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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 05/31/2012 2010-2012 DOMINIC YAGONG OJ�<V^OiN,�' FRED BLAS Chairperson and Presiding Officer � a�l��%�� BRENDA FORD ;k PETE HOFFMANN K. ANGEL PILAGO DONALD IKEDA Vice-Chairperson DENNIS"FRESH"ONISHI BRITTANY SMART J YOSHIMOTO COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai`i 73 Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 46`x' Session ORDER OF BUSINESS SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii Thursday, May 31, 2012 9:00 a.m. INVOCATION Reverend Jack Snell of Puna Congregational Christian 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-46 May 31, 2012 MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT,AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE 9:00 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS (NOTE: COUNCIL WILL TAKE L UNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR) APPROVAL OF MINUTES COMMUNICATIONS ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 197 (Draft 3): ESTABLISHES AN OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2012 TO JUNE 30, 2013 Proposed$36 ,123,169 Operating Budget for the Count` of Hawaii. Re: Comm. 604.11 Intr. bv: Ms. Ford First Reading: May 14, 2012 and Comm. 604.12: From Council Member Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, dated Mav 10, 2012,transmitting a (Memorandum No. 3) proposed amendment which decreases Legislative Auditor External Audit bv$7 ,000 and increases Post-Employment Benefits, Miscellaneous Charges by the same. and Comm. 604.13: From Council Member Brittanv Smart, dated May 17, 2012,transmitting a proposed (Memorandum No. 5) amendment which increases General Fund-Expenditures Clerk-Council Services Other Current Expenses by$27,600 and decreases Clerk-Council Services Equipment by $20,000 and decreases Postage-Council Services by$7,600. and Comm. 604.14: From Council Member Brenda Ford, dated Mav 22, 2012,transmitting a proposed (Memorandum No. 6) amendment which increases General Fund-Fund Balance From Previous Year bv $6 ,000 and increases Information Technician Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services by same amount. and Comm. 604.1 : From Council Member Brenda Ford, dated Mav 22, 2012,transmitting a proposed (Memorandum No. 7) amendment which increases General Fund Revenues-Fund Balance From Previous Year bv$10,000,000 and increases General Fund Expenditures-Post-Employment Benefits, Miscellaneous Charges, GASB by the same amount. and (Cbnnn. 604.16 continares on the next page.) Page 2 Hawaii County Council-46 May 31, 2012 Comm. 604.16: From Council Member Brenda Ford, dated May 22, 2012,transmitting a proposed (Memorandum No. 8) amendment which increases General Fund Expenditures-Information Technology Other Current Expenses by$6 ,000 and decreases Corporation Counsel Other Current Expenses by$ 0,000 and Corporation Counsel Special Counsel and Settlement Litigation by$1 ,000. and Comm. 604.17: From Council Member Brenda Ford, dated May 22, 2012,transmitting a proposed (Memorandum No. 10) amendment which increases General Fund Revenues Fund Balance From Previous Year by$5,000,000 and increases General Fund Expenditure Post-Employment Benefits, Miscellaneous Charges, GASB by the same amount. Bill 198 (Draft 3): RELATES TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2012 TO JUNE 30, 2013 Proposed 68 projects totaling $172, 86,000 Capital Improvements Project Budget for the Countv of Hawaii. Re: Comm. 60 .10 Intr. bv: Ms. Ford First Reading: May 14, 2012 and Comm. 60 .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. Postponed: May 14, 2012 (Note: There is a pending motion by Mr. Blas and duly seconded by Mr. Yoshimoto,to amend Bill 198, as amended,with the contents of Communication 605.2.) and Comm. 60 .11: From Council Chairperson Dominic Yagong, dated May 7, 2012,transmitting a proposed (Memorandum No. 1) amendment by adding the following project(s) and appropriation(s): Department of Public Works—Lehua Street Sidewalk Project ($920,000). ;crud Comm. 60 .12: From Council Member Brenda Ford, dated May 9, 2012,transmitting a proposed (Memorandum No. 2) amendment by adding the following project(s) and appropriation(s): Department of Public Works—Napo`opo`o Junction Bus Stop-Park-Ride ($237,000). and (Cbnnn. 605.13 continares on the next page.) Page 3 Hawaii County Council-46 May 31, 2012 Comm. 60 .13: From Council Member Brenda Ford, dated May 9, 2012,transmitting a proposed (Memorandum No. 3) amendment by adding the following project(s) and appropriation(s): Department of Parks &Recreation-Napo`opo`o Park Improvements ($300,000). and Comm. 60 .14: From Council Member Brenda Ford, dated May 16, 2012,transmitting a proposed (Memorandum No. 4) housekeeping amendment by adding the following project(s) and appropriation(s): Department of Public Works—Ali`i Drive Culvert Replacement FAP No. STP-0186(8) ($ 00,000). and Comm. 605.15: From Council Member Brenda Ford, dated May 9, 2012,transmitting a proposed (Memorandum No. 5) amendment by increasing the re-appropriated project from$10,000 to $17 ,000 for the following project(s) and appropriation(s): Fire Department—Kona Water Safety District Operations Facility(reappro. 5296.68, $2 ,000 increase) ($17 ,000). and Comm. 60 .16: From Council Member Brenda Ford, dated Mav 22, 2012,transmitting a proposed (Memorandum No. 6) amendment by adding the following project(s) and appropriation(s): Fire Department— Miloli'i Fire Department Water Tank& Connector 41 ($40,000). and Comm. 60 .17: From Council Member Brenda Ford, dated Mav 22, 2012,transmitting a proposed (Memorandum No. 7) amendment by adding the following project(s) and appropriation(s): Fire Department— Miloli'i Fire Department Water Tank& Connector 42 ($40,000). and Comm. 60 .18: From Council Member Brenda Ford, dated Mav 22, 2012,transmitting a proposed (Memorandum No. 8) amendment by adding the following project(s) and appropriation(s): Fire Department— Kona Paradise Fire Department Water Tank& Connector($40,000). and Comm. 60 .19: From Council Member Brenda Ford, dated Mav 23, 2012,transmitting a proposed (Memorandum No. 9) amendment by adding the following project(s) and appropriation(s): Department of Parks &Recreation—Theater-in-the-round; Hawaii County, State of Hawaii, Universitv of Hawaii, and Private Partnership ($4,000,000). and Comm. 60 .20: From Council Member Brenda Ford, dated Mav 23, 2012,transmitting a proposed (Memorandum No. 10) amendment by adding the following project(s) and appropriation(s): Department of Parks &Recreation—Tennis Complex, Hawaii Count`, State of Hawaii, University of Hawaii, and Private Partnership ($4,000,000). and Comm. 60 .21: From Council Member Brenda Ford, dated Mav 23, 2012,transmitting a proposed (Memorandum No. 11) amendment by adding the following project(s) and appropriation(s): Department of Parks &Recreation— Outdoor Amphitheater Complex, Hawaii Count`, State of Hawaii, Universitv of Hawaii, and Private Partnership ($4,000,000). and (Cbnnn. 605.22 continares on the next page.) Page 4 Hawaii County Council-46 May 31, 2012 Comm. 60 .22: From Council Member Brenda Ford, dated May 23, 2012,transmitting a proposed (Memorandum No. 12) amendment by adding the following project(s) and appropriation(s): Department of Parks &Recreation—Football Complex, Hawaii Count`, State of Hawaii, University of Hawaii, and Private Partnership ($4,000,000). and Comm. 60 .23: From Council Member Brenda Ford, dated Mav 23, 2012,transmitting a proposed (Memorandum No. 13) amendment by adding the following project(s) and appropriation(s): Department of Parks &Recreation—Baseball Complex, Hawaii Count`, State of Hawaii, University of Hawaii, and Private Partnership ($4,000,000). and Comm. 60 .24: From Council Member Brenda Ford, dated Mav 23, 2012,transmitting a proposed (Memorandum No. 14) amendment by adding the following project(s) and appropriation(s): Department of Parks &Recreation—Aquatic Complex, Hawaii Count`, State of Hawaii, University of Hawaii, and Private Partnership ($4,000,000). and Comm. 605.25: From Council Member Fred Blas, dated Mav 24, 2012,transmitting a proposed (Memorandum No. 15) amendment by adding the following project(s) and appropriation(s): Department of Public Works—Lower Puna Communitv Relief Center($200,000). The cost estimate for the design and construction for this project was provided by the Department of Public Works. 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 Count` 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 part`. 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 Mav 29, 2012. Relav users please call 711(961-8255)to contact our office. Page Hawaii County Council-46 May 31, 2012 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- 044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A • Waimea Council Office, Holomua Center, 64-1067 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite • Pahoa Council Office, Pahoa Marketplace, 15-2660 Pahoa Village Road, Room 304 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.hawaiicount`^.,gov/lb-council-meeting. For further information, please call 961-8255. 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 cozanciltestimony(c-t)co.hawaii.hi.zas. Please submit separate testimony for each item. Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television- Channel 52: Wednesdays, June 6 t and 13th at 6 p.m., Fridays, June Stn and 15th at 12 p.m., and Sundays, June IOth and 17th 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://Nvww.naleo.ty/schedule.) UPCOMING MEETINGS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 2012 COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. COUNCIL ROOM -HILO 25 Aupuni Street MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2012 COMMITTEES TBA WEST HAWAII CIVIC CENTER 74- 044 Ane Keohokalole Highway Building A TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2012 COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. WEST HAWAII CIVIC CENTER 74- 044 Ane Keohokalole Highway Building A Page 6