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MEMORANDUM
March 27, 2015
TO: Bernard P. Carvalho, Jr., Mayor
FROM: Mel Rapozo Council Chair
RE: MARCH 25, 2015 COUNCIL MEETING RECAP
This is to inform you of the action taken by the Council at its March 25, 2015
Council Meeting:
CONSENT CALENDAR:
C 2015-86 Communication (02/13/2015) from the Deputy Director of
Finance, transmitting for Council information, the 2015 Real Property Assessment
List of the County of Kauai pursuant to Section 5A-2.2, Kaua`i County Code 1987,
as amended. (Received for the Record.)
C 2015-88 Communication (03/02/2015) from the Housing Director,
transmitting for Council consideration, a Resolution Authorizing the Filing of the
Kaua`i County 2015 Action Plan (HOME Investment Partnerships Program) with
the Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States of America, for
a Grant Under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act
(Public Law 101-625), As Amended. (Received for the Record.)
C 2015-89 Communication (03/02/2015) from the Housing Director,
transmitting for Council consideration, a Resolution Authorizing the Filing of the
Kaua`i County 2015 Action Plan (Community Development Block Grant) with the
Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States of America, for a
Grant Under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and
1987 (Public Laws 93-383 and 100-242), As Amended. (Received for the Record.)
C 2015-90 Communication (03/05/2015) from Council Chair Rapozo,
transmitting for Council consideration and confirmation, Council appointee
Charlotte L. Ho`omanawanui to the Kauai Historic Preservation Review
Commission (At-Large) for the County of Kauai — Term ending 12/31/2017.
(Received for the Record.)
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Council Meeting Follow-up Memo to the Mayor ,
March 27, 2015
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C 2015-92 Communication (03/09/2015) from Councilmember Kuali`i,
transmitting for Council consideration, a Resolution Appointing a Representative
and Alternate to the Executive Committee of the Hawai`i State Association of
Counties (HSAC) and Nominating a Representative to Serve as a Director on the
National Association of Counties (NACo) Board of Directors, pursuant to Section 5
of the Bylaws of the Hawaii State Association of Counties.
(Received for the Record.)
C 2015-93 Communication (03/09/2015) from the Mayor, transmitting for
Council consideration and confirmation, the following Mayoral appointees to the
various Boards and Commissions for the County of Kauai:
1. Cost Control Commission
• Tricia-Lynn K. Yamashita — Term ending 12/31/2017
2. Fire Commission
• Mari L. Yokoi—Term ending 12/31/2017
3. Planning Commission
• Kimo M. Keawe (Environment)—Term ending 12/31/2017
• Thomas P. Contrades (Labor)— Term ending 12/31/2017
4. Police Commission
• Savita Agarwal —Term ending 12/31/2017
(Received for the Record.)
C 2015-94 Communication (03/10/2015) from Council Vice Chair Kagawa,
transmitting for Council consideration, a Proposed Draft Bill for an Ordinance
relating to Real Property Taxes. The purpose of this Bill is to reinstate the Credit
Union Exemption which would exempt credit unions from paying real property
taxes in excess of three hundred dollars ($300). (Received for the Record.)
C 2015-95 Communication (03/10/2015) from Councilmember Kaneshiro,
providing written disclosure of a possible conflict of interest and recusal, with
regard to C 2015-74 (Grove Farm Right of Entry Agreement).
(Received for the Record.)
C 2015-96 Communication (03/13/2015) from the Mayor, transmitting his
Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Budget Message, along with the proposed Operating Budget,
Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Budget, and Schedule of Charges and Fees.
(Received for the Record.)
C 2015-97 Communication (03/13/2015) from Ernest W. Barreira, Acting
Director of Finance, transmitting for Council information, supplemental property
tax revenue information pertaining to the estimated reduction in real property tax
revenues resulting from the Home Preservation Limit and Very Low Income tax
relief measure enacted by the Kauai County Council, based on the Real Property
Assessment Certification for Fiscal Year 2016. factored with the existing real
property tax rates. (Received for the Record.)
Council Meeting Follow-up Memo to the Mayor
March 27, 2015
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C 2015-100 Communication (03/13/2015) from Councilmember Yukimura,
providing written disclosure of a possible conflict of interest and recusal, relating to
the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS) — Keiki to Career
Workforce Readiness appropriation in the Office of Economic Development, Fiscal
Year 2015-2016 Mayor's Operating Budget Submittal, as she is on the Leadership
Council for the Keiki to Career — Workforce Readiness initiative.
(Received for the Record.)
C 2015-101 Communication (03/13/2015) from Councilmember Yukimura,
providing written disclosure of a possible conflict of interest and recusal, relating to
the Boys & Girls Club appropriation in the Department of Parks & Recreation —
Kaua`i War Memorial Convention Hall, Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Mayor's Operating
Budget Submittal, as she is on the Kaua`i Advisory Board for the Boys & Girls Club
of Hawaii. (Received for the Record.)
C 2015-102 Communication (03/13/2015) from Councilmember Kaneshiro,
providing written disclosure of a possible conflict of interest and recusal, relating to
the Grove Farm (Puhi Metals Recycling) Liabilities appropriation in the
Department of Finance — administration and 800 MHZ radio Site lease: Grove Farm
appropriation in . the Civil Defense Agency, Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Mayor's
Operating Budget Submittal, as he is a Project Specialist employed by Grove farm
Company, Inc. (Received for the Record.)
C 2015-103 Communication (03/13/2015) from Councilmember Kaneshiro,
providing written disclosure of a possible conflict of interest and recusal, relating to
the East Kaua`i Soil & Water Conservation District appropriation in the
Department of Public Works, Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Mayor's Operating Budget
Submittal, as he is a Director for this organization. (Received for the Record.)
C 2015-104 Communication (03/13/2015) from Councilmember Kaneshiro,
providing written disclosure of a possible conflict of interest and recusal, relating to
the Kaua`i Economic Development Board (KEDB) — Food & Agriculture Program
appropriation in the Office of Economic Development, Fiscal Year 2015-2016
Mayor's Operating Budget Submittal, as he is a committee member on the KEDB
Food & Agriculture Committee. (Received for the Record.)
C 2015-105 Communication (03/13/2015) from Councilmember Kuali`i,
providing written disclosure of a possible conflict of interest and recusal, relating to
the YWCA — Family Violence Center and YWCA — Sexual Assault treatment
Program appropriations in the Office of Economic Development, Fiscal
Year 2015-2016 Mayor's Operating Budget Submittal, as he is the Director of
Operations for this organization. (Received for the Record.)
COMMUNICATIONS:
C 2015-87 Communication (02/27/2015) from the Acting Director of
Finance, transmitting for Council information, the Period 5 and 6 Financial Reports
— Detailed Budget Reports, Statements of Revenues (Estimated and Actual),
Statements of Expenditures and Encumbrances, and Revenue Reports as of
December 31, 2014, pursuant to Section 21 of Ordinance No. B-2014-781, relating to
the Operating Budget of the County of Kaua`i for the Fiscal Year 2014-2015.
(Referred to the April 1, 2015 Budget & Finance Committee Meeting.)
Council Meeting Follow-up Memo to the Mayor
March 27, 2015
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C 2015-91 Communication (03/06/2015) from the Acting Director of
Finance, transmitting for Council information, the Period 7 Financial Report —
Detailed Budget Report, Statement of Revenues (Estimated and Actual), Statement
of Expenditures and Encumbrances, and Revenue Report as of January 31, 2015,
pursuant to Section 21 of Ordinance No. B-2014-781, relating to the Operating
Budget of the County of Kauai, for the Fiscal Year 2014-2015. (Referred to the
April 1, 2015 Budget & Finance Committee Meeting.)
C 2015-98 Communication (03/13/2015) from Ernest W. Barreira, Acting
Director of Finance, transmitting for Council consideration, a Bill for an Ordinance
to amend Chapter 6, Article 14, Kauai County Code 1987, as amended, relating to
the Public Access, Open Space, Natural Resources Preservation Fund to establish a
"floor" appropriation minimum of one-half of one percent (0.5%), as stated in the
Kauai County Charter, of the annual certified Real Property Tax revenues
appropriated to the Fund. (Received for the Record.)
C 2015-99 Communication (03/13/2015) from Ernest W. Barreira, Acting
Director of Finance, transmitting for Council consideration, proposed increases of
one-half of one cent ($0.005) to the Motor Vehicle Weight Tax rates as outlined
below:
1. Effective January 1, 2016
• One-half of one cent ($0.005) per pound for passenger vehicles.
2. Effective January 1, 2017
• One-half of one cent ($0.005) per pound for passenger vehicles.
• One-half of one cent ($0.005) per pound for freight vehicles.
(Received for the Record.)
C 2015-106 Communication (03/06/2015) from the Fire Chief, requesting
Council approval to receive and expend the recurring Volunteer Fire Assistance
Grant No. 14-DG-11052012-122 in the amount of $18,750, which provides federal
financial, technical, and other assistance to organize, train, and equip fire
departments in rural areas to prevent and suppress fires. (Approved.)
C 2015-107 Communication (03/10/2015) from the Executive on
Transportation, requesting Council approval to apply for, receive, indemnify, and
expend an additional allocation from an existing annual grant award from Federal
Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5311 funds provided to the County of Kauai
in the amount of $1,000,000, for operational and capital expenses. (Referred to
the April 1, 2015 Budget & Finance Committee Meeting.)
C 2015-108 Communication (03/12/2015) from the County Engineer,
requesting Council approval to apply for, receive, expend, and indemnify the State
of Hawaii, Department of Transportation for State Planning and Research
Program (SPR) funding for the following:
1. The first grant will be used for a Bus Stop Pedestrian Access study to
develop concept plans and establish priorities for Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant and safe pedestrian access to bus
stops. The project will cost two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000),
and the SPR funding request is for one hundred sixty thousand dollars
($160,000).
Council Meeting Follow-up Memo to the Mayor
March 27, 2015
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2. The second grant will be used for plans, and Environmental
Documents / Clearances / Cost Estimates relating to the Westside
Shared Use Path Phase I. The project will cost two hundred fifty
thousand dollars ($250,000), and the SPR funding request is for two
hundred thousand dollars ($200,000). (Approved.)
COMMITTEE REPORTS: APPROVED.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution No. 2015-26 — RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE REAL
PROPERTY TAX RATES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2015 TO
JUNE 30, 2016 FOR THE COUNTY OF KAUAI (Public Hearing scheduled for
May 13, 2015 at 5:00 p.m., and referred to the Budget & Finance Committee.)
Resolution No. 2015-27 — RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF
THE KAUAI COUNTY 2015 ACTION PLAN (HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM) WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR A GRANT
UNDER TITLE II OF THE CRANSTON-GONZALEZ NATIONAL AFFORDABLE
HOUSING ACT (PUBLIC LAW 101-625), AS AMENDED (Deferred.)
Resolution No. 2015-28 — RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF
THE KAUAI COUNTY 2015 ACTION PLAN (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT) WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR A GRANT UNDER
TITLE I OF THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974
AND 1987 (PUBLIC LAWS 93-383 AND 100-242), AS AMENDED (Deferred.)
Resolution No. 2015-29 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING COUNCIL
APPOINTMENT TO THE KAUAI HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW
COMMISSION (Charlotte L. Ho omanawanui—At-Large) (Approved.)
Resolution No. 2015-30 — RESOLUTION APPOINTING A
REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF
THE HAWAII STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES AND NOMINATING. A
REPRESENTATIVE TO SERVE AS A BOARD OF DIRECTOR FOR THE
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (Approved.)
Resolution No. 2015-31 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL
APPOINTMENT TO THE COST CONTROL COMMISSION
(Tricia-Lynn K. Yamashita) (Approved.)
Resolution No. 2015-32 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL
APPOINTMENT TO THE FIRE COMMISSION (Mari L. Yokoi)
(Deferred pending interview.)
Resolution No. 2015-33 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL
APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION (Kimo M. Keawe —
Environmental) (Approved.)
Resolution No. 2015-34 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL
APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION (Thomas P. Contrades —
Labor) (Received for the Record.)
Council Meeting Follow-up Memo to the Mayor
March 27, 2015
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Resolution No. 2015-35 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL
APPOINTMENT TO THE POLICE COMMISSION (Savita Agarwal)
(Deferred pending interview.)
BILLS FOR FIRST READING:
Proposed Draft Bill (No. 2582) — A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE RELATING
TO THE OPERATING BUDGET AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR JULY 1, 2015 TO JUNE 30, 2016 (Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Operating Budget)
(Approved on 1st reading, Public Hearing scheduled for May 13, 2015 at
5:00 p.m., and referred to the Budget & Finance Committee.)
Proposed Draft Bill (No. 2583) — A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE RELATING
TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR JULY 1, 2015 TO JUNE 30, 2016 (Fiscal Year 2015-2016 CEP Budget)
(Approved on 1st reading, Public Hearing scheduled for May 13, 2015 at
5:00 p.m., and referred to the Budget & Finance Committee.)
Proposed Draft Bill (No. 2584) — A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 5A, KAUAI COUNTY CODE 1987, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO
REAL PROPERTY TAXES (Re-instate Credit Union Exemption) (Approved on
1st reading, Public Hearing scheduled for April 22, 2015, and referred to the
Budget & Finance Committee.)
Proposed Draft Bill (No. 2585) —A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE 14, KAUAI COUNTY CODE 1987, AS AMENDED,
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, NATURAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION FUND (Approved on 1st reading, Public Hearing scheduled
for April 22, 2015, and referred to the Planning Committee.)
Proposed Draft Bill (No. 2586) —A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 5-2.3, KAUAI COUNTY CODE 1987, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO
MOTOR VEHICLE WEIGHT TAX (Received for the Record.)
BILL FOR SECOND READING:
Bill No. 2579 — A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO PROCURE THE SERVICES OF A
CONTRACT AUDITOR AND APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR A CONTRACT
AUDITOR FROM APPROPRIATIONS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR FOR MORE
THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR (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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