Proponents of the transfer are hoping the transfer moves through the City Council quickly, but opponents say information about the deal is scarce, and the city should add conditions to the transfer to protect Portlanders. Public records show an ISQ attorney believes there is a desire to manage opposition from the public. Zenith operates under a franchise agreement that was initially held by Chevron beginning in 1991 and transferred to Zenith in 2018. But environmental and public safety advocates are asking the City Council to slow down until the public has full information to provide feedback on the transfer. Public records obtained by the Mercury through a public records request show the parties are working to ensure the transfer goes through without a hitch.