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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2017/04/19 2016-2018 VALERIE T.POINDEXTER eg;,-`••"•';--'-- AARON S.Y.CHUNG yldU Chairwoman and Presiding Officer MEDEIROS DAVID ..\ DRU MAMO KANUHA • KAREN EOFF ''"-- SUSAN L.K.LEE LOY Vice Chair `.';r w—:��a`.= EILEEN O'HARA 't`oi. HERBERT M."TIM"RICHARDS,III JENNIFER RUGGLES COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street N p Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 C p. 10th Session-+� ter . O-< ORDER OF BUSINESS ' rn O West Hawai`i Civic Center O 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A . Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i April 19, 2017 9:00 a.m. (Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.) INVOCATION Pastor Jason Meechan of Kona Faith Center 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-10 April 19, 2017 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 October 20, 2015 January 25, 2017 COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 73.2: ATTENDANCE AT THE KONA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE MEETING ON MARCH 15, 2017, AT THE WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER From Council Member Karen Eoff, dated March 16, 2017, submitting for the Council’s review pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes Section 92-2.5(e). Comm. 194: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF SIX DELL OPTIPLEX 760 COMPUTER SYSTEMS FROM MATTHEW IAUKEA TO THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT Donated by Matthew Iaukea, and valued at approximately $300. The units would replace computer systems that are beyond warranty/servicing and new program initiatives. ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 101-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF A MULTI-FISCAL YEAR AGREEMENT FOR FURNISHING GREENWASTE DIVERSION OPERATIONS IN WEST HAWAIʻI AND EAST HAWAIʻI FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT The new contract would be for three years with the option of two one-year extensions, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2017. Reference: Comm. 140 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Negative: FC-9 (Due to a vote of 9-noes) Postponed: April 5, 2017 (Note: There is a motion by Ms. O’Hara, seconded by Ms. Poindexter, to approve Res. 101-17.) Page 2 Hawai‘i County Council-10 April 19, 2017 Res. 130-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a two-year lease agreement with Maui Varieties Investments, Inc., at a monthly cost of $1,796.24. The Hawai‘i Fire Department utilizes the premises located at 95-1163 Ka‘alāiki Road for its Nā‘ālehu Emergency Medical Services Station. The agreement includes a two-year renewal option. Reference: Comm. 183 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-10 Res. 136-17: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY DONATION OF $1,742 TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Donated by Kris Kindschuh, Polynesian Adventure Tours, LLC. Funds would be used for the Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens. Reference: Comm. 196 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Res. 137-17: 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 LIQUOR CONTROL Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement for a multi-function color copy machine to be used by the Department of Liquor Control in the West Hawai‘i Civic Center. Reference: Comm. 197 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Page 3 Hawai‘i County Council-10 April 19, 2017 Res. 138-17: 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 BIG ISLAND RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO ASSIST THE KONA SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT WITH EXPENSES FOR EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND WORKSHOPS Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 199 Intr. by: Ms. David Res. 139-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KA‘Ū RURAL HEALTH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC., TO PUBLISH A STORY/ACTIVITY BOOK AND DVD Transfers $1,657 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 200 Intr. by: Ms. David Res. 140-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO ASSIST WITH THE COUNTY’S 20 PERCENT COST-MATCH WITH THE STATE FOR THE ACQUISITION OF TWO VANS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION, ELDERLY ACTIVITIES DIVISION IN WEST HAWAI‘I Transfers $8,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Coordinated Services County Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 201 Intr. by: Ms. David Page 4 Hawai‘i County Council-10 April 19, 2017 Res. 141-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE FOUR MINI BASKETBALL HOOPS FOR THE REPRESENTATIVE ROBERT N. HERKES GYMNASIUM AND SHELTER Transfers $3,366 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Recreation Division Equipment account. Reference: Comm. 202 Intr. by: Ms. David Res. 142-17: 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 BIG ISLAND LIONS FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS AND EVENTS TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN FAMILY LIFE Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 203 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Res. 143-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE HAWAI‘I ISLE POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUE (HIPAL) FOOTBALL COMBINE/CLINIC AND 7-ON-7 BATTLE BY THE BAY FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT FOR YOUTH Transfers $1,250 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Hawai‘i Police Department, HIPAL Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 204 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Page 5 Hawai‘i County Council-10 April 19, 2017 Res. 144-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MALAMA O PUNA TO ASSIST WITH THE KEAUʻOHANA FOREST RESERVE RESTORATION PROJECT Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 205 Intr. by: Ms. Ruggles Res. 145-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO HAWAI‘I ISLE POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUE (HI-PAL) FOR ITS FIRST FOOTBALL COMBINE/CLINIC AND 7-ON-7 BATTLE BY THE BAY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Hawai‘i Police Department, HIPAL Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 206 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Res. 146-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION’S EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING CLINICS Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Recreation Division Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 207 Intr. by: Ms. David Page 6 Hawai‘i County Council-10 April 19, 2017 Res. 147-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO CAMP AGAPE HAWAI‘I TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2017 CAMP AGAPE HAWAI‘I Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 208 Intr. by: Ms. David Res. 148-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE 2017 SUMMER FUN PROGRAM AT THE NĀ‘ĀLEHU COMMUNITY CENTER Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Summer/Intersession Class/Activities account. Reference: Comm. 209 Intr. by: Ms. David Res. 149-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE 2017 SUMMER FUN PROGRAM AT YANO HALL Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Summer/Intersession Class/Activities account. Reference: Comm. 210 Intr. by: Ms. David Page 7 Hawai‘i County Council-10 April 19, 2017 Res. 150-17: 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 FOOD BASKET, INC., TO ASSIST THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH’S SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 211 Intr. by: Ms. David Res. 151-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE 2017 SUMMER FUN PROGRAM AT THE PĀHALA COMMUNITY CENTER Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Summer/Intersession Class/Activities account. Reference: Comm. 212 Intr. by: Ms. David Res. 152-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO LA‘I‘ŌPUA 2020 TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ALLIANCE FOR A SUSTAINABLE AHUPUA‘A - 9TH ANNUAL PUWALU Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 213 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Page 8 Hawai‘i County Council-10 April 19, 2017 Res. 153-17: 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 HAWAI‘I ARTIST COLLABORATION TO ASSIST WITH THE COSTS FOR ART SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS FOR STUDENTS AT KEALAKEHE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 214 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Res. 154-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO BIG ISLAND RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO ASSIST THE KONA SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT WITH COSTS FOR EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL AND WORKSHOPS Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 215 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Res. 155-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO ACQUIRE A PASSENGER VAN FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION, ELDERLY ACTIVITIES DIVISION Transfers $7,167 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Coordinated Services County Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 216 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha Page 9 Hawai‘i County Council-10 April 19, 2017 Res. 156-17: 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 HAWAI‘I ISLAND PORTUGUESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER TO ASSIST WITH THE 2017 PORTUGUESE CULTURE AND HERITAGE EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS Transfers $10,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Research and Development, Hawai‘i County Resource Center account. Reference: Comm. 217 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Res. 157-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S BIKE PATROL PROGRAM IN SOUTH HILO Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Hawai‘i Police Department, South Hilo Police-Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 218 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Page 10 Hawai‘i County Council-10 April 19, 2017 Res. 159-17: AUTHORIZES THE ADOPTION OF USDA FORM RESOLUTION 1780-27 TO PROVIDE FOR THE INCURRENCE OF INDEBTEDNESS FOR THE FINANCING OF A WATER DEPARTMENT PROJECT REFERRED TO AS THE PAPAIKOU TRANSITE & G. I. (GALVANIZED IRON) PIPELINE REPLACEMENT; TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES, SECTION 46-7, FOR THE USDA GRANT PORTION OF THE COSTS OF THE PROJECT; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR, MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY, FINANCE DIRECTOR, AND THE CHAIR OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL TO TAKE ALL ACTION(S) NECESSARY TO FACILITATE AND EXECUTE SUCH LOAN AND GRANT AGREEMENTS Authorizes the adoption of the USDA Loan Resolution Form for a loan in the amount of $4,105,000 to be secured by a bond of the County, and further authorizes a grant agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture in the amount of $3,470,000, both to be applied to the costs of the Pāpa‘ikou Transite & G. I. Pipeline Replacement Project. Reference: Comm. 219 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 256 AMENDS CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 25-4-51 OF THE HAWAIʻI (Draft 2): COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED) RELATING TO OFF- (2014-2016) STREET PARKING AND LOADING Establishes the required number of parking spaces for single-family and double- family or duplex dwellings that are occupied for a period of less than 180 days. Reference: Comm. 186.2 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: PC-9 Page 11 Hawai‘i County Council-10 April 19, 2017 Bill 22: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-13 (PUAKŌ-ʻANAEHOʻOMALU ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL – FIVE ACRES (A-5a) TO INDUSTRIAL – COMMERCIAL MIXED – 20,000 SQUARE FEET (MCX-20) AT WAIKOLOA, SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAI‛I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 6-8-001:058 (Applicant: RB2 Investors, LLC) (Area: approx. 1.756 acres) The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this change of zone, which would allow the applicant to modify and incorporate an existing building and parking lot and add two additional buildings and additional parking to support a 20-unit commercial and light industrial lease space for businesses, offices, self-storage, and a restaurant. Reference: Comm. 181 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff (B/R) Approve: PC-10 Bill 23: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 16-72, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2017 Appropriates revenues in the Fund Balance Reserved for Liquor Control account ($20,000); and appropriates $10,000 to the Public Programs account, and $10,000 to the Travel/Conferences account. Funds would be used to provide airfare for trainers and materials for the Being Respectful and Valuing Everybody program and for travel expenses for three staff members and two liquor commissioners to attend the 2018 National Conference of State Liquor Administrators in Denver, Colorado. Reference: Comm. 182 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-11 Bill 27: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 16-72, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2017 Increases revenues in the Transfer from General Fund account ($5,000); and appropriates the same to the Catholic Charities of Hawai‘i account. Funds would be used to provide a grant to Catholic Charities of Hawai‘i for its West Hawai‘i Faith-Based Summit to end homelessness. Reference: Comm. 195 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Page 12 Hawai‘i County Council-10 April 19, 2017 Bill 28: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 16-72, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2017, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION FUND Increases revenues in the Real Property Tax Interest account ($85,500); and appropriates $76,000 to the Transfer to Public Access/Open Space Preservation Fund account, and $9,500 to the Transfer to Public Access/Open Space Preservation Maintenance Fund account. Real property tax interest revenues are expected to exceed the amount budgeted for FY 2016-17, requiring additional funds be transferred into the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation (PONC) Fund and PONC Maintenance accounts in order to maintain compliance with County Charter mandated minimal appropriations to each fund. Reference: Comm. 198 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 18: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 5, OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PARKING Amends Schedule 28 (No parking at anytime), Subsection (c), South Hilo, by repealing an existing provision for a portion of Holomua Street. Reference: Comm. 143 Intr. by: Ms. Ruggles (B/R) First Reading: April 5, 2017 Bill 19: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 5, OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PARKING Amends Schedule 29 (Parking prohibited during certain hours on certain streets; tow-away zone), Subsection (c), South Hilo, by repealing existing provisions for portions of Derby Lane and Wilson Street. Reference: Comm. 144 Intr. by: Ms. Ruggles (B/R) First Reading: April 5, 2017 Page 13 Hawai‘i County Council-10 April 19, 2017 Bill 24: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 16-72, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2017 Appropriates revenues in the Federal – 2017 Block Grant account ($2.5 million) and Block Grant – Program Income account ($100,000); and appropriates the same to the Hilo Adult Day Care – Construction ($800,000); Residential Repair Program ($354,645); Kulaʻimano Elderly Renovations ($670,355); Food Basket – Emergency Food Transport – Acquisition ($200,000); Boys & Girls Club Facility Improvements – Fencing ($125,000); and Administration, Planning & Fair Housing ($450,000) accounts. Funds would be used towards projects that benefit persons of low and moderate income throughout Hawai‘i Island. Reference: Comm. 184 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: April 5, 2017 Bill 25 AUTHORIZES THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF (Draft 2): THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,105,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF A WATER DEPARTMENT PROJECT REFERRED TO AS THE PAPAIKOU TRANSITE & G. I. (GALVANIZED IRON) PIPELINE REPLACEMENT; FIXES THE FORM, DENOMINATIONS, AND CERTAIN OTHER DETAILS OF SUCH BONDS AND PROVIDES FOR THE SALE THEREOF; AND AUTHORIZES THE TAKING OF OTHER ACTIONS RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE BONDS Authorizes the issuance of up to $4,105,000 in general obligation bonds, as requested by the Department of Water Supply, to replace undersized and aging asbestos cement and galvanized waterlines. Reference: Comm. 185.2 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: April 5, 2017 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.) ANNOUNCEMENTS Page 14 Hawai‘i County Council-10 April 19, 2017 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 April 17, 2017. Relay users please call 711(961-8255) to contact our office. 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:  Hilo Council Chambers, Hawai‘i County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401. (Pursuant to HRS §92-7 and Council Rule No. 2, Council Member Susan L. K. Lee Loy will be participating from the Hilo Council Chambers.) Public attendance via videoconference will be available at the Hilo location. Public attendance via courtesy site is also available at the following location until 4:30 p.m. or later in the event public testimony has not been completed:  Pāhoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pāhoa Village Road. 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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, April 26 and May 3, 2017, at 6 p.m.; Fridays, April 28 and May 5, 2017, at 12 p.m.; and Sundays, April 30 and May 7, 2017, 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 16