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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 08/17/2016 2014-2016 DRU MAMO KANUHA �,N`vles"'+k,�. AARON S. Y. CHUNG Chair and Presiding Officer :• „ 1,6i;�; MAILE"MEDEIROS"DAVID KAREN EOFF VALERIE T. POINDEXTER • -ms •'s - GREGGOR ILAGAN Vice Chair ° •:: DENNIS"FRESH"ONISHI � d:"" DANNY PALEKA MARGARET WILLE COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai`i Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street - Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 48th Session ORDER OF BUSINESS West Hawai`i Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i August 17, 2016 9:00 a.m. (Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.) INVOCATION Pastor Makana Delovio of New Hope Legacy CALL TO ORDER 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-48 August 17, 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. 565-16 ESTABLISHES A HAWAI‘I ISLAND PACKAGING SUSTAINABILITY (Draft 2): INITIATIVE (HIPSI) STAKEHOLDERS TASK FORCE Task Force to include Federal, State, and County agencies and representatives of the public and private sector who shall meet to seek legislative actions to prevent the production of packaging waste and promote the use of packaging products that can be reused, recycled, and recovered, as provided for in the County’s Integrated Resources and Solid Waste Management Plan. Reference: Comm. 944.13 Intr. by: Mr. Paleka Waived: EMC Held Over: August 3, 2016 (Pursuant to Council Rule 24(1)(e)) (Note: There is a motion by Mr. Paleka, seconded by Mr. Onishi, to approve Res. 565-16, as amended.) ; and Comm. 944.14: From Council Member Margaret Wille, dated August 10, 2016, transmitting a proposed amendment to Res. 565-16, Draft 2. Res. 569-16: 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 REIMBURSEMENT OF TH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE 4 ANNUAL LGBT PRIDE PARADE AND FESTIVAL Transfers $1,280 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 954 Intr. by: Mr. Paleka Page 2 Hawai‘i County Council-48 August 17, 2016 Res. 571-16: 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 SUMMIT Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 956 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Res. 572-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES TO BUILD AN ENCLOSED DOG PARK AT KAMAKOA NUI PARK IN WAIKOLOA VILLAGE Transfers $6,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Maintenance Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 957 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Res. 573-16: 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 $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 958 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Page 3 Hawai‘i County Council-48 August 17, 2016 Res. 574-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE BIG ISLAND FOR OPERATING EXPENSES AT THE PĀHOA CLUBHOUSE Transfers $7,500 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. 959 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan Res. 575-16: 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 COUNTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL TO PURCHASE CITRIC ACID TO HELP CONTROL COQUI FROGS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 2 Transfers $3,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 960 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Res. 576-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MĀLAMA O PUNA FOR THE PĀHOA VILLAGE BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT Transfers $5,000 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. 961 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan Page 4 Hawai‘i County Council-48 August 17, 2016 Res. 577-16: 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 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. 962 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha Res. 578-16: 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 $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Committee on Status of Women account. Reference: Comm. 963 Intr. by: Mr. Paleka Res. 579-16: 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 COUNTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL TO ASSIST WITH CITRIC ACID VOUCHERS FOR COQUI FROG CONTROL Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 964 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan Page 5 Hawai‘i County Council-48 August 17, 2016 Res. 580-16: 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 REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONVOY OF HOPE BIG ISLAND COMMUNITY EVENT Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 965 Intr. by: Mr. Paleka Res. 581-16: 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 THE COQUI FROG INFESTATION Transfers $6,000 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. 966 Intr. by: Ms. David Res. 582-16: 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 IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 8 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. 967 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Page 6 Hawai‘i County Council-48 August 17, 2016 Res. 583-16: 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 COUNTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL FOR THE PURCHASE OF CITRIC ACID TO HELP CONTROL THE COQUI FROG INFESTATION IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 968 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Res. 584-16: 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. 969 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Res. 585-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO ASSIST IN EXPENSES RELATED TO THE 2016 FOURTH OF JULY FESTIVITIES IN HILO Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Culture and Education Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 970 Intr. by: Mr. Paleka Page 7 Hawai‘i County Council-48 August 17, 2016 Res. 586-16: 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 A REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR THE CONVOY OF HOPE BIG ISLAND COMMUNITY EVENT Transfers $2,000 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. 971 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan Res. 587-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS WATER POLO TEAM’S CULTURAL EXCHANGE IN HONG KONG Transfers $500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Culture and Education Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 972 Intr. by: Mr. Paleka Res. 588-16: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF ONE FIRE APPARATUS (TANKER TRUCK) FOR THE HAWAI‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreeement at an approximate monthly cost of $8,000 for one tanker truck to be assigned to the Waimea Fire Station. Reference: Comm. 975 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Page 8 Hawai‘i County Council-48 August 17, 2016 Res. 589-16: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT WITH THOMPSON REUTERS FOR WESTLAW NEXT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year subscription agreeement with Thompson Reuters for the Westlaw Next online legal research application to be used by the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney for trial preparation. Reference: Comm. 976 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Res. 590-16: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY DONATION OF $2,000 TO THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT Donated by Monte Gonzales. Funds would be used for child victim sexual assault training for the Department’s Hilo Juvenile Aid Section. Reference: Comm. 977 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Res. 591-16: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR A CASHIERING SYSTEM Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year agreement that would improve the Finance Department’s Vehicle Registration and Licensing division’s cash handling procedures and allow for improved auditing controls to be implemented. Reference: Comm. 978 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Page 9 Hawai‘i County Council-48 August 17, 2016 Res. 593-16: 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 COVO FOUNDATION FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE 2016 FILIPINO AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION Transfers $2,500 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. 982 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan Res. 594-16: 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 COVO FOUNDATION FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE 2016 FILIPINO AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION AND BARRIO FIESTA Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Research and Development, Hawai‘i County Resource Center account. Reference: Comm. 984 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 222: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 16-73, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2016, TO JUNE 30, 2017 Adds the Parks and Recreation Wainaku Gym Facility Repairs and Renovation - County project for $2,250,000 to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund - Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($2,250,000). Funds would be used for renovations and upgrades, including structural investigation and repair of the foundation settlement; replacement of ceilings, walls, fixtures, equipment, and furnishings; repair of doors and windows; repainting; and accessibility improvements. Reference: Comm. 934 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: FC-73 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter Page 10 Hawai‘i County Council-48 August 17, 2016 Bill 225: 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 – Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) Program account ($1,586); and appropriates the same to the SAFE Program account. Funds would be used to provide victim services in cases involving crimes against women. Reference: Comm. 973 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Bill 226: 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 State Grants – Career Criminal Program account ($54,512); and appropriates the same to the Career Criminal Program account. The State has increased its funds to the County for the continuation of the program. Reference: Comm. 974 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) 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 Second Reading: August 3, 2016 2/3 Vote: Third of three required readings Page 11 Hawai‘i County Council-48 August 17, 2016 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 First Reading: 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 First Reading: August 3, 2016 REPORTS FC-71 NOMINATION OF HUGH Y. ONO TO THE SALARY COMMISSION (Comm. 950): FC-72 NOMINATION OF FLORENCE K. IDEDA TO THE SALARY COMMISSION (Comm. 951): PSMTC-16 NOMINATION OF WAYNE K. DELUZ TO THE POLICE COMMISSION (Comm. 946): PSMTC-17 NOMINATION OF CARL CARLSON, JR., TO THE POLICE COMMISSION (Comm. 947): PSMTC-18 NOMINATION OF PAUL PAIVA TO THE POLICE COMMISSION (Comm. 948): Page 12 Hawai‘i County Council-48 August 17, 2016 PSMTC-19 NOMINATION OF KIRSTIN KAHALOA TO THE LIQUOR COMMISSION (Comm. 949): ; and Comm. 949.1: From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated August 8, 2016, transmitting Kirstin Kahaloa’s request that her nomination to the Liquor Commission be withdrawn. 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 August 15, 2016 accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8255 by . Relay users please call 711(961-8255) to contact our office. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes (hereinafter “HRS”) §92-3.5, the Hawai‘i County Council will be conducting this meeting via videoconference. If audio stream between Kona and Hilo is lost for more than a short period of time, the meeting will be terminated. Council Members 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 Member Dennis “Fresh” Onishi 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. 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. Page 13 Hawai‘i County Council-48 August 17, 2016 If, due to unanticipated circumstances, the courtesy site is unavailable and/or participation is disrupted, the scheduled meeting will continue. 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