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exists in an urban environment characterized by paved concrete, roadways, surrounding buildings and human activity. Therefore, pursuant to Fish and Game Code § 711.2 and Title XIV, CCR § 735.5(a)(3), the payment of Fish and Game Department filing fees is not required in conjunction with this project. Section 3. Sections 32-81 through 32-93 and 32-95 through 32-106 are hereby repealed and Sections 32-94 and 32-107 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code are hereby amended: Sec. 32-94. Removal of vehicle from private property; notification, fee. (a) It is the responsibility of the tow truck operator to ensure that the Santa Ana Police Department is notified by the owner or person in lawful possession of the private property pursuant to California Vehicle Code, Section 22658 prior to the tow truck operator removing any illegally parked vehicle. The tow truck operator, when authorized by the owner or person in possession of the private property, shall notify the Santa Ana Police Department on behalf of the owner or person in possession of the private property. (b) The city council may, by resolution, establish a fee to defray the cost of logging and creating computer entries for vehicles stored from private property. The fee shall be paid by the registered owner or the agent of the owner. Sec. 32-107. Towing operation guidelines; rotational list; authority of the chief of police to promulgate written guidelines. In order to provide a workable and comprehensive policy regarding the towing and/or storage o f abandoned, disabled, stored o r impounded vehicles from public or private property, the chief of police is hereby authorized to promulgate and issue, by general order, and amend, if necessary, written rules and regulations governing the following but by no means exclusive subjects: (a) Establishment of a rotational list of towing operations; (b) Requirements and standards for placement on the rotational tow list; (c) Requirements and standards for continued placement on the rotational tow list; (d) Grounds for, and procedures governing, removal from the rotational tow list; and (e) Any other pertinent and relevant matters pertaining to the administration of a rotational tow list. Such rules and regulations shall have the force and effect of law, and the failure to obey same shall be deemed a violation of the provisions of this article for purposes of renewal, suspension or revocation of placement on the rotational tow list. Ordinance No. NS-263 ? Page 2 of 4