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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 21, 1967
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular
session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on above
date at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Byork in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens answered
the roll call.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting
of November 7, 1967, be approved as written.
RESOLUTION N0. 67-73 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING
THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR."
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded
by Councilman Green, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call: -
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Mayor Byork presented a certificate of recognition to Mr.
Kenneth McJimsey for his public service as a member of the
Planning Commission from July 1g60 to November 1867.
Mayor Byork read a statement proclaiming the week of
December 1, 1967, as Civil Air Patrol Week.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE N0. 836 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
""" LYNWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER XIV TO ADD A NEW SECTION THERETO;
THAT IS: SECTION 14.05-A FENCES, AMENDING THE TITLE TO
CHAPTER 12 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE AND SECTION 12.3 OF THE
LYNWOOD CITY CODE AND REPEALING SECTIONS 12.2 AND SUB-
PARAGRAPHS (a) AND (b) OF SECTION 12.3 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY
CODE." was presented for second reading. It was moved by
Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, and
carried, that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the
second time, finally passed and be published as required
Res. 67-73
Demands
Ord. 836
Fences
by law.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYWNOOD, Ord.
CALIFORNIA, REGULATING THE COLLECTION OF SALVAGEABLE regulating
MATERIAL BY CHARITABLE AND RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS, AND salvageable
RESTRICTING THE AREA WHERE SAID MATERIALS MAY BE LEFT FOR material pi
PICK UP AND RESTRICTING THE NUMBER OF AREAS." was presented up held ove
for first reading. It was moved by Councilman Smith,
seconded by Councilman Green, that further reading be
r' waived.
Councilman Smi
th commended the Clty Attorney for the
excellent ordinance but questioned whether or not the
purpose intended by the City Council would be accomplished,
that is, to prevent people from using the collection stations
of the charitable organizations as public dumpirig~areas by
leaving objects such as large sofas and chairs. He objected
to putting the burden of enforcement on the property owner
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and said his complaint is against the person who uses the
area for dumping; and he felt it should be a misdemeanor
to drop off unusable objects that will not fit into the
collection station.
After considerable discussion, the motion was withdrawn
and the ordinance was referred to the City Attorney for
further revision.
The City Manager asked that first reading of an ordinance
amending the sign ordinance be removed from the agenda, as
he felt that instead of amending the existing ordinance,
the entire sign ordinance should be revaluated.
Mayor Byork agreed that the ordinance should be removed
from the agenda at this time.
The City Manager reported that the City Engineer and
Police Chief have investigated two intersections in
the City with the following results: Olanda and Carlin.
As this is an intersection with an off-set alignment
making traffic control difficult, it was recommended
that a four-way stop be placed at this intersection.
Louise Street at Beechwood between Century and Wright
Road. Louise Street north of Century presently has
no stop signs, a fact which causes difficulty due to
too much speed and a great deal of through traffic.
It was recommended that Louise and Beechwood be
designated as a two-way stop intersection for north
and south approaches, and the existing east and west
stop signs be removed from Beechwood and Louise.
It was also recommended that stop signs be placed at
the west approaches to Louise Street on Sanborn and
Elmwood Avenues.
Res 67-74 The Manager presented RESOLUTION N0. 67-74 entitled:
Designating "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OP THE CITY OF
stop inter- LYNWOOD SUPPLEMENTING RESOLUTION N0. 67-9 DESIGNATING
sections CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS AS STOP INTERSECTIONS." It was moved
by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Smith, that
said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Report re The Manager reported on the proposed revision of the Home
proposed Occupation procedures by adoption of an ordinance, pursuant
Home to the recommendation of the Planning Commission, that an
Occupation ordinance be prepared amending present requirements to
Lic. Ord. permit the License Collector to issue Home Occupation
Licenses, if all legal requirements are met and there is
no objection from surrounding property owners. The
Planning Commission proposes that Home Occupations be
removed from the special permit section of the Zoning
Ordinance and be included in a new section of the
Business License ordinance. The same procedures as to
application and mailing of postcards of surrounding property
owners would be continued. If there be no objection to
the proposed home occupation within 10 days, a license
would be issued. However, should there be an objection,
a hearing would be set for the Planning Commission. The
proposed ordinance would provide revocation procedures
whereby the Planning Commission, on its own motion, could
hold a public hearing to revoke the license. The act
would be appealable to the City Council. The proposed
ordinance does not contemplate any change in the types of
businesses permitted in residential zones and the effect
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of the ordinance would be to relieve the Planning Commission
of an administrative duty unless the decision of the License
Collector is appealed. The Manager recommended approval of
the proposed ordinance prepared by the City Attorney and
recommended by the Planning Commission by the adoption of
an ordinance entitled, which he presented for first reading.
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REPEALING SECTION 16.10
OF CITY ORDINANCE N0. 570 TO ELIMINATE HOME OCCUPATIONS FROM
~""` USES REQUIRING A SPECIAL PERMIT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION,
AMENDING SECTION 4.00 OF CITY ORDINANCE N0. 570 TO ADD
SUBSECTION 5 THERETO (HOME OCCUPATIONS), REPEALING SECTION
20.104 LYNWOOD CITY CODE AND SECTION 16.10 OF CITY ORDINANCE
N0. 570 AND ADDING SECTION 20.55-H (HOME OCCUPATIONS)."
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that further reading be waived. All members
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Green, that said ordinance be accepted as read for the first
time and passed to the second reading.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The City Manager presented a request for amendment of
Resolution 67-46 in order to provide for the temporary
position of Leadman. He reported that the request stems
from a problem which has arisen in the Water Department
wherein Water Foreman Douglas Mendoza has requested to be
returned to the status of Utility Maintenance Man. There
are presently four members of the Water Department having
the required tenure to take the Water Foreman examination.
One of these men has .taken the test and failed, and the
other three do not wish to participate in the examination
procedure. None of the five remaining members of the
department will reach the tenure requirement of three
years until November 1968. As Personnel Ordinance No. 671
requires that examinations for ~aositians between the
entrace level and department head level in the Water
Department, as well as other departments, shall be promotional
only, the city is prohibited from going outside to recruit
a Water Foreman and no one presently employed is willing or
able to pass the examination. As it is believed essential
that there be a line foremen between the Water Superintendent
and the Utility Maintenance Man and in order to provide a
temporary foreman until enough men have qualified to take
the examination, the Manager suggested that the salary
resolution be amended to provide for a temporary Leadman
with added compensation of $20.00 per month. In order to
provide temporary supervisorial personnel for the Water
Department, the Manager recommended the adoption of
RESOLUTION N0. 67-75 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION N0.
67-46 TO PROVIDE FOR A PUBLIC WORKS LEADMAN." It was
moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens,
that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens,
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Ord. First
read Home
Occupation
Licensing
Report on
temporary
position of
Leadman
Res. 67-75
Creating
temporary
Leadman
Position
A letter from Mrs. Ethyl Liskum, 12212 Alpine Street, was Letter re
presented. Mrs. Liskum described her experiences with Halloween
children who came to her home on Halloween and asked if Rules
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some rules could not be made for this annual event.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that the letter be accepted and
referred to the Chief of Police for investigation and
appropriate action.
Letter A letter from Mr. J.A. Legarra, State Highway Engineer,
from State California Division of Highways, was read. Mr. Legarra
Hwy Eng. re explained the provisions of Section 2156 of the Streets
Sec 2156 and Highways Code with reference to the report which
S & H report must be filed by the City prior to May 1, 1968. The
information to be reported covers the progress made
by the Citv in the construction or improvement of
its road or street system, an estimate of its road
or street needs for the next five years, and a
projected estimate of its road or street needs for the
next ten years. After summarizing the requirements
of the Section 2156 report, Mr. Legarra offered the
cooperation and assistance of the Division of Highways
in the reports preparation.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Siokos, and carried, that the .letter be referred to the
City Engineer.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
Pigeon The request of Allen Suprenard, 11253 Colyer, for a
permits permit to liberate racing pigeons was presented. It
granted to was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
A. Suprenard Stevens, and carried, that the request be approved, as
& C. Collins well as a similar request from Carl L. Collins, 5432
Olanda, subject to the following: That not more than
12 pigeons be kept, that not more than 6 be liberated
at a time, and that the pigeons be fed upon their
return from liberation.
Angeles Girl The request of Angeles Girl Scout Council for permission
Scout cookie to conduct their annual cookie sale from February 16 to
sale 2/16 to March 10, 1968, was presented. It was moved by Councilman
3/10/68 Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that
the request be granted.
Report on The matter of the variance request of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar
variance at English, 3339 Elizabeth Avenue, which was tabled at the
339 ~ last regular meeting, was reported on by the City Manager.
Elizabeth AveAfter investigation, the Building Inspector has recommended
that the swimming pool and swimming pool wall, and the
dry standpipe be deleted from the .variance plan. The
present plan including the swimming pool creates an
automobile turning problem which can be corrected if
Mr. English developes the pool design around the new
building proposed to be constructed. It has also been
determined that the dry standpipe is unnecessary for
proper fire fighting and it may be removed from the plot
plan. The Manager recommended that the City Council
approve the Planning Commission's decision to grant
a variance for the construction of six apartment units
on P-1 property at 3339 Elizabeth Avenue, in accordance
with the approved plot plan with the deletion of the
swimming pool and swimming pool wall anc the dry standpipe.
The plot plan of the proposed development was presented
for the Council's consideration.
The requested variance was discussed at length with
Councilman Siokos questioning the advisability of
permitting such heavy development of the land.
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It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that the Council concur in the recommendation of
the City Manager in granting the requested variance. All
members except Councilman Siokos voting aye, the Mayor
declared the motion carried. Councilman Siokos voted no.
The City Manager informed the Council that as part of the
plot plan approval requested for the development of a
23,660 square foot building at 3530-7o Century Boulevard,
Mr. Herman Yaffee and Mr. S. T. Ziler have requested
vacation of the frontage road adjacent to Century Boulevard.
The portion proposed to be vacated extends from Lots 3
through 10 of Tract 20680, a distance of 468 feet. The
vacation proposal meets with the approval of adjacent
property .owners provided the plot plan is adhered to and
access is provided from the remaining nondedicated portions
of the frontage road into the proposed parking lot.
Should the street be vacated, the City would retain the
existing water line easement and would gain by maximum
control of the development of the property, by the return
of the vacated land to the tax rolls, and by beautification
of the parkway by means of planting and construction of
mercury vapor lighting. The proposed plot plan was
approved by the Planning Commission contingent upon
vacation of the frontage road, and it was recommended
that the Council authorize vacation of 468 1. f. of
frontage road adjacent to Lots 3-10 tract 20680, with
the City retaining the existing water line easement.
After advice from the City Attorney as to the method of
proceeding, it was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded
by Councilman Siokos, and carried, that the requested
vacation proceedings be authorized and that the matter
be referred to the City Attorney for commencement of
vacation proceedings.
The Manager reported that for sometime he and the Recreation
Director have been investigating Councilman Smith's
suggestion concerning development of small neighborhood
parks, a concept that is used extensively in the East and
middle West but seldom tried in the Western States. The
city now has an opportunity to purchase tax delinquent
land located at Gertrude Drive and Lugo Avenue. The
property consists of three parcels totalling 18,744 sq.
feet which can be purchased by the City for $1.00 if
the delinquent taxes remain unpaid and the property is
not redeemed by January 1, 1868. However, notice of
intention to acquire the land must be filed by December
g, 1867, or the County will proceed to sell it at
public sale to the highest bidder. The Manager called
attention to a tentative plan for a neighborhood park
which could be developed for approximately $20,000, and
if the City can purchase the land, the next step would
be to determine whether or not the residents of the
neighborhood are interested in such a development. If
the residents are opposed to the development, the City
could trade the land for land in a more acceptable area
or declare the land surplus and purchase land in another
part of the city for a similar purpose. The Manager
recommended that the City Council notify the Regional
Planning Commission of its intention to purchase Lots
13, 14, and 15, Tract 7816 for park purposes.
After discussion of-the cost of maintaining such a
neighborhood park and its potential value to the neighborhood,
it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that the County Regional Planning
Commission be notified of the City's intention to acquire
Lots 13, 14 and 15, Tract 7816.
Report re
vacating
frontage
road 3530-7
Century Blv
Vacation
proceedings
authorized
Request to
purchase ~a
deeded land
for park
purposes
approved
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Report on The Manager reported on the objections raised by residents
dog complaintof Palm Avenue concerning disturbances caused by dogs
maintained at 3243 Palm Avenue. After investigation by
the Police, it can only be concluded that the dogs are
noisy, particularly when they hear a siren. Both the
Building Inspector and Health Inspector have investigated
the complaint and have found no Code violations. The
report stated that it appears that the problem is civil
in nature and if action is taken, it must be by means
of a formal disturbance of the peace complaint by the
offended parties and final determination by the Court.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, and carried, that the report be accepted and
the interested parties be informed of the investigation
which has been made.
Bid call - 'Fhe Manager presented a recommendation for a call for
trailer bids for a trailer mounted chipper machine, funds for
mounted which were appropriated in the current Capital Budget.
brush He reported that the present machine has been in
chipper constant use since it was purchased in 1955 and is in
12/1/67 dire need of replacement. Specifications have been
10:00 a.m. prepared for a trailer mounted chipper with a 16"
rotor mechanism and blades, telescoping chip exhaust
chute, turbine type chip blower, minimum 315 cu. in.
driving engine and all of the latest mechanical and
safety equipment including a dust control water spray
at the feed table and rotor safety brake located at
the feed table which stops the rotor and fly wheel
instantly. Estimated cost of the equipment is $4,000.
The Manager recommended that the City Council call
for bids for a trailer mounted brush chipper, bids
to be received no later than December 1, 1967, at
10:00 a.m. in the City Clerk's office.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the Council concur
in the recommendations of the City Manager in authorizing
a bid call for a trailer mounted brush chipper.
The City Manager reported that the Recreation Commission
Recommenda- recently learned that an outstanding drum and bugle
tion to corps, the Diplomats sponsored by the City of Lakewood,
sponsor were seeking a new sponsor. The group, which has
Diplomats received national recognition, is almost self-sufficient
Drum & Bugle providing its own equipment, uniforms and transportation.
Corps Their greatest need is a building in which to practice
their music and an open field on which to practice their
marching. After an investigation and report from the
Recreation Director, the Recreation Commission has
recommended that the Council consider sponsoring the
Diplomats Drum and Bugle Corps. The following list
of responsibilities was included in the Manager's
report, with the additional suggestion by the City Manager
that the corps be responsible for its own insurance
coverage, if they do not presently provide it:
City's Responsibilities:
1. To provide a meeting room on Wednesday nights for
practice.
2. To provide a meeting room on Friday nights for practice.
3. To provide an athletic field on Sunday afternoons during
the summer for marching practice.
4. To provide a gymnasium on Sunday afternoons during
inclement weather for marching practice.
5. To purchase a city flag and/or banner to be displayed at
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all drum and bugle corps functions.
6. To paint the Diplomats equipment truck with appropriate
name and city emblem.
7. To provide clerical assistance WHEN POSSIBLE for drum
and bugle corps activities.
8. To allocate a specific sum of money (suggest $800) to
be designated by the city for specific activities.
Diplomats' Responsibilities:
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1. To carry the city banner and to officially represent the
City in ALL parades, shows, revues, etc., that the corps
participate in.
2. To participate annually in the city's Fourth of July
Fall Festival and Christmas Parade programs.
3. To be responsible for all expenses (equipment, uniforms
transportation) over those specific city responsibilities
listed in this memo.
4. To continue to be governed by their Board of Directors in
their manner.
Recognizing that the corps is invited to participate in
major parades through out the State of California and
assuming the advertising they would provide would more than
off-set the-$800 cost to the City, the Manager recommended
that the City Council authorize the Recreation Department
to provide facilities for the Diplomats Drum and Bugle
Corps and that a supplemental appropriation of $800 be
placed in the advertising and publicity account to underwrite
specific activities of the group.
Mrs. Harn, 2823 Eckelson Street, Lakewood, assistant manager
of the corps was present and answered various questions
concerning the groups' operation.
It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, that the City Council approve sponsorship of the
Diplomats Drum and Bugle Corps.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Sponsorship
of Diplomat
Drum & Bugl
corps
approved
A report on revisions of the class description for patrolman Report. on
as recommended by the Personnel Board, was presented by the revisions o
City Manager. The recommended changes involve change in class
class title from "patrolman" to "Police Officer," revision description
of the job and duties involved, sets out educational, physical, for
and age requirements. The Manager recommended that the Patrolman
Council concur with .the findings of the Personnel Board
and adopt the revised class description for Police Officer..
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that the Council concur in the
Manager's and Personnel Board's recommendation and adopt
the revised class description for Police Officer.
The City Manager reported that as directed by the City
Council, the Personnel Officer has drafted a classification
description for Park Maintenance Man I. The description
has been approved by the Board and the Board has
recommended that the City Council adopt the new classifi-
cation. Pursuant to this action, a salary for this
class should be established and the Personnel Officer
should be authorized to fill all entrance level vacancies
within the Park Department with those who qualify through
examinations as Park Maintenance Man I. Based upon the
mutual aid city average for this class, an equitable salary
would be Range 19 (maximum step at $550 per month).
Report on
class
description
for Park
Maint. Man
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The Manager recommended that the City Council adopt the
new classification description by minute order and
establish the salary by adoption of an appropriate
resolution.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and carried, that the classification of Park
Maintenance Man I be adopted.
Res. 67-76 RESOLUTION N0. 67-76 entitled
Setting OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 2
salary for TO PROVIDE FOR A SALARY RANGE
Park Maint. FOR THE NEW CLASSIFICATION OF
Man I was presented. It was moved
seconded by Councilman Green,
adopted.
Roll Call:'
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
OF RESOLUTION N0. 67-46
OF RANGE 19 ($~-45-$55C)
PARK MAINTENANCE MAN I."
by Councilman Smith,
that said resolution be
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The City Manager informed the City Council that Phase II
of the economic survey will be complete on November 27.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and carried, that the Council adjourn to an
executive session for the purpose of discussing pending
litigation.
Following the executive session, the meeting was called
to order.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Green commented on the appearance of the water
pumping stations, and asked if they could not be
beautified.
Comment on Councilman Stevens commented on the favorable reports
Improved from the residents of Cedar Avenue on the improved
traffic traffic lighting at Cedar and Bullis Road. He also
lighting at reported on the progress being made in the anti-
Cedar & narcotics program and the co-operation being received
Bullis from the city's legislative representatives. Councilman
Stevens also told of being in the Seal Beach Police
Department and seeing the display of pictures of all
police department members, and suggested that a similar
group of pictures be displayed in the Lynwood Police
Department.
RTD routes The routes proposed by the Rapid Transit District were
discussed discussed, and it was moved by Councilman Siokos,
seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that a letter
be sent to the RTD with a copy to Kermit Bill, stating
the Council's position as being in agreement with Mr.
Bill's opposition to the proposed route, but offering
an alternative plan to utilize the old Pacific Electric
route directly from downtown Los Angeles to Long Beach.
Mayor Byork asked if there could not be signs placed
indicating the location of Bateman Hall. He said he
has heard a number of reports of people having difficulty
locating the building.
Mr. George Civitelli addressed the Council concerning
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reopening of the dog house manufacturing business at Palm Discussion
Avenue and Long Beach Boulevard. He said the business re reopenin,
was out of operation for two years and that he had leased of a non-
the premises to continue the business but has been informed conforming
that although the business had been carried on there since business
1923, it cannot be resumed as it would be a zoning violation.
Mr. Victor Williams, the lessee, also spoke to seek relief
from the ruling that the business cannot be resumed.
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The City Attorney §~,d?+"the business hac~'`beeri ~int~operation ~,
since 1923 and had assumed the status of a nqn-conforming
use; however, in his opinion, there had been an abandonment
of the use. He also said the only way it could be operated
in a C-2a zone would be entirely within a building. After
further discussion, it was agreed that the matter would be
investigated further.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to
Wednesday, November 2g, 1967, at ~ p.m., in memory of
Robert Furello, who lost his life in Viet Nam.
City C1 rk, City of Lyn~d-~
APPROVED DECEMBER 5, 1967
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