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Towing services franchise selection

Summary

The city awarded non-exclusive towing franchises to Navarro's and Henry's Towing after a two-stage scoring process. A local towing company owner, Vartan Wartavedian, asked the council to consider adding his Foothill Towing as an additional franchise, citing an 11-year history with the city.

At a glance

Total mentions
2
Last 30 days
0

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Three-year agreements with two one-year renewals; franchise fees established by Resolution No. 26-51.

✅Who benefits

Police operations and stranded motorists, with faster response times from secured, well-run yards.

⚠️Who could be affected

Towing companies not selected, including Foothill Towing, which sought inclusion.

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