HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 09/07/2016 2014-2016 ACTIONS
DRU MAMO KANUHA AARON S. Y. CHUNG
Chair and Presiding Officer MAILE “MEDEIROS” DAVID
KAREN EOFF
VALERIE T. POINDEXTER GREGGOR ILAGAN
Vice Chair DENNIS “FRESH” ONISHI
DANNY PALEKA
MARGARET WILLE
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
th
49 Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawai‘i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i
September 7, 2016
9:00 a.m.
(Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.)
INVOCATION Pastor Bob Tominaga of Thy Word Ministries
CALL TO ORDER
9:03 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-49 September 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 August 5, 2015
September 16, 2015
APPROVED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Poindexter, Wille, and
Chair Kanuha – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Onishi and Paleka – 2.
Excused: None.
COMMUNICATIONS
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 568-16: SUPPORTS THE PRINCIPLES OF THE UNITED NATIONS’ CONVENTION
ON THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST
WOMEN
Affirms the tenets and principles within the “Convention” and urges the County to
work with the Hawaiʻi State Commission on the Status of Women and the County
of Hawaiʻi’s Committee on the Status of Women to perform an analysis on gender
equality, which includes the examination of race, disability, immigration status,
sexual orientation, and other characteristics that are linked to gender.
Reference: Comm. 953
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
Approve: GREDC-7
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. 592-16: POSTPONES COUNCIL ACTION ON REZONING APPLICATIONS IN
THE HĀMĀKUA DISTRICT, WAIPIʻO THROUGH KAIWIKI, UNTIL
THE HĀMĀKUA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN IS ADOPTED
BY ORDINANCE, OR UNTIL JUNE 30, 2017, WHICHEVER SHALL OCCUR
FIRST
Seeks to demonstrate the County’s commitment to the Community Development
process as a guiding principle for well-planned and responsible future growth in the
Hāmākua district.
Reference: Comm. 980
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
Approve: PC-72
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
Noes: Council Member Onishi – 1.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 596-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HᾹMᾹKUA
YOUTH FOUNDATION INC. FOR THE MULTICULTURAL AWARENESS
PROGRAM
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 988
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. 597-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE WREATHS TO BE
PLACED AT THE WEST HAWAI‘I VETERANS CEMETERY FOR THE
NATIONAL WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA DAY ON DECEMBER 17, 2016
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Administration Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 989
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. 598-16: 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 RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE 2016 HAWAI‘I ISLAND
VETERANS DAY PARADE
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 990
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. 599-16: 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 RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE 2016 HAWAI‘I
ISLAND VETERANS DAY PARADE
Transfers $500 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. 991
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. 600-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Transfers $10,810 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Maintenance
Equipment account.
Reference: Comm. 992
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.
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Res. 601-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO
SPECIAL OLYMPICS HAWAI‘I INC. TO ASSIST EAST HAWAI‘I
ATHLETES WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO PARTICIPATION IN
THE HOLIDAY CLASSIC GAMES ON O‘AHU
Transfers $10,000 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. 993
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.
Res. 602-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO SPECIAL
OLYMPICS HAWAI‘I INC. TO ASSIST WEST HAWAI‘I ATHLETES WITH
EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE BIG ISLAND REGIONAL BOWLING
TOURNAMENT AND ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Administration Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 994
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. 603-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO SPECIAL
OLYMPICS HAWAI‘I, INC., TO SUPPORT ITS BASKETBALL, BOCCE,
AND BOWLING PROGRAMS IN WEST HAWAI‘I
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Administration Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 995
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.
Res. 604-16: 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 EXPERT WITNESS
CONSULTATION SERVICES WITH MATTERS RELATING TO THE
BARGAINING UNIT 11 (FIREFIGHTERS) INTEREST ARBITRATION
Reference: Comm. 996
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. 605-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO
PORTABLE GENERATOR/LIGHT UNITS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
TO SERVICE HᾹMᾹKUA AND NORTH HILO
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Police Department, Hāmākua Police Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 998
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.
Res. 606-16: 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
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE BIG ISLAND TO ASSIST WITH
EXPENSES RELATING TO THE NUTRITIONAL SNACK
SUPPLEMENTATION PROGRAM
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. 1001
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. 607-16: 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 ISLAND HIV/AIDS FOUNDATION FOR EXPENSES RELATED
TO IMPROVING ITS SERVICES IN WEST HAWAI‘I
Transfers $3,450 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Research and Development, Hawai‘i
County Resource Center account.
Reference: Comm. 1002
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. 608-16: 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 ISLAND HIV/AIDS FOUNDATION FOR EXPENSES RELATED
TO IMPROVING ITS SERVICES IN WEST HAWAI‘I
Transfers $3,450 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Research and Development, Hawai‘i
County Resource Center account.
Reference: Comm. 1003
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. 609-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO
COMMUNITY ENTERPRISES TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR
WEST HAWAI‘I COMMUNITY FORUMS
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Research and Development, Hawai‘i
County Resource Center account.
Reference: Comm. 1004
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. 610-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO
COMMUNITY ENTERPRISES TO PAY FOR EXPENSES ASSOCIATED
WITH CONDUCTING COMMUNITY FORUMS IN WEST HAWAI‘I
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Research and Development, Hawai‘i
County Resource Center account.
Reference: Comm. 1005
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. 611-16: 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
RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO ASSIST
WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO THE 2016 HAWAI‘I ISLAND VETERANS
DAY PARADE
Transfers $500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1006
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. 613-16: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
HOMELAND SECURITY, PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES
SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO REPLACE SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA)
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Homeland Security –
Federal Emergency Management Agency to enable the County to accept funds for
the purchase of new SCBA to be used by the Hawai‘i Fire Department.
Reference: Comm. 1011
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. 614-16: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I, DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH, ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE DIVISION, PURSUANT TO
HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO
THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into an agreement to provide funds for community
organization and the evaluation and planning of a substance abuse prevention
system.
Reference: Comm. 1012
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. 615-16: 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 FINANCE
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement for one multi-
function copier for the Department’s Treasury Division.
Reference: Comm. 1013
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. 616-16: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR MULTI-YEAR LEASES
FOR TWO MULTI-FUNCTION COPY MACHINES FOR THE DEPARTMENT
OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into five-year lease agreements for two multi-
function copiers.
Reference: Comm. 1016
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. 619-16: 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
TH
IMAGE, INC., FOR THE 13 ANNUAL HONOLI‘I PᾹKA ALOHA HONUA
SURFING CLASSIC AND VARIOUS PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Transfers $3,000 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. 1018
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. 620-16: 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 2017 HONOLI‘I PᾹKA ALOHA HONUA SURFING
CLASSIC AND VARIOUS PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Administration Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1019
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.
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 229 AMENDS CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 18-90 OF THE HAWAI‘I
(Draft 2): COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO
HELE-ON BUS FARES
Adds a one-way fare of $4.00 for the Hele-On Kākoʻo Paratransit system, which
provides transportation services to persons eligible through the Americans with
Disabilities Act.
Reference: Comm. 985.5
Intr. by: Mr. Paleka
Approve: PSMTC-21
ST
PASSED 1READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Poindexter – 1.
Excused: None.
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Bill 232: 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 – Assistance to Firefighters Grant account
($1,369,493); and appropriates the same to the Assistance to Firefighters Grant
account. Funds would be used to purchase new self-contained breathing apparatus
to be used by the Hawai‘i Fire Department.
Reference: Comm. 1011
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.
Bill 233: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 16-72, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2017
Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants – Substance Abuse Prevention
Coordination account ($110,000); and appropriates the same to the Substance Abuse
Prevention Coordination account. Funds would be used by the Office of the
Prosecuting Attorney for community organization and the evaluation and planning of
a substance abuse prevention system.
Reference: Comm. 1012
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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ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL 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
First Reading: August 17, 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 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
First Reading: August 17, 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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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
First Reading: August 17, 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.
REPORTS
PSMTC-20 NOMINATION OF DENISE LAITINEN TO THE FIRE COMMISSION
(Comm. 983):
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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: 12:41 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.
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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, West Hawai‘i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A; and
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:
Nāālehu State Office Building, 95ʻ-5669 Māmalahoa Highway, Nāālehu;ʻ
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.
Submitting Written Testimony: Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring fourteen
(14) copies for distribution. Public testimony may also be submitted before 12:00 noon on the business
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
counciltestimony@hawaiicounty.gov. Please submit separate testimony for each item.
Submitting Video Testimony: Those submitting video testimony may e-mail a complete web address (url)
to videotestimony@hawaiicounty.gov before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the meeting.
The e-mail shall indicate the appropriate Committee or Council meeting, the meeting date, agenda item
(communication, bill, resolution, or report number), and number of testifiers on the video submittal. Each
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, September 14 and 21, 2016, at 6 p.m.; Fridays, September 16 and 23, 2016, at 12 p.m.; and
Sundays, September 18 and 25, 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/.)
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