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It was moved by Mr. Pico, seconded by Ms. Dennis, to have a two month trial period in which the Mayor and City Manager will establish the agenda and try different alternatives. At the end of the trial period, a decision can be made on whether to change the agenda. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers- Dennis, Michelotti, Mohr, Pico, and Mayor Tarver NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Item 6e Approval of report by the Davis Company regarding the potential opportunities for the sharing of Fire Department resources within the Valley (SR 95:29) Fire Chief George Withers presented the staff report. Ms. Mohr inquired about the rental of the Fire Training Facility. Chief Withers indicated a fee study was done to establish fair compensation. This cooperative effort will result in a trade of facility or service of equal value. An attempt is being made to eliminate duplication of efforts; e.g. to share specifications for equipment and have joint bidding procedures; or to share staff time in dealing with various projects. Ms. Acosta indicated a long term goal is a "borderless response system." This will maximize where fire stations are located; i.e. it is not logical to build two fire stations on either side of a freeway. Mr. Pico asked if "borderless response" is the same as consolidation of fire departments and is the long range goal to consolidate? Ms. Acosta stated it was not the same. It is possible to have one without the other. Chief Withers indicated consolidation would be a policy decision to be made by City Councils. It is not always recommended because jurisdictions lose local control. The alternative is to have a master plan for cooperative response. The idea now is to continue to work together. The primary goal at this time is for cost containment and more efficient use of existing resources. 02/07/95 -10-