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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2014/02/05 2012-2014 J YOSHIMOTO pJ"`Y-�`"'.Y; BRENDA FORD Chair and Presiding Officer � ^ jn!1%c; ``. GREGGOR ILAGAN DRU MAMO KANUHA KAREN EOFF -"'' ZENDO KERN Vice Chair : •�"• ► DENNIS"FRESH"ONISHI • - VALERIE T.POINDEXTER MARGARET WILLE COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai`i Hawai'i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai i 96720 ~> 34th Session `9 ORDER OF BUSINESS ? N N Hawai`i County Council -- 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i February 5, 2014 9:00 a.m. (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) INVOCATION Pastor Charles Kama of Hilo New Hope Christian Fellowship 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-34 February 5, 2014 PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE Boy Scouts of Presentation of a Certificate of Merit Co-Sponsored by Council Chair J America – Eagle Yoshimoto and Council Member Dennis “Fresh” Onishi recognizing and Scout: congratulating Adam Onishi for his achievement in earning the Boy Scouts of America’s highest rank of Eagle Scout. Reference: Comm. 635 Boy Scouts of Presentation of a Certificate of Merit Sponsored by Council Chair J Yoshimoto America – Eagle recognizing and congratulating Ryan Bisel for his achievement in earning the Boy Scout: Scouts of America’s highest rank of Eagle Scout. Reference: Comm. 636 9:30 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 the Council’s review and confirmation the above nominations. Waived: FC Postponed: January 22, 2014 (Note: There is a pending motion by Mr. Kern and duly seconded by Mr. Ilagan to approve the confirmation of the above nominations.) Page 2 Hawai‘i County Council-34 February 5, 2014 Comm. 633: REQUESTS DISCUSSION ON VIDEOCONFERENCE SITES’ CLOSING TIMES From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated January 24, 2014, requesting discussion on when videoconferencing sites of Committee and Council meetings may close. Waived: GREDC Comm. 637: NOMINATES MR. DELAN A. PERRY (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4) TO THE COST OF GOVERNMENT COMMISSION From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated January 23, 2014, submitting for the Council’s review and confirmation the above nomination. Waived: FC ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 241-13: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR MISCELLANEOUS BABY FURNITURE AND BEDDING FOR THE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE – WEST HAWAI‘I DOMESTIC ABUSE SHELTER Transfers/appropriates $500 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 6); credits same to Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Kona Prosecuting Attorney Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services (Child and Family Service – West Hawai‘i Domestic Abuse Shelter). Reference: Comm. 546 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Waived: FC Postponed: December 18, 2013, and January 8, 2014 (Note: There is a pending motion by Ms. Ford and duly seconded by Mr. Kanuha to approve Res. 241-13.) Page 3 Hawai‘i County Council-34 February 5, 2014 Res. 243-13: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR BUS PASSES FOR THE RESIDENTS OF THE WEST HAWAI‘I DOMESTIC ABUSE SHELTER Transfers/appropriates $180 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 6); credits same to Mass Transit Agency, Mass Transit Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services (Bus Passes, West Hawai‘i Domestic Abuse Shelter). Reference: Comm. 548 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Waived: FC Postponed: December 18, 2013, and January 8, 2014 (Note: There is a pending motion by Ms. Ford and duly seconded by Mr. Kern to approve Res. 243-13.) Res. 244-13: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR TOBACCO-FREE GROUNDS SIGNS Transfers/appropriates $3,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 6); credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation, Parks Maintenance Other Current Expenses, Building and Construction Materials (Tobacco-Free Grounds Signs). Funds would be used to install signs at County parks and facilities. Reference: Comm. 551 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Waived: FC Postponed: January 8, 2014 (Note: There is a pending motion by Mr. Kern and duly seconded by Mr. Kanuha to approve Res. 244-13.) Page 4 Hawai‘i County Council-34 February 5, 2014 Res. 253-13: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE “TEEN DATING VIOLENCE CONFERENCES” AT PĀHALA HIGH SCHOOL AND KONAWAENA HIGH SCHOOL Transfers/appropriates $10,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 6); credits same to Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Committee on Status of Women, Miscellaneous Contract (Teen Dating Violence Conference). Reference: Comm. 566 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Waived: FC Postponed: January 8, 2014 (Note: There is a pending motion by Ms. Poindexter and duly seconded by Mr. Kanuha to approve Res. 253-13.) Res. 267-14: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO NEGOTIATE A LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY, BEING A PORTION OF THE FORMER PI‘IHONUA SCHOOL, SITUATED AT PI‘IHONUA, DISTRICT OF SOUTH HILO, ISLAND, COUNTY AND STATE OF HAWAI‘I AND IDENTIFIED AS BEING A PORTION OF TAX MAP KEY: 2-5-028:017, TO PARENTS AND CHILDREN TOGETHER (PACT) The Finance Director would be authorized to negotiate a 30-year lease with PACT for the facility. PACT, which provides child care services, is desirous of the lease so that it may qualify for federal funding to make improvements to the child care center. Reference: Comm. 596 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: FC-124 Page 5 Hawai‘i County Council-34 February 5, 2014 Res. 268-14: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO NEGOTIATE A LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY, BEING A PORTION OF THE HAWAIIAN BEACHES HEAD START FACILITY, SITUATED AT HAWAIIAN BEACHES, DISTRICT OF PUNA, ISLAND, COUNTY AND STATE OF HAWAI‘I AND IDENTIFIED AS BEING A PORTION OF TAX MAP KEY: 1-5-067:035, TO PARENTS AND CHILDREN TOGETHER (PACT) The Finance Director would be authorized to negotiate a 30-year lease with PACT for the facility. PACT, which provides child care services, is desirous of the lease so that it may qualify for federal funding to make improvements to the child care center. Reference: Comm. 597 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: FC-125 Res. 276-14: 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” IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 Transfers/appropriates $2,500 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 1); credits same to Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Committee on Status of Women, Miscellaneous Contract (Teen Dating Violence Prevention Peer Education Conferences – District 1). Reference: Comm. 616 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Res. 279-14: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY DONATION OF $250 TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO SUPPORT THE ELDERLY ACTIVITIES DIVISION’S NUTRITION PROGRAM Donated by Fleming and Associates, LLC; would be used to purchase meals for Meals on Wheels clients. Reference: Comm. 623 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Page 6 Hawai‘i County Council-34 February 5, 2014 Res. 280-14: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DONATION OF SURPLUS HYDRATED LIME FROM THE UNITED STATES ARMY, ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LABORATORY, TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Donation of 50 tons of hydrated lime, with an estimated value of $28,000, would be used by the Wastewater Division to help control the pH level of wastewater at the Kula‘imano and Pāpa‘ikou wastewater treatment plants. Reference: Comm. 624 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Res. 282-14: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I TO EXECUTE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2012 HOME STATE RECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM, HAWAI‘I HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (HHFDC), PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM IN THE MOHOULI HEIGHTS SENIOR NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT Authorizes the Mayor to execute an amendment to the FY2012 HOME State Recipient Agreement with HHFDC in order to accept funds of $394,441. Reference: Comm. 631 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Res. 283-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE 2014 PUNA REGIONAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FAIR Transfers/appropriates $4,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 5); credits same to Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency, Civil Defense Agency Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services (2014 Puna Regional Emergency Preparedness Fair). Reference: Comm. 632 Intr. by: Mr. Kern Waived: FC Page 7 Hawai‘i County Council-34 February 5, 2014 Res. 284-14: URGES THE HAWAI‘I STATE LEGISLATURE TO PASS HOUSE BILL 1671, WHICH WILL INCREASE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX (TAT) REVENUE TO THE COUNTIES House Bill 1671 would remove the current cap on the counties’ share of TAT revenue and would reserve to the counties 44.8 percent of collected TAT revenue. Reference: Comm. 634 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Waived: GREDC Res. 285-14: AMENDS THE RULES OF PROCEDURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I BY AMENDING RULE NO. 4, OFFICERS AND THEIR DUTIES, RELATING TO REFERRAL OF MATTERS RECEIVED BY THE COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON Adds language that would allow the Council Chair to determine what items must be referred to the Council or proper Committee Chair and to have the discretion to decline referral of non-legislative matters (e.g., reports and communications). Reference: Comm. 638 Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 109: AMENDS CHAPTER 14, GENERAL WELFARE, HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE RELATING TO THE RESTRICTION OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated August 13, 2013. Prohibits the cultivation, development, or use of any genetically modified organism (GMO), or to genetically modify any specific or non-specific parts of an organism’s genome. Exempts state or federally licensed medical or agricultural research institutions provided all activity is located in a biosafety level 3 containment facility. Allows those currently engaged in GMO practices to continue for a period of 30 months, provided operations are not increased or expanded, and that those operations be registered with the Department of Environmental Management within 90 days of the effective date of the ordinance with a registration fee of $100 per location per year. Reference: Comm. 385 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Negative: PSMTC-18 (Due to a vote of 1-aye, 6-noes, and 2-absent) Page 8 Hawai‘i County Council-34 February 5, 2014 Bill 183: 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 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) TO NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL – 10,000 SQUARE FEET (CN-10) AT WAIĀKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-2- 036:053 (Applicant: Sherry Jordan; approximately 11,771 square feet) The applicant is requesting a change of zone to the subject property on Laukapu Street in the Waiākea Houselots Subdivision in Hilo to renovate an existing single-family dwelling and relocate a real estate business to the site. Reference: Comm. 605 Intr. by: Mr. Kern (B/R) Approve: PC-52 Bill 184: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 02-49 WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL – 20,000 SQUARE FEET (CG-20) AT WAIĀKEA HOUSE LOTS SECOND SERIES, WAIĀKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-022:005 (Applicant: Sandra Kaneshiro; approximately 20,640 square feet) The current applicant, who purchased the property in 2005, requests a five-year time extension to comply with Condition B (secure Final Plan Approval). The applicant proposes to demolish the existing dwelling, located on Kamana Street in Hilo, and construct a new commercial office building. Reference: Comm. 606 Intr. by: Mr. Kern (B/R) Approve: PC-53 Bill 187: 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 $100,000 in the Federal Grants – Workforce Investment Act (WIA) account; and appropriates $62,280 in the WIA – Adult Program 2012-13 account and $37,720 in the WIA – Dislocated Worker Program 2012-13 account, for a total of $100,000. Funds would be used to assist adults, dislocated workers, and youth by providing services that will train individuals to increase employment, retention, earnings, skills, and literacy. Reference: Comm. 622 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Page 9 Hawai‘i County Council-34 February 5, 2014 Bill 190: 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 $394,441 in the Federal Grants – HOME Investment Partnerships Program account; and appropriates same to the Mohouli Heights Senior Neighborhood Project, Hawai‘i Island Community Development Corporation account. Funds would be used to install a photovoltaic system in the Mohouli Heights Senior Neighborhood Project, which will consist of 60 one-bedroom, one-bath units for the elderly. Reference: Comm. 631 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) 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 First Reading: January 22, 2014 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter Page 10 Hawai‘i County Council-34 February 5, 2014 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 First Reading: January 22, 2014 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter 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 First Reading: January 22, 2014 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 First Reading: January 22, 2014 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter Page 11 Hawai‘i County Council-34 February 5, 2014 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) First Reading: 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) First Reading: January 22, 2014 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) First Reading: January 22, 2014 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) First Reading: January 22, 2014 Page 12 Hawai‘i County Council-34 February 5, 2014 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) First Reading: 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 First Reading: January 22, 2014 REPORTS REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION Comm. 489.7: SELECTION OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR From Council Chair J Yoshimoto, dated January 22, 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. Page 13 Hawai‘i County Council-34 February 5, 2014 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 February 3, 2014 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 available at the following locations until 4:30 p.m. or later in the event public testimony has not been completed:  Kona Council Office, West Hawai‘i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A; and  Waimea Council Office, Holomua Center, 64-1067 Māmalahoa Highway, Suite 5. Public attendance via videoconference is also available at the following locations until public testimony has been completed:  County Facility (former Bank of Hawai‘i Building), 54-3888 Akoni Pule Highway, Kohala;  Hawaiian Ocean View Estates Community Center, 92-8924 Leilani Circle; and  Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility, 15-2710 Kauhale Street. If for technical or other unanticipated circumstances the video and/or audio connection cannot be made 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. 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 Page 14 Hawai‘i County Council-34 February 5, 2014 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: Wednesdays, February 12 and 19, 2014, at 6 p.m.; Fridays, February 14 and 21, 2014, at 12 p.m.; and Sundays, February 16 and 23, 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 18, 2014 COMMITTEES TBA WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway Building A WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014 COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway Building A FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2014 COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 25 Aupuni Street Page 15