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Buena Park — Joyce Ahn
Joyce Ahn

Joyce Ahn

Council Member · District 1 · first elected 2022 · current term 2022–2026 · next on the ballot 2030
707
votes on the record
98%
present
0
times voted No (0.0%)

0 abstentions · 0 recusals · record covers 2024-01-24 to 2026-06-24.

Official bio: Buena Park website

Photo: official www.buenapark.com (source).

Votes on divided items (17)

DateItemVoteOutcomeSource
2026-04-29SELECTION OF THE 2026 MYRNA HOLMQUIST SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEES AND APPROVAL OF SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNTSYes4-1 passedrecord
2026-04-29RESOLUTION UPDATING THE CITYWIDE RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE Yes4-1 passedrecord
2026-04-29RESOLUTION DECLARING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6591 BEACH BOULEVARD TO BE SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO GOVERMENT CODE SECTION 54220-54234Yes4-1 passedrecord
2026-04-29APPROVAL OF A BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR THE MICROGRID INCENTIVE PROGRAM (MIP) GRANTYes4-1 passedrecord
2026-04-29ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION (CEC) FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE CALIFORNIA AUTOMATED PERMIT PROCESSING (CalAPP) PROGRAM AND APPROVAL OF ASSOCIATED GRANT AGYes4-1 passedrecord
2026-04-29AMENDMENT NO. 8 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 19-01 WITH YUNEX, LLC FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE SERVICESYes4-1 passedrecord
2026-04-29AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BKF ENGINEERS FOR THE DESIGN SERVICES OF THE KNOTT AVENUE STORM DRAIN UPSIZE PROJECT Yes4-1 passedrecord
2026-04-29PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 2026 AS AMERICAN MUSLIM APPRECIATION AND AWARENESS MONTHYes4-1 passedrecord
2026-04-29PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 24, 2026, AS ARBOR DAY Yes4-1 passedrecord
2026-04-29TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2026Yes4-1 passedrecord
2026-04-29CONSENT CALENDARYes4-1 passedrecord
2026-04-29RESOLUTIONS APPROVING CLAIMS AND DEMANDSYes4-1 passedrecord
2026-04-15GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH NORESCO FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION AND EFFICIENCY PROJECT UNDER AN ENERGY SERVICES COMPANY (ESCO) AGREEMENTYes4-1 passedrecord
2026-01-28CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION INCREASING PERMIT FEES FOR "SAFE AND SANE" FIREWORK STANDS PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA HEALTH & SAFETY CODE SECTION 12365.5 Yes4-1 passedrecord
2025-05-14BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR THE KOREATOWN FREEWAY SIGNS PROJECT WITH CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) Yes3-2 passedrecord
2025-02-12PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SOHN ARCHITECTS FOR THE FRIENDSHIP PARK KOREAN PAVILION GARDEN AND SUNDIAL PROJECTYes4-1 passedrecord
2025-01-29ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5.64 (SIDEWALK VENDING) OF THE BUENA PARK MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD REGULATIONS ALLOWING THE IMPOUNDMENT OF ILLEGAL SIDEWALK VENDING FACILITIES AND Yes4-1 passedrecord

Most recent votes

DateItemVoteOutcomeSource
2026-06-24APPROVAL OF MINUTESYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-24RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-24RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF DIFFERENCE IN CONDITIONS COVERAGE (I.E. EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE) FOR ESSENTIAL CITY FACILITIESYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-24REJECT ALL BIDS AND RE-ADVERTISE FOR THE BELLIS YARD IMPROVEMENTS AND CITY YARD PARKING LOT REHABILITATION PROJECTYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-24RESOLUTION TERMINATING THE LOCAL EMERGENCY RELATED TO THE HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL RELEASE IN GARDEN GROVE, CALIFORNIAYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-24APPROVE AND APPROPRIATE REVISIONS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 ADOPTED BUDGETYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-24RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE PEAK PARK WATER WELL EQUIPPING AND SITE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-24RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT WITH R.J. NOBLE COMPANY FOR THE KNOTT AVENUE (LINCOLN AVENUE TO ARTESIA BOULEVARD) AND 8TH STREET REHABILITATYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-24RESOLUTIONS PERTAINING TO THE BUENA PARK GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF THREE COUNCIL MEMBER SEATS FOR DISTRICTS 1, 2, AND 5, FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-24ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GP-25-1, ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-25-1, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. TT-25-2, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CU-25-5, AND MITIGATED NEYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-24CONSENT CALENDARYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-24RESOLUTIONS APPROVING CLAIMS AND DEMANDSYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-24TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2026Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-24RESOLUTION HONORING AND COMMENDING ERNESTINE ZAPIEN UPON HER RETIREMENTYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-24PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WORKCARE, INC. (WELLNESS SOLUTIONS) FOR A CITY EMPLOYEE COMPREHENSIVE WELLNESS PROGRAMYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-24ADDENDUM NO. 14 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC. (TPA) FOR LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS CONSULTING SERVICES AND AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CONTRACT FOR CONSULYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-24APPROVE TRACT MAP NO. 19225 AT 8150 LA PALMA AVENUE Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-24RESOLUTION TO ADOPT AN AMENDED BUENA PARK JOB CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO UPDATE SPECIFIED CLASSIFICATIONS IN THE WATER SERVICES DIVISIONYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-10APPROVAL OF MINUTESYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-10APPROVE THE 2026-2027 MEASURE M2 SEVEN-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND ADOPT RESOLUTIONS CONCERNING THE STATUS AND UPDATE OF THE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN (PMP) AND THE LOCAL SYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-10RESOLUTIONS APPROVING THE 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (UWMP) AND THE 2025 WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN (WSCP), AND AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 13 CHAPTER 28 OF THE BUENA PAYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-10CONSENT CALENDARYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-10RESOLUTIONS APPROVING CLAIMS AND DEMANDSYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-10PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JUNE 19, 2026, AS JUNETEENTHYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-10AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH VAN LANT & FANKHANEL, LLP FOR AUDIT SERVICES Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-10APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CODE GROUP (DBA VCA CODE) FOR BUILDING INSPECTION AND PLAN REVIEW SERVICESYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-10RESOLUTION DESIGNATING PROJECTS TO SUBMIT TO THE CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (CTC) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE ROAD MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION ACCOUNT (RMRA) AND INCORPORATIYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-10PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE STANTON AVENUE COMPLETE STREETS PLANNING STUDY Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-10AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5.68 OF THE BUENA PARK MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING LIMITS ON THIRD-PARTY DELIVERY FEESYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-05-27APPROVAL OF MINUTESYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-05-27CONSENT CALENDARYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-05-27RESOLUTIONS APPROVING CLAIMS AND DEMANDSYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-05-27TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2026Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-05-27PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING HARVEY MILK DAY Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-05-27PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MEMORIAL DAY Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-05-27PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICES, INC. TO PROVIDE CUSTODIAL OFFICER SERVICES FOR THE CITY'S JAIL FACILITYYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-05-27APPROVAL OF THE BUENA PARK GENERAL PLAN PROGRESS REPORT AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT (APR) FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025 AND SUBMITTAL TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING ANDYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-05-27RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH KORMEX CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE CRESCENT AVENUE FRONTAGE MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-04-29RESOLUTIONS APPROVING CLAIMS AND DEMANDSYes4-1 passedrecord
2026-04-29PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 2026 AS AMERICAN MUSLIM APPRECIATION AND AWARENESS MONTHAbsent4-0 passedrecord
2026-04-29AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BKF ENGINEERS FOR THE DESIGN SERVICES OF THE KNOTT AVENUE STORM DRAIN UPSIZE PROJECT Yes4-1 passedrecord
2026-04-29AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BKF ENGINEERS FOR THE DESIGN SERVICES OF THE KNOTT AVENUE STORM DRAIN UPSIZE PROJECT Absent4-0 passedrecord
2026-04-29AMENDMENT NO. 8 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 19-01 WITH YUNEX, LLC FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE SERVICESYes4-1 passedrecord
2026-04-29AMENDMENT NO. 8 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 19-01 WITH YUNEX, LLC FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE SERVICESAbsent4-0 passedrecord
2026-04-29ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION (CEC) FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE CALIFORNIA AUTOMATED PERMIT PROCESSING (CalAPP) PROGRAM AND APPROVAL OF ASSOCIATED GRANT AGYes4-1 passedrecord
2026-04-29ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION (CEC) FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE CALIFORNIA AUTOMATED PERMIT PROCESSING (CalAPP) PROGRAM AND APPROVAL OF ASSOCIATED GRANT AGAbsent4-0 passedrecord
2026-04-29APPROVAL OF A BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR THE MICROGRID INCENTIVE PROGRAM (MIP) GRANTYes4-1 passedrecord
2026-04-29APPROVAL OF A BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR THE MICROGRID INCENTIVE PROGRAM (MIP) GRANTAbsent4-0 passedrecord
2026-04-29RESOLUTION DECLARING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6591 BEACH BOULEVARD TO BE SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO GOVERMENT CODE SECTION 54220-54234Yes4-1 passedrecord
2026-04-29RESOLUTIONS APPROVING CLAIMS AND DEMANDSAbsent4-0 passedrecord
2026-04-29RESOLUTION DECLARING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6591 BEACH BOULEVARD TO BE SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO GOVERMENT CODE SECTION 54220-54234Absent4-0 passedrecord
2026-04-29RESOLUTION UPDATING THE CITYWIDE RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE Yes4-1 passedrecord
2026-04-29RESOLUTION UPDATING THE CITYWIDE RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE Absent4-0 passedrecord
2026-04-29SELECTION OF THE 2026 MYRNA HOLMQUIST SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEES AND APPROVAL OF SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNTSYes4-1 passedrecord
2026-04-29SELECTION OF THE 2026 MYRNA HOLMQUIST SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEES AND APPROVAL OF SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNTSAbsent4-0 passedrecord
2026-04-29RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT WITH ONYX PAVING COMPANY, INC. FOR THE 2025-2026 ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL PROJECTYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-04-29RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH HARDY & HARPER, INC. FOR THE 2025-2026 ANNUAL PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-04-29RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING NEW RATES FOR THE COLLECTION, RECYCLING, AND DISPOSAL OF REFUSE, AND APPROVAL OF A UTILITY BILL INSERT REGARDING THE NEW RESIDENTIAL REFUSE RATES Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-04-29PLACEMENT AGREEMENT WITH BAY AREA COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO HOST CALIFORNIA CLIMATE ACTION CORPS FELLOWSYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-04-29PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLANYes4-0 passedrecord
2026-04-29CONSENT CALENDARYes4-1 passedrecord
2026-04-29CONSENT CALENDARAbsent4-0 passedrecord
2026-04-29TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2026Yes4-1 passedrecord
2026-04-29TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2026Absent4-0 passedrecord
2026-04-29PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 24, 2026, AS ARBOR DAY Yes4-1 passedrecord
2026-04-29PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 24, 2026, AS ARBOR DAY Absent4-0 passedrecord
2026-04-29PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 2026 AS AMERICAN MUSLIM APPRECIATION AND AWARENESS MONTHYes4-1 passedrecord
2026-04-15APPROVAL OF MINUTESYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-04-15BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE LITERACY WALK INSTALLATION AT HEROES PARKYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-04-15RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE BUENA PARK SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL (SRTS) PLANYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-04-15RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AWARD A CONTRACT TO SELECT ELECTRIC, INC. FOR THE CITYWIDE TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADES & SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT (HSIPSL-5310(044)Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-04-15WASTE INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEM ENTERPRISE (WISE) AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL RATES AND SERVICESYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-04-15GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH NORESCO FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION AND EFFICIENCY PROJECT UNDER AN ENERGY SERVICES COMPANY (ESCO) AGREEMENTYes4-1 passedrecord
2026-04-15ADOPTION OF A CITY COUNCIL POLICY ADDRESSING INTERRUPTIONS TO TWO-WAY AUDIOVISUAL MEETING SERVICES IN COMPLIANCE WITH SB 707Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-04-15CONSENT CALENDARYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-04-15RESOLUTIONS APPROVING CLAIMS AND DEMANDSYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-04-15PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 19-25, 2026, AS NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-04-15PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 2026 AS DONATE LIFE MONTH Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-04-15PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 2026 AS AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-04-15AGREEMENT WITH KNOTT’S BERRY FARM TO PERFORM POLICE DETAIL SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-2026 AND 2026-2027Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-04-15BUDGET ALLOCATION TO REPLACE TWO PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE LEVEL-3 ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGERSYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-04-15BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR THE CITY OF BUENA PARK CELEBRATION OF AMERICA'S 250TH ANNIVERSARYYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-03-25APPROVAL OF MINUTESYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-03-25APPROVE A BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION DAY PILOT PROGRAMYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-03-25RESOLUTION ADOPTING SPECIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT WITH GOLDEN COAST CONSTRUCTION FOR THE 25-26 ANNUAL WHEELCHAIR RAMP PROGRAM PROJECTYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-03-25APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MARIPOSA LANDSCAPES, INC. FOR CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING SERVICES AND APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENTYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-03-25REORGANIZATION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT’S BUILDING DIVISION AND APPROVAL OF A BUDGET ALLOCATION TO ADD ONE ADDITIONAL SENIOR BUILDING INSPECTOR/PLYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-03-25AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR CITY OWNED PROPERTY AT 7860 BEACH BOULEVARDYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-03-25APPROVAL OF PROPOSED ACTIVITIES AND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2026-2027 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAMYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-03-25CONSENT CALENDARYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-03-25RESOLUTIONS APPROVING CLAIMS AND DEMANDSYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-03-25TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2026Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-03-25PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 2026 AS FAIR HOUSING MONTHYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-03-25FINAL PAYMENT TO J&A ENGINEERING, DBA J&A FENCE, FOR THE EHLERS CENTER SECURITY FENCE PROJECTYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-03-25PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH BKF ENGINEERS; COAST SURVEYING, INC.; HUNSAKER AND ASSOCIATES IRVINE, INC.; KDM MERIDIAN; MARK THOMAS & COMPANY, INC.; TOWILL, INC.; AND FUSCOYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-03-25PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH AESCO, INC.; MTGL, INC.; NV5, INC.; SMITH-EMERY LABORATORIES; AND, TWINING, INC., FOR ON-CALL GEOTECHNICAL SERVICESYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-03-25AMENDED AND RESTATED NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) STORMWATER PERMIT IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, ORANGE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-03-11CONSENT CALENDARYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-03-11APPROVAL OF BUENA PARK YOUTH MICROGRANT PROGRAM GUIDELINESYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-03-11ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR) FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025Yes5-0 passedrecord

† Recorded in the minutes as a unanimous vote with attendance listed; individual positions follow from the unanimous result. All other rows are explicit roll calls from the official record.

Economic interests (Form 700, 2023)

Investments & business interests

Personal financial interests as this official disclosed them on their FPPC Form 700 under California's Political Reform Act — public record. Real property is shown by city only (never street address). We publish the disclosure; we draw no conclusions. Statement of Economic Interests.

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