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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2014/01/08 2012-2014 4 J YOSHIMOTO �,t`•1.„7"!sr; BRENDA FORD Chair and Presiding Officer ��% • GREGGOR ILAGAN •i�r ,,��/, :•- DRU MAMO KANUHA KAREN EOFF "4"r' ZENDO KERN •Vice Chair .oat.............. DENNIS"FRESH"ONISHI VALERIE T.POINDEXTER MARGARET WILLE COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai'1 Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 32nd Session CI ORDER OF BUSINESS " • Hawai`i County Council 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i January 8, 2014 9:00 a.m. (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) INVOCATION Reverend Brian Welsh of Haili Church CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Hawai‘i County Council-32 January 8, 2014 PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE 9:00 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS (NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 489.4: EXTERNAL QUALITY CONTROL REVIEW OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR’S OFFICE FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2009, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2012 From Council Chair J Yoshimoto, dated December 18, 2013. This review was conducted by the Peer Review Team in accordance with standards and guidelines established by the Association of Local Government Auditors. Comm. 576: REQUESTS THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF SIX LARGE WREATHS, TWO 72-INCH TREES, GARLANDS, AND ORNAMENTS, WITH A COMBINED VALUE OF $500 From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated December 18, 2013, requesting the Council’s acceptance of the above donation by Tommy Bahamas, for use by the Hawai‘i Fire Department’s West Hawai‘i Fire Stations during the holiday season. Waived: FC Comm. 593: APPOINTS A MEMBER OF THE HAWAI‘I STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (HSAC) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (NACo) BOARD OF DIRECTORS From Council Member Dennis “Fresh” Onishi, dated December 23, 2013, transmitting a request for the Council’s approval to appoint HSAC President Mel Rapozo to serve on the NACo Board of Directors. Waived: GREDC Page 2 Hawai‘i County Council-32 January 8, 2014 ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 207-13: DESIGNATES 2014 AS THE YEAR OF THE HAWAI‘I-GROWN ORCHID Creates a venue to increase public awareness and interest in Hawai‘i-grown orchids and Hawai‘i Island’s orchid industry. Reference: Comm. 498 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Approve: GREDC-5 Res. 240-13: COMMITS TO FUNDING THE COST ITEMS AWARDED BY ARBITRATION TO HAWAI‘I FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION BARGAINING UNIT 11 AND EMPLOYEES EXCLUDED FROM BARGAINING UNIT 11 FOR THE CONTRACT PERIOD JULY 1, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2017 Cost items presented are across-the-board increases, step movements, continuation of the Rank for Rank program, and temporary change of station pay. The estimated increase in cost to the County through the contract period would be $33,479,938. Reference: Comm. 545 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: FC-117 Res. 241-13: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR MISCELLANEOUS BABY FURNITURE AND BEDDING FOR THE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE – WEST HAWAI‘I DOMESTIC ABUSE SHELTER Transfers/appropriates $500 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 6); credits same to Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Kona Prosecuting Attorney Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services (Child and Family Service – West Hawai‘i Domestic Abuse Shelter). Reference: Comm. 546 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Waived: FC Postponed: December 18, 2013 (Note: There is a pending motion by Ms. Ford and duly seconded by Mr. Kanuha to approve Res. 241-13.) Page 3 Hawai‘i County Council-32 January 8, 2014 Res. 243-13: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR BUS PASSES FOR THE RESIDENTS OF THE WEST HAWAI‘I DOMESTIC ABUSE SHELTER Transfers/appropriates $180 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 6); credits same to Mass Transit Agency, Mass Transit Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services (Bus Passes, West Hawai‘i Domestic Abuse Shelter). Reference: Comm. 548 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Waived: FC Postponed: December 18, 2013 (Note: There is a pending motion by Ms. Ford and duly seconded by Mr. Kern to approve Res. 243-13.) Res. 244-13: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR TOBACCO-FREE GROUNDS SIGNS Transfers/appropriates $3,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 6); credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation, Parks Maintenance Other Current Expenses, Building and Construction Materials (Tobacco-Free Grounds Signs). Funds would be used to install signs at County parks and facilities. Reference: Comm. 551 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Waived: FC Res. 252-13: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR CHAIRS AT THE MAKA‘EO EVENTS PAVILION Transfers/appropriates $8,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 7); credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation, Parks Maintenance Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Materials and Supplies (Maka‘eo Event Pavilion Chairs). Reference: Comm. 565 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha Waived: FC Page 4 Hawai‘i County Council-32 January 8, 2014 Res. 253-13: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE “TEEN DATING VIOLENCE CONFERENCES” AT PĀHALA HIGH SCHOOL AND KONAWAENA HIGH SCHOOL Transfers/appropriates $10,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 6); credits same to Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Committee on Status of Women, Miscellaneous Contract (Teen Dating Violence Conference). Reference: Comm. 566 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Waived: FC Res. 254-13: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR CHAIRS AT MAKA‘EO EVENTS PAVILION Transfers/appropriates $8,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 8); credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation, Parks Maintenance Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Materials and Supplies (Maka‘eo Events Pavilion Chairs). Reference: Comm. 567 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Res. 255-13: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR TWO FLOOR BUFFER MACHINES Transfers/appropriates $2,550 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 3); credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation, Parks Maintenance Equipment, Miscellaneous Equipment (Floor Buffer Machines). Reference: Comm. 568 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Waived: FC Page 5 Hawai‘i County Council-32 January 8, 2014 Res. 257-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR MANHOLE COVER ADJUSTMENTS Transfers/appropriates $4,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 3); credits same to Department of Public Works, Transfer to Highway Fund (Manhole Cover Adjustments). Funds would be used for labor, equipment, and materials to raise the height of manhole covers on Kīlauea Avenue that are sunken below the road’s surface. Reference: Comm. 574 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Waived: FC Res. 258-14: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES 46-7, FOR THE SAFE STANDBY PAY GRANT TO THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT Grant funds of $12,353 would be used towards the County’s response to violent sex crimes against women through medical and forensic services. Reference: Comm. 575 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Res. 259-14: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF TWO AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (AEDs) FOR USE BY THE HAWAI‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT Donated by Hawai‘i Heart Foundation and valued at $2,708, the AEDs would be used by the Fire Department’s Volunteer Division in its mission to increase the survival rate from community cardiac arrest on Hawai‘i Island. Reference: Comm. 577 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Page 6 Hawai‘i County Council-32 January 8, 2014 Res. 260-14: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT AWARD OF $35,000 TO THE HAWAI‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT TO SUBSIDIZE THE COST OF AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) VEHICLE Grant from Hawai‘i Medical Service Association Foundation would be used to subsidize the cost of an EMS vehicle for community outreach, education, and emergency response. Reference: Comm. 578 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Res. 265-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR WILDLAND BOOTS FOR THE VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS IN DISTRICT 5 Transfers/appropriates $6,600 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 5); credits same to Hawai‘i Fire Department, Training and Volunteer Fire Other Current Expenses, Public Safety Supplies (Wildland Firefighting Boots for District 5 Volunteer Firefighters). Funds would be used to purchase 33 pairs of wildland firefighting boots. Reference: Comm. 592 Intr. by: Mr. Kern Waived: FC BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 160: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 13-66, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2013, TO JUNE 30, 2014 Adds the Parks and Recreation Kahuku Park Main Water Line Improvements project for $150,000 to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund-Fund Balance and/or Other Sources. Funds would be used to plan and construct a main water line from Ocean View Well Number One to Kahuku Park. Reference: Comm. 550 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Approve: FC-118 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter Page 7 Hawai‘i County Council-32 January 8, 2014 Bill 161: 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, Schedule 13 (Yield locations), subsection (c), South Hilo, by adding “Ainaola Drive, north approach adjacent to parcels 2-4-007:049 and 2-4-007:053.” Reference: Comm. 552 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B/R) Approve: PWPRC-41 Bill 162: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 5, SECTION 24-284 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PARKING Amends Schedule 32 (Two hour parking areas), subsection (c), South Hilo, by revising Item 17 to read “Kino‘ole Street, northeast (makai) side, the first seven stalls southeast of Ponahawai Street”; and revising Item 19 to read “Kino‘ole Street, southwest (mauka) side, the first seven stalls southeast of Ponahawai Street excluding the freight loading zone as set forth in Section 24-288 (Schedule 36, Freight Loading Zones).” Reference: Comm. 553 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B/R) Approve: PWPRC-42 Bill 163: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 6, SECTION 24-288 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO FREIGHT LOADING ZONES Amends Schedule 36 (Freight loading zones), subsection (c), South Hilo, by adding “Kino‘ole Street, southwest (mauka) side, from a point two hundred ninety-seven feet southeast of Ponahawai Street and extending fifty-two feet in the southeasterly direction.” Reference: Comm. 554 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B/R) Approve: PWPRC-43 Page 8 Hawai‘i County Council-32 January 8, 2014 Bill 164: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 7 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), PARKING METER ZONES Amends Section 24-289, Schedule 37 (36 minute parking meter zones), by changing the rates to 10 cents for 12 minutes and 25 cents for 36 minutes on portions of Kekaulike and Kino‘ole Street. Reference: Comm. 555 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B/R) Approve: PWPRC-44 Bill 165: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 7 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PARKING METER ZONES Amends Section 24-291.1, Schedule 39.1 (two hour parking meter zones), by changing the rates to five cents for fifteen minutes, ten cents for thirty minutes, and twenty-five cents for seventy-five minutes in the County Building parking lot at the corner of Aupuni and Pauahi Streets during regular working hours of the County. Reference: Comm. 556 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B/R) Approve: PWPRC-45 Bill 168: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 13-65, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014 Increases revenues by $12,353 in the Federal Grants – Safe Standby Pay account; and appropriates same to the Safe Standby Pay account. Funds would be used towards the County’s response to violent sex crimes against women through medical and forensic services. Reference: Comm. 575 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Page 9 Hawai‘i County Council-32 January 8, 2014 Bill 169: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 13-65, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014 Appropriates revenues of $35,000 in the Fire Department Private Contributions account; and appropriates same to the Hawai‘i Medical Service Association Foundation Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Vehicle-Private, Motor Vehicle, account. Funds would be used to subsidize the cost of an EMS vehicle for community outreach, education, and emergency response. Reference: Comm. 578 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Bill 170: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 13-65, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014 Increases revenues by $4,000 in the Transfer from General Fund account; and appropriates same to the South Hilo Road, Materials, account. Funds would be used for labor, equipment, and materials to raise the height of manhole covers on Kīlauea Avenue that are sunken below the road’s surface. Reference: Comm. 579 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 145: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-19 (NORTH HILO ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL – TWENTY ACRES (A-20a) TO AGRICULTURAL – FIVE ACRES (A-5a) AT WAIPUNALEI, NORTH HILO, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 3-6-005:003 (Applicant: Jon R. Bolner; approximately 10.17 acres) The applicant requests a change of zone in order to subdivide the property into two lots of roughly equal size for estate planning purposes, including agricultural activities and individual home sites. Reference: Comm. 491 Intr. by: Mr. Kern (B/R) First Reading: December 18, 2013 Page 10 Hawai‘i County Council-32 January 8, 2014 Bill 147: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 5, SECTION 24-281 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PARKING Amends Schedule 29 (Parking prohibited during certain hours on certain streets; tow away zone), subsection (c), South Hilo, by deleting existing Item 29 and adding “Derby Lane, northeast side, from a point twenty-seven feet northwest of Wilson Street to a point forty-two feet southeast of Hōkū Street, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.” Reference: Comm. 513 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha First Reading: December 18, 2013 Bill 148: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 5, SECTION 24-281 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PARKING Amends Schedule 29 (Parking prohibited during certain hours on certain streets; tow-away zone), subsection (c), South Hilo, by adding “Kalaniana‘ole Street, south side, from a point eighty-three feet east of the Seaside Restaurant driveway to a point one hundred eight feet west of Lokoaka Street.” Reference: Comm. 514 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B/R) First Reading: December 18, 2013 Bill 149: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 5, SECTION 24-280 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PARKING Amends Schedule 28 (No parking at anytime), subsection (c), South Hilo, by revising existing item 50 to read, “Kalaniana‘ole Street, south side, from a point one hundred eight feet west of Lokoaka Street to Leleiwi Street.” Reference: Comm. 515 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha First Reading: December 18, 2013 Page 11 Hawai‘i County Council-32 January 8, 2014 Bill 150 (Draft 2): AMENDS CHAPTER 2 (ARTICLE 13) AND CHAPTER 11 (ARTICLE 1) OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE COUNTY HOUSING AGENCY AND THE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Amends the Hawai‘i County Code to: (1) clarify the powers and duties of the Housing Agency; (2) recognize the Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) as the administrative office charged with ensuring availability of adequate housing accommodations for Hawai‘i Island; and (3) clarify the powers and duties of the Housing Administrator, who oversees the OHCD and the general administration and operations of the County’s housing programs. Reference: Comm. 520.2 Intr. by: Ms. Ford First Reading: December 18, 2013 Bill 153: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 13-65, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014 Appropriates revenues of $65,200 in the Federal Grants - Police Detectives Training Grant account; and appropriates same to the Police Detectives Training Grant account. Funds would be used to train investigative personnel with the goal of increasing the prosecution success rate for murder and other serious violent crimes in Hawai‘i County. Reference: Comm. 529 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: December 18, 2013 Bill 155: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 11-40, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 13-47, PERTAINING TO THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS DESCRIBED THEREIN Deletes the following projects: Pool Drainage Covers ($500,000); Banyan Beach Parking Lot ($300,000); and Kalaniana‘ole Interceptor Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 2 ($6.9 million). Funds would be redirected to major maintenance on wastewater and other County facilities, primarily police and fire stations, to include resolving Americans with Disabilities Act compliance issues. Reference: Comm. 531 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: December 18, 2013 Note: 2/3 vote required, pursuant to Section 47-5, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes Page 12 Hawai‘i County Council-32 January 8, 2014 Bill 156 (Draft 2): AUTHORIZES THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING ALL OR A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS; FIXES THE FORM, DENOMINATIONS, AND CERTAIN OTHER DETAILS OF SUCH BONDS AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR SALE TO THE PUBLIC; AND AUTHORIZES THE TAKING OF OTHER ACTIONS RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE BONDS An aggregate principal amount of bond issuance not to exceed $61,494,010, to fund all or a portion of the costs of the 26 public improvement projects set forth in Exhibit A of the bill. Reference: Comm. 532.3 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: December 18, 2013 Bill 159: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 13-66, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2013, TO JUNE 30, 2014 Adds Parks and Recreation: Saint John’s Road – Guardrail Project ($60,000); funds shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund – Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($60,000). Funds would be used to place 300 feet of guardrail along St. John’s Road in the right-of-way above the County highway embankment and across from the church. Reference: Comm. 544 Intr. by: Ms. Ford First Reading: December 18, 2013 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter REPORTS PWPRC-40 Recommends the confirmation of the appointment of Mr. K. Angel Pilago to the (Comm. 549): Hawai‘i County Veterans Advisory Committee. REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION Comm. 569: CLAIM AGAINST THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I/DAVID KANEMITSU From Claims Investigator/Adjustor Clifford D. Victorine III, dated December 11, 2013, requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council regarding a property damage claim occurring on or about October 22, 2012, submitted by Mr. David Kanemitsu. Page 13 Hawai‘i County Council-32 January 8, 2014 Comm. 570: CLAIM AGAINST THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I/STATE FARM INSURANCE RE: GLENN TIMBAL From Claims Investigator/Adjustor Clifford D. Victorine III, dated December 11, 2013, requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council regarding a property damage claim occurring on or about July 7, 2013, submitted by State Farm Insurance on behalf of Mr. Glenn Timbal. The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the above matters, 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 Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, Section 92-4, and Rules No. 2 and No. 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 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 January 6, 2014 accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8255 by . Relay users please call 711(961-8255) to contact our office. Public attendance via videoconference is available at the following locations until 4:30 p.m. or later in the event public testimony has not been completed:  Kona Council Office, West Hawai‘i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A;  Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility, 15-2710 Kauhale Street; and  Waimea Council Office, Holomua Center, 64-1067 Māmalahoa Highway, Suite 5. Public attendance via videoconference is also available at the following locations until public testimony has been completed:  County Facility (former Bank of Hawai‘i Building), 54-3888 Akoni Pule Highway, Kohala; and  Hawaiian Ocean View Estates Community Center, 92-8924 Leilani Circle. If for technical or other unanticipated circumstances the video and/or audio connection cannot be made or is disrupted, the scheduled meeting will continue. Page 14 Hawai‘i County Council-32 January 8, 2014 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. Submitting Written Testimony: Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring fourteen (14)before 12:00 noon on copies for distribution. Public testimony may also be submitted the business day prior to the meeting :(1) by mail to the County Clerk’s Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i, 96720; (2) by facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or (3) by e-mail to Please submit separate testimony for each item. counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us. Submitting Video Testimony: Those submitting video testimony may e-mail a complete web address before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the (url) to videotestimony@hawaiicounty.gov meeting . The e-mail shall indicate the appropriate Committee or Council meeting, the meeting date, agenda item (communication, bill, resolution, or report number), and number of testifiers on the video Each video submittal shall be limited to a single agenda item submittal. . Video submittals may contain up to three individual testifiers and shall each be up to three minutes in length. Video testimony will not be played during the meeting; however, it will be distributed to Council Members prior to the meeting. The Office of the County Clerk reserves the right to refuse testimony containing inappropriate content or that is not in compliance with Council Rule 13 (Public Statements and Testimony). Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television - Channel 55: thnd Wednesdays, January 15 and 22, 2014, following the viewing of the January 7, 2014, Council thth meeting scheduled to start at 6 p.m.; Fridays, January 17 and 24, 2014, following the viewing of the thth January 7, 2014, Council meeting scheduled to start at 12 p.m.; and Sundays, January 19 and 26, 2014, following the viewing of the January 7, 2014, Council meeting scheduled to start 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/tv-schedules/channel-55/.) UPCOMING MEETINGS TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2014 COMMITTEES TBA WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway Building A WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2014 COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway Building A Page 15 Hawai‘i County Council-32 January 8, 2014 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2014 COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 25 Aupuni Street WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2014 COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 25 Aupuni Street Page 16