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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
16 th Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
West Hawai‘i Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i
June 16, 2015
9:00 a.m.
(Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.)
INVOCATION Pastor Jason Meechan J. Curtis Tyler III
CALL TO ORDER 9:25 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.
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PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF
CONDOLENCE
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS (9:00 A.M.)
(NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR.)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 332: NOMINATION OF KARI KIMURA TO THE KONA COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTTEE
APPROVED KARI KIMURA’S NOMINATION:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
; and
NOMINATION OF CHARLES YOUNG TO THE KONA COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTTEE
APPROVED CHARLES YOUNG’S NOMINATION:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
; and
NOMINATION OF SHANE PALACAT-NELSON TO THE KONA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTTEE
From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated May 22, 2015, submitting for the Council’s
review and confirmation the above nominations
(Vote on Comm. 332 continues on the next page.)
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APPROVED SHANE PALACAT-NELSON’S NOMINATION:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
; and
Comm. 332.1: From Planning Committee Chairperson Greggor Ilagan, dated June 4, 2015,
requesting that this matter be waived to the full Council for immediate action.
Comm. 333: NOMINATION OF JONATHAN P. BARTSCH TO THE GAME
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated May 26, 2015, submitting for the Council’s
review and confirmation the above nomination.
APPROVED JONATHAN P. BARTSCH’S NOMINATION:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
; and
Comm. 333.1: From Agriculture, Water and Energy Sustainability Committee Chairperson
Margaret Wille, dated June 4, 2015, requesting that this matter be waived to the
full Council for immediate action.
Comm. 335: REQUESTS THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF VARIOUS SPORTS
EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, WITH A VALUE OF $100
From Finance Director Deanna S. Sako, dated May 27, 2015. Donated by Skyline
EcoAdventures, to be used at the Honomu Gym to assist with recreation activities.
Waived: FC
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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Comm. 336: REQUEST BY COUNCIL MEMBER DANIEL K. PALEKA, JR., TO PROVIDE
A REPORT OF HIS ATTENDANCE AT THE 2015 WESTERN INTERSTATE
REGION CONFERENCE, PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES
SECTION 92-2.5(e)
From Council Member Daniel K. Paleka, Jr., dated May 27, 2015.
FILED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
; and
Comm. 336.1: From Governmental Relations and Economic Development Committee
Chairperson Dennis “Fresh” Onishi, dated June 4, 2015, requesting that this matter
be waived to the full Council for immediate action.
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 185-15: REQUESTS THE HAWAI‘I STATE LEGISLATURE TO DESIGNATE
JULY 31 AS “LĀ HO‘IHO‘I EA,” WHICH TRANSLATES TO RESTORATION
DAY
Designates July 31 of each year to be known as “Lā Ho‘iho‘i Ea,” in recognition of
the day independence was restored to the Kingdom of Hawai‘i on July 31, 1843.
This day shall not be construed to be a state holiday.
Reference: Comm. 292
Intr. by: Mr. Paleka
Approve: GREDC-1
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.
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Res. 202-15: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAIʻI, HAWAIʻI
COMMUNITY COLLEGE (HCC)
Agreement with the Hawaiʻi Fire Department would facilitate the process of
awarding college credit towards HCC’s Fire Science Program.
Reference: Comm. 334
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
; and
Comm. 334.1: From Finance Committee Chairperson Karen Eoff, dated June 4, 2015, requesting
that this matter be waived to the full Council for immediate action.
Res. 203-15: 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
2015 LAUPĀHOEHOE HEALTH AND SAFETY FAIR
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 account (Hilo-Hāmākua
Community Development Corporation).
Reference: Comm. 337
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
POSTPONED TO THE JULY 1, 2015, COUNCIL MEETING:
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. 204-15: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAIʻI EMPLOYEES’
RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ERS)
Agreement would allow the County to obtain information provided by the ERS
actuary needed for the County’s 2015 financial statement.
Reference: Comm. 338
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 205-15: APPROVES THE HAWAI‘I STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES SLATE
OF OFFICERS FOR THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (NACo)
AND WESTERN INTERSTATE REGION (WIR) BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016
Requests the Council’s approval of the following slate of officers for the NACo
and WIR Board of Directors: KipuKai Kualiʻi, Kauaʻi County Council (NACo);
J. Ikaika Anderson, Honolulu City Council (NACo); Mike White, Maui County
Council (WIR); and Danny Paleka, Hawaiʻi County Council (WIR).
Reference: Comm. 341
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 47 AMENDS CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE 11, OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY
(Draft 2): CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH SIGNS
Revises the process to request, purchase, construct, and install neighborhood watch
signs at approved locations.
Reference: Comm. 283.4
Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan
Approve: PSMTC-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.
Bill 52: AMENDS THE STATE LAND USE BOUNDARIES MAPS FOR THE
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION
FROM THE AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO THE RURAL DISTRICT AT
WAIMEA LANDMARK ESTATES UNIT 1, OULI, WAIMEA, SOUTH
KOHALA, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 6-2-005:008
(Applicant: Waiemi LLC) (Area: Approx. 3 acres)
Reference: Comm. 308
Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan (B/R)
Approve: PC-21
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.
; and
(Bill 53 continues on the next page.)
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Bill 53: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-7 (NORTH AND SOUTH KOHALA 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 – THREE ACRES (A-3a) TO
RESIDENTIAL AND AGRICULTURAL – ONE AND ONE-HALF ACRE
(RA-1.5a) AT WAIMEA LANDMARK ESTATES UNIT 1, OULI, WAIMEA,
SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY:
6-2-005:008 (Applicant: Waiemi LLC) (Area: Approx. 3 acres)
The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for the
amendments to the State Land Use Boundaries Maps and change of zone, which
would allow the applicant to construct a single-family dwelling on the newly
created lot to be used as a rental by the applicant’s family or non-family tenants.
Reference: Comm. 308
Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan (B/R)
Approve: PC-22
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.
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 54: 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 – Housing Choice Voucher Program
account ($500,000); and appropriates the same to the Voucher Rental Subsidies
account. Funds would be used towards rental assistance for eligible program
participants.
Reference: Comm. 317
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
First Reading: June 3, 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 55: 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 Private – Miscellaneous Private Contributions
account ($17,586.55); and appropriates the same to the Miscellaneous Private
Contributions account. Funds donated by Sister City Yurihama Prefecture (Japan)
would be used for the benefit of the residents of Lower Puna who were affected by
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the June 27 lava flow.
Reference: Comm. 318
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
First Reading: June 3, 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.
Bill 56: 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 – Workforce Innovation and Opportunity
Act (WIOA) account ($1,521,232); and appropriates the same to the following
accounts: WIOA – Administration Planning 2015-16 ($152,121); WIOA – Adult
Program 2015-16 ($495,316); WIOA – Dislocated Worker Program 2015-16
($405,276); and WIOA – Youth Program 2015-16 ($468,519). Funds would be
used to assist adults, dislocated workers, and youth to increase their employment
retention, earnings, skills, and literacy.
Reference: Comm. 319
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
First Reading: June 3, 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 57: AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 39, OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983
(2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE FEDERAL
WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) PROGRAM
Amends the Hawai‘i County Code to reflect the provisions of the WIOA, which
supersedes the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 and amends the Adult Education
and Family Literacy Act, the Wagner-Peyser Act, and the Rehabilitation Act of
1973, to take effect on July 1, 2015.
Reference: Comm. 325
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
First Reading: June 3, 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.
Bill 58: AUTHORIZES THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF
THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING ALL OR A
PORTION OF THE COSTS OF VARIOUS IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS;
FIXES THE FORM, DENOMINATIONS, AND CERTAIN OTHER DETAILS
OF SUCH BONDS AND PROVIDES FOR THEIR SALE TO THE PUBLIC;
AND AUTHORIZES THE TAKING OF OTHER ACTIONS RELATING TO
THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE BONDS
Authorizes the issuance up to $99,750,000 in general obligation bonds, which
includes $750,000 for the cost of issuance, for those public improvement projects
authorized under Ordinance No. 14-82 (Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2014-2015).
Reference: Comm. 328
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
First Reading: June 3, 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 59: 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 State Grant – Coffee Berry Borer Pesticide Subsidy
Program account ($450,000); and appropriates the same to the Coffee Berry Borer
Pesticide Subsidy Program account. Funds would be used to offer subsidies to
farmers who purchase pesticides to combat the coffee berry borer.
Reference: Comm. 329
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
First Reading: June 3, 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.
Bill 61: 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 ($5,000); and
appropriates the same to The Food Basket Inc., Miscellaneous Contract Services
account (grant to The Food Basket, Inc. – District 8). Funds would be used
towards warehouse improvements and equipment at Na Kahuā Hale O Uluwini.
Reference: Comm. 331
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
First Reading: June 3, 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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REPORTS
FC-27 NOMINATION OF SUSAN E. FISCHER TO THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN
(Comm. 309): SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION
From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated May 7, 2015, submitting for the Council’s
review and confirmation the above nomination.
APPROVED SUSAN E. FISCHER’S NOMINATION:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
FC-28 NOMINATION OF NYALA L. NEILL TO THE PENSION BOARD
(Comm. 311): From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated May 7, 2015, submitting for the Council’s
review and confirmation the above nomination.
APPROVED NYALA L. NEILL’S NOMINATION:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
PC-20 NOMINATION OF KENDALL J. WILLS TO THE NORTH KOHALA
(Comm. 310): COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated May 7, 2015, submitting for the Council’s
review and confirmation the above nomination.
APPROVED KENDALL J. WILLS’ NOMINATION:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Financial Report: Monthly Budget Status Report for the Month Ended April 30, 2015, from the
Department of Finance.
ACCEPTED:
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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REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. 340: REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF SPECIAL COUNSEL TO ADVISE
THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY BOARD OF ETHICS IN MATTER RELATING TO
PETITION 2015-08
From Corporation Counsel Molly A. Stebbins, dated June 2, 2015, requesting an
attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council regarding the
use of one or more attorneys from Maui’s Department of the Corporation Counsel
to advise the Board of Ethics on the aforementioned petition, due to a potential
conflict of interest within the County’s Office of the Corporation Counsel.
APPROVED USE OF SPECIAL COUNSEL:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the above matter, pursuant to
Section 92-5(a)(4), for the purpose of consulting with Council’s attorney on questions and issues
pertaining to the Council’s powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. 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: 12:19 P.M.
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introduce legislation “By Request” on behalf of the requesting party. It does not necessarily signify
support of or opposition to the proposal.
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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 location:
Hilo Counc
il Chambers, Hawai‘i County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401.
(Pursuant to HRS §92-7 and Council Rule No. 2, Council Member Dennis “Fresh” Onishi
will be participating from the Hilo Council Chambers.)
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Public attendance via videoconference will be available at the Hilo location.
Public attendance via videoconference is also available at the following location until 4:30 p.m. or later in
the event public 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
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2015
COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM - HILO
25 Aupuni Street
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2015
COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO
25 Aupuni Street
THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015
COMMITTEES TBA WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER
74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway
Building A
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2015
COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER
74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway
Building A
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