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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 08/05/2015 2014-2016 DRU MAMO KANUHA `•��`" �. AARON S. Y. CHUNG Chair and Presiding Officer ' V Vd,'" ', MAILE"MEDEIROS"DAVID ., !.; /:•; KAREN EOFF VALERIE T. POINDEXTER • • GREGGOR ILAGAN Vice Chair • •`' DENNIS"FRESH"ONISHI r�TF°F�'' ' DANNY PALEKA MARGARET WILLE COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 19th Session C) ORDER OF BUSINESS w Hawai`i County Building rrl 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i -- August 5, 2015 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-19 August 5, 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. 215-15: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH OCEANIC TIME WARNER CABLE Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year agreement at a cost of $1,500 per month to increase the County’s internet bandwidth speed from 20 megabytes to 100 megabytes. This upgrade would increase the County’s cost by $180 per month. Reference: Comm. 365 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Approve: FC-29 Res. 220-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HUI ʻAUMĀKUA SPORTS INC. FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES TO COMPETE IN THE WEST ZONE WORLD SERIES IN SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Transfers/appropriates $1,000 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 Recreation Administration Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (Hui ʻAumākua Sports Inc.). Reference: Comm. 374 Intr. by: Mr. Paleka Page 2 Hawai‘i County Council-19 August 5, 2015 Res. 221-15: 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 KE KIPI KALO – HAWAIIAN PERMACULTURE PROJECT Transfers/appropriates $5,000 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 (Ke Kipi Kalo – Hawaiian Permaculture). Reference: Comm. 375 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Res. 222-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS OF BIG ISLAND DRUG COURT, INC., TO PAY FOR SERVICES FOR PARTICIPANTS OF THE BIG ISLAND DRUG COURT AND BIG ISLAND VETERANS TREATMENT COURT Transfers/appropriates $10,000 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 (Friends of Big Island Drug Court, Inc.). Reference: Comm. 380 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Res. 223-15: 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 HAWAI‘I COUNTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL FOR THE PURCHASE OF CITRIC ACID TO CONTROL COQUI FROGS Transfers/appropriates $2,500 out and from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits the same to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Research and Development Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (Citric Acid for Coqui Frog Control). Reference: Comm. 381 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Page 3 Hawai‘i County Council-19 August 5, 2015 Res. 224-15: 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 HAWAI‘I COUNTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL FOR THE PURCHASE OF CITRIC ACID TO CONTROL COQUI FROGS Transfers/appropriates $3,500 out and from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits the same to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Research and Development Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (Citric Acid for Coqui Frog Control). Reference: Comm. 382 Intr. by: Ms. David Res. 225-15: 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 HAWAI‘I COUNTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL FOR THE PURCHASE OF CITRIC ACID FOR COUNCIL DISTRICTS 6, 7, AND 8 Transfers/appropriates $2,500 out and from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits the same to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Research and Development Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (Citric Acid for Council Districts 6, 7, and 8). Reference: Comm. 383 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha Res. 226-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAI‘I COUNTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL TO PURCHASE CITRIC ACID TO HELP CONTROL THE COQUI FROG INFESTATION IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 5 Transfers/appropriates $2,000 out and from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits the same to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Research and Development Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (Citric Acid for Coqui Control). Reference: Comm. 384 Intr. by: Mr. Paleka Page 4 Hawai‘i County Council-19 August 5, 2015 Res. 227-15: 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 HAWAI‘I COUNTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL FOR THE PURCHASE OF CITRIC ACID TO HELP CONTROL COQUI FROGS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 Transfers/appropriates $2,000 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 (Citric Acid for Council District 1). Reference: Comm. 385 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Res. 228-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KALANI HONUA TO PROMOTE FOOD SUSTAINABILITY IN PUNA AND SERVICE THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE Transfers/appropriates $10,000 out and from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits the same to the Department of Research and Development, Hawai‘i County Resource Center, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (Kalani Honua – Food Sustainability). Reference: Comm. 386 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan Res. 229-15: 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 BIG ISLAND LIONS FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS AND EVENTS TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN FAMILY LIFE Transfers/appropriates $5,000 out and from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits the same to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (Big Island Lions Foundation). Reference: Comm. 387 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Page 5 Hawai‘i County Council-19 August 5, 2015 Res. 230-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR SIGNAGE EQUIPMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Transfers/appropriates $7,190 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 Equipment, Miscellaneous Equipment account (Signage Equipment) ($6,590) and Department of Parks and Recreation, Parks Maintenance Equipment, Computer Equipment and Software account (Computer for Signage Equipment) ($600). Reference: Comm. 388 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Res. 231-15: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAIʻI DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7 Provides $450,000 to the Research and Development Department to implement the Coffee Berry Borer Pesticide Subsidy Program to assist coffee growers to purchase pesticides containing Beauveria bassiana to combat the coffee berry borer. Reference: Comm. 389 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Res. 232-15: AUTHORIZES THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TO AWARD FUNDS TO THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL (HCEOC) Provides $220,000 to HCEOC to supplement the operation of a Transmedia Accelerator Program. Reference: Comm. 390 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Page 6 Hawai‘i County Council-19 August 5, 2015 Res. 233-15: 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 HAWAI‘I COUNTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL TO PURCHASE CITRIC ACID TO HELP CONTROL COQUI FROGS Transfers/appropriates $6,000 out and from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits the same to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Research and Development Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (Citric Acid for Coqui Control). Reference: Comm. 391 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Res. 235-15: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF 100 FISHING ROD AND REEL KITS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Donated by S. Tokunaga Store, Inc., and valued at $2,499 to be used at the Ohana Fishing Tournament in August 2015. Reference: Comm. 394 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Res. 236-15: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A TWENTY FOOT SHIPPING CONTAINER TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Donated by S. Tokunaga Store, Inc., and valued at $6,000 to be utilized by the Skeet Club at the Hawai‘i Skeet Range to store tools, targets, and other miscellaneous items. Reference: Comm. 395 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Res. 237-15: PROPOSES AN AMENDMENT TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I GENERAL PLAN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL PLAN COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW PROCESS, RELATING TO MASS TRANSIT Proposes the following amendments to the General Plan: 1) If the Mass Transit Master Plan is completed in sufficient time, incorporate it into the General Plan update, and 2) Incorporate provisions into the General Plan to assure that Mass Transit policies and facilities are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reference: Comm. 397 Intr. by: Mr. Paleka Waived: PC Page 7 Hawai‘i County Council-19 August 5, 2015 Res. 238-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO LŌKAHI TREATMENT CENTERS FOR THE RENTAL OF OFFICE SPACE IN THE PĀHOA VILLAGE CENTER Transfers/appropriates $6,706.26 out and from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits the same to the Office of Housing and Community Development, Transfer to Housing Fund, Miscellaneous Charges account (Lōkahi Treatment Centers). Reference: Comm. 399 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan Res. 239-15: AUTHORIZES THE EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN CODE REQUIREMENTS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 201H-38 AND SECTION 46-15 OF THE HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES, FOR HUALALAI HEALTH, LLC, KONA, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-5-010:061 Authorizes the County to exempt the West Hawai‘i Senior Living project from certain code requirements to help reduce the cost of producing the affordable housing portion of the project. The exemptions would defray the costs of certain building permit fees, remove the requirement for a use permit, and remove change of zone conditions relating to road improvements and fair share/impact fees. Reference: Comm. 401 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: HSSSC BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 62: INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, CHAPTER 3, SECTION 6-3.4, OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CHARTER (2014), RELATING TO COUNTY BANDS Removes language specifying that bandmasters and band employees are appointed and exempt from civil service laws and classifications. Reference: Comm. 357 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Approve: PWPRC-11 Page 8 Hawai‘i County Council-19 August 5, 2015 Bill 63: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-58, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2015, TO JUNE 30, 2016 Adds the Public Works Kapi‘olani Street Extension, Mohouli Street to Lanikāula Street project for $500,000 to the Capital Budget. Funds for the project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund - Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($500,000). Funds would be used towards increased construction costs from unforeseen circumstances such as the discovery of unsuitable ground materials found while performing clearing, grubbing, and subgrade preparation work. Reference: Comm. 362 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Approve: FC-30 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter Bill 73: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-57, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2016 Appropriates revenues in the Transfer from General Fund account ($6,706.26); and appropriates the same to the Lōkahi Treatment Center account (Grant to the Lōkahi Treatment Center – District 4). Funds would be used for the rental of office space in the Pāhoa Village Center. Reference: Comm. 400 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Page 9 Hawai‘i County Council-19 August 5, 2015 ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 64: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-58, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2015, TO JUNE 30, 2016 Adds the Public Works Māmalahoa Highway Widening, Mud Lane to Mānā Road – Federal ($640,000), County ($142,000), and State ($18,000) project, for a total of $800,000, to the Capital Budget. Funds for the project shall be provided from Federal Grants Receivable ($640,000); General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund – Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($142,000); and State Capital Improvement Funds ($18,000). Funds would be used to pay for consultant design services. Reference: Comm. 367 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff First Reading: July 24, 2015 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter Bill 65: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-57, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2016 Appropriates revenues in the State Grants – Little Fire Ant (LFA) Control – Department of Agriculture account ($90,000); and appropriates the same to the LFA Control – Department of Agriculture account. Funds would be used to purchase equipment and supplies. Reference: Comm. 368 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff First Reading: July 24, 2015 Bill 66: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-57, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2016 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants – Department of Health (DOH) Complete Streets account ($7,500); and appropriates the same to the DOH Complete Streets – Federal account. Funds would be used for Complete Streets training to help local jurisdictions design, build, and operate streets that enable safe access for all users. Reference: Comm. 369 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff First Reading: July 24, 2015 Page 10 Hawai‘i County Council-19 August 5, 2015 Bill 67: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-57, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2016 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants – Improve Forensic Services account ($3,000); and appropriates the same to the Improve Forensic Services account. Funds would be used to pay for training for laboratory personnel, supplies, and equipment. Reference: Comm. 370 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff First Reading: July 24, 2015 Bill 68: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-57, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2016 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants – Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Alternate Projects – (Iselle) account ($122,710.05); and appropriates the same to the FEMA Alternate Projects – (Iselle) account. Funds would be used to pay for expenditures incurred during Tropical Storm Iselle. Reference: Comm. 371 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff First Reading: July 24, 2015 Bill 70: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-58, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2015, TO JUNE 30, 2016 Adds the Land Acquisition project for $1 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 to purchase real property to resolve an inadvertent approval of a consolidation and subdivision application by the Planning Department that occurred without first obtaining a Conservation District Use Permit from the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Reference: Comm. 373 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff First Reading: July 24, 2015 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter Page 11 Hawai‘i County Council-19 August 5, 2015 REPORTS REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION Comm. 379: REBEKAH TAYLOR-FAILOR VS. COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I; CIVIL NO. 15-00070 DKW-KSC From Deputy Corporation Counsel Jennifer D. K. Ng, dated July 15, 2015, requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council a lawsuit filed on March 9, 2015, alleging that the County violates the constitutional rights of prospective employees. Comm. 403: BRENDA J. FORD VS. BOBBY JEAN LEITHEAD-TODD; S.P. NO. 13-1-52K From Deputy Corporation Counsel Section Chief Laureen L. Martin, dated July 16, 2015, requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council the payment of fees to Robert Kim, Esq., for services rendered in defending Environmental Management Director Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd against a lawsuit. 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. The meeting places are accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations August 3, 2015 for this meeting should call 961-8255 by . Relay users please call 711(961-8255) to contact our office. Page 12 Hawai‘i County Council-19 August 5, 2015 Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes (hereinafter “HRS”) §92-3.5, the Hawai‘i 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 Hawai‘i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A. (Pursuant to HRS §92-7 and Council Rule No. 2, Council Member Dru Mamo Kanuha 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 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). Page 13 Hawai‘i County Council-19 August 5, 2015 Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television - Channel 55: Wednesdays, August 12 and 19, 2015, at 6 p.m.; Fridays, August 14 and 21, 2015, at 12 p.m.; and Sundays, August 16 and 23, 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/.) UPCOMING MEETINGS TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2015 COMMITTEES TBA WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway Building A WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2015 COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway Building A TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 25 Aupuni Street WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2015 COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 25 Aupuni Street Page 14