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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