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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
rd
3Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawai‘i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i
January 5, 2017
9:00 a.m.
(Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.)
INVOCATION Reverend Bryan Siebuhr of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin
CALL TO ORDER
9:05 a.m.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island
Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
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PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF
CONDOLENCE
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
(NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR.)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 30: APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL YEE AS PLANNING DIRECTOR
From Mayor Harry Kim, dated December 13, 2016, submitting for the Council’s
review and confirmation the above appointment.
Waived: PC
Confirm by: February 2, 2017 (Section 13-8,
Hawai‘i County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Comm. 31: APPOINTMENT OF COLLINS TOMEI AS FINANCE DIRECTOR
From Mayor Harry Kim, dated December 13, 2016, submitting for the Council’s
review and confirmation the above appointment.
Waived: FC
Confirm by: February 2, 2017 (Section 13-8,
Hawai‘i County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Comm. 32: APPOINTMENT OF DIANE LEY AS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
From Mayor Harry Kim, dated December 13, 2016, submitting for the Council’s
review and confirmation the above appointment.
Waived: GREDC
Confirm by: February 2, 2017 (Section 13-8,
Hawai‘i County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Comm. 33: APPOINTMENT OF JULES UNG AS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DIRECTOR
From Mayor Harry Kim, dated December 13, 2016, submitting for the Council’s
review and confirmation the above appointment.
Waived: GREDC
Confirm by: February 2, 2017 (Section 13-8,
Hawai‘i County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Comm. 34: APPOINTMENT OF FRANK DEMARCO AS PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
From Mayor Harry Kim, dated December 13, 2016, submitting for the Council’s
review and confirmation the above appointment.
Waived: PWPRC
Confirm by: February 2, 2017 (Section 13-8,
Hawai‘i County Charter)
(Vote on Comm. 34 is on the next page.)
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CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Comm. 35: APPOINTMENT OF CHARMAINE KAMAKA AS PARKS AND RECREATION
DIRECTOR
From Mayor Harry Kim, dated December 13, 2016, submitting for the Council’s
review and confirmation the above appointment.
Waived: PWPRC
Confirm by: February 2, 2017 (Section 13-8,
Hawai‘i County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Comm. 36: APPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM KUCHARSKI AS ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
From Mayor Harry Kim, dated December 13, 2016, submitting for the Council’s
review and confirmation the above appointment.
Waived: EMC
Confirm by: February 2, 2017 (Section 13-8,
Hawai‘i County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 23-17: 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 8); and credits to the Police Department, HI-PAL Other Current
Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 20
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 24-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR
AGREEMENT FOR THREE TRUCKAT TRUCK-MOUNTED MOWERS WITH
MULCHING UNIT ATTACHMENTS
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year agreement for three Truckat truck-
mounted mowers to be used by the Department of Public Works, Highways
Division, in Kohala, Kona, and Puna.
Reference: Comm. 21
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 25-17: 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 THE HAWAI‘I
FIRE DEPARTMENT WITH REFURBISHING ITS RADON RESCUE BOAT
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Hawai‘i Fire Department, Protection Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 23
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 26-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE HONOMŪ COMMUNITY
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Recreation Division
Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 24
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 27-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE HᾹMᾹKUA SENIORS FIRE
SAFETY EDUCATION FAIR
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Elderly Activities
Division Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 25
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 28-17: 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 THE WEST HAWAI‘I
FISHERY COUNCIL’S EFFORTS TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE
WEST HAWAIʻI COAST
Transfers $2,666 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 26
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 29-17: 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 THE WEST HAWAI‘I FISHERY
COUNCIL WITH PROTECTING AND PRESERVING THE COAST OFF OF
WEST HAWAIʻI
Transfers $2,666 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 27
Intr. by: Ms. David
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 30-17: 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 COUNTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL TO HELP
DEFRAY EXPENSES RELATED TO THE HILO DOWNTOWN
IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION’S 2016 DOWNTOWN HILO CHRISTMAS
LIGHTS PROJECT
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Research and Development, Business
Development account.
Reference: Comm. 28
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 32-17: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF SUPPLIES,
EQUIPMENT AND EQUIPMENT REPAIR FOR USE BY THE HAWAI‘I FIRE
DEPARTMENT’S RESCUE AND OCEAN SAFETY PROGRAMS
Donated by the Daniel Sayre Memorial Foundation, with an estimated total value
of $81,308.30, to be used by the Hawai‘i Fire Department.
Reference: Comm. 41
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 33-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year maintenance agreement for a new large
format color plotter/copier/scanner being purchased by the Department of Public
Works, Traffic Division in Hilo.
Reference: Comm. 42
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards,
Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
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BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 3: 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 – State Homeland Security Program Fiscal
Year 16 account ($200,000); and appropriates the same to the State Homeland
Security Program Fiscal Year 16 account. Funds would be used to purchase
specialized equipment to enhance the County’s capability to prevent and respond to
incidents of terrorism and other hazards.
Reference: Comm. 22
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff (B/R)
Waived: FC
ST
PASSED 1READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards,
Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL 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
First Reading: December 21, 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 David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards,
Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
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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), BY
(2014-2016) 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 (POR.)
(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
First Reading: December 21, 2016
ND
PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards,
Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
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)
First Reading: December 21, 2016
ND
PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards,
Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
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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)
First Reading: December 21, 2016
ND
PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards,
Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
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)
First Reading: December 21, 2016
ND
PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards,
Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
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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
First Reading: December 21, 2016
ND
PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards,
Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
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
First Reading: December 21, 2016
ND
PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards,
Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
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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. These funds would bring the total amount of the State Department of
Transportation’s Highway Safety Grant to $136,444.70 and would be used by the
Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
Reference: Comm. 13
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff (B/R)
First Reading: December 21, 2016
ND
PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
REPORTS
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Procedure of the County Council is necessary to hold an executive meeting.
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items.)
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