Christian L. He previously served as the City Attorney for the cities of Blythe since and California City since For the last 24 years Mr. He is knowledgeable in most areas of the law affecting cities, and regularly advises city councils, city managers and department heads on a wide variety of issues.
He oversees the resolution of legal issues for every city department, including but not limited to police, fire, public works, development services, code enforcement, Human Resources, community services, city clerk, city administration, and all litigation. Bettenhausen has particular expertise in land use and zoning matters, real estate law, public contract law, public works and competitive bidding, leases, development agreements, affordable housing issues, in researching and writing memorandums, and in drafting ordinances and resolutions.
He has frequently assisted a number of his clients with the successful placement and passage of tax measures and other ballot initiatives, and in resolving election law matters. Bettenhausen frequently provides training and advice on ethics and conflict of interest matters, the California Public Records Act, and the Ralph M.
Brown Act. This includes providing firm clients with the required AB ethics training. During his time with the firm Mr. His practice is primarily advisory and transactional, but also involves land use and landlord tenant litigation. He is knowledgeable in most areas of the law affecting cities, and regularly advises city councils and department heads.
Bettenhausen has particular expertise in land use and zoning matters, real estate law, public contract law, competitive bidding, public works contracts, leases and development agreements, redevelopment law, affordable housing matters CDBG, HUD, covenants , drafting ordinances and resolutions, and Airport Law. On occasion he also handles probate matters, drafts wills, trusts and other estate planning documents.
