Local towing firm objects to on-call award, says selection committee examined wrong property

Rob Convery, representing Apex Automotive and Towing, called into the Nov. 24 deliberative meeting to contest Resolution 138, the award of the on-call towing request for proposals. Convery said his company confirmed its zoning as C-2 (not C-1), provided a packet of supporting documents for council review, and asserted the selection committee "seemed to be looking at the wrong lot" when making the recommended award to CCC Towing LLC and Clayton Auto Parts.

Convery asked that the council table the resolution for further review. He said his packet included property highlights, a surveillance agreement, a contingency agreement confirmation letter, ownership documentation for the parcel they intend to use, zoning confirmations from the city, and commercial licensing documentation and CDL copies for drivers. Convery emphasized the local employment impact if his business is not considered: "This is a great opportunity for...these people here are depending on a paycheck from this opportunity."

The presiding councilmember declined to table the resolution at that moment but agreed to compare the newly submitted materials with what the selection committee originally received and to circulate the packet to the selection committee for review. The solicitor emphasized that awarding the contract is ultimately the city's and the selection committee's decision and noted, "my understanding is the receiver has weighed in on this." The transcript does not identify the receiver by name.

Council also asked the zoning officer and staff to review the address/zoning question and verify that the documentation matches the property considered during the selection process. The matter remained unresolved in the meeting record; council said they would know more at the Wednesday meeting when the award is on the regular agenda.

Next steps: Convery's packet was accepted and will be circulated to the selection committee and staff will verify zoning/address details before council considers any motion to table or to finalize the award at the regular meeting.