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Home My WebLink About12/14/16 CC MINUTESBA BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MEETING OF DECEMBER 14, 2016 to Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue Regular Meeting -5:15 p.m. REGULAR MEETING -5:20 p.m. ACTION TAKEN 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Hall, Vice -Mayor Hanson, Councilmembers Rivera, Maxwell, Weir, Smith, Sullivan, Parlier Absent: None. 2. INSTALLATION CEREMONY Invocation by Matt Berg, Youth Pastor, Calvary Bible Church. Presentation of Colors by Bakersfield High School Airforce Junior R.O.T.C. Pledge of Allegiance by Zoe and Isaac Ellis, great- grandchildren of Councilmember Sullivan. a. Resolution No. 191 -16 declaring the results of RES 191 -16 The General Municipal Election for the Office of Mayor and Councilmember for Wards 2, 5 and 6, held in the City of Bakersfield on November 8, 2016. Motion by Vice -Mayor Hanson to adopt the APPROVED Resolution. Presentation by Mayor Hail of Recognition plaque and keys to the City To Vice -Mayor Hanson and Councilmember Maxwell. Councilmember Maxwell and Vice -Mayor Hanson made comments. Councilmember Sullivan, Councilmember Rivera and Mayor Hall made additional comments. Bakersfield, California, December 14, 2016 — Page 2 2. INSTALLATION CEREMONY continued ACTION TAKEN b. Administration of Oath of Office. City Clerk Gafford administered the Oath of Office to Androe Gonzales, Jeff Tkac, and Jacquie Sullivan. Statements were made by the newly elected Councilmembers. Benediction by Matt Berg, Youth Pastor, Calvary Bible Church. Recessed to The Reception at 6:13 p.m. Reconvened meeting at 6:30 p.m. 3. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Hall, Councilmembers Rivera, Gonzales, Weir, Smith, Tkac, Sullivan, Parlier Absent: None. 4. PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation by Mayor Hall of two Keys to the City to Casey Christie, Photographer for the Bakersfield Californian, and Clty Clerk Gafford. b. Presentation of Certificates by Mayor Hall of REMOVED FROM Appreciation to various city staff members. AGENDA Item was removed from the agenda at the request of Mayor Hall. C. Presentation to Mayor Hall from staff at AEG Bakersfield in appreciation for his many years of outstanding service to the City of Bakersfield. d. Presentation to Mayor Hall from Councllmember Weir on behalf of the City Council, Mayor Hall accepted three sports team jackets and made comments. Bakersfield, California, December 14, 2016 — Page 3 7 ? b 5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ACTION TAKEN a. John Hefner presented a recognition plaque to Mayor Hall on behalf of the City of Queretaro, Mexico and the Sister City Project Corporation. b. Roy Rojo and Petra Rojo presented a plaque to Mayor Hall on behalf of Kern County Regional Center clients for his support of people with disabilities in the Kern County area. C. Marvin Dean commended City staff on the recent appointments of Community Development Director Kitchen and Police Chief Martin; and made comments regarding outgoing Councilmembers, Mayor Hall, and newly elected Councllmembers. d. The following individuals spoke regarding the Police Department, transparency, and requested an independent investigation of the shooting death of Francisco Serna: Josh Stenner; Jorge Ramirez Joey Williams; Malvin Fernandez -Lopez and BIII Spellings. e. Mary Helen Barro spoke regarding the appointment of Police Chief Martin and suggested an expansion of the Chief's Community Liason Committee to open the invitation for people from the community to serve on the committee; and recommended holding a public meeting quarterly to allow citizens to voice their concerns and exchange ideas with staff. 6. WORKSHOPS None. 7. APPOINTMENTS a. One appointment to the Fire Civil Service Board, due to the expiration of term of Thomas Edmonds, whose term expires December 31, 2016. City Clerk Gafford announced two applications were received from Thomas Edmonds and Ralph Burnette (ballots were used). 71 l Bakersfield, California, December 14, 2016 - Page 4 APPOINTMENTS continued ACTION TAKEN ITEM 7.a. CONTINUED Ward 1 Edmonds f■ f Ward 2 Edmonds Ward 3 Edmonds Ward 4 Edmonds Ward 5 Edmonds Ward 6 Edmonds Ward 7 Edmonds Motion by Counclimember Weir to reappoint APPROVED Thomas Edmonds to a three -year term on the Fire Civil Service Board, term expiring December 31, 2019. b. Appointments of three (3) Regular Committee Members and four (4) Alternate Committee Members to the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee, due to the expiration of terms of Kyle Carter and Norma Jean Jackson; David Taylor and Patrick Frase; Bob Lerude and Sophia Felix, and the resignation of Grant Obenshain. Councilmember Tkac and Councilmember 111 i Parlier requested the recruitment period for J Wards 5 and 7 be extended and deferred their appointments to the January 0, 2017 meeting. Motion by Councilmember Gonzales to appoint APPROVED Monica Cater, as the regular member, and Norma Jackson, as alternate member, representing Ward 2. Motion by Councilmember Sullivan to appoint APPROVED Robert Lerude, as the regular member, and Sophia Felix, as the alternate member representing Ward 6. c. One appointment to the Police Clvll Service Board, due to the expiration of term of Michael Strong, whose term expires December 31, 2016. City Clerk Gafford announced applications were received from the following individuals: Ronald Wolfe; Mike Payne; Ralph Burnette; and Crystal Pinthong (ballots were used). Bakersfield, California, December 14, 2016 - Page 5 1 �j 7. APPOINTMENTS continued ACTION TAKEN ITEM 7.c CONTINUED Ward 1 Payne Ward 2 Payne Ward 3 Payne Ward 4 Payne Ward 5 Payne Ward 6 Payne Ward 7 Payne Motion by Councilmember Weir to appoint APPROVED Mike Payne to a three -year term on the Police Civil Service Board, term expiring December 31, 2019. B. NEW BUSINESS a. Election of Vice- Mayor. Motion by Councilmember Weir to elect APPROVED Councilmember Smith as Vice -Mayor for the City of Bakersfield. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes: a. Approval of minutes of the November 16, 2016, Regular City Council Meetings. Payments: b. Receive and file department payments from November 3, 2016 to December 1, 2016, in the amount of $33,386,951.30, Self Insurance payments from November 3, 2016 to December 1, 2016, in the amount of $1,063,141.83, totaling $34,450,093.13. Ordinances: C. First Reading of Ordinance Amending Section FR 2.80.030(b) regarding vehicles for Mayor and City Manager. 0 739 9. Bakersfield, California, December 14, 2016 — Page 6 CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN d. Adoption of ordinance amending the Official ORD 4880 Zoning Map in Title 17 of the Municipal Code by changing the zone district from City R -S-5A (Residential- Suburban - 5 acre minimum lot size) to City R -1 (One Family Dwelling) on approximately one acre located along the south side of Norris Road, generally east of Calloway Drive (ZC # 16 -0066, Smith Efada, property owner). (FR 11/16/16) e. Adoption of ordinance amending the Official ORD 4881 Zoning Map In Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code by changing the zone district from an R -1 (One - Family Dwelling) zone to R -2 (Limited Multi - Family Dwelling) zone, or a more restrictive district on 14.61 acres located at the northeast corner of East Panama Lane and Sparks Street In Southeast Bakersfield (ZC # 16 -0197 - East Panama LLC, the property owner). (FR 11/16/16) Adoption of ordinance amending the Officlal ORD 4882 f Zoning Map in Title 17 of the Municipal Code by 1 changing the zone district from R -1 (One Family J Dwelling) to R -3 /PUD (Multiple Family Dwelling /Planned Unit Development) on 12.64 acres, from R -1 to OS (Open Space) on 2.67 acres, from R -1 to R -4 /PUD (High Density Residential /Planned Unit Development) on 0.81 acres, from R -3 /PUD to R -4 /PUD zone on 15.91 acres, from C -C /PCD (Commerclal Center /Planned Commercial Development) to RE (Recreation) on 65 acres, from R -3 /PUD to OS on 0.75 acres, and from C -2 /PCD (Regional Commercial /Planned Commercial Development) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing) on 20.75 acres on approximately 60 acres located east and west of Coffee Road, generally north of Brimhall Road and south of Rosedale Highway (State Route 58). (FR 11/16/16) i Bakersfield, California, December 14, 2016 — Page 7 9. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN g. Adoption of ordinance amending the Official ORD 4883 Zoning Map in Title 17 of the Municipal Code by ABS TKAC changing the zone district from R -1 (One Family Dwelling) to C -2 (Regional Commercial) and R- 2/PUD (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling/ Planned Unit Development) on 1.46 acres located along the south side of Make Road, generally east of Stine Road (ZC # 16 -0231, James Delmarter, representing Kern Delta Water Storage District). (FR 11/16/16) h. Adoption of ordinance amending the Official ORD 4884 Zoning Map in Title 17 of the Municipal Code by changing the zone district from A (Agriculture) to M -2 (General Manufacturing) on 1.15 acres located along the south side of Rosedale Highway, approximately 500 feet west of Patton Way. (ZC # 160232 - Porter & Associates, Inc., representing ThuHoa Thl Nguyen and Mau Thanh Vu, property owners). (FR 11/16/16) Resolutions: L Resolution adopting the investment policy of RES 192 -16 the City. Resolution confirming approval by the City RES 193 -16 Manager designee of the Chief Code Enforcement Officer's report regarding assessments of certain properties in the City for which structures have been secured against entry or for the abatement of certain weeds, debris and waste matter and the demolishment of dangerous buildings and authorizing collection of the assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector. k. Resolution determining that certain Netzsch RES 194.16 progressive cavity pumps at Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 3 cannot be obtained through the usual bidding procedures because Gierlich Mitchell, Inc. Is the sole distributor of Netzsch progressive cavity pumps in the City's geographical area and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding therefore, not to exceed $135,000. 7 a 1 Bakersfield, California, December 14, 2016 - Page 8 9. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN Sewer connection and construction fee assessments for 7429 Hooper Avenue: 1. Resolution confirming assessments for RES 195.16 sewer connection and construction and authorizing the collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector. 2. Agreement with Gustavo Garcia and AGR 16 -270 Roxano A. Garcia to pay sewer connection and construction fees through the Kern County Tax Collector. M. Resolution to add Area 4 -159 (2516 Palm Street) RES 196.16 to the Consolidated Maintenance District and approving, confirming, and adopting the Public Works Director's Report. Agreements: n. Agreement with Kern High School District for use AGR 16 -271 of City aquatic facllltles for practice and swim meets. o. Agreement with California State University AGR 16 -272 Bakersfield ($45,384.20), to provide program evaluation and statistical analysis, funded by the Strengthening Law Enforcement and Community Relations Grant from the California State Board of Community Corrections. p. Agreement with Panama and Old River Road AGR 16 -273 Associates, LLC, to refund a portion of Regional Transportation Impact Fees paid for a commercial project located at 9700 Panama Lane. q. Final Map, Improvement Agreement, and AGR 16.274 Landscape Improvement Agreement with AGR 16 -275 Fairway Oaks South L.P., a Limited Partnership, for Tract 6578 Phase 3 located South of Pensinger Road and East of Windermere Street. Bakersfield, California, December 14, 2016 - Page 9 9. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN r. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 15-290 AGR 15- 290(1) with Servexo Protective Services (not to exceed $137,944 annually and to extend term for an additional year) to provide daily 24 -hour on -site security services at the Bakersfield Amtrak Station. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No, CM 14- AGR 16 -276 012CVB ($11,000; revised not to exceed $42,000) to provide financial assistance to Sequoia Pacifica Region 11 for the Sweet Adellnes Annual Conventions. t. Agreement for legal services 1. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 14- AGR 14- 063(3) 063 with Lewis Brisbois Bisgoard & Smith LLP ($100,000) to provide outside legal services in the matter of Citizens Against the 24th Street Widening Project v. City of Bakersfield. 2. Appropriate $100,000 Utlllty Surcharge Fund Balance within the Utility Surcharge Fund. U. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No 14 -139 AGR 14- 139(3) with Kutak Rock LLP ($100,000) to provide outside legal services In the matter of City of Bakersfield v. All Persons Interested In the Matter, etc., et al. V. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No, CA15 -003 AGR 16 -277 with Clifford & Brown ($60,000) to provide outside legal services in the matters of Ramona Dean Cox v. City of Bakersfield and Annobe Wynetta Taylor v. City of Bakersfield. W. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 16 -118 REMOVED FOR with William Avery & Associates, Inc. ($74,700; SEPARATE revised not to exceed $99,600) for labor CONSIDERATION negotiation and consulting services for January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. 7AC 74s F� 2. Amendment No. 1 to Resolution No, 079- RE5079 -16(1) 16 authorizing the filing of an amended application with the Kern Council of Governments for allocation of Transportation Development Act Funds for Fiscal Year 2016 -2017 (Amendment provides for an additional $125,000 of funding for said projects). Bakersfield, California, December 14, 2016 - Page 10 CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN X. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 13 -211 AGR 13- 211(1) (Lamar Central Outdoor, LLC) to change J location of replacement site for billboard displaced by the Hosking Avenue Interchange Project. Y. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No, 16 -028 AGR 16- 028(1) Kemira Water Solutions, Inc., (Increasing compensation $75,000, extend term one year), to continue the supply of Ferric Chloride. Z. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 14 -187 AGR 14- 187(1) with MIG Inc. ($8,420; revised not to exceed $279,668 and to extend agreement's term) for design services for the Mesa Morin Sports Complex Phase II project. oa. Amendment No.1 to Agreement No. 15-146 AGR 15- 146(1) with RRM Design Group (no change In compensation; extend term of agreement) to provide Bidding and Construction Support Services for the Fire Station 8 Remodel Project. ob. Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 03 -099 AGR 03. 099(4) with Aramark Enterprises to extend the terms of the Agreement for concessionaire services. ac. Bakersfield Amtrak Parking Lot and Solar Projects: 1. Memorandum of Agreement with Kern AGR 16 -278 Council of Governments for Proposition 1 B Transit System Safety, Security and Disaster Response Account (fSSSDRA) which provides $300,380 of funding for sold projects. 2. Amendment No. 1 to Resolution No, 079- RE5079 -16(1) 16 authorizing the filing of an amended application with the Kern Council of Governments for allocation of Transportation Development Act Funds for Fiscal Year 2016 -2017 (Amendment provides for an additional $125,000 of funding for said projects). a I Bakersfield, California, December 14, 2016 - Page 11 CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN ad. Rosedale Highway Widening Project (TRIP): Change Order No, 85, No. 86 and No. 87 to Agreement No. 15 -009 with Teichert Construction ($481,544.17; revised not to exceed $18,895,406.04; Change Orders funded with Gas Tax Funds) for construction of said project. Transfer $482,000 savings from the PG &E Tower Relocation on Westside Parkway Project to the Rosedale Widening project to fund change orders. Property Acquisition Agreements - TRIP: ae. Approval of settlement in the Case No. S -1500- CV- 282697 -SPC (John A. Thomsen, Terri M. Thomsen, Johnny G. Thomsen, and Thomsen Investments, LLC) for acquisition of real property located at State Route 178 and 184 for $40,313 and adjoining surplus remnants for the Highway 178 Widening Project. (TRIP) at Approval of settlement in the Case No. BCV -16- 102383 (Joe H. Brown and Bonnie J. Brown, Co- Trustees of the Brown Family Trust, dated December 2, 2004) in the amount of $345,860. ag. Agreement with Lyda Barger ($131,000) to purchase /exchange real property located at 3201 Mona Way for property located at 500 Malibu Court for the Centennial Corridor Project, (TRIP) ah. Accept bid and approve contract with Inferior Demolition, Inc. ($394,546.00) for Demolition of Improvements at Demolition of Improvements at 14 Dunlap Street, 3320/3330 Elcla Drive, 3324 Elcia Drive, 3400 Elcla Drive, 3401 Elcla Drive, 3404 Elcla Drive, 3618 Elcla Drive, 4405 Hillsborough Drive, 4404 Morelia Way, 4412 Morelia Way, 25 Morrison Street, 3310 Wood Lane, 3320 Wood Lane, 4300 La Mirada Drive, 4405 Morelia Way and 3330 Wood Lane, Phase 15 for the Centennial Corridor Project (TRIP) AGR 15.009 CCO 85, CCO 86, CCO 87 ABS TKAC AGR 16 -283 DEED 8566 AGR 16 -284 D® 8567 AGR 16.279 DEED 8552 AGR 16 -280 141 i •i " Bakersfield, California, December 14, 2016 - Page 12 9. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN Bids ai. Extend bid from Turf Star, Incorporated ($56,927.68) for one replacement riding mulching lawn mower for the Recreation and Parks Department. aj, Accept bid and approve contract to Cal Mat AGR 16 -281 Company dba Vulcan Materials Company, Bakersfield (not to exceed $521,107) for the supply of HUD funded street materials. ak. Accept bid from Convergint Technologies AGR 16 -282 ($74,866) for equipment and installation of public safety cameras at Lowell Park, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Community Center and the 600 block of Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard. Miscellaneous: al. Appropriate $196,352 federal Regional Surface Transportation Program funds to the Public Works Department's Capital Improvement budget within the SAFETEA -LU Fund for the Pavement Rehabilitation of Wilson Road from Wible Road to South H Street. am. Appropriate $5,629 In contributlons, to the Police Department Operating Budget within the General Fund for use at the City of Bakersfield Animal Care Center (CBACC). an. Appropriate $250 In contributions from the Bakersfield Foundation, to the Police Department Operating Budget within the General Fund, for use by the Bakersfield Police Department Crime Prevention Unit / Explorer Program. ao. Appropriate $8,640 contribution from the Bakersfield Foundation, to the Pollce Department Operating Budget within the General Fund, to purchase a Police Canine. i Agreed Upon Conditions Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016. 3. Auditor Communication With Those Charged With Governance (SAS 114 Letter) for fiscal year ended June 30, 2016. I Bakersfield, California, December 14, 2016 — Page 13 - 746 9. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN ap. L Fiscal Year 20162016 Annual Compliance Report for Park Impact Fees prepared In accordance with California Government Code §66006. aq. Fiscal Year 20162016 Annual Compliance Report for Bridge Crossings and Major Thoroughfare Fees prepared In accordance with California Government Code §66006. ar. Fiscal Year 20162016 Annual Compliance Report for Planned Drainage Area Fees prepared in accordance with California Government Code §66006. as. Fiscal Year 20162016 Annual Compliance Report for Planned Sewer Area Fees prepared In accordance with California Government Code §66006. at Fiscal Year 20162016 Annual Compliance Report for Transportation Impact Fees prepared in accordance with California Government Code §66006. au. Revised Job Specifications: Heavy Equipment Operator - Solid Waste & Recycling (13230) and Solid Waste Equipment Operator (13430). ay. Audit Reports to be Referred to Budget and Finance Committee: 1. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016. Agreed Upon Conditions Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016. 3. Auditor Communication With Those Charged With Governance (SAS 114 Letter) for fiscal year ended June 30, 2016. I 74'1 Bakersfield, California, December 14, 2016 - Page 14 9. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN ITEM 9,ov. CONTINUED 4. Independent Auditors Report - Compliance with Contractual Requirements relative to the Bakersfield Subregional Wastewater Management Plan for the year ended June 30, 2016, 5. Independent Auditors Report on Appropriations Limit Worksheet (GANN Limit) of the City of Bakersfield for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016. 6. Independent Auditors Report - Rabobank Arena, Theater, Convention Center, Bakersfield Ice Sports Center & Brighthouse Networks Amphitheatre for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016. Successor Agency Business: Councilmember Tkac announced that he would abstain, due to a conflict of Interest, the proposed action may have a financial effect on a business entity in which he has a financial Interest, on items 9.g., and 9.ad. Councilmember Weir requested that Item 9.w. be removed for separate consideration. Motion by Vice -Mayor Smith to adopt Consent APPROVED Calendar items 9.a. through 9.ay., with the removal of item 9. w. for separate consideration. W. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 16 -118 AGR 16- 118(1) with William Avery & Associates, Inc. ($74,700; revised not to exceed $99,600) for labor negotiation and consulting services for January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. Motion by Councilmember Weir to adopt APPROVED Consent Calendar item 9.w., with the term of the agreement adjusted to cover the period from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017. R1 Bakersfield, California, December 14, 2016 - Page 15 t a 0 10. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS ACTION TAKEN None. 11. HEARINGS None. 12. REPORTS None. 13. DEFERRED BUSINESS None. 14. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS Councilmember Rivera stated he and Councilmember Parlier dressed up for the 4%Annual Holiday Pajama Party with the Bakersfield Homeless Center yesterday; expressed his appreciation to everyone who participated; provided every child at the homeless center with a set of pajamas for Chrishnas; the Haddad Family bought gifts for each child; and Mayor Hall also delivered several gifts. Councilmember Rivera invited everyone to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for the gym refurbishment at Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, on December 23rd; and wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Councilmember Parlier requested staff explore the possibility of installing additional monitors in the Council Chambers to allow the audience to observe presentations better and wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Councilmember Gonzales thanked Mayor Hall for his leadership and for inspiring him to enter into public service. Councilmember Sullivan thanked Mayor Hall for the wonderful job he did while serving as Mayor and stated he will be missed; congratulated City Clerk Gafford on her retirement; welcomed Police Chief Martin, Councilmember Gonzales, and Councilmember Tkac; and wished everybody a Merry Christmas. 7 4.1 Bakersfield, California, December 14, 2016- Page 16 14. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS continued ACTION TAKEN Councilmember Smith welcomed the newly elected Councilmembers and looks forward to their service on the Council; thanked his colleagues for his appointment as Vice - Mayor; and wished the community a Merry Christmas. Mayor Hall expressed appreciation for the recognition given to him this evening; thanked the Councilmembers for their gift; and expressed his disappointment In missing the opportunity to serve with Councilmember Gonzales and Councilmember Tkac. Mayor Hall advised a book signing party was held last night at the Convention Center for his legacy book and stated people can purchase copies through the Mayor's office or Hall Ambulance Company. Mayor Hall made comments regarding newly appointed Police Chief Martin; hopes the community will support the Police Department; and wished Police Chief Martin continued success. Mayor Hall stated our community is one of progress and prosperity; he felt it was an honor to have cut over 950 ribbons during ceremonies in the 16 years he served as Mayor; believes Mayor -elect Goh will bring a positive attitude and succeed in bringing honor and recognition to everyone that makes up our business community, our service community, families, children, and our less fortunate; and hopes she will recognize and appreciate the Mayor's job because it is a wonderful opportunity to give back to the community and continue to build and make Bakersfield the best city in America. 11 01 Bakersfield, California, December 14, 2016 - Page 17 ~ 50 15. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hall adjourned the meeting of 7:50 p.m. MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, CA ATTEST: U.1v L CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Cleryp the Council of the City of Bake field ACTION TAKEN 7 5 1 Bakersfield, California, December 14, 2016— Page 16 " "THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK.... i 11 11