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Regular meeting of the City Council and the special meeting of the Board of Directors of the Successor Agency of the
former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Redlands held in the Council Chambers, Civic Center, 35 Cajon Street,
on February 20, 2018 at 5:00 P.M.
Present: Paul Foster, Mayor
Paul Barich, Mayor Pro Tempore
Jon Harrison, Council Member
Eddie Tejeda, Council Member
Toni Momberger, Council Member
Staff: N. Enrique Martinez, City Manager; Dan McHugh, City Attorney; Robert Dawes, City Treasurer;
Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk; Carl Baker, Public Information Officer; Jeff Frazier, Fire Chief;
Travis Martinez, Deputy Police Chief; Danielle Garcia, Management Services/Finance Director;
Chris Boatman, Quality of Life Director; Tommi Ng, Human Resources/Risk Management Assistant
Director; Brian Desatnik, Development Services Director; Paul Toor, Municipal Utilities and
Engineering Director; Janice McConnell, Assistant to the City Manager
Mayor Foster called the meeting to order and offered those present the opportunity to provide public
comment on any item on the agenda for the closed session.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None forthcoming
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with legal counsel: Anticipated Litigation - Government Code §54956.9(d)(4)
(City Attorney McHugh)
One Case:
a. Possible initiation of litigation by the City
Conference with labor negotiator - Government Code §54957.6
Mayor Foster and Mayor Pro Tem Barich)
Agency Negotiator: N. Enrique Martinez
Employee Organization: i Redlands Association of Department Directors
Public Employee Dismissal/Release - Government Code §54957
(Assistant Human Resources/Risk Management Director Ng)
a. Consideration of an industrial disability retirement application of a public safety employee
RECESS MEETING OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO A CLOSED SESSION
Conference with real property negotiators - Government Code §54956.8
(Development Services Director Desatnik)
Property: APN 0173-191-16-0000, property located at Cypress Avenue and the 10
Freeway
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Agency N. Enrique Martinez, Brian Desatnik
Negotiators:
Negotiating Party: Mark Gardner
Under Negotiation: Terms of payment and price of City property
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The meeting reconvened at 6:01 P.M. with an invocation by Mayor Foster followed by the pledge of
allegiance to the American flag.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney McHugh announced the City Council voted unanimously to approve an industrial disability
retirement application of a public safety employee during the closed session
PRESENTATIONS
Redlands Animal Shelter — Redlands Friends of Shelter Animals (REDFOSA) Volunteer, Emily Elliott,
introduced "Eclipse", a one-year old female Domestic Short Hair who is available for adoption, with thirty
dogs and eight other cats, at the Redlands Animal Shelter. Ms. Elliott informed the Council fourteen dogs,
twenty-two cats, and one rabbit have been adopted since the last regular City Council meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Colton Avenue Corridor — Fernando Ramirez raised several issues related to the deterioration of Colton
Avenue, between Eureka and Orange Street, including, unsafe sidewalks, parking irregularities, excessive
trash and weeds, and overgrown street trees. He stated a house on Colton and 3rd Street is used by the
homeless population and he has witnessed transactions which appear to be drug deals. Mr. Ramirez
recommended the Council add this area to the City's property list for long range planning. Mayor Foster
explained that this was accomplished earlier this evening at the special meeting.
Skatepark at Sylvan Park - Stephen Rogers disagreed with the ERC's decision to approve the
Skatepark Project earlier today and read from a letter he sent to the University of Redlands listing the
following concerns, the impact of the Redlands Rail Project on Sylvan Park and the Lawn Bowling Club
lanes and the SBCTA License Agreement, impact of the Rail Project on Sylvan Park vehicular access of
Park Avenue, impact of the Skatepark within Sylvan Park, next to the Zanja, in the 100 -year flood plane
and the University of Redlands Transit Village.
Development Impact Fees for ADU - Alex Ramos questioned the City's current standards regarding
development impact fees and accessory dwelling units (ADU). He suggested the California bills passed
regarding ADU's, meant to alleviate the setbacks homeowners face, are being overlooked, and are not
defined by the City. He urged the Council develop a policy to refund a portion of monies paid in 2018 if a
resolution were to be adopted, amending those fees.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, the City Council
unanimously approved the minutes of the regular meeting of February 6, 2018.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
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Commission Appointments - Traffic & Parking
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, the City Council
unanimously approved the reappointment of Luis Estrada to serve a second term and reappointed Robert
Duron to serve a third term on the Traffic and Parking Commission ending December 20, 2021.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Settlement Agreement
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, the City Council
unanimously approved the public disclosure of details of an Agreement of Settlement and General Release
between the City of Redlands and Damion Pelonis. Under the terms of the agreement, the City agrees to pay
Mr. Pelonis the aggregate sum of $10,000.00 to settle and dispose of disputes and controversies associated
with incidental dealings between the parties with respect to a civil action pending in the San Bernardino
County Superior Court and entitled Darrion Pelonis v. City of Redlands, et al., Case No. CIVDS 1413167.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Ordinance No. 2861 - Residential Sports and Recreation Courts
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, the Council
unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 2861, amending Title 18 of the Redlands Municipal Code, by
amending Chapter 18.08 to add a definition for "Private Residential Sports and Recreation Court," amending
the residential districts (Sections 18.28, 18.29, 18.32, 18.33, 18.36, 18.40, 18.44, 18.48, 18.52, 18.56, 18.60)
to allow private sports and recreation courts as accessory land uses, adding new Sections 18.156.700 and
18.156.710 relating to regulations and permit procedures for private residential sports and recreation
courts, and adding a new Chapter 18.193 for a new Administrative Use Permit process.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution No. 7819 - Traffic Regulations
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, the City Council
unanimously determined the adoption of Resolution No. 7819 is exempt from environmental review pursuant
to Section 15301(c) of the state's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act,
and approved Resolution No. 7819 establishing a four-way stop at the intersection of Nordina Street and
Clark Street.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution No. 7818 - Traffic Regulations
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, the City Council
unanimously determined the adoption of Resolution No. 7818 is exempt from environmental review pursuant
to Section 15061(b)(3) of the state's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act,
and approved Resolution No. 7818 establishing passenger loading zones at Mariposa Elementary School.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
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Alcohol Consumption Permit
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, the City
Council unanimously determined that approval of the event is exempt from environmental review pursuant
to Section 15061(b)(3) of the state's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act,
and approved a request for permission to serve and consume alcoholic beverages at the Carriage House for
the Chavira Wedding Reception to be held on March 15, 2018.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Alcohol Consumption Permit
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, the City
Council unanimously determined that approval of the event is exempt from environmental review pursuant
to Section 15061(b)(3) of the state's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act,
and approved a request for permission to serve and consume alcoholic beverages at Prospect Park for the
Kuo-Fernandez Wedding Reception to be held on March 3, 2018.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Sports Park Use
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, the City
Council unanimously determined approval of the Facility Use Agreement is exempt from environmental
review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the state's guidelines implementing the California Environmental
Quality Act, and approved the Facility Use Agreement between the City of Redlands and G.S. Andiamo
Junior Cycling Program for the use of the parking lot and restrooms at the Redlands Sports Park.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Fee Waiver - Run Through Redlands
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, the City
Council unanimously determined that the project is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to
Section 15061(b)(3) of the state's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act;
approved the request from the Kiwanis Club of Redlands for the waiver of $18,294.97 in fees; and
authorized permission to serve and consume alcoholic beverages at the 2018 Run Through Redlands event
to be held on March 4, 2018 at Smiley Park.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
License Agreement - Red Rooster Vintage Market
Quality of Life Director Boatman introduced a request from Red Rooster Vintage to use City owned
vacant land located on West Stuart Avenue to host an outdoor market event on March 10, 2018.
Additionally, the Applicant would like to hold the event on a monthly basis and is requesting the closure
of Stuart Avenue, between Eureka and Orange Street during each event. All the Council Members
supported multiple events hosted by the Applicant. Mayor Foster and Council Member Harrison did
caution any long term events should not interfere with the City's ability to move forward with the parking
project planned for this lot.
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On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Toni Momberger, the City
Council unanimously determined that approval of the License Agreement is categorically exempt from
further environmental review pursuant to Section 15304 of the state guidelines implementing the California
Environmental Quality Act; approved the License Agreement between the City of Redlands and Red
Rooster Vintage for the use of the City's vacant lot located at 205 W. Stuart Avenue for the Red Rooster
Vintage Market event to be held on March 10, 2018; and approved the closure of Stuart Avenue between
Eureka Street and Orange Street from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Council Member Harrison amended the motion,
directing staff to prepare a license to facilitate future events using this site, subject to cancellation of the
event if the land is needed for City purposes.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
COMMUNICATIONS
San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District
Mayor Foster introduced Mr. Richard Cornelle, Chairman of the Advisory Commission on Water Policy,
and Susan Longville, Board of Directors President of the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District
for a presentation relating to the District's Advisory Commission on Water Policy. Mr. Cornelle and Ms.
Longville offered a brief history of Valley District and the Advisory Commission made up of twenty-one
voting agencies, in which Redlands is included. Critical decisions will need to be made regarding the
Valley's long-term water supply and they strongly urged the City to participate, vote, and make their voice
heard within the agency. The City is represented by Mayor Pro Tempore Barich and the alternate is
Council Member Tejeda. Mr. Cornell and Ms. Longville explained several years ago the District joined
the State Water Project, giving the area access to Sierra snowmelt from Northern California that is
captured before it goes into the ocean. In this critical time of drought, membership in the State Water
Project will be beneficial, since local water supplies are not adequate to meet the current demands with
reliability and current groundwater pumping is not sustainable. Finally, they again urged the Council to
get involved and be engaged, as these decisions will require monetary investment by all water providers
and ultimately, water customers. As public comment, Stephen Rogers supported building cooperation
among the twenty-one agencies of the Commission, but was opposed to any increase in government
spending.
Budget Subcommittee
On motion of Council Member Jon Harrison, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, the City
Council unanimously approved the formation of a Budget Subcommittee for FY 2018-19, and approved the
appointment of Mayor Paul Foster, Council Member Toni Momberger and City Treasurer Robert Dawes to
serve on the Budget Subcommittee for FY 2018-19.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Invocation Policy
Council Member Tejeda recommended the City develop a policy to allow invocations by members of the
faith community at City Council meetings. Mayor Foster and Council Member Harrison expressed
concerns with bringing outside members of the faith community to present invocations when the current
system is already working. Mayor Pro Tempore Barich voiced reservations with mixing religion into the
public sector, while Council Member Momberger supported the concept. No action was taken and the
item was tabled.
NEW BUSINESS
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CAFR and Accountant's Report
Management Services/Finance Director Danielle Garcia explained the Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report (CAFR) is an audited summary report of the financial position and transactions of the City for FY
ending June 30, 2017 and represents hundreds of hours of work performed by staff and the consultant.
Phillip White, of the certified public accounting firm of Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Company, presented the
firm's unmodified opinion that the City's financial statements are fairly presented and that the information
used in the report is consistent with generally accepted accounting principles. No material weaknesses or
significant deficiencies were found in the audit. Mayor Foster pointed out this document represents
another example of the City's strong fiscal stability and thanked Director Garcia and her staff, including,
Farrah Jenner, James Garland, Denise Camarillo, and Marie Dautin, who devoted many hours toward the
report's completion.
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, the City
Council unanimously agreed to accept and file the 2016-2017 City of Redlands Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report, and the Independent Accountants' Report on Applying Agreed -Upon Procedures Related
to the Article XIII -B Appropriations Limit Calculation.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution No. 7813 - Annual Report of Development Impact Fees
Management Services/Finance Director Danielle Garcia provided an overview of the Annual Report of
Development Impact Fees for the year ended June 30, 2017, which is required by government code to
report the revenues and interest income earned and the expenditures made for each category of
development impact fees during the year. Council Members Tejeda and Harrison raised questions related
to ADU fees, which was mentioned during the public comment period. City Attorney McHugh verified the
State did adopt new legislation for ADUs and presently the City is governed by State law and in
conformance with the law. Additionally, he informed the Council that staff is currently preparing a new
ordinance addressing these fees.
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, the City
Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 7813 adopting the report and findings.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
CDBG Program
Council Member Momberger recused herself from the first portion of this item due to her source of
income relationship with one of the applicants, the Boys and Girls Club of Redlands. Development
Services Director Desatnik explained the item, consideration of Project Prioritization for the FY
2018-2019 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, was segmented into two separate
actions, with the first segment considering funding for the Boys and Girls Club of Redlands as part of the
CDBG Program. After a decision on this segment, Council Member Momberger would return to the
Chambers to participate in the funding decisions for the full Project prioritization plan. Of the total
planning estimate, 15% or $50,562.00 is the maximum amount available to fund eligible public service
agencies (PSAs). Council Members discussed the merits of funding the Boys and Girls Club but
recognized by doing so, funding amounts to other organizations would be reduced accordingly.
On motion of Councilmember Harrison, seconded by Councilmember Tejeda, the City Council agreed the
Boys and Girls Club of Redlands would not receive any funding as part of the CDBG Program.
Vote: 3-1 Passed
NAY: Mayor Pro Tempore Barich RECUSE: Council Member Momberger
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Council Member Momberger returned to the Chambers. Janet Miller, of Development Services, presented
the staff recommendations for the second segment of the item, consideration of FY 2018-19
CDBG Program. As public comment, representatives from four PSAs presented overviews of their
individual organization's contribution to the community and thanked the City Council for any support
they might receive. They included Jeff Little, Inland Temporary Homes, Ahlam Jadallah, Family Service
Association of Moreno Valley, Kevin Pearson, YMCA of the East Valley, and Jill Prendergast, Family
Service Association of Redlands. Mike Layne urged the Council to allocate funds to organizations which
directly benefit Redlands' residents and he voiced his support for the Boys and Girls Club of
Redlands. Council discussion centered on the various funding options available. Council Member
Momberger asked for $5,000.00 to be allocated to Child Advocates of San Bernardino County (CASA),
with a reduction in funds allocated to the Legal Aid Program of the YMCA of the East Valley. Mayor
Foster and Council Member Harrison stated the groups receiving money in the past have shown success in
providing services to large numbers of Redlands' residents, while CASA would benefit a much smaller
number.
On motion of Councilmember Harrison, seconded by Councilmember Tejeda, the City Council agreed to
direct staff to prepare the FY 2018-2019 Cooperating City Recommended Projects Form as described in
Option 1 of this report and submit it to the County of San Bernardino, Community Development and
Housing Division by March 2, 2018; authorized staff to make any necessary minor adjustments to the final
awards in the event the FY 2018-2019 allocation is more of less than the planning estimate; and authorized
the City Manager to execute the FY 2018-2019 CDBG Subrecipient agreements with the public service
agencies included in Option No. 1 once the final allocation is released. Option 1 allocates $75,00.00 to
various public City facilities ADA Improvement Projects, $211,517.00 to Alley Improvement Projects,
$22,562.00 to Family Service Association of Redlands, $8,000.00 to Inland Temporary Homes,
$10,000.00 to the YMCA of the East Valley Legal Aid Program, and $10,000.00 to San Bernardino Sexual
Assault Services.
Vote: 3-2 Passed
NAY: Council Member Momberger ABSTAIN: Mayor Pro Tempore Barich
Purchase Order Modification
On motion of Council Member Jon Harrison, seconded by Council Member Eddie Tejeda, the City Council
unanimously approved a purchase order modification between the City of Redlands and McMaster -Carr
Supply Company to increase the purchase order amount in the amount of $50,000; and approved the
purchase order modification between the City of Redlands and D & H Water Systems in the amount of
$20,000 for water and wastewater maintenance.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Memorandum of Understanding Amendment - Redlands Passenger Rail Project
Ross Wittman, of Municipal Utilities and Engineering, explained the need to amend the Memorandum of
Understanding with San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) for the Redlands
Passenger Rail Project, to fund a portion to move the Santa Fe Depot Platform. As public comment,
Stephen Rogers voiced concerns with the Eureka Street improvements and questioned why the new owner
of the Santa Fe Depot is not paying for the improvements. Dennis Bell questioned the amount of money
already directed towards the design of the Rail Project and is concerned the costs are out of control.
Council Member Harrison clarified the work to widen Eureka Street was done many years ago and the
current improvements are being paid for by the developer. Mayor Foster expressed his support for
utilizing the Santa Fe Depot.
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On motion of Council Member Jon Harrison, seconded by Council Member Toni Momberger, the City
Council unanimously approved the Second Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the
City of Redlands and San Bernardino County Transportation Authority for the Redlands Passenger Rail
Project, and authorized an additional appropriation in the amount of $194,355.00.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution No. 7820 - Grant Application
Quality of Life Director Assistant Director Tim Sullivan presented Resolution No. 7820, which if
approved would authorize a submittal of a grant application to the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction
Review Committee for the Clean Transportation Funding 2017 Local Government Partnership Program.
The City must meet SCAQMD requirements to reduce air pollutant emissions and this partnership will
help to accomplish this goal by providing funds for an electric 18 -passenger van.
On motion of Council Member Jon Harrison, seconded by Council Member Eddie Tejeda, the City Council
unanimously approved Resolution No. 7820 authorization the submittal of an application to the Mobile
Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee for the Clean Transportation Funding 2017 Local
Government Partnership Program, for an amount not to exceed $87,306.00.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Amendment - Tire Services
On motion of Council Member Jon Harrison, seconded by Council Member Eddie Tejeda, the City Council
unanimously approved the First Amendment to Agreement between the City of Redlands and Daniel's Tire
Service Inc for the provision of vehicle maintenance and repair services, increasing the the annual
compensation for the second term to $165,000.00
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Grower Membership Application and Agreement
On motion of Council Member Jon Harrison, seconded by Council Member Eddie Tejeda, the City Council
unanimously approved a Grower Membership Application and Agreement, Grower/Supplier Certificate,
and Grower Membership Agreement with Villa Park Orchards Association for the services associated with
packaging and distribution of City citrus grove crops. Council Member Harrison explained this is a
housekeeping item, merging two grower associations and there will be no change to the City's operations.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Consulting Agreement - California Street Landfill
Quality of Life Director Boatman explained the need for an agreement to provide consulting services for
landfill gas engineering support services and regulatory reporting for the California Street Landfill.
On motion of Council Member Toni Momberger, seconded by Council Member Eddie Tejeda, the City
Council unanimously approved the Agreement between the City of Redlands and ES Engineering Services,
LLC to provide consulting services for landfill gas engineering support services and regulatory reporting
for the California Street Landfill in an amount not -to -exceed $246,517.00 for a period of one year, with two
additional one-year renewal options for a total compensation amount not -to -exceed $739,551.00.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
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Council Member Momberger attended the Omnitrans Board Meeting and the Airport Advisory Board
Meeting on February 7. She enjoyed the VIP event hosted by the County Museum celebrating the Black
Art Exhibit opening night, and the presentation of City issues made to the Optimists Club. She attended
"Walk in their Shoes" Benefit Dinner supporting Youth Hope, "Meet the Police Chiefs" event at the
University of Redlands on February 15, and participated in the Emerald Necklace Grand Tour held
February 17, 2018.
Council Member Tejeda attended the Airport Advisory Board Meeting on February 7, 2018 and enjoyed
the VIP event hosted by the County Museum celebrating the Black Art Exhibit opening night.
Mayor Pro Tempore Barich enjoyed the Lincoln Shrine Open House on February 10 and the VIP event
hosted by the County Museum celebrating the Black Art Exhibit. He attended the COMPACT Club dinner
held at the County Club highlighting student's achievements and community service, and was present at
the "Meet the Police Chiefs" on February 15, 2018.
Council Member Harrison attended the SBCTA Board Meeting on February 15, the Citrus Preservation
Commission Meeting on February 13, and participated in a meeting with representatives from the City's
Sister City Program to discuss preparations for the upcoming visit of a delegation from Sister City, Hino.
Mayor Foster represented the City at the Lincoln Pilgrimage annual event on February 10, emceed the
California Inland Empire Boys and Girl Scouts of America volunteer dinner, and participated in a meeting
with representatives from the City's Sister City Program to discuss preparations for the upcoming visit of
a delegation from Sister City, Hino. He spoke with participants of the Emerald Necklace Grand Tour
event as they were getting ready to embark on the tour, and he also attended the COMPACT Club dinner
held at the County Club highlighting student's achievements and community service,
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action required the meeting adjourned at 7:41 P.M. The next regular meeting of the
City of Redlands City Council will be held on March 6, 2018.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
REDLANDS
Chairman Foster called the meeting to order and offered anyone present the opportunity to address the
Board on any subject, not already on the agenda, within the jurisdiction of the Successor Agency.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney McHugh announced that no reportable action was taken during the closed session.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None forthcoming
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7:42
P.M. The next regular meeting of the Agency will be held on March 6, 2018.
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