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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2013/11/06 2012-2014 J YOSHIMOTO J�<V Oi............. BRENDA FORD Chairperson and Presiding Officer �� 1Jdti GREGGOR ILAGAN DRU MAMO KANUHA KAREN EOFF L-ass ZENDO KERN Vice-Chairperson •+r'°I , DENNIS"FRESH"ONISHI p ' OF.M'�.. VALERIE T. POINDEXTER MARGARET WILLE COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai`i Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 -_0 27`h Session ORDER OF BUSINESS N �7 Hawai`i County Council 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i Wednesday, November 6, 2013 9:00 a.m. INVOCATION Pastor Charles Kama of Hilo New Hope Christian Fellowship CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Hawai‘i County Council-27 November 6, 2013 PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE Keaukaha Girls 15 Presentation of a Certificate of Merit Sponsored by Council Member Dennis Canoe Crew: “Fresh” Onishi recognizing Netai Jadu, Amy McBride, Tiare Ah Nee, Hailey Keliipuleole, Tita Hall-Peleiholani, Hele Joaquin, and Coach Shannon Johnson Takabayashi for being the only Hawai‘i Island crew to finish the year undefeated and for winning the State championship. Reference: Comm. 470 9:15 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS (NOTE: COUNCIL WILL TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR) APPROVAL OF MINUTES COMMUNICATIONS ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 132-13: AMENDS SALARY ORDINANCE NO. 13-50 BY AMENDING SECTION 3(B) BY INCREASING THE AFFECTED PAY GRADES BY 4% FOR THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH Implements a new pay grade increase of 4% for appointed positions in the Legislative Branch except for the LE-2 (Legal Specialist) position. Reference: Comm. 317 Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto Waived: FC Postponed: June 18, 2013 (Note: There is a pending motion by Mr. Yoshimoto and duly seconded by Mr. Onishi to approve Resolution 132-13. There is a pending subsequent motion to amend Resolution 132-13 with Communication 317.1 by Ms. Ford and duly seconded by Mr. Kanuha.) ; and Comm. 317.1: From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated June 17, 2013, transmitting proposed amendments to Resolution 132-13, amending the CA-1, CA-2, and CLA-1 pay grades. Page 2 Hawai‘i County Council-27 November 6, 2013 Res. 170-13 URGES THE HAWAI‘I STATE LEGISLATURE AND THE GOVERNOR TO (Draft 2): SUPPORT AND PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE HIGHEST PRIORITY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IN THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I Submits a list of highest priority capital improvement projects, to be ranked by the Council in order of priority, to the State Legislature and Governor seeking their support. Reference: Comm. 407.3 Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto Approve: GREDC-3 ; and Comm. 407.4: From Council Chair J Yoshimoto, dated October 24, 2013, transmitting the final tally sheet of the Council Members’ priority ranking. Res. 180-13 URGES THE PLANNING DIRECTOR TO NAME THE ROADWAY (Draft 2): CREATED BY THE MĀMALAHOA BYPASS HIGHWAY PROJECT “ALI‘I DRIVE” This roadway, located between the shoreline and Māmalahoa Highway, starts at the end of Ali‘i Drive in Keauhou and runs 5.5 miles to the junction of Māmalahoa Highway and Nāpō‘opo‘o Road in South Kona. Reference: Comm. 445.2 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha Approve: PC-50 Res. 186-13: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT(S) AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT(S) FOR TABLES AT THE PĀHALA COMMUNITY CENTER Transfers/appropriates $1,800 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation, Recreation Division Equipment, Miscellaneous Equipment (Pāhala Community Center). Contingency Relief funds from District 6 will be used to purchase 24 tables for the Pāhala Community Center. Reference: Comm. 462 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Waived: FC Page 3 Hawai‘i County Council-27 November 6, 2013 Res. 187-13: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT AT HALE HĀLĀWAI Transfers/appropriates $18,307 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation, Recreation Division Equipment, Miscellaneous Equipment (Hale Hālāwai Furniture and Equipment). Contingency Relief funds from District 7 will be used to purchase furniture and equipment for Hale Hālāwai. Reference: Comm. 463 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha Waived: FC Res. 188-13: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR A STOVE AT PA‘AUILO PARK Transfers/appropriates $800 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation, Recreation Division Other Current Expenses (Pa‘auilo Park Stove). Contingency Relief funds from District 1 will be used to purchase a new stove for the recreational facility at Pa‘auilo Park. Reference: Comm. 464 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Res. 189-13: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR SPEED ENFORCEMENT Transfers/appropriates $3,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief; credits $2,000 to Police Department, South Hilo Police – Salaries and Wages 021 Overtime Salaries and Wages (Speed enforcement – District 3), and credits $1,000 to Police Department, Puna Police – Salaries and Wages 021 Overtime Salaries and Wages (Speed enforcement – District 3), for a total of $3,000. Contingency Relief funds from District 3 will be used for speed enforcement in District 3. Reference: Comm. 465 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Waived: FC Page 4 Hawai‘i County Council-27 November 6, 2013 Res. 190-13: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT’S COMMUNITY OFFICERS BICYCLE PATROL Transfers/appropriates $6,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief; credits same to Police Department, South Hilo Police – Other Current Expenses 109 Equipment Repair/Maintenance, 235 Miscellaneous Materials and Supplies ($1,750 uniforms, $595 helmet and gloves, $1,155 web belt, $2,500 repair, tune-up, service, parts and labor). Contingency Relief funds from District 3 will be used for the outfitting and equipping of a bicycle patrol unit, and for bicycle repair, tune-up, service, parts and labor. Reference: Comm. 466 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Waived: FC Res. 191-13: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE HAWAI‘I POLICE DEPARTMENT’S MCGRUFF THE CRIME DOG COSTUME Transfers/appropriates $2,061 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief; credits same to Police Administration Division – Other Current Expenses Education-Recreation-Scientific (McGruff Costume and accessories). Contingency Relief funds from District 3 will be used for the purchase of a McGruff costume to be used in classroom visits and special appearances throughout Hawai‘i County. Reference: Comm. 467 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Waived: FC Res. 192-13: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT(S) AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT(S) FOR THE RENTAL/LEASE OF A PORTABLE RESTROOM AT THE HAKALAU VETERANS PARK Transfers/appropriates $10,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation Park Maintenance Other Current Expenses, 111 Rental/Lease of Equipment (Hakalau Veterans Park Portable restroom). Contingency Relief funds from District 1 will be used to rent/lease a portable restroom at the Hakalau Veterans Park. Reference: Comm. 468 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Page 5 Hawai‘i County Council-27 November 6, 2013 Res. 196-13: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY DONATION OF $25 TO THE HAWAI‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT Donated by Robert and Patrice Tomaso, monetary donation to be used by the Hawai‘i Fire Department’s Discovery Harbour volunteer fire company in honor of Robert and Patrice Tomaso’s late nephew, Joe Maben. Reference: Comm. 476 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Res. 197-13: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING BOOTS FOR THE VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS IN DISTRICT 1 Transfers/appropriates $4,200 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief; credits same to Fire Department Training and Volunteer Fire Other Current Expenses 231 Public Safety Supplies (Wildland Firefighting Boots for District 1 Volunteer Firefighters). Contingency Relief funds from District 1 will be used to purchase 21 pairs of wildland firefighting boots for the District 1 volunteer firefighters. Reference: Comm. 477 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Res. 198-13: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT(S) AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT(S) FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOUR WIRELESS MERAKI BOXES FOR THE TOWN OF HONOKA‘A Transfers/appropriates $1,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief; credits same to Department of Information and Technology, Information Technology Equipment, Computer Equipment and (Honoka‘a Town Meraki Boxes). Contingency Relief funds from District 1 will be used to purchase four Meraki Boxes for Honoka‘a Town. Reference: Comm. 478 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Page 6 Hawai‘i County Council-27 November 6, 2013 Res. 202-13: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS IN FUTURE FISCAL YEARS ON A MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT FOR AN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR(S) TO PERFORM THE ANNUAL AUDIT OF THE ACCOUNTS AND OTHER EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS OF THE COUNTY AND OF EVERY COUNTY AGENCY AND EXECUTIVE AGENCY Authorizes the Council Chair, through the Legislative Auditor, to proceed with the award of a multi-year contract for an independent auditor to perform required annual audit services covering fiscal years ending June 30, 2014, through June 30, 2017. Reference: Comm. 488 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Res. 206-13: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO PROVIDE EASEMENTS, LICENSES, PERMITS OR OTHER AUTHORIZATION REASONABLY NECESSARY FOR THE LEASES ON LOT 3A (TAX MAP KEY NO.: (3)2-4-001-177) AND LOT 3B (TAX MAP KEY NO.: (3)2-4-001-184) Mohouli Senior Housing Phase 1 LLLP is completing the construction of 60 affordable rental units for senior citizens on Lot 3A. Hawai‘i Island Community Development Corporation will continue to plan, develop, and operate later phases of affordable rental housing for senior citizens on Lot 3B. Reference: Comm. 496 Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto Waived: FC BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 119: AMENDS THE STATE LAND USE BOUNDARIES MAPS FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM THE AGRICULTURAL TO THE URBAN DISTRICT AT KEONEPOKO IKI, PUNA, HAWAI‘I (TAX MAP KEY: 1-5-007:006, 069 & 070) (Applicant: B. T. Kuwahara, LLC; Approximately 9.93 Acres) The applicant requests a change of district classification to develop a commercial center consisting of approximately 104,326 square feet of leasable space. Reference: Comm. 409 Intr. by: Mr. Kern (B/R) Approve: PC-46 Postponed: October 16, 2013 (Note: There is a pending motion by Mr. Yoshimoto and duly seconded by Mr. Kanuha to approve Bill 119.) Page 7 Hawai‘i County Council-27 November 6, 2013 Bill 120: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-26 (PĀHOA ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL – 1 ACRE (A-1a) TO VILLAGE COMMERCIAL – 10,000 SQUARE FEET (CV-10) AT KEONEPOKO IKI, PUNA, HAWAI‛I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY 1-5-007:006, 069 & 070 (Applicant: B. T. Kuwahara, LLC; Approximately 9.93 Acres) The applicant requests a change of zone to develop a commercial center consisting of approximately 104,326 square feet of leasable space. Reference: Comm. 409 Intr. by: Mr. Kern (B/R) Approve: PC-47 Postponed: October 16, 2013 (Note: There is a pending motion by Mr. Yoshimoto and duly seconded by Mr. Kanuha to approve Bill 120.) ; and Comm. 409.3: From Council Vice Chair Karen Eoff, dated October 1, 2013, transmitting a proposed amendment to Bill 120, whereby a Certificate of Occupancy shall not be issued until the intersection improvement project at the Pāhoa Bypass (Highway 130)/Pāhoa Village Road intersection has been completed by the Department of Transportation. ; and Comm. 409.6: From Council Member Zendo Kern, dated October 30, 2013, transmitting a proposed amendment to Bill 120, whereby a Certificate of Occupancy shall not be issued until a traffic signal, crosswalks, and turning lanes at the Kahakai Boulevard/Pāhoa Village Road intersection has been installed by the applicant. Bill 135: AMENDS CHAPTER 14 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS Makes it unlawful for any person to distribute a tobacco product to any person under 21 years of age, to take effect on July 1, 2014. Those persons at least eighteen years old on or before July 1, 2014, would be exempt from this law. Reference: Comm. 447 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha Approve: PSMTC-17 Page 8 Hawai‘i County Council-27 November 6, 2013 Bill 137 (Draft 2): AMENDS CHAPTER 12, ARTICLE 2, OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE PROCEEDINGS FOR THE FORMATION OF IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS Clarifies the procedures for and usage of the combined hearing process as it relates to the final details of plans and specifications to be prepared after public hearings. Also adds a ten percent cost overrun threshold to clarify materially significant costs that would trigger a second public hearing. Reference: Comm. 452.2 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: FC-102 Bill 138: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 13-66, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2013 TO JUNE 30, 2014 Adds the Public Works Nani Kailua Extension project for $3.5 million to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from the General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund-Fund Balance and/or Other Sources (State Capital Improvements Project). This project will provide a new mauka- makai connector from Ali‘i Drive, in the vicinity of Oneo Bay, to the Kuakini Highway. Reference: Comm. 454 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha Approve: FC-103 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter Bill 139: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 2 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO MOVING VEHICLES Amends Section 24-271, Schedule 19 (Prohibited left turn areas), Subsection (c), South Hilo, by adding “Barenaba Lane at Kīlauea Avenue.” The amendment restricts left turns at the Barenaba Lane/Kīlauea Avenue intersection in order to preserve and maximize on-street parking along Kīlauea Avenue southeast of Barenaba Lane. Reference: Comm. 455 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B/R) Approve: PWPRC-28 Page 9 Hawai‘i County Council-27 November 6, 2013 Bill 140: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 2 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO MOVING VEHICLES Amends Section 24-265, Schedule 13 (Yield locations), Paragraph (g), Puna, by adding “North Oshiro Road, Southeast approach to bridge adjacent to parcels (3)1-8-005:029 and (3)1-8-073:003.” The amendment is at the request of the public to assign right-of-way at the subject one-lane bridge. Reference: Comm. 456 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B/R) Approve: PWPRC-29 ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 121: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 03-109 WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) TO INDUSTRIAL-COMMERCIAL MIXED - 20,000 SQUARE FEET (MCX-20) AT WAIĀKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAI‛I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-050:037 AND 038 (Request: Five-Year Time Extension to Comply with Condition C (Complete Construction) of Change of Zone Ordinance No. 03-109) (Applicant: Vince M. Kimura; Approximately 45,000 Square Feet) The Planning Director recommends a favorable recommendation for the 5-year time extension to comply with Condition C. Reference: Comm. 410 Intr. by: Mr. Kern (B/R) First Reading: October 16, 2013 Page 10 Hawai‘i County Council-27 November 6, 2013 Bill 122: PLANNING DIRECTOR INITIATED: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL – ONE ACRE (A-1a) AND SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) TO UNIVERSITY (UNV), AND THE DELETION OF THE PROPOSED 80-FOOT RIGHT-OF-WAY CONNECTING KOMOHANA STREET AND KUMUKOA STREET, AT WAIĀKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEYS: 2-4-001:005, PORTION OF 007, 041, 162, 163, 167 AND 2-4-056:017 The Windward Planning Commission forwards a favorable recommendation to the Council regarding the Planning Director’s request for a change of zone for approximately 312 acres of land that currently accommodates the main campus of the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo, its University Park of Science and Technology complex, as well as immediately surrounding lands under the management of the University of Hawai‘i. Reference: Comm. 411 Intr. by: Mr. Kern (B/R) First Reading: October 16, 2013 Bill 131: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 13-65, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014 Appropriates revenues in Federal Grants – Assistance to Firefighters Grant 2012 – Prevention and Safety ($19,400); appropriates same to Assistance to Firefighters Grant 2012 – Prevention and Safety. Reference: Comm. 433 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: October 16, 2013 Bill 132: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 13-65, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014 Appropriates revenues in Federal Grants – Assistance to Firefighters Grant 2012 – Operations and Safety ($46,984); appropriates same to Assistance to Firefighters Grant 2012 – Operations and Safety. Reference: Comm. 434 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: October 16, 2013 Page 11 Hawai‘i County Council-27 November 6, 2013 Bill 134: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 13-65, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014 Increases revenues in Federal Grants – Hawai‘i County Police Department (HCPD) Roadblock Program ($12,500); appropriates same to HCPD Roadblock Program. The funds will be used by the Police Department’s Roadblock program to conduct Driving Under the Influence (DUI) checkpoints during the National DUI Campaign. Reference: Comm. 436 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: October 16, 2013 REPORTS REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION Comm. 471: CLAIM AGAINST THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I/DONGBU INSURANCE RE: LINDA REVELL From Claims Investigator/Adjustor Clifford D. Victorine III, dated October 16, 2013, requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council regarding a property damage claim occurring on or about May 7, 2013, submitted by Dongbu Insurance on behalf of Ms. Linda Revell. Comm. 489: DISCUSSION REGARDING THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR POSITION From Council Chair J Yoshimoto, dated October 29, 2013, requesting an executive session to discuss the procedures, time frame, and criteria for selection of the new Legislative Auditor. The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the above matters, pursuant to Sections 92-5(a)(2) and 92-5(a)(4), for the purpose of considering the hiring of an officer or employee, as well as consulting with Council’s attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Council’s powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. A 2/3 vote pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, Section 92-4, and Rules No. 2 and No. 10 of the Rules of Procedure of the County Council is necessary to hold an executive meeting. OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) Page 12 Hawai‘i County Council-27 November 6, 2013 ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT Note: B/R, when listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Council Member has agreed to introduce legislation “By Request” on behalf of the requesting party. It does not necessarily signify support of or opposition to the proposal. The meeting places are accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special November 4, 2013 accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8255 by . Relay users please call 711(961-8255) to contact our office. Public attendance via videoconference is also available at the following locations until 4:30 p.m. or later in the event public witness testimony has not been completed:  Kona Council Office, West Hawai‘i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A  Waimea Council Office, Holomua Center, 64-1067 Māmalahoa Highway, Suite 5 Public attendance via videoconference is also available at the following locations until 3:00 p.m. or later in the event public witness testimony has not been completed:  Hawaiian Ocean View Estates Community Center, 92-8924 Leilani Circle  Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility, 15-2710 Kauhale Street, Pāhoa  County Facility (former Bank of Hawai‘i Building), 54-3888 Akoni Pule Highway, Kohala If for technical or other unanticipated circumstances the video connection cannot be made and/or is disrupted, the scheduled meeting will continue. Copies of this agenda and items listed on the agenda are available on the County Council-Clerk web page at http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/lb-council-meeting. For further information, please call 961-8255. fourteen (14) Submitting Testimony: Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring before 12:00 noon on the business copies for distribution. Public testimony may also be submitted day prior to the meeting :(1) by mail to the County Clerk’s Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i, 96720; (2) by facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or (3) by e-mail to Please submit separate testimony for each item. counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us. Submitting Video Testimony: Those submitting video testimony may e-mail a complete web address before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the (url) to videotestimony@hawaiicounty.gov meeting . The e-mail shall indicate the appropriate Committee or Council meeting, the meeting date, agenda item (communication, bill, resolution, or report number), and number of testifiers on the video Each video submittal shall be limited to a single agenda item submittal. . Video submittals may contain up to three individual testifiers and shall each be up to three minutes in length. Video testimony will not be played during the meeting; however, it will be distributed to Council Members prior to the meeting. The Office of the County Clerk reserves the right to refuse testimony containing inappropriate content or that is not in compliance with Council Rule 13 (Public Statements and Testimony). Page 13 Hawai‘i County Council-27 November 6, 2013 Allowable video formats are to be internet-based, downloadable, and accessible to this office and the general public; e.g. YouTube being the most commonly known but any, of similar functionality and format we can access and review, is acceptable. Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television - Channel 55: thth Wednesdays, November 13 and 20, following the viewing of the November 5, 2013, Council meeting thnd which is scheduled to start at 6 p.m.; Fridays, November 15 and 22, following the viewing of the th November 5, 2013, Council meeting which is scheduled to start at 12 p.m.; Sundays, November 17 and th 24, to follow the viewing of the November 5, 2013, Council meeting which is scheduled to start at 9 a.m. (These airtimes are subject to preemption by broadcasts from the State Legislature, and are subject to change by Na Leo ‘O Hawai‘i. Please check the current legislative broadcast schedule on the Na Leo ‘O Hawai‘i website at http://www.naleo.tv/tv-schedules/channel-55/.) UPCOMING MEETINGS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2013 COMMITTEES TBA WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway Building A WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2013 COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway Building A TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2013 COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 25 Aupuni Street WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2013 COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 25 Aupuni Street Page 14