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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
48 th Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
West Hawai‘i Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokālole 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 9:04 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-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.)
AMENDED TO DRAFT 3 AND ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
; and
Comm. 944.14: From Council Member Margaret Wille, dated August 10, 2016, transmitting a
proposed amendment to Res. 565-16, Draft 2.
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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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
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. 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
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. 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
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. 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
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. 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
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. 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
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. 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
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. 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
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. 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
WITHDRAWN BY INTRODUCER
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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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
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. 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Wille – 1.
Excused: None.
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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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
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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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
ST
PASSED 1READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
ST
PASSED 1READING:
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 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
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 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
RD
PASSED 3 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 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
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 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
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.
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REPORTS
FC-71 NOMINATION OF HUGH Y. ONO TO THE SALARY COMMISSION
(Comm. 950):
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
FC-72 NOMINATION OF FLORENCE K. IDEDA TO THE SALARY COMMISSION
(Comm. 951):
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
PSMTC-16 NOMINATION OF WAYNE K. DELUZ TO THE POLICE COMMISSION
(Comm. 946):
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
PSMTC-17 NOMINATION OF CARL CARLSON, JR., TO THE POLICE COMMISSION
(Comm. 947):
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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PSMTC-18 NOMINATION OF PAUL PAIVA TO THE POLICE COMMISSION
(Comm. 948):
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
PSMTC-19 NOMINATION OF KIRSTIN KAHALOA TO THE LIQUOR COMMISSION
(Comm. 949):
WITHDRAWN
; 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
ADJOURNMENT2:30 p.m.
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.
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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.
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. 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
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 24 and 31, 2016, at 6 p.m.; Fridays, August 26 and September 2, 2016, at 12 p.m.;
and Sundays, August 28 and September 4, 2016, at 9 a.m. (These airtimes are subject to preemption by
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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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