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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 10/18/2016 2014-2016 DRU MAMO KANUHA Ntr ••"•'w;..., AARON S.Y. CHUNG Chair and PresidingOfftcer •• • -`v �41i17 MAILE"MEDEIROS"DAVID � 6�_••;:,;,,./�;�'; KAREN EOFF VALERIE T. POINDEXTER ' GREGGOR ILAGAN Vice Chair �''�• DENNIS"FRESH"ONISHI �r�>E of N�,,p� DANNY PALEKA MARGARET WILLE COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street C Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 O j 52nd Session 7: ORDER OF BUSINESS West Hawai`i Civic Center t 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i October 18, 2016 9:00 a.m. (Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.) INVOCATION Deacon Michael Ross of St. Michael's Catholic Church CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Hawai‘i County Council-52 October 18, 2016 PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS (NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 3, 2016 COMMUNICATIONS ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 656-16: AMENDS THE RULES OF PROCEDURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I BY AMENDING RULE NO. 2, RELATING TO VIDEOCONFERENCE MEETINGS Allows a Council Member to participate from the designated Council Chamber after giving notice of participation from a videoconference site. Reference: Comm. 1066 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Res. 660-16: 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 WAIMEA OUTDOOR CIRCLE TO PURCHASE A WOOD CHIPPER Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1078 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Page 2 Hawai‘i County Council-52 October 18, 2016 Res. 661-16: 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 2); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1079 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Res. 662-16: 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 MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION TO ASSIST WITH TRANSPORTATION COSTS FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING THE TEEN HEALTH CAMP Transfers $4,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Mass Transit Agency, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1080 Intr. by: Ms. David Res. 663-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE SLEEPING BAGS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION’S PRINCESS ABIGAIL WAHĪIKA‘AHU‘ULA KAWANANAKOA CENTER Transfers $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. 1081 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Page 3 Hawai‘i County Council-52 October 18, 2016 Res. 664-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR “OUR PLANTATION CAMP,” A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION FOR THE SENIORS IN HᾹMᾹKUA Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Elderly Activities Division Recreation Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1082 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Res. 665-16: AUTHORIZES THE EXTENSION OF THE PUBLIC SEWER FROM THE INTERSECTION OF LAIMI STREET AND ONOMEA STREET WITHIN TAX MAP KEYS: 2-8-007:092 AND 093 FOR THE PU‘U‘ALALA VILLAGE MUTUAL SELF-HELP PROJECT AT PEPEʻEKEŌ, SOUTH HILO, HAWAI‘I, FOR HAWAI‘I ISLAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Authorizes this application for a sewer extension, as recommended for Council approval by the Director of Environmental Management, pursuant to Chapter 21, Article 3, Division 4, of the Hawai‘i County Code. Reference: Comm. 1083 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: EMC Res. 666-16: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE LICENSING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PULSEPOINT APPLICATION SOFTWARE FROM THE HILO MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, FOR USE BY THE HAWAI‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT Donated by the Hilo Medical Center Foundation, with an estimated total value of $18,000. Reference: Comm. 1084 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Page 4 Hawai‘i County Council-52 October 18, 2016 Res. 669-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE TRAINING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR THE HANDS-ONLY CPR PROGRAM Transfers $4,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Hawai‘i Fire Department, Protection Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1089 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Res. 670-16: AUTHORIZES THE EXTENSION OF THE PUBLIC SEWER FROM THE MAKALA BOULEVARD EXTENSION WITHIN TAX MAP KEY: 7-4-020:015 FOR THE KONA JUDICIARY COMPLEX AND FOR FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS AT KEAHUOLU, NORTH KONA, HAWAI‘I, FOR QUEEN LILIʻUOKALANI TRUST Authorizes this application for a sewer extension, as recommended for Council approval by the Director of Environmental Management, pursuant to Chapter 21, Article 3, Division 4, of the Hawai‘i County Code. Reference: Comm. 1090 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: EMC Res. 675-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO WATERS OF LIFE NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH TRANSPORTING ITS STUDENTS TO AND FROM SCHOOL Transfers $4,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Mass Transit Agency, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1103 Intr. by: Mr. Paleka Page 5 Hawai‘i County Council-52 October 18, 2016 Res. 676-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO PUNA COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER FOR EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS Transfers $5,800 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Research and Development, Hawai‘i County Resource Center account. Reference: Comm. 1104 Intr. by: Mr. Paleka Res. 677-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO ANEKONA OULI KANEHOA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT COMPANY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A SECURITY GATE AND FENCE Transfers $10,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Hawai‘i Fire Department, Training and Volunteer Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1105 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Res. 679-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR AN EDGE BANDER FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Maintenance Equipment account. Reference: Comm. 1107 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Page 6 Hawai‘i County Council-52 October 18, 2016 Res. 680-16: 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 MALAMA KAI FOUNDATION TO ASSIST WITH ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES RELATING TO THE WEST HAWAI‘I FISHERY COUNCIL’S EFFORTS TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE COAST OF WEST HAWAI‘I Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 1108 Intr. by: Ms. Wille 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: October 5, 2016 (Note: There is a motion by Mr. Ilagan, seconded by Ms. Poindexter, to approve Bill 234.) Bill 241: RENUMBERS CHAPTER 26 OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE HAWAI‘I STATE FIRE CODE, REPEALS CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE 5, AND ADDS AN AMENDED VERSION OF THIS ARTICLE, RELATING TO FIREWORKS, INTO CHAPTER 26 Updates the fireworks section of the County Code to be consistent with the Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes. Reference: Comm. 1061 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Approve: PSMTC-23 Page 7 Hawai‘i County Council-52 October 18, 2016 ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) 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 First Reading: October 5, 2016 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 First Reading: October 5, 2016 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 First Reading: October 5, 2016 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter Page 8 Hawai‘i County Council-52 October 18, 2016 REPORTS FC-76 NOMINATION OF MICHELE LUAHIWA NAMAHOE TO THE MERIT (Comm. 1073): APPEALS BOARD FC-77 NOMINATION OF MITCHELL TAM TO THE MERIT APPEALS BOARD (Comm. 1074): REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION A 2/3 vote pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, Section 92-4, and Rule Nos. 2 and 10 of the Rules of Procedure of the County Council is necessary to hold an executive meeting. OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT Note: B/R, when listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Council Member has agreed to introduce legislation “By Request” on behalf of the requesting party. 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Video submittals may contain up to three individual testifiers and shall each be up to three minutes in length. Video testimony will not be played during the meeting; however, it will be distributed to Council Members prior to the meeting. The Office of the County Clerk reserves the right to refuse testimony containing inappropriate content or that is not in compliance with Council Rule 13 (Public Statements and Testimony). Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television - Channel 55: Wednesdays, October 26 and November 2, 2016, at 6 p.m.; Fridays, October 28 and November 4, 2016, at 12 p.m.; and Sundays, October 30 and November 6, 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/.) Page 10