For the Economic Development Committee of January 29, 2026
TO: Honorable Economic Development Committee Members
FROM: Christina Taylor, Community Development Director
Title
Update on Surplus Land Act Properties
Body
BACKGROUND
On September 23, 2025, the City Council took action to declare twenty-six (26) City owned parcels as surplus land. The parcels are characterized as either vacant, parking lot, garden, single-family structure, or vacant commercial building and are not otherwise being used by the City. Staff completed the mandated notification process and sixty (60) interest period in December 2025.
During this time, staff received a notice of interest from two entities. Staff corresponded with each interested party which initiated the ninety (90) day mandated negotiation period. In the correspondence, staff requested the parcels of interest be identified and the deal points be provided. To date, we have not received any response back from either party. The negotiation period ends March 5, 2026. Any interest received regarding purchase of the properties will be presented to City Council for direction.
In the event no further communication is received by March 5, 2026, the City is free to proceed with sale or development of the properties with no further Surplus Land Act requirements. This could include marketing and selling any or all of the properties directly to a developer or soliciting RFP’s for development of the properties.
RECOMMENDATION
Receive the update and provide direction to staff regarding next steps.