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Sanice Boer, 912 N. Lowell, President of the Property Owners Protective League, speaking on behalf of that organization, stated that her organiza- tion was in total agreement with Mr. Gilmore's presentation. Mrs. Boer stated that the ordinance was unenforceable. She stated that her organi- zation would work with the Council to solve the problem. Bryn Evans, President of the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce, spoke on · behalf of the Chamber. He explained the Chamber's goals; that the Chamber believed in long term financing for capital improvements; that it had actively participated in the adoption of the Master Plan and had actively supported the bond issues when they were placed on the ballot. He stated that the Chamber, s position was the same now as set forth in its resolution presented to the Council on August 8 -- that the utility user tax ordinance be adopted for a temporary period, which had been done by the Council; that if it could be for a shorter period of tithe that would be fine; and that the Chamber would support such action if it were preceded by the adoption of a sound program for financing capital improvements. A motion was made by Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Villa, that Council instruct the staff to gather data regarding a ~al~al improvements program and a bond election program at the earliest possible time, that the City Council authorize the Mayor to appoint a blue ribbon committee to review the capital improvements needs of our City and propose capital improvements that shall be financed by a bond issue, and, further, that upon the successful passage of the bond issue, the utility user tax ordinance be repealed. A discussion e;nsued during which the Councilmen expressed their views -- Councilman Herrin felt it would be better to rescind the utility user tax and make a strong effort to pass a bond issue, considering only those ffiems which a majority of the citizens would agree were important and necessary; Counciil- man Evans felt that Council should repeal the utility user tax ordinance; Councilman Markel agreed with Councilman Evans! 'statement and further added that every Councilman would get out and make an attempt to get a bond issue passed; Councilman Villa expressed the opinion that the City was in need of funds now for the unfunded capital improvements and that the bond issues had failed consistently and that he did not think the citizens would support a bond issue; Councilman Yamamoto felt the utility tax would be paid by all of the citizens, renters and home owners alike, and that with the one year time limit, it was very fair; Councilman Patterson explained his motion was a compromise and he felt it was a good compromise to achieve the goals of ;our City. Janice Boer and James Gilmore again spoke against the tax. The following persons also spoke: Alex Acevido, 306 E. 4th Street, representing Logan area~ residents; Bill Walden, 4413 W. 5th Street; Mr. Moore, 2147 S. Broadway; Wes Vanderpool, 1931 W. Washington. Councilman Patterson's motion was adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Patterson, Villa, Yamamoto, Griset Herrin, Evans, Markel None CITY COUNCIL -306 - October 19, 1970