HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 06/07/2010 2008-2010 ACTIONSJ YOSHIMOTO
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EMILY I. NAEOLE - BEASON
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41S Session
INVOCATION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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
Monday, June 7, 2010
7:30 a.m.
Father Gregorio deGuzman of St. Joseph Church
7:33 a.m.
(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.
GUY ENRIQUES
BRENDA FORD
KELLY GREENWELL
PETE HOFFMANN
DONALD IKEDA
DENNIS "FRESH" ONISHI
DOMINIC YAGONG
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MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE
7:30 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON APPROVAL OF MINUTES,
COMMUNICATIONS, ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS, 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.)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
COMMUNICATIONS
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 267 -09:
Comm. 597.1:
Comm. 597.2:
Page 2 June 7, 2010
Amends the Rules of Procedure and Organization of the Council of the County of
Hawai`i. {Amends Rule No. 2, Section 1, relating to regular meetings, by adhering
to the Charter mandated number of meetings to be held in West Hawai`i, which
states that the County Council shall meet at least quarterly in the judicial district of
North Kona or South Kona (Article III, Section 3 -7). }
Re: Comm. 597
Intr. by: Mr. Ikeda
Postponed: November 18, 2009
FILED DUE TO THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Council Members Enriques, Ikeda, Naeole - Beason, and
Chair Yoshimoto — 4.
NOES: Council Members Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Onishi, and Yagong
— 5.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
(Note: There is a pending motion by Mr. Ikeda and duly seconded by
Ms. Naeole to approve Resolution 267 -09.)
;and
From County Clerk Kenneth Goodenow, dated November 12, 2009, transmitting a
corrected Exhibit A (which contained an error with respect to ramseyer formatting);
and
From County Clerk Kenneth G. Goodenow, dated November 12, 2009, providing
information relating to the average cost of meetings held in Hilo and Kona (based
on actual costs incurred in Fiscal Year 2008 - 2009).
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Res. 339 -10:
Res. 343 -10:
Res. 344 -10:
Determines the Real Property Tax Rates for the County of Hawai`i for the Fiscal
Year July 1, 2010, to June 30, 2011. {The rates are based on the Mayor's proposed
operating budget (Bill 211, Draft 2) for each class of property established in
accordance with Chapter 19, Article 7, Section 19 -53(e) of the Hawai`i County
Code.)
ADOPTED
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
EXCUSED:
ADOPTED
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
EXCUSED:
ADOPTED
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
EXCUSED:
Page 3 June 7, 2010
Re: Comm. 817
Intr. bv: Mr. Onishi
Waived: FC
Public Hearing: May 17, 2010
ON JUNE 8, 2010:
Council Members Enriques, Ikeda, Naeole - Beason, Onishi, and
Chair Yoshimoto — 5.
Council Members Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, and Yagong — 4•
None.
None.
Authorizes the Mayor to Enter Into a Memorandum of Agreement with State of
Hawai`i State Civil Defense to Provide Funding Related to Tsunami Warnings.
{Funds would be used towards roadway markers and signage to identify Tsunami
Evacuation Zones.)
Re: Comm. 829
Intr. bv: Mr. Onishi
Waived: FC
ON JUNE 8, 2010:
Council Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann Ikeda,
Naeole - Beason, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 8.
None.
Council Member Onishi — 1.
None.
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 Hospital Discharge
Planning Model and the Aging and Disability Resource Center Expansion Grants.
{Enables the County of Hawai`i to implement the federally funded Hospital
Discharge Planning Model and the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
Expansion grants and to also receive additional state funding for the ADRC.)
Re: Comm. 830
Intr. bv: Mr. Onishi
Waived: FC
ON JUNE 8, 2010:
Council Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Ikeda,
Naeole - Beason, Onishi, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 8.
None.
Council Member Hoffmann — 1.
None.
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Res. 345-10:
Res. 346 -10:
Authorizes the County of Hawaii to Enter Into a Multi -Year Contract (Three
Years) with Hawaiian Telcom for Wireless E911 Service for the Hawai`i Police
Department and Hawai`i Fire Department. {Hawaiian Telcom provides Wireless
E911 connectivity services, repair, and maintenance to the Departments' dispatcher
public safety answering point (PSAP) positions. The contract has a fixed rate of
$2,315 per PSAP position or $25,465 per month.)
ADOPTED
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
EXCUSED:
Page 4 June 7, 2010
Re: Comm. 831
Intr. bv: Mr. Onishi
Waived: FC
ON JUNE 8, 2010:
Council Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda,
Naeole- Beason, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 8.
None.
Council Member Onishi — 1.
None.
Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with the United
States of America, Pursuant to HRS 46 -7, for the FY 2009 Assistance to Firefighters
Grant for the Hawai`i Fire Department. {Funds would be used towards the purchase
of turn -out coats and pants for fire personnel.)
Re: Comm. 832
Intr. bv: Mr. Onishi
Waived: FC
ADOPTED ON JUNE 8, 2010:
AYES: Council Members Enriques, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda,
Naeole- Beason, Onishi, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Greenwell — 1.
EXCUSED: None.
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Res. 348 -10:
Bill 256:
Page 5 June 7, 2010
Sets a Policy for the Fiscal Years 2010 -11 and 2011 -2012 to Prohibit Hiring Retired
County Employees for Short-Term Employment Contracts, Exempting Certain
Departments and Employees. {Prohibits hiring retired County employees on a
short-term contract basis with the exception of those departments and employees
protecting public health, safety, and welfare; employees hired by the Department of
Parks and Recreation to cover the school intercessions, summer sessions, and any
elder activities or programs; any interns hired to assist the Office of the Corporation
Counsel and the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney; the Medical Director for the
Fire Department; and the Office of the Legislative Auditor. This shall not apply to
positions paid for by grants from any source other than the County, and that any
contract entered in violation of this policy shall be void.)
Re: Comm. 835
Intr. bv: Ms. Ford
Waived: FC
FILED ON JUNE 8, 2010, DUE TO THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Hoffmann, and Yagong — 3.
NOES: Council Members Enriques, Greenwell, Ikeda, Naeole- Beason,
Onishi, and Chair Yoshimoto — 6.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST 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 — Tsunami Observer Program ($20,000); appropriates same to
Tsunami Observer Program.)
Re: Comm. 829
Intr. bv: Mr. Onishi
Waived: FC
PASSED 1 READING ON JUNE 8, 2010:
AYES: Council Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda,
Naeole- Beason, Onishi, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
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Bill 257:
Bill 258:
Bill 259:
Page 6 June 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 the
following: Federal Grants — Area Plan on Aging ($217,922) and State Grants —
Area Plan on Aging ($50,000), for a total of $267,922; appropriates same to Area
Plan on Aging.)
Re: Comm. 830
Intr. bv: Mr. Onishi
Waived: FC
PASSED 1 READING ON JUNE 8, 2010:
AYES: Council Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda,
Naeole- Beason, Onishi, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
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 — Assistance to Firefighters Grant 2009 ($303,738); appropriates
same to Assistance to Firefighters Grant 2009.}
Re: Comm. 832
Intr. bv: Mr. Onishi
Waived: FC
PASSED 1 READING ON JUNE 8, 2010:
AYES: Council Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann Ikeda,
Naeole - Beason, Onishi, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Amends Chapter 18, Article 4, Division 1, Section 18 -90, Hawai`i County
Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended), Relating to Public Transportation.
{ Charges a nominal fee of $1 per ride effective July 1, 2010, with the exception of
certain riders as defined in Section 18 -1 (handicapped, senior citizen, student), who
shall ride free of charge.)
Re: Comm. 833
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Waived: FC
WITHDRAWN BY MR. YAGONG ON JUNE 8, 2010
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ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 211
(Draft 3):
Comm. 711.159:
Comm. 711.160
(Memo. No. 1):
Comm. 711.161
(Memo. No. 2):
Comm. 711.162
(Memo. No. 3):
Comm. 711.163
(Memo. No. 4):
Comm. 711.164
(Memo. No. 5):
Comm. 711.165
(Memo. No. 6):
Comm. 711.166
(Memo. No. 7):
Page 7 June 7, 2010
Establishes an Operating Budget for the County of Hawai`i for the Fiscal Year July
1, 2010, to June 30, 2011. {Proposed $376,001,627 Operating Budget for the
County of Hawai`i.
Re: Comm. 711.158
Intr. by: Mr. Onishi
1S Reading: May 19, 2010
AMENDED TO DRAFT 4 & PASSED 2 & FINAL READING ON JUNE 8,
2010:
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.
;and
From Deputy Finance Director Deanna S. Sako, dated May 25, 2010, transmitting
an updated informational sheet relating to GASB 45 (Other Post - Employment
Benefits), which includes the account numbers as part of the column identifications;
and
From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated May 20, 2010, transmitting a proposed
amendment to Bill 211, Draft 3 (decreases General Fund Revenues -Real Property
Taxes ($361,379), and decreases Expenditures Transfer to Golf Course ($361,379)
to $0); and
From Council Member Pete Hoffmann, dated May 20, 2010, transmitting a
proposed amendment to Bill 211, Draft 3 (decreases General Fund Revenues -Real
Property Taxes ($00,000), and deletes Expenditures —West Hawai`i Golf Program);
and
From Council Member Pete Hoffmann, dated May 20, 2010, transmitting a
proposed amendment to Bill 211, Draft 3 (decreases General Fund Revenues -Real
Property Taxes ($4,000,000), and increases same to Sale of Real Property); and
From Council Member Dominic Yagong, dated May 20, 2010, transmitting a
proposed amendment to Bill 211, Draft 3 (decreases General Fund Revenues Real
Property Taxes ($700,000), and increases same to Bus Fares); and
From Council Member Dominic Yagong, dated May 19, 2010, transmitting a
proposed amendment to Bill 211, Draft 3 (decreases General Fund Revenues Real
Property Taxes ($1,113,641), and decreases same to various expenditures of the
Police Department); and
From Council Member Dominic Yagong, dated May 21, 2010, transmitting a
proposed amendment to Bill 211, Draft 3 (decreases General Fund Revenues Real
Property Taxes ($288,000), and decreases same to various Fire Department
expenditures); and
From Council Chair J Yoshimoto, dated May 25, 2010, transmitting a proposed
amendment to Bill 211, Draft 3 (decreases General Fund Revenues Real Property
Taxes ($41,710, decreases Expenditure Mass Transit Agency Automotive
($4,467,690, and transfers Automotive back to the Department of Public Works
with an increase of $4,339,317); and
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Comm. 711.167
(Memo. No. 8):
Comm. 711.168
(Memo. No. 9):
Comm. 711.169
(Memo. No. 10):
Comm. 711.170
(Memo. No. 11):
Comm. 711.171
(Memo. No. 12):
Comm. 711.172
(Memo. No. 13):
Comm. 711.173
(Memo. No. 14):
Comm. 711.174
(Memo. No. 15):
Comm. 711.175
(Memo. No. 16):
THIS MATTER WAS CANCELED
Page 8 June 7, 2010
From Council Chair J Yoshimoto, dated May 25, 2010, transmitting a proposed
amendment to Bill 211, Draft 3 (decreases General Fund Expenditure Civil Defense
Water Spigot Program ($79,700), and increases same to Department of Public
Works Water Spigot Program); and
From Council Member Donald Ikeda, dated May 24, 2010, transmitting a proposed
amendment to Bill 211, Draft 3 (decreases General Fund Revenues -Real Property
Taxes ($68,460), and decreases Expenditures - Clerk- Council Other Current
Expenses ($48,820) and Legislative Auditor Other Current Expenses ($16,440));
and
From Council Member Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, dated May 24, 2010, transmitting a
proposed amendment to Bill 211, Draft 3 (decreases
Property Taxes ($301,983), and unfunds various positions in the Department of
Public- Works, Department of Parks and Recreation, and the Office of the
Prosecuting Attorney); and
From Council Member Brenda Ford, dated May 25, 2010, transmitting a proposed
amendment to Bill 211, Draft 3 (decreases Fire Protection - Salaries and Wages,
Overtime Salaries and Wages ($184,640); and increases Ocean Safety Salaries and
Wages ($123,720, West Hawai`i Ocean Safety Salaries and Wages ($26,816),
Retirement Benefits ($22,82), and Employer FICA ($11,17)); and
From Council Member Brenda Ford, dated May 24, 2010, transmitting a proposed
amendment to Bill 211, Draft 3 (decreases Revenues, Real Property Taxes
($60,630); decreases Expenditures of Clerk- Council Services Other Current
Expenses, Telephone ($6,680); decreases Council Members' mileage ($32,400);
decreases Clerk- Council Services Other Current Expenses, Electricity ($2.550);
decreases Clerk- Council Services Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Charges
($21,000); decreases Clerk- Council Services Other Current Expenses, Hawai`i State
Association of Counties/National Association of Counties ($3,000); and increases
Expenditures Miscellaneous Reapportionment Commission ($5,000)); and
From Council Member Brenda Ford, dated May 24, 2010, transmitting a proposed
amendment to Bill 211, Draft 3 (decreases General Fund Revenues, Real Property
Taxes ($30,000), and decreases Expenditures Parks and Recreation Administration
Other Current Expenses, Lava Viewing Program ($30,000)); and
From Council Member Dominic Yagong, dated May 24, 2010, transmitting a
proposed amendment to Bill 211, Draft 3 (decreases General Fund Expenditure
($5,000,000), and decreases same to Post - employment Benefits Expenditures); and
From Council Member Pete Hoffmann, dated May 25, 2010, transmitting a
proposed amendment to Bill 211, Draft 3 (decreases General Fund Revenues Real
Property Taxes ($70,000), and decreases same to Expenditures Transfer to Solid
Waste Fund); and
From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated May 26, 2010, transmitting a proposed
amendment to Bill 211, Draft 3 (decreases Revenues -Real Property Taxes
($20,545), and decreases same to Expenditures Mass Transit - Salaries and Wages,
Regular Salaries and Wages); and
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Comm. 711.176
(Memo. No. 17):
Comm. 711.177
(Memo. No. 18):
Comm. 711.178
(Memo. No. 19):
Comm. 711.179
(Memo. No. 20):
Comm. 711.180
(Memo. No. 21):
Comm. 711.181
(Memo. No. 22):
Comm. 711.182
(Memo. No. 23):
Comm. 711.183
(Memo. No. 24):
Page 9 June 7, 2010
From Council Member Dominic Yagong, dated May 25, 2010, transmitting a
proposed amendment to Bill 211, Draft 3 (decreases General Fund Revenues Real
Property Taxes ($107,018); and decreases Expenditures Data Systems Salaries and
Wages ($82,464), Health Benefits ($5,875), Retirement Benefits ($12,370), and
Employer FICA ($6,309)); and
From Council Member Dominic Yagong, dated May 25, 2010, transmitting a
proposed amendment to Bill 211, Draft 3 (decreases General Fund Revenues Real
Property Taxes ($96,416); and decreases Expenditures Accounts Salaries and
Wages ($21,248), Real Property Tax Salaries and Wages ($19,122), Vehicle
Registration and License Administration Salaries and Wages ($23,871), Health
Benefits ($17,625), Retirement Benefits ($9,636), and Employer FICA ($4,914));
and
From Council Member Dominic Yagong, dated May 25, 2010, transmitting a
proposed amendment to Bill 211, Draft 3 (decreases General Fund Revenues Real
Property Taxes ($200,820); and decreases Expenditures Prosecuting Attorney
Salaries and Wages ($21,248), Kona Prosecuting Attorney Salaries and Wages
($123,326), Health Benefits ($23,00), Retirement Benefits ($21,686), and
Employer FICA ($11,060)); and
From Council Member Dominic Yagong, dated May 25, 2010, transmitting a
proposed amendment to Bill 211, Draft 3 (decreases General Fund Revenues Real
Property Taxes ($36,000), and decreases same to Expenditure Humane Society);
and
From Council Member Dominic Yagong, dated May 25, 2010, transmitting a
proposed amendment to Bill 211, Draft 3 (decreases General Fund Revenues Real
Property Taxes ($200,000), and decreases same to Workers Compensation); and
From Council Member Pete Hoffmann, dated May 25, 2010, transmitting a
proposed amendment to Bill 211, Draft 3 (decreases General Fund Revenues Real
Property Taxes ($40,000), and decreases same to Expenditures Transfer to Solid
Waste Fund; and decreases Solid Waste Fund Revenues - Transfer from General
Fund ($40,000), and decreases same to Expenditures Landfill Other Current
Expenses Security Service Transfer Station); and
From Council Member Dominic Yagong, dated May 25, 2010, transmitting a
proposed amendment to Bill 211, Draft 3 (decreases General Fund Revenues Real
Property Taxes ($669,713); and decreases Expenditures 'Mae Cemetery Salaries
and Wages ($22,621), Hilo and West Hawai`i Veterans Cemetery Salaries and
Wages ($22,621), Coordinated Services Salaries and Wages ($70,92), Parks
Maintenance Salaries and Wages ($195,615), Recreation Division Salaries and
Wages ($13,132), Elderly Activities Division Special Programs Salaries and
Wages ($32,277), Health Benefits ($82,20), Retirement Benefits ($71,924), and
Employer FICA ($36,681)); and
From Council Member Dominic Yagong, dated May 25, 2010, transmitting a
proposed amendment to Bill 211, Draft 3 (decreases General Fund Revenues Real
Property Taxes ($58,591), and decreases same to Expenditures Transfer to Golf
Course Fund; and decreases Golf Course Fund Revenues Transfer from General
Fund ($58,591), and decreases Golf Course Fund Expenditures Golf Course Salaries
and Wages ($42,981), Health Benefits ($5,875), Retirement Benefits ($6,447), and
FICA Employer Share ($3,288)); and
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Comm. 711.184
(Memo. No. 25):
Comm. 711.185
(Memo. No. 26):
Comm. 711.186
(Memo. No. 27):
Comm. 711.187
(Memo. No. 28):
Comm. 711.188
(Memo. No. 29):
Comm. 711.189
(Memo. No. 30):
Comm. 711.190
(Memo. No. 31):
Comm. 711.191
(Memo. No. 32):
Comm. 711.192
(Memo. No. 33):
Page 10 June 7, 2010
From Council Member Dominic Yagong, dated May 25, 2010, transmitting a
proposed amendment to Bill 211, Draft 3 (decreases General Fund Revenues Real
Property Taxes ($268,200); and decreases Expenditures General Services Other
Current Expenses ($20,000), General Service Equipment ($2,000), Building Repair
and Maintenance Other Current Expenses ($138,200), Building Design and
Engineering Other Current Expenses ($5,000), Public Works Administration Other
Current Expenses ($102,000), and Engineering Division Other Current Expenses
($1,000)); and
From Council Member Dominic Yagong, dated May 25, 2010, transmitting a
proposed amendment to Bill 211, Draft 3 (decreases General Fund Revenues Real
Property Taxes ($20,563); and decreases Expenditures General Services Salaries
and Wages ($30,161), Building Design and Engineering Salaries and Wages
($38,744), Building Inspection Salaries and Wages ($111,436), Health Benefits
($29,375), Retirement Benefits ($27,051), and Employer FICA ($13,796)); and
From Council Member Dominic Yagong, dated May 25, 2010, transmitting a
proposed amendment to Bill 211, Draft 3 (decreases General Fund Revenues Real
Property Taxes ($289,800), and decreases same to various travel expenditures); and
From Council Member Dominic Yagong, dated May 25, 2010, transmitting a
proposed amendment to Bill 211, Draft 3 (decreases General Fund Revenues Real
Property Taxes ($8,000); and decreases Expenditures Environmental Management
Other Current Expenses ($7,500) and Environmental Management Equipment
($500)); and
From Council Member Dominic Yagong, dated May 25, 2010, transmitting a
proposed amendment to Bill 211, Draft 3 (decreases General Fund Revenues Real
Property Taxes ($4,000), and decreases same to Expenditures Planning Other
Current Expenses); and
From Council Member Dominic Yagong, dated May 26, 2010, transmitting a
proposed amendment to Bill 211, Draft 3 (decreases General Fund Revenues Real
Property Taxes ($106,108); and decreases Expenditures Human Resources Other
Current Expenses ($14,608), Advertising Expense ($5,000), Training Expenses
($6,00), Salary Commission Other Current Expenses ($1,000), Employee
Scholarship ($1,000), Americans with Disabilities Act
Modification/Accommodation ($40,000), Health and Safety Other Current Expenses
($20,000), and Video Display Terminal Eve Exams ($4,000)); and
From Council Member Dominic Yagong, dated May 26, 2010, transmitting a
proposed amendment to Bill 211, Draft 3 (decreases General Fund Revenues Real
Property Taxes ($6,000), and decreases same to Expenditures Corporation Counsel
Other Current Expenses; and
From Council Member Dominic Yagong, dated May 26, 2010, transmitting a
proposed amendment to Bill 211, Draft 3 (decreases General Fund Revenues Real
Property Taxes ($54,775); and decreases Expenditures Prosecuting Attorney Other
Current Expenses ($49,050) and Kona Prosecuting Attorney Other Current
Expenses ($5,725)); and
From Council Member Dominic Yagong, dated May 25, 2010, transmitting a
proposed amendment to Bill 211, Draft 3 (decreases General Fund Revenues Real
Property Taxes ($814,70); and decreases Expenditure Parks and Recreation
Administration Other Current Expenses ($160,70), West Hawai`i Golf Program
($00,000), Parks Maintenance Other Current Expenses ($10,000), and Recreation
Division Other Current Expenses ($4,000)); and
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Comm. 711.193:
Comm. 711.194
(Memo. No. 34):
Comm. 711.195
(Memo. No. 35):
Comm. 711.196
(Memo. No. 36):
Comm. 711.197
(Memo. No. 37):
Comm. 711.198
(Memo. No. 38):
Comm. 711.199
(Memo. No. 39):
Page 11 June 7, 2010
From Prosecuting Attorney Jay T. Kimura, dated May 27, 2010, transmitting a
summary of the proposed budget cuts within their current Administrative budget
proposal and their priorities for the next fiscal year; and
From Council Member Dominic Yagong, dated May 25, 2010, transmitting a
proposed amendment to Bill 211, Draft 3 (decreases General Fund Revenues Real
Property Taxes ($201,420; and decreases Expenditure Clerk- Council Other Current
Expenses ($139,420, Hawai`i State Association of Counties/National Association
of Counties ($6,000), Reprographics ($22,000), and Postage - Council Services
($34,000)); and
From Council Member Dominic Yagong, dated May 25, 2010, transmitting a
proposed amendment to Bill 211, Draft 3 (decreases General Fund Revenues Real
Property Taxes ($60,000); and decreases Expenditure Office of Management Other
Current Expenses ($40,000) and Disabled Parking Placard Program ($20,000)); and
From Council Vice Chair Emily I. Naeole- Beason, dated Mav 25, 2010,
transmitting a proposed amendment to Bill 211, Draft 3 (decreases General Fund
Revenues State Grants Drug Abuse Resistance Education(DARE) /Department of
Education (DOE)($34,120, and decreases same to Expenditures DARE /DOE
(Police)); and
From Council Member Dominic Yagong, dated May 24, 2010, transmitting a
proposed amendment to Bill 211, Draft 3 (decreases General Fund Revenues Real
Property Taxes ($64,076) and Environmental Management Department
Administration Charges ($64,881); and decreases Expenditures Environmental
Management Salaries and Wages ($64,881), Health Benefits ($11,70), Retirement
Benefits ($9,732), Employer FICA ($4,963), and Transfer to Solid Waste Fund
($37,631); and decreases Solid Waste Fund Revenues Transfer from General Fund
($37,631), and decreases same to Expenditures Landfills Other Current Expenses);
and
From Council Member Dominic Yagong, dated May 25, 2010, transmitting a
proposed amendment to Bill 211, Draft 3 (decreases General Fund Revenues Real
Property Taxes ($65 1,616) and same to Expenditures Transfer to Solid Waste Fund;
and decreases Solid Waste Fund Revenues Transfer from General Fund ($65 1,616),
and decreases Expenditures Landfill Salaries and Wages ($403,557), P -Hulu West
Hawai`i Landfill Salaries and Wages ($62,076), Recycling Programs - County
Salaries and Wages ($8,169), Health Benefits ($70,00), Retirement Benefits
($71,069), and Employer FICA ($36,240); and
From Council Member Dominic Yagong, dated May 25, 2010, transmitting a
proposed amendment to Bill 211, Draft 3 (decreases General Fund Revenues Real
Property Taxes ($1,389,382), Expenditures Transfer to Solid Waste Fund
($324,000), Transfer to Golf Course Fund ($7,00), and various Salaries and Wages
Overtime; and corresponding amendment to the Solid Waste Fund and Golf Course
Fund as follows: Solid Waste Fund (decreases Revenues Transfer from General
Fund ($324,000); decreases Expenditure Landfills Salaries and Wages ($276,00),
P -Hulu West Hawai`i Landfill ($40,00), Beverage Deposit Program Salaries and
Wages ($2,00), and Recycling Programs - County Salaries and Wages ($4,00));
and Golf Course Fund (decreases Revenues Transfer from General Fund ($7,00);
and decreases same to Expenditures Golf Course Salaries and Wages)); and
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Comm. 711.200
(Memo. No. 40):
Bill 212
(Draft 3):
Comm. 712.13
(Memo. No. 1):
Comm. 712.14
(Memo. No. 2):
Comm. 712.15
(Memo. No. 3):
Comm. 712.16
(Memo. No. 4):
Page 12 June 7, 2010
From Council Member Kelly Greenwell, dated May 25, 2010, transmitting a
proposed amendment to Bill 211, Draft 3 (decreases General Fund Revenues Real
Property Taxes ($23,000,000), and increases Revenues American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act Grants ($50,000,000) while it increases Expenditures Post -
Employment Benefits (GASB) ($11,000,000), Provision to Restore Furloughs
($7,000,000), and Provision to Restore Funding ($9,000,000)).
Relates to Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1,
2010, to June 30, 2011. {Proposed 87 projects totaling $13,063,000 Capital
Improvements Project Budget for the County of Hawai`i. }
Re: Comm. 712.12
Intr. by: Mr. Onishi
1S Reading: May 19, 2010
AMENDED TO DRAFT 4 & PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda,
Naeole- Beason, Onishi, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
;and
From Council Vice Chair Emily I. Naeole- Beason, dated Mav 20, 2010,
transmitting a proposed amendment to Bill 212, Draft 3. Adds the following project
and appropriation: Department of Parks and Recreation — Pahoa Senior Center
($550,000), and
From Council Vice Chair Emily I. Naeole- Beason, dated Mav 20, 2010,
transmitting a proposed amendment to Bill 212, Draft 3. Adds the following project
and appropriation: Department of Parks and Recreation — Pahoa Community
Aquatic Center Heating System ($30,000); and
From Council Vice Chair Emily I. Naeole- Beason, dated Mav 20, 2010,
transmitting a proposed amendment to Bill 212, Draft 3. Adds the following project
and appropriation: Office of Housing and Community Development — Pahoa
Transitional Housing ($3,000,000); and
From Council Vice Chair Emily I. Naeole- Beason, dated Mav 24, 2010,
transmitting a proposed amendment to Bill 212, Draft 3. Adds the following project
and appropriation: Department of Public Works — Kahakai Boulevard
Improvements ($3,000,000).
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Bill 239
(Draft 2):
Bill 240:
Amends Chapter 7, Civil Defense, Article 2, and Amends Chapter 29, Water Use
and Development, of the Hawai`i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended),
Relating to County Water Spigots. {Repeals Section 7 -8 (Water and water hauling
charges); amends Chapter 29 by incorporating existing Sections 29 -1 through 29 -4
into an Article 1 (Water Use and Development Plan) and adds a new Article 2
(Public Water Spigots); adds a new Section 29 -5 (Authority; Applicability; Use of
Public Water Spigots); and adds a new Section 29 -6 (Penalty). }
PASSED 2
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
EXCUSED:
PASSED 2
AYES:
Page 13 June 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. {Decreases and appropriates
revenues to the following: Federal Grants — State Incentive Grant <$750,000> and
Federal Grant — Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) — State Incentive Grant —
Phase II ($2,103,141), for a total of $2,103,141; appropriates to the following: SPF
— State Incentive Grant <$750,000> and SPF — State Incentive Grant — Phase II
($2,103,141), for a total of $2,103,141. Funds would be used to implement and
evaluate the assessment, capacity building, and evidence based underage drinking
prevention activities.)
NOES:
ABSENT:
EXCUSED:
Re: Comm. 784.2
Intr. by: Mr. Enriques
1S Reading: May 19, 2010
& FINAL READING ON JUNE 8, 2010:
Council Members Enriques, Ford, Hoffmann Ikeda,
Naeole- Beason, Onishi, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 8.
Council Member Greenwell — 1.
None.
None.
Re: Comm. 793
Intr. by: Mr. Onishi
1S Reading: May 19, 2010
& FINAL READING ON JUNE 8, 2010:
Council Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann Ikeda,
Naeole - Beason, Onishi, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 9.
None.
None.
None.
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Bill 242:
Bill 243:
Page 14 June 7, 2010
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 Project District to Project District at Ponahawai, South Hilo,
Hawai`i, Covered by Tax Map Key:2 -3- 037:001, 2- 3- 044:019, and 2-3-049:053
(approx. 171.504 acres). {Wailani Development, LLC, Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 798
Intr. bv: Mr. Ikeda
1S Reading: May 19, 2010
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING ON JUNE 8, 2010:
AYES: Council Members Enriques, Greenwell, Ikeda, Naeole- Beason,
Onishi, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 7.
NOES: Council Members Ford and Hoffmann — 2.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Repeals Ordinance No. 04 -144 Which Amended Section 25-8 -33 (City of Hilo Zone
Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawai`i County Code, by
Changing the District Classification from Agricultural 1 -Acre (A -1a),
Neighborhood Commercial — 40,000 Square Foot (CN -40), Single - Family
Residential — 7,500 Square Foot and 10,000 Square Foot (RS -7.5 and RS -10) and
Open (0) to Project District at South Hilo, Hawai`i, Covered by Tax Map
Key:2 -3- 044:019 2- 3- 049:03, and 2 -3- 037:001. {Wailani Development, LLC,
Applicant.)
Re: Comm. 798
Intr. bv: Mr. Ikeda
1S Reading: May 19, 2010
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING ON JUNE 8, 2010:
AYES: Council Members Enriques, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda,
Naeole- Beason, Onishi, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 8.
NOES: Council Member Ford — 1.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
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Bill 251:
Bill 252:
Bill 254:
Page 15 June 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 — Workforce Investment Act (WIA) ($1,630,74); appropriates to the
following: WIA — Administration Planning 2010 -11 ($163,074), WIA — Adult
Program 2010 -11 ($474,840, WIA — Dislocated Worker Program 2010 -11
($46,323), and WIA — Youth Program 2010 -11 ($446,412), for a total of
$1,630,74.}
Re: Comm. 815
Intr. bv: Mr. Hoffmann
1S Reading: May 19, 2010
PASSED 2ND & FINAL READING ON JUNE 8, 2010:
AYES: Council Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda,
Naeole- Beason, Onishi, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
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. {Increases revenues in Wireless
Enhanced 911 System ($4,895,450; appropriates same to Wireless Enhanced 911.
Funds would be used to increase the Police Department's Pictometry Imagery for its
E911 system.)
Re: Comm. 820
Intr. bv: Mr. Onishi
1S Reading: May 19, 2010
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING ON JUNE 8, 2010:
AYES: Council Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda,
Naeole- Beason, Onishi, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Amends Ordinance No. 09 -48, as Amended by Ordinance No. 09 -100 and
Ordinance No. 10 -38, Relating to the International Energy Conservation Code.
{Changes the effective date from June 15, 2010 to October 31, 2010.}
Re: Comm. 824
Intr. by: Ms. Naeole- Beason
1S Reading: May 19, 2010
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING ON JUNE 8, 2010:
AYES: Council Members Enriques, Ikeda, Naeole- Beason, Onishi,
Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 6.
NOES: Council Members Ford, Greenwell, and Hoffmann — 3.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
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Bill 255:
REPORTS
Page 16 June 7, 2010
Amends Ordinance 09 -48, as Amended, Relating to the International Energy
Conservation Code (IECC). {The proposed amendments are: Repeals Item (2) of
Section 3 (IECC Section 101.5.2 Low energy buildings); repeals item (4) of Section
3 (IECC Section 401.1 Scope — relating to applicability); amends Item (5) of
Section 3 (IECC Table 402.1.1 — Insulation and Fenestration Requirements by
Component); amends Paragraph (6) of Item (6) of Section 3 (IECC Section
402.1.1.1 Ceiling insulation alternative — relating to cool roofs); and amends Item
(12) of Section 3 (IECC Section 403.7 Residential Pools — relating to pool heaters). }
Re: Comm.825
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
1S Reading: May 19, 2010
PASSED 2' & FINAL READING ON JUNE 8, 2010:
AYES: Council Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda,
Onishi, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 8.
NOES: Council Member Naeole- Beason — 1.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
PC -84 Recommends approval of the nominations of Mr. Delan Perry (Council District 5)
(Comm. 814): and Mr. David Greenwell (Council District 9) to the Water Board.
APPROVED:
AYES: Council Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann Ikeda,
Naeole- Beason, Onishi, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
PC -85 Recommends approval of the following nominations to the Hamakua Community
(Comm. 818): Development Plan (CDP) Steering Committee: Ms. Dorothy Ku`ulei Badua,
Mr. Glenn D. Carvalho, Mr. Scott Edward Enright, Ms. Farrah -Marie Kawailani
Gomes, Mr. Richard Ha, Mr. Brad R. Kurokawa, Ms. Lorraine M. Mendoza,
Mr. Marc W. Miranda, Mr. Myles Y. Miyasato, Mr. Jason D. Moniz, Mr. Craig A.
Neff, and Ms. Ka`iulani Pahio; and
APPROVED WITH THE EXCEPTIONS OF MR. MIYASATO AND
MR. KUSCH (WITHDRAWN BY MAYOR KENOI):
AYES: Council Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda,
Naeole- Beason, Onishi, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto — 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Comm. 818.1: From Mayor Billy Kenoi, dated May 21, 2010, withdrawing Mr. Matthias W.
Kusch's nomination to the Hamakua CDP Steering Committee.
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REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Page 17 June 7, 2010
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.)
Comm. 822.3:
Bill 253:
ANNOUNCEMENTS
RECONSIDERATION OF THE VOTE TAKEN ON BILL 253 (RELATING TO
THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 9, DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS; AND CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 14, MASS TRANSIT
AGENCY)
From Council Member Dennis ``Fresh" Onishi, dated May 25, 2010, requesting to
reconsider the first reading vote taken (on May 19, 2010) regarding Bill 253
Amends Both Chapter 2, Article 9, Department of Public Works and Chapter 2,
Article 14, Mass Transit Agency of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition,
as Amended), by Deleting Section 41(5), Chapter 2, Article 9, and by Adding
Similar Language to Chapter 2, Article 14, Section 76 78, as Well as Changing the
Name of the Mass Transit Agency to the Transportation Agency. {Proposed
amendments reflects the assumption of the Automotive Division, currently held
within the Public Works Department; and revises relevant sections of the Code to
transfer the duties and responsibilities of the Automotive Division from Public
Works to the Transportation Agency.)
Re: Comm-822
Intr. by: Mr. Enriques
Waived: PWIRC
.1 Reading: May 19, 2010 this matter was filed due to a vote
of - 9 - nee}
THIS MATTER WAS CANCELED
(Note: Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 92, notice is hereby given that
if the motion to reconsider Bill 253 is approved, a re -vote will be taken on Bill 253 at
this meeting. If reconsideration of Bill 253 is approved, there will be a pending
motion on the floor by Mr. Enriques and duly seconded by Ms. Naeole- Beason to
approve Bill 253.)
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ADJOURNMENT 2:35 p.m. on June 8, 2010
Page 18 June 7, 2010
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