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Valley Center council approves purchase of downtown lot at 39 Main Street for $150,000
Summary
Council voted to buy a downtown parcel (39 Main Street) for $150,000 after hearing public comment and reviewing environmental reports; staff outlined holding options including an interest-only loan while the city determines long-term use.
The Valley Center City Council voted to purchase a downtown lot at 39 Main Street from the Tom Fairway family trust for $150,000, approving a purchase agreement after public comment and staff discussion of environmental studies and financing options.
Why it matters: the parcel is currently used informally for community events such as the farmers market, Main Street activities and Fall Fest. Councilors and several public commenters urged preserving the site as public green space or a community-focused venue; staff described financing options and noted past environmental assessments on and around the site.
What staff presented: city staff said the property owner offered the council first right of refusal after an MOU lapsed. Staff summarized three prior environmental reviews…
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