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PUBLIC HEARING BUS TRANSPORTATION STUDY (Continued) Mrs~ Janice Boer spoke again, stating that before a decision is made~ consideration should be given as to how the plan would be financed; that she is not in favor of reviving the 5% utility tax~ The City Manager stated that the cost of the transit system has no relationship to the amount of revenue that would be realized from the utility tax. Mr John Kanel, Orange County Transit District, was present~ In response to questions~ he stated that the District plans to~)roi, ide a good transportation system for the entire County; that they will be eligible for federal funding; that they are cooperating with the Southern California Rapid Transit Di'~trict and the County of Orange in planning the system; that a 5% tax will develop several million dollars for the District; that there would be no conflict between the City system and the Transit system; that it is conceivable that in a few years the Orange County Transit District would be in a position to take over the Santa A_ua bus system, There were no further proponents or opponents in this matter, and the Clerk reported no written communications had been received. The Mayor declared the public hearing closed,, Councilman Villa's motion, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, to continue the matter to Tuesday, June 1, at 7:30 PoM., carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: NO ES: ABSENT: Villa, Yamamoto, Patterson, Herrin, Markel None Griset, Evans Prior to voting on the motion, Councilman Markel stated that he felt there was not enough public interest shown in this matter and that he would not be in favor of the City expanding the bus system unless more enthusiasm is shown by the citizens. Mayor Griset and Councilman Patterson stated that in the hearing it was pointed out that one of the reasons people do not use the busses at the present time was because of the infrequent service and the raise in rate; that correcting these problems should encourage more people to use the system. Councilman Herrin stated that he agrees that more interest should be shown by the public before any plan would be put into operation, but that he believes everyone should have an opportunity to Study the Voorhees report, and therefore, was in favor of a continuance. Councilman Evans stated that no matter which plan is adopted, ultimately there will be a tax to support it, and that financing should be considered and determined before a decision is made. CITY COUNCIL -159- May 13, 1971