Committees – Tuesday, Nov.17, 2009

County Council – Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

FINANCE COMMITTEE ACTIONS TAKEN:

* Comm. 22.17: Final Report – Sr. Training & Employment Program Grants

Ayes: Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Naeole, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Chair Onishi.

Noes: None

* Comm. 600: Appoint of Karolyn Lunkvist to the Salary Commission – Recommends confirmation of the appointment

Ayes: Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Naeole, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Chair Onishi.

Noes: None

* Comm. 613: Amend Op. Budget $3,340 (Federal) Police Dept, Bill (172) – Roadblock Program – Recommends passage of Bill 172 on first reading:

Ayes: Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffman, Ikeda, Naeole, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Chair Onishi.

Noes: None

FOOD & ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE ACTIONS TAKEN:

* Comm. 608: Enhance Development of an effective Ag. Policy (Res. 269-09) -Recommends adoption of Res. 269-09:

Ayes: Enriques, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda,  Naeole, Onishi, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Ford.

Noes: None

PLANNING COMMITTEE ACTIONS TAKEN:

* Comm. 400.5:  Appoint Giovanna Gherardi – N. Kohala CDP Action -Recommends confirmation of the appointment:

Ayes: Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Naeole, Onishi, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Chair Ikeda.

Noes: None

Absent: Enriques

* Comm. 606: Amend Zoning Code Re: Solar Energy Facilities (Bill 170) – Recommends passage of Bill 170 on first reading:

Ayes: Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Naeole, Onishi, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Chair Ikeda.

Noes: None

Absent: Enriques

* Comm. 554: REZ (A-5) to (RM-30) At Keauhou, (Bill 154)  (App.: Kona Country Club, Inc)

* Comm. 554.2: From D. Ikeda, dated October 19, 2009, transmitting a proposed amendment

* Comm. 554.4: From D. Ikeda, dated October 26, 2009, transmitting a proposed amendment

Recommends passage of Bill 154, as amended to Draft 2, on first reading:

Ayes: Greenwell, Hoffmann, Naeole, Onishi, Yagong,Yoshimoto and Chair Ikeda

Noes: Ford.

Absent: Enriques

* Comm. 580: Establish a shoreline park system (Res. 257-09) – Postponed: November 3, 2009

(Note: There is a pending motion made by Mr. Greenwell and duly seconded by Mr. Hoffmann to close file on Comm. 580 and recommend adoption of Res. 257-09.)

Postponed to the call of the Chair:

Ayes: Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Onishi, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Chair Ikeda.

Noes: None

Absent: Enriques and Naeole

* Comm. 475: Re: Notification of Surrounding Prop. Owners of Zone  (Bill 125)             APP

* Comm. 475.3: From D. Onishi, dated Nov. 5, 2009, transmitting Bill 125, Draft 2

* Comm. 475.4: From D. Onishi, dated Nov. 6, request to reconsider Bill 125, Draft 2

Postponed: August 18, 2009

Postponed: September 1, 2009

Postponed: September 15, 2009

Postponed: October 20, 2009

Approved as amended: November 3, 2009

* Bill 25, as amended to Draft 3, referred to the Planning Department and Planning Commission:

Ayes: Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Naeole, Onishi, Yagong,Yoshimoto and Chair Ikeda.

Noes:  None

Absent: Enriques.

PUBLIC WORKS & INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE ACTIONS TAKEN:

* Comm. 607: Proposals for 2010 HSAC Legislative Package (Res. 268-09) –

Recommends adoption of Res. 268-09, as amended to Draft 2 (item 1 was deleted):

Ayes: Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Naeole, Onishi, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Chair Enriques.

Noes: None

Absent: None

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACTIONS TAKEN:

* Comm. 605: Discussion on reduced hours at transfer stations

Ayes: Enriques, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Naeole, Onishi, Yagong and Yoshimoto.

Noes: Chair Greenwell.

Absent: None

ACTIONS    –     COUNTY COUNCIL

COMMUNICATIONS & RESOLUTIONS ACTIONS TAKEN:

* Res. 216-09: Authorizes the Sale of Certain Former Hamakua Sugar Company, Inc., Lands

* Comm. 452.15: From D. Yagong, dated Nov. 3rd, 2009, transmitting proposed amendments

ADOPTED: AYES: Enriques, Greenwell,  Ikeda,  Naeole,  Onishi,  and Chair Yoshimoto – 6. NOES: Ford,  Hoffmann and Yagong – 3

* Res. 245-09: A Resolution to Restore Kailua Village

ADOPTED: AYES: Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Naeole,  Onishi, Yagong and Chair Yoshimoto – 9.

* Res. 265-09: Home-Rule Authority in All Matters Relating to Agricultural Policy (Draft 2)

ADOPTED: AYES: Enriques, Ford, Greenwell,  Ikeda,  Naeole, Onishi, Yagong and Chair Yoshimoto – 8. ABSENT: Hoffmann – 1.

* Res. 267-09{ Amends the Rules of Procedure of the Council, relating to regular meetings – POSTPONED AT CALL OF THE CHAIR:

AYES: Enriqucs, Grccnwcll, Hoffmann,  Ikcda,  Naeole,  Onishi and Chair Yoshimoto – 7. NOES: Ford and Yagong – 2.

FIRST READING

* Bill 132: (Draft 3)  Relating to Council Approval for Certain County Land Transactions

Comm. 488.64: From D. Yagong, dated Nov. 4th, 2009 transmitting proposed amendments – FILED DUE TO THE FOLLOWING VOTE

AYES: Ford,  Greenwell,  Hoffmann,  and Yagong – 4.

NOES: Enriques, Ikeda, Naeole, Onishi and Chair Yoshimoto – 5

(Note: There is a pending motion by Yagong and duly seconded by Ford to approve Bill 132, Draft 3)

* Bill 168:  Extend the island-wide kokua zone for an additional year, through Dec. 31, 2010 – PASSED 1st  READING:

AYES: Enriqucs, Ford, Greenwell,  Hoffmann,  Ikeda,  Naeole,  Onishi,  Yagong  and Chair Yoshimoto – 9.

SECOND/FINAL READING

*Bill 156: Amend Gen. Plan-Change Urban Ex. To open at Kealakehe – PASSED 2nd and  FINAL READING:

AYES: Enriqucs,  Ford,  Greenwell,  Hoffmann, Ikeda, Naeole,  Yagong and Chair Yoshimoto – 8. ABSENT: Onishi – 1

EXECUTIVE SESSION

* Comm. 601: Discussion and Authorization for extension of special counsel contract workers compensation cases

CONCURRED WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF CORP. COUNSEL: AYES: Enriques, Ford,  Greenwell,  Ikeda, Naeole, Yagong and Chair Yoshimoto – 7. ABSENT: Hoffmann and Onishi – 2.

* Review the complete agenda and actions taken at: www.co.hawaii.hi.us