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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 08/03/2011 2010-2012 ACTIONS DOMINIC YAGONG FRED BLAS BRENDA FORD Chairperson and Presiding Officer PETE HOFFMANN K. ANGEL PILAGO DONALD IKEDA DENNIS “FRESH” ONISHI Vice Chair BRITTANY SMART J YOSHIMOTO COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai‘i Hawai‘i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 th 24 Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawai‘i County Council 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai‘i Wednesday, August 3, 2011 9:00 a.m. INVOCATION Reverend David Fujimoto of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin CALL TO ORDER 9:02 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Hawai‘i County Council-24 August 3, 2011 MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE 9:00 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS (NOTE: COUNCIL WILL TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR) APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 6, 2011 (Postponed: July 22, 2011) APPROVED: AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Onishi – 1. EXCUSED: None. COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 293: HAWAI‘I STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (HSAC) 2012 LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE From Vice Chairman K. Angel Pilago, dated July 20, 2011, providing the following timeline: September 2, 2011 - Request for proposals from each respective County; Mid-September – Executive Committee meeting to discuss and initially approve proposals; and October 14, 2011 - Approval of the HSAC 2012 Legislative Package by the counties. Waived: GRC CLOSE FILE: AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Comm. 294: HAWAI‘I STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (HSAC) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES From HSAC Representative K. Angel Pilago, dated July 18, 2011, submitting for Council’s information, the HSAC Executive Committee minutes and attachments thndth regarding their May 13, June 22, and July 8, 2011 meetings. Waived: GRC CLOSE FILE: AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Page 2 Hawai‘i County Council-24 August 3, 2011 ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 99-11: DETERMINATION TO PROCEED TO CREATE AND DEFINE A WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR THE KONA OCEAN VIEW PROPERTIES SUBDIVISION In accordance with the provisions of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as amended) Sections 12-17 and 12-18, the Council hereby determines to proceed with the improvements proposed in Council Resolution 74-11 (and further described in the Manager’s Report), and finds that the establishment of the proposed Improvement District will be in the public interest providing significant benefits to the health, safety, and welfare of the residents in the Kona Ocean View Properties Subdivision. Re: Comm. 259 Intr. by: Mr. Pilago Approve: PWPRC-25 ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Res. 100-11: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY DONATION OF $1,000 TO THE HAWAI‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT TO BE USED TO PROVIDE TRAINING, AND TO PURCHASE SUPPLIES AND OTHER NEEDED ITEMS FOR THE HAWAI‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT’S CANINE TEAM Donated by State Farm Insurance Companies, the funds would be used to support the Fire Prevention Division and its arson canine team of Fire Captain Robert R. K. Perreira and “Kaimi”. Re: Comm. 261 Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R) Approve: FC-79 ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Page 3 Hawai‘i County Council-24 August 3, 2011 Res. 101-11: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, PURSUANT TO HRS 46-7, FOR A UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION EXTRICATION TRAINING GRANT FOR THE HAWAI‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT The funds would be used to allow the Fire Department to utilize nationally recognized trainers to instruct fire department personnel in the most up-to-date techniques of vehicle extrication, and also enable the department to implement a “train the trainer” program. Re: Comm. 262 Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R) Approve: FC-80 ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Res. 102-11: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY DONATION OF $1,000 TO TH THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I TO BE USED TOWARDS THE MARCH 11 TSUNAMI RECOVERY EFFORTS IN WEST HAWAI‘I th Donated by the Nippon Club, the funds would be used towards the March 11 tsunami recovery efforts in West Hawai‘i. Re: Comm. 265 Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R) Approve: FC-84 ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Page 4 Hawai‘i County Council-24 August 3, 2011 Res. 103-11: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, PURSUANT TO HRS 46-7, FOR A COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM (ITS) ARCHITECTURE GRANT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS The funds would be used to meet federal requirements for ITS architecture and to support coordination and cooperation among participating agencies for planned ITS deployments. Re: Comm. 266 Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R) Approve: FC-86 ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Res. 104-11: AMENDS RESOLUTION NO. 56-11 BY INCREASING THE PER PAGE COST CAP FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR ONE COPIER FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES The copier shall be leased for a period of five years at a cost of $295.97 per month, plus $0.0104 for each black and white copy in excess of the monthly allowance, and $0.082 per color copy. Re: Comm. 267 Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R) Approve: FC-88 ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Smart – 1. EXCUSED: None. Page 5 Hawai‘i County Council-24 August 3, 2011 Res. 106-11: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE DIVISION, STATE OF HAWAI‘I (ADAD), PURSUANT TO HRS 46-7, FOR A PROGRAM TO CONDUCT ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS OF MINORS PURCHASING ALCOHOL, FOR THE HAWAI‘I POLICE DEPARTMENT The funds would be used towards personnel costs incurred during joint operations conducted by plain clothes officers to observe purchase attempts by minor field researchers and to cite any retail store which makes an illegal sale to a minor. Re: Comm. 269 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Approve: FC-89 ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Res. 107-11: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PURSUANT TO HRS 46-7, FOR A MENTAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION STATE INCENTIVE GRANT (MHT SIG) FOR THE HAWAI‘I POLICE DEPARTMENT The funds would be used to develop procedures and train personnel to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of prevention and early intervention efforts for adults and juveniles with mental illness within the criminal justice system. Re: Comm. 270 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Approve: FC-90 ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Smart – 1. EXCUSED: None. Page 6 Hawai‘i County Council-24 August 3, 2011 Res. 113-11: AMENDS THE RULES OF PROCEDURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I BY AMENDING RULE NO. 14, MOTIONS The amendment clarifies the motion-making process set forth in “Exhibit A” (which is attached to this resolution). Re: Comm. 289 Intr. by: Ms. Ford POSTPONED TO THE AUGUST 17, 2011 COUNCIL MEETING: AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Res. 114-11: AMENDS THE RULES OF PROCEDURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I BY AMENDING RULE NO. 19, ORDER AND DECORUM IN COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS The amendment clarifies member conduct ensuring civility and fairness at every meeting as forth in “Exhibit A” (which is attached to this resolution). Re: Comm. 290 Intr. by: Ms. Ford POSTPONED TO THE AUGUST 17, 2011 COUNCIL MEETING: AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Hoffmann – 1. EXCUSED: None. Res. 115-11: AMENDS THE RULES OF PROCEDURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I BY AMENDING RULE NO. 5, COMMITTEES The amendment clarifies standing committees, referrals to standing committees, and the responsibilities of the committee chairperson as set forth in “Exhibit A” (which is attached to this resolution). Re: Comm. 291 Intr. by: Ms. Ford POSTPONED TO THE AUGUST 17, 2011 COUNCIL MEETING: AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Ikeda, Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 7. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Members Hoffmann and Onishi – 2. EXCUSED: None. Page 7 Hawai‘i County Council-24 August 3, 2011 Res. 116-11: APPOINTS THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE WESTERN INTERSTATE REGION (WIR), NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (NACo), ON BEHALF OF THE HAWAI‘I STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (HSAC) Designates Council Vice Chair K. Angel Pilago and Council Member Brittany Smart as the WIR Director and alternate WIR Director, respectively. Re: Comm. 292 Intr. by: Mr. Pilago Waived: GRC ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Ikeda, Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 7. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Members Hoffmann and Onishi – 2. EXCUSED: None. Res. 117-11: APPROVES THE COST ADJUSTMENTS AND BENEFITS FOR EXCLUDED EMPLOYEES OF THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I AS RELATED TO ALL CHANGES TO THE FURLOUGH AND SALARY REDUCTION Effective July 1, 2011, all officers and employees in the Legislative Branch who are appointed or excluded from Bargaining Units 02, 03, 04, 09, and 13 shall be furloughed 23 days for the period of July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2013; and that one day of unpaid administrative leave shall be granted to all appointed or excluded employees of the Legislative Branch on July 29, 2011 (the number of days of unpaid furlough and administrative leave shall total 24). Re: Comm. 295 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Waived: FC AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Ikeda, Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 7. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Members Hoffmann and Onishi – 2. EXCUSED: None. (For informational purposes, Chair Yagong voted “Kānalua” twice.) Page 8 Hawai‘i County Council-24 August 3, 2011 Res. 118-11: APPROVES THE COST ADJUSTMENTS AND BENEFITS FOR EXCLUDED EMPLOYEES OF THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I AS RELATED TO CHANGES RELATED TO THE COST AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE BENEFITS PLANS AFFORDED BY THE EMPLOYEE UNION TRUST FUND (EUTF) The EUTF Premium Payments ratio will be split in the following manner: Employer contribution - 60%, and Employee contribution - 40%. (Former Resolution 98-11 adopted by the Council on July 7, 2011, shall become null and void upon the adoption of this resolution.) Re: Comm. 296 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Waived: FC AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, and Yoshimoto – 7. NOES: Council Chair Yagong – 1. ABSENT: Council Member Hoffmann – 1. EXCUSED: None. BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 66: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-11 (LALAMILO-PU‘UKAPU ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL – FORTY ACRES (A-40a) TO AGRICULTURAL – FIVE ACRES (A-5a) AT PU‘UKAPU, SOUTH KOHALA DISTRICT, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 6-4-017:042 (approx. 17.88 acres) The applicant, Cynthia Foster, intends to subdivide the property into three lots and will retain two of the lots for her and her family, and sell the remaining lot to help pay for the infrastructure and related costs of the proposed subdivision. Re: Comm. 257 Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann Approve: PC-26 ST AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. (For informational purposes, Ms. Ford voted “Kānalua” twice.) Page 9 Hawai‘i County Council-24 August 3, 2011 Bill 67: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 11-59, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012 Appropriates revenues in Federal Grants – United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) Extrication Training Grants ($24,000); and appropriates same to US DOT Extrication Training Grants. Re: Comm. 262 Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R) Approve: FC-81 ST PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Ikeda, Pilago, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 6. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Members Hoffmann, Onishi, and Smart – 3. EXCUSED: None. Bill 68: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 11-59, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012 Increases revenues in State Grant – Domestic Violence Strategic Plan Grant ($10,000); and appropriates same to Domestic Violence Strategic Plan. The funds would be used for the coordination of the Oversight Body and Task Forces, as well as the implementation, management, and monitoring for compliance with the Strategic Plan. Re: Comm. 263 Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R) Approve: FC-82 ST PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Ikeda, Pilago, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 6. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Members Hoffmann, Onishi, and Smart – 3. EXCUSED: None. Page 10 Hawai`i County Council-24 August 3,2011 Bill 69: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 11-59, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012 Increases revenues in Federal Grants—Elder Exploitation and Prosecution ($25,000); and appropriates same to Elder Exploitation and Prosecution. The funds would be used to enhance awareness and prevention of elder abuse and exploitation, and to expedite the prosecution of such cases. Re: Comm. 264 Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R) Approve: FC-83 PASSED 1ST READING: AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Ikeda, Pilago, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong—6. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Members Hoffmann, Onishi, and Smart—3. EXCUSED: None. Bill 70: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 11-59, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012 Increases revenues in Contribution from Private Source($1,000); and appropriates same to Office of Management—Other Current Expenses. Re: Comm. 265 Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R) Approve: FC-85 PASSED 1ST READING: AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Ikeda, Pilago, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong—6. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Members Hoffmann, Onishi, and Smart—3. EXCUSED: None. Page 11 Hawai‘i County Council-24 August 3, 2011 Bill 71: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 11-59, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012 Appropriates revenues in Federal Grants – County of Hawai‘i Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Architecture ($150,000); and appropriates same to County of Hawai‘i ITS Architecture. Re: Comm. 266 Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R) Approve: FC-87 ST PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Ikeda, Pilago, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 6. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Members Hoffmann, Onishi, and Smart – 3. EXCUSED: None. ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 62 (Draft 2): AMENDS CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE 2, DIVISION 4, SECTION 25-2-46 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO ADDITION OF CIVIL DEFENSE SIRENS TO CONCURRENCY REQUIREMENTS Creates concurrency standards for civil defense sirens (requires that an area be adequately serviced by civil defense sirens as part of the processing of any zoning amendment on an application for extension of time to perform a condition of zoning amendment, and would apply to certain types of applications, which are stated in the bill). Re: Comm. 235.2 Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann First Reading: July 22, 2011 nd PASSED 2 and FINAL READING: AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Ikeda, Pilago, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 6. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Members Hoffmann, Onishi, and Smart – 3. EXCUSED: None. Page 12 Hawai‘i County Council-24 August 3, 2011 Bill 64: TERMINATES IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (ID) NO. 17, CANCELLATION OF ASSESSMENT INSTALLMENTS, AND DISTRIBUTION OF REFUNDS FOR COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 17 (KALOKO SUBDIVISION) Pursuant to Hawai‘i County Code, Section 12-28.1, the Finance Director has determined that all outstanding or anticipated debts or obligations of the ID have been paid or can be satisfied with the assessments paid to-date. Authorizes the Finance Director to terminate the ID and to provide for the disposition of cash remaining in the ID Assessment Fund upon its termination and close the ID Assessment Fund. Re: Comm. 249 Intr. by: Ms. Ford First Reading: July 22, 2011 nd PASSED 2 and FINAL READING: AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Ikeda, Pilago, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 6. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Members Hoffmann, Onishi, and Smart – 3. EXCUSED: None. REPORTS FC-78 (Comm. 260): Donated by the Hawai‘i State Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD), recommends the acceptance of 140 Coleman Oasis tents to be utilized by the Fire Department, Public Works Department, and Parks and Recreation Department to provide logistical support during emergencies (total estimated value of $35,000). APPROVED: AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Ikeda, Pilago, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 6. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Members Hoffmann, Onishi, and Smart – 3. EXCUSED: None. PC-25 (Comm. 272): Recommends the confirmation of Ms. Raylene Moses (Ka‘ū District) to the Windward Planning Commission. APPROVED: AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Ikeda, Pilago, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 6. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Members Hoffmann, Onishi, and Smart – 3. EXCUSED: None. Page 13 Hawai‘i County Council-24 August 3, 2011 REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION Comm. 287: COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I V. C&J COUPE FAMILY LTD. PARTNERSHIP CIVIL NOS. 00-1-0181K AND 05-1-015K From Deputy Corporation Counsel Michael J. Udovic, dated July 20, 2011. CONCURRED WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF CORPORATION COUNSEL: AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 7. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Members Hoffmann and Smart – 2. EXCUSED: None. The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the above matters, pursuant to Section 92-5(a)(4), for the purpose of consulting with Council’s attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Council’s powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. A 2/3 vote pursuant to HRS Section 92-4 and Rule 10 of the Rules of Procedure of the County Council is necessary to hold an executive meeting. OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT 2:15 P.M. Note: B/R, when listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Council Member has agreed to introduce legislation “By Request” on behalf of the requesting party. It does not necessarily signify support of or opposition to the proposal. The meeting place is accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8255 by August 1, 2011. Relay users please call 711(961-8255) to contact our office. Copies of this agenda and items listed on the agenda are available on the County Council-Clerk web page at http://co.hawaii.hi.us/council/agendas_and_actions.htm. For further information, please call 961-8255. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes (hereinafter “HRS”) §92-3.5, the Hawai‘i County Council will be conducting this meeting via videoconference. Council Members will be present at the following locations:  County Council Room, Hawai‘i County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401; and  Kona Council Room, West Hawai‘i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A. Public Attendance via Videoconference is available at the locations above and at the Waimea Council Office at the Holomua Center, 64-1067 Māmalahoa Highway, Suite 5, until 4:30 p.m., or later in the event public witness testimony has not been completed. If audio stream between Kona and Hilo is lost for more than a short period of time, the meeting will be terminated. Page 14 Hawai‘i County Council-24 August 3, 2011 fourteen (14) Submitting Testimony: Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring copies for before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the distribution. Public testimony may also be submitted meeting :(1) by mail to the County Clerk’s Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i, 96720; (2) by Please submit separate facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or (3) by e-mail to counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us. testimony for each item. Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television - Channel 52: ththththth Wednesdays, August 10 and 17 at 6 p.m.; Fridays, August 12 and 19 at 12 p.m.; and Sundays, August 14 st and 21 at 9 a.m. (These airtimes are subject to preemption by broadcasts from the State Legislature, and are subject to change by Na Leo ‘O Hawai‘i. Please check the current legislative broadcast schedule on the Na Leo ‘O Hawai‘i website at http://www.naleo.tv/schedule.) UPCOMING MEETINGS TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2011 COMMITTEES TBA WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER āl 74-5044 Ane Keohokole Highway Building A WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2011 COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER āl 74-5044 Ane Keohokole Highway Building A THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2011 COUNCIL PUBLIC 5 P.M. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO HEARING RE BILL 17, 25 Aupuni Street DRAFT 2 (PLASTIC BAG REDUCTION) Page 15