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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2013
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pougnet called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Boy Scout Troop 262, led the Pledge.
INVOCATION: Rabbi Sally Olins, Temple Isaiah, led the Invocation.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember
Lewin, and Mayor Pougnet.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Mills.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, City Attorney Holland, City Clerk Thompson.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Pougnet and the City Council proclaimed February, 2013 as Black History Month
in the City of Palm Springs.
Mayor Pougnet announced the upcoming 2013 Mayor's State of the City Address,
followed by the Downtown Block Party, the 2013 Mayor's Race and Wellness Festival,
and events to celebrate the City's 75th anniversary.
Lance, Soll and Lunghard, LLP, the City's Independent Auditors presented the Fiscal
Year 2011-12 Audit to the City Council.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Holland stated the meeting was called
to order at 4:30 p.m. and the City Council recessed into Closed Session to discuss
items on the posted Closed Session Agenda. No reportable actions were taken.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Mayor Pougnet stated Item 5.E. will be tabled.
Councilmember Foat requested Item 2.G. and Item 2.1-1. be removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate discussion.
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Councilmember Hutcheson,
seconded by Councilmember Lewin and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call
vote.
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AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Lewin,
and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Mills.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. DESIGNATION OF A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AND ACCESSORY
STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 611 NORTH PHILLIPS ROAD AS A
CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE (RSPB 86):
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated February 6, 2013.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers
addressed the City Council.
RON MARSHALL, provided background information on the properties,
stated his support for the two Class 1 designations in Item 1.A. and Item
1.13.
PATRICK MCGREW, stated he was a consultant on the property and
highlighted the historical work performed, and stated his support for the
designation of the properties in Items 1.A. and 1.13.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 23291, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DESIGNATING A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AND ACCESSORY
STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 611 NORTH PHILLIPS ROAD AS A
CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE (RSPB 86);" amending Section 3 by eliminating
the parking lot. Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by
Councilmember Lewin and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call
vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson,
Councilmember Lewin, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Mills.
1.13. DESIGNATION OF A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AND ACCESSORY
STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 1320 TAMARISK ROAD AS A CLASS 1
HISTORIC SITE (HSPB 87):
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated February 6, 2013.
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Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming
forward the public hearing was closed.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 23292, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DESIGNATING A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AND ACCESSORY
STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 1320 TAMARISK AS A CLASS 1
HISTORIC SITE (HSPB 87)." Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded
by Councilmember Hutcheson and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll
call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson,
Councilmember Lewin, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Mills.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
ALLAN DEVILLENA, Citrus Heights, commented on the recent incident with the Palm
Springs Police Department with respect to an Officer involved shooting.
EDDIE JONES, Los Angeles, commented on the recent incident with the Palm Springs
Police Department with respect to an Officer involved shooting.
THOMAS WORTHY, Palm Springs, commented on his recent experience at City Hall.
JOHN TYMON, commented on his recent report from the Palm Springs Police
Department.
RONALD FRAGEN, commented on Item 5.C., regarding the improvement and
development of bike lanes.
BROOK ORTIZ commented on Item 5.A., requested the City Council approve the
resolution of public convenience.
ROBERT PILGER, commented on Item S.C., regarding the improvement and
development of bike lanes.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS: None.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: City Manager Ready announced the new City of Palm
Springs App Palm Springs @ Your Service.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.1., and 2.J. Motion
Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Foat and
unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
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AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember
Lewin, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Mills.
2.A. REPORT ON THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
ACTION: Receive and file Report on the Posting of the February 6, 2013,
City Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.6. FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 AUDIT BY THE CITY'S INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS:
ACTION: Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2011-12 Audit. Approved as
part of the Consent Calendar.
2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23293, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 1060552 THROUGH 1060726 IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $1,758,296.69, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 2) Adopt
Resolution No. 23294, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT
OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 12-22-12 BY
WARRANTS NUMBERED 417945 THROUGH 417966 TOTALING
$36,077.58, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1060727 THROUGH
1060751 TOTALING $124,895.02, FIVE WIRE TRANSFERS FOR
$55,923.96 AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $1,242,432.69
IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,459,329.25, DRAWN ON BANK
OF AMERICA;" 3) Adopt Resolution No. 23295, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 1060752 THROUGH 1060800 IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $185,137.72, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 4) Adopt
Resolution No. 23296, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT
OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1060801
THROUGH 1060831 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $715,252.05,
DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 5) Adopt Resolution No. 23297, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL
WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 01-05-13 BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 417967 THROUGH 417985 TOTALING $32,734.72,
LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1060832 THROUGH 1060856
TOTALING $124,490.08, FIVE WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $83,960.17 AND
THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $1,062,434.17 IN THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,303,619.14, DRAWN ON BANK OF
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AMERICA;" 6) Adopt Resolution No. 23298, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 1060857 THROUGH 1060995 IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $1,129,527.70, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 7) Adopt
Resolution No. 23299, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT
OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1060996
THROUGH 1061132 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,814,712.88,
DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 8) Adopt Resolution No. 23300, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL
WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 01-19-13 BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 417986 THROUGH 418005 TOTALING $35,311.57,
LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1061133 THROUGH 1061157
TOTALING $123,349.54, FIVE WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $39,000.60 AND
THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $1,011,225.12 IN THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,208,886.83, DRAWN ON BANK OF
AMERICA;" and 9) Adopt Resolution No. 23301, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 1061158 THROUGH 1061295 IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $377,949.53, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.D. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2012:
ACTION: 1) Receive and file the Treasurer's Investment Report as of
December 31, 2012. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.E. RATIFICATION OF THE ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE ACCESS
LINE RATE APPROVED BY THE VOTERS BY MEASURE "G"
PURSUANT TO PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE §3.39.050:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 23302, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING
THE ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE ACCESS LINE RATE PURSUANT
TO PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE §3.39.050 APPROVED BY THE
VOTERS BY MEASURE 'G'." Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.F. TIME EXTENSIONS OF SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS
FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 23303, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING TIME EXTENSIONS OF VARIOUS SUBDIVISION
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS." Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
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A4814 Tract Map 28966 "Preserve Estates", extended to June 18, 2014.
A4955 Tract Map 30050 "Alta", extended to February 3, 2014.
A5086 Tract Map 32233-1 Escena", extended to April 2, 2014.
A5087 Tract Map 32233-2 Escena", extended to April 2, 2014.
A5088 Tract Map 32233-3 Escena", extended to April 2, 2014.
A5089 Tract Map 32233-4 Escena", extended to April 2, 2014.
A5100 Tract Map 31263 "The Towers", extended to February 3, 2014.
A5105 Tract Map 32160 "Enclave", extended to February 18, 2014.
A5131 Tract Map 30046 "Monte Sereno", extended to March 18, 2014.
A5155 Tract Map 31514 "Luminaire", extended to June 18, 2014.
A5246 Tract Map 33561 "Palermo", extended to April 2, 2014.
A5324 Tract Map 33933 "Murano', extended to May 24, 2014.
A5393 Tract Map 31848-1 "Avalon", extended to May 4, 2014.
A5426 Tract Map 32732 "Oceo", extended to May 20, 2014.
A5436 Tract Map 33161 "Vista San Jacinto', extended to August 9, 2014.
A6042 Tract Map 34165 'The Morrison", extended to April 13, 2014.
2.1. AIRPORT ESCALATOR MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WTH KONE
INC. FOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THREE
YEARS IN THE AMOUNT OF $63,252:
ACTION: 1) Approve a three-year service contract with KONE Inc. in the
amount of $21,084.00 per year, for a total amount of $63,252.00, for
specified preventive maintenance services for the two escalators located
at the Airport, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney; and 2) Authorize
the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6319. Approved
as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.J. ACCEPTANCE OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES FUND (SLESF) GRANT FROM THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN EXPENDITURE PLAN AND
APPROPRIATION:
ACTION: 1) Accept the State of California Supplemental Law
Enforcement Services Fund Grant (SLESF) and Expenditure Plan; 2)
Direct the Director of Finance/City Treasurer to fund the Appropriation;
and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute any documents to effectuate
the acceptance of the Grant. A5765. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.G. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO.
A6262 WITH URRUTIA A.I.A. AND ASSOCIATES FOR AIRPORT PROJECTS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,935:
Councilmember Foat requested staff clarify the purpose of the relocation and the
cost to remodel and prepare the current location.
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ACTION: 1) Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. A6262 to Urrutia
A.I.A. and Associates for design, bid, permitting, and construction phase services
in the amount of $31,935, to complete the remodeling and expansion of an
existing vacant building to accommodate the USO; and 2) Authorize the City
Manager to execute Amendment No. 2, and approve change orders not-to-
exceed ten percent (10%) of the total contract amount. A6262. Motion
Councilmember Lewin, seconded by Councilmember Foat and
unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember
Lewin, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Mills.
2.H. APPROVE THE SALE AND EASEMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
EDISON COMPANY OVER A PORTION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY
GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF GENE AUTRY TRAIL,
NORTH OF PAR ROAD, IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,500 TO PERMIT THE
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL FACILITIES:
Councilmember Foat questioned if the easement will inhibit pedestrian access.
ACTION: 1) Approve the sale and grant of an easement to Southern California
Edison over a portion of City owned land generally located on the east side of
Gene Autry Trail, north of Par Road (APNs 681-141-015 and 680-020-070) to
allow the installation and maintenance of electrical supply systems; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Grant of Easement. A6318. Motion
Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson and
unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember
Lewin, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Mills.
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY FOR NEW
STYLE ENTERTAINMENT, LLC. TO SELL BEER, WINE, AND
DISTILLED SPIRITS AT THE PROPOSED COCKTAIL LOUNGE
LOCATED AT 188 SOUTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE:
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated February 6, 2013.
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ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 23304, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, OF PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE IN ORDER TO SELL BEER, WINE AND DISTILLED
SPIRITS (TYPE 48 STATE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
LICENSE) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 188 SOUTH INDIAN
CANYON DRIVE." Motion Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by
Councilmember Lewin and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call
vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson,
Councilmember Lewin, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Mills.
5.13. CONSIDER THE RELOCATION OF FICUS TREES AT THE DESERT
FASHION PLAZA TO DESIGNATED CITY OWNED PARKS AND
PROPERTIES:
John Raymond, Community and Economic Development Director,
provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated
February 6, 2013.
Mayor Pougnet questioned who was the arborist and stated he would like
to see the arborist report.
Councilmember Hutcheson commented on the source of funds.
Councilmember Lewin stated it was too risky for the trees to survive, but
thanked staff for bringing the item forward.
Councilmember Foat stated her support for additional staff work and
possibly relocate the trees and commented on the rate of survival.
ACTION: Direct staff to obtain an additional report for the potential
relocation and return to the City Council. By consensus of the City
Council.
5.C. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E)
AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID FOR CLASS II BICYCLE LANES
(CP 12-08):
Councilmember Foat requested staff address the plan to repave the
street, questioned if the proposal improves connectivity, and asked if the
neighborhood association was consulted for the removal of parking.
Councilmember Lewin commented on connectivity and requested a full
North/South spine, and commented on a shared road concept.
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Councilmember Hutcheson stated his support for coordination of, stated
this was the top three in the non-motorized bike plan, and commented on
the Sustainability Commissions' approval of the priority projects.
Councilmember Hutcheson requested the City Council consider deferral
for a few weeks, until the concerns of the City Council are addressed.
ACTION: 1) Direct staff to further research and develop the proposal; and
2) Return to the City Council in two-weeks. By consensus of the City
Council.
5.D. DISCUSSION ON CAPITAL PROJECTS AND PRIORITIES FOR THE
PREPARATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2013-14 BUDGET INCLUDING
MEASURE J PROJECTS:
City Manager Ready and the City Council Subcommittee, Councilmember
Hutcheson and Councilmember Lewin, provided an update on the
development of the list for the Measure "J" Oversight Commission.
Mayor Pougnet stated his priority for the relocation of the Fire Station and
property acquisition.
Councilmember Foat stated her priority for the City Hall Parking Lot
(concrete option), the Police Department technology upgrades, requested
staff address why the Welwood Memorial Library Project is on the list as
funds are allocated, requested landscaping at the Interstate 10 overpass
on Indian Canyon which is not on the list, and noted priorities for bike lane
stripping, the golf course parking lot, and the landscaping at the Palm
Canyon Theatre lost in the storm.
Councilmember Hutcheson stated his priority of bike lanes and making
Palm Springs a bike friendly city, safety in crosswalks and street lighting,
priority for crosswalks and the traffic light study at Ralphs, Downtown and
Uptown Street Lighting upgrades, the Library projects, the public use
computers at the library, and Building Department conversion of records.
Councilmember Lewin stated his priorities for the installation of bike lanes
and making Palm Springs a bike-friendly city, police and fire department
capital needs and the relocation of the fire station, the rehabilitation of the
City Hall parking lot, and property acquisition.
Councilmember Lewin stated in the past the City has hired a strategic
planner and recommended the Measure J Oversight Commission look at
hiring a strategic planner to help facilitate.
Councilmember Hutcheson noted his support for discussion with the
Commission on the hiring of a strategic planner, and requested the
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Commission review the number of people that may be helped by a certain
project.
Mayor Pougnet stated the Commission can start reviewing multi-year
pledges as well, and noted Councilmember Mills' priorities.
No action taken.
5.E. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO LEASE AGREEMENT NO. A6037 WITH THE
COACHELLA VALLEY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP (CVEP) FOR
ADDITIONAL SPACE AND AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. A6106 WITH CVEP FOR ADDITIONAL
RENTAL FEE:
Withdrawn from the Agenda.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Hutcheson requested the City Manager place on a future agenda a
discussion of the Bike Weekend event.
Councilmember Foat requested staff address the lack of trash cans in Uptown, the
cement containers filled with dirt in Uptown, and the lack of landscaping in tree wells in
Uptown.
Councilmember Hutcheson noted a letter received by the Old Las Palmas
Neighborhood Organization regarding the installation of crosswalks, and requested that
staff address.
Councilmember Lewin thanked the Measure J Oversight Commissioners for their
volunteer time and the process they developed for vetting community applications.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 8:04 p.m. to Wednesday, February 20,
2013, at 6:00 P.M. Council Chamber, City Hall, preceded by Closed Session, Small
Conference Room, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS
20TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2013.
STEPHEN P. POUGNET, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
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