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DOMINIC YAGONG FRED BLAS
BRENDA FORD
Chairperson and Presiding Officer
PETE HOFFMANN
K. ANGEL PILAGO DONALD IKEDA
DENNIS “FRESH” ONISHI
Vice Chairperson
BRITTANY SMART
J YOSHIMOTO
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
th
25 Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawai‘i County Council
Council Room
West Hawai‘i Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A
Kona, Hawai‘i
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
9:00 a.m.
INVOCATION Pastor Terry Meechan of the Kona Faith Center
CALL TO ORDER 9:05 A.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
(Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.)
Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
Hawai‘i County Council-25 August 17, 2011
MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE
9:00 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
(NOTE: COUNCIL WILL TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
April 20, 2011
APPROVED:
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi,
Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 288: NOMINATION OF MS. DEBBIE A. HECHT (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8) TO THE
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION
COMMISSION
From Mayor Billy Kenoi, dated July 21, 2011, requesting the Council’s review and
favorable confirmation of the above nomination.
Waived: FC
APPROVED:
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann,
Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 7.
NOES: Council Members Ikeda and Onishi – 2.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
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ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 108-11: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION OF LOT 4, BEING A PORTION OF TAX MAP
KEY: (3)2-3-008:001, SITUATE AT PONAHAWAI, SOUTH HILO, COUNTY AND
STATE OF HAWAI‘I, FROM K. TANIGUCHI, LTD.
Containing an area of 86 square feet and located at the corner of Mamo Street-Keawe
Street intersection, the road improvements have been inspected and approved by the
Public Works Department, and dedication approval have been received by the
Department of Water Supply, Planning Department, and Environmental Management
Department.
Re: Comm. 273
Intr. by: Mr. Blas
Approve: PWPRC-26
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda,
Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 7.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Members Onishi and Pilago – 2.
EXCUSED: None.
ACCEPTS THE GRANT OF EASEMENTS FROM CONTINENTAL PACIFIC, LLC
Res. 109-11: FOR PUBLIC ACCESS PURPOSES
Situated in Kapehu, Kaupakuea, Kahua, and Makahanaloa (District of South Hilo), the
County would like to acquire pedestrian public access to and along the shoreline and sea
cliffs at the Pepe‘ekeo Point area.
Re: Comm. 278
Intr. by: Mr. Blas
Approve: PWPRC-27
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda,
Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 7.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Members Onishi and Pilago – 2.
EXCUSED: None.
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Res. 110-11: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY DONATION OF $1,200 TO
THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT
RICHARDSON OCEAN PARK
Donated by Frank and Michal Zimring, the funds would be used by the Parks and
Recreation Department to install a six-foot bench and other improvements at Richardson
Ocean Park.
Re: Comm. 284
Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R)
Approve: FC-92
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda,
Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 7.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Members Onishi and Pilago – 2.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 111-11: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY DONATION OF $500 TO
THE HAWAI‘I POLICE DEPARTMENT TO BE USED TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT
AND SUPPLIES FOR THE NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENT
Donated by Target, the funds would be used by the Police Department to purchase
equipment and supplies for the National Night Out Event held on August 2, 2011, at the
Kailua-Kona Target store.
Re: Comm. 285
Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R)
Approve: FC-93
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi,
Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
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Res. 112-11: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF PHYSICAL FITNESS
EQUIPMENT FOR USE IN THE HAWAI‘I POLICE DEPARTMENT PUBLIC
SAFETY BUILDING’S WEIGHT ROOM
Donated by an anonymous source, the nine pieces of physical fitness equipment (estimated
value of $5,800) would be used in the Police Department Public Safety Building’s weight
room.
Re: Comm. 286
Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R)
Approve: FC-95
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda,
Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 7.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Members Onishi and Pilago – 2.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 113-11: AMENDS THE RULES OF PROCEDURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I BY AMENDING RULE NO. 14,
MOTIONS
The amendment clarifies the motion-making process set forth in “Exhibit A” (which
is attached to this resolution).
Re: Comm. 289
Intr. by: Ms. Ford
Postponed: August 3, 2011
(Note: There is a pending motion by Ms. Ford and duly seconded by Mr. Blas
to adopt Resolution 113-11.)
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda,
Onishi, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Pilago – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
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Res. 114-11: AMENDS THE RULES OF PROCEDURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I BY AMENDING RULE NO. 19,
ORDER AND DECORUM IN COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The amendment clarifies member conduct ensuring civility and fairness at every
meeting as forth in “Exhibit A” (which is attached to this resolution).
Re: Comm. 290
Intr. by: Ms. Ford
Postponed: August 3, 2011
(Note: There is a pending motion by Ms. Ford and duly seconded by Mr. Blas
to adopt Resolution 114-11.)
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda,
Onishi, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Pilago – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 115-11: AMENDS THE RULES OF PROCEDURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I BY AMENDING RULE NO. 5,
COMMITTEES
The amendment clarifies standing committees, referrals to standing committees, and
the responsibilities of the committee chairperson as set forth in “Exhibit A” (which is
attached to this resolution).
Re: Comm. 291
Intr. by: Ms. Ford
Postponed: August 3, 2011
(Note: There is a pending motion by Ms. Ford and duly seconded by Mr. Blas
to adopt Resolution 115-11.)
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann,
Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 6.
NOES: Council Member Onishi – 1.
ABSENT: Council Members Ikeda and Pilago – 2.
EXCUSED: None.
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Res. 121-11: AUTHORIZES A ZONING PRE-EMPTION FOR A LOW-INCOME HOUSING
PROGRAM TO BE PROVIDED BY HOPE SERVICES HAWAI‘I, INC.
Resolution 371-10 authorized the Office of Housing and Community Development
(OHCD) to transfer 20 housing units located at Kawaihae to Council District 5.
HOPE Services Hawai‘i, Inc., wishes to rehabilitate the units and make them
available as housing for needy individuals and families, and requests a zoning
exemption from Agriculture One-Acre (A-1a) to Multi-Family Residential Two
Thousand (RM-2).
Re: Comm. 302
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda,
Onishi, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Pilago – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 122-11: AMENDS THE RULES OF PROCEDURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I BY AMENDING RULE NO. 2,
MEETINGS
The amendment clarifies those parts of Rule 2 that rely upon the provisions of the
Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, and has also been reformatted as set forth in “Exhibit A”
(which is attached to this resolution).
Re: Comm. 303
Intr. by: Ms. Ford
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda,
Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 7.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Members Onishi and Pilago – 2.
EXCUSED: None.
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BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 52: AMENDS CHAPTER 11, HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS
AMENDED), RELATING TO REMOVAL OF IN-LIEU FEES FROM
AFFORDABLE HOUSING POLICY
Amends Article 1, Section 11-5 by amending subsection (a) (regarding affordable
housing requirements) relating to items (5) through (9); repeals Section 11-6
(Calculation of in lieu fee); amends Section 11-9 (Sale of lots and units) relating to
items (a) and (b); and repeals Section 11-12 (Use of in lieu fees).
Re: Comm. 201
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
Postponed: May 17 and June 1, 2011
(Note: There is a pending motion by Mr. Hoffmann and duly seconded by
Ms. Ford to approve Bill 52.)
WITHDRAWN BY INTRODUCER
Bill 72: INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XIII, SECTION 13-20 OF THE
HAWAI‘I COUNTY CHARTER (2010), RELATING TO RECORDS AND
MEETINGS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Aligns the Hawai‘i County Charter with the provisions of the Hawai‘i Revised
Statutes (HRS) with regard to meetings that may be called by the Hawai‘i County
Council or a County board or commission. This proposal initiates an amendment to
the Hawai‘i County Charter that would repeal provisions for notice that are no
longer applicable to special meetings and add reference to the HRS for notice of
regular, special, rescheduled, and emergency meetings.
Re: Comm. 275
Intr. by: Ms. Ford
Approve: GRC-4
2/3 Vote: First of three required readings, Section 15-1(a),
Hawai‘i County Charter
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda,
Onishi, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Pilago – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
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Bill 75: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 2 OF THE HAWAI‘I
COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO
MOVING VEHICLES
Amends Section 24-265(a), by adding: “Kalōpā Road, eastbound approach to
Bridge adjacent to parcels 4-4-2:5, 4-4-2:6, 4-4-9:3, and 4-4-9:8” and “Kalōpā
Road, eastbound approach to Bridge adjacent to parcels 4-4-3:42, 4-4-4:6, 4-4-6:1,
and 4-4-8:48.” The purpose of this measure is to establish right-of-way and to
update the Hawai‘i County Code to match existing conditions.
Re: Comm. 281
Intr. by: Mr. Blas
Approve: PWPRC-28
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda,
Onishi, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Pilago – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
Bill 76: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 6 OF THE HAWAI‘I
COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO
LOADING ZONES
Amends Section 24-288(c), by adding: “Kīlauea Avenue, southwest side, beginning
from a point sixty-four feet northwest of Ponahawai Street and extending forty feet
in the northwesterly direction.” The purpose of this measure is to address a request
for a freight loading zone along Kīlauea Avenue to service the businesses in the
area.
Re: Comm. 282
Intr. by: Mr. Blas
Approve: PWPRC-29
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda,
Onishi, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Pilago – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
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Bill 77: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I TO ENTER
INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR A STATE WATER
POLLUTION CONTROL REVOLVING FUND LOAN FOR WASTEWATER
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS; AND AUTHORIZES THE ISSUANCE
OF $9,200,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF
HAWAI‘I FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING QUALIFIED WASTEWATER
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
Funds would be used for the following projects: 1) Kalaniana‘ole Interceptor Sewer
Rehabilitation Phase II ($8,000,000), which involves the rehabilitation of the
existing Kalaniana‘ole Avenue Interceptor from Kea‘a Street to the end of Keokea
Loop Road where it is severely deteriorated; and 2) Kula‘imano and Pāpa‘ikou
Dewatering ($1,200,000), which involves the replacement of sludge dewatering
units at the Pāpa‘ikou and Kula‘imano Wastewater Treatment Plants.
Re: Comm. 283
Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R)
Approve: FC-91
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda,
Onishi, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Pilago – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
Bill 78: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 11-59, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2012
Increases revenues in Contribution from Private Source ($500); and appropriates
same to Kona Police-Other Current Expenses.
Re: Comm. 285
Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R)
Approve: FC-94
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda,
Onishi, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Pilago – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
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Bill 79: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 11-59, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI'I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2012
Increases revenues in HOME Program Income ($21,373.21) and HOME Program
Income ($21,146.21), for a total of$42,519.42; and appropriates to Kaloko Housing
Project County of Hawai`i ($21,373.21) and Tenant Based Rental County of
Hawai`i ($21,146.21), for a total of$42,519.42.
Re: Comm. 298
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
PASSED 1sT READING:
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda,
Onishi, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong—8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Pilago— 1.
EXCUSED: None.
Bill 80: AMENDS CHAPTER 11, HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS
AMENDED), RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING POLICY
The amendment deletes the in-lieu fee provisions,further clarifies the satisfaction of
affordable housing requirements and the sale of lots and units requirements, and
addresses other housekeeping issues.
Re: Comm. 299
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND PASSED 1ST READING:
AYES: Council Members Bias, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda,
Onishi, Smart, Yoshimoto,and Chair Yagong—8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Pilago— 1.
EXCUSED: None.
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ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 66 (Draft 2): AMENDS SECTION 25-8-11 (LALAMILO-PU‘UKAPU ZONE MAP),
ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY
CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT
CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL – FORTY ACRES (A-40a) TO
AGRICULTURAL – FIVE ACRES (A-5a) AT PU‘UKAPU, SOUTH KOHALA
DISTRICT, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 6-4-017:042 (approx.
17.88 acres)
The applicant, Cynthia Foster, intends to subdivide the property into three lots and
will retain two of the lots for her and her family, and sell the remaining lot to help
pay for the infrastructure and related costs of the proposed subdivision.
Re: Comm. 257.2
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
First Reading: August 3, 2011
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda,
Onishi, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Pilago – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
(For informational purposes, Ms. Ford and Mr. Onishi voted “Kānalua” twice.)
Bill 67: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 11-59, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2012
Appropriates revenues in Federal Grants – United States Department of
Transportation (US DOT) Extrication Training Grants ($24,000); and appropriates
same to US DOT Extrication Training Grants.
Re: Comm. 262
Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R)
First Reading: August 3, 2011
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda,
Onishi, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Pilago – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
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Bill 68: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 11-59, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2012
Increases revenues in State Grant – Domestic Violence Strategic Plan Grant
($10,000); and appropriates same to Domestic Violence Strategic Plan. The funds
would be used for the coordination of the Oversight Body and Task Forces, as well
as the implementation, management, and monitoring for compliance with the
Strategic Plan.
Re: Comm. 263
Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R)
First Reading: August 3, 2011
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda,
Onishi, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Pilago – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
Bill 69: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 11-59, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2012
Increases revenues in Federal Grants – Elder Exploitation and Prosecution
($25,000); and appropriates same to Elder Exploitation and Prosecution. The funds
would be used to enhance awareness and prevention of elder abuse and exploitation,
and to expedite the prosecution of such cases.
Re: Comm. 264
Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R)
First Reading: August 3, 2011
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda,
Onishi, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Pilago – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
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Bill 70: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 11-59, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2012
Increases revenues in Contribution from Private Source ($1,000); and appropriates
same to Office of Management – Other Current Expenses.
Re: Comm. 265
Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R)
First Reading: August 3, 2011
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda,
Onishi, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Pilago – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
Bill 71: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 11-59, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2012
Appropriates revenues in Federal Grants – County of Hawai‘i Intelligent
Transportation System (ITS) Architecture ($150,000); and appropriates same to
County of Hawai‘i ITS Architecture.
Re: Comm. 266
Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R)
First Reading: August 3, 2011
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda,
Onishi, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Pilago – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
REPORTS
Financial Report: Preliminary Monthly Budget Status Report for the Month Ended June 30, 2011 from
the Department of Finance.
ACCEPTED:
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda,
Onishi, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Pilago – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
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REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. 304: EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING THE COUNCIL TIP LINE
From Chairperson Dominic Yagong, dated August 2, 2011, stating that he would
like to share information received through the Council Tip Line.
MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FAILS DUE TO THE
FOLLOWING VOTE, THEREFORE, COMMUNICATION 304 IS FILED:
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann,
Smart and Chair Yagong – 5.
NOES: Council Members Onishi and Yoshimoto – 2.
ABSENT: Council Members Ikeda and Pilago – 2.
EXCUSED: None.
The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the above matter, pursuant to
Section 92-5(a)(2), for the purpose to consider 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. A 2/3 vote pursuant to HRS Section 92-4 and Rule 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.)
Comm. 128.5: REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATON OF BILL 270, DRAFT 3, RELATING TO
BUILDING
From Council Vice-Chairperson K. Angel Pilago, dated August 1, 2011, stating that
pursuant to Rule No. 15 of the Rules of Procedure and Organization of the Council
of the County of Hawai‘i, he will be making a motion for reconsideration of
Bill 270, Draft 3
MOTION TO RECONSIDER PASSES:
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ikeda, Onishi,
Pilago, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 6.
NOES: Council Members Ford, Hoffmann, and Smart – 3.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
(For informational purposes, Mr. Blas voted “Kānalua” twice.)
; and
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Bill 270 (Draft 3): REPEALS CHAPTER 5 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005
(2008-2010) EDITION, AS AMENDED), TO BE REPLACED BY A NEW CHAPTER 5,
RELATING TO BUILDING
The State Building Code Council has reviewed and proposed the adoption of the
2006 International Building Code (IBC) with amendments. (Repeals Chapter 5 of
the Hawai‘i County Code (Building) and replaces it with a new Chapter 5.)
Re: Comm. 128.2
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Postponed: September 9, 2010
March 16, 2011:Recommits Bill 270, Draft 2, to the Public Works and
Parks and Recreation Committee
First Rdg.: July 7, 2011
Second Rdg.: July 22, 2011
(Note: If the motion to reconsider Bill 270, Draft 3, is approved, a re-vote may
be taken on Bill 270, Draft 3, at this meeting.)
POSTPONED TO THE SEPTEMBER 21, 2011 COUNCIL MEETING:
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi,
Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
(For informational purposes, Ms. Ford voted “Kānalua” twice.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT 2:55 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.
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this meeting should call 961-8255 by August 15, 2011. Relay users please call 711(961-8255) to contact
our office.
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http://co.hawaii.hi.us/council/agendas_and_actions.htm. For further information, please call 961-8255.
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. Council Members will be present at the
following locations:
County Council Room, Hawai‘i County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401; and
Kona Council Room, West Hawai‘i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A.
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Public Attendance via Videoconference is available at the locations above and at the Waimea Council Office at
the Holomua Center, 64-1067 Māmalahoa 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.
fourteen (14)
Submitting Testimony: Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring
before 12:00 noon on the business day
copies for distribution. Public testimony may also be submitted
prior to the meeting
:(1) by mail to the County Clerk’s Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i,
Please
96720; (2) by facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or (3) by e-mail to counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us.
submit separate testimony for each item.
Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television - Channel 52:
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Wednesdays, August 24 and 31 at 6 p.m.; Fridays, August 26 and September 2 at 12 p.m.; and
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Sundays, August 28 and September 4 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/schedule.)
UPCOMING MEETINGS
THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2011
COUNCIL PUBLIC 5 P.M. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO
HEARING RE BILL 17, 25 Aupuni Street
DRAFT 2 (PLASTIC BAG
REDUCTION)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2011
COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM - HILO
25 Aupuni Street
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2011
COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO
25 Aupuni Street
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2011
COMMITTEES TBA WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER
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74-5044 Ane Keohokole Highway
Building A
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER
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74-5044 Ane Keohokole Highway
Building A
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