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Home My WebLink About04/07/2016 04/06/2016 Council Meeting Follow-up Letter • COUNTY COUNCIL = OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK Mel Rapozo,Chair Ross Kagawa,Vice Chair /A5+ G•\ Jade K.Fountain-Tanigawa,County Clerk Mason K.Chock Scott K. Sato,Deputy County Clerk Gary L.Hooser d `s Arryl Kaneshiro f ,�/A/4Q:7, ' KipuKai Kuali`i �1T� Telephone(808)241 4188 JoAnn A.Yukimura oF___... Fax (808)241-6349 Email cokcouncil@kauai.gov Council Services Division 4396 Rice Street,Suite 209 Lihu`e,Kauai,Hawaii 96766 MEMORANDUM April 7, 2016 TO: Bernard P. Carvalho, Jr., Mayor FROM: Mel Rapozo, Council Chair Wr RE: APRIL 6, 2016 COUNCIL MEETING RECAP This is to inform you of the action taken by the Council at its April 6, 2016 Council Meeting: CONSENT CALENDAR: C 2016-77 Communication (03/09/2016) from the Mayor, transmitting for Council consideration and confirmation, the following Mayoral appointments to the various Boards and Commissions for the County of Kaua`i: a. Charter Review Commission • Russell M. Wong —Term ending 12/31/2018 b. Fire Commission • Chad K. Pacheco — Term ending 12/31/2016 (Received for the Record.) C 2016-78 Communication (03/15/2016) from the Director of Human Resources, transmitting for Council , information, the March 15, 2016 Human Resources Reports, pursuant to Section 19 of Ordinance No. B-2015-796, relating to the Operating Budget of the County of Kauai for the Fiscal Year 2015-2016, which includes new hires, transfers, reallocations, promotions, and vacancies for the period of November 16, 2015 to March 15, 2016. (Received for the Record.) C 2016-79 Communication (03/16/2016) from Councilmember Chock, providing written disclosure of a possible conflict of interest and recusal regarding Bill No. 2625, the Mayor's Proposed Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year 2016-2017, specifically the appropriation for Leadership Kaua`i (Office of the Mayor), as he is a volunteer and facilitator for the annual Leadership Kaua`i adult class. (Received for the Record.) CZ-102-3 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Council Meeting Follow-up Memorandum to the Mayor • April 7, 2016 Page 2 C 2016-80 Communication (03/16/2016) from Councilmember Kaneshiro, providing written disclosure of a possible conflict of interest and recusal regarding 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, as reflected in Bill No. 2625, the Mayor's Proposed Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2016-2017, as he is a Project Specialist employed by Grove Farm Company, Inc. (Received for the Record.) C 2016-81 Communication (03/16/2016) from Councilmember Kaneshiro, providing written disclosure of a possible conflict of interest and recusal regarding Bill No. 2625, the Mayor's Proposed Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2016-2017, specifically the East Kauai Water appropriation in the Office of Economic Development — Grant-In-Aid, and Kaua`i Soil Conservation appropriation in the Department of Public Works — Grant-In-Aid, as he is a Director for the East Kaua`i Soil & Water Conservation District. (Received for the Record.) C 2016-82 Communication (03/16/2016) from Councilmember Kuali`i, providing written disclosure of a possible conflict of interest and recusal regarding the Mayor's Proposed Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 YWCA (Office of Economic Development — Grant-In-Aid), as he is the Director of Operations for the YWCA. (Received for the Record.) C 2016-83 Communication (03/17/2016) from Councilmember Yukimura, providing written disclosure of a possible conflict of interest and recusal regarding Bill No. 2625, the Mayor's Proposed Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2016-2017, specifically the appropriation to the Boys & Girls Club (Department of Parks & Recreation — Kaua`i War Memorial Convention Hall), as she is on the Kauai Advisory Board for the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii. (Received for the Record.) C 2016-84 Communication (03/23/2016) from the Director of Finance, transmitting for Council information, the Period 8 Financial Reports — Detailed Budget Report, Statement of Revenues (Estimated and Actual), Statement of Expenditures and Encumbrances, and Revenue Report as of February 29, 2016, pursuant to Section 21 of Ordinance No. B-2015-796, relating to the Operating Budget of the County of Kaua`i for the Fiscal Year 2015-2016. (Received for the Record.) COMMUNICATIONS: C 2016-69 Communication (02/16/2016) from the Chief of Police, requesting Council approval of an unbudgeted purchase of a 48 feet by 20 feet (960 square feet) mezzanine for an approximate cost of$80,000.00, and subsequent installation at the Kauai Police Department's Station in Lihu`e to address the need for additional space for evidence storage; $50,000.00 of the cost of the mezzanine will come from unexpended funds in Account No. 001-1003-551.43-03, (Kaua`i Police Department, Administrative & Technical Bureau, Repair and Maintenance Vehicles), and the remaining $30,000.00 will come from unexpended funds in Account No. 001-1001-551.01-01 (Kaua`i Police Department, Chiefs Office, Regular Salaries) as a result of vacant positions. (Approved.) Council Meeting Follow-up Memorandum to the Mayor April 7, 2016 Page 3 C 2016-70 Communication (02/22/2016) from the Chief of Police, requesting Council approval of an unbudgeted purchase of fifteen (15) newly marked Ford Explorer patrol vehicles, at an estimated cost of $50,000.00 to $55,000.00 for each vehicle (total of $750,000 to $825,000), using unexpended funds anticipated in Account No. 001-1001-551.01-01 (Kaua`i Police Department, Chiefs Office, Regular Salaries), to keep the Kaua`i Police Department on track with their strategic vehicle replacement plan which necessitates the purchase of forty-five (45) newly marked patrol vehicles over the next three (3) years, and with the understanding that no vehicles will be budgeted in Fiscal Year 2017. (Approved.) C 2016-85 Communication (03/04/2016) from the Chief of Police, requesting Council approval of an unbudgeted purchase of twenty-five (25) Laptop Computers to be used as Mobile Data Terminals (MDT), at an estimated cost of $75,000.00 ($3,000.00 each), using unexpended funds anticipated in Account No. 001-1003-551.66-01 (Kaua`i Police Department, Administrative & Technical Bureau, Gasoline). (Approved.) C 2016-86 Communication (03/09/2016) from the Director of Planning, transmitting the Planning Commission's recommendation to amend Chapter 10, Kauai County Code 1987, as amended, by adding a new Article 5B, to allow for construction of additional rental units in the Lihu`e Planning District. (Received for the Record.) C 2016-87 Communication (03/15/2016) from the Acting County Engineer, requesting Council approval of an unbudgeted purchase of Sewer Line — Rapid Acoustical Testing (SL-RAT) survey equipment, at an estimated cost of $25,000.00, using unexpended funds anticipated in Account No. 502-2061-642.43-06 (Sewer Fund, Department of Public Works, Wastewater Division, Contractual Repairs, Island-wide Collection System Acoustical Survey), to allow the Wastewater Management Division staff to assess the County's gravity sewer system, focus sewer line maintenance efforts where blockage is indicated, identify sewer line segments for cleaning and resurveying to verify the effectiveness of cleaning, and establish scheduling for future cleaning. (Approved.) C 2016-88 Communication (03/17/2016) from the County Attorney, requesting authorization to expend funds up to $40,000.00 for Special Counsel's continued services provided to the Planning Department for Transient Vacation Rental (TVR) appeals, and related matters. (Approved.) C 2016-89 Communication (03/18/2016) from the Director of Economic Development, requesting Council approval to apply for, receive, and expend funds, in the amount of $75,000.00, from the State of Hawai`i Department of Agriculture, to be used for the East Kaua`i Irrigation System Maintenance, for maintenance of the East Kauai North and South Complexes and the Upper Kapahi and Wailua Reservoirs. (Approved.) C 2016-90 Communication (03/18/2016) from the Director of Economic Development, requesting Council approval to receive unspent grant funds from previous fiscal years from the Kauai Farmers Development Corporation and Kaua`i Farmers Association, in the total amount of$100,050.92, that will be redeposited to the General Fund. (Approved.) Council Meeting Follow-up Memorandum to the Mayor April 7, 2016 Page 4 C 2016-91 Communication (03/23/2016) from the Housing Director, requesting Council approval to apply for, receive, expend, and indemnify the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant, in the amount of $133,000.00, for the continuation of salaries and fringe benefits for the two (2) Housing Choice Voucher Family Self-Sufficiency (HCVFSS) Program Coordinators, to continue the FSS Program, which enables participating low-income families increase their earned income, reduce or eliminate the need for welfare assistance and rental subsidies, and make progress towards economic independence and self-sufficiency. (Approved.) COMMITTEE REPORTS: APPROVED. RESOLUTIONS: Resolution No. 2016-37 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL APPOINTMENT TO THE CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION (Russell M. Wong) (Approved.) Resolution No. 2016-38 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL APPOINTMENT TO THE FIRE COMMISSION (Chad K. Pacheco) (Approved.) BILL FOR FIRST READING: Proposed Draft Bill (No. 2627) — A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 10, KAUAI COUNTY CODE 1987, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE 5B, RELATING TO THE LIHUE PLANNING DISTRICT (County of Kauai, Applicant) (Approved on 1st reading, Public Hearing scheduled for May 4, 2016, and referred to the Planning Committee.) BILL FOR SECOND READING: Bill No. 2618 — A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. B-2015-796, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OPERATING 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 GENERAL FUND (Deputy County Attorney, Kauai Police Department Legal Support— $30,933) (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 memorandum presents a summary of the action taken, and reference should be made to the official minutes for a complete record. cc: KCT Department Heads (Via E-mail) KCT CCs (Via E-mail) Council Services Staff(Via E-mail)