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city Council Meeting 8-9-94
Santa Moni~4G~~i~nia
TO: Mayor and city Council
FROM: city Attorney
SUBJECT: Resolutions for Regular Municipal Election to be Held on
November 8, 1994
This staff Report transmits to the city council five resolutions
for adoption in connection with the General Municipal Election to
be held on November 8, 1994.
1. Resolution sUbmittinq to the voters one ballot measure.
The Resolut1.on submits to the voters the fOllowing ballot
measure:
a. Proposal to submit to the voters a ballot measure
to amend the city charter to permit publication of
a summary of an ordinance after adoption.
This ballot measure proposes the amendment of
Section 617 of the City Charter which relates to the requirement
that each ordinance adopted by the City Council shall be published
at least once in the offic1.al newspaper within fifteen days of its
adoption. The proposal would permit the city Clerk to pUblish a
summary of an ordinance instead of publishing the entire ordinance
as currently required.
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2. Resolution authorizlng members of the City Council to
submit arquments concerninq various propositions.
The purpose of this Resolution is to give members of the
City council an opportunity to submit arguments in favor of or
against the two propositions to be submitted to the voters. By
virtue of Elections Code section 5016, the City Councilor its
members authorized by the City council have priority in submitting
arguments in favor of or against a ballot measure. If the City
Council desires to permlt its members to submit arguments in favor
of or against any proposition, the members so authorized should be
inserted in section 1.
Elections Code Section 5014.5 authorizes the submittal of
rebuttal arguments if the legislat1ve body, not later than the day
on which it calls an election, adopts the provisions of Elections
Code Section 5014.5. In connection with the 1981 General Municipal
Election, the City council adopted Resolution Number 6180 (CCS)
adopting the provisions of Elections Code Section 5014.5. The
resolution provided in Section 2: "That the provisions of Section
1 shall apply at the next ensuing municipal election and at each
municipal election thereafter, unless repealed by the legislative
body. " Thus, unless the City Council repeals Resolution Number
6180 (CCS), the authors of the argument in favor of any proposition
will be permitted to prepare a rebuttal to the argument against
such proposition and the authors of the argument against any
proposition will be permitted to prepare a rebuttal to the argument
in favor of such proposition.
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3. Resolution requestinq consolidation of election.
This Resolution requests the Board of Supervisors to
consolidate the Regular General Municipal Election with the
statewide general election.
4. Resolution requestinq County to render specified
services.
This resolution requests the Board of Supervisors to
render specified services to the C1ty relating to the conduct of
the City's Regular General Municipal Election.
5. Resolution authoriz1nq election serV1ces.
This Resolution authorizes the City Clerk to retain the
services of Martin & ChapMan Co. to provide various election
services. For example, certain candidate election forms and
material must be purchased and the County may 1nform the City Clerk
that the city will be required to prepare and distribute a separate
voter pamphlet.
RECOMMENDATION
It is respectfully recommended that the City Council take the
following actions:
l. That the city Counc11 adopt the Resolution submitting to
the voters var10US ballot measures.
2. That the city Counc1l adopt the Resolution authorizing
members of the city Council to submit arguments
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concerning the various propositions.
3. That the city Council adopt the Resolution requesting
consolidation of the election.
4. That the City council adopt the Resolution requesting the
County to render specified services.
5. That the city Council adopt the Resolution authorizing
election services by Martin & Chapman Co.
Prepared by:
Marsha Jones Moutrie, city Attorney
Llnda A. Moxon, Deputy city Attorney
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city council Meeting 8-9-94
Santa Monica, California
RESOLUTION NUMBER 8808
(city council Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA SUBMITTING TO THE VOTERS
ONE BALLOT MEASURE AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1994
WHEREAS, on June 28, 1994, the city Council adopted Resolution
Number 8778 (CCS) calling for and giving notice of a Regular
Municipal Election on November 8, 1994; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to submit to the voters,
pursuant to Government Code Section 34459, a ballot measure
pertaining to a proposed amendment to the city Charter;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.
At the General Municipal Election called for
November 8, 1994, the following proposition shall be submitted to
the qualified electors of the city of Santa Monica:
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PROPOSITION II II Shall city Yes
Charter Section 617 be amended to
permit the City Clerk to publish a
summary of an ordinance after it is
adopted by the City Council instead No
of the entire ordinance, as the
city Charter currently requires?
The City Clerk shall cause the text of the proposition, which is
contained in Exhibit 1 attached hereto and incorporated by
reference, to be mailed to all qualified voters with the sample
ballot. The City Clerk shall cause the text of the proposition to
be published in the official newspaper and in each edition thereof
during the day of publication in the manner required by law.
SECTION 2. Pursuant to Elections Code Section 5011, the city
Clerk is directed to transmit a copy of each measure to be
submitted to the voters to the city Attorney and the City Attorney
is directed to prepare an impartial analysis of each measure
showing the effect of the measure on the existing law and the
operation of the measure in accordance with the provisions of
Elections Code section 5011. The impartial analysis shall be filed
by the date set by the City Clerk for the filing of primary
arguments.
SECTION 3. The provisions of Resolution Number 8778 (CCS) are
referred to for more particulars concerning the Regular Municipal
Election to be held on November 8, 1994.
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SECTION 4. The city Clerk shall certify to the adoption of
this Resolution, and thenceforth and thereafter the same shall be
in full force and effect.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
MARSHA JONES MOUTRIE
City Attorney
BY:~ T ToJJ
MARTIN T. TACHIKI
Chief Deputy City Attorney
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Exhibit 1
PROPOSAL BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA TO SUBMIT TO THE VOTERS
AN AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA
1. Section 617 of the santa Monica City Charter shall be
amended to read as follows:
617. Ordinances. Publication.
The City Clerk shall cause each ordinance
to be published at least once in the official
newspaper within fifteen days after its
adoption. The city Clerk may satisfy the
requirement to publish each ordinance by
causing a fair and impartial summary of the
ordinance to be published within fifteen days
after the ordinance's adoption and by posting
a copy of the full ordinance in the office of
the City Clerk. The city Attorney shall
prepare the fair and impartial summary of each
ordinance which is to be published by summary.
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Adopted and approved thIS 9th of August, 1994
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I hereby certify that the foregomg Resolution 8808 (CCS) was duly adopted at a
meetmg of the CIty Council held on the 9th of August, 1994 by the followmg vote:
Ayes Council members
Abdo, Genser, Olsen, Rosenstem, Vazquez
Noes. Councilmembers.
Holbrook
Abstam: Councllmembers:
None
Absent: CouncIlmembers
Greenberg
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city council Meeting 8-9-94
Santa Monica, California
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RESOLUTION NUMBER 8793 (CCS)
(City council Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DECLARING
THE EXISTENCE OF A CONTINUING LOCAL EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, on January 17, 1994, an earthquake struck Southern
California causing severe damage wlthin the City of Santa Monica;
and
WHEREAS, on January 17, 1994, as a result of the earthquake
the City's Director of Emergency Services issued a declaration of
local emergencYi and
WHEREAS, on January 17, 1994, as a result of the earthquake a
state of emergency was declared in the County of Los Angeles by the
federal, state and county governments; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the earthquake a state of local
emergency continues to eXlst within the city of Santa Monica,
NOW, THEREFORE, the Clty council of the City of Santa Monica
does resolve and proclaim as follows:
SECTION 1. The city Council declares that a state of local
emergency continues to exist within the City of Santa Monica.
SECTION 2. The Clty council directs the Director of Emergency
Services or his or her designee to take such actions as are
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appropriate to the fullest extent provided by federal, state and
local law, to protect the public health, welfare, safety and
property of the residents of the City of Santa Monica.
SECTION 3. The city Council further authorizes the Director
of Emergency Services or his or her designee to negotiate or
execute such contracts, agreements, applications or other documents
with such other federal, state or local agencies or other groups
and organizations as are necessary to provide or to obtain
emergency aid, assistance or services to the city of Santa Monica
and to contract for the immediate expenditure of public funds to
safeguard life, health or property, including when necessary to
protect public health and safety to expedite, including, but not
limited to shortening all required notice periods, or waive
competitive bidding procedures for public works and other City
projects.
SECTION 4. A copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded to
the state Director of the Office of Emergency Services with a
request that he or she find it acceptable.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of
this Resolution, and thenceforth and thereafter the same shall be
in full force and effect.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
MARSHA JONES MOUTRIE
City Attorney
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Chief Deputy City Attorney
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I hereby certIfy that the foregoing ResolutlOn 8793 (CCS) was duly adopted at a
meeting of the Clty Councd held on the 9th of August, 1994 by the followmg vote
Ayes Councilmembers'
Noes Councilmembers.
Abstain: Councllmembers'
Absent. Councilmembers,
Abdo, Genser, Holbrook, Olsen, Rosenstein,Vazquez
None
None
Greenberg
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City Council Meeting 8-9-94
Santa Monica, California
RESOLUTION NUMBER 8809
(City Council Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OF ITS
MEMBERS TO FILE WRITTEN ARGUMENTS REGARDING MEASURES
TO BE PLACED ON THE BALLOT AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1994
WHEREAS, a General Municipal Election is to be held in the
City of Santa Monica on Tuesday, November 8, 1994j and
WHEREAS, Elections Code Sect10n 5010 et seq. provides for
procedures for arguments concerning city measureSj and
WHEREAS, Elections Code Sections 5013 and 5014.5 authorize the
City Council, or any member or members of the city Council
authorized by the City Council, to file written arguments,
including rebuttal arguments in favor of any City measure,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.
The City council authorizes the following
Councilmembers to file written arguments as follows:
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ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF AMENDMENT TO CITY CHARTER
SECTION 617: Counc~lmernbers:
Abdo, Genser, Rosenstein
ARGUMENTS AGAINST: Councilmember:
Holbrook
SECTION 2.
Written arguments, not to exceed 300 words in
length, are to be filed with the city Clerk no later than August
16, 1994. Arguments so submitted may be changed or withdrawn by
the authors until and including the date fixed by the City Clerk
after which no arguments for or against the measure may be
submitted to the City Clerk. Rebuttal arguments not exceeding 250
words may be submitted by persons for or against the Referendum in
accordance with Elections Code section 5014.5.
SECTION 3. The city Clerk shall certify to the adoption of
this Resolution, and thenceforth and thereafter the same shall be
in full force and effect.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
MARSHA JONES MOUTRIE
city Attorney
By:
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MARTIN T. TACHIKI
Chief Deputy City Attorney
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I hereby certify that the foregomg Resolution 8809(CCS) was duly adopted at a
meetmg of the City Council held on the 9th of August, 1994 by the following vote
Ayes Councilmembers'
Abdo, Genser, Olsen, Rosenstem, Vazquez
Noes. Councilmembers'
Holbrook
Abstain' Councdmembers
None
Absent: Councilmembers
Greenberg
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city Council Meeting 8-9-94 Santa Monica, California
RESOLUTION NUMBER 8810
(City council Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA REQUESTING THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO
CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF THE CITY
OF SANTA MONICA TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 1994, WITH THE
STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SAID
DATE PURSUANT TO ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 23302
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Monica has
called a General Municipal Election in the city of Santa Monica to
be held on November 8, 1994, for the purpose of submitting a
proposition to the voters of the city of Santa Monica relating to
a proposed amendment of Sectlon 617 of the City Charter;
WHEREAS, it is desirable that the General Municipal Election
be consolidated with the statewide General Election to be held on
the same date; that within the City of Santa Monica the precincts,
polling places and election officers of the two elections be the
same; that the Registrar of Voters canvass the returns of the
General Municipal Election; and that the statewide General Election
and General Municipal Election be held in all respects as if there
were only one election.
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.
Pursuant to Elections Code section 23302, the
Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles is hereby
requested to consent and agree to the consolidation of a General
Municipal Election with the statewide General Election on Tuesday,
November 8, 1994, for the purpose of submittlng measures to the
voters.
SECTION 2. The followlng measure shall appear on the ballot
and be submitted to the voters of the City:
PROPOSITION" " Shall City Charter Yes
section 617 be amended to permit the city
Clerk to publish a summary of an ordinance
after it is adopted by the City council
instead of the entire ordinance, as the Clty
Charter currently requires? No
SECTION 3. The Registrar of Voters is hereby authorized to
canvass the returns of the General Municipal Election which it is
hereby requested to consolidate with the statewide General Election
and said election shall be held in all respects as if there were
only one election, and only one form of ballot shall be used.
SECTION 4.
The Board of Supervisors of the County of Los
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Angeles is hereby requested to 1ssue instructions to the Registrar
of Voters to take any and all steps necessary for the holding of
the consolidated election.
SECTION 5.
The city of Santa Monica recognizes that
additional costs shall be incurred by the County of Los Angeles by
reason of this consolidation and agrees to reimburse the County of
Los Angeles for any such costs.
SECTION 6. The city Clerk 1S directed to transmit and file a
certified copy of this Resolution with the Board of Supervisors of
the County of Los Angeles and with the Registrar of Voters.
SECTION 7. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of
this Resolution, and thenceforth and thereafter the same shall be
in full force and effect.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
MARSHA JONES MOUTRIE
city Attorney
By:~Tk:JJ
MARTIN T. TACHIKI
Chief Deputy City Attorney
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I hereby certify that the foregomg Resolution 8810 (CCS) was duly adopted at a
meetmg of the City Council held on the 9th of August, 1994 by the following vote"
Ayes. Councilmembers
Abdo, Genser, Olsen, Rosenstein, Vazquez
Noes Councilmembers
None
Abstam Councllmembers
None
Absent. Councilmembers
Greenberg, Holbrook, Rosenstein
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City Council Meeting 8-9-94 Santa Monica, California
RESOLUTION NUMBER 8811
(city council Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA REQUESTING THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO RENDER
SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1994
WHEREAS, a General Municipal Election is to be held in the
city of Santa Monica on Tuesday, November 8, 1994; and
WHEREAS, in the course of conduct of the General Municipal
Election and in relation thereto, it will be necessary to mail
sample ballots and polling place information to the registered
voters of the city of Santa Monica; and
WHEREAS, it will facilitate the mailing of sample ballots if
the Registrar of Voters of the County of Los Angeles will made
available to the City of Santa Monica the computer record of the
names and addresses of all eligible registered voters in order that
labels may be printed for attaching to self-mailer sample ballot
pamphlets; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Monica desires the Registrar of
Voters to furnish such other election assistance as may be
authorized by state law; and
WHEREAS, all necessary expense in performing these services
shall be paid by the City of Santa Monica,
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to Elections Code Section 22003, the City
Council requests that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los
Angeles permit the Registrar of Voters to provide the following
services to the city to the extent determined necessary by the City
Clerk: (l) prepare and furnish to the city of Santa Monica for use
in conducting its General Municipal Election the computer record of
the names and addresses of eligible registered voters in the city
of Santa Monica in order that the city of Santa Monica may print
labels to be attached to self-mailer sample ballot pamphlets; (2)
furnish to the City of Santa Monica printed indices of the voters
to be used by the precinct board at the polling place; (3) make
available to the City of Santa Monica additional election equipment
and assistance according to state law; and (4) such other services
as may be provided and deemed necessary to reduce the expense and
administrative burden of the election.
SECTION 2. The City of Santa Monica shall reimburse the
County of Los Angeles for services performed when the work is
completed and upon presentation to the City of Santa Monica of a
properly approved bill.
SECTION 3. The city Clerk is directed to forward without
delay to the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles and
to the Registrar of Voters a certified copy of this Resolution.
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SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of
this Resolution, and thenceforth and thereafter the same shall be
in full force and effect.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
MARSHA JONES MOUTRIE
City Attorney
By: ~[;lJ,
MARTIN T. TACHIKI
Chief Deputy city Attorney
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I hereby cerufy that the foregomg Resolution 8811 (CCS) was duly adopted at a
meeting of the City CouncIl held on the 9th of August, 1994 by the following vote:
Ayes: Councllmembers:
Abdo, Genser, Olsen, Rosenstein, Vazquez
Noes: Councdmembers.
None
Abstam Councilmembers
None
Absent: Councllmembers:
Greenberg, Holbrook, Rosenstein
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City Council Meeting 8-2-94
Santa Monica, California
RESOLUTION NUMBER 8812
(city council Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK
TO OBTAIN SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING
TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 1994
WHEREAS, a General Municlpal Election is to be held in the
City of Santa Monica on November 8, 1994.
WHEREAS, in the course of conduct of the election it is
necessary for the City Clerk to obtain the services of a
professional election supplier; and
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WHEREAS, all necessary expenses in performing these services
shall be paid by the City of Santa Monica,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.
That the firm of Martin & Chapman Co., being a
sole source in the local area, is approved to furnish to the City
all necessary services and supplies authorized by the City Clerk to
conduct either a concurrent or consolidated election, consisting of
the following services:
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1. Provide a Calendar of Election Events setting out dates
and requirements of the Election Code.
2. Provide suggested forms of resolutions and notices
required for the election.
3. Provide necessary ballotsl supplies and instructions for
voting in the precinct and for absentee voting.
4. Provide Self-Mailer sample Ballot & Voters Pamphlet with
candidates statements I measures and absent voter
application.
S. Prepare and attach special labels to Self-Mailer pamphlet
and arrange for delivery to the post office.
6. Have a qualified person available by telephone or in
person at all times to assist the city Clerk should
problems arise at any time during the election process.
7. Furnish general guidance throughout the election.
SECTION 2. That the City shall pay Martin & Chapman Co. for
all election supplies and services rendered. In the event any
election supplies requested by the city and furnished by Martin &
Chapman Co. are not correct, or contain errors so that the same are
not acceptable to or usable by the City, there shall be no charge
therefor made upon the city.
SECTION 3. That Martin & Chapman Co. shall submit an itemized
invoice to the city detailing the supplies furnished. The City
shall pay all sums due and owing within 15 days of the receipt of
the statement.
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SECTION 4. That the total amount of these services shall not
exceed $l26,OOO.OO.
SECTION 5. That the city Clerk shall certify to the adoption
of this Resolution, and thenceforth and thereafter the same shall
be in full force and effect.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
MARSHA JONES MOUTRIE
city Attorney
By: ~~- r !~_
MARTIN T. TACHIKI
Chief Deputy City Attorney
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I hereby certIfy that the foregoing ResolutIOn 8812 (CCS) was duly adopted at a
meetmg of the CIty Council held on the 9th of August, 1994 by the following vote
Ayes Councllmembers
Abdo, Genser, Olsen, RosensteIn, Vazquez
Noes CouncIlmembers'
None
Abstain' Councilmembers
None
Absent CounciImembers:
Greenberg, Holbrook, Rosenstem
ATTEST
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