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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 04/06/2016 2014-2016 DRU MAMO KANUHA Os p, AARON S. Y. CHUNG Chair and Presiding Officer ^ \�j,,�%<�. '. MAILE"MEDEIROS"DAVID .:,��.�,,, //, •. KAREN EOFF VALERIE T. POINDEXTERGREGGOR ILAGAN Vice Chair •rtr' : • DENNIS"FRESH"ONISHI �tE'Os.N/V�_. DANNY PALEKA MARGARET WILLE COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 37th Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i April 6, 2016 9:00 a.m. (Note: Please turn all communication devices to 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-37 April 6, 2016 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 September 17, 2014 October 1, 2014 COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 762: REPORT: ATTENDANCE AT COMMUNITY ENTERPRISES WEST HAWAI‘I FORUM REGARDING HAWAI‘I COUNTY’S GENERAL PLAN AND FUTURE IMPACTS From Council Member Maile David, dated March 15, 2016, submitting for the Council’s review. Comm. 763: REPORT: ATTENDANCE AT THE BIG ISLAND DOG RESCUE/HAWAI‘I ISLAND HUMANE SOCIETY COMMUNITY INFORMATIONAL MEETING From Council Member Maile David, dated March 11, 2016, submitting for the Council’s review. Comm. 764: REPORT: ATTENDANCE AT THE WEST HAWAI‘I LANDLORD SUMMIT From Council Member Maile David, dated March 15, 2016, submitting for the Council’s review. Page 2 Hawai‘i County Council-37 April 6, 2016 ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 337-15 RELATES TO A COUNCIL INITIATED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO (Draft 2): FACILITATE CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS TO NĀLANI STREET, AT HŌLUALOA 4, NORTH KONA, HAWAI‘I, INCLUDING IMPROVEMENT OF THE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM TO COUNTY STANDARDS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 12 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED) RELATING TO IMPROVEMENTS BY ASSESSMENTS Directs the Manager-Chief Engineer of the Department of Water Supply to prepare and submit a report containing information outlined in Chapter 12, of the Hawai‘i County Code, to initiate the establishment of a water system improvement district for Nālani Street. Reference: Comm. 557.3 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha Approve: FC-57 Res. 428-16: ACCEPTS A BILL OF SALE FOR ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS INSTALLED ON TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-001:178 FOR MOHOULI SENIOR PHASE 1, DISTRICT OF HILO, ISLAND AND COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I, STATE OF HAWAI‘I, FROM MOHOULI SENIOR PHASE 1 LLLP, A HAWAI‘I LIMITED LIABILITY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Transfers control and ownership of roadway improvements on the property to the County. Reference: Comm. 724 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: PWPRC-35 Res. 432-16: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR EXTENSION OF LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY IN KONA A fourth extension of the lease would be authorized for a two-year period. The first year’s rent would be $12,295.92 per month and the second year’s rent would be $12,690.02 per month. Reference: Comm. 729 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Approve: FC-58 Page 3 Hawai‘i County Council-37 April 6, 2016 Res. 440-16: COMMITS TO FUNDING THE COST ITEMS AWARDED BY ARBITRATION TO HAWAIʻI GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION UNIT 14 FOR THE CONTRACT PERIOD JULY 1, 2015, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2017 Cost items delineated in the attached exhibits present across-the-board increases, step movements, and lump sum payments for Ocean Safety and Water Safety Officers. Reference: Comm. 739 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Approve: FC-59 Res. 441-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO NORTH HAWAI‘I HOSPICE FOR ITS VOLUNTEER TRAINING PROGRAM Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Office of Aging, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 741 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Res. 442-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE WAIĀKEA HIGH SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER STUDENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE 2016 WAIĀKEA HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRAD NIGHT Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 742 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Res. 443-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL FOR THE 2016 ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRAD NIGHT Transfers $250 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 743 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Page 4 Hawai‘i County Council-37 April 6, 2016 Res. 444-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE HILO HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION FOR THE 2016 HILO HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRAD NIGHT Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 744 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Res. 445-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES FOR REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE COOPER CENTER Transfers $5,750 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Parks Maintenance Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 745 Intr. by: Ms. David Res. 446-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS OF THE FUTURE FOR THE KOHALA SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB, THE WAIKOLOA SENIOR CENTER, AND THE WAIMEA SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB Transfers $6,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Research and Development, Hawai‘i County Resource Center account. Funds would be used for equipment and supplies, facilities improvements, and transportation costs. Reference: Comm. 746 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Page 5 Hawai‘i County Council-37 April 6, 2016 Res. 447-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PAY FOR TREES AND BENCHES ALONG ANE KEOHOKĀLOLE HIGHWAY Transfers $10,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Public Works, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 747 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Res. 449-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE KEA‘AU COUGARS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS FOR THE 2016 KEA‘AU HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRAD NIGHT Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 750 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Res. 450-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO GOING HOME HAWAI‘I TO SUPPORT THE STEPPING UP INITIATIVE Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Funds would be used to support the In-Reach and Reintegration program. Reference: Comm. 752 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Res. 451-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO PĀHOA SCHOOLS SUPPORT FOUNDATION FOR PĀHOA HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRAD NIGHT Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 757 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan Page 6 Hawai‘i County Council-37 April 6, 2016 Res. 452-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE HILO SKATE PLAZA COALITION, INC., FOR THE 2016 ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 758 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan Res. 453-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KEA‘AU COUGARS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS FOR KEA‘AU HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRAD NIGHT Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 759 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan Res. 454-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KŌKUA PĀHOA FOR A REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES RELATED TO THE 2015 HOLIDAY PARADE Transfers $742.06 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 760 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan Res. 455-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KŌKUA PĀHOA TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT FOR THE PUNA PANTHERS ORGANIZATION Transfers $3,300 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Research and Development, Hawai‘i County Resource Center account. Reference: Comm. 761 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan Page 7 Hawai‘i County Council-37 April 6, 2016 Res. 456-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO SELF-DISCOVERY THROUGH ART FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO PROVIDING ART THERAPY AS A HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 768 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Res. 457-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE WAIĀKEA HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE WAIĀKEA HIGH SCHOOL ROBOTICS PROGRAM Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 769 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Res. 458-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE WAIĀKEA HIGH SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER STUDENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE 2016 WAIĀKEA HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRAD NIGHT Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 770 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Res. 459-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO SPECIAL OLYMPICS HAWAI‘I INC. FOR THE ANNUAL BIG ISLAND AREA GAMES Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 771 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha Page 8 Hawai‘i County Council-37 April 6, 2016 Res. 460-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HUI ‘AUMĀKUA SPORTS, INC., TO ASSIST WITH TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR PLAYERS AND COACHES Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 773 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan Res. 461-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO SELF-DISCOVERY THROUGH ART FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO PROVIDING ART THERAPY AS A HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 774 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan Res. 462-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE WAIĀKEA HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE RECYCLING PROJECT OF WAIĀKEA HIGH SCHOOL’S INTERACT CLUB Transfers $250 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 775 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Page 9 Hawai‘i County Council-37 April 6, 2016 Res. 463-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE WAIĀKEA HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE EAST HAWAI‘I BEACH CLEANUP EFFORTS OF WAIĀKEA HIGH SCHOOL’S LEO CLUB Transfers $250 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 776 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Res. 464-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE WAIĀKEA HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE MENTORING PROGRAM OF WAIĀKEA HIGH SCHOOL’S KEY CLUB Transfers $250 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 777 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Res. 465-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE WAIĀKEA HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO A COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT OF WAIĀKEA HIGH SCHOOL’S STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION Transfers $250 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 778 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Page 10 Hawai‘i County Council-37 April 6, 2016 Res. 466-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL INTERACT CLUB’S INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM Transfers $300 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 779 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Res. 467-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE WAIĀKEA HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO WAIĀKEA HIGH SCHOOL’S INTERNATIONAL STUDENT VISITATION PROGRAM Transfers $500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 780 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Res. 468-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO SELF-DISCOVERY THROUGH ART FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO PROVIDING MENTAL HEALTH ART THERAPY Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 781 Intr. by: Mr. Paleka Res. 469-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL FOR THE 2016 ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRAD NIGHT Transfers $300 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 782 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Page 11 Hawai‘i County Council-37 April 6, 2016 Res. 470-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE HILO HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION FOR THE 2016 HILO HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRAD NIGHT Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 783 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Res. 471-16: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE DIVISION, PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Accepts grant funds in the amount of $110,000 to pay for community organization, evaluation, and planning of a substance abuse prevention system. Reference: Comm. 785 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Res. 472-16: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DONATION OF A SCENT TRACKING DOG FROM THE FRIENDS OF THE MISSING CHILD CENTER- HAWAI‘I, FOR USE IN TRACKING AND LOCATING MISSING PERSONS This canine, with an estimated value of $5,000, would be used by the Police Department’s Hilo Juvenile Aid Section to track and locate missing persons. Reference: Comm. 786 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Res. 473-16: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO MITIGATE THE ISSUE OF ILLEGALLY DUMPED TIRES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I Accepts grant funds in the amount of $200,000 to pay motor vehicle tire disposal fees incurred during the removal of abandoned vehicle tires and to assist programs that promote the removal of these tires. Reference: Comm. 789 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Page 12 Hawai‘i County Council-37 April 6, 2016 Res. 474-16: APPROVES AND ADOPTS THE 2016 COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I ACTION PLAN FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I TO EXECUTE AND SUBMIT THE ACTION PLAN AND ALL OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) The County’s Office of Housing and Community Development anticipates a CDBG allocation of $2,491,306 from HUD and program income of $133,592.04, for a total of $2,624,898.04 of CDBG funds for Program Year 2016. Funds would be used towards projects that benefit persons of low and moderate income throughout Hawai‘i Island. Reference: Comm. 790 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Res. 475-16: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) GRANT Accepts grant funds in the amount of $1,521,232 to be used by the Office of Housing and Community Development’s WIOA program to assist adults, dislocated workers, and youth to increase employment, retention, earnings, skills, and literacy. Reference: Comm. 791 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Res. 476-16: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR ONE MULTI-FUNCTION COPY MACHINE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement at an approximate cost of $80 per month. Reference: Comm. 796 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Page 13 Hawai‘i County Council-37 April 6, 2016 Res. 477-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE PACIFIC TSUNAMI MUSEUM FOR THE PURCHASE OF PORTABLE EXHIBIT DISPLAYS Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Civil Defense Agency, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 799 Intr. by: Mr. Paleka Res. 478-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE TO ASSIST KA MAULOA O KA MĀLAMALAMA WITH THE PURCHASE OF EMERGENCY HYGIENE ITEMS Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Civil Defense Agency, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 800 Intr. by: Mr. Paleka Res. 479-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE TWO SMART SIGNS FOR ʻĀINALOA BOULEVARD Transfers $20,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Public Works, Transfer to Highway Fund account. Reference: Comm. 801 Intr. by: Mr. Paleka Page 14 Hawai‘i County Council-37 April 6, 2016 Res. 480-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO ORCHIDLAND NEIGHBORS IN SUPPORT OF A COMMUNITY CENTER IN ORCHIDLAND Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Office of Housing and Community Development, Transfer to Housing Fund account. Reference: Comm. 802 Intr. by: Mr. Paleka Res. 481-16: ESTABLISHES THE BANYAN DRIVE HAWAI‘I REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (BDHRA) Pursuant to Chapter 53, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, authorizes the Mayor to appoint, with the approval of the Council, five members to the BDHRA who shall reside in the County at least three years immediately preceding their appointments, and no more than three of whom shall belong to the same political party. Reference: Comm. 756.1 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Waived: PC ; and Comm. 756: From Planning Director Duane Kanuha, dated March 11, 2016, forwarding the Windward Planning Commission and Planning Department’s determination and designation of the Banyan Drive Peninsula as a redevelopment area. Page 15 Hawai‘i County Council-37 April 6, 2016 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 101: INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XIV, SECTION 14-5 OF THE (Draft 2) HAWAIʻI COUNTY CHARTER (2014), RELATING TO THE BOARD OF ETHICS The amendments would: 1) increase membership from five to nine members; 2) decrease member’s term from five to four years; 3) add council district residency requirements; and 4) allow each council member to nominate two persons from his or her council district to serve on the board, from which one would be appointed by the mayor, subject to confirmation by the Council. Reference: Comm. 494.9 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Negative: FC-42 (Due to a vote of 2-ayes, 6-noes, 1-absent) Postponed: December 14, 2015, and January 22, 2016 2/3 Vote: First of three required readings, Section 15-1(a), Hawai‘i County Charter (Note: There is a motion by Ms. Wille, seconded by Mr. Paleka, to approve Bill 101, Draft 2; and a motion by Ms. Wille, seconded by Ms. David, to amend Bill 101, Draft 2, with the contents of Comm. 494.13.) ; and Comm. 494.15: From Council Member Margaret Wille, dated March 10, 2016, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 101, Draft 2. Bill 158: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO 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 ACRE (RA-1a) AT PANAʻEWA HOUSE LOTS, WAIĀKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAI‛I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-051:003 (Applicant: Watanabe Family Trust) (Area: Approx. 2.73 acres) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this change of zone, which would allow the applicant to apply for the subdivision of the property into two lots. The applicant plans to convey one lot each, both with existing buildings, to family members. Reference: Comm. 728 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan (B/R) Approve: PC-49 Page 16 Hawai‘i County Council-37 April 6, 2016 Bill 170: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-57, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2016 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants - Housing Choice Voucher Program account ($200,000); and appropriates the same to the Voucher Rental Subsidies account. Funds would be used for payment of rental assistance for eligible participants in the program. Reference: Comm. 784 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Bill 171: 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 – Substance Abuse Prevention Coordination account ($110,000); and appropriates the same to the Substance Abuse Prevention Coordination account. Funds would be used to pay for community organization, evaluation, and planning of a substance abuse prevention system. Reference: Comm. 785 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Bill 172: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-57, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2016 Increases revenues in the Transfer from General Fund account ($20,000); and appropriates the same to the Signs and Markings, Other Current Expenses (Solar Flashing Smart Signs Ainaloa Boulevard) account. Funds would be used to purchase and install two solar flashing smart signs on Ainaloa Boulevard. Reference: Comm. 787 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Page 17 Hawai‘i County Council-37 April 6, 2016 Bill 173: 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 – Hawai‘i Criminal Justice Data Center – Case Management System account ($46,000); and appropriates the same to the Hawai‘i Criminal Justice Data Center – Case Management System account. Funds would be used to partially pay for a new case management system for the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney. Reference: Comm. 788 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Bill 174: 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 – Abandoned Motor Vehicle Tires account ($200,000); and appropriates the same to the Abandoned Motor Vehicle Tires account. Funds would be used to pay motor vehicle tire disposal fees incurred during the removal of abandoned vehicle tires and to assist programs that promote the removal of these tires. Reference: Comm. 789 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Bill 175: 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 – 2016 Block Grant account ($2,491,306) and the Block Grant – Program Income account ($133,592.04); and appropriates the same to the following accounts: Mobile Homeless Outreach Service Program – Vehicle Acquisition ($68,455), Hilo Adult Day Care – Construction ($455,429), Kamakana Villages – Family Rental Phase I – Infrastructure Improvements ($350,000), Residential Repair Program ($344,514.04), Kamakana Villages – Senior Affordable Housing – Infrastructure Improvements ($350,000), Pāhala Fire Station – Wildland Fire Pumper Apparatus ($565,000), Boys and Girls Club Facility Improvements – Fencing ($91,500), and Administration, Planning & Fair Housing ($400,000). Reference: Comm. 790 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Page 18 Hawai‘i County Council-37 April 6, 2016 Bill 176: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-57, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2016 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants – Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) account ($1,521,232); and appropriates the same to the following WIOA accounts: Administration Planning 2016-17 ($152,121), Adult Program 2016-17 ($495,316), Dislocated Worker Program 2016-17 ($405,276), and Youth Program 2016-17 ($468,519). Reference: Comm. 791 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Bill 177: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-57, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2016 Increases revenues in the Transfer from General Fund account ($2,000); and appropriates the same to the Office of Housing, Orchidland Neighbors (Support planning and permitting costs for a community center, District 5) account. Funds would be used for a community center in Orchidland. Reference: Comm. 792 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Bill 178: 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 Parks and Recreation, Department of Parks and Recreation Repairs/Improvements to Facilities project for $10 million to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund – Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($10 million). Funds would be used to implement much needed projects to repair, renovate, improve, and upgrade the Department’s facilities. Reference: Comm. 793 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter Page 19 Hawai‘i County Council-37 April 6, 2016 Bill 180: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-57, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2016 Increases revenues in the Charges for Services – Elderly Recreation Services (ERS) Section Activities account ($20,000); and appropriates the same to the ERS Section Activities account. Funds would be used for additional ERS classes needed to accommodate the growing number of seniors. Reference: Comm. 797 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 143: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 5, OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PARKING Amends Section 24-280 (No parking any time), by adding a portion of Highway 190 (Māmalahoa Highway near Lindsey Road), to Subsection (e), Kohala. Reference: Comm. 677 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: March 16, 2016 Bill 146: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-57, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2016 Increases revenues in the Transfer from General Fund account ($2,000); and appropriates the same to the Office of Housing, Orchidland Neighbors (Support planning and permitting costs for a community center, District 4) account. Funds would be used to pay for planning and permitting for a community center in Orchidland. Reference: Comm. 688 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff First Reading: March 16, 2016 Page 20 Hawai‘i County Council-37 April 6, 2016 Bill 147: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-57, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2016 Increases revenues in the Transfer from General Fund account ($10,000); and appropriates the same to the Office of Housing, Mental Health Kokua (Create housing placement assistance for homeless adults, District – 7) account. Funds would be used to create a housing placement assistance program for homeless adults with mental illness. Reference: Comm. 689 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff First Reading: March 16, 2016 Bill 149: 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 Parks and Recreation Honoka‘a Track and Field and Stadium Improvements project for $1.5 million to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund - Fund Balance and/or Other Sources. Funds would be used for a new track and field, stadium, and appurtenant improvements at Honoka‘a Park. Reference: Comm. 692 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: March 16, 2016 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter Bill 157: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR A STATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL REVOLVING FUND LOAN FOR SOLID WASTE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS; AND AUTHORIZES THE ISSUANCE OF $6,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING QUALIFIED SOLID WASTE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I Authorizes the issuance of up to $6 million in general obligation bonds to construct the Environmental Management Kealakehe Scrap Metal Yard Remediation project, which includes excavating lead impacted soil and transporting it to the West Hawai‘i Sanitary Landfill for final disposal. This request allows the County to take advantage of the lower interest rates provided by the State Revolving Fund Loan Program. Reference: Comm. 712 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff First Reading: March 16, 2016 Page 21 Hawai‘i County Council-37 April 6, 2016 Bill 159: 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 – Hawai‘i Airport Task Force account ($52,644); and appropriates the same to the Hawai‘i Airport Task Force account. Funds would be used to reimburse the County for overtime incurred by officers working with the DEA to disrupt the flow of illicit drug trafficking. Reference: Comm. 730 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff First Reading: March 16, 2016 Bill 160: 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 – Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task-Force account ($50,000); and appropriates the same to the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task-Force account. Funds would be used to reimburse the County for overtime incurred by officers working with the FBI on specified investigations or strategic initiatives. Reference: Comm. 731 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff First Reading: March 16, 2016 Bill 161: 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 – Hawai‘i Fugitive Task Force account ($11,095.40); and appropriates the same to the Hawai‘i Fugitive Task Force account. Funds would be used to reimburse the County for overtime incurred by officers working with the United States Marshal Service for the enforcement and capture of fugitives wanted under the Hawai‘i Fugitive Task Force Initiative. Reference: Comm. 732 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff First Reading: March 16, 2016 Page 22 Hawai‘i County Council-37 April 6, 2016 Bill 162: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-57, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2016 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants – Victims of Crime Act account ($935,273); and appropriates the same to the Victims of Crime Act account. Funds would be used by the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney’s Victim Assistance Unit to support the Victim of Crimes Act program. Reference: Comm. 733 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff First Reading: March 16, 2016 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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