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City Council Meeting 7-9-91
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Santa Monica, California
JUL 1 '199J
STAFF REPORT
TO:
Mayor and City Council
FROM:
City Attorney
SUBJECT:
Ordinance Adding Section 3238x to the Santa
Monica Municipal Code To Establish Preferential
Parking Zone X
At its meeting on November 13, 1990, the City Council
directed the city Attorney to prepare an ordinance establishing a
preferential parking zone on Franklin Street between Wilshire
Boulevard and Arizona Avenue. In response to this direction, the
accompanying ordinance has been prepared and is presented to the
City Council for its consideration.
The accompanying ordinance adds Section 3238x to the Santa
Monica Municipal Code establishing Preferential Parking Zone X on
Franklin street between Wilshire Boulevard and Arizona Avenue.
Parking in Zone X will be prohibited for more than two hours
between the hours of 8: 00 a. m. and 6: 00 p. m. I Monday through
Friday, except by permit.
All other provisions applicable to
preferential parking zones would apply.
An initial study was prepared in accordance with the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act.
Based
upon this initial study, a negative declaration has been
prepared.
Both documents are attached to this staff Report as
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Exhibit A. Notice of preparation of the negative declaration was
given in the manner required by law.
RECOMMENDATION
It is respectfully recommended that:
1. The negative declaration be approved.
2. The accompanying ordinance be introduced for first
reading.
PREPARED BY: Robert M. Myers, City Attorney
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city council Meeting 7-9-91
Santa Monica, California
ORDINANCE NUMBER
(City Council Series)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING SECTION 3238X
TO THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ESTABLISH PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE X
WHEREAS, the Parking and Traffic Engineer has received a
petition requesting establishment of a preferential parking zone
on Franklin Street between Wilshire Boulevard and Arizona Avenue;
and
WHEREAS, the petition has been verified to be signed by
residents living in two-thirds of the dwelling units comprising
not less than fifty percent (50%) of the developed frontage of
the proposed preferential parking zone; and
WHEREAS, the Parking and Traff ic Engineer has undertaken
such studies and surveys deemed necessary to determine whether a
preferential parking zone should be designated in the area; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is satisfied that the proposed
area meets the designation criteria set forth in Municipal Code
Section 3232A,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.
Section 323 8x is added to the Santa Monica
Municipal Code to read as follows:
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Section 3238x. Preferential Parking
Zone X.
(a) The fOllowing named and
described street within the city shall
constitute Preferential Parking Zone X:
Franklin street between Wilshire Boulevard
and Arizona Avenue.
(b) No vehicle shall be parked or
stopped adjacent to any curb in
Preferential Parking Zone X for more than
two hours between the hours of 8: 00 a. m.
and 6:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday
wi thout a permit issued and displayed in
accordance with this Chapter.
(c) Any vehicle parked or stopped
without a permit when required by this
section may be removed from the street by
any police officer.
(d) The annual fee for each permit
issued for Preferential Parking Zone X
shall be $15.00 per permit, or such other
fee as may be established from time to
time by resolution of the City Council.
SECTION 2. Any provision of the Santa Monica Municipal
Code or appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of
this Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no
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further, are hereby repealed or modified to that extent necessary
to affect the provisions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause,
or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid
or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of any competent
jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this Ordinance.
The city Council hereby
declares that it would have passed this Ordinance, and each and
every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not
declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether
any portion of the Ordinance would be subsequently declared
invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 4. The Mayor shall sign and the city Clerk shall
attest to the passage of this Ordinance. The City Clerk shall
cause the same to be published once in the official newspaper
within 15 days after its adoption. This Ordinance shall become
effective after 30 days from its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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ROBERT M. MYERS
City Attorney
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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY PLANNING DIVISION
City Hall, 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, California 90401-3295
CERTIFICATION OF FINAL INITIAL STUDY
AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION
DATE
l.fay 9 r 1991
PROJECT TITLE
Preferential Parking Zone X
APPLICATION NUMBER
INITIAL STUDY NU1~BER
91-006
This hereby certifies that this Final Initial study and Negative
Declaration was completed in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act, the state CEQA Guidelines, and the
City of Santa Monica CEQA Guidelines.
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Signature
Director of Land Use and Transportation Management Department
Title
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CITY OF SANTA MONICA IS No. 91-006
~ITY PLANNING DIVISION
C~ty Hall, 1685 Ma~n street, San~a ~on~ca, Cal~forn~a 90401-3295
INITIAL STUDY
AND
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT STATEMENT
DATE FILED February 28, 1991
I. BACKGROUND
1. Name of Applicant City of Santa Monica
2. Address and Phone Number of Proponent 1685 Main Street
Santa Monica, California 90401-3295; (213) 458-8291
3. Project Address Franklin Street between Wilshire
Boulevard and Arizona Avenue
Name of Proposal, if applicable Preferential parking
Zone X
4. Initial study Prepared by Patrice HOliway, Assistant
Planner
II. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
(Explanations of all
sheets.)
answers are required on attached
Yes Maybe No
1. Earth. Will the proposal result in:
a. Unstable earth conditions or in
changes in geologic substructures?
X
b. Extensive disruptions, displace-
ments, compaction or overcovering
of soil?
x
c. Extensive change in topography of
ground surface relief features?
X
d. The destruction, covering or
modification of any unique
geological or physical features?
x
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CITY OF SANTA MONIC~ IS No. 91-006
CITY PLANNING DIVISION
c~ty Hall, 1685 Ma~n St=ee~, 5an~a Mon~ca, Cal1forn~a 90401-3295
Yes Maybe No
e. Considerable ~ncrease in wind or
water erosion of soils, e1ther on
or off the site?
x
f. Changes in deposit1on or erosion
of beach sands, or changes in
siltation, deposition or erosion
which may mod~fy the bed of the
ocean or any bay or inlet?
x
g. Exposure of people or property
to geologic hazards such as
earthquakes, landslides, mud-
slides, ground failure, or
similar hazards?
x
2. Air. Will the proposal result in:
a. Considerable air emissions or
deterioration of ambient air
quality?
x
b. The creation of objectionable
odors?
x
c. Substantial alteration of air
movement, moisture, or temperature,
or any change in climate, either
locally or regionally?
x
d. Expose the proJect residents to
severe air pollution conditions?
x
J. Water. will the proposal result in:
a. Changes in currents, or the
course of direction of water
movements, in either marine or
fresh waters?
x
b. Extens1ve changes in absorp-
tion rates, drainage patterns,
or the rate and amount of
surface runoff?
x
c. Alterations to the course or
flow of flood waters?
x
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CITY OF SANTA MONICA IS No. 91-006
CITY PLANNING DIVISION
C~ty Hall, 1685 Ma~n St=ee~, Santa ~on~ca, Cal~forn~a 90401-3295
Yes Maybe No
d. Substant~al change in the amount
of surface water in any water
body?
x
e. Discharge into surface waters,
or in any alteration of surface
water quality, including but
not lim~ted to temperature,
dissolved oxygen or turbidity?
x
f. Alterat~on of the direction or
rate of flow of ground waters?
x
g. Change in the quantity of ground
waters, either through direct
additions or withdrawals, or
through interception of an
aquifer by cuts or excavations?
x
h. Considerable reduction in the
amount of water otherwise avail-
able for public water supplies?
i. Exposure of people or property
to water related hazards such
as flooding or tidal waves?
x
x
4. Plant Life. Will the proposal result in:
a. Change in the diversity of species
or ~umber of any species of plants
(including trees, shrubs, grass,
crops, and aquatic plants)?
x
b. Reduction of the numbers of any
unique, rare or endangered
species of plants?
x
C. Introduction of new species of
plants into an area, or result in
a barrier to the normal replen-
ishment of existing species?
x
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CITY OF SANTA MONICA IS No. 91-006
CITY PLANNING DIVISION
C~ty Hall, 1685 Maln Stree~, Santa ~onlca, Cal~fornla 90401-3295
Yes Maybe No
5. Animal Life. Will the proposal
result in:
a. Change in the diversity of
species, or number of any species
of anlmals (birds, land animals
including reptiles, fish and
shellfish, benthlc organisms or
insects)?
x
b. Reduction of the numbers of any
unique, rare or endangered
species of animals?
x
c. Introduction of new species of
animals into an area, or result
in a barrier to the migration
or movement of animals?
x
d. Deterioration of existing fish
or wildlife habitats?
x
6. Energy. Will the proposal result in:
a. Use of considerable amount of
fuels or energy?
x
b. Considerable increase in demand
upon existing sources of energy,
or require the development of
new sources of energy?
x
7. Natural Resources. Will the proposal
result 1n:
a. Considerable increase in the rate
of use of any natural resources?
x
b. considerable depletion of any
nonrenewable natural resource?
x
8. Noise. will the proposal result in:
a. Considerable increases in existing
nOlse levels?
x
b. Exposure of people to severe
noise levels?
x
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CITY OF SANTA MONICA IS No. 91-006
CITY PLANNING DIVISION
C~ty Hall, 1685 Maln Stree~, San~a Monlca, Cal~forn~a 90401-3295
Yes
Mavbe
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No
9. Light and Glare. Will the proposal
produce considerable new light or glare
from street lights or other sources?
x
10. Shadows. will the proposal produce
extensive shadows affecting
adjacent uses or property?
x
11. Risk of Upset. Will the proposal
involve:
a. A risk of an explosion or the
release of hazardous substances
(including, but not limited to,
oil, pesticides, chemicals or
radiation) in the event of an
accident or upset conditions?
x
b. Possible interference with an
emergency response plan or an
emergency evacuation plan?
x
12. Ruman Health. will the proposal
result in:
a. Creat~on of any health hazard
or potential health hazard
(excluding mental health)?
x
b. Exposure of people to potential
health hazards?
x
c. Considerable adverse impact on
health care services?
x
13. Population. will the proposal
result in:
a. Conslderable change in the distri-
bution, density, or growth rate of
the human population of an area?
x
b. The relocation of any persons
because of the effects upon
housing, commercial or industrial
facilities?
x
c. The relocation or dislocation
of employment or businesses?
x
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CITY PLANNING DIVISION
C~ty Hall, 1685 Ma~n st~eet, Santa Monlca, Callfornla 90401-3295
Yes Maybe No
14. Land Use. Wll1 the proposal result in:
a. A considerable alteration of the
present or planned land use of
an area?
x
b. Demolition, relocation, or
remodeling of residential, com-
mercial or industrial buildings
or other facilitles?
x
15. Housing. will the Proposal:
a. Create a considerable demand for
additional housing?
x
b. Have a considerable adverse impact
on the available rental housing
in the community?
x
16. Right of Way. will the proposal
result in:
a. Reduced lot area?
x
b. Reduced access?
x
c. Reduced off-street parking?
x
d. Creation of abrupt grade dif-
ferential between public and
private property?
x
17. Transportation/Circulation. will
the proposal result in:
a. Generation of considerable
additional vehicular movement?
x
b. Substantial effects on
existing parking facilities, or
demand for new parking?
x
c. Considerable adverse impact upon
existing bus transit systems?
x
d. Alterations to present patterns
of circulation or movement of
people and/or goods by changes
to roadways?
x
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CITY OF SANTA MONIC~ IS No. 91-006
CITY PLANNING DIVISION
City Hall, 1685 Ma~n St~ee~1 Santa Mon~cal Cal~forn~a 90401-3295
Yes Maybe No
e. Alterat~ons to waterborne, rail
or air traffic?
x
f. Considerable adverse impact on
traffic safety to motorists,
bicyclists or pedestrians?
x
18. utilities. will the proposal
result in a need for new systems,
or major alterations to the
following ut~lit~es:
a. Power or natural gas?
b. Communications systems?
c. Water?
d. Sewer or septic tanks?
e. Storm water drainage?
f. Solid Waste and disposal?
x
x
x
x
x
x
19. Public services. Will the proposal
have a considerable effect upon, or
result in a need for new or altered
governmental services in any of the
following areas:
a. Fire protection?
x
b. Police protection?
x
c. Schools, inclUding
pre-SChools or child care?
x
d. Parks or other recreational
facilities?
x
e. Maintenance of pUblic facil-
ities, including roads?
x
f. Other governmental services?
x
20. Construction Effects. Will the
proposal have considerable construc-
tion-period impacts due to the scope, or
location of construction activities?
x
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CITY OF SANTA MONICA IS No. 91-006
CITY PLANNING DIVISlO~
C~ty Hall, 1685 Ma~n St=ee~, Santa ~cnlca, Callforn~a 90~Ol-3295
Yes Maybe No
21. Fiscal. will the proposal have a
considerable fiscal effect on the
City?
x
22. Recreation. W~ll the proposal result
in a considerable impact upon the
quality or quant~ty of eXlsting
recreat~onal oppor~unities?
x
23. CUltural Resources.
a. will the proposal result in the
alteration of or the destruc-
tion of a prehistoric or his-
toric archeological site?
x
b. Will the proposal result in
adverse phys~cal or aesthetic
effects to a prehistoric or
historic building, structure,
or object?
x
c. Does the proposal have the
potential to cause a physical
change which would affect
unique ethnic cultural values?
x
d. will the proposal restrict
existing religious or sacred
uses withln the potential
impact area?
x
24. Aesthetics. will the proposed
project result in:
a. The obstruction of any scenic
vista or view open to the public?
x
b. The creation of an aestheti-
cally offenslve site open to
publlc vlew?
x
c. The destruction of a stand of
trees, a rock outcropping or
other locally recognized desir-
able aesthetlc natural feature?
x
d. Any substantial negative
aesthet~c effect?
x
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CITY OF SANTA MONICA IS No. 91-006
CITY PLANNING DIVISION
C~ty Hall, 1685 Ma~n Street, Santa Mon~ca, Callforn~a 90401-3295
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CITY OF SANTA MONICA IS No. 91-006
CITY PLANNING DIVISION
C~ty Hall, 1685 Maln St=eec, Santa Monlca, Cal~fornla 90401-3295
Yes Maybe No
25. Neighborhood Effects. W~ll the
proposal have conslderable effects
on the project nelghborhood?
x
26. Mandatory Findings of significance.
a. Does the project have the poten-
tial to degrade the quality of the
environment, substantially reduce
the habitat of a f~sh or wildllfe
species, cause a fish or wildlife
population to drop below self
sustaining levels, threaten to
elimlnate a plant or animal co~~un-
ity, reduce the number or restrict
the range of a rare or endangered
plant or anlmal or eliminate
important examples of the major
periods of Callfornia history or
pre-history?
x
b. Does the project have the poten-
tial to achieve short-term, to
the disadvantage of long-term,
environmental goals?
x
c. Does the project have impacts
which are individually l~mlted,
but cumulatively considerable?
x
d. Does the project have environ-
mental effects which will cause
substantial adverse effects on
human beings, either directly
or indirectly?
x
III. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
(See attachment)
IV. DETERMINATION
A Negative Declaratlon lS appropr1ate.
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CITY OF SANTA MONIed IS No. 91-0C6
CITY PLANNING DIVISION
C~ty Hall, 1685 Ma~n St=eet, San~a Mon~ca, Cal~forn~a 90401-3295
Attachment
DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
AREAS CHECKED "NO"
1. Earth (a,b,c,d,e,f,q)
The parking zone does not have geological impacts.
2. Air (a,b,c,d)
The zone will not significantly impact air quality.
3. Water (a,b,c,d,e,f,q,h,il
The zone does not affect bodies of water.
4. Plant Life (a,b,c)
The parking zone does not impact vegetation in the area.
5. Animal Life (a,b,c,d)
The parking zone will not impact animal life.
6. Energy (a,b)
The parking zone will not directly impact energy sources.
7. Natural Resources (a,b)
The parking zone will not impact natural resources.
8. Noise (a,b)
The zone will not impact noise significantly.
9. Light and Glare.
The zone does not create light and glare.
10. Shadows.
The parking zone does not create shadows.
11. Risk of upset (a,b)
The zone will not create hazardous impacts or impacts to
safety.
12. Human Health (a,b,c)
The zone will not directly impact human health.
13. Population (a,b,c)
The parking zone will not directly impact the areas'
commercial or residential population.
14. Land Use (a,b)
The zone will not directly impact land use in the area.
15. Housinq (a,b)
The parking zone will not impact housing.
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CITY OF SANTA MONICA IS ~o. 91-006
CITY PLANNING DIVISION
C~ty Hall, 1685 Maln street, Santa Monlca, Cal~fornla 90~Ol-3295
16. Right of Way (a,b,c,d)
The parking zone wlll not impact any pUblic rights-or-way.
17. Transportation/circulation (a,b,c,d,e,f)
The parking zone encompasses a one-block area of Franklln
street and will not generate considerable addltional
vehicular movement, nor create considerable impacts on
existlng transit systems, air traffic, or traffic safety to
pedestrians, bicyclists, or motorists. The zone wlll not
resul t in substantial effects on existing parking
faclllties or create demand for new parking, and will not
result in alteratlons to present patterns of circulation
through any changes to roadways.
18. uti1ities (a,b,c,d,e,f)
The parking zone will not impact utilities.
19. Public services (a,b,o,d,e)
The zone will not create a considerable effect or require
new services in fire or police protectlon, schools, parks,
or maintenance of roads.
20. Construction Effects
The parking zone has no construction impacts.
21. Fiscal
The zone will not have a considerable fiscal effect on the
city.
22. Recreation
The zone does not impact recreational opportunities.
23. Cultural Resources (a,b,c,d)
The parking zone does not impact cultural resources.
24. Aesthetics (a,b,c,d)
The parking zone has no aesthetic impact.
25. Neighborhood Effects.
The parking zone will not have considerable effects on the
project neighborhood.
26. Mandatory Findings of Significance
a. Does the project have the potential to degrade the
quality of the env~ronmentr substantially reduce the
habltat of a fish or wildlife spec1esr cause a fish or
wlldllfe populatlon to drop below self-sustainlnq
levels, threaten to elimlnate a plant or an1mal
communltYr reduce the number or restr1ct the range of
a rare or endangered plant or an1mal or spec1es or
eliminate lmportant examples of the maJor perlods of
Callforn1a hlstory or pre-history?
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CITY OF SANTA MONICA IS ~Io. 91-006
CITY PLANNING DIVISION
Clty Hall, 1685 Maln Street, Santa Monlca, Callfornla 90401-3295
No. The parking zone wl11 not degrade the quallty of
the envlronment or affect natlve plants or anlmals.
b.
Does the proJect have the potential
short-term, to the dlsadvantage of
envlronmental goals?
to acl'1ieve
long-ter::1.,
No. The parking zone will limit parking on one street
block to two hours without a permit. The impacts are
limited and does not have the potential to result in
adverse long-term environmental problems.
c. Does the project have impacts which are individually
limlted, but cumulatlvely conslderaDle?
No. The parking
without a permit,
involved with the
minimal. As such,
considerable.
zone will allow li~ited parking
and because of the small area
zone, the individual impacts are
any cumulative impacts would not be
d. Does the project have environmental effects which will
cause substantlal adverse effects on human belngs,
elther dlrectly or lndirectly?
No. The zone will not have direct or indirect
substantial adverse effects on humans.
AREAS CHECKED nYESn OR "MAYBEII
19. Public services
f. Will the proposal have a considerable effect upon, or
result in a need for new or altered government
serVlces ln government servlces?
Yes. Parking Zone X requires new parking enforcement
surveillance on one street block of Franklin street.
However, the impact on this government service is not
considerable.
IS91.006
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CITY OF SANTA MONICA IS NO. 91-006
CITY PLANNING DIVISION
city Hall, 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, Californ~a 90401-3295
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
An application for a NEGATIVE DECLARATION to carry out the
following project: Preferential Parking Zone X:
To prohibit
parking on Franklin street between Wilshire Boulevard and Arizona
Avenue for more than two hours, between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except by permit, in the City of Santa
Monica, California, having been filed by the City of Santa Monica
Parking and Traffic Division, on February 28, 1991, and the
application having been
reviewed by
the
Land Use
and
Transportation Management Department in accordance with the
procedures established by Resolution 6694 (CCS), therefore, the
Department hereby finds that:
1. The proposed activity does constitute a project within
the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act
of 1970, as amended.
2. The proposed activity is not exempt from the provisions
of such act by reason of being a ministerial,
categoricall~ exempt or emergency activity.
3. The proposed activity does not appear to have a
substantial adverse effect upon the environment.
4. Inasmuch as it can be seen with reasonable certainty
that no substantial adverse effect is involved, no
proper purpose would be served by the preparation of an
Environmental Impact Report.
5. A Negative Declaration document is the proper, correct
and appropriate procedure required to assure compliance
with the purpose and intent of the California
Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended.
The Department, therefore, has determined that the proposed
project does not have a significant effect on the environment and
that an Environmental Impact Report is not required. Following
the public review period, the decisionmaking body is required to
consider whether or not a Negative Declaration continues to be
appropriate.
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CITY OF SANTA MONICA IS NO. 91-006
CITY PLANNING DIVISION
City Hall, 1685 Main street, Santa Monica, California 90401-3295
Date: J7'/'"
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DIRECTOR OF LAND USE AND
TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT DEPT.
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