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After discussion, Councilman Evans' motion to proceed with the development of the entire 32 acres of the Carl Thornton Park site, was seconded by Councilman Markel, and carried on the following vote: AYES: Evans, Markel, Griset, Yamamoto, Garthe NOES: Ward, Patterson ABSENT: None Prior to the motion, the following persons spoke in favor of the action taken: David L. Brandt, 2422 S. Rita Way Lee Mayer, 2718 S. Rita Way Lloyd Clinkenbeard, 2910 S. Rene Drive Elvin Norby, 1921 W. Hall Mrs. Elvin Norby, 1921 W. Hall The proponents stated that no part of the site should be exchanged in that there was little remaining open space in the City; that the land had appreciated in value since its purchase; that the site was ideal for a park and unsuitable for building due to the soil condition; and that the larger park would be of benefit to all residents in the area. Peter M. Oches, Executive Vice President of the William Lyon Company, the applicant for Tentative Tract Map 8203 (Revised), stated that his company had entered into negotiations for the proposed exchange at the request of the City Council, and that the William Lyon Company was neutral as to the final decision on the exchange. During the Council discussion preceding the vote, the dissenting Councilmen concurred that park fees would not pay for develop- ment of the existing park sites, and that smaller, fully developed neighborhood parks would be of more benefit to the City than large undeveloped parks. (CA 52) AGENDA ORDER The Mayor announced that due to lack of time, Agenda item 58 (Oral presentations on Chino Hills Airport) would have to be taken during the evening meeting, but that it would be considered as early as possible. He then announced that there would be a short time available for a brief oral presentation regarding the Orange County Transit District. ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT Dr. G. J. (Pete) Fielding, DISTRICT General Manager, Orange County Transit District, gave a brief presentation regarding the District's Alternative Transit Corridor Study. Dr. Fielding presented to Council a map containing the prelimin- ary study corridors (Hypothesis Plan dated May 14, 1973). (CA 84) RECESS Councilmen present. At 6:00 P.M., the meeting was recessed to 7:30 P.M. At 7:40 P.M., the meeting was reconvened with all CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 312 AUGUST 20, 1973