CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
9:00 AM - Special Meeting/Work Session
Canfield Room
Rancho Cordova Police Department
2897 Kilgore Road, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Public Comment
Members of the public who wish to address the City Council may do so in person during the meeting by completing and submitting a Speaker Card to the City Clerk.
Members of the public who wish to provide public comment via email will need to submit comments to [email protected] no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 9, 2026. Written comments received no later than 4:00 p.m. will be distributed to the Council, filed in the record, and will not be read aloud. All comments submitted later than 4:00 p.m. will be distributed to the Council.
If you have questions related to the City Council Meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (916) 851-8720 before Monday, February 9, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1. SPECIAL MEETING - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Council Members Linda Budge, Joe Little, Siri Pulipati, David Sander, and Mayor Garrett Gatewood
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
At a special meeting, citizens wishing to address the Council for any matter on the agenda may do so at the time the matter is discussed. Under the provisions of the California Government Code, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or taking action on any item not on the agenda.
Rancho Cordova City Council - AGENDA
Special Meeting of Tuesday, February 10, 2026
3. SPECIAL MEETING
3.1. Subject: City Council Workshop to Discuss Strategic Priorities, Evaluate Legacy Projects and Review Council Agenda Structure.
4. ADJOURNMENT
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Special Meetings listed below are subject to change/cancellation without further notice.
Public documents related to items on the open session portion of this agenda, which are distributed to the City Council less than 24 hours prior to the meeting, shall be available for public inspection at the time the documents are distributed to the Council. Documents are available for inspection at the City Clerk's office located in Rancho Cordova City Hall.
The agenda items are accessible on the City’s website at www.cityofranchocordova.org on Thursdays or Fridays prior to the Special City Council Meeting.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
February 17, 2026 5:30 PM Regular Meeting
March 2, 2026 4:00 PM Special Meeting/5:30 PM Regular Meeting March 16, 2026 5:30 PM Regular Meeting
March 24, 2026 5:30 PM Special Meeting/Work Session
April 6, 2026 4:00 PM Special Meeting/5:30 PM Regular Meeting April 28, 2026 5:30 PM Special Meeting/Work Session
May 4, 2026 4:00 PM Special Meeting/5:30 PM Regular Meeting May 18, 2026 5:30 PM Regular Meeting
If you have any technical questions related to the agenda items, please contact City Hall at (916) 851- 8700.
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CERTIFICATION OF POSTING OF AGENDA
I, Stacy Leitner, City Clerk for the City of Rancho Cordova, declare that the foregoing agenda for the February 10, 2026, Special Meeting of the Rancho Cordova City Council was posted and available for review on February 6, 2026, at City Hall of the City of Rancho Cordova, 2729 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, California, 95670. The agenda is also available on the city website at www.cityofranchocordova.org.
Rancho Cordova City Council - AGENDA
Special Meeting of Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Signed February 6, 2026, at Rancho Cordova, California.
Stacy Leitner, CMC
City Clerk
MEMORANDUM
City Council Staff Report - Page 1 of 2
ITEM 3.1.
DATE: February 10, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Micah Runner, City Manager
SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP TO DISCUSS STRATEGIC PRIORITIES,
EVALUATE LEGACY PROJECTS AND REVIEW COUNCIL AGENDA
STRUCTURE
The Council workshop will provide an opportunity for the City Council to engage in focused discussion on the Council's Strategic Framework, including a review of progress and alignment across key strategic areas. Staff will present updates on how current efforts support the Strategic Framework and include priorities for the coming year.
Strategic Framework Areas:
• Grow Strong Neighborhoods
• Build Robust Infrastructure
• Lead Community Growth and Innovation
• Create Vibrant Community and Cultural Spaces
• Promote Organizational Excellence
The Council workshop will also include updates on the city's legacy projects, allowing Councilmembers to provided direction on next steps.
Legacy Projects to be Discussed:
• Little League
• Library
• Theater
• Community Center
• Veteran's Space
In addition, staff will review the Council agenda order and recent updates to the Ralph M.
Brown Act to ensure shared understanding of meeting procedures and compliance requirements.
The workshop is intended to support alignment between the City Council and staff and to inform future work planning and decision-making.
City Council Staff Report - Page 2 of 2
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Presentation
2/6/2026
City of Rancho
Cordova
City Council Workshop
February 10, 2026
1 ITEM 3.1.
ATTACHMENT 1
2/6/2026
Welcome and Public Comment
2 ITEM 3.1.
ATTACHMENT 1
2/6/2026
Agenda
1. Welcome and Public Comment
2. Organizational Update and Context Setting
3. Strategic Framework and 2026 Priorities
4. Legacy Projects
5. Council Agenda Process
6. Next Steps
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Norms for
Our Time
Together
Listen with respectListen
Be open to sharing new ideasBe BOLD
Look for opportunities to agreeSeek
consensus
Enjoy the experienceHave fun!
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Bike Rack
Items to discuss at
another time will be
tracked separately
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ATTACHMENT 1
2/6/2026
Organizational
Update and Context
Setting
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2/6/2026
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Celebrating
Accomplishments
What from the past year
makes you most proud?
Are there any additional
accomplishments you would
like to highlight?
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11 Strategic
Framework and
2026 Priorities
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ATTACHMENT 1
2/6/2026
Conversation
Structure
1) Review work currently underway
2) Discuss what most excites you
3) Determine how to measure our
success
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ATTACHMENT 1
2/6/2026
City of Rancho Cordova
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK
Our Vision:
A unified and innovative city with a can-do approach, where quality services, infrastructure, and technology – together with engaged residents, businesses, and partners – create an outstanding quality of life. 13 ITEM 3.1.
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2/6/2026
Work Underway for 2026
• Utilize proactive engagement/enforcement programs to inform residents of program availability and gain compliance (supported by City Detect) • Provide free animal clinics to the community
• Nuisance Property enforcement with Community Prosecutor • Maintain Public safety initiatives and proactive teams, including Enforcement Five, CSU, POP , USPSI, etc.
• Continue business watch and add hotel watch programs
• Continue technology to support Real Time Information Center (RTIC) • Continue the Chronic Offender Rehabilitation Efforts (CORE) program • Develop a new contract with the Sacramento County Sheriff Department • Host Spring Service Day, Good Neighbor Days
• Deploy beautification programs and workshops
• School reorganization evaluation
What most excites you?
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ATTACHMENT 1
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How do we measure success?
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ATTACHMENT 1
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Work Underway for 2026
• Construction in 2026:
o Countryside Road Rehabilitation Phase 2, Stone Creek & S. White Rock Slurry Seals, Irrigation Maintenance
o Signal Safety Enhancements ($1 M grants) - Folsom Blvd, Zinfandel Dr, Sunrise Blvd, Douglas Rd, White Rock Rd, Mather Field Rd, Bradshaw Rd, Old Placerville Rd and RC Parkway
o Break ground on the Zinfandel Overcrossing and Art Walk ($23 M grants) o Continue to establish Rancho Cordova as the best maintained City in the Region • Setting the stage for future success:
o Continue design of Rancho Cordova Parkway Interchange o Design of the North Campus Road project
o Lincoln Village Neighborhood Rehabilitation and Traffic Calming o Complete the Active Transportation Master Plan ($300k grants) o Planning and design of the Rossmoor Bar Trails ($700k grants, $850k grant pending) o Finalize environmental and right of way for White Rock Rd Phase 3 ($10M grants) What most excites you?
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How do we measure success?
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2/6/2026
Work Underway for 2026
• Foster the City of Rancho Cordova as an AI ecosystem
• Foster ongoing partnerships to continue advancing currentwork o Utilize the Talent Pipeline Management Program through the Chamber of Commerce • Implement the Economic Development Strategic Plan
o Business Retention Visits
o Creating a modern vision for the office park
o Support start-up community
• Continue work efforts on the city’s General Plan – estimated adoption May 2027 • Historic Building & Cultural Study
• Arena project, with associated retail and dining district, hotels and residential units • Continued support of high level of development activity What most excites you?
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How do we measure success?
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What most excites you?
Work Underway for 2026
• Update the Arts Strategic Plan
• Legacy Project discussion (Library, Little League, Performing Arts, Events center, Veterans)
• National Park Monument Study
• CEIF Grant Process (Supporting Youth, Sports, Arts)
• Community Micro-grants
• Neighborhood Engagement
• Mather Veterans Village (IV/V)
• Partnerships:
o Cordova Community Council
o Soil Born
o Children's Museum
o Capital Airshow
o Sac Metro Fire
o Cal Cap Film Office
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How do we measure success?
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Work Underway for 2026
• Utilize data to drive decision-making to create performance metrics • Implement AI & Emerging Technology
o Digital Twin
o Chatbot
o AI Agents
• Expand paperless and automated workflows
• Achieve compliance with online ADA requirements for city website • Continue to submit for organizational awards, presentations, and thought leadership • Continue to meet space constraints as a growing city staff at City Hall • Publish city's second annual report and second annual resident mailer; grow social and digital channels and earned media ; launch external podcast with video component • Continue to foster a culture that supports a non-bureaucratic customer service approach • Implement technology plan to support cybersecurity and infrastructure reliability • Strategically add capacity to meet the growing demands What most excites you?
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How do we measure success?
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ATTACHMENT 1
2/6/2026
Legacy Projects
26 ITEM 3.1.
ATTACHMENT 1
2/6/2026
LEGACY PROJECT DISCUSSION
February 10, 2026
27 ITEM 3.1.
ATTACHMENT 1
2/6/2026
AGENDA
Current Legacy Projects
Status updates and near term- term priorities
Strategic Direction
Options to separate the Legacy Project vision into:
• Immediate, lower-cost opportunities
• Mid-term, partnership-driven projects
• Long term capital concepts
Alignment with Strategic Framework
Council Direction
Feedback and next steps for advancing Legacy Projects
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ATTACHMENT 1
2/6/2026
LITTLE LEAGUE – UPDATE/ HISTORY
2019 – 2022
Conceptual & Schematic Design
Little League complex planning and site analysis at Cordova Lane and Ahlstrom Park Jan 2023
Maintenance Improvements Completed
Field and facility upgrades delivered at Ahlstrom Park
2023
Expanded Scope Evaluation
Reviewed larger complex concepts and feasibility alternatives January 2024
City Council Review & Direction
Presented project alternatives to Council
Current Status: Project on Hold
Future progress dependent on partner readiness, funding strategy, and council alignment 29 ITEM 3.1.
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BASEBALL FIELDS AROUND RANCHO CORDOVA (EXISTING & FUTURE) Ahlstrom Park/
Cordova Lane
7 Existing Fields
Mather Sports
Complex
4 Existing Fields
Mitchell Middle School
1 Existing Field
Rio del Oro
Future Park
Fields TBD
Heron Landing
Park
2 Existing Fields
Hagan Park
3 Existing Fields
Existing Fields
Future Parks
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2/6/2026
LITTLE LEAGUE ENHANCEMENTS AT CORDOVA LANE
Immediate Enhancements (current season)
On-site parking (40-60 stalls)
Field maintenance
Timeline: 1-2 months
Further Enhancements (next season)
Fencing
Restroom Rentals
Storage
Field Rentals
Maintenance projects
Timeline: 6-12 months
Long Term Options
Cordova Lane Acquisition
Multiple Leagues
Timeline: 5+ years
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TYPES OF LITTLE LEAGUE FACILITIES
Local Facility
6-20+ acres
4 to 10 fields
Local League Play and Practice Only
Local Tournaments
$15-$50M+
Regional Facility
50-150 acres
10 to 19 fields
League Practices and Competitions
Tournaments from +/-100 miles
$250M+
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ATTACHMENT 1
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LITTLE LEAGUE DIRECTION AND NEXT STEPS
Little League – Public Comment
Immediate Actions – Ready to Proceed (0 – 12 months)
Does Council support moving forward with Little League enhancements at Cordova Lane? - On-site parking (40-60 stalls)
- Field maintenance
- Fencing
- Restroom Rentals
- Storage
- Field Rentals
Near – Term Actions (1-5 years)
Does Council support exploring the potential acquisition of the Cordova Lane school site for future Little League expansion opportunities?
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ATTACHMENT 1
2/6/2026
RC3 COMMUNITY CENTER
What Was Presented – December 9, 2025
Staff presented a Community Center Model that included the following potential uses:
Performing Arts & Theater
Veteran Service Organization Space
Library
Banquet Hall & Catering Kitchen
Community Meeting Rooms
Administrative Offices
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RC3 COMMUNITY CENTER
Key Discussion Theme: Consolidated Facility vs. Distributed Model Input reflected diverse perspectives
Broader interest expressed in distributing community uses across the city Key Takeaway: Council interest leaned toward a distributed approach, suggesting opportunities to advance individual uses separately rather than as one consolidated facility. 35 ITEM 3.1.
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DISTRIBUTED MODEL
Stand alone uses distributed throughout the city
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ATTACHMENT 1
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VETERAN MEETING SPACE
Purpose
Establish a dedicated veterans meeting and
gathering space
Potential Sites Explored
Gold Pan Center (980 SF)
Old Winery Place (1,100 SF)
Sunrise Corporate Center (1,100 SF)
Recommended Next Steps
Engage veteran groups on site selection
Negotiate lease for preferred location
Estimated Fiscal Impact $20K per year
Timeline: 0-6 months
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ATTACHMENT 1
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COMMUNITY EVENT SPACE
Purpose
Identify existing community event spaces within Rancho
Cordova that can accommodate community events
Existing Sites within Rancho Cordova
10 facilities can support medium banquet events
100 – 300 people
8 Facilities can support large banquet events
300 – 700 people
1 facility can support extra large banquet events
up to 1,100 people
Recommended Next Steps
Expand the City’s microgrant program to allow funds to be used for:
- Facility rental fees
- Community – serving fundraising events
Timeline: 1 month
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LIBRARY FACILITY
Requires 4,000 – 7,000+ SF of space in
southeast Rancho Cordova
Mid Term Solutions
Two vacant commercial pads exist in
Anatolia Marketplace
Explore joint-use with school district at new
High School
Timeline: 3-5 years
Long Term Solution
Dedicate land and build single-story library (
16,000 – 25,000 SF)
Timeline: 5+ years
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ATTACHMENT 1
2/6/2026
THEATER & PERFORMING ARTS FACILITY
A sustainable, right-sized approach to community theater and performing arts
25,000 – 35,000 SF Adaptive Reuse/TI
Core Facility Components
Black Box/ Small Theater
Education & Creative Spaces
Public & Community Areas
Operational Support
Location Considerations
ADA Compliance
Assembly Use
Public Transit access
Ample Parking
Roll-up door, studio space,
and locker rooms
Existing sprinklers
Alignment with the Zin POC
Opportunity to revitalize a prime retail center
Build Out Estimate: $320/SF $8M - $13M
Conceptual rendering – AI generated for illustrative purposes only Conceptual rendering – AI generated for illustrative purposes only 40 ITEM 3.1.
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CITY OWNED PROPERTY - 10801 WHITE ROCK RD
Opportunity for Civic Use
Highly visible 3-acre corner site
Alignment with the Zinfandel Drive Bicycle & Pedestrian Overcrossing - Art Walk
Potential Uses: performing arts center, library,
community space, event space
Timeline: 5+ years
Discussion for Council:
What are some ideas for potential civic
uses of this property?
Conceptual rendering – AI generated for illustrative purposes only 41 ITEM 3.1.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
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ATTACHMENT 1
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DIRECTION AND NEXT STEPS
Immediate Actions – Ready to Proceed
Does Council support proceeding with establishing a Veteran Meeting Space? Does Council support amending the Community Engagement Grant Program to include allowing facility rental fees for nonprofit fundraising events?
Consolidated Community Center
Does Council wish to pursue a consolidated community center model that co-locates multiple community uses in a single facility?
- If consolidated, does council want staff to evaluate an existing building conversion or new construction on City-owned property?
Distributed model
Does Council support staff evaluating potential locations, including 2810 Zinfandel, for a community theater partnership?
Where does council envision a library site?
- Joint-use with EGUSD School site
- Build on City-owned property
- Build on Retail/lease space south of Douglas
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Council Agenda
Process
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
• Update on significant changes effective July 1, 2026
regarding SB 707:
• Teleconferencing
• Locations set up for teleconferencing public meetings • Rancho Cordova Council Chambers
• American River Rooms
• Remote access and participation
• Multilingual outreach
• Discussion related to agenda items, format, and procedures 46 ITEM 3.1.
ATTACHMENT 1
2/6/2026
PUBLIC ACCESS - TELECONFERENCING
• All open and public meetings held by an eligible legislative body shall include an opportunity for members of the public to attend via a two-way telephonic service or a two-way audiovisual platform
Staff Recommendation: Zoom, telephone call-in option with iPads set at the Dais and the American River Rooms
• Legislative body must approve a policy regarding Internet service disruptions at a noticed public meeting in open session by
July 1, 2026
Next Steps: City Clerk and City Attorney to draft a policy for consideration of City Council before June 1, 2026.
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PARTICIPATION AND DISRUPTIONS
• The legislative body or its presiding officer still has the authority in a remote meeting to remove or limit participation by persons who engage in behavior that disrupts, disturbs, impedes, or renders infeasible the orderly conduct of the meeting.
Next Steps: City Clerk and City Attorney to update Mayor’s script and add a disruption statement to the agenda cover sheet by July 6, 2026. 48 ITEM 3.1.
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LANGUAGE ACCESS
• Translation of Meeting Agendas into all “applicable languages” Next Steps: The City of Rancho Cordova does not yet meet this requirement. • Eligible legislative body shall reasonably assist members of the public who wish to translate a public meeting into any language
Next Steps: City Clerk will coordinate interpretation and translation services as needed.
• Provide a publicly accessible physical location near where the agenda and translations are posted that allows the public to post additional agenda translations
Next Steps: City Clerk will coordinate with staff.
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PUBLIC OUTREACH
• Required to encourage underrepresented and non-English-speaking communities to participate by:
• System to accept and fulfill requests for meeting agendas and documents • Make reasonable efforts, as determined by the legislative body, to invite groups that do not traditionally participate in public meetings to attend those meetings Next Steps: City staff to coordinate and implement these requirements • Internet webpage dedicated to public meeting process education Next Steps: City staff to coordinate and implement these requirements 50 ITEM 3.1.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
• Along with notice or agenda for the meeting, the legislative body shall also give notice of the procedure for receiving and resolving requests for accommodation Next Steps: City staff to coordinate and implement these requirements. 51 ITEM 3.1.
ATTACHMENT 1
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AGENDA TITLES AND ORDER DISCUSSION
Call To Order/Roll Call
Metro Cable TV Announcement
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Presentations
Public Comment on Items Not on the Agenda
Time Allotted
Council Reports
City Manager’s Report
Consent Calendar Items
Consent Public Hearing Items
Public Hearing Items
Regular Calendar Items
Council Requests for Future Agenda Items
Closed Session (if applicable)
Adjournment
Next Steps: City Clerk and City Attorney to draft an updated resolution regarding City Council Meeting agendas for consideration of City Council before July 6, 2026.
Decision Points: Does the City Council want to adjust the order of the agenda titles and/or public comment time?
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Next Steps
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Share
one key
takeaway
from our
time together
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Thank you!
Contact: Nancy Hetrick, Vice President
[email protected]
Janae Janik, Senior Consultant
[email protected]
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