HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 15-7570-Intention to Grant tow Franchise Agrmnts-Set HearingA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING
ITS INTENTION TO GRANT FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS FOR TOWING AND
STORAGE SERVICES AND SETTING FORTH THE NOTICE OF THE TIME AND
DATE FOR HEARING ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Vehicle Code section 22660, the City of Downey has
the authority to grant a franchise to a tow truck operator for towing and storage services
required for the abatement and removal as public nuisances, of abandoned, wrecked,
dismantled, or inoperative vehicles or parts thereof from private or public property within the
boundaries of City; and,
WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code section 12110(b) allows the City of Downey to
require a fee in connection with the award of a franchise for towing vehicles on its behalf
provided that the fee does not exceed the amount necessary to reimburse the City for its actual
and reasonable costs incurred in connection with the towing program; and,
WHEREAS, Chapter 12 of Article VI of the Downey Municipal Code establishes a
Towing Service Franchise Program which authorizes the City Council to grant, at its discretion,
a nonexclusive franchise to one or more tow truck operators to provide towing and storage
services to the Downey Police Department and to charge a franchise fee pursuant to a franchise
agreement; and,
WHEREAS, on March 10, 2015, the Downey Police Department, at the direction of the
Police Chief, issued a Request for Proposal for towing and storage services; and,
WHEREAS, the Downey Police Department, along with the Police Chief, have evaluated
the qualifications of the tow truck operators submitting proposals, and will forward to the City
Council for consideration the qualifications of the tow truck operators most qualified together
with franchise agreements at a public hearing on the date and time set by this Resolution; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council may, in its sole and absolute discretion, approve, deny or
condition the approval of any such request.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1 That consistent with the provisions of the Downey Municipal Code Article
VI Chapter 12, it is the intention of the City Council of the City of Downey to grant franchise
agreements for towing and storage services for the Downey Police Department.
SECTION 2. Notice is hereby given that on July 14, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of Downey City Hall located at 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, California, all
interested persons may appear before the City Council and be heard concerning the granting of
this franchise and all other matters relating thereto. Protests stating objections against the
granting of the franchise may be in writing and must be filed with the City Clerk prior to the
conclusion of the hearing.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall cause notice of the hearing to be given by causing
the notice to be posted and published in a newspaper of general circulation.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of June, 2015.
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LUIS H, MAR901EZ,,ry Or
ATTEST:
ADRIA M. JIMENEZ, MC
City Clerk
HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of
the City of Downey at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of June, 2015, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES:
Council Members:
_Ashton,
NOES:
Council Members:
None.
ABSTAIN:
Council Members:
None.:
ABSENT:
Council Members:
None,
Brossmer, Vasquez, Saab, Mayor Marquez
ACS M. JIIIENEZ, --d4c
City Clerk