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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2014/11/19 2012-2014J YOSHIMOTO Chair and Presiding Officer KAREN EOFF [ "ice Chair 55`x' Session COUNTY COUNCIL BRENDA FORD GREGGOR ILAGAN DRU MAMO KANUHA ZENDO KERN DENNIS "FRESH" ONISHI VALERIE T. POINDEXTER MARGARET WILLE County, of Hawai `i <J � Hawaii County Building _- 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 j ORDER OF BUSINESS West Hawaii Civic Center 74 -5044 Ane Keohokdlole Highway, Building A Kailua -Kona, Hawaii November 19, 2014 9:00 a.m. (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) INVOCATION CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pastor Keith Elliott of Kona Church of God Serving the Interests ofthe People of Our Island Hawai 'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Hawaii County Council -55 November 19, 2014 PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS (9:00 A.M.) (NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES COMMUNICATIONS ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 564 -14: ACCEPTS THE GRANT OF EASEMENT D -2 FOR DRAINAGE AND SLOPE PURPOSES NEEDED FOR THE KAPIOLANI STREET EXTENSION, JOB NO. E -4039, SITUATE AT WAIAKEA, SOUTH HILO, ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII, BEING A PORTION OF TAX MAP KEY: 2- 4- 056:021 (POR.) FROM THE STATE OF HAWAII, HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY The easement contains an area of 62 square feet. Reference: Comm. 1107 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B /R) Approve: PWPRC -83 Res. 566 -14: URGES THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII TO CREATE A PLAQUE FOR THE NEW GYMNASIUM AND SHELTERS HONORING REPRESENTATIVE ROBERT "BOB" N. HERKES AND PRINCIPAL LAURENCE J. CAPELLAS, SR. The plaque would be placed at the new gymnasium and emergency shelters in Ka`u, in honor of Representative Robert "Bob" N. Herkes and Principal Laurence J. Capellas, Sr. Reference: Comm. 1109 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Approve: PWPRC -84 Page 2 Hawaii County Council -55 November 19, 2014 Res. 572 -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 CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCK FOR THE DEPARMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five -year lease agreement at an approximate cost of $800 per month. The County will own the vehicle at the end of the lease. Reference: Comm. 1115 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: FC -202 Res. 573 -14: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI -YEAR LEASE FOR SIX TRUCKS WITH HYDRAULIC COMPACTING UNITS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five -year lease agreement at an approximate cost of $1,150 per month for each vehicle. The County will own the vehicles at the end of the lease. Reference: Comm. 1116 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: FC -203 Res. 574 -14: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI -YEAR LEASE FOR TWO ROLL OFF TRUCKS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five -year lease agreement at an approximate cost of $3,900 per month. The County will own the vehicles at the end of the lease. Reference: Comm. 1117 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: FC -204 Page 3 Hawaii County Council -55 November 19, 2014 Res. 575 -14: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI -YEAR LEASE FOR TWO BOOM TRUCKS WITH HYDRAULIC GRAPPLES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five -year lease agreement at an approximate cost of $2,900 per month for each unit. The County will own the vehicles at the end of the lease. Reference: Comm. 1118 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: FC -205 Res. 576 -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 FOR THE EXISTING HOUSING DIVISION OF THE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five -year lease agreement to begin February 1, 2015, for property located at 1990 Kino`ole Street, Suites 104 and 105, in Hilo. The rent will remain at the current rate from February 1, 2015, through June 30, 2015, and will be set at $9,166.21 for the remainder of the lease. Reference: Comm. 1119 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: FC -206 Res. 587 -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 (CFS) TO PURCHASE SUPPLIES FOR THE WEST HAWAII DOMESTIC ABUSE SHELTER Transfers /appropriates $2,000 out and from the Clerk- Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits the same to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Kona Prosecuting Attorney Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (CFS West Hawaii Domestic Abuse Shelter). Reference: Comm. 1138 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Page 4 Hawaii County Council -55 November 19, 2014 Res. 588 -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 LA`I`OPUA 2020 FOR THE 2015 PRINCE KUHIO HO`OLAULE`A Transfers /appropriates $3,500 out and from the Clerk- Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits the same to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Parks and Recreation Administration Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (2015 Prince Kuhio Ho `olaule`a). Reference: Comm. 1139 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Res. 589 -14: TRANSFERS /APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO TWO DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNTS FOR MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION, PARKS MAINTENANCE DIVISION Transfers /appropriates $7,650.05 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, Materials and Supplies account (Maintenance Materials and Supplies) ($5,158.05) and Department of Parks and Recreation, Parks Maintenance Equipment, Materials and Supplies account (Maintenance Equipment) ($2,492). Reference: Comm. 1140 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Waived: FC Res. 590 -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 `O KA`U KAKOU FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A KIOSK AT NA`ALEHU PARK Transfers /appropriates $4,300 out and from the Clerk- Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits the same to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Parks and Recreation Administration Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (Na`alehu Park Kiosk). Reference: Comm. 1141 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Waived: FC Page 5 Hawaii County Council -55 November 19, 2014 Res. 591 -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 KANU O KA `AINA LEARNING `OHANA (KALO) FOR THE ANNUAL HULA DRAMA Transfers /appropriates $1,400 out and from the Clerk- Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits the same to the Department of Research and Development, Hawaii County Resource Center, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (Kanu o ka `Aina Learning `Ohana). Reference: Comm. 1142 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Waived: FC Res. 592 -14: TRANSFERS /APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE PERSONAL WATERCRAFTS, RESCUE SLEDS, TRAILERS, PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT, AND MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE FOR THE OCEAN SAFETY DIVISION OF THE HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT Transfers /appropriates $4,400 out and from the Clerk- Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits the same to the Hawaii Fire Department, Ocean Safety Equipment, Rescue Equipment account (Personal Watercrafts, Equipment and Hardware). Reference: Comm. 1143 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Waived: FC Res. 593 -14: PROMOTES AGRICULTURAL SUSTAINABILITY BY NAMING DECEMBER AS "BUY HAWAII ISLAND GRASS -FED BEEF MONTH" Encourages residents and tourists to support farmers by purchasing only Hawaii Island grass -fed beef during the month of December. Reference: Comm. 1146 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Waived: AWESC Page 6 Hawaii County Council -55 November 19, 2014 Res. 594 -14: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES 46 -7, TO TRANSFER ONE TRAP MACHINE FOR USE AT THE HILO TRAP AND SKEET RANGE A Pat -Trap trap machine valued at $8,200 would be maintained and operated by the Parks and Recreation Department. Reference: Comm. 1150 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Res. 595 -14: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS (DCCA), PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES 46 -7, TO RECEIVE GRANT FUNDS Provides $188,500 from DCCA to the Information Technology Department to conduct pilot projects to expand broadband Internet services to unserved and underserved areas in Hawaii County. Reference: Comm. 1151 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Res. 596 -14: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS (DCCA), PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES 46 -7, TO RECEIVE GRANT FUNDS Provides $40,000 from DCCA to the Research and Development Department to conduct a community assessment of the broadband probability in the Hamakua District. Reference: Comm. 1152 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Page 7 Hawaii County Council -55 November 19, 2014 Res. 597 -14: AUTHORIZES THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TO AWARD FUNDS TO THE KOHALA CENTER A grant in the amount of $40,000 would be used by The Kohala Center to conduct a community assessment of the broadband probability in the Hamakua District. Reference: Comm. 1153 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Res. 598 -14: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SHERIFF DIVISION, HAWAII ISLAND SECTION, PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES 46 -7, AND TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF TWO LIVESCAN UNITS (INCLUDES A LAPTOP, CAMERA, AND CASE), TWO DELL LATITUDE E5510 LAPTOPS, AND TWO DELL LASER PRINTERS TO THE STATE OF HAWAII, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SHERIFF DIVISION, HAWAII ISLAND SECTION Transfers ownership of equipment used by Deputy Sheriffs in the Hilo and Kona courthouses. Reference: Comm. 1154 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Res. 599 -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 MICRONESIANS UNITED -BIG ISLAND FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES RELATED TO PACIFIC ISLANDER YOUTH CAREER DAY Transfers /appropriates $1,000 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 (Grant to Micronesians United -Big Island). Funds would be used to reimburse expenses incurred for Pacific Islander Youth Career Day held on October 25, 2014. Reference: Comm. 1156 Intr. by: Mr. Eagan Waived: FC Page 8 Hawaii County Council -55 November 19, 2014 Res. 600 -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- HAMAKUA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE KAUNAMANO FARM - FODDER SYSTEM PILOT STUDY Transfers /appropriates $7,000 out and from the Clerk- Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits the same to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Research and Development Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (Kaunamano Farm — Fodder System Pilot Study). Reference: Comm. 1157 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Res. 602 -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 HO`OMALU KA`U FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BUS SHELTER AND TO HIRE A SITE PLANNER Transfers /appropriates $7,300 out and from the Clerk- Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits the same to the Mass Transit Agency, Mass Transit Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (Ho`omalu Ka`u). Reference: Comm. 1161 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Waived: FC Res. 603 -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 PAUL MORGAN FOUNDATION FOR THE PAHOA `OHANA FUN DAY 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, Hawaii County Resource Center, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (Paul Morgan Foundation). Reference: Comm. 1162 Intr. by: Mr. Eagan Waived: FC Page 9 Hawaii County Council -55 Res. 604 -14 Res. 605 -14 Res. 606 -14 November 19, 2014 TRANSFERS /APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO WATERS OF LIFE NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PURCHASE OF A CERTIFIED KITCHEN WAGON TO PROVIDE SCHOOL MEALS FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN NA WAI OLA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL Transfers /appropriates $10,000 out and from the Clerk- Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits the same to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (Waters of Life public charter school — Certified Kitchen Wagon). Reference: Comm. 1159 Intr. by: Mr. Kern Waived: FC 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, HAWAII STATE CHAPTER, TO ASSIST IN EXPENSES RELATED TO RECRUITING AND TRAINING DISASTER VOLUNTEERS Transfers /appropriates $1,200 out and from the Clerk- Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits the same to the Department of Research and Development, Hawaii County Resource Center, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (American Red Cross, Hawaii State Chapter). Reference: Comm. 1163 Intr. by: Mr. Kern Waived: FC TRANSFERS /APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO PURCHASING AND INSTALLING TWO SIX -FOOT BENCHES ADJACENT TO THE A. J. WATT PLAYGROUND IN MOUNTAIN VIEW Transfers /appropriates $7,000 out and from the Clerk- Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits the same to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Parks and Maintenance Other Current Expenses, Building and Construction Materials account (AJ Watt Playground Benches). Reference: Comm. 1164 Intr. by: Mr. Kern Waived: FC Page 10 Hawaii County Council -55 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) November 19, 2014 Bill 302: AMENDS CHAPTER 14 (GENERAL WELFARE), ARTICLE 4 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED) RELATING TO PROHIBITION OF SMOKING IN CERTAIN PLACES AND THE USE OF ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES Prohibits the use of electronic smoking devices in all enclosed and partially enclosed places within the County where use of tobacco products are currently prohibited, and also prohibits use of electronic smoking devices at all County parks and recreational facilities. Reference: Comm. 1091 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha Approve: PSMTC -22 Bill 303: AMENDS SECTION 25 -8 -26 (PAHOA ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL — 15,000 SQUARE FEET (RS -15) TO VILLAGE COMMERCIAL — 10,000 SQUARE FEET (CV -10) AT NANAWALE HOMESTEADS, PUNA, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 1 -5- 014:005 (Applicant: Paul Ogasawara) (Area: Approx. 42,856 square feet) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this change of zone, which would allow the applicant to construct a commercial office and retail complex on Pahoa Village Road consisting of approximately 7,500 square feet. Reference: Comm. 1094 Intr. by: Mr. Kern (B /R) Approve: PC -79 Page 11 Hawaii County Council -55 November 19, 2014 Bill 304: AMENDS SECTION 25 -8 -33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL — ONE ACRE (A -la) TO NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL — 20,000 SQUARE FEET (CN -20) AT PONAHAWAI, SOUTH HILO, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2- 3- 037:012 (Applicant: David and Brenda Camacho) (Area: Approx. 1.02 acres) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this change of zone, which would allow the applicant to develop medical offices on the property. Reference: Comm. 1095 Intr. by: Mr. Kern (B /R) Approve: PC -80 Bill 305: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 5, SECTION 24 -279, SCHEDULE 27 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PARKING ON PAVEMENT PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES Adds Marlin Road and Ono Road to Subsection (f), Kona Reference: Comm. 1101 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B /R) Approve: PWPRC -85 Bill 306: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 3, SECTION 24 -275, SCHEDULE 23 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO BUS STOPS AND PUBLIC ROAD TAXI STANDS Amends Subsection (c), South Hilo, to provide a bus stop on Shipman Street from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., on school days. Reference: Comm. 1102 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B /R) Approve: PWPRC -86 Page 12 Hawaii County Council -55 November 19, 2014 Bill 307: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 6, SECTION 24 -287, SCHEDULE 35 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PASSENGER LOADING ZONES Adds portion of Kamehameha Avenue to Subsection (c), South Hilo, to provide a designated loading /unloading area for the Connections Public Charter School between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. on school days. Reference: Comm. 1103 Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto Approve: PWPRC -87 Bill 308: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 6, SECTION 24 -288, SCHEDULE 36 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO FREIGHT LOADING ZONES Removes portion of Kino`ole Street from Subsection (c), South Hilo. Reference: Comm. 1104 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B /R) Approve: PWPRC -88 Bill 309: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 6, SECTION 24 -288, SCHEDULE 36 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO FREIGHT LOADING ZONES Removes portion of Furneaux Lane from Subsection (c), South Hilo. Reference: Comm. 1105 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B /R) Approve: PWPRC -89 Bill 310: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 6, SECTION 24- 288.1, SCHEDULE 36.1 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO ACTIVE LOADING AND UNLOADING Lengthens an existing loading /unloading zone on Punahoa Street; Subsection (c), South Hilo. Reference: Comm. 1106 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B /R) Approve: PWPRC -90 Page 13 Hawaii County Council -55 November 19, 2014 Bill 316: AMENDS CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 15 -68.1 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITY SCHEDULE Names the new gymnasium and emergency shelters in Pahala, Ka`u, in honor of Representative Robert "Bob" N. Herkes and Principal Laurence J. Capellas, Sr. Reference: Comm. 1134 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Approve: PWPRC -91 Bill 321: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 14 -81, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2015 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants - Broadband Capacity Building Pilot Program account ($188,500); and appropriates the same to the Broadband Capacity Building Pilot Program account. Funds would be used to conduct pilot projects to expand broadband Internet services to unserved and underserved areas in Hawaii County. Reference: Comm. 1151 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Bill 322: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 14 -81, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2015 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants - Hamakua Broadband Assessment Program account ($40,000); and appropriates the same to the Hamakua Broadband Assessment Program account. Funds would be used to conduct a community assessment of the broadband probability in the Hamakua District. Reference: Comm. 1152 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Page 14 Hawaii County Council -55 November 19, 2014 ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 194 AMENDS CHAPTER 21, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 21 -32 OF THE HAWAII (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, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Reference: Comm. 654.10 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: November 7, 2014 Bill 311: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 14 -81, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII 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 First Reading: November 7, 2014 Bill 312: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 14 -81, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2015 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants — Hawai`i 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 First Reading: November 7, 2014 Page 15 Hawaii County Council -55 November 19, 2014 Bill 313: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 14 -81, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII 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 First Reading: November 7, 2014 Bill 314: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 14 -81, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII 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 First Reading: November 7, 2014 Bill 315: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 14 -81, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII 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 (1 OK 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 First Reading: November 7, 2014 REPORTS REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION A 2/3 vote pursuant to Hawaii 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 16 Hawaii County Council -55 November 19, 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 accommodations for this meeting should call 961 -8255 by November 17, 2014. 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: • County Council Room, Hawaii County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401; and • Waimea Council Office, Holomua Center, 64 -1067 Mamalahoa 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 Hawaii Building), 54 -3888 Akoni Pule Highway, Kohala; • Hawaiian Ocean View Estates Community Center, 92 -8924 Leilani Circle; and • Pahoa 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) copies for distribution. Public testimony may also be submitted before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the meeting: (1) by mail to the County Clerk's Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii, 96720; (2) by facsimile to (808) 961 -8912; or (3) by e -mail to counciltestiinonyLq )co.hawaii.hi.us. Please submit separate testimony for each item. Submitting Video Testimony: Those submitting video testimony may e -mail a complete web address (url) to videotestimonyghawaiicounty_.gov before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the meeting. The e -mail shall indicate the appropriate Committee or Council meeting, the meeting date, agenda item (communication, bill, resolution, or report number), and number of testifiers on the video Page 17 Hawaii County Council -55 November 19, 2014 submittal. Each video submittal shall be limited to a single agenda item. 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, November 26 (to follow the viewing of the November 7, 2014, meeting scheduled to start at 6 p.m.) and December 3, 2014, at 6 p.m.; Fridays, November 28 and December 5, 2014, at 12 p.m.; and Sundays, November 30 and December 7, 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 Hawaii. Please check the current legislative broadcast schedule on the Na Leo `O Hawaii website at http: / /www.naleo.ty /ty- schedules /channel -55/.) UPCOMING MEETINGS 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 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2014 COMMITTEES TBA WEST HAWAII CIVIC CENTER 74 -5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway Building A WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2014 COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. WEST HAWAII CIVIC CENTER 74 -5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway Building A Page 18