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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 05/06/2009 2008-2010J YOSHIMOTO Chair & Presiding Officer PETE HOFFMANN Vice Chair 13'~ Session COUNTY COUNCIL County ofHawai'i Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai `i 96720 ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawaii County Council Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa 78-128 Ehukai Street Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Wednesday, May 6, 2009 9:00 a.m. INVOCATION CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF M[NUTES Pastor Keith Elliott of Kona Church of God GUY ENRIQUES BRENDA FORD KELLY GREENWELL DONALDIKEDA EMILY I. NAEOLE DENNIS "FRESH" ONISHI DOMINIC YAGONG r~.* ~~ u~ ~~:~~ C=~; ~~ e~ N CL' -s~ '` 3 i t F J ~ - -_ ~, 4~~' ~f February 4, 2009; February 19, 2009; and March 2, 2009 (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Huwui`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Hawaii County Council-13 Page 2 May 6, 2009 MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE 9:00 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON COMMUNICATIONS AND ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS COMMUNICATIONS ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 66-09 Encourages the Respective Counties of Hawaii, Maui, Kauai, and the City and (Draft 2): County of Honolulu, to Collaborate and Pursue a Single Solid Waste Proposal That Could Enable the State of Hawaii to Qualify and Apply for Federal Funding Under Any and All Existing or Proposed Economic Stimulus and Stabilization Packages, Including, but Not Limited to, the New "Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008", Also Known as the 2007 U.S. Farm Bill. {Encourages the counties of Hawaii, Maui, Kauai, and the City and County of Honolulu to collaborate in developing a joint process to address the State's solid waste issues through integrated programs that promote economic and agricultural sustainability for the State of Hawai `i. } Re: Comm. 189.6 Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann Approve: EMC-3 Postponed: April 8, 2009 Held Over Pursuant to Council Rule 24(e): Apri122, 2009 (Note: There is a pending motion by Ms. Ford and duly seconded by Mr. Onishi to approve Resolution 66-09, as amended (Draft 2).) Res. 104-09: Authorizes the Mayor to Enter Into aMulti-Year Lease Extension Agreement with Grace Basque for the Kona Elderly Activities Office. {Located at 85-951 Haleki`i Street in Kealakekua, the current lease for this office will expire on June 30, 2009. This request extends the lease for four years at the current lease rent ($4,000/month). } Re: Comm. 255 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Approve: FC-50 Hawaii County Council-13 Page 3 May 6, 2009 Res. 122-09: 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 Liquor Control Public Programs, Miscellaneous Contract Services (Kea`au High School -Project Grad 2009) account. Contingency Relief funds from District 3 would be used towards Kea`au High School's 2009 Project Graduation, scheduled for June 5-6, 2009.} Re: Comm. 277 Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto Waived: FC Res. 123-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $20,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Public Works Transfer to Capital Project Fund-General (To be allotted to East Hawaii Traffic Calming Improvements -Council District 3) account. Contingency Relief funds from District 3 would be used towards traffic calming improvements in Council District 3. } Re: Comm. 278 Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto Waived: FC Res. 124-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $1,308 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Civil Defense Agency, Civil Defense Agency Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services (Ka`u Rural Health Community Association (KRHCA)/web and video connectivity) account. Contingency Relief funds from District 6 would be used towards KRHCA's web and video connectivity program. } Re: Comm. 279 Intr. by: Mr. Enriques Waived: FC Res. 125-09: 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 Liquor Control Public Programs, Miscellaneous Contract Services (Hilo High School -Project Graduation 2009) account. Contingency Relief funds from District 3 would be used towards Hilo High School's 2009 Project Graduation, scheduled for June 5-6, 2009.} Re: Comm. 280 Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto Waived: FC Hawaii County Council-13 Page 4 May 6, 2009 Res. 130-09: Authorizes the Acceptance of Playground Equipment for the Higashihara Park. {Donated by the Rotary Club of Kona Community Foundation, the keiki playground equipment will be installed by various community groups and volunteers and has an estimated value of $10,000. } Re: Comm. 290 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Waived: FC Res. 131-09: 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 Funding for the Hawaii County's Congregate and Home Delivered Meals Program. {Funds would be used to provide approximately 4,899 congregate meals and 3,561 home delivered meals to eligible older individuals, as well as employ a temporary part-time staff to deliver meals to homebound seniors and increase work hours to a number of staff at congregate meal sites. } Re: Comm. 291 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Waived: FC Res. 132-09: Requires the Administration to Redraw the Boundary Lines of the West Hawaii Golf Subsidy Program to Allow the Waimea Country Club to Participate in the Subsidy Program. {Issues an addendum to Request for Proposal No. 2525 to allow the Waimea Country Club to participate in the program. } Re: Comm. 292 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Waived: FC Res. 133-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $1,500 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Planning Department, Planning Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services (Envision Downtown Hilo (EDH) 2025 Action Plan Update) account. Contingency Relief funds from District 4 would be used towards the EDH 2025 VisionKeepers five-year Action Plan Update and Design Guidelines. } Re: Comm. 293 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Waived: FC Hawaii County Council-13 Page 5 May 6, 2009 Res. 134-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $5,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation, Recreation Division Equipment (Pi`ihonua Gym/Carvalho Park Recreational Equipment) account. Contingency Relief funds from District 2 would be used to purchase the following miscellaneous recreational equipment for Pi`ihonua Gym/Carvalho Park: volleyball system, foosball table, pool table, and a badminton system. } Re: Comm. 294 Intr. by: Mr. Ikeda Waived: FC Res. 135-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $1,500 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Research and Development Tourism Promotion, Miscellaneous Contract Services (Pacific Tsunami Museum/Refurbish Tsunami Clock and Install Sign) account. Contingency Relief funds from District 4 would be used to refurbish the Tsunami Clock and install a new sign by the Pacific Tsunami Museum. } Re: Comm. 295 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Waived: FC Res. 136-09: 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 Liquor Control Public Programs, Miscellaneous Contract Services (Waiakea High Schoo12009 Project Graduation) account. Contingency Relief funds from District 4 would be used towards Waiakea High School's 2009 Project Graduation.} Re: Comm. 296 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Waived: FC Res. 137-09: 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 Liquor Control Public Programs, Miscellaneous Contract Services (2009 Waiakea High School Grad Night) account. Contingency Relief funds from District 2 would be used towards the 2009 Waiakea High School's Grad Night. } Re: Comm. 297 Intr. by: Mr. Ikeda Waived: FC Hawaii County Council-13 Page 6 May 6, 2009 Res. 138-09: 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 Liquor Control Public Programs, Miscellaneous Contract Services (Waiakea High School -Project Graduation 2009) account. Contingency Relief funds from District 3 would be used towards Waiakea High School's Project Graduation, scheduled for June 6-7, 2009.} Re: Comm. 298 Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto Waived: FC Res. 139-09: 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 Liquor Control Public Programs, Miscellaneous Contract Services (2009 Hilo High School Grad Night) account. Contingency Relief funds from District 2 would be used towards the 2009 Hilo High School's Grad Night. } Re: Comm. 299 Intr. by: Mr. Ikeda Waived: FC Res. 140-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $500 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Liquor Control Public Programs, Miscellaneous Contract Services (Hilo High 2009 Project Graduation) account. Contingency Relief funds from District 4 would be used towards the 2009 Hilo High School's Project Graduation.} Re: Comm. 300 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Waived: FC Res. 141-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $1,100 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Police Department, Police Administration Division- Other Current Expenses, Education-Recreation-Scientific (Maku`u Neighborhood Watch District 5) account. Contingency Relief funds from District 5 would be used towards the Maku`u Neighborhood Watch Program.} Re: Comm. 301 Intr. by: Ms. Naeole Waived: FC Hawaii County Council-13 Page 7 May 6, 2009 Res. 142-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $3,200 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Research and Development Tourism Promotion, Miscellaneous Contract Services (Performing and Visual Arts Camp - Hawai`i Performing Arts Festival) account. Contingency Relief funds from District 9 would be used towards eight scholarships for the Performing and Visual Arts Camp. } Re: Comm. 302 Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann Waived: FC Res. 143-09: 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 Department of Research and Development Agriculture Research and Development Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services (57th Annual Hilo Orchid Society Show) account. Contingency Relief funds from District 3 would be used towards the 57th Annual Hilo Orchid Society Show, to be held on August 7-9, 2009, at the Edith Kanaka`ole Multi- Purpose Stadium. } Re: Comm. 303 Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto Waived: FC Res. 144-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $6,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits to the following: Police Department South Hilo Police- Salaries and Wages, Overtime Salaries and Wages account ($3,000) and Puna Police-Salaries and Wages, Overtime Salaries and Wages (Aggressive Driving Project -South Hilo and Puna) account ($3,000), for a total of $6,000. Contingency Relief funds from District 3 would be used to continue an aggressive driving project in South Hilo and Puna. } Re: Comm. 304 Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto Waived: FC Hawaii County Council-13 Page 8 May 6, 2009 Res. 145-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $350 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Human Resources Training Expenses (2009 County Office Support Staff Conference) account. Contingency Relief funds from District 7 would be used towards the 2009 County Office Support Staff Conference, scheduled for May 14, 2009. } Re: Comm. 305 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Waived: FC Res. 146-09: 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, Recreation Division Equipment (Pi`ihonua Gym -Volleyball Equipment) account. Contingency Relief funds from District 6 would be used to purchase new volleyball equipment for the Pi`ihonua Gym. } Re: Comm. 306 Intr. by: Mr. Enriques Waived: FC Res. 147-09: 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 Parks and Recreation, Recreation Division Equipment (Ka`u District Parks -Basketball System) account. Contingency Relief funds from District 6 would be used to purchase a portable basketball system(s) for Ka`u District Parks. } Re: Comm. 307 Intr. by: Mr. Enriques Waived: FC Hawaii County Council-13 Page 9 May 6, 2009 Res. 148-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $68,141.65 out and from the following: Clerk-Council Services -Contingency Relief District 1 account ($2,000), Clerk-Council Services - Contingency Relief District 2 account ($3,000), Clerk-Council Services - Contingency Relief District 3 account ($2,500), Clerk-Council Services - Contingency Relief District 4 account ($10,000), Clerk-Council Services - Contingency Relief District 6 account ($2,500), Clerk-Council Services - Contingency Relief District 8 account ($48,141.65), for a total of $68,141.65; credits $68,141.65 to Hawaii Fire Department, Fire Prevention-Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Charges (Hilo Medical Center Foundation -The Rural Family Practice Residency Program). Contingency Relief funds from Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8 would be used towards the Rural Family Practice Residency Program at the Hilo Medical Center Foundation. } Re: Comm. 309 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Waived: FC Res. 149-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $500 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Liquor Control Public Programs, Miscellaneous Contract Services (2009 St. Joseph High School Grad Night) account. Contingency Relief funds from District 2 would be used towards the 2009 St. Joseph High School's Graduation Night. } Re: Comm. 310 Intr. by: Mr. Ikeda Waived: FC Res. 150-09: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with the Hawaii SOt'' Anniversary of Statehood Commission, Pursuant to HRS 46-7, for Funding of Statehood Commemorative Events for Hawaii County. {Authorizes the Mayor to execute an agreement and related documents with the Hawaii SOt'' Anniversary of Statehood Commission to enable the County to receive funds for Statehood commemorative events being planned for Hawaii County.} Re: Comm. 311 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Waived: FC Hawaii County Council-13 Page 10 May 6, 2009 Res. 151-09: 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 Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Prosecuting Attorney Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services (Neighborhood Place of Puna -Ready to Learn School Supply Project) account. Contingency Relief funds from District 3 would be used towards the Neighborhood Place of Puna's Ready to Learn School Supply Project.} Re: Comm. 312 Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto Waived: FC Res. 152-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $800 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Office of Aging, Office of Aging Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Charges (Transportation for the Senior Citizens of Ka`u) account. Contingency Relief funds from District 6 would be used towards transportation for the senior citizens of rural Ka`u to participate in the Older Americans Month Recognition and Awards Ceremony. } Re: Comm. 313 Intr. by: Mr. Enriques Waived: FC 11:00 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) (NOTE: COUNCIL WILL TAKEA LUNCHBREAK CLOSE TO THE NOONHOUR.) BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bi1162: 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 24-274.1, Schedule 22.1 (Traffic signal systems), paragraph (f), Kona, by adding Ali`i Drive/Kaleiopapa Road.} Re: Comm. 25 ] Intr. by: Ms. Ford Approve: PWIRC-18 Hawaii County Council-13 Page 11 May 6, 2009 Bi1163: 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 24-274.1, Schedule 22.1 (Traffic signal systems), paragraph (f), Kona, by adding Haleki`i Street, at mid-block crosswalk, two hundred seventy feet east of Mamao Street. } Re: Comm. 256 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Approve: PWIRC-19 Bi1174: 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 -Nutrition -Congregate Meals -American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) ($53,889) and Federal Grants -Nutrition -Home Delivered Meals - ARRA ($26,530), for a total of $80,419; appropriates to the following: Nutrition -Congregate Meals - ARRA -Salaries and Wages ($13,000), Nutrition -Congregate Meals - ARRA -Other Current Expenses ($40,889), Nutrition -Home Delivered Meals - ARRA -Salaries and Wages ($18,607), and Nutrition -Home Delivered Meals - ARRA -Other Current Expenses ($7,923), for a total of $80,419. } Re: Comm. 291 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Waived: FC Bi1175: 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 -Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan ($361,448); appropriates same to Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan. Funds would be used towards an update of the County's multi-hazard mitigation plan, which would include information from two University of Hawaii projects (Lava Flow Modeling and Landslide Area Mapping) and the Department of Public Works' Comprehensive Floodplain Management program. } Re: Comm. 308 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Waived: FC Bi1176: 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 State Grants -Statehood Commemoration ($40,000); appropriates same to Statehood Commemoration. } Re: Comm. 311 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Waived: FC Hawaii County Council-13 Page 12 May 6, 2009 1:00 P.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING), REPORTS, REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION, AND OTHER BUSINESS ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bi1153: Amends Ordinance No. 08-78, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009. {Increases revenues in Federal Grants -Healthy Aging/Chronic Disease Self Management ($16,000); appropriates same to Healthy Aging/Chronic Disease Self Management. Funds would be used to continue the Office of Aging's implementation of their Chronic Disease Self Management Program, which is an evidenced-based prevention program. } Re: Comm. 202 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong 1st Reading: Apri122, 2009 Bi1155: 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 Forensic Examiner (SAFE) Training Grant ($24,193); appropriates same to SAFE Training Grant. } Re: Comm. 208 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong 1st Reading: Apri122, 2009 Bi1156 Amends Ordinance No. 00-31 Which Reclassified Lands from Single Family (Draft 2): Residential - 10,000 Square Feet (RS-10) to Neighborhood Commercial - 20,000 Square Feet (CN-20) at Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key:2-2-034:084 (Formerly Tax Map Key:2-2-034:085 and 093) (approx. 67,500 square feet); Requests an Amendment to Condition B of Change of Zone Ordinance No. 00-31. {GHC Family Limited Partnership, Applicant.} Re: Comm. 218.2 Intr. by: Mr. Ikeda 1st Reading: Apri122, 2009 Bi1168: Amends Chapter 24, Traffic Schedules, Article 10, Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended), Relating to Statutory Revision. {Corrects the spelling of three street names in Chapter 24, Article 10, Sections 24-255 and 24-280. } Re: Comm. 274 Intr. by: Ms. Ford 1st Reading: Apri122, 2009 Hawaii County Council-13 Page 13 May 6, 2009 Bi1169: Amends Ordinance No. 08-78, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009. {Increases revenues in the following: Federal - 2009 HOME Program ($989,346) and HOME -Program Income ($25,000), for a total of $1,014,346; appropriates to the following: Kumakua Mutual Self-Help, Phase 2 -Hawaii Island Community Development Corporation ($250,000), Pacific Paradise Gardens Mutual Self-Help, Phase 8 - Hawai`i Island Community Development Corporation ($250,000), Tenant Based Rental Assistance -County of Hawaii ($400,000), American Dream Downpayment Initiative ($29,346), and Office of Housing and Community Development Administration ($85,000), for atotal of $1,014,346.} Re: Comm. 276 Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann 1st Reading: Apri122, 2009 Bi1170: Amends Ordinance No. 08-78, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009. {Increases revenues in the following: Federal - 2009 Block Grant ($2,400,000) and Block Grant -Program Income ($60,000), for a total of $2,460,000; appropriates to the following: Removal of Architectural Barriers -Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance - Various County Facilities ($1,250,000); Residential Emergency Repair Program ($415,000); Association of Retarded Citizens of Hilo -Laundry Expansion Program ($100,000); Construction Management ($215,000); Federal Emergency Management Agency Levee Certification Plan -Federal Match ($56,500); and Administration, Planning, and Fair Housing ($423,500), for a total of $2,460,000.} Re: Comm. 276 Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann 1st Reading: Apri122, 2009 REPORTS FINANCIAL Monthly Budget Status Report from the Department of Finance for the Month REPORT: Ended September 30, 2008. EMC-4 Recommends approval of the nomination of Mr. Sherman Warner (Council (Comm. 243): District 9) to the Environmental Management Commission. HSEDC-1 Recommends the confirmation of Mr. Randall M. Kurohara as Research and (Comm. 204): Development Director. Hawaii County Council-13 Page 14 May 6, 2009 REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION A 2/3 vote pursuant to HRS Section 92-4 and Rule 10-12 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 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 May 4, 2009. Relay users please ca11711(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 ca11961-8255. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes (hereinafter "HRS") §92-3.5, the Hawaii County Council will be conducting this meeting via videoconference. Council Members will be present at the following location(s): • Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa, 78-128 Ehukai Street, Kona; and • County Council Room, Ben Franklin Tower, 2°d Floor, 333 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo. Public Attendance Via Videoconference is available at the locations(s) above and at the Waimea Council Office at the Holomua Center, 64-1067 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite 5, unti14:30 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. Submitting Testimony: Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring fourteen (14) copies for distribution. Testimony may also be submitted before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the meeting: (1) by mail to the County Clerk's Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni Street, 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. Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television -Channel 52: Wednesday's, May 13 and 20, 2009, at 6 p.m.; Friday's, May 15 and 22, 2009, at 12 p.m.; and Sunday's, May 17 and 24, 2009, at 9 a.m. These airtimes are subject to preemption by broadcasts from the State Legislature. Hawaii County Council-13 Page 15 May 6, 2009 UPCOMING MEETINGS TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2009 COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 333 Kilauea Avenue Ben Franklin Building Second Floor COUNCIL PUBLIC 5:00 P.M. HEARING RE REAL PROPERTY TAX RATES - HILO WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2009 COUNCIL 9:00 AM. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 333 Kilauea Avenue Ben Franklin Building Second Floor MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2009 COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 333 Kilauea Avenue Ben Franklin Building Second Floor TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2009 COUNCIL 9:00 AM. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 333 Kilauea Avenue Ben Franklin Building Second Floor