HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/20/1965 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
December 20, 1965
PART I
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
met in regular session at 6:30 p.m.-, December 20, 1965,
at the City Hall, 695 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa.
The meeting was called to order -by the Mayor pro tem
for the purpose of discussion and debate on matters
scheduled for Part II of the meeting and such actions
as the Council desires to take under Section 2203 of
the Municipal Code of the City of Costa Mesa.
Councilmen Present: Pinkley, Barck, Thompson
Roll Call Councilmen Absent: Wilson, Jordan
Officials Present: City Attorney, Acting City Manager and
Director of Public Works, City
Engineer, City Clerk
Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council -
December 6, 1965 man Barck, and carried, the minutes of the regular
December 8, 1965 meeting of December 6, 1965, and the regular adjourned
meeting of December 8, 1965, were approved as distributed
and posted.
Alcoholic Beverage Upon motion by Councilman Thompson, seconded by
Licenses Councilman Barck, and carried, the following copies of
applications for Alcoholic Beverage Licenses were
received and filed: Robert H. Schablein, Baycrest
Liquor Store, 333 East 17th Street, transfer of off -
sale general license from Inez V. and Ogden E. Sogn;
Margaret A. and William M. McKillop, The Highlander,
436 East 17th Street, transfer of on -sale beer license
from Katherine M. and E. R. Graham; New on -sale beer
license to Frederick A. and Margie L. Drake, The
Honeys, 778, 780, 782 West 19th Street.
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The City Attorney reported that the agreement had not
R-27-65, Caldwell,
been received as required by Rezone Petition R-27-65,
Taylor, Taylor; and
Caldwell, Taylor, Taylor, and Cagney, Ordinance 65-41.
Cagney
Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, and carried, second reading and adoption of
Ordinance 65-41 was held over to the meeting of
January 3, 1966.
Ordinance 65-42
Upon motion by Councilman Thompson, seconded by
Adopted
Councilman Barck, Ordinance 65-42, being AN ORDINANCE
Building setback
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ESTABLISH -
line on east side
ING A SIXTY -FOOT BUILDING LINE SETBACK ON THE EAST SIDE
of Harbor, south of
OF HARBOR BOULEVARD FOR A DISTANCE OF 1,177.07 FEET
Fair Drive
SOUTHERLY OF FAIR DRIVE, was given second reading and
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Barck, Thompson
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan
The City Clerk presented the communication from the
City of Fountain Valley regarding the League of
California Cities which was held over from the meeting
Fountain Valley
of December 6, 1965. Upon motion by Councilman
Thompson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried,
the communication was held over to the meeting of
January 3, 1966.
Alcoholic Beverage Upon motion by Councilman Thompson, seconded by
Licenses Councilman Barck, and carried, the following copies of
applications for Alcoholic Beverage Licenses were
received and filed: Robert H. Schablein, Baycrest
Liquor Store, 333 East 17th Street, transfer of off -
sale general license from Inez V. and Ogden E. Sogn;
Margaret A. and William M. McKillop, The Highlander,
436 East 17th Street, transfer of on -sale beer license
from Katherine M. and E. R. Graham; New on -sale beer
license to Frederick A. and Margie L. Drake, The
Honeys, 778, 780, 782 West 19th Street.
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Upon motion by Councilman Thompson, seconded by
Councilman Barck, and carried, the following applica-
tion for Alcoholic Beverage License was referred to
the City Attorney for protest if needed: Retail on -
sale beer license to Marvin C. Jones, the Steak and
Stein, 1170 Baker Street.
The City Clerk reported that the City has been served
Fitzgerald sues with a notice to appear in court on December 29, 1965,
City Rebecca Jane Fitzgerald, $115.00. The City Attorney
reported that a search had been made of the records
and no claim was found filed by the plaintiff. He
recommended that the City appoint a representative
to appear in court on behalf.of the City. Upon motion
by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Thompson,
and carried, the Director of Public Works or his
representative was directed to represent the City in
court on December 29, 1965•
Newport Shores The City Clerk presented a communication from Newport
Community Associa- Shores Community Association, representing the area
tion where the Santa Ana River enters the sea, requesting
to be kept informed of all developments which may affect
the water channel. The.Clerk reported that the Planning
Commission has agreed to keep the association informed.
Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, and carried, the communication was received
and filed.
Written Communica- . Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman
tions Thompson, and carried, the following communications
were received and filed: Resolution from the Chamber
of Commerce of Costa Mesa urging the establishment of
direct air line service from the Orange County Airport
to Sacramento and San Francisco; Resolution 65-1436
adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Orange County
urging the establishment of direct air line service,
also; James K. Donahue, Statler Office Building, Boston,
Massachusetts, regarding the installation of a Community
Antenna Television system in Costa Mesa; Los Angeles
Regional Transportation Study informing that the name
of the organization is officially changed to the
Transportation Association of Southern California, TASC,
with a copy of the bylaws; John L. Costello, 1670
Santa Ana Avenue, Costa Mesa,. volunteering his services
in any position connected with planning of the City.
Permits Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, and carried, the following Business License
applications were approved: Ratification of License
for Christmas Tree sales at 19th Street and Placentia
Avenue for Edward Blehm,,Jr.; Change of address on
Business License 3134 for Coin Service Company, 352
State College Boulevard, Orange, to move one pool table
from the Honeybucket, 780 West 19th Street, to the
Sarong, 2280 Newport Boulevard; Southern California
Saddle Horse Sale, Bob Bradley, Bill Rowan, and Morgan
Smith, to hold a horse sale and auction at the Orange
County Fairgrounds on two days, Januaxy 15 and 16,
1966; Dick's Horseshoe, Richard Lawrence, 2394 Newport
Boulevard, for one-night dance on December 31, 1965;
Change of address on Business License, 3144, for dance
license, The Tavern, 1930 Placentia Avenue, Roy J.
Baillie, owner, to The Galley, 2014 Placentia Avenue;
Ratification of solicitation for charitable purpose
Permits
by National Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation,
Continued
12112 Brookhurst Street, Suite 2, Garden Grove, by
the sale'of tickets to a benefit circus at the
Orange County Fairgrounds, December 18, 1965.
Warrant Resolution
Upon motion by Councilman Thompson, seconded by
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Councilman Barck, Warrant Resolution No. 440 including
Payroll No. 310 was approved by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Barck, Thompson
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan
Departmental reports
Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Council-
man Thompson, and carried, the following departmental
reports were received and filed: Pound; Park; City
Treasurer; Finance.
Resolution 65-102 The City Attorney presented a resolution providing for
Investment of investment of surplus municipal funds by the Director
surplus municipal of Finance. Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded
funds by Councilman Thompson, Resolution 65-102, being
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR INVESTMENT OF SURPLUS
MUNICIPAL FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF
FINANCE TO MAKE SUCH INVESTMENTS, was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Barck, Thompson
NOES: Councilmen: None
ASSENT: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan
City Attorney to The City Attorney recommended that the Council instruct
prepare ordinance to him to prepare an ordinance clarifying R1 W and R2 -W
clarify zoning zones, for presentation to the Planning Commission before
coming to the Council. Upon motion by Councilman Barck,
seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, the City
Attorney was so instructed.
The City Engineer presented four resolutions to the
County of Orange for the Arterial Highway Financing
Program. Upon motion by Councilman Barck., seconded
Resolution 65-104 by Councilman Thompson, Resolution 65-104, being a
Arterial Highway RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA
Financing, Wakeham REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE
ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM THE DEVELOPMENT OF
WAKEHAM AVENUE, was adopted by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Barck, Thompson
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan
Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman
Resolution 65-105 Thompson, Resolution 65-105, being a RESOLUTION OF THE
Placentia Avenue COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA REQUESTING THE COUNTY
OF ORANGE TQ_]NCLUDE WITHIN THE ARTERIAL.HIGHWAY FINANC-
ING PROGRAM THE DEVELOPMENT OF PLACENTIA AVENUE, was
adopted by the following roll -.call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Barck, Thompson
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan
Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman
Resolution 65-106 Thompson, Resolution 65-106, being a RESOLUTION OF THE
Wilson Street COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA REQUESTING THE COUNTY
OF ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY
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FINANCING PROGRAM THE DEVELOPMENT OF WILSON STREET,
was adopted by the,following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Barck, Thompson
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan
Resolution 65-107 Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman
Bear Street Thompson, Resolution 65-107, being a RESOLUTION OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA REQUESTING THE
COUNTY OF ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE ARTERIAL
HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM THE DEVELOPMENT OF BEAR
STREET, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Barck, Thompson
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan
Bid Opening The City Engineer reported that the City Clerk had
Improvement of opened bids on December 17, 1965, at 10:00 a.m. in
Sunflower Avenue the Council Chambers for the Improvement of Sunflower
Between Bear and Avenue Between Bear -Street and Santa Ana -Delhi Channel.
Santa Ana -Delhi The following bids were read:
Channel NAME ' AMOUNT
Griffith Company $ 125,852.55
Sully -Miller Contracting Company 11+,302.85
R. J. Noble Company 116,153.70
Call for Bids The City Engineer presented plans and specifications
Temporary Traffic for Furnishing and Installing Temporary Traffic Signal
Signals at Facilities at Bristol Street and May Company Temporary
Bristol and May Entrance. Upon motion by Councilman Thompson, seconded
Company entrance by Councilman Barck, and carried, the plans and speci-
fications were approved, and the City Clerk was authorized
to advertise for bids to be read December 31, 1965, at
10:00 a.m.
Bids opened The Director of Public Works reported that the City
Bid Item No. 54 Clerk had opened bids on December 17, 1965, at 10:00
Automotive Parts a.m. for Bid Item No. 54 for the Furnishing of
Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Automotive Machine
Service for City -Owned Equipment. The Clerk opened
bids from the following:
NAME
Beacon Auto Parts
Hub Auto Supply
Costa Mesa Auto Parts
No amounts were read because bidders were required to
submit their parts catalogs marked as they would charge
The City Engineer recommended that the contract be
awarded to the Sully -Miller Contracting Company. Upon
motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman
Contract awarded
Thompson, the contract was awarded to Sully -Miller
Contracting Company in the amount of $11.4,302.85 by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Barck, Thompson
NOES: Councilmen: None ,
ABSENT: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan
Record of Survey 23
The City Engineer reported that the improvements in
Tom A. Moss
Newport Heights, portion of Lot 254, Record of Survey
No. 23, have been completed and he recommended that
the City accept the improvements and the bond be
exonerated thirty-five days after the date of acceptance.
Bond exonerated
Upon motion by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman
Barck, and carried, the improvements were accepted, the
bond exonerated thirty-five days after the date of
acceptance.
Call for Bids The City Engineer presented plans and specifications
Temporary Traffic for Furnishing and Installing Temporary Traffic Signal
Signals at Facilities at Bristol Street and May Company Temporary
Bristol and May Entrance. Upon motion by Councilman Thompson, seconded
Company entrance by Councilman Barck, and carried, the plans and speci-
fications were approved, and the City Clerk was authorized
to advertise for bids to be read December 31, 1965, at
10:00 a.m.
Bids opened The Director of Public Works reported that the City
Bid Item No. 54 Clerk had opened bids on December 17, 1965, at 10:00
Automotive Parts a.m. for Bid Item No. 54 for the Furnishing of
Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Automotive Machine
Service for City -Owned Equipment. The Clerk opened
bids from the following:
NAME
Beacon Auto Parts
Hub Auto Supply
Costa Mesa Auto Parts
No amounts were read because bidders were required to
submit their parts catalogs marked as they would charge
the City. The Director of Public Works recommended
that the bid of Costa Mesa Auto Parts be accepted as
Contract awarded the lowest responsible bid. Upon motion by Councilman
Barck, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried,
the contract was awarded to Costa Mesa Auto Parts.
Pyle, Lance, Schlin- The City Clerk presented an audit contract between the
ger and Soll
City and Pyle, Lance, Schlinger and Soll, Certified
contract
Public Accountants, for the fiscal years July 1, 1966,
through June 30, 1969. Upon motion by Councilman
Barck, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried,
the contract was approved and the Mayor and City Clerk
were authorized to sign on behalf of the City.
The Clerk presented, to be set for public hearing,
R-28-65, Harbor
Rezone Petition R-28-65, Harbor Boulevard Leasing
Boulevard Leasing
Corporation and Harold T. Segerstrom, et al, 3315
and Segerstrom,
Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, for permission to rezone
withdrawn
from Al and Rl, to R2 -CP, Two Family Residential
District (Conditional Permit); R3 -CP, Three Family
Residential District (Conditional Permit) and Cl -CP
Local Business District (Conditional Permit), property
in the general area southerly of Adams Avenue,
easterly of Tract 5781. The Clerk read a letter from
the applicants requesting withdrawal of the application.
Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, and carried, the request for withdrawal of
Rezone Petition R-28-65 was approved.
Right of way deeds Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, the following right of way deeds were
accepted and ordered placed on record by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Barck, Thompson
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan
DATE NAME FOR STREET
12-16-65 Segerstrom, et al Huntzinger Avenue
12-17-65 Jane W. and Ian H.
Linton (agreement) Del Mar and Street "A"
Don W. Johnson Mr. Don W. Johnson, Clark and Johnson Painting
Contractors, 1000 Santiago, Newport Beach, said that
he has submitted plans for a building to the Planning
Department for plan check and found that he was re-
quired to supply too many parking spaces for the amount
of land he owned. After talking to the Council, he
was advised to talk to the Director of Planning
specifying the exact use that he was planning to be
made of the building and that parking would be worked
out taking into consideration the use of the building
as provided for in the Municipal Code.
Recess The Mayor.pro tem called a recess, and the meeting
reconvened at 7:30 p.m.
PART II
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
continued its regular session at 7:30 p.m., December 20,
1965, at the City Hall, 695 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa.
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor pro tem
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and
invocation by the Reverend Melvin Taylor of Fairview
Baptist Church.
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Schulman requests The City Engineer reported that a letter had been
withdrawal of bid received from A. S. Schulman Electric Company requesting
withdrawal of their bid because of an error in the
Contract awarded extension of unit prices. Upon motion by Councilman
Thompson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried,
approval was given for the withdrawal ofthe bid of
A. S. Schulman Electric Company. Upon motion by
Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and
carried, the contract was awarded to Paul Gardner
Corporation in the amount of $23,642.00.
The Director of Public Works reported that there was
a hearing by the City_Attorney with.the proprietor of
"Mr. Fat Fingers" "Mr. Fat Fingers117122 Placentia Avenue, on December
16, 1965, which had been continued to January 20, 1966.
Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman
T)iompson, and carried, the petition protesting noise at
"Mr. Fat Fingers"was continued to the Council meeting
of February 7; 1966.
V -822-A, Oliger Variance 822-A, Aubrey Oliger, 2110 Thurin Avenue,
Costa Mesa, for permission to continue to use R2 pro-
perty for a pre-school nursery at that address was
presented together with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission for approval for an unspecified
time subject to a maximum of 43 children. The Clerk
reported that no communications had been received.
The Mayor pro tem inquired if anyone wished to speak.
No one desired to speak. Motion for approval subject
to the recommendation of the Planning Commission was
made by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Thompson,
and carried.
C-62-65, Robbins, Conditional Use Permit C-62-65, Lucille Robbins, Sunny
Sunny Acres Motel Acres Motel, 2378 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for
permission to use C2 property for off-site motel
office and living quarters for motel clerk and
security guard at that address, was presented together
with.the recommendation of the Planning Commission for
approval. The Clerk reported that no written communica-
tions'had been received.' No one desiring to speak
regarding the application, motion was made by Councilman
Thompson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried,
for approval.
Oral Communications There were no oral communications.
Councilmen Present: Pinkley, Barck, Thompson
Roll Call
Councilmen Absent: Wilson, Jordan
Officials Present: City Attorney, Acting City Manager
and Director of Public Works,
City Engineer, City Clerk
Bid Opening
The City Engineer reported that the City Clerk had
Street Lighting
opened bids on December 17, 1965, at 10:00 a.m.
in Bristol from
for the Street Lighting in Bristol From Sunflower
Sunflower to
Avenue to 1,363 Feet South and in Sunflower Avenue
1,363 Feet South,
From Bear Street to. the Santa Ana -Delhi Channel. The
etc.
following bids were received:
NAME AMOUNT
Paul Gardner Corporation $23,642.00
Perry Electric Company 24,250.00
A. S. Schulman Electric Company 20,569.00
Luminetics 24,255.00
E. D. Johnson and Company 24,995.00
Smith Electric Supply 24,447.00
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Schulman requests The City Engineer reported that a letter had been
withdrawal of bid received from A. S. Schulman Electric Company requesting
withdrawal of their bid because of an error in the
Contract awarded extension of unit prices. Upon motion by Councilman
Thompson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried,
approval was given for the withdrawal ofthe bid of
A. S. Schulman Electric Company. Upon motion by
Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and
carried, the contract was awarded to Paul Gardner
Corporation in the amount of $23,642.00.
The Director of Public Works reported that there was
a hearing by the City_Attorney with.the proprietor of
"Mr. Fat Fingers" "Mr. Fat Fingers117122 Placentia Avenue, on December
16, 1965, which had been continued to January 20, 1966.
Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman
T)iompson, and carried, the petition protesting noise at
"Mr. Fat Fingers"was continued to the Council meeting
of February 7; 1966.
V -822-A, Oliger Variance 822-A, Aubrey Oliger, 2110 Thurin Avenue,
Costa Mesa, for permission to continue to use R2 pro-
perty for a pre-school nursery at that address was
presented together with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission for approval for an unspecified
time subject to a maximum of 43 children. The Clerk
reported that no communications had been received.
The Mayor pro tem inquired if anyone wished to speak.
No one desired to speak. Motion for approval subject
to the recommendation of the Planning Commission was
made by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Thompson,
and carried.
C-62-65, Robbins, Conditional Use Permit C-62-65, Lucille Robbins, Sunny
Sunny Acres Motel Acres Motel, 2378 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for
permission to use C2 property for off-site motel
office and living quarters for motel clerk and
security guard at that address, was presented together
with.the recommendation of the Planning Commission for
approval. The Clerk reported that no written communica-
tions'had been received.' No one desiring to speak
regarding the application, motion was made by Councilman
Thompson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried,
for approval.
Oral Communications There were no oral communications.
Baseball policy The Acting City Manager presented an agreement
agreement, Harbor between the Recreation Department of the City of
Area Boys Club, Costa Mesa, the City of Newport Beach, and the
Newport Beach Harbor Area Boys Club governing the regulating of
baseball games and being a renewal of the previous
agreement. Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded
by Councilman Thompson, and carried, the agreement
was approved.
The Acting City Manager requested that the Council
approve the advance of $1,410.00 to the Pacific
Agreement and Telephone Company for underground cable on Newport
warrant authorized, Boulevard from Adams Avenue to Warehouse Road.
cable underground This will be paid back to the City. Upon motion by
from Adams to Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Thompson,
Warehouse Road the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to sign the
agreement on behalf of the City by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Barck, Thompson
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan
Warrant authorized The Acting City Manager requested funds not to exceed
$3,000.00 to spend on the Park and Recreation Audi-
torium as called for in the lease between the City
and the State of California. Upon motion by Council-
man Barck, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the
request was granted, $3,000.00 maximum, by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Barck, Thompson
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan
Bid Call The Acting City Manager requested permission to adver-
Bid Item 55, tise for bids to be received for Bid Item 55, one 1966
automobile automobile, 6 -passenger, 4 -door station wagon. Upon
motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, permission was granted for bids to be opened
December 31, 1965, at 10:00 a.m. for Bid Item 55•
Vista Verde Mobil- The Acting City Manager reported that at the Council
home Sites meeting of December 6, 1965, the City Manager was request-
ed.to check an area near the Vista Verde'Mobi]home Sites.
He reported that the area was being cleared of debris
and cleaned up by the owner of the property.
Adjournment Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Barck, and carried, the meetin s journed at 750 P.M.
yor of the City of Costa Mesa
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa
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