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imaging system. He opined that the staff analysis itself “did not say anything.” He averred that the related City policy listed as being the basis for the move was sustainable development and there was no analysis of related factors such as what would be developed on either parcel with or without the exchange, the environmental impact, or what the implications of the development of the parcel would be. He felt exchanging the land on the basis of a sustainable development policy and without a “triple bottom line” analysis seemed to be contrary to the essence of the policy. He said the real estate exchange “might be a great thing,” but there was no way for a member of the public to understand this from the staff notes. Mayor Piercy closed the Public Forum and called for council comments. Regarding Mr. Bryant’s issue, Councilor Kelly said anything done “going forward” would not have an effect on his son’s current situation. He requested a memorandum on the potential regulation of towing fees and, in particular, whether other Oregon jurisdictions had such regulation. Councilor Kelly disputed Mr. Vishanoff’s assertion that the parcel under consideration for exchange was “Franklin Park.” He pointed out that the Franklin Park parcel was to the east of the parcel the council was considering. He stressed to Mr. Vishanoff that any material that came to the council went into its Thursday packet and he had never seen anything get lost. He called it “an unreasonable burden on staff” to expect it to pass out materials during the meeting. Councilor Taylor agreed that towing fees could be regulated. She thought it was the City’s obligation to protect its residents. She learned that there was no longer an obligation to notify a person whose vehicle could be towed. She said at the very least notification should be required. She expressed concern that it was the least affluent of Eugene’s citizens whose vehicles would be towed. Councilor Bettman acknowledged that Mr. Vishanoff was a “frequent testifier” at City Council meetings and expressed appreciation for the “great effort and considerable personal expense” he went to in order to provide the council with copies of material and articles that would help the council see his point of view. Councilor Papé asked if the City had a contract with one towing company or if there was some kind of rotation. If it was the latter, he felt that competition would keep costs down unless the companies were practicing “price fixing.” City Manager Taylor said he would get the facts for the council on the issue. Mayor Piercy said while she appreciated Mr. Vishanoff’s effort, she would no longer allow information to be circulated from the podium. She advised him to submit his packets of information ahead of time like all other citizens were required to do. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of City Council Minutes - September 18, 2006, Process Session - September 25, 2006, Work Session - September 27, 2006, Work Session B. Approval of Tentative Working Agenda Councilor Solomon, seconded by Councilor Ortiz, moved to approve the items on the Consent Calendar. MINUTES—Eugene City Council October 23, 2006 Page 2 Regular Meeting