1. The City Manager’s recommendation shall be considered by the City Council at a regular or a special meeting. If the City Manager recommends denial or recommends approval with conditions, the applicant shall be notified of the City Council meeting and given the opportunity to testify.

2. The City Council shall consider the recommendation of the City Manager and any new information supplied by the applicant and the Manager and shall be guided by the factors set forth in Section 13.24.030 in reaching its decision. The Council may approve, deny, or modify the request or continue the matter for additional consideration..

3. The Council shall within a reasonable time after the hearing make a final decision which shall be set forth in a written order which contains the basis for the decision.

4. If the Council approves the transfer, the City Manager is authorized to execute the documents to convey the easement by quitclaim deed. (Ord. 1-2000 § 1, 2000.)