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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 05/14/2012 2010-2012 SPECIAL MEETING ACTIONS 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 th 44 Session ORDER OF BUSINESS SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY COUNCIL 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai‘i Monday, May 14, 2012 9:00 a.m. INVOCATION Reverend Larry Walter of First United Protestant Church CALL TO ORDER 9:06 A.M. 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-44 May 14, 2012 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 COMMUNICATIONS ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 197: ESTABLISHES AN OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2012 TO JUNE 30, 2013 Proposed $365,293,348 Operating Budget for the County of Hawai‘i. Re: Comm. 604 Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R) Approve: FC-217 ; and Comm. 604.7: From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated May 3, 2012, transmitting Bill 197, Draft 2. A narrative summary of the amendments is also attached. Bill 197, Draft 2, revises revenues and expenditures for accounts proposed in Draft 1, as follows: General Fund (total adjustment -$342,400), Highway Fund (total adjustment -0-), Solid Waste Fund (total adjustment +$5,800), Housing Fund (total adjustment +$19,871). ; and Bill 197 (Draft 2): ESTABLISHES AN OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2012 TO JUNE 30, 2013 Proposed $365,120,019 Operating Budget for the County of Hawai‘i. Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R) ST AMENDED TO DRAFT 3 AND PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Smart, and Yoshimoto – 5. NOES: Council Chair Yagong – 1. ABSENT: Council Members Ikeda, Onishi, and Pilago – 3. EXCUSED: None. ; and Comm. 604.9: From Council Member K. Angel Pilago, dated May 7, 2012, transmitting the (Memorandum No. 1) recommendations for Nonprofit Grants-in-Aid, which are reflected in the attached Exhibit A. The amendments decreases Grants to Nonprofit Organizations by $1,500,000 and increases the same amount to the various nonprofit agencies. ; and Page 2 Hawai‘i County Council-44 May 14, 2012 Comm. 604.10: From Council Member Brittany Smart, dated May 8, 2012, transmitting a proposed (Memorandum No. 2) amendment increasing General Fund Revenues-Fund Bal. From Prev. Yr. by $3,150 and decreasing General Fund Expenditures-Environmental Mgmt. S&W, Overtime by $4,000 and increases Environmental Mgmt.-Advertising by $4,000, Mileage by $2,500, and Misc. Charges by $650. Bill 198: RELATES TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2012 TO JUNE 30, 2013 Proposed 63 projects totaling $171,917,000 Capital Improvements Project Budget for the County of Hawai‘i. Re: Comm. 605 Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R) Approve: FC-218 ; and Comm. 605.1: From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated May 3, 2012, transmitting Bill 198, Draft 2. Draft 2 proposes 64 projects requiring a total appropriation of $171,764,000 with the following breakdown: Federal Grants Receivable ($38,336,000); State CIP and Revolving Fund Loans ($35,451,000); General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($96,945,000); Fair Share Contributions ($807,000); and Private Funds ($225,000). ; and Bill 198 (Draft 2): RELATES TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2012 TO JUNE 30, 2013 Proposed 64 projects totaling $171,764,000 Capital Improvements Project Budget for the County of Hawai‘i. Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R) ST AMENDED TO DRAFT 3 AND PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Onishi, Smart, and Chair Yagong – 6. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Members Ikeda, Pilago, and Yoshimoto – 3. EXCUSED: None. ; and Comm. 605.2: From Council Member Fred Blas, dated May 8, 2012, transmitting a proposed (Memorandum No. 1) amendment by adding the following project and appropriation: Lower Puna Community Relief Shelter ($200,000). The cost estimate for the design and construction for this project was provided by the Department of Public Works. ; and Comm. 605.3: From Council Member Brenda Ford, dated May 9, 2012, transmitting a proposed (Memorandum No. 2) amendment by adding the following project and appropriation: Greenwell Park Flooding ($250,000). ; and Page 3 Hawai‘i County Council-44 May 14, 2012 Comm. 605.4: From Council Member Brenda Ford, dated May 9, 2012, transmitting a proposed (Memorandum No. 3) amendment by adding the following project and appropriation: Nāpo‘opo‘o Junction Bus Stop-Park-Ride ($237,000). ; and Comm. 605.5: From Council Member Brenda Ford, dated May 8, 2012, transmitting a proposed (Memorandum No. 4) amendment by adding the following project and appropriation: Kona Baseyard Expansion ($172,000). ; and Comm. 605.6: From Council Member Fred Blas, dated May 8, 2012, transmitting a proposed (Memorandum No. 5) amendment by adding the following project and appropriation: Hawaiian Beaches/Hawaiian Paradise Park Connector Road (Papio St./Government Beach Road) ($200,000). The cost estimate for the design and construction for this project was provided by the Department of Public Works. ; and (Communication 605.7 continues on the next page.) Comm. 605.7: From Council Member Fred Blas, dated May 8, 2012, transmitting a proposed (Memorandum No. 6) amendment by adding the following project and appropriation: Apaa Street Improvements/Re-alignment (blind curves) ($200,000). ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) REPORTS REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION A 2/3 vote pursuant to HRS Section 92-4 and 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 places are accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8255 by May 10, 2012. Relay users please call 711(961-8255) to contact our office. 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 Hawai‘i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A  Waimea Council Office, Holomua Center, 64-1067 Māmalahoa Highway, Suite 5  Pāhoa Council Office, Pāhoa Marketplace, 15-2660 Pāhoa Village Road, Room 304 Page 4 Hawai‘i County Council-44 May 14, 2012 If for technical or other unanticipated circumstances the video connection cannot be made and/or is disrupted, the scheduled meeting will continue. Copies of this agenda and items listed on the agenda are available on the County Council-Clerk web page at http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/lb-council-meeting. 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. Public testimony may also be submitted meeting :(1) by mail to the County Clerk’s Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i, 96720; (2) by Please submit separate facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or (3) by e-mail to counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us. testimony for each item. Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television - Channel 52: rdththstth Wednesdays, May 23 and 30 at 6 p.m.; Fridays, May 25 and June 1 at 12 p.m.; and Sundays, May 27 and rd June 3 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 Hawai‘i. Please check the current legislative broadcast schedule on the Na Leo ‘O Hawai‘i website at http://www.naleo.tv/schedule.) UPCOMING MEETINGS MONDAY, MAY 14, 2012 COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING 5:00 P.M. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO RE REAL PROPERTY TAX 25 Aupuni Street RATES COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING 6:00 P.M. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO RE BILL 211 (DRAFT 2) 25 Aupuni Street TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012 COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 25 Aupuni Street WEDNESDAY MAY 16, 2012 COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 25 Aupuni Street THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2012 SPECIAL MEETING OF 9:00 A.M. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO THE COUNCIL RE 25 Aupuni Street ND 2 READING OF OP/CIP BUDGETS Page 5