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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA
COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD ON JUNE 19, 1986
The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
convened in regular meeting at its regular place of meeting, 5019 Imhoff
Place, Martinez, County of Contra Costa, State of California, at 7:30
p.m. on June 19,1986.
President Carlson called the meeting to order and requested that the
Secretary call roll.
I.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Boneysteele, Dalton, McNulty, Clausen, Carlson
,ABSENT:
Members:
None
II.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
III.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.
MINUTES OF MAY 29, 1986
It was moved by Member McNulty and seconded by Member Dalton, that
the mi nutes of May 29, 1986, be app roved as presented. There bei ng no
objection, the motion was approved with Member Boneysteele abstaining
because of his absence at the May 29, 1986, Board Meeting.
2.
MINUTES OF JUNE 5,1986
It was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member Clausen,
that the minutes of June 5, 1986, be approved as presented. There being
no objection, the motion was approved with Member McNulty abstaining
because of her absence at the June 5, 1986, Board Meeting.
IV.
EXPENDITURES
1.
EXPENDITURE LIST DATED JUNE 19,1986
Member Dalton, member of the Budget and Finance Commi ttee, stated
that he and Member Clausen have reviewed the expenditures and found them
to be satisfactory.
It was moved by Member Dalton and seconded by Member Cl ausen that
the Expenditure List dated June 19, 1986, including Running Expense
Warrant Nos. 26412-26667 and Sewer Constructi on Warrant Nos. 3704-3725,
be approved as presented. There bei ng no obj ecti on, the moti on was
unanimously approved.
V.
HEARINGS
1.
CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE APPLICATION FOR REFUSE
COLLECTION RATE INCREASES BY V ALLEY DISPOSAL SERVICE,INC.,
ORINDA-MORJlGA DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC., AND PLEASANT HILL BAY SHORE
DISPOSAL SERVICE
Mr. Roger J. Dol an, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that
there will be three publ ic hearings. Each hearing will be separately
opened and closed so that each rate increase proposal may be handl ed
separately. The first hearing will be Valley Disposal Service, Inc., the
second hearing will be Orinda-Moraga Disposal Service, Inc., and the
third hearing will be Pleasant Hill Bay Shore Disposal Service. A staff
analysis has been prepared for each following historic guidelines of the
Board and in accordance with the Price Waterhouse study.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE APPLICATION FOR REFUSE COLLECTION
RATE INCREASE BY VALLEY DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC.
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Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, introduced Mr. Walter N.
Funasaki, Finance Officer, who gave a brief overview of the staff
analysis. Valley Disposal has requested a 4.11 percent across-the-board
rate increase. Major changes in forecasted revenues and expenses include
excl uding revenues and expenses attributed to the City of San Ramon for
the forecasted fi scal year, effective July 1, 1986; wages and employee
benefits; property and 1 i abil ity insurance expenses; and the treatment
of workers' compensation return premium of $123,362.
President Carlson opened the hearing for public comment at 7:50 p.m.
and acknQ>ll edged receipt of correspondence from the City of Lafayette,
Mrs. Warren Peterson, and Mrs. H. Roetticker.
Mr. Sanford Skaggs, the attorney representing Valley Disposal
Service, stated that he del ivered written comments to the Board today.
Major items which are common to each of the three companies include: 1)
rates set last year were on a fiscal year to end March 31, 1986 and the
rates being set now are to begin July 1, 1986, consequently there is a
three month lag period which will have an effect on each of the
companies; 2) each company experienced a three percent sal ary wage
adjustment effective January 1; and 3) the operating ratio of 95 percent
is not a perfect formula, in fact it is a very tight margin for the
collectors and is not sufficient to protect against unforeseen increases
in expenses.
Mr. Skaggs spoke to the particular issues of Valley Disposal
Service. It is requested that the hilly zone rates be unified. It is
a 1 so requested that the workers' compensati on refund not be taken from
the employer since it was the good work record that all owed the refund.
San Ramon has been excluded from the CCCSD franchise and if it is decided
to offset the return premium, then the amount should be adjusted to
refl ect this. Mr. Skaggs requested that rather than the 2.7 percent
increase included in the staff analysis, a 3.43 percent increase be given
resul ti ng in an additi onal 5 cent per month impact on each resi denti al
customer. Specific locations and billing rates for hilly zones were
discussed, hilly rates currently range from $8.95 to $10.90 and Valley
requested increasing the lowest rate to unify rates.
Member Boneysteele asked Mr. Skaggs if a copy of the letter that the
Board received today with Mr. Skaggs written comments was given to the
City of Lafayette. Mr. Skaggs replied that the letter was only delivered
to the Board. Member Boneysteele commented that in his view that it is a
violation to submit new information at this point. Member Boneysteele
contended that the City of Lafayette shoul d have been afforded the
opportunity to comment on this issue or any new issue. Member
Boneysteel e al so stated that there is no advocate from the City of
Lafayette present to review this new information.
A discussion followed relative to the workers' compensation return
premi um of $123,362 received as of December 31, 1985 which was incl uded
as a reducti on in expenses on the staff anal ysi s. San Ramon has been
excluded from the CCCSD franchise and its portion of the return premium
was also discussed.
President Carlson declared the public hearing closed at the hour of
8:40 p.m.
Following deliberation, it was moved by Member Dalton and seconded
by Member McNulty, that a 3.2 percent across the board rate increase be
establ ished for Valley Disposal Service, Inc., effective July 1, 1986,
and that a resolution be adopted to that effect (Resolution No. 86-057).
Motion approved on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Members: Dalton, McNulty, Cl ausen, Carl son
NOES: Members: Boneysteel e
reSENT: Members: None
Following further discussion, it was moved by Member Dalton and
seconded by Member McNulty that uniformity of hilly zone rates be granted
as requested and adjustment made to Zone 4 to increase the rate to that
of Zone 2 and Zone 5.
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Discussion followed concerning both the need for data substantiating
the equal cost for the three hilly zones and the question of whether the
affected customers had received adequate notice of the requested increase
prior to the hearing. Subsequently, the maker of the above motion,
Member Dalton, and the second, Member McNulty, withdrew the motion.
It was moved by Member Dalton that when the Board receives the
information necessary to substantiate the uniformity in hilly zone rates,
the Board w ill act upon it at that time and deci de whether a public
hearing is needed. Motion died for lack of a second.
It was moved by Member McNulty and seconded by Member Dalton that
the request to bring the hilly rates of Zone 4 into conformity with Zone
2 and 5 be deferred until the July 3, 1986, Board Meeting. Motion
approved on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Members: Dal ton, McNulty, Cl au sen, Carl son
NOES: Members: Boneysteele
JlBSENT: Members: None
Member Boneysteele voted no for the reason that adequate notice had
not been provided to the residents who would be impacted.
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE N'PlICATION FOR REFUSE COLLECTION
RATE INCREASE BY ORINDA-MORPGA DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC.
President Carlson opened the public hearing at the hour of 9:40 p.m.
Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, introduced Mr. Walter
Funasaki, Finance Officer, who gave a brief summary of the Orinda-Moraga
Disposal Service, Inc. staff analysis and commented that the cities of
Orinda and Moraga have provided the Board with their comments.
Mr. Sanford Skaggs, the attorney representing Orinda-Moraga Disposal
Service, Inc., stated that the operating ratio issue is crucial. An
increase in rates based upon a 94 percent operating ratio is requested.
Mr. Skaggs addressed the requests by the City of Orinda as follows: 1)
Orinda-Moraga Disposal will participate in a community effort to beautify
the City. 2) With regard to a senior citizen discount, Orinda-Moraga
Disposal is agreeable to working with the City on this concept. 3) A
two-tier billing system which the City expressed interest in is not felt
to be appropriate at this time.
Member Boneysteele expressed his concern that he felt the letter
from the City of Orinda was a proposal from a committee rather than a
formal action from the City. Member Boneysteele felt that a resolution
or a letter from the City signed by at least three council members would
be appropriate.
Member McNulty stated that she spoke with the City regarding this
subject. They did not wish to comment on the rates, but merely the
service level.
Graig Crossley, Vice Mayor of Moraga, stated that the Town of Moraga
is very pleased with the services of Orinda-Moraga Disposal Service. The
Town Council has examined the rate increase request and the staff
analysis. He stated that the June 6,1986 letter from the Town of Moraga
supports the staff analysis, and urges the Board to accept the staff's
recommendations.
Member Boneysteele stated that he was the President of the Board at
the time of the franchi se agreement and he woul d 1 ike to thank and
express hi s apprec; ati on to the Town of Moraga for the confi dence it
placed in this District.
President Carlson acknowledged the June 6, 1986 letter from the Town
of Moraga and the June 3, 1986 letter from the City of Orinda. At this
time the Secretary of the District, Joyce E. McMillan, read aloud and
President Carlson acknowledged the June 19, 1986 letter from Mrs. Helen
D. Bolling of Orinda which was received late today. Mrs. Bolling's
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letter opposed the rate increase and suggested that methods to increase
efficiency be explored instead.
The public hearing was closed at the hour of 10:10 p.m.
It was moved by Member Dalton and seconded by Member McNulty that a
94 percent operati ng ratio be used in th i s case for a 5.54 percent
overall increase in residential rates resulting in a rate of $11.70 for
Orinda and $10.45 for Moraga, effective July 1, 1986, and that a
resolution be adopted to that effect (Resolution No. 86-058). Motion
approved on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Members: Dalton, McNulty, Carlson
NOES: Members: Boney steel e, Clausen
JlBSENT: Members: None
The Secretary of the District was requested to draft responses to
all correspondence received with regard to the rate increases. Mr.
Navone will work with the City of Orinda on the annual community cleanup.
The District will work with the City of Orinda with regard to their
interest in a two-tier billing system.
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE APPLICATION FOR REFUSE COLLECTION
RATE INCREASE BY PLEASANT HILL BAY SHORE DISPOSAL SERVICE
Mr. Dol an, General Manager-Chief Engineer, introduced Mr. Walter
Funasaki, Finance Officer, who gave a brief summary of the Pleasant Hill
Bay Shore Disposal staff analysis and commented that this is the first
residential rate increase requested in 15 years.
President Carlson opened the publ ic hearing at the hour of 10:35
p.m.
Mr. Sanford Skaggs, the attorney representing Pleasant Hill Bay
Shore Disposal, stated that Pleasant Hill Bay Shore's service area is
different from other areas. Last year there were 230 commercial
customers and 804 residential customers. A residential rate increase has
not been requested in 15 years. It was possible to subsidize residential
rates with profits from commercial customers. This is no longer
possibl e.
Mr. George Jelten, Manager of Rancho Diablo Mobile Home Park, stated
he strongly objects to a 300 percent increase in rates in one year.
Mr. Cl int Ferber of Pacheco stated that he objected to the early
morning, noisy collection and the large increase in rates. He offered
the suggestion that it might be an option to offer once a month pick up.
Mrs. Jean Janson of Pacheco stated she objected to the rate increase
and suggested it be spread out over a few years.
Mr. George Jelten, Manager of Rancho Diablo Mobile Home Park, stated
that the mobil e home parks are very easy to service and a lower rate
should be considered.
Discussion followed regarding the possibility of having a different
rate for mobile home parks.
President Carlson adknowledged receipt of a letter from Mr. and Mrs.
Sharp of Pacheco.
President Carlson declared the public hearing closed at the hour of
11:10 p.m.
After hearing all who spoke and considering all correspondence
received, it was moved by Member Clausen and seconded by Member McNulty
to continue this matter to the July 3, 1986, Board Meeting.
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Following discussion the above motion was amended to continue this
matter to the July 17, 1986, Board Meeting. Motion unanimously approved
on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Members:
Boneysteele, Dalton, McNulty, Clausen, Carlson
NOES:
Members:
None
,ABSENT:
Members:
None
VI.
BIDS H-JD NN ARDS
,AUTHORIZE NNARD TO PURCHASE CHLORINE LIQUID FROM OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL
CORPORATION FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1986 THROUGH JUNE 1987
1.
It was moved by Member Dalton and seconded by Member Clausen, that
award to purchase chl ori ne 1 iqui d from Occidental Chemical Corporati on
for the period July 1986, through June 1987, at a per ton delivered cost
of $155.81 be authorized. Moti on approved on the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
Members:
Dalton, McNulty, Clausen, Carlson
NOES:
,ABSENT:
Members:
None
Members:
None
,ABST AIN: Members:
Boney steel e
VII.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Member Dalton and seconded by Member Cl ausen that
the Consent Cal endar, consi sti ng of ten items, be approved as
recommended, resolutions adopted as appropriate, and recordings duly
authorized.
1.
Resol uti on No. 86-059 accepti ng an easement at no cost to the
District from R. J. BRUZZONE, et al, Lafayette area (Job 4206 -
Parcel 2) was adopted and recording authorized.
Motion unanimously approved on the following vote:
AYES: Members: Boney steel e, Dalton, McNulty, Clausen, Carl son
NOES: Members: None
,ABSENT: Members: None
2.
Resolution No. 86-060 accepting an easement at no cost to the
District from W. R. McCLEARY, et ux, Pacheco area (Job 4198 -
Parcel 1) was adopted and recording authorized.
Motion unanimously approved on the following vote:
AYES: Members: Boneysteel e, Dalton, McNulty, Clausen, Carl son
NOES: Members: None
,ABSENT: Members: None
3.
Resolution No. 86-061 accepting an easement at no cost to the
Di strict from CASTILLA DEVELOPMENT CORP., Wal nut Creek area
(Job 4055 - Parcel 3) was adopted and recording authorized.
Motion unanimously approved on the following vote:
AYES: Members: Boneysteel e, Dalton, McNulty, Clausen, Carl son
NOES: Members: None
,ABSENT: Members: None
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Resolution No. 86-062 accepting an easement at no cost to the
District from D. C. WOOD, et ux, Danville area (Job 4109 -
Parcell) was adopted and recording authorized.
Motion unanimously approved on the following vote:
4.
AYES:
Members:
Boneysteele, Dalton, McNulty, Clausen, Carlson
NOES:
JlBSENT:
Members:
None
Members:
None
5.
Resolution No. 86-063 accepting an easement at no cost to the
District from WOOD & COMPANY, Danville area (Job 4109 - Parcel
2) was adopted and recording authorized.
Motion unan imousl y approved on the following vote:
AYES: Members: Boneysteel e, Dalton, McNulty, Clausen, Carl son
NOES: Members: None
JlBSENT: Members: None
6.
Resolution No. 86-064 accepting an easement at no cost to the
District from DAVIDON HOMES, Danville area (Job 4109 - Parcel
4) was adopted and recording authorized.
Motion unan imousl y approved on the following vote:
AYES: Members: Boneysteel e, Dalton, McNulty, Clausen, Carl son
NOES: Members: None
JlBSENT: Members: None
7.
Resolution No. 86-065 accepting an easement at no cost to the
District from THAYER & HOLT, INC., Danville area (Job 4161 -
Parcel 3A) was adopted and recording authorized.
Motion unanimously approved on the following vote:
AYES: Members: Boneysteel e, Dalton, McNulty, Clausen, Ca rl son
NOES: Members: None
JlBSENT: Members: None
8.
Resolution No. 86-066 accepting an easement at no cost to the
District from J. VERL DOLSBY, et ux, Danville area (Job 4161 -
Parcel 3B) was adopted and recording authorized.
Motion unanimously approved on the following vote:
AYES: Members: Boneysteel e, Dalton, McNulty, Clausen, Carl son
NOES: Members: None
JlBSENT:
Members:
None
9.
Adopted Resolution No. 86-067 confirming that publication of
District Ordinance Nos. 158 and 159 has been made.
Motion unanimously approved on the following vote:
AYES:
Boneysteele, Dalton, McNulty, Clausen, Carlson
Members:
NOES:
Members:
None
JlBSENT:
Members:
None
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10.
Authorization was given for attendance by Jack Campbell,
Administrative Operations Manager, to attend the AMSA Technical
Conference on July 15-18 at Lake Tahoe at a cost not to exceed
$650.
CALL FOR REQUESTS TO CONSIDER ITEM OUT OF ORDER
None
VIII.
ENGINEERING
1.
.ÞLITHORIZE MI J'DDITIONAL $85,646 FROM THE SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR
THE EMERGENCY CREEK BANK AND SEWER RESTORATION PROJ ECT AT 12
EVERGREEN DRIVE, ORINDA (DISTRICT PROJECT NO. 4000)
Member Boneysteele, member of the Capital Projects Committee, stated
that the Committee has been briefed on this item by staff and is in
agreement with staff recommendation. It was moved by Member Boneysteele
and seconded by Member Dalton, that an additional $85,646 be authorized
from the Sewer Construction Fund to cover the total project costs for the
repai rand restorati on of the creek bank, sewer, and sewer crossi ng at
No. 12 Evergreen Dri ve, Ori nda Wi stri ct Proj ect No. 4000) . Moti on
unanimously approved on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Members: Boneysteele, Dalton, McNulty, Clausen, Carlson
NOES:
PBSENT:
Members: None
Members: None
.ÞLITHORIZE $11,000 FROM THE SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR FINAL DESIGN
OF THE MORJlGA lA SLIDE REPAIR DISTRICT PROJ ECT NO. 4223
2.
It was moved by Member Dal ton and seconded by Member Boneysteel e,
that $11,000 be authorized from the Sewer Construction Fund to design the
completion of the Moraga lA slide repair. Motion unanimously approved on
the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Members: Boneysteele, Dalton, McNulty, Clausen, Carlson
NOES:
Members: None
PBSENT:
Members: None
.ÞLITHORIZE $12,000 FROM THE SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR FINAL DESIGN
OF THE SOUTH TRAIL CREEK CROSSING REPAIR, DISTRICT PROJ ECT NO. 4120
3.
It was moved by Member Boneysteel e and seconded by Member Dalton,
that $12,000 be authorized from the Sewer Construction Fund to design the
South Trail Creek Crossi ng repai r, Di strict Proj ect No. 4120. Moti on
unanimously approved on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Members: Boneysteele, Dalton, McNulty, Clausen, Carlson
NOES:
Members: None
PBSENT:
Members: None
4.
ESTPBLISH A TIME MID LOCATION MID DESIGNATE MI INDIVIDUAL TO CONDUCT
A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTJIL IMPPCTREPORT
FOR THE SAN RAMON VALLEY SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, requested guidance from
the Board regarding designating an individual to conduct the publ ic
hearing on the San Ramon Valley Sewer Improvement Project. The hearing
will be held on July 23, 1986, at 7:30 p.m., at the San Ramon Valley
Unified School District offices.
Following discussion, it was the consensus of the Board that an
outside individual be designated to conduct the public hearing to receive
comments on the Draft EIR for the San Ramon Valley Sewer Improvement
Project. The Board members intend to be present in the audience.
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IX.
BUDGET fIND FINflNCE
1.
,ADOPT THE 1986-1987
MAl NTEN flNCE BUDG ETS
EQUIPMENT,
AND
AND
OPERATIONS
PERSONNEL,
It was moved by Member Dalton and seconded by Member Boneysteel e,
that the 1986-1987 Personnel, Equi pment, and Operati ons and Mai ntenance
Budgets be adopted (Resolution No. 86-068). The Operations and
Maintenance Budget reflects the amounts to be paid to the Self-Insurance
Fundi n 1986-1987 deci ded by the Board at the June 19, 1986, Board
Meeting. Motion unanimously approved on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Members:
Boneysteele, Dalton, McNulty, Clausen, Carlson
Members:
None
J1BS ENT :
Members:
None
2.
RECEIVE MAY 1986 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
It was moved by Member Boneysteel e and seconded by Member Dal ton
that the May 1986 Fi nanci al Statements be received. There bei ng no
objection, the motion was unanimously approved.
X.
ITEMS LATE
1.
,ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SALE OF LOT 12, BLOCK E, ORINDA OAKS
PROPERTY, ASSESSOR'S NO. 264-075-015
It was moved by Member Cl ausen and seconded by Member Boneysteel e,
that the sale of Lot 12, Block E, Orinda Oaks property, Assessor's No.
264-075-015, to Darrell G. Clow and Don Brown pursuant to the purchase
agreement be approved, that the Deputy General Manager be authorized to
execute documents of sale, and that Resolution No. 86-069 approving the
sal e and conditi ons thereof be adopted. Moti on unanimously approved on
the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Boneysteele, Dalton, McNulty, Clausen, Carlson
Members:
NOES:
Members:
None
J1BSENT:
Members:
None
XI.
REPORTS
1.
GENERAL MflNPGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, invited the Board to the
District's 40th Anniversary Picnic to be held at 1 p.m. on July 15, 1986,
at Waterfront Park in Martinez.
2. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
Mr. Kenton L. Alm, Counsel for the Di strict, requested input fran
the Board on the Code revision process.
3.
SECRET,ARY OF THE DISTRICT
Joyce E. McMillan, Secretary of the District,
Lopez, Administrative Aide.
introduced Jul ie
4.
BO,ARD MEMBERS
a. Member Boneysteel e requested that retenti on of an advocate to
represent the public at garbage rate hearings be calendared for a future
Board meeti ng.
b. Member Dalton reported on the Sol id Waste Management Advisory
Committee meeting held June 19, 1986, where the need for central county
coordination and the search for a new landfill site and transfer station
were di scussed. Resol uti ons adopted by the City of Pittsburg and West
Contra Costa Solid Waste Management Authority requesting and/or demanding
additi onal money for diversi on of waste fran Acme Landfi 11 to east and
west county landfills were also discussed.
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Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that the District
will draft a letter to West Contra Costa Solid Waste Management Authority
in response their request.
XII.
MATTERS FROM THE BOARD NOT ON THE JlGENDA
None
XIII.
CLOSED SESSION
None
XIV.
ACTIONS RESULTING FROM CLOSED SESSION
None
XV.
ADJ OURNMENT
There being no further business to came before the Board, President
Carlson adjourned the meeting at the hour of 12:04 a.m.
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President of the Board of Directors,
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District,
County of Contra Costa,State of California
COUNTERSIGNED:
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