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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2014/06/04 2012-2014 J YOSHIMOTO uMtv5o`M BRENDA FORD Chair and Presiding Officer �J��%�� GREGGOR ILAGAN •��'!;,'/, c.- DRU MAMO KANUHA KAREN EOFF "' ZENDO KERN Vice Chair \+r,•r�is; DENNIS 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 o n Q 44th Session >a ORDER OF BUSINESS •• Hawai`i County Building w 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i June 4, 2014 9:00 a.m. (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) INVOCATION Reverend Jack Snell from Puna Covenant Church 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-44 June 4, 2014 PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE Boy Scouts of Presentation of a Certificate of Merit Sponsored by Council Member America – Eagle Valerie T. Poindexter recognizing and congratulating Austin Makana Loo for his Scout: achievement in earning the Boy Scouts of America’s highest rank of Eagle Scout. Reference: Comm. 891 Pā‘auhau Presentation of a Certificate of Merit sponsored by Council Member Community Valerie T. Poindexter recognizing Keoki Lindsey, Keith Burkhardt, and Association, Tracey Bautista for their help with completing the Pā‘auhau Community Park. Resort Management Group: Reference: Comm. 891 Boy Scouts of Presentation of a Certificate of Merit Sponsored by Council Member America – Eagle Dennis “Fresh” Onishi recognizing and congratulating Kawaiola Kuamoo Santa Scout: Maria and Inoke Mills for their achievement in earning the Boy Scouts of America’s highest rank of Eagle Scout. Reference: Comm. 909 9:45 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. 911: APPOINTMENT OF MOLLY A. STEBBINS AS CORPORATION COUNSEL From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated May 22, 2014, submitting for the Council’s review and confirmation the above appointment. Waived: GREDC ; and Comm. 911.1: From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated May 22, 2014, stating that Ms. Stebbins’ appointment is effective May 20, 2014. Page 2 Hawai‘i County Council-44 June 4, 2014 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; January 8, 2014; and February 5, 2014 (Note: There is a pending motion by Ms. Ford and duly seconded by Mr. Kanuha to approve Res. 241-13.) Res. 419-14: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF TAX MAP KEY: 1-4-093:042 IN THE DISTRICT OF PUNA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 42, HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED) The land adjacent to Ahalanui Park and the Hot Pond (2.045 acres) is listed as the th 13 priority for purchase by the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission. Reference: Comm. 866 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan Approve: FC-172 Page 3 Hawai‘i County Council-44 June 4, 2014 Res. 423-14: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF TAX MAP KEYS: 7-7-008:021 AND 023, WHITE SANDS MAUKA IN THE AHUPUA‘A OF PAHOEHOE IN THE DISTRICT OF NORTH KONA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 42 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED) The White Sands Mauka property is listed as a key priority for purchase in the 2013 Annual Report of the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission. Reference: Comm. 871 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha Approve: FC-173 Res. 429-14: AMENDS THE RULES OF PROCEDURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I BY AMENDING RULE NO. 27, RELATING TO USE OF THE DISTRICT CONTINGENCY RELIEF FUND Amends Council Rule No. 27 so that it conforms with the newly enacted provisions of Ordinance No. 14-43, relating to awarding of District Contingency Relief funds to nonprofit organizations. ` Reference: Comm. 885 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Res. 431-14: REPLACES RESOLUTION NO. 355-14 AND APPOINTS A NEW HAWAI‘I COUNTY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE HAWAI‘I STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (HSAC) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND NOMINATES NEW REPRESENTATIVES TO THE WESTERN INTERSTATE REGION (WIR) BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (NACo) BOARD OF DIRECTORS Names Council Member Dru Mamo Kanuha as the representative to the HSAC Executive Committee, with Council Member Margaret Wille to serve as his alternate. Also names Council Member Dru Mamo Kanuha as nominee to serve as Director on the NACo Board of Directors and WIR Board of Directors for the term beginning July 1, 2014. Reference: Comm. 887 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Waived: GREDC Page 4 Hawai‘i County Council-44 June 4, 2014 Res. 432-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR CINDER ROCK FOR THE HONOKA‘A RODEO ARENA FLOOR Transfers/appropriates $3,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 1); credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation, Transfer to Capital Project Fund – General (Discretionary Projects – Council District 1, Cinder Rock for Honoka‘a Rodeo Arena Floor). Reference: Comm. 888 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Res. 433-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR LABOR TO BUILD PHASE 2 OF THE NORTH KOHALA SKATE PARK Transfers/appropriates $35,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 9); credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation, Transfer to Capital Project Fund – General (Discretionary Projects – Council District 9). Reference: Comm. 889 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Waived: FC Res. 434-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR DISCRETIONARY PROJECTS – COUNCIL DISTRICT 3 Transfers/appropriates $7,932.90 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 3); credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation, Transfer to Capital Project Fund – General (Discretionary Projects – Council District 3). Reference: Comm. 890 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Waived: FC Page 5 Hawai‘i County Council-44 June 4, 2014 Res. 435-14: APPROVES PARTICIPATION BY THE HAWAI‘I STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (HSAC) IN THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES’ (NACo) HEALTH DISCOUNT PROGRAM Requires approval of the marketing agreement (Exhibit A) by HSAC’s member counties. NACo would provide a health discount card at no additional cost for member counties and state associations of counties to offer to residents. Reference: Comm. 892 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Waived: GREDC Res. 437-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE A NEW VAN Transfers/appropriates $24,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Salary and Wages, Regular Salary and Wages; credits same to Clerk - Council Services Equipment, Motor Vehicle (New Vehicle). Reference: Comm. 895 Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto Waived: FC Res. 438-14: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF EQUIPMENT FOR USE BY THE HAWAI‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT Donated by the State Department of Defense, State Civil Defense, with a total original value of $24,530.49, at no cost to the County. Reference: Comm. 896 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Page 6 Hawai‘i County Council-44 June 4, 2014 Res. 439-14: 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 COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I’S SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL (SRTS) PROGRAM GRANT Funds in the amount of $100,000 would be used towards the SRTS program’s goal of improving the ability of children to walk or bicycle safely to school. Reference: Comm. 897 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Res. 440-14: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES (DLNR), PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES 46-7, TO TRANSFER ONE GENERATOR FOR USE AT THE HILO TRAP AND SKEET RANGE The generator, while being maintained and operated by the County, would remain the property of the DLNR’s Hunter Education Program. A Memorandum of Understanding would specify terms relating to the maintenance and operation of the range and generator. Reference: Comm. 899 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Res. 441-14: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF 47 LOGS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Donated by Edwin DeLuz Trucking and Gravel LLC and valued at $12,000, which includes hauling costs; would be used as barriers at several park facilities. Reference: Comm. 900 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Page 7 Hawai‘i County Council-44 June 4, 2014 Res. 442-14: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR HOSTED VOICE OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL (VOIP) PHONE SERVICE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year agreement, at a cost not to exceed approximately $500 per month. Reference: Comm. 901 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Res. 443-14: APPROVES THE HAWAI‘I STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (HSAC) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SLATE, AND APPROVES THE NOMINATION OF MEMBERS FOR THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (NACo) BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE WESTERN INTERSTATE REGION (WIR) BOARD OF DIRECTORS Requests the Council’s approval of the following slate of HSAC Executive Committee Members and their alternates for the term beginning July 1, 2014: Mel Rapozo, President (Ross Kagawa, Alternate); Dennis “Fresh” Onishi, Vice President (Dru Mamo Kanuha, Alternate); Honolulu City Council Chair or the Council Chair’s Representative, Secretary (pursuant to Section 5(1) of the HSAC bylaws); and Michael P. Victorino, Treasurer (G. Riki Hokama, Alternate). Also requests the Council’s approval of the nominations of Michael P. Victorino and Mel Rapozo to serve on the NACo Board of Directors, as well as the nominations of Dennis “Fresh” Onishi and Mike White to serve on the WIR Board of Directors for the term beginning July 1, 2014. Reference: Comm. 903 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Waived: GREDC Res. 444-14: URGES THE HAWAI‘I INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL TO AWARD A $400,000 GRANT TO THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO RESEARCH METHODS TO CONTROL THE SPREAD OF THE LITTLE FIRE ANT Funds would be used towards labor, supplies, and equipment. Reference: Comm. 907 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Waived: GREDC Page 8 Hawai‘i County Council-44 June 4, 2014 Res. 445-14: URGES HAWAI‘I ISLAND LEGISLATORS TO REQUEST A $400,000 GRANT FROM THE HAWAI‘I INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO RESEARCH METHODS TO CONTROL THE SPREAD OF THE LITTLE FIRE ANT Urges the Legislature to write a letter to the Hawai‘i Invasive Species Council requesting the above grant. Reference: Comm. 908 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Waived: GREDC Res. 446-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND FOR PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 Transfers/appropriates $42,677 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation, Transfer to Capital Project Fund (Discretionary Projects – Council District 1). Reference: Comm. 910 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Res. 447-14: ACCEPTS THE GRANT OF DRAINAGE EASEMENT D-7 NEEDED FOR THE KAPI‘OLANI STREET EXTENSION, JOB NO. E-4039, SITUATED AT WAIĀKEA, SOUTH HILO, ISLAND OF HAWAI‘I, BEING A PORTION OF TAX MAP KEY (TMK): 2-4-056:015 (POR.) FROM THE ISLAND OF HAWAI‘I YMCA, A HAWAI‘I NONPROFIT CORPORATION Grants a perpetual easement, over and across a 150 square foot portion of the above property, to Hawai‘i County. Reference: Comm. 912 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Page 9 Hawai‘i County Council-44 June 4, 2014 Res. 448-14: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION OF A ROAD LOT B-2A NEEDED FOR THE KAPI‘OLANI STREET EXTENSION, JOB NO. E-4039, SITUATED AT WAIĀKEA, SOUTH HILO, ISLAND OF HAWAI‘I, HAWAI‘I, BEING A PORTION OF TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-056:030 (POR.) FROM WAIĀKEA UKA BIBLE CHURCH, A HAWAI‘I NONPROFIT CORPORATION Dedicates the road lot, containing an area of approximately 431 square feet, to Hawai‘i County. Reference: Comm. 913 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Res. 449-14: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION OF A ROAD LOT B-1A NEEDED FOR THE KAPI‘OLANI STREET EXTENSION, JOB NO. E-4039, SITUATED AT WAIĀKEA, SOUTH HILO, ISLAND OF HAWAI‘I, HAWAI‘I, BEING A PORTION OF TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-056:015 (POR.) FROM THE ISLAND OF HAWAI‘I YMCA, A HAWAI‘I NONPROFIT CORPORATION Dedicates the road lot, containing an area of approximately 1,692 square feet, to Hawai‘i County. Reference: Comm. 914 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 248: 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 an existing provision and adds a new provision for portions of Hawai‘i Belt Road (Highway 11), also known as Māmalahoa Highway; Schedule 3 (25 mile per hour limit), Subsection (f), Kona. Reference: Comm. 859 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B/R) Approve: PWPRC-70 Page 10 Hawai‘i County Council-44 June 4, 2014 Bill 249: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 1, SECTION 24-256 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS Amends an existing provision and adds a new provision for portions of Hawai‘i Belt Road (Highway 11) also known as Māmalahoa Highway; Schedule 4 (30 mile per hour limit), Subsection (f), Kona. Reference: Comm. 860 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B/R) Approve: PWPRC-71 Bill 253: INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 3-6 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CHARTER (2012 EDITION), RELATING TO THE TERM OF APPOINTMENT FOR THE COUNTY CLERK Establishes a six-year term for the County Clerk. Reference: Comm 876 Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto Approve: FC-174 Note: First of three required readings, a 2/3 vote of the entire membership is required to pass each reading, pursuant to Section 15-1(a), Hawai‘i County Charter. Bill 254 INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE II OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY (Draft 2): CHARTER (2012 EDITION), BY ADDING A NEW SECTION RELATING TO THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COUNTY Defines the Council’s and agencies’ duties to protect the public’s health, safety, and welfare. Reference: Comm. 877.2 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Negative: FC-175 (Due to a vote of 1-aye, 8-noes) Note: First of three required readings, a 2/3 vote of the entire membership is required to pass each reading, pursuant to Section 15-1(a), Hawai‘i County Charter. Page 11 Hawai‘i County Council-44 June 4, 2014 Bill 255: INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 3-6, AND ARTICLE VI, SECTION 6-5.5 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CHARTER (2012 EDITION), RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF LEGAL COUNSEL IN THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF SPECIAL COUNSEL Authorizes the Council to employ special counsel and Council staff attorneys without limitation. Reference: Comm. 878 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Negative: FC-176 (Due to a vote of 1-aye, 8 noes) Note: First of three required readings, a 2/3 vote of the entire membership is required to pass each reading, pursuant to Section 15-1(a), Hawai‘i County Charter. Bill 257: 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 – Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program Grant account ($100,000); and appropriates the same to the SRTS Program Grant account. Funds would be used towards the SRTS program’s goal of improving the ability of children to walk or bicycle safely to school. Reference: Comm. 897 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Bill 258: 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 – Department of Health – Tobacco Sting Grant account ($2,900); and appropriates the same to the Department of Health – Tobacco Sting Grant account. Funds would be used towards efforts by the Police Department to prevent the sale of tobacco to minors. Reference: Comm. 898 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Page 12 Hawai‘i County Council-44 June 4, 2014 ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) 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 First Reading: May 13, 2014 Note: Second of two required readings, Section 101-13, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes 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 First Reading: May 13, 2014 Bill 231 ADOPTS A PAY PLAN FOR PERSONS EMPLOYED BY THE COUNTY (Draft 3): 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. 783.13 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Postponed: May 1, 2014 First Reading: May 13, 2014 Page 13 Hawai‘i County Council-44 June 4, 2014 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) First Reading: May 13, 2014 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) First Reading: May 13, 2014 Bill 239 AMENDS THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I GENERAL PLAN, AS ADOPTED (Draft 2): 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. Also requires that the comprehensive review be submitted to the County Council not more than 13 years after adoption of the previous comprehensive amendments. Reference: Comm. 819.2 Intr. by: Mr. Kern (B/R) First Reading: May 13, 2014 Page 14 Hawai‘i County Council-44 June 4, 2014 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 First Reading: May 13, 2014 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 First Reading: May 13, 2014 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6 (e), Hawai‘i County Charter 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 First Reading: May 13, 2014 Page 15 Hawai‘i County Council-44 June 4, 2014 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 First Reading: May 13, 2014 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 First Reading: May 13, 2014 REPORTS 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 Page 16 Hawai‘i County Council-44 June 4, 2014 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 June 2, 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 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 17 Hawai‘i County Council-44 June 4, 2014 Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television - Channel 55: Wednesdays, June 11 and 18, 2014 (to follow the viewing of the June 2 meeting scheduled to start at 6 p.m.); Fridays, June 13 and 20, 2014 (to follow the viewing of the June 2 meeting scheduled to start at 12 p.m.); and Sundays, June 15 and 22, 2014 (to follow the viewing of the June 2 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, JUNE 17, 2014 COMMITTEES TBA WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway Building A WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2014 COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway Building A TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2014 COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 25 Aupuni Street WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 2014 COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 25 Aupuni Street Page 18