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Home My WebLink AboutAGE FC 2014/03/31 2012-2014 ACTIONS VALERIE T. POINDEXTER KAREN EOFF BRENDA FORD Chair and Presiding Officer DRU MAMO KANUHA ZENDO KERN GREGGOR ILAGAN DENNIS “FRESH” ONISHI MARGARET WILLE Vice Chair J YOSHIMOTO COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai‘i Hawai‘i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 COMMITTEE ON FINANCE th 30 Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawai‘i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai‘i March 31, 2014 9:15 a.m. (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) CALL TO ORDER - 9:27 a.m. ROLL CALL STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 3.33: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: FEBRUARY 16 - 28, 2014 From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated March 11, 2014, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawai‘i County Code Section 2-12.3. Close file: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Chair Poindexter - 8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Onishi - 1. Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer FC-30 March 31, 2014 Comm. 7.26: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: FEBRUARY 16 - 28, 2014 From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated March 6, 2014. Close file: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Chair Poindexter - 8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Onishi - 1. Comm. 272.3: AGREED-UPON PROCEDURES: COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK AND ELECTIONS DIVISION REGARDING THE 2012 PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTIONS From Acting Legislative Auditor Lane H. Shibata, dated March 6, 2014, transmitting the above report from Taketa, Iwata, Hara & Associates, LLC, Certified Public Accountants & Consultants (TIH), pursuant to Council Resolution 111-13, Draft 2. Postponed: March 18, 2014 (Note: There is a pending motion by Ms. Ford, and duly seconded by Mr. Kern to close file on Communication 272.3 and all related communications.) Close file on Comms. 272.3, 272.4, and 272.5: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Chair Poindexter - 8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Onishi - 1. ; and Comm. 272.4: From Acting Legislative Auditor Lane H. Shibata, dated March 6, 2014, providing a summary of the findings by TIH contained in the above report. ; and Comm. 272.5: From Elections Program Administrator Patricia Nakamoto, dated March 17, 2014, providing cost variations between each election cycle: 2008, 2010, and 2012. Page 2 FC-30 March 31, 2014 Comm. 734: COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT AND SINGLE AUDIT OF FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 From Acting Legislative Auditor Lane H. Shibata, dated March 6, 2014, transmitting the above reports pursuant to Hawai‘i County Charter, Section 10-13. Close file on Comms. 734 and 734.1: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Chair Poindexter - 8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Onishi - 1. ; and Comm. 734.1: Accuity LLP’s PowerPoint presentation entitled, “County of Hawai‘i 2013 Audit Results.” ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 344-14: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I, HAWAI‘I PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT FOR A MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT FOR THE USE OF THE PĀHALA SENIOR CENTER LOCATED AT 96-1169 HŌLEI STREET, PĀHALA, KA‘Ū, HAWAI‘I 96777, TAX MAP KEY: 9-6-017:037 Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year Facility Lease Agreement at an estimated monthly cost of $150, with the option of two one-year extensions. The facility would be used for various activities in the neighborhood community. Reference: Comm. 747 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Recommends adoption of Res. 344-14: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Chair Poindexter - 8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Onishi - 1. Page 3 FC-30 March 31, 2014 Res. 345-14: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I, HAWAI‘I PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT FOR A MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT FOR THE USE OF THE KEA‘AU NUTRITION CENTER- HALE ALOHA O PUNA LOCATED AT 16-189 PILI MUA STREET, KEA‘AU, HAWAI‘I 96749, TAX MAP KEY: 1-6-143:035 Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year Facility Lease Agreement at an estimated monthly cost of $150, with the option of two one-year extensions. The facility would be used for various activities in the neighborhood community. Reference: Comm. 748 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Recommends adoption of Res. 345-14: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Chair Poindexter - 8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Onishi - 1. Res. 346-14: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I, HAWAI‘I PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT FOR A MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT FOR THE USE OF THE POMAIKAI SENIOR CENTER LOCATED AT 929 ULULANI STREET, HILO, HAWAI‘I 96720, TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-025:092 Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year Facility Lease Agreement at an estimated monthly cost of $150, with the option of two one-year extensions. The facility would be used for various activities in the neighborhood community. Reference: Comm. 749 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Recommends adoption of Res. 346-14: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Chair Poindexter - 8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Onishi - 1. Page 4 FC-30 March 31, 2014 Res. 347-14: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE BIG ISLAND AND WITH GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF HAWAI‘I, INC., TO IMPLEMENT THE HAWAI‘I TEEN OUTREACH PROGRAM (HITOP) Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a two-year agreement to implement HITOP through the Prosecutor’s Office. Federal funds would be provided to the Boys and Girls Club and Goodwill Industries in an amount of approximately $67,000 per year. Reference: Comm. 751 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Recommends adoption of Res. 347-14: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Chair Poindexter - 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. 351-14: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE KA‘Ū PARCELS WITH TAX MAP KEYS: 9-5-011:001, 9-5-011:004, 9-5-011:005, AND 9-5-011:006 IN THE AHUPUA‘A OF KAUNĀMANO; AND TAX MAP KEY: 9-5-012:001 IN THE AHUPUA‘A OF POUPOUWELA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 42, HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED) The Kaunāmano properties (1,264.395 acres) are listed as a key priority for purchase in the 2012 Annual Report of the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission. Reference: Comm. 763 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Postponed Res. 351-14 to April 15, 2014: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Chair Poindexter - 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Page 5 FC-30 March 31, 2014 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES Bill 181: AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 15, OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE CODE OF ETHICS Prohibits County officers and employees, or businesses in which a County officer or employee or the officer or employee’s spouses or dependent children own a controlling interest, from contracting for goods and services with any County agency; prohibits any elected or appointed officer or employee from appearing on behalf of any private interests before any County agency except as specifically provided for by law; and redefines the use of the term “agency.” Reference: Comm. 600 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Postponed: January 21, 2014; February 18, 2014; and March 18, 2014 (Note: There is a pending motion by Ms. Eoff and duly seconded by Mr. Kern to recommend passage of Bill 181 on first reading.) Postponed Bill 181 to the call of the Chair: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, and Yoshimoto - 6. Noes: Committee Members Ford and Wille, and Chair Poindexter - 3. Absent: None. ; and Comm. 600.2: From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated March 17, 2014, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 181. Bill 218: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 13-65, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014 Increases revenues in the Charges for Services - Elderly Recreation Services (ERS) Section Activities account ($22,600); and appropriates same to the ERS Section Activities account bringing the total appropriation to $90,000. The appropriation increase is necessitated by the unanticipated increase in participation in ERS classes, which are funded by charging participants for services. Reference: Comm. 750 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Recommends passage of Bill 218 on first reading: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Chair Poindexter - 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Page 6 FC-30 March 31, 2014 ADJOURNMENT - 12:39 p.m. 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 March 27, 2014 accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8245 by . Relay users please call 711(961-8245) 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 testimony has not been completed:  Kona Council Office, West Hawai‘i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A; and  Waimea Council Office, Holomua Center, 64-1067 Māmalahoa Highway, Suite 5. Public attendance via videoconference is also available at the following locations until public testimony has been completed:  County Facility (former Bank of Hawai‘i Building), 54-3888 Akoni Pule Highway, Kohala;  Hawaiian Ocean View Estates Community Center, 92-8924 Leilani Circle; and  Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility, 15-2710 Kauhale Street. If for technical or other unanticipated circumstances the video and/or audio connection cannot be made 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-committee/. 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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). Page 7 FC-30 March 31, 2014 Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television - Channel 55: Environmental Management and Finance Committee meetings - Tuesdays, April 08 and 15 at 7:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Public Works and Parks and Recreation; Public Safety and Mass transit; and Agricultural, Water, and Energy Sustainability Committee meetings - Thursdays, April 10 and 17 at 7:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. All Committee meetings - Saturday, April 12 at 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 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 http://www.naleo.tv/tv-schedules/channel-55/. Page 8