Summary
The city is looking at disposing of eight parcels that make up Parking Lots 8 and 12 downtown. Before that can happen, the Planning Commission must find the disposal is consistent with the 2002 General Plan — a step that could reshape downtown parking availability.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Any sale or transfer of the lots could affect city revenues and downtown parking supply; specifics are not yet known.
Depends on the disposition — future users of the parcels could benefit if the city moves forward.
Downtown drivers and businesses that rely on public parking in Lots 8 and 12 could be affected if the lots stop being available.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Planning Commission — November 4, 2026
The city is looking at disposing of eight parcels that make up Parking Lots 8 and 12 downtown. Before that can happen, the Planning Commission must find the disposal is consistent with the 2002 General Plan — a step that could reshape downtown parking availability.
City Council — October 27, 2026
Seven City-owned properties on Soledad Street were slated to be declared exempt surplus land, a legal step that shapes what can be built there later — often tied to housing development.
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