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CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT For City Council Meeting of MAY 5, 1998 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL: Henry T. Garcia, City Manage FROM: Patrick G. C , Acting Chief of Police SUBJECT: Proposed Municipal Code Chapter 10.40 Tow Truck Franchise Ordinance J DATE: April 21, 1998 BACKGROUND: The City currently has no municipal code or ordinance governing the franchise of tow trucks serving the City of Colton. Authorization to be an official tow for the City of Colton Police Department is granted under General Order number 4.130 of the Police Department. This gives the authority to the police department to select tow agencies. DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: General Order number 4.130 states that all requests to be added to the tow roster must be in writing. Such requests when received will be dated and retained by the Services Division Commander. Vacancies will be filled as needed from these requests in the order received provided the tow service meets the department's requirements at the time the vacancy is to be filled. The General Order states that it is the intent of the City of Colton to maintain two to four tow service operations to perform tow services on behalf of the City of Colton Police Department. Those agencies operating within the limits of Colton will be given priority in their selection. The proposed Municipal Code provides a structured method of selecting and maintaining franchise tow truck operations. This sets the condition of franchisees and provides revenue to the City to mitigate the cost of towing and storing vehicles. This code complements the existing police department policy governing the rotation system of tow services and provides criteria and methods for franchise revocation. See attached proposed ordinance. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: This is not a project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act. Item # 21