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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2019-11-20 2018-2020 Hawaii County Clerk 11/14/2019 10:23:17 AM AARON S.Y.CHUNG tY OF p MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID oN.• �`� Chair&Presiding Officer MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER�?•'��;"'� •••�,� ASHLEY L. KIERKIEWICZ KAREN EOFF +: c Vice Chair SUSAN L. K.LEE LOY o=— VALERIE T.POINDEXTER OF NF' HERBERT M. "TIM"RICHARDS,III REBECCA VILLEGAS COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai'i Hawai'i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 26th Session ORDER OF BUSINESS West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawaii November 20, 2019 9:00 a.m. (Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.) INVOCATION Pastor Eric Rasmussen of Bible First Mission Church CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Hawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Hawai'i County Clerk 11/14/2019 10:23:17 AM Hawaii County Council-26 November 20,2019 PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT,AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS (NOTE: COUNCIL WILL TAKE A LUNCH BREAK AT 11:00 A.M.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 312.5: REPORT OF ATTENDANCE AT TROPIC-FOCUSED WORKSHOPS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER AND LEE LOY ON OCTOBER 28, 2019, AND COUNCIL MEMBERS DAVID, EOFF, AND LEE LOY ON OCTOBER 29, 2019, PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 92-2.5(e) From Council Member Susan L. K. Lee Loy, dated October 30, 2019. ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 301-19: URGES THE DIRECTORS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL (Draft 2) MANAGEMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TO COLLABORATE AND DEVELOP A PLAN FOR WASTE STREAM MANAGEMENT AND REDUCTION TECHNOLOGIES TO INCLUDE RENEWABLE AND ALTERNATIVE ENERGY GENERATION FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII Seeks to address an increasing supply of solid waste through a waste stream reduction technologies that would conserve County funds, reduce the use of fossil fuels, and improve environmental conditions on Hawaii Island. Reference: Comm. 462.12 Intr. by: Mr. Richards Approve: AWEEMC-12 Res. 362-19: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR THE HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement for 150 mobile data terminals, with the cost for the entire five years not to exceed $450,000. Reference: Comm. 554 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-78 Page 2 Hawai'i County Clerk 11/14/2019 10:23:17 AM Hawaii County Council-26 November 20,2019 Res. 363-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT Transfers $2,079,110.50 from the Finance Administration& Budget Salaries and Wages account and credits to various department's Salaries and Wages accounts, for overtime costs associated with the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2019-2020. Reference: Comm. 555 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-79 Res. 386-19: COMMITS TO FUNDING THE COST ITEMS AGREED UPON BY THE EMPLOYERS AND THE HAWAII GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION UNITS 13, 73, AND EMPLOYEES EXCLUDED FROM THOSE UNITS FOR THE CONTRACT PERIOD JULY 1, 2019, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021 Authorizes the appropriation in future fiscal years which would include across-the- board increases, step movements, within-range progressions, and increases to meal allowances and travel times. The estimated cost over the two years of the contract would be $3,910,943. Reference: Comm. 585 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Res. 387-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO YWCA OF HAWAII ISLAND FOR THE 2019 FAMILY VIOLENCE SUMMIT Transfers $750 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. 586 Intr. by: Ms. David Page 3 Hawai'i County Clerk 11/14/2019 10:23:17 AM Hawaii County Council-26 November 20,2019 Res. 388-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO YWCA OF HAWAII ISLAND FOR THE 2019 FAMILY VIOLENCE SUMMIT Transfers $750 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 587 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Res. 390-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO WAIAKEA HIGH SCHOOL PARENT, TEACHER, STUDENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE 2020 WAIAKEA HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRAD NIGHT Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 589 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Res. 391-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KURTISTOWN ASSEMBLY OF GOD FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES INCURRED AT THE PUNA KIDS PARTY 2019 Transfers $750 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 590 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Page 4 Hawai'i County Clerk 11/14/2019 10:23:17 AM Hawaii County Council-26 November 20,2019 Res. 392-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARENT, TEACHER, STUDENT ASSOCIATION FOR MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL'S `GHANA DAY EVENT Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 591 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Res. 393-19: 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 FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE 6TH INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC WORKSHOP ON RAT LUNGWORM DISEASE Transfers $1,750 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 592 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Res. 394-19: 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 EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE 6TH INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC WORKSHOP ON RAT LUNGWORM DISEASE Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 593 Intr. by: Ms. David Page 5 Hawai'i County Clerk 11/14/2019 10:23:17 AM Hawaii County Council-26 November 20,2019 Res. 395-19: 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 EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE 6TH INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC WORKSHOP ON RAT LUNGWORM DISEASE Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 594 Intr. by: Ms. Villegas Res. 396-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAII ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY-BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR A TWO-DAY WORKING MEETING OF THE VIBRANT HAWAII ISLAND LEADERSHIP COUNCIL Transfers $4,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Business Development account. Reference: Comm. 595 Intr. by: Ms. Villegas Res. 397-19: 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 AUTISM SOCIETY OF HAWAII TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE 11TH ANNUAL SURFERS HEALING HAWAII EVENT IN HILO Transfers $800 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 596 Intr. by: Mr. Richards Page 6 Hawai'i County Clerk 11/14/2019 10:23:17 AM Hawaii County Council-26 November 20,2019 Res. 398-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO PUNA MAKAUKAU FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES RELATED TO THE HAWAII COUNTY CITIZEN CORPS VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON Transfers $600 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Civil Defense Agency, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 598 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz Res. 399-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAII ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY-BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO ASSIST WITH VIBRANT HAWAII ISLAND Transfers $7,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 599 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz Res. 404-19: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT GRANT Funds in the amount of$64,806 would be used to assist at-risk businesses with rapid response activities to prevent lay-offs or closures, and layoff aversion services to assist displaced workers through training,job fairs, workshops and other activities. Reference: Comm. 606 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Page 7 Hawai'i County Clerk 11/14/2019 10:23:17 AM Hawaii County Council-26 November 20,2019 Res. 405-19: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Funds in the amount of$769,895 would be used for two positions and associated costs for the 2019 Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Investigation and Prosecution program. Reference: Comm. 607 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Res. 406-19: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT GRANT Funds in the amount of$64,172 would be used for rapid response and layoff aversion activities. Reference: Comm. 608 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Res. 407-19: COMMITS TO FUNDING THE COST ITEMS AGREED UPON BY THE EMPLOYERS AND THE HAWAII GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION UNIT 2 FOR THE CONTRACT PERIOD JULY 1, 2019, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021 Authorizes the appropriation in future fiscal years which would include lump-sum payments, across-the-board increases, step movements, and increases to meal allowances. The estimated cost over the two years of the contract would be $436,416. Reference: Comm. 609 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Page 8 Hawai'i County Clerk 11/14/2019 10:23:17 AM Hawaii County Council-26 November 20,2019 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 109: AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 40, SECTION 2-207 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO REFERRAL OF BILLS FOR ORDINANCES TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Revises provisions relating to the 45-day period for review of amendments to Chapters 20 (Refuse) and 21 (Sewers). Reference: Comm. 532 Intr. by: Mr. Richards Approve: AWEEMC-13 Bill 111: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 09-90A, WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL— 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) TO INDUSTRIAL—COMMERCIAL MIXED—20,000 SQUARE FEET (MCX-20) AT WAIAKEA HOUSELOTS, WAIAKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-050:043 (Applicant: Trevor R. Rodrigues) (Area: 45,800 sq. ft.) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this amendment, which will allow a five-year time extension to comply with Condition D (Time to Complete Construction) and Condition F (Future Road Widening). The applicant is requesting to construct a veterinary clinic with 25 parking stalls, as well as two other buildings for commercial office and warehouse space. The property is located along the north side of East Kdwili Street at the corner of Laukapu Street in the Waidkea Houselots. Reference: Comm. 545 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R) Approve: PC-35 Page 9 Hawai'i County Clerk 11/14/2019 10:23:17 AM Hawaii County Council-26 November 20,2019 Bill 116: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 19-73, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2020 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants—Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act account ($64,806); and appropriates the same to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Rapid Response 19-20 account. Funds would be used to assist at-risk businesses with rapid response activities to prevent lay-offs or closures, and layoff aversion services to assist displaced workers through training,job fairs, workshops and other activities. Reference: Comm. 606 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Bill 117: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 19-73, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2020 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants—2019 Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Investigation and Prosecution account ($769,895); and appropriates the same to the 2019 SAKI Investigation and Prosecution account. Funds would be used by the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney for two positions and associated costs for the 2019 Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Investigation and Prosecution program. Reference: Comm. 607 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Bill 118: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 19-73, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2020 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants—Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act account ($64,172); and appropriates the same to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Rapid Response 20-21 account. Funds would be used for rapid response and layoff aversion activities in Hawaii County. Reference: Comm. 608 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Page 10 Hawai'i County Clerk 11/14/2019 10:23:17 AM Hawaii County Council-26 November 20,2019 ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 101: AMENDS CHAPTER 14, HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS (Draft 2) AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE 24, RELATING TO HERBICIDE USE Prohibits the use of certain herbicides on County owned or maintained parks and alongside County roads, bikeways, sidewalks, trails, drainageways, and waterways; and creates a transition committee to research and develop alternative methods of vegetation management. The ban will take effect on January 1, 2024. Reference: Comm. 489.338 Intr. by: Ms. Villegas First Reading: November 6, 2019 Bill 106: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 19-74, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC (Draft 2) IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2019 TO JUNE 30, 2020 Reappropriates lapsed fuel tax funds from past fiscal years by establishing the following program appropriations to the Capital Budget: North Kona Engineering Project ($13,847.15); Roadway Projects (Engineering) ($5,253,455.15); Bridge Inspection, Repair and Replacement Program (Engineering) ($1,764,363.84); and Local Road Improvements (Highways) ($1,343,254.62), for a total of $8,374,920.76. Reference: Comm. 522.2 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: November 6, 2019 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 Clerk 11/14/2019 10:23:17 AM Hawaii County Council-26 November 20,2019 Bill 107: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 19-74, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2019 TO JUNE 30, 2020 Adds the Public Works Kino`ole Street Shoulder Improvements project for $6.7 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. Reference: Comm. 523 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: November 6, 2019 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter Bill 108: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 19-74, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2019 TO JUNE 30, 2020 Adds the Public Works Kawili Street Shoulder Improvements project for $4.45 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. Reference: Comm. 524 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: November 6, 2019 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter Bill 110: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 19-73, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2020 Increases revenues in the Contribution from Private Source account ($1,500); and appropriates the same to the Clerk-Council Services Other Current Expenses account. Funds would be used for travel and other expenses incurred from Council Member Rebecca Villegas' attendance at a climate summit and conference in New York City. Reference: Comm. 540 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: November 6, 2019 Page 12 Hawai'i County Clerk 11/14/2019 10:23:17 AM Hawaii County Council-26 November 20,2019 Bill 112: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 19-73, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2020 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants— Substance Abuse Prevention Coordination account ($110,000); and appropriates the same to the Substance Abuse Prevention Coordination account, bringing the total appropriation to $260,000. Funds would be used by the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney for salary and program expenses. Reference: Comm. 556 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: November 6, 2019 REPORTS FC-77 NOMINATION OF JUSTIN BRADFORD LEE TO THE PUBLIC ACCESS, (Comm. 547): OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: December 1, 2019 (Section 13-4(1), Hawaii County Charter) PC-31 NOMINATION OF STACEY E. AGUTAR TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS (Comm. 550): Requires Council Confirmation by: December 1, 2019 (Section 13-4(1), Hawaii County Charter) PC-32 NOMINATION OF MARISA R. BANKSTON TO THE KONA COMMUNITY (Comm. 551): DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE Requires Council Confirmation by: December 1, 2019 (Section 13-4(1), Hawaii County Charter) Page 13 Hawai'i County Clerk 11/14/2019 10:23:17 AM Hawaii County Council-26 November 20,2019 PC-33 NOMINATION OF ROSELYN C. MOLINA TO THE KONA COMMUNITY (Comm. 552): DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE Requires Council Confirmation by: December 1, 2019 (Section 13-4(1), Hawaii County Charter) PC-34 NOMINATION OF MAX EDWARD NEWBERG TO THE LEEWARD (Comm. 553): PLANNING COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: December 1, 2019 (Section 13-4(1), Hawaii County Charter) PSC-10 NOMINATION OF MARCELLA ST. AMBROGIO TO THE POLICE (Comm. 548): COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: December 1, 2019 (Section 13-4(1), Hawaii County Charter) PSC-11 NOMINATION OF ROD QUARTARARO TO THE POLICE COMMISSION (Comm. 549): Requires Council Confirmation by: December 1, 2019 (Section 13-4(1), Hawaii County Charter) AWEEMC-11 NOMINATION OF MELISSA ROSE CARDWELL TO THE (Comm. 546): ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: December 1, 2019 (Section 13-4(1), Hawaii County Charter) REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION A 2/3 vote pursuant to Hawaii 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. Page 14 Hawaii County Clerk 11/14/2019 10:23:17 AM Hawaii County Council-26 November 20,2019 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. If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, call 961-8255 as soon as possible, preferably by November 18, 2019. If a response is received after November 18, 2019, we will try to obtain the auxiliary aid/service or accommodation, but we cannot guarantee that the request will be fulfilled. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes (hereinafter"HRS") §92-3.5, the Hawaii 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, Hawaii County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401. (Pursuant to HRS §92-7 and Council Rule No. 2, Council Members Aaron S. Y. Chung, Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, and 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: • Waimea Council Office, Parker Square, 65-1279 Kawaihae Road, Suite 109. Public attendance via courtesy site is also available at the following locations until public testimony has been completed: • Na`alehu State Office Building, 95-5669 Mamalahoa Highway; • Old Kohala Courthouse, 54-3900 Akoni Pule Highway,Kapa`au; and • Pahoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pahoa Village Road. 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