(a)
In leasing, or entering into agreements for the use of, the State Fair Race Track or other property owned or controlled by the California Exposition and State Fair, the authority shall follow the same procedures, as appropriate, as the Department of General Services follows in leasing or entering into similar agreements for other state real property. The authority shall also consult with, and present for comment the lease or agreement to, the governing bodies of the City and County of Sacramento prior to awarding the lease or entering into the agreement.
(b)
Prior to awarding a lease of, or entering into an agreement for the use of, the State Fair Race Track or other property owned or controlled by the California Exposition and State Fair, the authority shall consider all the factors concerning appropriate capital improvements of the race track, the financing of the race track, additional racing opportunities, and the use of new or additional properties or facilities, including, but not limited to, a grandstand or grandstand improvements, which factors shall be considered in the award of the lease or entering into the agreement. The authority shall also consult with, and present for comment the lease or agreement to, the governing bodies of the City and County of Sacramento prior to awarding the lease or entering into the agreement.