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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
13th Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawaii County Council
Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa
78-128 Ehukai Street
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
9:00 a.m.
INVOCATION Pastor Keith Elliott of Kona Church of God
CALL TO ORDER 9:02 a.m.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 4, 2009; February 19, 2009; and March 2, 2009 - 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.
Hawaii County Council-13 Page 2 May 6, 2009
MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE
9:00 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON COMMUNICATIONS AND ORDER OF
RESOLUTIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 66-09 Encourages the Respective Counties of Hawaii, Maui, Kauai, and the City and
(Draft 2): County of Honolulu, to Collaborate and Pursue a Single Solid Waste Proposal That
Could Enable the State of Hawaii to Qualify and Apply for Federal Funding Under
Any and All Existing or Proposed Economic Stimulus and Stabilization Packages,
Including, but Not Limited to, the New "Food, Conservation and Energy Act of
2008", Also Known as the 2007 U.S. Farm Bill. {Encourages the counties of
Hawaii, Maui, Kauai, and the City and County of Honolulu to collaborate in
developing a joint process to address the State's solid waste issues through
integrated programs that promote economic and agricultural sustainability for the
State of Hawai `i. }
Re: Comm. 189.6
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
Approve: EMC-3
Postponed: April 8, 2009
Held Over Pursuant to
Council Rule 24(e): April 22, 2009
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll. Hoffmann, Ikeda-
Onishi_ and Chair Yos}himoto - 7.
NOES: Council Mcmbcrs Nacolc and Yagong- 2.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EICLSED: Nonc.
(Note: There is a pending motion by Ms. Ford and duly seconded by
Mr. Onishi to approve Resolution 66-09, as amended (Draft 2).)
Hawaii County Council-13 Page 3 May 6, 2009
Res. 104-09: Authorizes the Mayor to Enter Into a Multi-Year Lease Extension Agreement with
Grace Basque for the Kona Elderly Activities Office. {Located at 85-951 Haleki`i
Street in Kealakekua, the current lease for this office will expire on June 30, 2009.
This request extends the lease for four years at the current lease rent
($4,000/month). }
Re: Comm. 255
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-50
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Euriqucs_ Ford_ Grccim cll_ Hoff iiaun_ Ikcda_
Nacolc_ Onishi, Yagong, and Chair loshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Res. 122-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $2,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Department of Liquor Control Public Programs,
Miscellaneous Contract Services (Kea`au High School - Project Grad 2009)
account. Contingency Relief funds from District 3 would be used towards Kea`au
High School's 2009 Project Graduation, scheduled for June 5-6, 2009.}
Re: Comm. 277
Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann, Il:cda_
Nacolc_ Onislii_ Y'agong_ and Chair Yoshhimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Hawaii County Council-13 Page 4 May 6, 2009
Res. 123-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $20,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Department of Public Works Transfer to Capital
Project Fund-General (To be allotted to East Hawaii Traffic Calming
Improvements - Council District 3) account. Contingency Relief funds from
District 3 would be used towards traffic calming improvements in Council
District 3.)
Re: Comm. 278
Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcnibcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grceimell_ Hoffmann_ Il:cda_
Nacolc_ Onishi_ Yagong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Res. 124-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $1,308 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Civil Defense Agency, Civil Defense Agency Other
Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services (Ka`u Rural Health Community
Association (KRHCA)/web and video connectivity) account. Contingency Relief
funds from District 6 would be used towards KRHCA's web and video connectivity
program.)
Re: Comm. 279
Intr. by: Mr. Enriques
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Nlcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann_ Ikcda_
Nacolc_ Onishi, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Hawaii County Council-13 Page 5 May 6, 2009
Res. 125-09: 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 Liquor Control Public Programs,
Miscellaneous Contract Services (Hilo High School - Project Graduation 2009)
account. Contingency Relief funds from District 3 would be used towards Hilo
High School's 2009 Project Graduation, scheduled for June 5-6, 2009.{
Re: Comm. 280
Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann, Il:cda_
Nacolc_ Onislii_ Yagong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Res. 130-09: Authorizes the Acceptance of Playground Equipment for the Higashihara Park.
{Donated by the Rotary Club of Kona Community Foundation, the keiki playground
equipment will be installed by various community groups and volunteers and has an
estimated value of $10,000. {
Re: Comm. 290
Intr. by: Ms. Ford
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann, Il:cda_
Nacolc_ Onislii_ Yagong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Hawaii County Council-13 Page 6 May 6, 2009
Res. 131-09: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with the State of
Hawaii Department of Health, Pursuant to HRS 46-7, for Funding for the Hawaii
County's Congregate and Home Delivered Meals Program. {Funds would be used
to provide approximately 4,899 congregate meals and 3,561 home delivered meals
to eligible older individuals, as well as employ a temporary part-time staff to deliver
meals to homebound seniors and increase work hours to a number of staff at
congregate meal sites.)
Re: Comm. 291
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll. Hoffmann, Ikeda-
Nacolc_ Onislii_ Yagong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Res. 132-09: Requires the Administration to Redraw the Boundary Lines of the West Hawaii
Golf Subsidy Program to Allow the Waimea Country Club to Participate in the
Subsidy Program. {Issues an addendum to Request for Proposal No. 2525 to allow
the Waimea Country Club to participate in the program.)
Re: Comm. 292
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Waived: FC
FILED DUE TO THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Nonc.
NOES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grceimell_ Hoffmann- Ihcda_
Nacolc_ Onishi_ Yagong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Hawaii County Council-13 Page 7 May 6, 2009
Res. 133-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $1,500 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Planning Department, Planning Other Current
Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services (EnVision Downtown Hilo (EDH) 2025
Action Plan Update) account. Contingency Relief funds from District 4 would be
used towards the EDH 2025 VisionKeepers five-year Action Plan Update and
Design Guidelines.)
Re: Comm. 293
Intr. by: Mr. Onishi
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grceimell_ Hoffmann_ Il:cda_
Nacolc_ Onishi_ Yagong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Res. 134-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $5,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation, Recreation
Division Equipment (Pi`ihonua Gym/Carvalho Park Recreational Equipment)
account. Contingency Relief funds from District 2 would be used to purchase the
following miscellaneous recreational equipment for Pi`ihonua Gym/Carvalho Park:
volleyball system, foosball table, pool table, and a badminton system.)
Re: Comm. 294
Intr. by: Mr. Ikeda
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann_ Ikccla_
Nacolc_ Onishi_ Yagong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Hawaii County Council-13 Page 8 May 6, 2009
Res. 135-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $1,500 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Department of Research and Development Tourism
Promotion, Miscellaneous Contract Services (Pacific Tsunami Museum/Refurbish
Tsunami Clock and Install Sign) account. Contingency Relief funds from District 4
would be used to refurbish the Tsunami Clock and install a new sign by the Pacific
Tsunami Museum.)
Re: Comm. 295
Intr. by: Mr. Onishi
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grceimell_ Hoffmann_ Il:cda_
Nacolc_ Onishi_ Yagong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Res. 136-09: 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 Liquor Control Public Programs,
Miscellaneous Contract Services (Waiakea High School 2009 Project Graduation)
account. Contingency Relief funds from District 4 would be used towards Waiakea
High School's 2009 Project Graduation.}
Re: Comm. 296
Intr. by: Mr. Onishi
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann_ Ikccla_
Nacolc_ Onishi_ Yagong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Hawaii County Council-13 Page 9 May 6, 2009
Res. 137-09: 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 Liquor Control Public Programs,
Miscellaneous Contract Services (2009 Waiakea High School Grad Night) account.
Contingency Relief funds from District 2 would be used towards the 2009 Waiakea
High School's Grad Night.)
Re: Comm. 297
Intr. by: Mr. Ikeda
Waived: FC
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann, Il:cda_
Nacolc_ Onislii_ Yagong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Res. 138-09: 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 Liquor Control Public Programs,
Miscellaneous Contract Services (Waiakea High School - Project Graduation 2009)
account. Contingency Relief funds from District 3 would be used towards Waiakea
High School's Project Graduation, scheduled for June 6-7, 2009.}
Re: Comm. 298
Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann_ Ikccla_
Nacolc_ Onishi_ Yagoug_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Hawaii County Council-13 Page 10 May 6, 2009
Res. 139-09: 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 Liquor Control Public Programs,
Miscellaneous Contract Services (2009 Hilo High School Grad Night) account.
Contingency Relief funds from District 2 would be used towards the 2009 Hilo
High School's Grad Night.)
Re: Comm. 299
Intr. by: Mr. Ikeda
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann, Il:cda_
Nacolc_ Onislii_ Yagong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Res. 140-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $500 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Department of Liquor Control Public Programs,
Miscellaneous Contract Services (Hilo High 2009 Project Graduation) account.
Contingency Relief funds from District 4 would be used towards the 2009 Hilo
High School's Project Graduation.}
Re: Comm. 300
Intr. by: Mr. Onishi
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann_ Ikccla_
Nacolc_ Onishi_ Yagoug_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Hawaii County Council-13 Page 11 May 6, 2009
Res. 141-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $1,100 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Police Department, Police Administration Division-
Other Current Expenses, Education-Recreation-Scientific (Maku`u Neighborhood
Watch District 5) account. Contingency Relief funds from District 5 would be used
towards the Maku`u Neighborhood Watch Program.}
Re: Comm. 301
Intr. by: Ms. Naeole
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann, Il:cda_
Nacolc_ Onislii_ Yagong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Res. 142-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $3,200 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Department of Research and Development Tourism
Promotion, Miscellaneous Contract Services (Performing and Visual Arts Camp -
Hawai`i Performing Arts Festival) account. Contingency Relief funds from
District 9 would be used towards eight scholarships for the Performing and Visual
Arts Camp.)
Re: Comm. 302
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann_ Ikcda_
Nacolc_ Onishi, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Hawaii County Council-13 Page 12 May 6, 2009
Res. 143-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $2,500 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Department of Research and Development
Agriculture Research and Development Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous
Contract Services (57th Annual Hilo Orchid Society Show) account. Contingency
Relief funds from District 3 would be used towards the 57th Annual Hilo Orchid
Society Show, to be held on August 7-9, 2009, at the Edith Kanaka`ole Multi-
Purpose Stadium.)
Re: Comm. 303
Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Nlcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann_ Ikccla_
Nacolc_ Onishi_ Yagong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Res. 144-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $6,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief account; credits to the following: Police Department South Hilo Police-
Salaries and Wages, Overtime Salaries and Wages account ($3,000) and Puna
Police-Salaries and Wages, Overtime Salaries and Wages (Aggressive Driving
Project - South Hilo and Puna) account ($3,000), for a total of $6,000. Contingency
Relief funds from District 3 would be used to continue an aggressive driving project
in South Hilo and Puna.)
Re: Comm. 304
Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann, 11,cda_
Nacolc_ Onislii_ Yagong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Hawaii County Council-13 Page 13 May 6, 2009
Res. 145-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $350 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Department of Human Resources Training Expenses
(2009 County Office Support Staff Conference) account. Contingency Relief funds
from District 7 would be used towards the 2009 County Office Support Staff
Conference, scheduled for May 14, 2009.)
Re: Comm. 305
Intr. by: Ms. Ford
Waived: FC
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann, Il:cda_
Nacolc- Onislii_ Yagong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Res. 146-09: 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, Recreation
Division Equipment (Pi`ihonua Gym - Volleyball Equipment) account.
Contingency Relief funds from District 6 would be used to purchase new volleyball
equipment for the Pi`ihonua Gym.)
Re: Comm. 306
Intr. by: Mr. Enriques
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann- Ikcda_
Nacolc_ Onishi, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Hawaii County Council-13 Page 14 May 6, 2009
Res. 147-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $2,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Parks and Recreation, Recreation Division
Equipment (Ka`u District Parks - Basketball System) account. Contingency Relief
funds from District 6 would be used to purchase a portable basketball system(s) for
Ka`u District Parks.)
Re: Comm. 307
Intr. by: Mr. Enriques
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann, Il:cda_
Nacolc_ Onislii_ Yagong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Res. 148-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $68,141.65 out and from the following: Clerk-Council
Services - Contingency Relief District 1 account ($2,000), Clerk-Council Services -
Contingency Relief District 2 account ($3,000), Clerk-Council Services -
Contingency Relief District 3 account ($2,500), Clerk-Council Services -
Contingency Relief District 4 account ($10,000), Clerk-Council Services -
Contingency Relief District 6 account ($2,500), Clerk-Council Services -
Contingency Relief District 8 account ($48,141.65), for a total of $68,141.65;
credits $68,141.65 to Hawaii Fire Department, Fire Prevention-Other Current
Expenses, Miscellaneous Charges (Hilo Medical Center Foundation - The Rural
Family Practice Residency Program). Contingency Relief funds from Districts 1, 2,
3, 4, 6, and 8 would be used towards the Rural Family Practice Residency Program
at the Hilo Medical Center Foundation.)
Re: Comm. 309
Intr. by: Mr. Onishi
Waived: FC
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 &ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann_ Ihccla_
Nacolc_ Onishi_ Yagoug_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Hawaii County Council-13 Page 15 May 6, 2009
Res. 149-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $500 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Department of Liquor Control Public Programs,
Miscellaneous Contract Services (2009 St. Joseph High School Grad Night)
account. Contingency Relief funds from District 2 would be used towards the
2009 St. Joseph High School's Graduation Night.)
Re: Comm. 310
Intr. by: Mr. Ikeda
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann, Il:cda_
Nacolc_ Onislii_ Yagong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Res. 150-09: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with the Hawaii
50'h Anniversary of Statehood Commission, Pursuant to HRS 46-7, for Funding of
Statehood Commemorative Events for Hawaii County. {Authorizes the Mayor to
execute an agreement and related documents with the Hawaii 50'h Anniversary of
Statehood Commission to enable the County to receive funds for Statehood
commemorative events being planned for Hawaii County.}
Re: Comm. 311
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grceimell_ Hoffmann_ Ihcda_
Nacolc_ Onishi_ Yagong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Hawaii County Council-13 Page 16 May 6, 2009
Res. 151-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $2,500 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Prosecuting
Attorney Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services (Neighborhood
Place of Puna - Ready to Learn School Supply Project) account. Contingency
Relief funds from District 3 would be used towards the Neighborhood Place of
Puna's Ready to Learn School Supply Project.}
Re: Comm. 312
Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcnibcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ G-ceimell_ Hoffmann_ Il:cda_
Nacolc_ Onishi_ Yagong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Res. 152-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $800 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Office of Aging, Office of Aging Other Current
Expenses, Miscellaneous Charges (Transportation for the Senior Citizens of Ka`u)
account. Contingency Relief funds from District 6 would be used towards
transportation for the senior citizens of rural Ka`u to participate in the Older
Americans Month Recognition and Awards Ceremony.)
Re: Comm. 313
Intr. by: Mr. Enriques
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann, Il:cda_
Nacolc_ Onislii_ Yagong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
11:00 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST
READING)
(NOTE: COUNCIL WILL TAKEA LUNCHBREAK CLOSE TO THE NOONHOUR.)
Hawaii County Council-13 Page 17 May 6, 2009
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 62: 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
(Moving Vehicles), Section 24-274.1, Schedule 22.1 (Traffic signal systems),
paragraph (f), Kona, by adding Ali`i Drive/Kaleiopapa Road.}
Re: Comm. 251
Intr. by: Ms. Ford
Approve: PWIRC-18
PASSED 1'' READING:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Hoffmann_ 11:cda_ Nacolc_
Onishi_ Yagong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 8.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Council Nlcmbcr Grccimcll - 1.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Bill 63: 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
(Moving Vehicles), Section 24-274.1, Schedule 22.1 (Traffic signal systems),
paragraph (f), Kona, by adding Haleki`i Street, at mid-block crosswalk, two hundred
seventy feet east of Mamao Street.)
Re: Comm. 256
Intr. by: Ms. Ford
Approve: PWIRC-19
PASSED 1~" READING:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Hoffmann_ Ihcda_ Nacolc_
Onishi_ Yagong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 8.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Council Mcmbcr Grccimcll - 1.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
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Bill 74: 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 the
following: Federal Grants - Nutrition - Congregate Meals - American Recovery
and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) ($53,889) and Federal Grants - Nutrition - Home
Delivered Meals - ARRA ($26,530), for a total of $80,419; appropriates to the
following: Nutrition - Congregate Meals - ARRA - Salaries and Wages ($13,000),
Nutrition - Congregate Meals - ARRA - Other Current Expenses ($40,889),
Nutrition - Home Delivered Meals - ARRA - Salaries and Wages ($18,607), and
Nutrition - Home Delivered Meals - ARRA - Other Current Expenses ($7,923), for
a total of $80,419.)
Re: Comm. 291
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Waived: FC
PASSED 1~" READING:
A)'ES: Council Nlcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Hof iiann, 11:cda_ Nacolc_
Ouishi_ Yagong_ and Cliair Y'oshimoto - 8.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Council Mcmbcr Grccimcll - 1.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Bill 75: 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
Federal Grants - Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan ($361,448); appropriates same to
Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan. Funds would be used towards an update of the
County's multi-hazard mitigation plan, which would include information from two
University of Hawaii projects (Lava Flow Modeling and Landslide Area Mapping)
and the Department of Public Works' Comprehensive Floodplain Management
program.)
Re: Comm. 308
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Waived: FC
PASSED 1 ~ ' READING:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Hoffiiaun_ Ikcda_ Nacolc_
Onishi_ Yagong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 8.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Council Mcrnbcr Grccimcll - 1.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
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Bill 76: 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 - Statehood Commemoration ($40,000); appropriates same to Statehood
Commemoration.)
Re: Comm. 311
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Waived: FC
PASSED 1~" READING:
A)'ES: Council Nlcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Hof iiann_ Il:cda_ Nacolc_
Ouishi_ Yagong_ and Cliair Yoshimoto - 8.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Council Mcmbcr Grccimcll - 1.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
1:00 P.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL
READING), REPORTS, REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION, AND OTHER BUSINESS
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 53: 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 - Healthy Aging/Chronic Disease Self Management ($16,000); appropriates
same to Healthy Aging/Chronic Disease Self Management. Funds would be used to
continue the Office of Aging's implementation of their Chronic Disease Self
Management Program, which is an evidenced-based prevention program.)
Re: Comm. 202
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
1st Reading: April 22, 2009
PASSED 2"j& FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Hoffiiann_ Il:cda_ Nacolc_
Onishi_ Yagong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 8.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Council Nlcmbcr Grccimcll - 1.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Bill 55: 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
Federal Grants - Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) Training Grant
($24,193); appropriates same to SAFE Training Grant.)
Re: Comm. 208
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
1st Reading: April 22, 2009
PASSED 2'''& FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Mcrnbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Hoffmann_ Ihcda_ Nacolc_
Onishi_ )'agong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 8.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Council Nlcmbcr Grccimcll - 1.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
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Bill 56 Amends Ordinance No. 00-31 Which Reclassified Lands from Single Family
(Draft 2): Residential - 10,000 Square Feet (RS-10) to Neighborhood Commercial - 20,000
Square Feet (CN-20) at Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map
Key:2-2-034:084 (Formerly Tax Map Key:2-2-034:085 and 093) (approx.
67,500 square feet); Requests an Amendment to Condition B of Change of Zone
Ordinance No. 00-31. {GHC Family Limited Partnership, Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 218.2
Intr. by: Mr. Ikeda
1 st Reading: April 22, 2009
PASSED FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Ikeda. Nacolc_ Onishi_ Yagong_
and Chair Yoshimoto - 7.
NOES: Council Mcmbcr Hoffmann - 1.
ABSENT: Council Nlcmbcr Grccimcll - 1.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Bill 68: Amends Chapter 24, Traffic Schedules, Article 10, Hawaii County Code 1983
(2005 Edition, as Amended), Relating to Statutory Revision. {Corrects the spelling
of three street names in Chapter 24, Article 10, Sections 24-255 and 24-280.)
Re: Comm. 274
Intr. by: Ms. Ford
1st Reading: April 22, 2009
PASSED 2"`" c~ FINAL READING:
A)'ES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Hof iiann_ 11:cda_ Nacolc,
Onishi_ Yagong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 8.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Council Mcmbcr Grccimcll - 1.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Bill 69: 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 the
following: Federal - 2009 HOME Program ($989,346) and HOME - Program
Income ($25,000), for a total of $1,014,346; appropriates to the following:
Kumakua Mutual Self-Help, Phase 2 -Hawaii Island Community Development
Corporation ($250,000), Pacific Paradise Gardens Mutual Self-Help, Phase 8 -
Hawai`i Island Community Development Corporation ($250,000), Tenant Based
Rental Assistance - County of Hawaii ($400,000), American Dream Downpayment
Initiative ($29,346), and Office of Housing and Community Development
Administration ($85,000), for atotal of $1,014,346.}
Re: Comm. 276
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
1st Reading: April 22, 2009
PASSED 2`" c FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll. Hoffmann, 11:cda_
Nacolc_ Onislii_ Yagong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
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Bill 70: 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 the
following: Federal - 2009 Block Grant ($2,400,000) and Block Grant - Program
Income ($60,000), for a total of $2,460,000; appropriates to the following:
Removal of Architectural Barriers - Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance -
Various County Facilities ($1,250,000); Residential Emergency Repair Program
($415,000); Association of Retarded Citizens of Hilo - Laundry Expansion Program
($100,000); Construction Management ($215,000); Federal Emergency
Management Agency Levee Certification Plan - Federal Match ($56,500); and
Administration, Planning, and Fair Housing ($423,500), for a total of $2,460,000.}
Re: Comm. 276
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
1st Reading: April 22, 2009
PASSED 2''' & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Mcrnbcrs Euriqucs_ Ford_ Grccim cll_ Hoff iiaun_ Ikcda_
Nacolc_ Onishi_ Yagoug_ and Chair Yoshimoto - Q.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
REPORTS
FINANCIAL Monthly Budget Status Report from the Department of Finance for the Month
REPORT: Ended September 30, 2008.
ACCEPTED
EMC-4 Recommends approval of the nomination of Mr. Sherman Warner (Council
(Comm. 243): District 9) to the Environmental Management Commission.
APPROVED
HSEDC-1 Recommends the confirmation of Mr. Randall M. Kurohara as Research and
(Comm. 204): Development Director.
APPROVED
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
A 2/3 vote pursuant to HRS Section 92-4 and Rule 10-12 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
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ADJOURNMENT 2:00 p.m.
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 place is accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations for this
meeting should call 961-8255 by May 4, 2009. Relay users please call 711(961-8255) to contact our office.
Copies of this agenda and items listed on the agenda are available on the County Council-Clerk web page at
http://co.hawaii.hi.us/council/agendas_and_actions.htm. For further information, please call 961-8255.
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. Council Members will be present at the
following location(s):
• Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa, 78-128 Ehukai Street, Kona; and
• County Council Room, Ben Franklin Tower, 2°d Floor, 333 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo.
Public Attendance Via Videoconference is available at the locations(s) above and at the Waimea Council Office at
the Holomua Center, 64-1067 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite 5, until 4:30 p.m., or later in the event public witness
testimony has not been completed. If audio stream between Kona and Hilo is lost for more than a short period of
time, the meeting will be terminated.
Submitting Testimony: Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring fourteen (14) copies for
distribution. Testimony may also be submitted before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the meeting:
(1) by mail to the County Clerk's Office in Hilo at 25 Aupum Street, Hilo, Hawaii, 96720; (2) by facsimile to
(808) 961-8912; or (3) by e-mail to counciltestimon va,co.hawaii.hi.us. Please submit separate testimony for
each item.
Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television - Channel 52:
Wednesday's, May 13 and 20, 2009, at 6 p.m.; Friday's, May 15 and 22, 2009, at 12 p.m.; and Sunday's, May 17
and 24, 2009, at 9 a.m. These airtimes are subject to preemption by broadcasts from the State Legislature.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2009
COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM - HILO
333 Kilauea Avenue
Ben Franklin Building
Second Floor
COUNCIL PUBLIC 5:00 P.M.
HEARING RE REAL
PROPERTY TAX RATES
- HILO
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2009
COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO
333 Kilauea Avenue
Ben Franklin Building
Second Floor
MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2009
COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM - HILO
333 Kilauea Avenue
Ben Franklin Building
Second Floor
TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2009
COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO
333 Kilauea Avenue
Ben Franklin Building
Second Floor