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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 11/02/2016 2014-2016 DRU MAMO KANUHA ��Ntr=o`M,LAARON S.Y. CHUNG Chair and Presiding Officer dpi%a,: MAILE"MEDEIROS"DAVID •iil�e• `�'� '/e. KAREN EOFF VALERIE T. POINDEXTER • 's' _ ' GREGGOR ILAGAN Vice Chair �t►�: •<.'•'►�`. DENNIS"FRESH"ONISHI ATE""'� DANNY PALEKA MARGARET WILLE COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hawai`i County Building COUNTY CLERK 25 Aupuni Street COUNTY OF HAWAII Hilo, Hawaii 96720 RECEIVED 53rd Session Time 12- By 7._.. Late iv/2-7//(v ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawai'i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i November 2, 2016 9:00 a.m. (Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.) INVOCATION Pastor Bob Tominaga of Thy Word Ministries 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-53 November 2, 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 COMMUNICATIONS ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 667-16: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR DIRECT INTERNET ACCESS AT THE WEST HAWAIʻI CIVIC CENTER Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a multi-year agreement to increase the internet bandwidth speed from 25 megabytes to between 50 and 100 megabytes. Reference: Comm. 1085 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Approve: FC-78 Res. 668-16: INITIATES THE PROCESS OF RENAMING MĀ‘ILI STREET IN LEILANI ESTATES TO “MAILE STREET” Directs the Planning Director to initiate the process of renaming Mā‘ili Street in Leilani Estates to “Maile Street” following enactment of the ordinance proposed in Bill No. 234. Reference: Comm. 1088 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan Approve: PWPRC-50 Page 2 Hawai‘i County Council-53 November 2, 2016 Res. 671-16: URGES THE 2017 HAWAIʻI STATE LEGISLATURE TO PASS LEGISLATION ALLOWING THE COUNTIES TO IMPLEMENT A HIGH- STAKES BINGO PROGRAM The gaming operation would be run by the County to raise revenue to be divided equally between the State and County to fund long-term projects and essential services. Reference: Comm. 1092 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Negative: GREDC-8 (Due to a vote of 4-ayes, 3-noes, 2-absent) Res. 672-16: URGES THE 2017 HAWAIʻI STATE LEGISLATURE TO PROMOTE OCEAN HEALTH BY BANNING THE SALE OF SUNSCREENS AND OTHER PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS THAT CONTAIN OXYBENZONE The requested prohibition aims to protect coral reefs and marine life from the potentially harmful effects of oxybenzone. Reference: Comm. 1093 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Approve: GREDC-9 Res. 673-16: URGES THE 2017 HAWAIʻI STATE LEGISLATURE TO PASS LEGISLATION TO DECRIMINALIZE MARIJUANA The legislation would reduce the classification of possession of one ounce or less of marijuana from a petty misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail and up to a $1,000 fine, to a civil violation punishable by fines and/or community service. Reference: Comm. 1094 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Approve: GREDC-10 Page 3 Hawai‘i County Council-53 November 2, 2016 Res. 674-16: URGES THE MAYOR TO CREATE A TEMPORARY BAN ON THE TRANSPORT OF ŌHIʻʻA FROM THE SOUTHERN HALF OF HAWAIʻI ISLAND TO THE NORTHERN HALF OF HAWAIʻI ISLAND Urges the temporary ban to help prevent the spread of Rapid Ōhiʻʻa Death to the unaffected northern part of the island. Reference: Comm. 1095 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Approve: AWESC-5 Res. 678-16: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION OF ROAD LOTS 103 AND 114 OF SUBDIVISION NO. 7555, BEING A PORTION OF TAX MAP STND KEY: 7-5-020:001 (POR.), SITUATED AT PUAPUAʻA 1 AND 2, DISTRICT OF NORTH KONA, ISLAND AND COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I, STATE OF HAWAI‘I, FROM KAHAKAI-KONA, LLC, A HAWAI‘I LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY The lots contain areas of 9.352 and 1.089 acres, respectively, and would be used for public road purposes. Reference: Comm. 1106 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: PWPRC-51 Res. 681-16: 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 HAWAI‘I WILDLIFE FUND FOR NORTH KOHALA ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOL’S RECYCLE PROGRAM Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 1110 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Page 4 Hawai‘i County Council-53 November 2, 2016 Res. 682-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS OF THE FUTURE TO PURCHASE STORAGE FACILITIES FOR THE ROOTS SKATE PARK IN KAPAʻAU, NORTH KOHALA Transfers $9,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 1111 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Res. 685-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAI‘I ISLAND UNITED WAY FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES FOR ITS COMMUNITY OUTREACH INITIATIVE Transfers $1,600 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 1115 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Res. 686-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE HAWAI‘I ISLE POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUE (HI-PAL) BOXING PROGRAM IN WEST HAWAI‘I Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Police Department, HI-PAL Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1116 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Page 5 Hawai‘i County Council-53 November 2, 2016 Res. 687-16: 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 GENERAL COUNCIL OF THE ASSEMBLIES OF GOD FOR THE PURCHASE OF A SOLAR WATER HEATER FOR THE KURTISTOWN ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 1117 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan Res. 688-16: 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 6); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1120 Intr. by: Ms. David Res. 689-16: 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 WEST HAWAI‘I FAMILY VISITATION CENTER PROGRAM Transfers $4,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1121 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Page 6 Hawai‘i County Council-53 November 2, 2016 Res. 690-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL TO ASSIST THE HILO TOASTMASTERS CLUB #248 WITH EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH ITS PUNA OUTREACH PROJECT Transfers $920 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 1122 Intr. by: Mr. Paleka Res. 691-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KALANI HONUA INC. FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UNIFORM EXPENSES FOR THE PĀHOA DOLPHINS YOUTH SWIM TEAM Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1123 Intr. by: Mr. Paleka Res. 692-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS OF THE FUTURE TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE WAIMEA DOMESTIC HARMONY VIGIL, PARADE, AND FORUM Transfers $500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1124 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Page 7 Hawai‘i County Council-53 November 2, 2016 Res. 693-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS OF THE FUTURE FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE HULA PERFORMANCES OF NA KUPUNA O KOHALA 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. 1125 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Res. 694-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO CATSNIP HAWAII FOR EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH SPAYING/NEUTERING CATS Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 1126 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Res. 695-16: APPROVES LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS FOR INCLUSION IN THE 2017 HAWAI‘I STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE Approves eight proposals submitted by the counties of Kauaʻi, City and County of Honolulu, and Maui, as listed in Exhibit A, to be considered by the 2017 State Legislature, which convenes in January 2017. Reference: Comm. 1127 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Waived: GREDC Page 8 Hawai‘i County Council-53 November 2, 2016 Res. 700-16: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION, PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into an agreement to accept up to $53,259 to reimburse the department for overtime costs incurred by staff to disrupt the flow of illicit drug trafficking into Hawai‘i. Reference: Comm. 1132 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Res. 701-16: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE, PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into an agreement to accept $10,000 to reimburse the Police Department for overtime, travel, fuel, equipment, and other costs incurred by staff for joint operations with the United States Department of Treasury, which includes protection of government officials, preventing counterfeiting of U.S. currency, and securing U.S. banking and finance infrastructure. Reference: Comm. 1133 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Res. 702-16: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR CASE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year agreement, which includes annual licensing, maintenance, and support fees, for software to be used by the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney. Total cost of the system is approximately $20,000 to $25,000 per year. Reference: Comm. 1134 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Page 9 Hawai‘i County Council-53 November 2, 2016 Res. 703-16: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR ONE (1) MULTI-FUNCTION COLOR COPY MACHINE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement for a copier to be used by the department’s Highways Division. Reference: Comm. 1135 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Res. 704-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE OFFICE CHAIRS AND CASTER WHEELS FOR THE WAIĀKEA FIRE STATION Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Hawai‘i Fire Department, Protection- Equipment account. Reference: Comm. 1139 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Res. 706-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KAPONO RED ROAD TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO CONDUCTING A WORKSHOP TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY FOOD FOREST Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 1141 Intr. by: Mr. Paleka Page 10 Hawai‘i County Council-53 November 2, 2016 Res. 710-16: 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 ITS FAMILY VISITATION CENTER PROGRAM Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1148 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha Res. 711-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO SPECIAL OLYMPICS HAWAI‘I INC. TO ASSIST SPECIAL OLYMPICS WEST HAWAI‘I WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE REGIONAL BIG ISLAND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1149 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 240 AMENDS CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE 4 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (Draft 2): (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW DIVISION RELATING TO THE HELE-ON KĀKO‘O COMPLEMENTARY PARATRANSIT SERVICE Establishes an eligibility determination process for paratransit services and the right of the County to suspend paratransit services for eligible riders if the County finds cause to do so, and further establishes a process to appeal denial or suspension of service to the Transportation Commission. Reference: Comm. 1047.4 Intr. by: Mr. Paleka Approve: PSMTC-26 Page 11 Hawai‘i County Council-53 November 2, 2016 Bill 242 AMENDS CHAPTER 16 OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (Draft 2): (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE RELATING TO IMPLEMENTING SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE PRINCIPLES FOR THE LONG-TERM WELLBEING OF THE COUNTY AND ITS INHABITANTS Provides for: (1) an annual report from the Planning Department on the County’s progress and challenges in implementing sustainability planning as provided for in the State’s Aloha + Challenge Initiative, the County’s General Plan and related community development plans, and as mandated in the Hawai‘i State Constitution, Article XI, Section 9, and in the Hawai‘i County Charter Section 13-29 “Conservation of Natural and Cultural Resources”; and (2) an annual report from the County Council providing its assessment of the County’s sustainability and resilience efforts with recommendations to further those objectives. Reference: Comm. 1062.3 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Approve: AWESC-6 Bill 246: NAMES THE NORTH KOHALA COURTHOUSE AND AMENDS CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 15-68.1 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITY SCHEDULE Names the former North Kohala Courthouse Building in Kapa‘au to “Hale Kealoha ‘o Kohala,” and adds it to the Parks and Recreation facility schedule. Reference: Comm. 1086 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Approve: PWPRC-52 Bill 247: NAMES THE BANK OF HAWAI‘I BUILDING AND AMENDS CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 15-68.1 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITY SCHEDULE Names the former North Kohala Bank of Hawai‘i Building in Kapa‘au to “Ka Hale o Nā kupuna i Kohala,” and adds it to the Parks and Recreation facility schedule. Reference: Comm. 1087 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Approve: PWPRC-53 Page 12 Hawai‘i County Council-53 November 2, 2016 Bill 249: 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 Airport Task Force account ($53,259); and appropriates the same to the Hawai‘i Airport Task Force account. Funds would be used to reimburse the department for overtime costs incurred by staff to disrupt the flow of illicit drug trafficking into Hawai‘i. Reference: Comm. 1132 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Bill 250: 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 – United States Secret Service account ($10,000); and appropriates the same to the United States Secret Service account. Funds would be used to reimburse the Police Department for overtime, travel, fuel, equipment, and other costs incurred by staff for joint operations with the United States Department of Treasury, which includes protection of government officials, preventing counterfeiting of U.S. currency, and securing U.S. banking and finance infrastructure. Reference: Comm. 1133 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Bill 251: RENAMES THE PĀHALA BALLFIELD AND AMENDS CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 15-68.1 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITY SCHEDULE Recognizes the late Laurence J. Capellas by renaming the ballfield “Laurence J. Capellas Ballfield,” and adds it to the Parks and Recreation facility schedule. Reference: Comm. 1136 Intr. by: Ms. David Waived: PWPRC Page 13 Hawai‘i County Council-53 November 2, 2016 Bill 252: NAMES THE KAŪ GYMNASIUM AND SHELTER AND AMENDʻS CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 15-68.1 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITY SCHEDULE Recognizes the late Representative Robert N. Herkes by naming the gymnasium and shelter “Representative Robert N. Herkes Gymnasium and Shelter,” and adds it to the Parks and Recreation facility schedule. Reference: Comm. 1137 Intr. by: Ms. David Waived: PWPRC Bill 253: NAMES THE SOCCER FIELDS AT HERBERT SHIPMAN PARK IN KEA‘AU, DISTRICT OF PUNA, COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I, AND AMENDS CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 15-68.1 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITY SCHEDULE Recognizes the late Justin Masayoshi “Buddy” Perry by renaming the field “Buddy Perry Soccer Field,” and adds it to the Parks and Recreation facility schedule. Reference: Comm. 1138 Intr. by: Mr. Paleka Waived: PWPRC Bill 254: AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 3 OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW SECTION RELATING TO APPOINTMENT OF PERSONNEL TO THE OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION COUNSEL Provides that the Corporation Counsel may appoint or discharge Deputy Corporation Counsels when so approved by the Mayor and then the County Council, and further provides that Deputy Corporation Counsels shall serve until they resign or retire, or are discharged by the Corporation Counsel, as approved by the Mayor and then the County Council. Reference: Comm. 1142 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Waived: GREDC Page 14 Hawai‘i County Council-53 November 2, 2016 ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 234 AMENDS CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE 14, DIVISION 3, SECTION 14-86 OF THE (Draft 2): 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. 1025.4 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan Postponed: October 5, 2016 First Reading: October 18, 2016 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 First Reading: October 18, 2016 REPORTS PC-76 NOMINATION OF MICHAEL R. BERNARD TO THE PUNA COMMUNITY (Comm. 1096): DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE ; and PC-77 NOMINATION OF YUMI T. KAWANO TO THE PUNA COMMUNITY (Comm. 1096): DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE ; and PC-78 NOMINATION OF TERESA L. REVEIRA TO THE PUNA COMMUNITY (Comm. 1096): DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE PC-79 NOMINATION OF ENOCK N. FREIRE TO THE WATER BOARD (Comm. 1102): Page 15 Hawai‘i County Council-53 November 2, 2016 PSMTC-24 NOMINATION OF DONNA V. PAYESKO TO THE FIRE COMMISSION (Comm. 1098): PSMTC-25 NOMINATION OF CLAUDE S. ONIZUKA TO THE LIQUOR COMMISSION (Comm. 1099): EMC-7 NOMINATION OF RICHARD (RICK) VIDGEN TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL (Comm. 1100): MANAGEMENT COMMISSION AWESC-4 NOMINATION OF TERESA L. NAKAMA TO THE GAME MANAGEMENT (Comm. 1101): ADVISORY COMMISSION REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION A 2/3 vote pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, Section 92-4, and Rule Nos. 2 and 10 of the Rules of Procedure of the County Council is necessary to hold an executive meeting. 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