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Following a Capital Improvements Plan hearing of the parking citation processing function created the
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November 27, 1990,the Saratoga City Council authorized Community Service Officer program. Saratoga also � ,,,�,w?•,,
staff to proceed with a scaled-down Civic Center expan- enjoys continuing success and growth of its recreation �;�'�,'
sion and remodeling effort. Maintenance building and programs. Extra staff have also been hired to handle ;� ;�
Community Center improvements were approved,as well these program needs. � � ':��
as construction of a skateboard ramp at the Civic Center `
site. A mobile office trailer will be rented and placed at Improvements approved by the City Council � - � � `
The new addition to Cit Hall will contain the � ''�y�' �' '' �
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improvements are completed at the Civic Center. offices of the City Manger,Finance and Public Services -�� �'��� ��;�y��; , %�� ��,., A
departments,and include an Emergency Operating �`�,q�''P��s'` ���, , . �
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Many of the improvements being made to the Civic Center/conference room. An office for the City ;, � ����#f q�� g,,.;,- ;' � ��, : ',
Center aze due to an increasing need in citizen services and Council will also be included. The City Manager's "`%������`���� � ���r �
to provide added staff to respond to state mandated pro- office feels this space will be adequate for this part of � 2,���°�`�°���" �������
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grams. The need for additional staff to handle various City operations for the foreseeable future. These ���x %�� ��.���� � � ,
environmental program mandates only makes the require- additions will cost approximately$642,000. ` �` ���s � � �
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The existin Cit Hall facilit will also be remod- ���`"'"'� ` �� � � � ��"�`' � .���� �
new positions have already been authorized by the City g y y �����z � ����
Council,with office space needed to accommodate these eled to better utilize existing space and house the V �� q ���,�..,��° '
planning,engineering and building regulation depart- " �'���'� ��"�� �
new staff inembers. �� �,� ,R<:: _. . : �. , , .�: ��._ ,� ,� -:
ments. 1'his remodel will significantly improve the �sabet Gioege,newly fiired,Enviranmenral Progrums Manager. "
In an effort to better serve Saratogans,several exist- public service areas for these departments,and provide
ing City departments have also increased in size. The adequate space and storage for personnel and the exten- �n vironmental
passage of Measure A(the Hillside Development Initia- sive plans and maps which these departments keep on
tive),the adoption of the Pavement Management Program, file. The estimated cost for these improvements is Pj''OQ'�'amS MajZC�gG�
the implementation of Residential Design Review,and the $599,400. a
development of the Capital Improvements Program have ' (� ./. (�*
required increases to the Engineering and Planning De- It is estimated by the City Manager's office that f�Zn� iJ arab�ga �.7`aff
partment staffs. Plan checking in the Building Division design work on the Civic Center site will take approxi- :
was brought in house to ensure that the particular require- mately six months,followed by one to two yeazs of The City of Saratoga has hired Isabel Gloege
ments of Saratoga would be met,to improve service,and construction. The current Civic Center space consists as its first Environmental Programs Manager. Isabel
to control cost. Public Works inspection has also been of 6,420 squaze feet for 36 administrative employees. has a master's degree and additional work toward a
increased to more closely administer public works �e addition and remodeling of City Hall will result in doctorate in Environmental Engineering. A regis-
construction projects,and subdivision plans and construc- a total of 10,260 square feet. tered Professional Engineer,she has worked for the
tion. Law enforcement costs,municipal code enforcement Changes will also be performed at the rear area Santa Clara Valley Water District for 17 years and
improvements,plus the abandonment by the court system of the Civic Center site. The maintenance building also been an instructor in Environmental Engineer-
ing at San Jose State University., Isabel has been a
(Conrinued on page 2) Saratoga resident far I2 years.
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� CITY UPDATE _ � CITY MEETING �
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Pavement Managerraent Hearing Winter Water Restrictions .
SCjtBClUZBIZ fOP JQfZl.�Q� ZG Although the ordinance restricting water use in City Council }
A second annual public hearing to review the effec- Saratoga remains in effect,the hours prohibiting exterior � Firsf and third Wednesdays,7:30 p.m.
tiveness of the Cit s avement mana ement ro am, landscape watering have been changed to 10 a.m.to
Y' P g P �' Planning Commission
largely financed through the Utility Users Tax,will be 4 p.m.daily. Winter hours will remain in effect until Second and fourth Wednesdays,7•30 p.m.
held by the City Council on January 16. City staff March 31, 199L '
involved with the program will provide the Council with a Parks&Recreation Commission
detailed report on the operations to date and the costs Household Hazardous Waste Day Event F;rSt Ntonaay,�:30 p.m.
�n�u�ea. Scheduled for March 30 `
Heritage Preservation Commission
Since 1984 Sazatoga has worked under a pro- A household hazardous waste drop-off event has First Wednesday,8:30 a.m.
grammed street maintenance schedule.Use of the pave- been tentatively scheduled to take place March 30, 1991, `Public Safety Commission
ment management program has resulted in a well-main- 10 a.m.to 3 p.m.at West Valley College. Confirmation of : Second Monday,7 p.m.
tained street system at an average cost of 25 percent less this date and time will follow in the March 1991 issue of , �
than the average cost of other Santa Clara County cities. the Sazatogan,as well as the drop-off location on the West � Library Commission
T'he quality of work performed by the pavement Valley College campus. T'he event will be held in Fourth Wednesday,7:30 p.m.
cooperation with the cities of Monte Sereno,Los Gatos
� contractors is overseen by the City Coirncil. In cases and CampbelL Youth Commission
where the work did not meet the Council's standards,the Second Monday,7 p.m.
contractor has been required to re-do the paving to bring it
up to the specifications at no additional cost to the City. - Finance Advisory Committee
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, PBrfOrllllflg f�7tS FI�f1(�lflg �`� City Council and Planning Commission meet-
T ings are held at Council Chambers, 13777 Fruitvale
The City of Saratoga received eight proposals for Avenue. City Hall hours are 8 a.m.to 5 p.m. All
performing arts funding totalling$13,233.75. Applicants meeting agendas are posted 72 hours in advance on
are: Sazatoga Community Band,Peter Thompson- the kiosk in front of City Hall.
Thompson Trio,Gilbert and Sullivan Society,Villa Mon-
talvo Center for the Arts,Alliance Francaise-Santa Clara Highlights of City Council agendas are pub-
Valley Chapter,Arts Council of Santa Clara County,West � lished on the Monday before a Council meeting in
Valley/Mission Colleges Foundation-0lympiad of the Policy Development Process cne s�Jose Mer�ury NeWs,and are listed on `' '
Arts,and West Valley Masterworks Chorale.Up to • community access TV Channel6. Agenda materials `
$10,000 will be provided to organizations sponsoring arts The City of Sazatoga will be requesting information aze available at City Hall on Monday before meet-
activities that benefit the Saratoga community. Applica- from community groups in order to rank policies and ings,and from Saturday morning before City
tions will be reviewed by the City Council January 16. projects that will affect Sazatoga the next couple of years. Council meetings and Monday before Planning
Private and non-profit groups are eligible for grants of up 'I'his information will be reviewed during the annual Commission meetings at the Saratoga Community
to$2,000 on an annual basis. _ Budget Review Conference that will be held in early " Library, 13650 Sazatoga Avenue.
March. Recommendations from the conference will be
considered during the budget hearings scheduled to be Recent City Council Actions '
State Assembly Fellowship Program nela 1„J,,,,e. Ac tn�No�emt�r�, 1990 meeting the City '
'' Council established an expense allawance of$1S
Legislative aides and committee consultants are PapJtS MQStCP PlQll If2 Pl'OgrCSS ' per month for Planning Commissioners. Abudget
needed to serve on the California State Assembly legisla- ` adjustment for$10,000 was approved for technical
tive fellowship program. Eighteen individuals are selected Development of a city-wide master plan of parks support in revising the Open Space element of the
each year to serve on one of the oldest and most prestig- which would include Beauchamps,Kevin Moran and Azule General Plan.
ious programs in the country. Most participants are recent pazks is continuing. The consultant fnm of Wallace, ` '
college graduates,but those with advanced degrees or who Roberts and Todd has held four workshops to gather infor- On November 20, 1990 the City Council au-
are in mid-career are also encouraged to apply. T'he mation about these sites. In late January,or early February, thorized a loan of$400,000 to the Hakone founda- `
application deadline for next year's program is March 1, the consultants will meet with members of the City staff 'tion for construction costs of the Cultural Center.
1991. For more information contact the City Manager's and the Parks and Recreation Commission to draft a master �e City Council held a Public Hearing on
office at 867-3438. plan. _ Civic Center Improvements at the November 27,
' 1990 meeting. At this meeting the City Council
Imn�'�`lements authorized City staff to proceed with the remodel
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(Conrinued from page 1) . and expansion of City Hall,the Community Center
and Maintenance building.'
improvements will remodel existing space,and add offices of the lease. It is hoped that the temporary offices will be ' -At the December 5, 1990 meeting a Public
and a women's restroom. After the changes,the tempo- ready for use by January, 1991. ' Hearing was held on the acquisition of the Nelson
rary office trailer which now contains the office of the ro ert The Cit Council au+horized the Cit
Maintenance Director and his secretary will be removed. Purchase of Nelson Gardens approved ' P P Y• Y , Y
• The remodeling of the Community Center will improve
The City Council also authorized the City Manager Manager to proceed with negotiations.
office space arrangements far both the recreation and to negotiate the purchase of Nelson Gardens. Nelson
senior center staff,and reorganize meeting room space Gardens consists of five acres of orchard land that have out to bid in January,and construction is scheduled to
never been developed. The City wants to purchase the
into more efficient arrangements for recreation classes. begin in Spring 1991.
Construction of a skateboazd ramp will also begin at this Gardens for park and educational purposes using a living
site. Costs for these improvements total$385,125. museum concept as proposed by the Nelson Gazdens Task Ever since a winter storm washed out the old
Force in 1989. It is presently an agricultural preserve and wooden bridge in 1963,pedestrian access to Wildwood
A temporary,mobile modular office trailer will be is protected under the Williamson Act. Pazk has been limited to a narrow dirt path leading from
rented to house the Finance and Public Services depart- Fourth Street along the creek bank. Replacement of the
Changes planned at Wildwood Park
ments for two to three years until City Hall improvements plans to build a pedestrian access bridge from the bridge was first included on the City's capital projects list
are completed. The office trailer will be located behind in 1987 following the Parks and Recreation Commission
the current building. The cost to rent this building will City parking lot in front of the Inn at Saratoga on Fourth proposal to allocate federal Community Development
range from$37,504 to$45,805,depending on the length � Street over Saratoga Creek to Wildwood Park were also glock Grant funds which can be used to make public fa-
approved at the November 27 meeting. The job will go
,,, r ,�, cilities handicapped accessible. Restrooms and picnic
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s� � �� z u"'' handicapped accessible standards.
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fa��ltr�es. He wi11 be City of Saratoga to inform residents about important
'' moving ro an off�e City Council and government issues. Please direct
;�;�;:���=q���v�alla�+�9waaab,�,ofl�aa ' when rhe Ctvt�Cenrer your comments to Carolyn King, City of Saratoga,
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Beginning with this issue,volunteer opportunities
with the City of Saratoga will be featured on a regular � ,°-�"°�"
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Volunteer Saratoga,the City of Saratoga's Volun- ',� ���', - <t •<`
teer Program,was started as a direct City program in 1985 � ' �:. � ��
to provide opportunities for individuals-of all ages and � ` \ s �� �+�= �� ^
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backgrounds to become mvolved in our commumty and � � v , � - '��a
' gain meaningful volunteer experiences. �������� .
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To date,virtually all City departments,services and ������� �;�, `�"�
programs have benefitted from�he involvement of volun- ; ;" '
teers. Volunteers work side by side with management on �`� '
emergency preparedness,help in maintaining the beauty of � � � ,���� y I,�I ,�'
Hakone Gardens,assist in numerous recreation classes and :� '��', �
special events,develop personalized computer programs ��,,; � �: � `� "�� .
for various departments and much more. Currently,there '�
are about 300 volunteers donating approximately 10,000 .
to 12,000 hours each year. ( s� "
Lou deGrve Bill Brown and Hamilton Clarke vo(unteer Volunteers assist in keeping Hakone Gardens beautiful for visitors to enjoy.
Help is still needed in may areas of the City. Please rheir ham radio e�errise for rhe Ciry of Sararoga.
contact Carrie Deane at Volunteer Saratoga(Tues-Thurs)
at 867-3438 for more information on the following .
volunteer opportunities: VIDEO EDITOR: A person highly experienced in the HAKONE GARDENING HELPERS: Simple garden
use of professional video editing equipment(3/4 inch tape) maintenance needed in beautiful surroundings. Very
YOUTH COMMISSION FACILITATORS: Provide is needed to complete the editing of the last two Hakone flexible hours.
guidance and direction to youth commission members(15- docent training tapes. FLYER ASSEMBLER• Assist the Recreation Depart-
17 year olds)in organizing and planning activities. RECEPTIONIST-(ON CALL): Assist on an as needed ment in assembling flyers at the Saratoga School District
TV UNIT CLERICAL/COMPUTER ASSISTANT: basis one to three times a month. Training provided on the office once every two to three months. �
Assist the Coordinator in preparing TV Unit packets and switchboard.
provide assistance with other clerical tasks.
HELPING HANDS: Assist City staff with special
COMPUTER PROGRAM CONSULTANT: Consult- projects/tasks as the need arises,one to two times a month • _. �
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, ant/programmer needed with experience on Paradox or less. Collate,computer entry,research information,etc. g
database.
CLASS ASSISTANTS: Assist instructors with exciting SL'heduled fOj''
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S N ATIONS: Organize shde matenal and and fun classes for children,once a week for six to eight
prepare narrative reflecting the Volunteer Program. weeks. �eb�ua�v 6 ,
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y ��� c ppo �S �J N�W Hearing on February 6, 1991 to review proposals
� � � and make allocations for programs and projects for
Members to Varlous C ommisslonS - the fiscal year of 1991(92. Funds are granted
. through the Community Development Block Grant
The Sazatoga City Council announces the 1990 Program and/or the City's Human Services Grants .
Jennifer Crotty and Donna Miller are the newest
appointment of seven new members to various commis="" members of the Parks and Recreation Commission. This ����� -
sions,and 16 students to the Youth Commission. Com- commission advises the City Council on matters concern- The City of Saratoga has participated in the�
mission members are appointed by the Saratoga City ing parks and playgrounds;landscaping along thorough- federal Community Development Block Grant
Council to provide ongoing citizen involvement in major fares and other City streets;walkways,pathways,and Program(CDBG)for 16 yeazs. Funds from this
policy areas. Most commissions'responsibilities include equestrian paths. The Commission also advises and makes program are used primarily to support eligible
�, providing recommendations to the City Council,holding recommendations concerning the City's recreation and public service activities,remove architectural
public hearings,and raising issues which commission leisure activity programs. 'barriers to the handicapped,and provide no-and
� members believe should be addressed by the City. Ap- low-interest loans to individual residents for housing
pointments to the commissions are made throughout the Students from the Saratoga azea's junior and senior rehabilitation.
year as terms expire or vacancies occur: high schools are appointed for one-to two-year terms on
the Youth Commission. This Commission advises the ' The City Council expects to receive an alloca-
The Library Commission added Frances Krezek, Council in the area of youth activities and works with the tion of approximately$142,000 in CDBG funds for
William Watkins and Richard Brenner to help it provide City Recreation Department to plan,develop,and promote '1991/92. The City maintains'a revolving loan fund .
counsel and recommendations on library policies,budgets, teen programs. The members are Steve Adams,Suzanna for financing housing rehabilitation. Residents who
plans and procedures. . Agee,Cristina Armijo,Corinne Chao,AnaMarie meet the income qualifications may apply for these
New to the Planning Commission is Meg Caldwell. Guichard,Chris Kummerer,Renee Kuo,Bill Lawrenson, loans at any time.
The Planning Commission advises the City Council on Christine Loretz,Vanessa Monia,Rachna Nivas,Colleen `` ' '
Noonan,Cameron Orr,Anna Wang,Dru Wittenburg and Two years ago the City Council began the �'
local land use matters,as well as planning for Satatoga's Human Services Grants Program to supplement
future development. Chip Yamada.
funds available through the restricted federal
Peter Sabin has been appointed to the Heritage Pres- In addition,the following appointments were made program."Up to 1.3 percent of projected general . ; ,
ervation Commission. T'his Commission functions as a to committees of the Youth Commission:Martine Bern- revenues(approximately$100,000 for 1991/92)
liaison with the City Council,the Planning Commission, stein,Kristie Stout,Lindsay Woodcock,Cary Evans, may be allocated for essential services provided by
and the agencies and departments of the City and recom- Emily Murai,Laura Arnstein,Amy Keiser,Dean Tsai, private and non-profit agencies to low income,
mends to the City Council specific proposals for designa- Kyle Barisich,Nicole Monia,Allison Moore and Elizabeth elderly and handicapped Sazatogans. For more
tions as a historical landmark,heritage lane or district. Wolthausen. information,contact Carolyn King at 867-3438.
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Resident Response Card ,
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'1'he sazacoga Ciry council in�ites you to Use this cear-off quescionnaire co What City services would you most like to see improved?How? r
let City Government know what you have on your mind concerning various com- ��
munity issues. Please take a moment to complete this form,cut it out,fold in half
and mail today. No postage is required.
What issues wo�ld you like to see the City address during 1991?
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Operating Center(EOC).'The City purchased a '
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response capabilities for Sar�togans. ��-��
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remain ro be comp[ered ; A new Pacific Bell Centrex phone system will
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T'he Hakone Cultural Center is getting closer to an the months before the Cultural Center opening. Modules were purchased for increased func-
opening date with construction moving along right on tional areas in emergency facilities. The moduIes
schedule. Hakone Foundation member pon Miller said, City assists in funding hotd emergency supplies when folded,and can
"Most of the building has gone up in a matter of a month The City of Saratoga has agreed to loan the Hakone unfold to desks and operating areas when needed.
after the framin be an November 3." If construction Foundation up to$400,000 to complete the Hakone Cul-
g g - " ` An AM-radio station has been purchased for
continues at its current ace,the Hakone Cultural Center tural Center. The loan is for a period from December
P the purpose of broadcasring emergency information
will be o en to the ublic in Ma . 1990 to December 1995. The Foundation will pay an
P P Y to Saratoga residents. In the event of an emergency,
interest rate of 8.5 percent to the City for this loan. .
The visiting workers from Japan left Saratoga last ?residents can tune into this station Qn their home ;
month. There were 11 Japanese workers consisting of Money to pay the interest will come from income radio,or if the power goes out,on a battery-operated
three roofers,seven carpenters and one supervisor to assist from future operations. The funds to pay off the loan will or car radio. FCC appraval far a broadcasting . ,' ;
Saratoga workers in the construction of the center. come from donations to the Hakone Foundation. T'he �icense and a frequenay�ssignment was secuxed u� �:
� Foundation board will be actively involved in fund raising � Deeember- ,� �, , �� ; � ;� '
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The next stage of construction will be the finishing over the next three yeazs. .
work which includes installing doors and windows. This �e City decided to loan the money to the Founda- .
phase should be completed by January 10. Internal
plumbing,heating,electrical work,stucco on the inside tion so the building can be finished as soon as possible to
and outside walls,and other details will be completed in generate income for the Foundation.
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• The pines of Saratoga are dying by the thousands can speed up the tree's decline. For smaller trees, summer. Information on your trees is readily
due to the four year drought and the spread of bark beetle lightly break up the soil surface with a pick, available from manybooks,and most qualified
infestations. The trees,par[icularly the Monterey pines, being careful not to damage the roots. Drilling arborists are happy to answer questions on the
are all showing signs of drought-related stress because of hoJes in the ground with a small diameter auger telephone.
dry and compacted soil. The hot weather has baked the also helps to get the water in.
soil and the root system of many trees. = If your trees have suffered from drought related
• Build a berm around smaller trees to keep the stress or bark beetle infestations,the effects of these
T'here are many things that can be done to help the water from running off. For young trees and problems can extend into future years. The trees will still
trees despite the water shortage. Proper preventive care is � smaller varieties,a three foot diameter earthen need continued care to bring them back to good health.
the only effective course of action. berm will greatly help by confining the water to
that area. The root system of a tree generally --
• Do not top,or trim out the upper parts of the tree extends to the"drip line." This is the outer edge HeYZtLxge T�'e8 COI�ZnZlttG 8
that give an adequate amount of shade. Sunburn of where the foliage reaches. D � T
on the bark and trunk can result and drying out of :. l reS�rves Sarat�ga 's l re�s
� the soil is increased. Thinning and removing of - • Water the tree by running a hose and let it trickle '
dead and diseased branches are important. overnight. This will allow the water to soak in `:. A goup of local tree experts,City staff and Com-
and not lose any to evaporation or run off. mission members formed the Heritage Tree Commit-
• Do not rake up the natural mulch. Many people
in an effort to keep their yard tidy clean up the • Plant native trees that are used to this climate . tee last spring. T'he Committee is working to develop
necessary natural mulch a tree provides for itself. zone. When planting in areas of your property recommendations to help preserve the large old trees
� . If the natural mulch proves too unsightly or is a where lack of irrigation exists,choose from which give Saratoga so much of its character.
_.' fire hazard as in pine needles,then apply a numerous varieties that tolerate a lack of water. HeritageTreeCammitteemembers are:arborists `
commercial mulch or wood chips(available free � Barrie Coate,Dave Dockter,Bill Freedman,Ian Ged-
from most tree services). Spray annually with an appropriate insecticide.
Tree owners should first consult with a certified des,Blair Glenn and Lucy Leeburg;Parks and Recrea-
• Loosen the soil to allow for water penetration. arborist or qualified pesticide applicator before tion Commissioner Marianne Swan;Heritage Preser-
The best method for doing this is with a any spray application. vationCommissionerNormKoepernik;CityParks and
"rootfeeder"pressure system. This can be done Buildings Maintenance Superintendent Bob Rizzo,
with a hose or by a commercial outfit that does • Understand the trees'needs. Many types of trees Associate Planner Tsvia Adar,and Maintenance'Di-
deep root fertilizing. Do not add heavy doses of do not need much added irrigation. Coast Live rector Dan Trinidad.
fertilizer to any tree that is in stress. Doing so
Oaks,for instance,do not like water in the
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