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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 06/02/2009 2008-2010JYOSHIMOTO Chair & Presiding Officer PETE HOFFMANN Vice Chair 15`x' Session COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawaii County Council 333 Kilauea Avenue (Ben Franklin Building) Second Floor, Council Room Hilo, Hawaii GUY ENRIQUES BRENDA FORD KELLY GREENWELL DONALDIKEDA EMILY I. NAEOLE DEIVNIS "FRESH" ONISHI DOMINIC YAGONG ~~ u=a .I r-: =3 -,-, -. f V .~ _ J '~ .. :rt -- rte` Tuesday, June 2, 2009 9:00 a.m. INVOCATION CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES Reverend Larry Walter of First United Protestant Church March 3, 2009; March 18, 2009; and April 13, 2009 (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Nawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Hawaii County Council-15 Page 2 June 2, 2009 MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE 9:00 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON COMMUNICATIONS AND ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 216.1: REPORT FROM AD HOC COMMITTEE RELATING TO THE 2009-2010 From Council Vice Chair Pete Hoffmann, dated May 7, 2009, requesting time at the Council's May 20th meeting in order for the Committee to report its findings to the Council. Postponed: May 20, 2009 (Note: There is a pending motion by Mr. Hoffmann and duly seconded by Ms. Naeole to file Communication 216.1.) ;and Comm. 216.2: From 2009-10 Budget Ad Hoc Committee Secretary Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, dated May 18, 2009, transmitting the Ad Hoc Committee Report, stating that they have no recommendations relating to the 2009-2010 fiscal year budgets. Comm. 355.1: NOMINATION OF MR. LOUIS KAOIWI (DISTRICT 4) TO THE FIRE COMMISSION From Council Member J Yoshimoto, dated May 19, 2009, transmitting Mayor Billy Kenoi's letter nominating Mr. Kaoiwi to the Fire Commission. Waived: PSPRC Comm. 387: NOMINATIONS TO THE KONA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN (CDP) ACTION COMMITTEE From Mayor Billy Kenoi, dated May 21, 2009, nominating the following individuals to the Kona CDP Action Committee: Michael Matsukawa, Bo Kahui, and Kenneth Melrose (to serve afour-year term); Maralyn Herkes, Janice Palma-Glennie, and Gretchen Lawson (to serve athree-year term); and Jeff Knowles, Robert Ward, and Fritz Harris-Glade (to serve atwo-year term). Waived: PC Hawaii County Council-15 Page 3 June 2, 2009 ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 105-09: Amends Resolution No. 296-07, Which Prioritized Lands to be Acquired Pursuant to Hawaii County Code Section 2-218, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended). {Amends and supersedes the prioritization list set forth in Resolution 296-07. } Re: Comm. 257 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Approve: FC-57 Postponed: May 20, 2009 (Note: There is a pending motion by Mr. Yagong and duly seconded by Ms. Naeole to approve Resolution 105-09; and a pending motion by Ms. Ford and duly seconded by Mr. Yagong to amend Resolution 105-09 with Communication 257.5.) ;and Comm. 257.5: From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated May 7, 2009, transmitting proposed amendments to Resolution 105-09. Res. 106-09: Directs the County to Enter Into Negotiations for the Immediate Purchase of Open Space Property Currently for Sale and Whose Owners are Willing to Sell to the County of Hawaii Using the Two Percent Open Space Preservation Fund. {Directs the Finance Director to immediately begin negotiations to purchase Pa`o`o, Puapua`a, and Kaiholena parcels. These recommendations are based on the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission's Yearly Prioritized List (2006, 2007, and 2008) of proposed properties for acquisition based on highest ratings for criteria. } Re: Comm. 258 Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann Negative: FC-58 Postponed: May 20, 2009 (Note: There is a pending motion by Mr. Hoffmann and duly seconded by Mr. Onishi to approve Resolution 106-09.) ;and Comm. 258.25: From Council Vice Chair Pete Hoffmann, dated May 18, 2009, transmitting proposed amendments to Resolution 106-09. Hawaii County Council-15 Page 4 June 2, 2009 Res. 153-09: Accepts the Dedication of Lot 9073-B-22 (Portions of Kipimana Street and Mikahala Street), of the W.H. Shipman Industrial Park, Being Tax Map Key.(3)1-6-151:022, Situate at Kea`au, District of Puna, County and State of Hawaii, from W.H. Shipman, Limited. {Accepts Lot 9073-B-22 including all improvements therein, to the County of Hawaii for road and drainage purposes. } Re: Comm. 316 Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto Approve: PWIRC-20 Res. 163-09: Creates a Lead Traffic Signs and Markings Painter Position, Two Traffic Signs and Markings Painter Positions, and Two Traffic Signs and Markings Helper Position for the Department of Public Works' Traffic Division. {The Traffic Division currently has a traffic striping contract that will expire at the end of this fiscal year and is unable to continue contracting this service out. In an effort to prevent a delay in service with the expiration of that contract, the Division is requesting additional personnel to fulfill that function. } Re: Comm. 330 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Approve: FC-59 Res. 164-09: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii (RCUH), Pursuant to HRS 46-7, for the Evaluation of the Big Island Drug Court Enhancement Project. {To assess the overall success of the implementation of this grant regarding the Big Island Drug Court Program, the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney will be contracting with RCUH to have them administer this evaluation component. } Re: Comm. 333 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Approve: FC-62 Res. 165-09: Authorizes the Acceptance of a Donation of Two Seagrave Fire Pumpers from the County of Maui, and to Enter Into a Release, Hold Harmless and Indemnity Agreement for Any Liability Resulting from the Transfer of Ownership and Control of These Vehicles, as a Condition of the Donation to the County of Hawaii Fire Department. {Donated to help meet the growing needs for additional emergency fire vehicles (total estimated value of $100,000).} Re: Comm. 334 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Approve: FC-63 Hawaii County Council-15 Page 5 June 2, 2009 Res. 166-09: Authorizes the Payment of Funds of a Later Fiscal Year and of More Than One Fiscal Year for Six 75 Cubic Yard Refuse Trailers. {Enters into afive-year lease with purchase options, which would replace six 1996 trailers that are reaching the end of their useful lives and are incurring costly mechanical and structural repairs. } Re: Comm. 335 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Approve: FC-64 Res. 167-09: Authorizes the Payment of Funds of a Later Fiscal Year and of More Than One Fiscal Year for One Landfill Compactor. {Enters into afive-year lease with purchase options, which would ensure that adequate equipment is available to perform compaction work to manage incoming refuse on a daily basis at the West Hawaii Landfill at Pu`uanahulu.} Re: Comm. 336 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Approve: FC-65 Res. 175-09: 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 Parks and Recreation Culture and Arts Other Current Expense Account. Contingency Relief funds from District 4 would be used towards Ho`ea Ea II, the Second Hawaii Island Youth Food Sovereignty Conference, to be held June 10-14, 2009.} Re: Comm. 354 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Waived: FC Res. 176-09: 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 Account. Contingency Relief funds from District 5 would be used towards Kua O Ka La Public Charter School's Grad Night 2009. } Re: Comm. 356 Intr. by: Ms. Naeole Waived: FC Hawaii County Council-15 Page 6 June 2, 2009 Res. 177-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $860 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief Account; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation Hilo and West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery Other Current Expenses, Agriculture Account. Contingency Relief funds from District 7 would be used towards the West Hawaii Veteran's Cemetery reforestation project to purchase native Hawaiian plants.} Re: Comm. 357 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Waived: FC Res. 179-09: 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 Hawaii Fire Department Fire Protection- Equipment, Miscellaneous Equipment Account. Contingency Relief funds from District 4 would be used to purchase scuba tank racks for the new Force rescue boat at Waiakea Fire Station. } Re: Comm. 359 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Waived: FC Res. 180-09: 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 Culture/Arts Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services Account. Contingency Relief funds from District 3 would be used to defray costs associated with the 2009 Fourth of July Fest. } Re: Comm. 360 Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto Waived: FC Res. 181-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $974,000 out and from Health Benefits Account; credits same to Miscellaneous Insurance Claims and Judgments Account. Recently, the County was ordered by the courts to pay $1,658,000 in damages resulting from the Coupe Condemnation. Payment is needed to obtain possession of real property to complete the Mamalahoa Bypass Highway. (Approximately $684,000 is available in the Misc. Insurance Claims and Judgments Account, and the remaining funds of $974,000 will come from the Health Benefits Account.)} Re: Comm. 368 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Waived: FC Hawaii County Council-15 Page 7 June 2, 2009 Res. 182-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $30,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services Account; credits to the following: Department of Parks and Recreation Elderly Activities, Coordinated Services County Other Current Expenses Account ($24,000) and Department of Parks and Recreation Elderly Activities, RSVP -Other Current Expenses Account ($6,000), for a total of $30,000. Funds would be used towards expenses related to continuous services for our older adults island-wide. } Re: Comm. 374 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Waived: FC Res. 183-09: 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 Hawaii Fire Department Ocean Safety Other Current Expenses Account. Contingency Relief funds from District 4 would be used towards the installation of a water line to the Radio Bay area. } Re: Comm. 375 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Waived: FC Res. 184-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $381.65 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief Account; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation Park Maintenance Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Materials and Supplies Account. Contingency Relief funds from District 7 would be used to purchase a new pressure washer hose. } Re: Comm. 376 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Waived: FC Res. 185-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $4,241.62 out and from Clerk-Council Services- Contingency Relief Account; credits same to Hawaii Fire Department, Fire Prevention-Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Charges Account. Contingency Relief funds from District 9 would be used towards the Rural Family Practice Residency Program. } Re: Comm. 377 Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann Waived: FC Hawaii County Council-15 Page 8 June 2, 2009 Res. 186-09: 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 Emergency Management Performance Grant. {Funds would support a comprehensive emergency management that is able to respond to natural and manmade hazards, homeland security-related incidents, and other emergencies that may threaten the property, safety, and well-being of citizens and communities. } Re: Comm. 378 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Waived: FC Res. 187-09: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA), Pursuant to HRS 46-7, for a Training Grant for the Hawaii County Police Department. {Funds would be used for the bicycle patrol program to enable officers to respond appropriately to a crisis, to assist with access to mental health services, and to reduce the number of arrests. The Department would like more individuals to feel comfortable in accessing help and assistance through this program. } Re: Comm. 380 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Waived: FC Res. 188-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $3,561.65 out and from Clerk-Council Services- Contingency Relief Account; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation Transfer to Capital Project Fund-General Account. Contingency Relief funds from District 1 would be appropriated to the Department of Parks and Recreation for various projects throughout District 1.} Re: Comm. 381 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Waived: FC Hawaii County Council-15 Page 9 June 2, 2009 Res. 189-09: 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 Other Current Expenses, Education-Recreation-Scientific Account. Contingency Relief funds from District 1 would be used towards airfare and lodging costs associated with the Prime Time Football Clinic, to be held on July 18, 2009, in Honoka`a. } Re: Comm. 382 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Waived: FC Res. 190-09: 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 Hawaii Fire Department Training and Volunteer Fire Other Current Expenses Account. Contingency Relief funds from District 1 would be used towards a recognition banquet for the volunteer firefighters of District 1. } Re: Comm. 383 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Waived: FC Res. 191-09: Authorizes the Director of Finance to Compromise a Claim for Surplus Funds in Accordance with Section 19-3(12), Hawaii County Code. {Authorizes the Finance Director to compromise and settle the claims of the Remar Sylvester family and pay the surplus fund claims of $4,787.69.} Re: Comm. 384 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Waived: FC Res. 192-09: 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 Cultural/Arts Other Current Expenses Account. Contingency Relief funds from District 5 would be used towards the Maku`u Summer Intersession Program 2009. } Re: Comm. 385 Intr. by: Ms. Naeole Waived: FC Hawaii County Council-15 Page 10 June 2, 2009 Res. 193-09: 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 Culture and Arts Class/Activity Account. Contingency Relief funds from District 5 would be used towards the Poho`iki Bay Surfing Classic at Poho`iki Beach. } Re: Comm. 386 Intr. by: Ms. Naeole 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) Bi1166 Amends Chapter 24, Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended), (Draft 2): Relating to Inattention to Driving. {Adds a new section to the County Code that stipulates that it is a violation to use a mobile electronic device while operating any vehicle, unless used with ahands-free device and fines provided therein, and shall take effect on January 1, 2010. Exemptions are provided for emergency responders in the course of their official duties, drivers using two-way radios while performing their work-related duties are provided, and drivers holding a valid amateur radio license issued by the federal communications commission and using half-duplex two-way radio. } Re: Comm. 262.11 Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann Approve: PSPRC-11 Bi1177: Amends Chapter 24 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended), Relating to Motor Vehicle Driver's Permit and License Fees. {Removes fees for six-year driver's licenses and adds fees for one-year and eight-year driver's licenses; and updates other license fees The proposed amendments are necessary to comply with the State Legislature's passage of Act 50, which changed the period for certain licenses. } Re: Comm. 331 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Approve: FC-60 Hawaii County Council-15 Page 11 June 2, 2009 Bi1178: 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 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: Kealakehe Wastewater Treatment Plant Aeration Upgrade [$4,500,000] ($5,500,000); fund increase shall be provided from: General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund -Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($1,000,000). Additional funds are needed to support the construction portion of the project based on the refined cost estimate information provided in the draft Apri12009 Preliminary Engineering Report. } Re: Comm. 332 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Approve: FC-61 2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter Bi1179: 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. {Establishes the following program appropriations: Roadway Projects (Engineering) ($2,000,000); Bridge Inspection, Repair, and Replacement Program (Engineering) ($1,000,000); Americans with Disabilities Act Curb Cut and Accessible Route Program (Engineering) ($500,000); and Local Road Improvements (Highways) ($3,500,000), for a total of $7,000,000; funds shall be provided from that portion of the Highway Fund which is designated as the Fuel Tax Increase Account No. 3104.06, and which consists of the increase fuel tax revenues created pursuant to Resolution No. 504-08. Projected revenues are being allocated based on each district's percent of miles of local streets for all roads maintained by the County (specific projects are listed in "Exhibit A").} Re: Comm. 337 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Approve: FC-66 2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter Bi1193: 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 -Hawaii County Police Department (HCPD) Traffic Investigation Program ($14,000); appropriates same to HCPD Traffic Investigation Program. Additional funding would be used to cover the costs for additional training. } Re: Comm. 373 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Waived: FC Hawaii County Council-15 Page 12 June 2, 2009 Bi1194: 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 Wireless Enhanced 911 (E911) Fees ($356,666); appropriates same to Wireless E911. Funds would be used towards upgrading the Police Department's Computer Aided Dispatch System. } Re: Comm. 379 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Waived: FC Bi1195: 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 -Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Training Grant ($25,000); appropriates same to OHA Training Grant. } Re: Comm. 380 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Waived: FC 1:30 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) Bi1136 Establishes an Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year (Draft 3): July 1, 2009, to June 30, 2010. {Proposed $386,936,203 Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii. } Re: Comm. 151.25 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong 1St Reading: May 20, 2009 Public Hearing: March 23, 2009 ;and Comm. 151.26: From Council Member Emily Naeole, dated May 20, 2009, transmitting a proposed amendment to Bill 36, Draft 3; and Comm. 151.27: From Council Member Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, dated May 20, 2009, transmitting a proposed amendment to Bi1136, Draft 3. Hawaii County Council-15 Page 13 June 2, 2009 Bi1137 Relates to Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, (Draft 3): 2009, to June 30, 2010. {Proposed $205,336,000 Capital Improvements Project Budget for the County of Hawaii. } Re: Comm. 152.4 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong 1St Reading: May 20, 2009 Public Hearing: March 23, 2009 ;and Comm. 152.5: From Council Chair J Yoshimoto, dated May 20, 2009, transmitting a proposed amendment to Bill 37, Draft 3. Bi1150 Adopts a Pay Plan for Persons Employed by the County Other Than Those Whose (Draft 2): Pay is Otherwise Provided for, Designates Payroll Periods, Pay Days, Prescribes Requirements with Respect to Official Fidelity Bonds, and Repeals Ordinance No. 08-85 and All Amendments Thereto, Said Ordinance to be Known as the Salary Ordinance of 2009. {The significant amendments are: The Deputy Executive Assistant to the Council Chairperson (East/West Hawaii) class of work was retitled by deleting "(East/West Hawai`i)" from its title; and the Administrative Services Officer class of work was retitled to Assistant Housing Administrator. } Re: Comm. 194.3 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong 1St Reading: May 20, 2009 Bi1171: Amends Chapter 24, Article 4 ofthe Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended), Vehicles and Traffic, Relating to Fees. {Changes the calculation of penalties for delinquent payment of vehicle weight tax from ten percent of the amount due to flat fees of $8 for vehicles taxed at the passenger car rate and $20 for vehicles taxed at the commercial rate. } Re: Comm. 283 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong 1St Reading: May 20, 2009 Bi1172: Amends Chapter 18, Articles 1 and 2, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended), Relating to Common Carriers, Taxicabs and School Buses. {Amends Sections 18-1 to add a definition for "director of finance"; and 18-38 relating to taxicab permits, to correct terminology to reflect the requirement of a permit number on the taxi permit and to remove the requirement that the driver's home address be displayed, replacing that with the taxi company name. } Re: Comm. 284 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong 1St Reading: May 20, 2009 Hawaii County Council-15 Page 14 June 2, 2009 Bill 80: 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 Housing Voucher Program ($700,000); appropriates same to Voucher Rental Subsidies. Fund increase reflects the updated allocation to be received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the period July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009, for the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program and would be used for payment of rental assistance for eligible participants of the program. } Re: Comm. 338 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong 1St Reading: May 20, 2009 Bill 81: 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 Transfer from General Fund ($5,000); appropriates same to Hamakua Health Center, Inc. Funds from Council District 9 would be used towards the purchase of x-ray equipment for a mobile dental van. } Re: Comm. 339 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong 1St Reading: May 20, 2009 Bill 82: 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 Videotaping Contribution - Na Leo `O Hawaii ($75,000); appropriates same to Videotaping - Na Leo `O Hawai`i.} Re: Comm. 340 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong 1St Reading: May 20, 2009 Bill 83: Authorizes the Mayor of the County of Hawaii to Enter Into an Intergovernmental Agreement for a Loan from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Portion of the State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund for Wastewater Public Improvement Projects; and Authorizes the Issuance of $7,500,000 General Obligation Bonds of the County of Hawaii for the Purpose of Financing Qualified Wastewater Public Improvements of the County of Hawaii. {Funds would be used towards the following projects: Komohana Heights LCC Replacement, Honoka`a LCC Replacement, Queen Liliuokalani Village LCC Replacement, North Kona Sewer, and North Kona Effluent Reuse Upgrade. } Re: Comm. 341 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong 1St Reading: May 20, 2009 Hawaii County Council-15 Page 15 June 2, 2009 Bill 84: 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 -Workforce Investment Act 2007 (WIA) ($2,460); appropriates same to WIA -Youth Program 2007-08. } Re: Comm. 343 Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann 1St Reading: May 20, 2009 Bill 85: 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 PUBLIC WORKS: Council District 2 Traffic Calming Improvements ($25,000); funds shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund-Fund Balance and/or Other Sources (Contingency Relief) ($25,000). Funds would be used towards traffic calming improvements in District 2, which may include street lights, smart signs, traffic calming devices, guard rails, and other necessary and appropriate improvements. } Re: Comm. 351 Intr. by: Mr. Ikeda 1St Reading: May 20, 2009 2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter Bill 86: 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: Discretionary Projects -Council District 2 ($35,241.65); funds shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund-Fund Balance and/or Other Sources (Contingency Relief) ($35,241.65). Funds would be used towards park facility improvements in District 2, which may include fencing, gates, renovation, installation and construction, and any other necessary and appropriate improvements. } Re: Comm. 352 Intr. by: Mr. Ikeda 1St Reading: May 20, 2009 2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter REPORTS FINANCIAL Monthly Budget Status Report from the Department of Finance for the Month REPORT: Ended December 31, 2008. Hawaii County Council-15 Page 16 June 2, 2009 PC-27 Recommends approval of the nomination of Mr. Zendo Kern to the Windward (Comm. 285): Planning Commission. Postponed: May 20, 2009 (Note: There is a pending motion by Mr. Hoffmann and duly seconded by Ms. Naeole to file Communication 285 and approve the nomination of Mr. Kern.) PSPRC-10 Recommends approval of the nomination of Mr. Jack Ferguson (District 8) to the (Comm. 349): Liquor Commission. HSEDC-2 The Committee on Human Services and Economic Development is in accord (Comm. 125.3): with the purpose and intent of the funding recommendations of $1,500,000 to 76 nonprofit agency programs, as set forth in Communication 125.3 for inclusion in Bi1136, as amended. REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the following matter, 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. Comm. 178.2: GLENN SCHMEDES V KELLY MONIZ, ET AL.; CIVIL NO. CV08-00331 DAE/LEK From Deputy Corporation Counsel Michael J. Udovic, dated May 18, 2009. 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 29, 2009. Relay users please ca11711(961-8255) to contact our office. Hawaii County Council-15 Page 17 June 2, 2009 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. Public Attendance Via Videoconference is available at the following locations unti14:30 p.m., or later in the event public witness testimony has not been completed: Kona Council Office, Kailua Trade Center, 75-5706 Hanama Place, Suite 109, Kailua-Kona; and Waimea Council Office at the Holomua Center, 64-1067 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite 5. If for technical or other unanticipated circumstances the video connection cannot be made and/or is disrupted, the scheduled meeting will continue. 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, June 10 and 17, 2009, at 6 p.m.; Friday's, June 12 and 19, 2009, at 12 p.m.; and Sunday's, June 14 and 21, 2009, at 9 a.m. These airtimes are subject to preemption by broadcasts from the State Legislature. UPCOMING MEETINGS TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2009 COUNCIL 9:00 AM. SHERATON KEAUHOU BAY RESORT & SPA TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2009 COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 333 Kilauea Avenue Ben Franklin Building Second Floor WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2009 COUNCIL 9:00 AM. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 333 Kilauea Avenue Ben Franklin Building Second Floor