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PUB LIC HEARING <br />BUS TRANSPORTATION STUDY - (Continued) <br /> <br />many blocks away, and then must wait for 30 minutes or longer because <br />of infrequent bus schedules; that it is very difficult to transfer from one <br />bus to another because of lack of cooperation among the different bus <br />lines; that if the Santa Aha Transit system is allowed to die, this will <br />hold back development of the Orange County Transit System; that while <br />federal funds are available for mass transit plans, local communities <br />must themselves initiate the project and provide some funds. The speakers <br />urged continuation of the operation of buses at a reasonable fare; suggested <br />that many more people could participate in community affairs if public <br />transportation were adequate; thai any survey should be concentrated among <br />those without cars; that smaller buses could be used, which might be <br />more comfortable and easier to operate; and that there should be more <br />routes to the southern, industrial area so people could use them to get <br />to and from work. <br /> <br />Mr. Don Christensen of the Santa Aha Chamber of Commerce stated that <br />the Chamber is 100% in favor of a public transportation system, but that <br />they would like to receive in-put from the business and industrial <br />community. <br /> <br />Mayor Griset reported that the City's budget will be ready for presentation <br />in approximately three weeks; that the studies of the Council will begin <br />the latter part of June, extending through July and he would like to <br />include the bus transportation sturdy. <br /> <br />There were no further proponents or opponents in this matter, and the <br />Mayor declared the public hearing closed. <br /> <br />Motion was made by Councilman Villa, seconded by Councilman Evans, <br />to refer the matter to staff and the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce, Trans- <br />Air Commission, to conduct a survey of the population and report back to <br />Council on the extent of the need and estimated costs for a public transportation <br />system in the City of Santa Aha. <br /> <br />In discussion by the Council, the consensus was that there is a definite <br />need for a good public transportation system in the City of Santa Aha, but <br />that the extent of such need was not clear; that the cost of the system to be <br />provided must be determined, as well as the means of funding. <br /> <br />Motion carried on the following roll call vote: <br /> <br />AYES: <br />NOE S: <br />ABSENT <br /> <br />Villa, Evans, Herrin, Markel <br />Griset, Yamamoto, Patterson <br />None <br /> <br />CITY COUNCIL -187- June l, t971 <br /> <br /> <br />