Status Update. City Council Meeting June 16, 2015 Planning Division File No. DR 13-04

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1 Status Update City Council Meeting June 16, 2015 Planning Division File No. DR 13-04

2 The Lompoc Valley Park, Recreation, and Pool Foundation (LVPRPF) approached the City Council in June 2012 with a presentation proposing a Motorsports Park at the Lompoc Airport. November 2012 Staff and members of the LVPRPF Subcommittee met with a representative of the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation, Off-Highway Vehicle Division to discuss possible funding of the Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) portion of the proposed project only.

3 February 2013 City Council authorized an interim Kids Motorcycle Fun Park at River Park; and approved a MOU for development and temporary three (3) year operation, to March 02, 2016 March 4, 2013 Preliminary grant applications were submitted separately: LVPRPF for operation of the Kids Motorcycle Fun Park; and The City was the applicant for the Motorsports Park project at the Airport, per the State grant requirements. The development process includes funds for environmental review and initial construction and the funds can be utilized for up to three (3) years.

4 July 5, 2013 Final awards were posted on the State website LVPRPF for operation of the Kids Motorcycle Fun Park, in the amount of $44,913; and The City for development, in the amount of $998,107. Once awarded, the initial grant funds are distributed as reimbursements. August 6, 2013 The project was originally scheduled for Council consideration; however, additional time was needed for review of the documents by LVPRPF. November 19, 2013 City Council hearing regarding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and adoption of Resolution 5866(13) authorizing the City Administrator to proceed with the grant. December 30, 2013 Grant was signed by City Administrator and State Representative, funds available for Phase 1 Environmental Review.

5 October 21, 2014 project application submitted to City and status update provided to City Council November 20, 2014 letter mailed to LVPRPF advising them that their project application was incomplete and additional information needed to be provided Subsequent submittals on February 06 and March 11, 2015 Application remains incomplete

6 Schedule of Performance for Phase 1- Environmental Review Action Item MOU Timeline Due Date of Action (According to MOU) Actual Date of Action MOU Approved by City Council November 19,2013 Execution and Delivery of MOU by City. City shall execute this MOU, and shall deliver one duplicate original to LVPRPF, if signed by LVPRPF. Within five business days after approval by the City Council. MOU should have been signed December 2, 2013 LVPRPF Signed the MOU on March 4, 2014 LVPRPF s receipt of a fully executed duplicate original of the MOU Mailed by City Clerk on March 6, estimate receipt March 10, 2014 Submittal of Development Plan. LVPRPF shall hire a surveyor to conduct a digital photogrammetric mapping survey ( aerial survey ) or the site survey described in number 11. A., below. LVPRPF shall hire an architect or engineer from the approved Design Team to prepare a conceptual development plan for the Motorsports Project sufficient to conduct the necessary environmental review and submit that conceptual development plan to City s Planning Manager, including required deposits Within 60 business days after LVPRPF s receipt of a fully executed duplicate original of the MOU Development Plans should have been submitted June 6, 2014 As of August 11, 2014, no plans received (107 business days) As of Sept 9, 2014 no plans received + 20 days or 127 business days As of Oct 17, 2014 no plans received + 28 days or 155 business days Submitted Oct 21, 2014

7 Action Item MOU Timeline Due Date of Action (According to MOU) Actual Date of Action Submittal of Development Plan/Project Deemed Complete Review / Comment regarding Within 30 days after submittal of Development Plan. City s the proposed conceptual Planning Manager shall review development plan and any and comment on the amendments. completeness of the conceptual development plan submittal. Nov 20, Application Incomplete Dec 16,2014 LVPRPF requested clarification Dec 18, 2014 City responded Feb 6, set of plans submitted Feb 24, 2015 Plans incomplete Mar 11, 2015 Plans under review Mar 25, 2015 City responded Mar 30, Plans re-submitted Apr 13, City responded Environmental Document Determination Review/Determination re: Within 30 days after the Environmental Document. application for the conceptual LVPRPF shall be advised of the development plan is deemed type of environment-tal complete by City s Planning document(s) required for the Manager. Motorsport Project.

8 Action Item MOU Timeline Due Date of Action (According to MOU) Actual Date of Action RFQ Distributed for Environmental Document Request for Proposals (RFP) for Environmental Document(s). After good faith consultations with LVPRPF regarding the content and recipients of the RFP, City shall issue RFP for an environmental consultant to prepare the required environmental document(s). Within 30 days after City determination of type of environmental document(s). Consultation with FAA Regarding Conceptual Plan Consultation with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). City staff shall submit copies of the conceptual development plan to the FAA for comment and conceptual review of the proposal. Within five business days after submittal of the conceptual development plan. Airport Commission Review of Conceptual Plan Within 30 days after submittal of the conceptual development plan. SOW for Environmental Services to LVPRPF Scope of Work for Environmental Services. City staff shall provide a scope of work, including a cost estimate for the environmental document(s). Within 20 days following completion of the RFP process.

9 Action Item Deposit Funds for Environmental Work MOU Timeline Due Date of Action (According to MOU) Actual Date of Action Matching Funds. LVPRPF shall deposit funds with City to cover LVPRPF s share of the cost of the consultant work prior to City entering into a contract to authorize same. If the full cost is $50,000 or less, within 30 days after receiving notification of cost; if the full cost is over $50,000 but $100,000 or less, within 40 days after receiving notification of cost; if the full cost is over $100,000 but $150,000 or less, within 120 days after receiving notification of cost; and if the full cost is over $150,000 but $200,000 or less, within 150 days after receiving notification of cost. City Signs Contract with Environmental Consultant Contract with Environmental Within 10 days after receiving all Consultant. After good faith the funds from LVPRPF as noted consultations with LVPRPF on in number 9 (see above). selection of the environmental consultant, City shall enter into a contract with a qualified environmental consultant to prepare the necessary environmental document(s) for approval of the Motorsports Project.

10 Action Item MOU Timeline Due Date of Action (According to MOU) Actual Date of Action Update to Council Update to Council. Staff will provide an update on the MOU to the City Council and suggest revisions as necessary, as well as a Schedule of Performance for Phases 2 through 6. Within 30 days after the close of the public review comment period for the draft of the necessary environmental document(s).