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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0058.000 2010-2012 Hawai'i State Association of Counties (HSAC) Counties of Kauai, Maui, and Hawai i, and City & County of Honolulu MEMORANDUM -,-, w Date: January 5, 2011 To: Dominic Yagong, Chair And Council Members Hawaii County Council From: K. Angel Pilago HSAC Representative Re: HSAC Executive Committee Meeting, January 10, 2011 Attached you will find the minutes of the referenced meeting with pertinent attachments for your review. To further assist I've also attached a slide presentation from the December 13, 2010 meeting of the planned APEC meeting set for November 2011. Please feel free to contact me should you have any question or comment. Kindest regards, KAP /sdl Attachments 3371 -A Wilcox Road, Uhu'e, Kaua'i, Hawaii 96766, (808) 241 -4188 Comm. No. 59 Ref. To: 6 RC Ref. Date JAN 11 2011 Hawaii State Association of Counties (HSAC) Counties of Kauai, Maui, and Hawaii, and City & County of Honolulu MINUTES HSAC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING December 13, 2010 CALL TO ORDER The HSAC Executive Committee was called to order by President Derek Kawakami at 9:40AM. The following members comprised a quorum County of Kauai President Derek Kawakami City and County of Honolulu Vice President Nestor Garcia County of Hawaii Secretary K. Angel Pilago County of Maui Treasurer Joseph Pontanilla Others present Kauai' Staff Lianne Parongao Honolulu Staff Mark Segami Hawaii Staff Steve .Lopez Maui Staff Kim Wilenbrink MINUTES Minutes of.:'.the October 18, 2010 HSAC Executive Committee meeting submitted by the HSAC Secretary Secretary Pilago moved to accept the minutes as written; motion seconded by :Treasurer Pontanilla. Motion V6 ssed by unanimous voice vote. REPORTS .'s. A. Treasurers Report.,, .eriod;ending,October. 31,2010 Income: 3.22 (interest) Expense $ 526.64 Balarce "$116,701.94 Vice President Garcia brought up need for discussion of dues review based on projection of FY income & expenses. Treasurer Pontanilla stated he will issue projections. Vice President Garcia moved to accept the treasurer's report dated November 29, 2010; motion seconded by Secretary Pilago. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. B. County Reports 3371 -A Wilcox Road, Lfhu`e, Kauai, Hawaii 96766, (808) 241 -4188 December 23, 2010 Page - 2 - 1. Maui County Inauguration of new council set for January 3, 2011. Maui invites counties to attend. Committee organizations and alternate to HSAC will be sent. Bill 92 updating water review plan for central Maui has been through 1st reading. For future consideration, Maui suggests no HSAC meetings in December. 2. Hawaii County New council inaugurated December 6, 2010. Councilmember K. Angel Pilago (District 8) named representative to HSAC as Secretary and WIR Director with Councilmember Brittany Smart (District 6) as alternate. Previously reported $56M bond float will come before new council. President Kawakami asked if Hawaii County used an executive search firm for selecting County Clerk. We did not. This selection was done in meetings after recommendations and discussions. .3.. City & County of Honolulu Special election for Tod Apo's seat is underway. Walk -in started today and 47k ballots sent out that are due NLT 6PM 12/29. Camping fees at city parks has been through ,1st reading. HSAC legislative package was submitted with one exception. Governor to sign EIS>for rail project — waiting on that signature then on to Federal Transit Administration for approval to proceed at which time Council will entertain 1st permit to begin work.' Under 'council review is how to tax properties with historic significance — proposal is 3x increase to $300.00 HSAC Vice President Garcia stepping down from this position to focus more time on his growing role in NACo. Treasurer Pontanilla suggested Honolulu may want to review KauaN example and to seek public sentiment. Vice President Garcia requested this to be on next HSAC agenda. 4. Kaua'i County Inauguration and named committees complete. Treasurer Pontanilla moved to accept the county reports; motion seconded by Secretary Pilago. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. C...Nationial Association of Counties (NACo). Vice President Garcia and Treasurer Pontanilla attended NACo Texas.. Vice President Garciawas invited as an at' -large attendee to APEC meeting of 12/8 by national' president and :was do team`to China: ; in September for Friendship City Conference. He is also named ;chair of NACo international task force reformation. That group is constituting its membership and overall goals and objectives. He is working closely on a strategic p1an: how each county may get involved on international stage and in the APEC 2011 meeting,in Honolulu. He presented slides providing information on APEC around 21 PacRim economies representing 40.5% of the worlds population, economic benefit to ' Hawai'i from ,visitors to this 'meeting and sister county relationships already established among , other :_details contained in the slides. This event is hosted by US State `. Department and 1Nhita- House. Opportunities lie with CEO's and ministerial levels. Perhaps we could: have an event around APEC goals and policy initiatives, relationship building,. - :partnerships with organizations, agencies, private sector and work with organizers to help us get into the picture. Counties may build bridges or government relations and academic exchange through sister city agreements, MOU's and agreements in principle, At China NACo visit, Vice President Garcia related that US Ambassador to China, Hon. Jon Huntsman, stressed local points of entry like NACo to help the US identify more opportunities with China on a local level. Stress economic relationship as benefit to both parties. They desire technological and management experience rather than simply goods. Vice President Garcia suggests Kauai consider Vladivostok Russia as a sister city. They are the largest Russian port on the Pacific. He further suggested sister city relationships with APEC country cities for other Hawai'i counties. We may contact Enterprise Honolulu to offer support by letter of commitment to get involved. They are seeking a grant to develop an inventory of county business, December 23, 2010 Page - 3 - goods and services to match with APEC members and find best fit. He related that Hawaii County Mayor Kenoi had already named an APEC committee. Treasurer Pontanilla said Maui has sister city arrangements but no knowledge of links. How to find out? Vice President Garcia said to contact the county economic development board for assistance. Mark Segami stated that all counties are trying to understand how to do this and to contact Enterprise Honolulu on the grant to assist counties in the inventory. During APEC, put something together to showcase your county. Lots of press coverage looking for stories. Treasurer Pontanilla asked about getting information on this to the Council of Mayors. Vice President Garcia plans to make a presentation at the next mayors meeting. Other NACo business involved a meeting in Dallas to approve the strategic plan and budget, Next NACo. meeting'is March 5 -9, 2011 in Washington DC. In public comments, Mr. Romy Cachola apprised us, of a sister -state meeting on December 16, 2010 and that sister- country and sister- co.unty..can leverage efforts with each other. HSAC has a seat in sister -state committee. Mr. Pono Shim, President & CEO Enterprise Honolulu related that this APEC meeting in the US returns 1 in 21 years as each country a turn to host. Hawaii involvement has been mostly cultural and not economic. This event is a! very large opportunity and needs to be statewide. He is looking for letters,:of commitment from the counties both to be involved and to strengthen his grant application., Secretary Pilago voiced his interest that the linkage include topics of social justice, social responsibility and sustainability. President Kawakami will discuss Mayor Kenoi's APEC committee concept with the Mayor of Kauai. Treasurer Pontanilla moved to accept the NACo report; motion seconded by Secretary Pilago. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. UhtFiNISHED BUSINESS HSAC procedures to be discussed at next meeting. Secretary Pilago requested a Ramseyered version 'orsorne way to identify changes. Mark Segumi offered to send him the previous version as an aid. NEW BUSINESS -A Presiderit Kawakami stated that published HSAC Executive Committee meetings are always tentative until executive committee has opportunity to check availability and respond. B. President Kawakami requested a motion to include communications regarding the 2011 HSAC Legislative package be included as one item. This is for agenda items B, C, and D under New Business, Treasurer Pontanilla moved to accept agenda new business items B, C, D as a single item; motion seconded by Secretary Pilago. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. E. 2011 HSAC Legislative Package December 23, 2010 Page - 4 - 1. Proposed Bill for an Act Relating to Aquarium Aquatic Life. Was not recommended by City and County of Honolulu, therefore removed from package. 2. Proposed Bill for an Act Relating to the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Board of Trustees. Treasurer Pontanilla moved to approve; motion seconded by Vice President Garcia. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. 3. Proposed Bill for an Act Relating to the Employee -Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF) Board of Trustees. Treasurer Pontanilla' moved" to approve; motion seconded by Vice President Garcia. Motion passed by'unanimous voice vote. 4. Proposed Bill for an Act Relating to Housing Secretary Pilago moved to approve; motion seconded by Treasurer Pontanilla. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote 5. Proposed Bill for an Act Relating to Nomination Papers Treasurer Pontanilla moved to approve; motion seconded by Secretary Pilago. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote 6 Proposed Bill for an Act Relating to the Penal Code (assault against firefighters and water safety officers. Treasurer Pontantll.a, moved to approve; motion seconded by"'`Vice " President Garcia. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. 7. Proposed Bill for an Act Relating to the Penal Code (replica guns). Treasurer Pontanilla ' moved to approve; motion seconded by Vice President Garcia:` Motion passed by unanimous voice vote 8.:Proposed Resolution Urging the Governor and the Legislature of the State of Hawaii, to preserve the counties' share of the Transient Accommodations Tax. Treasurer Pontanilla moved to approve; motion seconded by Vice President Garcia. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. F. 2011 HSAC Annual Conference Host to be Maul County June 22 -23, 2011. This is a Wednesday- Thursday to accommodate those having furlough Fridays. Possible sites in South Maul are Grand Wailea, Makena Resort, or Wailea Beach Marriott. Expect about 200 participants. Planning for breakfast, lunch, welcome dinner, hospitality room. Introduction of Diane Shimizu and Kim Wilenbrink of Maui who are working on the conference. First Hawaiian Bank would like to be a sponsor. December 23, 2010 Page -5- Vice President Garcia moved to approve; motion seconded by Secretary Pilago. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Schedule next meeting — Monday, January 10, 2011. Contact Lianne if not good date. B.,..Other President Kawakami cited: a need to schedule meeting with legislature to discuss the 201 VHSAC Legislative Package Secretary Pilago stated that Hawaii County is in a unique position to send a lobbyist to the legislature and would like to enjoin HSAC for mutual benefit. We are currently working on a MOU between County Council and Governors office for direct communications. President Kawakami and Treasurer Pontanillla expressed Sincere thanks to the contributions made by Vice President Garcia as he stepsdown from his HSAC role. He will remain as the NACo representative. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 11:08AM. Respectfully submitted; K. Angel Pilago ecretary Hawai`l State Association of Counties Hawaii State Association of Counties (HSAC} Counties of Kauai, Honolulu, Maui, & Hawai`i January 3, 2011 HSAC President and Members of the Executive Committee Dear President: SUBJECT: TREASURER'S REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2010 Attached please find a report of the Association's revenues and expenses for the period November 1, 2010 through November 30, 2010. Sincerely, J SEPH PONTANILLA HSAC Treasurer Attachment ocs:proj:hsac:FY2011:11 Itr: 1 I I I ]tr:kcw 3371 -A Wilcox Road, Llhu`e, Kauai, Hawaii 96766, (808) 241 -4188 Hawaii State Association of Counties REVENUES COLLECTED AND EXPENSES PAID Period: November 1, 2010 through November 30, 2010 BEGINNING BALANCE $116,701.94. Current Period FY 2011 FY 2011 REVENUES November Year to Date Budge Membership Fees $0.00 $43,680.00 $43,680.00 Conference Income $0.00 $0.00 $10,000.00 Interest Income $2.87 $13.60 $55.00 Miscellaneous $0.00 $8,745.00 $0.00 Fund Balance, prior FY $0.00 $0.00 $85,800.00 Total $2.87 $52,438.60 $139,535.00 Total Receipts This Period $2.87 EXPENSES Executive Committee Travel $401.20 $2,253.60 $9,000.00 Auditing Services $2,604.15 $2,604.15 $4,500.00 Stationery $0.00 $0.00 $150.00 Miscellaneous $0.00 $45.71 $1,100.00 Special Committees $0.00 Travel $0.00 $0.00 $500.00 Miscellaneous $0.00 $0.00 $100.00 NACo Travel - Board $0.00 $4,851.12 $14,300.00 Travel - Steering Committees $0.00 $0.00 $9,000.00 Promotional $0.00 $0.00 $250.00 Dues $0.00 $25,573.00 $27,268.00 Miscellaneous $0.00 $502.19 $1,000.00 WIR Travel $0.00 $0.00 $7,200,00 Promotional $0.00 $0.00 $250.00 Dues $0.00 $0.00 $3,804.00 Miscellaneous $0.00 $0.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 Adjustments for Travel and Related Expenses $0.00 $0.00 $10,113.00 $0.00 National Conference Fund $0.00 $0.00 $50,000.00 $0.00 Conferences $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Total $3,005.35 $35,829.77 $139,535.00 Total Expenses This Period $3,005.35 ENDING BALANCE $113,699.48 ocs:proj:hsac:FY2011:11tr;1111 tr:kcw DRAFT PROPOSAL HAWAII STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES ASSOCIATES MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM "Separate member ciaegorlesfor organizations or individuals may be established by the IHSACI executive committee, but no such member shall be provided voting rights." HSACBylaws Amended May 14, 2004 The Associates membership program of the Hawaii State Association of Counties (HSAC) Is a commitment by HSAC to engage private sector organizations and Individuals in the goals and initiatives of HSAC and to create opportunities for Associates to connect with the 40 elected county decision makers across the state. Who Can Be An Associates Member? Any entity, company, or organization that is not a governmental or quasl- govemmental entity or any individual who Is not a full -time employee of a governmental or quasi- govemmentai agency is eligible for Associates member status. Companies and Individuals under contract to the counties are eligible for Associates membership. If you or your organization deals regularly with Hawaii's county governments, you should consider an Associates membership. Check over the benefits listed below, then fill out the application form. We look forward to working with you and helping you work with municipalities. Benefits of Associate Membership: • Associates Members have non - voting status on the HSAC Executive Committee and will receive notices of all Executive Committee and General Membership meetings. • Discounts for the HSAC Annual Conference registration fee, exhibit space, and advertising rates in the conference souvenir program, • Your organization's name will also be listed in the HSAC Annual Conference souvenir program and you will be given priority opportunities to sponsor conference events at a discounted rate. • As an Associates member, you will be recognized as supporting HSAC's efforts to enhance and improve county government —the government closest to the people. • A formal certificate stating you are an Associates member of HSAC to display In your place of business (non - existent). • A subscription to the HSAC newsletter (non - existent). • Receive all news releases and bulletins issued by HSAC (non - existent). • An annual copy of the Hawaii County Officials Directory (non - existent). • Usting as an Associates member on the HSAC webslte (non - existent). • Reduced rates on all other HSAC publications and activities (non - existent). DRAFT Proposal HSAC Associates Membership Program Page 2 What Is The Annual Associates Membership Dues and How is the Money Used? The annual Associates membership dues is set every even - numbered year by the HSAC Executive Committee and approved at the annual meeting. The current dues are listed below. HSAC pledges to exercise responsible stewardship and use of the money, which will go to supporting operations of the HSAC State Office, Including staff salaries and benefits, and membership and participation In the National Association of Counties. Corporate Associates Membership No. of Employees Annual Dues 1 -5 $500 Individuals $250 5 -10 $600 10 -20 $700 20 -50 $800 50+ $1,000 HSAC Associates Membership Opportunities p. Estimated Cost: State Association Office Years 1— 3 Office space (400 sq. ft.) Downtown Honolulu @ $3.02 sq. ft. Monthly $1,208.00 Oahu average @ $2.99 sq. ft. Monthly $1,196.00 Executive Director Annual $35,000.00 Insurance Annual Equipment/Supplies Start -up $10,000"00 Subsequent: years Monthly $100.00 Cable TV, Internet, Telephone Monthly $300.00 Year 1. Year 2 Year 3 $63,096 $54,096 $54,096 C gUri p T `/�yyl� •6 ((( ~ Y> boat C IT �lr.+P 0TY �M�w/ 1 > C I T Y AND C O U N T Y OF H O N O L U L U H0NOLULU. 1iAWA11 0641 3 8066 ar,�rc o► NP�a ROMY M. CACHOLA COUNCILMEMBER (808) 768.5007 (808) 769-501 (Fax) wmail: rcaclwla�a Ironoluiugov March 31, 2010 The Honorable beiek .XiwvAa>Yti President, Hawaii Stlito Association of Counties Councilmember; Kaual;Co44'ty Cvunoil 444 Rice Sl reet,:Slrite:235 Lihue, HI 96766 SUMCT• • i tote t. a. H awaii Sister State Cm • ittr� Bear Councilor awakarni: It has been an. honor to represent the Hawaii State Association of Counties (HSAC) on the Hawaii Sister Committee for the past several years` I understand that my tenure is coming to an end on June 30, 2010, and was asked by the State Department of Business and Economic Development & Tourism whether I wish to continue representing HSAC. I was Instructed to send a letter to HSAC indicating my interest in serving the Hawaii Sister State Committee. PIease consider my re-appointment. Thank you for your consideration. Very truly yours, CFiOLA Crivanoilrne "er ' Council D ict Vl. (From DBEDT Website - Sister States 2007 Annual Report) Legislature establishes the Hawaii Sister State Committee The 2006 Legislature took an additional step forward in systematizing the formation of State of Hawaii sister affiliations with the passage of Act 150 (SB3192, SD1, HD2, CD1) which established the Hawaii Sister State Committee. The Act requires the Committee to "evaluate and develop recommendations for the initiation of all sister state or province relationships and forward its recommendation to the Legislature." The Act required the Governor to appoint one member from a list submitted by each of the following entities: 1. Speaker of the House 2. President of the Senate 3. A Native Hawaiian cultural organization 4. East -West Center 5. Hawaii State Association of Counties The 2007 Legislature confirmed the nominees submitted by the five groups and the Governor appointed the following members to serve on the Committee: Committee Member Term Expires 1. Romy M. Cachola June 30, 2010 2. Lisa Teruka Maruyama June 30, 2011 3. Sherry R. Menor - McNamara June 30, 2011 4. Anita Mae K. Naone June 30, 2009 5. ThanhLo Sananikone June 30, 2008 (From Hawaii State Legislature Website) ACT 150 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII: SECTION 1. The purpose of this Act is to statutorily reestablish the process for initiating and maintaining sister state and sister province relationships as outlined by the former state office of international relations in 1993. SECTION 2. The Hawaii Revised Statutes is amended by adding a new chapter to be appropriately designated and to read as follows: "Chapter SISTER STATE AND PROVINCE RELATIONSHIPS -1 Definition. For the purposes of this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, "sister state or province relationship" means a relationship between the State of Hawaii and the state or province or similar governmental or political subdivision of a foreign nation. § -2 Hawaii sister state committee. There shall be established the Hawaii sister state committee, to be placed within the department of business, economic development, and tourism for administrative purposes only, consisting of five members appointed by the governor as provided in section 26 -34. The purpose of the committee shall be to advise the governor and the legislature on matters relating to sister state or province relations and relations, in general, between the State and the states or provinces of foreign countries. The governor shall appoint five members, one member from each of five lists of nominees submitted respectively by the following: (1) Speaker of the house of representatives; (2) President of the senate; (3) Native Hawaiian cultural organization; (4) East -West Center; and (5) Hawaii State Association of Counties. A chair and vice chair of the committee shall be appointed by the committee members from among themselves. Members shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for expenses, including travel expenses, necessary for the performance of their duties. § -3 Initiating sister -state relationships. The Hawaii sister state committee shall evaluate and develop recommendations for the initiation of all sister state or province relationships and forward its recommendation to the legislature. The legislature, if it so chooses, shall implement the recommendation to initiate a sister state or province relationship by either adopting a concurrent resolution or by enacting session law to that effect. § -4 Maintaining sister state relationships. The Hawaii sister state committee shall periodically evaluate established sister state relationships and forward its recommendations on maintaining sister state relationships to the governor and to the legislature. § -5 Dissolving sister state relationships. The Hawaii sister state committee may make a recommendation to terminate a sister state relationship it deems to be defunct, moribund, or not beneficial and forward its recommendation to the legislature. The legislature, if it so chooses, shall implement the recommendation to terminate a sister state relationship either by adopting a concurrent resolution or by enacting session law to that effect." SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. Hearing WAM O1 -12 -11 AM Info Page 1 of 1 TI-IE SENATE THE TWENTY -SIXTH LEGISLATURE INTERIM OF 2010 COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS Senator David Y. Ige, Chair Senator Michelle Kidani, Vice Chair NOTICE OF INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING DATE: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 TIME: 9:00 am PLACE: Conference Room 211 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street AGENDA The Counties County of Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa County of Kauai Mayor Bernard Carvalho City and County of Honolulu Mayor Peter Carlisle County of Hawaii Mayor William Kenoi Presentations Department of Agriculture Financial Assistance for Agriculture AGR 101 Plant, Pest, and Disease Control AGR 122 Rabies Quarantine AGR 131 Animal Disease Control AGR 132 Agricultural Resource Management AGR 141 Quality and Price Assurance AGR 151 Aquaculture Development AGR 153 Agribusiness Development and Research AGR 161 Agricultural Development & Marketing AGR 171 General Administration for Agriculture AGR 192 Measurement Standards AGR 812 Pesticides AGR 846 Presentations No public testimony will be accepted. 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THE COUNTY CLERK December 14, 2010 COUNTY 4F' K �1�1;�, Derek Kawakami, President Hawaii State Association of Counties Kauai County Council 4396 Rice Street Suite 206 Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii 96766 Dear Mr. Kawakami: As directed in Resolution 13 -10, which was adopted by the Council of the County of Hawaii on December 6, 2010, 1 am forwarding your copy. Yours very truly, ae K. K. Kawauchi County Clerk County of Hawaii J'KKK/dt Enclosure Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Hawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer COUNTY OF HAWAII _• STATE OF HAWAI`I �Tf pFH h,,,Y RESOLUTION NO. J,3 J-0 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE HAWAII STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (HSAC) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that Council Member K. Angel Pilago and Council Member Brittany Smart are hereby designated Representative and Alternate Representative, respectively, to the Executive Committee of the Hawaii State Association of Counties (HSAC) effective December 6, 2010. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution shall be transmitted by the County Cleric to the President and Secretary of the Hawaii State Association of Counties. Dated at Hilo, Hawaii, this 6 day of December, 2010. INTRODUCED BY: (A - �� . / CO CIL MEMB , TY OF HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE County of Hawaii AYES NOES ABS EX Hilo, Hawaii BLAS X FORD X I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by HOFFMANN X the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the [ICEDA County of Hawaii on December_ 6x 2010 X ONI SHI X PI LAGO X ATTEST: SMART X YAGONG X YOSHIMOTO X 9 0 0 0 Refereine: C -1 OUNTY CLERIC CHAIRPE ON & PRESI IG 0 ICER RESOLUTION NO. 1 -� J K Angel Pilago SV OF . �� Phone: (808) 327 -3642 Council Member -( 8) 329 -4786 �C RE Council District 8 —North Kona �� Emai : a a hawaii.hi.us QEC 23 P12.48 HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii OFFICE { � Kailua Trade Center THE COUNtY Cli ERP' 75 -5706 Hanama Place, Suite 109 COUNl y OF I{A lJ A' J' Kailua -Kona, Hawai'i 96740 December 16, 2010 Derek S. K. Kawakami, HSAC President 3371 -A Wilcox Road Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii 96766 Re: Appointment Dear President Kawakami, On behalf of Hawai'i County Council I wish to communicate that I have been appointed our county representative to fill the position of Secretary on the HSAC Executive Committee effective December 6, 2010. Additionally, I have been named to be our county designate as a Director of NACo Western Interstate Region (WI R) effective December 6, 2010. I am proud to be a contributing partner on behalf of Hawai'i County and look forward to working with you and the Executive Committee. Sincerel -- K. Ang I Pila Cc: Hawai'i County Council Chairman, Dominic Yagong Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island r � • 's 1 i - y more A Syr JL APEC is a forum for 21 Pacific Rim Member Economies that seeks to: ❑ Promote free trade and economic cooperation throughout the Asia- Pacific region. ❑ Work to raise living standards and education levels through sustainable economic growth, ❑ Foster a sense of community and an appreciation of shared interests among Asia - Pacific countries. 1 WHY APEC MATTERS o Holds 40.5% of the world's population o Generates 54.2% of the world's GDP o Conducts 43.7% of the world's trade o No treaties o Voluntary compliance o Based on consensus APEC MEMBER ECONOMIES Member Year Joined Australia 1989 Brunei Darrusalam 1989 Canada 1989 Chile 1994 China 1991 Hong Kong 1991 Indonesia 1989 Japan 1989 South Korea 1989 2 Malaysia 1989 Mexico 1993 New Zealand 1989 Papua New Guinea 1993 Peru 1998 Philippines 1989 Russia 1998 Singapore 1989 Chinese Taipei 1991 Thailand 1989 USA 1989 Vietnam 1998 SELECTED MEETINGS LEADING TO NOVEMBER 2011 2010 Finance Ministers Nov. 5 -6 Kyoto, Japan Senior Officials Nov. 7 -8 Yokohama, Japan 22nd Ministerial Nov. 10 -11 Yokohama, Japan CEO Summit Nov. 12 -13 Yokohama, Japan 18th Leaders Meeting Nov. 13 -14 Yokohama, Japan APEC Symposium Dec. 8 Honolulu, HI Informal Sr. Officals Dec. 9 Honolulu, HI 3 SELECTED MEETINGS LEADING TO NOVEMBER 2011 Senior Officials 1 2/28-3/13 Washington, DC Senior Officials 11 May Big Sky, MT Sm /Med Enterprises May Big Sky, MT Trade Ministers May 23 Big Sky, MT Senior Officials 111 Sep San Francisco, CA Tourism Work Group Sep San Francisco, CA Senior Officials • Summit Nov 19th Leaders Meeting Nov 12-13 Honolulu,! i any; \1M1R t.M View of the Hawaii Convention Center r 4 l a ' APEC'S IMPACT ON HAWAII _ Economic impact of $120 million Es imated.15 - '20,000-`visitors Ises0*j" §_ 120,600'rQom nights E telhi ve International Media M _ Exploring Opportunities for Counties Honolulu s o��� 5 COUNTY OF KAUAI'S Sisters Within APEC Cooktown, Queensland, Australia Oshima, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan Ishigaki, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan Moriyama, Shiga Prefecture, Japan Santa, (locos Sur Province, Phillippines Bangued, Abra Province, Philippines Urdaneta, Pangasinan Province, Philippines Penghu, Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU'S Sisters Within APEC Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, China HONOLULU Haikou City, Hainan Province, China Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, China Hiroshima, Japan Tokyo, Japan Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) Baguio, Philippines Cebu City, Cebu Province, Philippines Laoag, llocos Norte Province, Philippines Manila, Philippines Vigan, llocos Sur Province, Philippines Incheon, South Korea Seoul, South Korea Hue, Vietnam 6 COUNTY OF MAUI'S Sisters Within APEC Hachijo Island, Tokyo, Japan Hirara City, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan Sanya County, Hainan Province, China Pingtung, Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) Zambales Province, Philippines Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines Bacarra, Ilocos Norte Province, Philippines COUNTY OF HAWAII'S Sisters Within APEC La Serena, Elqui Province, Chile Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture, Japan Yurihama City, Tottori Prefecture, Japan Sumoto City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan 7 - TA - t Jp_p Jill J� JJ - _"l Presence in Honolulu November 10 — 16, 2011 • Leaders of 21 APEC economies • Finance ministers /secretaries • CEO's of multinational companies based in the Asia - Pacific region • Senior officials • Support staff • International media • Spouses and guests of delegates Presence in Honolulu November 10 — 16, 2011 • Leaders of 21 APEC economies • Finance ministers /secretaries • Senior officials • Support staff • International media • Spouses and guests of delegates 8 rJJJ�1�J�J ➢ Official Agenda controlled by host nation. In this case, the U.S. State Department and White House Y Local Host Committee tasked mainly with providing hospitality r For security and other reasons, access to movers and shakers is strictly controlled How can counties capitalize on the opportunity? PROPOSAL Stage an event around the APEC meeting that meets or addresses APEC's goals or policy initiatives Partner with county-based organizations, economic development agencies, and the private sector Emphasize relationship building and long -term takeaways Be prepared to work with APEC organizers and /or the local host committee if invited. Seek that invitation. DO WHAT COUNTIES CAN DO BEST! 9 COUNTIES CAN BUILD THE BRIDGES FOR • Government to government relations • Academic Exchanges • Commercial Transactions THROUGH • Sister City Agreements • Memordanda of Understanding • Agreements in Principle NOVEMBER 10 - 16, 2011 APEC WILL BE HERE. WHERE WILL YOU _ " "' !r te 10