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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 03/01/2011 2010-2012 SPECIAL MEETING ACTIONSDOMINIC YAGONG Chairperson and Presiding Officer PETE HOFFMANN Vice Chair 7' Session COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai `i Hawai `i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai `i 96720 ORDER OF BUSINESS FRED BLAS BRENDA FORD DONALD IKEDA DENNIS "FRESH" ONISHI K. ANGEL PILAGO BRITTANY SMART J YOSHIMOTO SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL 25 Aupum Street Hilo, Hawaii Tuesday, March 1, 2011 6:00 p.m. INVOCATION CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Reverend Tag Taggart of Center for Spiritual Living 6:06 P.M. (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) Hawai `i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Hawaii County Council -7 Page 2 March 1, 2011 MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE 6:00 P.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS APPROVAL OF MINUTES COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 107: SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL TO CONSIDER THE MAYOR'S NOMINEES TO THE 2011 REDISTRICTING COMMISSION From Mayor Billy Kenoi, dated February 14, 2011, submitting for Council's confirmation the following individuals to the 2011 Redistricting Commission: Valerie T. Poindexter (District 1), Jeffrey M. Melrose (District 2), John "Mike" Middlesworth (District 3), Patrick L. Kahawaiolaa (District 4), Rene Siracusa (District 5), Linda Ugalde (District 6), Susan Maddox (District 7), Dru Kanuha (District 8), and Peter L. Hendricks (District 9); CLOSE FILE AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong — 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. and Comm. 107.1: From Council Chairperson Dominic Yagong, dated February 16, 2011, stating that a Special Meeting of the Council will be held on March 1, 2011, 6 p.m., at the Hilo Council Chambers, in order to consider the confirmation of nine nominees to serve on the 2011 Redistricting Commission; CLOSE FILE AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong — 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. and Hawaii County Council -7 Page 3 March 1, 2011 Comm. 107.2: From Chairperson Dominic Yagong, dated February 22, 2011, stating that the nominees submitted by the Mayor for the Redistricting Commission will be taken up in the manner prescribed in Council Rule 10, Item No. 15, which states: "Members of boards and commissions duly appointed by the Mayor, as prescribed in Section 13 -4(b), Hawai`i County Charter, shall be voted on individually and not as a group or as a slate of members or nominees "; CLOSE FILE AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong — 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. and Comm. 107.3: From Mayor Billy Kenoi, dated February 22, 2011, requesting the withdrawal of Communication No. 107 for the purpose of clarifying the nominees relating to Districts 7, 8, and 9. Submits for the Council's favorable confirmation the following nominees to the 2011 Redistricting Commission: Valerie T. Poindexter (District 1), Jeffrey M. Melrose (District 2), John "Mike" Middlesworth (District 3), Patrick L. Kahawaiolaa (District 4), Rene Siracusa (District 5), Linda Ugalde (District 6), Dru Kanuha (District 7), Craig `Bo" Kahui (District 8), and Joseph A. Carvalho (District 9). CLOSE FILE AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong — 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. and Comm. 107.4: From K. Angel Pilago, dated March 1, 2011, recommending the nominees to the 2011 Redistricting Commission: APPROVED THE FOLLOWING NOMINEES: Valerie T. Poindexter (District 1): AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, and Yoshimoto — 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: Chair Yagong — 1. (For informational purposes, Ms. Ford voted "Kanalua" twice.) Hawaii County Council -7 Page 4 Comm. 107.4: Jeffrey M. Melrose (District 2): (Continued) March 1, 2011 AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong — 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. (For informational purposes, Ms. Ford voted "Kanalua" twice.) John "Mike" Middlesworth (District 3): AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong — 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. (For informational purposes, Ms. Ford voted "Kanalua" twice.) Patrick L. Kahawaiolaa (District 4): AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong — 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. (For informational purposes, Ms. Ford voted "Kanalua" twice.) Rene Siracusa (District 5): AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong — 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. (For informational purposes, Ms. Ford voted "Kanalua" twice.) Linda U_ag lde (District 6): AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong — 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. (For informational purposes, Ms. Ford voted "Kanalua" twice.) Hawaii County Council -7 Page 5 March 1, 2011 Comm. 107.4: (Continued) Dru Kanuha (District 7): Craig `Bo" Kahui (District 8-. (For informational purposes, Ms. Ford voted "Kanalua" twice.) Joseph A. Carvalho (District 9): AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong — 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. (For informational purposes, Ms. Ford voted "Kanalua" twice.) AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong — 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong — 8. NOES: Council Member Pilago — 1. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) REPORTS REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION 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.) ANNOUNCEMENTS Hawaii County Council -7 Page 6 March 1, 2011 ADJOURNMENT 6:43 P.M. 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 February 25, 2011. 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. Public Attendance via Videoconference is available at the following locations until 6:30 p.m., or later in the event public witness testimony has not been completed: • Kona Council Office at the West Hawaii Civic Center, 74 -5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A 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. 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 Aupum Street, Hilo, Hawaii, 96720; (2) by facsimile to (808) 961 -8912; or (3) by e -mail to counciltestimon v a,co.hawaii.hi.us Please submit separate testimony for each item. Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television - Channel 52: Wednesdays, March 9 th and 16 at 6 p.m.; Fridays, March l P h and 18 at 12 p.m.; and Sundays, March 13 and 20 at 9 a.m. (These airtimes are subject to preemption by broadcasts from the State Legislature.) UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2011 9:00 A.M. COUNCIL ROOM — HILO 25 Aupuni Street COMMITTEES TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2011 TBA TBA WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2011 COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. TBA