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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
st
51 Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawai‘i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i
October 5, 2016
9:00 a.m.
(Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.)
INVOCATION Reverend Bryan Siebuhr of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin
CALL TO ORDER
9:06 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 January 22, 2016
APPROVED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha – 6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung, David, and Onishi – 3.
Excused: None.
COMMUNICATIONS
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 617-16: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION FOR ROADWAY PURPOSES OF LOT A-2-A-5
IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 2-8-007:095, SITUATED AT
MAKAHANALOA AND PEPE‘EKEO, DISTRICT OF SOUTH HILO,
COUNTY AND STATE OF HAWAI‘I, FROM CONTINENTAL PACIFIC, LLC
The lot contains an area of 1.082 acres and would be used for roadway purposes.
Reference: Comm. 1017
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
Approve: PWPRC-48
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha – 6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung, David, and Onishi – 3.
Excused: None.
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Res. 634-16: RELATES TO A COUNCIL INITIATED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO
FACILITATE CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS
TO IKI PLACE AT KOHANAIKI HOMESTEADS, KOHANAIKI,
NORTH KONA, HAWAI‘I, INCLUDING IMPROVEMENT OF THE
WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM TO COUNTY STANDARDS, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 12 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE
1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED) RELATING TO IMPROVEMENTS BY
ASSESSMENTS
Initiates the improvement district described above and directs the Manager-
Chief Engineer of the Department of Water Supply to prepare and submit to
the Council a report pursuant to Chapter 12, Article 2, Section 12-10(a), of the
Hawai‘i County Code.
Reference: Comm. 1035
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Approve: FC-75
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha – 6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung, David, and Onishi – 3.
Excused: None.
Res. 644-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO A DREAM
COME TRUE TO ASSIST WITH ITS FUNDRAISING EVENTS TO HELP
MAKE DREAMS COME TRUE FOR SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN ON
HAWAI‘I ISLAND
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Hawai‘i Fire Department, Protection Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1051
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha – 6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung, David, and Onishi – 3.
Excused: None.
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Res. 645-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO A DREAM
COME TRUE FOR AN ICE CREAM PARTY TO RAISE FUNDS FOR
SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN ON HAWAI‘I ISLAND
Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Hawai‘i Fire Department, Protection Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1052
Intr. by: Ms. David
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha – 6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung, David, and Onishi – 3.
Excused: None.
Res. 646-16: 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
FRIENDS OF LILI‘UOKALANI GARDENS FOR THE MAINTENANCE
AND IMPROVEMENT OF LILI‘UOKALANI GARDENS
Transfers $1,500 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. 1053
Intr. by: Mr. Onishi
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members David and Onishi – 2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 647-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO SOCIETY
FOR KONA’S EDUCATION AND ART TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES
ASSOCIATED WITH MARKETING VARIOUS SOUTH KONA EVENTS
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Research and Development, Tourism
Promotion account.
Reference: Comm. 1054
Intr. by: Ms. David
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha – 6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung, David, and Onishi – 3.
Excused: None.
Res. 648-16: 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 $700 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. 1056
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members David and Onishi – 2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 649-16: 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 3); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1057
Intr. by: Mr. Onishi
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha – 6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung, David, and Onishi – 3.
Excused: None.
Res. 650-16: 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
ISLAND OF HAWAI‘I YMCA FOR THE YMCA FAMILY VISITATION
CENTER PROGRAM
Transfers $2,500 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. 1058
Intr. by: Mr. Onishi
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha – 6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung, David, and Onishi – 3.
Excused: None.
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Res. 651-16: 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 $865 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1059
Intr. by: Mr. Onishi
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha – 6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung, David, and Onishi – 3.
Excused: None.
Res. 652-16: 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 PURCHASING
SUPPLIES FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR LITTLE FIRE ANT
PESTICIDE TREATMENTS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 2
Transfers $1,700 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. 1060
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members David and Onishi – 2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 653-16: 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
MEDIATION INC. FOR ITS PEER MEDIATION PROGRAM
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Kona
Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1063
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha – 6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung, David, and Onishi – 3.
Excused: None.
Res. 654-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE 2016 SURFER’S HEALING
HAWAI‘I
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. 1064
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha – 6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung, David, and Onishi – 3.
Excused: None.
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Res. 655-16: 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
HĀMĀKUA HEALTH CENTER FOR THE 2016 HᾹMᾹKUA KOHALA
HEALTH WELLNESS FAIR
Transfers $5,000 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. 1065
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha – 6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung, David, and Onishi – 3.
Excused: None.
Res. 657-16: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR HOUSING
ASSISTANCE PAYMENT CONTRACT (AGREEMENT) WITH THE
PROPERTY OWNERS/PROPERTY MANAGERS OF SELECTED
PROJECTS FOR THE SECTION 8 PROJECT-BASED VOUCHER
PROGRAM AS OFFERED THROUGH A PUBLIC NOTICE DATED
APRIL 13, 20, AND 27, 2016
The Office of Housing and Community Development has selected the following
proposed projects: Mohouli Senior Residences, Phase 4 (32 vouchers), Kaiaulu O
Waikoloa (15 vouchers), and Hale Kikaha (up to 23 vouchers).
Reference: Comm. 1067
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members David and Onishi – 2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 658-16: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF THE
ATTORNEY GENERAL, PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES
SECTION 46-7, TO ACCEPT FEDERAL FUNDS FOR THE OFFICE OF THE
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into an agreement to accept $12,000 to reimburse
the department for overtime costs incurred by staff to research charges identified
by the Hawai‘i Criminal Justice Data Center with overdue dispositions.
Reference: Comm. 1068
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha – 6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung, David, and Onishi – 3.
Excused: None.
Res. 659-16: AUTHORIZES THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
TO AWARD FUNDS TO THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY ECONOMIC
OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL
Grant funds in the amount of $96,589 would be used to establish and implement
the Little Fire Ant Voucher program.
Reference: Comm. 1070
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members David and Onishi – 2.
Excused: None.
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BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 234: AMENDS CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE 14, DIVISION 3, SECTION 14-86 OF THE
HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED) RELATING
TO STREET NAMES
Allows for two streets in the same judicial district but with different zip codes to
share the same name.
Reference: Comm. 1025
Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan
Approve: PC-75
POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 19, 2016:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, Ilagan, Poindexter, Wille, and
Chair Kanuha – 5.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung, David, Onishi, and Paleka – 4.
Excused: None.
Bill 239: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 5, OF THE HAWAI‘I
COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO
PARKING
Adds the County parking lot between Kuakini Highway and Likana Lane, from
2 a.m. to 5 a.m., to Schedule 29 (Parking prohibited during certain hours on certain
streets; tow away zone), Subsection (f), Kona.
Reference: Comm. 1046
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha
Approve: PWPRC-49
ST
PASSED 1READING:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha – 6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung, David, and Onishi – 3.
Excused: None.
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Bill 243: 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 – Hawai‘i Criminal Justice Data
Center – Overdue Disposition account ($12,000); and appropriates the same to the
Hawai‘i Criminal Justice Data Center – Overdue Disposition account. Funds
would be used for overtime costs incurred by staff of the Prosecuting Attorney’s
Office to research charges identified by the Hawai‘i Criminal Justice Data Center
with overdue dispositions.
Reference: Comm. 1068
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: FC
ST
PASSED 1READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members David and Onishi – 2.
Excused: None.
Bill 244: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 16-73, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
JULY 1, 2016, TO JUNE 30, 2017
Adds the Public Works Ane Keohokālole Highway – Hinalani to Kaiminani –
Fair Share project for $84,256 to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall
be provided from Fair Share Contributions ($84,256). Funds would be used for
the planning and design of a new major collector road that runs parallel to the
Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway.
Reference: Comm. 1069
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: FC
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, Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members David and Onishi – 2.
Excused: None.
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ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL 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)
First Reading: September 21, 2016
ND
PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members David and Onishi – 2.
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)
First Reading: September 21, 2016
ND
PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, Ilagan, Poindexter, Wille, and
Chair Kanuha – 5.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung, David, Onishi, and Paleka – 4.
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
First Reading: September 21, 2016
ND
PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members David and Onishi – 2.
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
First Reading: September 21, 2016
ND
PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members David and Onishi – 2.
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
First Reading: September 21, 2016
ND
PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members David and Onishi – 2.
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
First Reading: September 21, 2016
ND
PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members David and Onishi – 2.
Excused: None.
REPORTS
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.
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OTHER BUSINESS
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items.)
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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, October 12 and 19, 2016, at 6 p.m.; Fridays, October 14 and 21, 2016, at 12 p.m.; and
Sundays, October 16 and 23, 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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