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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 08/03/2016 2014-2016 ACTIONS 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 47 th Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawai‘i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai‘i August 3, 2016 9:00 a.m. (Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.) INVOCATION Reverend Tag Taggart of the Center for Spiritual Living CALL TO ORDER 9:05 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. Hawai‘i County Council-47 August 3, 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 COMMUNICATIONS ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 552-16: SUPPORTS THE NECESSARY INITIATIVES FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I TO ACHIEVE CERTIFICATION AS A BLUE ZONES COMMUNITY Urges the County to adopt policies that will apply towards certification as a Blue Zones Community, with an emphasis on reducing tobacco use, increasing production of and access to healthy foods, and implementation of complete Streets projects. Reference: Comm. 922 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: HSSSC-3 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Res. 553-16: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO NEGOTIATE A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY, OLD WAIMEA TAX OFFICE, SITUATED AT WAIMEA, SOUTH KOHALA, COUNTY AND STATE OF HAWAI‘I, IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 6-7-002:025, TO THE WAIMEA PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION The property, consisting of 31,652 square feet, would be used by the Waimea Preservation Association as a historical resource center. Reference: Comm. 925 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Approve: FC-70 (Vote on Res. 553-16 is on the next page.) Page 2 Hawai‘i County Council-47 August 3, 2016 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Res. 557-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PAY FOR A CROSSWALK AND FLASHING LIGHTS FOR HAWAI‘I MONTESSORI SCHOOL ON MANAWALEʻA STREET, NORTH KONA Transfers $10,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Public Works, Transfer to Highway Fund account. Reference: Comm. 933 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. 558-16: 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 FUTURE FOR THE 2016 HAWAI‘I ISLAND WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP FORUM Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Kona Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 935 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. Page 3 Hawai‘i County Council-47 August 3, 2016 Res. 559-16: 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 EXPENSES RELATING TO PERSONNEL TRAINING FOR END-OF-LIFE CARE Transfers $3,000 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. 936 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. 560-16: 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 LIONS FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS AND EVENTS TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN FAMILY LIFE Transfers $6,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 937 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. Page 4 Hawai‘i County Council-47 August 3, 2016 Res. 561-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD FOR THE CONVOY OF HOPE BIG ISLAND COMMUNITY EVENT 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. 938 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. Res. 562-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO PĀHOA SCHOOLS SUPPORT FOUNDATION FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES RELATED TO THE 2016 PĀHOA HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRAD NIGHT Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 939 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. Page 5 Hawai‘i County Council-47 August 3, 2016 Res. 563-16: 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 KEA‘AU COUGARS ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES RELATED TO THE 2016 KEA‘AU HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRAD NIGHT 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. 940 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. Res. 564-16: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a two-year agreement with Threat Track. The subscription is for 100-249 licenses, which will cover all users at the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney. Reference: Comm. 941 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. Page 6 Hawai‘i County Council-47 August 3, 2016 Res. 565-16: ESTABLISHES A HAWAI‘I ISLAND PACKAGING SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE (HIPSI) STAKEHOLDERS TASK FORCE Task Force to include Federal, State, and County agencies and representatives of the private sector who shall meet to seek legislative actions that will: (1) require retailer and producer take-back of non-recyclable, non-reusable, and non- compostable products and packaging; and (2) prevent the production of packaging waste and promote the use of packaging products that can be reused, recycled, and recovered. Reference: Comm. 944 Intr. by: Mr. Paleka Waived: EMC AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND HELD OVER TO THE AUGUST 17, 2016, COUNCIL MEETING, PURSUANT TO COUNCIL RULE 24(1)(e): Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Res. 566-16: AUTHORIZES THE EMPLOYMENT OF A PRIVATE ATTORNEY AS PART OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAIʻI, THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, THE COUNTY OF KAUAʻI, AND THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO REPRESENT THE PUBLIC EMPLOYER IN COLLECTIVE BARGAINING MATTERS RELATING TO LITIGATION OF UNION PROPOSALS Authorizes the retention of special counsel, at a cost not to exceed $25,000, to represent the County in proceedings before the Labor Relations Board relating to Bargaining Unit 11 contract negotiations (firefighters). Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership, pursuant to Section 6-5.5, Hawai‘i County Charter ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ; and Page 7 Hawai‘i County Council-47 August 3, 2016 Res. 567-16: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAIʻI, THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, THE COUNTY OF KAUAʻI, AND THE COUNTY OF MAUI FOR COST SHARING IN THE SERVICES OF A PRIVATE ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT THE PUBLIC EMPLOYER IN MATTERS RELATING TO LITIGATION OF UNION PROPOSALS Would allow the County, pursuant to Section 46-7 of the Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, to enter into an intergovernmental agreement to share costs and services for a private attorney in proceedings before the Labor Relations Board relating to Bargaining Unit 11 contract negotiations (firefighters). Reference: Comm. 945 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 223: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 16-72, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2017 Increases revenues in the Transfer from General Fund account ($10,000); and appropriates the same to the Signals and Street Lights account. Funds would be used to install a crosswalk and flashing lights on Manawaleʻa Street in North Kona. Reference: Comm. 942 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC ST PASSED 1READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 8 Hawai‘i County Council-47 August 3, 2016 Bill 224: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 16-72, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2017 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants – High Intensity Impact Grant account ($40,425); and appropriates the same to the High Intensity Impact Grant account. Funds would be used to combat the methamphetamine drug problem by conducting sting operations and training officers in the enforcement of these drug related cases. Reference: Comm. 943 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC ST PASSED 1READING: 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) Bill 206 AMENDS SECTION 25-8-26 (PĀHOA ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (Draft 2): (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) TO VILLAGE COMMERCIAL –10,000 SQUARE FEET (CV-10) AT NĀNĀWALE HOMESTEADS, PĀHOA, PUNA, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 1-5-011:008 AND 1-5-011:009 (Applicants: David and Charlene Ewing) (Area: Approx. 17,994 square feet) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this change of zone, which would allow the applicants to develop a 2,400 square- foot commercial building into an internet coffee shop and retail business complex on Pāhoa Village Road in downtown Pāhoa. Reference: Comm. 876.5 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan Referred to the Planning Department: June 3, 2016 First Reading: July 19, 2016 ND PASSED 2AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 9 Hawai‘i County Council-47 August 3, 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 Postponed: July 7, 2016 (Note: There is a motion by Mr. Ilagan, seconded by Mr. Paleka, to approve Bill 210.) ND PASSED 2AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Bill 213: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 2, OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO MOVING VEHICLES Adds a portion of Old Māmalahoa Highway to Section 24-265, Schedule 13 (Yield locations), subsection (b), North Hilo, to limit traffic to one vehicle at a time over the Hakalau Stream Bridge. Reference: Comm. 905 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: July 19, 2016 ND PASSED 2AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 10 Hawai‘i County Council-47 August 3, 2016 Bill 214: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL – THREE ACRES (A-3a) TO FAMILY AGRICULTURAL – ND ONE ACRE (FA-1a) AT WAIĀKEA HOMESTEADS 2, WAIĀKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAIʻI, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-034:044 (Applicant: Chris Brilhante) (Area: 3.5876 acres) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this change of zone, which would allow the applicant to subdivide the property into three lots. The applicant states that the lots will be conveyed to family members. Reference: Comm. 906 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan (B/R) First Reading: July 19, 2016 ND PASSED 2AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Bill 215: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 06-114, WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL – 20,000 SQUARE FEET (CG-20) AT WAIĀKEA HOUSE LOTS, HAWAIʻI, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEYS: 2-2-034:066, 078, AND 079 (Applicant: Big Island Candies, Inc.) (Area: Approx. 45,450 square feet) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for an eight-year time extension to Condition C (time to complete construction) as well as Conditions D, E, and F (roadway infrastructure improvements). The applicant states it intends to construct an additional two-story, 25,000 square foot production/storage facility and open visitor rest area. Reference: Comm. 907 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan (B/R) First Reading: July 19, 2016 ND PASSED 2AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 11 Hawai‘i County Council-47 August 3, 2016 Bill 216: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 04-56, WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM AGRICULTURAL – FIVE ACRES (A-5a) TO SINGLE FAMILY ND RESIDENTIAL – 7,500 SQUARE FEET (RS-7.5) AT PUAPUAʻA 2, NORTH KONA, HAWAIʻI, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEYS: 7-5-020:071 AND 072 (Applicant: Aliʻi Palms, LLC) (Area: 10.142 acres) The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for amendments to Condition B (final subdivision approval) and Condition J (construction of drainage improvements); and its unfavorable recommendation to amend Condition V (fair share contributions). The proposed project has not changed from that presented by the former applicant to develop a 58-unit, single-family residential subdivision and related improvements. Reference: Comm. 911 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan (B/R) First Reading: July 19, 2016 ND PASSED 2AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Bill 217 AMENDS SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, (Draft 2): CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) TO NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL – 10,000 SQUARE FEET (CN-10) AT ST WAIĀKEA HOUSE LOTS 1, WAIĀKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAIʻI, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEYS: 2-2-027:038, 039, AND 058 (Applicant: James Ishii) (Area: 58,500 square feet) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its negative recommendation for this change of zone, which would allow the applicant to consolidate three contiguous lots on which the applicant’s three existing dwellings would be removed to develop a 14,000 square foot commercial building to be used as office space with on-site parking provided. Reference: Comm. 908.4 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan (B/R) First Reading: July 19, 2016 (Vote on Bill 217, Draft 2, is on the next page.) Page 12 Hawai‘i County Council-47 August 3, 2016 ND PASSED 2AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Bill 220: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 16-73, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2016, TO JUNE 30, 2017 Adds the Parks and Recreation Hilo Bayfront Trails - Federal project for $165,667 to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from Federal Grants Receivable ($165,667). Funds would be used to construct a paved multi-purpose pathway along Hilo Bayfront. Reference: Comm. 928 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff First Reading: July 19, 2016 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter ND PASSED 2AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Bill 221: REPEALS ORDINANCE NO. 15-81, WHICH INITIATED AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, CHAPTER 3, SECTION 6-3.4, OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CHARTER (2014), RELATING TO COUNTY BANDS Reference: Comm. 930 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan First Reading: July 19, 2016 2/3 Vote: Second of three required readings ND PASSED 2OF THREE REQUIRED READINGS: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 13 Hawai‘i County Council-47 August 3, 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.) 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Public testimony may also be submitted Page 14 Hawai‘i County Council-47 August 3, 2016 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 Each (communication, bill, resolution, or report number), and number of testifiers on the video submittal. 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, August 10 and 17, 2016, at 6 p.m.; Fridays, August 12 and 19, 2016, at 12 p.m.; and Sundays, August 14 and 21, 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/.) Page 15