San Fernando Municipal Code Art. X Towing

(a) Franchise agreement. The city regularly requires motor vehicle towing and storage services, including the removal of abandoned, stolen and damaged vehicles; occasional towing and storage of city-owned vehicles; and special security for vehicles held for the investigation of crimes. Any towing or vehicle storage done on behalf of the city or at the request of the police department is classified as part of the city's towing program and shall be performed only by a towing and storage operator who has been approved by the city to perform such services and who has executed a franchise agreement with the city.

(b) Franchise fee. Pursuant to Vehicle Code § 12110, there is a franchise fee imposed on any franchise agreement entered into pursuant to subsection (a) of this section. The fee shall be imposed for the purpose of recouping the costs of administration and operation of the towing program and shall be in an amount per vehicle towed as set by resolution of the city council.

(Code 1957, § 13.180)