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04/29/2025
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5:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
Call to Order in the Council Chambers
Mayor Gillmor called the Closed Session to order at 5:36 PM.
Confirmation of Quorum
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Assistant City Clerk Pimentel confirmed a quorum and noted that Councilmembers Jain, Chahal, and Gonzalez would be participating remotely under the Brown Act.
Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation (CC)
Pursuant to Gov’t Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
City of Santa Clara v. D.E. II Restaurants, Inc, Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No. 19CV340508
Public Comment
None.
Convene to Closed Session (Council Conference Room)
Mayor Gillmor adjourned into Closed Session at 5:37 PM. 7:00 PM JOINT CITY COUNCIL/STADIUM AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING Call to Order in the Council Chambers
Mayor/Chair Gillmor called the regular meeting to order at 7:02 PM.
Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values
Council/Board recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Council/Boardmember Hardy recited the Statement of Values.
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Assistant City Clerk Pimentel noted that Councilmembers Jain, Chahal, Gonzalez would be participating remotely under the Brown Act.
Assistant City Clerk/Secretary Pimentel recited the AB23 announcement and Statement of Behavioral Standards.
Assistant City Clerk/Secretary Pimentel also noted that any registered Lobbyist speaking during the Public Meeting will need to identify themselves and whom they represent.
Council/Boardmember Albert Gonzalez, Council/Boardmember Raj Chahal, Council/Boardmember Karen Hardy, Council/Boardmember Kevin Park, Council/Boardmember Suds Jain, Vice Mayor/Chair Kelly Cox, and Mayor/Chair Lisa M. Gillmor
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REPORTS OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION MATTERS HEARD ON 4/22/2025 AND 4/29/2025
City Attorney Googins reported that there was no reportable action from Closed Session matters heard on April 22, 2025 and April 29, 2025.
CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS/RECONSIDERATIONS
Mayor/Chair Gillmor requested a moment of silence in remembrance of Pope Francis and acknowledged the passing of former Councilmember Debi Davis.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
2.A 25-454 Recognition of Funds Raised to Benefit Local Programs from the 2024 Santa Clara Historic Home Tour
Mayor Gillmor, on behalf of the Council, recognize the efforts of the Santa Clara Historic Home Tour and acknowledge their commitment to giving back to the local community.
Sue Kozdon (Home Tours) provided some remarks.
2.B 25-292 Presentation by Cultural Commission on Projects and Upcoming Special Events
Jonathan Marinaro (Chair, Cultural Commission) provided a Powerpoint presentation on 2024 projects and upcoming 2025 special events.
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2.C 25-463
2.D 25-430
CONSENT CALENDAR
Proclamation of May 4-10, 2025 as Drinking Water Week
Mayor Gillmor, on behalf of the Council, proclaimed May 4, 2025 to May 10, 2025 as Drinking Water Week.
Senior Management Analyst McCarthy accepted the proclamation and provided some remarks.
Proclamation of May 1, 2025 as Law Day in the City of Santa Clara Including Recognition of the Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center at Santa Clara University for Their Contribution of Pro Bono Legal Services to the Community.
Mayor Gillmor, on behalf of the Council, proclaimed May 1, 2025 as Law Day and recognized Katherine and George Alexander Community Law Center at Santa Clara University for their pro bono legal services to the community.
City Attorney Googins provided a Powerpoint presentation and introduced Scott Maurer (Supervising Attorney, Katherine and George Alexander Community Law Center) and Hanchel Cheng (Katherine and George Alexander Community Law Center) who provided some remarks.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by Vice Mayor Cox, to approve the Consent Calendar.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.A 25-08 Board, Commissions and Committee Minutes
Recommendation: Note and file the Minutes of:
Historical and Landmarks Commission - March 6, 2025
Cultural Commission - March 3, 2025
Board of Library Trustees - March 3, 2025
Planning Commission - March 19, 2025
Parks & Recreation Commission - February 10, 2025
Parks & Recreation Commission - March 10, 2025
Youth Commission - March 11, 2025
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by Vice Mayor Cox, to note and file the Minutes of: Historical and Landmarks Commission - March 6, 2025, Cultural Commission - March 3, 2025, Board of Library Trustees - March 3, 2025, Planning Commission - March 19, 2025, Parks & Recreation Commission - February 10, 2025, Parks & Recreation Commission - March 10, 2025, and Youth Commission - March 11, 2025.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.B 25-446 Action on Monthly Financial Status and Investment Reports for February 2025 and Approve the Related Budget Amendments
Recommendation: 1. Note and file the Monthly Financial Status Report and Monthly Investment Report for February 2025 as presented; and
2. Approve the FY 2024/25 Budget Amendments in the following funds (as detailed in the Fiscal Impact Section of the staff report and Attachment 3 to the staff report):
a. In the General Fund, with a net impact of $80,184;
b. In the Building Development Services Fund, with a net impact of $0;
c. In the Convention Center Enterprise Fund, with a net impact of $0; d. In the Electric Utility Capital Fund, with a net impact of $0; e. In the Sewer Utility Fund, with a net impact of $0;
f. In the Special Liability Insurance Fund, with a net impact of $2,180,608; and
g. In the Vehicle Replacement Fund, with a net impact of $83,636.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by Vice Mayor Cox, to (1) note and file the Monthly Financial Status Report and Monthly Investment Report for February 2025; and (2) approve the FY 2024/25 Budget Amendments in the following funds: (a) in the General Fund, with a net impact of $80,184; (b) in the Building Development Services Fund, with a net impact of $0; (c) in the Convention Center Enterprise Fund, with a net impact of $0; (d) in the Electric Utility Capital Fund, with a net impact of $0; (e) in the Sewer Utility Fund, with a net impact of $0; (f) in the Special Liability Insurance Fund, with a net impact of $2,180,608; and (g) in the Vehicle Replacement Fund, with a net impact of $83,636.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.C 25-400 Action on the Appropriation of $102,849 in Asset Forfeiture Funds for FY 2024/25 and to Approve the Related Budget Amendment and Spending Plan
Recommendation:
1. Approve the appropriation of Asset Forfeiture Funds in the amount of $102,849 pursuant to State and federal Regulations;
2. Approve the described spending plan for a combined total of $282,622 of FY 23/24 Operating Grant Trust Funds and FY 24/25 Seized Asset Funding; and
3. Approve the FY 2024/25 budget amendment in the Police Operating Grant Trust Fund to recognize seized asset funding in the amount of $102,849 and appropriate that funding to the Seized Asset Funding program in the amount of $102,849 (five affirmative Council votes required to appropriate additional revenue).
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by Vice Mayor Cox, to (1) approve the appropriation of Asset Forfeiture Funds in the amount of $102,849 pursuant to State and federal Regulations; (2) approve the described spending plan for a combined total of $282,622 of FY 23/24 Operating Grant Trust Funds and FY 24/25 Seized Asset Funding; and (3) approve the FY 2024/25 budget amendment in the Police Operating Grant Trust Fund to recognize seized asset funding in the amount of $102,849 and appropriate that funding to the Seized Asset Funding program in the amount of $102,849.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.D 25-367
Action on a Resolution to Authorize Business License Tax Adjustment for Annual Inflation Increase Effective July 1, 2025
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the annual inflation adjustment for the Business License Tax, effective July 1, 2025, as allowable under Santa Clara City Code Section 3.40.160
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by Vice Mayor Cox, to adopt Resolution No. 25-9433 authorizing the annual inflation adjustment for the Business License Tax, effective July 1, 2025, as allowable under Santa Clara City Code Section 3.40.160.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.E 25-76 Action on the Award of Purchase Orders to GE Grid Solutions, LLC for Purchase of Additional Equipment and Services for Silicon Valley Power’s GE JungleMux System
Recommendation:
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to issue purchase orders to GE Grid Solutions, LLC on an as-needed basis for a period of five years through June 30, 2028, for a total maximum amount not to exceed $5,000,000 for the purchase of equipment, hardware, and software services for Silicon Valley Power’s GE JungleMux system, subject to the appropriation of funds and review and approval as to form by the City Attorney; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to (a) take any actions as necessary to implement and administer GE’s Terms and Conditions for Sale of Products and Services and/or purchase orders, and (b) negotiate and execute amendments to the GE’s Terms and Conditions for Sale of Products and Services or purchase orders, to (1) add or delete services, (2) adjust future rates and terms based on market conditions, and (3) make de minimis revisions, subject to the above maximum compensation limit and review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by Vice Mayor Cox, to (1) authorize the City Manager or designee to issue purchase orders to GE Grid Solutions, LLC on an as-needed basis for a period of five years through June 30, 2028, for a total maximum amount not to exceed $5,000,000 for the purchase of equipment, hardware, and software services for Silicon Valley Power’s GE JungleMux system, subject to the appropriation of funds and review and approval as to form by the City Attorney; and (2) authorize the City Manager or designee to (a) take any actions as necessary to implement and administer GE’s Terms and Conditions for Sale of Products and Services and/or purchase orders, and (b) negotiate and execute amendments to the GE’s Terms and Conditions for Sale of Products and Services or purchase orders, to (1) add or delete services, (2) adjust future rates and terms based on market conditions, and (3) make de minimis revisions, subject to the above maximum compensation limit and review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.F 25-301 Action on Amendment No. 1 to the Agreements with Advanced Lighting Services, Inc. and American Power Solutions, Inc. for Citywide LED Lighting Retrofit and Replacement for City Facilities and As-Needed Services
Recommendation:
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to agreements with Advanced Lighting Services, Inc. and American Power Solutions, Inc. for citywide LED lighting retrofit and replacement services, to increase the aggregate maximum compensation by $441,046, from $500,000 to a revised not-to-exceed amount of $941,046, subject to the appropriation of funds and review and approval by the City Attorney.
2. Approve the following FY 2024/25 budget amendments:
a. In the Public Buildings Capital Fund, increase the transfer from the General Fund Capital Projects Reserve by $37,984 and increase the Upgrade Lighting to LED Project by $37,984 ( five affirmative Council votes required to appropriate additional revenue); and b. In the General Fund, increase the transfer to the Public Buildings Capital Fund and decrease the Capital Projects Reserve by $37,984 ( five affirmative Council votes required for the use of unused balances).
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by Vice Mayor Cox, to (1) authorize the City Manager or designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to agreements with Advanced Lighting Services, Inc. and American Power Solutions, Inc. for citywide LED lighting retrofit and replacement services, to increase the aggregate maximum compensation by $441,046, from $500,000 to a revised not-to-exceed amount of $941,046, subject to the appropriation of funds and review and approval by the City Attorney; (2) approve the following FY 2024/25 budget amendments: (a) in the Public Buildings Capital Fund, increase the transfer from the General Fund Capital Projects Reserve by $37,984 and increase the Upgrade Lighting to LED Project by $37,984; and (b) in the General Fund, increase the transfer to the Public Buildings Capital Fund and decrease the Capital Projects Reserve by $37,984.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.G 25-365 Action on a Resolution Establishing the Average Per-Acre Land Values and Park Development Costs to be Used in the Calculation of Parkland In-Lieu Fees for New Residential Development for the FY 2025-26 Municipal Fee Schedule
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution in accordance with Santa Clara City Code Chapter
17.35 establishing the average per-acre land values and park development costs to be used in the setting of parkland in-lieu fees for residential development.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by Vice Mayor Cox, to adopt Resolution No. 25-9434 in accordance with Santa Clara City Code Chapter 17.35 establishing the average per-acre land values and park development costs to be used in the setting of parkland in-lieu fees for residential development.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.H 25-370
Action to Adopt a Resolution of Commitment as a Condition of the Award from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission of Transit-Oriented Communities Implementation Grants
Recommendation:
1. Adopt a Resolution of Commitment for the City’s expenditure of technical
assistance grant funds and intent to adopt implementing policies related to MTC’s Transit-Oriented Communities Policy; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents related to accepting the technical assistance grants in final forms approved by the City Attorney.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by Vice Mayor Cox, to (1) adopt Resolution No. 25-9435 for the City’s expenditure of technical assistance grant funds and intent to adopt implementing policies related to MTC’s Transit-Oriented Communities Policy; and (2) authorize the City Manager to execute all documents related to accepting the technical assistance grants in final forms approved by the City Attorney.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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Akos Szoboszlay spoke regarding pedestrian prohibition on Expressways.
Howard Gibbins
thanked the Cultural Commission and Parks and
Recreation Commission for organizing special events. He also spoke about parking at the Amtrak station.
Satish Chandra spoke regarding the attack in the Kashmir region of India.
CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
None.
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4. 25-377 Adopt Updated Definitions for Field User Categories and Field User Priorities of Use and Adopt a Resolution Incorporating the Updated Recreation Fields and Turf Areas Reservations: Practice & Games Fees into the Proposed FY 2025/26 Municipal Fee Schedule.
Recommendation:
1. Adopt Updated Definitions for Field User Categories and Field User Priorities of Use; and
2. Adopt
a Resolution Incorporating the Updated Recreation Fields and Turf Areas Reservations: Practice & Games Fees into the Proposed FY 2025/26 Municipal Fee Schedule.
City Manager Grogan made some opening remarks and introduced Director of Parks and Recreation Sparacino who provided a Powerpoint presentation on Field User Categories and Field User Priorities of Use.
Council questions followed.
Public Comment: Mike Walke
Linda Pascoal
Sisir
Director of Parks and Recreation Sparacino addressed Council questions.
Council discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jain, seconded by
Councilmember Hardy, to (1) adopt updated definitions for Field User Categories and Field User Priorities of Use and (2) adopt Resolution No. 25-9436 incorporating the updated Recreation Fields and Turf Areas Reservations: Practice & Games Fees into the Proposed FY 2025/26 Municipal Fee Schedule.
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5. 25-131 Public Hearing: Action on the Adoption of the Proposed FY 2025/26 Municipal Fee Schedule
Recommendation: 1. Adopt a resolution for the “City of Santa Clara 2025/26 Municipal Fee Schedule
” which (a) sets new fees, rates and charges (collectively “fees”); (b) amends existing fees; and (c) deletes certain fees; for various City departments effective on July 1, 2025, all in the form and at the rates presented and attached hereto, modified as necessary to accommodate Council action on field and turf use fees (April 29, 2025, agenda report 25-377).
2. Authorize the consolidation of fire operational permit fees for facilities with multiple operational permits as allowable under the California Fire Code 105.1.3.
City Manager Grogan made some opening remarks and introduced Senior Management Analyst Hoang who provided a Powerpoint presentation on the FY 2025/26 Municipal Fee Schedule.
Council questions followed.
Mayor Gillmor called for a recess at 9:30 PM and reconvened the meeting at 9:41 PM.
City Manager Grogan addressed to Council questions.
Public Comment: None.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to close the Public Hearing.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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Council questions followed.
Director of Finance Lee, City Manager Grogan, and Director of Community Development Hamid addressed Council questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by
Councilmember Jain, to (1) adopt Resolution No. 25-9437 for the “City of Santa Clara 2025/26 Municipal Fee Schedule” which (a) sets new fees, rates and charges (collectively “fees”); (b) amends existing fees; and (c) deletes certain fees; for various City departments effective on July 1, 2025, all in the form and at the rates presented, modified as necessary to accommodate Council action on field and turf use fees (April 29, 2025, agenda report 25-377); and (2) authorize the consolidation of fire operational permit fees for facilities with multiple operational permits as allowable under the California Fire Code 105.1.3.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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6. 25-481
PUBLIC HEARING: Action on a General Plan Text Amendment for the 2023-2031 Housing Element Sites Inventory List to Remove the Development Site located at 4701 Patrick Henry Drive, commonly referred to as the “Great America Technology Park,” and to add the Development Site located at 3005 Democracy Way, commonly known as the “Mission Point” site.
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution Amending the General Plan Housing Element with revisions associated with changes to the Housing Sites Inventory City Manager Grogan made some opening remarks and introduced Director of Community Development Hamid who provided a
Powerpoint presentation on a General Plan Text Amendment.
Council questions followed.
Director of Community Development Hamid and City Manager Grogan responded to Council questions.
Public Comment: Jaime Vasquez
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by Vice Mayor Cox, to close the Public Hearing.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by
Councilmember Gonzalez, to adopt Resolution No. 25-9438 amending the General Plan Housing Element with revisions associated with changes to the Housing Sites Inventory
contingent on final execution of the settlement agreement.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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7. 25-443
Adoption of a General Plan Amendment to Incorporate the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Program into the Safety Element of the City's General Plan
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution Approving a General Plan Amendment to incorporate the Santa Clara County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP) and the City of Santa Clara Local Annex into the subsection “Emergency Preparedness” of Section 5.10.5, “Safety Goals and Policies” of the City of Santa Clara 2010-2035 General Plan.
City Manager Grogan made some opening remarks and introduced Director of Community Development Hamid who provided a
Powerpoint presentation on the incorporation of the Hazard Mitigation Plan into the General Plan.
Council questions followed.
Community Development Director Hamid addressed to Council questions.
Public Comment: None.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by
Councilmember Gonzalez, to close the Public Hearing.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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Council questions and discussion ensued.
Emergency Services Officer Flamm addressed Council questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by
Councilmember Jain, to adopt Resolution No. 25-9439 approving a General Plan Amendment to incorporate the Santa Clara County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP) and the City of Santa Clara Local Annex into the subsection “Emergency
Preparedness” of Section 5.10.5, “Safety Goals and Policies” of the City of Santa Clara 2010-2035 General Plan.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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Councilmember Hardy noted that she attended a tour of Valley Water on April 11, 2025.
Councilmember Park noted that he attended the Icheon Ceramic Festival.
CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned in memory of former Councilmember Debi Davis at 10:36 PM.
A motion was made by Council/Boardmember Hardy, seconded by Mayor/Chair Gillmor, to adjourn the meeting.
Aye:
Council/Boardmember Albert Gonzalez, Council/Boardmember Raj Chahal, Council/Boardmember Karen Hardy, Council/Boardmember Kevin Park, Council/Boardmember Suds Jain, Vice Mayor/Chair Kelly Cox, and Mayor/Chair Lisa M. Gillmor
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