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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 07/07/2016 2014-2016 DRU MAMO KANUHA M<r os ' AARON S.Y. CHUNG Chair and Presiding Officer �`-`y^ 16�; `, MAILE"MEDEIROS"DAVID ?��.',% �//;. KAREN EOFF VALERIE T. POINDEXTER `'s' - GREGGOR ILAGAN DENNIS"FRESH"ONISHI Vice Chair :•37.-•11 E Of,Mf' DANNY PALEKA MARGARET WILLE COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 45th Session ORDER OF BUSINESS -o Hawai`i County Building w - 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i July 7, 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 ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Hawai‘i County Council-45 July 7, 2016 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 June 3, 2015 July 1, 2015 COMMUNICATIONS ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 534-16 AUTHORIZES THE EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN CODE REQUIREMENTS, (Draft 2): PURSUANT TO SECTION 201H-38 AND SECTION 46-15 OF THE HAWAI`I REVISED STATUTES, FOR HUALALAI HEALTH, LLC, KONA, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-5-010:061 Authorizes the County to exempt the Hualālai Kai Senior Housing project from certain code requirements to help reduce the cost of producing the affordable housing portion of the project. The exemptions would waive building and grading permit fees, requirement for a use permit, the rezoning application process, road improvements, fair share/impact fees, community development plan concurrency requirements, and the time requirement to secure Final Plan Approval under Condition D of Ordinance 03-69. Reference: Comm. 897.3 Intr. by: Ms. David Approve: HSSSC-2 Res. 541-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO SEND STAFF TO THE 2016 HAWAI‘I RECREATION AND PARKS SOCIETY CONFERENCE Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Recreation Division Other Current Expenses account ($3,000) and Subscription and Membership account ($2,000). Reference: Comm. 910 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Page 2 Hawai‘i County Council-45 July 7, 2016 Res. 542-16: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO AWARD FUNDS TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WEST HAWAI‘I, INC. Grant funds in the amount of $336,000 would be used to supplement the construction of four homes for low income families at the Kamakoa Nui Affordable Workforce Housing Project in Waikoloa. Reference: Comm. 912 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Res. 543-16: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DONATION OF AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DEFIBRILLATORS (AEDs) FROM THE HILO MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, FOR USE BY THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT Donated by the Hilo Medical Center Foundation, 33 AEDs with an estimated value of $50,000. Reference: Comm. 913 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Res. 544-16: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DEFIBRILLATORS (AEDs) FOR THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year maintenance agreement for 33 AEDs at a cost of approximately $150 each per year. Reference: Comm. 914 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Page 3 Hawai‘i County Council-45 July 7, 2016 Res. 545-16: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE HILO MEDICAL CENTER, PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, TO DONATE AN AMBULANCE TO THIS STATE-RUN ORGANIZATION Authorizes the donation of a decommissioned ambulance from the Fire Department for non-emergency transportation of patients from the hospital to locations of close proximity. Reference: Comm. 915 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Res. 546-16: 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 PARKS AND RECREATION Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement at a monthly cost of approximately $150.49. Reference: Comm. 916 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Res. 547-16: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR FOUR COPY MACHINES FOR THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement at a total monthly cost of approximately $1,640. Reference: Comm. 917 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Page 4 Hawai‘i County Council-45 July 7, 2016 Res. 548-16: DIRECTS THE CLERK OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I TO TAKE NECESSARY ACTION TO PLACE THE CHARTER AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY ORDINANCE NO. 15-81 ON THE 2016 GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT Directs the Clerk to place a ballot question for Ordinance No. 15-81, relating to County bands, on the 2016 General Election ballot for approval by the voters of the County on November 8, 2016. Reference: Comm. 918 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha Res. 549-16: DIRECTS THE CLERK OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I TO TAKE NECESSARY ACTION TO PLACE THE CHARTER AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY ORDINANCE NO. 16-62 ON THE 2016 GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT Directs the Clerk to place a ballot question for Ordinance No. 16-62, relating to the General Plan, on the 2016 General Election ballot for approval by the voters of the County on November 8, 2016. Reference: Comm. 919 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha Res. 550-16: 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 LGBT LEGACY FOUNDATION FOR A REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES RELATED TO THE FOURTH ANNUAL LGBT PRIDE PARADE AND FESTIVAL Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 920 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan Page 5 Hawai‘i County Council-45 July 7, 2016 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 208: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-2 (NORTH AND SOUTH KONA 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 ND FAMILY AGRICULTURAL – TWO ACRES (FA-2a) AT KŪKI‘O 2 & MANINI‘ŌWALI, NORTH KONA, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-2-004:027 (Applicants: Carl and Christine Carlson) (Area: 5 acres) The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this change of zone, which would allow the applicants to subdivide the property into two parcels. The applicants state they would retain a three-acre lot and convey the remaining two-acre lot to their daughter. Reference: Comm. 887 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan (B/R) First Reading: June 15, 2016 Bill 209: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 03-115, WHICH RECLASSFIED LANDS FROM MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – 1,000 SQUARE FEET (RM-1) TO VILLAGE COMMERCIAL – 7,500 SQUARE FEET (CV-7.5) AT HONUAULA, NORTH KONA, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-5-022:040 (Applicant: Tante Urban) (Area: 7,500 square feet) The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this five-year time extension to Condition C, time to complete construction. The new applicant states he intends to construct a six-unit, multiple-family apartment building with a commercial kitchen on the ground floor. Reference: Comm. 888 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan (B/R) First Reading: June 15, 2016 Page 6 Hawai‘i County Council-45 July 7, 2016 Bill 210: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 889 (FORMERLY KAMUELA ZONE MAP, CURRENTLY LALAMILO PUʻUKAPU ZONE MAP), WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM AGRICULTURAL – FORTY ACRES (A-40a) TO ND AGRICULTURAL – FIVE ACRES (A-5a) AT PU‘UKAPU HOMESTEADS, 2 SERIES, SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEYS: 6-4-017:023, 064-067, AND 078 (FORMERLY 6-4-017:023) (Planning Director Initiated) The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this amendment to the Zoning Code, which would delete Conditions C and H removing limiting agricultural use restrictions, and add a new condition to allow the full range of agricultural land uses. Reference: Comm. 889 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan (B/R) First Reading: June 15, 2016 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 July 5, 2016 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 locations until 4:30 p.m. or later in the event public testimony has not been completed:  Kona Council Office and , West Hawai‘i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A;  Waimea Council Office, Holomua Center, 64-1067 Māmalahoa Highway, Suite 5. Page 7 Hawai‘i County Council-45 July 7, 2016 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;  Old Kohala Courthouse, 54-3900 Akoni Pule Highway, Kapa‘au; and  Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility, 15-2710 Kauhale Street. If, due to unanticipated circumstances, the courtesy site is unavailable and/or participation is disrupted, the scheduled meeting will continue. Live stream of County Council Meetings: Council meetings are available for live viewing. 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Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television - Channel 55: Fridays, July 15 and 22, 2016, at 12 p.m.; Sundays, July 17 and 24, 2016, at 9 a.m.; and Wednesdays, July 20 and 27, 2016, at 6 p.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/.) Page 8