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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 06/03/2015 2014-2016 DRU MAMO KANUHA J�tV Os N • AA., AARON S. Y. CHUNG Chair and Presiding Officer V%: MAILE"MEDEIROS" DAVID •:il�c: : ��:•' KAREN EOFF VALERIE T. POINDEXTER GREGGOR ILAGAN Vice Chair +r•°t � '�. DENNIS"FRESH"ONISHI 4. DANNY PALEKA MARGARET WILLE COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai`i Hawai'1 County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 15th Session o c") cp 7. ORDER OF BUSINESS `c Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i June 3, 2015 9:00 a.m. (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) INVOCATION Pastor Bob Tominaga of Thy Word Ministries 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-15 June 3, 2015 PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE (9:00 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 ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 190-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE PURCHASE OF TABLE TENNIS SUPPLIES FOR THE KEKUAOKALANI GYMNASIUM Transfers/appropriates $2,000 out and from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits the same to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Recreation Division Other Current Expenses, Educational-Recreational-Scientific S account (Table Tennis Supplies). Reference: Comm. 314 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha Res. 191-15: COMMITS TO FUNDING THE COST ITEMS AGREED UPON BY THE EMPLOYERS AND THE HAWAI‘I GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (HGEA) UNITS 02, 03, 04 AND EMPLOYEES EXCLUDED FROM THOSE UNITS FOR THE CONTRACT PERIOD JULY 1, 2015, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2017 Cost items are across-the board increases, step movements, change in stand-by compensation, and lump sum payments for an approximate cost to the County of $6,167,311. Reference: Comm. 316 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Page 2 Hawai‘i County Council-15 June 3, 2015 Res. 192-15: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY DONATION OF $17,586.55 TO THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Donated by the Honorable Masamichi Miyawaki, Mayor of the Yurihama Prefecture of Japan, on behalf of his government, to be used for the benefit of the th residents of Lower Puna who were affected by the June 27 lava flow. Reference: Comm. 318 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Res. 193-15: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (DLIR), PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) GRANT Provides $1,521,232 from DLIR to the Office of Housing and Community Development’s WIOA program to assist adults, dislocated workers, and youth to increase their employment retention, earnings, skills, and literacy. Reference: Comm. 319 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Res. 194-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO PARK FACILITIES IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 3 Transfers/appropriates $400.73 out and from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits the same to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Transfer to Capital Project Fund-General account (Discretionary Projects-Council District 3). Reference: Comm. 320 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Page 3 Hawai‘i County Council-15 June 3, 2015 Res. 195-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR AN ADDITIONAL STREET LIGHT ON KING AVENUE Transfers/appropriates $2,500 out and from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits the same to the Department of Public Works, Transfer to Capital Project Fund-General account (Street Light Installations Islandwide – King Avenue). Funds would be used for a light fixture and an electrical connection for King Avenue in Hilo. Reference: Comm. 321 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Res. 196-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR PARK IMPROVEMENTS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 5 Transfers/appropriates $15,500 out and from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits the same to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Transfer to Capital Project Fund-General account (Discretionary Projects – Council District 5). Reference: Comm. 322 Intr. by: Mr. Paleka Res. 197-15: APPROVES THE HAWAI‘I STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (HSAC) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SLATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 Requests the Council’s approval of the following slate of HSAC Executive Committee Members and their alternates for the term beginning July 1, 2015: Michael P. Victorino, President (Gladys C. Baisa, Alternate); Dennis “Fresh” Onishi, Vice President (Daniel K. Paleka, Jr., Alternate); J. Ikaika Anderson, Secretary (Joey Manahan, Alternate); and Mel Rapozo, Treasurer (Ross Kagawa, Alternate). Reference: Comm. 323 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Waived: GREDC Page 4 Hawai‘i County Council-15 June 3, 2015 Res. 198-15: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY DONATION OF $100 TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Donated by Annie Y. Tanaka to be used for Memorial Day festivities at the West Hawai‘i Veterans Cemetery. Reference: Comm. 324 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Res. 199-15: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I OFFICE OF RESEARCH SERVICES IN HILO Provides $90,000 from the Research and Development Department to support the development of renewable energy systems and emerging designs of distributed energy on the Island of Hawai‘i. Reference: Comm. 326 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Res. 200-15: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE KALOKO HOUSING PROGRAM, NĀ KAHUA HALE O ULU WINI AS OFFERED THROUGH A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS DATED APRIL 15, 2015 Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year agreement with the option of two one-year extensions to hire a contractor to provide property management and social support services. Reference: Comm. 327 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Page 5 Hawai‘i County Council-15 June 3, 2015 Res. 201-15: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (HDOA), PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A COFFEE BERRY BORER PESTICIDE SUBSIDY GRANT Provides $450,000 from HDOA to the Research and Development Department to offer subsidies to farmers who purchase pesticides to combat the coffee berry borer. Reference: Comm. 329 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 54: 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 – Housing Choice Voucher Program account ($500,000); and appropriates the same to the Voucher Rental Subsidies account. Funds would be used towards rental assistance for eligible program participants. Reference: Comm. 317 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Bill 55: 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 Private – Miscellaneous Private Contributions account ($17,586.55); and appropriates the same to the Miscellaneous Private Contributions account. Funds donated by Sister City Yurihama Prefecture (Japan) would be used for the benefit of the residents of Lower Puna who were th affected by the June 27 lava flow. Reference: Comm. 318 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Page 6 Hawai‘i County Council-15 June 3, 2015 Bill 56: 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 – Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) account ($1,521,232); and appropriates the same to the following accounts: WIOA – Administration Planning 2015-16 ($152,121); WIOA – Adult Program 2015-16 ($495,316); WIOA – Dislocated Worker Program 2015-16 ($405,276); and WIOA – Youth Program 2015-16 ($468,519). Funds would be used to assist adults, dislocated workers, and youth to increase their employment retention, earnings, skills, and literacy. Reference: Comm. 319 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Bill 57: AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 39, OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE FEDERAL WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) PROGRAM Amends the Hawai‘i County Code to reflect the provisions of the WIOA, which supersedes the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 and amends the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, the Wagner-Peyser Act, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to take effect on July 1, 2015. Reference: Comm. 325 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Bill 58: AUTHORIZES THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING ALL OR A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF VARIOUS IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS; FIXES THE FORM, DENOMINATIONS, AND CERTAIN OTHER DETAILS OF SUCH BONDS AND PROVIDES FOR THEIR SALE TO THE PUBLIC; AND AUTHORIZES THE TAKING OF OTHER ACTIONS RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE BONDS Authorizes the issuance up to $99,750,000 in general obligation bonds, which includes $750,000 for the cost of issuance, for those public improvement projects authorized under Ordinance No. 14-82 (Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2014- 2015). Reference: Comm. 328 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Page 7 Hawai‘i County Council-15 June 3, 2015 Bill 59: 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 Grant – Coffee Berry Borer Pesticide Subsidy Program account ($450,000); and appropriates the same to the Coffee Berry Borer Pesticide Subsidy Program account. Funds would be used to offer subsidies to farmers who purchase pesticides to combat the coffee berry borer. Reference: Comm. 329 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Bill 61: 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 ($5,000); and appropriates the same to The Food Basket Inc., Miscellaneous Contract Services account (grant to The Food Basket, Inc. – District 8). Funds would be used towards warehouse improvements and equipment at Na Kahuā Hale O Uluwini. Reference: Comm. 331 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 35: ADOPTS A PAY PLAN FOR PERSONS EMPLOYED BY THE COUNTY 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. 14-84 AND ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO, SAID ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE SALARY ORDINANCE OF 2015 Incorporates the scheduled increase to minimum wage effective January 1, 2016, into the proposed Salary Ordinance of 2015. Reference: Comm. 205 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff First Reading: April 15, 2015 Postponed: May 6, 2015 (Note: There is a pending motion by Ms. Eoff and duly seconded by Ms. David to approve Bill 35.) (Comms. 205.2 and 205.3 continue on the next page.) Page 8 Hawai‘i County Council-15 June 3, 2015 ; and Comm. 205.2: From Council Member Greggor Ilagan, dated May 13, 2015, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 35. ; and Comm. 205.3: From Council Member Greggor Ilagan, dated May 13, 2015, transmitting a proposed amendment to Bill 35. Bill 48: NAMES A COUNTY PARK AND RECREATIONAL FACILITY AT KOHANAIKI, DISTRICT OF NORTH KONA, COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I, AND AMENDS CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 15-68.1 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITY SCHEDULE Names the beach park located at Kohanaiki, North Kona, the “Kohanaiki Beach Park.” Reference: Comm. 284 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff First Reading: May 19, 2015 Bill 50: 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 – Abandoned Motor Vehicle Tires account ($45,000); and appropriates the same to the Abandoned Motor Vehicle Tires. Funds would be used towards abandoned motor vehicle tire disposal fees and to assist programs that promote the removal of these tires. Reference: Comm. 298 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff First Reading: May 19, 2015 Bill 51: 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 ($12,000); and appropriates the same to the Department of Health – Tobacco Sting Grant. Funds would be used to prevent the sale of tobacco to minors. Reference: Comm. 299 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff First Reading: May 19, 2015 Page 9 Hawai‘i County Council-15 June 3, 2015 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.) 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Page 10 Hawai‘i County Council-15 June 3, 2015 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@hawaiicounty.gov. 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. . 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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 MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2015 COMMITTEES TBA WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway Building A TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015 COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway Building A TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2015 COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 25 Aupuni Street WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2015 COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 25 Aupuni Street Page 11