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COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
OFFICE OF WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2016
HE CCi UN Y CLERK 8:30 A.M. OR SOON THEREAFTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
HISTORIC COUNTY BUILDING
4396 RICE STREET, SUITE 201
LIHU`E, KAUAI, HAWAII 96766
A. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER.
B. ROLL CALL.
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
D. MINUTES of the following meeting of the Council:
1. December 2, 2015 Public Hearing re: Bill No. 2604 and Bill No. 2606
E. INTERVIEW:
1. POLICE COMMISSION:
• Michael C. Curtis —Term ending 12/31/2018
F. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. C 2016-01 Communication (12/07/2015) from the Director of Finance,
transmitting for Council information, the Second Quarter
Statement of Equipment Purchases for Fiscal Year 2015-2016,
pursuant to Section 17 of Ordinance No. B-2015-796, the
Operating Budget of the County of Kaua`i for Fiscal
Year 2015-2016.
2. C 2016-02 Communication (12/07/2015) from the Mayor, transmitting for
Council consideration and confirmation, Mayoral appointee
Kevin T. Mince to the Police Commission — Term
ending 12/31/2018. (See Resolution No. 2016-01)
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3. C 2016-03 Communication (12/08/2015) from Council Chair Rapozo,
transmitting for Council consideration and confirmation, the
reappointment of Dorothea K. Hayashi to the Public Access,
Open Space, Natural Resources Preservation Fund Commission
(Hanapepe — `Ele`ele) — Term ending 12/31/2018.
(See Resolution No. 2016-02)
4. C 2016-04 Communication (12/28/2015) from the Mayor, transmitting for
Council consideration and confirmation, the following Mayoral
reappointments to the various Boards and Commissions for the
County of Kaua`i:
a. Board of Ethics
• Addison C. Bulosan — Term ending 12/31/2018
b. Board of Review
• Dorothy R. Bekeart—Term ending 12/31/2018
c. Board of Water Supply
• Sherman Tsuyoshi Shiraishi — Term ending
12/31/2018
d. Charter Review Commission
• Cheryl A. Stiglmeier — Term ending 12/31/2018
e. Civil Service Commission
• Karen S. Matsumoto — Term ending 12/31/2018
f. Cost Control Commission
• Laurie Lynn Koike Yoshida — Term ending
12/31/2018
g. Fire Commission
• Clifton J. Miranda — Term ending 12/31/2018
• Thomas M. Nizo —Term ending 12/31/2018
• Bradley M. Maruyama — Term ending 12/31/2018
h. Kauai Historic Preservation Review Commission
• *Anne K. Schneider — Term ending 12/31/2018
• **Althea Kalei Lovell Arinaga (Archaeology) —
Term ending 12/31/2018 (See Resolution
No. 2015-67;Approved on December 16, 2015)
• **Lawrence Chaffin, Jr. (At-Large) — Term ending
12/31/2018 (See Resolution No. 2015-68;
Approved on December 16, 2015)
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i. Liquor Control Commission
• Pauline D. Ventura—Term ending 12/31/2018
j. Planning Commission
• Louis E. Abrams (Business) — Term ending
12/31/2018
k. Police Commission
• Mary K. Hertog—Term ending 12/31/2018
1. Public Access, Open Space, Natural Resources
Preservation Fund Commission
• *Karen K. Ono — Term ending 12/31/2018
• **Theodore Kawahinehelelani Blake (Koloa —
Po`ipn — Kalaheo) — Term ending 12/31/2018 (See
also C 2016-05 and Resolution No. 2016-15)
• **Dorothea K. Hayashi (Hanapepe — Ele'ele) —
Term ending 12/31/2018 (See also C 2016-03 and
Resolution No. 2016-02)
m. Salary Commission
• Jo Ann Shimamoto —Term ending 12/31/2018
*Mayoral Reappointment; Council confirmation not needed
**Council Reappointment
(See Resolution No. 2016-02, Resolution No. 2016-03,
Resolution No. 2016-04, Resolution No. 2016-05,
Resolution No. 2016-06, Resolution No. 2016-07,
Resolution No. 2016-08, Resolution No. 2016-09,
Resolution No. 2016-10, Resolution No. 2016-11,
Resolution No. 2016-12, Resolution No. 2016-13,
Resolution No. 2016-14, Resolution No. 2016-15, and
Resolution No. 2016-16)
5. C 2016-05 Communication (01/05/2016) from Council Chair Rapozo,
transmitting for Council consideration and confirmation, the
reappointment of Theodore Kawahinehelelani Blake to the
Public Access, Open Space, Natural Resources Preservation
Fund Commission (Koloa — Po`ipu — Kalaheo) — Term
ending 12/31/2018. (See Resolution No. 2016-15)
G. COMMUNICATIONS:
1. C 2016-06 Communication (11/30/2015) from the County Engineer,
transmitting for Council consideration, amendments to
Chapter 14, Kaua`i County Code 1987, as amended, relating to
the Plumbing Code for adoption of the 2012 Uniform Plumbing
Code based on the State Building Code Council's
recommendation to assure minimum health and safety
standards for plumbing work.
(See Proposed Draft Bill (No. 2612))
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2. C 2016-07 Communication (11/30/2015) from the County Engineer,
transmitting for Council consideration, amendments to
Chapter 13, Kauai County Code 1987, as amended, relating to
the Electrical Code for adoption of the National Electrical Code,
2014 Edition based on the State Building Code Council's
recommendation to assure minimum health and safety
standards for electrical work.
(See Proposed Draft Bill (No. 2613))
3. C 2016-08 Communication (12/03/2015) from the Director of Economic
Development, transmitting for Council approval and
authorization to:
1. Receive funds from the State Division of Vocational
Rehabilitation (DVR); and
2. Expend funds for the County of Kaua`i Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) / Division of
Vocational Rehabilitation Summer Youth Employment
Program, subject to availability via the Title 4 — WIOA /
DVR Federal grant, for an estimated total of $140,000 for
a three-year contract, for the County of Kauai to conduct
a Summer Youth Employment Program for vocational
rehabilitation participants (with special needs) with
subsidized summer jobs to acquire work experience in a
safe environment in addition to helping them develop
good work habits.
4. C 2016-09 Communication (12/14/2015) from Councilmember Hooser.
transmitting for Council consideration. amendments to
Chapter 3. Kaua`i County Code 1987. as amended. by adding a
new Article 6 relating to the Registration of Lobbyists. to comply
with Article 14 of the Hawai`i State Constitution by requiring
lobbyists to register with the County of Kauai. disclose the
amount of money used by lobbyists to influence government
decision-making. and identify themselves as lobbyists prior to
testifying before the County Council or County agencies.
(See Proposed Draft Bill (No. 2614))
5. C 2016-10 Communication (12/23/2015) from the Civil Defense Manager.
reauesting Council approval to accent a donation of a 2007
Enclosed Cargo Utility Trailer from the State of Hawai`i
Department of Defense. valued at $25.017.93, for the Kauai Fire
Department's search and rescue operations.
6. C 2016-11 Communication (01/04/2016) from Councilmember Chock.
reauesting agenda time to Present the final report of the County
Manager Sub-Committee of the Committee of the Whole
pursuant to Resolution No. 2015-50.
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7. C 2016-12 Communication (01/06/2016) from Council Chair Rapozo,
requesting the presence of the Planning Director, to provide the
Council with a briefing and an update on the Planning
Department's enforcement efforts relating to the Visitor
Destination Area (VDA), Transient Vacation Rental (TVR), and
Homestay Ordinances.
8. C 2016-13 Communication (01/07/2016) from Council Chair Rapozo,
transmitting for Council consideration, a Resolution Supporting
The Findings And Recommendations Provided In The Final
Report Submitted By The State-County Functions Working
Group (TAT). (See Resolution No. 2016-17)
H. CLAIMS:
1. C 2016-14 Communication (12/21/2015) from the County Clerk,
transmitting a claim filed against the County of Kauai by
Gordon Lee, for damage to his personal property, pursuant to
Section 23.06, Charter of the County of Kauai.
2. C 2016-15 Communication (12/22/2015) from the Deputy County Clerk,
transmitting a claim filed against the County of Kauai by
Farmers Insurance Hawaii, as subrogee of David Yukimura, for
damage to his vehicle, pursuant to Section 23.06, Charter of the
County of Kauai.
3. C 2016-16 Communication (12/28/2015) from the Deputy County Clerk,
transmitting a claim filed against the County of Kauai by
Kay-Marie Y. Constantino-Berry, for damage to her vehicle,
pursuant to Section 23.06, Charter of the County of Kauai.
4. C 2016-17 Communication (12/29/2015) from the Deputy County Clerk,
transmitting a claim filed against the County of Kauai by
Leonita B. Mendoza, for personal injury, pursuant to
Section 23.06, Charter of the County of Kauai.
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I. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
1. BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE:
a. CR-BF 2016-01: on Bill No. 2607 A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. B-2015-797, AS AMENDED,
RELATING TO THE CAPITAL
BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF
KAUAI, STATE OF HAWAII, FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2015
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016, BY
REVISING THE AMOUNTS
ESTIMATED IN THE
DEVELOPMENT FUND
(Koloa/Po`ipu Intersection
Improvements, Po`ipu Realty Partners,
LLC — $41,000) [Approved as
Amended.]
b. CR-BF 2016-02: on Bill No. 2608 A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. B-2015-797, AS AMENDED,
RELATING TO THE CAPITAL
BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF
KAUAI, STATE OF HAWAII, FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2015
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016, BY
REVISING THE AMOUNTS
ESTIMATED IN THE
DEVELOPMENT FUND
(Koloa/Poipu Intersection
Improvements, Kiahuna Fairways,
LLC — $47,750) [Approved as
Amended.]
2. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE:
a. CR-COW 2016-01: on Bill No. 2604 A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE TO
ESTABLISH A NEW ARTICLE IN
THE KAUAI COUNTY CODE 1987,
AS AMENDED, RELATING TO
BARKING DOG NUISANCE
[Approved as Amended.]
J. RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution No. 2016-01 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL
APPOINTMENT TO THE POLICE COMMISSION (Kevin T. Mince)
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2. Resolution No. 2016-02 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING COUNCIL
REAPPOINTMENT TO THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, NATURAL
RESOURCES PRESERVATION FUND COMMISSION (Dorothea K Hayashi —
Hanapepe— Eleele)
3. Resolution No. 2016-03 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL
REAPPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF ETHICS (Addison C. Bulosan)
4. Resolution No. 2016-04 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL
REAPPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF REVIEW (Dorothy R. Bekeart)
5. Resolution No. 2016-05 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL
REAPPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY
(Sherman Tsuyoshi Shiraishi)
6. Resolution No. 2016-06 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL
REAPPOINTMENT TO THE CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION
(Cheryl A. Stiglmeier)
7. Resolution No. 2016-07 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL
REAPPOINTMENT TO THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
(Karen S. Matsumoto)
8. Resolution No. 2016-08 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL
REAPPOINTMENT TO THE COST CONTROL COMMISSION
(Laurie Lynn Koike Yoshida)
9. Resolution No. 2016-09 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL
REAPPOINTMENT TO THE FIRE COMMISSION (Clifton K. Miranda)
10. Resolution No. 2016-10 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL
REAPPOINTMENT TO THE FIRE COMMISSION (Thomas M. Nizo)
11. Resolution No. 2016-11 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL
REAPPOINTMENT TO THE FIRE COMMISSION (Bradley M. Maruyama)
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12. Resolution No. 2016-12 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL
REAPPOINTMENT TO THE LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION
(Pauline D. Ventura)
13. Resolution No. 2016-13 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL
REAPPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION (Louis E. Abrams —
Business)
14. Resolution No. 2016-14 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL
REAPPOINTMENT TO THE POLICE COMMISSION (Mary K. Hertog)
15. Resolution No. 2016-15 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL
REAPPOINTMENT TO THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, NATURAL
RESOURCES PRESERVATION FUND COMMISSION
(Theodore Kawahinehelelani Blake—Koloa— Po`ipu —Kalaheo)
16. Resolution No. 2016-16 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL
REAPPOINTMENT TO THE SALARY COMMISSION (Jo Ann Shimamoto)
17. Resolution No. 2016-17 — RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE
FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS PROVIDED IN THE FINAL REPORT
SUBMITTED BY THE STATE-COUNTY FUNCTIONS WORKING GROUP (TAT)
K. BILLS FOR FIRST READING:
1. Proposed Draft Bill (No. 2612) — A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE TO
AMEND CHAPTER 14, KAUAI COUNTY CODE 1987, AS AMENDED,
RELATING TO THE PLUMBING CODE
2. Proposed Draft Bill (No. 2613) — A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE TO
AMEND CHAPTER 13 OF THE KAUAI COUNTY CODE 1987, AS AMENDED,
RELATING TO THE ELECTRICAL CODE
3. Proposed Draft Bill (No. 2614) — A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE TO
AMEND CHAPTER 3, KAUAI COUNTY CODE 1987, AS AMENDED, BY
ADDING A NEW ARTICLE 6, RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF
LOBBYISTS
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L. BILLS FOR SECOND READING:
1. Bill No. 2604, Draft 1 — A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE TO
ESTABLISH A NEW ARTICLE IN THE KAUAI COUNTY CODE 1987, AS
AMENDED, RELATING TO BARKING DOG NUISANCE
(See also CR-COW 2016-01; the Committee of the Whole recommended approval as
amended to Bill No. 2604, Draft 1 on January 6, 2016.)
2. Bill No. 2607, Draft 1 — A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. B-2015-797, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CAPITAL
BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF KAUAI, STATE OF HAWAII, FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR JULY 1, 2015 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016, BY REVISING THE AMOUNTS
ESTIMATED IN THE DEVELOPMENT FUND (Koloa/Po'ipu Intersection
Improvements, Po'ipu Realty Partners, LLC— $41,000) (See also CR-BF 2016-01; the
Budget & Finance Committee recommended approval as amended to Bill No. 2607,
Draft 1 on January 6, 2016.)
3. Bill No. 2608, Draft 1 — A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. B-2015-797, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CAPITAL
BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF KAUAI, STATE OF HAWAII, FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR JULY 1, 2015 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016, BY REVISING THE AMOUNTS
ESTIMATED IN THE DEVELOPMENT FUND (Koloa/Po'ipu Intersection
Improvements, Kiahuna Fairways, LLC — $47,750) (See also CR-BF 2016-02; the
Budget & Finance Committee recommended approval as amended to Bill No. 2608,
Draft 1 on January 6, 2016.)
M. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pursuant to Hawai`i 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-828 Pursuant to Hawai`i Revised Statutes (HRS) Sections 92-4 and
92-5(a)(4), and Kaua`i County Charter Section 3.07(E), the Office of the
County Attorney requests an Executive Session with the Kaua`i
County Council relating to the enforcement of the Visitor Destination
Area (VDA), Transient Vacation Rental (TVR), and Homestay
Ordinances. 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.
2. ES-829 Pursuant to Hawai`i Revised Statutes (HRS) Sections 92-4, 92-5(a)(4),
and Section 3.07(E) of the Kaua`i County Charter, the Office of the
County Attorney requests an Executive Session with the Council to
provide the Council with a briefing on Eric Y. Shibuva vs. County of
Kauai, et al., Civil No. 13-1-0345 (Fifth Circuit Court), and related
matters. The 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.
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3. ES-830 Pursuant to Hawai`i Revised Statutes (HRS) Sections 92-4
and 92-5(a)(4), and Kaua`i County Charter Section 3.07(E), the Office
of the County Attorney, requests an Executive Session with the
Council, to provide the Council with a briefing for the case of
Akira Kadomatsu, et al. vs. County of Kauai, et al.,
Civil No. 13-1-0324, (Fifth Circuit 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.
N. ADJOURNMENT.
O. PUBLIC HEARING NOTE: If the Council is not finished with this meeting by
approximately 1:30 p.m., it will recess for a public hearing on the following. After the public
hearing, 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.gov/Council/PublicHearings
1. Bill No. 2609 — A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8,
KAUAI COUNTY CODE 1987,AS AMENDED, RELATING TO HOMESTAYS
P. NOTE: SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS AND SIGN LANGUAGE
INTERPRETER AND INTERPRETERS FOR NON-ENGLISH
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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.
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