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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
46 Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawai‘i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i
July 2, 2014
9:00 a.m.
(Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.)
INVOCATION Pastor Morris Niimi of Puna New Hope Christian Fellowship
CALL TO ORDER 9:05 A.M.
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-46 July 2, 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 BREAK AROUND 10:45 A.M.)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 935: NOMINATION OF VERONICA “LANI” EUGENIO TO THE
NORTH KOHALA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION
COMMITTEE
From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated June 18, 2014, submitting for the Council’s
review and confirmation the above nomination.
Waived: PC
APPROVED VERONICA “LANI” EUGENIO’S NOMINATION:
AYES: Council Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Yoshimoto – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Kern – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
Comm. 936: NOMINATIONS OF FANNY K. AU HOY, KARI L. KIMURA, AND
CURTIS J. TYLER III TO THE KONA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated June 18, 2014, submitting for the Council’s
review and confirmation the above nomination.
Waived: PC
APPROVED FANNY K. AU HOY’S NOMINATION:
AYES: Council Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Yoshimoto – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Kern – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
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APPROVED KARI L. KIMURA’S NOMINATION:
AYES: Council Members Eoff, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Yoshimoto – 7.
NOES: Council Member Ford – 1.
ABSENT: Council Member Kern – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
APPROVED CURTIS J. TYLER III’S NOMINATION:
AYES: Council Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Yoshimoto – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Kern – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 451-14: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO
NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF TAX MAP KEY: 1-5-010:032
IN THE DISTRICT OF PUNA, UTILIZING THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN
SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION FUND, AS
PROVIDED IN SECTION 10-15 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CHARTER
The property is the result of the inadvertent consolidation/resubdivision of
Conservation land. The acquisition of the property would ensure conservation of
culturally significant lands for lineal/cultural descendants, residents of Hawai‘i,
and tourists.
Reference: Comm. 916
Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan
Approve: FC-179
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Eoff, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi,
Poindexter, and Wille – 6.
NOES: Council Member Ford and Chair Yoshimoto – 2.
ABSENT: Council Member Kern – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
(For informational purposes, Mr. Kanuha voted “Kānalua” and “Aye.”)
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Res. 458-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM
THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE
HILO – HĀMĀKUA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR
THE 2014 PLANTATION DAZE FESTIVAL
Transfers/appropriates $3,000 out and from the Clerk-Council Services –
Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits the same to the
Department of Parks and Recreation, Parks and Recreation Administration Other
Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services (Hilo-Hāmākua Community
Development Corporation) account.
Reference: Comm. 928
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Yoshimoto – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Kern – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 459-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM
THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE 2014 HĀMĀKUA SUGAR
PLANTATION DAYS FESTIVAL
Transfers/appropriates $7,000 out and from the Clerk-Council Services –
Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits the same to the
Department of Parks and Recreation, Culture/Arts Other Current Expenses,
Miscellaneous Contract Services (Hāmākua Sugar Plantation Days Festival)
account.
Reference: Comm. 929
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Yoshimoto – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Kern – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
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Res. 461-14: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY CONTRIBUTION
FROM NA LEO ‘O HAWAI‘I, INC., FOR PRODUCTION COSTS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE VIDEOTAPING OF COUNCIL MEETINGS
Contribution in the amount of $37,500 would be used to continue video
production of the Council and Committee meetings.
Reference: Comm. 931
Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Yoshimoto – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Kern – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 462-14: AUTHORIZES THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
TO AWARD FUNDS TO THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY ECONOMIC
OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL (HCEOC)
Provides a grant of $210,000 to supplement the operation of a Transmedia
Accelerator Program. Funds would be used to set up a working studio with
production equipment and office space.
Reference: Comm. 932
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Yoshimoto – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Kern – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
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Res. 463-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM
THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KEAUKAHA
ONE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FOR ITS KEAUKAHA YOUTH PADDLING
PROGRAM
Transfers/appropriates $9,000 out and from the Clerk-Council Services –
Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits the same to the
Department of Parks and Recreation, Parks and Recreation Administration Other
Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services (Keaukaha One Youth
Development) account.
Reference: Comm. 933
Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Yoshimoto – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Kern – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 259: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 6, SECTION 24-288,
SCHEDULE 36, FREIGHT LOADING ZONES, PARAGRAPH (C), SOUTH
HILO OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS
AMENDED), RELATING TO FREIGHT LOADING ZONES
Relocates a freight loading zone on the mauka side of Keawe Street.
Reference: Comm. 902
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B/R)
Approve: PWPRC-72
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Yoshimoto – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Kern – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
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Bill 261: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF 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 – 3 ACRES (A-3a) TO RESIDENTIAL
AGRICULTURAL – 1 ACRE (RA-1a) AT WAIĀKEA, SOUTH HILO,
HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-038:012
(Applicant: Jason DePonte) (Area: 3.23 acres)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation
for the applicant’s request to create a two-lot Residential-Agricultural subdivision
with one 2.23-acre lot and one 1-acre lot, which would be distributed amongst
family members.
Reference: Comm. 905
Intr. by: Mr. Kern (B/R)
Approve: PC-67
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Yoshimoto – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Kern – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
Bill 265: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 14-81, THE OPERATING BUDGET, FOR THE
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2015
Appropriates revenues in the Videotaping Contribution – Na Leo ‘O Hawai‘i
account ($37,500); and appropriates the same to the Videotaping – Na Leo ‘O
Hawai‘i account. Funds would be used to continue video production of the
Council and Committee meetings.
Reference: Comm. 931
Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto
Waived: FC
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Yoshimoto – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Kern – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
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ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 253: INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 3-6 OF THE
HAWAI‘I COUNTY CHARTER (2012 EDITION), RELATING TO THE
TERM OF APPOINTMENT FOR THE COUNTY CLERK
Establishes a six-year term for the County Clerk.
Reference: Comm. 876
Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto
First Reading: June 4, 2014
Second Reading: June 18, 2014
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.
RD
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND PASSED 3 AND FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi,
Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 7.
NOES: Council Member Ford – 1.
ABSENT: Council Member Kern – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
Bill 256: AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 7 TAX MAP; VALUATIONS, OF THE
HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED),
RELATING TO VALUATIONS; CONSIDERATIONS IN FIXING
Modifies Section 19-53 of the Hawai‘i County Code to include the “income
approach” as a consideration in the valuation of taxable real property.
Reference: Comm. 893
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
First Reading: June 18, 2014
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Yoshimoto – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Kern – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
(For informational purposes, Ms. Ford voted “Kānalua” and “Aye.”)
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Bill 262: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 13-21, WHICH AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR A
STATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL REVOLVING FUND LOAN FOR
WASTEWATER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND AUTHORIZED
THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE
OF FINANCING QUALIFIED WASTEWATER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
Increases from $12 million to $18 million the principal amount of general
obligation bonds that may be issued by the County to repay loan costs for the
Kealakehe Wastewater Treatment Plant Aeration Upgrade and Sludge Removal
project.
Reference: Comm. 917
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
First Reading: June 18, 2014
Note: 2/3 vote required, pursuant to Section 47-5,
Hawai‘i Revised Statutes.
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Yoshimoto – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Kern – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
REPORTS
PC-66 NOMINATION OF KEITH F. UNGER TO THE LEEWARD PLANNING
(Comm. 906): COMMISSION
From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated May 19, 2014, submitting for the Council’s
review and confirmation the above nomination.
APPROVED:
AYES: Council Members Eoff, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Yoshimoto – 7.
NOES: Council Member Ford – 1.
ABSENT: Council Member Kern – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
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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
ADJOURNMENT2:33 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
June 30, 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; 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;
Hawaiian Ocean View Estates Community Center, 92-8924 Leilani Circle; and
Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility, 15-2710 Kauhale Street.
If for technical or other unanticipated circumstances the video and/or audio connection cannot be made
or is disrupted, the scheduled meeting will continue.
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.
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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:
Wednesdays, July 9 and 16, 2014, at 6 p.m.; Fridays, July 11 and 18, 2014, at 12 p.m.; and Sundays,
July 13 and 20, 2014, 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
THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2014
COMMITTEES TBA WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER
74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway
Building A
FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2014
COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER
74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway
Building A
TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2014
COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM - HILO
25 Aupuni Street
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2014
COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO
25 Aupuni Street
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