City Council

8. AWARD OF NON-EXCLUSIVE POLICE TOWING FRANCHISES AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION (Police Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the action proposed in the agenda repot is not a “project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 21065 and within the meaning of Sections 15060(c) and 15378(b); and (2) Following a Public Hearing, (a) conduct first reading of an uncodified ordinance awarding non- exclusive police towing franchises to: A-Car Auto Repair Services; Henry's Towing and Recovery; M&M Action Towing; and Dickson Motor Services (b) authorize the City Manager to execute franchise agreements with these entities for a term of one year, with annual renewal options of up to four additional one-year terms, subject to the approval of the City Manager. (To be discussed and considered concurrently with Item No. 13, including for public comment purposes.)