Costa Mesa council members did not take action Monday night on two controversial proposals. A plan to widen portions of 17th Street and Newport Boulevard was not voted on because the measure was not properly advertised. Newport officials fear the airport could grow unfettered if one isn't built at El Toro. A Taxi Cab Co. is ordered to park its 85 vehicles. The Anaheim business must prove it has coverage by Tuesday or lose its permit.
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In the same meet, Joe Thomas finished in fifth place in the long jump. Criticism of an Irvine proposal for an urban park at the closed El Toro Marine base hit Orange County mailboxes and airwaves Monday, paid for by Newport Beach. Disneyland horticulturists are examining trees throughout the theme park after a freak accident Friday in which a large cork oak collapsed, injuring 27 people. The Orange County Sanitation District will unveil plans today for a multimillion-dollar study to determine what caused the devastating beach closures in Huntington Beach during the summer of 1999. Following the lead of neighboring cities, Santa Ana officials voted Monday to limit how long guests may stay at certain hotels.