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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 2016/12/21 2016-2018 ACTIONS VALERIE T. POINDEXTER AARON S. Y. CHUNG Chair and Presiding Officer MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID DRU MAMO KANUHA KAREN EOFF SUSAN L. K. LEE LOY Vice Chair EILEEN O’HARA HERBERT M. “TIM” RICHARDS, III JENNIFER RUGGLES COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai‘i Hawai‘i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 nd 2Session ORDER OF BUSINESS West Hawai‘i Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i December 21, 2016 9:00 a.m. (Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.) INVOCATION Pastor Dean Stanley of Kona Baptist Church Maile Medeiros David CALL TO ORDER 9:14 a.m. ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Hawai‘i County Council-2 December 21, 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 Comm. 18: APPOINTMENT OF WILFRED OKABE AS MANAGING DIRECTOR From Mayor Harry Kim, dated December 7, 2016, submitting for the Council’s review and confirmation the above appointment. Waived: GREDC Requires Council Confirmation by: February 2, 2017 CONFIRMED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 683-16: URGES THE COUNTY TO ESTABLISH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO (2014-2016) REDUCE LAND-BASED CONTRIBUTIONS TO MARINE DEBRIS, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE HAWAIʻI ISLAND PACKAGING SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE STAKEHOLDERS TASK FORCE Requests that sufficient funds be budgeted in future years for these programs. Reference: Comm. 1113 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Approve: EMC-8 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 2 Hawai‘i County Council-2 December 21, 2016 Res. 684-16: URGES THE COUNTY TO JOIN MALAMA 808 AND ENCOURAGE THE (2014-2016) USE OF LITTERATI, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE HAWAIʻI ISLAND PACKAGING SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE STAKEHOLDERS TASK FORCE Malama 808 and Literatti promote reduction and management of potential waste to decrease litter and its associated detrimental impacts to land and water. Reference: Comm. 1114 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Approve: EMC-9 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Res. 708-16: URGES THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI TO ENCOURAGE MANUFACTURING (2014-2016) OF PACKAGING ON HAWAIʻI ISLAND THAT IS ALIGNED WITH THE INTEGRATED RESOURCE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN (IRSWMP) AND ZERO WASTE POLICIES Encourages production of packaging as provided in Section 4.5.11 of the IRSWMP in order to achieve goals of zero waste. Reference: Comm. 1146 Intr. by: Mr. Paleka Approve: EMC-10 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 3 Hawai‘i County Council-2 December 21, 2016 Res. 709-16: REQUESTS THE DEPARTMENTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (2014-2016) AND RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TO INITIATE A FEASIBILITY IMPACT STUDY RELATING TO EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY AND INCENTIVES Requests that adequate staff and funding be provided for the feasibility study and that it be submitted for Council review by July 1, 2018. Reference: Comm. 1147 Intr. by: Mr. Paleka Approve: EMC-11 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Res. 726-16: GRANTS A VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 3, SECTION 3-12(a), HAWAI‘I (2014-2016) COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), TO ALLOW ONE GROUND SIGN AT THE NEW ENTRANCE TO WAIKOLOA BEACH RESORT, AT THE INTERSECTION OF WAIKOLOA BEACH DRIVE AND QUEEN KA‘AHUMANU HIGHWAY, TAX MAP KEY: 6-09-008:030 (ZONED “O” OPEN DISTRICT) Grants a sign variance to Waikoloa Development Company for a ground sign measuring 36 square feet in area. Reference: Comm. 1179 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: PWPRC-55 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 4 Hawai‘i County Council-2 December 21, 2016 Res. 13-16: 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 WEST HAWAI‘I VETERANS CEMETERY DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION ASSOCIATION, INC., TO PAY FOR COLUMBARIUM VASE FIXTURES Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 2 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Res. 14-16: 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 COOPER CENTER COUNCIL TO ASSIST WITH ITS FRIENDS FEEDING FRIENDS COMMUNITY DINNER EVENT Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 3 Intr. by: Ms. David ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 5 Hawai‘i County Council-2 December 21, 2016 Res. 15-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL FOR THE 2017 ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRAD NIGHT Transfers $300 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 4 Intr. by: Mr. Chung ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kanuha – 1. Excused: None. Res. 16-16: 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 WAIĀKEA HIGH SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER STUDENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE 2017 WAIĀKEA HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRAD NIGHT Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 5 Intr. by: Mr. Chung ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kanuha – 1. Excused: None. Page 6 Hawai‘i County Council-2 December 21, 2016 Res. 17-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE HILO HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION FOR THE 2017 HILO HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRAD NIGHT Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 6 Intr. by: Mr. Chung ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kanuha – 1. Excused: None. Res. 18-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE A KILN FOR THE SENIOR CITIZENS CERAMIC CLASS AT THE NĀ‘ĀLEHU COMMUNITY CENTER Transfers $4,528 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Elderly Activities Division Special Program Equipment account. Reference: Comm. 8 Intr. by: Ms. David ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kanuha – 1. Excused: None. Page 7 Hawai‘i County Council-2 December 21, 2016 Res. 19-16: 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 DANIEL R. SAYRE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION TO REFURBISH THE HAWAI‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT’S RADON RESCUE BOAT Transfers $4,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Hawai‘i Fire Department, Protection-Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 9 Intr. by: Ms. David ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kanuha – 1. Excused: None. Res. 20-16: 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 DANIEL R. SAYRE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION TO ASSIST WITH RESTORATION EXPENSES FOR THE HAWAI‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT’S FRONT LINE RADON RESCUE BOAT Transfers $4,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Hawai‘i Fire Department, Protection-Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 10 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kanuha – 1. Excused: None. Page 8 Hawai‘i County Council-2 December 21, 2016 Res. 21-16: 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 DANIEL R. SAYRE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION TO ASSIST WITH RESTORATION EXPENSES FOR THE HAWAI‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT’S FRONT LINE RADON RESCUE BOAT Transfers $4,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Hawai‘i Fire Department, Protection-Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 11 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kanuha – 1. Excused: None. Res. 22-16: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE HILO MEDICAL CENTER (HMC), PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, TO PROVIDE TRAINING COURSES FOR HAWAI‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT PARAMEDICS American Heart Association courses will be taught at HMC’s Simulation Learning and Training Center. Reference: Comm. 12 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff (B/R) Waived: FC ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kanuha – 1. Excused: None. Page 9 Hawai‘i County Council-2 December 21, 2016 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 255: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 16-73, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC (2014-2016) IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2016, TO JUNE 30, 2017 Adds the Parks and Recreation Pana‘ewa Equestrian Center Repairs/Improvements - County project for $150,000 to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund - Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($150,000). Funds would be used for renovations, improvements, and upgrades to the Pana‘ewa Equestrian Center. Reference: Comm. 1150 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Approve: FC-83 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter ST PASSED 1READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kanuha – 1. Excused: None. Bill 257 AMENDS SECTION 25-8-26 (PĀHOA ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (Draft 2): (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION), (2014-2016) BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) TO VILLAGE COMMERCIAL – 10,000 SQUARE FEET (CV-10) AT WAIAKAHIULA, PUNA, HAWAIʻI, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 1-5-002:027 AND 1-5-114:020 (PORTION) (Applicant: Paul Ogasawara) (Area: 29,837 square feet) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this change of zone, which would confirm the existing gas station and auto repair activities on the property as well as increase the auto repair area. Reference: Comm. 1153.2 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan Approve: PC-81 ST PASSED 1READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 10 Hawai‘i County Council-2 December 21, 2016 Bill 258: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, (2014-2016) CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) TO NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL – 10,000 SQUARE FEET (CN-10) AT WAIĀKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAIʻI, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-040:004 (Applicants: Robert S. and Carol Oshiro) (Area: 1 acre) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this change of zone, which would allow for the construction of a new 2,280 square foot restaurant. Reference: Comm. 1154 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan (B/R) Approve: PC-82 ST PASSED 1READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kanuha – 1. Excused: None. Bill 259: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, (2014-2016) CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) TO NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL – 10,000 SQUARE FEET (CN-10) AT WAIĀKEA HOMESTEADS HOUSE LOTS, WAIĀKEA, HAWAIʻI, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-040:108 (Applicant: Kristen Mahnke) (Area: approx. 16,315 square feet) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this change of zone, which would allow the applicant to develop an approximately 3,000 square foot single-story office building for either rental or personal use. Reference: Comm. 1155 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan (B/R) Approve: PC-83 ST PASSED 1READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 11 Hawai‘i County Council-2 December 21, 2016 Bill 260: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, (2014-2016) CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL – TWENTY ACRES (A-20a) TO FAMILY AGRICULTURAL – TWO ACRES (FA-2a) AT PONAHAWAI, SOUTH HILO, HAWAIʻI, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-5-047:031 (Applicant: John K. and Lori L. Kai) (Area: 9.323 acres) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this change of zone, which would allow the applicant to subdivide the property into four parcels of approximately two acres each. The applicants state they will live on one parcel that has an existing home and reserve the other parcels for their immediate family. Reference: Comm. 1156 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan (B/R) Approve: PC-84 ST PASSED 1READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Bill 267: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 1, OF THE HAWAI‘I (2014-2016) COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS Amends Schedule 5 (35 mile per hour limit) by revising a portion of Kuakini Highway, Subsection (f), Kona. Reference: Comm. 1177 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: PWPRC-56 ST PASSED 1READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kanuha – 1. Excused: None. Page 12 Hawai‘i County Council-2 December 21, 2016 Bill 268: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 1, OF THE HAWAI‘I (2014-2016) COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS Amends Schedule 8 (45 mile per hour limit) by revising a portion of Kuakini Highway, Subsection (f), Kona. Reference: Comm. 1178 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: PWPRC-57 ST PASSED 1READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kanuha – 1. Excused: None. Bill 1: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 16-72, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2017 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants – Traffic Safety Training Project account ($121,444.70); and appropriates the same to the Traffic Safety Training Project account. Funds would be used by the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Reference: Comm. 13 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff (B/R) Waived: FC ST PASSED 1READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kanuha – 1. Excused: None. Page 13 Hawai‘i County Council-2 December 21, 2016 ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 261: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 16-73, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC (2014-2016) IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2016, TO JUNE 30, 2017 Establishes the following program appropriations to the Capital Budget: Roadway Projects (Engineering) ($526,763.76); and Bridge Inspection, Repair, and Replacement Program (Engineering) ($277,748.11). Funds for these appropriations shall be provided from the lapsed Fuel Tax Increase funds in the Capital Projects Fund. Exhibit A, attached to the bill, lists the specific projects in each category. Reference: Comm. 1162 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff First Reading: November 16, 2016 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter ND PASSED 2AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kanuha – 1. Excused: None. Bill 262: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 16-73, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC (2014-2016) IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2016, TO JUNE 30, 2017 Establishes the following program appropriations to the Capital Budget: TEA-21 Projects (Federal Aid) ($108,311.10) and Local Road Improvements ($108,311.10). Funds for these appropriations shall be provided from fuel tax revenue in excess of what was projected in Ordinance 15-23. Exhibit A, attached to the bill, lists the specific projects in each category. Reference: Comm. 1163 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff First Reading: November 16, 2016 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter (Vote on Bill 262 is on the next page.) Page 14 Hawai‘i County Council-2 December 21, 2016 ND PASSED 2AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kanuha – 1. Excused: None. Bill 263: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 16-72, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING (2014-2016) BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2017 Appropriates revenues in the Fund Balance From Previous Year - Reserved account ($220,565.72); and appropriates the same to the Transfer to Capital Projects Fund - Highway account. These fiscal year 2015-2016 excess fuel tax revenues would be expended by the Department of Public Works. Reference: Comm. 1164 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff First Reading: November 16, 2016 ND PASSED 2AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kanuha – 1. Excused: None. Page 15 Hawai‘i County Council-2 December 21, 2016 Bill 264: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 16-73, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC (2014-2016) IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2016, TO JUNE 30, 2017 Establishes the following program appropriations to the Capital Budget: Roadway Projects (Engineering) ($2 million); Bridge Inspection, Repair, and Replacement Program (Engineering) ($1.4 million); and Local Road Improvements (Highways) ($3.4 million). Funds for these appropriations shall be provided from the portion of the Highway Fund which is designated as the Fuel Tax Increase Account No. 3104.06, and which consists of the increase fuel tax revenues created pursuant to Resolution No. 504-08. Exhibit A, attached to the bill, lists the specific projects in each category. Reference: Comm. 1165 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff First Reading: November 16, 2016 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter ND PASSED 2AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kanuha – 1. Excused: None. REPORTS REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION A 2/3 vote pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, Section 92-4, and Rule Nos. 2 and 10 of the Rules of Procedure of the County Council is necessary to hold an executive meeting. OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT: 11:16 a.m. Note: B/R, when listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Council Member has agreed to introduce legislation “By Request” on behalf of the requesting party. 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