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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 04/07/2010 2008-2010 ACTIONSJ YOSHIMOTO Chan. & Preszchng Officer EMILY I. NAEOLE - BEASON Tice Chazr 36 Session INVOCATION CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVED: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: EXCUSED: COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hanrai '1 Hanrai '1 County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hanrai '1 96720 ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawai`i County Council 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i Wednesday, April 7, 2010 9:00 a.m. Lt. Craig Summerfield of the Salvation Army 9:00 a.m. March 17, 2010 GUY ENRIQUES BRENDA FORD KELLY GREENWELL PETE HOFFMANN DONALD IKEDA DENNIS "FRESH" ONISHI DOMINIC YAGONG Council Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Ikeda, Naeole- Beason, Onishi, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 8. None. Council Member Hoffmann — 1 None. (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Hawai`i County Council -36 MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE 9:00 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON COMMUNICATIONS AND ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 628.7: Comm. 723: Comm. 763: Page 2 April 7, 2010 DIALOGUE ON HOLDING ADDITIONAL PUBLIC HEARING(S) RE THE BUDGETS From Council Chair J Yoshimoto, dated March 22, 2010, stating that some Council Members expressed an interest in holding additional public hearings regarding the budget in order to receive more input from the public. (Note: The Council may discuss and vote to hold additional public hearings on the operating and capital budgets (Bills 211 and 212).) FILED: AYES: Council Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Naeole- Beason, Onishi, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. PROPOSED HAWAII STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (HSAC) 2010 -2011 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET From Council Member Dennis ``Fresh" Onishi, dated February 24, 2010, requesting Council's approval of HSAC's 2010 -2011 annual operating budget. APPROVED: AYES: Council Members Enriques, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Naeole- Beason, Onishi, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 8. NOES: Council Member Ford — 1. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. MONETARY DONATION ($50) TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated March 19, 2010, requesting approval of a monetary donation, which will be used to improve facilities at the Pana`ewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens, donated by The Fraternal Order of Eagles — Hilo Hawai`i Aerie #3642 (Richard J. Robbins, President). APPROVED: AYES: Council Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Naeole- Beason, Onishi, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Hawai`i County Council -36 ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 305-10 (Draft 2): Res. 308 -10: Page 3 April 7, 2010 Urges the State Legislature to Support a Farm -to- School (FTS) Program and Implement a Statewide Farm -to- School Policy (as proposed in Senate Bill 1179). {Requests that the Department of Research and Development look into creating incentives and initiatives to help our County's farmers and schools work together to implement similar FTS programs.) Re: Comm. 713.1 Intr. bv: Mr. Hoffmann Approve: PWIRC -70 ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Naeole - Beason, Onishi, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Urges the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Aquatic Resources, to Adopt Rules Recommended by the West Hawai`i Fisheries Council for the Sustainable Management of the West Hawai`i Aquarium Fishery Including Adaptive Management of Fish Replenishment Areas, Establishment of an Aquarium Fish Species' `White List," and a Limited Entry Program. {The West Hawai`i Fisheries Council's rule amendments, which include a variety of management proposals, will protect the tropical fish resource without unduly restricting the tropical fish trade business.) Re: Comm. 730 Intr. bv: Mr. Hoffmann Approve: HSEDC -4 POSTPONED TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIR: AYES: Council Members Enriques, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Naeole- Beason, Onishi, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 8. NOES: Council Member Ford — 1. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Hawai`i County Council -36 Res. 309 -10: Comm. 736.2: Res. 310 -10: Comm. 737.1: Res. 311 -10: Page 4 April 7, 2010 Urges Our State Legislators to Oppose Any Proposed Legislation Legalizing Gambling in the State of Hawai`i. Re: Comm. 736 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Approve: PWIRC -68 ;and AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND HELD OVER PURSUANT TO COUNCIL RULE 25(e) From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated March 16, 2010, transmitting proposed amendments to Resolution 309 -10. Further Notifies the State Department of Transportation About the Kohanaiki Beach Park Intersection Safety Hazards. {Places the State Department of Transportation on notice that serious injuries or fatalities involving citizens of the County and visitors may occur due to their disregard to accepted principles of safety if the situation concerning the Kohanaiki Beach Park intersection is not corrected.) Re: Comm. 737 Intr. by: Mr. Greenwell Approve: PWIRC -69 AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 & ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann Ikeda, Naeole- Beason, Onishi, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 9. None. NOES: ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. ;and From Council Member Kelly Greenwell, dated March 24, 2010, transmitting a proposed amendment to Resolution 310 -10. Authorizes the Payment of Funds of a Later Fiscal Year and of More Than One Fiscal Year for Multi -Year (5 Years) Leases for Two Copiers for the Office of Housing and Community Development. {The leases for the Department's current copiers will expire soon and have exceeded their recommended usage and are constantly being repaired. It is anticipated that these new leases will have a yearly savings of $5,000.) ADOPTED: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: EXCUSED: Re: Intr. by: Approve: Comm. 738 Mr. Onishi FC -152 Council Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Naeole- Beason, Onishi, and Chair Yoshimoto — 8. None. Council Member Yagong — 1. None. Hawai`i County Council -36 Res. 312 -10: Res. 313 -10: Res. 314 -10: Authorizes the Payment of Funds of a Later Fiscal Year and of More Than One Fiscal Year for a Multi -Year (5 Years) Agreement for Furnishing and Implementing Green Waste Collection Sites in West Hawai`i and East Hawai`i for the Department of Environmental Management. {The County intends to issue a Request for Proposal to continue greenwaste operations at the current greenwaste site at the Hilo Landfill and to move the Kailua -Kona Greenwaste site to Pu`uanahulu. } AMENDED AYES: NOES: ABSENT: EXCUSED: Authorizes the Payment of Funds of a Later Fiscal Year and of More Than One Fiscal Year (5 Years) for Three 75 Cubic Yard Refuse Trailers. {The Environmental Management Department's Solid Waste Division would be replacing the new trailers with trailers that have high mileage and are incurring costly mechanical and structural repairs.) ADOPTED: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: EXCUSED: ADOPTED: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: EXCUSED: Re: Intr. bv: Approve: Re: Intr. bv: Approve: Page 5 April 7, 2010 Re: Comm. 741 Intr. bv: Mr. Onishi Approve: FC -155 TO DRAFT 2 & ADOPTED: Council Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Naeole- Beason, Onishi, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 9. None. None. None. Comm. 742 Mr. Onishi FC -156 Council Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Naeole- Beason, Onishi, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 9. None. None. None. Authorizes the Payment of Funds of a Later Fiscal Year and of More Than One Fiscal Year (5 Years) for Two Hook Roll On/Off Trucks and Six Roll On/Off Bins. {The Environmental Management Department's Solid Waste Division would be using these trucks and bins to receive and haul refuse from the Miloli`i transfer station (a settlement agreement with UPW requires the County take over this service no later than August 1, 2011). } Comm. 743 Mr. Onishi FC -157 Council Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Naeole- Beason, Onishi, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 9. None. None. None. Hawai`i County Council -36 Res. 315-10: Bill 184 (Draft 3): Page 6 April 7, 2010 Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with the State of Hawai`i Department of Health, Pursuant to HRS 46 -7, for the Sexual Violence Prevention and Planning Project Grant. {Funds would be used to support Area Strategic Work Groups sessions, capacity building workshops, and participation in the Sexual Violence Primary Prevention Implementation Committee and facilitator training on O`ahu. } Re: Comm. 744 Intr. bv: Mr. Onishi Approve: FC -158 ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann Ikeda, Naeole- Beason, Onishi, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. 11:15 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING), ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING), REPORTS, REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION, AND OTHER BUSINESS (NOTE: COUNCIL WILL TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR.) BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Amends Section 25-8 -33 (City of Hilo Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawai`i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition), by Changing the District Classification from Single - Family Residential — 7,500 Square Feet (RS -7.5) and Multiple - Family Residential — 1,000 Square Feet (RM -1) to Multiple - Family Residential — 1,500 Square Feet (RM -1.5) at Kukuau 1S South Hilo, Hawai`i, Covered by Tax Map Key:2- 4- 02:048, 053, and 080 (Parcel 1 approx. 16,130 square feet; Parcel 2 approx. 203,844 square feet). {Giampaolo "Paul" Boschetti, Applicant.) Re: Comm. 652.10 Intr. bv: Mr. Ikeda Approve: PC -62 Postponed: January 22 and February 3, 2010 Public Hearing: April 5, 2010 (Note: There is a pending motion by Mr. Ikeda and duly seconded by Ms. Naeole- Beason to approve Bill 184, Draft 2, as amended.) AMENDED TO DRAFT 4 & PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Enriques, Greenwell, Ikeda, Naeole- Beason, Onishi, and Chair Yoshimoto — 6. NOES: Council Members Ford, Hoffmann and Yagong — 3. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Hawai`i County Council -36 Comm. 652.11: Bill 216: Bill 217: Page 7 April 7, 2010 ;and From Council Member Donald Ikeda, dated March 22, 2010, transmitting a proposed amendment to Bill 184, Draft 3. Amends Chapter 14, Article 4, Section 14 -21 of the Hawai`i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended), Relating to Prohibition of Smoking In Certain Places. {Prohibits smoking in all motor vehicles if a person under 18 years of age is in the motor vehicle.) Re: Comm. 732 Intr. by: Ms. Naeole- Beason Approve: HSEDC -5 PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Naeole - Beason, and Chair Yoshimoto — 7. NOES: Council Member Yagong — 1. ABSENT: Council Member Onishi — 1. EXCUSED: None. Amends Ordinance No. 09 -65, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2009, to June 30, 2010. {Adds PUBLIC WORKS: Kaumana Drive Flood Protection Project — Federal [$191,000] ($441,000) and Kaumana Drive Flood Protection Project — County ($30,000); funds shall be provided from Federal Grants Receivable ($250,000) and General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund -Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($350,000). Earlier in this fiscal year the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provided $191,000 towards the estimated costs of engineering surveys and design services for the Kaumana Drive Flood Protection Phase of the Wailuku- Alenaio Watershed. NRCS is providing additional funds ($250,000) to complete the design work.) PASSED 1 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: EXCUSED: Re: Comm. 739 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Approve: FC -153 2/3 Vote: Section 10 -6(d), Hawai`i County Charter READING: Council Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Naeole- Beason, Onishi, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 9. None. None. None. Hawai`i County Council -36 Bill 218: Bill 219: Bill 233: Page 8 April 7, 2010 Amends Ordinance No. 09 -64, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawai`i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2010. {Increases revenues in Federal Grants — Federal Transit Administration ($717,678); appropriates same to Federal Transit Administration. Funds would be used towards administrative and operating expenses in providing public transportation services in Hawai`i County.) Re: Comm. 740 Intr. bv: Mr. Onishi Approve: FC -154 PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Naeole- Beason, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Onishi — 1. EXCUSED: None. Amends Ordinance No. 09 -64, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawai`i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2010. {Appropriates revenues in Federal Grants — Sexual Violence Prevention and Planning ($9,900); appropriates same to Sexual Violence Prevention and Planning } Re: Comm. 744 Intr. bv: Mr. Onishi Approve: FC -159 PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann Ikeda, Naeole - Beason, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Onishi — 1. EXCUSED: None. Amends Ordinance No. 09 -64, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawai`i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2010. {Appropriates revenues in Fund Balance from Previous Year ($700,000); appropriates same to Transfer to Capital Projects Fund — Geothermal. The Environmental Management Department's Solid Waste Division received bids for the construction of permanent improvements at the Pahoa Recycling and Transfer Station; however, the bid amounts exceeded the funds that are available for the project. The increase in funding would be used for an additional chute intended to add additional refuse capacity and for a roof structure over the Recycling Center area.) Re: Comm. 764 Intr. bv: Mr. Onishi Waived: FC PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Naeole- Beason, Onishi, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Hawai`i County Council -36 Bill 234: Bill 220: Bill 221: Page 9 April 7, 2010 Amends Ordinance No. 09 -48, as Amended by Ordinance No. 09 -100, Relating to the International Energy Conservation Code. {Amends the effective date from May 11, 2010, to January 1, 2011.} Re: Comm. 766 Intr. by: Ms. Naeole- Beason Waived: PWIRC PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Enriques, Ikeda, Naeole - Beason, Onishi, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 6. NOES: Council Members Ford and Hoffmann — 2. ABSENT: Council Member Greenwell — 1. EXCUSED: None. ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Amends Ordinance No. 09 -64, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawai`i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2010. {Appropriates revenues in Federal Grants — Wetlands Habitat Restoration Plan ($2,000); appropriates same to Wetlands Habitat Restoration Plan.) Re: Comm. 746 Intr. bv: Mr. Onishi 1S Reading: March 17, 2010 PASSED 2 & FINAL READING: AYES: Council Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Naeole- Beason, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Onishi — 1. EXCUSED: None. Amends Ordinance No. 09 -64, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawai`i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2010. {Appropriates revenues in Federal Grants — Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) — Special Funds ($84,600); appropriates same to the following: SCSEP — Special Funds — Salaries and Wages ($79,000) and SCSEP — Special Funds — Other Current Expenses ($5,600), for a total of $84,600.} Re: Comm. 747 Intr. bv: Mr. Onishi 1S Reading: March 17, 2010 PASSED 2 & FINAL READING: AYES: Council Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Naeole- Beason, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Onishi — 1 EXCUSED: None. Hawai`i County Council -36 REPORTS FINANCIAL REPORT: FC -149 (Comm. 724): FC -150 (Comm. 725): FC-151 (Comm. 726): PC -70 (Comm. 727): Monthly Budget Status Report for the Month Ended September 30, 2009, from the Department of Finance ACCEPTED: AYES: Council Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Naeole- Beason, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Onishi — 1 EXCUSED: None. Recommends approval of the nomination of Ms. Florence Ikeda (Council District 2) to the Pension Board. APPROVED: AYES: Council Members Enriques, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Naeole - Beason, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 6. Council Member Ford — 1. Council Member Onishi — 1. Council Member Ikeda — 1. None. NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: EXCUSED: Page 10 April 7, 2010 Recommends approval of the nomination of Mr. Arne T. Henricks (Council District 2) to the Board of Ethics. APPROVED: AYES: Council Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann Ikeda, Naeole - Beason, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Onishi — 1. EXCUSED: None. Recommends approval of the nomination of Ms. Wilma Matsumura (Council District 2) to the Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission. APPROVED: AYES: Council Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Naeole- Beason, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Onishi — 1. EXCUSED: None. Recommends approval of the nomination of Mr. Dwayne Yoshina (Council District 2) to the Board of Appeals. APPROVED: AYES: Council Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Naeole- Beason, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Onishi — 1. EXCUSED: None. Hawai`i County Council -36 Page 11 April 7, 2010 PC -71 Recommends approval of the nomination of Mr. Stephen Ono to the Windward (Comm. 728): Planning Commission. APPROVED: AYES: Council Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Naeole - Beason, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Onishi — 1. EXCUSED: None. PC -72 Recommends approval of the following nominations to the Kailua Village Design (Comm. 733): Commission: Mr. Shane Kitchens (Council District 7), Ms. Nancy E. Burns (Council District 8), Ms. Ann Peterson (Council District 7), Mr. Eugene Power (Council District 8), and Mr. Stephen J. Herbert (Council District 8). APPROVED: AYES: Council Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Naeole- Beason, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Onishi — 1. EXCUSED: None. PSPRC -24 Recommends approval of the following nominations to the Police Commission: (Comm. 734): Ms. Michelle Kualii (Council District 4) and Ms. Thelma -Rose K. Pea- Ferrari (Council District 5). APPROVED: AYES: Council Members Enriques, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Naeole- Beason, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 6. NOES: Council Members Ford and Greenwell — 2. ABSENT: Council Member Onishi — 1. EXCUSED: None. Hawai`i County Council -36 REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION Comm. 142: Comm. 142.1: Comm. 140: Page 12 April 7, 2010 STACY S. K. HIGA, JANICE M. N. HIGA VS. COUNTY OF HAWAII, LINCOLN ASHIDA AS THE CORPORATION COUNSEL FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I, ET AL. CIVIL NO. 08 -1 -0293 (THIRD CIRCUIT COURT); AND STACY HIGA VS. NAOMI EARP, IN HER OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS CHAIR AND HEAD OF THE UNITED STATES EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION; LINCOLN ASHIDA, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS CORPORATION COUNSEL, COUNTY OF HAWAII CIVIL NO. CV08 -00411 (UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, DISTRICT OF HAWAI`I) From Assistant Corporation Counsel Katherine A. Garson, dated February 5, 2009, stating that Special Counsel for the above - referenced cases (attorneys from the law firm of Ayabe, Chong, Nishimoto, Sia & Nakamura) will be present. Postponed: February 19, 2009 CONCURRED WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF CORP. COUNSEL: AYES: Council Members Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Naeole- Beason, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 6. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Members Enriques, Ford, and Onishi — 3 EXCUSED: None. ;and From Calvin E. Young (Ayabe, Chong, Nishimoto, Sia and Nakamoto), dated January 26, 2010, requesting to meet with the Council to further explain the background, legal issues, and claims of this case. MELISSA M. CHANG V. COUNTY OF HAWAII, HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL EEOC NO. 37B- 2007 -00006 From Deputy Corporation Counsel Joseph K. Kamelamela, dated February 5, 2009, regarding a proposed resolution of the above - titled matter. Postponed: February 19, 2009 CONCURRED WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF CORP. COUNSEL: AYES: Council Members Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Naeole - Beason, Onishi, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Enriques — 1. EXCUSED: None. Hawai`i County Council -36 ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT 8:38 p.m. Page 13 April 7, 2010 Comm. 767: CLAIM AGAINST THE COUNTY /LAURA M. SHIMABUKU From Deputy Corporation Counsel Brooks L. Bancroft, dated March 22, 2010. CONCURRED WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF CORP. COUNSEL: AYES: Council Members Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Naeole- Beason, Onishi, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 7. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Members Enriques and Ford — 2. EXCUSED: None. 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. OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) 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 call 961-8255 by April 5, 2010. Relay users please call 711(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 call 961-8255. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Hawai`i Revised Statutes (hereinafter "HRS ") §92 -3.5, the Hawai`i County Council will be conducting this meeting via videoconference. Council Members will be present at the following location(s): • Kona Council Office, Kailua Trade Center, 75 -5706 Hanama Place, Suite 109, Kailua -Kona; and • County Council Room, 25 Aupuni Street, 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, until 4:30 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. Hawai`i County Council -36 UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING RE REAL PROPERTY TAX RATES COMMITTEES Page 14 April 7, 2010 Submitting Testimony: Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring fourteen (14) copies for distribution. Public 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, Hawai`i. 96720; (2) by facsimile to (808) 961 -8912; or (3) by e -mail to counciltestimon_v c;co.hawaii.hi.zas. Please submit separate testimony for each item. Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television - Channel 52: Wednesdays, April 14 and 21, 2010, at 6 p.m.; Fridays, April 16 and 23, 2010, at 12 p.m.; and Sundays, April 18 and 25, 2010, at 9 a.m. These airtimes are subject to preemption by broadcasts from the State Legislature. MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2010 COMMITTEES TBA SHERATON KEAUHOU BAY RESORT & SPA TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2010 COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. SHERATON KEAUHOU BAY RESORT & SPA TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2010 COMMITTEES TBA SHERATON KEAUHOU BAY RESORT & SPA WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2010 COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. SHERATON KEAUHOU BAY RESORT & SPA MONDAY, MAY 17, 2010 5:00 P.M. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 25 Aupuni Street TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2010 TBA COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 25 Aupuni Street WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 2010 COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 25 Aupuni Street