Love-Mitchell Parking Lot property negotiations
Summary
The city is privately negotiating the price and terms for the Love-Mitchell Parking Lot at 31785 Camino Real with 31792 Camino Capistrano LLC. Whatever is decided could affect downtown parking and city finances.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
Any purchase or sale price could hit the city budget, but terms remain confidential.
Depends on the final deal — downtown visitors and businesses if parking is secured.
If the lot were sold without replacing spaces, downtown businesses and event venues could lose customers.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council Meeting (Executive Session) - Aug 4, 2026
The city is negotiating over the Love-Mitchell Parking Lot at 31785 Camino Real with 31792 Camino Capistrano LLC. The outcome could affect downtown parking and city property holdings.
City Council Meeting (Executive Session) - May 19, 2026
The city is negotiating over the downtown Love-Mitchell Parking Lot, and residents worry losing it would deepen the downtown parking crunch. Staff says the actual proposal is to expand public parking on the site with a private partner. A full downtown parking study goes to the council June 2.
City Council Meeting (Executive Session) - Apr 21, 2026
The city is privately negotiating the price and terms for the Love-Mitchell Parking Lot at 31785 Camino Real with 31792 Camino Capistrano LLC. Whatever is decided could affect downtown parking and city finances.
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