1989-02-27 Special CC Minutes64
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD MONDAY - - - - - - - - - - - - - - FEBRUARY 27, 1989
The meeting convened at 7:35 p.m. with President Corica
presiding.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Arnerich, Camicia, Thomas,
and President Corica - 4.
Absent: Councilmember Monsef - 1.
89 -153 Consideration, pursuant to Section 2 -10 of the City
Charter, of designating a person to perform the duties of the City
Attorney at such time as the Office of the City Attorney becomes
vacant and until a permanent successor may be appointed.
President Corica read a memorandum from Councilmember Monsef
explaining his absence from the meeting and commenting, on the
subject of the City Attorney, that he would like Bruce Quan
employed to carry on the responsibilities of the City Attorney's
office on an interim basis until the vacancy is permanently
filled.
President Corica stated he requested Mr. Quan submit a resume
which was received this afternoon; and he believes Mr. Quan
would be the one to be considered for the temporary position.
Councilman Arnerich stated he had no names to submit for the
position.
President Corica called for any other names Councilmembers wished
to submit.
Marilyn Lewis, Lewis & Lewis, 2411 Santa Clara #17, offered her
service for the Interim City Attorney position; reviewed her
background, expertise, description of her firm's capability, and
noted she is the litigator in her firm and has taught at Boalt
Hall School bf Law.
President Corica reiterated that the position is an interim
position.
The timeframe for appointment was discussed.
Councilmember Camicia stated he understands there is an urgency
but is a little uncomfortable to make a decision tonight as he has
not had sufficient time to review Mr. Quan's resume.
Councilman Arnerich inquired if Ms. Lewis is interested in this
position on a part -time basis, to which she responded she
understood it would require full time.
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Councilmember Camicia stated there is a need for an Interim City
Attorney and a need to start a whole process for a permanent
successor.
A discussion followed on whether the position title is Interim or
Acting City Attorney, the length of time of the temporary
position, and whether or not there should be a contract.
The City Manager suggested Council consider hiring someone as a
temporary employee and that the hiring be done in time for a
briefing by the present City Attorney.
President Corica commented that the matter of Measure A would be
coming up in court soon, and Mr. Quan knows about Measure A as he
was present at the time it was put into effect.
Councilmember Camicia stated that, although he has not been able
to review Mr. Quan's resume before this evening, President
Corica's point is excellent, and therefore he will make a motion
to hire Mr. Quan.
Councilman Arnerich commented that the selection of Mr. Quan
would be a good one as he knows City Hall and its workings, and
seconded the motion.
Councilmember Thomas stated she will abstain as she could not
recommend another lawyer to a client without knowing the full
background and she cannot do for her City what she cannot do for a
client.
The motion was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes:
Councilmembers Arnerich, Camicia and President Corica - 3. Noes:
None. Absent: Councilmember Monsef 1. Abstentions:
Councilmember Thomas - 1.
Councilmember Thomas stated the Interim City Attorney should start
as soon as possible.
Councilman Arnerich agreed.
A brief discussion ensued regarding the time an appearance will'be
made on Measure A.
Councilmember Camicia stated he has information regarding law
firms who work for municipalities, and he would leave it in the
City Manager's office for Councilmembers who may be interested.
The City Manager inquired if Council would like some
recommendations from the Manager's Office for a selection process
open to all firms and individuals.
President Corica commented that the expertise of the Interim City
Attorney should be utilized.
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The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ne
DI E B. FELSCH, CMC
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in advance in accordance
with the Brown Act.
February 27, 1989