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Residents urge protection for American River parcel and oppose Quick Quack car wash in Stone Creek
Summary
Two public commenters spoke: Helen Willem Beshaw described fundraising and a large private pledge for Preserve the American River, and James Garcia, a Stone Creek resident, urged council action against a planned Quick Quack car wash approved by the planning commission, citing traffic and safety concerns.
Two members of the public used their allotted time to press the council on local business and land‑use matters.
Helen Willem Beshaw (introduced by the clerk) praised Danny’s Automotive as a locally rooted immigrant‑owned business that secured corporate sponsorships and described ongoing fundraising for Preserve the American River (PAR). Beshaw said PAR is seeking up to $2,000,000 in public funds, that a foundation partner has offered up to $12,600,000, and that PAR currently holds about $1,000,000; she said she personally pledged a six‑figure amount that the organization will confirm this week.
James Garcia, introduced himself as a "resident of Stone Creek," told the council he was disappointed that only one council member had opposed a Quick Quack car wash the planning commission approved for Zinfandel and Bear Hollow. Garcia said the site is an "improper location, very, egregious traffic flows on a two‑lane road," raised pedestrian and queuing safety concerns given nearby apartments and existing drive‑throughs, and called the development an "eyesore." He urged the council to reconsider or otherwise address the neighborhood impacts.
Both speakers framed their remarks as appeals to preserve neighborhood character and public safety. The clerk confirmed two speaker cards were received; no actions on the items were taken during open session.
