The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 10/20/2015 2014-2016 DRU MAMO KANUHA �M1175!f" --k, AARON S. Y. CHUNG Chair and Presiding Officer MAILE"MEDEIROS" DAVID .;&•11;..4;* KAREN EOFF VALERIE T. POINDEXTERGREGGOR ILAGAN Vice Chair • �r o ': DENNIS"FRESH"ONISHI DANNY PALEKA MARGARET WILLE COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai`i Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Nilo, Hawai`i 96720 24th Session ORDER OF BUSINESS a--, • West Hawai`i Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i October 20, 2015 9:00 a.m. (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) INVOCATION Pastor Keith Elliot of Kona Church of God CALL TO ORDER 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-24 October 20, 2015 PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE 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. 283-15: NOMINATES ENTERPRISE ZONES FOR CONSIDERATION AND DESIGNATION BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I Requests the Governor designate four new Enterprise Zones in Hawai‘i County, which would provide tax incentives intended to foster economic development and generate employment. The proposed designations, delineated in exhibits to the resolution, are Hāmākua, Hilo-Puna, Kona, and Ka‘ū. Reference: Comm. 471 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Approve: GREDC-2 Res. 284-15: ADOPTS THE 2015 HAWAIIAN PARADISE PARK COMMUNITY MASTER PLAN The plan would be adopted as the successor to the Master Plan adopted by Resolution No. 184-97, and may be utilized in coordination with other planning documents for assessing future growth and development in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision. Reference: Comm. 472 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan (B/R) Approve: PC-27 Page 2 Hawai‘i County Council-24 October 20, 2015 Res. 286-15: AUTHORIZES THE ADDITION AND INCREASE OF BASIC FEES IN THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE LIQUOR COMMISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR CONTROL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I, STATE OF HAWAI‘I The Rules would be amended to add basic license fees for Condominium Hotel ($1,200), Winery ($1,000), and Small Craft Producer Pub ($1,000); and to increase license fees for Caterer from $120 to $600. Reference: Comm. 475 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Approve: FC-36 Res. 287-15: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF TAX MAP KEY 9-5-012:005 SITUATED IN THE DISTRICT OF KA‘Ū, ALSO KNOWN AS KAHUA ‘OLOHŪ, UTILIZING THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION FUND The 13 acre Kahua ‘Olohū property is listed as a key priority for purchase in the 2014 Annual Report of the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission for its historical significance and cultural importance. Reference: Comm. 476 Intr. by: Ms. David Approve: FC-37 Res. 293-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KA‘Ū RURAL HEALTH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC., FOR THE TH 5 ANNUAL LANTERN FLOATING CELEBRATION Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Research and Development, Hawai‘i County Resource Center account. Funds would be used to purchase materials for the event. Reference: Comm. 487 Intr. by: Ms. David Page 3 Hawai‘i County Council-24 October 20, 2015 Res. 294-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KA‘Ū RURAL HEALTH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC., FOR THE BETTER CHOICES, BETTER HEALTH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT GROUP Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Prosecuting Attorney Kona, Other Current Expenses account. Funds would be used for CPR/First Aide Certification, Leadership Conference, and travel and lodging expenses. Reference: Comm. 488 Intr. by: Ms. David Res. 295-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE BIG ISLAND RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FOR THE 2015 HAWAI‘I ISLAND VETERANS DAY PARADE Transfers $500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 489 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Res. 296-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE BIG ISLAND RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE 2015 HAWAI‘I ISLAND VETERANS DAY PARADE Transfers $500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 490 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Page 4 Hawai‘i County Council-24 October 20, 2015 Res. 297-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE BIG ISLAND RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FOR THE 2015 HAWAI‘I ISLAND VETERANS DAY PARADE Transfers $500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 491 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan Res. 298-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL FOR PROMOTIONAL EVENTS FOR THE GLOBAL VIRTUAL STUDIO TRANSMEDIA ACCELERATOR PROGRAM Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Research and Development, Big Island Film Office account. Funds will be used to facilitate workshops, seminars, and showcase events at Honua Studios in Kailua-Kona. Reference: Comm. 492 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Res. 299-15: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY DONATION OF $1,796.68 TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Donated by Kamaʻaina Kids to assist with the repair of Waiākea Uka Gym. Reference: Comm. 496 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Res. 300-15: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR ONE MULTIFUNCTION, LARGE CAPACITY COPIER FOR THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement for a copier in the Department’s Kona office, at an approximate cost of $875 per month. Reference: Comm. 499 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Page 5 Hawai‘i County Council-24 October 20, 2015 Res. 301-15: APPROVES A LEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL FOR INCLUSION IN THE 2016 HAWAI‘I STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (HSAC) LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE Requests that the HSAC package include “A Bill For An Act Relating To Zoning,” which distinguishes single-family residential use from single-family vacation rental use. Reference: Comm. 500 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Waived: GREDC Res. 302-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO LAʻIʻŌPUA 2020 FOR THE 2016 PRINCE KŪHIŌ HOʻOLAULEʻA Transfers $3,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. The Ho‘olaule‘a is scheduled for March 26, 2016, at the West Hawai‘i Community Health Center and the LaʻiʻŌpua Community Center. Reference: Comm. 501 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Res. 303-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE WEST HAWAI‘I VETERANS CEMETERY DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION ASSOCIATION, INC., TO PURCHASE OUTDOOR FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE WEST HAWAI‘I VETERANS CEMETERY Transfers $10,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Parks and Recreation Administration, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 502 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Page 6 Hawai‘i County Council-24 October 20, 2015 Res. 304-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE 2015 SURFER’S HEALING HAWAI‘I Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Parks and Recreation Administration, Other Current Expenses account. Funds will be used to purchase T-shirts, refreshments, and supplies for this event. Reference: Comm. 503 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Res. 305-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING CLINICS Transfers $7,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Parks and Recreation Division, Other Current Expenses account. Funds will be used for miscellaneous expenses for these sports training events for athletes, officials, coaches, parents and volunteers. Reference: Comm. 504 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Res. 306-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE ROTARY DISTRICT 5000 FOUNDATION TO SEND PUNA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO THE ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS CAMP Transfers $700 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. The awards camp is scheduled for February 26-28, 2016, at Kīlauea Military Camp. Reference: Comm. 505 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan Page 7 Hawai‘i County Council-24 October 20, 2015 Res. 307-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE INTERNATIONAL CHURCH OF THE FOURSQUARE GOSPEL TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO THE PĀHOA PANTRY AND SOUP KITCHEN Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 506 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan Res. 308-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE MATERIALS FOR REPAIRS TO THE COOPER CENTER Transfers $15,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Parks and Recreation Maintenance, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 507 Intr. by: Ms. David Res. 309-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE HAWAI‘I ISLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD, INC., TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO ʻIMILOA ASTRONOMY CENTER OF HAWAI‘I’S SCIENCE PROGRAM Transfers $5,850 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Research and Development, Business Development account. Funds will be used to assist with transportation costs, entrance fees, curriculum, and development materials for students in District 6. Reference: Comm. 508 Intr. by: Ms. David Page 8 Hawai‘i County Council-24 October 20, 2015 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 37 AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 15, OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE (Draft 4): 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE CODE OF ETHICS Amends: 1) Definitions - revises definition for “agency” and adds definition for “immediate family”; 2) Fair Treatment - amends provision for use of County property to include “campaign purposes” and adds provision to allow a County officer or employee, or a business where an immediate family member of a County officer or employee has a controlling interest of said business, to enter into a contract with a County agency, provided disclosure and approval provisions have been satisfied; 3) Conflicts of Interest - revises provisions for the ability of County officers and employees to represent private interests in legal actions/proceedings against the County or appear on behalf of private interests before any agency of the County; and 4) Contracts – amends provision to allow the County to enter into contracts with officers or employees of the County, or any business where an immediate family member of an officer or employee has a controlling interest, provided disclosure and approval provisions have been satisfied. Reference: Comm. 231.20 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Postponed: October 7, 2015 (Note: There is a pending motion by Ms. Wille and duly seconded by Mr. Onishi to approve Bill 37, as amended to Draft 4.) Bill 91: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 05-74 WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM AGRICULTURAL – 1 ACRE (A-1a) AND RESORT-HOTEL – 1,250 SQUARE FEET (V-1.25) TO MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – 2,500 SQUARE ST FEET (RM-2.5) AT AUHAUKEAE 1, NORTH KONA, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TMK 7-5-009:067 (PREVIOUSLY INCLUDED A PORTION OF PARCEL 54) (Applicant: Kukui Development, LLC) (Area: 6.27 Acres) The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this amendment, which would allow a ten-year time extension to Condition C, time to complete construction. Reference: Comm. 467 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan (B/R) Approve: PC-28 Page 9 Hawai‘i County Council-24 October 20, 2015 Bill 92: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-2 (NORTH AND SOUTH 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 – TWENTY ACRES (A˗20a) TO AGRICULTURAL – SEVEN ACRES (A-7a) AT KALOKO, NORTH KONA, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TMK: 7-3-026:003 (Applicant: Jean A. Lorant Trust) (Area: 21.095 acres) The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this change of zone, which would allow the applicant to subdivide the property into two parcels. The applicant states that these lots are intended to be residential/agricultural lots for the respective successors of the trust. Reference: Comm. 468 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan (B/R) Approve: PC-29 Bill 93: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO AREA ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL – TWENTY ACRES (A-20a) TO FAMILY AGRICULTURAL – THREE ACRES (FA-3a) AT KAŪMANA HOMESTEADS, SOUTH HILO, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TMK: 2-5-003:024 (Applicants: Mark and Kim Rodrigues) (Area: 25.003 acres) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this change of zone, which would allow the applicant to subdivide the property into five parcels. The applicants stated they intend to retain two lots and convey the remaining three lots to their three children. Reference: Comm. 473 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan (B/R) Approve: PC-30 Bill 94: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 5, OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PARKING Adds portion of Kalawa Street to Schedule 28 (No parking at anytime), Subsection (f), Kona. Reference: Comm. 477 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: PWPRC-16 Page 10 Hawai‘i County Council-24 October 20, 2015 Bill 95: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 1, OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS Amends provision in Schedule 5 (35 mph limit) and adds provision to Schedule 3 (25 mph limit), both for portions of Kawailani Street, Subsection (c), South Hilo, to relocate a 35 mph speed limit sign to allow for a future driveway. Reference: Comm. 478 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: PWPRC-17 Bill 103: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-57, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2016 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants – State Homeland Security Program Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 account ($360,000); and appropriates the same to the State Homeland Security Program FY 2015 account. Funds would be used with existing funds towards the purchase of specialized equipment to enhance the capability of state and county agencies to prevent and respond to incidents of terrorism and other hazards. Reference: Comm. 497 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Bill 104: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-57, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2016 Appropriates revenues in the Fund Balance From Previous Year – Designated account ($6.64); and appropriates the same to the Kohala Ranch Project 4 account. The funds would be maintained separately and expended in accordance to the requirements of their respective housing agreements. Reference: Comm. 498 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Page 11 Hawai‘i County Council-24 October 20, 2015 Bill 105: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-57, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2016 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants – Department of Health (DOH) Complete Streets-Federal Grant account ($35,000); and appropriates the same to the DOH Complete Streets-Federal Grant account. Funds would be used with existing funds to allow staff within the Planning Department to attend Complete Streets training. Reference: Comm. 510 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Bill 106: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-58, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2015, TO JUNE 30, 2016 Adds the Haihai Fire Station (Kawailani Station Replacement) project for $6 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 ($6 million). Funds would be used to replace the current facility, which will be negatively affected by Kawailani Street road improvements. Reference: Comm. 511 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter Bill 107: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 5, OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PARKING Adds portions of Manini Beach Road, Kahauloa Street, and Kahauloa Road, to Section 24-280, Schedule 28, (No parking at anytime), Subsection (f), Kona, to address a concern that cars are parking in this heavily used beach area in places too narrow for parking. Reference: Comm. 513 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: PWPRC Page 12 Hawai‘i County Council-24 October 20, 2015 ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 78 AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 16, SECTION 2-98 OF THE HAWAI‘I (Draft 3): COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED) RELATING TO TRAVEL AND OTHER EXPENSES Amends the Code to require that an exception to prohibited expenditures may only be allowed if a written request showing the expenditure would be for a public purpose is approved by the Mayor for requests made by employees or officers of the Executive Branch or the Council Chair for requests made by employees or officers of the Legislative Branch. Reference: Comm. 422.7 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan First Reading: October 7, 2015 Bill 86: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 08-72, WHICH AMENDED ORDINANCE NO. 95-55, WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM AGRICULTURAL - 10 ACRES (A-10a) AND AGRICULTURAL - 3 ACRES (A-3a) TO AGRICULTURAL - 1 ACRE (A-1a) AT WAIĀKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-048:093 AND PORTION OF 13. (Applicant: Glory Nani Mau, LLC) (Area: 41.749 acres) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this amendment, which would allow a five-year time extension to Condition B, Final Subdivision Approval. Reference: Comm. 447 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan (B/R) First Reading: October 7, 2015 Bill 90 AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 42 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE (Draft 3): 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION Adds language to facilitate the administration of the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Maintenance Fund; and to enable the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Commission to review and evaluate stewardship grant applications associated with the fund. Reference: Comm. 455.7 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff First Reading: October 7, 2015 Page 13 Hawai‘i County Council-24 October 20, 2015 Bill 96: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-57, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2016 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants –DOT Flex Grant account ($105,045); and appropriates the same to the DOT Flex Grant account. Funds would be used to provide specialized training for police, prosecutors, and members of the judiciary in the investigation and prosecution of drivers impaired by drugs and/or alcohol. Reference: Comm. 483 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff First Reading: October 7, 2015 Bill 97: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-57, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2016 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants – Aggressive Driving Project Grant account ($4,000); and appropriates the same to the Aggressive Driving Project Grant account. The funds would be used with existing funds towards the purchase of 20 Whelen VERTEX Super-LED light kits for Traffic Enforcement Unit officers with unmarked vehicles. Reference: Comm. 484 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff First Reading: October 7, 2015 Bill 98: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-57, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2016 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants – Hawai‘i County Police Department (HCPD) Click It Or Ticket Grant account ($500); and appropriates the same to the HCPD Click It Or Ticket Grant account. The funds would be used with existing funds towards the purchase of additional sporting equipment for the East and West side of the Island to facilitate various sporting events. Reference: Comm. 485 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff First Reading: October 7, 2015 Page 14 Hawai‘i County Council-24 October 20, 2015 Bill 99: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-57, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2016 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants – Speed Enforcement Grant account ($15,000); and appropriates the same to the Speed Enforcement Grant account. The funds would be used with existing funds towards the purchase of a Stalker Speed Awareness Monitor for the Kona district. Reference: Comm. 486 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff First Reading: October 7, 2015 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 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 October 16, 2015 accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8255 by . Relay users please call 711(961-8255) to contact our office. Public attendance via courtesy site is available at the following location until 4:30 p.m. or later in the event public testimony has not been completed:  Kona Council Office, West Hawai‘i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A; and  Waimea Council Office, Holomua Center, 64-1067 Māmalahoa Highway, Suite 5. Public attendance via courtesy site is also available at the following location until testimony has been completed or 4:30 p.m., whichever comes first:  Conference Room adjacent to Hisaoka Gymnasium, Kamehameha Park Complex, 54-382 Kamehameha Park Road, Kapa‘au; Page 15 Hawai‘i County Council-24 October 20, 2015 Public attendance via courtesy site is also available at the following locations until public testimony has been completed:  Nāʻālehu State Office Building, 95-5669 Māmalahoa Highway, Nāʻālehu; 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. 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. fourteen Submitting Written Testimony: Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring (14)before 12:00 noon on the business copies for distribution. Public testimony may also be submitted 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 (url) before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the meeting to videotestimony@hawaiicounty.gov . 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, October 28 and November 4, 2015, at 6 p.m.; Fridays, October 30 and November 6, 2015, at 12 p.m.; and Sundays, November 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/.) UPCOMING MEETINGS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2015 COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 25 Aupuni Street Page 16 Hawai‘i County Council-24 October 20, 2015 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2015 COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 25 Aupuni Street TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2015 COMMITTEES TBA WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway Building A WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2015 COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway Building A Page 17