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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 09/21/2016 2014-2016 • DRU MAMO KANUHA pJ�t "�w�, AARON S. Y. CHUNG Chair and Presiding Officer >�ti MAILE"MEDEIROS"DAVID �.',:��//, I. KAREN EOFF VALERIE T. POINDEXTER '--""' GREGGOR ILAGAN Vice Chair +r DENNIS"FRESH"ONISHI wr"° �r`,°`"�� DANNY PALEKA MARGARET WILLE COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai`i Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 50th Session 7. ORDER OF BUSINESS West Hawai`i Civic Center •• - - 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawaii September 21, 2016 9:00 a.m. (Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.) INVOCATION Pastor Jason Meechan of Kona Faith Center 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-50 September 21, 2016 PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS (NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES June 18, 2014 August 19, 2015 COMMUNICATIONS ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 595-16: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION OF ROADWAY LOTS A AND B, IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEYS: 2-3-040:046 AND 2-3-040:047, SITUATED AT PONAHAWAI, DISTRICT OF SOUTH HILO, ISLAND AND COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI, STATE OF HAWAI‘I, FROM LAKE VIEW ESTATES, LLC, A HAWAI‘I LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY The lots contain areas of 0.050 acre and 1.098 acres, respectively, and would be used for roadway purposes. Reference: Comm. 987 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: PWPRC-47 Res. 612-16: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO NEGOTIATE A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY, NĀ‘ĀLEHU COMMUNITY PARK, SMALL BUILDING, SITUATED AT KAWALA, DISTRICT OF KA‘Ū, COUNTY AND STATE OF HAWAI‘I, IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 9-5-021:023, TO THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL (HCEOC) The “Small Building” located within the Nāālehu Community Park would be used ʻ by HCEOC for programs and activities in the Nāālehu cʻommunity. Reference: Comm. 1010 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-74 Page 2 Hawai‘i County Council-50 September 21, 2016 Res. 618-16: 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 HAWAIʻI ISLAND WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP FORUM Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Kona Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1020 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha Res. 621-16: 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 AAUW KONA EDUCATIONAL FUND TO ASSIST WITH THE 2016 GIRLS EXPLORING MATH AND SCIENCE PROGRAM Transfers $4,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1021 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha Res. 622-16: 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 HONPA HONGWANJI MISSION OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE 10TH ANNUAL PARADE AND FESTIVAL FOR THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE Transfers $2,000 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. 1022 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Page 3 Hawai‘i County Council-50 September 21, 2016 Res. 623-16: 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 TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE 2016 HAWAI‘I ISLAND WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP FORUM Transfers $500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1023 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Res. 624-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE SAFE DATES PROGRAM Transfers $1,825 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1024 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Res. 625-16: 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 HILO HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION FOR THE 2016 HILO HIGH SCHOOL KEY CLUB’S STUDENT EXCHANGE WITH OUR SISTER-CITY, SUMOTO CITY, JAPAN Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 1026 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Page 4 Hawai‘i County Council-50 September 21, 2016 Res. 626-16: 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 WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE HOLIDAY CLASSIC GAMES ON O‘AHU Transfers $2,500 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. 1027 Intr. by: Ms. David Res. 627-16: 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 TRAVEL EXPENSES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HOLIDAY CLASSIC GAMES ON O‘AHU Transfers $2,500 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. 1028 Intr. by: Mr. Paleka Res. 628-16: 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 FOOD BASKET, INC., TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO THE PĀHOA PANTRY AND SOUP KITCHEN 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. 1029 Intr. by: Mr. Paleka Page 5 Hawai‘i County Council-50 September 21, 2016 Res. 629-16: 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 TRAINING FOR LITTLE FIRE ANT PESTICIDE TREATMENTS Transfers $3,000 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. 1030 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Res. 630-16: 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 FOR TRAINING RESIDENTS ON USING PESTICIDE TREATMENTS FOR LITTLE FIRE ANTS Transfers $3,000 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. 1031 Intr. by: Ms. David Res. 631-16: 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 TRAINING FOR LITTLE FIRE ANT PESTICIDE TREATMENTS Transfers $3,000 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. 1032 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha Page 6 Hawai‘i County Council-50 September 21, 2016 Res. 632-16: 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 FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO TRAINING ON PESTICIDE TREATMENTS FOR THE LITTLE FIRE ANT Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1033 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Res. 633-16: 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 9); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1034 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Res. 635-16: AUTHORIZES THE EXTENSION OF THE PUBLIC SEWER FROM THE MANAWALEA STREET EXTENSION WITHIN TAX MAP KEYS: 7-4-021:041 AND 7-4-021:048 FOR KAMAKANA VILLAGES AT KEAHUOLU, AT NORTH KONA, HAWAI‘I, FOR FOREST CITY Authorizes Forest City’s application for a sewer extension for the development of the Kamakana Villages, as recommended for Council approval by the Director of Environmental Management, pursuant to Chapter 21, Article 3, Division 4 of the Hawai‘i County Code. Reference: Comm. 1036 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Page 7 Hawai‘i County Council-50 September 21, 2016 Res. 636-16: 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 FOR A COMMUNITY-BASED LITTLE FIRE ANT CONTROL PROGRAM Transfers $2,000 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. 1037 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Res. 637-16: 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 BIG ISLAND INVASIVE SPECIES COMMITTEE’S COMMUNITY-BASED LITTLE FIRE ANT CONTROL PROGRAM IN PUNA Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1038 Intr. by: Mr. Paleka Res. 638-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAIIAN SANCTUARY, INC., TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS SUSTAINABLE FARMING CLASSES: PLANT ALOHA Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1039 Intr. by: Mr. Paleka Page 8 Hawai‘i County Council-50 September 21, 2016 Res. 639-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAIIAN SANCTUARY, INC., TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS “SUSTAINABLE FARMING CLASSES: PLANT ALOHA” INITIATIVE Transfers $5,000 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. 1040 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan Res. 640-16: 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 RELATING TO THE WAIMEA PANIOLO OHANA KEIKI PARADE Transfers $500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 1041 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Res. 641-16: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I, DEPARTMENT OF ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES Supports the Civil Defense Agency’s efforts to develop a comprehensive dispersion and plume modeling program to improve upon hazard and risk assessment regarding potential future and past releases of hydrogen sulfide from the Puna Geothermal Venture facility. Reference: Comm. 1048 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Waived: GREDC Page 9 Hawai‘i County Council-50 September 21, 2016 Res. 642-16: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF SOFTWARE AND MAINTENANCE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year agreement for the purchase and maintenance of a planning and permitting system. Total cost of the system is not to exceed $2.5 million. Reference: Comm. 1049 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Res. 643-16: REQUESTS MAYOR WILLIAM P. KENOI AND FIRE CHIEF DARREN J. ROSARIO TO RENAME THE MAKALEI FIRE STATION TO THE “MAKALEI FIRE STATION AND DANIEL R. SAYRE WEST HAWAI‘I FIRE TRAINING CENTER” Recognizes the Daniel R. Sayre Memorial Fund’s generous donations and the Sayre family’s tireless dedication to the Hawai‘i Fire Department. Reference: Comm. 1050 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: PWPRC BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 230: AMENDS CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE 4, DIVISION 5, SECTION 25-4-55 OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PARKING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES The Windward and Leeward Planning Commissions forward their favorable recommendations for this amendment to the zoning code, which would update accessible parking requirements in favor of compliance with applicable Federal and State requirements for a site or facility. Reference: Comm. 999 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan (B/R) Approve: PC-73 Page 10 Hawai‘i County Council-50 September 21, 2016 Bill 231: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-2 (NORTH AND SOUTH KONA ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL – TWENTY ACRES (A-20a) TO AGRICULTURAL – TEN ACRES (A-10a) AT KALOKO, NORTH KONA DISTRICT, HAWAIʻI, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-3-048:001 (Applicant: James Juvik) (Area: 21.22 acres) The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this change of zone, which would allow the applicant to subdivide the property into two parcels. The applicant intends to continuously use the lots as residential/agricultural, with existing houses on each lot. Reference: Comm. 1000 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan (B/R) Approve: PC-74 Bill 235: 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 – Hawai‘i County Police Department (HCPD) Roadblock Program Grant account ($11,573); and appropriates the same to the HCPD Roadblock Program Grant account. Funds would be used to increase the number of arrests of drivers operating vehicles while under the influence of alcohol. Reference: Comm. 1042 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Bill 236: 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 – Hawai‘i County Police Department (HCPD) Data Grant account ($10,680); and appropriates the same to the HCPD Data Grant account. Funds would be used to purchase Driver’s License/State ID readers. Reference: Comm. 1043 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Page 11 Hawai‘i County Council-50 September 21, 2016 Bill 237: 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 – Occupant Protection Program account ($343); and appropriates the same to the Occupant Protection Program account. Funds would be used to enforce seat belt and child restraint laws. Reference: Comm. 1044 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Bill 238: 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 – Speed Enforcement Grant account ($11,068); and appropriates the same to the Speed Enforcement Grant account. Additional funds would be used to purchase a Stalker Speed Awareness Monitor, with a total cost of $103,068. Reference: Comm. 1045 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL 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 First Reading: September 7, 2016 Page 12 Hawai‘i County Council-50 September 21, 2016 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 First Reading: September 7, 2016 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 First Reading: September 7, 2016 REPORTS PSMTC-22 NOMINATION OF DAVID GREENWELL TO THE LIQUOR COMMISSION (Comm. 1009): 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. Page 13 Hawai‘i County Council-50 September 21, 2016 The meeting places are accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8255 by September 19, 2016. Relay users please call 711(961-8255) to contact our office. 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