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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 2014/05/01 2012-2014 ACTIONS J YOSHIMOTO BRENDA FORD GREGGOR ILAGAN Chair and Presiding Officer DRU MAMO KANUHA KAREN EOFF ZENDO KERN DENNIS “FRESH” ONISHI Vice Chair VALERIE T. POINDEXTER MARGARET WILLE COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai‘i Hawai‘i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 th 40 Session ORDER OF BUSINESS West Hawai‘i Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i May 1, 2014 9:15 a.m. (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) INVOCATION Pastor Bruce Pratt of Cornerstone Christian Fellowship CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL 9:22 A.M. 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-40 May 1, 2014 PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE Boy Scouts of Presentation of a Certificate of Merit Sponsored by Council Member Karen Eoff America – Eagle recognizing and congratulating Daniel Ioane Trevithick for his achievement in Scout: earning the Boy Scouts of America’s highest rank of Eagle Scout. Reference: Comm. 855 FILED: AYES: Council Members Eoff, Ford, Kanuha, Kern, Wille, and Acting Chair Poindexter – 6. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Members Ilagan, Onishi, and Yoshimoto – 3. EXCUSED: None. Polynesian Presentation of a Certificate of Merit sponsored by Council Member Karen Eoff Voyaging Society, honoring, commending, and recognizing the navigators and crew members of the Mālama Honua Polynesian Voyaging Society as they prepare to embark on the Mālama Honua Worldwide Voyage: Worldwide Voyage. Reference: Comm. 856 FILED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Onishi – 1. EXCUSED: None. 9:45 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 Page 2 Hawai‘i County Council-40 May 1, 2014 ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 351-14: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE KA‘Ū PARCELS WITH TAX MAP KEYS: 9-5-011:001, 9-5-011:004, 9-5-011:005, AND 9-5-011:006 IN THE AHUPUA‘A OF KAUNĀMANO; AND TAX MAP KEY: 9-5-012:001 IN THE AHUPUA‘A OF POUPOUWELA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 42, HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED) The Kaunāmano properties (1,264.395 acres) are listed as a key priority for purchase in the 2012 Annual Report of the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission. Reference: Comm. 763 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Approve: FC-149 AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Res. 356-14: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION OF DRAINAGE LOT 38, BEING TAX MAP KEY: 2-5-065:038, SITUATED AT PUNAHOA MAUKA SUBDIVISION, ST PUNAHOA 1, DISTRICT OF SOUTH HILO, ISLAND OF HAWAI‘I, FROM AKALEA, LLC Dedicates the drainage lot, containing an area of 6,464 square feet, including all subdivision improvements, to the County of Hawai‘i. Reference: Comm. 773 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B/R) Approve: PWPRC-67 ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Page 3 Hawai‘i County Council-40 May 1, 2014 Res. 357-14: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION OF ROAD LOT 40 (HOKULANI STREET EXTENSION AND HALELOKE STREET EXTENSION), BEING A PORTION OF TAX MAP KEY: 2-5-065:040 SITUATED AT PUNAHOA MAUKA ST SUBDIVISION, PUNAHOA 1, DISTRICT OF SOUTH HILO, ISLAND OF HAWAI‘I, FROM AKALEA, LLC Dedicates the roadway lot, containing a combined area of 164,548 square feet, including all subdivision improvements, to the County of Hawai‘i. Reference: Comm. 774 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B/R) Approve: PWPRC-68 ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Res. 360-14: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I TO EXECUTE AND SUBMIT THE 2014 ACTION PLAN AND ALL OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR THE 2014 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM The County anticipates a 2014 CDBG allocation of $2,677,897 and the County also received an additional $99,811.53 of program income from the Residential Emergency Repair Program and anticipates receiving an additional $75,000 of program income within the 2014 program year, for a total of $2,852,708.53 of CDBG funds. The County shall utilize these funds in accordance with program rules and regulations and comply with the program certifications as provided in the attached Action Plan. Reference: Comm. 779 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: FC-150 ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Onishi – 1. EXCUSED: None. Page 4 Hawai‘i County Council-40 May 1, 2014 Res. 361-14: 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 HAWAI‘I COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT’S SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC EXAMINER (SAFE) PROGRAM Funds in the amount of $24,946 would be used to contract an agency to oversee, coordinate, and perform services of the SAFE program, which is an undertaking by the County to improve its response to violent crimes against women. Reference: Comm. 784 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: FC-151 ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Res. 362-14: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF SOFTWARE AND LICENSING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year agreement, at an approximate cost of $126,757 per year, to purchase Microsoft Office 2013 software and associated license agreements that would be incorporated into new computers for the County. The County would save approximately $15,998 in software costs, as well as any additional savings realized from free upgrades of Microsoft 2013 to future versions during the term of the agreement. Reference: Comm. 785 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: FC-152 ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Page 5 Hawai‘i County Council-40 May 1, 2014 Res. 363-14: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH HAWAIIAN TELCOM FOR INTEGRATED SERVICES DIGITAL NETWORK PRIMARY RATE INTERFACE SERVICE Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year agreement, at a cost of $1,185 per month, for services in Hilo and at the West Hawai‘i Civic Center. The County would save $975 per month. Reference: Comm. 786 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: FC-153 ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Res. 378-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE AINALOA BOULEVARD SHOULDER IMPROVEMENTS-COUNTY Transfers/appropriates $2,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 5); credits same to Department of Public Works, Transfer to Capital Project Fund – General (Ainaloa Boulevard Shoulder Improvements – County). Reference: Comm. 808 Intr. by: Mr. Kern Waived: FC ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Page 6 Hawai‘i County Council-40 May 1, 2014 Res. 386-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO CHILD & FAMILY SERVICE IN EAST HAWAI‘I TO ASSIST WITH TRANSPORTATION NEEDS OF ITS CONSUMERS Transfers/appropriates $1,995 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 4); credits same to Mass Transit, Mass Transit – Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services (Bus Tickets for Child & Family Service). Reference: Comm. 821 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan Waived: FC ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Res. 387-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING BOOTS AND EQUIPMENT FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS IN NORTH KOHALA, WAIKI‘I, AND KANEHOA IN NORTH AND SOUTH KOHALA Transfers/appropriates $5,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 9); credits same to Hawai‘i Fire Department, Training and Volunteer Fire Other Current Expenses, Public Safety Supplies (Firefighting Boots & Equipment – North Kohala, Waiki‘i, and Kanehoa Volunteer Firefighters). Reference: Comm. 822 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Waived: FC ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Page 7 Hawai‘i County Council-40 May 1, 2014 Res. 388-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT FOR THE PARKS IN WAIKOLOA, KAWAIHAE, AND KOHALA Transfers/appropriates $3,700 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 9); credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation, Parks Maintenance Equipment, Miscellaneous Equipment (Maintenance Equipment for District 9 Parks). Reference: Comm. 823 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Waived: FC ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Res. 394-14: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, DIVISION OF FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE, PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES 46-7, FOR A VOLUNTEER FIRE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT TO THE HAWAI‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT Funds in the amount of $50,000 would be used towards training and the acquisition of equipment as specified under the Volunteer Fire Assistance program. Reference: Comm. 831 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Page 8 Hawai‘i County Council-40 May 1, 2014 Res. 395-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO CHILD & FAMILY SERVICE TO PURCHASE SUPPLIES FOR THE EAST HAWAI‘I DOMESTIC ABUSE SHELTER Transfers/appropriates $1,712.14 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 4); credits same to Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Prosecuting Attorney Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services (Child & Family Service East Hawai‘i Domestic Abuse Shelter). Reference: Comm. 836 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan Waived: FC ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Res. 396-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE PURCHASE OF AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANT BLEACHERS FOR HO‘OKO PARK IN WAIKOLOA VILLAGE Transfers/appropriates $15,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 9); credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation, Recreation Division Equipment, Miscellaneous Equipment (Ho‘oko Park Americans with Disabilities Act Bleachers). Reference: Comm. 837 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Waived: FC ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Page 9 Hawai‘i County Council-40 May 1, 2014 Res. 397-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HOPE SERVICES HAWAI‘I, INC., TO PAY TUITION FOR CHILDREN RESIDING AT NĀ KAHUA HALE O ULU WINI TO ATTEND THE 2014 SUMMER FUN PROGRAM Transfers/appropriates $6,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 8); credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation, Parks and Recreation Administration Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services (Summer Fun Tuition for Ulu Wini Children). Reference: Comm. 838 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Res. 398-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF TWO EMERGENCY CALL BOXES IN KEHENA Transfers/appropriates $25,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 5); credits same to Civil Defense Agency, Civil Defense Agency Equipment, Equipment, Miscellaneous Equipment (Kehena emergency call boxes). Reference: Comm. 839 Intr. by: Mr. Kern Waived: FC ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Onishi – 1. EXCUSED: None. Page 10 Hawai‘i County Council-40 May 1, 2014 Res. 399-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MALAMA O PUNA FOR THE PĀHOA HIGH AND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL PROJECT GRAD Transfers/appropriates $2,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 5); credits same to Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs, Miscellaneous Contract Services (Malama O Puna – Pāhoa High and Intermediate School Project Grad). Reference: Comm. 840 Intr. by: Mr. Kern Waived: FC ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Res. 400-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE PURCHASE OF SUPPLIES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION SUMMER FUN PROGRAM AT PĀPA‘ALOA GYMNASIUM Transfers/appropriates $4,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 1); credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation, Summer/Intersession Other Current Expenses, Education-Recreation- Science (Summer Fun Program-Supplies-Pāpa‘aloa Gymnasium). Reference: Comm. 841 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Page 11 Hawai‘i County Council-40 May 1, 2014 Res. 401-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE PURCHASE OF CITRIC ACID FOR THE NORTH AND SOUTH KONA, KA‘Ū, AND GREATER VOLCANO AREAS OF COUNCIL DISTRICTS 6, 7, AND 8 Transfers/appropriates $1,470 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 7); credits same to Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Research and Development Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services (Purchase of citric acid for North and South Kona, Ka‘ū, and greater Volcano areas of Council Districts 6, 7, and 8). Funds would be used towards coqui frog infestation. Reference: Comm. 842 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha Waived: FC ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Res. 402-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO ASSIST WITH ACTIVITIES OF NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH GROUPS AND COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAMS (CERT), WHICH PROMOTE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, COMMUNITY SAFETY, AND CRIME PREVENTION Transfers/appropriates $20,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 4); credits same to Civil Defense Agency, Civil Defense Agency Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services (CERT and Neighborhood Watch Program Expenses for Council Districts 4 and 5). Reference: Comm. 843 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan Waived: FC ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Onishi – 1. EXCUSED: None. Page 12 Hawai‘i County Council-40 May 1, 2014 Res. 403-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HUI OKINAWA FOR THE 2014 HAARI BOAT FESTIVAL Transfers/appropriates $4,500 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 2); credits same to Department of Research and Development, Tourism Promotion, Miscellaneous Contract Services (2014 Haari Boat Festival). Reference: Comm. 844 Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto Waived: FC ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Res. 404-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE COMMUNITY EMERGENCY REPONSE TEAM (CERT) TO RENT SPACE AT THE WAIMEA PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION’S SPENCER HOUSE Transfers/appropriates $10,500 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 9); credits same to Civil Defense Agency, Civil Defense Agency Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services (CERT Rent). Reference: Comm. 845 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Waived: FC ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Onishi – 1. EXCUSED: None. Page 13 Hawai‘i County Council-40 May 1, 2014 Res. 405-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAMS (CERT) SERVING COUNCIL DISTRICT 9 Transfers/appropriates $10,500 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 9); credits same to Civil Defense Agency, Civil Defense Agency Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services (CERT supplies – Council District 9). Reference: Comm. 846 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Waived: FC ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Onishi – 1. EXCUSED: None. Res. 406-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT(S) AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT(S) FOR THE PURCHASE OF CITRIC ACID TO REDUCE THE INFESTATION OF COQUI FROGS IN NORTH AND SOUTH KONA, KA‘Ū, AND THE GREATER VOLCANO AREAS Transfers/appropriates $3,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 6); credits same to Research and Development, Agriculture Research and Development Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services (Purchase of citric acid for North & South Kona, Ka‘ū and greater Volcano – Council Districts 6, 7, and 8). Reference: Comm. 847 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Waived: FC ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Page 14 Hawai‘i County Council-40 May 1, 2014 Res. 407-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE CITRIC ACID TO CONTROL THE COQUI FROG INFESTATION Transfers/appropriates $2,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 8); credits same to Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Research and Development Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services (For Citric Acid for Coqui Frog Infestation). Reference: Comm. 848 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Res. 408-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR “TEEN DATING VIOLENCE PREVENTION PEER EDUCATION CONFERENCES” Transfers/appropriates $2,500 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 9); credits same to Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Committee on Status of Women, Miscellaneous Contract (Teen Dating Violence Prevention Peer Education Conferences). Reference: Comm. 849 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Waived: FC ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Page 15 Hawai‘i County Council-40 May 1, 2014 Res. 409-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KAILUA VILLAGE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, INC., FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CONSTRUCTION/ENGINEERING DOCUMENTS FOR THE ALI‘I DRIVE LIGHTING PROJECT Transfers/appropriates $30,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 7); credits same to Transfer to Highway Fund (Signals and Street Lights, Miscellaneous Contract Services - Ali‘i Drive Lighting Project). Reference: Comm. 850 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha Waived: FC ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: Council Member Kanuha – 1. Res. 411-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO PUNA COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER (PCMC) FOR THE PCMC BUILDING FUND – EMERGENCY ROOM Transfers/appropriates $5,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 5); credits same to Department of Research and Development, Hawai‘i County Resource Center, Miscellaneous Contract Services (PCMC – PCMC Building Fund – Emergency Room). Reference: Comm. 853 Intr. by: Mr. Kern Waived: FC ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Page 16 Hawai‘i County Council-40 May 1, 2014 Res. 412-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAM ROUNDUP EVENT Transfers/appropriates $5,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 5); credits same to Civil Defense Agency, Civil Defense Agency Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services (Neighborhood Watch Program). Reference: Comm. 854 Intr. by: Mr. Kern Waived: FC ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Onishi – 1. EXCUSED: None. Res. 413-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR EQUIPMENT FOR THE MILOLI‘I BEACH PARK PAVILION Transfers/appropriates $3,570 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief (Council District 6); credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation, Parks Maintenance Equipment, Miscellaneous Equipment (Miloli‘i Beach Park). Reference: Comm. 857 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Waived: FC ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Page 17 Hawai‘i County Council-40 May 1, 2014 Res. 414-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE VARIOUS EQUIPMENT Transfers/appropriates $36,310 out and from Clerk-Council Services Salaries and Wages, Regular Salaries and Wages; credits same to Clerk-Council Services Equipment, Miscellaneous Equipment (Various equipment). Reference: Comm. 858 Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto Waived: FC ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 181: AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 15, OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE CODE OF ETHICS Prohibits County officers and employees, or businesses in which a County officer or employee or the officer or employee’s spouses or dependent children own a controlling interest, from contracting for goods and services with any County agency; prohibits any elected or appointed officer or employee from appearing on behalf of any private interests before any County agency except as specifically provided for by law; and redefines the use of the term “agency.” Reference: Comm. 600 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Negative: FC-154 (Due to a vote of 4-ayes, 5-noes) FILED DUE TO THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Council Members Kanuha, Poindexter, Wille, and Acting Chair Eoff – 4. NOES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kern, Onishi – 4. ABSENT: Council Member Yoshimoto – 1. EXCUSED: None. Page 18 Hawai‘i County Council-40 May 1, 2014 Bill 227: 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 in the Federal - 2014 Block Grant account ($2,677,897) and the Block Grant - Program Income account ($174,811.53), for a total of $2,852,708.53; and appropriates the same to the following accounts: Hilo Adult Day Care Center - Site and Infrastructure Improvements ($500,000), Pāhala Fire Station - Wildland Brush Truck - Acquisition ($165,000), Hilo Drag Strip Accessibility Compliance ($1,002,258.53), Habitat for Humanity Affordable Workforce Housing - Land Acquisition ($292,000), Residential Emergency Repair Program ($358,450), and Administration, Planning & Fair Housing ($535,000). Reference: Comm. 779 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: FC-155 ST PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Bill 228: 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 in the Federal - 2013 Block Grant account ($127,655); and appropriates the same to the Removal of Architectural Barriers - Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance - Various County Facilities account ($75,000) and Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island - Certified Kitchen Construction account ($52,655). Reference: Comm. 780 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: FC-156 ST PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Page 19 Hawai‘i County Council-40 May 1, 2014 Bill 229: 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 in Federal Grants - Workforce Investment Act (WIA) account ($1,521,232); and appropriates the same to the following accounts: WIA - Administration Planning 2014-15 ($152,121), WIA - Adult Program 2014-15 ($495,316), WIA - Dislocated Worker Program 2014-15 ($405,276), and WIA - Youth Program 2014-15 ($468,519). Funds would be used to assist adults, dislocated workers, and youth by providing services that would train individuals to increase employment, retention, earnings, skills, and literacy. Reference: Comm. 781 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: FC-157 ST PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Bill 230: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 08-106 OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED PERTAINING TO THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING ALL OR A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE COUNTY Amends Exhibit A, Draft 5 by decreasing funding for Kealekehe Wastewater Treatment Plant (WTP) Aeration Upgrade ($2,650,000) and eliminating funding for the Kealekehe WTP Sludge Removal project ($3 million) due to the Department of Environmental Management’s acquisition of State Revolving Fund financing for these projects. Adds Repair/Replace Wastewater Facilities ($3 million) and Kamakoa Nui Community Development ($2,650,000). Reference: Comm. 782 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: FC-158 Note: 2/3 vote required, pursuant to Section 47-5, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes ST PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Page 20 Hawai‘i County Council-40 May 1, 2014 Bill 231 ADOPTS A PAY PLAN FOR PERSONS EMPLOYED BY THE COUNTY (Draft 2): OTHER THAN THOSE WHOSE PAY IS OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, DESIGNATES PAYROLL PERIODS, PAY DAYS, PRESCRIBES REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO OFFICIAL FIDELITY BONDS, AND REPEALS ORDINANCE NO. 13-50 AND ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO, SAID ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE SALARY ORDINANCE OF 2014 This measure also covers other matters relating to the compensation and temporary employment of County employees. Reference: Comm. 783.2 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: FC-159 POSTPONED TO THE MAY 13, 2014, COUNCIL MEETING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 6. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Members Kanuha, Kern, and Onishi – 3. EXCUSED: None. Bill 236: 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 in the Federal Grants - Sexual Assault Nurse Coordinator Grant account ($24,946), and appropriates same to the Sexual Assault Nurse Coordinator account. Funds would be used to contract an agency to oversee, coordinate, and perform services of the Police Department’s Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner program. Reference: Comm. 784 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: FC-160 ST PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Kern – 1. EXCUSED: None. Page 21 Hawai‘i County Council-40 May 1, 2014 Bill 243: 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 Public Works Lei Lehua Street Drainage Improvement – County project for $20,000 to the Capital Budget. Funds for the project shall be provided from General Fund and/or Other Sources (Contingency Relief) ($20,000). Funds would be used towards roadway drainage improvements and concrete sidewalks. Reference: Comm. 832 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6 (e), Hawai‘i County Charter ST PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Kern – 1. EXCUSED: None. Bill 244: 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 Public Works Downtown Hilo Accessibility and Mobility Improvements - County project for $100,000 to the Capital Budget. Funds for the project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund – Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($100,000). Funds would be used towards a downtown Hilo parking and traffic calming plan, and a county-wide “Complete Streets” policy. Reference: Comm. 833 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6 (e), Hawai‘i County Charter ST PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Page 22 Hawai‘i County Council-40 May 1, 2014 Bill 245: 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 Increases funds to the Parks and Recreation Discretionary Projects – Council District 1 account by $60,000 and Discretionary Projects - Council District 5 account by $29,000. Funds for this project shall be provided from General Fund and/or Other Sources - Contingency Relief ($89,000). Funds would be used towards capital improvement projects in the respective districts. Reference: Comm. 834 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6 (e), Hawai‘i County Charter ST PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Yoshimoto – 1. EXCUSED: None. Bill 246: 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 Discretionary Projects accounts for Council Districts 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 9 at $100,000 each. Funds for this project shall be provided from General Fund and/or Other Sources (Contingency Relief) ($700,000). Funds would be used towards capital improvement projects in the respective districts. Reference: Comm. 835 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6 (e), Hawai‘i County Charter ST PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Yoshimoto – 1. EXCUSED: None. Page 23 Hawai‘i County Council-40 May 1, 2014 Bill 247: 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 in the Transfer from General Fund account ($30,000); and appropriates same to the Transfer to Highway Funds, Traffic Signals and Streetlights ($30,000). Funds would be used towards the Development of construction/engineering documents for the Ali‘i Drive thematic heritage lighting project in North Kona, Hawai‘i). Reference: Comm. 852 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC ST PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, and Acting Chair Eoff – 7. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Yoshimoto – 1. EXCUSED: Council Member Kanuha – 1. ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Res. 368-14: PROVIDES FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PRIVATE PROPERTIES BY EMINENT DOMAIN, BEING PORTIONS OF TAX MAP KEYS: 2-2-027:058 (PARCEL 2), 2-2-036:019 (PARCEL 16), 2-2-036:018 (PARCEL 17), AND 2-2-036:077 (PARCEL 24) SITUATED AT WAIĀKEA, DISTRICT OF SOUTH HILO, COUNTY AND STATE OF HAWAI‘I, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY PARCEL NEEDED FOR THE MANONO STREET IMPROVEMENTS, JOB NO. P-3828 The acquisition of these four parcels is needed to complete the development and construction of the widening of Manono Street between Lanikāula and Kekūanaō‘a Streets. Reference: Comm. 796 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: April 16, 2014 Note: Second of two required readings, Section 101-13, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes ND PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Yoshimoto – 1. EXCUSED: None. Page 24 Hawai‘i County Council-40 May 1, 2014 Bill 218: 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 in the Charges for Services - Elderly Recreation Services (ERS) Section Activities account ($22,600); and appropriates same to the ERS Section Activities account bringing the total appropriation to $90,000. The appropriation increase is necessitated by the unanticipated increase in participation in ERS classes, which are funded by charging participants for services. Reference: Comm. 750 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: April 16, 2014 ND PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Yoshimoto – 1. EXCUSED: None. Bill 220: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 3, SECTION 24-275, SCHEDULE 23 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO BUS STOP LOCATIONS Amends Subsection (a), Hāmākua, to relocate an existing bus stop on the west side of Pakalana Street. Reference: Comm. 756 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B/R) First Reading: April 16, 2014 ND PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Yoshimoto – 1. EXCUSED: None. Page 25 Hawai‘i County Council-40 May 1, 2014 Bill 221: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 4, SECTION 24-276, SCHEDULE 24 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO CROSSWALKS Amends Subsection (a), Hāmākua, to relocate a crosswalk on Pakalana Street. Reference: Comm. 757 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B/R) First Reading: April 16, 2014 ND PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Yoshimoto – 1. EXCUSED: None. Bill 222: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 5, SECTION 24-280, SCHEDULE 28 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO NO PARKING AT ANYTIME Adds portion of Paniolo Place to Subsection (e), Kohala. Reference: Comm. 758 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B/R) First Reading: April 16, 2014 ND PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Yoshimoto – 1. EXCUSED: None. Page 26 Hawai‘i County Council-40 May 1, 2014 Bill 223: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 5, SECTION 24-284, SCHEDULE 32 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO TWO-HOUR PARKING AREAS Adds an existing American with Disabilities Act parking stall on Kīlauea Avenue to Subsection (c), South Hilo. Reference: Comm. 759 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B/R) First Reading: April 16, 2014 ND PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Yoshimoto – 1. EXCUSED: None. Bill 224: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 6, SECTION 24-288.1, SCHEDULE 36.1 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO ACTIVE LOADING AND UNLOADING ZONES Adds portion of Pakalana Street to Subsection (a), Hāmākua. Reference: Comm. 760 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B/R) First Reading: April 16, 2014 ND PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Yoshimoto – 1. EXCUSED: None. Page 27 Hawai‘i County Council-40 May 1, 2014 Bill 225 AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 11, DIVISION 1, SECTION 24-299 OF (Draft 2): THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS ON PRIVATE STREETS Adds all streets in the Fern Acres Subdivision to Schedule 3 (20 mile per hour limit), Subsection (g), Puna. Reference: Comm. 766.2 Intr. by: Mr. Kern First Reading: April 16, 2014 ND PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Yoshimoto – 1. EXCUSED: None. Bill 226: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 11, DIVISION 1, SECTION 24-298 AND SECTION 24-300 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS ON PRIVATE STREETS Adds all unpaved roads and unpaved sections of roads in the Orchidland Estates Subdivision to Schedule 2 (15 mile per hour limit), and adds all paved roads and paved sections of roads in the Orchidland Estates Subdivision to Schedule 4 (25 mile per hour limit), both in Subsection (g), Puna. Reference: Comm. 767 Intr. by: Mr. Kern First Reading: April 16, 2014 ND PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Yoshimoto – 1. EXCUSED: None. Page 28 Hawai‘i County Council-40 May 1, 2014 Bill 232: 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 in the Transfer from General Fund account ($2,114.86); and appropriates same to the Traffic Signs and Markings (Purchase and install bus stop signs in the Hawaiian Beaches subdivision, Puna district). Reference: Comm. 788 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: April 16, 2014 ND PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Yoshimoto – 1. EXCUSED: None. Bill 233 AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 13, SECTION 2-75, HAWAI‘I COUNTY (Draft 2): CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO USE OF THE REVOLVING FUND Amendment allows for housing development in addition to the preparation of housing development. Reference: Comm. 793.2 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: April 16, 2014 ND PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Yoshimoto – 1. EXCUSED: None. Page 29 Hawai‘i County Council-40 May 1, 2014 Bill 234: 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 in the Fund Balance from Prior Year – Designated account ($2 million); and appropriates the same to the Transfer to Capital Projects Fund account. Funds would be used towards the construction of the Kamakoa Nui workforce housing in the Waikoloa area. These funds would be paid back at a later date to the Revolving Fund with the proceeds of the home sales. Reference: Comm. 794 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: April 16, 2014 ND PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Yoshimoto – 1. EXCUSED: None. Bill 235: 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 Increases the Housing and Community Development’s Kamakoa Nui Community Development – County project by $3,800,000 to the capital budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund – Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($3,800,000), and would be used towards home construction. Reference: Comm. 795 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: April 16, 2014 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter ND PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Yoshimoto – 1. EXCUSED: None. Page 30 Hawai‘i County Council-40 May 1, 2014 REPORTS AWESC-12 NOMINATION OF MR. THOMAS H. LODGE TO THE GAME MANAGEMENT (Comm. 775): ADVISORY COMMISSION From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated March 25, 2014, submitting for the Council’s review and confirmation the above nomination. APPROVED MR. LODGE’S NOMINATION: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Yoshimoto – 1. EXCUSED: None. REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION A 2/3 vote pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, Section 92-4, and Rule Nos. 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 4:01 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 April 29, 2014 accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8255 by . Relay users please call 711(961-8255) to contact our office. 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. If audio stream between Kona and Hilo is lost for more than a short period of time, the meeting will be terminated. Council Members will be present at the following locations:  Hilo Counc il Chambers, Hawai‘i County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401; and  Kona Coun cil Chambers, West Hawai‘i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Bldg. A. (Pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, Section 92-7, and Council Rule No. 2, Council Members Greggor Ilagan and J Yoshimoto will be participating from the Hilo Council Chambers.) Public attendance via videoconference will be available at the Hilo location. Page 31 Hawai‘i County Council-40 May 1, 2014 Public attendance via videoconference is also available at the following location until 4:30 p.m. or later in the event public witness testimony has not been completed:  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;  Hawaiian Ocean View Estates Community Center, 92-8924 Leilani Circle; and  Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility, 15-2710 Kauhale Street. 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: Fridays, May 9 and 16, 2014, at 12 p.m.; Sundays, May 11 and 18, 2014, at 9 a.m.; and Wednesdays, May 14 and 21, 2014, at 6 p.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 MONDAY, MAY 12, 2014 COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 25 Aupuni Street TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2014 COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 25 Aupuni Street Page 32 Hawai‘i County Council-40 May 1, 2014 WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2014 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE 8:00 A.M. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO COUNCIL 25 Aupuni Street Page 33