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Retail attraction and vacant commercial properties

The council and staff discussed how to fill major vacant sites like Flair Park, the old Penneys site and the Santa Anita/10 property, and whether the city should adopt a vacant property tax to pressure owners. Staff will study the tax idea and develop a business attraction marketing strategy.

5 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Aug 11, 2026