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SANTA ANA TRANSIT STUDY - (Continued) opposition was based on the cost of the system to the taxpayers; the fact that there have been very few people who use the buses; that very few cities are able to run a bus system without substantial loss; and that this matter should be put to a vote of the people of Santa Ana. Mrs. Harper presented a letter opposing a City-owned bus system which the Clerk read. The Mayor closed the public hearing. RECESS Council members present. At 8:30 P.M., atenuminute recess was declared. The meeting reconvened at 8:40 P.M., with all Councilman Patterson requested that the Voorhees proposal, showing the seven alternatives, be displayed on the screen. He stated that he was convinced that Santa Aha needs a transportation system with a higher level of service than the current system. Councilman Evans stated that he was in favor of the bus system; that he believed there was a definite need; but would like to have a determination made on how it would be financed. Councilmen Villa and Yamamoto spoke in favor of a City-owned system. Councilman Herrin stated he is against the proposal because he is opposed to Federal Aid; that any system would unde,abtedly ldse money; and that he does not believe enough people have indicated a desire or need for the system. Councilman Markel was opposed to a City-owned system, stating that low- income people can receive Welfare payments of $6, 00 to cover transportation needs; that a very small percentage of the people of Santa Ana use the buses. Councilman Patterson's motion, seconded by Councilman Villa, that Alternate Plan #2 of the Voorhees report be adopted by the Council, Plan 2 proposes to operate over existing routes with 30 minute service and to add three new routes with 30 minute service; to operate week-day service for 15 hours of the day with reduced Saturday and Sunday service; and to purchase 9 new and 2 old buses, carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Patterson, Villa, Griset, Yamamoto Evans, Herrin, Markel None It was moved by Councilman Patterson and seconded by Councilman Villa, that the existing level of the transportation system be maintained through February 29, 1972, subject to staff negotiation with respect to the American Transit Corporation's proposal in its letter dated July 27, 1971. Such negotiation to be ratified by the Council at its next meeting. The motion carried onthe following roll call vote: A-f ES: -Patterson, Villa, Evans, NOES: Herrin, Markel ABSENT: None Griset, Yamamoto CITY COUNCIL -272 - August 2, 1971