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201h Session
West Hawaii Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
August 19, 2015
INVOCATION:
Pastor Jason Meechen of Kona Faith Center gave the morning's invocation.
CALL TO
The regular meeting of the Hawaii County Council was called to order at
ORDER:
9:04 a.m., in the Council Chambers, Kailua-Kona, by Mr. Dru Mamo Kanuha,
Chair.
ROLL CALL:
Present:
Mr. Aaron S. Y. Chung, Member
Ms. Maile "Medeiros" David, Member
Ms. Karen Eoff, Member
Mr. Greggor Eagan, Member
Mr. Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, Member
Mr. Danny Paleka, Member
Ms. Valerie T. Poindexter, Vice Chair
Ms. Margaret Wille, Member
Mr. Dru Mamo Kanuha, Chair
PLEDGE OF
The Chair directed the Council to the next order of business, Pledge of
ALLEGIANCE: Allegiance
PETITIONS,
MEMORIALS,
CERTIFICATES OF
MERIT, AND
EXPRESSIONS OF
CONDOLENCE:
(At this time, Ms. Poindexter led the Council in the Pledge
of Allegiance.)
The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Petitions,
Memorials, Certificates of Merit, and Expressions of Condolence.
(Note: At this time, Ms. Wille presented James Alexander Dowset and Queenie
Ventura Dowset with a Certificate of Recognition for their lifelong contributions
to Hawai`i.)
STATEMENTS The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
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FROM THE Statements from the Public on Agenda Items.
PUBLIC ON
AGENDA TEMS: The following individuals registered to speak, and came forward when called by
the Chair:
Clare Loprinzi: Res. 249-15 (Comm. 417), comment.
Cherie Griffore: Res. 249-15 (Comm. 417), comment.
Eden Caliboso Patino: Res. 245-15 (Comm. 409); and
(representing the University Res. 246-15 (Comm. 410), in support.
of Hawaii at Hilo -Filipino
American Heritage Month
Planning Committee)
Astania Caputo: Res. 245-15 (Comm. 409); and
(representing the University Res. 246-15 (Comm. 410), in support.
of Hawaii at Hilo -Filipino
American Heritage Month
Planning Committee)
Richard Abbett: Res. 249-15 (Comm. 417), in opposition.
Rene Siracusa: Res. 243-15 (Comm. 407), in support.
(representing the Puna
Community Medical Center)
Christopher Biltoft: Res. 249-15 (Comm. 417), in opposition.
Joe Kasle: Res. 249-15 (Comm. 417), in opposition.
Wai`ala Alm: Res. 249-15 (Comm. 417), comment.
James Kimo Makaio: Res. 250-15 (Comm. 418), comment.
Norman Q. Arancon: Res. 245-15 (Comm. 409); and
(representing the University Res. 246-15 (Comm. 410), in support.
of Hawaii at Hilo -Filipino
American Heritage Month
Planning Committee)
Paul Kuykendall: Res. 249-15 (Comm. 417), in opposition.
Joyce Alberta Folena: Res. 249-15 (Comm. 417), in opposition.
Lisa Hummel: Res. 249-15 (Comm. 417), comment.
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Recess:
Reconvene:
Winter Hoohuli
Brandee Menino:
(representing Hope
Services Hawai'i)
August 19, 2015
Res. 249-15 (Comm. 417), in opposition.
Res. 240-15 (Comm. 404), comment.
Tom Travis: Res. 249-15 (Comm. 417), comment.
Gregory Smith: Res. 249-15 (Comm. 417), in opposition.
Dave Kisor:
Sharon Willeford:
Elston Kamaka
Joy Cash:
Thomas Yeh:
(representing Puna
Geothermal Venture)
Res. 249-15 (Comm. 417), in opposition.
Res.
249-15 (Comm.
417), in opposition.
Res.
249-15 (Comm.
417), in opposition.
Res.
240-15 (Comm.
404), in support; and
Res.
249-15 (Comm.
417), in opposition.
Res.
249-15 (Comm.
417), comment.
Ken Peeler:
Res.
249-15 (Comm.
417), in opposition.
Shana Ritsema:
Res.
249-15 (Comm.
417), in opposition.
At 10:35 a.m., the Chair called for a recess.
The meeting reconvened at 10:48 a.m.
Kenneth Victor: Res. 249-15 (Comm. 417), in opposition.
(representing Halau
Kala`akeakaui Kawekiu)
Kimberly Greenwell Evans: Res. 249-15 (Comm. 417), in opposition.
Rene Siracusa:
Robert Petricci:
(representing Puna Pono
Alliance)
Shannon Rudolph
Res. 249-15 (Comm. 417), in opposition.
Res. 249-15 (Comm. 417), comment.
Res. 249-15 (Comm. 417), in opposition.
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Recess:
Reconvene:
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES:
Mehana Kihoi:
Patricia McCarver:
Joy Mills-Ferren:
Sandy Lehua Kamaka:
Shane Dorian:
Dana Keawe:
Abel Simeona Lui:
Micah Washburn:
Daphne Thompson -
Washburn:
Jasmin McCracken:
Jennifer Sleightholm:
(representing Ruth Aloua)
Heidi McKeague:
Tarah Bartlett:
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Res. 249-15 (Comm. 417), in opposition.
Res. 249-15 (Comm. 417), in opposition.
Res. 249-15 (Comm. 417), in opposition.
Res. 249-15 (Comm. 417), in opposition.
Res. 249-15 (Comm. 417), comment.
Res. 249-15 (Comm. 417), in opposition.
Res. 249-15 (Comm. 417), in opposition.
Res. 249-15 (Comm. 417), in opposition.
Res. 249-15 (Comm. 417), in opposition.
Res. 249-15 (Comm. 417), in opposition.
Res. 249-15 (Comm. 417), in opposition.
Res. 249-15 (Comm. 417), in opposition.
Res. 249-15 (Comm. 417), in opposition.
CHR KANUHA: Is there anybody else in the outer sites that would like to
testify? Please let me know, and I'm going to offer this up to anybody in the
audience here that would also like to testify, raise your hand or let me know. If
not, then I'm going to close public testimony and I think I'm going to take a
five minute recess real quickly, so I can figure out what we can do next, okay?
Thank you.
At 11:39 a.m., the Chair called for a recess.
The meeting reconvened at 11:49 a.m.
The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Approval
of Minutes.
(There were none.)
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CHR KANUHA: Okay, Aloha everybody, I'm coming out of recess and public
testimony is over, and we will be moving onto Communications—or the Order
of Resolutions. I feel it encumbent upon ourselves to, if it's okay with the rest of
Council, to take Resolution 249 out of order. That's okay? Okay, Mr. Clerk,
Resolution 249.
Change Order As directed by the Chair and with no objection from the Council Members, the
of Business: following items were taken out of order:
Res. 249-15: PROPOSES AN AMENDMENT TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAII
GENERAL PLAN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL PLAN
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW PROCESS, RELATING TO GEOTHERMAL
RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
Proposes the following amendments to the General Plan: 1) The relevant Hawaii
County Planning Commission should have the authority to regulate future
geothermal development in Hawaii County subject to State law; 2) Additional
development of geothermal resources should mitigate impacts to people by the use
of best available control technology; and 3) Additional development of geothermal
resources that are not part of the previously approved Geothermal Resource
Permit 2 production facilities should avoid urban areas zoned for residential use.
Reference: Comm. 417
Intr. by: Mr. Eagan
Waived: PC
(Note: Communications 417.1, 417.2, and 417.3 from Council Members
Margaret Wille and Greggor Eagan, transmitting proposed amendments to
Res. 249-15, were circulated.)
Motion to Approve: Mr. Eagan moved to approve Resolution 249-15.
Seconded by Ms. Wille.
CHR KAHUNA: First off, I would like to give the floor to Ms. David.
MS. DAVID: Mahalo Chair Kanuha, and mahalo Mr. Eagan. I asked to speak
before we get started as listening to all the testimony, listening to our people
speak of culture and how this would be wrong culturally. I agree with that, I
really do, and I honor all your heart felt testimony. What I would like to address
at this point is the testimony by Mr. Victor and I agree with everything that you
said Mr. Victor. When you speak of aloha, and what my kupuna has taught me
that when you bear gifts, it is disrespectful to refuse, and I really believe in that.
I believe the aloha goes both ways, and so in all respect to my kupuna, and not
disrespecting their, what they taught me, I must entertain on their behalf your
offer to drink that water. So Clerk, can you please? I'm not— I'm doing this for
my ancestors, because I believe that when we speak culture, we just don't speak
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it, and it goes both ways. You treat people the way you want to be treated, and I
respect that. I've been taught that, and so now, for our kupuna, I will drink your
water.
Point of MS. POINDEXTER: Council Chair, can a point of information?
Tnformation
CHR KANUHA: Please state your point.
MS. POINDEXTER: And with no disrespect to the culture, but I'm on several
types of medication, and I don't know what I'm going to be drinking. So it's not
no disrespect but, and I welcome all of you guys to partake of this water as well,
but I'm until I getI'm serious about being on medication, and I'm not going
to
CHR KANUHA: Thank you Ms. Poindexter, this isn't for everybody else, this
is Ms. David's
MS. POINDEXTER: Okay, thank you.
MS. DAVID: This was strictly for me, I'm sorry. And I just want to make that
clear. I do not expect anyone else. I'm doing this for me and my family because
I respect our culture and I cannot refuse a gift, I was taught that so please.
MS. POINDEXTER: Right. So I—and just a point of information of caution
and I just hope that people bearing the gifts are doing it with their sincere heart
that it is it is something that they themselves will partake of, because I don't
want to see anything happen because if somebody's not bearing a gift that is
sincerely good for them as well, so I'm just concerned so thank you.
MS. DAVID: Mahalo. Mahalo, Ms. Poindexter, I leave that to Akua and my
ancestors. Mahalo for allowing me this time to do this and I do, I take this with
all seriousness and it's not a laughing matter and I justI'm not doing this to
be—for anything except with deepest respect. So mahalo.
CHR KANUHA: Mahalo Ms. David. Mr. Eagan, you have the floor.
MR. ILAGAN: Thank you, Mr. Chair. Just want to say thank you everyone for
testifying. I know this is this is an issue that I bet most people don't want to
even put up on the Council floor. I, after listening to everyone, I have a
amendment, and what the amendment is is really a neutral platform, and it bears
the intention I originally had. Now to give you an example of what Resolution
or an understanding of what it's all about, you have the "Whereases," where you
try to back your facts, but the
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Point of Order: MS. WILLE: If we are going to discuss the amendments
CHR KANUHA: Wait wait, was that a point of order?
MS. WILLE: Yes.
CHR KANUHA: We haven't gotten to the amendment, we're going to have to
read it in if there is ever—
MS. WILLE: Okay so he's discussing the?
CHR KANUHA: Mr. Eagan has the floor, yeah he's discussing the bill.
MS. WILLE: Okay he just said he was discussing the amendment.
CHR KANUHA: No, he's discussing why there was going to be an amendment.
MS. WILLE: Okay, okay fine.
CHR KANUHA: Thank you. Mr. Eagan?
MR. ILAGAN: Thank you, Mr. Chair. Council Member Wille, I'm trying to
address the testimony. I understand the resolution as of its current form is not
going to fly. Simple as that, and I want to make sure that my intention is clear to
everyone that the resolution that I want to bring up, which is currently going
through the process of the amendment coming forth. So what I've done is
striked out all the "Whereases," and the only "Whereas" on there is "the Council
submits this resolution in response to the Planning Director's invitation to submit
amendments to the General Plan."
CHR KANUHA: Mr. Eagan, I do want to caution before we read in the, I mean
before we start talking the amendment, that we are going to have to read in the
amendment.
MR. ILAGAN: Okay. So I'm going to have to wait until my staff goes through
the process to have that amendment, but what I've understand is the `Be It
Resolved" was my main clear intention, and I've actually changed, if you go to
the original bill—keep in mind, I'm grateful that the testimonies were said
because it added, I have five `Be It Resolved" that I'm putting up, and I know I
can't talk about the amendment, so I can't reveal the other two as of right now.
But as you know, it were mentioned in the testimony. What I've realized with
number one is that's going to stay the same because anything that we do—and
the reason why I put it up there is accountability. We need some sort of
accountability for geothermal development, and we are subject under State law.
The County of Hawaii was created because of the State Legislature. Now our
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current County Planning Commission should have that authority to regulate
future geothermal development, and I stand by that, and I also stand by
advocating for renewable energy whether they're water, solar, even a
controversial energy such as geothermal. If done right, I am an advocate for
geothermal. Number two, "Additional development of geothermal resources
should mitigate impacts to people by the use of best available control
technology," and that's staying the same. Number threeoh, I got the
amendment. If I may move to amend Resolution 249 with the contents of
Communication 417.3.
Motion to Amend: Mr. Eagan moved to amend Resolution 249-15 with the
contents of Communication 417.3. Seconded by Mr. Onishi.
CHR KANUHA: Mr. Eagan, you may go right ahead.
MR. ILAGAN: Mr. Chair?
CHR KANUHA: Yes?
MR. ILAGAN: My time is about to expire. I have.
CHR KANUHA: You have a new time actually.
MR. ILAGAN: Okay. I'll be with the amendment. Thank you, Mr. Chair, for
the leeway. So currently, what the Council has in front of them is all the
"Whereases" strucked down, and the only "Whereas" is "the Council submits the
resolution in response to the Planning Director's invitation to submit
amendments to the General Plan," and if the public is not aware of what the
General Plan is, because I was not aware in the beginning, the General Plan is
really looking into the future of Hawaii County. What our plan is on any type
of development.
So I wanted to make sure that when they go through any sort of development in
Hawaii County, that they look into geothermal, and the, `Be It Resolved" means
this is the actions that the General Plan process should take into consideration,
and that's what I wanted to point out and highlight. So without all of the
"Whereas," there's five `Be It Resolved." Now I mention the first two, and the
first two is still the same. The third one, I've changed and strucked out "urban
areas zoned for residential use" and changed it to "inhabited areas." That
encompass every zoning that you can think of where there's inhabited areas.
So, "Additional development of geothermal resources, that are not part of the
previously approved Geothermal Resource Permit 2 production facilities should,
to the extent possible, avoid inhabited areas." That takes into consideration
agriculture I've heard. And the only reason why I didn't put agriculture in there
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was because it was State law that exempt it, allowed it to be a permitted use in
geothermal. That's why it's in agriculture zones. So I couldn't really do
anything in that matter County -wise. State -wise, you can change that. So that's
why I didn't put agriculture due to the fact that we knew we couldn't do
anything. But to make it clear, I put inhabited areas.
Now the four and five gave birth because of your testimonies, and what they are
is "4. Enhanced monitoring measures should continue to be conducted." And I
want to say enhanced monitoring has already been happening for the past years.
Civil Defense have been taking on active role in that, and we bought more
monitors for the community and also our departments. So I just want to let you
know that's happening. The fifth one is "Health impact studies should continue
to be conducted and the recommendations from those studies should be
implemented." And that's the fifth `Be It Resolved." So these five things are
what's going to be taken in consideration when we go through the planning
process. This planning process is a very lengthy process, and I just want to bring
up the Director of Planning, and once again just give an overview of the outline
of the General Plan and how this process works. Director Kanuha?
CHR KANUHA: I know he was here earlier. He's actually in Kona. Yeah, but
I think he went up to his office. I don't know if he's here right now but if you'd
like, we could hold off questioning Director Kanuha.
MR. ILAGAN: Is there anyone currently in Kona or Hilo that is able to go
through the General Plan timeline just to give the public an understanding of the
purpose of even introducing a Council amendment regarding geothermal?
CHR KANUHA: I don't see anybody currently here from the administration.
MR. ILAGAN: At this time, I'll just quickly state that this Council amendment
will during the, I want to say, three, four years of planning, will put geothermal
in the front of their minds and take into consideration these five `Be It
Resolved." And I wish I could have the Director explain in detail how the length
of this process, at least you kind of understand a little bit. But I don't want to
give any false time and I want to make sure that it's coming out from the
Director's statement. So at this time, I yield and I'm here for any questions on
this amendment.
CHR KANUHA: Thank you, Mr. Eagan. Ms. Eoff.
MS. EOFF: Thank you, Mr. Chair. First of all, I would like to thank everybody
who came here to testify today. I was once on the other side of this table and I
was a community grassroots activist standing up for better land use practices in
the State of Hawaii. Some of those led to landmark Supreme Court decisions
that actually implemented new laws in the State of Hawaii, and I was working
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probably for 25-30 years to protect our natural and cultural resources, the rights
of native Hawaiians, and the protection of our public trust resources. So I know
how you feel and I know what it takes to come out and speak to us and how hard
it is for most people to do that. So I just wanted to recognize you for your
efforts, and it is really good to see a new generation of warriors who are willing
to stand up.
So with that said, I just need to clear up something that I think may be a little
misunderstood by some people here today, and that is that this body, our
Council, had no opportunity to weigh in on the geothermal resource permit that
was issued for Hualalai. So we have not had any say-so on that, and part of that
is because Act 97 was repealed in 2012 I believe, and that took away some of the
County's powers and authorities regarding geothermal development. The other
thing is that the previous Council in 2013 of which most some of us were on, on
that Council, we unanimously adopted a resolution that was brought before us to
try and repeal Act 97 at the State level, but that was rejected at the State
Legislature. So we're kind of back to where we were. And I for one would be
willing to bring another Council resolution to ask the State Legislature to
consider repealing Act 97 because our County does need to have, and we, we're
the ground level of government, we need to have say so over land use policies in
our County.
So regarding Mr. Eagan's amendment, I think he did a good thing. I think he got
more to the point of what I hope he was intending to do, and he didn't need to
have all the "Whereas" statements in this particular reso. This isn't up, this isn't
like a law. This is a recommendation to the Planning Director that during the
next few years while they're reviewing our General Plan, which has to do with
multitude of any kind of decisions that affect structural development of the
island, that they will consider looking at what I believe would help address
impacts of geothermal development. If we have further development of
geothermal which I for one agree with most of the people here, I think we should
look at solar seriously rather than anymore geothermal plants on an island such
as this.
So I will be against geothermal development on this side of the island, but in the
meantime I think this is precautionary type principle that he's trying to address
here, and it isn't it isn't a done deal with what he's saying. He's just asking the
Director to considerI believe he's asking the Director to consider these points
when they're looking at the General Plan revisions. So it doesn't even mean that
these statements would become part of the General Plan.
I'm offering up some recommendations to the Director and a bill and a reso
that's coming up in a little while too, and I don't really expect that my exact
language or even that those things will be included, it's just my opportunity to
give recommendations to the Director as the process unfolds. So, but I do think
it was important that we hear from everybody, and that Mr. Eagan is trying to be
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responsive to what he has heard. So with that, I'll yield and thank you very
much.
CHR KANUHA: Thank you, Ms. Eof£ Ms. Wille.
MS. WILLE: Yeah, I agree with the sentiment that was here and have fought
with this and brought a resolution back, whatever it was, in 2013 about Act 97
and went over to Honolulu and worked on behalf of—exactly. Basically home
rule that we should have the power and meaningful say-so over what happens on
this island, and that's what's being taken away in numerous areas. And I just, in
terms of the General Plan, I do think it's important what is said. I do. I'm not
okay with the amendment, and I know you all haven't gotten a chance to look
over it, but I'm just going to give one example, where it's to avoid areas doing
geothermal of inhabited areas. I also don't think it should be any place in
conservation areas, and our watershed, and our buffer areas, and our mountains.
I mean, here we are, you know, that's, to me, the future. You know, it's
preserving that and those resources. So, I just think we have to do a great deal
more.
I know I contacted a few people in Puna and let them know that I'm going to
have aI have some proposals for the General Plan coming up on
September 2nd, 9:00 a.m., and ask you know what additional input would be
good to put in there on geothermal. I do have you know pretty much all sections,
different areas and my focus is really that we should prioritize solar, wind, and
pumped hydro. But, you know, there was more discussion, and right now by
September 8, is the opportunity for the Council and Council members to give the
Planning Director direction, and you know, it's a three and four year process. I
know I want it to be shorter. I know Council Member Greggor led, let's have it a
longer process. I would like to see us look at what our goals and our priorities
first, and then work on the Planning Department, looking on strategies.
So, I think, I mean, I would just assume that Council Member Ragan withdrew
this motion. I'm not going to support it at this time. And I did appreciate the
testimony that we should be coming in here like what Bob Petricci said, and
educating us more, and I'd also like to hear on that the health plan or that portion
that the administration still hasn't released. Get a presentation on that, and get
some discussion going on what we want, and not just what we want. So I'm
going to just keep it simple at that. I will be voting against this. We do have
more to do, and I appreciate you all coming out here. And let's make it so that,
you know, we're going to have to really organize in a lot of this, and deal with
the State as well, and that we have say-so what goes on on this island and make it
happen. Thank you very much for being here.
CHR KANUHA: Thank you Ms. Wille. Ms. David.
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MS. DAVID: Mahalo Chair, and I'd like to echo Ms. Eoff's comments about
thanking everyone for coming out today, and spending the time with us, and
giving us your feelings. I also want to thank Greggor Eagan, for quickly revising
his resolution based on what he has heard this morning, and I commend him for
that. What I do want to say is having been involved with land uses and the
things that Ms. Eoff has been speaking of myself for the last 30 years, we have
come a long way in public participation in awareness of the native Hawaiian
issues and how we need to preserve these things because they are totally
connected to how we are as a people.
So given that, this General Plan resolutions we are being requested as a body to
give up suggestions to the Planning Department, on what we feel they should
consider in directing the next 10 years. Now, it's the Planning Director has the
option in his review to either take it or leave it. It is totally up to him, but within
that process, they will have numerous public hearings again and before it comes
back to the Council for our final review. So, there is a process, there is a lengthy
process, one that engages the community, and I think that's the opportunity for
everyone if you don't agree with the proposals being submitted to the General
Plan. That is our opportunity to weigh in, and then when it comes to Council
again, you have another opportunity. So, there's a lot of checks and balances as
far as transparency and openness in government that I'm very happy to see,
because it was not like this 30 years ago when we started the fight.
So, in all deference to Mr. Eagan and for anyone else that brings a resolution
intending to make suggestions to the Planning Department on what they feel
should be considered, I would like to see everybody's resolutions go forward
with that in mind. Not that we support geothermal or not. For me, it will not
happen on Hualalai. But for this, in this situation, I think we all deserve the
opportunity to get our thoughts and our—as legislators, brought before another
body for consideration and there's a separate process for that, another check and
balance. So I really would like to support everybody's resolution. Not based on
whether I agree with geothermal or not, but procedure and the opportunity to be
fair to everyone, and I'd like to see if I bring something controversial, I'd like
to see it go through the process. If it dies, it dies. But I had the opportunity to
put it forward, and I think everybody deserves that.
So for me, I'd love to see Ms. Wille's version of a resolution also, but I don't
want to see hers in place of Mr. Eagan's because I really think everybody's ideas
should be vetted the same way, and I'm not voting for or against geothermal, this
is not why we're here today. I'm voting because we have we are being asked to
submit suggestions, and that is basically what my position is going to be. When
the time comes, I will take a firm position against geothermal. But this is not the
day. We are not discussing Hualalai today, and this is a General Plan submission
that we are requested by law to submit, and we're taking that opportunity.
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So I hope I hope you understand that it is not a position on geothermal, and you
understand why I will be voting for everyone's resolution, because that's the fair
process. So mahalo, I yield.
CHR KANUHA: Thank you, Ms. David. Ms. Poindexter.
MS. POINDEXTER: Yeah I just want to ditto what Council Member Eoff and
Council Member David said, and I definitely support your statements
wholeheartedly. So I just want to say I ditto them. Thank you.
CHR KANUHA: Mr. Paleka, are you ready? Okay. Council Members,
anybody else on the first round? On the first round, Mr. Chung.
MR. CHUNG: Yeah, thank you, Mr. Chairman. You know I'm glad my
colleagues like Ms. David so eloquently just explained the process that we're
going through right now, and hopefully those persons who came to testify today
understand that this is not some insidious plot by Mr. Eagan, it's just a process
that we go through. But what I felt was instructive today was, you know, all of
the testimony that came out. In particular I heard some things from a Mr. Kasle.
I thought that was really relevant and helpful. Also, Mr. Kuykendall out in
Pahoa. Ms. Evans, I don't know if she's still here, and then of course
Mr. Petricci and Mr. Travis out in Hilo.
In response to that, is what Mr. Eagan has now presented to us in a way of an
amendment. There's one thing though, I looked at this number five, he added
this "Health impact studies should continue to be conducted and the
recommendations from those studies should be implemented." Now I'm not in a
position to amend anything like that, but if I could make a suggestion based on
what I heard today. If it could read, "Health impact studies should continue to be
conducted and the findings and recommendations from those studies should be
made available to the public and implemented." I mean and that's I'm just kind
of following up on some of the concerns that I heard this morning. I think it
would make it a better amendment, and that's all I have to say. Thank you.
CHR KANUHA: Thank you, Mr. Chung. Mr. Eagan, sorry it took me a while
to think of who I was calling next.
MR. ILAGAN: It's alright, I wasn't sure which hand I was actually lifting for a
secondI'm just playing. I'll make those amendments right now. Maybe if we
could put this table this so or unless we could do a friendly amendment, what do
you prefer, Mr. Chair?
CHR KANUHA: Mr. Clerk, what—any recommendations?
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MR. HENRICKS: It's permissible to make a verbal amendment to a written
amendment provided it, you know, this one, we can. It's not that complicated.
We just would basically read it back in so it's clear what the motion is. So if you
would like to, I think that would be okay to do that without rewriting it and
resubmitting it.
CHR KANUHA: So it be a friendly amendment done verbally.
MR. HENRICKS: Yes, essentially Mr. Ragan would make a motion to amend
his amendment.
MR. ILAGAN: So, the amendment that I've heard is the "Health impact studies
should continue to be conducted and findings made available to the public of
conducted and findings and recommendations made available to the public, and
from those studies should be implemented?"
CHR KANUHA: Here, I got it. "Health impact studies should continue to be
conducted and the findings and recommendations from those studies be made of
should be made available for the public and be implemented." I think that's
what I wrote down. Made available to the public.
MR. ILAGAN: Okay.
CHR KANUHA: And shall be, right? Should be shall be.
MR. ILAGAN: I agree.
MR. HENRICKS: I didn't hear a 2nd to the motion to amend.
Motion to Amend: Mr. Eagan moved to amend Comm. 417.3 by revising Item
Number 5 in the Be it Resolved clause on page two to read,
"Health impact studies should continue to be conducted and
the findings and recommendations from those studies be
made available to the public and implemented." Seconded
by Ms. Poindexter.
CHR KANUHA: Okay, it's been moved to amend Communication 417.3 with
the verbal amendment made by Mr. Ilagan, previously stated. Who was it
seconded by? Ms. Poindexter. And let me, for the public's benefit again, that
verbal amendment, friendly amendment I should say, was that the "Health
impact studies should continue to be conducted and the findings and
recommendations from those studies be made available for the public and be
implemented." Is that what I got?
MR. ILAGAN: Was there a—never mind. Okay.
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CHR KANUHA: "Health impact studies should continue to be conducted and
the findings and recommendations from those studies be made available for the
public and be implemented." Yes. Okay, it was seconded by Ms. Poindexter.
Council Members, you got that? Mr. Clerk, we will have discussion upon that
amendment, any discussion? We can vote on this friendly amendment, yeah?
Okay, all in favor of this friendly amendment to Number five of Communication
417.3 say "aye."
Vote on Motion The motion to amend Comm. 417.3 by revising Item
to Amend: Number 5 in the Be It Resolved clause on page two to read,
(Approved) "Health impact studies should continue to be conducted and
the findings and recommendations from those studies be
made available to the public and implemented," was carried
by the following voice vote:
Ayes:
Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ragan,
Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair
Kanuha – 9.
Noes:
None.
Absent:
None.
Excused:
None.
CHR KANUHA: Motion passes. So now we're back to Communication 417.3
as amended. Discussion? Mr. Eagan.
MR. ILAGAN: Actually, I'll go last.
CHR KANUHA: Okay. Ms. Wille?
MS. WILLE: Yeah you know, although I don't agree with all what's in there, I
would like to offer some, see if the sponsor would agree to a couple other
changes, and I actually made them amending the first draft of the Bill, but I'll go
through it. And you know, I'm not opposed to passing this on to the to the
Planning Director as that, although I don't agree with it fully, to the Planning
Director for further consideration.
But, I would for example, in what you have as number three currently where it
says "Additional development of geothermal resources are not part of the
previously approved Geothermal Resource Permit 2 productions facilities
should, to the extent possible, avoid ... " and now it has "inhabited areas." And
I'll just tell you—and if you were toI'm doing this as discussion because I'm
not submitting this, my Communication 417.1 as an amendment, but I'm reading
from it. If, on that one, on number three, we were to say "Additional
development of geothermal resources shall avoid urban areas zoned for," or
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inhabited, "and those lands designated by the State Land Use Commission as
being within Conservation District."
So what I'm asking is to protect the Conservation District. In other words, the
top of the mountain, and the buffer areas, and say "shall" and I'm also not sure
that we need to exclude the part of the previously approved geothermal resource
permit, but just "shall avoid urban areas zoned for residential uses," or inhabited
areas, "and those lands designated by the State Land Use Commission as being
within the Conservation District." I'm just going to mention my other one and
then I'll do whatever or give the language to in writing to Greggor to look at.
The other one, and actually I went in the wrong order, but on number two, he has
"Additional development of geothermal resources should mitigate impacts to
people by the use of best available control technology." What I have is
"Additional development of geothermal resources shall," rather than should,
"avoid, reduce, and mitigate adverse impacts to affected populations by the use
of best available control technologies to the maximum extent possible." So, I
stayed with what Greggor has but just trying to make it taking some of the
shoulds to shalls, and including the Conservation District. So, I know mine
aren't so easy to do verbally and I think that they're friendly. I'm doing them
would be as friendly amendment, but how what do you want me to do?
CHR KANUHA: Thank you, Ms. Wille.
MS. WILLE: Shall I give it to Greggor to read and see if he thinks that their
friendly?
CHR KANUHA: I think after the meeting, you shall/should give it to Greggor
but but I think I think if we move on towards these friendly amendments, it's
gets very difficult with regards to parliamentary procedure and how we proceed
with this specific resolution. So, I think we're going down a dangerous path, a
slippery slope a little bit.
MS. WILLE: Okay.
CHR KANUHA: But, I think your recommendations are noted, and then
MS. WILLE: Okay, I'm comfortable with that.
CHR KANUHA: And the Planning Director is also here listening to all of our
conversation.
MS. WILLE: Right. And he'll get—yeah. Let me just ask though—yeah,
because my Communication 417.1 is seeking to amend the bill, not his amended
version. Anyway, I think you understand where I'm going and I do think that
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it's not just inhabited areas, it's the mountain top and the conservation areas that
we need to look at, and I think that someone said, you know, a five -mile radius.
I mean, I think there was a lot of testimony today that was important if we are
going to go ahead with geothermal. So, I'm going to yield and I will just allow,
this is Greggor's ideas going forward and I think the Planning Director will
know where I'm coming from a from a different angle.
CHR KANUHA: Thank you, Ms. Wille. And again you know this is these are
just recommendations to the Planning Director. Okay, moving on, on the
amendment. Before Mr. Eagan goes again, we do have the Planning Director
here if anybody wants to question. But, Mr. Eagan.
MR. ILAGAN: Thank you, Mr. Chair. My final comment is actually, if I could
bring up the Director for Planning, Mr. Kanuha. All it is is informational on the
General Plan process. If you can describe what the process is for or to the
public. Thank you.
(Note: At this time, Planning Director Duane Kanuha came forward to
address the members of the Council.)
DIR. KANUHA: Good afternoon. Duane Kanuha, Planning Director. What
was the question again?
MR. ILAGAN: Could you explain the stages of the General Plan so the public
could understand the timeframe and the timeline.
DIR KANUHA: Okay, well actually, the sequence of the process was
articulated quite clearly by Council Person David. Okay, that's exactly where
we are. We're in the process of information gathering and validation of things at
this point and time, and that's why the process allows for the Council as the
policy body to come forth with their policy recommendations way up front at the
beginning, right. So, we, in—the way the General Plan comprehensive review
process is set up, that gives us an opportunity to give the most weight to the
policy direction of the policy makers of the County. That's the purpose for
these, we're giving the Council the opportunity to provide us with their
recommendations through through resolution, okay.
Now what will happen is that there's a number of ongoing processes that are
happening, but at some point in time, and I think it will probably be around this
time next year when the initial recommendations will start to come out through
public forums, public meetings, workshops, community events, so on and so
forth. So, whatever products come out of that, then go to the respective County
Planning Commissions, okay, for their review, recommendation, up to the
Council. After they get through their process, then it comes to the Council for
for their actions. So, tentatively, we looking at this process getting to you
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sometime in 2017, I guess. Maybe mid 2017. That's how far ahead we have to
program it because it's a—you know, it's a big project. It's a once in a, you
know, 10- or 15 -years horizon that you get a chance to do it. And as we all
know, there's so much that happens over 10 -year period, okay, that has to be
simulated, put it together, weighed against what was envisioned 10 years before,
you know, and then come up with recommendations to the Council for the
amendment of the General Plan.
MR. ILAGAN: Thank you, Director.
CHR KANUHA: Thank you, Mr. Eagan. Any other questions? Oh, Ms. Eoff
MS. EOFF: I have a question Director Kanuha. Given what Ms.
MR. HENRICKS: Excuse me, I'm so sorry to interrupt. I'm not sure how long
your question's going to take, but we do have to change tapes. So if could just
ask for a recess just, we have like a minute left on the tape and I'm thinking it's
going to take longer than a minute.
CHR KANUHA: Thank you, Ms. Eoff Real quickly, we'll take a brief recess.
MR. HENRICKS : Thank you.
Recess: At 12:33 p.m., the Chair called for a recess.
Reconvene: The meeting reconvened at 12:40 p.m.
CHR KANUHA: Okay, thank you for being patient, we're coming out of
recess. Ms. Eoff, you have the floor.
MS. EOFF: Okay, thank you Director Kanuha. There's a little bit of discussion
that Ms. Wille had with us just a little bit ago, and I tend to agree with her that
geothermal development is a very industrialized type of a land use and it really
isn't appropriate in conservation lands either, and in this particular suggestion for
you, Mr. Eagan has only stated inhabited areas, and right now it's a little bit
difficult to do any more amending as far as friendly amendments to this. I just
wondered what would be your suggestion? Would it be for Ms. Wille or
somebody else to bring you another suggestion that includes more language for
you to also consider? Because as Ms. David stated, I didn't know whether it's
really appropriate for us to completely, you know, revamp what Mr. Eagan is
asking to be considered. But if we have other things to be considered, shall we
do it or should we do it in our own way either via resolution or comments to the
Director?
DIR. KANUHA: You talking about the language in Item 1?
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MS. EOFF: Actually, Item 3.
DIR. KANUHA: Item 2.
MS. EOFF: Well it'sI don't know if you have the current, you probably don't
have his amendment. Do you have Communication 417.3?
DIR KANUHA: Yeah.
MS. EOFF: Oh okay, yeah, Item 3. He's stating that, "Additional development
of geothermal resources should, to the extent possible, avoid inhabited areas."
And as Ms. Wille said, it may also be an important statement for some people to
give to you, that it should also avoid areas that are in the Conservation District.
Is that correct Ms. Wille? Yeah. So I'm just wondering
MS. WILLE: Yes. The Conservation District as established by the State Land
Use Commission.
MS. EOFF: By the State Land Use. So is the vehicle to bring that comment
forward through a separate, either a memo to you or resolution?
DIR KANUHA: Actually, the way the wording is, kind of gets rather specific,
but the way I read, the way we would I would assess this language is that all of
them actually from Items 2 on down, okay, would all tend to fall under what
happens as a result of Item 1. Okay, which is, and again the language there is, I
think, the appropriate language, which is, "subject to the requirements of State
law," because right now State law allows geothermal in all of the zones.
MS. EOFF: That's what I've stated previously that until we can repeal Act 97
and bring some kind of home rule policies back to the County's government;
Planning Commission, County Council, we are subject to this current State law.
DIR KANUHA: Correct, that's why what I what I just stated is that the
additional recommendations 2, 3, 4, and 5, the way I would read them is they
would be subject to what happens under 1.
MS. EOFF: I see.
DIR KANUHA: So in my opinion, they're not mutually exclusive. In other
words, they're not I don't see where they're need to be put off the table until one
is determined.
MS. EOFF: Excuse me, you would think that they're not even relevant?
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DIR. KANUHA: No, I just said I think they're relevant subject to what happens
with Item 1. Okay, so from that standpoint, I don't have a problem with
considering them, because if Item 1 happens to come forward, in other words, if
the State law is amended and the County, through the Planning Commission or
the Council or whoever, gets the control of over the authority of regulation, then
at least you'll have the rest of these components already in place. You see what
I'm getting at?
MS. EOFF: Yeah.
DIR KANUHA: With regard to Number 3, whether it has to get as specific in
terms of the districts, again what happens in Item 1 will control that. You know,
and then in the General Plan itself, as it sits right now, it's adopted right now,
you know there's there's specific policies with regard to geothermal already in
there, yeah, so
MS. EOFF: Okay, well I still believe the work has to be done at the State level
for-
DIR.
KANUHA: Correct. That's what I'm saying but because the proposals for
consideration follow under that, right, the language is subject to State law, and
subject to the Planning Commission, the County getting control, the authority to
regulate geothermal, okay. So, I don't see any prejudice in considering all of the
items under there at the same time. At the same time when we look at this.
MS. EOFF: And if other Items are brought forward by other Council members,
that would be something to consider as well?
DIR KANUHA: Yeah. So, but you know, basically I'm saying, I don't have a
problem with considering everything you have in this amended reso.
MS. EOFF: Okay, well thank you.
CHR KANUHA: Thank you. Ms. Poindexter.
MS. POINDEXTER: So I have a question on who's submitting suggestions
know the Council is able to and don't the CDP's (Community Development
Plan) that Community Action Committees also chime in?
DIR KANUHA: Yes.
MS. POINDEXTER: Okay.
DIR KANUHA: The CDP's have been coming in with recommendations
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Vote on Motion
to Amend:
(Approved)
August 19, 2015
MS. POINDEXTER: Right. So that's where I think it's real important and I
know I've been talking. I'm not bringing resolutions forward because I'm
working with our Hamalcua Community Development Plan (CDP) and that
committee, and we're that we're going to use that to come forward with your
resolution. So I would like to say for the Kona people, you know, make sure
you're involved with the Action Committee because they are the ones that are
your driving force to hold our feet to the fire when it comes law because the
Community Development Plans is an ordinance and it is law, so it dictates or
itI would say we have to make sure that we're following what the Community
Development is guiding us to. Like in Hamakua, certain areas you cannot do
certain kinds of development. Ours is not adopted yet, but the Kona Community
Development Plan is adopted but there's still changes through community input.
So, I would recommend that you definitely contact the people on the action
committee for Kona to make sure that your voices are heard there as well. So,
thank you for that because I'm working through my CDP Committee.
DIR. KANUHA: See, and again they're not the only venue, you know,
community organizations, special interests groups. The spectrum is, you know,
across the board for input.
CHR KANUHA: Thank you-
DIR.
KANUHA: Of course, it'll help if across the board, that the input is
consistent on a certain issue, that then that gives us and that gives you, I think, a
true sentiment of where where the communities stands on certain issues.
CHR KANUHA: Thank you. Any other discussion, Council Members, on the
motion to amend as amended? Okay, Mr. Clerk, roll call.
The motion to amend Res. 249 with a contents of
Comm. 417.3, as amended, was carried by the following
roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ragan,
Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha — 9.
Noes:
None.
Absent:
None.
Excused:
None.
CHR KANUHA: Thank you very much. So Council Members, we're on the
main motion as amended but pursuant to Rule Number 24, Bills and Resolutions,
we have to hold this over to the next Council meeting.
MS. WILLE: I'll make a motion to suspend the rules.
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Vote on Motion to Ms. Wille moved to suspend Council Rule 24 to waive the
Suspend Council holdover for substantive amendment of Res. 249-15.
Rules: Seconded by Ms. Poindexter and carried by the following roll
(Approved) call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff,
Ragan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR KANUHA: Thank you. So now on the main motion as amended, we can
vote on this today. Is there any other discussion? Okay, Mr. Clerk.
Vote on Res. 249-15: The motion to adopt Res. 249-15, as amended to Draft 2,
Draft 2 was carried by the following roll call vote:
(Adopted)
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff,
Ragan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR KANUHA: Thank you very much, motion passes. Okay, Mr. Clerk,
Council Members, it's 12:50, what do you guys want to do? Go through it?
Return to Order The Chair directed the Council to return to the order of business
of Bnsiness-
COMMUNI- The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
CATIONS: Communications.
CHR KANUHA: Okay, Mr. Clerk, we have Gerald Kosaki, Fire Battalion
Chief, in Hilo for questions. Communication 414.
Comm. 414: REQUESTS THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF TEN
MULTI -FUNCTION LIGHT EMITTING DIODE HEADLAMPS, WITH A
COMBINED VALUE OF $225.90
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated July 31, 2015. Donated by the
Daniel Sayre Memorial Foundation, for use by the Volcano Volunteer Fire
Station.
Waived: FC
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Motion to Approve: Ms. Eoff moved to accept the donation of ten
multi -function light emitting diode headlamps.
Seconded by Ms. Poindexter.
CHR KANUHA: Any discussion?
MS. EOFF: I'd just like to thank the Sayre Foundation who continues to
contribute to our Fire Department.
CHR KANUHA: Thank you, Ms. Eoff Any other discussion? Okay, hearing
or seeing none, all in favor say "aye."
Vote on Comm. 414: The motion to accept the donation of ten multi -function
(Approved) light emitting diode headlamps was carried by the
following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff,
Ragan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR KANUHA: Motion passes.
MR. ONISHL Mr. Chair?
CHR KANUHA: Yes.
MR. ONISHL I'm going have to leave at 3:00, so is it possible to take
Resolutions 241, 242, and 251 out of order, and Bill 62?
CHR KANUHA: Yeah, we'll get there. We'll do that in plenty time. We
have a few more, just a couple more, and then we can do those. Okay, Mr.
Clerk, Resolution 248.
MR. HENRICKS: 248?
CHR KANUHA: Yeah, that's another one from Gerald Kosaki.
Change Order As directed by the Chair and with no objection from the Council Members, the
of Business: following items were taken out of order:
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Res. 248-15: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF AN
ALL -TERRAIN VEHICLE AND TRAILER TO THE HAWAII FIRE
DEPARTMENT
Donated by the Daniel Sayre Memorial Foundation, with a combined value of
$19,538.08.
Reference: Comm. 416
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: FC
Motion to Approve: Ms. Eoff moved to adopt Res. 248-15. Seconded by
Mr. Onishi.
CHR KANUHA: Ms. Eoff
MS. EOFF: Just thank the Sayre Foundation for their generous contribution.
CHR KANUHA: Thank you, Ms. Eoff Any other discussion? Hearing or
seeing none, all in favor say "aye."
Vote on Res. 248-15: The motion to adopt Res. 248-15 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff,
Ragan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR KANUHA: Okay, motion passes. Now can we take out of order,
Mr. Clerk, Resolution 240.
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Res. 240-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO
HOPE SERVICES HAWAII, INC., TO PURCHASE BUNK BEDS FOR THE
KIHEI PUA EMERGENCY HOMELESS SHELTER IN EAST HAWAII
Transfers/appropriates $10,000 out and from the Clerk -Council Services —
Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits the same to the
Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Prosecuting Attorney Other Current
Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (Hope Services Hawaii,
Inc. — Kihei Pua Emergency Homeless Shelter Bunk Beds). Funds would be
used to purchase 12 bunk beds.
Reference: Comm. 404
Intr. by: Mr. Paleka
Motion to Approve: Mr. Paleka moved to adopt Res. 240-15. Seconded by
Ms. David.
CHR KANUHA: Go right ahead.
MR. PALEKA: Hilo, is Brandee
MS. AVENUE: Chair? Ms. Menino is not in the Hilo chambers right now.
MR. PALEKA: Okay, thank you. This Contingency Relief fund is for Hope
Services in the Kihei Pua Emergency Homeless Shelters just to help them defer
costs. Basically to fund refurbishment of and purchasing new bunk beds and
material, supplies, and services. So I just asking for your approval.
CHR KANUHA: Thank you, Mr. Paleka. Any other discussion, Council
Members, on Resolution 240? Hearing or seeing none, all in favor say "aye."
Vote on Res. 240-15: The motion to adopt Res. 240-15 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff,
Ragan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR KANUHA: Motion passes.
MR. ILAGAN: Mr. Chair, can we take Bill 72 out of order?
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CHR KANUHA: Yeah, we have a few before we—Resolution 243.
Res. 243-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO PUNA
COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER FOR EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS
Transfers/appropriates $10,000 out and from the Clerk -Council Services –
Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits the same to the
Department of Research and Development, Hawaii County Resource Center,
Miscellaneous Contract Services account (Puna Community Medical Center).
Reference: Comm. 407
Intr. by: Mr. Paleka
Motion to Approve: Mr. Paleka moved to adopt Res. 243-15. Seconded by
Ms. David.
CHR KANUHA: Go right ahead Mr. Paleka.
MR. PALEKA: Thank you, Mr. Chair. Pahoa, I'm wondering if Rene has left
already? Are they on, they're down? Okay. This is just a request granting
$10,000, which basically is purchase of a telescope and a prenatal weighing scale
with some other items. It's basically for equipment for the Puna Community
Medical Center. I was hoping that Rene could shed a little more light. I just
asking for your support on this, thanks.
CHR KANUHA: Thank you, Mr. Paleka. Any other discussion? Hearing or
seeing none, all in favor say "aye."
Vote on Res. 243-15: The motion to adopt Res. 243-15 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff,
Ragan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR KANUHA: Motion passes. Mr. Onishi, which ones did you?
MR. ONISHL Reso 214, 242, and 251, and Bill 62.
CHR KANUHA: You mean 242, or 241-241, 242, and 251. Mr. Clerk,
Resolution 244, or sorry 241.
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Res. 241-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO REIMBURSE THE DEPARTMENT
OF PARKS AND RECREATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF A BANNER
Transfers/appropriates $178.12 out and from the Clerk -Council Services —
Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits the same to the
Department of Parks and Recreation, Elderly Activities Division Special
Programs Other Current Expenses, Printing account (3x7 Banner). Funds would
be used to pay for a Summer Festival banner.
Motion to Approve
Vote on Res. 241-15
(Adopted)
Reference: Comm. 405
Intr. by: Mr. Onishi
Mr. Onishi moved to adopt Res. 241-15. Seconded by
Ms. David.
CHR KANUHA: Mr. Onishi.
MR. ONISHL Yeah, just asking for support. This banner was already made so
we need to pay this, thank you.
CHR KANUHA: Thank you, Mr. Onishi. Any other discussion? Hearing or
seeing none, all in favor say "aye."
The motion to adopt Res. 241-15 was carried by the
following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff,
Ragan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR KANUHA: Motion passes. Okay, 242.
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Res. 242-15: 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
HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD VOLUNTEER SUPPORT ORGANIZATION,
INC., TO ASSIST WITH TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES FOR THE
HAWAII ISLAND STARBASE PROGRAM DURING THE 2015-2016
L YEAR
Transfers/appropriates $2,000 out and from the Clerk -Council Services —
Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits the same to the
Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Prosecuting Attorney Other Current
Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (Hawai`i National Guard
Volunteer Support Organization, Inc. — STARBASE Program).
Reference: Comm. 406
Intr. by: Mr. Onishi
CHR KANUHA: Mr. Onishi.
MR. ONISHL Mr. Chair, at this time I'm going to withdraw this because they
have no nonprofit agency that they can go to. But members who I talked or, you
know, sent the e-mail, you guys can still hold your funds please.
Withdraw Mr. Onishi announced the withdrawal of Resolution 242-15.
Res. 242-15:
CHR KANUHA: Thank you, Mr. Onishi. Resolution 242 has been withdrawn.
We'll do Bill 72. Mr. Clerk.
Bill 72: AMENDS THE COUNTY OF HAWAII GENERAL PLAN AS ADOPTED BY
ORDINANCE NO. 05-25 AND AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NOS. 06-153,
12-89, AND 14-87, AND BY AMENDING MAP 14 OF THE LAND USE
PATTERN ALLOCATION GUIDE MAP BY CHANGING THE LAND USE
DESIGNATION FROM LOW DENSITY URBAN AND IMPORTANT
AGRICULTURAL LAND TO MEDIUM DENSITY URBAN FOR KEA`AU
VILLAGE AND THE IMMEDIATELY SURROUNDING AREAS, KEA`AU
VILLAGE, KEA`AU, PUNA, ISLAND OF HAWAII (Planning Director Initiated
The Windward and Leeward Planning Commissions forward their favorable
recommendations for this amendment.
Reference: Comm. 398
Intr. by: Greggor Eagan (B/R)
Approve: PC -24
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Vote on Bill 72
(Approved)
Return to Order
of Business:
ORDER OF
RESOLUTIONS:
August 19, 2015
Mr. Eagan moved to pass Bill 72 on first reading and adopt
Planning Committee Report No. 24. Seconded by
Mr. Onishi and carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes:
Council Members Chung, David, Eoff,
Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and
Chair Kanuha — 9.
Noes:
None.
Absent:
None.
Excused:
None.
CHR KANUHA: Motion passes. Thank you. Okay, if it's okay, we can just go
from the top of the agenda and go down, it should be pretty fast.
The Chair directed the Council to return to the order of business
The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Order of
Resolutions.
(Note: Several items in this category were taken up previously, out of order.)
Res. 234-15: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE
FOR ONE COPIER FOR THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a four-year lease agreement for a copier at an
approximate cost of $250 per month.
Vote on Res. 234-15
(Adopted)
Reference: Comm. 393
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Approve: FC -31
Ms. Eoff moved to adopt Res. 234-15 and Finance
Committee Report No. 31. Seconded by
Ms. David and carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff,
Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR KANUHA: Motion passes. Okay, I think we're on Resolution 244?
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Res. 244-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM
THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE
HILO HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION FOR THE 15TH ANNIVERSARY
SUMOTO CITY VISIT
Transfers/appropriates $3,000 out and from the Clerk -Council Services —
Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits the same to the
Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs, Miscellaneous Contract
Services account (15th Anniversary Sumoto City Visit). Funds would be used for
programs and activities for the Sumoto City students' visit in August 2015.
Reference: Comm. 408
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Motion to Approve: Mr. Chung moved to adopt Res. 244-15. Seconded by
Ms. David.
CHR KANUHA: Go right ahead Mr. Chung.
MR. CHUNG: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Very briefly, the Hilo High School
Key Club has been the main group I guess that's, you know, trying to keep this
sister city relationship alive, and every year, they've had to raise money. You
know, whenever students come from Japan they have to make a little get
together. So, you know, they've had to raise money, and that money that their
raising takes a way from their own group. Now this year, I mean I'm not saying
that, you know, I or anyone else should be giving them money every year, but
this year is a special one. It's the 15th anniversary of this relationship, and they
wanted to put on a special party for visiting dignitaries and students and their
parents.
So, this is what it's for. I don't know where it's going to be held but it's going to
be basically in the form of a reimbursement because the Hilo High Foundation is
fronting the money for this, and we're going to just give it Hilo High Foundation.
So that's acting as a conduit, yeah, to the Key Club so they can put on this
special celebration for their sister city partners. That's all.
CHR KANUHA: Great. Thank you, Mr. Chung. Any other discussion?
Hearing or seeing none, all in favor say "aye."
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Vote on Res. 244-15
(Adopted)
Res. 245-15
Motion to Approve:
The motion to adopt Res. 244-15 was carried by the
following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff,
Ragan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR KANUHA: Motion passes. Next item.
August 19, 2015
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 RELATING TO THE 2015 BARRIO FIESTA
Transfers/appropriates $5,000 out and from the Clerk -Council Services –
Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits the same to the
Department of Research and Development, Hawaii County Resource Center,
Miscellaneous Contract Services account (Big Island Resource Conservation and
Development Council). Funds would be used to pay for expenses for the
2015 Barrio Fiesta to be held on October 3, 2015.
Reference: Comm. 409
Intr. by: Mr. Eagan
Mr. Eagan moved to adopt Res. 245-15. Seconded by
Ms. David.
CHR KANUHA: Mr. Eagan.
MR. ILAGAN: Thank you, Mr. Chair. This is joint effort with Council Member
Poindexter, and I'm definitely just following the strong lead of Council Member
Poindexter's office with this, and she's been really good at making things happen
and I wanted to support our culture and I hope that this will—and I hope that the
other Council Members, if they happen to be on the east side, come on by.
CHR KANUHA: Thank you, Mr. Eagan. Any other discussion? Hearing or
seeing none, all in favor say "aye."
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Vote on Res. 245-15
(Adopted)
The motion to adopt Res. 245-15 was carried by the
following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff,
Ragan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR KANUHA: Motion passes. Resolution 246.
August 19, 2015
Res. 246-15: 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 RELATING TO THE 2015 FILIPINO
AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH (FAHM) CELEBRATION AND BARRIO
FIESTA
Transfers/appropriates $5,000 out and from the Clerk -Council Services –
Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits the same to the
Department of Research and Development, Hawaii County Resource Center,
Miscellaneous Contract Services account (Big Island Resource Conservation and
Development Council). Funds would be used to pay for expenses relating to the
2015 FAHM Celebration and Barrio Fiesta scheduled for the month of October.
Reference: Comm. 410
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
Motion to Approve: Ms. Poindexter moved to adopt Res. 246-15. Seconded by
Ms. David.
CHR KANUHA: Ms. Poindexter. Go right ahead.
MS. POINDEXTER: Yeah, I just wanted to thank Council Member Ragan for
working with us too on this and hopefully it will be—one of the events will be
the first bolot eating contest, and I think Mr. Eagan will be on stage doing that
and competing. I hope to see that. But thank you, I ask for your support.
CHR KANUHA: Thank you, Ms. Poindexter. Any other discussion? Hearing
or seeing none, all in favor say "aye."
Vote on Res. 246-15: The motion to adopt Res. 246-15 was carried by the
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(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff,
Ragan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR KANUHA: Motion passes. Okay, 247.
August 19, 2015
Res. 247-15: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE
FOR ONE MULTIFUNCTION COPY MACHINE FOR THE OFFICE OF THE
COUNTY CLERK, ELECTIONS DIVISION
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement for a
multifunction copy machine at an approximate cost of $225 per month.
Reference: Comm. 411
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha
Waived: FC
Vote on Res. 247-15: Ms. Eoff moved to adopt Res. 247-15. Seconded by
(Adopted) Ms. Wille and carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff,
Ragan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR KANUHA: Motion passes.
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Res. 250-15: PROPOSES AN AMENDMENT TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAII GENERAL
PLAN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL PLAN
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW PROCESS, RELATING TO: 1) MASS
TRANSIT; 2) OPEN SPACES; 3) SENSITIVE NATURAL AND CULTURAL
RESOURCES; AND 4) HISTORIC TRAILS
Proposes the following amendments to the General Plan: 1) Mass Transit —
Include island -wide review of existing transit system, consider Mass Transit
Master Plan if completed in time, and depict route systems on both island -wide
and smaller area maps, by geographic location; 2) Open Spaces — Compilation of
island -wide inventory and include current and projected open space on both an
island -wide and smaller area maps by geographical location; 3) Sensitive Natural
and Cultural Resources — Protection of public trust resources must be considered
in all County land use policies and decisions; and 4) Historic Trails —
Development of a formal public access program with consideration for existing
trails and potential trails, connections, and extensions to be coordinated with
appropriate State and Federal agencies.
Reference: Comm. 418
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: PC
Motion to Approve: Ms. Eoff moved to adopt Res. 250-15. Seconded by
Ms. Wille.
CHR KANUHA: Go right ahead, Ms. Eoff
MS. EOFF: Okay. Thank you, Mr. Chair, and I won't take too much time here
but since we did have an opportunity to provide our comments to the Director
during this General Plan amendment process or review process, I just wanted to
take the opportunity to touch on four areas that for me, over the last 30 years
here in Hawai'i, have become very passionate about and important, so I believe
that it was my opportunity to put this forward, and I ask for your support.
The mass transit item, I think Mr. Paleka has included already something very
similar, and I think all of us have agreed that it's important that we do have a
master plan and if we do then it should be included in the General Plan. With
regards to the open spaces, we've acquired a lot of open space over the last eight,
ten years now, and I wanted to make sure that we do map those and that we also
look at areas that may connect open spaces that would also be important for
future development of the island. With regard to sensitive and natural and
cultural resources, I'll just reiterate that in 2000, the Legislature adopted Act 50,
which requires cultural impact statements for all future development in the State
of Hawaii where an EIS is triggered, and it requires all permitting agencies to
determine the impacts a development will have on our natural and cultural
resources, public trust resources, traditional and customary practices. So I
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wanted to somehow emphasize that on our County level planning documents
wherever we can. Number 4 are our historic trails. I believe that we need to
coordinate public access development and show all the trails in maps of existing
and potential locations of trails, including public potential connections and
extensions. That it's come to my attention that currently there's really no County
agency or department that's responsible to oversee, administer, and manage
public accesses which are created via the County's permitting process. So I
believe a public access program should be dedicated and identified by the
General Plan.
That's about it, so any questions or comments, Council Members, I'm willing to
answer.
CHR KANUHA: Thank you, Ms. Eoff Ms. Wille.
MS. WILLE: I'll just keep it brief. You know I appreciate everything that
Karen's doing here and anyway, just all of it and including trails. So thank you,
and I—you know, in mine, what I'm going to bring forward, also stresses the
whole environmental and cultural emphasis. So thanks.
CHR KANUHA: Thank you, Ms. Wille. Any other questions or discussion?
Ms. David.
MS. DAVID: Yes, I just would like to say thank you to Ms. Eoff for bringing
this forward because it's like a common, not goal, but vision that I share. And I
thank you, and I will support this.
CHR KANUHA: Thank you, Ms. David. Any other discussion? Okay, hearing
or seeing none, all in favor say "aye."
Vote on Res. 250-15: The motion to adopt Res. 250-15 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff,
Ragan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR KANUHA: Motion passes. Next item.
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Res. 251-15: PROPOSES AN AMENDMENT TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAII GENERAL
PLAN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL PLAN
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW PROCESS, RELATING TO ROADWAYS IN
SOUTH HILO
Proposes the following amendments to the General Plan: 1) Remove
section 14.3.5.2.2, relating to South Hilo, that recommends focusing commercial
development in the Waiakea Houselots area along Kekuanao`a, Pi`ilani, Manono,
and Lanikaula Streets; and 2) Remove ten future collector roads shown on the
South Hilo District Transportation -Roadways map, currently included as
Figure 48.
Reference: Comm. 420
Intr. by: Mr. Onishi
Waived: PC
Motion to Approve: Mr. Onishi moved to adopt Res. 251-15. Seconded by
Ms. Wille.
CHR KANUHA: Go right ahead, Mr. Onishi.
MR. ONISHL Okay, first is the Waiakea Houselots. Right now in the General
Plan, it states that commercial development can be done only on these certain
streets. But if you guys notice that, you know, for the past five years, other
properties have come in or applicants have come in and we approve rezoning for
commercial in other on other streets. And so to me that's Waiakea Houselots
going be the next like commercial area for Hilo because of the aging population
there. No one else is coming back so they selling off the properties and
businesses are buying that.
Then we also have a problem with our Kalanianaole industrial area. The State
leases, you know, they're like giving the lease leasers a hard time, renewing their
leases and so forth, and so more more people going be going to that area to get
their like fee simple lots and then they can own it, and they don't have to worry
about the State anymore.
So, and the second one is through the years, I guess if you look at the General
Plan, there's like paper roads, like so-called collector roads in the future, and so
if if you look in your district sometimes, it they going have development already,
going get homes, and so the road is still there on the books, so I'm asking the
Planning Department to look at that and take it out. Because then there's
already, you know, development so you cannot put the road in anyway, so why
do we have it on the General Plan? So it's kind of like a clean up, clean house
kind of thing. Yeah, so I'm asking for support, thanks.
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Vote on Res. 251-15
(Adopted)
BILLS FOR
ORDINANCES
(FIRST READING):
August 19, 2015
CHR KANUHA: Thank you, Mr. Onishi. Council Members, discussion?
Hearing or seeing none, all in favor say "aye."
The motion to adopt Res. 251-15 was carried by the
following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff,
Ragan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR KANUHA: Motion passes. Mr. Clerk, I think Bill 74?
The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Bills for
Ordinances (First Reading).
(Note: Bill 72 was taken up previously, out of order.)
Bill 74: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-57, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2016
Appropriates revenues in the Asset Forfeitures — State account ($200,000); and
appropriates the same to the Asset Forfeitures — State account. The appropriation
is necessary for the Police Department to receive State Asset Forfeiture funds.
Vote on Bill 74
(Approved)
Reference: Comm. 412
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: FC
Ms. Eoff moved to pass Bill 74 on first reading. Seconded
by Ms. David and carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff,
Ragan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR KANUHA: Motion passes. Bill 75.
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Bill 75: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-57, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2016
Increases revenues in the State Grants — Coastal Zone Management account
($16,258); and appropriates the same to the Coastal Zone Management — Other
Current Expenses account. Funds would be used for costs related to increased
wages of public employees providing contract work and for performance of
additional services.
Reference: Comm. 413
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: FC
Vote on Bill 75: Ms. Eoff moved to pass Bill 75 on first reading. Seconded
(Approved) by Ms. David and carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff,
Ragan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR KANUHA: Motion passes. Bill 76.
Bill 76: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-57, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2016
Appropriates revenues in the State Grants — Fall Prevention/Home Safety
Program account ($3,360); and appropriates the same to the Fall
Prevention/Home Safety Program account. Funds would be used by the Hawaii
Fire Department to conduct home safety assessments with individuals identified
as at -risk for falls and to refer individuals to prevention services.
Reference: Comm. 415
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: FC
Motion to Approve: Ms. Eoff moved to pass Bill 76 on first reading. Seconded
by Ms. David.
CHR KANUHA: Any discussion? Ms. Eoff
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Vote on Bill 76:
(Approved)
ORDER OF
THE DAY
(SECOND OR
FINAL READING):
August 19, 2015
MS. EOFF: Just to be clear, this is from the Department the State Department of
Health and the EMS and it's was waived per the Fire Department's request.
CHR KANUHA: Thank you. Any other discussion Council Members?
Hearing or seeing none, all in favor say "aye."
The motion to pass Bill 76 on first reading was carried by
the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff,
Ragan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR KANUHA: Motion passes. Mr. Clerk, Bill 62 Draft 2.
The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
Order of the Day (Second or Final Reading).
Bill 62 INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, CHAPTER 3,
(Draft 2): SECTION 6-3.4, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CHARTER (2014),
RELATING TO COUNTY BANDS
Removes language specifying that bandmasters and band employees are
appointed and exempt from civil service laws and classifications.
Reference: Comm. 357.2
Intr. by: Mr. Onishi
First Reading: August 5, 2015
Note: Second of three required readings, a
2/3 vote of the entire membership is
required to pass each reading, pursuant to
Section 15-1(a), Hawai`i County Charter.
Vote on Bill 62 Mr. Onishi moved to pass Bill 62, Draft 2, on second
Draft 2): reading. Seconded by Mr. Paleka and carried by the
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(Approved) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff,
Ragan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR KANUHA: Motion passes.
Bill 63: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-58, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2015, TO JUNE 30, 2016
Adds the Public Works Kapi`olani Street Extension, Mohouli Street to
Lanikaula Street project for $500,000 to the Capital Budget. Funds for the
project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund -
Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($500,000). Funds would be used towards
increased construction costs from unforeseen circumstances such as the
discovery of unsuitable ground materials found while performing clearing,
grubbing, and subgrade preparation work.
Vote on Bill 63
(Adopted)
Reference: Comm. 362
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
First Reading: August 5, 2015
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend, pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter
Ms. Eoff moved to pass Bill 63 on second and final
reading. Seconded by Ms. David and carried by the
following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff,
Ragan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR KANUHA: Motion passes. Bill 73.
Bill 73: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-57, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2016
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Appropriates revenues in the Transfer from General Fund account ($6,706.26);
and appropriates the same to the Lokahi Treatment Center account (Grant to the
Lokahi Treatment Center — District 4). Funds would be used for the rental of
office space in the Pahoa Village Center.
Reference: Comm. 400
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
First Reading: August 5, 2015
Vote on Bill 73: Ms. Eoff moved to pass Bill 73 on second and final
(Adopted) reading. Seconded by Ms. David and carried by the
following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff,
Ragan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR KANUHA: Motion passes. Financial Report.
REPORTS: The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Reports.
Financial Report: Preliminary Monthly Budget Status Report for the Month Ended June 30, 2015,
from the Department of Finance.
Vote on Financial Ms. David moved to accept the Monthly Budget Status
Report: Report for Month Ended June 30, 2015. Seconded by
(Approved) Mr. Onishi and carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff,
Ragan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR KANUHA: Motion passes.
REFERRALS FOR The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Referrals
EXECUTIVE for Executive Session.
SESSION:
(There were none.)
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OTHER The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Other
BUSINESS: Business.
(There was none.)
ANNOUNCE- The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
MENTS: Announcements.
MR. CHUNG: Dru? I'd like to make an announcement.
CHR KANUHA: Okay, Mr. Chung, announcement.
MR. CHUNG: You know, I shook your hand three times, right, today during
recesses. I just wanted to state publically, Mr. Chairman, that you did a
fantastic job today, you know, on the real difficult difficult situation. You
handled yourself with aplomb, and I just wanted to make that statement
publically.
CHR KANUHA: Thanks, Mr. Chung. I really appreciate that.
MR. ILAGAN: I also want to echo my colleague's statement. And the fact
thatI mean, I brought this up after the Council. And you actually have to face
the brunt of it and have order and decorum, and I really appreciate how you
handled it. I just want to state the same thing that my colleague's saying.
Thank you.
CHR KANUHA: Thank you, Mr. Eagan.
MS. EOFF: Ditto.
CHR KANUHA: Okay, any other announcements?
MS. WILLE: There's always room for improvement.
CHR KANUHA: Absolutely, always room for improvement. Okay, hearing or
seeing none, may I have a motion to adjourn?
ADJOURN- There being no further business, at 1:22 p.m., Ms. David moved to adjourn the
MENT: meeting. Seconded by Mr. Onishi and carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff,
Eagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
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Chair Kanuha — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR. KANUHA: We are adjourned.
SEP E 1 2015
Council Approval:
844
CO TY CLERK
SM/ja/hs
August 19, 2015
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