HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 10/18/2016 Kent City Council Regular Workshop Meeting October 18, 2016
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The workshop meeting was called to order at 5:02 p.m. by Council President Boyce.
Councilmembers present: Berrios, Boyce, Budell, Fincher, Higgins, Ralph and Thomas.
2017/2018 Budget Process
1. Questions & Requests Log
Aaron BeMiller, Finance Director provided an updated question log of pending items
and indicated that responses to the gold-shaded items will be provided tonight.
Included in the materials is the Kent City Code related to B&O taxes, as requested by
Councilmember Berrios.
2. Use of Utility Tax in Capital Resources Fund
Aaron BeMiller provided details regarding Councilmember Ralph's question of why,
under revenue and other sources are there two utility taxes - (1) Utility Tax that
sunsets in 2020 and (2) the 4% internal utility tax set aside for information technology
and street projects in 2012. Councilmember Higgins explained the history of the
voting on these items.
3. Department Presentations
Administration
Chief Administrative Officer Derek Matheson presented the budget for the
Administration Department that includes a new Communications Department.
Derek Matheson provided details regarding whether or not the internal departments
would see an increase to the departments for multimedia internal service fund. He
also clarified the budget allocations for the Communication Director and Cultural
Communications Coordinator.
Mayor Cooke provided information regarding the Cultural Communications Coordinator
and the Communications Director.
Dinah Wilson, presented information regarding the need to have both the Community
Development Block Grant Coordinator and the Cultural Communications Coordinator.
Parks and Recreation Department
Interim Parks and Recreation Directors Merina Hanson and Garin Lee presented
information regarding the Parks and Recreation Department budget that included their
accomplishments, 2017 - 2018 base operating budget details, funding sources, base
operating services, new appropriations, reductions, and unfunded needs.
Merina and Garin responded to questions from the councilmembers regarding the new
appropriations in their budget and will prepare detailed responses to some of the
concerns the councilmembers voiced.
Economic and Community Development Department
Ben Wolters, Economic and Community Development Director presented information
regarding the Economic and Community Development budget that included
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accomplishments, funding sources, base operating services, new appropriations, and
unfunded needs.
Ben Wolters responded to questions from the councilmembers regarding the Rental
Housing Inspection Program and challenges with continuing to provide an emphasis on
code enforcement.
Ben Wolters advised that he would provide written documentation in response to
Councilmember Fincher's question regarding the methodology used for the fee
increase.
Aaron BeMiller advised that the Law and Information Technology Departments will
present their budgets during the October 25, 2016, City Council workshop.
Additionally, the B&O Tax discussion regarding street trees and the sidewalk sweeper
issues will be moved to the November 1, 2016, City Council Workshop, along with the
discussion regarding the fiscal cliff.
Meeting adjourned at
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Kimberley AKomoto
City Clerk
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The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor
Cooke.
Councilmembers present: Berrios, Boyce, Budell, Fincher, Higgins, Ralph and Thomas.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA FROM COUNCIL ADMINISTRATION OR STAFF
No changes to the agenda
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition - Councilmember Fincher recognized the Refugees of Burma's
youth panel.
B. Community Events - Councilmember Boyce advised that the Thunderbirds will be
playing on October 21, 2016 @ 7:35 p.m. in addition to Saturday, October 22, 2016.
9t" Annual Rock and Worship show @ March 17, 2017. Harlem Globetrotters will play
on February 17, 2017, and Monday February 20, 2017.
Councilmember Ralph advised of the Kent Drug Free coalition town hall meeting is
scheduled for October 19, 2016, at 6 p.m. at Mill Creek Middle School. The title is:
"You are the first line of defense."
Councilmember Fincher advised of the Kent Black Action Commission hosting a
Candidate Forum to be held at the Kent Commons on October 19, 2016, at 6 p.m.
Green Kent is hosting a clean-up on October 22, 2016, at Morrill Meadows Park that
includes lunch provided by Farrington Court.
C. Public Safety Report -Mayor Cooke and Chief Thomas advised that they just
returned from a meeting at the Maleng Regional Justice Center where they provided
public comment in opposition to the proposal in the King County Executive's budget to
deplete some of the law and justice issues including closing the Maleng Regional
Justice Center to bookings from Kent's Police.
Lifesaving Awards - Chief Thomas presented the Lifesaving Awards to Officer Corey
Chapman and Officer Jason Clift for their quick and outstanding work in response to an
August 2016, incident where they administered first aid to a gunshot victim. The
doctor's conveyed that without the quick and outstanding work of both officers, the
victim would not have survived.
Officer-Involved Shooting - Chief Thomas advised that there was an officer-involved
shooting last week and all officers involved are okay. The officers are on administrative
leave and the Valley Investigative Team is currently conducting an independent,
outside investigation.
Human trafficking - Chief Thomas recognized the City's outstanding investigators that
are passionate in helping victims of human trafficking. The Kent Police department
participated in "Operation Cross Country," a nationwide event put on by the FBI. Kent
Police have two detectives assigned to the FBI Child Exploitation Task force and
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currently conducted an investigation in the Kent region that resulted in the rescue of
five juvenile victims of human-trafficking and the identification of two pimps.
Kent Youth and Family Services Fundraiser Event - Chief Thomas presented
information regarding the recent fundraiser that included a "Fund an Event" item
(funding for an advocate that helps victims of human trafficking). $18,900.00 was
raised during the Fund an Event item. Chief Thomas expressed his appreciation for
Detective Dvorak, Sergeant Grove, and survivor Brittany's participation in the event.
D. Intergovernmental Reports -
Council President Boyce - Public Issue Committee - No report.
Councilmember Budell - Sound City Association's Domestic Violence Initiative - Last
and final meeting was in September. 2017 meeting dates are yet to be scheduled.
Councilmember Higgins - King County Regional Transit Committee. The committee has
been meeting weekly on the Metro Connects long range plan for 2025 - 2040. Kent's
Senior Transportation Planner, Lacey Jane Wolfe will participate in the October 19,
2016, workshop in place of Councilmember Higgins. The discussion will include the
alternative services along with any partnership opportunities in the plan.
Councilmember Higgins indicated that Kent is well-represented in the plan.
Councilmember Berrios - Puget Sound Regional Council Economic Development
Committee. Currently working on the new regional economic strategy and will be
meeting during the first week of November.
Councilmember Ralph - Transportation Policy Board - Did not attend last week's
meeting. In the place of Mayor Cooke, Councilmember Ralph attended the Puget
Sound Gateway Executive Committee meeting. Discussed completing Highway 167
into the Port 'of Tacoma as well as the completion of 509 to connect to I-5.
Conversation around the number of lanes that will include tolling and the location of
on/off ramps.
South County Area Transportation Board - Met October 18, 2016. Primary topic of
conversation was surrounding expansion of airport. There were 42.3 million
passengers in 2015 and project over 45 million passengers in 2016. Working on new
terminals and proposed use of the Tyee golf course for a new maintenance facility.
Councilmember Fincher - King Conservation District (KCD) and Mental Illness and
Drug Dependency advisory committee meet in November. King Conservation District
will be meeting every two months and currently hired a director. Visit KCD.org to see
what has been funded in Kent with KCD monies.
PUBLIC HEARING
A. 2017-2018 Biennial Budget - Second Public Hearing.
Aaron BeMiller, Finance Director presented an overview of the Mayor's 2017 - 2018
biennial budget proposal. Mayor Cooke opened the second public hearing on the 2017
- 2018 Biennial Budget.
Speakers:
Mel Roberts presented information regarding his request to have the City create and
fund a bicycle coordinator position in the city of Kent.
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Anita Veen presented information regarding her support of the council's funding of
Kent parks.
Kristy Herrick presented information in her support of the council's funding of
sidewalks and encouraged the council to look at the budget very carefully and to spend
the resident's money wisely.
Councilmember Higgins moved to close the second public hearing on the 2017
- 2018 biennial budget, seconded by Councilmember Budell. Motion carried
7-0.
B. 2017-2022 Capital Improvement Plan - Second Public Hearing.
Aaron BeMiller, Finance Director presented an overview of the Mayor's 2017 - 2022
Capital Improvement Plan. Mayor Cooke opened the second public hearing on the
2017 - 2022 Capital Improvement Plan.
No speakers were signed up to present public comment.
Councilmember Boyce moved to close the second public hearing on the 2017
- 2022 Capital Improvement Plan, seconded by Councilmember Thomas.
Motion carried 7-0.
C. Comprehensive Plan/Capital Facilities Element Amendment and Update to
Kent City Code Chapter 12.13, School Impact Fees - Public Hearing.
Erin George, City Planner presented the staff report for the Comprehensive
Plan/Capital Facilities Element amendment and update to Kent City Code Chapter
12.13, School Impact Fees. The Plan considers the annual update of the
Comprehensive Plan to incorporate the most recent capital facilities plans of the Kent,
Auburn, Federal Way, and Highline school districts.
The Highline school district proposes to decrease their school impact fees.
The Kent and Federal Way school districts propose to increase their school impact fees.
The Auburn school district proposes to increase the single-family fee, but reduce the
multi-family fees.
The Federal Way school district was not able to attend, but have provided written
materials to the council.
Representatives from the auburn, Kent, and Highline school districts will present
information during the public hearing.
Councilmember Ralph requested that Erin speak to the amount of buildable lands
available in Kent that feed into the Federal Way school district that would be affected
by impact fees. Erin indicated that the area affected is zoned for multi-family and has
already been built out, so there should be very little impact.
Mayor Cooke opened the public hearing for the Comprehensive Plan/Capital Facilities
Element Amendment and Update to Kent City Code Chapter 12.13, School Impact
Fees.
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Speakers:
Bob Kenworthy from the Auburn School District requested approval of the Auburn
School District's 2016 - 2022 Capital Facilities Plan. He indicated that the plan was
approved by Auburn School District's Board of Directors on June 13, 2016. District-
wide facility improvements funded by the 2009 capital levy and the Auburn High
School reconstruction project are nearing completion. In past 3 years added 40+
classrooms and anticipate continuing to add portables to help reduce class size
mandates and growth within the district boundaries. A bond issue proposition will be
included on the November ballot to fund additional schools. Mr. Kenworthy provided
details regarding the proposed fees.
Ralph Fortunato from the Kent School District requested approval of the Kent School
District's 2016 - 2022 Capital Facilities plan. Mr. Fortunato provided details on the
proposed growth, recent developments, and state mandates affecting capacity. In April
2016, the bond measure failed by 212 votes, so the district has resubmitted the bond
that is currently set on the November election. If passed, the bond would fund two
new schools, add 20 additional classrooms. Mr. Fortunato provided details regarding
the proposed fees.
Scott Hodgins, Executive Director of Capital Planning and Construction for the Highline
School District provided a brief history of failed bond measures, how the district
responds to capacity needs, and the proposed reduction in impact fees. The district
has a bond measure on the November Ballot.
Councilmember Boyce moved to make the letter received from the Federal
Way School Public Schools a part of the record for the public hearing. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Thomas. Motion carried 7-0.
Councilmember Higgins moved to close the second public hearing on the
Comprehensive Plan/Capital Facilities Element Amendment and Update to
Kent City Code Chapter 12.13, School Impact Fees, seconded by
Councilmember Thomas. Motion carried 7-0.
D. 2016 Tax Levy for 2017 Budget - Public Hearing.
Aaron BeMiller, Finance Director presented an overview of the 2016 property tax levy
for the 2017 budget and indicated the current numbers are still estimates. Mr. BeMiller
provided details regarding the estimated assessed evaluations, the general millage
rate, and the Mayor's budget proposal to use banked property tax capacity. Mr.
BeMiller provided estimated property tax assessments on properties within the City.
Mayor Cooke opened the second public hearing on the 2016 Tax levy for the 2017
Budget.
No speakers were signed up to present public comment.
Councilmember Boyce moved to close the public hearing on the 2017 tax levy
for the 2017 budget, seconded by Councilmember Ralph. Motion carried 7-0.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Richard Wilkinson spoke regarding the budget item related to fireworks. He indicated
that the City banned fireworks, yet they are proposing to double the amount of funds
donated to the Lake Meridian fireworks display. Mr. Wilkinson suggested that the City
sponsors a fireworks display that it should put on fireworks displays in multiple
locations throughout the City so that more residents can enjoy the displays. Finally Mr.
Wilkinson asked for an effective communications plan to educate the residents
regarding the fireworks ban.
Gene Bremner spoke in opposition to proposed property tax levy.
Maytham Alkinani expressed his concern regarding the high rental housing rates in the
City and asked for assistance from the City.
Michael Rosendale spoke regarding graffiti throughout the city of Kent. He indicated
that graffiti affects all business within the City. Mr. Rosendale requested that people
support the prosecution of people violating graffiti laws.
Amiladdin Azizi expressed his concern regarding the high rental housing rates in the
City. He requested the City provide opportunities to have refugees move into
government housing during their first few years living in the City.
Santos Contreres spoke in support of "Vote NO on ST3." Mr. Contreres spoke and
provided written documents in support of his position.
Kalee Mullah is a refugee and expressed his concern regarding the high rental housing
rates in the City and the low wages paid to immigrants.
Zandria Michaud is a member of Kent Parks and Recreation commission and, at the
request of the Kent Parks and Recreation Commission, asked the council to explore a
dedicated reallocation of existing funding.
Abdul Feroz spoke expressing his concern over the high rental housing rates in the
City.
Renee Poitras spoke in support of the Parks Department. Ms. Poitras, a teacher at Kent
Meridian High School. She requested input from the Council regarding their passion for
local leadership and asked them to contact her if they would like to share their story
with her students.
Kristy Herrick spoke requesting the City assist the refugees and immigrants with the
housing issues they are experiencing. She also suggested Kent residents sponsor some
of these families.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council President Boyce moved to approve Consent Calendar items A through
L, seconded by Councilmember Thomas. The Motion carried 7-0.
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A. Approval of Minutes. The minutes of the workshop and regular council meeting of
July 19, 2016 and the regular council meeting of August 2, 2016 were approved.
B. Approval of Bills. Bills received through September 15 and paid on September 15
after auditing by the Operations Committee on October 4, 2016 were approved.
Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
9/15/2016 Wire Transfers 6808 - 6829 $2,405,119.65
9/15/2016 Regular Checks 707056 - 707593 $3,612,354.11
Void Checks ($5,000.00)
9/15/2016 Use Tax Payable $5,059.21
$5,354,469.97
Approval of checks issued for payroll for September 1 through September 15 and
paid on September 20, 2016:
Date Check Numbers Amount
9/20/2016 Checks $0.00
Voids and Reissues
9/20/2016 Advices 373816 - 374680 $1,515,116.44
$1,515,116.44
C. Ordinance Revising Enforcement Provisions of Illicit Discharge Code —
Authorize. Ordinance No. 4215 was adopted, amending section 7.14.150 of the Kent
City Code to expand the enforcement options available to the City when its illicit
discharge code provisions are violated.
D. Joint Funding Agreement for Water Resources Investigations with the U.S.
Geological Survey — Authorize. The Mayor was authorized to sign the Joint Funding
Agreement for Water Resources Investigations between the City of Kent and the U.S.
Geological Survey upon concurrence of the language therein by the City Attorney and
Public Works Director.
E. Ordinance Amending Kent City Code 3.12.030 — Surplus of Real Property —
Exempt Properties — Adopt. Ordinance No. 4216 was adopted, amending section
3.12.030 of the Kent City Code entitled "Exempt properties and property interests," to
add an exemption to real property surplus procedures when transferring property to
another public entity.
F. Strategic Plan Resolution — Adopt. Resolution No. 1936 as adopted,
incorporating and adopting the City's Strategic Plan.
G. Linen and Uniform Services Agreement with Cintas Corporation —
Authorize. The Mayor was authorized to sign a three year agreement with Cintas
Corporation for the rental and laundering of uniforms and linens in an amount not to
exceed $220,000, with terms and conditions acceptable to the Finance Director and
City Attorney.
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H. 2015-2016 Police Services Agreement with Kent School District -
Authorize. The Mayor was authorized to sign the Police Services Agreement and
School Resource Officer Agreement between the Kent Police Department and the Kent
School District for the 2015-2016 school year, subject to final contract terms and
conditions acceptable to the Police Chief and City Attorney.
I. 2016-2017 Police Services Agreement with Kent School District -
Authorize. The Mayor was authorized to sign the Police Services Agreement and
School Resource Officer Agreement between the Kent Police Department and the Kent
School District for the 2016-2017 school year, subject to final contract terms and
conditions acceptable to the Police Chief and City Attorney.
J. 2016 Annual Docket Report — Approve. Council approved the 2016 Annual
Docket Report and amended 2014 and 2015 Docket Reports.
K. Hawkesbury Division I & II Plat Bill of Sale — Accent. Council accepted the Bill
of Sale for Hawkesbury I&II Plat, Permit No. RECC-2082334, for: new streets including
4,079 linear feet of curb, sidewalk and paving; frontage improvements including 3,328
linear feet of 5' sidewalk and curb; storm sewers including 1,803 linear feet of 12 inch
PVC sewer line, 371 linear feet of 15 inch PVC sewer line, and 781 linear feet of 12
inch SDR 21 sewer line along with 12 manholes and 28 catch basins.
L. Heritage Bank Bill of Sale — Accent. Council accepted the Bill of Sale for
Heritage Bank, Permit No. RECC-2123647, for: watermains including 1 irrigation
deduct service; frontage improvements including 438 linear feet of variable width
widening, channelization and sidewalk frontage; storm sewers, including 2 catch
basins.
OTHER BUSINESS
Utility Tax Ordinance Revision - Adopt. Tim LaPorte, Public Works Director
presented an overview on the proposed ordinance. Mr. LaPorte provided detailed
information in support of the amendment making revisions to solid waste utility tax
ordinance to allow funding for traffic calming devices.
Councilmember Higgins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4217 amending Kent
City code 3.18.020(A)(5) to allow revenue from the solid waste utility tax to
be used for the installation of residential traffic calming control devices,
crosswalks and appurtenances, up to a maximum of $150,000 per year,
subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the city Attorney and
Public Works director. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Ralph.
Councilmember spoke in support of his motion. -
Councilmember Berrios expressed his concern over spending B&O tax funds on
additional projects.
Councilmember Berrios moved to amend the main motion as follows: Adopt
Ordinance No. 4217 amending Kent City code 3.18.020(A)(5) to allow
revenue from the solid waste utility tax to be used for the installation of
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residential traffic calming control devices, crosswalks and appurtenances, up
to a maximum of $150,000 per year; provided the use of this fund for
residential traffic calming shall be permitted only through December 31,
2018, unless this section is reenacted by ordinance, subject to final terms and
conditions acceptable to the city Attorney and Public Works director. Council
President Boyce seconded the motion.
Derek Matheson clarified that if the amendment is approved, section 3.18.020.A.5
would be amended to add the following at the end of the section: ""The amount used
from this fund for neighborhood traffic calming devices and crosswalks shall not
exceed $150,000 in any year; provided the use of this fund for residential traffic
calming shall be permitted only through December 31, 2018, unless this section is
reenacted by ordinance.
Councilmember Ralph spoke in opposition to the amendment to the motion adding a
provision to expire the expenditure of funds in two years.
Councilmember Fincher spoke in opposition to the amendment to the motion adding a
provision to expire the expenditure of funds in two years.
Councilmember Budell spoke to the amendment to the motion adding a provision to
expire the expenditure of funds in two years.
Councilmember Berrios spoke in support of his amendment to the motion adding a
provision to expire the expenditure of funds in two years to provide for the opportunity
to come up with another funding option for the residential traffic calming control
devices.
A roll call vote was ordered, and the vote was as follows:
Councilmember Fincher - No
Councilmember Thomas - No
Council President Boyce - No
Councilmember Ralph - No
Councilmember Berrios - Yes
Councilmember Higgins - No
Councilmember Budell - No
Amendment to the main motion failed 6-1.
Councilmember Fincher moved to amend the main motion as follows: Adopt
Ordinance No. 4217 amending Kent City code 3.18.020(A)(5) to allow
revenue from the solid waste utility tax to be used for the installation of
residential traffic calming control devices, crosswalks and appurtenances, up
to a maximum of $150,000 per year; provided the use of this fund for
residential traffic calming shall be permitted only through December 31,
2020, unless this section is reenacted by ordinance, subject to final terms and
conditions acceptable to the city Attorney and Public Works director. Council
President Boyce seconded the motion.
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Amendment to the main motion failed for lack of a second.
Council President Boyce spoke in support of the main motion.
Councilmember Ralph spoke in support of the main motion and indicated that when
the initial ordinance was adopted, there was no intent to exclude residential traffic
calming.
Councilmember Higgins spoke in his support of the motion and expressed his
appreciation of the discussion on the motion.
A roll call vote was ordered, and the vote was as follows:
Councilmember Fincher - Yes
Councilmember Thomas - Yes
Council President Boyce - Yes
Councilmember Ralph - Yes
Councilmember Berrios - Yes
Councilmember Higgins - Yes
Councilmember Budell - Yes
Motion carried 7-0.
BIDS
A. Briscoe-Desimone Levee Improvements Reach 1 River Mile 14.75 to 14.96
Mitigation Planting - Award.
Tim LaPorte presented detailed information regarding work to be completed under the
bid for the Briscoe-Desimone Levee Improvements Reach 1 River Mile 14.75 to 14.96
- Mitigation Planting project and recommended awarding the bid.
Councilmember Higgins moved to award the Briscoe-Desimone Levee
Improvements Reach 1 River Mile 14.75 to 14.96 Mitigation Planting Project
to Watershed Environmental Solutions in the amount of $240,457.34 and
authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms
and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director,
seconded by Councilmember Fincher. Motion carried 6-0. Council President
Boyce was excused prior to this vote.
Councilmember Higgins advised that this project is almost entirely grant funded with
Washington State Department of Ecology and the King County Flood Control District
grants.
REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, STAFF AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
A. Council President. - No report.
B. Mayor. - No report.
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C. Chief Administrative Officer. - Derek Matheson indicated his report is included
in the agenda packet and there is no executive session this evening.
D. Economic & Community Development Committee. - No report
E. Operations Committee. - Councilmember Ralph advised that the primary
discussion at today's meeting was on the legislative agenda for next year and to focus
on maintaining the status quo.
F. Parks and Human Services Committee. - Councilmember Fincher had no report
from the committee and reminded everyone of the Green Kent clean up and lunch at
Morrill Meadows on October 22, 2016 9 - noon.
G. Public Safety Committee. - Councilmember Berrios indicated the committee had
a robust discussion on police overtime and additional information can be obtained by
reading the minutes.
H. Public Works Committee. - Councilmember Higgins encouraged everyone to
either view the video or read the minutes.
I. Regional Fire Authority. - Councilmember Thomas indicated the meeting
scheduled for October 19, 2016, will focus on budget discussions.
EXECUTIVE SESSION - No executive session.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m
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Kimberley A. Komoto
City Clerk
October 18, 2016
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