01-13-1986 - Regular Meeting - MinutesM I N U T E S
REGULAR MEETING OF TI+E'.:WEST::COVINA
CITY COUNCIL
January 13, 1986
• The regular meeting of the City Council of West Covina was called to order at
7:42 PM by Mayor Tennant in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue,
West Covina, California. The Pledge of.Allegiance was led by Mayor Tennant and
the invocation was given by Bob Camou of Word of Faith Center.
ROLL CALL Mayor Tennant, Mayor Pro Tem Shearer, Councilmembers
Chappell, Manners, Bacon
Others Present: Mooney, Fast, Lennard, Eliot, Thomas, Miller, Meacham, Fry,
Collier, Penfield, Moraga, McClelland, Curtis, Salazar,
Keating, Berry, Wylie
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Chappell, seconded by Shearer, and unanimously
carried to approve the minutes of the regular meeting
held November 25, 1985.
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Tennant proclaimed January, 1986, as SELECTIVE SERVICE
SYSTEM REGISTRATION AWARENESS MONTH and presented the proc-
Phyllis Lynes lamation to Phyllis Lynes, a reserve officer with the
Selective Service functioning as the liaison for West Covina.
Mayor Tennant proclaimed January 22, 1986, as UNDISASTER
Richard Jennings DAY and presented the proclamation to Richard Jennings,
president of the East San Gabriel Valley Chapter of the
Red Cross.
Bea .Uribe, president of the West Covina Birthday Ball,
Bea Uribe invited everyone to celebrate West Covina's 63rd birthday
on February .7, 1986, at West Covina Lanes. She noted the
tickets cost $17.50 and were,available from her.
AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS
No one in the audience addressed the items listed on the
Agenda.
CONSENT.CALENDAR Written Communications
• No items for this meeting.
Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Planning Commission - 12/18/85 and 1/8/86
Human Resources Commission - 12/19/85
Transition/Waste Management. Commission - 12/12/85
ABC Applications (Police Chief reports no legal basis for
protest)
Osco Drug, Inc. (P-12)
dba OSCO DRUG
3650 S. Nogales Street
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January :J 3, 1986
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Claims for Action (Deny and notify claimant)
On September 24, 1985, a claim for personal injuries was
received from Ray Lewis amounting to $250,000. Claim was
filed in the City Clerk's Office.
On October 30, 1985, a.claim for damages amounting to
$11
.108.38 was received by the City Clerk's Office from
Gilbert L. Cook.
On November 1, 1985, a claim for personal injury amounting
to $100,000 was received by the City Clerk's Office from
Eugene E. Lockwood Sr.
On November 5, 1985, a claim for personal injuries amounting
to $1,005,000 was received by the City Clerk's Office from
Gary F. Van Vorce.
On November 13, 1985, a claim for damages was received by
the City.:Clerk's Office from State Compensation Insurance
Fund (Walean Wroe).
On November 25, 1985, a claim for personal injuries amountin€
to $100,000 was received by the City Clerk's Office from
Joseph Tagliavia.
On December 2, 1985, an application to file a late claim was
received by the City Clerk's Office from Liberty Mutual
(Chavez).
On December 5, 1985, a claim for emotional injuries amounting
to $60,000 was received by the City Clerk's Office from
Harry Wexler, Helen Wexler, Elizabeth Ann Wexler, Michael
Wexler, Millard Minter, and William R. Barrall.
On December 10, 1985, a claim for property damage was
received by the City Clerk's Office from Derrick Colbert.
Approval of Final Maps
Resolution 7136 -
Parcel Map 17028 Parcel Map 17028 - Mr...&--Mrs:..P.atel (Covina Motel)
Location: North of San Bernardino Freeway, easterly
of Lang Avenue, south... of Harbert Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 7136 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP 17028
Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds
Precise Plan 606, a) Location::::. South Garvey, east of Azusa Avenue
Rev. 1 - Staff recommends accepting public works improvements
West Covina Nissan and releasing.Bank of America Time Deposit No.
13989-00079 in the amount of $3000.
Tract 39537 - b) Location: East of Nogales, south of Amar
Ponderosa Homes Staff recommends accepting water line improvements
and.releasing Faithful Performance Bond in.the amount
of $36,500.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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Tract 39531 - c) Location: East of Nogales, south of Amar
Crismar Associates Staff recommends accepting water line improvements
and releasing Faithful Performance Bond in the amount
of $36,500. .
Miscellaneous Public Works
CIP Quarterly Status a) CIP - Quarterly Status Report (receive & file)
Report
Informational report.
Traffic Committee Minutes
Minutes of December 17, 1985, ,(accept & file)
Ordinances for Adoption (waive further reading & adopt)
Ordinance 1708 - ORDINANCE NO. 1708 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Amendment No. 201 OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 26, ARTICLE XI, SECTION 26-
597 AND ARTICLE XII BY ADDING DIVISION NO. 13 AS THEY RELATE
TO MOBILE MEDICAL SERVICES TO PERSONS RESIDING IN MULTIPLE -
FAMILY FACILITIES (Amendment No..201)
Ordinance 1709 - ORDINANCE NO. 1709 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Business License Fees OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST
Based on Gross Receipts COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE PAYMENT OF BUSINESS
LICENSE FEES BASED ON GROSS RECEIPTS
City Treasurer's Report (receive & file)
Report for the month",.of November, 1985
Award of Bids
a) Replacement of 1967 Crown Snorkel
Recommendation is to take the following actions:
i) Dispense with bidding and other procedures re-
1967 Crown Snorkel quired by Article VII, Divison 1, of the WCMC
Replacement authorized_ based on the finding that it would be uneconomical
to follow such procedures and the public welfare
would be promoted by dispensing with same.
ii) Authorize the expenditure of $327,655 (including
$15,000 contingency amount) from Vehicle Re-
placement Funds for the purchase of a Seagraves
100'� Tractor -Drawn Aerial Ladder for the Fire
Department under the terms of the bid submitted
to the City of Los Angeles, Bid No. F8002.
b) Physical Fitness Equipment
Police Department Recommendation is to award the bid of $5,357 plus tax
Physical Fitness Equipt. to Sportmaster for the weight conditioning machine,
$1,595 plus tax to Bally Fitness Products for the
aerobic bicycle, and $5,690 plus tax to Universal
Gym Equipment for the electric treadmill.
c) TS 86101 - Sunset Interconnect
Recommendation is to accept the.bid of Steiny and
TS 86101 - Company, Fullerton, in the amount of $30,466 as sub-
Steiny and Company mitted at the bid opening of January 7, 1986, and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
contract.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 13, 1986
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Item removed from Councilmember Bacon requested the Traffic Committee Minutes
• Consent Calendar be removed from the Consent Calendar to discuss its first
item.
CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Shearer; seconded by Chappell to approve all items
listed on the Consent Calendar, except the Traffic Committee
Minutes. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Bacon, Manners, Chappell, Shearer, Tennant
.NOES: None
Speed Study on Nogales
Councilmember Bacon felt that the recommended three.differenl
referred back to
speed zones recommended for Nogales would be too confusing
Traffic Committee
for drivers and requested the item be referred back'to the
Traffic Committee for reconsideration.
Motion by Bacon, seconded by Chappell, and unanimously
carried to refer the matter back to the Traffic Committee.
Motion by Bacon, seconded by Tennant, and unanimously car-
ried to approve all other items presented in the Traffic
Committee Minutes.
HEARINGS
ZONE CHANGE NO. 590
1104 S. WESCOVE PLACE
Mayor Tennant stated that this:was a continued hearing
for Zone Change No. 590 and the Negative Declaration of
Zone Change No. 590
..Environmental Impact therefor. The Zone Change would re-
classify a 0.55 acre site from Single Family (R-1) and
Office Professional (0-P) Zones to Neighborhood Commercial
(N-C) Zone.
City Clerk Mooney verified the affidavits of mailing
and publication. Mayor Tennant.opened the hearing and
Planning Director Curtis presented the staff report.
Public Testimony
Mayor Tennant opened the public portion of the hearing
and asked for testimony in favor of the zone change. The
In Favor:
following individuals addressed Council:
Consuelo.T.hyberg=Vance
Consuel9_ Thyberg-Vance, applicant, urged support
of the zone change.
Lollie Bergman
Lollie Bergman, 426 Leaf Street
Oliver Riggins
Oliver Riggins, 1239 Rowland Avenue
.In Opposition:
Those speaking in opposition were invited to -speak:
Ursula Wilson
Ursula Wilson, 1113 Wescove.
Michael Kelly
Michael Kelly, 1108 S. Wescove
Ken James
Ken James, 137 N. Glendora Avenue
Bob Grisham
Bob Grisham, 1117 Westcove Place
In Rebuttal:
Mayor Tennant asked for rebuttal and the following
addressed Council:
Conseulo Thyberg-Vance
Conseulo Thyberg-Vance,.applicant
Oliver Riggins
Oliver Riggins, 1239 Rowland Avenue
• Public. Testimony Closed
Mayor':Tennant closed the public portion of the hearing
and commenced Council discussion. Mayor Pro Tem Shearer
stated that he had not been present when the hearing was
Council discussion
first brought before the Council and felt it would be
appropriate for him to abstain from discussion or vote.
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The remainder of council discussed the implications of.
changing the zone to N-C or O-P. City Attorney Lennard
noted that a change to 0-P would necessitate a change in
the General Plan. The following motions were taken by
Council:
Motion by Tennant, seconded by Chappell to amend
the General Plan, send.the..matter back to the Planning
Commission and rezone the property 0-P. Councilmember
Chappell suggested the entire strip be changed to 0-P.
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Hearing continued,.opened,
to -:.enable Shearer to
participate
Recess
HEARING
Freeway Corridor
Moratorium Amendment
Public Testimony
In Favor:
None
In Opposition:
Fred Burkhardt
Lollie Bergman
Public Testimony Closed
Council discussion
Hearing held over
January 13, 1986
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The:'.motion was restated to deny
refer the matter back to the Planning
a General Plan change. The vote was
AYES: Chappell, Tennant
.NOES: Bacon, Manners
.ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Shearer
the zone change and
Commission.to begin
s follows:
Motion,by Bacon,,seconded by Manners to approve the
zone change as recommended by the Planning Commission. The
vote was as follows:
AYES: Bacon, Manners
NOES: Chappell, Tennant
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Shearer
Motion by Bacon, seconded by Manners, and unanimously
carried to continue the matter over with the hearing closed
to allow Mayor Pro Tem Shearer time to review the material
to enable him to participate in the decision making process.
:. Upon further questions and clarification:by the
City Attorney, motion by Bacon, seconded by Manners, and
unanimously carried to continue the matter with the hearing
open to allow testimony on the limited subject matter of
the cul-de-sac on Wescove.
Mayor Tennant called a recess at 9:05 PM. Council reconvenec
at 9:20 PM.
FREEWAY CORRIDOR MORATORIUM AMENDMENT
Mayor Tennant stated the purpose of the hearing was
to consider an -amendment to the Freeway Corridor Moratorium
(Interim Ordinance No. 1674) relating to the inclusion
of criteria for the deletion of parcels from the moratorium
and the deletion of the property located at 2329 West Garvey
Avenue North (Stan Marr motel site).
City Clerk Mooney verified the affidavit of publica-
tion and Mayor Tennant opened the hearing. Planning
Director Curtis presented the staff report.
Mayor Tennant opened the public portion of the hearing
and asked for testimony in favor of the amendment. No:'.
one addressed Council and he asked for testimony in
opp.osition to the amendment. The following persons spoke:
Fred Burkhardt, Executive Director of the West Covina
Chamber of Commerce, requested Council to continue the mat-
ter as the Chamber had not yet reviewed the subject.
Lollie Bergman, 426 S. Leaf, opposed the deletion of
properties from the moratorium until more information could
be supplied by the consultant.
Mayor Tennant closed the public portion of the hearing
and commenced Council discussion.
Motion by Shearer, seconded by .Manners, and unani-
mously carried to reopen -the -;hearing and hold over the
matter.'for another. two..weeks for more information.
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• HEARING AMENDMENT NO, 203 - SPECIFIC PLAN ZONING CLASSIFICATION
Mayor Tennant stated that the purpose of the hearing
• Amendment No. 203 was to consider a City -initiated amendment to the Municipal
Code relating to the creation of. the Specific Plan zoning
classification.
City. Clerk Mooney verified the affidavit of.publica-
tion and Mayor Tennant,opened the hearing. Planning Director
Curtis presented the staff report.
Public_ Testimony Mayor Tennant opened the public portion of the hearing
and asked for testimony favoring the amendment. As no one
None. addressed Council, Mayor Tennant asked for testimony in
opposition to the amendment.: .Again no one addressed Council,
Public Testimony Closed and Mayor Tennant closed the public portion of the.hearing.
Council asked for the.reading of the ordinance heading.
City Attorney presented:
AN ORDINANCE OF. THE CITY'COUNCIL OF THE CITY.OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE,
Ordinance introduced - CHAPTER 26 ARTICLE X, SECTION 26-547, AS IT RELATES TO THE
Amendment No. 203 SPECIFIC PLAN ZONING CLASSIFICATION
Motion by Shearer, seconded by Chappell, and unani-
mously carried to waive further reading of the ordinance.
Motion by Shearer, seconded by Chappell, and unanimously
carried to introduce the ordinance.
PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION 1) SP 85127 - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS -
AZUSA AVENUE MEDIAN LANDSCAPING
'Council reviewed Engineer's Report.
SP 85127 - Motion by.Chappell, seconded by Bacon, and unani-
Plans & specs approved mously carried to approve plans and specifications
for City Project SP 85127-and authorize the City
Engineer to call for bids.
2) EAST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CONSORTIUM - COMMUNITY
BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM - EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT
Council reviewed Engineer's Report.
Motion by Chappell, seconded by Shearer, and
unanimously carried to approve extension of the
ESGV Consortium - East San Gabriel Valley Consortium Community
Beautification program Beautification Project Agreement for calendar year
extension 1986, with an increase in the number of days of
service from 101 to 154 days.
Motion by Chappell, seconded by Shearer, and
unanimously carried to authorize the transfer of
$12,500 from Project Account MP 85401 to Operating
• Account 2220-6120.
3) SL 85112 - STREET LIGHTING UPGRADE
Council reviewed Engineer's Report.
• SL 85112 - Motion,by Chappell, seconded by Bacon, and
Transfer of•funds unanimously carried to authorize the transfer of
$30,000 from Sl 85114 to SL 85112.
4) TS 86104-1 AND TS 86119 - REQUEST FOR SOLE SOURCE
PURCHASE OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROLLERS
Council reviewed Engineer:'s Report'.
Motion by Manners, seconded by Bacon, and unani:-
TS 86104-1 and TS 86119 - mously carried to approve waiver of competitive bidding
Purchase of traffic controllers procedures and authorize the purchase of six traffic
from Multisonics, Inc. signal controllers from Multisonics, Inc., Fullerton!,.
in the amount of $33,898.95 including tax.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
• OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
1)
CITIZEN'S ADVISORY SUBCOMMITTEE
Council reviewed staff's report.
• Citizen's Advisory Committee
Motion by Chappell, seconded by Bacon, and unani-
Ms. Adin appointed
mously carried to appoint Commissioner Nancy Adin from
the Transition/Waste Management Commission as the city
representative to the Department of Health Services
Citizen's Advisory Committee.
2)
WASTE -TO -ENERGY PROJECT REVIEW
Council reviewed staff's report.
After -.some discussion on the matter, motion by
Chappell, seconded by Manners, and unanimously carried
Waste-To=Energy Project
to send one commissioner and one staff member to
Review
Florida on February 18 through 21, 1986, and send all
seven commissioners to the Solid Waste Management
Seminar in Pasadena on January 29, 1986.
Motion by Bacon, seconded by Manners, and unani-
mously carried to appropriate $1700 plus the cost of
the Pasadena seminar from reserves to account 2311-
6050.
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
1)
REVISION OF HOUSEHOLD INCOME GUIDELINES
Council reviewed staff's report.
Revision of Household
Motion by Bacon, seconded by Chappell, and unani-
Income Guidelines
mously carried to adopt the revised household income
guidelines for CDBG programs, effective immediately.
OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION
PERSONNEL SERVICES
1)
PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR
Council reviewed staff's report.
Motion by Manners, seconded by Bacon, and unani-
Communications Operator -
mously carried to authorize the provisional appoint -
Provisional appointment
ment of Miss Charlotte Kramer to the position of
Communications Operator at Salary Step 3.
PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION
FIRE
DEPARTMENT
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WEED ABATEMENT - 1986
Council reviewed staff's report.
Motion by Chappell,. seconded by Bacon, and unani-
mously carried to approve an extension of the 1985
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contract for one year, and approve the Weed Abatement
Roll for 1986.
City Attorney presented:
RESOLUTION NO. 7137 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Resolution 7137 -
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
1986 Weed Abatement program
DECLARING ALL RLBBISH AND REFUSE UPON, AND ALL WEEDS
& setting 1/27/86 as public
GROWING UPON SPECIFIED STREETS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY
hearing date
WITHIN SAID CITY TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND DE-
CLARING ITS INTENTION TO REMOVE AND ABATE THE SAME
UNDER AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISION OF TITE 4,
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CITY ATTORNEY
January 13, 1986
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DIVISION 3, PART 2, CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE 2, OF THE
GOVERNMENT CODE
Motion by Chappell,
mously carried to waive
lution and to adopt.
seconded by Bacon, and unani-
further reading of the reso-
Motion by Chappell, seconded by Manners, and unanimously
carried to authorize the City Attorney to notify the
following claimants of denial::.,.
Union Oil Company
Allied Corporation Adams et al
Allied Corporation - Breslin, et al
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING Mayor Tennant recessed the City Council meeting at
.10:08.PM for the purpose of convening the Redevelop-
ment Agency meeting. The City Council reconvened.
at 10:14 PM.1
CITY MANAGER 1)
CLAIM SETTLEMENT - PEGGY BERGERON
Council reviewed staff's report.
Claim settlement -
Motion by Shearer, seconded by Bacon, and unani-
Peggy Bergeron
mously carried to settle the claim for property
damages in the amount of $7,741 and that the payment
is subject to the standard conditions.
2)
SCAG SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER POLICY
Council reviewed staff's report.
SCAG So. Calif. Water Policy
Motion by Chappell, seconded by.Bacon,.and unani-
mously carried to support the Southern California
Water Policy and authorize the Mayor to -communicate
such support to the SCAG Executive Committee.
3)
PROPOSED SCAG RESOLUTION RELATING TO WASTE -TO -ENERGY
FACILITIES
Council reviewed staff's report. Councilmember.
Bacon offered some changed to the resolution and
then withdrew the changes as being ambiguous.
SCAG Resolution re waste -to-
Motion by Manners, seconded by Bacon, and
energy plants in S.G. Valley
unanimously carried to approve the proposed reso-
lution relating to the proliferation of waste -to -
energy facilities in the San Gabriel Valley for
submittal to the SCAG 1986 General Assembly.
4)
DEDICATION OF COMMUNICATIONS CENTER
Council reviewed staff's report.
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Motion by Shearer,. seconded by Manners, and
Dedication of Communications
unanimously carried to -approve March 8, 1986, as the
Center set for March 8, 1986
date for the dedication of the City of West Covina
Communications Center and celebration of the Police
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Department-'s 50th Anniversary.
5)
FEBRUARY MEETINGS - ORAL.REPORT
Council concurred on the following dates:
February 3 for a joint meeting with the Human Re
February meeting dates
sources Commission.
February 17 for the budget workshop.
Motion by Bacon, seconded by Manners, and unani-
mously carried to set those dates for Council .
meetings.
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APPROVE OF DEMANDS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
MAYOR'S REPORTS
Shearer
Appointment held over
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Motion by Shearer, seconded by:-C_happell:, to approve Demands
totaling $.1,662,091.06 as listed on check.registers FI
75995 through FI 76330. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Bacon, Manners, Chappell, Shearer, Tennant
NOES: None
No one addressed the City Council..
APPOINTMENT.TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT
CORRIDOR D POLICY COMMITTEE
Mayor Pro Tem Shearer volunteered to remain the
representative.
APPOINTMENT TO PERSONNEL COMMISSION
Atter some discussion, Council concurred to hold over
this item.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS Councilmember Manners reported that the ICA is holding
a Solid Waste Management. Seminar and"encouraged everyone
Manners to attend. She also noted that installation of officers:fo.r
the ICA was scheduled for February 20 in Pasadena.
Chappell Councilmember Chappell reported on the status of
several legislative bills, with an emphasis on the League
of ';Cities':.Conf'erence.
Shearer Mayor Pro Tem Shearer reported on the National League'-,,
.of California Cities Conference.
ADJOURNMENT,' Motion by Shearer, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously
carried to adjourn the meeting at 10:35 PM to 6:30 PM
on Tuesday, January 21, 1986, in the Management Resource
Center.
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City Clerk /
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