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WILLIAM P. KENOI AARON CHUNG
MAILE “MEDEIROS” DAVID
Chairperson Pro-Tem
KAREN EOFF
GREGGOR ILAGAN
DRU MAMO KANUHA
DENNIS “FRESH” ONISHI
DANNY PALEKA
VALERIE T. POINDEXTER
MARGARET WILLE
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
1 st Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawai‘i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i
December 1, 2014
3:00 p.m.
(Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.)
INVOCATION Deacon Larry Ignacio of Catholic Church
CALL TO ORDER 3:10 P.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-1 December 1, 2014
PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF
CONDOLENCE
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS (3:00 P.M.)
APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY CLERK
APPOINTMENT OF CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE
REPORT OF CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE
ROLL CALL
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 1-14: DESIGNATES THE COUNCIL CHAIR
Designates Dru Mamo Kanuha as the Council Chair.
Reference: Comm. 1
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Kanuha Onishi,
Paleka, Poindexter, and Wille – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 2-14: DESIGNATES THE COUNCIL VICE CHAIR
Designates Valerie T. Poindexter as the Council Vice Chair.
Reference: Comm. 1
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
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INTR. BY: ______________
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Res. 3-14: APPOINTS THE COUNTY CLERK
Appoints Stewart Maeda as the County Clerk.
Reference: Comm. 1
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 4-14: ADOPTS THE RULES OF PROCEDURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
Reference: Comm. 1
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 5-14: APPOINTS MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND
DESIGNATES THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR THEREOF
Designates Council Members Karen Eoff as Chair and Valerie T. Poindexter as
Vice Chair (remaining Council Members to serve as Members of this
Committee).
Reference: Comm. 1
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
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Res. 6-14: APPOINTS MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PLANNING AND
DESIGNATES THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR THEREOF
Designates Council Members Greggor Ilagan as Chair and Maile David as
Vice Chair (remaining Council Members to serve as Members of this
Committee).
Reference: Comm. 1
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 7-14: APPOINTS MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND
PARKS AND RECREATION AND DESIGNATES THE CHAIR AND
VICE CHAIR THEREOF
Designates Council Members Valerie T. Poindexter as Chair and Dennis “Fresh”
Onishi as Vice Chair (remaining Council Members to serve as Members of this
Committee).
Reference: Comm. 1
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
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Res. 8-14: APPOINTS MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT AND DESIGNATES THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
THEREOF
Designates Council Members Dennis “Fresh” Onishi as Chair and Margaret Wille
as Vice Chair (remaining Council Members to serve as Members of this
Committee).
Reference: Comm. 1
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 9-14: APPOINTS MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE,
WATER, AND ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY AND DESIGNATES THE
CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR THEREOF
Designates Council Members Margaret Wille as Chair and Valerie T. Poindexter
as Vice Chair (remaining Council Members to serve as Members of this
Committee).
Reference: Comm. 1
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
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Res. 10-14: APPOINTS MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND
MASS TRANSIT AND DESIGNATES THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
THEREOF
Designates Council Members Daniel K. Paleka Jr. as Chair and Greggor Ilagan as
Vice Chair (remaining Council Members to serve as Members of this
Committee).
Reference: Comm. 1
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 11-14: APPOINTS MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES
AND SOCIAL SERVICES AND DESIGNATES THE CHAIR AND VICE
CHAIR THEREOF
Designates Council Members Maile David as Chair and Karen Eoff as Vice Chair
(remaining Council Members to serve as Members of this Committee).
Reference: Comm. 1
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
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Res. 12-14: APPOINTS MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL
RELATIONS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGNATES THE
CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR THEREOF
Designates Council Members Dennis “Fresh” Onishi as Chair and Margaret Wille
as Vice Chair (remaining Council Members to serve as Members of this
Committee).
Reference: Comm. 1
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 13-14: APPOINTS THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE AND
ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF
THE HAWAI‘I STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (HSAC)
Designates Council Members Dennis “Fresh” Onishi as Representative and
Daniel K. Paleka Jr. as Alternate Representative.
Reference: Comm. 1
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 1.1: APPOINTMENT OF THE DEPUTY CLERK
From County Clerk-Elect Stewart Maeda, dated November 24, 2014, appointing
Jon Henricks to the position of Deputy County Clerk.
APPROVED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
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BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
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:4:42 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 26, 2014
accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8255 by . Relay users please call
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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).
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Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television - Channel 55:
Wednesdays, December 10 and 17, 2014 (to follow the viewing of the 9 a.m. Council meeting); Fridays,
December 12 and 19, 2014 (to follow the viewing of the 9 a.m. Council meeting); and Sundays,
December 14 and 21, 2014 (to follow the viewing of the 9 a.m. Council meeting). (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
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2014
COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER
74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway
Building A
TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2015
COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM - HILO
25 Aupuni Street
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2015
COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO
25 Aupuni Street
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