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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
50 Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
West Hawai‘i Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i
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
9:02 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.
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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
APPROVED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
Noes: Council Member Wille – 1.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
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. 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 Nāāʻlehu Community Park would be used
by HCEOC for programs and activities in the Nāālehu communityʻ.
Reference: Comm. 1010
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-74
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
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. 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
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. 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
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. 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
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. 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
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. 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
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. 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
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. 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
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. 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
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. 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
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. 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
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. 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
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 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
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 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
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 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
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 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
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 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
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 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
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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Hawai‘i County Council-50 September 21, 2016
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
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 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
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 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
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-22 NOMINATION OF DAVID GREENWELL TO THE LIQUOR COMMISSION
(Comm. 1009):
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: 11:37 a.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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