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Jay Furfaro,Chair
Nadine K.Nakamura,Vice Chair lv '1 r �' '} Ricky Watanabe,County Clerk
Tim Bynum i) + +i�'�� f Jade K.Fountain-Tanigawa,Deputy County Clerk
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Lihu`e,Kauai,Hawai`i 96766
MEMORANDUM
July 19, 2013
TO: Bernard P. Carvalho, Jr., Mayor
FROM Jay Furfaro, Council Chair ��
RE: JULY 17, 2013 COUNCIL MEET ECAP_:_•
This is to inform you of the action taken by the Council at its
July 17, 2013 Council Meeting:
CONSENT CALENDAR:
C 2013-244 Communication (06/17/2013) from the Director of Finance,
transmitting for Council consideration, proposed amendments to Section 2,
Ordinance No. 891, relating to the Authorization of the Issuance of General
Obligation Bonds of the County of Kaua`i for the Purpose of Financing Certain
Public Improvements and Refunding Certain Bonds of the County; Fixing or
Authorizing the Fixing of the Form, Denominations, and Certain Other Details of
Such Bonds and Providing for the Sale of Such Bonds to the Public.
(Received for the Record.)
C 2013-245 Communication (06/18/2013) from the Boards and Commissions
Administrator, transmitting for Council consideration, proposed amendments to
Section 22-5.4 of the Kaua`i County Code 1987, as amended, Relating to the
Designation of Exceptional Trees, to correctly identify the boundaries of Exceptional
Tree No. K-12. (Received for the Record.)
C 2013-246 Communication (06/18/2013) from the Boards and Commissions
Administrator, transmitting for Council consideration, proposed amendments to
Chapter 3, Article 1, of the Kaua`i County Code 1987, as amended, Relating to the
Code of Ethics, to incorporate Charter Amendment language which was adopted
during the 2010 General Election. (Received for the Record.)
C 2013-247 Communication (07/11/2013) from the Director of Finance,
transmitting for Council consideration, proposed amendments to Chapter 5A of the
Kaua`i County Code 1987, as amended, Relating to Real Property Taxes.
(Received for the Record.)
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Council Meeting Follow-up Memo to the Mayor
July 19, 2013
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COMMUNICATIONS:
C 2013-248 Communication (05/01/2013) from Council Vice Chair
Nakamura, requesting the presence of the Director of Economic Development,
representatives from the Kaua`i Economic Development Board (KEDB), and
consultant Alan Tang, to provide an update on the Comprehensive Economic
Development Strategy (CEDS) — Creative Technology Center Business Plan.
(Deferred to September 11, 2013 Council Meeting.)
C 2013-249 Communication (06/13/2013) from the Director of Finance,
transmitting for Council information, the Period 10 Financial Reports — Detailed
Budget Report, Statement of Revenues (Estimated and Actual), Statement of
Expenditures and Encumbrances, and Revenue Report as of April 30, 2013,
pursuant to Section 21 of the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Operating Budget
Ordinance No. B-2012-736 of the County of Kaua`i. (Copies of the Period 10
Financial Reports as of April 30, 2013 on file in the County Clerk's Office).
(Received for the Record.)
C 2013-250 Communication (06/27/2013) from the Director of Finance,
transmitting for Council information, the Period 11 Financial Reports — Detailed
Budget Report, Statement of Revenues (Estimated and Actual), Statement of
Expenditures and Encumbrances, and Revenue Report as of May 31, 2013,
pursuant to Section 21 of the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Operating Budget Ordinance
No. B-2012-736 of the County of Kaua`i. (Copies of the Period 11 Financial Reports
as of May 31, 2013 on file in the County Clerk's Office).
(Received for the Record.)
C 2013-251 Communication (06/21/2013) from the Director of Finance,
transmitting for Council information, the Condition of the County Treasury
Statement quarterly report as of May 7, 2013. (Received for the Record.)
C 2013-252 Communication (06/19/2013) from the Executive on Aging,
requesting Council approval to apply for, receive, and expend grant funds from
Hawaii Health Connector's Hi`i Ola Program's Marketplace Assister Grant in the
amount of $125,000 to provide assistance to consumers fifty-five (55) years of age
and older with health care coverage in accordance with President Obama's
Affordable Care Act for the following:
1) Three (3) part-time and one (1) full-time equivalent positions,
work-related equipment such as laptop computers, mobile
phones with Wi-Fi access, training and related travel
expenses, marketing, office supplies, interpreter/translation
services for non-English speaking clients as needed, vehicle
and ground transportation expenses, and administrative
overhead. (Approved.)
Council Meeting Follow-up Memo to the Mayor
July 19, 2013
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C 2013-253 Communication (06/20/2013) from the Executive on Aging,
requesting Council approval to receive, expend, and indemnify the State Executive
Office on Aging for their intent to award State funds to the County of Kaua`i's
Agency on Elderly Affairs for Fiscal Years 2013-2015 for the following:
1) Provision of Kupuna Care services in the amount of
$1,016,412 or $508,206 per State Fiscal Year.
2) Provision of service to older adults who are at risk of elder
abuse in the amount of $45,220 or $22,610 per State
Fiscal Year. (Approved.)
C 2013-254 Communication (06/20/2013) from the Executive on Aging,
requesting Council approval to receive and expend funds from the grant
amendment awarded by the Corporation for National and Community Service to
the County of Kaua`i's Agency on Elderly Affairs, Kaua`i Retired and Senior
Volunteer Program (RSVP) in the amount of $73,347, including the carry over
amount of$9,000 and a one-time augmentation of$1,500, to assist the Kauai RSVP
in carrying out a national service program as authorized by the Domestic Volunteer
Service Act of 1973, as amended (Title 42 United States Code (USC), Chapter 22).
(Approved.)
C 2013-255 Communication (06/20/2013) from the Executive on Aging,
requesting Council approval to receive, expend, and indemnify the State Executive
Office on Aging for their award to the County of Kaua`i's Agency on Elderly Affairs
of additional State funds in the amount of $18,048 for the Kupuna Care Program
services. A modification to contract KA2013A02 was processed to reflect the
increase in funding which totaled $293,994 in additional funding for the provision of
personal care, homemaker, home delivered meals, case management and/or adult
day health services. (Approved.)
C 2013-256 Communication (06/20/2013) from Council Chair Furfaro,
requesting the presence of the Director of Planning, to provide the Council with a
briefing on the status of the easement in the Kahuaina Subdivision from Falko
Partners that was found to be in favor of the County of Kaua`i, which will provide
pedestrian access to the shoreline. (Received for the Record.)
C 2013-257 Communication (07/03/2013) from the County Attorney,
requesting Council approval to expend funds up to $5,000 for Special Counsel's
continued services provided for in the claim against the County of Kaua`i, filed by
Shane N. Matias on June 2, 2010 and related matters. (Approved.)
C 2013-258 Communication (06/14/2013) from the Chief of Police, requesting
Council approval to accept a donation of a twenty-four (24) inch by thirty-six (36)
inch (National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Level IIIA) Diamond Lite Ballistic Shield
from Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. valued at $2,350, for use by patrol officers as the
need arises. (Approved with thank you letter to follow.)
Council Meeting Follow-up Memo to the Mayor
July 19, 2013
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C 2013-259 Communication (07/11/2013) from the County Attorney,
requesting Council approval to expend additional funds up to $20,000 for Special
Counsel's continued services to advise and represent the County Council in matters
relating to the investigation of personnel matters involving the County Auditor's
Office, and related matters. (Deferred.)
LEGAL DOCUMENT:
C 2013-260 Communication (07/10/2013) from the Chief of Police,
recommending Council approval of a Right of Entry Permit and indemnification of
Grove Farm Company, Inc., or any of its affiliates (including/without limitation to
Mahaulepu Farm, LLC; Haupu Land Company, LLC; Haili Moe, Inc.; Visionary,
LLC; and Lihu`e Land Company) for Right of Entry access at Grove Farm Company,
Inc.'s "Old Koloa Camp." (Approved.)
CLAIMS:
C 2013-261 Communication (06/20/2013) from the Deputy County Clerk,
transmitting a claim filed against the County of Kauai by the Kaua`i Humane
Society, for reimbursement, pursuant to Section 23.06, Charter of the County of
Kaua`i. (Referred to the County Attorney's Office for disposition and/or
report back to the Council.)
C 2013-262 Communication (07/03/2013) from the Deputy County Clerk,
transmitting a claim filed against the County of Kaua`i by Ronald J. Barretto, Sr.,
for funeral expenses, personal injury, medical costs, and emotional distress,
pursuant to Section 23.06, Charter of the County of Kaua`i. (Referred to the
County Attorney's Office for disposition and/or report back to the Council.)
C 2013-263 Communication (07/05/2013) from the Deputy County Clerk,
transmitting a claim filed against the County of Kaua`i by Garden Isle Disposal,
Inc., for damages to their vehicle, pursuant to Section 23.06, Charter of the County
of Kaua`i. (Referred to the County Attorney's Office for disposition and/or
report back to the Council.)
C 2013-264 Communication (07/05/2013) from the Deputy County Clerk,
transmitting a claim filed against the County of Kaua`i by Katherine Ramos, for
damages to her vehicle, pursuant to Section 23.06, Charter of the County of Kaua`i.
(Referred to the County Attorney's Office for disposition and/or report back
to the Council.)
COMMITTEE REPORTS: APPROVED.
RESOLUTION:
Resolution No. 2013-56 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL
APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY (Hugh A. Strom)
(Approved.)
Council Meeting Follow-up Memo to the Mayor
July 19, 2013
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BILLS FOR FIRST READING:
Proposed Draft Bill (No. 2492) — A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND
SECTION 2, ORDINANCE NO. 891 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF KAUAI FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FINANCING CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND
REFUNDING CERTAIN BONDS OF THE COUNTY; FIXING OR AUTHORIZING
THE FIXING OF THE FORM, DENOMINATIONS, AND CERTAIN OTHER
DETAILS OF SUCH BONDS AND PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF SUCH
BONDS TO THE PUBLIC (Approved on 1st reading, Public Hearing
scheduled for 08/14/2013, and referred to the Committee of the Whole.)
Proposed Draft Bill (No. 2493) —A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 22-5.4 OF THE KAUAI COUNTY CODE 1987, AS AMENDED,
RELATING TO DESIGNATION OF EXCEPTIONAL TREES (Approved on 1st
reading, Public Hearing scheduled for 08/14/2013, and referred to the
Environmental Services/Public Safety/Community Assistance Committee.)
Proposed Draft Bill (No. 2494) —A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 1, KAUAI COUNTY CODE 1987, AS AMENDED,
RELATING TO THE CODE OF ETHICS (Approved on 1st reading, Public
Hearing scheduled for 08/14/2013, and referred to the Committee of the
Whole.)
Proposed Draft Bill (No. 2495) —A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 5A, KAUAI COUNTY CODE 1987, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO
REAL PROPERTY TAXES (Approved on 1st reading, Public Hearing
scheduled for 08/07/2013 at 8:30 a.m. and referred to the Finance &
Economic Development (Tourism / Visitor Industry / Small Business
Development / Sports & Recreation Development / Other Economic
Development Areas) Committee.)
BILLS FOR SECOND READING:
Bill No. 2460, Draft 1 —A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 12, OF THE KAUAI COUNTY CODE 1987, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED
"BUILDING CODE" (Received for the Record.)
Bill No. 2483, Draft 1 — A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTERS 7, 8, AND 9, KAUAI COUNTY CODE 1987, AS AMENDED,
RELATING TO THE ADJUSTMENT OF VARIOUS PERMITTING CHARGES
AND FEES LEVIED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING
(County of Kaua`i, Applicant) (Approved.)
Bill No. 2486, Draft 1 — A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 16 AND CHAPTER 19, KAUAI COUNTY CODE 1987, AS AMENDED,
RELATING TO ABANDONED VEHICLES (Approved.)
Bill No. 2487, Draft 1 — A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT FOR BARGAINING UNIT 1
BETWEEN JULY 1, 2013 AND JUNE 30, 2017 (Approved.)
Council Meeting Follow-up Memo to the Mayor
July 19, 2013
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Bill No. 2488, Draft 1 — A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT FOR BARGAINING UNITS 2, 3,
AND 4 BETWEEN JULY 1, 2013 AND JUNE 30, 2015 (Approved.)
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.
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