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HomeMy WebLinkAboutD-4 - Official Police Tow ServiceI FEBRUARY 13, 1986 TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: BUSINESS LICENSE SUPERVISOR COUNCIL AGENDA NUMBER D-4 SUBJECT: OFFICIAL POLICE -TOW SERVICE (? - Z /L/-`] RECOMMENDED ACTION: BY THE CITY COUNCIL CITY Or NEWPORT BEACH FEB 24 1986 APPROVED AUTHORIZE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH HARBOR TOWING AS AN OFFICIAL POLICE TOW TRUCK OPERATOR. BACKGROUND: Section 5.15 of the Municipal code requires the City Council to designate two official Police tow truck services within the City. The official Police tow truck services are on-call, on a weekly rotational basis, for any Police emergency situation where a tow truck is required. Service agreements between the tow truck services and the City.:are executed for a two-year period, with one agreement expiring each year. The current agreement with Harbor Towing expired February 7, 1980. The initial deadline for bids was December 27,1985,with no complete bids recieved. The City Clerk was authorized to re - advertise for bids and reschedule the Public Hearing for February 24, 1986. Complete bids were recieved from Newport Center Towing ar.d Harbor Towing prior to the closing date of January 29,1986. Police Department inspections of both companies indicate both comply with the Municipal Code for Official Police Toy;. Harbor Towing is recommended over Newport Center Towing for the following reasons: 1) Harbor Towing has two more tow trucks, one with a four ton greater capacity than those of Newport Center Towing. 2) Harbor Towing is less than hall the distance that Newport Center Towing is from the Peninsula, where approximately seventy-five percent of Police tows occur. 3) Harbor Towing has -a fifteen year proven pi:�r- fo-rmance record with our police department. Respectfully ubmitted, i GLEN EVERROAD attachments CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT January 27, 1986 0: Captain R. HAMILTON VK FROM: T.E.O. Mark MILLER SUBJECT: INSPECTION OF NEWPORT CENTER TOWING Sir On Friday, January 24, 1986, I made an inspection of the vehicles and facility at Newport Center Towing. The location of the company is 16372 Construction Circle East #5, Irvine, 92700. This inspection was requested by Glen EVERROAD of the City's Finance Department. Newport Center Towing has requested to be considered for an Official Police Towing position for this city. An inspection of the facility was conducted. The location consists of a small .. two room office with an adjoining garage. The front office has a Automobile Club computer/teletype, as well as a two-way radio dispatch console. On the front of the office windows is the company name, telephone number, and "normal" business hours. The business hours listed are from 0700 to 1900, Monday thru Friday, closed Saturday and Sunday. she attached garage area is large enough to hold at least two vehicles. It appeared that the garage area is utilized as a repair shop for minor repairs (battery, hoses, belts, etc.). The storage yard is located near the office/garage building. It is actually three separate storage yards, two of which have a common center fence. All three storage areas are surrounded by a (6) foot chain length fence. All the yards have lockable gates. The area is lighted during darkness, and is routinely patroled by Irvine Security. Total area of the three storage yards is approximately 12,000 square feet. Vehicle capacity of the yards is approximately 105 motor vehicles, not including motorcycles. The entire facility is less than (8) miles from NBPD. An inspection of the company's fleet of (5) tow trucks was conducted. I found no discrepancies or observed no equipment defects on any of the trucks. All trucks were in good working order and found to be in compliance with this department's "Report Of Tow Truck Inspection" form. The exterior appearance of the vehicles can only be described as excellent. The only negative comments I can make are as follows: The listed business hours ire not in compliance with the City's Official Police Tow requirements (0700-1900 even days a week). I noticed that there was no public telephone anywhere near the Facility. This is not required per city policy, but is normally present.at all Official Police Towing facilities that I have ever inspected or visited. Despite the aforementioned negative observations, I found the facility and vehicles of Newport Center Towing to be in compliance with present city policy. APPLICATION FOR TOW AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH NEWPORT CENTER TOWING, INC. SUBMITTED JANUARY 14, 1956 3 CIT OF NEWPORT 3EACH APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF 1 14 86 PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY DATE. ---- C4 Company Name Newport Center Towing Company Address16372 Construction Circle East Unit #5 Irvine, California t Pne551-818 11_ List 131 Principals�nnna.1_d A. Rrnwn - — ' M§29S�4=3706 Address 7 Inverness Palm Springs, California Night izl Rick L. Ruffalo ' Vt 1-5862 Address .26761 Estanciero Mission Viejo, California 92691 4 .00 (3) 12.00 Res. Phone Address 5.00 5.00 Manager's Name Rick Ruffal0 Ic 1— 86 Residence Addre26761 Estanciero Mission Viejo, California 92691 Remove and Replace Driveshaft: rtivruocu nF11 CJ Standard Tow Day Night Storage Rates Inside Outside . Accident 45,00 4 .00 Car 12.00 SGTBUY14688 Yes Storagellrnpound 5.00 5.00 Truck 15.00 12.00 Use of Dolly: 22 50 Remove and Replace Driveshaft: Motorcycle: `I'D 4 VU I mou-uver ano vvmcno,y. �� .... Hourly Rate for Extended Service: 40.00 Opening After Designated Business Hours to Release Vehicles: 15.00 IPTION OF EQUIPMENT vcSCR Yeair Make Model Capacity License No. V.I.N. Vehicle Meet Equip. Specs.? 1977 1978 Ford Ford F-600 F-350 2 Ton S ' 1 Ton Sling 1P65055 SGTBUY14688 Yes 1980 198 1 8 Ford Ford -Ford_ - - 2N14194 F37 RHG073 Yes 2FDJF3718DC 10002 Yes 2FDJF3711FC 32794 Yes STORAGE FACILITY Street Address: 16372 Construction Circle East Unit #5 Irvine, California 92714 - Size of Lot: -- bee Exni bit is Size of Fenced Area: See Exhibit B Area Under Cover: See Exhibit B Describe Other Security Measures: See Exhibit B INSURANCE (Attach Copy of Policy) Name of Company: See Exhibit C I Policy No.: Name of Agent: See Exhibit C Agent's Address Ceo > vh;A;+ r Agent's Phone: ity of Newport Beach Business License No.: 04228 1 Expiration Date:1-31-85 afATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (Attach Additional Sheets if Necessary) See Exhibit A EXHIBIT A Newport Center Towing, Inc. started in business in 1968 at the Shell Service Station at 990 East Coast Highway and Jamboree Rd., Newport Beach, Calif. The 1—isiness was then solely owned by Mr. Don Brown. Mr. Brown, a.g4. 58, and the President of Newport Center Towing has been in the service station business for over 30 years, with locations in Pasadena, Newport Beach and Laguna Hills. Mr. Rick Ruffalo, age 34, the Vice President and manager of Newport Center Towing started working for Mr. Brown in August of 1969. After spending 2 years in the U.S. Navy, he returned to Mr. Brown's employ and soon became the manager of Newport Center Shell. In 1978 he was successful in securing a contract with the Auto Club in Newport Beach and the company has had that contract renewed for 7 consecutive years. In 1983 Newport Center Towing was incorporated as a California Corporation, and now has a valid City of Irvine Business Permit (43582), in addition to its Newport Beach Business License permit (04228). In addition to its contract with the Auto Club, Newport Center Towing also entered into a contract to tow for the City of Irvine. Newport Center Towing has a total of 7 employees with drivers living in Irvine, Costa Mesa, and Santa Ana, which provides excellent coverage for the City of Newport Beach. e< EXHIBIT B Newport Center Towing, Inc. has a 1,400 square foot office building with 3 adjacent 4,000 square foot storage yards at 16372 Construction Circle East in Irvine, Calif. 92714. The 3 storage yards are level and each has a storage capacity of 35 vehicles which provides a total storage capacity of 105 vehicles. The storage lots are secured by 6 foot high chain link fencing and are lighted at night. The 1,400 square foot building has an inside storage capacity of 6 vehicles. Additionally, there is sufficient automotive repair parts, stock and equipment for qualification as a Licensed Certified Repair Facility. See next page for lot layout. 7 STORAGE LOT STORAGE LOT -WPORT CENTER TOWING`, INC. Lllll111J_L111 C-onstmction Circle East 110,Salt ARE FEE' OFFICEIVIAREHOUSE WFfH ADJACENT 41[) 00 SOUAk- E F00T FENCED STO1RAGP YAR D 116312 CONSTRUCTION CIRCLE FAST IRVINE, CALIFORNIA OFFICE j • 7 eo . Lllll111J_L111 C-onstmction Circle East 110,Salt ARE FEE' OFFICEIVIAREHOUSE WFfH ADJACENT 41[) 00 SOUAk- E F00T FENCED STO1RAGP YAR D 116312 CONSTRUCTION CIRCLE FAST IRVINE, CALIFORNIA EXHIBIT C Newport Center Towing utilizes the services of George L. Brown of Laguna Niguel for its insurance needs. They presently have 3 major policies which are: 1. Policy #GP 41 63 29 Empire Fire and Marine Insurance Company 1624 Douglas Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68102 This policy is a Garage Keepers Liability policy with $500,000.00 limits. (see attached). 2. Policy #BAP A 12-44-5 Century -National Insurance Company 12200 Sylvan Street, North Hollywood, CA 91606 This policy covers the vehicles owned by Newport Center Towing and has liability limits of $600,000.00 and $60,000.00 for uninsured motorists. (see attached). 3. Policy #CU -2255 S & H Insurance Policy 180 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101 This is a commercial umbrella policy with policy limits of $1,000,000.00. (see attached). Mr. Ruffalo advises Newport Center Towing that he foresees no problem areas in meeting the terms of Newport's Tow Agreement. The limits can be changed several ways for total compliance and the City of Newport Beach can be named as an additional named insured. 9 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT January 27, 1986 TO: Captain R. HAMILTON 'jU, FROM: T.E.O. Mark MILLER SUBJECT: INSPECTION OF HARBOR TOWING Sir: On Tuesday, December 31, 1985, I inspected the vehicles and facility at Harbor Towing.' The location of the facility is 964 W. 17th Street, Costa Mesa. I inspected (7) tow trucks and found all to be in compliance with city and department requirements. The company also provides a motorcycle trailer capable of towing (2) motorcycles in an upright position. I also inspected the facility and noted no discrepancies in regards to city requirements. PERSONNEL The company claims to have six drivers: Anthony Dane Branoff Jr. CDL N9106611 Robert Irvine Coleman CDL E0567886 (Manager) Timothy Karl Dittrich CDL N9266350 Ronald Francis Lauer CDL C4167611 Roy William Logan CDL N7528266 John Joseph Weinfurtner CDL N3535042 VEHICLES #1 1985 Ford one -ton flat bed vehicle carrier, w/stinger assigned # 1 mileage: 19501 CA lic 2S76131 #2 1985 Ford one -ton flat bed vehicle carrier, w/stinger assigned # 3 mileage: 11906 CA lic 2S76130 #3 1984 Ford two -ton tow truck assigned # 6 mileage: 47239 CA lic 2P11653 r #4 1979 Ford two -ton tow truck assigned # 10 mileage: 80488 CA lic 2G83331 #5 1983 Ford one -ton tow truck assigned # 12 mileage: 77382 CA lic 2F27683 #6 1983 Ford one -ton tow truck assigned # 14 mileage: 66987 CA lic 2F28088 /'' Page 2 'JEHICLES (continued) ,f7 1969 Ford 4 -ton tow truck assigned # 20 mileage: 41892 CA lic 1B73030 #8 1979 BKETR motorcycle carrier assigned # 0 mileage: 0 CA lic TY 6065 INSURANCE I was provided with the following insurance information: Colonial Penn Insurance Company c/o American Pacific Insurance Policy # AGL 130428 31255 Cedar Valley Place (effective 7-24-85) Westlake Village, CA 91362 (213) 873-3434 Respectfully submitted, Mark Miller, T.E.O. CITY JF NEWPORT BRACH APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY DATE 12 / 24 /85-__ Company NameCo. Rushco Enterprises, Inc. dba Harbor To.wi Phone 642-4 0 any Address 64 West 17th Street Costa Mesa CA 92627 �._. 13) Principals William D. Rush - Owner President Res. Phone 1337-7o65 Address P.O. Box 271 Cedar Glen CA 92321 (21 Res. Phone Address (3) Res. Phone Address Manager's Nar� Coleman p a•(� v ho,{t 41obert Residence Adds 190 S Bradford Santa Ana C., PROPOSED RATES Standard Tow Day Night Storage Rates License No. Inside Outside Accident 4.5.0045.00 F750 Car 1B73030 $10.00 8.00 Stofage/impound 45-00 4 . 00 Truck 2G83331 15-50 11.00 llse of Dolly: 23-50 23.50 1 Remove and Replace Driveshaft: 12.00 rcycle: 4 . 00 4 . 00 Roll -Over and Winching: 0.00 Hourly Rate for Extended Service: 43,o0 F350 8,000 2F27683 Opening After Designated Business Hours to Release Vehicles: 15.00 83 Ford DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT Year Make Model Capacity License No. V.I.N. Vehicle Meet Equip. Specs.? 69 Ford F750 32,000 1B73030 F61EKE 62 1 YES 9 Ford F600 16 800 2G83331 F60MVDE10 84 IFord F600 16 000 2P11653 1FD:F60 2' P 83 Ford F350 8,000 2F27683 1FDJF37L9LRAZ1642 YES 83 Ford 8 000 2F28088 YES _-F350 85 Ford Flatbed 8,000 _1FDJF37L8ERAZ1454 1 2S?6131 85 Ford Flatbed 8,000 2S 6130 9 M tort cle Trailer Ty6o65 STORAGE FACILITY Address: 964 West 17th Street Costa Mes CA 92627 Size of Lot: 100 X 300 Size of Fenced Area: 100 X 285 Area Under Cover: Describe Other Security Measures: Argus Alarm - Eye Beams & Gate Security 1,2 INSURANCE (Attach Copy of Policy) NameofCompany: Colonial Penn Name of Agent: American/Pacific Agent's Address 31255 Cedar Valley of Newport Beach Business License No.: 007627 Policy No.: AGL1304.28 Br ##224 Westlake Village, CA 8-31-86 s ., fEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (Attach Additional, Sheets if Necessary) 13 Agent's Phone: 873-3434 91362 Expiration Date: Harbor Towing has always complied with all the sections of the Newport Beach City Ordinance and we also have a Certificate of Public Convenience. We shall continue to stand upon our excellent service record.