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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
30 th Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawai‘i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i
January 6, 2016
9:00 a.m.
(Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.)
INVOCATION Pastor Charles Kama of New Hope Hilo, Hawai‘i
CALL TO ORDER 9:01 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
(NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR.)
Note: This is a typographical error. The
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
February 8, 2015
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February , 2015, minutes will be placed
December 2, 2015
on the February 17, 2016, Council agenda.
APPROVED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
COMMUNICATIONS
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 354-16: 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 PUNA
COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER FOR THE MEDIVAN FEASIBILITY
DEMONSTRATION PROJECT
Transfers $10,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Research and Development, Hawai‘i
County Resource Center account.
Reference: Comm. 583
Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan
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. 355-16: 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 NATIONAL GUARD YOUTH CHALLENGE ACADEMY
FOUNDATION TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO
TRANSPORTATION FOR THE HAWAI‘I ISLAND STARBASE PROGRAM
DURING THE 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR
Transfers $1,200 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 584
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.
Res. 356-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE ROOF REPLACEMENT
PROJECT AT THE NAS SWIMMING POOL FACILITY
Transfers $16,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Friends of the Park
account.
Reference: Comm. 587
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.
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Res. 359-16: 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
PĀHOA SCHOOLS SUPPORT FOUNDATION FOR A COMMUNITY
SERVICE PROJECT DAY
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 591
Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 361-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO
BIG ISLAND SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNCIL TO DEFRAY THE COST
OF PURCHASING A STORAGE CONTAINER FOR THERAPEUTIC
GARDEN EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 593
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. 363-16: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE (DOA), AGRICULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
DIVISION, PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7,
TO DONATE A VEHICLE TO THE STATE AGRICULTURAL RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Donates one dump truck to DOA to maintain the Waimea and Honoka‘a-Pa‘auilo
Irrigation Systems.
Reference: Comm. 595
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. 365-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO
HOSPICE OF HILO TO PURCHASE LAPTOPS AND SOFTWARE TO
IMPROVE PATIENT CARE AND SERVICES
Transfers $3,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Office of Aging, Other Current Expenses
account.
Reference: Comm. 602
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. 369-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO
PA‘A PONO MILOLI‘I TO ASSIST MILOLI‘I FISHING VILLAGE
WITH ADDRESSING THE DENGUE OUTBREAK
Transfers $5,000 from Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services –
Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Civil Defense
Agency, Miscellaneous Contract Services account. Funds would be used to
purchase materials and supplies to reduce and eliminate breeding mosquitoes,
promote the “Fight the Bite” campaign, and engage in other measures to prevent
dengue fever in the Miloliʻi Fishing Village.
Reference: Comm. 614
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.
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 120: 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 Public Works Lower Puna Lava Response Projects – Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) project for $10 million to the Capital Budget. Funds
for this project shall be provided from Federal Grants Receivable ($10 million).
Funds would be used towards reimbursable expenditures incurred for the FEMA
portion of the June 27, 2014, Lava Flow on the northeast flank of Puʻu Oʻo.
Reference: Comm. 596
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
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PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Wille – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
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Bill 121: 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
Reappropriates lapsed fuel tax funds from previous years to the Capital Budget.
Funds shall be provided from the Fuel Tax Increase 12-14 account ($2,070,063.90),
and would be used for the projects listed in Exhibit A.
Reference: Comm. 597
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
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 122: 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 – Reserved account
($136,056.48); and appropriates the same to the Transfer to Capital Projects Fund –
Highway account. These excess fuel tax revenues collected in Fiscal Year
2014-2015 would be used by the Department of Public Works, Highways Division.
Reference: Comm. 598
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: FC
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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)
Res. 351-15: AUTHORIZES THE ACQUISITION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY BY
EMINENT DOMAIN, TAX MAP KEY: 1-7-007:015 (PORTION), SITUATED
AT ʻŌLAʻA, PUNA, COUNTY AND STATE OF HAWAI‘I, FOR THE
KUAULI ROAD IMROVEMENTS AT VOLCANO ROAD PROJECT
Authorizes the acquisition of a portion of Lot 25, as delineated in Exhibit 1, to
widen Kuauli Road and construct right and left turn lanes.
Reference: Comm. 578
Intr. by: Mr. Paleka
First Reading: December 14, 2015
Note: Second of two required readings,
Section 101-13, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes
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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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