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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 05/18/2011 2010-2012 DOMINIC YAGONG � "`� -` .. FRED BLAS Chairperson and Presiding Officer 4' BRENDA FORD DONALD IKEDA PETE HOFFMANN DENNIS "FRESH" ONISHI Vice Chair . J �• - ^� . K. ANGEL PILAGO , r E •OF-M►' BRITTANY SMART J YOSHIMOTO COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 17 Session Vie; ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawai`i County Council 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i Wednesday, May 18, 2011 9:00 a.m. INVOCATION Kahu Wendell Davis of Kamehameha Schools (Hawai`i Campus) CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (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 -17 MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE 9:00 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS (NOTE: COUNCIL WILL TAKEA LUNCHBREAK CLOSE TO THE NOONHOUR) APPROVAL OF MINUTES COMMUNICATIONS ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) May 18, 2011 Bill 29: ESTABLISHES AN OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2011 TO JUNE 30, 2012 Proposed $366,128,670 Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii. Re: Comm. I I I Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B /R) Approve: FC -53 ; and Comm. 111.3: From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated May 5, 2011, transmitting Bill 29, Draft 2. Draft 2 proposes numerous amendments to the previously submitted budget for FY 2011 -2012. A narrative summary of the amendments is attached to Communication 111.3 (available to the public). Bill 29, Draft 2, revises revenues and expenditures for accounts proposed in Draft 1 as follows: General Fund (total adjustment +$1,597,642); Highway Fund (total adjustment - $385,875); Sewer Fund (total adjustment - $52,709); Vehicle Disposal Fund (total adjustment - $7,696); Solid Waste Fund (total adjustment +643,918); Golf Course Fund (total adjustment - $16,756); Geothermal Relocation and Community Benefits Fund (total adjustment -0 -); and Housing Fund (total adjustment - $161,865); and Bill 29 (Draft 2): ESTABLISHES AN OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2011 TO JUNE 30, 2012 Proposed $367,294,364 Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii. ; and Intr. by: Ms. Ford Comm. 111.4 From Council Member K. Angel Pilago, dated May 9, 2011, transmitting the Memorandum No. 1: recommendations for Nonprofit Grants -in -Aid from the Committee on Human Services, Social Services and Public Safety ( HSSPSC), which was the result of the amendment approved via Communication Number 94.2 at the HSSPSC meeting held on May 3, 2011. The amendment deletes Grants to Nonprofit Orgs. by $1,500,000 and increases the same amount to the various nonprofit agencies (see "Exhibit A "); and (Communication 111.5 continues on the next page.) Page 2 Hawaii County Council -17 May 18, 2011 Comm. 111.5 From Vice Chair Pete Hoffmann, dated May 9, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 2: amendment decreasing Revenues Fund Balance from Previous Year by $500,000 and decreasing Expenditures West HI Golf Program by the same amount; and Comm. 111.6 From Vice Chair Pete Hoffmann, dated May 9, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 3: amendment increasing Revenues Fund Balance from Previous Year by $225,000 and increasing Expenditures Research and Development Agriculture R &D OCE by the same amount; and Comm. 111.7 From Vice Chair Pete Hoffmann, dated May 9, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 4: amendment decreasing General Fund Revenues Bus Fares by $597,600 and increasing General Fund Revenues Fund Balance from Previous Year by the same amount; and Comm. 111.8 From Vice Chair Pete Hoffmann, dated May 9, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 5: amendment decreasing General Fund Revenues Fund Balance from Previous Year by $315,666 and decreasing General Fund Expenditures Transfer to Golf Course Fund by the same amount. (A corresponding Golf Course Fund amendment increases Golf Course Fund Revenues Green Fees by $315,666 and decreases Golf Course Fund Revenues Transfer from General Fund by the same amount); and Comm. 111.10 From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated May 10, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 7: amendment decreasing General Fund Expenditures West HI Golf Program by $500,000, decreasing Trans. to Golf Course Fund by $315,666, and increasing GASB 45 Provision by $815,666. (A corresponding Golf Course Fund amendment increases Golf Course Fund Revenues Green Fees by $315,666 and decreases Transfer from General Fund by the same amount); and Comm. 111.11 From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated May 10, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 8: amendment decreasing Information Tech OCE by $5,000 and increasing Post - Employment Benefits by the same amount; and Comm. 111.12 From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated May 10, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 9: amendment decreasing Office of Aging by $3,100 and increasing Post Retirement Benefits (GASB 45 Provision) by the same amount; and Comm. 111.13 From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated May 10, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 10: amendment decreasing Corporation Counsel OCE by $38,815 and decreasing Board of Ethics by $950, and increasing Post - Employment Benefits by $39,765; and Comm. 111.14 From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated May 10, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 11: amendment decreasing Mass Transit OCE by $9,000 and increasing Post - Employment Benefits Misc. Charges by the same amount; and (Comm. 111.15 continues on the next page.) Page 3 Hawaii County Council -17 May 18, 2011 Comm. 111.15 From Council Member Donald Ikeda, dated May 10, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 13: amendment decreasing General Fund Legislative Auditor OCE by $7,428 and increasing GASB 45 Provision by the same amount; and Comm. 111.16 From Council Member Donald Ikeda, dated May 10, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 14: amendment decreasing General Fund Legislative Auditor Eqpt. by $2,500 and increasing GASB 45 Provision by the same amount; and Comm. 111.17 From Council Member Donald Ikeda, dated May 10, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 15: amendment decreasing General Fund Public Access /Open Space Preservation Fund by $2,073,000 and increasing GASB 45 Provision by the same amount; and Comm. 111.18 From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated May 10, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 12: amendment decreasing Human Resources OCE (E- recruitment license, Employee of the Year Program, and Countywide Retirement Awards) by $32,500 and increasing Police Adm. Div.- Equip., Misc. Equipment (Handheld FM Radios and Chgrs.) by the same amount; and Comm. 111.19 From Council Chair Dominic Yagong, dated May 11, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 16: amendment decreasing Budget Stabilization Fund by $2,777,397 and increasing Post - Employment Benefits Expenditures by the same amount; and Comm. 111.20 From Council Chair Dominic Yagong, dated May 11, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 17: amendment decreasing Council Adjusted Expense Account by $5,600,000 and increasing Post - Employment Benefits Expenditures by the same amount; and Comm. 111.21 From Council Chair Dominic Yagong, dated May 11, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 18: amendment decreasing Council Adjusted Expense Account by $750,000 (S &W, various departments) and increasing Post - Employment Benefits Expenditures by the same amount; and Comm. 111.22 From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated May 9, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 6: amendment increasing Police Adm. Div.- Equip. by $35,000, decreasing Hawaii County Band by $262,089, decreasing West Hawaii Band by $23,167, and increasing Post - Employment Benefits (GASB 45 Provision) by $250,256. Page 4 Hawaii County Council -17 May 18, 2011 Bill 30: RELATES TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2011 TO JUNE 30, 2012 Proposed 45 projects totaling $177,085,000 Capital Improvements Project Budget for the County of Hawaii. Re: Comm. 112 Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B /R) Approve: FC -54 ; and Comm. 112.1: From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated May 5, 2011, transmitting Bill 30, Draft 2. Draft 2 proposes 76 projects requiring a total appropriation of $137,999,000 with the following breakdown: Federal Grants Receivable ($1,140,000); State Revolving Fund ($7,515,000); General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($126,705,000), Fair Share Contributions ($2,619,000); and Private ($20,000); and Bill 30 (Draft 2): RELATES TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2011 TO JUNE 30, 2012 Proposed $137,999,000 Capital Improvements Project Budget for the County of Hawaii. Intr. by: Ms. Ford Comm. 112.2 From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated May 9, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 1: amendment by adding the following project(s) and appropriation(s): Department of Public Works — Royal Poinciana Drive Extension (reapp. 5397.6) - $500,000; and Comm. 112.3 From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated May 9, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 2: amendment by adding the following project(s) and appropriation(s): Department of Public Works — Ali`i Drive -Kona Bali Kai Improvements (reapp. 5397.61) (crosswalks, pedestrian signal, and on- street parking) - $300,000; and Comm. 112.4 From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated May 9, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 3: amendment by adding the following project(s) and appropriation(s): Office of Housing and Community Development — Girls Safe House - $25,000; and Comm. 112.5 From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated May 9, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 4: amendment by adding the following project(s) and appropriation(s): Department of Public Works — New Road South Kona (Napo`opo`o area) - $3,050,000; and (Comm. 112.6 continues on the next page.) Page 5 Hawaii County Council -17 May 18, 2011 Comm. 112.6 From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated May 9, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 5: amendment by adding the following project(s) and appropriation(s): Department of Parks and Recreation — Kona Dog Park - $250,000; and Comm. 112.7 From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated May 9, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 6: amendment by adding the following project(s) and appropriation(s): Department of Public Works — South Kona Production Well, Tank, and Water Mains - $1,300,000; and Comm. 112.8 From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated May 9, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 7: amendment by adding the following project(s) and appropriation(s): Department of Public Works — Royal Poinciana Sidewalks and Drainage - $300,000; and Comm. 112.9 From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated May 9, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 8: amendment by adding the following project(s) and appropriation(s): Department of Parks and Recreation — Banyan's Beach Park - $750,000; and Comm. 112.10 From Council Member Donald Ikeda, dated May 10, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 13: amendment by adding the following project(s) and appropriation(s): Department of Public Works — Kaumana Drive Improvement Project (Planning and Design) - $1,000,000; and Comm. 112.11 From Council Member Donald Ikeda, dated May 10, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 14: amendment by adding the following project(s) and appropriation(s): Department of Public Works — Akolea Road Improvement Project (Planning and Design) - $1,000,000; and Comm. 112.12 From Council Member Donald Ikeda, dated May 10, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 15: amendment by adding the following project(s) and appropriation(s): Department of Public Works — Council District 2 Traffic Calming Improvements (reapp. 5292.70) (Note: Contingency Relief) - $20,385; and Comm. 112.13 From Vice Chair Pete Hoffmann, dated May 10, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 10: amendment by adding the following project(s) and appropriation(s): Department of Environmental Management — Puak6 Sewer System - $250,000; and Comm. 112.14 From Vice Chair Pete Hoffmann, dated May 10, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 11: amendment by adding the following project(s) and appropriation(s): Department of Parks and Recreation - Waimea Park - $250,000; and (Comm. 112.15 continues on the next page.) Page 6 Hawaii County Council -17 May 18, 2011 Comm. 112.15 From Vice Chair Pete Hoffmann, dated May 11, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 12: amendment by adding the following project(s) and appropriation(s): Department of Parks and Recreation — Waikoloa Community Center /Evacuation Center /Gym - $500,000; and Comm. 112.16 From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated May 10, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 9: amendment by adding the following project(s) and appropriation(s): Department of Public Works — Ali`i Drive Off - Street Parking (Magic Sands, Kahalu`u, Pahoehoe Beaches) - $420,000. 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 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 call 961 -8255 by May 16, 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 4:30 p.m., or later in the event public witness testimony has not been completed: • Kona Council Office, 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. Page 7 Hawaii County Council -17 May 18, 2011 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, 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, May 25 and June 1S at 6 p.m.; Fridays, May 27 and June 3r at 12 p.m.; and Sundays, May 29 and June 5th at 9 a.m. (These airtimes are subject to preemption by broadcasts from the State Legislature, and are subject to change by Na Leo `O Hawaii. Please check the current legislative broadcast schedule on the Na Leo `O Hawaii website at http: / /www.naleo.ty /schedule.) UPCOMING MEETINGS TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 COMMITTEES TBA WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2011 COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2011 COMMITTEES TBA WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2011 COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 25 Aupuni Street COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 25 Aupuni Street WEST HAWAII CIVIC CENTER 74 -5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway Building A WEST HAWAII CIVIC CENTER 74 -5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway Building A Page 8