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EXHIBIT 1 ALL INCLUSIVE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT This Agreement ( "Agreement ") is made by and between the City of Santa Ana, a public body, corporate and politic ( "Agency ") and Abel Torres ("Tenant "). The Agency and Tenant are hereinafter sometimes referred collectively as the "Parties." RECITALS A. Tenant operates a business, commonly known as Rumores, and is the occupant of real property located at 517 N. Bristol St., Santa Ana, CA (the "Property "). B. The Property has been acquired by the Agency for the Bristol Street Widening Project. Tenant currently occupies the Property under a lease dated May 6, 1985, which commenced on May 6, 1985 and ends upon thirty days of written notice (collectively, the "Lease "). C. The Parties desire to resolve all issues relating to the Agency's acquisition of the Property in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth below. D. The Parties acknowledge that the payment as set forth in Section 1(a) and other consideration given in connection with this Agreement are the result of a compromise and settlement of disputed claims, and shall never, at any time or for any purpose, be considered an admission of liability or responsibility on the part of any of the parties herein released. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and of the mutual promises and covenants hereinafter set forth, it is hereby agreed by and among the Parties that: 1. Consideration (a) The Agency shall pay to Tenant the sum of $22,000.00 (Twenty -Two Thousand Dollars) (Tenant Settlement Payment) as total compensation for goodwill loss and any and all related expenses and claims as more fully described in paragraph 1(b) below. Upon full execution of this Agreement, the Agency will begin processing a payment, payable to Abel Torres, in the amount of $22,000.00 less any deductions described in paragraphs 1 (c) of this Agreement, after Tenant vacates the Property, signs a Certificate of Abandonment, provides all keys to the Property to the Agency or to the Agency's relocation consultant, and provides written verification that all hazardous materials have been legally and properly moved. (b) Tenant agrees, that the consideration received pursuant to paragraph 1(a) above constitutes full satisfaction of any and all obligations of the Agency to Tenant, including, without limitation, any obligations for relocation assistance, relocation benefits, moving expenses, interest of any kind in the real estate and leasehold, loss of business goodwill, compensation for personal property (loss of inventory), furniture, fixtures and equipment, interest, attorney's fees, appraisal fees, or damages of any nature. 1 of 7 25D -3