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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
March 1, 2005
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was
called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Mayor Inzunza.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Zarate.
Administrative officials present: Dalla, Deese, Dunn, Eiser, Gonzales,
Juniel, Kirkpatrick, Morse, Post, Wurbs, Zapata.
Others present: City Treasurer George Hood; Kelly Lam and Veronica
Cuevas, Student Council representatives.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mike Zaveri, National City, asked questions about the Downtown Specific
Plan.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 1 (Approval of the
Minutes), Item Nos. 2 through 12 (Resolution Nos. 2005-35 through 2005-
45), Item Nos. 13 and 14 (Warrants), and Item Nos. 15 through 18
(Claims). Motion by Morrison, seconded by Natividad, the Consent
Calendar be approved, and the Claims for Damages be denied. Carried
by unanimous vote.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of
February 15, 2005.
ACTION: Approved. See above.
DEEDS AND EASEMENTS (D2005-2)
2. Resolution No. 2005-35: APPROVING THE DEDICATION OF A
SEWER EASEMENT LOCATED ON "L" AVENUE, NORTH OF
PLAZA BOULEVARD. (Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
GRANT/LAW ENFORCEMENT (302-1-2)
3. Resolution No. 2005-36: AUTHORIZING THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT
PROGRAM THAT WILL REIMBURSE THE CITY $29,685.65 OVER
A FOUR YEAR PERIOD. (Police)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2005-6)
4. Resolution No. 2005-37: AUTHORIZING THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH MAN K-
9, INC. FOR THE IN-SERVICE TRAINING OF NCPD POLICE K-9
SERVICE TEAMS AND THE PURCHASE OF AND ACADEMY FOR
NEW K-9 AND HANDLER - $11,300.00 FY 04/05 AND $18,900.00
FOR FY 05/06. (Police)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
GRANT ADM (206-4-2)
5. Resolution No. 2005-38: AUTHORIZING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT
OF $39,773 FOR THE REIMBURSABLE TRAINING OF FIRE AND
POLICE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL FROM THE FY03 URBAN
AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE GRANT PROGRAM. (Fire)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2005-7)
6. Resolution No. 2005-39: AWARDING A CONTRACT TO KATZ,
OKITZU, AND ASSOCIATES FOR AN ENGINEERING AND
TRAFFIC STUDY OF 68 STREETS AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
AND AUTHORIZING $21,680 FROM THE FUNDS PREVIOUSLY
AUTHORIZED TO HIRE A TRAFFIC ENGINEER TO BE USED
FOR THIS PURPOSE. (Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
CONTRACT (C2004-40)
7. Resolution No. 2005-40: APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER
1 FOR NATIONAL CITY RESURFACING PROJECT FY 03-04 IN
THE AMOUNT OF $72,633.99, SPEC. NO. 03-11, FOR COSTS
ATTRIBUTABLE TO DETERIORATED CONDITIONS IN
PAVEMENTS, SIDEWALKS, CURBS, GUTTERS AND
DRIVEWAYS, AND THE REPLACEMENT OF EXPANSIVE SOIL
BASE MATERIALS; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
SIGN THE CHANGE ORDER. (Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2004-39)
8. Resolution No. 2005-41: APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER
1 FOR NATIONAL CITY SLURRY SEAL PROJECT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $8,862.75, SPEC. NO. 03-1 FOR REMOVAL AND
REPLACEMENT OF AN ADDITIONAL 4,545 SQUARE FEET; AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO SIGN THE CHANGE
ORDER. (Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2004-17)
9. Resolution No. 2005-42: APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER
1 FOR NATIONAL CITY SLURRY SEAL PROJECT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $8,862.75, SPEC. NO. 03-1 FOR REMOVAL AND
REPLACEMENT OF AN ADDITIONAL 4,545 SQUARE FEET; AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO SIGN THE CHANGE
ORDER. (Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
PARKING ADM 2005 (801-2-25)
10. Resolution No. 2005-43: AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
ESTABLISH A RED "NO PARKING" ZONE ON THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF PLAZA BOULEVARD AND EUCLID AVENUE. (M.
OCHS, TSC ITEM NO. 2005-13) (Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
PARKING ADM 2005 (801-2-25)
11. Resolution No. 2005-44: AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
ESTABLISH A RED "NO PARKING" ZONE ON THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF "L" AVENUE AND ROSELAWN STREET. (M.
GONZALEZ, TSC ITEM NO. 2005-11) (Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
SUBDIVISION ADM (415-1-1)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2005 (403-20-1)
12. Resolution No. 2005-45: APPROVING A TENTATIVE
SUBDIVISION MAP AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
CONVERT 29 APARTMENT UNITS TO CONDOMINIUMS AT 900-
910 MANCHESTER STREET. (APPLICANT: WESTONE
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS) (CASE FILE NO.: S-2004-
15/CUP-2004-24) (Planning)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER 2005 (202-1-20)
13. Warrant Register No. 30. Ratification of Demands in the amount of
$1,974,046.34. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER 2005 (202-1-20)
14. Warrant Register No. 31. Ratification of Demands in the amount of
$135,718.76. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
CLAIMS (501-1-149)
15. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: John Peter Pedroza. (City Clerk)
ACTION: Denied. See above.
CLAIMS (501-1-149)
16. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Paul Gilbert L. Dimasaca. (City
Clerk)
ACTION: Denied. See above.
CLAIMS (501-1-149)
17. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Angela Womack. (City Clerk)
ACTION: Denied. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
CLAIMS (501-1-149)
18. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Donald Ahles, II. (City Clerk)
ACTION: Denied. See above.
PRESENTATION
FIRE DEPART ADM (305-1-1)
19. SUBJECT: Presentation — Fire Department's Strategic Plan (Fire).
Fire Chief Rod Juniel presented the Fire Department's Strategic Plan
and responded to questions. See Exhibit `A' attached.
NON CONSENT CALENDAR
CONTRACT (C2004-9)
20. Resolution No. 2005-46: APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER
THIRTEEN WITH MARCOTTE AND HEARNE BUILDERS WHICH
INCLUDES FIFTEEN VARIOUS REQUESTED OR REQUIRED
STRUCTURAL, DESIGN, AND DOCUMENT MODIFICATIONS TO
THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE FIRE STATION
PROJECT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $32,820 AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO SIGN THE CHANGE
ORDER. (Engineering)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Parra, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
CONTRACT (C2005-47)
21. Resolution No. 2005-47: APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER
FOURTEEN WITH MARCOTTE AND HEARNE BUILDERS FOR
THE INSTALLATION OF MILLWORK (BUILT-IN CABINETS,
LOCKERS, SHELVES) IN THREE BUNK ROOMS ON THE FIRST
FLOOR OF THE FIRE STATION IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$16,728 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO SIGN THE
CHANGE ORDER. (Engineering)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to adopt
the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
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NON CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
CONTRACT (C2004-9)
22. Resolution No. 2005-48: APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER
FIFTEEN WITH MARCOTTE AND HEARNE BUILDERS FOR
UPGRADES TO THE TRAINING TOWER BEING CONSTRUCTED
AS PART OF THE FIRE STATION PROJECT IN THE TOTAL
AMOUNT OF $37,378 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO SIGN THE CHANGE ORDER. (Engineering)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, to adopt
the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
KIMBALL PARK ADM (702-1-1)
23. Resolution No. 2005-49: AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE
NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL SWIMMING POOL RENOVATION,
APPROPRIATING A NEWLY AVAILABLE STATE GRANT
($157,327) AND APPROPRIATING A PROPOSED STATE GRANT
($250,000). (Engineering)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Inzunza, to
approve the Resolution. The maker and second amended the
motion to, continue the item. Carried by unanimous vote
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PARKING DISTRICT ADM (801-1-1)
24. Public Hearing on the formation of Residential Permit Parking
District "J" located on the east side of Hoover Avenue between 14t
Street and 15th Street. (Sheppard, TSC Item No. 2005).
(Engineering)
RECOMMENDATION: Hold the public hearing.
TESTIMONY: Mr. James Hart, National City, spoke in favor of
forming the district.
Mr. Terry Zorkievicz, was neutral on formation of the district.
Mr. Ted Godshalk, National City, spoke in favor of formation of
the district.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Inzunza, to direct
staff to proceed with formation of the district. Carried by
unanimous vote.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (cont.)
NCMC (506-2-20)
25. Public Hearing — Amendment to Title 18 (Zoning) of the Municipal
Code regarding off-street parking requirements for single-family
homes. (Applicant: City Initiated) (Case File No.: A-2004-4)
(Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Hold the public hearing.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Inzunza, to
approve. Carried by unanimous vote.
SUBDIVISION ADM (415-1-1)
26. Public Hearing — Modification of a Tentative Subdivision Map for
commercial condominium ownership of an existing medical office
complex at 2340 East 8th Street. (Applicant: Michael O'Leary)
(Case File No.: M1-S-2004-9) (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Hold the public hearing.
TESTIMONY: Todd Mikles, representing the applicant,
requested that the approved conditions of approval for their
Tentative Subdivision Map be modified as follows: Condition
No. 4 (surface run-off) and Condition No. 10 (undergrounding
of utilities) both be waived.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Natividad, to
denv the request to waive Condition No. 4 and to approve the
waiver of Condition No. 10 on condition that the applicant
submit a revised "aggressive" landscape plan subject to staff
approval. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza,
Morrison, Natividad, Zarate. Nays: Parra. Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
Staff was requested to report back on the feasibility of requiring developers
to deposit their cost of undergrounding with the City to be used in
conjunction with a future undergrounding project.
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NEW BUSINESS
CITY ATTORNEYS REPORT (509-1-3)
27. SUBJECT: Report on prohibition of cellular antenna facilities on
school property. (City Attorney)
RECOMMENDATION: Accept and file.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Accepted and filed. No action taken.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2005 (403-20-1)
28. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Planning Commission approval of a
Conditional Use Permit for a wireless communications facility at the
northeast corner of Highland Avenue and Division Street. (Applicant:
Delta Groups Engineering, Inc. for Sprint PCS) (Case File CUP-
2004-15). (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Accept and file.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Filed.
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2005 (203-1-21)
29. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Respiratory Department
Paradise Valley Hospital — World Asthma Day Health Fair at Kimball
Park on Saturday, May 7, 2005 from 10:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.
(Building & Safety)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the request for a TUP subject to
compliance with all conditions of approval.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Morrison, to approve
the request. Carried by unanimous vote.
Two Off Agenda Items were considered.
Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, to bring the item onto the agenda.
Carried by unanimous vote.
ENVIRONMENTAL GUIDELINES NC ADM (306-2-1)
SUBJECT: Exception from Environmental Guidelines - Plaza Bonita
EIR.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize an exception
to the City's Environmental Guidelines to permit Plaza Bonita to
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ENVIRONMENTAL GUIDELINES NC ADM (306-2-1) (cont.)
directly hire an environmental consultant to prepare an
Environmental Impact Report.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Morrison, to approve
the requested exception to the guidelines. Carried by
unanimous vote.
Motion by Parra, seconded by Morrison, to bring the item onto the agenda.
Carried by unanimous vote.
EMERGENCY DECLARATION ADM (301-1-2)
SUBJECT: Request to waive the formal bid process and
appropriate funds for the emergency repair of a 72" corrugated metal
pipe that has created a sink hole at the rear of 1432 Earl Drive.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council declare that an
Emergency Condition exists under the Contract Code and Authorize
staff to proceed with the necessary repair.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Inzunza, to approve
an authorization for up to $40,000, waive bid requirements
and repair pipe per staff's recommendation. Carried by
unanimous vote.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
NC TRANSIT AUDIT (805-1-5)
30. SUBJECT: National City Transit Report — February — 2005 — John
Webster, Vice President — General Manager.
RECOMMENDATION: File.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: No action taken.
MAYOR ADM (102-14-2)
31. SUBJECT: ALPHA Project Report (Public Works)
RECOMMENDATION: None.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: No action taken.
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STAFF
City Manager Chris Zapata thanked the City Council, Boards and
Commissions and the Community for participating in the City Council
Retreat held on February 26, 2005.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Councilmember Zarate inquired about the existence of a bicycle plan for
National City and the importance of future development not interfering with
bike paths.
Vice Mayor Morrison reported on Federal funding opportunities for National
City in the area of Harbor Drive and Civic Center Drive in order to improve
bay/seaport access as well as funding for the construction of sound walls
along 1-805.
Councilmember Parra thanked the Fire Chief and firefighters for
preparation of the Fire Department Strategic Plan and the inclusion of
Paramedic engine companies as part of that plan.
Councilmember Natividad reported on his upcoming trip to Michigan for the
unveiling of a documentary on the effects of drugs and alcohol on children.
Councilman Natividad expressed his appreciation to the staff for their work
in preparation for the City Council retreat.
The meeting was adjourned in memory of Mr. Daniel Cavada.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned to the Next Regular City Council Meeting to be
held on Tuesday, March 15, 2005, at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic
Center.
The meeting closed at 7:27 p.m.
CITY CLERK
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The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of April 5,
2005.
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
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Mission Statement
We are a fire department providing fire control,
emergency medical service, rescue, fire prevention
and education.
We are dedicated to safeguarding the history
and traditions and to affecting the goals of the
department.
We are devoted to serving the community while
practicing the core values of communication,
commitment, courtesy, challenge and
collaboration.
4/15/05
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What's expected of the Fire
Service today?
Respond within 4 minutes 90% of the Time:
• Medical Emergencies
• Hazardous, Chemical & Biological Incidents
• Auto Accidents
• Industrial Accidents
• Structural & Wildland Fires
• Rescues
• Automatic Aid to Neighboring Jurisdictions
• Other Calls for Service
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What Do We Need?
■ Personnel
■ Facilities
■ Equipment
■ Training
■ Plan
4/15/05
How Do We Get There?
■ National City Fire
Department Strategic
Plan...
■ A Guide for the Future
■ Enhance emergency service
delivery
NATIONAL
CITY
FIRE
DEPARTMENT
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The Plan
I. Establish Paramedic Engines
■ Benefits:
■ Reduce Paramedic Response Times
■ Medication on Scene
■ Intubate Patients
■ Increase survival rate for Cardiac Patients
■ In-house training and certification for EMT's
■ Self Sustaining Program (no impact to
general fund)
4/15/05
The Plan
II. Develop Adopt and Implement
Long Range Fire Truck Replaceme
Program
Minimum cost of fire truck
($360,000)
Benefits:
■ Reliable Fire Trucks
■ Consider alternatives
■ Sustain a Preventive
Maintenance Schedule
■ Reduce Maintenance Cost
4/15/05
The Plan
III. Adopt and Implement a Firefighter
Wellness Program
■ Benefits:
■ Reduce injuries and sick leave
■ Reduce Workers Comp Claims
■ Extend Firefighter Careers
4/15/05
The Plan
IV. Enhance the use of
Technology to Provide
More Efficient,
Economical and Safe
Operations
■ Benefits:
■ Laptop Computers in Fire Trucks
■ Accurate timely information provided to firefighter
while responding to emergency
■ Manage scheduling, training, personnel,
equipment
■ GIS (Closest fire truck sent to emergency)
4/15/05
The Plan
V. Develop a comprehensive and prioritized City-
wide Emergency Management Plan
■ Benefits:
■ Coordinated Response to Large Emergencies
■ Supplement Funding for Emergency Services
■ Supplement Funding for Emergency Equipment
■ Supplement Funding for Emergency Personnel
Training
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The Plan
VI. Open New Fire Station
■ Benefits:
■ Community Celebration
■ Community Education
■ More Efficient Operations
■ Regional Firefighter Training Facility
The Plan
VI. Evaluate the current and future emergency
service needs
■ Benefits:
■ Develop and Adopt NCFD Facility Master Plan
■ Establish Funding and Personnel needs
■ 20 Year Master Plan
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The Plan
VII. Enhance the Quality of Emergency Service
and Safety of Firefighters (4 four fighters on
fire truck)
• Benefits:
• Improve Public Safety
• Firefighter (2 person teams)
• More Efficient Operations
• Improve Firefighter Safety
4/15/05
The Plan
VIII. Adopt NCFD Reorganization Plan
■ Benefits:
■ Centralize Administrative Duties
■ Improve Training
■ Improve Communication with other City
Departments
4/15/05
The Plan
IX. Improve the Efficiency and Appearance of the
National City Fire Department Administrative
Offices
■ Benefits:
■ Get Personnel out of old Jail
■ Improve Morale
■ Improve Efficiency
4/15/05
The Plan
X. Enhance Staff Development through Ongoing
Training
■ Benefits:
■ Increase Productivity
■ Reduce Turnover
■ Reduce Cost
4/15/05
The Plan
XI. Firefighter Recruitment
■ Benefits:
■ Assure the Diversity of NCFD Reflects the Diversity o
the City
■ Hire the best applicants available
■ Firefighters live in National City
■ Firefighters know the Culture of the Community
■ Methods: Career Fairs, Military Recruitment,
Advertisements, Trilingual Recruitment Brochures
4/15/05
The Plan
XII. Enhance the Image of the National City Fire
Department
■ Benefits:
■ Firefighters involvement in Neighborhood Councils and
community activities
■ Firefighters attendance at cultural events
■ Support programs that promote affordable housing in
National City for safety personnel
■ Collaborate with Business owners to promote fire
safety
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The Plan
XIII. Develop and Implement a Juvenile Fire
Setters Prevention Program
■ Benefits:
■ Reduce the number of Fires Set by Children
■ Educate Parents about the characteristics of fire
setters
■ Provide counseling for curiosity fire setters
■ Establish a referral system for problem fire setters
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How Does The Plan Serve The
Citizens of National City
■ Unique Challenges
• Urban Community (Port -city, 3 Freeways,
Close to Border)
• Aging Population
• Redevelopment
• Growing Population
• Improve ISO rating
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NCFD 2004 statistics
■ 5667 total responses
■ 4216 medical responses
■ 227 fires /3rd alarm
■ 42 hazardous material responses
■ Mutual aid responses
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The Mayor & Council Goals
• Public Safety
• Communication
• Technology
• Image Enhancement
• Financial Clarity
4/15/05
Iona! (Jity Fire - •pdi'tment
118 Years Protecting Life &
Property
■ Enhance Quality
■ Pursue alternate
of funding
■ Plan for the futur
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