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MALIBU CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 28, 2024
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5:30 P.M.
MEETING CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Stewart called the meeting to order at 4:30 pm.
ROLL CALL
The following persons were recorded in attendance by the Recording Secretary:
PRESENT: Mayor Doug Stewart; Mayor Pro Tem Marianne Riggins; and Councilmembers Paul Grisanti, Bruce Silverstein and Steve Uhring.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Stewart opened the floor to public comment.
Speakers: None.
s RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
LLLLL At 4:30 p.m., the Council recessed to Closed Session to discuss the following items listed on the Closed Session agenda:
Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation
1. Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9
Number of potential cases: (2)
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
1. Properties: APN 4459-004-001
APN 4459-004-004
APN 4459—005-001
APN 4459-005-003
APN 4459-005-013
Agency Negotiator: Councilmembers Marianne Riggins and Doug Stewart Negotiating Parties: EQ Property Holdings LLLP
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
i REGULAR SESSION CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Stewart called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m.
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‘1 ROLL CALL
The following persons were recorded in attendance by the Recording Secretary:
PRESENT: Mayor Doug Stewart; Mayor Pro Tem Marianne Riggins; and Councilmembers Paul Grisanti, Bruce Silverstein and Steve Uhring.
ALSO PRESENT: Trevor Rusin, Interim City Attorney; Steve McClary, City Manager; Joseph Toney, Assistant City Manager; Alexis Brown, Deputy City Manager; Kelsey Pettijohn, City Clerk; Kristin Riesgo, Community Services Director; Susan Duenas, Public Safety Director; Rob DuBoux, Public Works Director; Parker Davis, Media Technician; Matt Myerhoff, Media Information Officer; Christina Munoz, Deputy City Clerk; Tyler Eaton, Senior Flaming; Salvador Lopez, Interim Assistant Planning Director; and Luis Flores, Public Safety Coordinator
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Dane Skophammer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Interim City Attorney Rusin reported that the meeting convened at 4:30 p.m., after which time the City Council recessed to a Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 and 54956.9, with all Councilmembers present. He stated the Council discussed the items on the Closed Session agenda and took no reportable action.
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REPORT ON POSTING OF AGENDA
City Clerk Pettijohn reported that the agenda for the meeting was properly posted on October 18, 2024.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION Mayor Pro Tem Riggins moved, and Councilmember Uhring seconded a motion to approve the agenda, hearing Item No. 6.A. before Item No. 4.A, and adjoum in memory of Robert Hart and Felicia Hudson. The motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 1 CONSENT CALENDAR
City Clerk Pettijohn provided clarification on procedures for public comment on the Consent Calendar.
Mayor Stewart opened the floor to public comment on the Consent Calendar items. .J Andy Lyon provided comments on Item No. l.B.6.
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As there were no other speakers present, Mayor Stewart returned the matter to the table for discussion.
Item Nos. 1.B.5. and 1.B.6. were pulled by the Council.
MOTION Mayor Pro Tem Riggins moved, and Councilmember Grisanti seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar, pulling Item Nos. 1.B.5. and 1.B.6. The motion carried unanimously.
The Consent Calendar consisted of the following items:
A. Previously Discussed Items
None.
B. New Items
1. Waive Further Reading
Recommended Action: After the City Attorney has read the title, waive full reading of ordinances considered on this agenda for introduction on first reading and/or second reading and adoption.
2. Approve Warrants
Recommended Action: Allow and approve warrant demand numbers 73861-74020 on the register from the General Fund and direct the City Manager to pay out the funds to each of the claimants listed in Warrant Register No. 756 in the amount of the warrant appearing opposite their names, for the purposes stated on the respective demands in a total amount of $3,158,008.68. City of Malibu payroll check number 5486-5487 and ACH deposits were issued in the amount of $437,903.70. 3. Approval of Minutes Recommended Action: Approve the minutes for the September 4, 2024 Special meeting and September 9, 2024 Regular meeting.
4. Investment Report for the Month Ending September 30, 2024 Recommended Action: Receive the Investment Report for the month ending September 30, 2024.
The following items were pulled from the consent calendar for individual consideration:
5. Amendment with California Skateparks
Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with California Skateparks in the amount of $29,100 for City design services and $50,400 for design services related to the 600 Spring Settlement Agreement.
Community Services Director Riesgo presented the report.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff.
MOTION Mayor Pro Tem Riggins moved, and Councilmember Grisanti seconded a motion to authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with California Skateparks in the amount Malibu City Council
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of $29,100 for City design services and $50,400 for design services related to the 600 Spring Settlement Agreement. The motion carried unanimously.
6. Professional Services Agreements for Contract Planning Services Recommended Action: l) Authorize the Mayor to execute a professional services agreement with 4Leaf, Inc. for contract planning services; 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute a professional services agreement with Capstone City Planning for contract planning services; and 3) AuthOrize the Mayor to execute a professional services agreement with CSG Consultants, Inc. for contract planning services.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff.
MOTION Mayor Stewart moved, and Councilmember Grisanti seconded a motion to:
1) authorize the Mayor to execute a professional services agreement with 4Leaf, Inc. for contract planning services; 2) authorize the Mayor to execute a professional services agreement with Capstone City Planning for contract planning services; and 3) authorize the Mayor to execute a professional services agreement with CSG Consultants, Inc. for contract planning services. The motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 2 CEREMONIAL/PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation of Commendation to Tom Schaar in Recognition of his Silver Medal in Skateboarding at the 2024 Summer Olympics
Mayor Pro Tem Riggins presented the commendation to Tom Schaar.
Mr. Schaar thanked the Council for the recognition.
ITEM 3 COMMISSION / COMMITTEE / CITY MANAGER UPDATES
E. Barry Haldeman, Malibu Arts Commission, discussed the comrhunity lands proj ect. He stated he was a member of the Malibu Film Society and recommended the Council consider including a performing arts center and movie theater in the community lands proj ect.
City Manager McClary stated he attended a Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) Master Plan Feasibility Study meeting. He stated the next PCH Master Plan Feasibility Study meeting was tentatively scheduled for December 11, 2024. He discussed the recent public safety power shutoff (PSPS) event and the staff response procedures for PSPS events. He announced the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) committee hearings on the City’s school district separation petition on November 8, 2024 in the SM-MUSD Board Room, and on November l3, 2024 at Malibu High School (MHS). He announced the 11-day vote center for the November 5, 2024 election was open at City Hall. He announced City Hall would be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024 for Veterans Day and the Regular City S
RECESS
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Council meeting would be held on Tuesday, November l2, 2024. He discussed plans for implementation for the speed cameras on PCH and announced a request for proposals had been issued. He announced 4—day vote centers would be open at the Christian Science Church, MHS, and the Topanga Library. He announced November 8, 2024 was the deadline to submit a Flaming Verification application to rebuild a non-conforming structure destroyed in the Woolsey Fire. He stated he attended a Las Virgenes-Malibu Council of Governments (COG) meeting and the League of Califomia Cities Annual Conference with all of the Department Heads.
He stated he attended the media event at the Ghost Tires memorial on October 18, . 2024.
Sergeant Chris Soderlund, Los Angeles County Sheriff Department, discussed a burglary on October l7, 2024 on Malibu Colony Road. He discussed rescheduling the overnight crime suppression deputies to patrol during business hours to address theft issues reported by the business community. He discussed an incident they responded to at Pavilions and how they apprehended the suspect. He described an incident on October 9, 2024 where a Volunteer on Patrol (VOP) received a report of a burglary, identified the burglar’s vehicle and reported it to the Sheriffs Department and Sheriff Deputies apprehended the suspect. He read a statement from The Malibu Times regarding plans for a memorial for the four Pepperdine students killed on PCH last October. He discussed the Malibu Half Marathon over the weekend and stated there were no incidents.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Riggins, Sergeant Soderlund discussed how residents and business oWners could register their security cameras with the Lost Hills Sheriff Stations real time crime center.
In response to Councilmember Silverstein, Sergeant Soderlund stated the emergency operations bureau would be monitoring social media and events after the election and the department would be on tactical alert.
At 6:27 p.m., Mayor Stewart recessed the meeting. The meeting resumed at 6:33 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
OLD BUSINESS
Malibu Community Lands Outreach & Engagement Outcomes Report Review and Prioritization of Proj ects
Recommended Action: 1) Receive and flle Malibu Community Lands Outreach and Engagement Outcomes Report; and 2) Identify Uses and Prioritize Projects Based on Outcomes Report.
Deputy City Manager Brown, Malibu Arts Commission Chair Lawrence, Parks and Recreation Commission Chair Skophammer, and Parks and Recreation Commissioner Guldimann presented the staff report.
The Council directed questions to staff.
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Mayor Stewart opened the floor to public comment.
Speaker: Wade Major, Denise Peak, David Shoshaw, Heather Gardner (5 min Autumn Gardner and Dakota Gardner), Jake Lingo, Heather Alfano, Dane Skophammer, Haylynn Conrad, John Alfano, Josh Spiegel, Erik Ran, Alicia Peak, Andy Lyon, Rodney Wallace (4 min Hayley Wallace), Howard Rudzki, Amora Magna, Jefferson Wagner, Skylar Peak, Carl Randall, Melissa Solano, Laura Rosenthal, Bill Sampson, Daniella Arnold, Crystal Falls, and Georgia Goldfarb Travis was unavailable at the time of the hearing.
As there were no other speakers present, Mayor Stewart returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff and commissioners, and Mr. Rudzki and Mr. Lingo.
Mayor Pro Tem Riggins moved, and Councilmember Silverstein seconded a motion to direct staff to: a) develop plans prioritizing ball fields and grass sports fields at the loki lot, Heathercliff lot, and Bluff’s Park; and b) issue a Request for Proposals for the architectural and engineering design of a multi-generational community center preferably sited on the Heathercliff lot, or on the loki lot if the development is infeasible on the Heathercliff lot;
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff.
Alexis — concurrent. Look at grass fields with on call consultant and RFP for full design with all uses
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Riggins moved to direct staff to concurrently: a) develop plans prioritizing ball fields and grass sports fields at the loki lot, Heathercliff lot, and Bluff‘s Park; and b) issue a Request for Proposals for the architectural and engineering design of a multi—generational community center preferably sited on the Heathercliff lot, or on the loki lot if the development is infeasible on the Heathercliff lot;
The seconder accepted the friendly amendment.
MOTION
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff.
The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tem Riggins moved, and Councilmember Grisanti seconded a motion to consider developing a performing arts center on the City’s La Paz Parcel C.
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The Council discussed the motion and directed questions to staff.
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Riggins moved to direct staff to work with the La Paz design team on a potential design for a performing arts center on the City’s La Paz Parcel C.
The seconder accepted the amendment.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff and commissioners.
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT
Councilmember Silverstein moved to direct staff to work with the La Paz design team and a Malibu Arts Commission Ad Hoc Committee on a potential design for a performing arts center on the City’s La Paz Parcel C.
The maker and the seconder accepted the amendment.
The motion carried unanimously.
MOTION Councilmember Silverstein moved to bring back an item to consider repaying Measure M funds used to purchase the Ioki and Triangle lots.
The motion died on the floor due to lack of a second.
CONSENSUS
By consensus, the Council directed staff to bring back an item to authorize hiring a proj ect manager for the Malibu Community Lands proj ect.
RECESS At 9:20 p.m., Mayor Stewart recessed the meeting. The meeting resumed at 9:33 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
MOTION Mayor Pro Tem Riggins moved, and Councilmember Grisanti seconded a motion to hear Item Nos. 7.A., 7.B. and 7.C. before Item No. 4.A.
The motion was withdrawn.
ITEM 4.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Barbara Adler was not present at the time of the hearing.
Erik Ran was not present at the time of the hearing.
Dru Ann Jacobson deferred time to Sherman Baylin.
Sherman Baylin discussed her support for sports field and a skate park. She discussed the City’s Mission Statement and the importance of having open spaces for the residents.
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Joshua Torres, Southern California Edison, discussed the recent PSPS event and efforts to reduce the impact and scope of PSPS events.
The Council directed questions regarding PSPS events and procedures to Mr.
Torres.
Jefferson Wagner discussed the electric circuits in the City. He discussed allowable uses for library set-aside funds. He suggested using library funds to help develop the Heathercliff lot.
Joan Murray deferred time to Jo Drummond.
Jo Drummond discussed the Form 496 flled by Moving California Forward for expenditures in support of Councilmember Grisanti. She discussed the contributions reported on the form. She discussed the mailers and text messages sent by Moving California Forward and questioned if all the expenditures were being properly reported. She discussed her support for Councilmember Silverstein and Councilmember Uhring.
Colin Drummond discussed his volunteering in the community. He expressed his support for Councilmember Silverstein and Councilmember Uhring.
Tiffany Murray discussed the City’s mission and expressed her support for Councilmember Silverstein, Councilmember Uhring, and Andy Lyon. She discussed the Malibu Inn Motel hearing.
Howard Rudzki stated it was also important to support the cultural arts with the community lands proj ect.
Kevin Shenkman discussed PSPS events and stated Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) did not shut off power due to weather events. He suggested looking into contracting with LADWP for power service.
Andy Lyon discussed the Moving California Forward Form 496 filing and stated he had spent $60 on his campaign. He discussed previous surveys regarding the community lands and how the most recent survey allowed participation from nonresidents. He discussed how City Hall was previously a performing arts center and suggested renting more office space at the La Paz shopping center. He discussed using the property with a transportation obligation for skateboarding and repurposing the Malibu Playhouse.
Crytal Falls suggested creating a roundabout on PCH and having more horse and walking paths instead of cars.
ITEM 4.B. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS
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Councilmember Grisanti explained that candidates are prohibited from communicating with or coordinating with political action committees (PAC). He stated he had not communicated with or coordinated with any PAC.
Mayor Pro Tem Riggins discussed the city limits and how the Malibu community expands beyond those limits. She discussed how non-residents who participated in the community land process were part of the Malibu community. She stated she attended the Malibu Pie Festival.
MOTION
ITEM 7
MOTION
Councilmember Uhring encouraged the residents to vote in the November 4, 2024 election.
Councilmember Silverstein encouraged the residents to vote in the November 4, 2024 election.
Mayor Stewart discussed the high voter turnout rate in Malibu. He stated he attended the Malibu Pie Festival and the Malibu Moves race event at Zuma. He commended the race organizers.
Councilmember Grisanti stated he attended the Malibu Pie Festival.
Mayor Pro Tem Riggins moved, and Councilmember Grisanti seconded a motion to hear Item Nos. 7.A., 7.B., 7.C., and 7.D. before Item No. 5.A. The motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Malibu Film Society Update and Fee Waiver Request
Recommended Action: 1) Receive report on the outcomes of the Malibu Film Society fllm series at City Hall; and 2) Consider whether to approve the Malibu Film Society request to conduct five film screenings with a fee waiver from January to June 2025.
Community Services Director Riesgo presented the staff report.
Mayor Stewart opened the floor to public comment.
E Barry Haldeman was not present at time of the hearing.
As there were no other speakers present, Mayor Stewart returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item.
Mayor Pro Tem Riggins moved, and Councilmember Grisanti seconded a motion to approve the Malibu Film Society request to conduct five film screenings with a fee waiver from January to June 2025. The motion carried unanimously.
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Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony Fee Waiver
Recommended Action: Consider whether to approve a request from The Malibu Navy League to waive the facility use and staffing fees and incur event costs for the Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony.
Community Services Director Riesgo presented the staff report.
Mayor Stewart opened the floor to public comment.
Speaker: Ani Dermenjian
As there were no other speakers present, Mayor Stewart returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item.
Mayor Pro Tem Riggins moved, and Councilmember Grisanti seconded a motion to approve a request from The Malibu Navy League to waive the facility use and staffing fees and incur event costs for the Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony.
The motion carried unanimously.
Councilmember Grisanti moved, and Councilmember Silverstein seconded a motion to hear Item No. 7.C. after 10:30 p.m. The motion carried unanimously.
Road Race Agreement
Recommended Action: At the recommendation of the Road Race Ad Hoc Committee, approve the Road Race Agreement with Zuma Foundation Inc.
MOTION
Community Services Director Riesgo presented the staff report.
Mayor Stewart opened the floor to public comment.
Speakers: Brennan Lindner (Veronica Hoomani deferred time to Brennan Linner), John Alfano, Scott Nilson, Tony Mark, Michael Epstein, Maria Londono, Cassidy Case, Kevin Stele, Juliana Reis, Ed Heinrich, Merlin Clarke, Shari Latta, Chuck McCann, and Alicia Peak
Terri Spath was not present at the time of the hearing.
As there were no other speakers present, Mayor Stewart returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item.
Councilmember Silverstein moved, and Councilmember Grisanti seconded a motion to approve the Road Race Agreement with Zuma Foundation Inc. The MOTION
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motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tem Riggins moved, and Councilmember Silverstein seconded a motion to hear Item No. 7.D. after 10:30 p.m. The motion carried unanimously.
Discussion and review ofthe Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Commission and the Mobilehome Park Rent Control Regulations
Recommended Action: l) Review the current standing of the Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Commission; and 2) Provide direction to staff as needed.
Assistant City Manager Brown presented the staff report.
Mayor Stewart opened the floor t0 public comment.
Speakers: Geoffrey Ortiz, Dru Ann Jacobson, Kevin Shenkman, and Candace Ferguson
Alicia Peak was not present at the time of the hearing.
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ITEM 5
As there were no other speakers present, Mayor Stewart returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item.
Councilmember Silverstein moved, and Mayor Pro Tem Riggins seconded a motion to: 1) determine the Councilmembers would fill the vacancies on the Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Commission in January 2025, 2) direct staff to bring back an item in January 2025 to consider forming an Ad Hoc Committee to review the Mobilehome Park Rent Control Regulations; and 3) direct the City Attorney to review the current Mobilehome Park Rent Control Regulations. The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tem Riggins moved and Councilmember Grisanti seconded a motion to hear Item No. 5.A. after 10:30 p.m. The motion carried 4-1 , Councilmember Silverstein opposed.
ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
Amendment to Parking Fine Schedule
Recommended Action: 1) Conduct the Public Hearing; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 24-55 amending the City’s Schedule of Parking Citation Penalties, rescinding Resolution No. 22-11, and finding the action to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
Public Safety Coordinator Flores presented the staff report.
Mayor Stewart opened the floor to public comment.
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Speakers: Andy Lyon
As there were no other speakers present, Mayor Stewart returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff.
Councilmember Silverstein moved, and Councilmember Grisanti seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-55 amending the City’s Schedule of Parking Citation Penalties, rescinding Resolution No. 22-1 1, and finding the action to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. The motion carried unanimously.
Councilmember Grisanti moved, and Mayor Pro Tem Riggins seconded a motion to hear Item No. 7.E. after 10:30 p.m. The motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS (Continue)
E. Appropriation of Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grant Funds for Enforcement Qperations and Public Education Campaign (Continued from October 14. 2024) Recommended Action: 1) Appropriate $460,000 from the General Fund Undesignated Reserve ($325,000 to Account Number 100-7002-5100 (Media Operations, Professional Services) and $135,000 to Account Number 100-7021- 51 15 (Public Safety, L.A. Co. Sheriff’s Services)), for the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grant Funds; and 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute Professional Services Agreement with That’s the Sound! Productions, in the amount of $325,000.
Councilmember Silverstein and Councilmember Uhring recused themselves and left the dais at 11:44 p.m.
Deputy City Manager Brown presented the staff report.
Mayor Stewart opened the floor to public comment. As there were no speakers present, Mayor Stewart returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item.
Mayor Stewart moved, and Mayor Pro Tem Riggins seconded a motion to: 1) appropriate $460,000 from the General Fund Undesignated Reserve ($325,000 to Account Number 100-7002-5100 (Media Operations, Professional Services) and $135,000 to Account Number 100—7021-5115 (Public Safety, L.A. Co. Sheriff’s Services)), for the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grant Funds; and 2) authorize the Mayor to execute Professional Services Agreement with That’s the Sound! Productions, as amended to correct the order of Section 5(a)(a) and 2(B)(l)(a), inthe amount of $325,000. The motion carried 3-0, Councilmember Silverstein and Councilmember Uhring absent.
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ITEM 6 OLD BUSINESS (Continued)
B. Strategic Workplan Fiscal Year 2024-25 (Continued from October 144 2024) Recommended Action: Adopt the Strategic Workplan for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
Item N0. 6.B. was continued to the November l2, 2024 meeting ITEM 8 COUNCIL ITEMS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
At 11:49 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Riggins moved, and Mayor Stewart seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting in memory of Robert Hart and Felicia Hudson. The motion carried 3- 0, Councilmember Silverstein and Councilmember Uhring absent.
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