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DRU MAMO KANUHA AARON S. Y. CHUNG
Chair and Presiding Officer MAILE “MEDEIROS” DAVID
KAREN EOFF
VALERIE T. POINDEXTER GREGGOR ILAGAN
Vice Chair DENNIS “FRESH” ONISHI
DANNY PALEKA
MARGARET WILLE
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
rd
53 Session
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
9:01 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
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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
POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 16, 2016:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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)
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
and Wille – 6.
Noes: Council Members Eoff, Poindexter, and Chair Kanuha – 3.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
Noes: Council Member Onishi – 1.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
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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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
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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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
ST
PASSED 1READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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
AMENDED TO DRAFT 3 AND FAILED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Poindexter, and Wille – 4.
Noes: Council Members Chung, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, and
Chair Kanuha – 5.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
(Note: Ms. David voted “kānalua” then “aye.”)
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
POSTPONED TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIR:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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
POSTPONED TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIR:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
ST
PASSED 1READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
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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
ST
PASSED 1READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
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PASSED 1READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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
ST
PASSED 1READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
ST
PASSED 1READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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
ST
PASSED 1READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
Noes: Council Member Wille – 1.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
(Note: Ms. Poindexter voted “kānalua” then “aye.”)
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
POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 16, 2016:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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
ND
PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
REPORTS
PC-76 NOMINATION OF MICHAEL R. BERNARD TO THE PUNA COMMUNITY
(Comm. 1096): DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Paleka – 1.
Excused: None.
; and
PC-77 NOMINATION OF YUMI T. KAWANO TO THE PUNA COMMUNITY
(Comm. 1096): DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Paleka – 1.
Excused: None.
; and
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PC-78 NOMINATION OF TERESA L. REVEIRA TO THE PUNA COMMUNITY
(Comm. 1096): DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Paleka – 1.
Excused: None.
PC-79 NOMINATION OF ENOCK N. FREIRE TO THE WATER BOARD
(Comm. 1102):
WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR
PSMTC-24 NOMINATION OF DONNA V. PAYESKO TO THE FIRE COMMISSION
(Comm. 1098):
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Paleka – 1.
Excused: None.
PSMTC-25 NOMINATION OF CLAUDE S. ONIZUKA TO THE LIQUOR COMMISSION
(Comm. 1099):
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Paleka – 1.
Excused: None.
EMC-7 NOMINATION OF RICHARD (RICK) VIDGEN TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL
(Comm. 1100): MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Paleka – 1.
Excused: None.
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AWESC-4 NOMINATION OF TERESA L. NAKAMA TO THE GAME MANAGEMENT
(Comm. 1101): ADVISORY COMMISSION
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Paleka – 1.
Excused: None.
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: 5:05 p.m.
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introduce legislation “By Request” on behalf of the requesting party. It does not necessarily signify
support of or opposition to the proposal.
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