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Home My WebLink About 02/10/2011 02/09/2011 Council meeting follow-up letter'~ COUNTY COUNCIL Jay Furfaro, Chair JoAnn A. Yukimura, Vice Chair Tim Bynum Dickie Chang Derek S. K. Kawakami Nadine K. Nakamura Mel Rapozo Council Services Division 3371-A Wilcox Road Lihu`e, Kauai, Hawaii 96766 MEMORANDUM February 10, 2011 OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK Peter A. Nakamura, County Clerk Eduardo Topenio, Jr., Deputy County Clerk Telephone (808) 241-4188 Fax (808)241-6349 Email cokcouncil(ci)kauai.gov TO: Bernard P. Carvalho, Jr., Mayor FROM: Jay Furfaro, Council Chair RE: FEBRUARY 9, 2011, COUNCIL MEETING This is to inform you of the action taken by the Council at its February 9, 2011 Council meeting and any follow-up that was requested: COMMUNICATIONS: C 2011-55 Communication (12/28/2010) from Beth Tokioka, Director of Communications, Office of the Mayor, transmitting for Council information, the Kekaha Host Community Benefits Citizens Advisory Committee (KHCBCAC) conceptual plan pursuant to Ordinance B-2010-714 adopted by the Council at its meeting held on September 15, 2010. (Received for the record.) C 2011-56 Communication (1/14/2011) from the Director of Finance, transmitting for Council information, the Period 1-5 Financial Reports -Statement of Revenues as of November 30, 2010, pursuant to Section 21 of the Operating Budget Ordinance (B-2010-705). (Received for the record.) C 2011-57 Communication (1/3/2011) from the Division, Department of Public Works, transmitting for Building Permit Information Reports for December 2010: (1) Building Permit Processing Report (2) Building Permit Estimated Value Summary (3) Building Permits Tracking Report (4) Building Permits Status (Received for the record.) Chief of the Building Council information, the ~, ~~~ 3 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Council Meeting Follow-Up Memo to the Mayor February 9, 2011 Page 2 C 2011-58 Communication (1/21/2011) from the Mayor, transmitting for Council consideration and confirmation the following appointees to the various Boards and Commissions for the County of Kauai: (copies of applications on file in the Clerk's Office) (1) Civil Service Commission John Low -term ending 12/31/2013 (2) Planning Commission Wayne Katayama -term ending 12/31/2013 Herman Texeira -term ending 12/31/2013 (Received for the record, and interviews to follow) C 2011-59 Communication (1/18/2010) from the County Auditor, transmitting for Council information a memorandum stating that he will be engaging consultant services which will be paid from the FY 2010-2011 Office of the County Auditor's Consultant Services allocation at an estimated .cost of approximately $25,000.00. The consultant will perform investigations of fraud, illegal acts, violations or provisions or contracts or grant agreements, or abuse reported or discovered during audits, starting with performance audits and pre- audits included in the FY 2010-2011 Audit Work Plan. (Received for the record.) C 2011-60 Communication (1/24/2011) from Councilmember Kawakami, transmitting for Council consideration an amendment to Chapter 23 of the Kauai County Code 1987, as amended, relating to Regulation of Business and Trades, specifically to Sec. 23-3.4 that pertain to The Sunshine Market. (See proposed Draft Bill (1Vo. 2399)) (Received for the record.) C 2011-61 Communication (1/24/2011) from Councilmember Rapozo, transmitting for Council consideration an amendment to Article 19, Chapter 22 of the Kauai County Code 1987, as amended, relating to Plastic Bag Reduction. (See proposed Draft Bill (No. 2400)) (Received for the record.) C 2011-62 Communication (1/19/2011) from the Executive on Aging, Agency on Elderly Affairs, requesting Council approval to apply for, receive, and expend $1,379,893.52 in State funds from the State Executive Office on Aging, with their contract award to the County of Kauai, Agency on Elderly Affairs of State General funds, including approved Rainy Day Funds_ The funding covers the period from the State's Notice to Proceed until June 30, 2013. The funding is for the provision for KUPUNA CARE services for older adults, age 60 and above. This request also includes a indemnification of the State Executive Office on Agency. (Approved.) C 2011-63 Communication (1/13/2011) from the Director of the Office of Economic Development, requesting Council approval to receive and expend $50,000.00 from the Po`ipu Beach Foundation Inc., The funding was raised by its members to help fund the Po`ipu Beach Restoration Study for Po`ipu Beach Park and will be used by the County to help satisfy the requirements to the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) Grant, additional required funding will come from the Department of Parks and Recreation. (Approved.) Council Meeting Follow-Up Memo to the Mayor February 9, 2011 Page 3 C 2011-64 Communication (1/18/2011) from the Fire Chief, requesting Council approval to apply for, receive, and expend $65,459.52 of the 2011 State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation, Highway Safety Grant which would allow the Kauai Fire Department (KFD) to purchase for one per fire station the following: • Tele Crib Struts $30,494.80 • Response Kits $34,964.72 (Approved.) C 2011-65 Communication (1/10/2011) from the Fire Chief, requesting Council approval to accept a donation of the installation of a flagpole at the Hanapepe Fire Station, a project which will assist Joshua Quinlan to become an Eagle Scout. (Approved with thank you letter to follow.) LEGAL DOCUMENTS: C 2011-67 Communication (1/18/2011) from the Housing Director, requesting Council approval of the following: (1) The leasehold sale of 3934 Lawehana Street, Hanama`ulu, Hawaii for $213,363.00; and (2) To authorize the County Clerk to sign legal documents related to the resale transaction. (Approved.) C 2011-68 Communication (1/13/2011) from the Director, Department of Parks and Recreation, requesting Council approval to facilitate the KIUC utility easements with the State of Hawaii which is necessary for providing electricity to the comfort station at Kapa`a Park, TMK 4-6-14-036, the section known .as Lihi Park. • Utility Relocation Agreement (Approved.) C 2011-69 Communication (1/13/2011) from the Director, Department of Parks and Recreation, requesting Council approval to acquire property for the Lydgate Park to Kapa`a Bike/Pedestrian Path along Papaloa Road. • Memorandum of Agreement of Sale (TMK: (4)4-3-03:02) (Approved.) CLAIMS: C 2011-70 Communication (1/19/2011) from the County Clerk, transmitting a claim filed against- the County of Kauai by State Farm-Mutual Insurance Co:; ~as~ - . subrogee for Kathleen Ann Smith for damages to her vehicle, pursuant to Section 23.06, Charter of the County of Kauai. (Referred to the County Attorney's Office for disposition and/or report back to the Council.) .. ~. Council Meeting Follow-Up Memo to the Mayor February 9, 2011 Page 4 COMMITTEE REPORT: APPROVED. RESOLUTIONS: Resolution No. 2011-36, RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL APPOINTMENT TO THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION (John Harold Low) (Deferred pending interviews.) Resolution No. 2011-37, RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING. COMMISSION (4Yayne Kazuo Katayama) (Deferred pending interviews.) Resolution No. 2011-38, RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION (Herman John Texeira) (Deferred pending interviews.) BILL FOR FIRST READING: Proposed Draft Bill (No. 2399) - A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 23, OF THE KAUAI COUNTY CODE 1987, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF BUSINESS AND TRADES (Approved on first reading, public hearing scheduled for March 9, 2011, and thereafter referred to the Economic .Development & Renewable Energy Strategies Committee.) Proposed Draft Bill (No. 2400) - A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 19, CHAPTER 22, KAUAI COUNTY CODE 1987, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PLASTIC BAG REDUCTION (Approved on first reading, public hearing scheduled for March 2, 2011, and thereafter referred to the Public Safety & Environmental Services Committee.) Thank you for following up as appropriate, including confidential routing to any appropriate parties, .and please do not hesitate to contact me or Council Services staff if you need further information. Please note that this memo presents a summary of the action taken, and reference should be made to the official minutes for a complete record. Copy: Council Via e-mail: KCT Department Heads KCT CCS Council Services Staff