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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 2014/11/19 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 55 th Session ORDER OF BUSINESS West Hawai‘i Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i November 19, 2014 9:00 a.m. (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) INVOCATION Pastor Keith Elliott of Kona Church of God CALL TO ORDER 9:06 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-55 November 19, 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 ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 564-14: ACCEPTS THE GRANT OF EASEMENT D-2 FOR DRAINAGE AND SLOPE PURPOSES NEEDED FOR THE KAPI‘OLANI STREET EXTENSION, JOB NO. E-4039, SITUATE AT WAIĀKEA, SOUTH HILO, ISLAND OF HAWAI‘I, HAWAI‘I, BEING A PORTION OF TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-056:021 (POR.) FROM THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I, HAWAI‘I PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY The easement contains an area of 62 square feet. Reference: Comm. 1107 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B/R) Approve: PWPRC-83 ADOPTED: 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 2 Hawai‘i County Council-55 November 19, 2014 Res. 566-14: URGES THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I TO CREATE A PLAQUE FOR THE NEW GYMNASIUM AND SHELTERS HONORING REPRESENTATIVE ROBERT “BOB” N. HERKES AND PRINCIPAL LAURENCE J. CAPELLAS, SR. The plaque would be placed at the new gymnasium and emergency shelters in Ka‘ū, in honor of Representative Robert “Bob” N. Herkes and Principal Laurence J. Capellas, Sr. Reference: Comm. 1109 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Approve: PWPRC-84 POSTPONED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Kern – 1. EXCUSED: None. Res. 572-14: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR ONE CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCK FOR THE DEPARMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement at an approximate cost of $800 per month. The County will own the vehicle at the end of the lease. Reference: Comm. 1115 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: FC-202 ADOPTED: 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 3 Hawai‘i County Council-55 November 19, 2014 Res. 573-14: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR SIX TRUCKS WITH HYDRAULIC COMPACTING UNITS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement at an approximate cost of $1,150 per month for each vehicle. The County will own the vehicles at the end of the lease. Reference: Comm. 1116 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: FC-203 ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Kern – 1. EXCUSED: None. Res. 574-14: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR TWO ROLL OFF TRUCKS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement at an approximate cost of $3,900 per month. The County will own the vehicles at the end of the lease. Reference: Comm. 1117 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: FC-204 ADOPTED: 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 4 Hawai‘i County Council-55 November 19, 2014 Res. 575-14: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR TWO BOOM TRUCKS WITH HYDRAULIC GRAPPLES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement at an approximate cost of $2,900 per month for each unit. The County will own the vehicles at the end of the lease. Reference: Comm. 1118 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: FC-205 ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Kern – 1. EXCUSED: None. Res. 576-14: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE EXISTING HOUSING DIVISION OF THE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement to begin February 1, 2015, for property located at 1990 Kino‘ole Street, Suites 104 and 105, in Hilo. The rent will remain at the current rate from February 1, 2015, through June 30, 2015, and will be set at $9,166.21 for the remainder of the lease. Reference: Comm. 1119 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: FC-206 ADOPTED: 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 5 Hawai‘i County Council-55 November 19, 2014 Res. 587-14: 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 AND FAMILY SERVICE (CFS) TO PURCHASE SUPPLIES FOR THE WEST HAWAIʻI DOMESTIC ABUSE SHELTER Transfers/appropriates $2,000 out and from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits the same to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Kona Prosecuting Attorney Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (CFS West Hawaiʻi Domestic Abuse Shelter). Reference: Comm. 1138 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Kern – 1. EXCUSED: None. Res. 588-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO LAʻIʻŌPUA 2020 FOR THE 2015 PRINCE KŪHIŌ HOʻOLAULEʻA Transfers/appropriates $3,500 out and from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits the same to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Parks and Recreation Administration Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (2015 Prince Kūhiō Hoʻolauleʻa). Reference: Comm. 1139 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC ADOPTED: 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 6 Hawai‘i County Council-55 November 19, 2014 Res. 589-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO TWO DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNTS FOR MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION, PARKS MAINTENANCE DIVISION Transfers/appropriates $7,650.05 out and from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits the same to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Parks Maintenance Other Current Expenses, Materials and Supplies account (Maintenance Materials and Supplies) ($5,158.05) and Department of Parks and Recreation, Parks Maintenance Equipment, Materials and Supplies account (Maintenance Equipment) ($2,492). Reference: Comm. 1140 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Waived: FC ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Kern – 1. EXCUSED: None. Res. 590-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO ʻO KAʻŪ KĀKOU FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A KIOSK AT NĀʻĀLEHU PARK Transfers/appropriates $4,300 out and from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits the same to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Parks and Recreation Administration Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (Nāʻālehu Park Kiosk). Reference: Comm. 1141 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Waived: FC ADOPTED: 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 7 Hawai‘i County Council-55 November 19, 2014 Res. 591-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KANU O KA ʻĀINA LEARNING ʻOHANA (KALO) FOR THE ANNUAL HULA DRAMA Transfers/appropriates $1,400 out and from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits the same to the Department of Research and Development, Hawaiʻi County Resource Center, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (Kanu o ka ʻĀina Learning ʻOhana). Reference: Comm. 1142 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Waived: FC ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Kern – 1. EXCUSED: None. Res. 592-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE PERSONAL WATERCRAFTS, RESCUE SLEDS, TRAILERS, PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT, AND MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE FOR THE OCEAN SAFETY DIVISION OF THE HAWAIʻI FIRE DEPARTMENT Transfers/appropriates $4,400 out and from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits the same to the Hawaiʻi Fire Department, Ocean Safety Equipment, Rescue Equipment account (Personal Watercrafts, Equipment and Hardware). Reference: Comm. 1143 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Waived: FC ADOPTED: 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 8 Hawai‘i County Council-55 November 19, 2014 Res. 593-14: PROMOTES AGRICULTURAL SUSTAINABILITY BY NAMING DECEMBER AS “BUY HAWAIʻI ISLAND GRASS-FED BEEF MONTH” Encourages residents and tourists to support farmers by purchasing only Hawaiʻi Island grass-fed beef during the month of December. Reference: Comm. 1146 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Waived: AWESC ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Kern – 1. EXCUSED: None. Res. 594-14: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAIʻI DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, PURSUANT TO HAWAIʻI REVISED STATUTES 46-7, TO TRANSFER ONE TRAP MACHINE FOR USE AT THE HILO TRAP AND SKEET RANGE A Pat-Trap trap machine valued at $8,200 would be maintained and operated by the Parks and Recreation Department. Reference: Comm. 1150 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC ADOPTED: 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 9 Hawai‘i County Council-55 November 19, 2014 Res. 595-14: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAIʻI DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS (DCCA), PURSUANT TO HAWAIʻI REVISED STATUTES 46-7, TO RECEIVE GRANT FUNDS Provides $188,500 from DCCA to the Information Technology Department to conduct pilot projects to expand broadband Internet services to unserved and underserved areas in Hawaiʻi County. Reference: Comm. 1151 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Kern – 1. EXCUSED: None. Res. 596-14: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAIʻI DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS (DCCA), PURSUANT TO HAWAIʻI REVISED STATUTES 46-7, TO RECEIVE GRANT FUNDS Provides $40,000 from DCCA to the Research and Development Department to conduct a community assessment of the broadband probability in the Hāmākua District. Reference: Comm. 1152 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC ADOPTED: 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 10 Hawai‘i County Council-55 November 19, 2014 Res. 597-14: AUTHORIZES THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TO AWARD FUNDS TO THE KOHALA CENTER A grant in the amount of $40,000 would be used by The Kohala Center to conduct a community assessment of the broadband probability in the Hāmākua District. Reference: Comm. 1153 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Kern – 1. EXCUSED: None. Res. 598-14: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAIʻI, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SHERIFF DIVISION, HAWAIʻI ISLAND SECTION, PURSUANT TO HAWAIʻI REVISED STATUTES 46-7, AND TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF TWO LIVESCAN UNITS (INCLUDES A LAPTOP, CAMERA, AND CASE), TWO DELL LATITUDE E5510 LAPTOPS, AND TWO DELL LASER PRINTERS TO THE STATE OF HAWAIʻI, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SHERIFF DIVISION, HAWAIʻI ISLAND SECTION Transfers ownership of equipment used by Deputy Sheriffs in the Hilo and Kona courthouses. Reference: Comm. 1154 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC ADOPTED: 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 11 Hawai‘i County Council-55 November 19, 2014 Res. 599-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MICRONESIANS UNITED-BIG ISLAND FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES RELATED TO PACIFIC ISLANDER YOUTH CAREER DAY Transfers/appropriates $1,000 out and from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits the same to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Prosecuting Attorney Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (Grant to Micronesians United-Big Island). Funds would be used to reimburse expenses incurred for Pacific Islander Youth Career Day held on October 25, 2014. Reference: Comm. 1156 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan Waived: FC ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Kern – 1. EXCUSED: None. Res. 600-14: 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 KAUNAMANO FARM - FODDER SYSTEM PILOT STUDY 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 Research and Development, Agriculture Research and Development Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (Kaunamano Farm – Fodder System Pilot Study). Reference: Comm. 1157 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC ADOPTED: 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 12 Hawai‘i County Council-55 November 19, 2014 Res. 602-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HO‘OMALU KA‘Ū FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BUS SHELTER AND TO HIRE A SITE PLANNER Transfers/appropriates $7,300 out and from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits the same to the Mass Transit Agency, Mass Transit Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (Ho‘omalu Ka‘ū). Reference: Comm. 1161 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Waived: FC ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Kern – 1. EXCUSED: None. Res. 603-14: 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 PAUL MORGAN FOUNDATION FOR THE PĀHOA ‘OHANA FUN DAY Transfers/appropriates $5,000 out and from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits the same to the Department of Research and Development, Hawai‘i County Resource Center, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (Paul Morgan Foundation). Reference: Comm. 1162 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan Waived: FC ADOPTED: 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 13 Hawai‘i County Council-55 November 19, 2014 Res. 604-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO WATERS OF LIFE NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PURCHASE OF A CERTIFIED KITCHEN WAGON TO PROVIDE SCHOOL MEALS FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN NĀ WAI OLA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL Transfers/appropriates $10,000 out and from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits the same to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (Waters of Life public charter school – Certified Kitchen Wagon). Reference: Comm. 1159 Intr. by: Mr. Kern Waived: FC ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Kern – 1. EXCUSED: None. Res. 605-14: 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 AMERICAN RED CROSS, HAWAIʻI STATE CHAPTER, TO ASSIST IN EXPENSES RELATED TO RECRUITING AND TRAINING DISASTER VOLUNTEERS Transfers/appropriates $1,200 out and from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits the same to the Department of Research and Development, Hawaiʻi County Resource Center, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (American Red Cross, Hawaiʻi State Chapter). Reference: Comm. 1163 Intr. by: Mr. Kern Waived: FC ADOPTED: 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 14 Hawai‘i County Council-55 November 19, 2014 Res. 606-14: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO PURCHASING AND INSTALLING TWO SIX-FOOT BENCHES ADJACENT TO THE A. J. WATT PLAYGROUND IN MOUNTAIN VIEW Transfers/appropriates $7,000 out and from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits the same to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Parks and Maintenance Other Current Expenses, Building and Construction Materials account (AJ Watt Playground Benches). Reference: Comm. 1164 Intr. by: Mr. Kern Waived: FC ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Kern – 1. EXCUSED: None. BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 302: AMENDS CHAPTER 14 (GENERAL WELFARE), ARTICLE 4 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED) RELATING TO PROHIBITION OF SMOKING IN CERTAIN PLACES AND THE USE OF ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES Prohibits the use of electronic smoking devices in all enclosed and partially enclosed places within the County where use of tobacco products are currently prohibited, and also prohibits use of electronic smoking devices at all County parks and recreational facilities. Reference: Comm. 1091 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha Approve: PSMTC-22 ST PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Kanuha, Poindexter, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Acting Chair Eoff – 6. NOES: Council Members Ilagan and Onishi – 2. ABSENT: Council Member Kern – 1. EXCUSED: None. (For informational purposes, Ms. Poindexter voted “Kānalua” and “Aye.”) Page 15 Hawai‘i County Council-55 November 19, 2014 Bill 303: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-26 (PĀHOA ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM - SINGLEFAMILY RESIDENTIAL – 15,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-15) TO VILLAGE COMMERCIAL – 10,000 SQUARE FEET (CV-10) AT NĀNĀWALE HOMESTEADS, PUNA, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 1-5-014:005 (Applicant: Paul Ogasawara) (Area: Approx. 42,856 square feet) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this change of zone, which would allow the applicant to construct a commercial office and retail complex on Pāhoa Village Road consisting of approximately 7,500 square feet. Reference: Comm. 1094 Intr. by: Mr. Kern (B/R) Approve: PC-79 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 304: 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 – ONE ACRE (A-1a) TO NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL – 20,000 SQUARE FEET (CN-20) AT PONAHAWAI, SOUTH HILO, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-3-037:012 (Applicant: David and Brenda Camacho) (Area: Approx. 1.02 acres) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this change of zone, which would allow the applicant to develop medical offices on the property. Reference: Comm. 1095 Intr. by: Mr. Kern (B/R) Approve: PC-80 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 16 Hawai‘i County Council-55 November 19, 2014 Bill 305: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 5, SECTION 24-279, SCHEDULE 27 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PARKING ON PAVEMENT PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES Adds Marlin Road and Ono Road to Subsection (f), Kona. Reference: Comm. 1101 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B/R) Approve: PWPRC-85 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 306: 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 STOPS AND PUBLIC ROAD TAXI STANDS Amends Subsection (c), South Hilo, to provide a bus stop on Shipman Street from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., on school days. Reference: Comm. 1102 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B/R) Approve: PWPRC-86 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 17 Hawai‘i County Council-55 November 19, 2014 Bill 307: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 6, SECTION 24-287, SCHEDULE 35 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PASSENGER LOADING ZONES Adds portion of Kamehameha Avenue to Subsection (c), South Hilo, to provide a designated loading/unloading area for the Connections Public Charter School between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. on school days. Reference: Comm. 1103 Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto Approve: PWPRC-87 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 308: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 6, SECTION 24-288, SCHEDULE 36 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO FREIGHT LOADING ZONES Removes portion of Kino‘ole Street from Subsection (c), South Hilo. Reference: Comm. 1104 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B/R) Approve: PWPRC-88 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 18 Hawai‘i County Council-55 November 19, 2014 Bill 309: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 6, SECTION 24-288, SCHEDULE 36 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO FREIGHT LOADING ZONES Removes portion of Furneaux Lane from Subsection (c), South Hilo. Reference: Comm. 1105 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B/R) Approve: PWPRC-89 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 310: 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 Lengthens an existing loading/unloading zone on Punahoa Street; Subsection (c), South Hilo. Reference: Comm. 1106 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B/R) Approve: PWPRC-90 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 19 Hawai‘i County Council-55 November 19, 2014 Bill 316: AMENDS CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 15-68.1 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITY SCHEDULE Names the new gymnasium and emergency shelters in Pāhala, Ka‘ū, in honor of Representative Robert “Bob” N. Herkes and Principal Laurence J. Capellas, Sr. Reference: Comm. 1134 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Approve: PWPRC-91 AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND POSTPONED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR: 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 321: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 14-81, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2015 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants - Broadband Capacity Building Pilot Program account ($188,500); and appropriates the same to the Broadband Capacity Building Pilot Program account. Funds would be used to conduct pilot projects to expand broadband Internet services to unserved and underserved areas in Hawaiʻi County. Reference: Comm. 1151 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC 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 20 Hawai‘i County Council-55 November 19, 2014 Bill 322: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 14-81, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2015 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants - Hāmākua Broadband Assessment Program account ($40,000); and appropriates the same to the Hāmākua Broadband Assessment Program account. Funds would be used to conduct a community assessment of the broadband probability in the Hāmākua District. Reference: Comm. 1152 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: FC 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. ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 194 AMENDS CHAPTER 21, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 21-32 OF THE HAWAI‘I (Draft 2): COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO BILLING OF CHARGES; PAYMENT; LATE PENALTY Authorizes the Department of Water Supply to terminate water services for non- payment of sewer services charges when so directed by the Director of Environmental Management after due notice and opportunity for a hearing before the Environmental Management Commission, and the resolution of any appeal therefrom, as provided by Chapter 91, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes. Reference: Comm. 654.10 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: November 7, 2014 ND PASSED 2 AND FINAL 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-55 November 19, 2014 Bill 311: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 14-81, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2015 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants – Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (E.B. JAG) Specialized Sexual Assault Unit account ($160,000); and appropriates the same to the E.B. JAG Specialized Sexual Assault Unit account. Funds would be used to provide salary and wages for a staff member in the Specialized Sexual Assault Unit of the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office; five-day training with a contract trainer; three days of workshops along with all expenses related to travel, training rooms, and supplies; and one laptop with needed programs and accessories. Reference: Comm. 1121 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: November 7, 2014 ND PASSED 2 AND FINAL 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 312: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 14-81, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2015 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants – Hawaiʻi County Police Department (HCPD) Traffic Investigation Program account ($12,100); and appropriates the same to the HCPD Traffic Investigation Program account. Funds would be used to increase the number of officers trained in traffic crash reconstruction and other traffic crash-related courses. Reference: Comm. 1126 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: November 7, 2014 ND PASSED 2 AND FINAL 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 22 Hawai‘i County Council-55 November 19, 2014 Bill 313: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 14-81, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2015 Increases revenues in the State Grants – Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspection (PMVI) Program Income account ($2,879.82); and appropriates the same to the PMVI Program Other Current Expenses account. Funds would be used to purchase internet access. Reference: Comm. 1127 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: November 7, 2014 ND PASSED 2 AND FINAL 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 314: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 14-81, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2015 Increases revenues in the Transfer from General Fund account ($19,411.34); and appropriates the same to the Golf Course Equipment account (Purchase golf lift and utility golf cart – District 3). Funds would be used to purchase equipment for the maintenance of the Hilo Municipal Golf Course. Reference: Comm. 1129 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: November 7, 2014 ND PASSED 2 AND FINAL 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 23 Hawai‘i County Council-55 November 19, 2014 Bill 315: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 14-81, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2015 Increases revenues in the Transfer from General Fund account ($10,000); and appropriates the same to the Landfills Other Current Expenses account (10K water tank, slab and storage shed for the Volcano transfer station – District 6). Funds would be used to provide a 10,000 gallon water tank on a concrete slab and a storage shed for equipment at the Volcano transfer station for coqui frog eradication and use by the Volcano Volunteer Fire Department. Reference: Comm. 1132 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: November 7, 2014 ND PASSED 2 AND FINAL 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. REPORTS 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:2:25 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 November 17, 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:  County Council Room, Hawai‘i County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401; and Page 24 Hawai‘i County Council-55 November 19, 2014  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. 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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 Page 25 Hawai‘i County Council-55 November 19, 2014 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, November 26 (to follow the viewing of the November 7, 2014, meeting scheduled to start at 6 p.m.) and December 3, 2014, at 6 p.m.; Fridays, November 28 and December 5, 2014, at 12 p.m.; and Sundays, November 30 and December 7, 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 MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2014 COUNCIL (SINE DIE) 9:00 A.M. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 25 Aupuni Street COUNCIL (NEW) 3:00 P.M. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 25 Aupuni Street TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2014 COMMITTEES TBA WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway Building A WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2014 COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway Building A Page 26