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MEMORANDUM FROM THE CITY A'I-rORNEY <br /> CONCERNING A CLOSED SESSION <br /> BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY <br /> <br /> TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City (~ouncil <br /> FROM: Stan T. Yamamoto, City Attorney <br /> SUBJECT: Closed Session - Anticipated Litigation [Government Code §54956.9] <br /> [ 1 ] Case Anticipated - Biostride Inc. v. City of Redwood City <br /> <br /> A closed session will be held on October 13, 2003, for the purpose of conferring with and/or <br /> receiving advice from your legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation. Based on existing <br /> facts and circumstances and the advice of its legal counsel, the City Council believes there is a <br /> significant exposure to litigation. [Gov~t. Code §54956.9(b)(1)] <br /> <br /> If the City Council authorizes the City Attorney to defend, or seek or refrain from seeking <br /> appellate review or relief, this determination shall be disclosed immediately following this closed <br /> session. If the City Council authorizes initiation or intervention, such authorization shall be <br /> disclosed immediately following this closed session and the public advised that the action, <br /> defendants and other particulars may be disclosed upon request after the action is formally <br /> commenced. [Gov~t. Code §54957.1(a)(2)]. <br /> <br />"-- If the City Council accepts a settlement offer signed by the opposing party, the substance of the <br /> settlement shall be disclosed immediately following this closed session. [Gov't. Code <br /> §54957. 1(a)(3)(A)]. <br /> <br /> Any disclosures shall include the vote or abstention of each member. <br /> <br /> Dated: October 13, 2003. <br /> <br /> Stan T. Yamam(:~~ <br /> City Attorney <br /> <br /> <br />