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Residents voice concerns on cell towers, contractor traffic control and term-limit issues at Placentia council meeting
Summary
Multiple residents during oral communications praised recent city events and raised concerns: a resident questioned cell-tower safety near schools, another alleged a council member conflict of interest over hotel approvals, and others commended the centennial gala and neighborhood street work.
During oral communications at the Feb. 3 council meeting, residents both praised city efforts and raised concerns on several issues.
John Beltran, a resident of the South Ponderosa neighborhood, complimented recent repaving work and ADA ramp upgrades in his area and urged continued community engagement on street projects.
Jeff Buchanan raised several items, including missed trash pickups and contractor safety issues, and alleged that an individual he named (Chad Wonka) has influenced hotel approvals in ways Buchanan described as potentially unfair. Buchanan asked the council to address apparent term-limit irregularities tied to districting changes. The council did not take action on those allegations during the meeting; the mayor reiterated that project approvals are decided by a majority of the council.
Andrea Coleman identified herself and asked about health and safety near a cell tower at Coach Park and others around the city. She said she contacted the FCC and cited both industry statements that find no definitive causal link between towers and cancer and other online reports she had seen; she asked whether the city can control siting near schools and parks and whether the city could provide warnings. The mayor said staff would follow up with Coleman and noted the city's authority to regulate wireless facilities is limited under federal and state rules.
Craig Green, a longtime resident identified during remarks as a former mayor, thanked staff and the city for organizing a successful centennial gala.
The public comments session closed with no formal actions; councilmembers later addressed some concerns during their reports and directed staff follow-up where appropriate.
