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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
35 th Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawai‘i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i
March 2, 2016
11:00 a.m.
(Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.)
INVOCATION Captain Celestine Ruwethin of Hilo Salvation Army Temple Corps
CALL TO ORDER 11:07 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
October 15, 2014
January 6, 2016
APPROVED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi,
Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 710: APPOINTMENT OF RANDALL “RANDY” KUROHARA AS MANAGING
DIRECTOR
From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated February 23, 2016, submitting for the
Council’s review and confirmation the above appointment.
Waived: FC
CONFIRMED:
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. 392-16: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR HOUSING
(Draft 2) ASSISTANCE PAYMENT CONTRACT (AGREEMENT) WITH
MOHOULI SENIOR, PHASE 3, LLLP (PROVIDER), OWNER OF THE
MOHOULI HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT, PHASE 3 (PROJECT),
SELECTED FOR THE SECTION 8 PROJECT-BASED VOUCHER PROGRAM
(PBV PROGRAM) AS OFFERED THROUGH A PUBLIC NOTICE DATED
AUGUST 16, 23, AND 30, 2015
The purpose of the PBV Program is to encourage property owners to make
available rental housing units to low-income families that are not within the
current housing fair market rents. The Office of Housing and Community
Development would like to assist 30 units in the County under the funding
available for this purpose.
Reference: Comm. 661.1
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Approve: FC-50
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 398-16: 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 FOR THE 2016 “SPLASH BASH KA‘Ū” IN
NĀ‘ĀLEHU
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 671
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. 399-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO BASIC
IMAGE, INC., FOR THE 12TH ANNUAL HONOLI‘I & HAKALAU PᾹKA
ALOHA HONUA SURFING CLASSIC
Transfers $4,800 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Administration Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 672
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Chung – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 400-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS OF
THE PALACE THEATER TO ASSIST IN THE PURCHASE AND
INSTALLATION OF PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS
Transfers $25,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Research and Development, Energy
account.
Reference: Comm. 675
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. 401-16: 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
ISLAND WORKFORCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ʻOHANA TO
DEFRAY MILEAGE COSTS FOR THE “NINE MONTHS: WINDOW OF
HOPE” PILOT PROJECT
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
This pilot project provides prenatal care visits, substance abuse treatment, and
counseling services for pregnant women with substance abuse issues.
Reference: Comm. 676
Intr. by: Mr. Paleka
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Chung – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 402-16: 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 7); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 680
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. 403-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE SHARED-RIDE TAXI
COUPONS FOR DISABLED PERSONS THROUGH THE MASS TRANSIT
AGENCY
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Mass Transit Agency, Other Current
Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 681
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. 404-16: AMENDS RESOLUTION NO. 256-13 BY INCREASING THE COST CAP FOR
THE FINAL YEAR OF A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE
SOFTWARE AND LICENSING FOR THE COUNTY EMAIL SYSTEM
Increases from $180,000 to $197,749.48 for the final year of the three-year
agreement for the County’s total licensing count adjustments and additional
licensing to allow for email anti-virus and anti-spam services added by a
supplemental agreement.
Reference: Comm. 682
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. 416-16: URGES THE HAWAIʻI STATE LEGISLATURE TO PASS SENATE
BILL NO. 2933 AND HOUSE BILL NO. 2404 APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR
A FEDERAL INSPECTION STATION AT KONA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Funds would be used to replace a structure that no longer meets United States
Customs and Border Protection technical standards; provides the state with a
second international port of entry.
Reference: Comm. 708
Intr. by: Mr. Onishi
Waived: GREDC (per Comm. 708.1)
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 139: 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 Environmental Management Kealakehe Scrap Metal Yard Remediation -
State Revolving Funds (SRF) project for $6 million to the Capital Budget. Funds
for this project shall be provided from SRF ($6 million). Funds would be used to
excavate lead impacted soil and transport it to the West Hawai‘i Sanitary Landfill
for final disposal. This request allows the County to take advantage of the lower
interest rates provided by the SRF Loan Program.
Reference: Comm. 663
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Approve: FC-51
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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Bill 144: 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 - Housing Choice Voucher Program
account ($1,321,500); and appropriates same to the Office of Housing and
Community Development’s Voucher Rental Subsidies account. Funds would be
used for payment of rental assistance for eligible participants in the program.
Reference: Comm. 686
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: FC (per Comm. 686.1)
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 145: 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 Transfer from General Fund account ($13,000); and
appropriates the same to the Office of Housing, Other Current Expenses
(Construction of entranceway rock wall sign and purchase of picnic tables,
District – 8) account.
Reference: Comm. 687
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.
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Bill 148: 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 – Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Special
Sex Assault Unit account ($8,618); and appropriates the same to the Prosecuting
Attorney’s JAG Special Sex Assault Unit account.
Reference: Comm. 690
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)
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
First Reading: February 17, 2016
Note: Second of two required readings,
Section 101-13, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes
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 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)
First Reading: February 17, 2016
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 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)
First Reading: February 17, 2016
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.
; and
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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.
First Reading: February 17, 2016
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 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
First Reading: February 17, 2016
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 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
First Reading: February 17, 2016
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
Comm. 678: STACY S. K. HIGA, ET AL. VS. COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI, ET AL.;
CIVIL NO. 08-1-0293
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Section Chief Laureen L. Martin, dated
February 10, 2016, requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult
with the Council the above-entitled matter, including settlement discussion.
CONCURRED WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF CORP. COUNSEL:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Comm. 679: RONALD DALESSIO AND ROY ATIZ VS. COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI, ET AL.;
CIVIL NO. 10-1-0099
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Steven D. Strauss, dated February 11, 2016,
requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council
the above-entitled matter, including settlement discussion.
CONCURRED WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF CORP. COUNSEL:
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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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.)
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