HomeMy WebLinkAbout 03/13/2019 Notice and Agenda, Council Meeting COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2019
8:30 A.M. OR SOON THEREAFTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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4396 RICE STREET, SUITE 201
LIHU`E, KAUAI, HAwAI`I 96766
A. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER.
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B. ROLL CALL.
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
D. MINUTES of the following meeting of the Council:
1. February 20, 2019 Public Hearing re: Bill No. 2733
E. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. C 2019-45 Communication (02/05/2019) 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. Board of Water Supply
• Kurt S. Akamine — Term ending 12/31/2021
b. Charter Review Commission
• Lori K. Koga — Term ending 12/31/2021
c. Salary Commission
• Leland K. Kahawai — Term ending 12/31/2021
(See Resolution No. 2019-24, Resolution
No. 2019-25, and Resolution No. 2019-26)
2. C 2019-46 Communication (02/14/2019) from the Director of Finance,
transmitting for Council information, the Condition of the
County Treasury Statement quarterly report restated as of
February 8, 2019, inclusive of unreconciled Condition of
Treasury Statements as of February 8, 2018, May 11, 2018,
August 7, 2018, and November 21, 2018.
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3. C 2019-47 Communication (02/14/2019) from the Director of Finance,
transmitting for Council information, the Period 6 Financial
Reports — Statement of Revenues, Statement of Expenditures and
Encumbrances, Revenue Report, and Detailed Budget Report as of
December 31, 2018, pursuant to Section 21 of Ordinance
No. B-2018-841, relating to the Operating Budget of the County of
Kaua`i for Fiscal Year 2018-2019. (Copies of Period 6 Financial
Reports as of December 31, 2018 on file in the Office of the County
Clerk.)
4. C 2019-48 Communication (02/19/2019) from Councilmember Evslin,
providing written disclosure of a possible conflict of interest and
recusal relating to Bill No. 2733, as ruled on by the County of
Kaua`i Board of Ethics at the February 15, 2019 County of
Kaua`i Board of Ethics Meeting.
5. C 2019-49 Communication (02/19/2019) from Council Chair Kaneshiro,
providing written disclosure of a possible conflict of interest and
recusal relating to C 2019-44, Dedication Deed by Grove Farm
Land Corp., conveying to the County of Kaua`i Lot 1516 Kolopa
Street extension, Lihu`e, Kaua`i, Hawai`i, Tax Map
Key (TMK) No. (4) 3-3-010-049 (por.) for roadway purposes, as
he is employed with Grove Farm, Incorporated.
F. COMMUNICATIONS:
1. C 2019-50 Communication (02/04/2019) from the Acting Chief of Police,
requesting Council approval to receive and expend Federal
funds for the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Exams
and Supportive Funding and DNA Analysis programs, in the
amount of $49,475.00, which will be used to continue law
enforcement efforts to assist in sexual assault investigations and
crimes through agency collaboration, and approval to contract
with and indemnify the State of Hawai`i Department of the
Attorney General for the term commencing November 1, 2018 to
May 31, 2019.
2. C 2019-51 Communication (02/19/2019) from Councilmember Cowden,
requesting the presence of the Deputy County Engineer, to
provide a briefing on the schedule for islandwide road
resurfacing and repairs.
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3. C 2019-52 Communication (02/20/2019) from Council Chair Kaneshiro,
requesting the presence of Thomas Williams, Executive Director
of the State of Hawai`i Employees' Retirement System (ERS), to
provide a briefing on the State ERS and the financial
implications to the County of Kaua`i.
4. C 2019-53 Communication (02/22/2019) from the Deputy County Engineer,
requesting Council approval of the following:
• Apply for, receive, and expend Emergency Watershed
Protection Grant Funds from the National Resource
Conservation Service (NRCS) — Cooperative
Agreement Program, in the amount of $293,944.00
(75% of total project cost); and
• Accept and expend $97,981.00 from Hanalei Traders to
be used for the 25% matching funds requirement for
the NRCS project.
The total project cost is estimated to be $391,925.00 and is to be
used for Hanalei River embankment erosion mitigation.
5. C 2019-54 Communication (02/25/2019) from the Deputy Fire Chief,
requesting Council approval, to accept a donation from the Kaua`i
Lifeguard Association (KLA) of two (2) 2019 Ford Pickup Trucks
equipped with bed racks, light bars, and sirens, valued at
$105,661.80, which will benefit the Ocean Safety Bureau.
6. C 2019-55 Communication (02/26/2019) from the Deputy County Engineer,
requesting Council approval to apply for, receive, and expend
Emergency Watershed Protection Grant Funds from the
National Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), in the amount
of $327,555.00 (75% of the estimated total project cost of
$436,740.00). The 25% matching funds will come from Act 12
moneys from the State of Hawai`i. The grant funds will be used
to cover construction costs to repair damaged sections of the
Kahuna Road shoulder and embankment adjacent to Kapa'a
Stream that was eroded during the April 2018 flood event.
7. C 2019-56 Communication (03/04/2019) from the County Clerk, requesting
Council approval, to accept roundtrip airfare accommodations
from Glen I. Takahashi, City Clerk, City & County of Honolulu,
estimated in value to be approximately $550.00 for two (2)
employees to assist with the manual audit of the election results
for the City & County of Honolulu's Special Election which will be
held on April 13, 2019.
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G. CLAIMS:
1. C 2019-57 Communication (02/08/2019) from the County Clerk, transmitting
a claim filed against the County of Kaua`i by GEICO Insurance, as
subrogee for Carter Daniel, for damages to his vehicle, pursuant
to Section 23.06, Charter of the County of Kaua`i.
2. C 2019-58 Communication (02/20/2019) from the County Clerk, transmitting
a claim filed against the County of Kaua`i by Ameriprise Auto &
Home Insurance, as subrogee for Linda Olguin, for damage to her
vehicle, pursuant to Section 23.06, Charter of the County of
Kaua`i.
H. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
1. PUBLIC WORKS & VETERANS SERVICES COMMITTEE:
a. CR-PWVS 2019-02: on PWVS 2019-01 Communication (02/07/2019) from
Committee Chair Kagawa, requesting
the presence of the Deputy County
Engineer, to provide a briefing on the
expansion of the Kekaha Landfill, as
well as the status of the landfill
operations, including addressing the
issue of the requirement to utilize dirt
as cover for the landfill, who is
responsible to provide the material,
and any other related matters
regarding landfill expansion.
[Received for the Record.]
2. PARKS & RECREATION / TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE:
a. CR-PRT 2019-01: on PRT 2019-01 Communication (02/07/2019) from
Council Vice Chair Kagawa,
requesting the presence of the Acting
Chief of Police and the Director of
Parks and Recreation, to provide a
briefing on the removal of derelict
vehicles at County parks and beaches.
[Received for the Record.]
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3. PLANNING COMMITTEE:
a. CR-PL 2019-02: on Bill No. 2733 A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING ZONING
DESIGNATION IN KAPAHI, KAUAI
(Baird Family Limited Partnership,
Applicant) (ZA-2018-1) [Approved.]
b. CR-PL 2019-03: on PL 2019-02 Communication (02/06/2019) from
Committee Chair Chock, requesting
the presence of the Planning Director,
to provide a briefing on the
Administration's enforcement efforts
as it relates to Transient Vacation
Rental (TVR) Regulations. [Received
for the Record.]
I. RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution No. 2019-24 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL
APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY (Kurt S. Akamine)
2. Resolution No. 2019-25 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL
APPOINTMENT TO THE CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION (Lori K. Koga)
3. Resolution No. 2019-26 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL
APPOINTMENT TO THE SALARY COMMISSION (Leland K Kahawai)
J. BILL FOR SECOND READING:
1. Bill No. 2733 — A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING
DESIGNATION IN KAPAHI, KAUAI (Baird Family Limited Partnership,
Applicant) (ZA-2018-1) (See also CR-PL 2019-02; the Planning Committee
recommended approval on second and final reading.)
K. 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 at
the Office of the County Attorney and/or the Office of the County Clerk. Discussions
held in Executive Session are closed to the public.)
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1. ES-982 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
obtain settlement authority in Kaua`i Ferals dba Kaua`i Community
Cat Project vs. Kaua`i County Council et al., Civil No. 16-1-0142 (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.
2. ES-983 Pursuant to Hawai`i Revised Statutes (HRS) Sections 92-4 and
92-5(a)(3), and Kaua`i County Charter Section 3.07(E), the Office of the
County Attorney requests an Executive Session with the Council to
discuss the acquisition of several large parcels of land for community
based needs including affordable housing, park facilities, and the
expansion of public utilities. This briefing and consultation involves
consideration of the powers of the Council and the County as they
relate to this agenda item.
L. ADJOURNMENT.
M. 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 at the Office of the County Clerk 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. 2734 — A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. B-2018-842, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CAPITAL BUDGET OF THE
COUNTY OF KAUAI, STATE OF HAWAII, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2018
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2019, BY REVISING THE AMOUNTS ESTIMATED IN THE
DEVELOPMENT FUND (Islandwide Bus Stops/Shelter Improvements - $84,000.00)
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