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52 technology, multi-cultural diversity, and community outreach. Dr. DiCroce stated that PVCC is receiving level funding from the state. Mr. Vandever questioned whether increased bus service to PVCC would be useful, especially in light of additional evening and weekend classes, as had been discussed at the Transit work session Council recently held, and Dr. DiCroce stated that she would provide information on this issue to Council. Ms. Slaughter recommended that Dr. DiCroce also provide input on the proposed route changes to the bus service. Responding to a question from Ms. Slaughter, Dr. DiCroce stated that while PVCC has more scholarships available now than ever before, increases in tuition do make a difference in people's ability to go to school. PRESENTATION: CHARLOTTESVILLE AREA TRANSPORTATION STUDY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Ms. Hannah Twaddell, Senior Transportation Planner for the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission, speaking on behalf of the Charlottesville Area transportation Study (CATS) Advisory Committee, explained that the purpose of the transportation plan is to guide the development of large transportation projects and a set of policies and goals are being developed to update the plan in four areas: economy, environment, neighborhood, and access to community facilities. Responding to a question from Ms. Daugherty about the term "restricting parking downtown," Ms. Twaddell stated that a goal is to open up short-term parking spaces and guide longer-term parking into garages, adding that money is the biggest incentive to encourage people to use alternative transportation. Mr. Vandever noted that a heavy emphasis is placed on protection of the environment in the plan. Mr. Toscano made the following comments about the proposed policies and goals: concern that the goal of providing 24-hour transportation may be unrealistic; suggested the phrase "specific centers include but are not limited to; recommended exploring additional rail transportation due to renewed interest and establishment of a state advisory group; adding "single" occupancy auto on page 3; recommended that the U. Va. consider limiting automobile use by first and second year students; and suggested that the School Board be made aware of the recommendation regarding limiting car use by students at public schools. REPORT: PROPOSED SALE OF HIGH STREET PARKING LOT Mr. Gouldman presented Council with a memorandum of intent proposed by McGuire, Woods, Battle, and Boothe for the exchange of the City-owned lot on High Street for the two buildings owned by McGuire, Woods on 5th and Jefferson Streets. If the proposals is found to be feasible, Mr. Gouldman explained that McGuire, Woods would build office space on the High Street lot which would require Board of Architectural Review approval. Mr. Gouldman stated that the presumption is that the property currently owned by McGuire, Woods has a higher value than the High Street property, and they would contribute the difference to the City. Mr. Gouldman stated that approving the memorandum of intent would give the City the opportunity to evaluate the property value. Mr. Gouldman continued that if the exchange concept is approved, Council could give broad instructions to staffto negotiate with McGuire, Woods, and bring back a document for formal approval. Mr. Toscano noted that only approval of the concept of the property exchange is before Council at this time and, if approved, the actual sale of the property would require two readings and there would be an opportunity for public input during the process.