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DRU MAMO KANUHA AARON S. Y. CHUNG
MAILE “MEDEIROS” DAVID
Chair and Presiding Officer
KAREN EOFF
VALERIE T. POINDEXTER GREGGOR ILAGAN
DENNIS “FRESH” ONISHI
Vice Chair
DANNY PALEKA
MARGARET WILLE
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
6 th Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
West Hawai‘i Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i
February 18, 2015
9:00 a.m.
(Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.)
INVOCATION Joseph Kealoha of the Mayor’s Office
CALL TO ORDER 9:02 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-6 February 18, 2015
PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF
CONDOLENCE
Global Virtual Presentation of a Certificate of Merit Sponsored by Council Member
Studio “GVS” Karen Eoff recognizing “GVS” Transmedia Accelerator for being selected by the
Transmedia United States Small Business Administration as a top business accelerator in the
Accelerator: nation.
Reference: Comm. 60
FILED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
(9:15 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. 41-15: AUTHORIZES APPROVAL OF IN LIEU FAIR SHARE CONTRIBUTION
TO SATISFY CONDITION “M” OF ORDINANCE NO. 09-149
Authorizes the reimbursement of $2,400, the cost of contributing a 15-foot wide
future road widening strip along the property frontage of Ainaola Drive, to offset
future fair share contributions.
Reference: Comm. 65
Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan (B/R)
Approve: PC-2
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Paleka – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
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Res. 50-15: AMENDS THE RULES OF PROCEDURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI BY AMENDING RULE NO. 2,
MEETINGS
Amends Council Rule 2 by decreasing the number of votes required to allow a
Committee or Council meeting to go beyond 6 p.m., requiring the Council’s prior
approval for any request of a presentation not related to a pending bill or
resolution, and requiring equal time be allowed for and against the subject matter
of any presentation relating to a pending bill or resolution.
Reference: Comm. 79
Intr. by: Ms. Wille
Postponed: February 4, 2015
(Note: There is a pending motion by Ms. Wille and duly seconded by
Ms. David to approve Res. 50-15.)
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. 55-15: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE HAWAI‘I HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION,
HILO MEDICAL CENTER (HMC), PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED
STATUTES SECTION 46-7, TO PROVIDE DISPOSAL SERVICES OF
NON-HOSPITAL INFECTIOUS WASTE FROM THE HAWAI‘I FIRE
DEPARMENT’S EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES BUREAU
Provides for the disposal of non-hospital infectious waste at a cost of $3.50 per
pound, which may be increased upon written notice by HMC.
Reference: Comm. 88
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Approve: FC-6
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Paleka – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
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Res. 60-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM
THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE 2015 HAWAIʻI ISLAND
WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP FORUM
Transfers/appropriates $2,000 out and from the Clerk-Council Services –
Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits the same to the
Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Committee on Status of Women,
Miscellaneous Contract Services account (2015 Hawaiʻi Island Women’s
Leadership Forum). Funds would be used to pay for promotional and educational
materials.
Reference: Comm. 95
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. 61-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM
THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR HAWAIʻI ISLAND HUMANE
SOCIETY’S (HIHS) ANIMAL COMMUNITY CENTER
Transfers/appropriates $2,000 out and from the Clerk-Council Services –
Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits the same to the
Hawai‘i Police Department–Animal Control Humane Society, Miscellaneous
Contract Services account (HIHS – Animal Community Center). Funds would be
used to pay for front entrance landscaping and rock wall enclosures.
Reference: Comm. 96
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
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. 62-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM
THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO CONTINUE THE BUS ROUTE
THAT SERVICES THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I AT HILO (UHH) AND
HAWAI‘I COMMUNITY COLLEGE (HCC)
Transfers/appropriates $2,000 out and from the Clerk-Council Services –
Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits the same to the
Mass Transit Agency, Mass Transit Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous
Contract Services account (UHH/HCC Bus Route). Funds would be used to
cover operating expenses to continue the bus route servicing UHH and HCC
students during the academic year.
Reference: Comm. 100
Intr. by: Mr. Paleka
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 63-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM
THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR HAWAIʻI ISLAND HUMANE
SOCIETY’S (HIHS) ANIMAL COMMUNITY CENTER IN KEAUHOU
Transfers/appropriates $2,000 out and from the Clerk-Council Services –
Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits the same to the
Hawai‘i Police Department–Animal Control Humane Society, Miscellaneous
Contract Services account (HIHS–Animal Community Center). Funds would be
used to purchase a permanent sign for the front entrance.
Reference: Comm. 101
Intr. by: Ms. David
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. 64-15: SUPPORTS THE EFFORTS OF THE HAWAI‘I STATE JUDICIARY IN
SEEKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE HAWAI‘I STATE
LEGISLATURE FOR THE REMAINING BALANCE FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION AND COMPLETION OF THE KONA JUDICIARY
COMPLEX
Supports the State’s effort to secure the remaining balance of $55 million to
complete the project.
Reference: Comm. 102
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Waived: GREDC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 66-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM
THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE 2015 HAWAIʻI ISLAND
WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP FORUM
Transfers/appropriates $4,000 out and from the Clerk-Council Services –
Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits the same to the
Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Committee on Status of Women,
Miscellaneous Contract Services account (2015 Hawaiʻi Island Women’s
Leadership Forum). Funds would be used to pay for planning and
implementation expenses.
Reference: Comm. 104
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
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. 67-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM
THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO CONTINUE THE BUS ROUTE
THAT SERVICES THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I AT HILO (UHH) AND
HAWAI‘I COMMUNITY COLLEGE (HCC)
Transfers/appropriates $5,000 out and from the Clerk-Council Services –
Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits the same to the
Mass Transit Agency, Mass Transit Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous
Contract Services account (UHH/HCC Bus Route). Funds would be used to
cover operating expenses to continue the bus route servicing UHH and HCC
students during the academic year.
Reference: Comm. 105
Intr. by: Mr. Onishi
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 68-15: URGES THE HAWAI‘I STATE LEGISLATURE TO PASS SENATE
BILL NO. 316 AND HOUSE BILL NO. 1165 TO HELP VICTIMS OF
DOMESTIC ABUSE
Urges the passing of both bills, which remove the provision allowing criminal
courts to waive the Crime Victim Compensation Fee in cases where the court
finds the defendant is unable to pay.
Reference: Comm. 106
Intr. by: Mr. Onishi
Waived: GREDC
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. 69-15: URGES THE HAWAI‘I STATE LEGISLATURE TO PASS SENATE
BILL NO. 574 AND HOUSE BILL NO. 1166 TO HELP VICTIMS OF
DOMESTIC ABUSE
Urges the passing of both bills, which add the mouth and nose to the types of
body parts on which pressure that is applied to impede normal breathing or blood
circulation shall be pursued as a Class C felony.
Reference: Comm. 107
Intr. by: Mr. Onishi
Waived: GREDC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 70-15: URGES THE HAWAI‘I STATE LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT FUNDING
FOR AN ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT AMBULANCE TO BE BASED
IN PUNA, AS PROVIDED IN SENATE BILL NO. 1016 AND
HOUSE BILL NO. 851
Urges the passing of both bills, which provide an additional advanced life support
ambulance in Puna, plus funding for equipment and personnel costs.
Reference: Comm. 108
Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan
Waived: GREDC
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. 71-15: NOMINATES A REPRESENTATIVE TO SERVE AS A DIRECTOR ON THE
WESTERN INTERSTATE REGION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Nominates Council Member Danny Paleka.
Reference: Comm. 109
Intr. by: Mr. Onishi
Waived: GREDC
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. 74-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM
THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE 2015 HAWAIʻI ISLAND
WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP FORUM
Transfers/appropriates $1,000 out and from the Clerk-Council Services –
Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits the same to the
Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Committee on Status of Women,
Miscellaneous Contract Services account (2015 Hawaiʻi Island Women’s
Leadership Forum). Funds would be used to pay for educational materials and
supplies.
Reference: Comm. 113
Intr. by: Mr. Paleka
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. 79-15: URGES THE HAWAI‘I STATE LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT FUNDING
FOR AN ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT AMBULANCE IN MAKALEI, AS
PROVIDED IN SENATE BILL NO. 298 AND HOUSE BILL NO. 481
Urges the passing of both bills, which provide an advanced life support
ambulance in Makalei, North Kona.
Reference: Comm. 119
Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan
Waived: GREDC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 80-15: URGES THE HAWAI‘I STATE LEGISLATURE TO PASS HOUSE BILL
NO. 373 RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX (TAT)
Urges the passing of House Bill No. 373, which amends the TAT revenue amount
allocated to the counties from $103 million annually to an unspecified percentage
of the revenues collected.
Reference: Comm. 120
Intr. by: Mr. Onishi
Waived: GREDC
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. 81-15: URGES THE HAWAI‘I STATE LEGISLATURE TO PASS HOUSE BILL
NO. 833 RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX (TAT)
Urges the passing of House Bill No. 833, which permanently allocates
$103 million in TAT revenue to the counties.
Reference: Comm. 121
Intr. by: Mr. Onishi
Waived: GREDC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
NOES: Council Member Wille – 1.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 82-15: URGES THE HAWAI‘I STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO PASS
HOUSE BILL NO. 1041 RELATING TO HUNTING
Urges the passing of House Bill No. 1041, which establishes a game commission
to serve in an advisory capacity to the Governor and the Board of Land and Natural
Resources.
Reference: Comm. 122
Intr. by: Mr. Onishi
Waived: GREDC
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. 85-15: URGES THE HAWAI‘I STATE LEGISLATURE TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS
TO EMPLOY LIFEGUARDS FOR KUA BAY, KEKAHA KAI STATE PARK,
ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAI‘I
Urges the passing of House Bill No. 527, which appropriates up to $200,000 for
Fiscal Year 2015-2016 and the same amount for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 to pay for
lifeguard salaries, benefits, equipment, and other related expenses.
Reference: Comm. 128
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: GREDC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 86-15: URGES THE HAWAI‘I STATE LEGISLATURE TO PASS SENATE BILL
NO. 1233 AND HOUSE BILL NO. 610 APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR A
FEDERAL INSPECTION STATION AT KONA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Urges the passing of both bills, which funds a building that will replace a
structure that no longer meets United States Customs and Border Protection
technical standards and provides the state with a second international port of
entry.
Reference: Comm. 129
Intr. by: Mr. Onishi
Waived: GREDC
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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BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 281: AMENDS CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE 6, DIVISION 1 AND ARTICLE 5 OF
(2012-2014) THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED),
RELATING TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
Amends the Zoning Code to require Planned Unit Development (P.U.D.)
applications to be reviewed and acted on by either the Leeward or Windward
Planning Commission, to be determined based on the location of the property
for which the P.U.D. is sought.
Reference: Comm. 1025
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Approve: PC-3
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Bill 17: 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 – THREE ACRES (A-3a) TO FAMILY
AGRICULTURAL – ONE ACRE (FA-1a) AT WAIĀKEA HOMESTEADS
ND
2 SERIES, WAIĀKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX
MAP KEY: 2-4-034:045 (Applicants: Melvin and Brenda Morris)
(Area: Approx. 3.002 acres)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for
this change of zone, which would allow the applicants to subdivide the property
into three lots, to be conveyed to the applicants’ children.
Reference: Comm. 63
Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan (B/R)
Approve: PC-4
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
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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Bill 18: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-3 (NORTH KONA DISTRICT ZONE MAP),
ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAI‘I
COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT
CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL – 1 ACRE (A-1a)
TO VILLAGE COMMERCIAL – 10,000 SQUARE FEET (CV-10)
AT HŌLUALOA, NORTH KONA, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP
KEY: 7-6-013:017 (Applicant: Orchid Isle Auto Center) (Area: 1.002 acre)
The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for
this change of zone, which would allow the applicant to develop automobile
storage and employee parking.
Reference: Comm. 64
Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan (B/R)
Approve: PC-5
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Bill 20: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 14-82, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2014, TO JUNE 30, 2015
Adds the Environmental Management Hilo Ocean Outfall Assess/Repair project
for $4.95 million to the Capital Budget. Funds for the project shall be provided
from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund - Fund Balance and/or
Other Sources. Funds would be used towards design and construction costs
related to protection of the exposed portion of the shoreline outfall pipe located
in Hilo, to perform an assessment of the ocean outfall, and to repair leaking
joints.
Reference: Comm. 82
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Approve: FC-7
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 Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
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ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 21: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 14-82, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2014, TO JUNE 30, 2015
Adds the Public Works Highway Administration Office Building Improvements
project for $500,000 to the Capital Budget. Funds for the project shall be
provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund – Fund Balance
and/or Other Sources. Funds would be used to expand and improve office space
at the Highways Administration building.
Reference: Comm. 83
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
First Reading: February 4, 2015
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 Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Bill 22: 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 - Wrongful Conviction
Demonstration Project account ($52,072); and appropriates the same to the
Wrongful Conviction Demonstration Project account. Funds would be used to
purchase recording equipment and related technology to record custodial
interrogations of individuals by law enforcement personnel.
Reference: Comm. 89
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
First Reading: February 4, 2015
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
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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Bill 23: 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 - Improve Forensic Services
account ($25,641); and appropriates the same to the Improve Forensic Services
account. Funds would be used to pay for costs associated with keeping
personnel updated in forensic science training and to purchase updated forensic
science equipment.
Reference: Comm. 90
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
First Reading: February 4, 2015
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
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
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Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility, 15-2710 Kauhale Street.
Live stream of County Council Meetings: Council meetings are available for live viewing. Click on
Council Meetings on the County’s homepage at http://www.hawaiicounty.gov.
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@hawaiicounty.gov.
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, February 25 and March 4, 2015, at 6 p.m.; Fridays, February 27 and March 6, 2015, at
12 p.m.; and Sundays, March 1 and 8, 2015, 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/.)
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2015
COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM - HILO
25 Aupuni Street
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2015
COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO
25 Aupuni Street
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2015
COMMITTEES TBA WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER
74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway
Building A
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015
COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER
74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway
Building A
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