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January 13, 2026
Agenda Item No. 14
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Jaime Murillo, Acting Community Development Director - 949-644-
3209, jmurillo@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Liz Westmoreland, AICP, Principal Planner - 949-644-3234,
Iwestmoreland@newportbeachca.gov
TITLE: Authorizing Receipt of Services Under the Regional Early Action
Planning (REAP) 2.0 Program for Housing Element Implementation
ABSTRACT:
For the City Council's consideration is authorization to participate in the Regional Early
Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 Program in partnership with the Orange County Council of
Governments (OCCOG). If authorized, OCCOG would provide grant -funded technical
consultant assistance to support the City of Newport Beach's Housing Element Policy
Action 4H (Review Mixed -Use Zones) and City Council Policy K-4 (Reducing Barriers to
the Creation of Housing). The project will evaluate existing mixed -use zoning standards
to identify regulatory, physical and economic impediments and develop best practices to
better facilitate infill mixed -use development. OCCOG selected Houseal Lavigne through
a competitive process to complete the approximately $200,000 project, which will be
managed by OCCOG in coordination with the City. While no local fund matching is
required, the City must provide staff support for outreach and public presentations and
conclude the effort by June 30, 2026. Importantly, the City is not obligated to amend its
Zoning Code or General Plan based on the project's findings.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because
this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly;
and
b) Authorize the City Manager to sign the Regional Early Action (REAP) 2.0 Project
Funding Letter Agreement on behalf of the City Council.
DISCUSSION:
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) previously issued grant
funds to the OCCOG to establish a technical consultant bench that would support
OCCOG member agencies in completing Housing Element Implementation Programs.
The partnership is referred to as the "Subregional Partnership Program 2.0." In March
2025, the City applied to OCCOG for technical assistance to complete Housing Element
Policy Action 4H: Review Mixed -Use Zones (Project), which is intended to review and
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identify opportunities to improve existing zoning regulations related to Mixed -Use zoning
districts. The Project would also implement the "Planning Commission Review and
Recommendations for Mixed -Use Designations" component of Council Policy K-4
(Reducing Barriers to the Creation of Housing). This component was intended to
determine constraints to the redevelopment of mixed -use properties and recommend
code changes or policy ideas to reduce regulatory barriers.
In May 2025, OCCOG selected the City to receive technical assistance to complete the
Project and issued a request for proposals to its consultant bench. In October 2025, two
proposals were received and OCCOG identified Houseal Lavigne as the best suited
consultant to provide services to the City.
To complete the Project, Houseal Lavigne will evaluate existing mixed -use zoning
standards to develop best practices for mixed -use zoning that will allow underutilized
properties to redevelop with a mix of housing and resident -serving nonresidential uses.
The Project would explore existing impediments to the production of housing in proximity
to services including physical, regulatory and economic constraints. These best practices
for mixed -use zoning would also be implementable on a regional basis to better
encourage the development of mixed -use housing in proximity to services. Relevant
areas of focus may include minimum lot sizes, lot consolidation incentives, parking
minimums, and height limits, among other possibilities. The consultant's proposed scope
of work is included as Attachment B. The value of the contract is approximately $200,000.
Although the City is not a direct recipient of the grant funds and will not be responsible for
managing the grant nor the consultant, the attached Letter Agreement (Attachment A)
must be executed to accept the services. The services exceed $10,000, and pursuant to
Council Policy F-25 (Grant Administration), City Council authorization is required to
execute the support agreement.
To accept the consultant services, the City would be obligated to conclude the effort by
June 30, 2026. Additionally, the City would be required to allocate sufficient staff time to
support the consultant in completing the scope of work, which includes an outreach
component and preparation of a staff report and presentations to the Planning
Commission and City Council, with a recommendation "to consider the information and
conclusions identified in the deliverables." Importantly, the City is not obligated to amend
its Zoning Code or General Plan based on the findings of the Project.
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There is no fiscal impact related to this item.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Staff recommends the City Council find this action is not subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not
result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment)
and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA
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Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no
potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.
NOTICING:
The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of
the meeting at which the City Council considers the item).
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A — Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 Project Funding Letter
Agreement
Attachment B — Houseal Lavigne Proposed Project Approach
Attachment A
Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 Project Funding Letter Agreement
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Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 Project Funding
Letter Agreement
November 13, 2025
Seimone Jurjis, Assistant City Manager
City of Newport Beach
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
RE: Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 Housing Element Program Implementation
Support Agreement
Dear Mr. Jurjis,
This letter is in response to the City of Newport Beach's (City) request for technical assistance
in furtherance of the City's Housing Element Policy Action 4H: Review of Mixed Use Zones
project.
For this project, OCCOG, with the assistance of Consultant Houseal Lavigne, will provide
technical assistance to the City through its available REAP 2.0 program funding being
administered in partnership with the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
to implement Housing Element programs and streamline housing development in the region.
Key details and responsibilites of each agency are outlined below.
• Anticipated Start Date: November 17, 2025
• Expected Completion Date: June 30, 2026
• City Responsibilites:
o Engage in public outreach to notify community members and stakeholders of
the potential changes with the aid of the work performed under this Task
Order.
o Complete outreach with stakeholders and community members, including any
disadvantaged communities and historically underserved communities within
its boundaries, as applicable.
o Promote awareness and encourage local support by inviting local elected
officials in the project area to outreach activities.
o Upon completion of the work, the City will prepare a report and provide a
presentation to the Planning Commission and City Council as an action item
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with a recommendation to consider the information and conclusions identified
in the proposed deliverables.
• OCCOG Responsibilities:
o Provide consultant and contract oversight to ensure the below deliverables are
completed by the consultant. Houseal Lavigne's scope of work includes an
Administrative Draft, Screencheck Draft, and a Final Draft for all proposed
deliverables.
■ Mixed -Use Zoning Evaluation Report: Houseal Lavigne will evaluate
the City's existing mixed -use zoning standards and prepare a study that
provides an in-depth analysis of the potential impediments and
constraints that discourage or prevent mixed -use development in
designated zones citywide. The study will include a succinct executive
summary with a list of recommendations and best practices for the City
to consider implementing, and potential development outcomes
resulting from the updated mixed -use zoning standards.
■ Conceptual Plan Test Studies: Houseal Lavigne will prepare high-level
conceptual plans for at least three of the City's mixed -use zoning
districts, using a typical property in each zoning district as an example.
These conceptual plan test studies should serve as a tool to understand
the feasibility of redevelopment within the City's mixed -use zones, and
to determine the existing impediments to redevelopment. These test
studies are intended to reveal appropriate zoning code changes that
could make the most significant impact. The results of this task should
be included in the report and inform the various recommendations.
■ Economic Feasibility Analysis: Using the Conceptual Plan Test Studies
as a basis, Houseal Lavigne will prepare a high-level economic analysis
to determine if the existing or proposed zoning regulations can produce
a financially viable project.
■ Recommendations Report & Presentation: Houseal Lavigne will work
with the City to produce a recommendations report with the
conceptual plan test studies (including economic feasibility analysis) to
be presented to the Planning Commission and City Council, with key
takeaways from the mixed -use zoning standards study. The
presentation to the City Council will be an action item with a
recommendation to adopt or pursue all or a portion of the
recommendations provided in the final deliverables.
o Houseal Lavigne should schedule a project kick-off meeting with the City by
December 5, 2025. In addition, twice -monthly check -in meetings are expected
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to be held throughout the duration of this project. Designated staff from
Houseal Lavigne will also be expected to attend one Planning Commission
meeting and one City Council meeting.
This letter agreement affirms the City's participation in the REAP 2.0-funded Housing Element
program implementation and its commitment to developing the above listed deliverables for
the City. The goal will be to develop an implementable recommendations report with the
conceptual plan test studies (including economic feasibility analysis) to be presented to
Planning Commission and City Council, with key takeaways from the mixed -use zoning
standards study. The presentation to the City Council will be an action item with a
recommendation to adopt or pursue all or a portion of the recommendations provided in the
final deliverables.
The City acknowledges that its participation in the REAP 2.0-funded Housing Element program
shall abide by the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding No. M-002-25 between
OCCOG and SCAG, as amended, a copy of which was provided by OCCOG to the City. Should
you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Wendy Strack at
wendy@occog.com.
Sincerely,
Brian Probolsky, OCCOG
Executive Director
ACKNOWLEDGED AND ACCEPTED:
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Seimone Jurjis
Assistant City Manager
Date
Attachment B
Houseal Lavigne Proposed Project Approach
PROPOSED
PROJECT
APPROACH
SECTION 02
PROJECT
UNDERSTANDING
The City of Newport Beach has identified implementation of Housing Element Policy Action 4H: Review of Mixed -Use Zones
as a priority action to expand housing opportunities and encourage reinvestment in underutilized areas. As part of the
2006 Comprehensive General Plan Update and 2010 Zoning Code Update, new mixed -use housing opportunity zones were
created throughout the City as a strategy to enhance and revitalize underperforming and underutilized properties. These areas
included the Airport Area, Dover/Westcliff, Newport Center, Mariners Mile, and portions of the Balboa Peninsula.
While some areas such as the Airport Area and Newport Center have seen successful mixed -use redevelopment, other
areas like Dover/Westcliff, Mariners' Mile, and portions of the Balboa Peninsula remain largely underutilized, often limited to
single -use retail or office. While the City has established mixed -use zoning districts, existing regulations may not fully support
the level or type of redevelopment necessary to address current and future housing needs. Barriers such as minimum lot size
requirements, limited incentives for lot consolidation, restrictive parking ratios, and height limitations may be constraining
the feasibility of new housing within these areas. This indicates that current development standards such as setbacks, height,
density, parking, and dedication requirements may be limiting redevelopment potential. To fully realize the City's housing
opportunities, a review of mixed -use land use categories and zoning regulations is needed to identify policy and code changes
that reduce barriers and incentivize vibrant, mixed -use residential development.
Through this REAP 2.0 Technical Assistance project, the City seeks to evaluate these barriers, test redevelopment feasibility,
and develop actionable strategies to promote mixed -use, infill housing development in areas already well -served by infra-
structure and city services. Importantly, the City is not seeking a theoretical analysis, but rather a practical roadmap that can
inform zoning refinements, guide redevelopment strategies, and support decision -making by the Planning Commission and
City Council.
Our understanding is that this project must balance multiple priorities:
Housing Production: Identifying changes that meaningfully increase the capacity and feasibility of housing in mixed -use
areas.
Vibrant Communities: Ensuring that redevelopment integrates resident -serving commercial and reinforces Newport
Beach's high quality of life.
Economic Realism: Testing whether regulatory adjustments and incentives produce financially viable development
scenarios.
• Equity and Outcomes: Demonstrating measurable results in housing choice, fair housing, and VMT reduction consistent
with REAP 2.0 guidelines.
We also recognize that the City will lead public and stakeholder engagement, including outreach to disadvantaged and histor-
ically underserved communities. Our role will be to provide clear, accessible, and visually compelling deliverables that help
staff communicate complex zoning, market, and design considerations in a way that fosters community understanding and
informed decision -making.
Ultimately, this project represents an opportunity for the City to align zoning with housing needs by promoting sustainable
infill development, and advancing the goals set forth in the 6th Cycle Housing Element while delivering measurable outcomes
under REAP 2.0. Houseal Lavigne and our team bring the planning, design, economic, and geospatial expertise necessary to
support the City in realizing this vision.
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PROJECT
APPROACH
Our team will deliver a comprehensive, outcomes -driven approach that directly supports the City of Newport Beach's
Housing Element Policy Action 4H: Review of Mixed -Use Zones. Building on the City's existing mixed -use zoning framework,
we will evaluate current regulations, test redevelopment feasibility, and identify strategies to remove barriers to housing
production. This effort is designed to promote infill development in areas well -served by City services, encourage redevelop-
ment of underutilized parcels, and support the creation of thriving communities that integrate housing with resident -serving
commercial uses.
The project approach is structured around four primary tasks, with REAP 2.0 outcomes reporting embedded throughout.
TASK A: MIXED -USE ZONING EVALUATION REPORT
We will begin with a comprehensive audit of the City's mixed -use zoning regulations. Areas of focus will include minimum lot
sizes, incentives for lot consolidation, parking requirements, and height limits. This evaluation will identify barriers that may
be constraining infill housing development and will compare Newport Beach's standards with best practices from other peer
jurisdictions. The resulting analysis will form the basis for actionable recommendations.
Deliverable
• Draft Mixed -Use Zoning Evaluation Report (December 2025).
TASK B: CONCEPTUAL PLAN TEST STUDIES
To ground the zoning evaluation in real -world conditions, we will prepare high-level conceptual plans for selected sites. Using
ArcGIS Urban, we will test multiple preliminary scenarios that illustrate redevelopment potential under existing and modified
standards. These scenarios will provide clear visualizations of expected outcomes, including the number of dwelling units,
required parking, and 3D building massing. This approach will demonstrate how adjustments to lot size, parking, or height
could enable more viable mixed -use projects while offering stakeholders an intuitive way to understand trade-offs and oppor-
tunities. Once preferred scenarios are identified, we will prepare high-fidelity 3D representations in Esri City Engine, creating
compelling, detailed visualizations suitable for use by staff, elected officials, and the community during the City's outreach
process.
Deliverable:
• Draft Conceptual Plans for selected sites (February 2026).
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TASK C: ECONOMIC
FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS
Our team will pair each conceptual plan with a financial feasibility analysis to
determine whether existing or proposed zoning regulations can support viable
redevelopment. Project -specific pro forma models will test development
outcomes under varying assumptions, including density, parking ratios, and incen-
tive structures. Sensitivity testing will provide the City with insight into which
zoning adjustments or incentives would have the greatest impact in unlocking
housing potential.
Deliverables:
• Final Conceptual Plans (March 2026)
• Economic Feasibility Analysis for selected Sites (March 2026).
TASK D: RECOMMENDATIONS
REPORT AND PRESENTATION
Drawing from the zoning evaluation, conceptual plans, and feasibility analysis, we
will prepare clear and actionable strategies to support the City's Housing Element
goals. Recommendations will focus on adjustments to zoning standards, incentive
programs, and implementation measures that reduce barriers and promote rede-
velopment of underutilized parcels. We will prepare all materials in alignment with
SCAG brand guidelines and present findings to the Planning Commission (April
2026) and City Council (May 2026).
Deliverables:
• Final Recommendations Report (April 2026)
• Planning Commission presentation (April 2026)
• REAP 2.0 Measurable Outcomes Report (April/May 2026)
• City Council presentation (May 2026).
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REAP 2.0 MEASURABLE OUTCOMES COLLECTION APPROACH
In accordance with SCAG and State REAP 2.0 Program Guidelines, our team will collect, analyze, and report measurable base-
line and outcome data to demonstrate project impact. This process will integrate geospatial analysis, scenario modeling, and
advanced visualization to ensure that outcomes are both quantifiable and clearly communicated to staff, decision makers,
and the community. Baseline data will be established at project initiation, scenario testing will be conducted throughout using
ArcGIS Urban, and final outcome data will be documented with high-fidelity 3D models in City Engine.
The results will be compiled into a comprehensive outcomes report to demonstrate progress toward accelerating housing
supply, affirmatively furthering fair housing (AFFH), and reducing VMT. For each metric, our team will establish a baseline at
project initiation, measure projected outcomes through scenario analysis and code evaluation, and document final results in
the required reporting framework.
The following are summaries of the tasks and approaches for the six measurable baselines and outcomes to be reported
for this project, with two metrics selected from each category: Accelerating Supply, Choice, and Affordability; Affirmatively
Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH); and Reducing VMT.
ACCELERATING SUPPLY, CHOICE, AFFORDABILITY
We will measure how the project increases housing capacity and reduces regulatory barriers to multifamily development.
Baseline data will establish the current development rate, permitting timelines, and multifamily housing trends from the 5th
cycle. Outcomes will quantify added residential capacity, policy or process changes, and new multifamily development poten-
tial. This ensures the project demonstrates measurable progress in expanding supply, choice, and affordability.
1. Increase in housing development potential, process improvements, and streamlining
o Baseline: Current development rate (units/year) from the 5th RHNA cycle for both the City and targeted mixed -use sites.
o Collection Approach: Use Housing Element APR data, building permit records, and GIS parcel -level data. ArcGIS Urban
scenarios will be used to estimate additional unit capacity under revised standards.
o Outcome Tracking: Report increase in construction rate (projected additional number of units) and expected affordable
units.
2. Changes in local policy and processes making it easier/quicker to build multi -family infill
o Baseline: Number of MFR buildings and development rate during the 5th cycle; affordable unit counts (if available).
o Collection Approach: Document existing permitting timelines, policy requirements (lot size, parking, height, density),
and barriers.
o Outcome Tracking: Report policy/process changes, projected increase in multi -family development rate, and affordable
housing potential.
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AFFIRMATIVELY FURTHERING FAIR HOUSING (AFFH)
The project will track affordable housing opportunities in high -opportunity areas and monitor planning or investment activity
in areas of concentrated poverty. Baseline conditions will document affordable unit production and local investment levels
during the 5th cycle. Outcomes will measure increased affordable capacity, the number of new projects in opportunity -rich
areas, and infrastructure investments supporting housing stability. This will demonstrate how the project advances equity and
fair housing goals.
1. Increased capacity to achieve affordable housing in High or Higher Opportunity Areas
o Baseline: Number of affordable buildings and units completed during the 5th cycle, organized by APR categories, and
their locations relative to High/Highest Opportunity census tracts.
o Collection Approach: Overlay RHNA data, AFFH maps, and project area zoning with SCAG Opportunity Maps.
o Outcome Tracking: Report increase in affordable unit development potential in High/Highest Opportunity zones.
2. Direct dollars invested in areas of concentrated poverty
o Baseline: Current local annual investment in housing -supportive infrastructure in areas of concentrated poverty.
o Collection Approach: Track planning projects, capital improvements, and supportive infrastructure (utilities, mobility,
public realm).
o Outcome Tracking: Report estimated dollars directed toward housing -supportive infrastructure and neighborhood
stabilization in areas vulnerable to displacement.
REDUCING VMT
We will evaluate how housing and land use changes reduce VMT by concentrating growth near transit and mobility connec-
tions. Baseline data will capture existing residential units, land uses, and mobility options within 1/4 and 1/2 mile of the project
area. Outcomes will track new housing near transit, adoption of supportive land uses, and reductions in parking require-
ments. Together, these metrics demonstrate the project's contribution to lowering per capita VMT and supporting sustainable
mobility.
1. Residential units within 1/a and 1/2 mile of transit/mobility connections
o Baseline: Existing number of units within 1/4 and 1/2 mile of transit stops and mobility connections.
o Collection Approach: Use GIS analysis of SCAG transit/mobility datasets overlaid with existing housing inventory.
o Outcome Tracking: Report expected number of new/preserved housing units within 1/4 and 1/2 mile of transit, biking, and
walking routes.
2. Number of land uses and mobility options in and around project areas
o Baseline: Existing land use mix and mobility connections within 1/4 mile of project areas.
o Collection Approach: Use General Plan land use data, zoning, and SCAG mobility datasets.
o Outcome Tracking: Report policy or zoning changes that expand land use mix and mobility options, as well as projected
housing units enabled within proximity to mobility connections.
SUMMARY:
The project will track the six REAP 2.0 metrics to demonstrate measurable impacts on accelerating housing supply, affir-
matively furthering fair housing (AFFH), and reducing VMT in Newport Beach. Using ArcGIS Urban to model redevelopment
scenarios and City Engine for high-fidelity 3D visualizations, we will quantify increases in residential capacity, reductions in
regulatory barriers, affordable housing opportunities in high -opportunity areas, investments in underserved neighborhoods,
and proximity of new housing to transit and mobility connections. Baseline conditions will be established at project initiation,
and all scenario results, projections, and outcomes will be compiled in the Final Outcomes Report, providing a comprehensive,
actionable record for decision -makers and stakeholders.
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PROPOSED
SCHEDULE
SECTION 03
PROPOSED
SCHEDULE
Our team has structured the project schedule to align with the City of Newport Beach's objectives, the deliverable mile-
stones outlined in the solicitation, and the updated requirements from Addendum 1. The timeline ensures that each task
builds on the previous phase, integrates staff and stakeholder input, and produces deliverables on schedule for Planning
Commission and City Council review.
Project Initiation
Kickoff meeting with City staff, confirmation of project goals,
data collection plan established (baseline metrics coLLected)
Task A
Draft Mixed -Use Zoning Evaluation Report
Task B / Task C
Draft Conceptual Plan Test Studies
(incLuding Economic Feasibility Analysis)
Task B / Task C
Final Conceptual Plan Test Studies
(incLuding Economic Feasibility Analysis)
Task D
Findings Presentation — Planning Commission
Task D + REAP 2.0
Final Recommendations Report and REAP 2.0
Measurable Outcomes Report
Task D
Final Presentation — City Council
Notes:
• ALL deliverables will adhere to SCAG branding and REAP 2.0 reporting requirements.
October 2025
December 2025
February 2026
March 2026
April 2026
May 2026
May 2026
• Drafts will be submitted for City and OCCOG review, with feedback incorporated into final versions.
• The schedule ensures adequate time for review, outreach, and City Council presentation in alignment with the RFP
timeline (Oct 2025 — Jun 2026).
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SCHEDULE NARRATIVE
• October 2025: Project initiation, baseline data collection, and kickoff meeting to confirm study areas, metrics, and deliver-
able expectations.
• October —December 2025: Zoning evaluation, regulatory audit, and best practices review, culminating in the Draft
Mixed -Use Zoning Evaluation Report.
• January —February 2026: Preparation of three high-level conceptual plans for mixed -use districts and integration of
economic feasibility analysis through pro forma modeling. Draft conceptual plan package delivered by February 2026.
• March 2026: Refinement of conceptual plans and feasibility results into a final package of redevelopment test studies.
• April 2026: Presentation of findings to the Planning Commission, providing a clear basis for discussion and refinement of
recommendations.
• May 2026: Final recommendations delivered, paired with the REAP 2.0 Measurable Outcomes Report, followed by presen-
tation to the City Council as an action item.
This schedule reflects the City's requested deliverable dates and provides sufficient time for coordination with staff, stake-
holder engagement, and internal quality control. Our team is committed to maintaining this schedule and will work closely
with the City to ensure all deliverables are completed on time and in compliance with SCAG brand guidelines.
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