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Council approves tow-franchise renewals for FY25–26, declines residential-parking exemption requested by companies
Summary
On June 17 the council approved one-year tow service franchise renewals for the city's rotation while declining a request by tow companies to permit tow trucks to park in residential neighborhoods while on call. Staff will consider contract details asked by tow companies separately.
The Salinas City Council on June 17 approved one-year franchise agreements for the city’s tow-service rotation for fiscal year 2025–26 but declined to grant an exemption that would allow tow-truck drivers to park regulated oversized vehicles in residential neighborhoods while on call.
City staff explained five or six tow firms participate in an established rotation to respond to calls. Companies asked the council to consider two changes: (1) allow the city to pay a vehicle-disposal vendor (A&S Metals) directly instead of applying a…
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