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CHINO HILLS AIRPORT - (Continued) that this would be the largest single employer in the_history of the county. He requested that a Resolution be adopted favoring the Chino Hills endeavor, provided it would meet the requirements of the FAA and of the Department of Aeronautics, State of California. Mr. Rick Norris, 5962 Brookmont, Yorba Linda, stated that at the FAA hearings there were approximately 700 people and 30 were in favor of the airport; that at the hearing in the City of Yorba Linda, approximately 300 persons were present, and four were in favor of the airport. He stated that the Fullerton Airport and a school will be in the flight pattern of the proposed airport; that as for employment, the airlines will provide Air Traffic Controllers, mechanics, cargo handlers, etc., on a seniority basis, not necessarily from this area. Counc}lman Villa moved to endorse the proposed new airport provided the FAA report is favorable. Councilman Markel seconded the motion, which failed onthe following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Villa, Markel Evans, Herrin, Griset, Yamamoto, Patterson None Councilman Herrin's motion, seconded by Councilman Evans, to receive and file the report of staff dated January 24, 1972, carried on a 6 - 1 vote, Councilman Villa dissent- ing. Mr. Reg Wood, a proponent of the airport, stated that on or before the 10th of October, they sent out an invitation with an RSVP to all the Orange County Supervisors, and to the Mayors and City Councils of Orange County; that out of all of these invitations only one member was present; that this was a meeting toadgise of the intent of the airport; that the FAA has promised to hear the matter within the next 30 days; that they can assure the people of Orange County that the land will be developed only for the use of the airport and will not have any housing projects; and that they are asking for support from the Council. RECESS present. At 3:25 P.M., a five minute recess was declared and at 3:35 P.M. Council reconvened with all Council members COMMUNITY ACTION On motimn of Councilman Herrin, COUNCIL, INC. seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and unanimously carried, Councilman Villa was appointed to represent the City at the Community Action Council meetings for the balance of the Fiscal Year 1971 - 72. PARKING RESTRICTIONS On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Patterson, the petition dated December 3, 1971, requesting one hour parking restrictions near Santa Ana College was denied, on a 6 - 1 vote, Councilman Evans dissenting. CITY COUNCIL -57- February 7, 1972