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noted that the City limits, but does not set, the amounts than can be charged for wrecker • services. While there are some other issues to be addressed, the rotation system doe not need to be changed. Staff does recommend the following optional changes to the ordinance: 1) clarify the definition of non-consent tow; 2) clarify the definition of police authorized tow; 3) change the wording requirement regarding fees on tow-away signs; 4) clarify when a wrecker driver may decline to accept a check or credit card at the scene of a tow; 5) update the requirement for wreckers to carry fire extinguishers with valid and current inspection certificates; and 6) clarify the authority of the Chief of Police to suspend from the rotation system any wrecker service that overcharges for an accident tow. Chief Williams also presented optional minimum requirements for non-consent tows: 1) require a special permit for non-consent tows (including non-consent tows) with provisions for revocation for repeated violations; 2) require a property owner or manager to summon a wrecker to remove a vehicle before the vehicle can be removed; 3) set a maximum wrecker fee of $0 for the owner or operator of the vehicle if a wrecker removes a vehicle without having been summoned by a property owner or manager; 4) suspend from the rotation system any wrecker service that violates the non-consent tow provisions; and 5) require additional warning signs be posted before vehicles can be removed. Council consensus was to require a property owner or manager to summon a wrecker to remove a vehicle before the vehicle can be removed; to approve the proposed fees; to include all forms of acceptable payment with an additional charge for credit card use (staff will confirm the legality of the additional charge); add a local storage requirement; additional language regarding storage fees on the signs; to allow suspension from the • rotation system for violations; and to provide adequate latitude for revocation. 25. Question and answer session with press and public. There were no questions. 26. Adiournment. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Jones and a second by Councilmember Guerrero, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adjourn the regular session of the San Marcos City Council at 10:57 p.m. on Tuesday, August 19, 2008. The motion carried unanimously. Susan Narvaiz, Mayor ATTEST: Sherry Ma urn, City Clerk • PDFConvert.3271.1.RM081908 Minutes.doc Page 6 of 6