Remarks by Bonnie Gore
62 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 2 of 3
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“I'm just gonna say thank you, and I know this is a challenge for some of the members of the development community, but we are in a place where we're actually building Placer Parkway, and that's a really good thing, and it was a tool that was really needed. When the recession happened, And I know it's still challenging to build, but we're really pleased that we can start moving forward with the building of the parkway. And so I just appreciate the hard work and the willingness of the folks who understand where we're at. So thank you, Michelle.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you. So a couple of questions. First, I completely understand concern about traffic and dumping and trash, right? Get that. You have two lanes. Both are privately maintained. Is that correct? They're both privately maintained.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 25, 2026
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“One of them asked to actually have it closed. Ask the county to abandon the husband and have it closed, right?”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 25, 2026
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“So that's the option we're considering. Could the quail lane folks do the same thing?”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 25, 2026
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“And so that's helpful. I mean, any road that has a dead end where people walk through can be a problem for Challenges right whatever that might be I think that the concern I see and I and I asked you went out and took a look at the roads I went out last week. I asked you about traffic on in that area you said not many Vehicles are on old old Auburn place very few and there were a whole lot on quail And you know people saw the turnarounds right not a lot of room to negotiate when there's all that traffic on especially during drop-off. A little bit less in the morning, but there is a clear…”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 25, 2026
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“So there's nothing there now. There was one, and then it was asked to be taken down. Correct. Got that. That's helpful. Back to the application in 2023. It was discontinued. The applicant obviously, or applicants, reapplied. But who got noticed about the... It sounds like it's a whole new process, right? If it was denied back in 2023... When did this application come forth and who was notified?”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 25, 2026
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“Yeah, I love the SACB newspaper. You're required, but that doesn't mean anything because nobody reads the B anymore. So our requirement is that they can have an application and you just post it around the area.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 25, 2026
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“I don't know if the quail lane people want it blocked off. I just asked the question. They both have the right to and the ability to, but they're not asking for it. So I think the concern is, right, from the folks on quail is that they're concerned if you close old Eureka that it will affect the traffic on quail lane. That's the concern, right? You close one, it's going to impact”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 25, 2026
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“And they're not asking for their lane to be closed because then they have to pay for it and maintain it and the whole thing.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 25, 2026
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“Can I ask a clarification with that? So there's a road there, right? If people walk through the pedestrian access, if it's closed off, can they walk on the road? Or do they only have to walk on the maintained road? pedestrian because it's a whole area right there so with the reservations over that entire area they can use the roadway they could use the road yes okay that is helpful but i still don't love this”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 25, 2026
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“It's not necessary for transportation network What about parking how does parking play into that because that ultimately ends up being an area where people have parked and”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you. I think that's my concern, is that you close this and it affects the parking on another lane. That's my biggest concern.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 25, 2026
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“Well, Madam Chair, I appreciate all the public comment. I appreciate the developer making a change coming back. I appreciate those who sued the developer working through this and wanting to support this, so I'll make a motion to move approval of the item. And I will second.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 25, 2026
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“Supervisor Gore? Yes, I appreciate the additional public benefit that comes with this, the additional 242 units. That makes a huge difference, especially some that are more affordable because the developer did not have to do that. And so there's a benefit of us providing these funds that actually get something built and get it built before homes are right in that area. because that's always a challenge, right? Areas are zoned for affordable and then apartment, three story apartment complexes go up and residents in the neighborhood just freak out. So I really appreciate this being done early…”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 25, 2026
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“And the way I would look at it is anyone else who came to us, there would have to be an additional public benefit for it. That's the only reason there's a willingness to say yes to this, because we're getting an additional $242,000. Otherwise, my first response is no way. I'm not just gonna give money to developers that are required to do 10% inclusionary and just help them do that because they already signed the deal knowing that there's a 10% inclusionary. But this is an additional, and it's not two or three units. It's a substantial number of units. And that's why I feel like I can justify…”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 25, 2026
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“I'll second the motion. I think there's some sort of requirement about the 3%, right? Is that correct?”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 25, 2026
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“Oh, I just think it's an excellent idea. Oh, thank you. We need it, so thank you.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 25, 2026
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“I'll move approval, and well done. I'm glad you all understand how this all works.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 25, 2026
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“I want to say thank you to you for presenting as well. I think you're new, so welcome. And I really, I hear that concern, but every contract goes through county council and risk management, and we do all the work ahead of time, and this is just sort of business as usual because HHS has so many contracts. So I will move approval.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you. Supervisor Gore. Thank you and I want to say thank you Supervisor Gustafson for really highlighting that issue and the safety issue on Highway 80. It really is a huge concern and affects so many things so I really appreciate you leading the charge and trying to get some issues resolved and addressed and it's great to see that chp is out there enforcing and then to the point of national night out which is great and we have so many law enforcement out there in addition cal fire and it's the hottest time of the year in august we have cal fire folks out as well and many of them are…”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 11, 2026
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“Thank you. Robin, thank you. I have a quick question. You may or may not know the answer to this, but how many residences are actually being built over in the Lovote track? I mean, do you know if there have been very many? I'm just curious.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 11, 2026
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“Yeah, it's all residential. It's old, and there might be a few lots. I was just curious. It probably will affect a handful of properties.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 11, 2026
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“Oh, sure. Please. So drones and agriculture help me out. What is the nexus?”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 11, 2026
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“Well, since he's here, I'm just curious. We had a public comment earlier today about dragonflies and the benefits of dragonflies and how they eat mosquitoes. And that there are plants, like black-eyed Susies, that was the only one I remembered, that actually draw dragonflies that then will eat the mosquitoes.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 11, 2026
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“Well, I want to encourage you to look into it and see if it makes sense to introduce some of those plants into our ecosystem that then could address...”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 11, 2026