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ORDER OF BUSINESS
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i
Monday, May 13, 2013
8:00 a.m.
INVOCATION Reverend Shingo Furusawa of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
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-12 May 13, 2013
PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF
CONDOLENCE
8:00 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 39: ESTABLISHES AN OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF
HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2013 TO JUNE 30, 2014
Proposed $370,778,473 Operating Budget for the County of Hawai`i.
Reference: Comm. 150
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
Approve: FC-64
; and
Comm. 150.20: From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated May 2, 2013, transmitting Bill 39, Draft 2.
A narrative summary of the amendments is also attached. Bill 39, Draft 2, revises
revenues and expenditures for accounts proposed in Draft 1, as follows: General
Fund (total adjustment +$22,238,178), Highway Fund (total adjustment
+1,581,000), Sewer Fund (total adjustment +1,594,352), Vehicle Disposal Fund
(total adjustment -0-), Solid Waste Fund (total adjustment +$395,991), Golf
Course Fund (total adjustment +$35,000), and Housing Fund (total adjustment
+$174,780).
; and
Bill 39 (Draft 2): ESTABLISHES AN OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF
HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2013 TO JUNE 30, 2014
Proposed $394,318,524 Operating Budget for the County of Hawai`i.
Comm. 150.31:
(Memo. No. 1)
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
;and
From Council Vice Chair Karen Eoff, dated May 2, 2013, transmitting the
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.
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Bill 40: RELATES TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2013 TO JUNE 30, 2014
Proposed 83 projects totaling $235,301,000 Capital Improvements Project Budget
for the County of Hawai‘i.
Comm. 151.4:
Bill 40 (Draft 2):
Comm. 151.5:
(Memo. No. 1)
Comm. 151.6:
(Memo. No. 2)
Comm. 151.7:
(Memo. No. 3)
Comm. 151.8:
(Memo. No. 4)
Reference: Comm. 151
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
Approve: FC-65
; and
From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated May 2, 2013, transmitting Bill 40, Draft 2.
Draft 2 proposes 85 projects requiring a total appropriation of $231,992,000 with
the following breakdown: Federal Grants Receivable ($16,735,000); General
Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund Balance and/or Other Sources
($215,071,000); Fair Share Contributions ($86,000); and Private Contributions
($100,000), for a total of $231,992,000.
; and
RELATES TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2013 TO JUNE 30, 2014
Proposed 85 projects totaling $231,992,000 Capital Improvements Project Budget
for the County of Hawaii
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
From Council Member Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, dated May 2, 2013, transmitting a
proposed amendment by adding the following project and appropriation:
Department of Public Works - KTlauea Avenue Improvements ($9,900,000).
; and
From Council Member Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, dated May 2, 2013, transmitting a
proposed amendment by adding the following project and appropriation:
Department of Public Works - Kino`ole Street Improvements ($400,000).
and
From Council Member Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, dated May 2, 2013, transmitting a
proposed amendment by adding the following project and appropriation:
Department of Public Works - Kalaniana`ole Avenue Improvements ($680,000).
; and
From Council Member Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, dated May 2, 2013, transmitting a
proposed amendment by adding the following project and appropriation:
Department of Public Works - Kektiando`a Street Improvements ($400,000).
; and
(Comm. 151.9 continues on the next page.)
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Comm. 151.9:
(Memo. No. 5)
Comm. 151.10:
(Memo. No. 6)
Comm. 151.11:
(Memo. No. 7)
Comm. 151.12:
(Memo. No. 8)
Comm. 151.13:
(Memo. No. 9)
Comm. 151.14:
(Memo. No. 10)
Comm. 151.15:
(Memo. No. 11)
Comm. 151.16:
(Memo. No. 12)
From Council Member Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, dated May 2, 2013, transmitting a
proposed amendment by adding the following project and appropriation:
Department of Parks and Recreation - Hualani Park Stadium Lights ($5,000,000).
and
From Council Member Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, dated May 2, 2013, transmitting a
proposed amendment by adding the following project and appropriation:
Department of Parks and Recreation - Waiakea-Uka Park Playground Equipment
($600,000).
and
From Council Member Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, dated May 2, 2013, transmitting a
proposed amendment by adding the following project and appropriation:
Department of Parks and Recreation — Hilo Skate Plaza ($3,620,000).
and
From Council Member Zendo Kern, dated May 2, 2013, transmitting a proposed
amendment by adding the following project and appropriation: Department of
Public Works — South Kalani Road Improvements ($1,500,000).
and
From Council Member Zendo Kern, dated May 2, 2013, transmitting a proposed
amendment by adding the following project and appropriation: Department of
Public Works — Puna Emergency Access Road Improvements (Hawaiian Acres)
($1,100,000).
and
From Council Member Zendo Kern, dated May 2, 2013, transmitting a proposed
amendment by adding the following project and appropriation: Department of
Public Works — Pahoa Village Road Drywelis ($1,100,000).
and
From Council Member Zendo Kern, dated May 2, 2013, transmitting a proposed
amendment by adding the following project and appropriation: Department of
Parks and Recreation — Kurtistown Park Improvements ($750,000).
and
From Council Member Zendo Kern, dated May 2, 2013, transmitting a proposed
amendment by adding the following project and appropriation: Department of
Public Works — Kuauli Road Traffic Improvements ($1,000,000).
and
(Communication 151.17 continues on the next page.)
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Comm. 151.17:
(Memo. No. 13)
Comm. 151.18:
(Memo. No. 14)
Comm. 151.19:
(Memo. No. 15)
From Council Member Zendo Kern, dated May 2, 2013, transmitting a proposed
amendment by adding the following project and appropriation: Department of
Parks and Recreation — Kea' au Civic Center ($1,100,000).
; and
From Council Member Zendo Kern, dated May 2, 2013, transmitting a proposed
amendment by adding the following project and appropriation: Department of
Public Works — Puna Emergency Access Road Improvements (Ainaloa)
($1,000,000).
; and
From Council Member Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, dated May 2, 2013, transmitting a
proposed amendment by adding the following project and appropriation:
Department of Parks and Recreation — Kaman d Senior Center Improvements
($1,540,000).
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
REPORTS
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
A 2/3 vote pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 92-4 and Rules No. 2 and No. 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 9, 2013. Relay users please call
711(961-8255) 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 Hawaii Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohok5lole Highway, Building A
• Waimea Council Office, Holomua Center, 64-1067 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite 5
• P5hoa Council Office, Pahoa Marketplace, 15-2660 Pahoa Village Road, Room 304
Public attendance via videoconference is also available at the following location until 3:00 p.m. or later
in the event public witness testimony has not been completed:
• Hawaiian Ocean View Estates Community Center, 92-8924 Leilani Circle
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://wwvv.hawaiicounty.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,
Hawai`i, 96720; (2) by facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or (3) by e-mail to
counciltestimonyC&o.hawaii.hi.us. Please submit separate testimony for each item.
Submitting Video Testimony: Those submitting video testimony may e-mail a complete web address
(url) to videotestimon hawaiicount Yov before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the
meeting. The e-mail shall indicate the appropriate Committee or Council meeting, the meeting date,
agenda item (communication, bill, resolution, or report number), and number of testifiers on the video
submittal. Each video submittal shall be limited to a single agenda item. Video submittals may
contain up to three individual testifiers and shall each be up to three minutes in length. Video testimony
will not be played during the meeting; however, it will be distributed to Council Members prior to the
meeting. The Office of the County Clerk reserves the right to refuse testimony containing inappropriate
content or that is not in compliance with Council Rule 13 (Public Statements and Testimony).
Allowable video formats are to be internet-based, downloadable, and accessible to this office and
the general public; e.g. YouTube being the most commonly known but any, of similar functionality
and format we can access and review, is acceptable.
Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television - Channel 55:
Wednesdays, May 221 and 29th at 6 p.m.; Fridays, May 24th and 31st at 12 p.m.; and Sundays, May 26th
and June 2" at 9 a.m. (These airtimes are subject to preemption by broadcasts from the State
Legislature, and are subject to change by Na Leo '0 Hawai`i. Please check the current legislative
broadcast schedule on the Na Leo '0 Hawai`i website at http://www.naleo.tv/tv-schedules/channe1-52/.)
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013
COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM - HILO
25 Aupuni Street
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013
COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO
25 Aupuni Street
THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2013
SPECIAL MEETING OF 9:00 A.M. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO
THE COUNCIL 25 Aupuni Street
TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2013
COMMITTEES TBA WEST HAWAII CIVIC CENTER
74 -5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway
Building A
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2013
COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. WEST HAWAII CIVIC CENTER
74 -5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway
Building A
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