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CITY OF COLTON Item #8 AGENDA REPORT FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 26,2002 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: RANDY HEUSTERBERG, POLICE C IIEF "j2 - 'M ON TA SUBJECT: ADOPT THE ATTACHED RESOLUTI 0 A ARDT RY TOWING FRANCHISES TO SOUTH STATE TOWING AND EXCLUSIVE TOWING DATE: MARCH 7,2002 BACKGROUND On September 1, 1998, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 0-18-98, adding Chapter 10.40 to Title 10 of the Colton Municipal Code concerning tow truck franchises for City Service. Section 10.40030 (a) of the Colton Municipal Code states that all franchises granted to franchisees pursuant to this chapter shall be non- exclusive and shall be for a term of no longer than six (6) years as specified by the City Council in the resolution or ordinance granting the franchise. On January 19, 1999, the City Council adopted Resolution No. R-1 1-99 awarding towing franchises to South State Towing and Exclusive Towing for a three (3) year period. Both of these franchises expired on February 28, 2002. Section 10.40.030 (b) of the Colton Municipal Code allows the City to have four (4) towing franchises. The City currently has only two (2) active towing franchises. DISCUSSION/ ANALYSIS The Chief of Police has authorized the Purchasing Division to solicit Request for Qualifications to fill the two vacant towing franchises. This process will take approximately three (3) months. The City Council may adopt a resolution to award temporary towing franchises for this interim period. The authority for this is granted in Section 10.40.030 (d) of the Colton Municipal Code which states that in granting any tow truck operator franchise, the City Council may prescribe such other terms and conditions, not in conflict with this chapter, as determined by the City Council to be in the best interest of the City and the public. Staff is requesting the City Council adopt the attached resolution awarding temporary towing franchises to South State Towing and Exclusive Towing for the period April 1, 2002 through June 30, 2002, which will allow Purchasing time to complete the Request for Qualifications process and make a recommendation to fill the two vacant positions. FINANCIAL IMPACT Loss of Franchise Fees for the period of time that the two towing franchise positions are vacant ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT None RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the City Council adopt the attached resolution and accompanying agreements to award temporary towing franchises to South State Towing and Exclusive Towing for the period April 1, 2002 through June 30, 2002. J. Scribner Attorney: Manager: Finance Director: OTHER: