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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 11/16/2011 2010-2012 DOMINIC YAGONG FRED BLAS BRENDA FORD Chairperson and Presiding Officer PETE HOFFMANN K. ANGEL PILAGO DONALD IKEDA DENNIS “FRESH” ONISHI Vice Chairperson BRITTANY SMART J YOSHIMOTO COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai‘i Hawai‘i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 st 31 Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawai‘i County Council Council Room West Hawai‘i Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A Kona, Hawai‘i Wednesday, November 16, 2011 9:00 a.m. INVOCATION Pastor Ryan Fasani of Kona Church of the Nazarene 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. Hawai‘i County Council-31 November 16, 2011 MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE 9:00 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS (NOTE: COUNCIL WILL TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR) APPROVAL OF MINUTES June 15, 2011 COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 455: NOMINATIONS TO THE PUNA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE: MS. KELLY LEE NAFIE, MS. PATTI ANNGINETTE PINTO, MS. OSHI SIMSARIAN, AND MS. RENÉ SIRACUSA From Mayor Billy Kenoi, dated October 28, 2011, submitting for confirmation the above appointments. Waived: PC Comm. 458: NOMINATION TO THE POLICE COMMISSION: MS. JESSANIE L. MARQUES (COUNCIL DISTRICT 6) From Mayor Billy Kenoi, dated November 1, 2011, requesting the Council’s review and favorable confirmation of the above appointment. Waived: HSSPSC ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 180-11: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION OF A PORTION OF ROAD LOTS R-1, R-2, R-3 AND R-4, BEING A PORTION OF TAX MAP KEY: (3)6-8-032:088, SITUATE AT WAIKOLOA, DISTRICT OF SOUTH KOHALA, ISLAND AND COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I, STATE OF HAWAI‘I, (SUNSET RIDGE AT WAIKOLOA, PHASE 3, UNIT 2) FROM SUNSET RIDGE JOINT VENTURE Accepts the dedication of Road Lots R-1 (31,147 square feet) , R-2 (28,155 square feet), R-3 (19,323 square feet), and R-4 (28,134 square feet), including all improvements for public road and drainage purposes. The improvements have been inspected and approved by the Department of Public Works, and received dedication approval from the Departments of Water Supply, Planning, and Environmental Management. Re: Comm. 426 Intr. by: Mr. Blas Approve: PWPRC-55 Page 2 Hawai‘i County Council-31 November 16, 2011 Res. 181-11: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION OF A PORTION OF ROAD LOTS R-1, R-2, R-3 AND R-4, BEING A PORTION OF TAX MAP KEY: (3)6-8-038:039, SITUATED AT WAIKOLOA, DISTRICT OF SOUTH KOHALA, ISLAND AND COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I, STATE OF HAWAI‘I, (SUNSET RIDGE AT WAIKOLOA, PHASE 3, UNIT 4) FROM SUNSET RIDGE JOINT VENTURE Accepts the dedication of Road Lots R-1 (26,969 square feet), R-2 (1.122 acres), R-3 (12,920 square feet), and R-4 (16,356 square feet), including all improvements for public road and drainage purposes. The improvements have been inspected and approved by the Department of Public Works, and received dedication approval from the Departments of Water Supply, Planning, and Environmental Management. Re: Comm. 427 Intr. by: Mr. Blas Approve: PWPRC-56 Res. 182-11: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION OF A PORTION OF ROAD LOTS R-1, R-2, R-3 AND R-4, BEING A PORTION OF TAX MAP KEY: (3)6-8-039:056, SITUATED AT WAIKOLOA, DISTRICT OF SOUTH KOHALA, ISLAND AND COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I, STATE OF HAWAI‘I, (SUNSET RIDGE AT WAIKOLOA, PHASE 3, UNIT 5) FROM SUNSET RIDGE JOINT VENTURE Accepts the dedication or Road Lots R-1 (1.858 acres), R-2 (31,678 square feet), R-3 (38,997 square feet), and R-4 (14,626 square feet), including all improvements for public road and drainage purposes. The improvements have been inspected and approved by the Department of Public Works, and received dedication approval from the Departments of Water Supply, Planning, and Environmental Management. Re: Comm. 428 Intr. by: Mr. Blas Approve: PWPRC-57 Res. 183-11: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION OF A PORTION OF ROAD LOTS R-1, R-2 AND R-3, BEING A PORTION OF TAX MAP KEY: (3)6-8-039:056, SITUATED AT WAIKOLOA, DISTRICT OF SOUTH KOHALA, ISLAND AND COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I, STATE OF HAWAI‘I, (SUNSET RIDGE AT WAIKOLOA, PHASE 3, UNIT 6) FROM SUNSET RIDGE JOINT VENTURE Accepts the dedication of Road Lots R-1 (1.217 acres), R-2 (20,401 square feet), and R-3 (14,664 square feet), including all improvements for public road and drainage purposes. The improvements have been inspected and approved by the Department of Public Works, and received dedication approval from the Departments of Water Supply, Planning, and Environmental Management. Re: Comm. 429 Intr. by: Mr. Blas Approve: PWPRC-58 Page 3 Hawai‘i County Council-31 November 16, 2011 Res. 184-11: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF JUDO MATS VALUED AT $1,500 TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION FOR USE AT THEIR WAIMEA FACILITIES Donated by Stephen Hall, the judo mats will be used by the Parks and Recreation Department’s Waimea facilities. Re: Comm. 439 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Approve: FC-154 Res. 185-11: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL PURSUANT TO HRS 46-7, FOR A WORKING TOWARDS CRIME LAB ACCREDITATION GRANT FOR THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT Funds would be used by the Police Department’s Working Towards Crime Lab Accreditation Program for training, equipment, and services to increase the overall efficiency and safety of forensic services. Re: Comm. 440 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Approve: FC-155 Res. 187-11: DISCONTINUES THE FLAT RATE MONTHLY AUTOMOBILE ALLOWANCE AND PROVIDE ALL COUNCIL MEMBERS WITH MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $0.55 CENTS PER MILE FOR THE USE OF A PRIVATELY OWNED AUTOMOBILE ON OFFICIAL BUSINESS Discontinues the monthly flat rate automobile allowance of $600 for Council Members, and provides mileage reimbursement of up to $0.55 cents per mile for the use of a privately-owned automobile on official business (provisions shall apply to the 2010-2012 Council Term). Re: Comm. 456 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Waived: FC Page 4 Hawai‘i County Council-31 November 16, 2011 Res. 188-11: RESCINDS RESOLUTION NO. 150-11 AND AUTHORIZES THE ACQUISITION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY BY EMINENT DOMAIN, TAX MAP KEY: (3)7-7-008-114 ST (PORTION), SITUATED AT PAHOEHOE 1, DISTRICT OF NORTH KONA, COUNTY AND STATE OF HAWAI‘I, FOR THE LA‘ALOA AVENUE EXTENSION PROJECT Authorizes and empowers the Corporation Counsel to initiate proceedings in eminent domain for the taking, acquisition, and condemnation of private property; and to negotiate terms of settlement in accordance with the approval of the court before which such proceedings are prosecuted. (The County will be constructing a roadway extension of La‘aloa Avenue to Kuakini Highway, containing approximately 2.713 acres. The metes and bounds description in Resolution 150-11 described the area as containing 2.710 acres; however, when a metes and bounds description was completed, the final map was revised to show the revision as containing 2.713 acres.) Re: Comm. 460 Intr. by: Mr. Blas Waived: PWPRC Note: First of two required readings, pursuant to Section 101-13, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 127 (Draft 2): AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 43, OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED) BY AMENDING SECTION 2-219, SECTION 2-220, SECTION 2-221, SECTION 2-222, AND SECTION 2-223, AND ADD A NEW SECTION, RELATING TO THE BUDGET STABILIZATION FUND Clarifies the purpose of the budget stabilization fund, sets the minimum amount of $250,000 to be appropriated annually, establishes a policy of accruing between five and fifteen percent of the operational expenses excluding State and Federal grants, codifies dissolution of the fund, and continues to demonstrate the Administration’s appropriate and prudent management of the County’s finances. Re: Comm. 435.3 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Approve: FC-151 Page 5 Hawai‘i County Council-31 November 16, 2011 Bill 129 (Draft 2): AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 11-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2011 TO JUNE 30, 2012 Adds Mass Transit Agency: Waimea Transit Hub ($500,000); funds shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund – Fund Balance and/or Other Sources. Funds would be used for the planning, design, and construction of a Waimea Transit Hub (the building shall be at a minimum LEED-certified, be ADA compliant, and have bicycle racks and parking areas). Re: Comm. 437.2 Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann Approve: FC-152 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter Bill 130 (Draft 2): AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 41, SECTION 2-208, SECTION 2-209, AND SECTION 2-210 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE DISASTER AND EMERGENCY FUND Ensures that the County accumulates sufficient supplemental financial resources to respond to public health and safety emergencies, and to rebuild, repair, or replace County facilities and infrastructure damaged by natural or human-caused disasters or emergency events, and to further demonstrate appropriate and prudent management of County finances. (Sets the minimum amount of $250,000 to be appropriated annually and establishes a policy to have a targeted funding amount of $10,000,000.) Re: Comm. 438.2 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Approve: FC-153 Bill 131: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 11-59, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012 Appropriates revenues in Federal Grants – Working Towards Crime Lab Accreditation ($13,300); and appropriates same to Working Towards Crime Lab Accreditation Grant. Re: Comm. 440 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Approve: FC-156 Page 6 Hawai‘i County Council-31 November 16, 2011 Bill 132: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 11-59, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012 Increases revenues in Federal Grant – Victims of Crime Act ($21,268); appropriates same to Victims of Crime Act. Funds would be used by the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office to support the Victim of Crimes Act (VOCA) program. (VOCA provides salaries and wages for five staff; sub-grants for direct services to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, homicide, child abuse; and limited operating expenses.) Re: Comm. 441 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Approve: FC-157 Bill 133: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 11-86, SECTION 1, WHICH AMENDED ORDINANCE NO. 11-59, PERTAINING TO THE AMENDMENT OF THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012 Corrects the funding source account number cited in Section 1 of Ordinance No. 11-86; and further amends Ordinance 11-59, as amended, by appropriating revenues in [3301.99] 010.3308.46 Federal Grants – Victims of Crime Act – American Reinvestment and Recovery Act ($8,892). Re: Comm. 442 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Approve: FC-158 Bill 134: INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CHARTER (2010 EDITION) BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE RELATING TO MANDATORY DRUG TESTING FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS AND AMENDING ARTICLE III, SECTION 3-5, ARTICLE V, SECTION 5-1.6, AND ARTICLE IX, SECTION 9-6, RELATING TO REMOVAL OF ELECTED OFFICIALS Because elected officials (Council Members, Mayor, or Prosecuting Attorney) are stewards of public trust, custodians of public finances, and persons who hold leadership positions, they are subject to a higher standard of scrutiny and responsibility and they, too, should be subject to mandatory drug testing. This measure will provide the public the assurance that the decision-makers of the County are not under the influence of any illicit substances. Re: Comm. 446 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Approve: GRC-8 Note: First of three required readings, a 2/3 vote of the entire membership is required to pass each reading, pursuant to Section 15-1(a), Hawai‘i County Charter Page 7 Hawai‘i County Council-31 November 16, 2011 Bill 140: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 11-40, SECTION 2, AUTHORIZATION OF BONDS, OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I, PERTAINING TO THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING ALL OR A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AUTHORIZED Aggregate principal amount not to exceed $56,000,000 for the purpose of funding all or a portion of the costs (including costs of issuance of the Bonds) of public improvement projects authorized and set forth as follows: Kawaihae Housing Closure ($1,600,000), Kaloko Housing Project ($2,300,000), Pool Drainage Covers ($500,000), Puna Park – New Park Development ($5,500,000), Kīkala-Kēōkea New Park Development ($100,000), North Kohala Recreational Facilities Repair and Upgrade ($2,000,000), Banyan Beach Parking Lot ($300,000), Kapi‘olani Street Extension [$8,700,000] ($5,600,000), Puna Makai Alternate Roadway (PMAR) ($500,000), La‘aloa Extension ($20,000,000), Energy Efficiency Upgrades (DPW) ($4,000,000), Hawaiian Ocean View Estates Solid Waste Transfer and Recycling Station ($3,000,000), [Kalaniana‘ole Interceptor Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 2 [$6,900,000] ($0), Waimea Recycle and Transfer Station Garage ($100,000), Repairs and Improvements to Facilities (Parks & Recreation Dept.) ($3,831,000), Removal & Replacement of Hazardous Facilities ($624,000), Yano Hall Roof Repair ($500,000), Herbert Shipman Park Lighting Improvements ($750,000), Paniolo Street Extension ($1,000,000), La‘aloa/Magic Sands Beach Park Improvements ($529,000), Mo‘oheau Bandstand & Related Park Improvements ($100,000), Kaipalaoa Landing Park Amenities & Improvements ($456,000), Kalakaua Park Revitalization Improvements ($100,000), Downtown Hilo Public Restrooms ($100,000), Wailuku River Park & Trail ($100,000), Honomū Gym Repairs ($200,000), Honoka‘a Sports Complex Roof Repairs ($300,000), Banyan’s Beach Park ($750,000), Waiākea Recreation Center Roof Repairs ($200,000), Honoka‘a Park Playground Equipment Upgrade & Improvements ($300,000), Honoka‘a Park Lighting ($160,000), Bond Issuance Costs ($500,000), for a total of $56,000,000. Authorizes the redirection of $10,000,000 towards the repair and maintenance of various projects of the Parks and Recreation Department. Re: Comm. 457 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Waived: FC Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 47-5, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 101: PLANNING DIRECTOR INITIATED: AMENDS THE PUNA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN, AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 08-116 AND AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 10-104, RELATING TO FORMATTING AND CLERICAL REVISIONS The Windward Planning Commission forwards a favorable recommendation to the Planning Director’s request for amendments to the Puna Community Development Plan relating to non-substantive language, spelling, and formatting of certain sections of the Puna CDP (referenced in Communication 369 as Exhibit 2). Re: Comm. 369 Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann First Reading: November 2, 2011 Page 8 Hawai‘i County Council-31 November 16, 2011 Bill 102: PLANNING DIRECTOR INITIATED: AMENDS THE PUNA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN, AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 08-116 AND AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 10-104, RELATING TO FIGURES 5-1 THROUGH 5-11 The Windward Planning Commission forwards a favorable recommendation to the Planning Director’s request for amendments to the Puna Community Development Plan relating to the identification of boundaries for regional town centers, community village centers, and neighborhood village centers (referenced in Communication 369 as Exhibit 1). Re: Comm. 369 Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann First Reading: November 2, 2011 Bill 114: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 3 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO BUS STOPS AND PUBLIC ROAD TAXI STANDS Amends Chapter 24, Article 10, Division 3, Section 24-275, Schedule 23 (Bus stop locations), subsection (c), South Hilo, by revising an existing item: “(5) Kamehameha Avenue, west side, beginning from a point sixty feet south of Kalākaua Street and extending fifty feet in the southerly direction, from [2:00] 12:30 p.m. to [3:00] 2:30 p.m., on school days.” (Amendment accommodates the revised release time at the Connections Public Charter School, which this bus stop primarily serves.) Re: Comm. 396 Intr. by: Mr. Blas First Reading: November 2, 2011 Bill 115: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 5 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PARKING Amends Chapter 24, Article 10, Division 5, Section 24-280, Schedule 28 (No parking at anytime), subsection (e), Kohala, by adding: “(___) Hooko Street, both sides, from Paniolo Avenue and extending three hundred thirty feet in the westerly direction.” (Amendment generated in an effort to restrict people from parking in the subject area, encroaching in the through lane, and causing through traffic from driving in the left-turn lane, which is especially evident on school days during Waikoloa Elementary School’s start and end times.) Re: Comm. 397 Intr. by: Mr. Blas First Reading: November 2, 2011 Page 9 Hawai‘i County Council-31 November 16, 2011 Bill 117: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 11-70, WHICH AMENDS CHAPTER 17 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PLUMBING Amends the following: 1) SECTION 3, Chapter 17, article 2, division 1, Section 17-13 “Nonliability of the County or its employee for damages,” subsection (b); 2) SECTION 4, Chapter 17, article 2, division 2, Section 17-16 “Work not requiring permit,” subsection (b); and SECTION 5, Chapter 17, article 2, division 2, Section 17-19 “Refunds.” Re: Comm. 399 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Waived: PWPRC Postponed: October 19, 2011 First Reading: November 2, 2011 Bill 119: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 11-59, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012 Increases revenues in Federal Grants – Volunteer Fire Assistance ($46,457.50); and appropriates same to Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant. Funds would be used by the Fire Department to provide for training and the acquisition of equipment specified under the Volunteer Fire Assistance Program. Re: Comm. 410 Intr. by: Ms. Ford First Reading: November 2, 2011 Bill 120: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 11-59, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012 Appropriates revenues in Federal Grants – Justice Assistance Grant ($105,029); and appropriates same to Justice Assistance Grant. Re: Comm. 411 Intr. by: Ms. Ford First Reading: November 2, 2011 Bill 121: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 11-59, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012 Increases revenues in State Grants – Area Plan on Aging ($50,000); and appropriates same to Area Plan on Aging. Funds would be used by the Office of Aging for administrative, personnel, or other operational costs to develop the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) in conjunction with the Executive Office on Aging and other county area agencies on aging, to meet the federally defined criteria of a statewide fully functioning ADRC. Re: Comm. 414 Intr. by: Ms. Ford First Reading: November 2, 2011 Page 10 Hawai‘i County Council-31 November 16, 2011 Bill 122: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 11-59, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012 Increases revenues in State Grants – Area Plan on Aging ($10,550); and appropriates same to Area Plan on Aging. Funds would be used by the Office of Aging to continue implementation of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program. Re: Comm. 415 Intr. by: Ms. Ford First Reading: November 2, 2011 Bill 123 (Draft 2): AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 11-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2011 TO JUNE 30, 2012 Adds Public Works: Traffic Calming Improvements – District 9 ($46,780); funds shall be provided from Fair Share – fund balance designated ($46,780). Funds would be used to construct traffic calming improvements on adjacent roadways to neighborhood schools in District 9 (construction and installation of flashing lights and reduced speed limits in designated school zones and marked crosswalks). Re: Comm. 416.2 Intr. by: Ms. Ford First Reading: November 2, 2011 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter Bill 124: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 11-59, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012 Appropriates revenues in Federal Grants – Community Based Child Abuse Prevention ($4,995); and appropriates same to Community Based Child Abuse Prevention. Re: Comm. 417 Intr. by: Ms. Ford First Reading: November 2, 2011 REPORTS Financial Report: Monthly Budget Status Report for the Month Ended June 30, 2011 from the Department of Finance. FC-148 (Comm. 432): Recommends the confirmation of Mr. Brian J. De Lima (Council District 2) to the Salary Commission. FC-149 (Comm. 432): Recommends the confirmation of Ms. Marcella L. Stroh (Council District 3) to the Salary Commission. Page 11 Hawai‘i County Council-31 November 16, 2011 FC-150 (Comm. 432): Recommends the confirmation of Mr. George J. Handgis (Council District 7) to the Salary Commission. PC-32 (Comm. 422): Recommends the confirmation of Mr. Jay Uyeda (Council District 8) to the Water Board. PC-33 (Comm. 423): Recommends the confirmation of Mr. G. Rick Robinson (Council District 7) to the Water Board. EDMTC-2 Recommends the confirmation of Mr. Jon Olson (Council District 5) to the (Comm. 434): Transportation Commission. REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION A 2/3 vote pursuant to HRS Section 92-4 and Rules 2 and 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 November 14, 2011. Relay users please call 711(961-8255) to contact our office. 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 locations:  County Council Room, Hawai‘i County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401; and  Kona Council Room, West Hawai‘i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A. Public Attendance via Videoconference is available at the locations above and at the Waimea Council Office (Holomua Center, 64-1067 Māmalahoa Highway, Suite 5), and at the Pāhoa Council Office (Pāhoa Marketplace, 15-2660 Pāhoa Village Road, Room 304), 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. Page 12 Hawai‘i County Council-31 November 16, 2011 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. fourteen (14) Submitting Testimony: Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring copies for before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the distribution. 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COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 25 Aupuni Street TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2011 COMMITTEES TBA WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER āl 74-5044 Ane Keohokole Highway Building A WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2011 COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER āl 74-5044 Ane Keohokole Highway Building A Page 13