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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2013
9:00 A.M. OR SOON THEREAFTER,
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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B. ROLL CALL.
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
D. PUBLIC COMMENT.
Pursuant to Council Rule 13(e), members of the public shall be allowed a total of
eighteen (18) minutes on a first come, first served basis to speak on any agenda
item. Each speaker shall be limited to three (3) minutes at the discretion of the
Chair to discuss the agenda item and shall not be allowed additional time to speak
during the meeting. This rule is designed to accommodate those who cannot be
present throughout the meeting to speak when the agenda items are heard. After
the conclusion of the eighteen (18) minutes, other members of the public shall be
allowed to speak pursuant to Council Rule 12(e).
E. MINUTES of the following meetings of the Council:
1. June 26, 2013 Public Hearing re: Bill No. 2485
2. July 31, 2013 Public Hearing re: Bill No. 2491
3. August 14, 2013 Council Meeting
4. August 14, 2013 Public Hearing re: Bill No. 2489, Bill No. 2490,
Bill No. 2492, Bill No. 2493, and Bill No. 2494
5. August 28, 2013 Council Meeting
6. September 4, 2013 Special Council Meeting
7. September 12, 2013 Special Council Meeting
8. September 16, 2013 Special Council Meeting
F. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. C 2013-316 Communication (08/21/2013) from the Kaua`i Planning
Commission, transmitting the Planning Commission's
recommendation to approve the repeal of Ordinance No. 716,
relating to standards, permits, and fees for work on buildings,
structures, and property damaged by Hurricane `Iniki.
(Director's Report and the Minutes of the July 9, 2013 Planning
Commission Meeting on file in the County Clerk's Office.)
(See Proposed Draft Bill (No. 2502))
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2. C 2013-317 Communication (09/18/2013) from Councilmember Kagawa and
Councilmember Rapozo, transmitting for Council consideration,
a resolution naming the softball field at Anne Knudsen Park the
"Rosie Bukoski Field" in honor of the late Rosemary Bukoski.
(See Resolution No. 2013-71)
3. C 2013-318 Communication (09/19/2013) from Councilmember Yukimura,
relating to Bill No. 2496 — A Bill For An Ordinance Approving A
Collective Bargaining Agreement For Bargaining Unit 12
Between July 1, 2011 And June 30, 2017.
G. COMMUNICATIONS:
1. EDR 2013-03 Communication (07/24/2013) from Councilmember Yukimura,
requesting agenda time to discuss and approve a proposed
amendment to Senate Bill (S.B.) 16, Senate Draft (S.D.) 2
amending Chapter 196, Hawai`i Revised Statutes (HRS), (Solar
Water Heating Law for New Single-Family and Duplex
Construction) by requiring variance applications and
requirements to be handled by the Counties, for inclusion in the
2014 County of Kaua`i and Hawai`i State Association of Counties
(HSAC) Legislative Packages. (The Economic Development
(Sustainability / Agriculture / Food / Energy) &
Intergovernmental Relations Committee recommended approval
on August 21, 2013.) (Deferred 09/11/2013)
2. C 2013-319 Communication (08/15/2013) from Council Chair Furfaro,
requesting the presence of the County Engineer, to provide an
update on the Kapaia Swinging Bridge Project to include, but
not be limited to, the following:
• The results of the review by the Kaua`i Historic Preservation
Commission at the September 5, 2013 Commission meeting.
• The project's critical path that documents the steps that need
to take place in order to begin construction.
• The land access options, i.e., grant of easement, lease, or
purchase.
• Summary of budget costs from the initial appropriation by
the Council in FY 2006 to present, and anticipated future
costs.
3. C 2013-320 Communication (08/28/2013) from Councilmember Kagawa,
requesting the presence of the County Engineer, to provide an
update on the status of the Hanapepe Pedestrian Access Bridge
Project to include, but not be limited to, the project's critical
path, summary of costs from the initial budget appropriation to
present, and anticipated costs.
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4. C 2013-321 Communication (09/04/2013) from the Prosecuting Attorney,
requesting Council approval to receive and expend Federal
funds in the amount of $130,000 for the Ke `Ahi Pio `Ole project,
also known as the Cold Case Unit, for consultants, overtime for
Kaua`i Police Department (KPD) Detectives and the Office of the
Prosecuting Attorney's (OPA) Special Investigators, training,
travel for interviews, DNA submission, digital photographs
and/or transcripts, and office supplies to continue work on
solving the island's cold cases; and to indemnify the State of
Hawai`i, Department of the Attorney General.
5. C 2013-322 Communication (09/06/2013) from the Housing Director,
requesting Council approval to apply for and expend grant
funding in the amount of $133,000 and to indemnify the United
States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
for the continuation of the two (2) Housing Choice Voucher
(HCV) Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program Coordinator's
salaries which enables participating low-income families to
increase their earned income, reduce or eliminate the need for
welfare assistance and rental subsidies, and make progress
toward economic independence and self-sufficiency.
H. LEGAL DOCUMENTS:
1. C 2013-323 Communication (08/26/2013) from the County Engineer,
recommending Council approval of a Request for Dedication
Agreement, made by and between the County of Kaua`i and the
State of Hawai`i Department of Transportation (HDOT) to
dedicate to HDOT a four (4) foot wide strip of land from the
following properties adjacent to Kuhio Highway for the Lydgate
Park to Kapa'a Bike/Pedestrian Path project:
• TMK: 4-3-09:41, Kaua`i Kai Association (Lot B-2)
• TMK: 4-3-09:71, Creighton S. Fujii (Lots D-2 and E-2)
• TMK: 4-3-09:42, Masakatsu & Mieko Katsura (Lots F-2
and G-2)
• TMK: 4-3-09:04, Kapa'a Shore Condo (Lots C-1, H-1, J-1, K-1,
and L-1)
2. C 2013-324 Communication (09/11/2013) from the Executive on
Transportation, requesting Council approval of the
indemnification and Limitation of Liability provisions contained
in the Equipment Acquisition and Maintenance Agreement,
which allows the Parsons Environment and Infrastructure
Group to administer the Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspection
Program (PMVI) and continue providing the County with vehicle
safety inspection services.
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I. CLAIMS:
1. C 2013-325 Communication (08/30/2013) from the Deputy County Clerk,
transmitting a claim filed against the County of Kaua`i by
Susan F. Rubin, for damages to her property, pursuant to
Section 23.06, Charter of the County of Kaua`i.
2. C 2013-326 Communication (09/09/2013) from the Deputy County Clerk,
transmitting a claim filed against the County of Kaua`i by
William R. Ronaldson, for damages to his property, pursuant to
Section 23.06, Charter of the County of Kaua`i.
3. C 2013-327 Communication (09/13/2013) from the Deputy County Clerk,
transmitting a claim filed against the County of Kaua`i by
Mary Ann A. Bender, for damage to her vehicle, pursuant to
Section 23.06, Charter of the County of Kaua`i.
J. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
1. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES / PUBLIC SAFETY / COMMUNITY
ASSISTANCE COMMITTEE:
a. CR-EPC 2013-12: on C 2013-294 Communication (07/05/2013) from the
County Engineer, requesting agenda
time to provide a progress update of
the Proposed New Landfill and
Resource Recovery Park.
[Received for the Record.]
2. PUBLIC WORKS / PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE:
a. CR-PWPR 2013-23: on PWPR 2013-16 Communication (07/19/2013) from
Committee Chair Kagawa, requesting
the presence of the Director of Parks
and Recreation to provide an update
on the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) improvements and food booth
for Hanapepe Stadium. This briefing
shall include the plans for a new ADA
restroom behind the home team
bleachers, as well as the plans for an
ADA walkway and food booth which
the Council approved in the County of
Kaua`i's Capital Improvement Projects
(CIP) Budget for Fiscal
Year 2013-2014. [Received for the
Record.]
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b. CR-PWPR 2013-24: on PWPR 2013-17 Communication (08/12/2013) from
Council Chair Furfaro, requesting the
presence of the Director of Parks and
Recreation to discuss Oceanit's report
that addresses the large amount of
debris that accumulated in Lydgate
Pond from the March 2012 storm
events, and their recommendations
thereof. This briefing shall include,
but not be limited to, the current
status of the Pond.
[Received for the Record.]
c. CR-PWPR 2013-25: on PWPR 2013-18 Communication (09/04/213) from
Council Chair Furfaro, requesting the
presence of the Director of Parks and
Recreation and the County Engineer
to discuss the current policies,
procedures, and various
responsibilities for processing repair
and maintenance requests.
[Received for the Record.]
K. RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution No. 2013-67 — RESOLUTION AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-02 RELATING TO THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL OF
THE COUNTY OF KAUAI FOR THE ORGANIZATION OF COMMITTEES AND
THE TRANSACTION OF BUSINESS (Deferred 09/11/2013)
2. Resolution No. 2013-71 — RESOLUTION NAMING THE SOFTBALL
FIELD AT ANNE KNUDSEN PARK "ROSIE BUKOSKI FIELD" IN HONOR OF
THE LATE ROSEMARY BUKOSKI
L. BILL FOR FIRST READING:
1. Proposed Draft Bill (No. 2502) — A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE TO
REPEAL ORDINANCE NO. 716, RELATING TO STANDARDS, PERMITS AND
FEES FOR WORK ON BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND PROPERTY DAMAGED
BY HURRICANE `INIKI
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M. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) §92-7(a),
the Council may, when deemed necessary, hold an Executive Session on any agenda
item without written public notice if the Executive Session was not anticipated in
advance. Any such Executive Session shall be held pursuant to HRS §92-4 and shall
be limited to those items described in HRS §92-5(a). (Confidential reports on file in
the County Attorney's Office and/or the County Clerk's Office. Discussions held in
Executive Session are closed to the public.)
1. ES-670 Pursuant to Hawai`i Revised Statutes (HRS) Sections 92-4, 92-5(a)(4),
and Kaua`i County Charter Section 3.07(E), on behalf of the Council,
the Office of the County Attorney requests an Executive Session with
the Council to provide the Council with a briefing and to discuss legal
issues concerning the application and enforcement of Kaua`i County
Code Chapter 8, Article 17, specifically the sections enacted under
Ordinance Nos. 864, 876 and 904, and related matters. This briefing
and consultation involves consideration of the powers, duties,
privileges, immunities and/or liabilities of the Council and the County
as they relate to this agenda item. (Deferred 09/04/2013)
2. ES-672 Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes Sections 92-4, 92-5(a)(4), and
Kauai County Charter Section 3.07(E), on behalf of the Council, the
Office of the County Attorney requests an Executive Session with the
Council to provide the Council with a briefing regarding the impact of
the Koontz vs. St. Johns River Water Management District on the
County's ability to impose exactions on developers and issues relating
to the County's liability with respect to public access easements, and
related matters. This briefing and consultation involves the
consideration of the powers, duties, privileges, immunities and/or
liabilities of the Council and the County as they relate to this agenda
item. (Deferred 09/04/2013)
3. ES-677 Pursuant to Hawai`i Revised Statutes Sections 92-4 and 92-5(a)(4), and
Kaua`i County Charter Section 3.07(E), the purpose of this Executive
Session is to provide Council with a briefing and to request for
authority to settle the case of Verna Rita vs. County of Kaua`i,
Civil No. CV12-00605 JMS RLP (U.S. District Court) and related
matters. This briefing and consultation involves consideration of the
powers, duties, privileges, immunities and/or liabilities of the Council
and the County as they relate to this agenda item.
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA 7 SEPTEMBER 25, 2013
N. PUBLIC HEARING NOTE: If the Council is not finished with this meeting by
approximately 1:30 p.m., it will recess for public hearings on the following. After the public
hearings, the Council will reconvene to complete any unfinished business.
[*For complete information, including a summary of the item,please refer to the official Notice of
Public Hearing. The official Notice of Public Hearing has been published,posted on the bulletin
board, and filed in the County Clerk's Office as required by law. Notwithstanding this Council
Agenda, the Council may hold a public hearing on any item which has been posted in advance in
compliance with the Sunshine Law.]
For a copy of the notice,please go to:
http://www.kauai.gor/Government/CountyCou rtcil/PublicHearingNoticesan dMinutes/tabid/599/Default.aspx
1. Bill No. 2497 — A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE KAUAI COUNTY
CODE 1987, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE TO CHAPTER 4,
RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION AND REGULATION OF LOBBYISTS
0. ADJOURNMENT.
P. NOTE: SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS AND SIGN LANGUAGE
INTERPRETER AND INTERPRETERS FOR NON-ENGLISH
SPEAKING PERSONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
FIVE (5) DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE, TO THE
COUNTY CLERK, 4396 RICE STREET, SUITE 209, LIHU`E,
KAUAI, HAWAII 96766. TELEPHONE NO. (808) 241-4188.
FACSIMILE NO. (808) 241-6349.