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REGULAR PJEE`i'Ii~G JULY 3, 1945
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular
session, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 11331 Plaza
Street, on above date, at .?:30 P. 'M.
Mayor Wiggins in the .chair.
Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, Tucker and Wiggins answered the
roll call.
Councilman Looney was absent.
It was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by Gouneil-
man Tucker that the minutes of the previous regular meeting of June
19, 1945 and of the Ad,jour"ned regular meeting of June 6th, 1945 be
approved as written. All members of the City Council present voting
aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
.The hour oP 8 P.~M. having arrived, said time being the
hour fixed. for hearing any 'protests or objection in connection with
the i1lumLnation of Street lights in the City of Lynwood, as per
notices published and posted as required by law.
.The Mayor. announced that .thiswas .the .time and place for
said hearing, inquiring if there was any one present who wished to
protest in connection therewith.
Thereupon Mr. C. E. Williams addV~essed .the Council regard-
ing the installation of wires by Southern California Edison Co. in
his district at Fernwood Ave. and Bre~x~ster Ave., stating that the
wire running along his Lot does not seem to have insulated wire, in-
q~airing if this is necessary, stating that he .believes that it should
not be the bare wire.
The City Engineer wfs directed to look into this matter.
Mrs. Dallings addressed the Council on the request of
property .owners for ornamental .lights being installed on Atlantic
Ave., stating that they do not like the overhead type now being _
installed.
Thereupon A Petition was received signed by ~Iarriet B.
Downes and 35 other property owners petitioning the City Council
to construct and install ornamental lamp standards along each side
of Atlantic Blvd., between the limits of Sanborn Ave. on the South
and Abbott Road on the North, the standards to be of the latest
design and type.
Mayor Wiggins stated on behalf of the City Council that
it is not possible to install ornamental lighting standards at the
present time on account of ~+lar restrictions, however, the City
Engineer was instructed to check into the matter to ascertain what
the true status is, however, that in the meantime that the present
overhead .type are necessary at intersections.
The City Clerk stated that no written objections or pro-
tests had been filed.
Thereupon RESOLUTION IvO. 182?, entitled "A RL'SOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD OVER-RULING PROTESTS,
ORDERING THE WORK AND LEVYING THE PROPOSED ASST:SSNiENT FOR SERVICE
1VECESSARY TO MAIivTAIN AND ILLU~i:'=HATE THE SUSPENDED ELECTRIC STREET
LAiuiPS AIvD THE LAMPS ON ORIdAIuiENTAL STANDARDS IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, "
was read. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded
by Councilman Tucker that said Resolution No. 182? be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, Tucker and Wiggins.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Looney.
The hour of 8 P. A.~. having arrived, said time being the
hour fixed for hearing any objections or protests in connection with
changing the zone as affecting Lots 122, 123, 124, 184, 155, 156 and
15? of Tract No. 921, from Zone R-1 to Zone C3, as per notices ~ub-
lished and posted as required by law.
The Altayor announced that this was the time and place for
hearing any protests in connection with said matter, inquiring of
those present if there was any one present who wished to protest
the changing of said zone. There was no response.
The City Clerk stated that no written objections or protests
had been filed.
Thereupon an Ordinance, entitled "An Ordinance of the
City of Lynwood, California, transferring certain lands from Zone
R-1 into Zone C-3, " was read for the first time by caption.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Tucker and seconded
by Councilman Meyer that the further reading of said Ordinance be
waived. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the
Mayor declared. the motion duly carried, and it teas so ordered.
Thereupon it wa.s moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded
by Councilman Shrock that said Ordinance be accepted as read the
first time and pass to the second reading.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, Tucker and Wiggins.
Noes: ATOne.
Absent: Councilman Looney.
WRITTEN COIv~vNNICATIONS:
A communication eras received from Chief of Police Kerr
recommending that the salary of Mr. William J. Geller, Police Officer
be increased X10.00 per month as he has served the City for one year
satisfactorily. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Shrock and
seconded by Councilman Meyer that the salary of Wrn. J. Geller be
increased from X210.00 per month to X220.00 per month.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, Tucker and Wiggins.
Noes: None.
Absent: Conncilman Looney.
A communication was received from Mrs. Clara B. Dane
making application for a license to operate a business of making
screw products at 11354 S. Atlantic Ave., stating; that they are doing
100~o aircraft and oil tool .work. Thereupon it wa s moved by Councilman
Tucker and seconded by Councilman Shrock that permission be granted
for the duration of the war. All members of the City Council
present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
A communication was received from City Treasurer T. G.
Dummett recorr;mending• that the City purch..ase the refunding bonds
issued in refunding A. & I. District No. 9 for the sum of ~fi5,831,42,
stating that the balance still outstanding is X5,904.29 which re-
mains.as Security. If these bonds are not purchased by the City
then they may be purchased by private concerns at a discount from
the Backers Life Co., and still the City would be indebtEd to
Bankers Life Co. for tree full amount according to the terms of the
refunding proceedings. Thereupon it was moved by Co~~ncilman Tucker
and seconded_by-Councilman Shrock that the City purchase these bonds
and that the City Treasurer to authorized to make payment therefor
from the Special Assessment and T~~x Relief Fund.
Roll Call
Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, P,~eyer, Tucker and Wiggins.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Looney. .
A communication was received from the Junior Symphony Soc-
iety, .by L. A. Addis, President, making application for license to
operate within tre City, stating that their plan is that the mer-
chants donate funds therefor thus the pupils or parents ma.y receive
lessons without cost. There being no ob~jectiop, this matter was re-
ferred to the Police Department for checking and report
A communication was received from the Railroad Commission
announcing a hearing; on Da~onday, J~ ply Q; 1945 at 10 A. M. in the Com-
m~_ssion Court room, State Building, L. A. when the changing over of
.the cycles of Southern California Edison Co. from 50 to 60 cycles
will be considered. There being no objection, said communication
was ordered .filed.
A communication was received Prom the"Southeast Taxi Co.
making application for renewal of their taxi license in the City
of Lynwood, giving their rate, location, stating that the 0.~.'~.
have promised certificates for .one or two cabs far Lynwood. There
being no objection, this matter was laid over until next meeting.
A communicatio n was received from the Twohy Lumber Co.
making application to start up a retail lumber yard in the old
Hudson Lumber Co. property on Sanborn Ave., stating that they would
operate'a saw and possibly a small planer.
There being no objection, said matter was referred to
the Planning Commission.
A communication wa.s received from the Lynwood Playground
and Recreation Committee, stating that they have accumulated some
permanent equipment such as five ping gong tables, some softball
bases,. etc, requesting space in the old Civilian Defense Head-
quarters for storage thereof. No action was taken regarding this
matter other than to check into the quarters; also to check roof
so that it will not leak during the next rainy season, and to have
dirt removed from the roof.
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A communication was received from the Lynwood Playground
and Recreation Committee giving a report of their activities, stating
that the first week of operation saw the enrollment of over 1300
bo-~rs and girls, requesting that X4,000.00 be set up in the 1045-46
budget for such purpose. There being no objection, this matter
rrJa.s tabled until the budget is considered.
A_~ offer was received from John S. Buterer offering to
purchase Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 20, 21,
24 and 25, Tract 8300 fora total consideration of X10, 200.00,
free and clear of all. debt and City to clear title thereto.
An offer to purchase said Lots was also received from
V. A. Nation bidding X10, 242. 50 thereon.
An offer to r.,~rcha~e Lots 16 and 17, Tract 8300 was also
received from. Otto D. Canr-~.On for the sum of ~l, 450.00, free and c lear
of all debt and City to clear title thereon.
An Offer to purchase I.ot 26, Tract 8300 for the sum of
X600.00, free and clear of all debt and City to clear title thereon,
w,u s received from Herman 1VTeyer.
Thereupon.Mayor Wiggins inquired of those present if
there was any one present who wished to raise the offer to X1,450.00
for trae urchase of Lots I6 and 17, Thereupon Mr. ~,ud.ley Lytal
offered 1, 500.00 therefor, whereupon Mr. Cannon, Mr. Nation and
Pvgr. Lytal offered and counter-offered until Pv1r. Lytal offered
X1,800.00 for said Lots.
r This offer being within the appraisal thereof, and there
being no one present who desired to increase said bid., it was moved
by Councilman Tucker and seconded by Councilman PJleyer that the Lots
be,sold to Mr. Lytal as per offer.
Roll Call:
Ayes : Councilmen Shrock, P~eyer, Tucker .and Wiggins.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Looney.
Thereupon the Trayor inquired if any one wished to raise
the offer of 4,850.00 covering Lots ~, 4, 5, .6, 7, 8, 9 and 10~
Tract 8300 made by It4r. Butcher in the sum of ~4, 850.00. Thereupon
Mr. Nation and Mr. Lytal offered and counter-offered until Mr.
Nation offered X5,500.00 f or said lots.
This offer being within the appraisal thereof, and no one
present wishing to inex•ease said offer, it was moved by Councilman
Tucker and seconded by Councilman Ivieyer that the Lots in question
be sold to Mr. V. A. Nation for ~5, 500.00.
Roll Call:
Ayes.: Councilmen Shrock, I4~eyer, Tucker and Wiggins.
Noas : None.
Absent: Councilman Looney.
Thereupon the Mayor inquired if there was any one present
who wished to increase the bid on Lots 12., 13, 14, Tract 8300 above
X1,807.50 as made by V. A. Nation. Thereu~~on NTr. Lytal offered
X2,000.00 therefor, when 1VTr. Nation counter-offered X2,050.00.
This offer being within the appraised value thereof, and no
one present desiring to increase said bid, it was moved. by Councilman
Tucker and seconded by Councilman Meyer that the .offer be accepted,
and that the Lots be sold to V. A. Nation for X2,,050.00.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, Tucker and Wiggins.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Looney.
The Mayor inquired of those present if there ~~as any one
present who desired to increase the offer of X602.50 made by V. A.
Nation as affecting Lot 26, Tract 8300. Thereupon Mr. Herman Meyer
submitted an of~ er of X650.00, whereupon ~~1r. Na.tion= and Mr. Lytal
offered and counter-offered until Mr. Lytal offered X800.00 therefor.
This offer being within the appraisal thereof, and no
one present desiring to increase s~:id offer,. it was moved by Coun-
cilman Tucker and seconded by Councilman P~~eyer that said offer be
accepted.
Roll Call:
Ayes : Councilmen Shrock, PJ~eyer, Tucker and Wiggins.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Looney.
The Mayor inquired if there was any one present who wished
to increase the offer of V. A. Nation to purchase Lots 20 and 21,
Tract 8300 for the sum of X1,205.00. Thereupon Mr. Cannon offered
X1,250.00; whereupon Mr. Lytal offered X1,300.00 for said Lots; and
then Mr. Nation offered ~fi1,325.00 for said Lots.
Thereupon being no further bids on said Lots, and the
bid received being within the appraisal thereof, it was moved by
Councilman Tucker and seconded by Councilman Meyer that said bid
of V. A. Nation be accepted.
Roll Call
Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, R~eyer, Tucker and Wiggins.
Noes: None. •
Absent: Councilman Looney.
The Mayor inquired if there was any one present who
wished to increase the offer of Mr. Nation of ~fi602.50 for Lot 24,
Tract 8300. There was no response. •
This offer being within the appraisal thereof and no
one present desiring to increase the bid, it was moved by Council-
man Tucker and seconded by Councilman Meyer that the bid be accepted
and sold to V. A. Na tion.
Roll Call:
Ayes : Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, Tucker and Wig~~ins.
. Noes: none.
Absent: Councilman Looney.
An offer to purchase the S. W. 40 feet of the Northeast
80', and the Southwest 40 feet of 2, Block 8, Tract 9,537, for the
sum of X1,140.00, free and. clear of all debt and City to furnish
merchantable title thereto, was received from V. A. Nation.
This offer being within the appraisal thereof and no one present
after having been given an opportunity desired to increase the bid,
it was moved by Councilman Tucker and. seconded by Councilman Meyer
that said offer be accepted.
Roll Call: • -
Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, Tucker and Wiggins.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Looney.
An offer to purchase Lats 1275 and 1276, Tract 3335 for
the sum of X1,500.00, free and clear of all debt and City to clear
title thereon, was received from Eastern Builders Co. , by T. A.
Shaheen.
This offer being within 'the appraisal thereof and no
one present after having been given an opportunity to do so desired
to increase said bid, it v~ras mov=d by Councilman Tucker and seconded
by Councilman Meyer that said offer be accepted with the understand-
ing that the City shall reserve the Easterly l5 feet of Lot 1275
for future widening of Bullis Road.
• Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, Iv7eyer, Tucker and Wig~'ins.
Noes: I~TOne. •
Absent: Councilman Looney.
A communication was received from the Lynwood Planning
Commission recommending•that the City employan architect for the
purpose of drawing up plans for the proposed community house
(Auditorium) to be located in the City Park, recommending that it
be planned so that one wing shall be suitable for taking care of
the needs off' the youth of the City, which could be built in ad-
vance of the other structure, if• advisable, however, recommending
that the plans be drawn now so that full_ benefit may be secured.f rom
funds for drawing plans from the Federal and State Governments. on
a matching basis; also suggesting; that the auditorium be designed
a_s an all-purpo se plan. •
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded
by Councilman Meyer that the City Engineer be instructed to call
in prospective architects to meet with the City Council at an early
date in order to determine their proposals. All members of the
City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly
carried, •
The report of the Fire Department and City Court for the
month of Jane, were received and ordered filed.
ORAL COIVITyUNICATIOIVS:
` PdIr. J. E. Navels addressed the Council regarding the open-
ing and surfacing of Alma Ave,, between It~.allison Street and Ot~.s
Street, submitting a Petition to suprort his oral communication
calling attention to the dust in the summer season and to the muddy
condition in the winter time. rRr. Navels stated that they would be
satisfied to have improved only that part that will not be used .for
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school grounds. There being no objection, eaid matter was ref erred
to City Engineer Graves for chec~:ink and rer~~~rt.
NEW BUSINE:~S
RESOLUTION N0. 1828, entitled "A RE'50LUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RE;~ORTING ON THE SALE OF TAX DEEDED
PROPERTY AS rE~UIREI) BY AGREEMENTS PdUMBERED 159 AND 173 BETWEEN THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND THE CITY OF LYNWOOD," was read. It was
moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Councilman Tucker that said
Resolution No. 1828 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Coczncilmen Shrock, Meyer, Tucker and Wiggins.
Noes : None.
Absent: Councilman Looney.
A Grant Deed, whereby the City of Lynwood proposes to convey
its interest in and to Lots 1, Block ?, Tract 7816 to Thomas C.
Wilson and wife, v~~as submitted.
Thereupon RESOLUTION N0. l~?29, entitled "RESOLUTION
SELLING CERTAIN R'~AL ESTATE. AND AUTHORIZING THE EXEC%~TION OF A DEED
UPON PAYTuIENT OF' THE CCNSIDERATION NAPd1ED THEREIN" ~ was read. It
was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded. .by Councilman Tucker
that said Resolution No. 1829 be ado_nted.
Roll Call:
Ayes : Councilmen Shrock, fl.Reyer, Tucker and Wiggins.
Noes: Nine.
Absent: Coczncilman Looney.
A Grant Deed, whereby the C1ty of Lynwood proposes to
convey its interest in Lot 74, Block 19, PrTod,jeska Park to Elmer
W. Lu ther_ and. wife, was submitted.
Thereupon RESOLUTION NO. 1830 entitled "RESOLUTION
SELLING CERTAIT~ REAL ;STATE AND AUTY~URI~LING THE EXI'CUTICN OF A DEED
UPON PAYP~~IETvT OF Z'HE COTJSIDERATICN TTAP~iED THEREITv", was read. It
cF~as moved by Councilman Tucker and seconded by Councilman ruTe,yer
that aid Resolution No. 1830 be adopted.
Roll Call: ,
Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, P~eyer, Tucker and Wiggins.
Noes: None.
Absent; Councilman Looney.
A Grant Deed, whereby the City of Lynwood proposes to
convey its interest in and to Lot 104, Tract 921 to Dudley Boulger
and wife, was submitted.
Thereupon RESOLUTION N0. 1831 entitled: "RESOLUTION
SELLING CERTAIN REAL ESTATE A"ivD AUTHORI~LING THE EXECUTION OF' A DEED
UPON PAYMENT OF THE CCNSIDERATION NAiviED THEREIN, " was read. It
was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by Councilman Tucker
that said Resolution No. 1831 be ado ~ted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Shroc'i, Plfeyer, Tucker and Wiggins.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Looney.. .
A Grant Deed, whereby the City of Lynwood proposes to
convey its interest in and to Lot 5, Tract 9235 to John 0. F'r~t
and wife, wa.s submitted.
Thereupon RESO LUTION NO. 1832, entitled "RESOLUTION
SELLING CERTAIN REAL ESTATE AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A DEED
U~'ON PAYMENT CF THE CONSIDERATION NA~+TED THEREIN," was read. It
was moved by Councilman Tucker and seconded by Councilman A~ieyer that
said Resolution No. 1832, be adopted.
Roll Call :
Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, Tucker and Wiggins.
l~?oes: None.
Absent: Councilman Looney.
A Grant Deed, Wahereby the City of Lynwood proposes to
convey its interest in and to Lot 103, Tract 921 to Henry Schmidt,
was submitted.
Thereupon RESOLUTION N0. 1833, entitled "RESOLUTION
SELLING CERTAIN REAL ESTATEAND AUTHORIZIi~G THE EX~.CUTION OF A DEED
UPON PAYT.TENT OF 1HE COI~SIDER~TION NAMED THEREIN, " was read. It
was moved by Councilman P.Qeyer and seconded- by Councilman Shrock
that said Resolution No. 1833 be adopted.
Roll Call:
.yes: Councilmen Shrock, P?eyer, Tucker and Wiggins.
Noes: None.
Absent: Coczncilman Looney.
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RESOLU'T'ION TJO. 1834, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYN~VOOD, CALIFGRNIA REQUESTIivG APPROVAL OF
STREET PROJECTS IN THE CITY. OF LYNWCOD BY 'T'HE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF LGS AidGELES COUNTY," was read. It was moved b~ Councilman Tucker
and seconded by Councilman Meyer that said Resolution No. 1834 be
adopted. .
Roll Call : .
Ayes : Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, Tt:cker and Wiggins.
Noes: Nine.
Absent: Conncilman Looney.
The folloRling demands were presented:
GENERAL FUND
Warren Daetweiler
~4Tar Ravings Bond Committee
A. V. ,Horn
Dow Radio Supply Go.
Rich Budelier
General Paper Company
Blake, ~,~offit & Towne
Herald Publishing Co.
Rob't L. Parker Co.
Gordon Whitnall .
S~andard Oil Company
Charles R. Hadley Company
State Compensation Ins. Fund
Lattin's Stationery & Ptg.
Franklin Auto Supply
Curtis & Christensen, Inc.
Electric Equipment Co.
Enoch Chevrolet Company
Southland NTotors
Pacific Toro Company
A. B. C. Battery
Rich Budelier
H. & H. Machine Shop
Standard Oil Company
Petty- Cash--Treas. Office
Lynwood Press & Tribune
Herbert J. Gray Collection Service
Payroll Account
Total
17094
17095
17096
1709 7
17098
1..7099
17100
17101
17102
17103
17104
17105
17106
17107
17109
17110
17108
17111
17112
17113
17114
17115
17716
17117
17118
17119
17120
17121
25.00
25.00
500.00
7.40
18.84
64.44
4.23
12.30
29.00
100.00
324.60
102.22
2, 045.46
4.96
1.64
34.48
1.66
27.66
3.27
5.9 5
18.72
11.46
109, 35
31.84
21.31
5?.47
11.00
4 739.67
8, 337.93
WATER DEPT.
Hickey Pipe & Supply Company
Public Park Fund
Standard Oil Company
Grinnell Company
Addressogra.ph Sales & Service
Burroughs Adding Machine Co.
Industrial Sta. & Ptg., Co.
W. A. Rice
City Treasurer
Payroll Account
Total
8604
8605
8606
8607
8608
8609
8610
8611
8612
8613
STREET IIu,PROVEMENT FUND
H. & L. Company _ 5208
Payroll Account 5209
Total
LIGHTING FUND
Pearson~s Paint Store
Payroll Account
1211
1212
PUtsLIC PARK ACCOUNT
Payroll Account 261
TAX DEEDED LAND FUND
6.42
1, 269.75
40.20
10.46
33.15
6.34
7.18
2, 754.43
19.00
692.50
4, 839.43
8.00
952.50
960.50
3.58
335.0
338.64
210.00
R. W. Anderson 205 25.00
T. G. Dummett 206 25.00
H., L. Byram, County Tax. Collector 207 32.84
R. A . Ganahl 208 20.00
City Treasurer 209 288.84
Moffi tt & Hemenway 210 492.91
H. L. Byram, Tax Collector 211 529.46
Total
1, 41.4.05
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It was moved by Councilman Tteker-and seconded by Council-
man Meyer that the demands be allowed and ~iarrants be drawn on the
City Treasurer for paid various amounts.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, T~~eker and Wiggins.
Noes : Nine.
Absent; Councilmen Looney.
It was moved by Councilman Tucker and seconded by Council-
man Meyer that the City Clerk be authorized tp negotiate for the
purchase of the North 80 feet of Lot 5, Mod,jeska Acres for the sum
of X1,200.00, and the .South 42 feet of the East Half of Lat ~-,
Triod.,jeska Acres for the sum of X350.00; also the North 43 feet of
the South 85 feet of the Fast Half at X350.00 for use by the ?Hater
Department.
Roll Call:
- Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, Tucker and Wiggins.-
- Noes: None.
• Absent: Councilman Looney.
- Councilman Tucker addressed the Council on the ma.ti~er of
~~asoline• competitive bidding, stating that bids may be received this
year. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by
Cotncilman Tucker that the City Clerk be instructed to advertise
for bids for gasoline for ensuing year, 1945-46. All members of
the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion
carried. -
It was moved. by Councilman ?~eyer and seconded by Councilman
Tucker that the meeting adjourn to July 17, 1945, a.t ?:30 P. M.
All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared
the motion duly carried.
- ~I LERK, CIfiY 0 YNW00~
Approved•by the City Council
July. 1'7, 1945.
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