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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2014/01/22 2012-2014 Aremorimoury J YOSHIMOTO a+'-°i" 'h; BRENDA FORD Chair and Presiding Officer ^ �,�%%,: GREGGOR ILAGAN t DRU MAMO KANUHA KAREN EOFF '-' ' - ZENDO KERN Vice Chair +r�r. =�:"�;�;: DENNIS"FRESH"ONISHI E.°.`..."' VALERIE T. POINDEXTER MARGARET WILLE COUNTY COUNCIL County ofHawai'1 Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 r. 33`d Session ' a- ORDER OF BUSINESS w ; West Hawai`i Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i January 22, 2014 9:00 a.m. (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) INVOCATION Pastor Brian Shiroma of Solid Rock Ministries CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Hawai‘i County Council-33 January 22, 2014 PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE 9:00 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS (NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 610: NOMINATES MR. DOUGLAS A. ESPEJO (COUNCIL DISTRICT 1), MR. GLEN S. MATSUDA (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2), MS. ASHLEY L. KIERKIEWICZ (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3), MS. SUSAN E. MADDOX (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7), MR. JOHN R. MITCHELL (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8), AND MS. LINDA M. KELLY (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9) TO THE COST OF GOVERNMENT COMMISSION From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated January 2, 2014, submitting for Council’s review and confirmation the above nominations. Waived: FC ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 261-14: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES 46-7, TO SUPPORT WILDLAND AND STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTING SERVICES WITHIN THE BIG ISLAND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE COMPLEX The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) identifies the terms and conditions for firefighting services provided by the Hawai‘i Fire Department and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in the refuge complex, which includes the Hakalau Forest and Kona Forest National Wildlife Reserves. The MOU would expire on December 31, 2019. Reference: Comm. 580 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: FC-119 Page 2 Hawai‘i County Council-33 January 22, 2014 Res. 263-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR TOBACCO-FREE SIGNS AT COUNTY PARKS, BEACHES, AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES IN WEST HAWAI‘I Transfers/appropriates $3,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 8); credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation, Parks Maintenance Other Current Expenses, Building and Construction Materials (Tobacco-Free Signs, West Hawai‘i). Reference: Comm. 590 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Res. 264-14: PROPOSES THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR THE LONO KONA SUBDIVISION Accepts the Director’s Report provided pursuant to Resolution No. 120-11, Draft 2, and allows future proceedings for the establishment of this improvement district. The Director’s Report (Communication No. 492.1) includes surveys, plans, maps, and materials to be used. Reference: Comm. 591 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha Waived: FC Res. 266-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR “TEEN DATING VIOLENCE PREVENTION PEER EDUCATION CONFERENCES” Transfers/appropriates $1,500 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 3); credits same to Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Committee on Status of Women, Miscellaneous Contract (Teen Dating Violence Prevention Peer Education Conferences). Reference: Comm. 594 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Waived: FC Page 3 Hawai‘i County Council-33 January 22, 2014 Res. 269-14: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY DONATION OF $750 TO THE HAWAI‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT TO SUPPORT THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) BUREAU’S FALL PREVENTION PROGRAM Donated by Hilo Walmart; would be used towards the purchase of a laptop computer to assist in program management and data collection. Reference: Comm. 598 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Res. 270-14: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES 46-7, FOR THE TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES GRANT TO THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT Grant funds would be used to increase the number of officers trained in traffic crash reconstruction and other traffic crash related courses, to purchase crash data retrieval cables and software, and to purchase data collector and printer station units. Reference: Comm. 599 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Res. 271-14: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY DONATION OF $2,000,000 TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I’S PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION FUND Donated by Kohanaiki Shores, LLC; would be used towards the acquisition of ‘O‘oma II in the district of North Kona, Tax Map Key: 7-3-009:004. Reference: Comm. 602 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Page 4 Hawai‘i County Council-33 January 22, 2014 Res. 273-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR PROJECT LIFESAVER PROGRAM Transfers/appropriates $5,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 2); credits same to Hawai‘i Fire Department, Fire Protection Equipment, Rescue Equipment (Project Lifesaver). Funds would be used to purchase tracking bracelets and related equipment. Reference: Comm. 607 Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto Waived: FC Res. 274-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR TOBACCO-FREE SIGNS AT COUNTY PARKS, BEACHES, AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES IN EAST HAWAI‘I Transfers/appropriates $3,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 2); credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation, Parks Maintenance Other Current Expenses, Building and Construction Materials (Tobacco-Free Signs-District 2/East Hawai‘i). Reference: Comm. 608 Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto Waived: FC BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 130: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 8, DIVISION 5 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO DESIGNATED PARKING AT COUNTY FACILITIES Redefines the responsibility of the Public Works Director, eliminates monthly parking charges paid by County employees and officials for parking stalls at three County buildings, establishes priorities for assigning reserved parking spaces, and eliminates shifting of reserved parking privileges. Reference: Comm. 427 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Negative: FC-96 (Due to a vote of 1-aye, 7-noes, and 1-absent) Postponed: October 16, 2013 (Note: There is a pending motion by Ms. Ford and duly seconded by Mr. Yoshimoto to approve Bill 130.) Page 5 Hawai‘i County Council-33 January 22, 2014 Bill 166: 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 Parks and Recreation Hawaiian Paradise Park, Community Park project for $300,000 to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund-Fund Balance and/or Other Sources, and would be used for site investigation, master planning, and preliminary design. Reference: Comm. 571 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan Approve: FC-120 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter Bill 171: 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 Mohouli Senior Housing Traffic Signal - Private project for $500,000 to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from Private Contributions, and would be used towards the design and construction of the traffic signal. Reference: Comm. 581 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: FC-121 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter Page 6 Hawai‘i County Council-33 January 22, 2014 Bill 172: 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, Ainaloa Boulevard Shoulder Improvements - County project for $86,000 to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund-Fund Balance and/or Other Sources, and would be used for construction of asphalt shoulders along the roadway. Reference: Comm. 582 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: FC-122 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter Bill 173: 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 Puna Community Development Plan (CDP) Road Projects - County project for $400,000 to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund- Fund Balance and/or Other Sources, and would be used to plan, design, or construct projects described in the Puna CDP. Reference: Comm. 583 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: FC-123 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter Bill 174: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 1, SECTION 24-255 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS Amends Schedule 3 (25 mile per hour limit), Subsection (c), South Hilo, by adding “Haleloke Street.” Reference: Comm. 584 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B/R) Approve: PWPRC-46 Page 7 Hawai‘i County Council-33 January 22, 2014 Bill 175: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 1, SECTION 24-257 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS Amends Schedule 5 (35 mile per hour limit), Subsection (c), South Hilo, by deleting “Haleloke Street.” Reference: Comm. 585 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B/R) Approve: PWPRC-47 Bill 176: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 2 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO YIELD LOCATIONS Amends Section 24-265, Schedule 13 (Yield locations), Subsection (a), Hāmākua, by adding “Old Māmalahoa Highway, southwestbound approach adjacent to parcel 4-6-011:046.” Reference: Comm. 586 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B/R) Approve: PWPRC-48 Bill 177: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 5, SECTION 24-280 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PARKING Amends Schedule 28 (No parking at anytime), Subsection (c), South Hilo, by adding “Punahele Street, southeast side, from Komohana Street to Hāla‘i Street.” Reference: Comm. 587 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B/R) Approve: PWPRC-49 Bill 178: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 6, SECTION 24-288 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO FREIGHT LOADING ZONES Amends Schedule 36 (Freight loading zones), Subsection (c), South Hilo, by adding “Keawe Street, southwest (mauka) side, from a point sixteen feet northwest (Hāmākua) of Kalākaua Street and extending sixteen feet in the northwesterly (Hāmākua) direction.” Reference: Comm. 588 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B/R) Approve: PWPRC-50 Page 8 Hawai‘i County Council-33 January 22, 2014 Bill 180: 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 by $70,000 in the Federal Grants – Hawai‘i County Police Department (HCPD) Traffic Investigation Program account; and appropriates same to the HCPD Traffic Investigation Program account. Funds would be used to increase the number of officers trained in traffic crash reconstruction and other traffic crash related courses, to purchase crash data retrieval cables and software, and to purchase data collector and printer station units. Reference: Comm. 599 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 159: 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 Parks and Recreation: Saint John’s Road – Guardrail Project ($60,000); funds shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund – Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($60,000). Funds would be used to place 300 feet of guardrail along St. John’s Road in the right-of-way above the County highway embankment and across from the church. Reference: Comm. 544 Intr. by: Ms. Ford First Reading: December 18, 2013 Postponed: January 8, 2014 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter (Note: There is a pending motion by Mr. Ilagan and duly seconded by Mr. Kern to approve Bill 159.) Page 9 Hawai‘i County Council-33 January 22, 2014 Bill 160: 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 Parks and Recreation Kahuku Park Main Water Line Improvements project for $150,000 to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund-Fund Balance and/or Other Sources. Funds would be used to plan and construct a main water line from Ocean View Well Number One to Kahuku Park. Reference: Comm. 550 Intr. by: Ms. Ford First Reading: January 8, 2014 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter Bill 161: 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), subsection (c), South Hilo, by adding “Ainaola Drive, north approach adjacent to parcels 2-4-007:049 and 2-4-007:053.” Reference: Comm. 552 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B/R) First Reading: January 8, 2014 Bill 162: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 5, SECTION 24-284 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PARKING Amends Schedule 32 (Two hour parking areas), subsection (c), South Hilo, by revising Item 17 to read “Kino‘ole Street, northeast (makai) side, the first seven stalls southeast of Ponahawai Street”; and revising Item 19 to read “Kino‘ole Street, southwest (mauka) side, the first seven stalls southeast of Ponahawai Street excluding the freight loading zone as set forth in Section 24-288 (Schedule 36, Freight Loading Zones).” Reference: Comm. 553 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B/R) First Reading: January 8, 2014 Page 10 Hawai‘i County Council-33 January 22, 2014 Bill 163: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 6, SECTION 24-288 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO FREIGHT LOADING ZONES Amends Schedule 36 (Freight loading zones), subsection (c), South Hilo, by adding “Kino‘ole Street, southwest (mauka) side, from a point two hundred ninety-seven feet southeast of Ponahawai Street and extending fifty-two feet in the southeasterly direction.” Reference: Comm. 554 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B/R) First Reading: January 8, 2014 Bill 164: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 7 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), PARKING METER ZONES Amends Section 24-289, Schedule 37 (36 minute parking meter zones), by changing the rates to 10 cents for 12 minutes and 25 cents for 36 minutes on portions of Kekaulike and Kino‘ole Street. Reference: Comm. 555 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B/R) First Reading: January 8, 2014 Bill 165: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 7 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PARKING METER ZONES Amends Section 24-291.1, Schedule 39.1 (two hour parking meter zones), by changing the rates to five cents for fifteen minutes, ten cents for thirty minutes, and twenty-five cents for seventy-five minutes in the County Building parking lot at the corner of Aupuni and Pauahi Streets during regular working hours of the County. Reference: Comm. 556 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B/R) First Reading: January 8, 2014 Page 11 Hawai‘i County Council-33 January 22, 2014 Bill 168: 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 by $12,353 in the Federal Grants – Safe Standby Pay account; and appropriates same to the Safe Standby Pay account. Funds would be used towards the County’s response to violent sex crimes against women through medical and forensic services. Reference: Comm. 575 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: January 8, 2014 Bill 169: 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 of $35,000 in the Fire Department Private Contributions account; and appropriates same to the Hawai‘i Medical Service Association Foundation Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Vehicle-Private, Motor Vehicle, account. Funds would be used to subsidize the cost of an EMS vehicle for community outreach, education, and emergency response. Reference: Comm. 578 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: January 8, 2014 Bill 170: 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 by $4,000 in the Transfer from General Fund account; and appropriates same to the South Hilo Road, Materials, account. Funds would be used for labor, equipment, and materials to raise the height of manhole covers on Kīlauea Avenue that are sunken below the road’s surface. Reference: Comm. 579 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: January 8, 2014 REPORTS Page 12 Hawai‘i County Council-33 January 22, 2014 REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION Comm. 489.6: SELECTION OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR From Council Chair J Yoshimoto, dated January 13, 2014, requesting an executive session to consider the hire 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.) 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 January 17, 2014 accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8255 by . Relay users please call 711(961-8255) to contact our office. Notice is hereby given Member attendance via videoconference: that pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes §92-3.5, the Hawai‘i County Council will be conducting this meeting via videoconference. Council Members will be present at the following locations:  H ilo Council Chambers, Hawai‘i County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401; and  Kona Council Chambers, West Hawai‘i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Bldg. A. (Pursuant to Council Rules of Procedure and Organization, Rule No. 2-6, it is hereby stated that Council Member J Yoshimoto will be attending the meeting from the Hilo Council Chambers.) Public attendance via videoconference is available at the above and following locations:  County Facility (former Bank of Hawai‘i Building), 54-3888 Akoni Pule Highway, Kohala;  Hawaiian Ocean View Estates Community Center, 92-8924 Leilani Circle;  Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility, 15-2710 Kauhale Street; and  Waimea Council Office, Holomua Center, 64-1067 Māmalahoa Highway, Suite 5. Page 13 Hawai‘i County Council-33 January 22, 2014 If audio stream between any site is lost for more than a short period of time, the meeting will be terminated. 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. Submitting Written Testimony: Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring fourteen (14)before 12:00 noon on copies for distribution. Public testimony may also be submitted the business 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). Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television - Channel 55: ththstth Wednesdays, January 29 and February 5, 2014, at 6 p.m.; Fridays, January 31 and February 7, ndth 2014, at 12 p.m.; and Sundays, February 2 and 9, 2014, 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, FEBRUARY 4, 2014 COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 25 Aupuni Street WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2014 COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 25 Aupuni Street TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2014 COMMITTEES TBA WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway Building A Page 14 Hawai‘i County Council-33 January 22, 2014 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014 COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway Building A Page 15