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Home My WebLink About11/03/2016 11/02/2016 Council Meeting Follow-up Letter COUNTY COUNCIL _ of OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK Mel Rapozo, Chair T Ross Kagawa,Vice Chair Jade K.Fountain-Tanigawa,County Clerk Mason K. Chock Scott K. Sato,Deputy County Clerk Gary L. Hooser Arryl Kaneshiro `k$ KipuKai Kuali`i \�y,@ �L T '� of Telephone(808)241-4188 JoAnn A.Yukimura Ntit oF__, Fax (808)241-6349 Email cokcouncil @kauai.gov Council Services Division 4396 Rice Street, Suite 209 Llhu`e,Kauai,Hawai`i 96766 MEMORANDUM November 3, 2016 TO: Bernard P. Carvalho, Jr., Mayor FROM: Mel Rapozo, Council Chair la2 RE: NOVEMBER 2, 2016 COUNCIL MEETING RECAP This is to inform you of the action taken by the Council at its November 2, 2016 Council Meeting: CONSENT CALENDAR: C 2016-231 Communication (10/10/2016) from the Director of Finance, transmitting for Council information, the First Quarter Statement of Equipment Purchases for Fiscal Year 2016-2017, pursuant to Section 17 of Ordinance No. B-2016-812, the Operating Budget of the County of Kaua`i for Fiscal Year 2016-2017. (Received for the Record.) C 2016-232 Communication (10/19/2016) from Councilmember Kaneshiro, providing written disclosure of a possible conflict of interest and recusal regarding C 2016-212, C 2016-222, and Resolution No. 2016-62, relating to an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State Of Hawaii, Department Of Health for a loan from the State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund for the Hanama`ulu and Kapaia Sewage Pump Stations (SPS) Renovations, Project No. C150059-23, as these items involve a "Wastewater Facilities Cost-Share Agreement between Ha`ili Moe, Inc. and County of Kaua`i," which provides for a public-private partnership between his employer, Grove Farm Company, Inc., and the County for renovation to the County's existing Hanamd'ulu and Kapaia SPS, as he is employed by Grove Farm Company, Inc. as a Project Manager. (Received for the Record.) G- IOa-3 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Council Meeting Follow-up Memorandum to the Mayor November 3, 2016 Page 2 COMMUNICATIONS: C 2016-233 Communication (10/24/2016) from Councilmember Yukimura, transmitting for Council consideration, a Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2015-02, Draft 1, And Resolution No. 2015-62, Relating To The Rules Of The Council Of The County Of Kauai For The Organization Of Committees And The Transaction Of Business, which proposes the following: • Allows Councilmembers to speak up to a total of six (6) minutes on the same agenda item; • Removes the limitation which allows Councilmembers not more than twice to speak on the same questions without leave of the Presiding Officer, subject to the body; • Allows any person with time constraints to speak at the beginning of the agenda on any agenda item; • Allows Councilmembers to ask clarifying questions relating to the testimony being given; • Allows Councilmembers to ask clarifying questions of a person giving testimony during a public hearing; and • Allows a period for public speaking at the beginning of the meeting agenda. (Received for the Record.) C 2016-234 Communication (09/30/2016) from the Director of Economic Development, requesting Council approval to receive and expend funds, in the amount of $70,000.00, and indemnify the Hawaii Tourism Authority, to provide technical assistance for the revised Community Enrichment Program (CEP) (formerly known as CPEP), the Aloha Aina Program (formerly known as the Natural Resources Program), and the Kukulu Ola Program, to include, but not limited to, technical and non-substantive guidance for Kauai applicants wanting to respond to Request for Proposals (RFP); assist in the promotion of the programs; identify and recruit new applicants; provide a work plan for evaluation of the programs including timelines; provide final evaluations for each event or project; provide monthly evaluation reports; and complete final reports. (Approved.) C 2016-235 Communication (10/05/2016) from the Fire Chief, requesting Council approval to accept a donation from the Kauai Lifeguard Association (KLA), for a total value of $43,717.74, of one (1) 2016 Dodge Ram 4x4 Pickup Truck ($40,470.93), one (1) Pipe Rack ($749.95), and one (1) Light Bar ($2,496.86), to be utilized by the Ocean Safety Bureau East District roving patrol unit. (Approved with thank you letter to follow.) Council Meeting Follow-up Memorandum to the Mayor November 3, 2016 Page 3 C 2016-236 Communication (10/18/2016) from the County Attorney, requesting approval of its recommendation for authorization to expend funds up to $25,000.00 to retain Special Counsel to act as Disclosure Counsel for the County of Kauai, and related matters. (Approved.) C 2016-237 Communication (10/18/2016) from the County Attorney, requesting approval of its recommendation for authorization to expend funds up to $25,000.00 to retain Special Counsel to act as Bond Counsel for the County of Kauai, and related matters. (Approved.) CLAIMS: C 2016-238 Communication (10/20/2016) from the County Clerk, transmitting a claim filed against the County of Kaua`i by Bacon Universal Company Inc., for damage to their equipment, pursuant to Section 23.06, Charter of the County of Kauai. (Referred to the County Attorney's Office for disposition and/or report back to the Council.) C 2016-239 Communication (10/20/2016) from the County Clerk, transmitting a claim filed against the County of Kaua`i by Wendell Gabriel, Jr., for property damage, pursuant to Section 23.06, Charter of the County of Kauai. (Referred to the County Attorney's Office for disposition and/or report back to the Council.) RESOLUTION: Resolution No. 2016-78 — RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2015-02, DRAFT 1, AND RESOLUTION NO. 2015-62, RELATING TO THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF KAUAI FOR THE ORGANIZATION OF COMMITTEES AND THE TRANSACTION OF BUSINESS (Received for the Record.) 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)