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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-04-14 agendaCOUNCIL MEETING NOTICE and AGENDA THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2005 1:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS Historic County Building 4396 Rice Street, Room 'ZO 1 Llhu`e, Kauai, Hawaii MEETING CALLED TO ORDER. ROLL CALL. APPROVAL OF AGENDA. MINUTES of the following meetings of the Council: Regular Meeting of March 10, 'Z005 Mid-Month Meeting of March 31, 'Z005 Special Meeting of March 31, 'Z005 COMMUNICATIONS: C'Z005-116 Communication (0'Z/'Z4/'Z005) from Richard Ii. Maeda, President, Iaua`i Builders, Ltd, requesting to address the Council at the March 10, 'Z005 Council meeting regarding the Iapa`a-Iealia Bike & Pedestrian Path, FAP No. STP-CM- 0700(48). (Deferred 03/31/2005) C'Z005-118 Communication (O1/'Z8/'Z005) from the Council Chair, requesting that the Department of Public Works provide an update on the County of Kaua`i's various solid waste progranis at the March 10, 'Z005 Council meeting. (Deferred 3/10/2005) Council Meeting Agenda Z April 14, 2005 CZ005-14Z Communication (03/17/Z005) from Councihuember JoAnn A. Yukimura, requesting Council support of a resolution urging Kauai County's delegation to the United States Congress to: 1. support Senate Bill Z61 to preserve Area 1002 within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Z. reject a line item in the 2006 Budget, which would allow oil exploration, development and production in Area 1002 of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; and 3. to designate Area 1002 within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as Wilderness to achieve the ends for which the refuge was created. (See Resolution No. 2005-34) C 2005-143 Communication (03/30/Z005) from the County Attorney, requesting Council approval to appropriate $200,000 from the Unappropriated Surplus account to the special counsel account, because of anticipated depletion due to pending and anticipated cases against the county. (See Proposed Draft Bill No. 2131) C 2005-144 Communication (03/24/2005) from the Mayor, transmitting for Council consideration, an amendment to Chapter 9, Iaua`i County Code 1987, as aniended, Relating to Subdivisions, to ensure access to our communities for everyone. (See Proposed Draft Bill No. 2132) C 2005-145 Communication (03/30/2005) from the Mayor, transmitting the arbitration award (cost items and agreement) for Unit 11 (Firefighters) rendered by the arbitration panel on wages in accordance with procedures contained in Chapter 89, HRS, and draft bill for Council approval. (See Proposed Draft Bill No. 2133) CZ005-146 Communication (03/14/2005) from the Chief, Building Division, transmitting the Monthly Report on Building Peiluit Information for the month of January. CZ005-147 Communication (03/14/2005) from the Chief, Building Division, transmitting the Monthly Report on Building Permit Information for the month of February. Council Meeting Agenda 3 April 14, 2005 C 2005-148 Communication (03/09/Z005) from the Mayor, requesting Council approval of the following two ('Z) gifts for the Adolescent Residential Treatment Facility: 1. Complete architectural services of Ronald Agor for the Adolescent Residential Treatment Facility, including coordinating the electrical, mechanical and civil work, and Z. Roland Sagum, for the Environmental Assessment for the Adolescent Residential Treatment Facility. C 2005-149 Communication (03/Z3/Z005) from the Executive on Transportation, requesting Council approval to apply for, receive, indemnify, and expend a Federal Transit Administration (F"I'A) Section 5311 and 5311 (b)(Z) RTAP (Rural Transportation Assistance Program) grant in the amount of $320,653, for operational, administrative, and training expenses for the County Transportation Agency. C 2005-150 Communication (03/23/2005) from the Chief of Police, requesting Council approval to apply for grant funding entitled the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant or "JAG", in the amount of $45,370, available through the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, and will be shared by the Kauai Police Department (65%) for computer equipment and software and training, and the Prosecutors Office (35%), for training for all of their trial attorneys. C 2005-151 Communication (03/24/2005) from the Iaua`i War Memorial Convention Hall Manager/Ho`olokahi Coordinator, requesting Council approval indemnifying the Good Beginning Alliance for the Hanapepe Cliffside and Heights Park playground equipment project. C 2005-152 Communication (04/05/2005) from Gary L. Bauch, M.D., President of the Kauai Public Land Trust (KPLT) requesting the Council to grant the appropriate agency approval to apply for a grant from the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Prograni, that if acquired, will be used toward the purchase of one (1) or more parcels near or adjacent to Hanalei's Black Pot Park. Council Meeting Agenda 4 April 14, 'Z005 LEGAL DOCUMENT: C'Z005-153 Communication (03/31/'Z005) from the Executive on Housing, requesting Council approval of the proposed twenty ('ZO) year lease between the County of Kauai and Kauai Economic Opportunity for the emergency homeless facility in Llhu`e. C'Z005-154 Communication (03/'Z9/'Z005) from the Chief, Engineering Division, Department of Public Works, requesting Council approval of a quitclaim deed, granting the State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources an abandoned portion of Iaholalele Road. CLAIMS: C'Z005-155 Communication (03/'Z'Z/'Z005) from the County Clerk, transmitting a claim filed against the County of Kauai by Charles S. Folks, for damages to his vehicle, pursuant to Section 'Z3.06, Charter of the County of Kauai. C'Z005-156 Communication (04/O1/'Z005) from the County Clerk, transmitting a claim filed against the Cotmty of Iaua`i by Roxanne Mac Dougall, for damages to her vehicle, pursuant to Section 'Z3.06, Charter of the Cotmty of Iaua`i. COMMITTEE REPORTS: PARKS & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORTS: CR-PPW 2005-5: on Bill No. 'Z 1'Z3 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. B-'Z004-6'Z'Z AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CAPITAL BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF IAUA`I, STATE OF HAWAII, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2004 THROUGH JUNE 30, 'Z005, BY REVISING THE SURPLUS AND APPROPRIATIONS ESTIMATED IN THE GENERAL FUND ($350,000 Vidinha Stadium Parking Lot) [Approved.] Council Meeting Agenda 5 April 14, 2005 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT: CR-W 2005-4: on Bill No. 'Z lZ4 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. B-2004-6'Z 1 AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF IiAUA`I, STATE OF HAWAII, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2004 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2005, BY REVISING THE SURPLUS AND APPROPRIATIONS ESTIMATED IN THE GENERAL FUND ($39,864 Commission Support Clerk, $35,450 Litigation Costs) [Approved.] RESOLUTIONS: Resolution No. 2005-34, REQUESTING UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO DESIGNATE AREA 1002 WITHIN THE ARCTIC NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE AS WILDERNESS BILLS FOR FIRST READING: Proposed Draft Bill No. 'Z 131 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. B-2004-6'Z 1 AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF IAUA`I, STATE OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2004 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2005, BY REVISING THE SURPLUS AND APPROPRIATIONS ESTIMATED IN THE GENERAL FUND ($200,000 Special Counsel) Proposed Draft Bill No. 'Z 132 - A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 9, IAUA`I COUNTY CODE 1987, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SUBDIVISIONS Proposed Draft Bill No. 'Z 133 - A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT FOR BARGAINING UNIT 11 BETWEEN JULY 1, 2005 AND JUNE 30, 2007 Council Meeting Agenda 6 April 14, 'Z005 BILLS FOR SECOND READING: Bill No. 'Z 1'Z3 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. B-'Z004- 6'Z'Z AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CAPITAL BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF IiAUA`I, STATE OF HAWAII, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 'Z004 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2005, BY REVISING THE SURPLUS AND APPROPRIATIONS ESTIMATED IN THE GENERAL FUND ($350,000 Vidinha Stadium Parking Lot) (The Parks & Public Works Committee recommended approval orr 04/07/2005) Bill No. 'Z 1'Z4 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. B-'Z004- 6'Z 1 AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF IAUA`I, STATE OF HAWAII, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2004 THROUGH JUNE 30, 'Z005, BY REVISING THE SURPLUS AND APPROPRIATIONS ESTIMATED IN THE GENERAL FUND ($39,864 Commission Support Clerk, $35,450 Litigation Costs) (The Committee of the Whole recommended approval orr 04/07/2005) EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pursuant to Haw. Rev. Stat. ("H.R.S.") ~9'Z-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. ~9'Z-4 and shall be limited to those items described in H.R.S. ~9'Z-5(a). (Confidential reports on file in the County Attorney's Office and/or the County Cleric's Office. Discussions held irr Executive Session are closed to the public.) ADJOURNMENT. Council Meeting Agenda 7 April 14, 2005 NOTE: If the Council is not finished with this meeting by approximately 2:00 p.m., it will recess for public hearings. After the public hearings, the Council will reconvene to complete any unfinished business. Btll No. 2127 - A BILL, FOR AN ORDIIvA11rCE AMENDING CHAPTER SA, KAUA `I COUNTY CODE, 1987, RELATING TD TAXRELIEF FOR RESIDENTIAL HCJ~LIEOJ3TA~ERS Btll No. 2130 - A BILL, FOR AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 23, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 23-1.14, KAUA `I COUNTY CODE 1987, ASAMENDED RELATING TO LIMITATION ON THE NUMBER OF TAXIS 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 vz the County Clerk's Office 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. NOTE: SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS AND SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER AND INTERPRETERS FOR NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING PERSONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FIVE (5) DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE, TO THE COUNTY CLERK, 4396 RICE STREET, ROOM 206, LIHU`E, KAUAI. TELEPHONE NO. 241-6371.