The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2014/05/13 2012-2014 J YOSHIMOTO 4 JNty os a� BRENDA FORD o. Chair and Presiding Officer �Ii;� GREGGOR ILAGAN •i c• DRU MAMO KANUHA KAREN EOFF ZENDO KERN Vice Chair 'i'..•�^�.�' DEWS"FRESH"ONISHI +r�cs•M'.A VALERIE T POINDEXTER MARGARET WILLE COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai`i Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 41 sc Session 181 c-.) cn 0 ORDER OF BUSINESS C-) r.. Hawaii County Building *;a 25 Aupuni Street � D= Hilo, Hawaii May 13, 2014 9:00 a.m. (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) INVOCATION Pastor Bob Tominaga of Thy Word Ministries CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Hawai‘i County Council-41 May 13, 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 ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 376-14: ACCEPTS THE DONATION OF LOT B-2 SITUATED AT KAIWIKI, DISTRICT OF SOUTH HILO, COUNTY AND STATE OF HAWAI‘I, BEING TAX MAP KEY: 2-6-010:067 (POR.), FROM DIANE COPEN FORD AND GARY WILLIAM VANNATTA The property owners wish to donate the above-mentioned parcel, consisting of approximately 757 square feet, to remedy a County paved road encroaching onto the property. Reference: Comm. 806 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: FC-161 Res. 377-14: AUTHORIZES THE ACQUISITION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY BY EMINENT DOMAIN, BEING A PORTION OF TAX MAP KEY: 2-3-009:027, SITUATED AT PONAHAWAI, DISTRICT OF SOUTH HILO, ISLAND AND COUNTY AND STATE OF HAWAI‘I, BEING LOT 22-C OF THE “HILO TOWN LOTS” FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SEWER LINE Authorizes the acquisition of Easement “S-1” (approximately 834 square feet) to construct, operate, and maintain an underground sewer line within Lot 22-C that would connect to the County’s sewer system. Reference: Comm. 807 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: FC-162 Note: First of two required readings, Section 101-13, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes Page 2 Hawai‘i County Council-41 May 13, 2014 Res. 389-14: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES ARMY GARRISON, HAWAI‘I - FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICE, PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES 46-7, TO SUPPORT FIREFIGHTING EFFORTS A Memorandum of Agreement would identify each jurisdiction’s responsibilities in fighting fires in Hawai‘i County. Reference: Comm. 826 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: FC-163 Res. 390-14: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES 46-7, TO PROVIDE FOR PARAMEDIC AMBULANCE SERVICE TO HAWAI‘I VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK A cooperative agreement between the Hawai‘i Fire Department and the State would identify each jurisdiction’s responsibilities in providing the above services to the staff, visitors, and surrounding community of Volcanoes National Park. Reference: Comm. 827 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: FC-164 Res. 391-14: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR ONE COPY MACHINE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement for a copier to be used by the Elderly Activities Division at the Kamana Senior Center in Hilo. Reference: Comm. 828 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: FC-165 Res. 392-14: AUTHORIZES THE EXCHANGE OF ROAD RESERVE A, TAX MAP KEY: 9-6-008-061 Remedies encroachment issues by the County onto private lands and a private entity onto County lands by authorizing land exchanges and transfers in the Wood Valley Homestead Subdivision in Pāhala. Reference: Comm. 829 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: FC-166 Page 3 Hawai‘i County Council-41 May 13, 2014 Res. 393-14: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a four-year lease agreement for property located at 81-6394 Māmalahoa Highway, Kona, Tax Map Key: 8-1-016:039 (por.), and the use of a 40-foot storage container located on the site for parking and storage, at a cost of $600 per month, with the option to rent on a month-to- month basis at the end of the four years. Reference: Comm. 830 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: FC-167 Res. 410-14: APPROVES THE HAWAI‘I STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES FISCAL YEAR 2015 PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET, AS AMENDED Requests the Council’s approval of the Hawai‘i State Association of Counties’ proposed operating budget, as amended, for Fiscal Year 2015. Reference: Comm. 851 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Waived: GREDC Res. 415-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE WAIMEA HAWAIIAN HOMESTEADERS’ ASSOCIATION INC. FOR OUTREACH EFFORTS FOR THE WAIMEA COMMUNITY AGRICULTURE PARK Transfers/appropriates $3,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 9); credits same to Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Research and Development Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services (Waimea Hawaiian Homesteaders’ Association). Reference: Comm. 861 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Waived: FC Page 4 Hawai‘i County Council-41 May 13, 2014 Res. 416-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE KAHILU THEATRE FOUNDATION TO SHOWCASE FILMS/MOVIES AT THE KAHILU THEATRE Transfers/appropriates $3,500 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 9); credits same to Department of Research and Development, Big Island Film Office – Research and Development, Miscellaneous Contract Services (Kahilu Theatre Foundation). Reference: Comm. 862 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Waived: FC Res. 417-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE KAILAPA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR THEIR OUTREACH EFFORTS Transfers/appropriates $9,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 9); credits same to Department of Research and Development, Hawai‘i County Resource Center, Miscellaneous Contract Services (Kailapa Community Association). Reference: Comm. 863 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Waived: FC Res. 418-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KAILUA VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, INC., FOR THE 2014 KAILUA- KONA COMMUNITY INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS DISPLAY Transfers/appropriates $1,170 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 8); credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation, Parks and Recreation Administration Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services (2014 Kailua-Kona Independence Day Fireworks Display). Reference: Comm. 865 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Page 5 Hawai‘i County Council-41 May 13, 2014 Res. 420-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE HAWAI‘I ISLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD, INC. (HIEDB), FOR THE MOBILE SCIENCE OUTREACH PROGRAM Transfers/appropriates $15,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 4); credits same to Department of Research and Development, Business Development Research and Development, Miscellaneous Contract Services (HIEDB - ‘Imiloa Mobile Science Outreach Program). Reference: Comm. 867 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan Waived: FC Res. 421-14: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (DHS), PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES 46-7, FOR THEIR GRANT TO THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Funds in the amount of $10,000 would be used to support youth activities in Hawai‘i County. Reference: Comm. 869 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Res. 422-14: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE UPGRADE TO, AND HOSTING OF, THEIR IASWORLD SOFTWARE, TO BE USED BY THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT’S REAL PROPERTY TAX DIVISION Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year agreement with options to renew, which includes a one-time conversion fee to Marshall and Swift cost methodology. Reference: Comm. 870 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Page 6 Hawai‘i County Council-41 May 13, 2014 Res. 424-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE HILO ORCHID SOCIETY INC. FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A 2015 HAWAI‘I- GROWN ORCHID CALENDAR Transfers/appropriates $1,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 9); credits same to Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Research and Development Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services (Hilo Orchid Society Inc.). Reference: Comm. 872 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Waived: FC Res. 425-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR ROADWAY DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 2 Transfers/appropriates $20,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 2); credits same to Department of Public Works, Transfer to Capital Project Fund-General (Lei Lehua Street Drainage Improvement). Reference: Comm. 875 Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto Waived: FC Res. 426-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO NEIGHBORHOOD PLACE OF PUNA FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PĀHOA RECREATIONAL BASKETBALL TEAM Transfers/appropriates $1,500 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 5); credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation, Parks and Recreation Administration Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services (Pāhoa basketball team). Reference: Comm. 882 Intr. by: Mr. Kern Waived: FC Page 7 Hawai‘i County Council-41 May 13, 2014 Res. 427-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE TO PURCHASE THERAPEUTIC MATERIALS USED IN THEIR SEXUAL ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES (SATS) PROGRAM Transfers/appropriates $2,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 5); credits same to Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Prosecuting Attorney Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services (Child and Family Service – SATS Program). Reference: Comm. 883 Intr. by: Mr. Kern Waived: FC Res. 428-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS AT THE HERBERT C. SHIPMAN PARK Transfers/appropriates $12,426 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 5); credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation, Transfer to Capital Project Fund – General (Discretionary Projects – Council District 5, Shipman Park Improvements). Reference: Comm. 884 Intr. by: Mr. Kern Waived: FC BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 195: AMENDS CHAPTER 21, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 21-32 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO BILLING OF CHARGES; PAYMENT; LATE PENALTY Reduces the rate of interest charged on past due wastewater balances from one and one-half percent per month, to one percent per month. Reference: Comm. 655 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: FC-168 Page 8 Hawai‘i County Council-41 May 13, 2014 Bill 231 ADOPTS A PAY PLAN FOR PERSONS EMPLOYED BY THE COUNTY (Draft 2): OTHER THAN THOSE WHOSE PAY IS OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, DESIGNATES PAYROLL PERIODS, PAY DAYS, PRESCRIBES REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO OFFICIAL FIDELITY BONDS, AND REPEALS ORDINANCE NO. 13-50 AND ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO, SAID ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE SALARY ORDINANCE OF 2014 This measure also covers other matters relating to the compensation and temporary employment of County employees. Reference: Comm. 783.2 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: FC-159 Postponed: May 1, 2014 (Note: There is a pending motion by Ms. Poindexter and duly seconded by Ms. Ford to approve Bill 231, Draft 2.) ; and Comm. 783.8: From Council Member Valerie T. Poindexter, dated May 1, 2014, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 231, Draft 2. Bill 237: AMENDS CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE 4, DIVISION 5, SECTION 25-4-51 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO REQUIRED NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES (Planning Director Initiated) Corrects an unintended revision which repealed provisions regarding funeral homes, funeral services, mortuaries and crematoriums. Reference: Comm. 817 Intr. by: Mr. Kern (B/R) Approve: PC-63 Bill 238: AMENDS CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE 2 AND ARTICLE 5 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS FOR GOLF COURSES AND RELATED GOLF COURSE USES (Planning Director Initiated) Clarifies that Use Permits to allow golf courses and related uses would be prohibited if the property is situated within the State Land Use Agricultural District, in accordance with State Land Use law. Reference: Comm. 818 Intr. by: Mr. Kern (B/R) Approve: PC-64 Page 9 Hawai‘i County Council-41 May 13, 2014 Bill 239: AMENDS THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I GENERAL PLAN, AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 05-25, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE GENERAL PLAN Allows a comprehensive review of the General Plan to be initiated by the Planning Department no more than 10 years after adoption of the previous comprehensive amendments, rather than to be submitted to the County Council within that timeframe. Reference: Comm. 819 Intr. by: Mr. Kern (B/R) Approve: PC-65 Bill 240: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 11, DIVISION 1, SECTION 24-300 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS ON PRIVATE STREETS Adds certain streets in the Fern Acres Subdivision to Schedule 4 (25 mile per hour limit), Subsection (g), Puna. Reference: Comm. 820 Intr. by: Mr. Kern Approve: PWPRC-69 Bill 242: 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 Liquor Control Hazardous Material Mitigation and Improvements – Private project for $1,803,000 to the Capital Budget. Funds for the project shall be provided from Private Contributions – Liquor Percentage Fees ($1,803,000). Funds would be used to remove asbestos, mold, and mildew from the Liquor Control Department’s office area and to renovate the department’s conference room according to Americans with Disabilities Act standards. Reference: Comm. 825 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: FC-169 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-41 May 13, 2014 Bill 250: 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 the State Grants - Wireless Enhanced 911 (E911) Fees account ($3,100,000); and appropriates the same to the Wireless E911 account. Funds would be used to increase the Pictometry Imagery for the Police Department’s E911 system, upgrade and maintain the current system, and cover monthly travel expenses to attend E911 Wireless meetings. Reference: Comm. 868 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Bill 251: 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 the State Grants – Department of Human Services (DHS) Youth Activities Crime Prevention Grant account ($10,000); and appropriates the same to the DHS Youth Activities Crime Prevention Grant account. Funds would be used to support youth activities in Hawai‘i County. Reference: Comm. 869 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Bill 252: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 13-65, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION FUND Increases revenues in the Real Property Tax Interest account ($200,000); and appropriates the same to the Transfer to Public Access/Open Space Preservation Fund account ($175,000) and to the Transfer to Public Access/Open Space Preservation Maintenance Fund account ($25,000). These fund transfers would allow the County to maintain compliance with Sections 10-15 and 10-16 of the County Charter. Reference: Comm. 874 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Page 11 Hawai‘i County Council-41 May 13, 2014 ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Res. 368-14: PROVIDES FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PRIVATE PROPERTIES BY EMINENT DOMAIN, BEING PORTIONS OF TAX MAP KEYS: 2-2-027:058 (PARCEL 2), 2-2-036:019 (PARCEL 16), 2-2-036:018 (PARCEL 17), AND 2-2-036:077 (PARCEL 24) SITUATED AT WAIĀKEA, DISTRICT OF SOUTH HILO, COUNTY AND STATE OF HAWAI‘I, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY PARCEL NEEDED FOR THE MANONO STREET IMPROVEMENTS, JOB NO. P-3828 The acquisition of these four parcels is needed to complete the development and construction of the widening of Manono Street between Lanikāula and Kekūanaō‘a Streets. Reference: Comm. 796 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: April 16, 2014 Second Reading: May 1, 2014 Note: Pursuant to Section 101-13, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, two readings are required. Note: Due to lack of publication pursuant to HRS §101-13, the Council will consider Resolution 368-14 for final action after fulfillment of publication requirement. Bill 227: 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 the Federal - 2014 Block Grant account ($2,677,897) and the Block Grant - Program Income account ($174,811.53), for a total of $2,852,708.53; and appropriates the same to the following accounts: Hilo Adult Day Care Center - Site and Infrastructure Improvements ($500,000), Pāhala Fire Station - Wildland Brush Truck - Acquisition ($165,000), Hilo Drag Strip Accessibility Compliance ($1,002,258.53), Habitat for Humanity Affordable Workforce Housing - Land Acquisition ($292,000), Residential Emergency Repair Program ($358,450), and Administration, Planning & Fair Housing ($535,000). Reference: Comm. 779 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: May 1, 2014 Page 12 Hawai‘i County Council-41 May 13, 2014 Bill 228: 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 the Federal - 2013 Block Grant account ($127,655); and appropriates the same to the Removal of Architectural Barriers - Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance - Various County Facilities account ($75,000) and Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island - Certified Kitchen Construction account ($52,655). Reference: Comm. 780 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: May 1, 2014 Bill 229: 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 - Workforce Investment Act (WIA) account ($1,521,232); and appropriates the same to the following accounts: WIA - Administration Planning 2014-15 ($152,121), WIA - Adult Program 2014-15 ($495,316), WIA - Dislocated Worker Program 2014-15 ($405,276), and WIA - Youth Program 2014-15 ($468,519). Funds would be used to assist adults, dislocated workers, and youth by providing services that would train individuals to increase employment, retention, earnings, skills, and literacy. Reference: Comm. 781 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: May 1, 2014 Bill 230: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 08-106 OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED PERTAINING TO THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING ALL OR A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE COUNTY Amends Exhibit A, Draft 5, by decreasing funding for Kealekehe Wastewater Treatment Plant (WTP) Aeration Upgrade ($2,650,000) and eliminating funding for the Kealekehe WTP Sludge Removal project ($3 million) due to the Department of Environmental Management’s acquisition of State Revolving Fund financing for these projects. Adds Repair/Replace Wastewater Facilities ($3 million) and Kamakoa Nui Community Development ($2,650,000). Reference: Comm. 782 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: May 1, 2014 Note: 2/3 vote required, pursuant to Section 47-5, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes Page 13 Hawai‘i County Council-41 May 13, 2014 Bill 236: 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 the Federal Grants - Sexual Assault Nurse Coordinator Grant account ($24,946), and appropriates same to the Sexual Assault Nurse Coordinator account. Funds would be used to contract an agency to oversee, coordinate, and perform services of the Police Department’s Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner program. Reference: Comm. 784 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: May 1, 2014 Bill 243: 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 Lei Lehua Street Drainage Improvement – County project for $20,000 to the Capital Budget. Funds for the project shall be provided from General Fund and/or Other Sources (Contingency Relief) ($20,000). Funds would be used towards roadway drainage improvements and concrete sidewalks. Reference: Comm. 832 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: May 1, 2014 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6 (e), Hawai‘i County Charter Bill 244: 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 Downtown Hilo Accessibility and Mobility Improvements - County project for $100,000 to the Capital Budget. Funds for the project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund – Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($100,000). Funds would be used towards a downtown Hilo parking and traffic calming plan, and a county-wide “Complete Streets” policy. Reference: Comm. 833 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: May 1, 2014 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6 (e), Hawai‘i County Charter Page 14 Hawai‘i County Council-41 May 13, 2014 Bill 245: 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 Increases funds to the Parks and Recreation Discretionary Projects – Council District 1 account by $60,000 and Discretionary Projects - Council District 5 account by $29,000. Funds for this project shall be provided from General Fund and/or Other Sources - Contingency Relief ($89,000). Funds would be used towards capital improvement projects in the respective districts. Reference: Comm. 834 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: May 1, 2014 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6 (e), Hawai‘i County Charter Bill 246: 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 Discretionary Projects accounts for Council Districts 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 9 at $100,000 each. Funds for this project shall be provided from General Fund and/or Other Sources (Contingency Relief) ($700,000). Funds would be used towards capital improvement projects in the respective districts. Reference: Comm. 835 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: May 1, 2014 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6 (e), Hawai‘i County Charter Bill 247: 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 the Transfer from General Fund account ($30,000); and appropriates same to the Transfer to Highway Funds, Traffic Signals and Streetlights ($30,000). Funds would be used towards the Development of construction/engineering documents for the Ali‘i Drive thematic heritage lighting project in North Kona, Hawai‘i). Reference: Comm. 852 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: May 1, 2014 Page 15 Hawai‘i County Council-41 May 13, 2014 REPORTS Financial Report: Monthly Budget Status Report for the Month Ended March 31, 2014, from the Department of Finance. PC-62 NOMINATION OF MS. DEBORAH L. CHANG TO THE CULTURAL (Comm. 776): RESOURCES COMMISSION From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated March 25, 2014, submitting for the Council’s review and confirmation the above nomination. REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION A 2/3 vote pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, Section 92-4, and Rule Nos. 2 and 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 May 9, 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. Page 16 Hawai‘i County Council-41 May 13, 2014 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: Wednesdays, May 21 (to follow the viewing of the May 1 meeting scheduled to start at 6 p.m.) and May 28, 2014, at 6 p.m.; Fridays, May 23 and 30, 2014, at 12 p.m.; and Sundays, May 25 and June 1, 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 WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2014 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE 9:00 A.M. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO COUNCIL 25 Aupuni Street MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2014 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE 9:00 A.M. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO COUNCIL 25 Aupuni Street TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2014 COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 25 Aupuni Street WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2014 COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 25 Aupuni Street Page 17