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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
MARCH 18, 2002
CALL TO ORDER POLICE COMMUNITY CENTER
60 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
6:20 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
PATRICIA A. McGUIGAN, Mayor Pro Tern
CLAUDIA ALVAREZ
LISA BIST
JOSE SOLORIO
Absent:
ALBERTA CHRISTY
BRETT FRANKLIN
STAFF present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager
JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney
PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MAYOR PULIDO
INVOCATION Warren Johnson, Police Chaplain
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar:
• Councilmember Alvarez pulled item 21.B. for separate discussion
• Mayor Pro Tern McGuigan pulled item 23.A. for separate discussion
• Excused absences, item 19.B., for Councilmembers Alberta Christy and Brett
Franklin from 3/18/02 council meeting
• Addition of Closed Session Report — item 19.A.
• Mayor Pulido abstained from item 25.H.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar
items.
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Bist
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, McGuigan, Pulido, Solorio (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: Christy and Franklin (2)
Items removed for separate action or modified are highlighted. Separate actions show
the actual vote, items without votes are adopted as part of the consent Motion.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
Motion: Approve minutes. (Items 10.A. and 10.B.)
10.A. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 4, 2002
10.6. REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 4, 2002
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
12.A. UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 36
Motion: Set April 1, 2002 as the date for a public hearing to adopt a resolution
establishing Underground Utility District No. 36 - Public Works
Agency
13.A. VACANCY REPORT —MARCH 12, 2002
The Vacancy Report reflects only appointments made by the Council
Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter report into the Minutes.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Board/Commission Vacancies
Ward
Cable Television Advisory Board
1
Ward 5
Human Relations Commission
3
Ward 2, Mayor, &
at -large
Workforce Investment Board
1
Youth Commission — Alternate Members
2
Wards 1 and
Mayor
Youth Commission — Regular Members
2
Wards 1 and 6
TOTAL
9
13.B. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Committee Minutes will be included beginning on the April 15,
2002 City Council Agenda
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT
The following notices were posted pursuant to the Brown Act and the Maddy Act.
Council Agendas and Board and Commission resignations are posted on the door of the
Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza and Committee Agendas on the door of City
1 Hall at 20 Civic Center Plaza.
Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter postings into the Minutes. (Items 15.A.
through 15.F.)
Council Meeting Agendas
Meeting Date
Posted
Time
15.A.
Notice of Adjournment
03/04/02
03/05/02
6:15 p.m.
15.13.
City Council Meeting
03/04/02
02/28/02
12:30 p.m.
15.C.
Adjourned Regular Meeting -
Closed Session Agenda
03/04/02
03/01/02
5:05 p.m.
Council Committee Agendas
Meeting Date
Posted
Time
15.D.
Education & Youth Programs
(Cancellation Notice)
03/07/02
03/04/02
10:30 a.m.
15.E.
Special Meeting Joint
City / SAUSD Committee
03/07/02
03/06/02
9:00 a.m.
15.F.
Technology Committee
03/13/02
03/08/02
12:45 p.m.
MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS / CERTIFICATES
Motion: Declare and instruct Clerk to enter proclamations/certificates into the
Minutes.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Honoree
16.A. Arbor Day Celebration
16.B. Inauguration of the FONART Exhibit - International Bus. Center
(Fondo Nacional Para El Fomento del las Artesanias)
16.C. Youth Expo
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Motion: Approve settlement:
Date
03/06/02
03/09/02
03/17/02
Daniel McCoy, Claim 02-1978. - Settlement in the amount of
$130,000.00, Compromise and release
19.13. EXCUSED ABSENCES
Motion: Excuse Councilmembers Christy and Franklin from the March 18,
2002 Council meeting
19.C. AMENDMENT TO THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Motion: Approve an amendment to the Consolidated Plan Annual Action Plan
for fiscal year 2000-2001 - Community Development Agency
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20.A. THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH EIP
ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES FOR ARMSTRONG RANCH ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT
Motions: 1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement
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CONSENT CALENDAR
AGMT NO. 2002-034 - Execute an amendment with EIP Associates to
provide additional environmental services for the Environmental Impact
Report for the Armstrong Ranch Project in an amount not to exceed
$15,000.00
2. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
vote.)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 02-157 - Recognizing
$15,000.00 in the 2001-2002 FY revenue account for environmental
review fees for Armstrong Ranch and appropriating same to the
Planning and Building Agency 2001-2002 FY budget allocation in the
account for contractual services for payment to EIP Associates -
Planning and Building Agency
GRANTS/APPLICATIONS
21.A. SUBMIT APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDING UNDER THE ZOO AND
AQUARIUM FACILITIES GRANT PROGRAM - PROPOSITION 12
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-018 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana approving the applicant to apply for grant funds for the Dr.
Paul Chaffee Zoological -Zoos and Aquarium Facilities Grant Program
under the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal
Protection Bond Act of 2000 - Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Agency
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Motion: Authorize the submittal of a grant application requesting funding for
technology center programs under the U.S. Department of
Commerce Technology Opportunities Program - Parks, Recreation,
and Community Services Agency and Police Department
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: McGuigan
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, McGuigan, Pulido, Solorio (5)
NOES: None (0)
1) ABSENT: Christy and Franklin (2)
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CONSENT CALENDAR
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (Items 22.A.
through 22.K.)
22.A. SPEC. NO. 97-029 - FENCE RENTAL - Amend the contract with S & S
Rent -A -Fence, Inc. to increase the aggregate limit by $15,000.00 for a total
amount not to exceed $50,000.00 - Finance and Management Services
22.B. SPEC. NO. 00-022 - LIBRARY MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE -
Renew the contract with Ebsco Subscription Services for library magazine
subscription service for a period of 12 months in an annual amount not to
exceed $45,000.00 - Finance and Management Services
22.C. SPEC. NO. 00-074 - CITYWIDE PRINTING - Amend the contracts for
printing services through the end of the current fiscal year as indicated, in
the annual amounts not to exceed:
Vendor and Location: Amend by: Not to Exceed:
Moore Business Forms, Santa Ana $15,000.00 $27,000.00
Printing Island, Fountain Valley $15,000.00 $35,000.00
Western Marketing Service, Anaheim $15,000.00 $25,000.00
22.D. SPEC. NO. 01-140 - WALKWAY RESURFACING - SANTA ANA ZOO AT
PRENTICE PARK - Amend the contract with Allied Paving Company by
$13,628.80 for a total cost not to exceed $64,487.80 - Finance and
Management Services
22.E. SPEC. NO. 02-008 - DEMOLITION AND INSTALLATION OF WALL
PARTITIONS - Award a contract to Bizal-Hoff Co., Inc. for the demolition
and installation of wall partitions in an amount not to exceed $15,800.00 -
Finance and Management Services
22.F. SPEC. NO. 02-013 - CONTRACT AWARD FOR FIRE HOSE
1. Reject the bid from Allstar Fire Equipment, Inc. as non -responsive to
the specifications.
2. Award a contract to Fire Service Specification & Supply, a Santa Ana
vendor, for the purchase of fire hose, in an annual amount not to
exceed $13,318.00 - Finance and Management Services
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CONSENT CALENDAR
22.G. SPEC. NO. 02-018 - REPAVING AT THE WALNUT PUMP STATION -
Award a contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. for asphalt repaving services at
the Walnut Pump Station, in the total amount of $12,000.00 -Finance and
Management Services
22.H. SPEC. NO. 02-022 - COMPUTER EQUIPMENT - Amend the contracts for
the purchase of network servers, desktop computers, printers, laptops,
and other peripheral computer equipment for a one-year period by
$530,000.00 with the following vendors:
Direct Manufacturers:
Dell Computer Corp.
Gateway 2000, Inc.
Micron Electronics, Inc
Intergraph Corp.
Value -Added Resellers:
En Pointe Technologies, Inc.
CDW-G Computer Centers, Inc.
Future Computing Solutions
Technology Management Corp.
Compaq Computer
Micron Corp.
E-systems Design
Sehi Computer Products
22.1. SPEC. NO. 02-025 - POLICE PATROL SEDANS - Award a contract to
Wondries Fleet Group, under the Cooperative Purchase Provision of Los
Angeles County, for the purchase of 11 police patrol sedans in the amount
of $268,983.87 - Finance and Management Services
22.J. SPEC. NO. 02-026 - MOVING SERVICES - Amend the contract to
increase the aggregate limit for moving services from Penn Van & Storage
Co., in the amount of $10,000.00 for a contract amount not to exceed
$20,000.00 - Finance and Management Services
22.K. SPEC. NO. 02-027 - 24 HOUR EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE - Amend
the contract to increase the aggregate limit for 24-hour emergency road
service for Pete's Road Service, Inc. in the amount of $10,000.00 for a
contract amount not to exceed $20,000.00 - Finance and Management
Services
PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT,
CONSTRUCTION OR CHANGE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES
23.A. PROJECT 1820 - COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF
FOUNTAIN VALLEY FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON EUCLID
STREET AND EDINGER AVENUE
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute agreement with the City of
Fountain Valley for street rehabilitation and resurfacing on Euclid
Street, north of Edinger Avenue and Edinger Avenue from Newhope
Street east to the City limits - Public Works Agency
MOTION: McGuigan
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
AGREEMENTS
SECOND: Alvarez
Alvarez, Bist, McGuigan, Pulido, Solorio (5)
None (0)
Christy and Franklin (2)
Motion: Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements. (Items 25.A.
through 25.1-1.)
25.A. AGMT NO. 2002-035 - RISK MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM -
Execute an amendment to the agreement with Valley Oaks Systems for
implementation of the Public Risk Database Project module in an amount
not to exceed $2,500.00 - Personnel Services Department
25.13. AGMT NO. 2002-036 - PREPARING DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS - Execute a contract with RBF Consulting's Urban Design
Studio in an amount not to exceed $78,200.00 - Planning and Building
Agency
25.C. AGMT NO. 2002-037 - POLICE DEPARTMENT'S ANNUAL AWARDS
BANQUET - Execute an agreement with Doubletree Hotel Santa Ana,
Orange County Airport to provide food service and beverages for the
Annual Police Awards Banquet in an amount not to exceed $18,500.00 -
Police Department
25.D. AGMT NO. 2002-038 - POLICE VEHICLE RADIO MODEMS - Renew the
service agreement with Motorola, Inc., in the amount not to exceed
$31,000.00 to service the Police Department's vehicle radio modems and
Radio Network Controller - Police Department
25.E. AGMT NO. 2002-039 - CITY'S BOTTLED WATER PROGRAM - Execute
an amendment to the agreement with Pacific Coast Bottling, increasing
the cost of the agreement from $20,000.00 to $34,000.00 - Public Works
Agency
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CONSENT CALENDAR
25.F. AGMT NO. 2002-040 - DIGITAL MAP PRODUCTS - Execute five-year
agreements with Digital Map Products
1. To provide and maintain landbase data to the City in an amount not to
exceed $97,480.00 per year; and
2. Authorizing the sale of city -owned digital orthophotography and the
payment of royalties to the City - Public Works Agency
25.G. AGMT NO. 2002-041 - PLANNING DIVISION REORGANIZATION -
Execute an amendment to the agreement with Rosenow Spevacek Group,
Inc. to implement changes in the organizational structure and operation of
the Planning Division in an amount not to exceed $6,000.00 - Planning
and Building Agency
25.H. *AGMT NO. 2002-042 - MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR
IMPROVEMENTS - SANTA ANA ZOO AT PRENTICE PARK - - Execute
an amended and restated agreement with Griffin Structures, Inc. for
professional program management services not to exceed $2.76 million to
oversee and manage development of a Children's Zoo at the Santa Ana
Zoo at Prentice Park - Public Works Agency and Parks, Recreation, and
Community Services Agency
*Mayor Pulido abstained on Item 25.H.
MISCELLANEOUS -BUDGET
29.A. INSURANCE RENEWAL
Motion: Renew the City's insurance and membership in the Robert F. Driver
Associates Commercial Crime Program at an annual premium cost of
$18,770.00 - Personnel Services Department
LAND USE MATTERS
VARIANCES
31.A. VARIANCE NO. 2002-01: 3500 WEST MAC ARTHUR BOULEVARD
To allow a secondary wall sign for the Tool Rental Center on the primary
elevation for the Home Depot store located at 3500 West MacArthur
Boulevard - Planning and Building Agency
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion approved by the Planning Commission on February 25, 2002 by a
7-0 vote
Motion: Receive and file the staff report approving Variance No. 2002-01.
Applicant: Home Depot
31.6. VARIANCE NO. 2002-02: 1211-1219 SOUTH MAIN STREET
To allow a six-foot high wrought iron fence within the front yard setback at
1211-1219 South Main Street
Motion approved by the Planning Commission on February 25, 2002 by a
4-3 vote (Leo, Nalle and Verino opposed)
Motion: Receive and file the staff report denying Variance No. 2002-02.
Applicant: C.A.N.O. Head Start School
** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR **
PUBLIC HEARING
75.A. HISTORIC REGISTER APPLICATION NO. 2001-02: APPEAL THE
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION DECISION TO AFFIRM THE
PLACEMENT OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1320 NORTH
BROADWAY ON THE SANTA ANA REGISTER OF HISTORICAL
PROPERTIES
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register and mailed on
March 8, 2002
Recommended Action approved by the Historic Resources Commission
on February 7, 2002 by a 9-0 vote
Presentation of staff report by Cindy Nelson, Deputy City Manager, for
Development Services
Presentation of written communication by Clerk of the Council: None
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Speakers:
Jim Scott , applicant, spoke in opposition to the action taken by the
Historic Resources commission and requested that the property located at
1320 North Broadway be taken off the Santa Ana Register of Historical
Properties
Paul Giles, Vice Chair of the Historic Resources Commission spoke in
support of the Commission action and requested that this property remain
on the Register of Historical Properties
Mayor Pulido closed the Public Hearing.
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-019 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana affirming placement of the property located at 1320 North
Broadway on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties
MOTION: Bist SECOND: Solorio
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, McGuigan, Pulido, Solorio (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: Christy and Franklin (2)
Applicant: Mr. Albert Scott, on behalf of Scott LLC
COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEETING AT 6:55 P.M. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING AT 6:56 P.M.
COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 6:57 P.M. WITH THE SAME COUNCILMEMBERS
PRESENT
WORK STUDY SESSIONS
WSA. FESTIVAL DEL MARIACHI EVENT
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Executive Director Jon 'Rip"
�) Ribble described the Festival Del Mariachi proposed for Saturday, May
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11th, 2002, from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Santa Ana Stadium. He
noted that this festival has been proposed as part of the local Mother's
Day Celebration, and that the event will feature popular mariachi
entertainment. Mr. Ribble outlined the anticipated expenses, including
police services, band charges, advertising, and sound/lighting. He further
noted that proponents of the event recommended a minimal charge of
$10.00 for adults to recover the cost of producing the event. It is
anticipated that between 4,000 and 6,000 adults will attend this special
event.
Tim Whitacre, representing the Friends of Santa Ana Parks and
Recreation noted that there was community support for this event and
over $13,000 to fund the event has already been raised from private
donors.
Sonia Miskulin and Otto Bade also spoke in support of this event.
Council discussion ensued. Councilmember Solorio asked staff to pursue
additional sponsors including the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. He
also noted that he would prefer that an entry fee not be charged for this
event.
Councilmember Bist suggested that the Council approve the proposal
presented for this event, and revisit the experiences encountered this first
year in funding considerations for future years Mr. Ribble noted that the
department would use the funds obtained from sponsors to advertise the
event to ensure maximum attendance.
Motion: Direct staff to proceed with plans for the Festival Del Mariachi to be
held on Saturday, May 11, 2002, and to submit an appropriation
adjustment for necessary funds to the City Council on April 1, 2002.
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Bist
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, McGuigan, Pulido, Solorio (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: Christy and Franklin (2)
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WS.2. DOWNTOWN SANTA ANA MUSIC FESTIVAL (MOTION REQUIRED)
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Executive Director Jon 'Rip'
Ribble presented an update on a proposal by the Santa Ana Jazz and
Blues Festival Advisory Board. Highlights of this proposal are as follows:
• The Downtown Santa Ana Music Festival is tentatively planned for
Saturday, July 13, 2002
• Local talent will be showcased
• The Festival will have a "taste" component for the first time as
restaurants will be invited to set up booths and sell tastes of their
foods to attendees
• The Festival is proposed to take place in the Artists Village
• The City's new showmobile will be set up
• The Artists Village will be decorated with brightly colored flags,
banners, and balloons.
• The proposed hours are from Noon to 9:00 p.m.
• The anticipated cost for operating expenses and talent for the
event is $30,000
Recreation and Parks Commissioner James Kendrick spoke in support of
the proposed festival
Council discussion ensued. Mayor Pulido noted that the plans for the
event were very vague and more detail would be needed for the Council to
make a decision on this matter. If was also suggested by
Councilmembers that the Downtown Santa Ana Business Association
should be involved in the planning and financing of this event.
Mayor Pulido left the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
WS.3. FIREWORKS ORDINANCE
Santa Ana Fire Department Chief Marc Martin updated the Council
relative to suggestions made by members of the Public Safety Council
Committee for changes in the City's Fireworks ordinance. He noted that
two areas of concern are the number of booths permitted to sell safe and
sane fireworks, and the presence of booths around Centennial Park, the
site of the City sponsored annual fireworks display. Other issues
considered by the Committee include limiting the days of sale and
discharge of fireworks.
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Debbie McKeown spoke in favor of an ordinance which would prohibit the
discharge of fireworks prior to July 4th
Dave Guccione and Mark Gassman representing TNT Fireworks
supported a limit on the number of booths permitted for selling fireworks.
Council discussion ensued.
Councilmembers agreed that the number of booths should be limited and
that booths should not be allowed near the perimeters of Centennial Park.
Councilmember Solorio asked staff to look at the feasibility of increasing
permit fees for sale of fireworks. Councilmember Bist pointed out that the
current ordinance allows discharge of safe and sane fireworks on days
that sales are permitted; she stated that the City should have the ability to
prevent multi -days discharge of fireworks.
Motion: Direct staff to prepare an ordinance for Council consideration on
April 1, 2002, limiting the number of fireworks booths in the future,
and prohibiting fireworks sales in the perimeter of Centennial Park
MOTION: McGuigan
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Solorio
Alvarez, Bist, McGuigan, Solorio (4)
None (0)
Christy, Franklin , Pulido (3)
Council discussion continued on the issues of days of sale and discharge of fireworks.
The matter was returned to the Public Safety Committee for additional discussion.
COMMENTS
90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
90.6. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Solorio
• Noted that he was disappointed that the Chamber of Commerce
prematurely released specifics of the branding campaign to strengthen
the City's image, without full consideration by the City Council
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1 Mayor Pro Tern McGuigan
• Asked the City Council to adjourn the meeting in memory of Joan
Rolleen Franklin
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ADJOURNMENT - 8:25 p.m. - To April 1, 2002 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, Room 831,
20 Civic Center Plaza, 8w Floor, Santa Ana, California
In Memory of Joan Rolleen Franklin
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Patricia E. Healy,
Clerk of the Council
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