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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGMT - Cell Site 823234 (T-Mobile West, LLC - Second Amendment 11102025 - 211 8th Street) TMO Cell Site # LA02326ADocusign Envelope ID: ED511D46-1845-4FE0-A2D9-895A7ABA904E SECOND AMENDMENT TO COMMUNICATIONS SITE LEASE AGREEMENT THIS SECOND AMENDMENT TO COMMUNICATIONS SITE LEASE AGREEMENT ("Amendment") is made and entered into as of the date of execution by the last party to sign (the "Second Amendment Effective Date"), by and between CITY OF SEAL BEACH, a Municipal Corporation ("City" or "Lessor"), and T -Mobile West LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, formerly known as T -Mobile West Corporation, as successor -in -interest to TMO CA/ NV LLC, formerly known as Pacific Bell Wireless, LLC, successor -in -interest to Pacific Bell Mobile Services, a California corporation ("Lessee") (Collectively the "Parties"). The Parties hereto recite, declare, and agree as follows: Recitals A. Lessor and Lessee entered that certain Communications Site Lease Agreement, dated February 22, 1996, as amended by that certain First Amendment dated June 19, 1996 (collectively the "Lease") for the leased premises (as more fully described in the Lease, the "Premises") located at 211 8' Street, Sea] Beach, CA 90740 (the "Property"). Pursuant to the Lease, the Term naturally expires on June 12, 2026 with no remaining tern extensions nor holdover. B. Lessor and Lessee desire to enter into this Amendment to modify and amend certain provisions of the Lease. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Lessor and Lessee covenant and agree as follows: 1. Extended Renewal Term: a. The Parties agree that Lessee shall have the right to extend this Lease for a maximum of an additional four (4) successive five (5) year terms (each, an "Extended Renewal Term") on the same terms and conditions as set forth in the Lease except as amended. If all Extended Renewal Terms are exercised by Tenant, the Lease shall naturally expire on June 12, 2046 with no remaining term or extensions thereafter. b. The Lease shall automatically renew for each successive Extended Renewal Term unless Lessee notifies Lessor, in writing, of Lessee's intention not to renew the Lease at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the immediately preceding Current Term or Renewal Term. If the Lessee shall remain in possession of the Premises at the expiration of this Lease without a written agreement, such tenancy shall be deemed a month-to-month tenancy under the same terms and conditions of the Lease, as amended, and either Party may terminate the Lease upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other Party. 2. Modification Consent. Lessor, in City's separate proprietary and zoning capacities, hereby grants Lessee the right and consents to Lessee's alteration of the space of the Premises as described and depicted in Exhibit `B-1 ", which dated April 17, 2024 and is attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein (the "Proposed Equipment"). Exhibit B of the Lease is hereby replaced with Exhibit "B-1" attached hereto and made to show the lease space and design for Lessee's Premises. Lessee is permitted to do all work necessary to prepare, maintain, modify, remove, replace, alter, operate, and install Lessee's Proposed Equipment and facilities within its Premises. All such work shown in Exhibit "B-1" shall be completed by Lessee no later than six (6) months after the Second Amendment Effective Date. T -Mobile Site No: LA02326A Market: IE/OC Docusign Envelope ID: ED511 D46-1 B45-4FE0-A2D9-895A7ABA904E 3. Premises, Rent Adjustment and Rent Escalation. a. Effective as of Second Amendment Effective Date Lessee will have the right and duty to modify the Antenna Facilities as described and depicted on Exhibit B-1, which is attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein, and Lessor hereby consents to and approves of the modifications described and depicted on Exhibit B-1 in all respects. b. The Rent that Lessee pays Lessor will be increased by Three Hundred Dollars $300.00 per month as of the Second Amendment Effective Date. C. Section 5 of the Lease is deleted in its entirety. Inserted in lieu thereof is: "5.Rent. Effective as of the Second Amendment Effective Date, Lessee shall pay Lessor, as rent, the sum of Two Thousand Three Hundred Eleven and 36/100 Dollars ($2,311.36) per month. Rent shall be payable on the 1st day of each month, in advance, to Lessor's designated payee and address specified in Paragraph 17(d) below. On each anniversary of the Second Amendment Effective Date thereafter, Rent shall be increased by three percent (3%) above the Rent payable during the previous year. If Lessee fails to timely pay Rent in full, or any other amount payable to Lessor within 10 days after such amounts are due and unpaid, such amounts due and owing will be subject to a late charge equal to ten percent (10%) of such unpaid amounts each month ("Late Fee"). The Parties agree that such a Late Fee represents a fair and reasonable estimate of the costs Lessor incurs by reason of late payment by Lessee. d. Section 17(d) of the Lease is deleted in its entirety. Inserted in lieu thereof is: "(d) Any notice or demand required to be given herein shall be made by prepaid certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, or by prepaid reliable national overnight mail sent to the addressees and address of the respective parties set forth below: To Lessor: The City of Seal Beach Attention: City Manager City Hall, 211 Eighth Street Seal Beach, CA 90740 with a simultaneously delivered copy to: The City of Seal Beach Attention: City Attorney City Hall, 211 Eighth Street Seal Beach, CA 90740 To Lessee: T -Mobile USA, Inc. Attn.: Lease Compliance / Site ID: LA02326A 12920 SE 38th Street Bellevue, WA 98006 T -Mobile Site No: LA02326A Market: IE/OC Uocusign Envelope ID: ED511 D48-1845-4FE0-A2D9-895A7ABA904E Notices are only effective when properly dispatched and actually delivered to or actually refused by the receiving Party. The copy to legal counsel is a required administrative step not constituting actual notice to a party. Lessor and Lessee may from time to time designate another or replacement addressee and/or address for this purpose by thirty (30) days written notice to the other party." 4. Section 9 of the Lease is deleted in its entirety. Inserted in lieu thereof is: "9. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated on thirty (30) days prior written notice as follows: (i) by either party upon a default of any covenant or term hereof by the other party, which default is not cured within sixty (60) days of receipt of written notice of default or such longer time as may be reasonably necessary to cure such default; (ii) by Lessee if, after its best efforts, it does not obtain or maintain licenses, permits or other approvals necessary for the construction and operation of Lessee Facilities; or (iii) by Lessee if Lessee is unable to occupy and utilize the Premises due to a ruling or directive of the FCC or other governmental or regulatory agency; or (iv) by Lessee for any other or no reason upon the payment of an early termination fee equal to the lesser of (a) eighteen (18) months' Rent at the then -current rate or (b) the balance of the Rent for the then -current five (5) year term; or (v) by City upon twelve (12) months prior written notice with the termination date being on or after the fifteenth (15`x) year following the Second Amendment Effective Date; or by City upon twenty-four (24) months prior written notice if the City Hall structure or a portion thereof supporting the Premises is to be demolished and/or reconstructed." 5. Section 13 of the Lease is deleted in its entirety. Inserted in lieu thereof is: "13. Assignment. Lessee shall not voluntarily assign or encumber all or any portion of Lessee's interest in this Agreement or in the Premises, or sublease all or any part of the Premises, or allow any other person or entity to occupy or use or control all or any part of the Premises, without first obtaining Lessor's consent which the Lessor may decline or condition for any or no reason. Any assignment, encumbrance, or sublease without Lessor's consent shall be voidable by Lessor and, at Lessor's election, shall constitute a default. No consent to any assignment, encumbrance, or sublease shall constitute a further waiver of the provisions of this section. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lessee shall have the right to assign otherwise transfer this Agreement without Lessor's prior written consent (but subject to prior written notice) to an entity that (i) is a parent, or subsidiary of Tenant or Tenant's parent; (ii) is the successor or surviving entity resulting from a merger or other plan of reorganization with Tenant; and/or (iii) acquires more than 50% of either an ownership interest in Tenant or the assets of tenant in the "Metropolitan Trading Area" or "Basic Trading Area" (as those terns are defined by the FCC) in which the Property is located. T -Mobile Site No: LA02326A Market: IE/OC Docusign Envelope ID: ED511 D46-1 B45-4FE0-A2D9-895A7ABA904E 6. The first paragraph of Section 16 of the Lease is deleted in its entirety. Inserted in lieu thereof is: "16. Hazard Substances. For purposes of this Agreement, the term "Hazardous Substance" shall mean any substance that is toxic, ignitable, reactive, or corrosive and that is regulated by any local government, the State of California, or the United States Government. "Hazardous Substance" includes without limitation any and all materials or substances that are defined by law or regulation as any form of hazardous waste or substance. A hazardous substance includes but is not limited to asbestos, polychlorobiphenyls (PCBs), and oil, petroleum, and their by- products." 7. Section 18 is added to the Lease: 18. Additional Miscellaneous Provisions. (a) Bankruptcy. If Lessee becomes a debtor in any voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy proceeding under the Bankruptcy Code, Lessor and Lessee expressly intend, acknowledge and agree that this Agreement will be treated as either an unexpired commercial lease or an executory contract for all purposes in connection with Bankruptcy Code § 365 and subject to the provisions of Bankruptcy Code §§ 365(d)(3) and 365(d)(4) as those provisions may be amended or superseded in the future. Any person or entity to which this Agreement is assigned pursuant to the Bankruptcy Code will be deemed without any further act to have assumed all Lessee's obligations under this Agreement which arose before or may arise after such assignment, and any such assignee shall execute and deliver to Lessor a written instrument that confirms such assumption promptly upon a written demand from Lessor. Any monies or other consideration payable or otherwise to be delivered in connection with such assignment will be promptly paid to Lessor, will be Lessor's exclusive property and will not constitute Lessee's or its estate's property for the purposes under the Bankruptcy Code. Any such monies or other consideration not paid to Lessor will be held in trust for Lessor's benefit and paid to Lessor as soon as possible. (b) Attorneys' Fees; Venue. (i) Sole and exclusive venue for any action or claim between the Parties that arises from or in connection with this Agreement will reside exclusively in the State of California Superior Court in Orange County (the "Court"). All Parties to this Agreement agree to be subject to the Court's sole jurisdiction and waive all claims whatsoever that would defeat the Court's jurisdiction to hear and adjudicate any action or claim between the Parties that arises from or in connection with this Agreement. (ii) The prevailing Party only to the percentage extent it prevails in any final or non -appealable decision on the merits that arises from or in connection with this Agreement may be entitled to its reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, which includes without limitation reasonable witness, expert, and consultant fees, all at the Court's sole discretion. T -Mobile Site No: LA02326A Market: IE/OC Ducusigii Bivelupe ID. ED511D46-1645-4FE0-A2D9-895A7ABA904E (iii) With respect to any provision in this Agreement that provides for payment of attorneys' fees, such fees will be deemed to include reasonable fees incurred through any applicable appeal process and will include, but not be limited to, fees attributable to legal services provided by any in-house counsel and staff to the prevailing or indemnified Party. (iv) For purposes in this Agreement, all services rendered by a Party's attorneys and their staff together will be strictly valued at Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) per full hour. (c) No Third Parties. This Agreement is not intended to (and shall not be construed to) give any third party, which includes without limitation any manager of Lessee's Communications Facility or any other third -party beneficiaries, any right, title, or interest in this Agreement or the real or personal property(ies) that may be affected by this Agreement. (d) Recitals. The recitals set forth in this Second Amendment are true and correct and are incorporated for all purposes into this Agreement by this reference. (e) Further Acts. Upon request, each Party will cause to be promptly and duly taken, executed, acknowledged, and delivered all such further acts, documents, and assurances as the other Party may request from time to time in order to effectuate, conduct, cant' out, and perform all of the terms, provisions and conditions of this Agreement and all transactions and permitted use contemplated by this Agreement. (f) Section 1938. Pursuant to California Civil Code § 1938, and to the extent applicable to this Agreement, Lessor expressly advises Lessee, and Lessee expressly acknowledges, that a Certified Access Specialist (as defined in California Civil Code § 55.53) has not inspected any Premises in whole or in part to determine whether it meets all applicable construction -related accessibility requirements. (g) Government Claim Act. Any claim for money damages by Lessee against the Lessor hereunder will be subject to California Government Code §§ 810 et seq. (collectively, the "Government Claims Act"). Any such claim by Lessee shall be subject to the time limits contained therein. Neither the Lessor nor its elected or appointed officers or officials, administrators, directors, managers, employees, attorneys, Agents, and volunteers will be personally liable to Lessee in the event of any default or breach of Lessor, or for any amount which may become due to Lessee or any successor in interest, or for any obligations directly or indirectly incurred under this Agreement. (h) Joint Negotiations; Plain Meaning. This Second Amendment has been jointly negotiated between the Parties and each Party's legal counsel has participated in the preparation of this Second Amendment. The language used throughout this Agreement shall be construed as a whole according to its plain and fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party, and it is agreed that no provision hereof shall be construed against any party hereto by virtue of the activities of that party or such party's attorneys. (i) Time for Performance; Force Majeure. Time is of the essence of this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything in this T -Mobile Site No: LA02326A Market: IE/OC Docusign Envelope ID: ED511D46-1B45-4FE0-A2D9-895A7ABA904E Agreement to the contrary. the time for performance for any term, provision, covenant, or obligation under this Agreement will be deemed extended to account for any time lost due to delays that arise from strikes, civil riots, floods, labor or material shortages or restrictions, governmental intervention, or any other cause not within the control of the party whose performance is due. (i) Sums Paid During Default. Neither Lessee's payment nor the Lessor's or its agents' acceptance of any sums due to Lessor or its agents under this Agreement during any such default will be deemed to cure any such default, waive the Lessor's right to demand material compliance with such obligation, term, covenant, or condition, or be deemed to be an accord and satisfaction for any Claim the Lessor may have for further or additional sums. 0) Headings for Convenience Only. The headings and subheadings used throughout this Agreement are for convenience only and are not a part of this Agreement for any reason or purpose. (k) Payment Due. The parties hereby agree that, as of the date of this Second Amendment, there are no payment obligations of Lessee under the Lease, including but not limited to the payment of Rent, or other costs or fees that are overdue. 8. Terms: Conflicts. The terms and conditions of the Lease are incorporated herein by this reference, and capitalized terms used in this Amendment shall have the same meaning as such terms are given in the Lease. Except as specifically set forth herein, this Amendment shall in no way modify, alter, or amend the remaining terms of the Lease, all of which are ratified by the parties and shall remain in full force and effect. To the extent there is any conflict between the terms and conditions of the Lease and this Amendment, the terms and conditions of this Amendment will govern and control. 9. Consultine Fee. Lessee agrees to pay Lessor a consulting fee in the sum of Twenty Five Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($25,000.00) within thirty (30) days following Lessor's execution and return to Lessee of this Second Amendment. Said consulting fee is not Rent nor any offset to Rent or any other monies due to Lessor from Lessee. 10. Compliance. Lessor represents and warrants to Lessee that upon the Second Amendment Effective Date, Lessee is in full compliance with all of the terms of the Lease applicable to Lessee. Lessee represents and warrants to Lessor that upon the Second Amendment Effective Date, Lessor is in full compliance with all of the terms of the Lease applicable to Lessor. 11. Approvals. Lessor and Lessee represent and warrant to the other Party that the consent or approval of no third party, including, without limitation, a lender or manager, is required with respect to the execution of this Amendment. 12. Authorization. The persons who have executed this Amendment represent and warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Amendment in their individual or representative capacity as indicated. 13. Sienatures. This Second Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute a single instrument. Signed electronic copies of this Second Amendment shall legally bind the parties to the same extent as original documents. [SIGNATURES ARE ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE] T -Mobile Site No: LA02326A Market: IE/OC Docuslgn Envelope ID: ED511 D46-1 l345-4FE0-A2D9-895A7ABA904E IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Amendment effective as of the Second Amendment Effective Date. Lessor: City of Seal Beach a Municipal Corporation By: knlyicE"C+I'os Name: Patrick Gallegos Title: City Manager Date: 11/20/2025 T -Mobile Site No: LA02326A 7 Market: IE/OC Lessee: T -Mobile West LLC a Delaware limited liability company By: l�it�ca►�,►�t d cn+i �t Name: Muhammed (Matt) Thabet Title: Sr Director, Network Engineering & Ops Date: 11/19/2025 TMO Signatory Level:L06 NLG -114205 Docusign Envelope ID: ED511D46-1B45-4FE0-A2D9-895A7ABA904E EXHIBIT B-1 (Attached behind this page, revision dated April 17, 2024 consisting of 14 pages) T -Mobile Site No: LA02326A Market: IE/OC