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Home My WebLink AboutAGE FC 2015/06/02 2014-2016 ACTIONS KAREN EOFF AARON S. Y. CHUNG MAILE “MEDEIROS” DAVID Chair and Presiding Officer GREGGOR ILAGAN DRU MAMO KANUHA VALERIE T. POINDEXTER DENNIS “FRESH” ONISHI DANNY PALEKA Vice Chair MARGARET WILLE COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai‘i Hawai‘i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 COMMITTEE ON FINANCE th 10 Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawai‘i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai‘i June 2, 2015 2:00 p.m. (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) CALL TO ORDER - 2:07 p.m. ROLL CALL STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. FC-10 June 2, 2015 COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 24.11: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: APRIL 1 - 15, 2015 From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated April 21, 2015, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawai‘i County Code Section 2-12.3. Close file: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Eoff - 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Comm. 33.9: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: APRIL 16 - 30, 2015 From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated May 1, 2015. Close file: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Eoff - 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Comm. 124.1: THIRD QUARTER REALLOCATION REPORT: JANUARY - MARCH 2015 From Human Resources Director Sharon Toriano, dated May 3, 2015. Close file: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Eoff - 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Comm. 281: FINAL REPORT – STATE PLANNING AND RESEARCH PROGRAM GRANT FOR THE COUNTY’S INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM From Public Works Traffic Division Chief Ronald L. Thiel, dated April 16, 2015. Close file: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Eoff - 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Page 2 FC-10 June 2, 2015 Comm. 303: REAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATION REPORT FOR TAX YEAR 2015-2016 From Finance Director Deanna S. Sako, dated April 20, 2015, transmitting the above report pursuant to Chapter 19, Section 19-90(d) of the Hawai‘i County Code. The total value of net taxable real property is $26,392,845,357. Close file: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Eoff - 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Comm. 309: NOMINATION OF SUSAN E. FISCHER TO THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated May 7, 2015, submitting for the Council’s review and confirmation the above nomination. Recommends confirmation of the appointment of Susan E. Fischer to the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Eoff - 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Comm. 311: NOMINATION OF NYALA L. NEILL TO THE PENSION BOARD From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated May 7, 2015, submitting for the Council’s review and confirmation the above nomination. Recommends confirmation of the appointment of Nyala L. Neill to the Pension Board: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Eoff - 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Page 3 FC-10 June 2, 2015 ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS BILLS FOR ORDINANCES Bill 37: AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 15, OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE CODE OF ETHICS Amends: 1) Definitions – revises definition for “agency” and adds definition for “immediate family”; 2) Fair Treatment – Adds provision for use of County property for County of Hawai‘i workers’ union meetings and adds provision requiring Council approval (two-thirds vote) for any County contract for goods and services with a County officer or employee or a business where an immediate family member of a County officer or employee has a controlling interest of said business; 3) Conflicts of Interest – revises provisions for the ability of County officers and employees to represent private interests in legal actions/proceedings against the County or appear on behalf of private interests before any agency of the County; and 4) Contracts – revises provisions for County agencies to enter into contracts when the value of the service or property exceeds $10,000 by removing existing exceptions allowed per the State Public Procurement Code and replacing with a provision that allows for such a contract if the Council approves by two-thirds vote. Reference: Comm. 231 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Postponed: April 14 and May 5, 2015 ( Note: There is a pending motion by Ms. Wille and duly seconded by Mr. Kanuha to recommend passage of Bill 37 on first reading.) Bill 37 postponed to June 30, 2015: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Eoff - 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. ; and Comm. 231.3: From Council Member Margaret Wille, dated May 14, 2015, requesting that Bill 37 be placed on the June 2, 2015, Finance Committee agenda. ; and Comm. 231.5: From Council Member Margaret Wille, dated May 21, 2015, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 37. Page 4 FC-10 June 2, 2015 ADJOURNMENT - 2:58 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. 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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/. For further information, please call 961-8245. fourteen Submitting Written Testimony: Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring (14)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@hawaiicounty.gov. Submitting Video Testimony: Those submitting video testimony may email a complete web address (url) before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the meeting to videotestimony@hawaiicounty.gov . The email 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). Live stream of County Council Committee Meetings: Meetings are available for live viewing. Click on Council Meetings on the County’s homepage at http://www.hawaiicounty.gov. Page 5 FC-10 June 2, 2015 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/. For further information, please call 961-8245. Submitting Written Testimony: Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring fourteen (14)before 12:00 noon copies for distribution. Public testimony may also be submitted 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 Please submit separate testimony for each item. counciltestimony@hawaiicounty.gov. Submitting Video Testimony: Those submitting video testimony may email a complete web address before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the (url) to videotestimony@hawaiicounty.gov meeting . The email 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). Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television - Channel 55: Governmental Relations and Economic Development, Public Safety and Mass Transit, Planning, and Finance Committee meetings - Tuesdays, June 9 and 16 at 7:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; and Saturday, June 13 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 6