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Residents urge city to acquire downtown Bank of America site, improve public restrooms and fix fair communications
Summary
Several public commenters urged the council to consider buying the vacant Bank of America building and lot for parking and public uses, asked the city to incorporate modern, inclusive restroom design in downtown projects, and called for improved emergency communications during the county fair.
During the public-comment period, numerous Grass Valley residents urged the council to act on downtown amenities and public-safety concerns.
Debbie Land, a Grass Valley resident and trustee for the Grass Valley School District, urged the council to consider acquiring the now-vacant Bank of America property for parking and public uses, calling it “a great asset for the city” and suggesting the building could support exhibits and community programming.
Multiple speakers echoed the acquisition idea. Patrick Johnson…
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