HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 12/07/2011 2010-2012DOMINIC YAGONG
Chairperson and Presiding Officer
K. ANGEL PILAGO
Vice - Chairperson
32nd Session
INVOCATION
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
COUNTY COUNCIL
County ofHawai `i
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawai`i County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
10:00 a.m.
FRED BLAS
BRENDA FORD
PETE HOFFMANN
DONALD IKEDA
DENNIS "FRESH" ONISHI
BRITTANY SMART
J YOSHIMOTO
Reverend Larry Walter of First United Protestant Church
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Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
Hawai‘i County Council-32 December 7, 2011
MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE
10:00 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
(NOTE: COUNCIL WILL TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 480: HAWAI‘I STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (HSAC) 2012 LEGISLATIVE
PACKAGE
From Vice-Chair K. Angel Pilago, dated November 18, 2011, transmitting for Council’s
consideration and approval, ten proposed Bills for an Act and four proposed resolutions,
which were approved by the HSAC Executive Committee on October 28 and November 3,
2011. The proposals relate to the following: Traffic infractions, housing, food labeling,
agricultural produce branding and country or region of origin labeling, gallonage tax on
liquor, Employees’ Retirement System, Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund,
adult residential care homes, collective bargaining, liability, reimbursement of costs
relating to the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders meeting, visa
restrictions for the People’s Republic of China, funding for activities mandated to counties
by the State of Hawai‘i, and the Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT).
Waived: GRC
Comm. 481: RESOLUTIONS FROM THE HAWAI‘I STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
(HSAC) FOR INTRODUCTION TO THE STATE HOUSE AND SENATE FOR THE
2012 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
From Vice-Chair K. Angel Pilago, dated November 18, 2011, transmitting for Council’s
consideration and approval two proposed resolutions which were approved by the HSAC
Executive Committee on October 28 and November 3, 2011. The proposals relate to the
following: Requests the State Legislature to adopt House Bill 1521 relating to E-waste
recycling, and requests the Hawai‘i State Department of Health to amend rules relating to
connecting to public or private sewer systems.
Waived: GRC
Comm. 489: UPDATE OF THE 2012 HOME INVESTMENT PROGRAM
From Council Member Pete Hoffmann, dated November 22, 2011, requesting that the
Office of Housing and Community Development Administrator, Stephen J. Arnett,
provide an update regarding the upcoming changes for this program.
Comm. 490: STATUS REGARDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC
CENTER PROJECT
From Council Chairperson Dominic Yagong, dated December 1, 2011, requesting that
the Managing Director, William Takaba, discuss the unfinished construction items
regarding the West Hawai‘i Civic Center project.
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ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 189-11:
AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO NEGOTIATE A
FIVE-YEAR LEASE WITH HOPE SERVICES HAWAI`I, INC. FOR THE
PURPOSE OF PROVIDING HOUSING AND SERVICES TO HOMELESS
PERSONS AT A SET LEASE RENTAL AMOUNT OF TEN DOLLARS PER
YEAR
Authorizes the Finance Director to negotiate a five-year lease with HOPE Services
Hawai‘i, Inc., for the purpose of operating the Nā Kaulana Kauhale O Ulu Wini Program,
with terms to include a duration of one year and continue on a month-to-month basis for
an additional 48 months at a set lease rental amount of ten dollars per year.
Re: Comm. 463
Intr. by: Mr. Blas
Res. 193-11:
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 THE VIOLENCE
AGAINST WOMEN TRAINING PROGRAM
Funds would be used to finance training, and to develop and implement more effective
police, court and prosecution polices, protocols, orders and services (specifically devoted
to preventing, identifying and responding to violent crimes against women).
Re: Comm. 484
Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 194-11:
AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF
JUSTICE PROGRAMS, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE PURSUANT TO
HRS 46-7, FOR A COPS HIRING PROGRAM GRANT FOR THE HAWAI‘I
COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Funds would be used for salaries and fringe benefits for six police officers, for up to three
years of service per officer.
Re: Comm. 485
Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R)
Waived: FC
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Res. 195-11:
AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF
ONE MULTI-FUNCTION COPY MACHINE FOR THE OFFICE OF THE
LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR LOCATED AT THE HILO IRON WORKS
BUILDING
The term of the lease shall not exceed five years, and the monthly payments on the new
black and white copy/printer/scanner/fax machine shall not exceed $175 per month (the
monthly lease price shall include a maximum of 2,000 black and white copies and a per
copy cost of not more than $0.015 over 2,000 copies).
Re: Comm. 486
Intr. by: Ms. Ford
Waived: FC
Res. 196-11:
AMENDS THE RULES OF PROCEDURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I BY AMENDING RULE NO. 24,
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS, RELATING TO AGENDA DEADLINES
Amends Rule 24 to expand the timeframe for submission of items for Committee
agendas by four business days and for Council agendas by five business days, and
will be effective for the Committee and Council meetings scheduled for January 3
and 4, 2012, respectively.
Re: Comm. 487
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong (B/R)
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 128 (Draft 2):
INITIATES A CHARTER AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE X, FINANCIAL
PROCEDURES, OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CHARTER (2010 EDITION),
BY ADDING A NEW SECTION FOR A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE,
AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND
Adds a new section, “Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation
Maintenance Fund” for the purpose of accruing and using the moneys for maintenance of
lands and easements acquired by the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources
Preservation Fund. The maintenance fund will preserve the land, promote public safety,
and maintain a healthy stewardship. The policies and procedures are set forth in this
measure.
Re: Comm. 436.3
Intr. by: Ms. Ford
Approve: FC-160
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
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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
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
Postponed: November 16, 2011
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
(Note: There is a pending motion by Mr. Pilago and duly seconded by Ms. Ford to
approve Bill 134.)
; and
Comm. 446.2: From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated November 15, 2011, transmitting proposed
amendments to Bill 134. The amendments relate to the following: Adds language
pertaining to the compelling interest standard, amends Sections 17-2 (Definitions), 17-3
(Drug Testing), adds new section 17-4 (Notification of drug testing; voluntary agreement
by elected officials), and amends Section 17-5 (Refusals) and Section 8.
Bill 135: 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 (c), South Hilo, paragraph 86, to read as follows:
“(86) Kino‘ole Street, east (makai) side, from a point [four hundred thirty-one] ninety-
five feet [southeast] north (Hāmākua) of [Haili] Mamo Street [and extending one
hundred feet] to Mamo Street.” The purpose of the amendment is to increase parking in
the Downtown Hilo area.
Re: Comm. 447
Intr. by: Mr. Blas
Approve: PWPRC-59
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Bill 139:
REPEALS CHAPTER 26 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983
(2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), TO BE REPLACED BY A NEW
CHAPTER 26, RELATING TO FIRE
On January 1, 2010, the State Legislature and the State Fire Council, with approval from
the Governor, adopted the 2006 NEPA 1 (Uniform Fire Code) as the Hawai‘i State Fire
Code. The State Fire Council has since amended this new State Fire Code, known as
Title 12, Chapter 45.2, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, which became
effective at the same time as the State Fire Code. The State Fire Code, with State and
respective County amendments, will be the referenced Fire Code.
Re: Comm. 454
Intr. by: Mr. Pilago (B/R)
Approve: HSSPSC-5
; and
Comm. 454.1:
From Fire Chief Darren J. Rosario, dated December 1, 2011 transmitting
proposed amendments to Bill 139. States that a rationale for the proposed
amendments, where provided, is bolded and italicized at the end of each section,
and also attaches Bill 139 with the amendments incorporated therein.
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
(Note: The summary of Bill 140 continues on the next page.)
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Bill 140 (continued): 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
Postponed: November 16, 2011
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend,
pursuant to Section 47-5, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes
(Note: There is a pending motion by Mr. Pilago and duly seconded by Ms. Ford to
approve Bill 140.)
Bill 141 (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 the following: Public Works: Tsunami Damage Projects – Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) ($36,000) and Tsunami Damage Projects – County
($315,000); funds shall be provided from Federal Grants Receivable ($36,000) and
General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund – Fund Balance and/or Other Sources
($315,000). FEMA has provided funds to be used for the repair of damages along Ali‘i
Drive and other facilities in the Kona area due to a tsunami that was generated from an
earthquake off the Pacific coast of Japan. FEMA normally covers 75% of the cost with
the balance provided by County matching funds; however, in this case, portions of the
project are ineligible to be paid by FEMA and are to be covered by the County.
Re: Comm. 459.2
Intr. by: Ms. Ford
Approve: FC-159
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to
amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i
County Charter
Bill 153:
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 – Prosecuting Attorney’s Violence Against Women
Training Project ($8,405); and appropriates same to Prosecuting Attorney’s Violence
Against Women Training Project.
Re: Comm. 484
Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R)
Waived: FC
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Bill 154:
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 – COPS 2011 Grant ($1,392,336); and
appropriates same to COPS 2011 Grant Grant.
Re: Comm. 485
Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R)
Waived: FC
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
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
First Reading: November 16, 2011
Note: Second of two required readings, pursuant to
Section 101-13, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes
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
ADDS 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
First Reading: November 16, 2011
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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
First Reading: November 16, 2011
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
First Reading: November 16, 2011
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
First Reading: November 16, 2011
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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
First Reading: November 16, 2011
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
First Reading: November 16, 2011
REPORTS
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. 488: COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I V. 1250 OCEANSIDE PARTNERS, ET AL. CIVIL
NO. 10-1-0157K
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Joseph K. Kamelamela, dated November 29,
2011.
The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the above 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
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
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2011
COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM - HILO
25 Aupuni Street
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2011
COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO
25 Aupuni Street
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