HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 01/20/2012 2010-2012 ACTIONS
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
35 Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawai‘i County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i
Friday, January 20, 2012
9:00 a.m.
INVOCATION Captain Celestine Ruwethin of Hilo Salvation Army Corps Community
Center
CALL TO ORDER 9:04 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-35 January 20, 2012
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
June 30, 2011
POSTPONED TO THE FEBRUARY 1, 2012 COUNCIL MEETING:
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda,
Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Onishi – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
COMMUNICATIONS
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 202-11: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF
MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT FOR
SERVICES OF HAULING OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS AT ISLAND-WIDE
SOLID WASTE RECYCLE AND TRANSFER STATIONS
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year contract with two twelve-month option
periods to extend services for hauling of recyclable materials from island-wide solid waste
recycle and transfer stations. States that the contract shall be bid with a minimum of two
geographic zones for the 21 transfer stations to maximize competition and assures all
communities be provided access to the 2-Bin recycling services.
Re: Comm. 506
Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R)
Waived: FC
Postponed: December 21, 2011
(Note: There is a pending motion by Ms. Ford and duly seconded by Ms. Smart, to
adopt Resolution 202-11.)
POSTPONED TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIR:
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Pilago,
Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 7.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Members Ikeda and Onishi – 2.
EXCUSED: None.
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Res. 204-12: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CRIME
PREVENTION AND JUSTICE ASSISTANCE DIVISION PURSUANT TO HRS 46-7,
FOR A GRANT TITLED "PU MALU" FOR THE HAWAII COUNTY POLICE
DEPARTMENT
Funds would be used by the Police Department's Pu Malu program to provide training,
purchase supplies, room rental for community awareness sessions, and to purchase
equipment to improve safety by enhancing the quality of the department's investigation of
crimes involving firearms and reducing firearms in the community.
Re: Comm. 511
Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R)
Approve: FC-176
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi,
Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto,and Chair Yagong—9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 205-12: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A CYCLONE KB4 DEBRIS BLOWER
VALUED AT $8,775 TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION FOR
USE AT THE PANA`EWA ZOO AND EQUESTRIAN CENTER
Donated by B. Hayman Co., the equipment will be used at the Pana`ewa Zoo and
Equestrian Center.
Re: Comm. 512
Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R)
Approve: FC-178
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. 206-12: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY DONATION OF $1,000
TO THE HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TO BE USED TO PURCHASE
EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES TO PREPARE THE DEPARTMENT FOR DISASTER
SITUATIONS
Donated by Target, the funds will be used to purchase two laptop computers to track
personnel who are assisting in disaster situations and for PowerPoint training.
Re: Comm. 513
Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R)
Approve: FC-179
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi,
Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong—9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 207-12: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DONATION OF PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION FOR
INSTALLATION OF A PLAYGROUND AT THE PANA`EWA ZOO
Donated by the following companies (for professional services to construct a playground
at the Panaewa Zoo with a total in-kind value of$55,487.87): Takamine Construction,
Inc. ($51,543.90), Infinity Concrete Pumping, Inc. ($1,043.48), William C. Loeffler
Construction, Inc. ($989), Island Wide Concrete Pumping, LLC ($849), Rannikks/MJ'S
Towing ($562.50), and Bob's Fencing($499.99).
Re: Comm. 514
Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R)
Approve: FC-181
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. 208-12: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY DONATION OF $1,000
TO THE HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TO BE USED TO PURCHASE
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ON CRIME PREVENTION AND THE FIGHT
AGAINST DRUGS
Donated by the Hawai`i Police Athletic Foundation, the funds will be used to purchase
materials such as pamphlets and brochures to educate the public on crime prevention and
the fight against drugs.
Re: Comm. 515
Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R)
Approve: FC-182
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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BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 143: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 5 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY
CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PARKING
Amends Chapter 24, Article 10, Division 5, Section 24-280, Schedule 28 (No parking at
anytime), subsection (c), South Hilo, to read as follows and renumbered as required:
" [(5) Aupuni Street, both sides, for a distance of two hundred feet from its
intersection with Kilauea Avenue.]
(5) Aupuni Street, northwest side,from a point one thousand one hundred
seventy-eight feet southeast of Pauahi Street to Kilauea Avenue.
(6) Aupuni Street, northeast side, from a point one thousand one hundred twenty feet
northwest of Kilauea Avenue and extending two hundred sixty-seven feet in the
northwesterly direction.
(7) Aupuni Street, northeast side, from a point one thousand five hundred sixty-two feet
northwest of Kilauea Avenue to Pauahi Street.
[O](8) Aupuni Street, [makai] southeast side, [for a distance of one hundred feet] from
a point six hundred sixty-two feet [on each side of the intersection of Aupuni Street with
the County Building road] northeast of Kilauea Avenue and extending two hundred
forty-five feet in the northwesterly direction.
[(7) Aupuni Street, mauka Hamakua(Kaiko`o Mall) side, from the driveway located
hundred feet around the curve to the driveway across from the State Building.]
[(8)](9) Aupuni Street, southwest side, from [. :. • • ..
ef] Pauahi Street and extending [sixty six] two hundred thirty-five feet in the
southeasterly direction.
(10) Aupuni Street, southwest side, from a point three hundred one feet southeast of
Pauahi Street and extending two hundred eighty-two feet in the southeasterly direction.
(11) Aupuni Street, southwest side, from a point seven hundred seven feet southeast
of Pauahi Street and extending four hundred thirty-five feet in the southeasterly
direction."
The amendments are necessary to update the Hawai`i County Code to match existing
conditions.
Re: Comm. 467
Intr. by: Mr. Blas
Approve: PWPRC-66
PASSED 1ST READING:
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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Bill 152 (Draft 2): INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 3-6, AND ARTICLE VI,
CHAPTER 5, SECTION 6-5.5, OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CHARTER(2010
EDITION), RELATING TO SPECIAL COUNSEL AND COUNCIL STAFF
ATTORNEYS
Initiates an amendment to the Hawai`i County Charter to grant the County Council the
right to employ special counsel and Council staff attorneys without express limitation.
Re: Comm. 482.4
Intr. by: Ms. Ford
Approve: GRC-9
Postponed: December 21, 2011 and January 4, 2012
Note: First of three required readings, a 2/3 vote of the
entire membership is required to pass each reading,
pursuant to Section 15-1(a), Hawai`i County Charter
(Note: There is a pending motion by Ms. Ford and duly seconded by Ms. Smart,to
approve Bill 152,as amended.)
AMENDED TO DRAFT 3 AND PASSED 1ST OF THREE REQUIRED READINGS:
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Pilago,
Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong— 7.
NOES: Council Member Onishi— 1.
ABSENT: Council Member Ikeda— 1.
EXCUSED: None.
; and
Comm. 482.5: From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated December 29, 2011, transmitting a
proposed amendment to Bill 152, Draft 2, regarding Section 3-6, subsection (d); and
Comm. 482.6: From Corporation Counsel Lincoln S. T. Ashida, dated January 3, 2012, providing
comment and recommendations regarding the language contained in Bill 152, Draft 2.
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Bill 160: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 11-59, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`1 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2012
Appropriates revenues in Federal Grants— Pu Malu Grant($33,002); and appropriates
same to Pu Malu Grant.
Re: Comm. 511
Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R)
Approve: FC-177
PASSED 1ST READING:
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda,
Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong— 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Onishi— 1.
EXCUSED: None.
Bill 161: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 11-59, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2012
Increases revenues in Contribution from Private Source ($1,000); and appropriates same
to Kona Police- Other Current Expenses.
Re: Comm. 513
Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R)
Approve: FC-180
PASSED 1ST READING:
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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Bill 162: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 11-59, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2012
Increases revenues in Contribution from Private Source ($1,000); and appropriates same
to Police Administration Division - Other Current Expenses.
Re: Comm. 515
Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R)
Approve: FC-183
PASSED 1ST READING:
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi,
Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong—9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Bill 163: 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—Coordinated Services ($30,000); and appropriates
same to Coordinated Services - Equipment. Funds would be used to assist with the Sage
Plus Program. The program assists the Hawai`i State Health Insurance Program (SHIP)
in providing members with Medicare for face-to-face comparison and enrollment in
Medicare Health and Drug plans through community events, as well as to maximize the
utilization of existing community services and resources.
Re: Comm. 516
Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R)
Approve: FC-184
PASSED 1ST READING:
AYES: Council Members Bias, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi,
Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong—9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
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ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 128 (Draft 3): INITIATES A CHARTER AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE X, FINANCIAL
PROCEDURES, OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CHARTER (2010 EDITION),
BY ADDING A NEW SECTION FOR A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE,
AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND
Adds a new section, "Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation
Maintenance Fund"for the purpose of accruing and using the moneys for maintenance of
lands and easements acquired by the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources
Preservation Fund. The maintenance fund will ensure that the money is dedicated to
preserve the land, promote public safety, and maintain a healthy stewardship. The
policies and procedures are set forth in this measure.
Re: Comm. 436.6
Intr. by: Ms. Ford
First Reading: December 7, 2011
Second Rdg.: December 21, 2011
Postponed: January 4, 2012
Note: Third of three required readings, a 2/3 vote of the
entire membership is required to pass each reading,
pursuant to Section 15-1(a), Hawai`i County Charter
(Note: There is a pending motion by Ms. Ford and duly seconded by Mr. Blas,to
approve Bill 128,as amended.)
PASSED 3`d AND FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members BIas, Ford, Hoffmann, Pilago,
Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong—7.
NOES: Council Members Ikeda and Onishi —2.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
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Bill 142 (Draft 2): AMENDS ARTICLE X, FINANCIAL PROCEDURES, SECTION 10-12, SPECIAL
FUNDS, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CHARTER (2010 EDITION), RELATING TO
ESTABLISHING OR ABOLISHING SPECIAL FUNDS
States that special funds may be created or abolished by ordinance as may be necessary
for the proper and efficient segregation of fiscal operations of the County.
Re: Comm. 466.2
Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R)
First Reading: December 21, 2011
Postponed: January 4, 2012
Note: Second of three required readings, a 2/3 vote of the
entire membership is required to pass each reading,
pursuant to Section 15-1(a), Hawai`i County Charter
(Note: There is a pending motion by Ms. Ford and duly seconded by Mr. Blas, to
approve Bill 142,as amended.)
PASSED 2"d of THREE REQUIRED READINGS:
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi,
Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong—9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
(For informational purposes, Mr. Ikeda voted "Kanalua"twice.)
Bill 148: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 11-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1,
2011 TO JUNE 30, 2012
Adds Public Works: Parking Assessment Islandwide($500,000); funds shall be provided
from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund—Fund Balance and/or Other
Sources ($500,000). Funds would be used to address parking problems at various
locations on the island (including schools, parks and beach access points)and to conduct
studies for solutions to these problems.
Re: Comm. 474
Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R)
Postponed: December 21, 2011
First Reading: January 4, 2012
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to
amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i
County Charter
PASSED 2°d AND FINAL READING:
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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Bill 155: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8,
CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005
EDITION), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM OPEN (0)
TO INDUSTRIAL-COMMERCIAL MIXED—20,000 SQUARE FEET(MCX-20), AT
WAIAKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-3-035:070
(Applicants: Diane Uyeda and Garret Sasaki; Area: 19,369 square feet)
The applicants request a Change of Zone from Open (0)to Industrial-Commercial Mixed
(MCX-20)to construct a one-story, 8,000 square foot warehouse/office building with the
required number of parking stalls and a loading zone.
Re: Comm. 491
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
First Reading: January 4, 2012
PASSED 2"d AND FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi,
Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto,and Chair Yagong—9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Bill 157: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 11-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
JULY 1, 2011 TO JUNE 30, 2012
Adds Public Works: Bridge Inspection & Appraisal —Federal ($80,000)and Bridge
Inspection & Appraisal—County($20,000), for a total of$100,000; funds shall be
provided from Federal Grants Receivable ($80,000) and General Obligation Bonds,
Capital Projects Fund—Fund Balance and/or other Sources ($20,000), for a total of
$100,000. Funds would be used by the Public Works Department,to inspect and
maintain 128 bridges around the island, and to draft a written report discussing the
condition of each bridge including their deficiencies and status of deterioration and
required repairs or replacement.
Re: Comm. 501
Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R)
First Reading: January 4, 2012
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to
amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i
County Charter
PASSED 2"d AND FINAL READING:
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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Bill 158: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 11-59, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET
FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2012
Increases revenues in State Grants—Emergency Medical Services(EMS) ($15,715.85);
and appropriates same to Basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training
Equipment. Funds would be used for the purchase of four Telex C-Soft Consoles.
Re: Comm. 502
Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R)
First Reading: January 4, 2012
PASSED 2nd AND FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi,
Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong—9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Bill 270 (Draft 6): REPEALS CHAPTER 5 OF THE HAWAII 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. 128.122
Intr. by: Ms. Smart
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
Reconsidered: August 17, 2011
Postponed: September 21, 2011
Held Over: October 5, 2011
Postponed: October 19, 2011
Nov. 2, 201 1: Recommits Bill 270, Draft 4,to the Public Works and
Parks and Recreation Committee
Approve: PWPRC-67
(Note: There is a pending motion by Ms. Ford and duly seconded by
Mr. Pilago,to approve Bill 270, as amended.)
AMENDED TO DRAFT 7 AND HELD OVER PURSUANT TO COUNCIL
RULE 24(e):
(Communication 128.I18 continues on the next page.)
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; and
Comm. 128.118: From Deputy Building Chief Jai Ho Cheng, transmitting the following maps:
Effective Wind Speed Contour for the Island of Hawai`i, Wind Topographic Factor
(Kzt) for the Island of Hawai`i, and Exposure Category Zones for the Island of
Hawai`i; and
Comm. 128.123: From Council Member J Yoshimoto, dated January 9, 2012, transmitting proposed
amendments which creates a new section to address penal enforcement
(Section 5-61).
REPORTS
Financial Report: Monthly Budget Status Report for the Month Ended October 3 I, 2011, from the
Department of Finance.
ACCEPTED:
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi,
Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong—9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
PWPRC-63: Recommends the confirmation of the appointment of Mr. Caleb Churchill to the
(Comm. 508) Veterans Advisory Committee.
APPROVED:
AYES: Council Members Bias, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi,
Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto,and Chair Yagong—9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
PWPRC-64: Recommends the confirmation of the appointment of Mr. Minoru Hanato to the
(Comm. 509) Veterans Advisory Committee.
APPROVED:
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi,
Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong—9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
PWPRC-65: Recommends the confirmation of the appointment of Mr. Delbert Nishimoto to the
(Comm. 510) Veterans Advisory Committee.
APPROVED:
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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REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. 359.1: REQUEST FROM LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR REGARDING INVOICE FROM
ATTORNEY
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Joseph P. Kamelamela, dated December 28,
2011.
CONCURRED WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF CORPORATION COUNSEL:
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Pilago
Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 7.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Members Ikeda and Onishi – 2.
EXCUSED: None.
Comm. 528: CLARK HOLDINGS, LLC V. COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I;
CIVIL NO.: 11-01-197K
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Laureen L. Martin, dated December 28, 2011.
MOTION TO CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF CORPORATION
COUNSEL FAILED DUE TO THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: None.
NOES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Pilago
Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 7.
ABSENT: Council Members Ikeda and Onishi – 2.
EXCUSED: None.
The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the above matter, pursuant to
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 HRS Section 92-4 and
Rules 2 and 10 of the Rules of Procedure of the County Council is necessary to hold an executive meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT 5:05 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 places are accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations for
this meeting should call 961-8255 by January 17, 2012. Relay users please call 711(961-8255) to contact our
office.
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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
Kona Council Office, West Hawai‘i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A
Public Attendance via Videoconference is available at the locations above and at the Waimea Council Office
(Holomua Center, 64-1067 Māmalahoa Highway, Suite 5), and at the Pāhoa Council Office (Pāhoa
Marketplace, 15-2660 Pāhoa Village Road, Room 304), 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.
Copies of this agenda and items listed on the agenda are available on the County Council-Clerk web page at
http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/lb-council-meeting. For further information, please call 961-8255.
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before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the
distribution. Public testimony may also be submitted
meeting
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Please submit separate
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testimony for each item.
Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television - Channel 52:
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January 29 and February 5 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
TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2012
COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM - HILO
25 Aupuni Street
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2012
COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO
25 Aupuni Street
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2012
COMMITTEES TBA TBA
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012
COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. TBA
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