Thence along said northwesterly line North 33°08'00" East, 219.74 feet to the TRUE POINT OF
BEGINNING.
Containing 73,711 square feet or 1.692 acres, more or less.
END OF DESCRIPTION.
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From:Winter Dellenbach
To:Council, City
Subject:Buena Vista, Item 9, Council meeting 8-24-26
Date:Friday, August 21, 2026 4:12:52 PM
Council Members,
Please read and consider the following before you review the Buena Vista Regulatory Agreements.
Also, if you missed it, see below Weekly article about the BV relocation.
Thank you,
Winter Dellenbach
The Regulatory Agreements are not clear whether newly vacated dwellings, mobilehomes or spaces for
mobilehomes will first be offered to current Buena Vista residents before being offered to County
applicants.
Council previously discussed the desirability for Housing Authority maintaining an internal list of current
Buena Vista households who had a legitimate desire/need to move to a larger home. Those listed
households, if qualified, would be offered a vacancy first before Housing Authority considered non-BV
households.
This is a low-impact means to improve conditions with time, especially for large BV families. It also
relieves pressure on Housing Authority.
Given the Regulatory Agreements considered tonight contain the entire agreement of the Parties (section
16.7), this needs to be clarified at your meeting and amended if needed.
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Buena Vista Mobile Home Park Regulatory Agreement Updates
Presenters:
Chantal Cotton Gaines, Deputy City Manager
Albert Yang, Assistant City Attorney
August 24, 2026 Paloalto.gov
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Buena Vista| Regulatory Agreements
Below are the Key Terms of the Regulatory Agreements for Parcels A and B
Key Term Existing Regulatory Agreement Mobile Homes (Parcel B)
Amended Regulatory Agreement
Apartments (Parcel A) New
Regulatory Agreement
Affordability
requirements
With exceptions for existing
residents with higher incomes:
•At least 40% of units affordable
to households at 30% AMI
•At least 40% of units affordable
to households at 50% AMI
•Remaining units affordable to
households at 80% AMI
Same Same
Expiration
Date
Year 2092 (75 years from 2017)Year 2101 (75 years from 2026)Year 2101 (75 years from
2026)
Total # of
Units
Maintain ≥ 100 residential units or
mobile home spaces
Maintain ≥ 46 mobile home
spaces
Maintain ≥ 54 residential
units, with delayed
implementation until 2033
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Recommended Motion
Authorize the City Manager to execute and make non-substantive changes
(e.g., editing recitals and adding APNs and legal descriptions) to the new and
amended regulatory agreements and related documents to facilitate
improvements to the Buena Vista Mobilehome Park at 3980 El Camino Real.