RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-105
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA GRANTING TOW FRANCHISE TO AND AUTHORIZING FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH ONE ADDITIONAL TOW VENDOR, CREAM’S TOWING, INC., FOR POLICE-GENERATED TOW OPERATIONS WHEREAS, the City requires tow services in the exercise of its police powers as necessary or appropriate to the general welfare of its citizens; and WHEREAS, on July 20, 2004, the City adopted Chapter 6-84 of the Santa Rosa City Code authorizing the City Council to grant franchises to one or more tow operators for police- generated tow services and required the payment of a franchise fee; and WHEREAS, the City would like to grant a new franchise to Cream’s Towing, Inc., adding them to the rotational tow list for use by police-generated tow operations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Santa Rosa grants a tow franchise to Cream’s Towing, Inc. for police-generated tow operations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council approves the Franchise Agreement for Vehicle Tow Services with Cream’s Towing, Inc., in substantially the same form as Exhibit A to the resolution, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council authorizes the Chief of Police or their designee to execute the tow agreement.
IN COUNCIL DULY PASSED this 7th day of June, 2022.
AYES: (7) Mayor C. Rogers, Vice Mayor Alvarez, Council Members Fleming, MacDonald, N. Rogers, Sawyer, Schwedhelm
NOES: (0)
ABSENT: (0)
ABSTAIN: (0)
ATTEST: _________________________ APPROVED: ______________________________ City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ________________________
City Attorney
Exhibit A – Franchise Agreement for Vehicle Tow Services Reso. No. RES-2022-105
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