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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 2008/09/24 2006-2008PETE HOFFMANN Choir & Pre.viding QJ~cer K. ANGEL PILAGO Dice Choir d6°i Session COUNTY COUNCIL County ojHawai'i Hawui i County Building 25 Aupuni S[reet Hilo, Hawaii 96720 ORDER OF BUSINESS INVOCATION CALL. TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES Hawaii County Council 333 Kilauea Avenue (Ben Franklin Building) Second Floor, Council Room Hilo, Hawaii Wednesday, September 24, 2008 8:30 a.m. Reverend Sohko Kuki of Hilo Hooganji Mission August 13, 2008 BRENDAFORD STACY K.HIGA DONALDIKEDA BOBIACOBSON EMILY L NAEOLE DOMINIC YAGONG J YOSHIMOTO > N O d CO r~ _,% , OD ` ' .. _ ~ . -3 fTl i~ N i'i ..,- r J w (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) Serving the Interests oft/re People oJOttr Island Hawaii County is un Equul Oppor(unity Provider and Employer. Hawaii County Council-46 Page 2 September 24, 2008 MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE 8:30 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS COMMUNICATIONS ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 731-08: Encourages the Administration to Research the Application Process to Obtain Funding for an Energy Worker-Related Training Program, as Established Through the Green Jobs Act 2007. {Encourages the Administration to do the following: 1) explore the possibilities of establishing a countywide energy efficiency and renewable energy worker training program; 2) explore how to access Federal funding provided by the Green Jobs Act 2007; 3) prepare a list of "green-collar" jobs; and 4) provide an update to the Council regarding these efforts by March 1, 2009. } Re: Comm. 1416 Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann Approve: FESC-6 Res. 732-08: Changes Time Element of a Custodian/Groundskeeper I (1/4T) to Half Time. {Increasing the time element from '/4 time to '/2 time would allow for the maintenance of the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates police sub-station to be increased from twice a month to twice a week, and also provide travel time and additional maintenance time at the Ka`u police station. } Re: Comm. 1418 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Approve: FC-325 Res. 733-08: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with the State of Hawaii Department of Health, Pursuant to HRS 46-7, for the Chronic Disease Self Management Program (CDSMP). {Funds would be used to implement the CDSMP, which is an evidence-based prevention program that closely replicates a specific intervention, which has been tested through controlled experiments with published results. } Re: Comm. 1420 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Approve: FC-327 Hawaii County Council-46 Page 3 September 24, 2008 Res. 734-08: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with the State of Hawaii Department of Defense, State Civil Defense, Pursuant to HRS 46-7, for the Public Safety Interoperable Communications Grant. {Funds would be used to provide the County's Fire and Police Departments with enhanced interoperable communications with respect to voice, data, and/or video signals. } Re: Comm. 1421 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Approve: FC-329 Res. 740-08: Urges the Administration to Release the Funds of the Award of a $500,000 Grant to Hawaii Island Veterans Memorial, Inc (HIVM). {Release of these funds to HIVM would enable them to finalize an agreement with the Department of Veterans Affairs as well as launch their capital fundraising campaign to obtain funds to commence Phase 2 planning for a meeting and events center serving the veterans and the community. } Re: Comm. 1431 Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann Approve: PWIRC-95 Res. 742-08: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $18,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Public Works Transfer to Highway Fund (Highway -South Hilo Road) (To be allotted to Ainalako Road Paved Pullouts). Contingency Relief funds from District 3 would be used to install three paved pullouts along Ainalako Road to allow motorists to safely pull over when yielding to oncoming traffic. } Re: Comm. 1441 Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto Waived: FC Res. 744-08: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $2,300 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Police Department, Police Administration Division - Other Current Expense (International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc. (ICISF) Training Conference). Contingency Relief funds from District 3 would be used towards travel expenses for four police officers of the Peer Support Unit and Critical Incident Support Unit can attend a conference to receive specialized training and to get certified. } Re: Comm. 1443 Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto Waived: FC Hawaii County Council-46 Page 4 September 24, 2008 Res. 745-08: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $2,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Office of the Mayor, Mayor's Entertainment (Nago City-sister city). Contingency Relief funds from District 4 would be used towards expenses incurred by the sister city dinner with Nago City held at the Naniloa Hotel on August 14, 2008. } Re: Comm. 1449 Intr. by: Mr. Higa Waived: FC Res. 746-08: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $2,500 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Hawaii County Police Department, Police Administrative Division -Other Current Expense, Travel/Conferences (International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc., "ICISF" Conference). Contingency Relief funds from District 4 would be used for the Police Department's Peer Support Unit and Critical Incident Response Team to attend the ICISF Conference.} Re: Comm. 1450 Intr. by: Mr. Higa Waived: FC Res. 747-08: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $7,885 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Fire Department Training and Volunteer Fire- Equipment (Ainaloa volunteer firefighters equipment). Contingency Relief funds from District 5 would be used towards the purchase of equipment for the Ainaloa volunteer firefighters. } Re: Comm. 1456 Intr. by: Ms. Naeole Waived: FC Hawaii County Council-46 Page 5 September 24, 2008 Res. 751-08: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $2,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation, Culture and Arts Other Current Expense (Hawai`i Island Veterans Memorial, Inc./Annual Veterans' Day Parade). Contingency Relief funds from District 9 would be used towards the annual Veterans' Day parade to be held in November 2008. } Re: Comm. 1461 Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann Waived: FC Res. 752-08: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $1,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Planning Department, Planning Other Current Expense, Miscellaneous Contract Services (Exceptional Trees Signage Project). Contingency Relief funds from District 8 would be used towards the design, fabrication, and installation of signs to identify "Exceptional Trees" of Hawaii County. } Re: Comm. 1462 Intr. by: Mr. Pilago Waived: FC Res. 753-08: Authorizes the Payment of Funds of a Later Fiscal Year and of More Than One Fiscal Year for aMulti-Year Cost Sharing Agreement for a U.S. Corps of Engineers Feasibility Study of a New Boat Ramp at Mahukona in North Kohala. {Funding of this study would be made in three increments thru FY2010-11, with the first increment already budgeted in the current fiscal year's operating budget. Subsequent funding would be needed if feasibility is determined and the County decides to proceed with the construction of the project. A ballpark figure for the costs beyond the Feasibility Study is $5-$6 million. } Re: Comm. 1464 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Waived: FC Res. 754-08: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $15,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Office of Mayor Committee on Status of Women (Teen Dating Violence conference). Contingency Relief funds from District 7 would be used towards the Teen Dating, Depression and Suicide Prevention conference sponsored by the Committee on Status of Women. } Re: Comm. 1465 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Waived: FC Hawaii County Council-46 Page 6 September 24, 2008 Res. 755-08: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $1,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation, Culture and Arts Other Current Expense (Annual Veterans' Day Parade). Contingency Relief funds from District 8 would be used towards the annual Veterans' Day parade to be held in November 2008. } Re: Comm. 1466 Intr. by: Mr. Pilago Waived: FC Res. 756-08: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $1,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation Culture and Arts Other Current Expense (Hawai`i Island Veterans Memorial, Inc., Annual Veterans' Day Parade). Contingency Relief funds from District 1 would be used towards the Hawaii Island Veterans Memorial, Inc., Annual Veterans' Day Parade. } Re: Comm. 1467 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Waived: FC 10:15 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) (NOTE: COUNCIL WILL TAKEA ONE-HOUR LUNCHBREAK CLOSE TO THE NOONHOUR.) BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bi11351: Amends Chapter 24 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended), Relating to Vehicles and Traffic. {Amends Chapter 24, Article 10, Division 6 (Loading Zones), Section 24-288.1, Schedule 36.1 (Active loading and unloading zones) under (c), South Hilo, by adding Kamehameha Avenue, mauka side, beginning from a point 111 feet northwest of Shipman Street and extending 58 feet in the northwesterly direction. } Re: Comm. 1394 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Approve: PWIRC-93 Hawaii County Council-46 Page 7 September 24, 2008 Bi11352: Amends Chapter 24 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended), Relating to Vehicles and Traffic. {Amends Chapter 24, Article 10, Division 2 (Moving Vehicles), Section 24-273, Schedule 21 (Permitted U-turn areas), paragraph (c) (South Hilo), by deleting subparagraph (1) and renumbering as required. } Re: Comm. 1395 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Approve: PWIRC-94 Bi11354: Amends the Parks and Recreation Facility Schedule, Chapter 15, Section 15-68.1, Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended), Relating to Naming the Horseshoe Courts Located at Onekahakaha Beach Park "Uncle David K. Calles, Sr. Horseshoe Courts" in Honor of David K. Calles, Sr. {Recognizes and commemorates in perpetuity the many years of selfless dedication, hard work, community spirit, and aloha that David K Calles, Sr., contributed towards promoting athletics and horseshoe pitching in our Hilo communities. } Re: Comm. 1410 Intr. by: Mr. Higa Approve: PSPRC-19 Bi11355: Amends Ordinance No. 08-78, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009. {Appropriates revenues in Federal Grants -Sexual Assault Nurse Coordinator (Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) Grant) ($4,123); appropriates same to Sexual Assault Nurse Coordinator (SAFE Grant). Funds would be used to send six officers and two SAFE nurses to the Fourth Annual Statewide Sexual Assault Multi-Disciplinary Training. } Re: Comm. 1417 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Approve: FC-324 Bi11356: Amends Ordinance No. 08-79, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2008, to June 30, 2009. {Decreases/increases the following projects: HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Kaloko Housing Program -Federal [$5,563,000] ($0), Kaloko Housing Program -County [$5,413,000] ($7,500,000); appropriation decrease/increase shall be provided from the following: Federal Grants Receivable [$5,563,000] ($0), and General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund -Fund Balance and/or Other Sources [$5,413,000] ($7,500,000). Funds would be used for Phase I of the Kaloko Housing Program project to complete 24 transitional housing units that would replace the Kawaihae Transitional Housing Program, which is scheduled for closure in June of 2009. } Re: Comm. 1419 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Approve: FC-326 2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter Hawaii County Council-46 Page 8 September 24, 2008 Bi11357: Amends Ordinance No. 08-78, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009. {Appropriates revenues in Federal Grants -Healthy Aging/Chronic Disease Self Management ($66,010); appropriates same to Healthy Aging/Chronic Disease Self Management. } Re: Comm. 1420 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Approve: FC-328 Bi11358: Amends Ordinance No. 08-78, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009. {Appropriates revenues in the following: Federal Grants -Public Safety Interoperable Communications ($1,275,000) and State Grants -Public Safety Interoperable Communications ($300,000), for a total of $1,575,000; appropriates to the following: Public Safety Interoperable Communications -Federal ($1,275,000) and Public Safety Interoperable Communications -State ($300,000), for a total of $1,575,000.} Re: Comm. 1421 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Approve: FC-330 Bi11359: Amends Ordinance No. 08-79, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2008, to June 30, 2009. {Adds POLICE: South Kona Police Station ($800,000); funds shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund -Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($800,000). Funds would be added to the current appropriation of $400,000 for the planning and design phase of the new South Kona Police Station, due to the addition of an indoor firing range and increasing the overall size of the station. } Re: Comm. 1422 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Approve: FC-331 2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter Bi11360: Authorizes the Issuance of General Obligation Bonds of the County of Hawaii for the Purpose of Funding All or a Portion of the Costs of the Kaloko Housing Program Project for the County; Fixing the Form, Denominations, and Certain Other Details of Such Bonds and Providing for the Sale Thereof; and Authorizes the Taking of Other Actions Relating to the Issuance and Sale of the Bonds. {Funds not to exceed $8 million would be used towards the Kaloko Housing Program public improvement project and related bond issuance costs.} Re: Comm. 1423 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Approve: FC-332 Hawaii County Council-46 Page 9 September 24, 2008 Bi11361: Amends Chapter 14, General Welfare, Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended), Relating to the Restriction of Genetically Engineered Taro (Kalo) and Coffee. {Protects the taro (kalo) and coffee industry from genetic engineering and preserves agriculturally-based practices and cultural traditions associated with taro and coffee within the County. } Re: Comm. 1424 Intr. by: Mr. Pilago Approve: EMC-17 ;and Comm. 1424.36: From Council Member K. Angel Pilago, dated September 12, 2008, transmitting proposed amendments to Bi11361. Proposes to delete the section relating to "Applicability" and amends the "Penalty" section. 1:30 P.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) AND REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bi11237 Planning Director Initiated: Repeals Ordinance No. 97-102 and Amends (Draft 2): Section 25-8-7 (North and South Kohala Districts Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition), by Changing the District Classification from Single Family Residential - 15,000 Square Feet (RS-15) to Residential and Agricultural - 15 Acre (RA-15a) at Kahua 1St, North Kohala, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key:5-9-001:008 (approx. 37.880 acres). (Note: At the Council's Apri122, 2008, meeting, Bi11237 was unanimously amended via Communication 998.8, which further downzoned the property from the Planning Director's recommendation of Residential and Agricultural 5 acre (RA-Sa) to Residential and Agricultural 15 acre (RA-15a).) Re: Comm. 998 Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann Referred to Planning Commission: Apri122, 2008 1St Reading: September 10, 2008 Bi11344: Amends Chapter 24 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended), Relating to Vehicles and Traffic. {Amends Chapter 24, Article 10, Division 2, Section 24-265, Schedule 13 (Yield locations), paragraph (e) Kohala, by adding Ka`auhuhu Homestead Road, North Kohala Ditch Bridge, proposed yield to oncoming traffic along southbound approach. } Re: Comm. 1376 Intr. by: Ms. Ford 1St Reading: September 10, 2008 Hawaii County Council-46 Page 10 September 24, 2008 Bi11345: Amends Ordinance No. 08-79, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2008, to June 30, 2009. {Adds PARKS AND RECREATION: Kahuku Community and Senior Center ($250,000); funds shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund - Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($250,000). Funds would be used to plan and design a new community/senior center at Kahuku Park. } Re: Comm. 1382 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong 1St Reading: September 10, 2008 2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter Bi11346: Amends Ordinance No. 08-79, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2008, to June 30, 2009. {Adds PARKS AND RECREATION: Hazardous Materials Mitigation - Islandwide ($1,000,000); funds shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund -Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($1,000,000). Funds would be used towards remediation, abatement, encapsulation, or other appropriate mitigative responses at park facilities identified to have a presence of hazardous substances used in the construction, repair, or maintenance of park facilities over the years. } Re: Comm. 1383 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong 1St Reading: September 10, 2008 2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter Bi11347: Amends Ordinance No. 08-79, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2008, to June 30, 2009. {Adds PARKS AND RECREATION: Removal/Removal and Replacement of Hazardous Facilities ($500,000); funds shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund -Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($500,000). Funds would be used towards construction efforts necessary to demolish, remove and, if necessary, replace structures, or portions of structures rendered hazardous or unsafe for public use or continued public use. } Re: Comm. 1384 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong 1St Reading: September 10, 2008 2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter Hawaii County Council-46 Page 11 September 24, 2008 Bi11348: Amends Ordinance No. 08-78, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009. {Appropriates revenues in Federal Grants -Kona Flood Study (Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)) ($250,000); appropriates same to Kona Flood Study (FEMA). Funds would be used to supplement County funds in an effort to update FEMA Floodplains in North Kona; more specifically, to do flood studies on five drainageways located in North Kona (Waiaha Drainageway, Splitflows and Tributaries; Horseshoe Bend Drainageway; Holualoa Drainageway; Unnamed Zone A Drainageway (located between Holualoa and Kaumalumalu); and Kaumalumalu Drainageway, and Tributaries). } Re: Comm. 1385 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong 1St Reading: September 10, 2008 ;and Comm. 1385.2: From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated September 12, 2008, requesting a status report and presentation of progress by the Public Works Department relating to the FIRM mapping updates as well as providing an explanation of how and where the FEMA grant funding of $250,000 will be expended. Bi11349: Amends Ordinance No. 08-79, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2008, to June 30, 2009. {Increases PUBLIC WORKS: Hawaii County Building Improvements [$3,522,000] $5,500,000; appropriation increase shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund -Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($1,978,000). Additional funds would be used to cover costs needed to complete this project.} Re: Comm. 1387 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong 1St Reading: September 10, 2008 2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter Bi11362: Amends the State Land Use Boundaries Maps for the County of Hawaii by Changing the District Classification from the Agricultural to the Urban District at Puehuehu and Kapua, North Kohala, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key:5-4-008: Portion 002 (approx. 3.475 acres). {State Department of Accounting and General Services, Applicant. The Planning Commission concurs with the recommendation of the Planning Director and recommends approval of Bi11362 and its companion Bi11363.} Re: Comm. 1401 Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann 1St Reading: September 10, 2008 Hawaii County Council-46 Page 12 September 24, 2008 Bi11363: Amends Section 25-8-7 (North and South Kohala District Zone Map) and Section 25-8-9 (Hawi-Kapaau Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition), by Changing the District Classification from Agricultural - 20 Acres (A-20a) to Single Family Residential - 15,000 Square Feet (RS-15) at Puehuehu and Kapua, North Kohala, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key 5-4-008: Portion 002 (approx. 3.475 acres). {State Department of Accounting and General Services, Applicant. } Re: Comm. 1401 Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann 1St Reading: September 10, 2008 REPORTS REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the following 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 11 of the Rules of Procedure of the County Council is necessary to hold an executive meeting. Comm. 1463: STACY S. K HIGA, JANICE M. N. HIGA VS. COUNTY OF HAWAII, LINCOLN ASHIDA AS THE CORPORATION COUNSEL FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII, ET AL. CIVIL NO. 08-1-0293 (THIRD CIRCUIT COURT); AND STACY HIGA VS. NAOMI EARP, 1N HER OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS CHAIR AND HEAD OF THE UNITED STATES EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION; LINCOLN ASHIDA, 1N HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS CORPORATION COUNSEL, COUNTY OF HAWAII CIVIL NO. CV08-00411 (UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, DISTRICT OF From Deputy Corporation Counsel Katherine A. Garson, dated September 12, 2008. Comm. 1468: CLAIM AGAINST THE COUNTY/MACCULATE ST. CLAIR From Deputy Corporation Counsel Joseph K Kamelamela, dated September 10, 2008. OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) ANNOUNCEMENTS Hawaii County Council-46 Page 13 September 24, 2008 ADJOURNMENT 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 ca11961-8255 by September 22, 2008. TTY users may use Relay Service (711)(961-8255) to contact our office. The agenda is available on the County Council-Clerk web page at http://co.hawaii.hi.us/council/agendas_and_actions.htm. Copies of the agenda and items listed on the agenda are available at the County Clerk's Office, 333 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo; the Office of the Mayor, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103, Kailua-Kona; the Kona Council Office, Kailua Trade Center, 75-5706 Hanama Place, Suite 109, Kailua-Kona; and the Waimea Council Office at the Holomua Center, 64-1067 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite 5, Waimea. For further information, please ca11961-8255. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes (hereinafter "HRS") § 92-3.5, the Hawaii County Council will be conducting its September 24, 2008, meeting via videoconference. Council Members will be present at the following locations: County Council Room -Ben Franklin Tower, 2°d Floor, 333 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720 Kona Council Office -Kailua Trade Center, 75-5706 Hanama Place, Suite 109, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Videoconferencin~ is available at the following locations; Waimea will be available unti14:30 p.m., or later in the event public witness testimony has not been completed: • Kona Council Office at the Kailua Trade Center; and • Waimea Council Office at the Holomua Center. If audio stream between Hilo and Kona is lost for more than a short period of time, the meeting will be terminated. • Videoconferencing from the Pahoa Neighborhood Facility will not be available. Submitting Testimony: Those wishing to testify in person must register with the County Clerk's staff. Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring fourteen (14) copies for distribution. Testimony may also be submitted (1) by mail to the County Clerk's Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni St., Hilo, Hawaii, 96720; (2) by facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or (3) by e-mail to counciltestimon ~ a,co.hawaii.hi.us. Please submit separate testimony for each item. For testimony received via e-mail or fax, copies will be distributed at the meeting when transmitted in a timely manner. All oral and written testimony will be made a part of the public record. 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