04-14-1980 - RegularREGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
Monday 7:30 PM April 14, 1980
AGENDA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATION Resolution of Commendation to EVBIT
A CONSENT CALENDAR
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
Items A-1 through A-5 make up the CONSENT CALENDAR portion of the Agenda.
As they are considered routine in nature, they will all be enacted in one
motion. Any member of the public who wishes to speak on a CONSENT CALENDAR
item, should state the item number when requested by the Mayor. .Those
items to be discussed will be acted on separately. Please come forward to
the podium at the request of the Mayor and state your name and address for
the record. The City Council may as a result of your inquiries, refer the
matter back to staff for further action. In those instances,` the item re-
ferred to staff will be brought back to Council at a later date.
1) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a) Letter dated March 26, 1980 received from the Department of
Transportation re a Caltrans project (signing and striping)
to begin in the near future. (refer to staff)
b) Request to enter the LaFrance antique fire engine in the Second
.Annual Southern California Firemen's Muster Parade to be held
at the Los Angeles County Fair Grounds April 18, 19, and 20th.
(approved in prior years)
2)
RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION
a)
Review Summary of Action of March 25, 1980 (accept
and file)
3)
HUMAN
RESOURCES COMMISSION
a)
Review Summary of Action of March 27, 1980 (accept
and file)
4)
CLAIMS FOR ACTION (Deny and notify claimant)
a)
Anna Ramage filed a claim on 2/12/80 for property damages
amounting
to $128.64.
b)
Joe Renteria filed a claim on 2/26/80 for property
damages amounting
to $55.84.
c)
Allstate Insurance (Harry Lahr) filed a claim on 12/24/79
for property
damages amounting to $1,192.93.
d)
Brenda Fowler filed a claim on 1/14/80 for property
damages amounting
to $197.16.
e)
Steven Mason filed a claim on 3/17/80 for personal
injuries amounting
to $10,000.
f)
Melisa Sugamele and State Farm Mutual filed claims
on 1/24/80 and
1/29/80 for property damage amounting to $125.00.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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April 14, 1980
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g) Thomas G. Beardsley filed a claim on 2/6/80 in behalf of his son
for personal injuries amounting to $2,000.
h) Government Employees Insurance Company filed a claim in behalf of
Fred Flores on 12/6/79 for property damages amounting to $455.01.
i) Eugene Iantorno filed a claim on 12/3/79 for personal injury,
property and general damages amounting to $43,500.
j) Allstate Insurance Company submitted an application to file a late
claim on 1/11/80 in behalf of John D'Attile for an incident that
occurred on September 25, 1979..
k) Larry Hixson filed alclaim on 10/23/79 for personal damages and injuries
amounting to $50,000'.
1) Lois Berkowitz filed an Application for Leave to File a Late Claim
on 12/14/79 for personal injuries and damages amounting to $425,000.
5) ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR RELEASE OF BONDS
a) TRACTS 33375, 35212, 33553 - GRADING, LANDSCAPING, IRRIGATION,
MONUMENTS, STREETS, SEWERS, STORM DRAINS AND WATER IMPROVEMENTS -
UMARK, INC.
Location: Amanda and Sentous, Nelson and.Fairgrove
Accept public works improvements and accept completion of grading
and setting of monuments. Authorize release of St. Paul Fire &
Marine Insurance Company Faithful Performance Bonds as follows:
Tract No. Bond No. Amount
33375 4400-214 $264,900
Streets, sewers, storm drain and water improvements.
35212, 33553 4400-226 $244,000
Grading.
35212 4400-237 $695,700
Streets, sewers, and storm drain improvements.
35212 4400-238 $ 35,400
Landscaping and irrigation improvements.
35212 4400-239 $ 1,000
Monuments.
b) TRACT 35602 - ACCEPT STREET AND SEWER IMPROVEMENTS - BENSON
AND BUCCOLA ENTERPRISES
Location: Bencola Court at Vine Avenue
Review Engineer's Report and authorize partial release of
$22,400 of Progressive Savings & Loan Passbook Assignment
No. 5311570 in the amount of $25,390.
c) 808 SOUTH HOLLENBECK AVENUE - GRADING - CAROL WEISSLEADER
Location: 808 South Hollenbeck Avenue
Review Engineer's Report and authorize release of U.S. Life
Savings Passbook No. 04-0133134 in the amount of $4,018.
ACTION OF FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 5:
Motion by
2nd by
To APPROVE Except
ROLL CALL:
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA April 14, 1980
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B ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
This is the time for citizens to discuss items of interest with the City
Council. Please feel free to come forward and present your thoughts,
suggestions, and concerns on any municipal matter.
Citizens who wish to address the City Council should come forward to the
podium and state their name and address for the record. Please limit your
comments to three minutes. If you need additional time, the Mayor will
be happy to poll the members of the Council. (Persons interested in
providing testimony concerning a public hearing item will be given an
opportunity to do so during thepublic hearing portion of the Agenda.)
1) Manuel Mendoza, 3401 Patricia Street
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CITY COUNCIL. AGENDA
C HEARINGS
1) KWIK KAB COMPANY REQUEST FOR TWO ADDITIONAL VEHICLES
Review staff report.
a) Verification of publication and mailing
b) Conduct hearing
c) Council comments
d) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
ADDITION OF TWO TAXICABS TO THE OWNER'S PERMIT OF THE
KWIK CAB COMPANY
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the resolution and
To ADOPT Disapprove, Hold Over
2) WALMERADO PARK SPECIFIC PLAN
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
a) Verification of publication and mailing
b) Staff report
c) Conduct public hearing
d) Council comments
e) Adopt the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A SPECIFIC
PLAN OF DESIGN FOR WALMERADO PARK AND CERTIFYING THE NEGA-
TIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT THEREFOR
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the resolution and
To ADOPT_ Disapprove Hold Over
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA April 14, 1980
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3) AMENDMENT NO. 160
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
Council to consider an amendment to the West Covina Municipal Code
as it relates to reversed corner lot street side setbacks in the
Single Family (R-1 and R-A) Zones.
a) Verification of publication
b) Staff report
c) Conduct public hearing
d) Council discussion
e) Ordinance introduction
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE BY
AMENDING SECTION 10702.05(b), PART VII, CHAPTER I, ARTICLE
X RELATING TO REVERSED CORNER LOT STREET SIDE SETBACKS IN
THE SINGLE FAMILY (R-1 and R-A) ZONES. (Amendment No. 160)
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the ordinance..
Motion by 2nd by
To INTRODUCE Disapprove Hold Over
D AWARD OF BIDS
1) TS-80008 & TS-80016 TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATIONS
Location: Azusa and Aroma Drive and Sunset and Durness.
Review Engineer's Report and recommendation is to take the
following action:
a) Authorize the transfer of $20,000 from Project SP-78003
(Traffic Signal Installation and High Hazard Correction
Project) to Project TS-80016, and
L b) Accept the bid of Steiny and Company of Anaheim in the
amount of $131,000 as presented at the bid opening on
April 9, 1980 for City Project TS-80008 and TS-80016, and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To APPROVE Disapprove Hold Over
ROLL CALL:
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2) SP-78013 - SAFER -OFF SYSTEMS
Location: Clydewood and Bromley Avenues, Service and Lark Ellen Avenues.
Review Engineer's Report. Recommendation is to accept the bid of Larsen
and Leaverenz, Inc. of Monrovia for the base bid + Alternate "B" in
the amount of $22,862.75 as presented at the bid opening on April 9,
1980 for City Project SP 78013 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute an agreement with Larsen and Leaverenz, subject to the
approval of the California Department of Transportation and the
Federal Highway Administration.
J ACTION: Motion by _ 2nd by
To APPROVE Disapprove Hold Over
ROLL CALL:
3) TRIMMING AND REMOVAL OF CITY PARKWAY STREET TREES - BID NO. 80-122 i
Review staff report. Recommendation is to.award Bid No. 80-122
to provide trimming and removal of City parkway street trees to
' Allied Tree Company for the amount of $8,575 as presented at the
bid opening on April 9, 1980, and to authorize the Mayor and
C City Clerk to execute the agreement.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To APPROVE Disapprove Hold Over
ROLL CALL:
4) LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE OF WOODSIDE VILLAGE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 4 -
BID NO. 80-121
Review staff report. Recommendation is to' award Bid No. 80-121
} to provide landscape maintenance of Woodside Village Maintenance
District No. 4 to J & R Landscape Maintenance for the amount of
$188 per acre per month as presented at the bid opening on April
9, 1980, and to authorize the Mayor and City.Clerk to execute
the agreement.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To APPROVE Disapprove_ Hold Over
ROLL CALL:
5) PUBLIC AUCTION - CITY SURPLUS PROPERTY - AZUSA AVENUE
Review staff report. Recommendation is to formally close public
auction proceedings for the City -owned property at Azusa and .
Garvey Avenues at this time, and hold over action on the
negotiated offer until the regularly scheduled Council meeting
of April 28, 1980.
ACTION: Motion by
2nd by
To APPROVE Disapprove Hold Over
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
April 14, 1980
Page Seven
E PUBLIC WORKS
1) 1980-81 BIKEWAY FUNDING
Location: Sunset Avenue between Durness and Farlington.
Review Engineer's Report and adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NOA01 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
APPLICATION FOR BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FUNDS AUTHORIZED
UNDER SB-821 AND RECONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF ITS
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PLAN
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the resolution and
To ADOPT Disapprove Hold Over
2) FEDERAL AID URBAN PROGRAM - MISCELLANEOUS FUNDING TRANSFERS AND
APPROPRIATIONS
Location: Various locations.
Review Engineer's Report and take the following action:
a) Appropriate $245,383 from the FAU unappropriated balance
to Project TS-78003-2, Traffic Signal Installations .,and
Modifications, and
b) Transfer $79,234.30 in FAU funds from Project 75006-1,
North Vincent Avenue Street Improvements to Project
TS-78003-2, Traffic Signal Installations and Modifications
ACTION: Motion by
2nd by
To APPROVE Disapprove_ Hold Over
ROLL CALL:
3) SP-80004 - STREET RESTORATION AND PP-80020 -
PP-80021 - CAMERON PARK PARKING LOT SEAL COATING
Location: Citywide and Cameron Park
Review Engineer's Report and take the following action:
a) Approve plans and specifications for Project SP-80004, Street
Restoration, and for Project PP-80021, Cameron Park parking lot
seal coating. Authorize the City Engineer to call for bids,
b) Transfer $52,000 in Gas Tax Funds from Project SP-75006-1,
North Vincent/Glendora Street Improvement to Project SP-80004,
Street Restoration.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To APPROVE Disapprove _ Hold Over
ROLL CALL:
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4), ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 80-1 PROSPERO DRIVE
ACCEPTING PROPOSAL FOR APPRAISAL
Location: Prospero Drive, north of Cameron Avenue
Review Engineer's Report and recommend that the City Council
accept proposal for appraisal regarding Prospero Drive from
Davis -Baker Company in an amount not to exceed $700.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To APPROVE_ Disapprove_ Hold Over
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5) PROJECT SP-78003-2 - TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION & MODIFICATION -
SUPPLEMENT NO. 9, REVISION NO. 1 TO THE LOCAL AGENCY STATE AGREEMENT
Location: Various locations.
Review Engineer's Report and adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SUP-
PLEMENT NO. 9, REVISION 1 TO THE LOCAL AGENCY STATE
AGREEMENT NO. 07-5259 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY
CLERK TO EXECUTE SAID SUPPLEMENT NO. 9, REVISION NO. 1
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the resolution and
To ADOPT Disapprove Hold Over
COMMISSIONS AND DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS
1) RECREATION AND PARKS
a) NAMING OF UNDEVELOPED PARK SITE
Review staff report. Recommendation is to approve the time
schedule for name selection of the undeveloped park site
located between Brentwood and Fairgrove, north of Amar and
west of Azusa Avenue; and begin selection process for indi-
viduals to serve on thePark and Public Facility Naming Committee,
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
APPROVE_ Disapprove Hold Over
b) GRANT APPLICATION FOR FOURTH -YEAR SB-174 GRANT FUNDS
Review staff report. It is recommended that the City Council:
i) Approve the following for SB-174 fourth -year projects:
- Palm View Park play equipment
- Gingrich Park backstop
- Shadow Oak Park adult softball backstop and fencing
- Undeveloped Park Site (north of Amar, west of Azusa Avenue)
ii) Approve allocation of matching funds as follows:
- $3,375 from Account 149-318-60
- $3,250 from Park Dedication Fees
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April 14, 1980
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iii) Amend the five-year Capital Improvement Program to add
the above items to the 1980-81 program.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To APPROVE Disapprove_ Hold Over
ROLL CALL:
iv) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. l/00 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE ROBERTI-Z'BERG
URBAN OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the resolution and
To ADOPT Disapprove Hold Over
REDEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
a) REQUEST FOR JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT
TO THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
Review staff report. Recommendation is to consent to a joint
public hearing with the Redevelopment Agency and authorize the
establishment of a date therefor by adopting the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WTESTT COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO A
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED SECOND AMENDMENT TO
THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN; AUTHORIZ-
ING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DATE THEREFOR AND PUBLICATION
OF NOTICE OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the resolution and
To ADOPT
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Disapprove Hold Over.
a) LA PUENTE ROAD/NOGALES STREET ANNEXATION MEETING
Review staff report. Recommendation is to take the following
action
i) Authorize the processing of a pre,zoning application
for this area.
ACTION: Motion by
2nd by
To APPROVE Disapprove
ii) Adopt -the following resolution:
Hold Over
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3a (Continued)��
RESOLUTION NO o 9 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PRO-
CEEDINGS TO ANNEX CERTAIN INHABITED TERRITORY PURSUANT
TO SECTION 35150 (f) OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE (Southerly
Annexation No. 232 - La Puente/Nogales)
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the resolution and
To ADOPT_ Disapprove _ Hold Over
b) FRANCISQUITO/WALNUT ANNEXATION MEETING
Review staff report. Recommendation is to take the following
actions:
i) Authorize staff to process a Code amendment to modify the
regulations pertaining to the maintenance of horses
(alternative number 2). 1
ACTION: Motion by
2nd by
To APPROVE_ Disapprove Hold Over
a
ii) Authorize staff to initiate a prezoning of this area
to R-1, Area District III (minimum lot size of 14,400 sq. ft.)
ACTION: Motion by
2nd by
To APPROVE Disapprove_ Hold Over
iii) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, INTIATING PRO-
CEEDINGS TO ANNEX CERTAIN INHABITED TERRITORY PURSUANT
TO SECTION 35150 (f) OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE (Southerly
Annexation No. 233 - Francisquito/Walnut)
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the resolution and
To ADOPT_ Disapprove Hold Over.
c) SAN BERNARDINO/SUNSET ANNEXATION MEETING
Review staff report. Recommendation is to take the following
actions:
i) Authorize the processing of a prezoning application
for this area.
ACTION: Motion by
2nd by
To ADOPT_ Disapprove_ Hold Over
ii) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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April 14, 1980
Page Eleven
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PRO-
CEEDINGS TO ANNEX CERTAIN INHABITED TERRITORY PURSUANT
TO SECTION 35150(f) OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE (Northerly
Annexation No. 234 - San Bernardino/Sunset)
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the resort n and
To ADOPT Disapprove Hold Over
d) B.K.K. SANITARY LANDFILL -APPLICATION FOR FEASABILITY PROJECT
FOR ALTERNATIVE FUELS PRODUCTION
Review staff report. Recommendation is to support BKK's.
Alternative Fuels Production proposal, and authorize the
Mayor to communicate this support to appropriate Congressional
representatives and agencies.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To APPROVE Disapprove Hold Over
4) FINANCE DEPARTMENT
a) ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION_ DECLARING POLICE PATROL VEHICLES AS SURPLUS
Review staff report. Recommendation is to adopt the following
resolution and authorize the cars be made available for sale
either through an informal bid process or the L.A. Dealers
Auto Action.
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING POLICE
PATROL VEHICLES AS SURPLUS
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the resolution and
To ADOPT Disapprove Hold Over
b) APPROVAL OF MCGLADREY HENRICKSON & CO. TO PERFORM ANNUAL
OUTSIDE AUDIT OF CITY RECORDS FOR FY 1979-80
Review staff report. Recommendation is to authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute an agreement with McGladrey Hendrickson
g & Co. to perform an annual outside audit of City .records for
the fiscal year ending June 30, 1980 for a sum not to exceed
$22,100. Funding will be made available in the budget for
(/ FY 1980-81.
ACTION: Motion by
2nd by
To APPROVE Disapprove Hold Over
ROLL CALL:
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c) AUTHORIZATION FOR SALE OF VALENCIA HEIGHTS WATER COMPANY SHARES
Review staff report. Recommendation is to authorize the sale of
140 shares of Valencia Heights Water Company to Larwih Construction
Company at a price of $50 per share and that the City Council
also authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign those docu-
ments necessary to effectuate this transfer.
G'
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To APPROVE Disapprove_ Hold Over
ROLL CALL:
G CITY ATTORNEY No items scheduled for this Agenda;
H RECESS CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT PM TO CONVENE THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY MEETING. RECONVENE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT PM.
J CITY MANAGER
1) LEGISLATION
Review staff report.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To
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2) PROPOSED RTD ROUTE CANCELLATION
Review staff report. Recommendation is to communicate immediately
with the RTD, strenuously opposing deletion of local bus service;
and requesting that alternate criteria be applied for the West
Covina area in the event that busline cancellation is required.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To APPROVE_ Disapprove Hold Over
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MAYOR'S REPORTS
COUNCILMEN'S REPORTS/COMMENTS
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
FTI["(1LI
Motion by 2nd by
To APPROVE Disapprove Hold Over
ROLL CALL:
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ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To ADJOURN the meeting at P.M. to Tuesday,
April 15, 1980 at 7:30 PM in the City Hall Council
Chambers.
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