Economic Development Periodic Report February 2017 June 2017

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1 Economic Development Periodic Report February 2017 June 2017 Presented by Economic Development Staff and Committee June 20, 2017 Economic Development Committee Periodic Report June 2017

2 Vision Statement 2017 EDC Vision Statement Develop a strong positive image which attracts and retains business and residents and visitors that achieves economic vitality in the Lompoc Valley. 2 Economic Development Committee Periodic Report June 2017

3 The Committee 3 Executive Committee Maria Hall, Chair Jeremy Ball, Vice Chair Gilda Cordova, VLI Tom Davidson Carol Newsome Rob Traylor Committee Members Naishadh Buch George Bedford Felix Hernandez DeWayne Holmdahl Tina Mercer Cecilia Ramos Sue Schuyler Mary Day Clay Turner Henry Gallina Associate Members Chelsea Cochran, COC Mary Hawes Luis Servin 3 open positions Economic Development Committee Periodic Report June 2017

4 Membership Membership 22 total members 10 regular at-large positions 5 regular positions with membership tied directly to Council Members 7 associate (includes representatives from Chamber, Explore Lompoc) Current open positions Three (3) open associate positions 4 Striving for greater ethnic and industry diversity the committee identified several areas to focus our recruitment Lompoc Hospital District position filled Allan Hancock College position filled Lompoc Unified School District (LUSD) position filled Chumash Casino and/or Chumash Tribal Member encouraging applicants Federal Correctional Complex - encouraging applicants Economic Development Committee Periodic Report June 2017

5 Volunteer Hours Approximately hours Additional Meetings held: Festival Subcommittee (Balloon Festival), Education Summit meetings with Allan Hancock College (Pathways to Preparedness), Economic Vitality Forum Events attended: Chamber Events, City Council Meetings, EVA awards, Planning Commission Meetings, various subcommittee meetings, Tri-County Broadband Initiative Meetings, Education Summit Subcommittee, LUSD CTE Advisory meetings, SB EVT Annual Meeting, UCSB Economic Forecast Economic Summit (Member Buch on panel), ROP/ CTE Meeting with AHC Topics supported: Make A Difference Day, EDC newspaper column, Old Town Revitalization, Zoning Ordinance Update, Tri- County Broadband Initiative, Education Summit, Municipal Broadband, EVA, Beautification in Lompoc 5 Volunteer Hours: number of hours spent on EDC stuff above and beyond regular and executive meetings. For example: hours in subcommittee and other meetings, research, s, phone calls, etc. Economic Development Committee Periodic Report June 2017

6 2017 Strategic Plan B R O A D B A N D 1. Support Broadband Connectivity Top Five Priorities Raise general awareness of broadband expansion progress and opportunities Continue participation in the Tri-County Broadband Initiative Produce a needs assessment including existing broadband infrastructure and gaps Current progress: A. Participating in Tri-County Broadband Initiative with several EDC members. Northern Santa Barbara County and Lompoc have been identified as priority project areas and focus for the Santa Barbara County Task Force. Initiative received another CPUC Grant. B. Discussing opportunities with providers about bringing fiber to businesses and new residential development- met with members of the Tri- County Broadband Initiative on April 21 st for a meeting with various community stakeholders and private broadband providers. C. Exploring options for a needs assessment on public and private broadband infrastructure and gaps; funding request cut from FY budget.

7 2017 Strategic Plan 7 F U N D I N G 2017 Top Five Priorities 2. Improve ability to respond to economic development investment and funding opportunities Identify projects that could utilize foundation or grant funding Identify funding needs tied to strategy Identify funding mechanisms and learn more about existing community development funding opportunities Explore Community Development Foundation through the Chamber of Commerce and how various projects could be applicable with this Current Progress: A. Staff applied for HRPP Grant for Park Improvements. B. Staff researched EDA Grant for potential use in future at Central Coast Business Park. C. Committee members have asked to discuss this priority at our next meeting - August 3, 2017.

8 2017 Strategic Plan M A R K E T I N G 2017 Top Five Priorities 3. Market economic development, support and expand events and expand economic development capacity Identify possible committee members and continue to promote diverse EDC membership Continue regular presentation of the Economic Vitality Award Continue regular publication of the Lompoc Record Column Continue active festival subcommittee Explore expanding Old Town Summer Markets and Events Establish new economic development website and define parameters for using social media Hold the second Economic Vitality Forum to advance added capacity efforts 8

9 2017 Strategic Plan M A R K E T I N G 2017 Top Five Priorities Current Progress: A. Members continue to reach out and connect with various industries including FCC and Chumash B. Produced economic development marketing materials & updated the economic development website C. EVAs given since January 2017: Sugar Plum s Tutu s and Sweets, Hot Wire Foam Factory, Wilco Distributors, Embassy Suites, La Purisima Golf Course, Solvang Brewing Company, Garcia Dance Studio, Starbuck- Lind Mortuary, Blue Sky Property Management. Working on survey for Annual EVA award to be given in July D. Continued biweekly Lompoc Record column, active promotion on social media E. Advocated for extension of Old Town Summer Market one extra hour. Now open 5-8 pm! F. Planning Economic Vitality Forum 2017 to focus on increasing access to high- paying and wide ranging employment opportunities. Tentative date: 1/10/2018 9

10 W O R K F O R C E 2017 Top Five Priorities 2017 Strategic Plan 4. Improve the business environment and workforce Support local education initiatives and partnerships that enhance development of a highly skilled and qualified workforce including: hold Pathways to Success summit and hold Career Exploration Day in Lompoc Promote local existing businesses, foster retention and expansion utilizing Chamber Business Survey Current Progress: A. Planning with AHC and LUSD Pathways to Preparedness Success education summit. Education Summit Date: September 13, 2017, Location: Dick DeWees Center, Time: 7:30 am 10 am B. Continuing Business Visitation Program as a business retention tool C. Continuing recruitment efforts (Retail Strategies, Broker s Breakfast, Trade Show Marketing cut from budget) D. New Business Incentive Developed: Water Retrofit Fee Suspended in Old Town E. Sign Ordinance Updated F. New Zoning Ordinance Draft scheduled for fall review 10

11 2017 Strategic Plan A E S T H E T I C S Top Five Priorities 5. Improve physical and perceived image of Lompoc Obtain general understanding about all partners involved in beautification of Lompoc and how EDC can assist / catalog different groups Promote existing cleanup and beautification events Become aware and advocate for park improvements Promote Façade Improvement Program once approved Current Progress: A. Promoting various beautification events through social media channels and Chamber Channels B. Advocated for business community participation Lovin Lompoc event on May 20 th C. Continuing to learn about different beautification groups connecting with Beautification Commission to partner in advocating for beautification events

12 Recreation Improvements: Economic Impact Aquatic Center timer installation 2012 Aquatic Center was closed for renovation December 16 April 17 One tournament was held after the reopening: Los Padres League Finals 2 days 8 teams over 600 attendees Number of Tournaments, Games, Meets at Aquatic Center per FY Number of Attendees to Aquatic Center for Tournaments, Games and Swim Meets LUSD League Swim Meets LUSD League Water Polo League Finals (2 days) ~ 8 teams Fiscal Year Aquatic Center Timer Installation: Fall

13 Recreation Improvements: Economic Impact 13 Little League # of Tournaments and # of Total Tournament days per calendar year There have been no tournaments at the JM Ball fields thus far in # of tournaments # of days Approximate # of visitors (players, families, coaches) for Little League Tournaments Calendar Year (Field Renovation: March 2013) 2011, 2012, 2013: Only tournaments were District 65 In 2014, 2015, 2016: Addition of Sectional, Regional, and State tournaments Number of visitors Calendar Year (Field Renovation: March 2013) Renovation of Ball fields at JM Park: March 2013 Economic Development Committee Periodic Report June 2017

14 Employment Information 14 State of California June 16, 2017 March 2016 Benchmark Employment Development Department Labor Market Information Division (916) Monthly Labor Force Data for Cities and Census Designated Places (CDP) May Preliminary Data Not Seasonally Adjusted Santa Barbara County 217, ,900 7, % Buellton city 3,100 3, % Carpinteria city 7,700 7, % Goleta city 17,300 16, % Guadalupe city 3,300 3, % Isla Vista CDP 11,600 10, % Lompoc city 17,900 17, % Los Alamos CDP % Mission Canyon CDP 1,400 1, % Mission Hills CDP 1,900 1, % Montecito CDP 4,100 3, % Orcutt CDP 14,400 13, % Santa Barbara city 51,300 49,800 1, % Santa Maria city 48,000 45,900 2, % Santa Ynez CDP 2,400 2, % Solvang city 2,800 2, % Summerland CDP % Toro Canyon CDP % Vandenberg AFB CDP % Vandenberg Village CDP 3,000 2, %

15 In Thousand's of Dollars ($1,000) Sales Tax Activity 15 $5,000 $4,500 $4,000 $3,500 $3,000 $4,040 $3,566 $3,154 $3,383 $3,688 $4,054 $4,181 $4,419 $4,611 $4,582 Est $2,500 $2,000 $1,500 $1,000 $500 $0

16 In Thousand's of Dollar ($1,000s) Transient Occupancy Tax (Bed Tax) 16 $2,000 $1,800 $1,728 $1,794 $1,810 Est $1,600 $1,400 $1,200 $1,499 $1,411 $1,401 $1,504 $1,136 $1,395 $1,536 $1,000 $800 $600 $400 $200 $-

17 IN THOUSAND'S OF DOLLARS ($1,000S) Property Tax Activity 17 $4,700 $4,200 $3,733 $3,700 $3,821 $3,723 $3,479 $3,678 * $3,3515 $3,432 $3,661 $3,769 $3,857 $4,132 Est $3,200 $2,700 $2,200 * IMPLEMENTATION OF TEETER PLAN CAUSED A ONE-TIME INCREASE OF $128,000

18 Number of new Business License Certificates New Business License Activity Est

19 In Thousands of Dollars ($1,000s) Capital Development Activity 19 $45,000 $40,000 (Valuation of Building Permits) $39,185 $39,241 $35,000 $30,000 $30,543 $34,004 $25,999 $26,383 $26,690 Est $25,000 $22,853 $20,000 $17,967 $15,000 $10,000 $5,000 $4,314 $-

20 Housing Updates 20 Housing Starts in Lompoc (under construction): North Q Street Triplex Residential Projects approved by Council/ Commission: 1. Summit View Homes 44 units 2. Burton Ranch Development 476 units 3. Mosaic Walk 13 units on W Ocean Ave 4. Mosaic Walk 60 units on W Ocean and U St 5. River Terrace 308 unit project North K Street 5 unit project 7. Coastal Meadows 42 unit project on North V St Potential Proposed Project 1. High Density Residential Planned Development 24 unit apartment complex at 109 South Third Applications in Process 1. Bailey Avenue Corridor Annexation Scheduled for Council on Completed Projects 1. Cypress Court (150 Units) Completed: June Briar Creek (150 SFR) Completed: February Santa Rita Village Completed (36 new units): February Laurel Crossing (73 SFR) Completed: February 2012 Housing Starts in the Lompoc Valley (under construction): 1. Falcon Heights 52 lots (Vandenberg Village Country Club area) 2. Village Country Club 14 lots 3. Silver Leaf 232 units 4. Oak Hills 29 single family homes

21 Housing Updates 21

22 January June 2017 Retail Strategies Recruitment Update 22 Retailer Outreach/ Discussion / meetings 36 retail prospects 8 follow ups at both RS and city level ~9, ,000 sq. ft. 1,200-20,000 sq. ft. 1 expansion follow up ~1,200-25,000 sq. ft. ~1,200-6,000 sq. ft. (per) RECon 2017: 9 leads/ meetings held

23 Business Additions/ Closures / Planned Openings Jan June Date Name of Business Address New / Expansion / Remodel / Closed Jobs + / - Jan 17 Lompoc Wine Factory 321 North D Street New No answer Feb - 17Solvang Brewing Company 234 North H Street New +68 April 17 The Beach 131 North I Street New +10 May 17 D Vine 107 West Ocean Ave Closed -4 Mar - 17PM Headshop 141 North H Street New +3 Apr - 17Wholly Smoke Lompoc 800 East Ocean Ave New +1 Mar - 17The Parlor Co 137 North H Street New +1 Apr - 17Radio Shack 1512 North H Street #E Closed unknown June - 17Family Service Agency 101 South B Street Expansion +/- 0 PLANNED The Compound 432 Commerce Court New ~7-8 PLANNED Sweetzer Cellars, Inc 308 North 9 th Street #C New ~3-4 PLANNED 805 Chophouse 319 East Ocean Ave New unknown PLANNED Starbucks 404 East Ocean Ave New ~32 PLANNED Hilton Garden Inn 1201 North H St New ~ PLANNED The Laundry Room 304 West Ocean Ave New ~3 PLANNED Pizza Hut 625 West Central Ave New unknown PLANNED Hangar West Ocean Ave New no answer PLANNED El Pollo Ranchero 200 East Ocean Ave New unknown Economic Development Committee Periodic Report June 2017

24 Thank You! 24 Questions? Economic Development Committee Periodic Report June 2017