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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 6,1974 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 20:8534 I PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL EQUIPMENT PURCHASE (Police Cars) AUTHORIZED ~'I t o~ \" - V \, ~ .0 V I) RUBBISH PICKUP REPORT (' ;, \~ V' I EXECUTIVE SESSION RECONVENE AND ADJOURNMENT M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA SPECIAL MEETING MAY 6, 1974 The City Council met in a Special Session on May 6, 1974 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber for the purpose of considering bids received for the purchase of police cars and to, receive a progress report from the City Manager concerning the present status of the City Refuse Service Company. Mayor Alton E. Scott PRESENT: ABSENT: . Councilmen Gilb, Lauber, Saelid, Scott Councilman Helms. Mr. Helms had previously signed a waiver in connection with the holding of this Special Meeting. The City Manager reparted on the bids received for the purchase of eleven police cars. He recommended the award of contract with the City retaining the old cars to be sold at public auction. He asked per- mission to keep two of the old 11 cars - one for a reserve for the police department and one for replacement of a pool car which is in very poor condition. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City accept the bid of Mission Chrysler-Plymouth in the amount of ~$4l,278.45 for the new cars; that two cars be retained as recommended and the balance of the old cars to be sold at public auction. Funds in the 1973-74 Budget. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counc ilmen None Coune i Iman Gilb, Lauber, Saelid, Scott He lms The City Manager reported on the current status of the City Refuse Company and the problems which are being encountered due to pickups running a full day late. The City Attorney outlined the procedure which could be followed if the"situation conI'Lnues.' He explained in part that the Company has been notified that it has 10 days in which to correct the situation. Concern was expressed on the possibility that the company's liability insurance may be cancelled and the company could not operate under such circumstances. The City Attorney continued ~n part that .should Council find there is a material breach of contract or that the contractor is unable to fulfill his obligation the Council could, under an emergency declaration, retain another firm for a period of perhaps 60 or 90 days to carryon the pickup as close to the conditions of the contract as possible. Various sections of the contract were explored and in order to apprise the new members of Council of the history of this matter the City Manager will put together some background material and hand deliver it to Council posthaste. Notices have gone to the parties involved to be present at the regular meeting of May 7 at which time Council will receive testimony. Where- upon it was MOVED by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried unanimously that this item be placed on the agenda for May 7 just prior to City Manager's item No.1. At 7:55 p.m., Council adjourned to the Conference Room for an executive session. At 11:15 p.m., Council reconvened and adjourned immediately thereafter to Tuesday May 7 at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room;_ -~.~~~ ATTEST: Mayor a/;;h;J2~~/ City Clerk 5-6-74