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COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE and AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2007
10:00 A.M. OR SOON THEREAFTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Historic County Building
4,396 Rice Street, Room 201
Lihu e, Kaua i, Hawai i
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER.
ROLL CALL.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
MINUTES of the following meetings of the Council.
Public Hearing of March 15 2007 re Bill No 2208 and Bill No 2209
COMMUNICATIONS
C 2007-145 Communication (08/09/2007) from the Council Vice Chair
requesting that the Acting County Attorney be present at the
March 15 2007 Council meeting to provide clarification on the
opinion from the County Attorneys office regarding the validity of
the shoreline certification for the bike path. (Deferred 0311512007)
C 2007-151 Communication (03/15/2007) from the Mayor submitting his
FY 2007-2008 budget message, along with his proposed operating
budget and capital improvements budget. (Detailed Line Item on
file in the County Clerk's Office ) (See Resolrrtiorr No. 2007-61 and
Proposed Draft Bills No. 2216 and No. 2217)
C 2007-152 Communication (03/15/2007) from the Director of Finance
transmitting for Council action, a bill transferring $200 000 from
the operating budget unappropriated surplus account to the Office
of the County Attorney Consultant Services-Special Counsel
account, for unanticipated expenses associated with litigation and
outstanding special counsel fees and costs (See Proposed Draft Bill
No. 2218)
Council Meeting Agenda 2 March 28 2007
C 2007-153 Communication (03/15/2007) from the Director of Finance
transmitting for Council action, an amendment to the County
Salary Ordinance by adding a Deputy Fire Chief position. (See
Proposed Draft Bill No. 2219)
C 2007-154 Communication (03/15/2007) from the Director of Finance
transmitting for Council action. an amendment to increase the
tipping fee schedule for the disposal of solid waste at County
Landfills Transfer Stations and Debris Recycling Stations (See
Proposed Draft Bill No. 2220)
C 2007-155 Communication (01/24/2007) from the Director of Planning,
transmitting the Planning Commissions approval to recommend
amendments to General Street Standards for Subdivisions to
require residential subdivision developments to include traffic
calming elements on newly constructed streets (See Proposed
Draft Bill No. 2221) (Staff report and evaluation dated January 23,
2007, and Public Hearing minutes of October 24, 2006, and
December 12, 2006 are on file in Me County Clerk's Office)
C 2007-156 Communication (03/02/2007) from the Mayor transmitting for
Council action. 1) the cost items for Unit 11 (firefighters) for
appropriations and 2) a bill approving the agreement for Unit 11
for the period of July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2011 (See Proposed
Draft Bill No. 2222)
C 2007-157 Communication (03/16/2007) from Councilmember JoAnn A.
Vukimura, transmitting for Council action, a bill abolishing the
Offices of Community Assistance and creating separate agencies
under the Office of the Mayor for elderly affairs housing, and
transportation. (See Proposed Draft Bill No.2223)
C 2007-158 Communication (02/28/2007) from the Executive on Housing
transmitting for Council consideration, a resolution recognizing
April 9-15 2007 as National Community Development Week 2007
and celebrating the Community Development Block Grant (CDB('T)
program. (See Resolution No. 2007-62)
C 2007-159 Communication (03/13/2001) from the Executive on Housing,
transmitting for Council consideration, a resolution authorizing
exemptions for the Kalepa Village Rental Project. (See Resolution
No. 2007-63)
Council Meeting Agenda .3 March 28 2007
C 2007-160 Communication (01/08/2007) from the Director of Finance
transmitting for Council information, Statement of Condition of the
County Treasury as of January 8 2007
C 2007-161 Communication (03/22/2007) from the County Clerk, requesting
that the County Attorney be present at the March 28 2007 Council
meeting to provide clarification and guidance on 2006 Charter
Amendment relating to conflict of interest of Councilmembers
C 2007-162 Communication (03/07/2007) from the Director Offices of
Community Assistance requesting Council approval to apply for
receive and expend a grant in the amount of $4381.84 from the
Department of Human Services to sponsor a one (1) clay activity to
bring together Dads and their families with a goal of building a
coalition of Dads on Kauai, and to help strengthen their roles with
their children in families
C 2007-163 Communication (03/07/2007) from the Executive on Recreation,
requesting Council approval to apply for receive and expend a food
service grant in the amount of approximately $25 000 00 from the
Department of Education Food Service Branch, State of Hawaii, for
lunch meal service for children enrolled in the 2007 Summer
Enrichment Program, and to indemnify the State of Hawaii as
additional insured.
C 2007-164 Submittal by the Salary Commission of the County of Kaua i.
1 Preliminary Report dated March 15 2007 and
2. Resolution Relating to Executive Salaries
C 2007-165 Communication (03/16/2007) from the Mayor transmitting for
Council confirmation, his appointment of Caven K. Raco 1Gt Term,
to the County of Kaua i Planning Commission, replacing Jeff Mira,
who resigned effective March 1 2007
C 2007-166 Communication (08/19/2007) from Mel Rapozo President, Hawaii
State Association of Counties (HSAC) transmitting for Council
approval, the FY 2007-2008 HSAC Proposed Annual Operating
Budget.
Council Meeting Agenda 4 March 28 2007
C 2007-167 Communication (03/12/2007) from Mel Rapozo Council Vice Chair
requesting Council approval of the following nominations for FY
2007-2008
1 to continue serving as the Hawaii State Association of
Counties (HSAC) representative
2. that Councilmember Shaylene Iseri-Carvalho serve as the
alternate
.3 to continue serving as one of the State of Hawai i directors to
the Western Interstate Region (WIR) Board, and that
4. Councilmember Iseri-Carvalho continue serving as one of the
State of Hawai i directors to the National Association of
Counties (NACo)
LEGAL DOCUMENTS
C 2007-146 Grant of Non-Exclusive Water Line Easements submitted by
Building Division Chief for approval by the Council, from Kealia
Makai Holdings LLC a Delaware limited liability company to the
County of Kauai, for-
1 Water Line Easement 1 - (Kealia Beach) TMK. 4-7-007-001
CPR No 1 (Lot 1A)
2. Water Line Easement 2 - (Kealia Kai Parking Lot) TMK.
4-7-007-027 CPR No 2 (Lot 27B) and
.3 indemnifying the Grantor
(Tke Piebli.c Works Committee recommended opprot,al on
0312112007)
CLAIMS
C 2007-168 Communication (03/19/2007) from the County Clerk, transmitting a
claim filed against the County of Kaua i by Helen Iwai, for damages
to her vehicle pursuant to Section 28 06 Charter of the County of
Kaua i.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORTS:
CR-PW 2007-10: on Bill No 2208 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO B.
2006-646 AS AMENDED RELATING TO THE
CAPITAL BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF KAUAI,
STATE OF HAWAI I, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY
1, 2006 THROUGH JUNE 30 2007 BY REVISING
THE SURPLUS ESTIMATED IN THE GENERAL
FUND (Kapaia Swinging Bridge $200000)
[Approved.]
Council Meeting Agenda 5 March 28 2007
CR-PW 2007-11: on Bill No 2209 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO B-
2006-646 AS AMENDED RELATING TO THE
CAPITAL BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF KAUAI,
STATE OF HAWAII, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JITLY
1, 2006 THROUGH JUNE 30 2007 BY REVISING
THE SURPLUS ESTIMATED IN THE GENERAL
FUND (Keapana Swinging Bridge $35,000)
[Approved.]
CR-PW 2007-12: on LEGAL DOCUMENT
C 2007-146 Grant of Non-Exclusive Water Line Easements,
submitted by Building Division Chief for approval by
the ('ouncil, from Kealia Makai Holdings, LL(' a
Delaware limited liability company to the County of
Kaua'i, for
1 Water Line Easement 1 - (Kealia Beach), TMK.
4-7-007-001 CPR No. 1 (Lot 1A)
2. Water Line Easement 2 (Kealia Kai Parking
Lot), TMK. 4-7-007-027 ('PR No. 2 (Lot 27B), and
indemnifying the Grantor
[Approved.]
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution No 2007-61 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE REAL
PROPERTY TAX RATES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1 2007 TO
)
JUNE 30 2008 FOR THE COUNTY OF KAUAI
Resolution No 2007-62, RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING APRIL 9-15 2007
AS NATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEEK 2007
Resolution No 2007-63 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXEMPTIONS FOR
KALEPA VILLAGE RENTAL PROJECT
Resolution No 2007-23 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL
APPOINTMENT TO THE COST CONTROL COMMISSION (Michelle Swartman,
First Term)
Resolution No 2007-64 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL
APPOINTMENT TO THE CHARTER COMMISSION (Jonathan Chun, First Term)
Resolution No 2007-65 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL
APPOINTMENT TO THE CHARTER COMMISSION (Walter Briant, First Term)
Council Meeting Agenda 6 March 28 2007
Resolution No 2007-66 RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO 2007-1.3 CONFIRMING A MAYORAL APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING
COMMISSION (Caven K. Raco Business Designation, First Term)
BILLS FOR FIRST READING
Proposed Draft Bill No 2216 - A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE RELATING
TO THE OPERATING BUDGET AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR JULY 1 2007 TO JUNE 30 2008
Proposed Draft Bill No 2217 - A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE RELATING
TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR JULY 1 2007 TO JUNE 30 2008
Proposed Draft Bill No 2218 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO B-2006-645 AS AMENDED RELATING x TO THE OPERATING x BUDGET OF
THE COUNTY OF KAUA1, STATE OF HAWAII, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY
1 2006 THROUGH JUNE 30 2007 BY REVISING THE SURPLUS AND
APPROPRIATIONS ESTIMATED IN THE GENERAL FUND (Special Counsel -
$200000)
Proposed Draft Bill No 2219 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
.3-2.1 (a) OF THE KAUA I COUNTY CODE 1987 AS AMENDED RELATING TO
SALARIES OF CERTAIN OFFICERS (Deputy Fire Chief)
Proposed Draft Bill No 2220 - A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SUBSECTIONS (a) AND (b) OF SECTION 21-9.2 OF THE KAUAI COUNTY
CODE 1987 RELATING TO INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
(Tipping fees)
Proposed Draft Bill No 2221 - A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND
CHAPTER 9 KAUAI COUNTY CODE 1987 RELATING TO STREET
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBDIVISIONS (Traffic calming elements)
Proposed Draft Bill No 2222 - A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE APPROVING
A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING x AGREEMENT FOR BARGAINING x UNIT 11
BETWEEN JULY 1 2007 AND JUNE 30 2011 (Firefighters)
Council Meeting Agenda 7 March 28 2007
Proposed Draft Bill No 2223 - A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE
REORGANIZING THE OFFICES OF COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE INTO
SEPARATE AGENCIES OF HOUSING TRANSPORTATION AND ELDERLY
AFFAIRS BY AMENDING SECTIONS 2-16 2-1 16 2-1 18 2-1 19 2-1.20 AND
.3-2.1 OF THE KAUA I COUNTY CODE, 1987 AS AMENDED
BILLS FOR SECOND READING
Bill No 2208 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO B-2006-646
AS AMENDED RELATING TO THE CAPITAL BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF
KAUAI, STATE OF HAWAII, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1 2006 THROUGH
JUNE 30 2007 BY REVISING THE SURPLUS ESTIMATED IN THE GENERAL
FUND (Kapaia Swinging Bridge - $200 000) (The Public Works Committee
recommended approual on 0312112007)
Bill No 2209 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO B-2006-646
AS AMENDED RELATING TO THE CAPITAL BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF
KAUAI, STATE OF HAWAII, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1 2006 THROUGH
JUNE 30 2007 BY REVISING THE SURPLUS ESTIMATED IN THE GENERAL
FUND (Keapana Swinging Bridge - $35 000) (The Public Works Committee
recommeuded approual oil 0312112007)
EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to Haw Rev Stat. ("H.R.S §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 H.R.S §92-4 and
shall be limited to those items described in H.R.S §92-5(a) (Coufideutial reports oil
file till the County Attoruey's Office and/or the Couuty Clerk's Office. Discussious
held till Executive Sessiou are closed to the public )
ES-261 Pursuant to Haw Rev Stat. §§92-4 and 92-5(a)(4) the purpose of this
executive session is to consult with legal counsel on legal liabilities and
opinions (both written and oral) pertaining to the County s Ahukini -
Anahola bicycle/pedestrian pathway project ("Project') specifically
whether the Projects permits (including, but not limited to the Kapa a
- Kealia Project segment) are in compliance with requirements of law
pertaining to Chapter 205A of the Hawaii Revised Statutes (Coastal
Zone Management), the Special Management Area Rules and
Regulations of the County of Kauai, the County of Kauai Planning
Department Shoreline Setback Rules and Regulations Title 13
Chapter 222 Hawaii Administrative Rules (Shoreline Certifications)
Chapter 1830 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes (Conservation District)
and Title 13 Chapter 5 Hawaii Administrative Rules (Conservation
District) This 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. (Deferred 03/15/2007)
Council Meeting Agenda 8 March 28 2007
ES-262 Pursuant to Haw Rev Stat. §§92-4 and 92-5(a)(4) the purpose of this
executive session is to consult with legal counsel, including the
Administration, on the court s findings and determinations contained
in the Order Granting Defendant Mandalay s Renewed Motion for
Summary Judgment in the matter of County of Kaua i v. Mandalay
Pronerties Hawaii LLC, et al., Civ No 05-00052 KSC (U.S District
Court) Mandalav Properties Hawaii LLC v. County of Kauai, Case
No 05-1538.3 W S Court of Appeals 9th Circuit) and related matters
The further purpose of this executive session is to deliberate towards
and make a decision regarding these matters
This 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. (Deferred 0312112007)
ES-263 Pursuant to Haw Rev Stat. §§92-4 and 92-5(a)(4) the purpose of this
executive session is to consult with the Councils legal counsel on
questions and issues pertaining to the Council s powers duties
privileges immunities and liabilities regarding the 2006 Charter
amendment relating to conflict of interest of Councilmembers
ADJOURNMENT
NOTE SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS AND SIGN LANGUAGE
INTERPRETER AND INTERPRETERS FOR NON-ENGLISH
SPEAKING PERSONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FIFE (5)
DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE, TO THE COUNTY CLERK,
4396 RICE STREET, ROOM 206, LIHU`E, KAUAI.
TELEPHONE NO 241-6371.