HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE GRC 09/05/2012 2010-2012 K. Angel Pilago ."• • Fred Blas,Member
Chair ` =`-. ���; Brenda Ford,Member
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Pete Hoffmann,Member
- ' Donald Ikeda,Member
Brittany Smart .a:...... Dennis "Fresh" Onishi,Member
Vice-Chair Dominic Yagong,Member
J Yoshimoto,Member
HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
28th Session -}(-)
DATE: September 5,2012 (Wednesday)
PLACE: Council Chambers
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street to
Hilo, Hawai`i
TIME: 9:15 a.m.
(Note: Please turn cell phones,pagers and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.)
CALL TO ORDER
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEM(S)ON THE AGENDA
REFERRAL(S)
Comm. 483.7: HAWAII STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES(HSAC)GENERAL
MEMBERSHIP MEETING REPORT OF JUNE 22,2012
From Vice-Chair K.Angel Pilago,dated July 26, 2012,transmitting for the Council's
review and discussion the HSAC General Membership meeting agenda and attachments
of June 22,2012.
(Note: This measure was placed on the August 14,2012 Committee agenda,
however,this meeting was cancelled due to technical difficulties.)
Comm. 483.8: HAWAI`I STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES(HSAC)EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT OF JUNE 22, 2012
From Vice-Chair K.Angel Pilago,dated July 26,2012,transmitting for the Council's
review and discussion the HSAC Executive Committee meeting agenda and attachments
of June 22,2012.
(Note: This measure was placed on the August 14,2012 Committee agenda,
however,this meeting was cancelled due to technical difficulties.)
Serving the Interests of the People of our Island
Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Comm. 786:
(Res. 279 -12)
Comm. 786.1:
Comm. 787:
(Res. 280 -12)
ADJOURNMENT
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AMENDS THE RULES' OF PROCEDURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
COUNTY OF HAWAII BY AMENDING RULE NO. 13, PUBLIC STATEMENTS AND
TESTIMONY, RELATING TO VIDEO TESTIMONY
Amends Rule No. 13, Public Statements and Testimony, by adding provisions regarding the
submission of video testimony from any member of the public.
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
Postponed: July 31, 2012
(Note: There is a pending motion by Mr. Hoffmann and duly seconded by Mr. Yagong to
approve Resolution 279 -12. This measure was placed on the August 14, 2012 Committee
agenda, however, this meeting was cancelled due to technical difficulties.)
;and
From Council Member Pete Hoffmann, dated August 10, 2012, transmitting proposed
amendments to Resolution 279 -12. The amendments relate to the "Be it Further Resolved"
clause, and Item 2 (Video Testimony).
URGES THE HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE TO ADEQUATELY FUND BOTH THE
HAWAII CAMPAIGN SPENDING COMMISSION AND A STATEWIDE
COMPREHENSIVE PUBLIC FUNDING SYSTEM FOR ELECTIONS
States that the State Legislature take immediate action to adequately fund the Hawai`i Campaign
Spending Commission and a statewide comprehensive program upon convening the 2013
legislative session, and that the Council of the County of Hawai`i supports legislative efforts to
expand comprehensive public funding throughout the state.
Intr. by: Ms. Smart
Postponed: July 31, 2012
(Note: There is a pending motion by Ms. Smart and duly seconded by Mr. Yagong to
approve Resolution 280 -12. This measure was placed on the August 14, 2012 Committee
agenda, however, this meeting was cancelled due to technical difficulties.)
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 961-8245 by August 31, 2012. Relay users please call 711(961 -8245) to contact our office.
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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 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.
Public Attendance via Videoconference is available at the locations above; and at the Waimea Council Office
(Holomua Center, 64 -1067 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite 5) and at the Pahoa Council Office (Pahoa Marketplace,
15-2660 Pahoa 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.
Copies of this agenda and item(s) listed on the agenda are available on the County Council -Clerk web page at
http: / /www.hawaiicountv.gov /lb- council- committee /. For further information, please call 961-8245.
Submitting Testimonv: 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 St., Hilo, Hawai`i, 96720; (2) by facsimile to
(808) 961 -8912; or (3) by e -mail to counciltestimonv c;co.hawaii.hi.us. Please submit separate testimony for each
item.
Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television - Channel 52:
Planning Public Works and Parks and Recreation; Governmental Relations; and Human Services, Social Services
and Public Safety Committee meetings - Tuesdays, September l l and 18 at 7 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Environmental
Management; Finance and Agriculture, Water, and Energy Sustainability Committees - Thursdays, September 13
and 20 at 7 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. All Committee meetings - Saturday, September 15 at 8 a.m. and 5 p.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
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