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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 03/04/2015 2014-2016DRU MAMO KANUHA Chair and Presiding Officer VALERIE T. POINDEXTER Vice Chair 7th Qaeoinn COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai `i Hawai `i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai `i 96720 ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii March 4, 2015 9:00 a.m. AARON S. Y. CHUNG MAILE "MEDEIROS" DAVID KAREN EOFF GREGGORILAGAN DENNIS "FRESH" ONISHI DANNY PALEKA MARGARET WILLE Ga 0 (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) INVOCATION CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pastor Charles Kama of New Hope Hilo, Hawaii Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Hawai `i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Hawaii County Council -7 March 4, 2015 PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE Syd Singer and Presentation of a Certificate of Merit Sponsored by Council Member Soma Grismaijer: Margaret Wille recognizing Syd Singer and Soma Grismaijer for their achievements and contributions within the community. Reference: Comm. 126 STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS (9:15 A.M.) (NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 151: APPOINTMENT OF REBECCA KAWEHI INABA AS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated February 23, 2015, submitting for the Council's confirmation the above appointment, effective February 17, 2015. Waived: GREDC ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 65-15: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR ONE DESKTOP MAILING SYSTEM FOR THE OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION COUNSEL Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement at a cost of $44.67 per month, which includes access to a local service technician. Reference: Comm. 103 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Approve: FC -8 Page 2 Hawaii County Council -7 March 4, 2015 Res. 72-15: A DETERMINATION TO PROCEED TO CREATE AND DEFINE A SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (SID) FOR THE LONO KONA SUBDIVISION Provides for the development of this SID, as initiated by Resolution No. 112-11, Draft 2, and as described in the amended Director's Report adopted per Resolution No. 519-14. Includes the Revised Assessment Roll, attached as Exhibit A. Reference: Comm. 110 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha Approve: EMC -1 Res. 75-15: 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., TO PAY FOR TRIMMING AND REMOVAL OF TREES AT THE EXOTIC ANIMAL SANCTUARY Transfers/appropriates $2,000 out and from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits the same to the Hawaii Police Department, Police Administration Division -Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (Three Ring Ranch, Inc.). Reference: Comm. 114 Intr. by: Ms. David Res. 76-15: 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 THE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL OF TREES AT THE EXOTIC ANIMAL SANCTUARY Transfers/appropriates $2,500 out and from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits the same to the Hawaii Police Department, Police Administration Division -Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (Three Ring Ranch, Inc.). Reference: Comm. 115 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Page 3 Hawaii County Council -7 March 4, 2015 Res. 77-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO WEST SIDE HAWAII LITTLE LEAGUE OF WAIKOLOA TO BUILD A BASEBALL FIELD AT KAMAKOA NUI PARK Transfers/appropriates $7,600 out and from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits the same to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Parks and Recreation Administration Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (West Side Hawaii Little League of Waikoloa). Funds would be used to purchase supplies and equipment to build a baseball field. Reference: Comm. 116 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Res. 78-15: 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 WEST HAWAII COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC., TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, AND FURNISHINGS FOR THE KEALAKEHE CENTER Transfers/appropriates $15,000 out and from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits the same to the Department of Research and Development, Hawaii County Resource Center, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (West Hawaii Community Health Center, Inc.). Reference: Comm. 117 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Res. 90-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO CONTINUE THE BUS ROUTE THAT SERVICES THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO (UHH) AND HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE (HCC) Transfers/appropriates $2,000 out and from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits the same to the Mass Transit Agency, Mass Transit Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (UHH/HCC Bus Route). Funds would be used to pay for operating expenses during the academic year. Reference: Comm. 134 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Page 4 Hawaii County Council -7 March 4, 2015 Res. 92-15: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF TWO LIVESCAN SYSTEMS FROM THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Donated by the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center with a total value of $73,863.02 for use at the Waimea and Pahoa districts of the Police Department. Reference: Comm. 137 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Res. 93-15: URGES THE HAWAII CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION AND THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY TO WORK COLLECTIVELY TO RE-ESTABLISH KONA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (KIA) AS AN ENTRY -WAY FOR INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS Urges the Hawaii Congressional Delegation to lobby the United States Customs and Border Protection to support Hawaii County's and the State's efforts to re-establish international flights at KIA. Reference: Comm. 147 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Waived: GREDC Res. 94-15: URGES THE HAWAII STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO PASS HOUSE BILL NO. 1267 RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS Urges the passing of House Bill No. 1267, which establishes a four-year redevelopment pilot project for a planning committee to prepare a development plan, define policies for the management of public lands, and examine the barriers that hinder redevelopment of infrastructure in the Kanoelehua Industrial Area. Reference: Comm. 148 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Waived: GREDC Page 5 Hawaii County Council -7 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) March 4, 2015 Bill 282: AMENDS CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE 3, SECTION 25-3-2, ARTICLE 4, (2012-2014) SECTION 25-4-59.2, AND ARTICLE 7 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SPECIAL DISTRICT TO BE KNOWN AS THE PAHOA VILLAGE DESIGN (PVD) DISTRICT TO INCLUDE ADOPTED DESIGN GUIDELINES AND A DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE, AND PROVIDING AN EXCEPTION TO OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS FOR SAID SPECIAL DISTRICT (Planning Director Initiated) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this amendment to the Zoning Code, which provides a process for community review of project applications and plan, and to provide distinct requirements for Off -Street Parking and Loading in the proposed PVD District. Reference: Comm. 1027 Intr. by: Mr. Kern (B/R) Approve: PC -6 Bill 283: AMENDS CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE 2, DIVISION 7 AND ARTICLE 6, (2012-2014) DIVISION 1 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS PROPOSED WITHIN A SPECIAL DISTRICT (Planning Director Initiated) The Windward and Leeward Planning Commissions forward their favorable recommendation for this amendment to the Zoning Code, which would create a process within the Zoning Code that requires the Planning Director to review and consult with a local design review committee for certain land use permit applications situated within a special district to promote consistency with applicable adopted design guidelines and/or standards. Reference: Comm. 1028 Intr. by: Mr. Kern (B/R) Approve: PC -7 Bill 291: AMENDS CHAPTER 3 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2012-2014) (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO REGULATION OF SIGNS IN THE PAHOA VILLAGE DESIGN DISTRICT Sets forth the requirements and procedures for obtaining a permit for signage within the Pahoa Village Design District. Also establishes the review process for sign permit applications. Reference: Comm. 1044 Intr. by: Mr. Kern (B/R) Approve: PC -8 Page 6 Hawaii County Council -7 March 4, 2015 ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 281: AMENDS CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE 6, DIVISION 1 AND ARTICLE 5 OF (2012-2014) THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT Amends the Zoning Code to require Planned Unit Development (P.U.D.) applications to be reviewed and acted on by either the Leeward or Windward Planning Commission, to be determined based on the location of the property for which the P.U.D. is sought. Reference: Comm. 1025 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff First Reading: February 18, 2015 Bill 17: 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 — THREE ACRES (A -3a) TO FAMILY AGRICULTURAL-- ONE ACRE (FA -la) AT WAIAKEA HOMESTEADS 2ND SERIES, WAIAKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-034:045 (Applicants: Melvin and Brenda Morris) (Area: Approx. 3.002 acres) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this change of zone, which would allow the applicants to subdivide the property into three lots, to be conveyed to the applicants' children. Reference: Comm. 63 Intr. by: Mr. Eagan (B/R) First Reading: February 18, 2015 Bill 18: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-3 (NORTH KONA DISTRICT ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL — 1 ACRE (A -la) TO VILLAGE COMMERCIAL — 10,000 SQUARE FEET (CV -10) AT HOLUALOA, NORTH KONA, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-6-013:017 (Applicant: Orchid Isle Auto Center) (Area: 1.002 acre) The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this change of zone, which would allow the applicant to develop automobile storage and employee parking. Reference: Comm. 64 Intr. by: Mr. Eagan (B/R) First Reading: February 18, 2015 Page 7 Hawaii County Council -7 March 4, 2015 Bill 20: 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 Environmental Management Hilo Ocean Outfall Assess/Repair project for $4.95 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. Funds would be used towards design and construction costs related to protection of the exposed portion of the shoreline outfall pipe located in Hilo, to perform an assessment of the ocean outfall, and to repair leaking joints. Reference: Comm. 82 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff First Reading: February 18, 2015 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawaii County Charter REPORTS Financial Report: Monthly Budget Status Report for the Month Ended July 31, 2014, from the Department of Finance. 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. 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 March 2, 2015. Relay users please call 711(961-8255) to contact our office. Page 8 Hawaii County Council -7 March 4, 2015 Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes (hereinafter "HRS") §92-3.5, the Hawaii County Council will be conducting this meeting via videoconference. If audio stream between Kona and Hilo is lost for more than a short period of time, the meeting will be terminated. Council Members will be present at the following location: • Kona Council Office, West Hawaii Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A. (Pursuant to HRS §92-7 and Council Rule No. 2, Council Members Maile David and Karen Eoff will be participating from the Kona Council Office.) Public attendance via videoconference will be available at the Kona location. Public attendance via videoconference is also available at the following location until 4:30 p.m. or later in the event public testimony has not been completed: • 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. Live stream of County Council Meetings: Council meetings are available for live viewing. Click on Council Meetings on the County's homepage at htip://www.hawaiicounty_.gov. 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)hawaiicouno�.ov. 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 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). Page 9 Hawaii County Council -7 March 4, 2015 Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television - Channel 55: Wednesdays, March 11 and 18, 2015, at 6 p.m.; Fridays, March 13 and 20, 2015, at 12 p.m.; and Sundays, March 15 and 22, 2015, 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/.) 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