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HomeMy WebLinkAbout(07) JUNE 28, 2016 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — June 28, 2016 I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Councilmember Moses gave the invocation followed with the pledge to the flag. The City Council of the City of Port Arthur met in Regular Session on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at 5:47 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Raymond Scott, Jr.; Tiffany Hamilton, Keith Richard, Willie "Bae" Lewis, Jr., Osman Swati, Charlotte M. Moses and Kaprina Frank; City Manager Brian McDougal, City Secretary Sherri Bellard, City Attorney Valecia R. Tizeno, and Sergeant At Arms Chief of Police Mark Blanton. Councilmember Morris Albright, III. was absent from the Regular Meeting. II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES Proclamations The Mayor issued the following Proclamations July 2016 as "Port Arthur Alumni Picnic Days" July 11, 2016 as "Camp Seaport Day" III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers - None B. Presentations (1) Shawn Johnson Port Arthur Alumni Picnic, Regarding Positive Impact For The City Of Port Arthur (Requested By Councilmember Hamilton) Shawn Johnson gave the above-mentioned presentation. VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION Consent - Resolutions (16) P.R. No. 19432 — A Resolution In Support Of The Port Arthur Alumni Picnic 2016 (Requested By Mayor Prince) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Hamilton and seconded by Councilmember Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 19432 be adopted. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 19432: Councilmember Frank "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Richard "Yes" Councilmember Moses "Yes" Mayor Pro Tern Scott "Yes" Councilmember Swati "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" Proposed Resolution No. 19432 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-169. The caption of Resolution No. 16-169 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 16-169 A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE PORT ARTHUR ALUMNI PICNIC 2016 (REQUESTED BY MAYOR PRINCE) (3) P.R. No. 19433 — A Resolution Reconsidering Proposed Resolution No. 19399, As It Pertains To Authorizing Acceptance Of The Engineer's Certificate Of Completion, Contractor's Certificate And Release And Contractor's Certificate Of Guarantee For The Sabine Neches Waterway Direct Pipe To Serve The City Of Port Arthur And Authorizing The City Manager To Sign The Certificate Of Acceptance On Behalf Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas And Approval Of Final Payment In The Amount Of $820,741.40; Project No. WSI004, Account No. 429-1258-532.59-00 (Requested By Councilmember Richard) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Swati and seconded by Councilmember Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 19433 be adopted. The motion was made by Councilmember Richard and seconded by Councilmember Lewis that Proposed Resolution No. 19433 be tabled. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to table Proposed Resolution No. 19433: Councilmember Frank "No" Councilmember Hamilton "No" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Richard "Yes" Councilmember Moses "No" Mayor Pro Tem Scott "Yes" Councilmember Swati "No" Mayor Prince "No" The motion to table Proposed Resolution No. 19433 failed. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 19433: Councilmember Frank "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "No" Councilmember Richard "No" Councilmember Moses "Yes" Mayor Pro Tem Scott "No" Councilmember Swati "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" Proposed Resolution No. 19433 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-170. The caption of Resolution No. 16-170 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 16-170 A RESOLUTION RECONSIDERING PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 19399, AS IT PERTAINS TO AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION, CONTRACTOR'S CERTIFICATE AND RELEASE City Council Minutes Regular Meeting —June 28, 2016 AND CONTRACTOR'S CERTIFICATE OF GUARANTEE FOR THE SABINE NECHES WATERWAY DIRECT PIPE TO SERVE THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $820,741.40; PROJECT NO. WSI004, ACCOUNT NO. 429-1258-532.59-00 (REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER RICHARD) IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 6:00 PM (1) To Consider A Zoning Change From Single Family "SF" And Multi Family "MF" To Light Commercial "LC" Approximately 22.57 Acres Of Land Out Of The W. Kyle Survey, A-414, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 6:41 p.m. Community and Development Services Director Ron Burton and Planning Specialist Paul Brown appeared before the City Council and gave an overview of the above-mentioned item. The Mayor requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who wished to speak regarding the above-mentioned item. The following citizens appeared before the City Council regarding the above-mentioned topic: Bernadine Tyler, 2031 Shirley Street Bernadette Brown, Palomar Ben Davis, 2101 Shirley Street Tri Nguyen, Blaze Holdings Allen Frasier, 54th Street Belinda Patterson The City Council concluded the Public Hearing at 7:34 p.m. (2) To Consider A Zoning Change From Two Family "2F To Light Commercial "LC" Approximately 0.5625 Acre Of Land Consisting Of Lot 4, Block 3, Range "G" Port Arthur Land Company Subdivision, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 7:35 p.m. Planning Specialist Paul Brown appeared before the City Council and gave an overview of the above-mentioned item. The Mayor left the meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Scott chaired the meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Scott requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who wished to speak regarding the above-mentioned item. No one appeared before the City Council to address the above-mentioned item. City Council Minutes 3 Regular Meeting —June 28, 2016 Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Councilmember Frank and carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 7:39 p.m. III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS B. Presentations (2) Judith Smith, Health Department Director Regarding H Pylori Port Arthur Health Department Director Judith Smith gave the above-mentioned presentation. The Mayor returned to chair the remainder of the meeting. (3) Recognition Of The 2016 Texas Senior Games Participants Parks and Recreation Director Jerry Smith introduced Ms. Geraldine Hunt to give the above-mentioned presentation. C. Employee Recognition (1) Judith Smith, Health Department Director By Councilmember Frank City of Port Arthur Health Department Director Judith Smith gave the above-mentioned presentation. D. Correspondence - None V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None VI. CONSENT AGENDA The motion was made by Councilmember Hamilton seconded by Councilmember Frank that the following Consent Agenda items be adopted with the exception of Proposed Resolutions No. 19358, 19411, 19421, 19422, 19425, 19426 and 19432: The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt the Consent Agenda: Councilmember Frank "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Richard "Yes" Councilmember Moses "Yes" Mayor Pro Tern Scott "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" Resolutions — Consent (1) P.R. No. 19148 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Understanding Between The City Of Port Arthur And The YMCA Of Southeast Texas, For The Management Of The Westside Development Center Proposed Resolution No. 19148 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-171 (2) P.R. No. 19294 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 1 To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Deztex Industrial Of Port Arthur, Texas, For Improvements To Griffin Park, Herman Park And Rose Hill Park, Decreasing The Contract Amount By $23,031.00 To A New Contract Amount Of City Council Minutes 4 Regular Meeting —June 28, 2016 $497,953.00. Funds Are Available In PAEDC Account No. 120-1429-582.59-05, Project Ed 1307 (84% $418,280.52) And Parks Account No. 001-1207-531.39-00 (16% $79,672.48) Proposed Resolution No. 19294 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-172. (3) P.R. No. 19327 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Equipment Purchase Agreement With Superior Alarms Of McAllen, Texas, Under Buyboard Contract No. 498-15, For The Upgrading Of The Fire Alarm System In The City Hall Building And City Hall Annex Building In The Amount Of $118,314.65. Funding Available Within The Department Level Budget Through City Hall Account Number 001-1206-531.82-00 Proposed Resolution No. 19327 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-173. (5) P.R. No. 19370 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Grazing Lease For Property Located On Portion Of Land Referred To As "Old Canal R.O.W." Proposed Resolution No. 19370 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-174. (7) P.R. No. 19417 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Reject All Bids From Storm Sewer Improvements Along Woodworth Boulevard From Thomas Boulevard To 7th Street In Port Arthur, Texas, And To Rebid The Project Proposed Resolution No. 19417 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-175. (8) P.R. No. 19420 — A Resolution Authorizing The Payment To Computer Information Systems, Inc., Of Skokie, Illinois, For The Annual License Renewal Fee For Maintenance On The Police And Fire Department's CAD, RMS, And MCS/AVL Server, In The Amount Of $33,206.38; Funding Available In Account No. 001-1101-521.72-00 Proposed Resolution No. 19420 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-176. (11) P.R. No. 19423 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Inland Environments, LTD., In The Amount Of $163,877.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For Asbestos/Lead Abatement And Demolition Of Two (2) Dangerous Commercial Properties Located At 424-436 E. Procter Street And 435 & 443 E. Procter Street, To Be Charged To Account No. 145-1201-532.59-00, Project# I22WP Proposed Resolution No. 19423 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-177. (12) P.R. No. 19424 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To AAR, Inc., In The Amount Of $15,300.00 And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For Asbestos/Lead Abatement And Demolition Of One (1) Dangerous Commercial Property Located At 444 E. Procter Street, To Be Charged To Account No. 145-1201-532.59-00, Project# I22WP Proposed Resolution No. 19424 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-178. (15) P.R. No. 19428 — A Resolution Approving The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation Contracting With Cheval Noir Media Of Port Arthur For The City Council Minutes 5 Regular Meeting —June 28, 2016 Printing And Mail Out Of The 5th Annual PAEDC Newsletter Account No. 120-1429-582.59-06 Proposed Resolution No. 19428 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-179. VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION Consent - Resolutions (4) P.R. No. 19358 — A Resolution Approving The Renewal Application Of Acadian Ambulance Service, Inc., For An Ambulance Agreement The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember Hamilton that Proposed Resolution No. 19358 be adopted. Port Arthur Fire Chief Larry Richard appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned application. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 19358: Councilmember Frank "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Richard "Yes" Councilmember Moses "Yes" Mayor Pro Tern Scott "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" Proposed Resolution No. 19358 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-180. The caption of Resolution No. 16-180 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 16-180 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RENEWAL APPLICATION OF ACADIAN AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC., FOR AN AMBULANCE AGREEMENT (6) P.R. No. 19411 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Amendment No. 2 To The Neighborhood Stabilization Program 1 Program Income, ("NSP1-PI") Reservation System Participation Agreement No. 77090003154 To Provide For The Continuation Of Reimbursements Of Eligible Expenses And Close On Remaining Land Bank Properties Under The Existing NSP 1 Contract Number 77090000154 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Councilmember Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 19411 be adopted. Housing Director Beverly Freeman appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned program. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 19411: City Council Minutes 6 Regular Meeting —June 28, 2016 Councilmember Frank "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Richard "Yes" Councilmember Moses "Yes" Mayor Pro Tern Scott "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" Proposed Resolution No. 19411 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-181. The caption of Resolution No. 16-181 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 16-181 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM 1 PROGRAM INCOME, ("NSP1-PI") RESERVATION SYSTEM PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT NO. 77090003154 TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTINUATION OF REIMBURSEMENTS OF ELIGIBLE EXPENSES AND CLOSE ON REMAINING LAND BANK PROPERTIES UNDER THE EXISTING NSP 1 CONTRACT NUMBER 77090000154 (9) P.R. No. 19421 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With LJA Engineering, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas, For Establishing GIS Metadata For The City Of Port Arthur, With An Annual Projected Budgetary Impact Of $100,000.00 Funding Available In Development Services — GIS Account No. 001-1050- 517.54-00 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Councilmember Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 19421 be adopted. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 19421: Councilmember Frank "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Richard "Yes" Councilmember Moses "Yes" Mayor Pro Tern Scott "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" Proposed Resolution No. 19421 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-182. The caption of Resolution No. 16-182 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 16-182 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH LJA ENGINEERING, INC., OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, FOR ESTABLISHING GIS METADATA FOR THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, WITH AN ANNUAL PROJECTED BUDGETARY IMPACT OF $100,000.00 FUNDING AVAILABLE IN City Council Minutes 7 Regular Meeting —June 28, 2016 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES — GIS ACCOUNT NO. 001-1050-517.54-00 (10) P.R. No. 19422 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 1 To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Excavators & Constructors, Ltd., Of Nederland, Texas, Increasing The Contract Amount By $47,657.68 To A New Contract Amount Of $343,760.94 And Increasing The Contract Term By 30 Days To A New Total Of 120 Days The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Councilmember Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 19422 be removed from the agenda. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to remove Proposed Resolution No. 19422 from the agenda: Councilmember Frank "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Richard "Yes" Councilmember Moses "Yes" Mayor Pro Tem Scott "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" Proposed Resolution No. 19422 was removed from the agenda. (13) P.R. No. 19425 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Make Application And Receive Funding Through The 2016 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program In The Amount Of $27,944.00 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Councilmember Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 19425 be adopted. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 19425: Councilmember Frank "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Richard "Yes" Councilmember Moses "Yes" Mayor Pro Tern Scott "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" Proposed Resolution No. 19425 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-183. The caption of Resolution No. 16-183 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 16-183 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE APPLICATION AND RECEIVE FUNDING THROUGH THE 2016 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,944.00 City Council Minutes 8 Regular Meeting —June 28, 2016 (14) P.R. No. 19426 — A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer Adjustment To Certain Utility Accounts The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember Moses that Proposed Resolution No. 19426 be adopted. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 19426: Councilmember Frank "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Richard "Yes" Councilmember Moses "Yes" Mayor Pro Tern Scott "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" Proposed Resolution No. 19426 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-184. The caption of Resolution No. 16-184 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 16-184 A RESOLUTION APPROVING WATER AND SEWER ADJUSTMENT TO CERTAIN UTILITY ACCOUNTS A. Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 19280 — A Resolution Authorizing The Approval Of A Lease Purchase Agreement Between Government Capital Corporation And The City Of Port Arthur For The Lease- Purchase Of Six (6) New Mack Garbage Trucks For The Solid Waste Division In The Amount Of $1,730,673.00 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember Lewis that Proposed Resolution No. 19280 be adopted. Public Works Supervisor Jennifer Edwards appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned agreement. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 19280: Councilmember Frank "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Richard "Yes" Councilmember Moses "Yes" Mayor Pro Tern Scott "Yes" Mayor Prince 'Yes" Proposed Resolution No. 19280 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-185. The caption of Resolution No. 16-185 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 16-185 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF A LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN City Council Minutes 9 Regular Meeting —June 28, 2016 GOVERNMENT CAPITAL CORPORATION AND THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR FOR THE LEASE- PURCHASE OF SIX (6) NEW MACK GARBAGE TRUCKS FOR THE SOLID WASTE DIVISION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,730,673.00 (2) P.R. No. 19427 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Port Arthur Youth Advisory Council The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Councilmember Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 19427 be adopted. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 19427: Councilmember Frank "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Richard "Yes" Councilmember Moses "Yes" Mayor Pro Tem Scott "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" Proposed Resolution No. 19427 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-186. The caption of Resolution No. 16-186 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 16-186 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO THE PORT ARTHUR YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (4) P.R. No. 19434 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Expressing Intent To Finance Expenditures To Be Incurred Totaling $2,000,000 From Future Tax-Exempt Obligations The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Councilmember Lewis that Proposed Resolution No. 19434 be adopted. Interim Finance Director Jerry Dale appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned tax-exempt obligations. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 19434: Councilmember Frank "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Richard "Yes" Councilmember Moses "Yes" Mayor Pro Tem Scott "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" Proposed Resolution No. 19434 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-187. The caption of Resolution No. 16-187 reads as follows: City Council Minutes 10 Regular Meeting —June 28, 2016 RESOLUTION NO. 16-187 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, EXPRESSING INTENT TO FINANCE EXPENDITURES TO BE INCURRED TOTALING $2,000,000 FROM FUTURE TAX-EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS B. Ordinances (1) P.O. No. 6560 — An Ordinance As It Pertains To The Fire Department Staffing Levels Pursuant To Chapter 7 Of The Rules And Regulations Of The Texas Civil Service Commission And Section 143.014 & 143.035 Of The Texas Local Government Code The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember Hamilton that Proposed Ordinance No. 6560 be removed from the agenda. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 6560: Councilmember Frank "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Richard "Yes" Councilmember Moses "Yes" Mayor Pro Tern Scott "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" Proposed Ordinance No. 6560 was removed from the agenda. VIII. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING Upon the motion by Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Hamilton and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 8:59 p.m. An audio-tape of this meeting is on file in the office of the City Secretary and is made a part of the official minutes of this meeting. MAYOR DELORIS "BOBBIE" PRINCE ATTEST: CITY SECRETARY SHERRI BELLARD END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD June 28, 2016. APPROVED • City Council Minutes I I Regular Meeting —June 28, 2016