Santa Rosa City Council
June 7, 2022

Approval of Tow Franchisee to Vendor
List for Police Towing Services
City Council Meeting
June 7, 2022
David Boettger
Lieutenant, Police Department
1 BACKGROUND
• The City requires tow services in the
exercise of its police powers as necessary or
appropriate to the general welfare of the
community
• City Ordinance 3674 authorizes Council to
grant franchises for police‐generated tow
services
• Each tow vendor pays a $300 franchise fee
2 PROPOSED
•Creams Towing , Inc. of Santa Rosa,
California asked to participate in a
franchise tow agreement.
•Their contract has been approved as to
form by the City Attorney’s Office.
•The Chief of Police is authorized to execute
tow franchise agreements.
3 BENEFIT
•Adding a new tow vendor creates a
greater pool from which to choose.
•Allows for more participation by local
businesses.
4 RECOMMENDATION
• It is recommended by the Police Department that
the Council, by resolution; 1) grant a police
generated vehicle tow franchise to tow operator
Cream’s Towing , Inc. of Santa Rosa, California
pursuant to Chapter 6‐84 of the Santa Rosa City
Code for police‐generated tow operations; 2)
approve a Franchise Agreement for Vehicle Tow
Services with Cream’s Towing , Inc.; and 3)
authorize the Chief of Police or designee to execute
the Franchise Agreement 5
6 Questions?