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J YOSHIMOTO OJN<V OF M1~, GUY ENRIQUES
Chair & Presiding Officer BRENDA FORD
KELLY GREENWELL
PETE HOFFMANN DONALD IKEDA
Vice Chair +i` EMILY L NAEOLE
,TE OF'NF'~
DENNIS "FRESH" ONISHI
DOMINIC YAGONG
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai `i
Hawai `i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai `i 96720
6'h Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawaii County Council
Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa
78-128 Ehukai Street
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Thursday, February 19, 2009
9:00 a.m.
INVOCATION Pastor Keith Elliott of Kona Church of God
CALL TO ORDER 9:02 a. Ill.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 21. 2009 2008 - APPROVED
(Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.)
Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island
Hawai `i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
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MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE
9:00 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
(NOTE: COUNCIL WILL TAKEA LUNCHBREAK CLOSE TO THE NOONHOUR.)
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the following matters, pursuant to
Section 92-5(a)(2) for the purpose of considering the hire, evaluation, dismissal, or discipline of an officer or
employee or of charges brought against the officer or employee, where consideration of matters affecting
privacy will be involved; provided that if the individual concerned requests an open meeting, an open
meeting shall be held; and 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 FIRS Section 92-4 and Rule 11 of the Rules of Procedure of the County Council is
necessary to hold an executive meeting.
Comm. 116.3: APPLICANT INTERVIEWS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR POSITION
From Council Chair J Yoshimoto, dated February 5, 2009, requesting that this
measure be agendized to interview applicants and that the Council may deliberate
and vote to select an applicant for the position of Legislative Auditor following
executive session.
POSTPONED TO THE NIARCH 3. 2009_ COUNCIL MEETING
Comm. 117.2: REQUEST FOR PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATION
From Council Chair J Yoshimoto, dated February 6, 2009, informing the Council
that Mr. Reed Flickinger, Editor, West Hawaii Today, is requesting the release of
the Corporation Counsel's opinion regarding the legality of "fair share assessments"
for developers.
CONCURRED WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF CORP. COUNSEL
Comm. 139: DEVIN C. K. STUBBS VS. VICTOR McLELLAN, ET AL. CIVIL NO. 08-00366
JMS/LEK
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Brooks L. Bancroft- dated February 6. 2009.
CONCURRED WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF CORP. COUNSEL
Comm. 140: MELISSA M. CHANG V. COUNTY OF HAWAII, HAWAII COUNTY
COUNCIL EEOC NO. 3713-2007-00006
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Joseph K. Kamelamela, dated February 5, 2009,
regarding a proposed resolution of the above-titled matter.
POSTPONED AT THE CALL OF THE CHAIR
Hawaii County Council-6 Page 3 February 19, 2009
Comm. 142: STACY S. K. HIGA, JANICE M. N. HIGA VS. COUNTY OF HAWAII,
LINCOLN ASHIDA AS THE CORPORATION COUNSEL FOR THE COUNTY
OF HAWAII, ET AL. CIVIL NO. 08-1-0293 (THIRD CIRCUIT COURT); AND
STACY HIGA VS. NAOMI EARP, IN HER OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS CHAIR
AND HEAD OF THE UNITED STATES EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY COMISSION; LINCOLN ASHIDA, IN HIS OFFICIAL
CAPACITY AS CORPORATION COUNSEL, COUNTY OF HAWAII CIVIL
NO. CV08-00411 (UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, DISTRICT OF
HAWAII)
From Assistant Corporation Counsel Katherine A. Garson, dated February 5, 2009,
stating that Special Counsel for the above-referenced cases (attorneys from the law
firm of Avabe_ Chong. Nishimoto_ Sia & Nakamura) will be present.
POSTPONED AT THE CALL OF THE CHAIR
1:00 P.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON COMMUNICATIONS, ORDER OF
RESOLUTIONS, BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING), ORDER OF THE DAY
(SECOND OR FINAL READING), REPORTS, AND OTHER BUSINESS
COMMUNICATIONS
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 768-08 Urges the Department of Transportation to Create a Reversible or Counterflow Lane
(2006-2008): During Peak Commute Hours on Highway 130 at the Bottleneck Near Kea`au High
School. {A reversible/counterflow lane is used to route traffic in one direction
during the morning rush hour, the opposite direction in the afternoon or evening,
and as a turning lane at most other times.)
Re: Comm. 1494
Intr. by: Ms. Naeole
Approve: PWIRC-99
Postponed: November 7, 2008, and February 4, 2009
(Note: There is a pending motion by Ms. Naeole and duly seconded by
Mr. Yoshimoto to approve Resolution 768-08.)
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2& ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Alcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann- Ikcda_
Nacolc_ Onishi_ Yagoug_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Hawaii County Council-6 Page 4 February 19, 2009
Res. 42-09: Authorizes the Acceptance of a Hand Painted Fiberglass Honu Artwork for the
Department of Parks and Recreation. {Donated by Newton and Roberta Chu (total
estimated value of $3,000) to be displayed at the Pana`ewa Rainforest Zoo and
Gardens.)
Re: Comm. 102
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-19
ADOPTED:
A)'ES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Hof iiann_ Il:cda_ Nacolc_
Ouishi_ and Yagong - 7.
NOES: Council Mcmbcr Grccimcll - 1.
ABSENT: Chair- Yoshimoto - 1.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Res. 43-09: Authorizes the Mayor to Enter Into a Multi-Year (2 Year) Extension Agreement
with Maui Varieties Investments, Inc., for the Nd'dlehu Ambulance Unit (Base of
Operations). {The current lease of 1,026 square feet of office space located at
95-1163 Ka`alaiki Road, Nd'dlehu, expires on May 1, 2009. This extension would
commence on May 1, 2009, with a monthly rent of $1,346.63 plus general excise
tax, and includes the cost of common area maintenance.)
Re: Comm. 104
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-21
ADOPTED:
A)'ES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann_ Ihccla_
Nacolc_ Onishi_ and Yagong -8.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Chair Yoshimoto - 1.
EX(USED: Nonc.
Res. 44-09: Authorizes the Mayor to Enter Into a Multi-Year (2 Year) Extension Agreement
with K. Taniguchi, Ltd., for the Hanama Place Office Building. {The current lease
of office space located at 75-5796 Kuakim Highway, Kailua-Kona, expires on
June 30, 2009. This extension would remain at the current annual lease rent, which
includes the cost of common area maintenance. The County reserves the right to
terminate the extension with six months' written notice once construction of a new
County facility begins in Kona.)
Re: Comm. 105
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-22
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann_ Ikcda_
Nacolc_ Onishi, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
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Res. 45-09: Authorizes the Acceptance of Professional & Expertise Services (Valued Up to
$15,000) from the American Institute of Architects, as Part of Their 2009
Sustainable Design Assessment Team Program. {Funds would be used to send a
multidisciplinary team of professionals from across the country to Hilo for three
days to work with our community decision-makers and stakeholders to help develop
a sustainable future for Downtown Hilo.)
Re: Comm. 106
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-23
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann, Il:cda_
Nacolc_ Onishi, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Res. 46-09: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with the State of
Hawaii Department of Health, Pursuant to FIRS 46-7, for the Sustainable Design
Assessment Team (SDAT) Program. {Authorizes the Mayor to execute a
Memorandum of Agreement with the State Department of Health to enable the
County to accept the State's funding and use it towards the 2009 Sustainable Design
Assessment Team Program (Exhibit 1).}
Re: Comm. 106
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-24
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann, Il:cda_
Nacolc_ Onishi, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Hawaii County Council-6 Page 6 February 19, 2009
Res. 47-09: Authorizes the Abandonment and Disposition of Government Remnant Situate at
Wai`aha, District of North Kona, County and State of Hawaii, Being a Portion of
Tax Map Key:(3)7-5-015:015. {The remnant (0.293 acre) was used by the
Department of Water Supply for its Wai`aha tank; however, the Water Board on
August 22, 2006, agreed that they had no need for the piece of property and that it
could be sold by the County. The Director of Finance is authorized to sell the
remnant without recourse to public auction and shall be first offered for sale to the
abutting landowner.)
Re: Comm. 110
Intr. by: Ms. Ford
Approve: PWIRC-12
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grnn"dl_ Hoffmann_ Hwda_
Nacolc. Onishi_ Yagong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 48-09: Authorizes the Acceptance of the Donation of Lot 13-C, Situate at Kaiwiki 3rd,
District of South Hilo, County and State of Hawaii, Being a Portion of Tax Map
Key:(3)2-9-004-028 (approx..018 acre), from Charles P. Cavedoni and Rong Hua.
{Donation of the roadway encroachment would be made a part of the public right-
of-way.)
Re: Comm. 111
Intr. by: Ms. Ford
Approve: PWIRC-13
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grnn"dL Hoffmann_ Hwda_
Nacolc_ Onishi_ Yagong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
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Res. 49-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $4,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Hawaii County Police Department/Animal Control
Humane Society Miscellaneous Contract Services (AdvoCATS, Inc. - spay and
neuter program). Contingency Relief funds from District 7 would be used to
supplement and defray costs to spay and neuter feral cats.)
Re: Comm. 120
Intr. by: Ms. Ford
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann, 11:cda_
Nacolc_ Onislii_ Y'agong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EICLSED: Nonc.
Res. 50-09: Amends Resolution No. 776-08, Relating to Transferring/Appropriating an
Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a
Designated Fund Account(s). {Resolution 776-08 initially appropriated funds
($3,000) to the Kona Family YMCA. This request appropriates the funds to the
Island of Hawaii YMCA.}
Re: Comm. 126
Intr. by: Ms. Ford
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann, 11:cda_
Nacolc_ Onislii_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 8.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Council Nlcmbcrl'agong - I.
EICLSED: Nonc.
Res. 54-09: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with the State of
Hawaii Department of Defense, State Civil Defense, Pursuant to HRS 46-7, for
Support of the County of Hawai`i's Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Update.
{Authorizes the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Agreement with the State
Civil Defense for their support of the County of Hawai`i's Multi-Hazard Mitigation
Plan Update (Exhibit A).}
Re: Comm. 137
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann, 11:cda_
Nacolc_ Onislii_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 8.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Council Nlcmbcrl'agong - I.
ElCLSED: Nonc.
Hawaii County Council-6 Page 8 February 19, 2009
Res. 55-09: Requests the Governor of the State of Hawaii and State Legislature to Continue
Funding and Restore Full Funding to the Hawaii Healthy Start Program or
Consider Funding 80% (9.46 Million) if Budget Cuts Must be Made. ftwai`i
Healthy Start (HHS) is the only program in Hawaii providing preventive in-home
services to the pregnant and families of newborns deemed at risk for unfavorable
outcomes, such as developmental delay, abuse, or neglect. Since receiving a budget
cut of 33% of its original funding in FY08-09, HHS Hawaii Island is currently only
able to service 470 families, compared to 700 families (FY07-08) when fully
funded.)
Re: Comm. 138
Intr. by: Mr. Enriques
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann_ Ikccla_
Nacolc_ Onishi_ Yagoug_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Res. 56-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $1,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation Culture/Arts
Other Current Expense (TE HA`A LEHUA workshop). Contingency Relief funds
from District 5 would be used towards the TE HA`A LEHUA hula costume
workshop scheduled for May 2009.)
Re: Comm. 143
Intr. by: Ms. Naeole
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann_ Ikccla_
Nacolc_ Onishi_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 8.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Council McmbcrYagong - I.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Hawaii County Council-6 Page 9 February 19, 2009
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 14: Amends Chapter 24 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended),
Relating to Vehicles and Traffic. {Amends Chapter 24, Article 10, Division 5,
Section 24-280, Schedule 28 (No parking at anytime), paragraph (f), Kona, by
adding Manawale`a Street, both sides. Amendment is necessary due to the added no
parking at anytime areas and bicycle facility as a part of the La`i`opua Connector
Road Project.)
Re: Comm. 78
Intr. by: Ms. Ford
Approve: PWIRC-7
PASSED 1'" READING:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ (Awn"cll_ Ikeda. Nacolc_
Onishi_ and Chair- Yoshimoto - 7.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Mcmbcrs Hoffmann and Yagong- 2.
EXCUSED: None.
Bill 15: Amends Chapter 24 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended),
Relating to Vehicles and Traffic. {Amends Chapter 24, Article 10, Division 9,
Section 24-294, Schedule 42 (Bicycle lanes), paragraph (f), Kona, by adding
Manawale`a Street, both sides. Amendment is necessary due to the added bicycle
facility as part of the La`i`opua Connector Road Project.}
Re: Comm. 79
Intr. by: Ms. Ford
Approve: PWIRC-8
PASSED 1'" READING:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ GwnxN L Hoffmann, Ikeda-
Nacolc_ Onishi_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council NlcmbcrYagong - I.
EXCUSED: None.
Bill 16: Amends Chapter 24 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended),
Relating to Vehicles and Traffic. {Amends Chapter 24, Article 10, Division 1,
Section 24-255, Schedule 3 (25 mile per hour limit), paragraph (f), Kona, by adding
Manawale`a Street, both sides. Amendment is necessary due to the added 25 mile
per hour limit as part of the La`i`opua Connector Road Project.}
Re: Comm. 80
Intr. by: Ms. Ford
Approve: PWIRC-9
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ GwcmNc1L Hoffmann, Ikeda-
Nacolc_ Yagong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - S.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Onishi - 1.
EXCUSED: None.
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Bill 17: Amends Ordinance No. 08-79, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and
Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009. {Adds
PUBLIC WORKS: Laupahoehoe Point Access Road ($3,500,000); funds shall be
provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capitol Projects Fund - Fund Balance
and/or Other Sources ($3,500,000). {Funds would be used for the repair and
upgrade of the Laupahoehoe Point Access Road.)
Re: Comm. 82
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-18
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter
PASSED 1'' READING:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll. Hoffmann, Il:cda_
Nacolc- Onislii_ Y'agong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Bill 22: Amends Ordinance No. 08-78, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009. {Appropriates revenues in State
Grants - Sustainable Design Assessment Team Program ($5,000); appropriates
same to Sustainable Design Assessment Team Program (American Institute of
Architects).)
Re: Comm. 106
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-25
PASSED l READING:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll. Hoffmann, Ikeda-
Nacolc_ Onishi, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Bill 23: Amends Chapter 19, Article 11, Section 19-90, and Article 10, Sections 19-75 and
19-89.5, Hawaii County Code (2005 Edition, as Amended), Relating to the
Determination of Real Property Tax Rates. {Proposes to amend the current process
by which the Council sets the real property tax rate for each class of property.)
Re: Comm. 107
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong (B/R)
Approve: FC-26
PASSED l" READING:
A)'ES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann- Ikcda_
Nacolc_ Onishi_ Yagong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Hawaii County Council-6 Page 11 February 19, 2009
Bill 24: Amends Chapter 24 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended),
Relating to Vehicles and Traffic. {Amends Chapter 24, Article 10, Division 2,
Section 24-274.1, Schedule 22.1 (Traffic signal systems), paragraph (c), South Hilo,
by adding Kino`ole Street/Kamana Street. Amendment is necessary to update the
Hawaii County Code.}
Re: Comm. 108
Intr. by: Ms. Ford
Approve: PWIRC-10
PASSED l~"' READING:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann- Ikcda_
Nacolc- Onishi, Yagong, and Chair )'oshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Bill 25: Amends Chapter 24 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended),
Relating to Vehicles and Traffic. {Amends Chapter 24, Article 10, Division 2,
Section 24-274.1, Schedule 22.1 (Traffic signal systems), paragraph (c), South Hilo,
by adding Mohouli Street/Kumukoa Street. Amendment is necessary to update the
Hawaii County Code.}
Re: Comm. 109
Intr. by: Ms. Ford
Approve: PWIRC-11
PASSED l~" READING:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann- Ikcda_
Nacolc_ Onishi, Yagong, and Chair )'oshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Bill 26: Amends Ordinance No. 08-78, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009. {Increases revenues in Federal
Grants - Police Department Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) Standby Pay
($11,136); appropriates same to SAFE Standby Pay. Additional funds would be
used to compensate the SAFE nurses on standby status and waiting to conduct an
examination on victims of sexual assault, at any time of the day or week.)
Re: Comm. 112
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-27
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll. Hoffmann, Il:cda_
Nacolc_ Onishi, Yagong, and Chair )'oshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Hawaii County Council-6 Page 12 February 19, 2009
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
REPORTS
FC-20 Recommends acceptance of two donkeys (estimated total value of $600) by
(Comm. 103): Mr. Leningrad Elarionoff to the Parks and Recreation Department, Pana`ewa
Rainforest Zoo and Gardens, and the transportation of these donkeys to the zoo by
Parker Ranch Livestock Operations; and $250 by Firefighters Charitable Foundation
to the Fire Department to purchase fire prevention materials.
APPROVED
FC-28 Recommends approval of the nomination of the following individuals to the
(Comm. 113): 2009 Charter Commission: Daphne Honma (Hamakua), Joseph Kealoha (Kohala),
Seth Murashige (Hilo), Edmund Haitsuka (Kona), Todd Shumway (Hilo),
Scott Unger (Kona), Casey Jarman (Ka`u), Susie Osborne (Puna), and
David Fuertes (Kohala).
APPROVED THE ABOVE NOMINATIONS TO THE 2009 CHARTER
CONINJ1SSION
PC-5 Recommends approval of the nomination of Mr. Arthur Taniguchi (Council
(Comm. 87): District 2) to the Water Board.
APPROVED THE NOMINATION OF MR. TANIGUCHI TO THE WATER
BOARD
PSPRC-1 Recommends approval of the renomination of Mr. Benjamin M. Watai, Sr. (Council
(Comm. 86): District 8)_ to the Transportation Commission.
APPROVED THE RENOMINATION OF MR. WATAI TO THE
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
PSPRC-2 Recommends the confirmation of Mr. Robert A. Fitzgerald as Parks and Recreation
(Comm. 88): Director.
APPROVED THE CONFIRMATION OF MR. FITZGERALD AS PARKS AND
RECREATION DIRECTOR
EMC-1 Recommends the confirmation of Mr. Lono Tyson as Environmental Management
(Comm. 98): Director.
APPROVED THE CONFIRMATION OF MR. TYSON AS ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda
items.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT 3:32 p.m.
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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.
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contact our office.
The agenda is available on the County Council-Clerk web page at
http://co.hawaii.hi.us/council/agendas-and-actions.htm. Copies of the agenda and items listed on the agenda are
available at the County Clerk's Office, 333 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo; the Office of the Mayor, 75-5706 Kuakini
Highway, Suite 103, Kailua-Kona; the Kona Council Office, Kailua Trade Center, 75-5706 Hanama Place,
Suite 109, Kailua-Kona; and the Waimea Council Office at the Holomua Center, 64-1067 Mamalahoa Highway,
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event public witness testimony has not been completed:
• Hilo Council Room at the Ben Franklin Building, Second Floor; and
• Waimea Council Office at the Holomua Center.
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Wednesday's, February 25 and March 4, 2009, at 6 p.m.; Friday's, February 27 and March 6, 2009, at 12 p.m.;
and Sunday's, March 1 and 8, 2009, at 9 a.m. (Note: These airtimes are subject to preemption by broadcasts
from the State Legislature.)
UPCOMING MEETINGS
MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2009
COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM - HILO
333 Kilauea Avenue
Ben Franklin Building
Second Floor
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2009
COUNCIL TBA COUNCIL ROOM - HILO
333 Kilauea Avenue
Ben Franklin Building
Second Floor
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TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2009
COMMITTEES TBA SHERATON KEAUHOU
BAY RESORT & SPA
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2009
COUNCIL TBA SHERATON KEAUHOU
BAY RESORT & SPA
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2009
COUNCIL PUBLIC 5:00 P.M. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO
HEARING RE 333 Kilauea Avenue
OPERATING AND Ben Franklin Building
CAPITAL BUDGETS Second Floor