2003 CC/RDA/CUA REG MTNG MIN AUG 19

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station facilities as conditionally permitted uses; an appeal for property located at 2059 E. Steel Road (APN 0164-31-29-0000) for the approval of an amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. DCV -33-99 to authorize the acceptance, processing and transfer of municipal mixed solid waste and consideration of a mitigated negative declaration and mitigation monitoring and reporting program. Mayor Bennett declared the Public Hearing "Open". City Clerk Barrera said the Affidavit of Publication was on file in the City Clerk's Office and stated that no protests or objections were received. Community Development Director Zamora presented an overview of agenda report and presented staff's recommendation to approve an Ordinance amending the Santa Ana River Redevelopment Project Area Specific Plan and adopting a mitigated negative declaration and mitigation monitoring and reporting program, and deny the appeal and approve and adopt a resolution approving the 2003 amended CUP. Public Comment: The following citizens addressed the Council: Roy Schenkenberger, American Self Storage, provided a handout followed with comments and aerial photos, he spoke against the proposed project due to the smell and recommended alternate sites, which is allowed as part of the process. J.E. Dietrich, Dietrich International Trucking, expressed his concerns about the project (1) odor (2) traffic; and wants to make sure the right thing is done and concern about the statement of "minimal odor." John Nolan, spoke against the project and favored a CEQUA evaluation and a negative declaration and did not support staff's opinion not to have this evaluation. Steve Anderson, stated that he supports the project, however, need to take into consider the citizens, the result of possible negative problems this will bring, and the project needs an EIR. He also provided 60 pages of court documents against Taormina. Charles Jackson, suggested that the Council approve the item, however, the item should have been presented to the Utilities Commission prior to Council consideration. City Attorney Martinez asked if there were any additional comments or request to speak, as the applicant has a right to respond to some of the issues presented: (1) odors (2) traffic congestion (3) enforcement of conditions and mitigation (4) disagreement against experts (5) contamination of wells; and suggested that if there are other issues that the Council would like clarified now is the time to state them. CM Zamora requested a response as it relates to CEQA. City Attorney Martinez asked if the applicant, Taormima, needed additional time to prepare their response. Mr. Voght requested 10 minutes. RECESS: 2003 AUG 19 REG CC/RDA/CUA MEETING -3-