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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2014/11/07 2012-2014 J YOSHIMOTO ov"`Y-o`•"'+t; BRENDA FORD Chair and Presiding Officer •. ' GREGGOR ILAGAN . '!:, /, ;.: DRU MAMO KANUHA KAREN EOFF • "`7-vWa 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 C'7 Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 C 54th Session ORDER OF BUSINESS -v —r- Lk; Hawai`i County Building �+ 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i November 7, 2014 9:00 a.m. (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) INVOCATION Reverend Tag Taggart of the Center for Spiritual Living 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-54 November 7, 2014 PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE Girl Scouts of Presentation of Certificates of Merit Sponsored by Council Chair America – Gold J Yoshimoto recognizing and congratulating Caitlin Anderson, Award: Bethany Anderson, and Bethany Cole for their achievement in earning the Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting. Reference: Comm. 1137 (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. 1120: REQUESTS THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A TROY BILT XP 3000 PRESSURE WASHER, WITH A VALUE OF $394.79 From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated October 20, 2014. Donated by the Friends of Kona Community Aquatic Center for use at the Kona Community Aquatic Center. Waived: FC ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 544-14: REQUESTS THE PLANNING DIRECTOR, MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY, AND PLANNING COMMISSIONS TO REVIEW PLANNING DEPARTMENT RULE NO. 22-7 AND CONSIDER EXPANDING ACCESS TO WATER VARIANCES FOR NEW SUBDIVISIONS Asks for a review and analysis from the Planning Director, in consultation with the Leeward and Windward Planning Commissions and the Manager-Chief Engineer of the Department of Water Supply, to determine if revisions to allow for expanded eligibility for applications for water variances could be applied without causing detrimental impacts to the safety and welfare of the County. Reference: Comm. 1072 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: PC-78 Page 2 ______________ INTR. BY: Hawai‘i County Council-54 November 7, 2014 Res. 546-14: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR MOBILE DATA TERMINALS TO BE USED BY THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year lease agreement for 100 mobile data terminals at an approximate cost of $180,000 per year. Reference: Comm. 1074 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: FC-200 Res. 553-14 GRANTS A VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 3, SECTION 3-58(c), HAWAI‘I (Draft 2): COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), TO ALLOW ONE WALL SIGN ON 75-146 SARONA ROAD, TAX MAP KEY: 7-5-007:009 (ZONED “U” CG-20, KAILUA VILLAGE SPECIAL DESIGN DISTRICT) The applicant, Kona Hospitality, LLC, requests a sign variance for one sign to be placed at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites location on Sarona Road in Kailua- Kona. Reference: Comm. 1082.2 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha Approve: PWPRC-82 Res. 562-14: 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 HĀMĀKUA HEALTH CENTER FOR THE 2014 HĀMĀKUA KOHALA HEALTH FAIR Transfers/appropriates $3,000 out and from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits the same to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Parks and Recreation Administration Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (2014 Hāmākua Kohala Health Fair). Reference: Comm. 1097 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Page 3 Hawai‘i County Council-54 November 7, 2014 Res. 563-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE PERSONAL WATERCRAFTS, EQUIPMENT, AND HARDWARE FOR THE OCEAN SAFETY DIVISION OF THE HAWAIʻI FIRE DEPARTMENT Transfers/appropriates $4,500 out and from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits the same to the Hawaiʻi Fire Department, Ocean Safety Equipment, Rescue Equipment account (Personal Watercrafts, Equipment and Hardware). Reference: Comm. 1099 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Res. 565-14: 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 ENVIRONMENTAL MEDIATION CENTER FOR THE HAWAI‘I AGRICULTURAL MEDIATION PROGRAM Transfers/appropriates $1,000 out and from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits the same to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Kona Prosecuting Attorney Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (Environmental Mediation Center). Reference: Comm. 1108 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Waived: FC Res. 567-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR PARKING BUMPER REPLACEMENTS Transfers/appropriates $2,215 out and from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits the same to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Parks Maintenance Other Current Expenses, Building and Construction Materials account (Parking Bumpers). Reference: Comm. 1110 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Waived: FC Page 4 Hawai‘i County Council-54 November 7, 2014 Res. 568-14: URGES THE HAWAI‘I STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PROCEED WITH A NEGATIVE RECOMMENDATION FOR REVISIONS TO THE HAWAI‘I ADMINISTRATIVE RULES 11-62, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE SEWER CONNECTIONS OR UPGRADES OF EXISTING CESSPOOLS TO A SEPTIC SYSTEM WITHIN 180 DAYS AFTER SALE OF PROPERTY Reference: Comm. 1111 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Waived: EMC Res. 569-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THREE RING RANCH, INC., FOR ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS Transfers/appropriates $10,000 out and from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits the same to the Hawaiʻi Police Department, Police Administration Division-Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (Three Ring Ranch, Inc.). Reference: Comm. 1112 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Waived: FC Res. 570-14: 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 AMERICAN RED CROSS, HAWAI‘I STATE CHAPTER, FOR RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING OF VOLUNTEERS Transfers/appropriates $5,000 out and from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits the same to the Department of Research and Development, Hawaiʻi County Resource Center, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (American Red Cross, Hawaiʻi State Chapter). Reference: Comm. 1113 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan Waived: FC Page 5 Hawai‘i County Council-54 November 7, 2014 Res. 571-14: 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 AMERICAN RED CROSS, HAWAIʻI STATE CHAPTER TO RECRUIT AND TRAIN VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE DISASTER RELIEF FOR HAWAI‘I ISLAND Transfers/appropriates $5,000 out and from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits the same to the Department of Research and Development, Hawaiʻi County Resource Center, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (Recruitment and Training for Disaster Relief). Reference: Comm. 1114 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Res. 577-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE PERSONAL WATERCRAFTS, EQUIPMENT, AND HARDWARE FOR THE OCEAN SAFETY DIVISION OF THE HAWAIʻI FIRE DEPARTMENT Transfers/appropriates $4,000 out and from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits the same to the Hawaiʻi Fire Department, Ocean Safety Equipment, Rescue Equipment account (Personal Watercrafts, Equipment and Hardware). Reference: Comm. 1122 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha Waived: FC Res. 578-14: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF FIRE RESCUE EQUIPMENT FOR USE BY THE HAWAIʻI FIRE DEPARTMENT’S FIRE RESCUE DIVISION Donated by the Daniel Sayre Memorial Foundation with a total value of $17,291.30; would be used to ensure the safety of personnel when performing and facilitating safe delivery of rescue services. Reference: Comm. 1123 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Page 6 Hawai‘i County Council-54 November 7, 2014 Res. 579-14: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF EQUIPMENT (CHAINSAWS) FOR USE BY THE HAWAIʻI FIRE DEPARTMENT Donated by the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation with a total value of $12,936.58. Twenty STIHL MS261 18-inch chainsaws would be utilized in emergencies that require tree branch removals and for wildland firefighting operations. Reference: Comm. 1124 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Res. 580-14: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A TANKER APPARATUS FROM MAUI COUNTY Donated by Maui County to the Hawaiʻi Fire Department; would be assigned as part of the apparatus fleet for the reactivation of Station 10A - Pāhoa Fire Station Annex. Reference: Comm. 1125 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Res. 581-14: AMENDS SALARY ORDINANCE NO. 14-84 BY AMENDING SECTION 7.01(a), 7.02(b), 7.03, 7.04, 7.05, 7.06, AND 7.07 BY INCREASING THE AFFECTED PAY GRADES FOR THE MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2015 Amendments reflect the State of Hawaiʻi Wage and Hour Law mandated minimum wage increase from $7.25 per hour to $7.75 per hour effective January 1, 2015. Amendment also increases the pay for the Student Helper II level from $7.75 per hour to $8.25 per hour. Reference: Comm. 1128 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Page 7 Hawai‘i County Council-54 November 7, 2014 Res. 582-14: 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 KOHALA CENTER FOR THE SCHOOL GARDEN PROGRAMS IN NORTH AND SOUTH KOHALA Transfers/appropriates $7,000 out and from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits the same to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Research and Development Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (The Kohala Center-School Garden Programs). Reference: Comm. 1130 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Waived: FC Res. 583-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO COOPER CENTER COUNCIL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER TANK AND STORAGE SHED AT THE VOLCANO TRANSFER STATION Transfers/appropriates $10,000 out and from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits the same to the Department of Environmental Management, Transfer to Solid Waste Fund, Transfer to Solid Waste Fund account (Volcano Transfer Station). Reference: Comm. 1131 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Waived: FC Res. 584-14: URGES THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT TO REQUEST AN AMENDMENT TO THE PERMIT ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO OPERATE THE VOLCANO TRANSFER STATION TO ALLOW PLACEMENT OF A SLAB, WATER TANK, AND STORAGE SHED FOR USE BY THE VOLCANO COMMUNITY FOR ITS COQUI FROG CONTROL EFFORTS AND ITS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT The Cooper Center Council, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, is willing to oversee the procurement and placement of the concrete slab, the water tank, and the shed which will be built and placed by the Volcano community using volunteer labor. Reference: Comm. 1133 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Waived: EMC Page 8 Hawai‘i County Council-54 November 7, 2014 Res. 585-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR PLANS AND DESIGN OF PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS AT KAMANĀ SENIOR CENTER AND AUNTY SALLY KALEOHANO’S LŪʻAU HALE Transfers/appropriates $7,000 out and from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits the same to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Parks and Recreation Administration Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (Plans and Design for Photovoltaic Systems at Kamanā and Aunty Sally’s). Reference: Comm. 1135 Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto Waived: FC Res. 586-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN’S JUSTICE CENTER OF EAST HAWAIʻI FOR SUPPLIES Transfers/appropriates $9,000 out and from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits the same to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Prosecuting Attorney Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (Friends of the Children’s Justice Center of East Hawaiʻi). Reference: Comm. 1136 Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto Waived: FC Res. 601-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO HAWAIʻI COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR MOUNTABLE RADAR FOR COMMUNITY POLICING OFFICERS IN DISTRICT 2 Transfers/appropriates $6,000 out and from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits the same to the Hawaiʻi County Police Department, Police Administration Division Equipment, Miscellaneous Equipment account (Mounted Radar Units for Community Police Officers in Council District 2). Reference: Comm. 1158 Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto Waived: FC Page 9 Hawai‘i County Council-54 November 7, 2014 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 194 AMENDS CHAPTER 21, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 21-32 OF THE HAWAI‘I (Draft 2): COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO BILLING OF CHARGES; PAYMENT; LATE PENALTY Authorizes the Department of Water Supply to terminate water services for non- payment of sewer services charges when so directed by the Director of Environmental Management after due notice and opportunity for a hearing before the Environmental Management Commission, and the resolution of any appeal therefrom, as provided by Chapter 91, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes. Reference: Comm. 654.10 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Negative: FC-201 (Due to a vote of 5-noes, 3-ayes, 1-absent) Bill 311: 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 Federal Grants – Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (E.B. JAG) Specialized Sexual Assault Unit account ($160,000); and appropriates the same to the E.B. JAG Specialized Sexual Assault Unit account. Funds would be used to provide salary and wages for a staff member in the Specialized Sexual Assault Unit of the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office; five-day training with a contract trainer; three days of workshops along with all expenses related to travel, training rooms, and supplies; and one laptop with needed programs and accessories. Reference: Comm. 1121 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Bill 312: 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 Federal Grants – Hawaiʻi County Police Department (HCPD) Traffic Investigation Program account ($12,100); and appropriates the 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. Reference: Comm. 1126 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Page 10 Hawai‘i County Council-54 November 7, 2014 Bill 313: 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 – Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspection (PMVI) Program Income account ($2,879.82); and appropriates the same to the PMVI Program Other Current Expenses account. Funds would be used to purchase internet access. Reference: Comm. 1127 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Bill 314: 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 Transfer from General Fund account ($19,411.34); and appropriates the same to the Golf Course Equipment account (Purchase golf lift and utility golf cart – District 3). Funds would be used to purchase equipment for the maintenance of the Hilo Municipal Golf Course. Reference: Comm. 1129 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Bill 315: 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 Transfer from General Fund account ($10,000); and appropriates the same to the Landfills Other Current Expenses account (10K water tank, slab and storage shed for the Volcano transfer station – District 6). Funds would be used to provide a 10,000 gallon water tank on a concrete slab and a storage shed for equipment at the Volcano transfer station for coqui frog eradication and use by the Volcano Volunteer Fire Department. Reference: Comm. 1132 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Page 11 Hawai‘i County Council-54 November 7, 2014 ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 71 AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 5 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (Draft 2): (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAXES, LIENS, FORECLOSURES, AND NOTICE Reduces the number of years required to foreclose on a property for delinquent real property taxes from three to two years and relocates notice requirements previously placed in Section 19-38 into Section 19-40. Reference: Comm. 261.3 Intr. by: Ms. Ford First Reading: October 15, 2014 Bill 103 AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 10, SECTION 19-75 OF THE HAWAI‘I (Draft 2): COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR PERSONS WHO ARE BLIND, DEAF, AND/OR TOTALLY DISABLED Stipulates that exempted property be restricted to applicant’s occupied principal home. Reference: Comm. 361.3 Intr. by: Ms. Ford First Reading: October 15, 2014 Bill 292 AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 10, SECTION 19-71 OF THE HAWAI‘I (Draft 2): COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY TO CLAIM PROPERTY AS A PRINCIPAL HOME Requires that a person applying for an exemption from the real property tax rate on a principal home file a Hawai‘i State Income Tax Return as a full-year resident for each fiscal year that the exemption is sought. A homeowner may seek a waiver from this requirement by certifying to the Finance Director that the owner did not file a State income tax return due to insufficient income and the owner is able to provide other evidence that the owner is a full-time resident at that home, or, the owner may seek waiver from this requirement if the owner did not file a State income tax return because that owner recently relocated to the County and the owner certifies that he or she will file a State income tax return at the next opportunity to do so. Reference: Comm. 1045.4 Intr. by: Ms. Wille First Reading: October 15, 2014 Page 12 Hawai‘i County Council-54 November 7, 2014 Bill 295: 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 Federal Grants – Young Driver Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Deterrent account ($1,009.60); and appropriates the same to the Young Driver DUI Deterrent account. Funds would be used to reduce the amount of underage individuals operating a vehicle after consuming alcohol and illegally drinking in public places. Reference: Comm. 1084 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: October 15, 2014 Bill 296: 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 Parks and Recreation DPR Waimea District Park Master Plan Implementation – State project for $4 million to the Capital Budget. Funds for the project shall be provided from State Capital Improvement Project ($4 million). Funds would be used to develop a new district park servicing the town of Waimea and surrounding communities. Reference: Comm. 1085 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: October 15, 2014 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter Bill 297: 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 Federal Grants – Hawaiʻi Airport Task Force (HATF) account ($17,202.25); and appropriates the same to the Hawaiʻi Airport Task Force (HATF) account. Funds would be used to pay for overtime costs of the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney’s staff assigned to carry out the duties of HATF from October 2013 to September 2014. Reference: Comm. 1086 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: October 15, 2014 Page 13 Hawai‘i County Council-54 November 7, 2014 Bill 298: 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 Federal Grants – Hawaiʻi Airport Task Force (HATF) account ($17,374); and appropriates the same to the Hawaiʻi Airport Task Force (HATF) account. Funds would be used to pay for overtime costs of the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney’s staff assigned to carry out the duties of HATF from October 2014 to September 2015. Reference: Comm. 1087 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: October 15, 2014 Bill 299: 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 Federal Grants – Highway Safety Grant – Hawai‘i Fire Department (HFD) Child Safety Program account ($12,560); and appropriates the same to the HFD Child Safety Program – Federal account. Funds would be used to pay for personnel costs of certified technicians to conduct inspection clinics and travel costs for personnel to attend conferences on Oʻahu and in Chicago, Illinois, for the Child Restraint program. Reference: Comm. 1088 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: October 15, 2014 Bill 300: 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 Federal Grants – Highway Safety Grant – Rescue Truck Kits account ($97,390); and appropriates the same to the Rescue Truck Kits – Federal account. Funds would be used to purchase rescue truck kits used to stabilize vehicles, machinery, and aircraft and to provide light structural stabilization. Reference: Comm. 1089 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: October 15, 2014 Page 14 Hawai‘i County Council-54 November 7, 2014 Bill 301: 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 Federal Grants – Highway Safety Grant – Emergency Extrication Tools account ($64,120); and appropriates the same to the Emergency Extrication Tools – Federal account. Funds would be used to purchase two full sets of eDraulic emergency extrication tools for the Waiākea and Kailua-Kona Heavy Rescue units of the Hawai‘i Fire Department. Reference: Comm. 1090 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: October 15, 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 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 November 5, 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. 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WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway Building A Page 16 Hawai‘i County Council-54 November 7, 2014 MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2014 COUNCIL (SINE DIE) 9:00 A.M. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 25 Aupuni Street COUNCIL (NEW) 3:00 P.M. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 25 Aupuni Street Page 17