San Francisco Youth Commission
Minutes
Monday, March 19, 2012
5:15-8:00pm
City Hall, Room 416

There will be public comment on each item.

1. Call to Order and Roll Call

Chairwoman Leah La Croix called the meeting to order at 5:20pm.

Commissioners present: Sarah Armstrong, Jonathan Baer, Rachel Brodwin, Angel Carrion, Betty Huey, Antonia Huneeus, Javonte Holloway, Leah LaCroix, Hillary Liang, Lily Marshall-Fricker, Mia Tu Mutch, Nicholas Persky, Mia Shackelford, Joyce Sun. Commissioners absent: Robin Bonner, Happy (Huimin) Yang. Commissioners tardy: Rene Ontiveros (arrived at 5:24pm). There was quorum. Staff present: Mario Yedidia, Phimy Truong.

2. Approval of Agenda (Action Item)

There was no public comment or discussion on this item.

Commissioner Marshall-Fricker, seconded by Commissioner Holloway, moved to approve the agenda. This motion was approved unanimously by acclamation.

3. Approval of Minutes (Action Item)

A. Monday, March 5, 2012
(Document A)

There was no public comment or discussion on this item.

Commissioner Persky, seconded by Commissioner Marshall-Fricker, moved to approve the minutes to the full Youth Commission meeting of March 5, 2012. This motion was approved unanimously by acclamation.

4. Public Comment on Items not on Agenda (Discussion Only)

There was none.

5. Legislation Referred from the Board of Supervisors (Discussion and Possible Action)

There was none.

6. Legislative Report on Youth Commission Items Sent to the Mayor and Board of Supervisors (Discussion Only)

Chairwoman LaCroix asked Commissioner Persky to update the commission on his recent meeting with Mayor Ed Lee and the free MUNI for youth coalition. Commissioner Persky shared that he attended a meeting on Wednesday, March 14th, 2012 with Mayor Ed Lee and the Free MUNI for Youth Coalition, to discuss the Mayor’s views on free MUNI for youth in San Francisco. Overall, the Mayor responded positively to the free MUNI for youth movement from youth in San Francisco and coalition members.

Director of the Youth Commission, Mario Yedidia, then updated the commission on all other Youth Commission legislation work. Mr. Yedidia started with resolution 1112-07 Prioritizing Youth Involvement Plans During Business Negotiations, which was adopted by the Youth Commission at the March 5th, 2012 meeting. This Youth Commission’s Youth Employment Committee planned to ask a Supervisor to introduce it at a future Board of Supervisors meeting. Mr. Yedidia then moved on to update the commission on resolution 1112-06 Urging Access to the Juvenile Justice Center’s Outdoor Recreation Areas, adopted by the Youth Commission on March 5, 2012. The work of the Youth Justice Committee on this resolution was featured in a New York Times article published on February 25, 2012. Commissioner Carrion has also heard that some of the youth at the Juvenile Justice Center have been using the side court yards. As for access to the main outdoor recreation areas, youth will not be able to access it until capital improvements have been made. Director Yedidia concluded this item by sharing that the President of the Board of Supervisors, David Chiu, thanked the Youth Commission for their work on this resolution and would be happy to continue to support the commission on this issue. Mr. Yedidia thanked the commission for their work and urged them to continue working hard.

7. Presentations (Discussion Only)

A. Presentation on the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families’ (DCYF) Children’s Services Allocation Plan (CSAP)
Presenters: Maria Su, Director, DCYF; Max Rocha, Deputy Director, DCYF
(Document B)

Maria Su, the Director of the Department of Children, Youth, and their Families (DCYF), reminded them that the presentation of the Children’s Services Allocation Plan (CSAP) is mandated by the City Charter. Director Su then gave an introduction to the 2013-2016 Children’s Services Allocation Plan (CSAP), a document containing funding priorities and outcomes for DCYF, based on the needs identified in the Community Needs Assessment (CNA). DCYF worked with and gathered feedback from community based organizations, the San Francisco Unified School District, city departments and other stakeholders. DCYF was able to gather and analyze data to supplement information from the CNA that would help the department’s work on their priorities.

DCYF’s service areas include, Early Care and Education, Out-of-School Time (OST), Youth leadership, Empowerment & Development (Y-LEaD), Children & Family Supports, Health & Nutrition (FS), Violence Prevention and Intervention (VPI), and Systems Development. Director Su then gave an overview of the Department’s funding allocation and strategies.

There were no clarifying questions. Commissioners thanked Director Su for her presentation.

Director Su concluded by thanking the Youth Commission for the their support and hard work on Youth Advocacy Day (Thursday, March 15, 2012). Su stated that she has heard a lot of positive feedback from everyone involved in the event, and appreciated the commissioners who volunteered their time to lead workshops on that day. Director Su also brought extra Youth Advocacy Day t shirts to share.

B. Presentation on the Larkin Street Youth Services Youth Advisory Board’s Work on Creating a Voice for Homeless Youth and Health Education
Presenters Maria del Rio, Youth Advisory Board Coordinator, Larkin Street Youth Advisory Board, Larkin Street Youth Services
(Document C)

Larkin Street Youth Services (LSYS) Coordinator of Youth Advisory Board, Maria del Rio, started the presentation with a brief introduction to the LSYS and the Youth Advisory Board (YAB) members. Ms. Rio stated that the YAB was very excited to attend the Youth Commission meeting as they have been inspired by the advocacy work of the commissioners. YAB members include Taylor Brown, Kevin Hardesty, Emmi Bevensee, and Barbara Chea, all clients with LSYS who work together to make recommendations to LSYS programs and staff. Their goal is to make individual programs of LSYS work for all clients.

YAB members Taylor Brown, Kevin Hardesty, and Emmi Bevensee then explained the work of their board, which included a health pamphlet for youth to use as a resource to find available clinics in the city, and the launch of their online newsletter Yabble Connect (http://yabbleconnect.kontribune.com/) which is used as an outlet and resource for homeless youth in San Francisco. The newsletter currently has art work and poetry by youth, as well as community events.

Ms. Rio then thanked the commissioner for their time and work.

Commissioners Tu Mutch, Ontiveros, and Holloway asked clarifying questions about YAB advocacy work and services provided by Larkin Street Youth Services,

The biggest goal for YAB is to work on creating an “over age” drop in space for youth who are older than 20 years old. Currently, if you are a youth over 20 years old, you are kicked out of a drop in space. The YAB have been looking for ways to get support and work on increasing the age limit so that older clients, particularly youth ages 18 – 24, can also have a safe space to hang out.

Chairwoman LaCroix then thanked the YAB for the completion of their new projects and for presenting to the commission.

8. Youth Commission Business (All Items to Follow Discussion and Possible Action)

A. [Second Reading] Resolution 1112—08—Urging the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and the Mayor to Oppose California Governor Jerry Brown’s Proposed 2012-2013 Budget Proposal Which Would Raise the Bar for Cal Grant Financial Aid (Discussion and Possible Action) (Document D)
Sponsor and Presenter: Commissioner Sun

Commissioner Sun provided brief context behind the resolution. Sun then read the resolution into the public record.

Chairwoman then laid out the format for any clarifying questions and comments from Commissioners.

Commissioners asked clarifying questions about the resolution. Commissioner Carrion shared with Commissioner Sun that although he respects her working on the resolution, he feels that there simply isn’t enough money in the state’s budget and that students should be working harder to raise their GPA to qualify for Cal Grants. Commissioner Shackelford agreed. Commissioners Tu Mutch, Baer, and Armstrong expressed support for Commissioner Sun’s resolution, stating that students with the highest needs and who are struggling financially should get all the help they need to finish college. They agreed that it’s important to still provide access to higher education for youth with the lowest GPA. Commissioner Persky pointed out to his peers that their roles limit them to offer input and advise on issues affecting young people.

There was no public comment.

Commissioner Sun urged her peers to help pass the resolution as it is time sensitive.

Commissioner Tu Mutch, seconded by Commissioner Marshall-Fricker, moved to adopt the resolution. This motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes (12) –Armstrong, Baer, Huey, Huneeus, Holloway, LaCroix, Liang, Marshall-Fricker, Tu Mutch, Ontiveros, Persky, and Sun. No’s (3) – Brodwin, Carrion, Shackelford.

B. [Second Reading] Resolution 1112-09—Urging the Board of Supervisors and the Mayor to Support the Middle Class Scholarship Act Proposed by Speaker John A. Perez of the California State Assembly (Discussion and Possible Action) (Document E)
Sponsor and Presenter: Commissioner Sun

Commissioner Sun provided some context behind this resolution, then asked Commissioner Liang to read the resolution.

Commissioner Liang then read the resolution into the public record.

Commissioners asked clarifying questions.

Public Comment:

Emmi Bevensee, a Larkin Street Youth Services Youth Advisory Board member, shared that she felt the language of the resolution seemed to justify the Middle Class scholarship based on the assumed privilege of the lower class, based on their access to financial aid and grants. She stated that families, who were not able to afford college, are still struggling, and not able to support their children in college. Bevensee felt that the resolution would benefit if the language of it reflected this.

Commissioner Sun then expressed that the Middle Class Scholarship Act would still cover lower income families because the scholarship is available to those making $150,000 and under.

After public comment was closed, Chairwoman LaCroix expressed that she would like to add an amendment to the resolution, on page 1, line 17, to state “Whereas under the Middle Class Scholarship Act, “ and then elaborate in text what the Middle Class scholarship act is.

Commissioner LaCroix, seconded by Commissioner Marshall-Fricker, motioned to amend the resolution by adding the following “Whereas under the Middle Class Scholarship Act,” on page 1, line 17, and then have Commissioner Sun elaborate more on what the Act is. This motion passed unanimously on the following roll call vote: Ayes (15) – Armstrong, Baer, Brodwin, Carrion, Huey, Huneeus, Holloway, LaCroix, Liang, Marshall-Fricker, Tu Mutch, Ontiveros, Persky, Shackelford, Sun.

Commissioner Carrion, seconded by Commissioner Tu Mutch, motioned to adopt this resolution as amended. This motion passed unanimously on the following roll call vote: Ayes (15) – Armstrong, Baer, Brodwin, Carrion, Huey, Huneeus, Holloway, LaCroix, Liang, Marshall-Fricker, Tu Mutch, Ontiveros, Persky, Shackelford, Sun.

C. [First Reading] Resolution 1112-10-Calling on the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors to Launch a Local SF Summer Jobs+ Campaign (Discussion and Possible Action) (Document F)
Sponsors and Presenters: Commissioner Armstrong, Huey, Persky, Shackelford

Commissioner Armstrong then provided some context for this resolution. The Youth Employment Committee has been working on this resolution for the last month and have been in conversation with various youth employment service providers, including Alvin Woo, Director of the Mayor’s Youth Employment and Education Program (MYEEP).

Mr. Yedidia also shared that various community based organizations and department officials, and the White House Community Solutions Council, have been participating in many meetings around the city to discuss what a local Summer Jobs+ would look like.

Commissioners Armstrong, Persky, Shackelford, and Huey, then read the resolution into the public record.

After the reading, Commissioner Shackelford shared that the resolution was emailed to DCYF (Department of Children, Youth, and their Families) staff last Friday for feedback. Feedback included changing “$2.25 million” to “$1.25 million” on page 3, line 16, as the “$2.25 million” figure might be an unrealistic goal to meet in three months. Commissioner Ontiveros asked where the “$2.25 million” figure came from. Shackelford explained that this figure is a goal to fund at least 900 new summer youth employment positions, which came from the Summer Jobs+ campaign work that some community based organizations has been working on.

Commissioner Armstrong asked staff clarifying questions on how to make amendments to the resolution and what the appropriate course of action would be.

Mr. Yedidia responded to provide more clarity on the committee’s work with the Summer Jobs+ campaign. This committee has been working closely with a number of community based organizations and youth employment service providers in San Francisco to support a local Summer Jobs+ program. This resolution is supporting a local Summer Jobs+, as well as asks to raise at least $2.25 million to help fund at least 900 new youth jobs in San Francisco, and to inject more specificity into what a local Summer Jobs+ would look like. Mr. Yedidia reminded commissioners, that the Youth Commission adopted the resolution to have a local Summer Jobs+ on January 9, 2012.

Chairwoman LaCroix then gave the floor to Glenn Eagleson, Senior Planner and Policy Analyst of DCYF and Alvin Woo, Director of MYEEP, both of whom have been involved in the conversations and work around a local Summer Jobs+.

Mr. Eagleson introduced himself to the commission and shared that the Mayor’s Office and different departments have definitely been on the same page and listened to the commission’s support of summer youth employment in the private sector and Summer Jobs+ . Meetings to talk about the implementation of a local Summer Jobs+ have also been taking place since January. The Obama Administration’s work on the Summer Jobs + campaign is a large national effort to get employers to make a commitment, but there wasn’t a mechanism to help make that commitment trickle down to a smaller city like San Francisco. United Way of the Bay Area has been convening meetings in San Francisco, to help advise the Council on Community Solutions on what should be done for opportunity youth nationwide. There have been meetings with employers, community providers, and youth. Mr. Eagleson has been attending these meetings and has seen commitment from employers to hire young people locally. Currently, there is work on asking businesses that may not be able to hire a young person, but may be able to help with contribution of funds to subsidize an internship for a student at the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) or youth employment programs. A possible announcement of plans for a local Summer Jobs+ is in early April. He concluded that all in all, there has been a lot of work on planning for implementation of a local Summer Jobs+.

Mr. Woo then came to the podium to provide more clarity on his work on the Summer Jobs+ campaign with different service providers and the Youth Commission’s Youth Employment Committee. He explained that the $2.25 million figure comes from the value of how much it would cost to have 900 paid opportunities for youth, which is based on about $2500 per youth.

Commissioner Ontiveros asked a clarifying question about whether or not the 900 employment opportunities would continue on after summer.

Mr. Woo responded that the focus of this Summer Jobs+ initiative is on getting summer employment opportunities for youth. The hope is to have employment opportunities for youth beyond the summer, but the focus right now is to start with summer employment as to align with President Obama’s national Summer Jobs+ campaign.

Commissioner Ontiveros asked to see a copy of the one pager that Mr. Woo presented to the youth employment committee. Mr. Woo explained that the Japanese Community Youth Council (JCYC) had put together a one page document, which was partially requested by the Mayor, to present what the organization’s priorities are. He would be happy to share that document with the Commission.

There was no public comment.

Commissioner Ontiveros asked for clarification from the Youth Employment Committee on whether or not they were planning on amending the resolution to reflect the feedback from DCYF. Commissioner Shackelford stated that she would like to stick with the “$2.25 million” figure as the figure is a goal they would be asking the Mayor to request from the private sector and in the spirit of advocating for youth employment; she would like this commission to shoot for the stars and aim their goal high.

Commissioner Shackelford, seconded by Commissioner Persky, moved to suspend the bylaws and consider this resolution on its first reading. This motion was adopted unanimously by the following roll call vote: Ayes (15) – Armstrong, Baer, Brodwin, Carrion, Huey, Huneeus, Holloway, LaCroix, Liang, Marshall-Fricker, Tu Mutch, Ontiveros, Persky, Shackelford, Sun.

Commissioner Baer, seconded by Commissioner Brodwin, motioned to adopt the resolution. This motion was adopted unanimously by the following roll call vote: Ayes (15) – Armstrong, Baer, Brodwin, Carrion, Huey, Huneeus, Holloway, LaCroix, Liang, Marshall-Fricker, Tu Mutch, Ontiveros, Persky, Shackelford, Sun.

D. 1112—M3—Sponsoring the Youth of the Year Award (Discussion and Possible Action) (Document G)
Sponsors and Presenters: Commissioners LaCroix, Yang, Brodwin, Tu Mutch, Bonner

Chairwoman LaCroix provided some context to the Youth of the Year Award. The Executive Committee decided it would be thoughtful to award a young person who has demonstrated excellence.

Chair LaCroix then read the motion to sponsor the Youth of the Year award into the public record.

Commissioners asked clarifying questions. Commissioners Brodwin, LaCroix, and Tu Mutch shared that there will be an application for youth to fill out for themselves or for others to nominate a youth for the award. The committee’s plan is to have a hard copy as well as an electronic copy to share with their peers. The inspiration for the award also came from the Human Rights Commission Hero awards. Currently there is no budget for the awards ceremony. The Executive Committee would like to present the award at a regular full Youth Commission meeting in room 416, and the Executive Committee would be selecting awardees at a regular committee meeting, other commissioners are more than welcome to aid in the selection process.

Commissioner Carrion, seconded by Commissioner LaCroix, moved to approve the motion to sponsor a Youth of the Year Award. This motion was approved by the following roll call: Ayes (14) – Armstrong, Baer, Brodwin, Carrion, Huey, Huneeus, Holloway, LaCroix, Liang, Tu Mutch, Ontiveros, Pesrky, Shackelford, Sun. No’s (1) – Marshall-Fricker.

There was no public comment.

9. Staff Report (Discussion Only)

Mr. Yedidia started the staff report by thanking Commissioners Armstrong, Bonner, Huey, LaCroix, Shackelford, and Ontiveros for all participating and volunteering their time on Youth Advocacy Day. Commissioners Armstrong, Shackelford, and Ontiveros all shared that it was definitely a wonderful and successful event.

Mr. Yedidia then shared that the Youth Commission and Police Commission joint hearing of March 7, 2012 was a success and thanked the 11 commissioners who attended the joint hearing to help make quorum. A memo was sent out this morning to the Police Commission, the Board of Supervisors, and the Mayor. Mr. Yedidia shared that the focus of the memo was really a list of recommendations the Youth Justice Committee felt strongly about, one of which is a more comprehensive training for police officers on child/brain development. Commissioners Ontiveros, Holloway, and Carrion all chimed in to reiterate the goals of the Youth Justice Committee, and thanked their peers for their participation and support.

Mr. Yedidia reported that the next full Youth Commission meeting will take place on April 2, 2012, the day that the commissioner had voted to have the youth budget town hall. He emphasized that for this event to be successful there needs to be a lot of work and will require a lot of outreach. On April 3, 2012 at 1:00 pm, there will be an MTA Board meeting where the vote on free muni for youth will take place. There will be a rally at 4pm on this day. Commissioners are urged to attend. Committee budget and policy priorities are also due on Friday, March 23, 2012. Mr. Yedidia then shared that DCYF will be taking a group of young people, including the Youth Advisory Council members (YACers) on a trip to Sacramento on Tuesday, April 10, 2012. Commissioners were invited to attend and staff will be taking names down now. Commissioners Brodwin, Armstrong, Carrion, Sun, and LaCroix all expressed interest. Staff report was concluded with a reminder that the 2012-2013 Youth Commission application will be due on Friday, April 13, 2012 and the office still has not received a single application yet.

10. Committee Reports (Discussion Only)

A. Executive Committee; next meeting: Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 4:00pm-6:00pm, City Hall, room 345A

Commissioner Brodwin urged her commissioners to follow through with the outreach plan and to work hard on outreach efforts for the upcoming budget town hall.

B. Youth Justice Committee; next meeting:

Commissioner Ontiveros shared that the committee will now be working on budget and policy priorities.

C. Youth Immigration Committee; next meeting: Wednesday, April 11, 2012, 4:30-7:00pm, City Hall, room 345

Commissioner Ontiveros shared that some committee members were able to meet with Coleman Advocates staff Christina Canaveral last week to learn more about Coleman’s work as it relates to immigrants. The committee has plans to meet with the Immigration Rights Commission, and will be working hard on budget and policy priorities.

D. Youth City Services Committee (Housing, Transportation and Recreation); next meeting: Wednesday, March 21, 4:30-6:30pm, City Hall, room 345

Commissioner Baer shared that the committee will be working on budget and policy priorities, and continue to focus on TAY housing and homelessness.

E. Youth Employment Committee; next meeting: Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 4:30pm City Hall, room 345

Commissioner Armstrong thanked her peers for support on the committee’s Summer Jobs+ resolution. She invited peers to join any upcoming youth employment committee for feedback and suggestions, as the committee is more than happy to collaborate with other commissioners.

F. Student Support, Health and Facilities Committee; next meeting:
555 Franklin St., 3rd Floor

G. Youth Advisory Council

Commissioner Persky shared that the YAC is currently in Youth Vote data season.

11. Attendance Review (Action Item)

Chair LaCroix reminded her commissioners that the March 7, 2012 joint hearing was scheduled as a full YC meeting.

A. Commissioner Baer, Monday, March 5, 2012

Commissioner Baer explained that he had that week off from school and was using the time to look at colleges out of state. He was unable to attend the meeting of March 5, 2012 as he was out of town.

Commissioner Holloway, seconded by Commissioner Armstrong, moved to authorize this absence. This motion was adopted unanimously by acclamation.

B. Commissioner Baer, Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Commissioner Baer explained that he had that week off from school and was using the time to look at colleges out of state. He was unable to attend the meeting of March 7, 2012 as he was out of town.

Commissioner Holloway, seconded by Commissioner Armstrong, moved to authorize this absence. This motion was adopted unanimously by acclamation.

C. Commissioner Brodwin, Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Commissioner Brodwin explained that she was going through a lot on this date and was unable to attend the joint hearing.

Commissioner Shackelford, seconded by Commissioner Holloway, moved to authorize this absence. This motion was adopted unanimously by acclamation.

D. Commissioner Carrion, Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Commissioner Carrion explained that he was unable to attend this meeting because he was on a plane coming from an out of town trip from Seattle. Commissioner, Tu Mutch, seconded by Commissioner Holloway, moved to authorize this absence. This motion was adopted unanimously by acclamation.

E. Commissioner Carrion, Monday, March 5, 2012

Commissioner Carrion did not ask for this absence to be authorized.

F. Commissioner Huey, Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Commissioner Huey explained that she was at a Youth Empowerment Fund Advisory Board (YEFAB) meeting, a commitment that she has every Wednesday, and was unable to attend this meeting. Commissioner Holloway, seconded by Commissioner Sun, moved to authorize this absence. This motion was adopted unanimously by acclamation.

G. Commissioner Liang, Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Commissioner Liang explained that had to miss this meeting because she had to babysit her younger brother. Commissioner Brodwin, seconded by Commissioner Baer, moved to authorize this absence. This motion was adopted unanimously by acclamation.

H. Commissioner Sun, Monday, March 5, 2012

Commissioner Sun explained that she was at the dentist on this day and was unable to attend this meeting. She had to miss the meeting of March 7th as she had a tooth infection and had to go back to the dentist. Commissioner Carrion, seconded by Commissioner Tu Mutch, moved to authorize Commissioner Sun’s absences on both March 5, 2012 and March 7, 2012. This motion was adopted unanimously by acclamation.

I. Commissioner Sun, Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Commissioner Carrion, seconded by Commissioner Tu Mutch, moved to authorize Commissioner Sun’s absences on both March 5, 2012 and March 7, 2012. This motion was adopted unanimously by acclamation.

J. Commissioner Tu Mutch, Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Commissioner Tu Mutch explained that she had class on Wednesday and was unable to attend the joint hearing. Commissioner Armstrong, seconded by Commissioner Brodwin, moved to authorize this absence. This motion was approved unanimously by acclamation.

12. Announcements (This Includes Community Events)

Christina Canaveral introduced herself as the Economic Justice Campaign Organizer from Coleman Advocates and gave some background information on Coleman’s work. Currently, Coleman Advocates jobs campaign includes a wide range of demands including jobs for youth, jobs creation strategy for undocumented youth and adults, employment rights for undocumented youth and adults working, local hiring, and much more. Ms. Canaveral announced that Coleman Advocates will be launching their jobs campaign on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 11:30 am. There will be a rally on the steps of City Hall, which will lead to members and advocates walking into City Hall with Coleman’s Jobs campaign demands, and asking to be hired. Ms. Canaveral invited commissioners to attend the event and if there were any commissioners interested in volunteering at the event, to please let staff know.

13. Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

Any materials distributed to the members of the Youth Commission within 72 hours of the meeting or after the agenda packet has been delivered to the members are available for inspection—along with minutes of previous Youth Commission meetings and all supplementary information—at the Youth Commission office during regular office hours (9am to 6pm, Monday—Friday). The Youth Commission office is located at:
City Hall, Room 345
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: (415) 554-6446, Fax: (415) 554-6140
Email: youthcom@sfgov.org
www.sfgov.org/yc

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