A. The City Council may award one (1) to three (3) franchises for towing services on such terms and conditions as the City Council may establish in its discretion and in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. If more than one (1) franchise is awarded, services shall rotate among the franchisees on an equal basis.
B. The franchise for police tow operators shall be opened to competitive bidding at least once every ten (10) years. The Chief of Police, at his/her discretion or at City Council’s direction, may solicit competitive bids on a more frequent basis than once every ten (10) years.
C. The police tow operators shall comply will all the provisions of this article, the Guidelines, and the terms and conditions of the franchise agreement, and any amendments made thereto from time to time.
D. The city may, at its option, operate its own vehicle storage yard for vehicles that have been impounded for thirty (30) days pursuant to Section 14602.6(a) of the Vehicle Code. (Ord. 3282 § 1(part), 2020)