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MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR AND TELECONFERENCE MEETING
OF THE JURUPA VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
Thursday, May 7, 2026
The meeting was held at the Jurupa Valley City Council Chamber, 8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR CLOSED SESSION:
● Chris Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem
● Armando Carmona, Council Member
● Veronica Sanchez, Council Member
● Guillermo Silva, Council Member
Mayor Pro Tem Barajas called the closed session to order at 5:04 p.m.
Peter Thorson, City Attorney, stated that Mayor Berkson will not participate in the closed session on the Reyes Martinez case because he is the Vice Chair of Southern California Regional Rail Authority (Metrolink) that is also a Defendant in the case.
2. CONVENE TO CLOSED SESSION:
A. PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION ITEMS :
None.
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – PENDING LITIGATION
The City Council met in closed session with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) with respect to the following matter of pending litigation: Juan Reyas Martinez, et al., vs. Union Pacific Railroad, City of Jurupa Valley, et al. (Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2507380).
3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
A. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ANY REPORTABLE ACTIONS IN CLOSED
SESSION: Peter Thorson, City Attorney, announced that w ith respect to the Reyes Martinez case discussed in closed session, the City Council, by a 4- 0 vote with Mayor Berkson not present, authorized special counsel, Bordin-Semmer, to defend the City in this case including indemnification claims and cross complaints against other defendants.
4. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR STUDY SESSION:
● Brian Berkson, Mayor
● Chris Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem
● Armando Carmona, Council Member
● Veronica Sanchez, Council Member
● Guillermo Silva, Council Member
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Mayor Pro Tem Barajas called the study session to order at 5:33 p.m.
Mayor Berkson attended the meeting by teleconference from the J.W. Marriott in Palm Desert, 74- 855 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260, pursuant to Government Code Section 54953, Subdivision (b).
5. STUDY SESSION:
A. FISCAL YEAR 2026-20207 BUDGET STUDY SESSION
Susan Paragas, Finance Director, Rod Butler, City Manager; Joe Perez, Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director; and Paul Tour, Public Works Director provided a PowerPoint Presentation and responded to questions.
6. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR REGULAR MEETING:
● Brian Berkson, Mayor
● Chris Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem
● Armando Carmona, Council Member
● Veronica Sanchez, Council Member
● Guillermo Silva, Council Member
Mayor Pro Tem Barajas called the regular meeting to order at 7:21 p.m.
Mayor Berkson attended the meeting by teleconference from the J.W. Marriott in Palm Desert, 74- 855 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260, pursuant to Government Code Section 54953, Subdivision (b).
7. INVOCATION: by Hafiz Faiz Ali Shaw, Religious Director from the Islamic Center of Jurupa Valley.
8. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: led by Rod Butler, City Manager.
9. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Silva , seconded by Council Member Carmona, and carried unanimously to approve the agenda.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Carmona, Sanchez, Silva, Barajas and Mayor Berkson Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
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10. PRESENTATIONS:
A. PET OF THE MONTH
“Moo Moo” 2-year old Shepherd cattle dog mix, was introduced to the City Council. Anyone interested in giving Moo Moo a home is encouraged to contact the City’s Animal Control Services Department at https://www.rcdas.org.
B. PUBLIC WORKS WEEK 2026 – PROCLAMATION
Mayor Pro Tem Barajas proclaimed May 17- 23, 2026, as National Public Works Week and presented a Proclamation to Dave French, Deputy Director of Public Works/Operations.
C. BUILDING SAFETY MONTH – PROCLAMATION
Mayor Pro Tem Barajas proclaimed May 2026, as Building Safety Month and presented a Proclamation to Irwin Salas, Building Safety & Code Manager.
11. PUBLIC APPEARANCE/COMMENTS:
• Public Comments: Bernard Murphy, City resident.
12. INTRODUCTIONS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, COUNCIL COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Berkson stated that at the last City Council meeting he made a comment that ADHD was a disease. He wanted to correct it because it is not a disease, it’s a disability. Thanked everyone who attended the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast.
Council Member Sanchez thanked staff for the recent District 4 Code Enforcement meeting.
Council Member Carmona thanked everyone who attended the last community clean-up and announced the upcoming community clean up at Downey Park.
13. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE:
Rod Butler , City Manager made the following announcements: Earthquake Preparedness Workshop at Reach Out; and invited vendors and community partners to participate at the City’s 15
th Year Celebration.
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14. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A. APRIL 16, 2026, SPECIAL MEETING
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Silva , seconded by Council Member Sanchez, and carried unanimously to approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting of April 16, 2026.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Carmona, Sanchez, Silva, Barajas and Mayor Berkson Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
B. APRIL 16, 2026, REGULAR MEETING
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Silva , seconded by Council Member Carmona, and carried unanimously to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 16, 2026.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Carmona, Sanchez, Silva, Barajas and Mayor Berkson Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
15. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TITLE AND TEXT OF ALL
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS INCLUDED IN THE AGENDA,
APPROVED
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -24 ADOPTED ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED MAY 7 , 2026 ($ 293,660.46), AND
RATIFYING THE REGISTERS OF DEMANDS RELEASED BY THE
FINANCE DIRECTOR APRIL 16 , 2026, THROUGH APRIL 17 , 2026 ($138,370.28)
C. FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AND TKE ENGINEERING, INC. FOR ENGINEERING
DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE AGATE STREET COMPLETE PROJECT
(CIP NO. 23109), APPROVED , EXTENDING THE TERM THROUGH
JUNE 30, 2027 AND INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY
$23,565, FOR A TOTAL NOT -TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $95,204; AND
CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT IN
SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM AND FORMAT ATTACHED AND AS
APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
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D. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AND STORM WATER INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE SERVICES, INC. (SWIMS”) FOR
THE INSTALLATION OF CERTIFIED FULL CAPTURE SYSTEM TRASH
TREATMENT CONTROL DEVICES AND STORM DRAIN CLEANING
SERVICES, APPROVED IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $169, 630.00;
AND CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO INCREASE THE TOTAL
COMPENSATION BY UP TO TEN PERCENT (10%) AS A CONTINGENCY
AND TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM
ATTACHED AND AS APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
E. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH ELROD FENCE COMPANY FOR
THE PAT MERRITT DOG PARK FENCE REPLACEMENT PROJECT –
PHASE 1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $68,799.00; CONTINGENCY IN AN AMOUNT OF UP TO TEN PERCENT (10%) OF THE CONTRACT AMOUNT – ITEM TABLED
Paul Toor, Public Works Director, responded to questions.
F. FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH SVA ARCHITECTS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF
$34,400, EXPANDING THE SCOPE OF DESIGN FOR THE CITY HALL RENOVATION AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECT (CIP 24108 AND
241090), APPROVED
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Silva, seconded by Council Member Sanchez, and carried 4-1 with Council Member Carmona opposed to approve a Fourth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement With SVA Architects, Inc. in the amount of $34,400, expanding the scope of design for the City Hall Renovation and Construction Project (C IP 24108 and 241090).
Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Sanchez, Silva, Barajas and Mayor Berkson Noes: Council Members: Carmona
Absent: Council Members: None
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G. RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -25 ADOPTED ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA,
ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF A PORTION OF THAT
PUBLIC UTILITY AND STREET EASEMENT OVER LOT “B” OF TRACT MAP NO. 32721 TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 4 PART 3 OF
DIVISION 9 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE; ”
AND CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE NOTICE OF VACATION NO. VAC26 -001 IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE
FORM ATTACHED, AND AS APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
Paul Toor, Public Works Director, responded to questions.
H. OFFER OF DEDICATION ACCEPTED FOR EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC
ROAD AND UTILITY DRAINAGE PURPOSES, INCLUDING PUBLIC
UTILITY AND PUBLIC SERVICES PURPOSES, OVER, UPON,
ACROSS, AND WITHIN THE AREA AS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A AND SHOWN ON EXHIBIT B OF DED26-001; AND OFFER OF DEDICATION
ACCEPTED OF AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC ROAD AND DRAINAGE
PURPOSES, INCLUDING PUBLIC UTILITY AND PUBLIC SERVICES
PURPOSES, OVER, UPON, ACROSS, AND WITHIN THE AREA AS
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A AND SHOWN ON EXHIBIT B OF DED26 - 002; AND DIRECTOR OF PUBL IC WORKS AND CITY CLERK
AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION
FOR DED26 -001 AND FOR DED26 -002 (CANADIAN PACIFIC LAND, LLC AND RMD INLAND INVESTORS, LLC, APN 177 -040-002), AND ADJACENT TO MURIEL DRIVE (TPG AG EHC III (LEN) CA 3, LP, APN 177-370-009, -010, -017, -018, -019, -028, & -029)
I. AMENDMENT OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY AND RUBIDOUX GATEWAY VILLAS, LP, A CALIFORNIA
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, A SUBSIDIARY OF NORTHTOWN HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, TO REPLACE THE USE OF $990,000
IN AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) FUNDS TO COMPLETE OFF-
SITE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE RUBIDOUX GATEWAY
VILLAS, WITH $990,000 FROM THE INCLUSIONARY HOUSING
ORDINANCE IN-LIEU FEE PROGRAM TO ENSURE THE AFFORDABLE
HOUSING PROJECT REMAINS ON TRACK – ITEM TABLED
J. RESOLUTION No. 2026-26 ADOPTED ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY UPHOLDING PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION PC- 0001 APPROVING THE
TITANTIC CEVICHE BAR PROJECT (MA24018; CUP24002 AND
SDP25147), TO ALLOW A RESTAURANT WITH ON -SITE SALES AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES – SPECIFICALLY BEER, WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS LOCATED AT 5667 MISSION BLVD. (APN: 179 -112-026) AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES 15301”
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Joe Perez, Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director, Rene Aguilar, Senior Planner; and Peter Thorson, City Attorney, responded to questions.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Sanchez, seconded by Council Member Silva, and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 2026-26 entitled “ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY UPHOLDING PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION
PC-0001 APPROVING THE TITANTIC CEVICHE BAR PROJECT
(MA24018; CUP24002 AND SDP25147), TO ALLOW A RESTAURANT
WITH ON -SITE SALES AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLI C
BEVERAGES – SPECIFICALLY BEER, WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS LOCATED AT 5667 MISSION BLVD. (APN: 179 -112-026) AND FINDING
THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO CEQA
GUIDELINES 15301.”
*Council Member Carmona wanted to clarify that he was voting in support of the CUP but wanted to register his opposition to the restrictions imposed on the applicant.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Carmona*, Sanchez, Silva, Barajas and Mayor Berkson Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
K. CODE AMENDMENT INITIATED TO UPDATE CHAPTER 5.68 AND TITLE 9 PLANNING AND ZONING OF THE JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL
CODE PERTAINING TO REGULATIONS OF TOBACCO RETAILERS
Tiffany Chhan, Senior Planner, responded to questions.
Council Action: Moved by Mayor Berkson , seconded by Council Member Silva, and carried unanimously to approve Consent Calendar items A through D, G, H and K.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Carmona, Sanchez, Silva, Barajas and Mayor Berkson Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
16. CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR: The following consent calendar items were removed from the consent calendar (E,F,I and J) and considered separately.
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17. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER MASTER APPLICATION (MA) NO. 22248: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, CHANGE OF ZONE,
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP, SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO ALLOW
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 232 RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND 24,000
SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL/RETAIL SPAC E WITHIN A 33 -ACRE
SITE LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST INTERSECTION OF LIMONITE
AVENUE AND WINEVILLE AVENUE (APNS: 157 -250-011, 157-250-013) AND TO ADOPT AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT; APPLICANT:
DIVERSIFIED PACIFIC DEVELOPMENT GROUP, LLC
Reynaldo Aquino, Senior Planner, provided a staff report and responded to questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Barajas opened the public hearing and invited public testimony.
• Public Testimony: Heriberto Perez, City resident.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Silva , seconded by Council Member Sanchez, and carried unanimously to continue the public hearing to May 21, 2026, to allow for in -person attendance by the entire City Council.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Carmona, Sanchez, Silva, Barajas and Mayor Berkson Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
B. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ZONING CODE
AMENDMENT NO. 24004 (ZCA24004) AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 9 OF THE JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE THAT: 1) AMENDS
REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO HOME OCCUPATIONS; 2) ADDS
SECTION 9.240.570 ESTABLISHING HOME OCCUPATIO N
DEVELOPMENT, DESIGN, AND OPERATIONAL STANDARDS; 3)
ALLOWS HOME OCCUPATIONS IN ALL ZONES THAT PERMIT SINGLE- FAMILY AND MULTI -FAMILY DWELLINGS; 4) AMENDS APPEAL
PROVISIONS; AND 5) MAKES A FINDING OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT
TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIT Y ACT SECTION
15061(B)(3)
Tiffany Chhan, Senior Planner, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions.
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Mayor Pro Tem Barajas opened the public hearing and invited public testimony.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Silva, seconded by Council Member Carmona, and carried unanimously to continue the hearing to the meeting of June 4, 2026.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Carmona, Sanchez, Silva, Barajas and Mayor Berkson Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
C. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 26001 (ZCA26001) AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 9 OF THE JURUPA
VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE TO 1) UPDATE SECTION 9.240.290
(ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS) OF THE JURUPA VALLEY
MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO RECENT STATE LEGIS LATIVE
REVISIONS FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS; AND 2) DETERMINE THAT THE
ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES 15282(h) AND 15061(b)(3)
Jim Pechous, Principal Planner, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Barajas opened the public hearing and invited public testimony. No public testimony was received. Mayor Pro Tem Barajas closed the public hearing.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Silva , seconded by Council Member Sanchez, and carried 4 -1 with Mayor Berkson opposed to introduce the first reading of Ordinance No. 2026- 04, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Jurupa Valley Amending CHAPTER 9.240 (ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS) of the Jurupa Valley Municipal Code to UPDATE ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT
AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT REGULATIONS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW , AND FINDING THAT THIS
ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION
15282(H) AND 15061(B)(3).”
Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Carmona, Sanchez, Silva and Mayor Pro Tem Barajas Noes: Council Members: Mayor Berkson
Absent: Council Members: None
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18. COUNCIL BUSINESS:
A. PROPOSED UPDATES TO ANIMAL -KEEPING, EQUESTRIAN, AND AGRICULTURAL STANDARDS – NO FORMAL ACTION TAKEN
Jim Pechous, Principal Planner, provided a staff report and responded to questions.
B. APPOINTMENT OF AN AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVIEWING THE PROPOSED 2026 SOLID WASTE RATES FOR ALL
COMMERCIAL, MULTIFAMILY, AND RESIDENTIAL ACCOUNTS WITHIN
CITY LIMITS
Paul Toor, Public Works Director, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Silva , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Barajas, and carried unanimously to approve the formation of an Ad Hoc Committee , and appointed Mayor Berkson and Council Member Sanchez to assist staff regarding the proposed 2026 solid waste rate increase.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Carmona, Sanchez, Silva, Barajas and Mayor Berkson Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
19. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ORAL/WRITTEN REPORTS REGARDING
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
A. MAYOR BERKSON – MOVED TO THE MAY 21, 2026, MEETING
1. UPDATE ON THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY’S – STATE ROUTE 91 ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING OF APRIL 30, 2026.
2. UPDATE ON THE RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY BOARD OF
DIRECTORS MEETING OF MAY 6, 2026.
3. UPDATE ON SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF
GOVERNMENTS POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING OF MAY 7,
2026.
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B. M
AYOR PRO TEM BARAJAS
1. UPDATE PROVIDED ON THE CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES
ASSOCIATION LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING S OF
APRIL 22, 2026, AND MAY 6, 2026.
2. U
PDATE PROVIDED ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
MEETINGS OF APRIL 21, 2026, AND MAY 4, 2026.
20. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None.
21. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT: None.
22. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
C ouncil Member Sanchez wished all mothers a Happy Mother’s Day.
Mayor Berkson asked the City Council to give dates to City Manager Rod Butler for the City’s Fire Drill.
23. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Pro Tem Barajas adjourned the meeting at 8:44 p.m. p.m. to Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber located at 8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509.
Respectfully submitted,
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MARIA MORRIS, CITY CLERK
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pproved: May 21, 2026