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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 9/3/2013 'I'll II GLENIE MINUTES OF THE GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING Council Chambers 5850 West Glendale Avenue September 3, 2013 1:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jerry P.Weiers.Vice Mayor Yvonne J. Knaack and the following Councilmembers were present: Norma S.Alvarez (appearing telephonically), Samuel U. Chavira, Ian Hugh, Manuel D. Martinez and Gary D. Sherwood. Also present were Brenda Fischer, City Manager; Julie Frisoni, Interim Assistant City Manager; Deborah Robberson, Deputy City Attorney; and Pamela Hanna, City Clerk. Mayor Weiers called for the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence was observed. CITIZEN COMMENTS No Comments. NEW BUSINESS 1. COUNCIL APPOINTMENT OF CITY ATTORNEY This is a request for the City Council to appoint a city attorney. The Mayor will accept a motion or motions, call for a second, and conduct a vote of the Council that shall, by virtue of assent of a majority, appoint a city attorney and authorize Human Resources to execute a contract for employment. Mr. Brown said Council shall appoint a City Attorney who will be the city's chief legal officer It was moved by Councilmember Sherwood, and seconded by Vice Mayor Knaack,to nominate Michael Bailey as the new City Attorney. The motion carried unanimously. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Councilmember Sherwood welcomed Mr. Bailey to the city. Councilmember Martinez congratulated and welcomed Mr. Bailey Councilmember Chavira welcomed Mr. Bailey back to the city. Councilmember Hugh welcomed Mr. Bailey back to the City. Vice Mayor Knaack welcomed Mr. Bailey. Mayor Weiers told Mr. Bailey there was a lot of work to do and they were counting on his expertise. He also reminded everyone of the time of the council workshop to be held today at 1:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 1:07 p.m. Pamela Hanna - City Clerk