ON THE AGENDA

Proposed senior center plans to be discussed

The Costa Mesa Senior Center Corporation Board has proposed a

7,400-square-foot expansion. The new space would make room for more

extensive wellness programs for the city’s senior citizens.

What to expect: The senior center board will present the City Council

with additional information about the expansion project. The council will

discuss the request and give direction on the planning process. The

project is in a preliminary planning stage and continued talks are

expected.

Skateboard park may move forward

The city, for a couple of years, has been talking about a skateboard park

and has earmarked about $250,000 for the design and construction of the

recreation facility.

What to expect: The council is expected to approve a contract with a

Fullerton company to design the Charle Street Skateboard Park. The cost

for the design work would be $39,390.

Target arguments to be heard

A neighbor of the proposed Target store has appealed the Planning

Commission’s approval of the project. Residents near the site, in the

3000 block of Harbor Boulevard, have said the discount superstore would

bring noise and traffic to the area.

What to expect: The council is expected to listen to public testimony on

the issue before making a decision on the project. The staff has

recommended the council uphold the commission’s vote and approve the

Target store.

New cafe could open at South Coast

South Coast Plaza has requested to build a 1,800-square-foot cafe with a

1,000-square-foot outdoor dining area. The project, which would require

an amendment to the master plan, was unanimously approved by the Planning

Commission March 13.

What to expect: The planning department has recommended the City Council

approve the project.

FYI

* WHAT: Costa Mesa City Council meeting

* WHEN: 6:30 p.m. tonight

* WHERE: 77 Fair Drive

* PHONE: (714) 754-5285

The Costa Mesa City Council meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first and third

Monday of every month at City Hall, 77 Fair Drive in Costa Mesa, 92626

Mayor: Gary Monahan

Council: Libby Cowan, Linda Dixon, Joe Erickson, Heather Somers