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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2013/05/13 2012-2014 SPECIAL MEETING ACTIONS J YOSHIMOTO BRENDA FORD GREGGOR ILAGAN Chairperson and Presiding Officer DRU MAMO KANUHA KAREN EOFF ZENDO KERN DENNIS “FRESH” ONISHI Vice-Chairperson VALERIE T. POINDEXTER MARGARET WILLE COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai‘i Hawai‘i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 th 12 Session ORDER OF BUSINESS SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HAWAI‘I 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 8:07 A.M. 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 HAWAI‘I 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 HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2013 TO JUNE 30, 2014 Proposed $394,318,524 Operating Budget for the County of Hawai‘i. Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter ST AMENDED TO DRAFT 3 AND PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Eoff, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Yoshimoto – 8. NOES: Council Member Ford – 1. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. ;and Page 2 Hawai‘i County Council-12 May 13, 2013 Comm. 150.31: From Council Vice Chair Karen Eoff, dated May 2, 2013, transmitting the (Memo. 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. 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. Reference: Comm. 151 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: FC-65 ; and Comm. 151.4: 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 Bill 40 (Draft 2): 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 Hawai‘i. Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter ST AMENDED TO DRAFT 3 AND PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Yoshimoto – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Comm. 151.5: From Council Member Dennis “Fresh” Onishi, dated May 2, 2013, transmitting a (Memo. No. 1) proposed amendment by adding the following project and appropriation: Department of Public Works - Kīlauea Avenue Improvements ($9,900,000). ; and Comm. 151.6: From Council Member Dennis “Fresh” Onishi, dated May 2, 2013, transmitting a (Memo. No. 2) proposed amendment by adding the following project and appropriation: Department of Public Works - Kino‘ole Street Improvements ($400,000). ; and Page 3 Hawai‘i County Council-12 May 13, 2013 Comm. 151.7: From Council Member Dennis “Fresh” Onishi, dated May 2, 2013, transmitting a (Memo. No. 3) proposed amendment by adding the following project and appropriation: Department of Public Works - Kalaniana‘ole Avenue Improvements ($680,000). ; and Comm. 151.8: From Council Member Dennis “Fresh” Onishi, dated May 2, 2013, transmitting a (Memo. No. 4) proposed amendment by adding the following project and appropriation: Department of Public Works - Kekūanāo‘a Street Improvements ($400,000). ; and Comm. 151.9: From Council Member Dennis “Fresh” Onishi, dated May 2, 2013, transmitting a (Memo. No. 5) proposed amendment by adding the following project and appropriation: Department of Parks and Recreation - Hualani Park Stadium Lights ($5,000,000). ; and Comm. 151.10: From Council Member Dennis “Fresh” Onishi, dated May 2, 2013, transmitting a (Memo. No. 6) proposed amendment by adding the following project and appropriation: Department of Parks and Recreation - Waiākea-Uka Park Playground Equipment ($600,000). ; and Comm. 151.11: From Council Member Dennis “Fresh” Onishi, dated May 2, 2013, transmitting a (Memo. No. 7) proposed amendment by adding the following project and appropriation: Department of Parks and Recreation – Hilo Skate Plaza ($3,620,000). ; and Comm. 151.12: From Council Member Zendo Kern, dated May 2, 2013, transmitting a proposed (Memo. No. 8) amendment by adding the following project and appropriation: Department of Public Works – South Kūlani Road Improvements ($1,500,000). ; and Comm. 151.13: From Council Member Zendo Kern, dated May 2, 2013, transmitting a proposed (Memo. No. 9) amendment by adding the following project and appropriation: Department of Public Works – Puna Emergency Access Road Improvements (Hawaiian Acres) ($1,100,000). ; and Comm. 151.14: From Council Member Zendo Kern, dated May 2, 2013, transmitting a proposed (Memo. No. 10) amendment by adding the following project and appropriation: Department of Public Works – Pāhoa Village Road Drywells ($1,100,000). ; and Page 4 Hawai‘i County Council-12 May 13, 2013 Comm. 151.15: From Council Member Zendo Kern, dated May 2, 2013, transmitting a proposed (Memo. No. 11) amendment by adding the following project and appropriation: Department of Parks and Recreation – Kurtistown Park Improvements ($750,000). ; and Comm. 151.16: From Council Member Zendo Kern, dated May 2, 2013, transmitting a proposed (Memo. No. 12) amendment by adding the following project and appropriation: Department of Public Works – Kuauli Road Traffic Improvements ($1,000,000). ; and Comm. 151.17: From Council Member Zendo Kern, dated May 2, 2013, transmitting a proposed (Memo. No. 13) amendment by adding the following project and appropriation: Department of Parks and Recreation – Kea‘au Civic Center ($1,100,000). ; and Comm. 151.18: From Council Member Zendo Kern, dated May 2, 2013, transmitting a proposed (Memo. No. 14) amendment by adding the following project and appropriation: Department of Public Works – Puna Emergency Access Road Improvements (Ainaloa) ($1,000,000). ; and Comm. 151.19: From Council Member Dennis “Fresh” Onishi, dated May 2, 2013, transmitting a (Memo. No. 15) proposed amendment by adding the following project and appropriation: Department of Parks and Recreation – Kamanā 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 Hawai‘i 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 3:06 P.M. Page 5 Hawai‘i County Council-12 May 13, 2013 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 May 9, 2013 accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8255 by . 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 Hawaii 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 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://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 before 12:00 noon on the business copies for distribution. Public testimony may also be submitted 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 Please submit separate testimony for each item. counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us. Submitting Video Testimony: Those submitting video testimony may e-mail a complete web address before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the (url) to videotestimony@hawaiicounty.gov 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 Each video submittal shall be limited to a single agenda item submittal. . 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. Page 6 Hawai‘i County Council-12 May 13, 2013 Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television - Channel 55: ndththstth Wednesdays, May 22 and 29 at 6 p.m.; Fridays, May 24 and 31 at 12 p.m.; and Sundays, May 26 nd 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 ‘O Hawai‘i. Please check the current legislative broadcast schedule on the Na Leo ‘O Hawai‘i website at http://www.naleo.tv/tv-schedules/channel-52/.) 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 8:00 A.M. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO THE COUNCIL 25 Aupuni Street TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2013 COMMITTEES TBA WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway Building A WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2013 COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. 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