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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
33 rd Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
West Hawai‘i Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i
February 17, 2016
9:00 a.m.
(Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.)
INVOCATION Pastor Dean Stanley of Kona Baptist Church
CALL TO ORDER 9:06 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.)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
January 23, 2015
February 18, 2015
April 1, 2015
APPROVED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 647: REPORT BY COUNCIL MEMBER MAILE DAVID OF HER AND OTHER
COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ATTENDANCE AT THE JANUARY 11, 2016,
MEETING OF THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL
RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION
FILED:
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 RESOLUTIONS
Res. 374-16: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION OF ROAD LOT A (ANIANI STREET, A
50-FOOT WIDE RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG WITH TWO DRYWELLS), BEING
A PORTION OF GRANT 2030 TO KAIAKOILI, TAX MAP KEY: 7-3-019:037,
SITUATED AT KOHANAIKI, DISTRICT OF NORTH KONA,
ISLAND OF HAWAI‘I, FROM 4.10 HAWAI‘I LAND PARTNERSHIP,
A HAWAI‘I GENERAL PARTNERSHIP
The lot contains an area of approximately 16,981 square feet and would be used
for roadway purposes.
Reference: Comm. 633
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
Approve: PWPRC-26
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 376-16: AUTHORIZES THE ACQUISITION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY BY EMINENT
DOMAIN OF TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-019:127 (PORTION), SITUATED AT
WAIĀKEA, DISTRICT OF SOUTH HILO, COUNTY AND STATE OF
HAWAI‘I, FOR THE KAWAILANI STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
(‘IWALANI STREET TO POHAKULANI STREET)
Authorizes the acquisition of a portion of the property described in Exhibit “1” and
delineated in Exhibit “2”, to realign Ainaola Drive, widen Kawailani Street and
some of the feeder streets, and install traffic signals at the intersections of
Kawailani and ‘Iwalani Streets, and Kawailani Street and Ainaola Drive.
Reference: Comm. 639
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
Approve: PWPRC-27
Note: First of two required readings,
Section 101-13, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes
st
PASSED 1 of TWO REQUIRED READINGS:
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. 379-16: AUTHORIZES THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
TO AWARD FUNDS TO THE PEOPLE’S ADVOCACY FOR TRAILS
HAWAI‘I (PATH)
Funds in the amount of $250,000 would be used by PATH to develop, implement,
and manage the Bike Share pilot program.
Reference: Comm. 644
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Approve: FC-48
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 381-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO CONSTRUCT A BUS SHELTER AT
NĀ KAHUĀ HALE O OLU WINI
Transfers $10,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Mass Transit Agency, Other Current
Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 648
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. 382-16: 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
HAWAIʻI COUNTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL FOR THE
PURCHASE OF CITRIC ACID TO CONTROL COQUI FROGS
Transfers $3,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Research and Development, Agriculture
Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 649
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.
Res. 383-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO
HAWAIʻI COUNTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL FOR
THE PURCHASE OF CITRIC ACID TO CONTROL COQUI FROGS IN
COUNCIL DISTRICT 7
Transfers $3,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Research and Development, Agriculture
Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 650
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. 384-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO
HAWAIʻI COUNTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL FOR
THE PURCHASE OF CITRIC ACID AND SUPPLIES TO CONTROL
THE COQUI FROG INFESTATION
Transfers $4,450 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Research and Development, Agriculture
Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 651
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. 385-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE SMOKE DETECTOR PROGRAM
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Hawai‘i Fire Department, Fire Prevention
Other Current Expenses account. Funds would be used to purchase and install
smoke detectors in Hāmākua.
Reference: Comm. 653
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
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. 386-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO
PAʻA PONO MILOLIʻI TO ASSIST MILOLIʻI FISHING VILLAGE WITH
ADDRESSING THE DENGUE OUTBREAK
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Civil Defense Agency, Other Current
Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 655
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.
Res. 387-16: 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 ASSIST WITH THE PURCHASE OF LAPTOPS
AND SOFTWARE TO IMPROVE PATIENT CARE
Transfers $3,250 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Office of Aging, Other Current Expenses
account.
Reference: Comm. 656
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. 388-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PAY FOR A SIGN/ROCK WALL
ENTRYWAY AND PICNIC TABLES AT NĀ KAHUĀ HALE O ULU WINI
Transfers $13,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Office of Housing and Community
Development, Transfer to Housing Fund account.
Reference: Comm. 657
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.
Res. 389-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO
KEALAKEHE HIGH SCHOOL GRAD FOR PROJECT GRADUATION 2016
Transfers $3,700 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 658
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. 390-16: 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
BIG ISLAND WAVE RIDERS AGAINST DRUGS FOR THE BIG ISLAND
COMMUNITY BEACH CLEANUP
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 659
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.
Res. 391-16: 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 KEAUKAHA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION FOR THE KEAUKAHA
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL’S PRESCHOOL PROGRAM
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Administration Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 660
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. 393-16: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE,
STATE OF HAWAI‘I EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Funds in the amount of $60,705.50 would be used to prepare an updated
multi-hazard mitigation plan.
Reference: Comm. 665
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. 394-16: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF ONE
ICE MACHINE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Donated by Isemoto Contracting Company, Ltd., and valued at $8,292.99 to be
used in the Butler Building at the Hoʻolulu Complex Facility.
Reference: Comm. 666
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.
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Res. 395-16: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY DONATION OF
$200 TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Donated by W. H. Shipman, Limited, to offset costs for the purchase of snacks and
refreshments for participants of the Department’s Vulcan Baseball Clinic held on
January 28, 2016.
Reference: Comm. 667
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. 396-16: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I, BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL
RESOURCES, AND TO ACCEPT FUNDS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF
TAX MAP KEY NO. 1-4-002:022, WAIʻOPAE (FKA VACATIONLAND
LAND TRUST), DISTRICT OF PUNA, ISLAND OF HAWAI‘I
Funds in the amount of $1,330,000 would be used for the acquisition of Waiʻopae,
comprised of 322.167 acres of total land (258.396 acres of which are usable) to
increase public access to the shoreline, increase educational opportunities,
preserve and restore native habitat, and protect the Waiʻopae Tidepools Marine
Life Conservation District.
Reference: Comm. 668
Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan
Waived: FC
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. 397-16: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE
FOR ONE MULTI-FUNCTION COPY MACHINE FOR THE DEPARTMENT
OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement for a multi-function
copy machine, at an approximate cost of $2,640 per year.
Reference: Comm. 669
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.
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 129: 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 RESIDENTIAL AND
AGRICULTURAL – ONE ACRE (RA-1a) AT PANAʻEWA HOUSE LOTS,
SOUTH HILO, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-052:027
(Applicant: Brad McClary) (Area: 2.73 acres)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for
this change of zone, which would allow the applicant to apply for the subdivision of
the property into two lots. The applicant states that he plans to build a single-
family dwelling on the newly created lot to be used as a home for his elderly
relatives.
Reference: Comm. 615
Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan (B/R)
Approve: PC-46
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 130: 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 KĀNEHOA
SUBDIVISION, SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP
KEY: 6-2-009:013
(Applicants: Kurt Shively and Jason Shively) (Area: approximately 5.497 acres)
Reference: Comm. 616
Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan (B/R)
Approve: PC-47
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 131: 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 – FIVE ACRES (A-5a) TO
RESIDENTIAL AND AGRICULTURAL – TWO ACRES (RA-2a) AT
KĀNEHOA SUBDIVISION, SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAIʻI, COVERED BY
TAX MAP KEY: 6-2-009:013
The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this
State Land Use boundary amendment and change of zone, which would allow the
applicants to apply for the subdivision of the property into two lots. The applicants
state that they plan to build a single-family dwelling for their daughter on the newly
created lot.
Approve: PC-48
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 137: 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 account
($250,000); and appropriates the same to the Bicycle Education Program account.
Funds would be used by the Department of Research and Development for its Bike
Share pilot project.
Reference: Comm. 643
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Approve: FC-49
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 141: 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 – Multi-Hazard Mitigation account
($60,705.50); and appropriates the same to the Multi-Hazard Mitigation account.
Funds would be used to prepare an updated multi-hazard mitigation plan.
Reference: Comm. 665
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: FC
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)
REPORTS
PC-43: NOMINATION OF JULIA ANN ALOS TO THE SOUTH KOHALA
(Comm. 628) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
(Vote on PC-43 continues on the next page.)
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APPROVED JULIA ANN ALOS’ NOMINATION:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
PC-44: NOMINATION OF MARK S. GORDON TO THE SOUTH KOHALA
(Comm. 628) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
APPROVED MARK S. GORDON’S NOMINATION:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
PC-45: NOMINATION OF CHARLES R. CARTWRIGHT TO THE KAILUA
(Comm. 636) VILLAGE DESIGN COMMISSION
APPROVED CHARLES R. CARTWRIGHT’S NOMINATION:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None
PSMTC-10: NOMINATION OF JAK HU TO THE POLICE COMMISSION
(Comm. 629)
APPROVED JAK HU’S NOMINATION:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
PSMTC-11: NOMINATION OF MARCELLA R. ST. AMBROGIO TO THE FIRE
(Comm. 630) COMMISSION
(Vote on PSMTC-11 continues on the next page.)
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APPROVED MARCELLA R. ST. AMBROGIO’S NOMINATION:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
PSMTC-12: NOMINATION OF SCOTT R. SUSMAN TO THE FIRE COMMISSION
(Comm. 630)
APPROVED SCOTT R. SUSMAN’S NOMINATION:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
PSMTC-13: NOMINATION OF RILEY W. SMITH TO THE LIQUOR ADJUDICATION
(Comm. 631) BOARD
APPROVED RILEY W. SMITH’S NOMINATION:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
PSMTC-14: NOMINATION OF AMY A. BIRCHER TO THE TRANSPORTATION
(Comm. 634) COMMISSION
APPROVED AMY A. BIRCHER’S NOMINATION:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
PSMTC-15: NOMINATION OF RALPH YAWATA TO THE FIRE COMMISSION
(Comm. 635)
APPROVED RALPH YAWATA’S NOMINATION:
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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EMC-5: NOMINATION OF RICHARD H. BENNETT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL
(Comm. 642) MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
APPROVED RICHARD H. BENNETT’S NOMINATION:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
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: 10:50 a.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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Kona and Hilo is lost for more than a short period of time, the meeting will be terminated. Council
Member will be present at the following location:
Hilo Council Chambers, Hawai‘i County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401.
(Pursuant to HRS §92-7 and Council Rule No. 2, Council Members Greggor Ilagan, Dennis
“Fresh” Onishi, and Danny Paleka will be participating from the Hilo Council Chambers.)
Public attendance via videoconference will be available at the Hilo location.
Public attendance via courtesy site 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.
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Public attendance via courtesy site is also available at the following location until public 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.
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.
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.
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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 counciltestimony@hawaiicounty.gov.
Please submit separate testimony for each item.
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 submittal.
Each video submittal shall be limited to a single agenda item
. 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 24 and March 2, 2016, at 6 p.m.; Fridays, February 26 and March 4, 2016,
at 12 p.m.; and Sundays, February 28 and March 6, 2016, 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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