During any imminent or present disaster, if the city attorney finds that additional attorneys are needed to represent the city in the municipal courts so as to afford alleged offenders a speedy trial, the city attorney shall appoint, on a temporary basis, the number of special assistant attorneys that he or she deems necessary. All of these appointments must be submitted to the city council for confirmation at the earliest practicable date. (Ord. Nos. 15983; 17226; 25834)