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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0724.000 2004-2006 Lincoln S.T. Ashida l . Corporation Counsel Harry Kim Mayor Gerald Takase Assistant Corporation ti'e;'w. Counsel COUNTY OF HAWAII OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION COUNSEL 101 Aupuni Street, Suite 325 Hllo, Hawaii 96720-4262 (80B) 961-8251 Fax (808) 981-8822 February 23, 2006 Sent via email on 2-23-06: no hard coot/ will follow Honorable Stay K. Higa and Members of the Hawaii County Council County of Hawaii 25 Aupuni St. Hilo, HI 96720 Dear Chairman Higa and Council Members: RE: Kelly, et. al. v. 1250 Oceanside Partners, et. al. CIV. NO. 00-01-0192K Pursuant to Section 92-7(d), Hawai'i Revised Statutes, as amended (hereinafter "HRS")1, the Office of the Corporation Counsel respectfully requests the above case be added by 2/3 vote to the agenda of the March 1, 2006, meeting of the Hawaii County Council. We further request this case be then agendized for discussion with the Council in executive session, pursuant to HRS Section 92-5(a)(4), as we contemplate discussion on questions and issues pertaining to the Council's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. This request is made for the reason there is the possibility of settlement of all claims in this lawsuit, and the Corporation Counsel seeks the Council's consent to enter into such a settlement. Further, time is of the essence, as the parties are working under restrictive deadlines. HRS Section 92-7(d) provides as follows: No board shall change the agenda, once filed, by adding items thereto without atwo- thirds recorded vote of all members to which the board is entitled; provided that no item shall be added to the agenda if it is of reasonably major importance and action thereon by the board will affect a significant number of persons. Items of reasonably major importance not decided at a scheduled meeting shall be considered only at a meeting continued to a reasonable day and time. Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider Comm. hlo. ~ Z~ Ref. To: Ref. L'ote ~ Honorable Stacy K. Higa and Members of the Hawaii County Council February 23, 2006 Page 2 It is expected that the above-mentioned discussion in executive session will include divulging the attorney work product of the Corporation Counsel. Pursuant to our Sunshine Law (HRS Chapter 92), any vote on matters discussed and proposed in executive session will be conducted at an open meeting of the Council. Thank you for considering this request. Very truly yours, LINCOLN S. T. ASHIDA Corporation Counsel c: Honorable Harry Kim, Mayor S: Litigation/OceansidelCOrtesp./Lever to Council requesting amentlment to agenda 2-23-O6ILSAmr