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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 04/05/2006 2004-2006 ~'`y STAGY K. HIGA ~<vorN,~ JAMES Y. ARAKAKI c'huv& l'res~dmy ujficer %q. PETE HOFFMANN FRED C. HOLSCHUH, M.D. VIRGINIA ISBELL DONALD IKEDA 17m ('hair h,ui,M~+~ BOB JACOBSON K. ANGEL PILAGO GARY SAFARIK COUNTY COUNCIL County of Kawai'i Hawaii County building 25 Aupuni S(ree! - Hilo, Hawaii 96720 34°i Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawaii County Council Hilo, Hawaii Wednesday, April 5, 2006 9:00 a.m. INVOCATION Kahu Wendell Davis of Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Campus CALL TO ORUER ROLL CALL PLEDGE Of ALLF,GIANCF., APPROVAL OF MINUTES (N~te: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Hawaii County Council-34 Page 2 April 5, 2006 9:00 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, COMMUNICATIONS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, COMMUNICATIONS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT ANll EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE Comm. 776: NOMINATION OF AN OFFICER AND ALTERNATE TO THE HAWAII STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (HSAC) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007. From HSAC Alternate Vice Chair James Y. Arakaki, dated March 21, 2006, recommending approval of the nominations of Stacy Higa as Vice Chair, James Y. Arakaki as Alternate Vice Chair, and Donald Ikeda as Second Alternate Vice Chair of the HSAC Executive Committee. Waived: PWIRC 9:OU A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 258-06: Accepts the Dedication of Real Property, Being a Portion of Tax Map Key: (3)2-4-048:068, Situate at Waiakea, in the District of South Hilo, County and State of Hawaii, from William Takaba and Cheryl Ann Takaba. {Parcel contains an area of approximately I,O80 square feet and would be used for future road widening purposes along the frontage of Edena Street.} Re: Comm. 677 Intr. by: Mr. Ikeda Approve: PWIRC-38 Res. 271-06: Authorizes the Receipt and Expenditure of State Funding Appropriated by the State Legislature Pursuant [o Act 178, Session Laws of Hawaii 2005, for Community Anti-Drug Efforts on the Island of Hawaii. {Funds would be utilized by providing grants to community organizations to undertake projects that promote community anti-drug efforts.} Re: Comm. 729 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell Approve: FC-249 Hawaii County Council-34 Page 3 April 5, 2006 Res. 274-06: Authorizes the Director of Finance to Negotiate a Lease of Real Property in Kawaihae, Tax Map Key (3) 6-1-03:10, 1 I and 14 (approx. 4.670 acres), to the Kawaihae Canoe Club. {Parcel to be used for recreational, cultural, and educational purposes relating to the perpetuation and preservation of [he art of Hawaiian outrigger canoe racing and Hawaiian koa canoes within the communities of South Kohala, North Kohala, and Hamakua.} Re: Comm. 732 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell Approve: FC-251 Res. 275-06: Authorizes the Acceptance of a Monetary Donation of $600 to the Hawaii County Police Department. {Funds donated by the Kona Coast Resort would be used for the Department's Special Response Team.} Re: Comm. 733 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell Approve: FC-252 Res. 276-06: Authorizes the Acceptance of a Donation of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for the Hilo Municipal Golf Course. {The wall-mounted Phillips AED, donated by the Hawaii Island Golf Association, has an estimated total value of $1,875.} Re: Comm. 736 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell Approve: FC-254 and Comm. 736.1: From Council Chair Stacy K. Higa, dated March 23, 2006. Res. 277-06: Authorizes the Acceptance of a Donation of a Search Canine to the Hawaii County Police Department's Juvenile Aid Section. {The trained canine, donated by Canines for Kids, Inc., is capable of searching for missing children and Alzheimer's patients and to trail criminal suspects.} Re: Comm. 737 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell Approve: FC-255 Hawaii County Council-34 Page 4 April 5, 2006 Res. 278-06: Creates an Investigator III (Temporary) Position and a Legal Assistant II (Temporary) Position for the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney's Non-Support Prosecution Project Team. {The Investigator 111 position would provide investigative and follow-up support critical to the identification and development of persistent non-support cases; and [he Legal Assistant II position would provide paralegal support for the project. } Re: Comm. 738 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell Approve: FC-256 Res. 279-06: Authorizes the Granting of an Easement for Utility Purposes Over a Portion of Lot 2 (Kula`imano Heights, Unit Vlll, Increment 2), Being Tax Map Key: (3)2-8-007:073, Situate at Kumula Street, Pepe`ekeo, District of South Hilo, County and State of Hawaii, to Hawaiian Telcom, Inc. {The fair market value of the site with an area of 908 square feet is $1,500.} Re: Comm. 739 Intr. by: Mc Ikeda Approve: PWIRC-39 Res. 280-06: Authorizes the Payment of Funds of a Later Fiscal Year and of More Than One Fiscal Year for One Truck Tractor for the Environmental Management Department's Solid Waste Division. {Replaces one of their truck tractors that was involved in a highway accident and deemed totaled by an appraiser.} Re: Comm. 741 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell Approve: FC-257 Res. 281-06: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter Into a Contract for Goods and Services, Adm. Serv. Office Log No. 06-212, with the Department of Health, State of Hawaii, to Update and/or Revise the County of Hawaii Erosion and Sedimentation Control Standards and Guidelines. {The Public Works Department has received a grant of $44,000 from the Department of Health for the update and/or revision of the County's Erosion and Sedimentation Control Guidelines. Funds would be used to a) review existing Standards and Guidelines; b) compare and evaluate standards and guidelines from other counties in the State of Hawaii and/or selected municipalities on the mainland; c) prepare an updated report including application of Best Management Practices to different types of projects and settings; and d) incorporate applicable comments by participating committees/agencies into the draft Revised County's Standards and Guidelines.} Re: Comm. 742 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell Approve: FC-258 Hawaii County Council-34 Page 5 April 5, 2006 Res. 284-06 Creates a Park Caretaker II Position, a Park Caretaker t Position, and a Park (Draft 2): Caretaker I Position for the Department of Parks and Recreation. {These positions would ensure that the Pu`umaile/Lehia Park located in Hilo and the Hones/Waiaha Beach Park located in Kona are properly serviced and maintained.} Re: Comm. 747.1 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell Approve: FC-262 Res. 286-06: Creates a Property Manager Position and a Clerk 111 Position for the Department of Finance. {The Department is responsible in providing staff to manage the lands acquired by the County and to minimize use of outside agents, and to fulfill this responsibility, these positions would staff the new Property Management Division.} Re: Comm. 749 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell Approve: FC-264 Res. 288-06: Supports Financing of the Planning, Design and Construction of the Waste Reduction Facility in East Hawaii Utilizing the Design-Build-Operate Procurement Process. Re: Camm.752 Intr. by: Mr. Safarik Waived: EMC 10:00 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 223: Amends Section 25-8-3 (North Kona Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (toning Code) of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition), by Changing the District Classification from Open (O) to General Industrial (MG-ISa) at Kalaoa 1"-4°i, North Kona, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key 7-3-49:36 and 37 (approx. 15.643 acres). {Hawai`i Electric Light Company, Inc., Applicant.} Re: Comm. 686 Intr. by: Mr. Pilago Approve: PC-56 Hawaii County Council-34 Page 6 April 5, 2006 Bill 238: Amends Article VII, Chapter 1, of the Hawaii County Charter (2000), Relating to the Department of Civil Service. {The proposed Charter amendments are for the purposes of: changing the name of the Civil Service Commission to Merit Appeals Board; changing the name of the Department of Civil Service to Department of Human Resources; changing the title of Director of Personnel or Director of Civil Service to Director of Human Resources; and changing the title of Deputy Director of Personnel or Deputy Director of Civil Service to Deputy Director of Human Resources.} Re: Comm. 726 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell Approve: FC-248 2/3 Vote: First of three required readings, Section 15-I(a), Hawai'i County Charter Bill 239 Amends Ordinance No. OS-86, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of (Draft 2): Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2006. {Appropriates revenues in Healing Our Island ($100,000) and Community Anti-Drug Effort Account ($100,000), for a total of $200,000; appropriates to Healing Our Island ($100,000) and Community Anti-Drug Effort Account ($100,000), for a total of $200,000. } Re: Comm. 729.1 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell Approve: FC-250 Bill 240: Amends Ordinance No. OS-86, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending Jwie 30, 2006. {Appropriates revenues in Contribution/Donation from Private Source ($600); appropriates same to Police Administration Division -Other Current Expense.} Re: Comm. 733 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell Approve: FC-253 Bill 242: Amends Ordinance No. OS-86, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2006. {Appropriates revenues in Federal Grants- Erosion and Sedimentation Control ($44,000); appropriates same to Erosion and Sedimentation Control.} Re: Comm. 742 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell Approve: FC-259 I lawai'i County Council-34 Page 7 April 5, 2006 Bill 243: Amends Ordinance No. 95-82 of the County of Hawaii Adopted on July 5, 1995, as Amended by Ordinance No. 96-92 Adopted on August 15, 1996, Relating [o the Issuance of General Obligation Bonds. {Amends the 1996A General Obligation Bond to allow use of unspent funds for any appropriated capital improvement projects which are in progress or ready to start.} Re: Comm. 745 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell (B/R) Approve: FC-260 2/3 Vote: Section 47-5, Hawaii Revised Statutes Bill 244: Amends Ordinance No. OS-86, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 3Q, 2006. {Increases revenues in Fund Balance from Previous Year ($1,200,000); appropriates to the following: Landfills -Other Current Expense ($1,150,000) and Recycling Program -County Other Current Expense ($50,000), for a total of $1,200,000. Funds would be re-appropriated for the Waikoloa Village Curbside Study, which had lapsed; road and paving improvements at the Hilo Transfer and Recycling Facility; cover rising fuel costs; and construct the sliver fill at the South Hilo Sanitary Landfill.} Re: Comm. 746 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell (B/R) Negative Recommendation: FC-261 10:30 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) ORllER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 214: Amends Ordinance No. OS-86, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2006. {Decreases revenue in Bus Revenues <$232,000> and increases revenue in Fund Balance from Previous Year ($2,758,465), for a total of $2,526,465; and appropriates to the following: Data Systems- Equipment ($63,000), Finance Administration and Budget-Other Current Expense ($102,025), Advertising ($58,700), Treasury -Other Current Expense ($20,000), Property Management- Salary and Wages ($20,618), Property Management -Other Current Expense ($3, 132), Property Management - Equipment($7,250), Civil Service-Salary and Wages ($26,500), Civil Service- Other Current Expense ($750), Research and Development -Other Current Expense ($9,000), Research and Development-Equipment ($20,000), Public Works Administration -Other Current Expense ($75,910), Automotive Division - 6quipment ($56,000), Police Commission -Other Current Expense ($4,000), Police Administration Division-Other Current Expense ($660,400), North Hilo -Other Current Expense ($3,000), Hamakua-Other Current Expense ($10,000), Waimea- Other Current Expense ($9,000), Kohala Police- Other Current Expense ($1 1,000), Kona Police -Other Current Expense ($89,000), Ka`u Police -Other Current Expense ($14,000), Puna Police-Other Current Expense ($7,000), Fire Protection -Other Current Expense ($150,000), Fire Protection Equipment ($264,070), Construction Inspection -Salary and Wages ($21,000), Building Inspection - Hawaii County Council-34 Page 8 April 5, 2006 Salary and Wages ($120,000), Building Inspection -Other Current Expense ($35,000), Flood Control -Other Current Expense ($150,000), Civil Defense Agency -Other Current Expense ($31,500), RSV P -Other Current Expense ($7,000), Parks and Recreation Administration -Other Current Expense ($1 I ,250), Parks Maintenance -Salary and Wages ($24,460), Parks Maintenance- Equipment ($26,900), Recreation Division -Other Current Expense ($45,000), Aquatics Pools -Other Current Expense ($100,000), Pana`ewa Zoo -Other Current Expense ($25,000), Transfer to Housing Fund ($170,000), Public Safety Disaster/Emergency-G ($75,000), for a total of $2,526,465. Due to the implementation of the Kokua Bus System, $232,000 reflects the loss in bus revenues and attaches a list of fund balance proposals showing the breakdown of the appropriations and a brief explanation on how the funds would be used. } Re: Comm. 671 Lntr. by: Ms. Isbell (B/R) 1~' Reading: March 1, 2006 Postponed: March 22, 2006 ;and Comm. 6713: From Finance Director William Takaba, dated March 7, 2006, transmitting Bill 214, Draft 2. Draft 2 requests an additional $15,000 be taken from the fund balance and appropriated to the Office of Management -Other Current Expense account for: 1) a contractual hire to assist Mayor Kim's Executive Assistant Roy Takemoto as he works on the Community Development Plans, and 2) final reimbursement payments to the consultant working on the large capacity gang cesspool replacement project; and Bill 214 Amends Ordinance No. OS-86, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the Cowity of (Draft 2): Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2006. {Increases revenue in Fund Balance from Previous Year ($2,773,465), changing the revenue total to $2,541,465; and appropriates to the following: Office of Management -Other Current Expense ($15,000). Please note that all remaining items are the same as contained in Draft I for a total of $2,541,465.} Intr. by: Ms. Isbell (B/R) Postponed: March 22, 2006 and Comm. 671.5: From Finance Committee Chair Virginia Isbell, dated March 21, 2006, requesting proposed amendments to Bill 214, Draft 2. The amendments are designed to allow additional examination and review of the requests for: 1) environmental assessments during sale of County land; 2) overtime; 3) property management division salary and wages, operating expenses, and equipment; 4) police commission other current expense; 5) matching funds for The 2004 and 2005 Assistance to Firefighters Grant; and 6) flood control contractual services. In addition, the amendments propose: 1) establishing additional contingency funds for council districts ($80,000/district); 2) funding legislative expenses; and 3) funding election expenses. Postponed: March 22, 2006 ~und (Comm. 67/.4/Bill 214, Drq~i 3, continues on the next page.) I lawai'i County Council-34 Page 9 April 5, 2006 Comm. 671.4: From Council Member Virginia Isbell, dated March 22, 2006, transmitting Bill 214, Draft 3. Draft 3 amendments move funds to the Council's contingency account to allow for additional examination and review of the requests for 1) environmental assessments during sale of County land; 2) overtime; 3) property management division salary and wages, operating expenses, and equipment; 4) police commission other current expense; and 5) matching funds for the 2004 and 2005 Assistance to Firefighters Grant. In addition, the amendments propose to I) establish additional contingency funds for council districts ($80,000/district); 2) fund legislative expenses; 3) fund election expenses; and 4) fund a Grant Writer position, SR 24 for the Department of Research and Development (attaches Exhibit "A" which lists the total adjustments); and Bill 214 Amends Ordinance No. OS-86, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of (Draft 3): Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2006. {Decreases revenue in Bus Revenues <$232,000> and increases revenue in Fund Balance from Previous Year ($3,727,401), for a total of $3,495,401; and appropriates to the following: Office of Management- Other Current Expense ($15,000), Data Systems -Equipment ($63,000), Finance Administration and Budget -Other Current F,xpense ($2,025), Advertising ($58,700), Treasury-Other Current Expense ($20,000), Civil Service- Other Current Expense ($750), Research and Development- Salary and Wages 11,073), Research and Development- Other Current Expense ($9,000), Research and Development -Equipment ($20,000), Public Works Administration -Other Current Expense ($75,910), Automotive Division -Equipment ($56,000), Police Administration Division -Other CurrenC Expense ($660,400), North Hilo-Other Current Expense ($3,000), Hamakua-Other Current Expense ($10,000), Waimea - Other Current Expense ($9,000), Kohala Police-Other Current Expense ($11,000), Kona Police-Other Current Expense ($89,000), Ka`u Police-Other Current Expense ($14,000), Puna Police -Other Current Expense ($7,000), Fire Protection -Other Current Expense ($150,000), Building Inspection -Salary and Wages ($120,000), Building Inspection -Other Current Expense ($35,000), Flood Control - Other CurrenC Expense ($150,000), Civil Defense Agency -Other Current Expense ($31,500), RSVP -Other Current Expense ($7,000), Parks and Recreation Administration -Other Current Expense ($1 1,250), Parks Maintenance-Salary and Wages ($24,460), Parks Maintenance -Equipment ($26,900), Recreation Division - Other Current Expense ($45,000), Aquatics Pools -Other Current Expense ($100,000), Pana`ewa Zoo -Other Current Expense ($25,000),'fransfer to Housing Fund ($170,000), Public Safety Disaster/Emergency-G ($75,000), Legislative - Contingency Relief ($],155,497), Clerk-Council Services-Other Current Expense ($I 15,300), Clerk-Council Services- Equipment ($104,736), Election Division - Other Current Expense ($12,300), and Election Division -Equipment ($1,600), for a total of $3,495,401. } Intr. by: Ms. Isbell (B/R) (Note: There are three pending motions: 1) Ms. Isbell moved to approve Bi11214, duly seconded by Mr. Holschuh; 2) Ms. Isbell moved to amend Bi11214 with Draft 2, duly seconded by Mr. Ikeda; and 3) Ms. Isbell moved to amend Bi11214, Draft 2, with her proposed amendments contained in Communication 671.5, duly seconded by Mr. Ikeda.) Hawaii County Council-34 Page 10 April 5, 2006 Bill 215: Amends Ordinance No. OS-86, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2006. {Increases revenues in Transfer from General Fund ($170,000); appropriates to the following: Kawaihae Transitional Shelter ($136,000) and Hawaii Island Workforce Economic Development Ohana (HI W EDO) ($34,000), for a total of $170,000. Funds would be used at the Kawaihae Transitional Housing Shelter to maintain its services for this fiscal year and for repairs to its shelter; and by HI W EDO for its workforce development programs.} Re: Comm. 671 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell (B/R) I" Reading: March 1, 2006 Postponed: March 22, 2006 (Note: There is a pending motion by Ms. Isbell and duly seconded by Mr. Pilago to approve Bill 215.) Bill 219 Amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning (Draft 2): Code) of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition), by Changing the District Classification from Single Family Residential (RS-10) to General Commercial (CG-10) at Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key 2-2-28:30, 32, 33 (approx. 28,002 square feet). {Janice Oshiro, Applicant.} Re: Comm. 679.2 Intr. by: Mr. Jacobson I" Reading: March 22, 2006 Bill 230: Amends Ordinance No. OS-87, as Amended, Relating to Public hnprovements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006. {Adds PARKS AND RECREATION: Hakalau Veterans' Park Improvements ($1,050,000); funds shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Project Fund-Fund Balance, and/or Other Sources ($1,050,000). Funds would be used to purchase required materials and then install restrooms and a pavilion ($400,000); bleachers ($30,000); rooting to cover bleachers ($120,000); and to make all ADA compliant improvements ($500,000).} Re: Comm. 693 Into by: Mr. Holschuh I~' Reading: March 22, 2006 2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter Hawaii County Council-34 Page I I April 5, 2006 Bi11232: Initiates a Charter Amendment to Section 13-4, Article X[ll of the Hawaii County Charter Relating to Composition and Terms of Boards and Commissions. {Allows al I members who serve less than atwo-year term to succeed themselves for an additional full term.} Re: Comm.696 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell 1''" Reading: March 22, 2006 2/3 Vote: Second of three required readings, Section I S-1(a), Hawai`i County Charter [3ill 233: Amends Ordinance No. OS-86, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2006. {Appropriates revenues in State Grants -Pahoa Weed and Seed ($33,500); appropriates same to Pahoa Weed and Seed. } Re: Comm. 697 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell I" Reading: March 22, 2006 REPORTS FINANCIAL Monthly Financial Status Report from the Finance Department for the Month REPOR"i~: Ended December 31, 2005. FC-247 Recommends approval of the nomination of Mr. George "Rick" Robinson (Council (Comm. 722): District 7) to the Civil Service Commission. REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the following cases, pursuant to Section 92-5(a)(4), Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended, for the purpose of consulting with the Corporation Counsel and/or its attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Council's powers, duties, privileges, immunities and liabilities, including the current status of the litigation. A 2/3 vote, pursuant to HRS Section 92-4 and Rule 12 of the Rules of Procedure of the County Council is necessary to hold an executive meeting. Comm. 514.1: JAMES R. PARRISH AND LISA R. PARRISH, ET. AL. V. THE HONORABLE: RONALD 1BARRA, JUDGE OF THE TH?RD CIRCUIT COURT, STATE OF HAWAII, E"F. AL. CIV. NO. OS-651; JAMES R. PARRISH AND LISA R. PARRISH, E"f. AL. V. THE STATE OF HAWAII, ET. AL. CIV. NO. OS-I-0315 REQUEST FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION From Corporation Counsel Lincoln S. T. Ashida, dated March 6, 2006. {The purpose of the executive meeting is to discuss the Corporation Counsel s interpretation, work product, and recommendations concerning the litigation in this case, including the payment of special counsel fees and costs, which necessarily involve discussion concerning the Council's powers, duties, privileges, immunities and liabilities thereto. This meeting is closed to the public pursuant to Section 92-5(a)(4), Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended.} Postponed: March 22, 2006 Hawaii County Council-34 Page 12 April 5, 2006 Comm. 724.1: KELLY, ET. AL. V. 1250 OCEANSIDE PARTNERS, ET. AL. CIV. NO. 00-0 ] -0192K From Corporation Counsel Lincoln S. T. Ashida, dated March 3, 2006. Postponed: March 22, 2006 Comm. 771: CLAIM AGAINST THE COUNTY/STATE FARM WSURANCE RE: MICHAEL GIBE From Deputy Corporation Counsel Joseph K. Kamelamela, dated March 20, 2006. Comm. 772: CLAIM AGAINST THE COUNTY/FREDDY RICE DBA FR CATTLE COMPANY From Deputy Corporation Counsel Joseph K. Kamelamela, dated March 20, 2006. Comm. 777: MARLA ULEP VS. COUNTY OF HAWAII, ET AL. VS. KEVIN JACKSON; CIVIL NO. 04-1-0314 From Deputy Corporation Counsel Brandon A. K. Gonzalez, dated March 21, 2006. Comm. 778: ROXIE McCALL, ET AL. VS. PATRICK WILSON CLOSE, ET AL.; CIVIL NO. OS-1-0374 From Deputy Corporation Counsel Brandon A. K. Gonzalez, dated March 21.2006. OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) ANNOUNCEMENTS TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2006 COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2006 COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCIL. ROOM MONDAY, MAY I, 2006 COMMI"f"TEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2006 COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCIL ROOM Hawaii County Council-34 Page 13 April 5, 2006 ADJOURNMENT Note: B/R, when listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Council Member has agreed to introduce legislation "By RequesP' 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 to attend this meeting should call 961-8255 by April 3, 2006. Persons using TDDs may call 961-8521. Copies of an item listed on [he agenda may be viewed at the Hawaii County Services Office at 75-5706 Kuakini Highway. Suite 103, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740; at the Office of the County Clerk at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720; at the Kona Council Members' Office at the Kailua Trade Center, 75-5706 Hanama Place, Suite 109, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740; and at the Waimea Council Members' Office at the Holomua Center, 64-1067 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite 5, Waimea, Hawaii 96743. V ideoconferencin is available at the following locations: • Kona Council Office at [he Kailua Trade Center; and • Waimea Council Office at the Flolomua Center. IC, for technical reasons the video connection cannot be made and/or is disrupted, the scheduled meeting will continue. • Videoconferencing from the Pahoa Neighborhood Facility will not be available. Submitting Testimony: Those persons wishing to testify in person or by videoconference must register with the Council/Clerk's staff. Those testifying in person and submitting written testimony at the meeting in Hilo should bring sixteen (161 copies of the testimony for distribution at the meeting. Those testifying by videoconference from the Kona Council Office and the Waimea Council Office should bring one copy of the testimony. Those pcrsons unable to testify in person or by videoconference may submit testimony (I) by mail to the County Clerk's Office in Hilo at the above address, (2) by facsimile to (808) 961-8912, or (3) by e-mail to counci]lestimony(c~co.hawaii.hi. us. Copies will be made and distributed at the meeting when transmitted in a timely manner. In any case, both oral and written testimony will be considered public record. Notice to Lobb~sts: If you are a lobbyist, you must register with the Hawaii County Clerk within five days of becoming a lobbyist. {Article I5, Section 2-913(b), Hawaii County Code} A lobbyist means "any individual engaged for pay or other consideration who spends more than five hours in any month or $275 in any six-month period For the purpose of attempting to influence legislative or administrative action by communicating or urging others to communicate with public officials." {Article I5, Section 2-913(a)(6), Hawaii County Code} Registration forms and expenditure report docwnents are available at the Office of the County Clerk-Council, 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720. Government Access "Celevision: Channel 52 (Hilo and Kona) Wednesday, April 12, 2006. at 6 p.m.; Sunday, April 16, 2006. at 1030 a.m.: and Wednesday, April 19, 2006, at 6 p.m. (Flawai'i lYibune Herald-April 2, 2006) (West Hawaii Today-April 2, 2006)