This chapter is adopted in accordance with California Constitution article XI, § 7 to protect public health, safety, and well-being by reducing the waste of City Fire Department resources in responding to excess false fire alarms and establishing a mechanism for reasonable City cost recovery to safeguard City resources. Pursuant to California Constitution article XIIIC, § 1(e)(3), the fees authorized in this chapter do not constitute a "tax" as they concern City regulation enforcement and investigation performance associated with a regulatory program. (Ord. 1640, 10-18-2022)