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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2014/09/05 2012-2014 J YOSHIMOTO ooY `".k; BRENDA FORD Chair and Presiding Officer ,��i GREGGOR ILAGAN + ��.'!;,,�/, DRU MAMO KANUHA KAREN EOFF "'�' ZENDO KERN Vice Chair ;;:k' �z.<.:'►��: DENNIS"FRESH"ONISHI .4i VALERIE T. POINDEXTER MARGARET WILLE COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai`i N Hawai`i County Building ° C-) 25 Aupuni Street -CD Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 50th Session -o -o ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i September 5, 2014 8:00 a.m. (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) INVOCATION Reverend Jeffrey Soga of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin 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-50 September 5, 2014 PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE 2014 United States Presentation of a Certificate of Merit Sponsored by Council Member Presidential Scholar: Margaret Wille congratulating Lysha Matsunobu for being recognized as a 2014 United States Presidential Scholar. Reference: Comm. 973 (Note: This matter was previously agendized for the August 20, 2014, Council Meeting.) Arthur Varady: Presentation of a Certificate of Merit Sponsored by Council Member Greggor Ilagan recognizing Arthur Varady for his life-saving actions and heroism. Reference: Comm. 993 Robert “Bob” Presentation of a Certificate of Condolence Sponsored by Council Neil Herkes: Chair J Yoshimoto for the late Honorable Robert “Bob” Neil Herkes. Reference: Comm. 1007 8:45 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS (NOTE: COUNCIL PLANS TO RECESS AROUND 9:45 A.M. AND RECONVENE AROUND 10:30 A.M. IN ADDITION, COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO 11:30 A.M.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES :October 15, 2013, and November 5, 2013 COMMUNICATIONS ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 488-14: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR ONE THERMOPLASTIC TRAFFIC MARKINGS LONG LINE TRUCK FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement at an approximate cost of $7,000 per month. Reference: Comm. 980 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: FC-189 Page 2 Hawai‘i County Council-50 September 5, 2014 Res. 503-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP TO CREATE SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION DIGITAL VERSATILE DISCS (DVD) AND PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS (PSA) Transfers/appropriates $4,000 out and from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits the same to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Prosecuting Attorney Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (Sexual Violence Prevention DVDs and PSAs). Reference: Comm. 1002 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan Waived: FC Res. 504-14: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR HIGH SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION AT THE WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year agreement, at an approximate cost of $2,207 per month. Reference: Comm. 1003 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Res. 505-14: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF ONE FIRE APPARATUS (TANKER TRUCK) FOR THE HAWAI‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement for one tanker truck, at an approximate cost of $8,000 per month; would be assigned to the Central Fire Station in Hilo. Reference: Comm. 1004 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Page 3 Hawai‘i County Council-50 September 5, 2014 Res. 506-14: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF TWO FIRE APPARATUS (FIRE TRUCKS) FOR THE HAWAI‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement for two fire trucks, at an approximate total cost of $26,000 per month; would replace apparatus assigned to the Central Fire Station in Hilo and the Paradise Park Fire Station. Reference: Comm. 1005 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 278: 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: 2-2-034:072 (Applicant: LK & RR Enterprises, LLC) (Area: 22,500 square feet) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this change of zone, which would allow the applicant to convert an existing steel-framed dwelling into an office and retail complex. Reference: Comm. 978 Intr. by: Mr. Kern (B/R) Approve: PC-76 ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 272: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 14-81, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2015 Appropriates revenues in the State Grants - Little Fire Ant (LFA) Control - Department of Agriculture account ($200,000); and appropriates the same to the LFA Control - Department of Agriculture account ($200,000). Funds would be used to control the fire ant at Parks and Recreation Department facilities. Reference: Comm. 951 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: August 20, 2014 Page 4 Hawai‘i County Council-50 September 5, 2014 Bill 273: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 14-81, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2015 Appropriates revenues in the State Grants - Little Fire Ant (LFA) Control - Hawai‘i Invasive Species Council (HISC) account ($175,000); and appropriates the same to the LFA Control - HISC account ($175,000). Funds would be used to hire up to three employees and provide them with equipment and materials to control the fire ant at Parks and Recreation Department facilities. Reference: Comm. 952 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: August 20, 2014 Bill 274: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 14-82, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2014, TO JUNE 30, 2015 Adds the Public Works Street Light Installations, Island-wide, project for $2 million to the Capital Budget. Funds for the project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund - Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($2 million). Funds would be used to install new streetlights and to upgrade existing streetlights island-wide. Reference: Comm. 953 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: August 20, 2014 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter Bill 275: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 14-82, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2014, TO JUNE 30, 2015 Adds the Public Works Signals, New and Upgrades project for $1 million to the Capital Budget. Funds for the project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund - Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($1 million). Funds would be used to install new traffic and pedestrian signals, flashing lights, and other traffic related devices. Reference: Comm. 954 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: August 20, 2014 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter Page 5 Hawai‘i County Council-50 September 5, 2014 Bill 276: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 14-82, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2014, TO JUNE 30, 2015 Adds the Public Works Painted Church Road Safety Improvements project for $142,000 to the Capital Budget. Funds for the project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund - Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($142,000). Funds would be used to increase intersection site distance, eliminate thru traffic stop signs, and relocate utilities. Reference: Comm. 955 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: August 20, 2014 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter Bill 279: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 14-81, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2015 Increases revenues in the State Grants – Department of Health – Tobacco Sting Grant account ($4,000); and appropriates the same to the Department of Health – Tobacco Sting Grant account ($4,000). Funds would be used by the Police Department to enforce state law prohibiting tobacco sales to minors. Reference: Comm. 989 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: August 20, 2014 REPORTS PC-75 NOMINATION OF ANITA “ANIKA” L. GLASS TO THE SOUTH KOHALA (Comm. 974): COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated July 22, 2014, submitting for the Council’s review and confirmation the above nomination. ; and Comm. 974.1: From Council Member Zendo Kern, dated August 29, 2014, providing notice that Anita “Anika” Glass will be appearing before the Council via internet videoconferencing. 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. Page 6 Hawai‘i County Council-50 September 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 September 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 and/or is disrupted, the scheduled meeting will continue. Copies of this agenda and items listed on the agenda are available on the County Council-Clerk web page at http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/lb-council-meeting. For further information, please call 961-8255. 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 Page 7 Hawai‘i County Council-50 September 5, 2014 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: Fridays, September 12 and 19, 2014, at 12 p.m.; Sundays, September 14 and 21, 2014, at 9 a.m.; and Wednesdays, September 17 and 24, 2014, at 6 p.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, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 COMMITTEES TBA WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway Building A WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2014 COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway Building A TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 25 Aupuni Street Page 8