HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN COUNCIL 2016/03/02 2014-2016HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL
351h Session
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii
March 2, 2016
INVOCATION: Captain Celestine Ruwethin of Hilo Salvation Army Temple Corps gave the
morning's invocation.
CALL TO The regular meeting of the Hawaii County Council was called to order at
ORDER: 11:07 a.m., in the Council Chambers, Hilo, by Mr. Dru Mamo Kanuha, Chair.
R(1T T CAT r
Present: Mr.
Dru Mamo Kanuha, Chair
Ms.
Valerie Poindexter, Vice Chair
Mr.
Aaron Chung, Member
Ms.
Maile "Medeiros" David, Member
Ms.
Karen Eoff, Member
Mr.
Greggor Eagan, Member
Mr.
Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, Member
Mr.
Danny Paleka, Member
Ms.
Margaret Wille, Member
CHR KANUHA: Ms. Eoff, please lead us in the pledge of allegiance.
PLEDGE OF The Chair directed the Council to the next order of business, Pledge of
ALLEGIANCE: Allegiance.
(At this time, Ms. Eoff led the Council in the Pledge of
Allegiance.)
CHR KANUHA: Okay, before we begin with statements from the public on items
on the agenda, we have a presentation from Council Member Valerie Poindexter.
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PETITIONS,
MEMORIALS,
CERTIFICATES
OF MERIT, AND
EXPRESSIONS
OF CONDOLENCE
Recess:
R ernnvene
STATEMENTS
FROM THE
PUBLIC ON
AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
Motion to Approve
March 2, 2016
The Chair directed the Council to the next order of business, Petitions,
Memorials, Certificates of Merit, and Expressions of Condolence.
(Note: At this time, Council Member Poindexter presented a Certificate of
Merit to the Hawaii County Volunteer Firefighters of Council District 1, which
consist of Company 1 Alpha of Pepe`ekeo, Company 17 Alpha of Laupahoehoe,
and Company 8 Alpha of Pa`auilo, in recognition for their dedication and their
many years of services to the Community.)
At 11:23 a.m., the Chair called for a recess.
The meeting reconvened at 11:26 a.m.
The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
Statements from the Public on Agenda Items.
The following individuals registered to speak and came forward when called by
the Chair:
Art Taniguchi:
Wally Lau:
Kim Arakawa:
Darren Rosario:
Bobby Command:
Comm. 710; and
Comm. 710; and
Comm. 710; and
Comm. 710; in support.
Comm. 710, comment.
Hannah Preston -Pita: Res. 398-16 (Comm. 671), in support.
(Big Island Substance Abuse Council)
Marcia May:
Res. 401-16 (Comm. 676), in support
CHR KANUHA: Mahalo for your testimony. Okay, seeing or hearing no other
testifiers at this time, I will close public testimony and move on with the agenda,
Approval of Minutes.
The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
Approval of Minutes.
Ms. David moved to approve the Minutes of October 15, 2014
and January 6, 2016. Seconded by Mr. Paleka.
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Vote on Motion to
Approve Minutes
(Approved)
COMMUNI-
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March 2, 2016
The motion to approve the minutes of October 15, 2014 and
January 6, 2016, was carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff,
Ragan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
Communications.
Comm. 710: APPOINTMENT OF RANDALL "RANDY" KUROHARA AS MANAGING
DIRECTOR
From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated February 23, 2016, submitting for the
Council's review and confirmation the above nomination.
Waived: FC
Motion to Approve: Ms. Poindexter moved to confirm the appointment of
Mr. Randall "Randy" Kurohara as Managing Director.
Seconded by Ms. Eoff
(Note: At this time, Mayor William P. Kenoi and Appointee Randall
"Randy" Kurohara came forward to address the members of the Council.)
CHR KANUHA: Mahalo. Council Members, all in favor to approve Randy
Kurohara to Managing Director say "aye."
Vote on Comm. 710: The motion to confirm the appointment of Mr. Randall
(Approved) "Randy" Kurohara as Managing Director was carried by
the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff,
Ragan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Recess: At 12:07 p.m., the Chair called for a recess.
Reconvene: The meeting reconvened at 12:16 p.m.
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CHR KANUHA: We are coming out of recess and moving on with the agenda.
Council Members, if it's okay with you, I want to do a few. It is 12 o'clock; it is
lunchtime and I am planning to take a lunch break. So, we'll do a few since we
have members of the public here and also in Kona. I have been asked to take,
really quickly, Bill 137 out of order. It's the Bike Share Program pilot program.
We do have the Director from Research and Development in Kona. So if there are
any questions from Council Members, we can ask them. Mr. Clerk.
Change Order of As directed by the Chair and with no objection from the Council Members, the
Business: following items were taken out of order:
Bill 137: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-57 AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2016
Appropriates revenues in the Fund Balance from Previous Year account
($250,000); and appropriates the same to the Bicycle Education Program
account. Funds would be used by the Department of Research and Development
for its Bike Share pilot project.
Reference: Comm. 643
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
First Reading: February 17, 2016
Motion to Approve: Ms. Eoff moved to pass Bill 137 on second and final reading.
Seconded by Mr. Onishi.
CHR KANUHA: Again, Council Members, questions with regard to that. We
have Tina from PATH (People's Advocacy and Trails Hawaii) and Ms. Inaba
from Research and Development in Kona. Ms. Eoff.
MS. EOFF: Thank you, Tina. And thank you, Kawehi, for being there. I don't
really have any questions. I would just like to take an opportunity to thank you
both, again, for coordinating this pilot program and I really look forward to seeing
it work and expanding from there. Since you are there, I don't know if either one
of you have anything you would like to add, before we ask if there is any other
questions. You can go ahead if there is something you would like to say.
(Note: At this time, Research and Development Director Kawehi Inaba
came forward to address the members of the Council.)
MS. INABA: Thank you. Kawehi Inaba, Director of Research and Development.
I would like to just thank you all very much for your support this far, especially in
posing important questions along the way that helped us to further refine the
program. So, that's basically wanted I wanted to say. Tina?
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(Note: At this time, Executive Director of PATH Tina Clothier came
forward to address the members of the Council.)
MS. CLOTHIER: Aloha, Chair Kanuha, and Councilwoman Eoff, and other
Council Members. I also just want to mahalo the Mayor, Director Inaba for her
vision of bringing bike share to Hawaii island. All of the directors of all the
different departments that will be partnering with us on this bike share pilot
program. Councilwoman Eoff, thank you so much for introducing this bill and
finally, I would like to echo Director Inaba's words. Thank you all for your very
thoughtful questions, your consideration of this pilot project and we just want to let
you know that we're very excited about it and we hope to make you proud. Thank
you.
MS. EOFF: Thank you. I'll yield.
CHR KANUHA: Thank you, Ms. Eoff Mr. Onishi.
MR. ONISHL Hi, Tina and Ms. Inaba. I just wanted to follow up on my
comments at the last meeting, about the liabilities. So, have you folks worked that
out and then the insurance part, covering the County?
(Note: At this time, Executive Director of PATH Tina Clothier came
forward to address the members of the Council.)
MS. CLOTHIER: Aloha, Mr. Onishi. Yes, we have, we are working on acquiring
that insurance. There are several options for us and we are looking for the very
best, most complete coverage for this part of the budget.
MR. ONISHL Okay, thank you.
CHR KANUHA: Thank you, Mr. Onishi. Council Members, any further
discussion? Hearing or seeing none, all in favor of the motion say "aye."
Vote on Bill 137: The motion to pass Bill 137 on second and final reading
(Adopted) was carried by the following voice vote:
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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CHR KANUHA: Motion passes, mahalo. Okay, another one out of order,
Resolution 398.
Res. 398-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO BIG
ISLAND SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNCIL FOR THE 2016 "SPLASH BASH
KA `U" IN NA `ALEHU
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 671
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: FC
Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 398-16. Seconded by
Mrs. Poindexter.
CHR KANUHA: Ms. David.
MS. DAVID: Aloha and mahalo, Chair. I would just like to thank, Dr. Preston
Pita for her words and justification on my contingency for this very important
project, for our rural community of Ka`u. So, thank you for all you do for our
people and I appreciate the support on this resolution. Mahalo.
CHR KANUHA: Thank you, Ms. David. Council Members, any other
discussion? Okay, hearing or seeing none, all in favor of the motion say "aye."
Vote on Res. 398-16: The motion to adopt Res. 398-16 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff,
Ragan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR KANUHA: Motion passes. Mr. Clerk, also one out of order, Resolution 400.
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Res. 400-16: 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 PALACE THEATER TO ASSIST IN THE PURCHASE AND
INSTALLATION OF PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS
Transfers $25,000 from the Clerk -Council Services – Contingency Relief
account (Council District 2); and credits to the Research and Development,
Energy account.
Reference: Comm. 675
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Motion to Approve: Mr. Chung moved to adopt Res. 400-16. Seconded by
Mr. Onishi.
CHR KANUHA: Mr. Chung, go right ahead.
MR. CHUNG: Thank you. You know, as most of you know, the Palace Theater
is probably the center piece of the downtown Hilo area. And it serves, of course,
a wider audience than just Hilo, you know, Puna, Ka`u, Hamakua. What this
purchase is going to enable them to do is to put in air-conditioning. Now, if
anybody has been in that Theater, you know full well how hot it can get in there
and it's going to enhance the experience for all of those people that attend who
attend various events at the Theater. So, I ask for your support.
We have the Executive Director from the Palace Theater, her name is Morgen
Bahurinsky. She is present and maybe you can say a few words. I wanted to also
point out that the friends of the Palace Theater, or whatever they are called—sorry
Morgan; has raised over the years, more than $800,000. So, it's not where they
don't try to raise funds, but they are kind of, under the gun to get this project
completed before some June deadline, right, which is going to enable them to
have certain kindsI don't really understand how these solar benefits work, but
they have to do it pretty soon and therein lies our contribution to the Palace
Theater.
(Note: At this time, Executive Director of the Palace Theater Morgen
Bahurinsky came forward to address the members of the Council.)
MS. BAHURINKSKY: Thank you very much, Mr. Chung, for sponsoring us for
this. I am Morgen Bahurinsky. I am the Executive Director for the Palace
Theater and I would like to just explain what Mr. Chung was saying with HELCO
(Hawai`i Electric Light Company), we have been given permission to do the net -
metering and that gives us dollar for dollar what we put in from our solar panels
and that expires as of June 1 st. So, we are trying to raise enough money to put on
81 panels, and we need that by April I", which is when we predict we should be
able to start the actual construction and putting this on our roof. And we are very
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Vote on Res. 400-16
(Adopted)
March 2, 2016
close. As of yesterday, we needed about $28,393. We just got another donation
of $500 this morning. So, it's been coming in very regularly. If we go over the
top on this, it will roll right into the air conditioning fund. It's all one big fund for
Theater comfort. So, we hope that you can help us and we thank you for your
consideration.
CHR KANUHA: Thank you, Mr. Chung, any other discussion, Council
Members? Ms. Wille.
MS. WILLE: Hi, Morgan. So, I'm from Waimea, but I just want to say how
much I appreciate the Palace Theater and appreciate all your efforts working on it.
It really is an asset not just to the Hilo district, but also for the entire island.
MS. BAHURINKSKY: Thank you so much. It means a lot to everyone that
works there. I know it is part of our heart.
CHR KANUHA: Mr. Onishi.
MR. ONISHL Thanks, Mr. Chair. If my skate park doesn't go through, then I
have some funds for you folks.
MS. BAHURINKSKY: I hope your state park goes through because that's
important too, but we will welcome any funds that are left over for us. Thank you.
CHR KANUHA: Thank you, Mr. Onishi, any other discussion? Okay, hearing
or seeing none, all in favor of the motion say, "aye."
The motion to adopt Res. 400-16 was carried by the
following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff,
Ragan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
MR. ONISHL Mr. Chair, can we take Bill 129 out of order, for second reading?
CHR KANUHA: Sure, we can do Bill 129.
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Bill 129: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8,
CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(2005 EDITION), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION
FROM AGRICULTURAL — THREE ACRES (A -3a) TO RESIDENTIAL AND
AGRICULTURAL — ONE ACRE (RA -la) AT PANA`EWA HOUSE LOTS,
SOUTH HILO, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-052:027
(Applicant: Brad McClary) (Area: 2.73 acres)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for
this change of zone, which would allow the applicant to apply for the subdivision
of the property into two lots. The applicant states that he plans to build a single-
family dwelling on the newly created lot to be used as a home for his elderly
relatives.
Reference: Comm. 615
Intr. by: Mr. Eagan (B/R)
First Reading: February 17, 2016
Motion to Approve: Mr. Eagan moved to pass Bill 129 on second and final
reading. Seconded by Mr. Onishi.
CHR KANUHA: Is there any discussion? Hearing or seeing none, all in favor
say "aye."
Vote on Bill 129: The motion to pass Bill 129 on second and final reading
(Adopted) was carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff,
Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR KANUHA: We can go to the top; we have Resolution 392, Draft 2.
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ORDER OF The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Order of
RESOLUTIONS: Resolutions.
Res. 392-16: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR HOUSING
(Draft 2) ASSISTANCE PAYMENT CONTRACT (AGREEMENT) WITH
MOHOULI SENIOR, PHASE 3, LLLP (PROVIDER), OWNER OF THE
MOHOULI HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT, PHASE 3 (PROJECT),
SELECTED FOR THE SECTION 8 PROJECT -BASED VOUCHER
PROGRAM (PBV PROGRAM) AS OFFERED THROUGH A PUBLIC
NOTICE DATED AUGUST 16, 23, AND 30, 2015
The purpose of the PBV Program is to encourage property owners to make
available rental housing units to low-income families that are not within the
current housing fair market rents. The Office of Housing and Community
Development would like to assist 30 units in the County under the funding
available for this purpose.
Reference: Comm. 661.1
Intr. by: Mrs. Eoff
Approve: FC -50
Motion to Approve: Mrs. Eoff moved to adopt Res. 392-16 and Finance
Committee Report No. 50. Seconded by Mrs. David.
CHR KANUHA: Is there any discussion, Council Members? Hearing or seeing
none, all in favor say "aye."
Vote on Res. 392-16: The motion to adopt Res. 392-16 and adopt Finance
(Draft 2) Committee Report No. 50 was carried by the following
(Adopted) voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff,
Ragan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR KANUHA: We can do Bill 144 and Bill 145.
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Change Order of As directed by the Chair and with no objection from the Council Members, the
Business: following items were taken out of order:
Bill 144: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-57, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2016
Increases revenues in the Federal Grants - Housing Choice Voucher Program
account ($1,321,500); and appropriates same to the Office of Housing and
Community Development's Voucher Rental Subsidies account. Funds would be
used for payment of rental assistance for eligible participants in the program.
Reference: Comm. 686
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: FC
Motion to Approve: Ms. Eoff moved to pass Bill 144 on first reading. Seconded
by Ms. David.
CHR KANUHA: Is there any discussion? Ms. Eoff
MS. EOFF: Thank you. This was requested to be waived, so we haven't had a
chance to really hear from you; if you wouldn't mind coming up? Thank you, you
can just go ahead and explain this to us.
(Note: At this time, Division Manager for the existing Housing Division
of Office of Housing and Community Development Sharon Hirota came
forward to address the members of the Council.)
MS. HIROTA: Good morning, I am Sharon Hirota with the Office of Housing and
Community Development. I am the Division Manager for the existing Housing
Division. The Bill 144 asking for the transfer of the $1,321, 500.00; we need to
increase our budget line item in order to spend the money. So, when we worked
on our budget for 2015-2016, we were working on estimates that we projected to
be received for the program. In essence, we are expected to receive additional
funding to cover us through June 30th. So in order to spend the money, we need to
adjust our budget amounts.
CHR KANUHA: Thank you, Ms. Eoff Council Members, any other discussion?
Okay, hearing or seeing none, all in favor say "aye."
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Vote on Bill 144
(Adopted)
The motion to pass Bill 144 on first reading was carried by
the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff,
Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR KANUHA: Motion passes, Bill 145.
March 2, 2016
Bill 145: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-57, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2016
Increases revenues in the Transfer from General Fund account ($13,000); and
appropriates the same to the Office of Housing, Other Current Expenses
(Construction of entranceway rock wall sign and purchase of picnic tables,
District — 8) account.
Reference: Comm. 690
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: FC
Motion to Approve: Ms. Eoff moved to pass Bill 145 on first reading. Seconded
by Ms. David.
Vote on Bill 145
(Adopted)
CHR KANUHA: Ms. Eoff
MS. EOFF: Thank you. This just allows my contingency relief funds to be
utilized and thank you very much.
CHR KANUHA: Thank you, any other discussion? Hearing or seeing none, all
in favor say "aye."
The motion to pass Bill 145 on first reading was carried by
the following voice vote:
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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CHR KANUHA: Motion passes, thank you. Mr. Clerk, can we go back up to
Resolution 404.
Res. 404-16: AMENDS RESOLUTION NO. 256-13 BY INCREASING THE COST CAP
FOR THE FINAL YEAR OF A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT TO
PURCHASE SOFTWARE AND LICENSING FOR THE COUNTY EMAIL
SYSTEM
Increases from $180,000 to $197,749.48 for the final year of the three-year
agreement for the County's total licensing count adjustments and additional
licensing to allow for email anti-virus and anti -spam services added by a
supplemental agreement.
Reference: Comm. 682
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: FC
Motion to Approve: Ms. Eoff moved to adopt Res. 404-16. Seconded by
Mrs. David.
CHR KANUHA: Ms. Eoff
MS. EOFF: Mr. Jacobs, would you like to explain how this will help us?
(Note: At this time, Director of Information Technology Don Jacobs came
forward to address the members of the Council.)
MR. JACOBS: Good morning, my name is Don Jacobs. I am the Director of
Information Technology. We went through a migration or integration of all our
email systems, and during this process we had to increase the number of licenses
and enhance the antivirus and anti -spam for it. So, what we anticipated being
$180,000 for the last year turned out to be higher because of the additional licenses
and the enhanced antivirus software.
MS. EOFF: Okay, thank you.
CHR KANUHA: Thank you, Ms. Eoff, any other discussion? Hearing or seeing
none, all in favor say "aye."
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Vote on Res. 404-16: The motion to adopt Res. 404-16 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff,
Ragan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR KANUHA: Motion passes, thank you. Council Members, it is 12:35 p.m.,
we have a little more to go but I think we should take a lunch break. So, I will do a
recess—what do you think and hour or hour and a half? Okay, we will recess until
2 o'clock. We are now in recess.
Recess: At 12:34 p.m., the Chair called for a recess.
Reconvene: The meeting reconvened at 2:07 p.m.
CHR KANUHA: We will move on with the agenda. There are a few Council
Members missing, but they will be back shortly. Mr. Clerk, we'll go to the top of
the agenda with the order of resolutions. I think we are on resolution 399.
Res. 399-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO BASIC
IMAGE, INC., FOR THE 12TH ANNUAL HONOLI`I & HAKALAU PAKA
ALOHA HONUA SURFING CLASSIC
Transfers $4,800 from the Clerk -Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Administration
Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 672
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
Motion to Approve: Ms. Poindexter moved to adopt Res. 399-16. Seconded by
Mr. Paleka.
CHR KANUHA: Ms. Poindexter, go right ahead.
MS. POINDEXTER: I think it's pretty self-explanatory. If you have any
questions, I can answer it. I just ask for your support, thank you.
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CHR KANUHA: Thank you, Ms. Poindexter, is there any other discussion,
Council Members? Okay, hearing or seeing none, all in favor of the motion say
Ic aye.
Vote on Res. 399-16: The motion to adopt Res. 399-16 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Ragan, Onishi,
Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
CHR KANUHA: Mr. Clerk, we can do the next item, Resolution 401.
Res. 401-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAII
ISLAND WORKFORCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT `OHANA TO
DEFRAY MILEAGE COSTS FOR THE "NINE MONTHS: WINDOW OF
HOPE" PILOT PROJECT
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk -Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
This pilot project provides prenatal care visits, substance abuse treatment, and
counseling services for pregnant women with substance abuse issues.
Reference: Comm. 676
Intr. by: Mr. Paleka
Motion to Approve: Mr. Paleka moved to adopt Res. 401-16. Seconded by
Ms. David.
CHR KANUHA: Mr. Paleka, go right ahead.
MR. PALEKA: Yes, this is CRF (Contingency Relief Fund) for project—basically
it's paying a mileage cost for this program, where they go out and assist pregnant
women, who have substance abuse issues in Hamakua, Hilo, and Puna. So, I am
just asking for your support. They were here earlier and would have testified, but
they had to leave. Thanks, again.
CHR KANUHA: Thank you, Mr. Paleka. Is there any other discussion? Hearing
or seeing none, all in favor of the motion say "aye."
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Vote on Res. 401-16: The motion to adopt Res. 401-16 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Ragan, Onishi,
Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha — 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung — 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 402-16: 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
BIG ISLAND WAVE RIDERS AGAINST DRUGS FOR THE BIG ISLAND
COMMUNITY BEACH CLEANUP
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 680
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha
Motion to Approve: Ms. Eoff moved to adopt Res. 402-16. Seconded by
Mr. Paleka.
CHR KANUHA: Any discussion, Council Members? I just want to briefly say
that, you know, this beach cleanup has been going on for the last several years.
This time they are trying to go further, not just on the west side but it's going to
expand to the Hilo side and the Hamakua side, as well. But, it is this Saturday,
March 51h, just for the community, if they would like to come down. Sign up is at
old airport at 8 a.m., or other spots; like the Puako boat ramp, the Kohala Divers at
Kawaihae Harbor, as well as Honoli`i. So, 8 a.m. is the sign up; 8:30 a.m. is when
the beach cleanup starts. Then there is lunch and music and entertainment
provided at old airport for everybody if they want to come back. So, just as an fyi,
it's a good event that the community hosts from the Wave Riders against drugs.
So, I urge your supportmahalo for your support, actually. Any other discussion?
Okay, hearing or seeing none, all in favor of the motion say "aye."
Vote on Res. 402-16: The motion to adopt Res. 402-16 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff,
Ragan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 403-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE SHARED -RIDE TAXI
COUPONS FOR DISABLED PERSONS THROUGH THE MASS TRANSIT
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Mass Transit Agency, Other Current
Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 681
Intr. by: Mr. Eagan
Motion to Approve: Mr. Eagan moved to adopt Res. 403-16. Seconded by
Mr. Paleka.
CHR KANUHA: Mr. Eagan.
MR. ILAGAN: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I just wanted to provide an
opportunity for other modes of transportation, such as share ride with taxi. I know
most of the transportation is through bus, but given this opportunity will definitely
help some of the under -served population and we're working with other non-
profits to make this happen. Thank you.
CHR KANUHA: Thank you, Mr. Eagan, any other discussion? Hearing none, all
in favor of the motion say, "aye."
Vote on Res. 403-16: The motion to adopt Res. 403-16 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
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. 416-16: URGES THE HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE TO PASS SENATE
BILL NO. 2933 AND HOUSE BILL NO. 2404 APPROPRIATING FUNDS
FOR A FEDERAL INSPECTION STATION AT KONA INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
Funds would be used to replace a structure that no longer meets United States
Customs and Border Protection technical standards; provides the state with a
second international port of entry.
Reference: Comm. 708
Intr. by: Mr. Onishi
Waived: GREDC
Motion to Approve: Mr. Onishi moved to adopt Res. 416-16. Seconded by
Mr. Paleka.
CHR KANUHA: Go right ahead, Mr. Onishi.
MR. ONISHL Okay, thank you, Mr. Chair. I'm just asking for your support, this
is to have our legislatures pass this CIP (Capital Improvement Project) funds. This
is for the Kona International Airport, which will be housing Customs and Border
Patrol. I guess part of the deal in the past, was that the State needs to build a new
facility for them. This is back during the—administration. So at the time, they
had a temporary permit to, I guess, have that tent that was down there, the
temporary housing for them. But then the permitted building was never built and
then during the recession, the Japan Airlines had problems financially and they
stopped coming to Kona, so the operations stopped for the Customs part. So
now, we are trying to get that back. Our argument is that it's not just for the
Big Island's economic interest, but it's for the statewide because we only have
one International Airport in this whole state. And if there should be any problems
at Honolulu International Airport, then those flights coming from International
Countries will have no place else to unload their passengers. So this is very
crucial.
So last session, the State Legislature gave $2 or $3 million to airports, to do the
plans and designs. So, this money that they are requesting is like $40-50 million.
Last year they couldn't get that money because Kona got the Kona Court House.
That was about $52 million or $50 million, right. So, they couldn't see giving the
Big Island and especially Kona, over $100 million. It was like one or the other so,
the agreement was that they would do the Court House first—last session and then
this new building for the International Airport this fiscal year. So, hopefully the
Legislature will pass it and I think they will.
Now, the question going to be is can the Customs and Border Patrol or Homeland
Security work with the State Transportation and the State Government, in fulfilling
their side of having the relationship or the agreement saying that if we do build it,
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they will staff it. So, I did have a meeting—my trip in Washington D.C. this past
one and I met with the Assistant Deputy Secretary, Clark. And she will be looking
into how she can help support this, but she did mention to me that one problem is
going to be funding because the Federal Government is looking at cutting back on
expenses. And one is with salaries and wages and so, we are going to need to
contact our Federal delegation to support or increase the budget for Homeland
Security, especially the Customs and Border Patrol. We still have a long ways to
go yet, but then this will be the start and the commitment from the stateside.
Thank you.
CHR KANUHA: Thank you, Mr. Onishi. Ms. Eoff.
MS. EOFF: Thank you, Mr. Chair. And I just want to say thank you, to Mr.
Onishi for his work on this, especially up in Washington. I know Council Chair
Kanuha and the Mayor, also, have been working on this. So, I'm glad we can have
a chance to send our Council's support. Thank you.
CHR KANUHA: Thank you, Ms. Eoff, any other discussion? I basically, just
want to say mahalo, Mr. Onishi. I definitely support this. It's been going on year
after year and hopefully this year we can the necessary funding available and
hopefully we can finally look at our resolutions and say, finally. Go ahead,
Mr. Onishi.
MR. ONISHL I just want to add one more thing. You know, people might be
wondering why can't we use the airport funds and, I guess, by state law whatever
revenue is drawn within the Airports Division that is paid by the airlines, it cannot
be used to build buildings. So that's why we need to go to the State. So the State
will provide the money for the building but with those airport funds that they've
paid for the fees that cannot go to build any buildings. So that's why they are
going in that avenue. Thank you.
CHR KANUHA: Thank you, any other discussion, Council Members? Okay,
hearing or seeing none, all in favor of the motion say "aye."
Vote on Res. 416-16: The motion to adopt Res. 416-16 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
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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BILLS FOR The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Bills for
ORDINANCES Ordinances (First Reading).
(FIRST READING):
Bill 139: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-58, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2015 TO JUNE 30, 2016
Adds the Environmental Management Kealakehe Scrap Metal Yard
Remediation - State Revolving Funds (SRF) project for $6 million to the
Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from SRF ($6 million).
Funds would be used to excavate lead impacted soil and transport it to the West
Hawaii Sanitary Landfill for final disposal. This request allows the County to
take advantage of the lower interest rates provided by the SRF Loan Program.
Reference: Comm. 663
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend, pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County
Charter
Motion to Approve: Ms. Eoff moved to pass Bill 139 on first reading. Seconded
by Ms. David.
CHR KANUHA: Ms. Eoff
MS. EOFF: I remember Greg Goodale spent some time with us in committee
explaining why we have to do this. So, I urge us to continue to support it. Thank
you.
CHR KANUHA: Thank you, Ms. Eoff, any other discussion? Hearing or seeing
none, all in favor say "aye."
Vote on Bill 139: The motion to pass Bill 139 on first reading was carried by
(Adopted) the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff,
Ragan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Bill 148: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-57, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2016
Increases revenues in the Federal Grants — Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
Special Sex Assault Unit account ($8,618); and appropriates the same to the
Prosecuting Attorney's JAG Special Sex Assault Unit account.
Reference: Comm. 690
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: FC
Motion to Approve: Ms. Eoff moved to pass Bill 148 on first reading. Seconded
by Ms. David.
CHR KANUHA: Is there any discussion, Ms. Eoff.
MS. EOFF: This is a Federal grant that we're adding to this budget.
CHR KANUHA: Thank you, hearing or seeing no other discussion, all in favor of
the motion say "aye."
Vote on Bill 148: The motion to pass Bill 148 on first reading was carried by
(Adopted) the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff,
Ragan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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ORDER OF The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
THE DAY Order of the Day (Second or Final Reading).
(SECOND OR
FINAL READING):
Res. 376-16: AUTHORIZES THE ACQUISITION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY BY
EMINENT DOMAIN OF TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-019:127 (PORTION),
SITUATED AT WAIAKEA, DISTRICT OF SOUTH HILO, COUNTY AND
STATE OF HAWAII, FOR THE KAWAILANI STREET IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT (`IWALANI STREET TO POHAKULANI STREET)
Authorizes the acquisition of a portion of the property described in Exhibit "1"
and delineated in Exhibit "2", to realign Ainaola Drive, widen Kawailani Street
and some of the feeder streets, and install traffic signals at the intersections of
Kawailani and `Iwalani Streets, and Kawailani Street and Ainaola Drive.
Reference: Comm. 639
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
First Reading: February 17, 2016
Note: Second of two required readings,
Section 101-13, Hawaii Revised
Statutes
Motion to Approve: Ms. Poindexter moved to adopt Res. 376-16 on second and
final reading. Seconded by Mr. Paleka.
CHR KANUHA: Any discussion? Hearing or seeing none, all in favor of the
motion say "aye."
Vote on Res. 376-16: The motion to pass Res. 376-16 on second and final
(Adopted) reading was carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff,
Ragan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR KANUHA: Motion passes, next item.
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Bill 130: AMENDS THE STATE LAND USE BOUNDARIES MAPS FOR THE
COUNTY OF HAWAII, BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT
CLASSIFICATION FROM THE AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO THE
RURAL DISTRICT AT KANEHOA SUBDIVISION, SOUTH KOHALA,
HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 6-2-009:013
(Applicants: Kurt Shively and Jason Shively) (Area: approximately 5.497 acres)
Reference: Comm. 616
Intr. by: Mr. Eagan (B/R)
First Reading: February 17, 2016
; and
Bill 131: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-7 (NORTH AND SOUTH KOHALA DISTRICT
ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE
HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION), BY CHANGING THE
DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL — FIVE ACRES (A -
5a) TO RESIDENTIAL AND AGRICULTURAL — TWO ACRES (RA -2a) AT
KANEHOA SUBDIVISION, SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAII, COVERED BY
TAX MAP KEY: 6-2-009:013
The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for
this State Land Use boundary amendment and change of zone, which would
allow the applicants to apply for the subdivision of the property into two lots.
The applicants state that they plan to build a single-family dwelling for their
daughter on the newly created lot.
First Reading: February 17, 2016
Motion to Approve: Mr. Eagan moved to pass Bill 130 on second and final
reading. Seconded by Mr. Paleka.
CHR KANUHA: Council Members, any discussion? Hearing or seeing none, all
in favor of the motion say "aye."
Vote on Bill 130: The motion to pass Bill 130 on second and final reading
(Adopted) was carried by the following voice vote:
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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Motion to Approve: Mr. Eagan moved to pass Bill 131 on second and final
reading. Seconded by Ms. David.
CHR KANUHA: Any discussion on Bill 131? Hearing or seeing none, all in
favor of the motion say "aye."
Vote on Bill 131: The motion to pass Bill 131 on second and final reading
(Adopted) was carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff,
Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 141: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-57, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2016
Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants — Multi -Hazard Mitigation account
($60,705.50); and appropriates the same to the Multi -Hazard Mitigation account.
Funds would be used to prepare an updated multi -hazard mitigation plan.
Reference: Comm. 665
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
First Reading: February 17, 2016
Motion to Approve: Ms. Eoff moved to pass Bill 141 on second and final reading.
Seconded by Ms. David.
CHR KANUHA: Any discussion? Hearing or seeing none, all in favor of the
motion say "aye."
Vote on Bill 141: The motion to pass Bill 141 on second and final reading
(Adopted) was carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff,
Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR KANUHA: Mr. Clerk, can you read in Referrals for Executive Session.
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REFERRALS FOR
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
Comm. 678
March 2, 2016
The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Referrals
for Executive Session.
STACY S. K. HIGA, ET AL. VS. COUNTY OF HAWAII, ET AL.;
CIVIL NO. 08-1-0293
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Section Chief Laureen L. Martin, dated
February 10, 2016, requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to
consult with the Council the above -entitled matter, including settlement
discussion.
Motion to Enter into Ms. Eoff moved to enter into Executive Session in order to
Executive Session: hold attorney-client privilege discussion regarding
Communication 678, as authorized by Section 92-5(a)(4) of
the Hawaii Revised Statutes. Seconded by Ms. David.
CHR KANUHA: Council Members, any discussion before we take the vote?
Ms. Wille.
MS. WILLE: Yeah, I think at one point we were going to say that hence forth, we
would at least have something said when—what type of case is it. And I just
wondered if this says anything at all or if it's just confidential? I mean it sort of,
for me, there is no statement. Are we declining from telling the public any idea
what this discussion has to do with it?
CHR KANUHA: I think we could ask our Corporation Counsel. Before we go
into executive session, what can and can't be said. I don't know if there is even a
discussion with this.
MS. WILLE: I'm not saying that we should go into anything confidential but we
did say we should give an idea of what kind of case was involved to the public.
And I brought this up the last time this came up and I thought we were going to
make a point of doing that henceforth.
(Note: At this time, Corporation Counsel Molly Stebbins came forward to
address the members of the Council.)
MS. STEBBINS: Good afternoon, Chair Kanuha, Council Members. Molly
Stebbins, corporation counsel. I know we did have some discussion about
including more detail on the agenda and I will try doing that in the future. Here, it
has the case name and that we are requesting a discussion, including discussion
regarding settlement. So I'm not sure what more detail would be appropriate that
you are looking for.
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MS. WILLE: Well, I mean, I don't have a problem framing it. I don't think we
have toI'm not trying to ask for something about what's going on, but it's not an
injury to a person. Just some kind of general type of case is involved. Anyway, I
don't want to hold this up now, but I don't think this is appropriate the way you
have it without anything going on, what kind of case it is. Just to the nature of the
case.
MS. STEBBINS: Yeah, I apologize. I guess I wasn't clear before, that you were
asking for there to actually be some type of detail as to the nature.
MS. WILLE: Just the nature of the case. Is it a physical injury; is it a car
accident? It doesn't reveal who does what to whom and what the discussion is.
But we had discussed it last term and I think there was testimony from the public a
number of times just saying, you know, instead of it being a blank slate, people
wanted to know what kind of case is going on. Anyway, I yield.
MS. STEBBINS: Sure. We'll do that in the future.
CHR KANUHA: Thank you, Ms. Wille. Mr. Clerk, before we take the vote on
this, just a point of order of how you want to do this? Do we take the vote or are
we just going to talk on Communication 678 or do we have to come out of the
execution session and go back into executive session for 679?
MR. MAEDA: I think we can take the vote on 678 and then we can read in 679
and do the same for that, and do both at the same time.
CHR KANUHA: So we can say we're going into executive session to discuss
both Communications 678 and 679?
MR. MAEDA: Yes.
CHR KANUHA: Okay, if you can read 679, as well.
Comm. 679: RONALD DALESSIO AND ROY ATIZ VS. COUNTY OF HAWAII, ET AL.;
CIVIL NO. 10-1-0099
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Steven D. Strauss, dated February 11, 2016,
requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council
the above -entitled matter, including settlement discussion.
CHR KANUHA: Okay, Ms. Eoff, do you want to withdraw the original motion
and you can make the new motion?
MS. EOFF: I will withdraw the original motion.
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Withdraw Motion to Ms. Eoff withdrew her motion to enter into Executive Session.
Enter into Executive
Session: MS. EOFF: The new motion would be stated; I move into executive session
regarding Communication 678 and 679, pursuant to Section 92-5(a)(4) for the
purpose of consulting with the Council's attorney on questions and issues
pertaining to the Council's powers, duties, privileges, immunities and liabilities.
Motion to Enter into Ms. Eoff moved to enter into Executive Session in order to hold
Executive Session: attorney-client privilege discussion regarding Communications
678 and 679, as authorized by Section 92-5(a)(4) of the Hawaii
Revised Statutes. Seconded by Ms. David.
CHR KANUHA: Any discussion? Seeing none, all in favor of the motion say
LC "
aye.
Vote on Motion to The motion to enter into Executive Session was carried by
Enter into Executive the following voice vote:
Session:
(Approved) Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff,
Ragan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR KANUHA: That was unanimous; we are now going into Executive Session.
Recess: At 2:31 p.m., the Chair called for a recess to allow the Clerk to clear the room.
Reconvene: The meeting reconvened at 3:45 p.m.
CHR KANUHA: We are out of Executive Session and first up we have
Communication 678. May I have a motion to concur with the recommended
amount that was recommended from outside Counsel and Corporation Counsel?
Motion to Concur: Ms. Poindexter moved to concur with the recommendation of
Corporation Counsel regarding Comm. 678. Seconded by
Mr. Onishi.
CHR KANUHA: Mr. Chung, would you like to make an amendment to that
motion?
MR. CHUNG: I would like to amend the motion with what I had suggested in
Executive Session.
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CHR KANUHA: Mr. Chung's amendment would be to motion for an alternate
amount as discussed in Executive Session. Is that okay? Okay, any discussion?
Mr. Clerk, can you do a roll call on that motion to amend.
Vote on Motion to Mr. Chung moved to amend Comm. 678 for an alternate
Amend: amount as discussed in Executive Session. Seconded by
Failed Mr. Onishi and failed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Ilagan, and Paleka — 3.
Noes: Council Members David, Eoff, Onishi,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha — 6.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Vote on Motion to
Concur:
(Approved)
MR. MAEDA: Chair Kanuha, you have three ayes.
CHR KANUHA: Okay, thank you. That motion fails, back to the main motion.
Any discussion? Okay, we'll do a roll call. Mr. Clerk, go right ahead.
The motion to concur with the recommendation of
Corporation Counsel regarding Comm. 678 was carried by
the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff,
Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR KANUHA: Thank you, motion passes. Onto the next Communication, 679,
may I have a motion to concur with the recommendations of Corporation Counsel?
Motion to Concur: Ms. David moved to concur with the recommendation of
Corporation Counsel regarding Comm. 679. Seconded by
Ms. Poindexter.
CHR KANUHA: Okay, hearing or seeing no discussion, all in favor of the
motion say "aye."
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Vote on Motion to The motion to concur with the recommendation of
Concur: Corporation Counsel regarding Comm. 679 was carried by
(Approved) the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff,
Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
OTHER The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business. Other
BUSINESS: Business.
(There were none.)
ANNOUNCE- The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
MENTS: Announcements.
(There were none.)
ADJOURN- There being no further business, at 3:52 p.m., Mr. Onishi moved to adjourn the
MENT: meeting. Seconded by Ms. Eoff and carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff,
Hagan, Onishi, Palcka, Poindexter Wille,
and Chair Kanuha — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR. KANUHA: We are adjourned.
Council Approval: FEB 2 2 2017
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