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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 07/01/2015 2014-2016 DRU MAMO KANUHA4OJr</Of p, AARON S. Y. CHUNG Chair and Presiding Officer � �,I;� MAILE"MEDEIROS"DAVID ; � .;,�� !►;��%/ •. KAREN EOFF VALERIE T. POINDEXTER 'r GREGGOR ILAGAN Vice Chair 1• •��' DENNIS"FRESH"ONISHI .";:8 DANNY PALEKA MARGARET WILLE COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai'I Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i 96720C=1CD 17`" Session �^a ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i July 1, 2015 9:00 a.m. (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) INVOCATION Pastor Charles Kama of New Hope Hilo, Hawai`i 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-17 July 1, 2015 PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE 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. 203-15: 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 HILO- HĀMĀKUA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE 2015 LAUPĀHOEHOE HEALTH AND SAFETY 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 (Hilo-Hāmākua Community Development Corporation). Reference: Comm. 337 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Postponed: June 16, 2015 (Note: There is a pending motion by Ms. Poindexter and duly seconded by Ms. David to approve Res. 203-15.) Res. 206-15: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR, STATE OF HAWAIʻI Agreement would allow the County to request that the Office of the Auditor provide assistance to conduct an audit of the schedule of employer allocations of the Employees’ Retirement System. Reference: Comm. 345 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Page 2 Hawai‘i County Council-17 July 1, 2015 Res. 207-15: 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 NORTH KOHALA COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER FOR THE NORTH KOHALA REUNION Transfers/appropriates $5,000 out and from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits the same to the Department of Research and Development, Hawai‘i County Resource Center, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (North Kohala Community Resource Center). Reference: Comm. 346 Intr. by: Ms. Wille BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 47 AMENDS CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE 11, OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY (Draft 2): CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH SIGNS Revises the process to request, purchase, construct, and install neighborhood watch signs at approved locations. Reference: Comm. 283.4 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan First Reading: June 16, 2015 Bill 52: AMENDS THE STATE LAND USE BOUNDARIES MAPS FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM THE AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO THE RURAL DISTRICT AT WAIMEA LANDMARK ESTATES UNIT 1, OULI, WAIMEA, SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 6-2-005:008 (Applicant: Waiemi LLC) (Area: Approx. 3 acres) Reference: Comm. 308 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan (B/R) First Reading: June 16, 2015 ; and (Bill 53 continues on the next page.) Page 3 Hawai‘i County Council-17 July 1, 2015 Bill 53: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-7 (NORTH AND SOUTH KOHALA DISTRICT ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL – THREE ACRES (A-3a) TO RESIDENTIAL AND AGRICULTURAL – ONE AND ONE-HALF ACRE (RA-1.5a) AT WAIMEA LANDMARK ESTATES UNIT 1, OULI, WAIMEA, SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 6-2-005:008 (Applicant: Waiemi LLC) (Area: Approx. 3 acres) The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for the amendments to the State Land Use Boundaries Maps and change of zone, which would allow the applicant to construct a single-family dwelling on the newly created lot to be used as a rental by the applicant’s family or non-family tenants. Reference: Comm. 308 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan (B/R) First Reading: June 16, 2015 REPORTS REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION Comm. 343: ED MUEGGE VS. COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I; CIVIL NO. 14-00002 LEK-RLP From Deputy Corporation Counsel Melody Parker, dated June 3, 2015, requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council a possible settlement regarding the above-entitled matter, a lawsuit filed on January 2, 2014, alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the above matter, pursuant to Section 92-5(a)(4), for the purpose of consulting with Council’s attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Council’s powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. 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. Page 4 Hawai‘i County Council-17 July 1, 2015 The meeting places are accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations June 29, 2015 for this meeting should call 961-8255 by . Relay users please call 711(961-8255) to contact our office. Public attendance via courtesy site 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 courtesy site 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;  Nāʻālehu State Office Building, 95-5669 Māmalahoa Highway, Nāʻālehu; and  Pāhoa 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. Live stream of County Council Meetings: Council meetings are available for live viewing. Click on Council Meetings on the County’s homepage at http://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. fourteen Submitting Written Testimony: Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring (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 (url) before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the meeting to videotestimony@hawaiicounty.gov . The e-mail shall indicate the appropriate Committee or Council meeting, the meeting date, agenda item Each (communication, bill, resolution, or report number), and number of testifiers on the video submittal. 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, July 8 and 15, 2015, at 6 p.m.; Fridays, July 10 and 17, 2015, at 12 p.m.; and Sundays, July 12 and 19, 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 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/.) Page 5 Hawai‘i County Council-17 July 1, 2015 UPCOMING MEETINGS THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015 COMMITTEES TBA WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway Building A FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2015 COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway Building A TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2015 COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 25 Aupuni Street WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2015 COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 25 Aupuni Street Page 6