City Council
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · February 2, 2016
Minutes
City Hall
City of Santa Rosa 100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 2, 2016 1:00 PM
1:00 P.M. - STUDY SESSIONS (COUNCIL CHAMBER)
4:00 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION (COUNCIL CHAMBER)
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
1:00 P.M. (CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER)
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - NONE
3. STUDY SESSIONS
3.1 REIMAGINING CITYBUS
In July 2015, the Reimagining CityBus project entered its second
phase, with development of a set of Service Design Guidelines
to guide transit service planning for redesign of the CityBus
system. Following approval of the Service Design Guidelines by
the City Council in August 2015, three system redesign
scenarios were developed. Public feedback on these scenarios
was solicited through an intensive outreach process from late
October through mid-December 2015. During this study session,
Transportation and Public Works Department staff will provide
an overview of the public feedback received and staff proposals
that reflect this feedback in preparation for the development of
both draft and final plans for the system redesign.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council prior to this meeting regarding any item
on this agenda, excluding closed session items, are available for public review in the City Clerk’s Office,
Room 10, City Hall, 100 Santa Rosa Ave, during normal business hours.
City of Santa Rosa
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Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1
Map for Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
Presentation
3.2 BACKGROUND AND INFORMATION ON LEGAL
NON-CONFORMING LAND USE AND CURRENT STATUS ON
CODE COMPLAINTS REGARDING BODEAN ASPHALT PLANT
OPERATIONS
This study session provides an overview of the designation of
BoDean Asphalt Plant as a legal non-conforming land use,
recent code enforcement history and the status of the current
complaints.
Attachments: Staff Report
Presentation (Revised 2/1/16)
4:00 P.M. (CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER)
4. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL
5. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS
6. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
6.1 PROCLAMATION - BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Attachments: Proclamation
6.2 PROCLAMATION - REDWOOD EMPIRE CHINESE
ASSOCIATION
Attachments: Proclamation
7. STAFF BRIEFINGS - NONE
8. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
City of Santa Rosa
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9. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COUNCILMEMBERS
10. MAYOR'S/COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
10.1 MAYOR'S/COUNCILMEMBERS' SUBCOMMITTEE AND LIAISON
REPORTS (AND POSSIBLE COUNCIL DIRECTION TO BOARD
REPRESENTATIVE ON PENDING ISSUES, IF NEEDED)
10.1.1 Council Subcommittee Reports
10.1.2 Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Regional Climate
Protection Authority (SCTA/RCPA)
10.1.3 Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) - Water Advisory
Committee
10.1.4 Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
10.1.5 Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space
District Advisory Committee
10.1.6 Sonoma Clean Power Authority (SCPA)
10.1.7 Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (SCWMA)
10.1.8 Other
10.2 SONOMA COUNTY MAYORS' AND COUNCILMEMBERS'
ASSOCIATION
10.2 APPOINTMENTS BY SONOMA COUNTY MAYORS' AND
.1 COUNCILMEMBERS' ASSOCIATION BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
The City Council will, by motion, provide direction to the
Mayor regarding letters of interest received for appointment to
the following vacancies, which will be made by the Board of
Directors of the Sonoma County Mayors’ and
Councilmembers’ Association at its meeting on February 11,
2016:
City of Santa Rosa
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· North Bay Division, League of California Cities,
Executive Board (two members to serve two-year
terms).
Attachments: Letters of Interest
10.2 REGIONAL TOPICS OF SIGNIFICANCE FOR SONOMA
.2 COUNTY MAYORS’ AND COUNCILMEMBERS’
ASSOCIATION
At the Sonoma County Mayors’ and Councilmembers’
Association meeting held on October 8, 2015, the Board of
Directors took action to request that each city/town consider
submitting suggestions for regional issues of significance they
would like the Association General Membership to take up as
issues in 2016. Lists of significant issues submitted by the
various partner cities will be considered by the Association
Board at its meeting on February 11, 2016.
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
11.1 January 19, 2016, Special Joint Meeting and Regular Meeting.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
12. CONSENT ITEMS
12.1 RESOLUTION - DECLARING WEEDS AND RUBBISH IN THE
SANTA ROSA CITY LIMITS A PUBLIC NUISANCE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Fire
Department that the Council, by resolution, declare weeds and
rubbish a public nuisance and authorize the Santa Rosa Fire
Department to give notice directing the abatement of these
nuisances as provided for in the Santa Rosa City Code Chapter
9-08.
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
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Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Resolution
Presentation
12.2 RESOLUTION - APPROPRIATION OF MEASURE M FUNDS
FOR HEARN AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation
and Public Works Department that Council, by resolution,
authorize the Chief Financial Officer to appropriate $550,000 of
Measure M Funds to be added to the Hearn Avenue at Highway
101 Capital Improvement Project increasing the total project
funding to $14,496,000.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Agreement
Presentation
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that
Council, by resolution, authorize the Chief Financial Officer to appropriate
$550,000 of Measure M Funds to be added to the Hearn Avenue at Highway 101
Capital Improvement Project increasing the total project funding to $14,496,000.
12.3 ORDINANCE ADOPTION - ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING SECTIONS 14-30.030
AND 14-30.035 OF CHAPTER 14-30 - WATER EFFICIENT
LANDSCAPE OF THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE
RECOMMENDATION: This ordinance, introduced at the January
26, 2016, Regular Meeting by a unanimous vote, amends
Sections 14-30.030 and 14-30.035 of Chapter 4-30 - Water
Efficient Landscape of the Santa Rosa City Code.
Attachments: Ordinance
Ordinance Summary
City of Santa Rosa
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12.4 ORDINANCE ADOPTION - ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING TITLE 20 OF THE
SANTA ROSA CITY CODE - RECLASSIFICATION OF
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5567 SONOMA HIGHWAY TO THE
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1-9) DISTRICT, MARSH
HAWK VILLAGE - FILE NUMBER REZ13-008
RECOMMENDATION: This ordinance, introduced at the January
26, 2016, Regular Meeting by a unanimous vote, amends Title
20 of the Santa Rosa City Code reclassifying property located at
5567 Sonoma Highway to the Single-Family Residential (R-1-9)
District, Marsh Hawk Village - File Number REZ13-008.
Attachments: Ordinance
13. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
14. REPORT ITEMS
14.1 REPORT - INTRODUCTION TO PLAN BAY AREA 2040
BACKGROUND: Plan Bay Area, the Bay Area’s Sustainable
Communities Strategy as required by Senate Bill 375, is being
updated by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the
Association of Bay Area Governments. The purpose of this item
is to provide an overview of this regional planning process.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Council receive a
report regarding the Plan Bay Area 2040 regional planning
process.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Scenario Planning Approach
Attachment 2 - Map of SR PDAs
Attachment 3 - Draft Scenario Concepts Narrative
Attachment 4 - Goals and performance targets
Presentation
City of Santa Rosa
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15. PUBLIC HEARINGS
15.1 PUBLIC HEARING - PUBLIC HEARING ON FISCAL YEAR
2016-17 BUDGET PRIORITIES (rescheduled from the January
26, 2016, Regular Meeting)
BACKGROUND: The City Charter, Section 28(a), states that
“…not later than March 31st of each year and prior to any
annual goal setting meeting held by the Council, the Council
shall hold a public hearing seeking oral and written comment
from the public on budget priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.”
Public input is an important component to the preparation of the
FY 2016-17 budget. This public hearing also provides
information to the City Council as they establish and refine their
Council Goals. In addition to this public hearing, members of the
public may provide comments or suggestions at any time on the
City’s website.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance
Department that the Council consider written and oral comments
presented at the public hearing as part of future budget
deliberations. No action is necessary.
Attachments: Staff Report
Presentation
16. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (AND POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION)
16.1 QUARTERLY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
ATTENDANCE REPORT - Provided for information.
Attachments: Report
17. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
18. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS,
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION IN THE MAYOR’S CONFERENCE ROOM,
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS [IF NEEDED]
City of Santa Rosa
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19. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
20. UPCOMING MEETINGS
20.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST
Attachments: List
*Did not appear on the preliminary agenda.
**Quasi-judicial or adjudicative action.
The City of Santa Rosa does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admissions or access
to, or treatment of or employment in, its programs or activities. Disability-related aids or services,
including printed information in alternate formats, to enable persons with disabilities to participate in
public meetings are available by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at 543-3015 or cityclerk@srcity.org
<mailto:cityclerk@srcity.org> one week prior to the meeting. TDD 543-3063
Meeting information can also be accessed via the internet at http://srcity.org
Agenda
City Hall
City of Santa Rosa 100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT
FEBRUARY 2, 2016
1:00 P.M. - STUDY SESSIONS (COUNCIL CHAMBER)
4:00 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION (COUNCIL CHAMBER)
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Except for public hearing items, comments from the public will be allowed on
all agenda items at the time each item is called. Comments on public hearing
items may be made when the hearing is opened.
Comments from the public on non-agenda items will be heard under Agenda
Items 13 and 17. This is the time when any person may address the Council
on matters not listed on this agenda, but which are within the subject matter
jurisdiction of the Council. The first public comment period on non-agenda
items (Agenda Item 13) will begin no earlier than 5:00 p.m. and will be limited
to ten speakers selected randomly by the Mayor. Each speaker will be
allowed three minutes. Speakers who do not have an opportunity to speak
during this time will be allowed to make public comment under Agenda Item
17.
To address the Council you are requested to complete a yellow Speaker
Card and give it to the City Clerk. If you are unable to or do not wish to wait
for the public comment portion of the agenda, you are encouraged to contact
the Council or City Clerk directly by submitting your comments to 100 Santa
Rosa Avenue, Room 10, Santa Rosa 95404 or cityclerk@srcity.org.
1:00 P.M. (CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER)
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - NONE
Following the announcement of Closed Session items and prior to recess
into Closed Session, the public may speak up to three minutes on items to be
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council prior to this meeting regarding any item
on this agenda, excluding closed session items, are available for public review in the City Clerk’s Office,
Room 10, City Hall, 100 Santa Rosa Ave, during normal business hours.
City of Santa Rosa
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City Council FEBRUARY 2, 2016
addressed in Closed Session.
3. STUDY SESSIONS
Study Session items are items for in-depth discussion and possible direction
to staff. No action will be taken.
3.1 REIMAGINING CITYBUS
In July 2015, the Reimagining CityBus project entered its second phase,
with development of a set of Service Design Guidelines to guide transit
service planning for redesign of the CityBus system. Following approval
of the Service Design Guidelines by the City Council in August 2015,
three system redesign scenarios were developed. Public feedback on
these scenarios was solicited through an intensive outreach process
from late October through mid-December 2015. During this study
session, Transportation and Public Works Department staff will provide
an overview of the public feedback received and staff proposals that
reflect this feedback in preparation for the development of both draft and
final plans for the system redesign.
Attachments Staff Report
Attachment 1
Map for Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
Presentation
3.2 BACKGROUND AND INFORMATION ON LEGAL NON-CONFORMING
LAND USE AND CURRENT STATUS ON CODE COMPLAINTS
REGARDING BODEAN ASPHALT PLANT OPERATIONS
This study session provides an overview of the designation of BoDean
Asphalt Plant as a legal non-conforming land use, recent code
enforcement history and the status of the current complaints.
Attachments Staff Report
Presentation (Revised 2/1/16)
4:00 P.M. (CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER)
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
Page 3 of 8
City Council FEBRUARY 2, 2016
4. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL
5. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS
6. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
6.1 PROCLAMATION - BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Attachments Proclamation
6.2 PROCLAMATION - REDWOOD EMPIRE CHINESE ASSOCIATION
Attachments Proclamation
7. STAFF BRIEFINGS - NONE
This time is reserved for City staff to provide a five-minute briefing to the
Council on departmental issues of interest. No action will be taken on these
matters except to possibly place a particular item on a future agenda for
Council consideration.
8. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
9. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COUNCILMEMBERS
10. MAYOR'S/COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
10.1 MAYOR'S/COUNCILMEMBERS' SUBCOMMITTEE AND LIAISON
REPORTS (AND POSSIBLE COUNCIL DIRECTION TO BOARD
REPRESENTATIVE ON PENDING ISSUES, IF NEEDED)
10.1.1 Council Subcommittee Reports
10.1.2 Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Regional Climate
Protection Authority (SCTA/RCPA)
10.1.3 Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) - Water Advisory
Committee
10.1.4 Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
City of Santa Rosa
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City Council FEBRUARY 2, 2016
10.1.5 Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space
District Advisory Committee
10.1.6 Sonoma Clean Power Authority (SCPA)
10.1.7 Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (SCWMA)
10.1.8 Other
10.2 SONOMA COUNTY MAYORS' AND COUNCILMEMBERS'
ASSOCIATION
10.2.1 APPOINTMENTS BY SONOMA COUNTY MAYORS' AND
COUNCILMEMBERS' ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The City Council will, by motion, provide direction to the Mayor
regarding letters of interest received for appointment to the following
vacancies, which will be made by the Board of Directors of the
Sonoma County Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Association at its
meeting on February 11, 2016:
· North Bay Division, League of California Cities, Executive Board
(two members to serve two-year terms).
Attachments Letters of Interest
10.2.2 REGIONAL TOPICS OF SIGNIFICANCE FOR SONOMA COUNTY
MAYORS’ AND COUNCILMEMBERS’ ASSOCIATION
At the Sonoma County Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Association
meeting held on October 8, 2015, the Board of Directors took action to
request that each city/town consider submitting suggestions for
regional issues of significance they would like the Association General
Membership to take up as issues in 2016. Lists of significant issues
submitted by the various partner cities will be considered by the
Association Board at its meeting on February 11, 2016.
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
11.1 January 19, 2016, Special Joint Meeting and Regular Meeting.
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
Page 5 of 8
City Council FEBRUARY 2, 2016
Attachments Draft Minutes
12. CONSENT ITEMS
12.1 RESOLUTION - DECLARING WEEDS AND RUBBISH IN THE SANTA
ROSA CITY LIMITS A PUBLIC NUISANCE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Fire Department that
the Council, by resolution, declare weeds and rubbish a public nuisance
and authorize the Santa Rosa Fire Department to give notice directing
the abatement of these nuisances as provided for in the Santa Rosa City
Code Chapter 9-08.
Attachments Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Resolution
Presentation
12.2 RESOLUTION - APPROPRIATION OF MEASURE M FUNDS FOR
HEARN AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and
Public Works Department that Council, by resolution, authorize the Chief
Financial Officer to appropriate $550,000 of Measure M Funds to be
added to the Hearn Avenue at Highway 101 Capital Improvement Project
increasing the total project funding to $14,496,000.
Attachments Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Agreement
Presentation
12.3 ORDINANCE ADOPTION - ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING SECTIONS 14-30.030 AND
14-30.035 OF CHAPTER 14-30 - WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE OF
THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE
RECOMMENDATION: This ordinance, introduced at the January 26,
2016, Regular Meeting by a unanimous vote, amends Sections
City of Santa Rosa
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City Council FEBRUARY 2, 2016
14-30.030 and 14-30.035 of Chapter 4-30 - Water Efficient Landscape of
the Santa Rosa City Code.
Attachments Ordinance
12.4 ORDINANCE ADOPTION - ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING TITLE 20 OF THE SANTA ROSA
CITY CODE - RECLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5567
SONOMA HIGHWAY TO THE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1-9)
DISTRICT, MARSH HAWK VILLAGE - FILE NUMBER REZ13-008
RECOMMENDATION: This ordinance, introduced at the January 26,
2016, Regular Meeting by a unanimous vote, amends Title 20 of the
Santa Rosa City Code reclassifying property located at 5567 Sonoma
Highway to the Single-Family Residential (R-1-9) District, Marsh Hawk
Village - File Number REZ13-008.
Attachments Ordinance
13. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
This is the time when any person may address the Council on matters not
listed on this agenda, but which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of
the Council. This public comment period will begin no earlier than 5:00 p.m.
and will be limited to ten speakers selected randomly by the Mayor. Each
speaker will be allowed three minutes. Speakers who do not have an
opportunity to speak during this time will be allowed to make public comment
under Agenda Item 17.
14. REPORT ITEMS
14.1 REPORT - INTRODUCTION TO PLAN BAY AREA 2040
BACKGROUND: Plan Bay Area, the Bay Area’s Sustainable
Communities Strategy as required by Senate Bill 375, is being updated
by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the Association of
Bay Area Governments. The purpose of this item is to provide an
overview of this regional planning process.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic
Development Department that the Council receive a report regarding the
Plan Bay Area 2040 regional planning process.
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
Page 7 of 8
City Council FEBRUARY 2, 2016
Attachments Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Scenario Planning Approach
Attachment 2 - Map of SR PDAs
Attachment 3 - Draft Scenario Concepts Narrative
Attachment 4 - Goals and performance targets
Presentation
15. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing matters will begin no earlier than 5:00 p.m. or as soon
thereafter as the matters are reached on the agenda.
15.1 PUBLIC HEARING - PUBLIC HEARING ON FISCAL YEAR 2016-17
BUDGET PRIORITIES (rescheduled from the January 26, 2016, Regular
Meeting)
BACKGROUND: The City Charter, Section 28(a), states that “…not later
than March 31st of each year and prior to any annual goal setting
meeting held by the Council, the Council shall hold a public hearing
seeking oral and written comment from the public on budget priorities for
the upcoming fiscal year.”
Public input is an important component to the preparation of the FY
2016-17 budget. This public hearing also provides information to the City
Council as they establish and refine their Council Goals. In addition to
this public hearing, members of the public may provide comments or
suggestions at any time on the City’s website.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department
that the Council consider written and oral comments presented at the
public hearing as part of future budget deliberations. No action is
necessary.
Attachments Staff Report
Presentation
16. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (AND POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION)
16.1 QUARTERLY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
ATTENDANCE REPORT - Provided for information.
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
Page 8 of 8
City Council FEBRUARY 2, 2016
Attachments Report
17. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
This is the time when any person may address the Council on matters not
listed on this agenda, but which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of
the Council. Each speaker will be allowed three minutes.
18. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS, RECESS
TO CLOSED SESSION IN THE MAYOR’S CONFERENCE ROOM,
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS [IF NEEDED]
19. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
20. UPCOMING MEETINGS
This schedule is tentative and subject to change pending final publication
and posting of the City Council Meeting Agenda.
20.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST
Attachments List
*Did not appear on the preliminary agenda.
**Quasi-judicial or adjudicative action.
The City of Santa Rosa does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admissions or access
to, or treatment of or employment in, its programs or activities. Disability-related aids or services,
including printed information in alternate formats, to enable persons with disabilities to participate in
public meetings are available by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at 543-3015 or
cityclerk@srcity.org 48 hours prior to the meeting. TDD 543-3063
Meeting information can also be accessed via the internet at http://srcity.org
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