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VALERIE T. POINDEXTER AARON S. Y. CHUNG
Chairwoman 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
th
7Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawai‘i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i
March 8, 2017
9:00 a.m.
(Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.)
INVOCATION Kahu Brian Welsh of Haili Congregational Church
CALL TO ORDER
9:06 a.m.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island
Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
Hawai‘i County Council-7 March 8, 2017
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 December 5, 2016
December 21, 2016
APPROVED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
COMMUNICATIONS
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 65-17: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO
NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF TAX MAP KEY: 7-3-003:010,
SITUATED IN THE DISTRICT OF NORTH KONA, ALSO KNOWN AS LOT 4
OF HALEOHIU HOMESTEADS, UTILIZING THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN
SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION FUND
The 8.2-acre property is listed as priority No. 10 for purchase in the 2016 Annual
Report of the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation
Commission.
Reference: Comm. 93
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Approve: FC-6
ADOPTED:
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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Res. 77-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR THE
ANNUAL OUTSTANDING OLDER AMERICANS AWARD LUNCHEON
ON MAY 5, 2017
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Office of Aging, Other Current Expenses
account.
Reference: Comm. 111
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
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. 78-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MALAMA
O PUNA FOR THE RENOVATION OF ITS ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE
CENTER
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Research and Development, Hawai‘i
County Resource Center account.
Reference: Comm. 112
Intr. by: Ms. O’Hara
ADOPTED:
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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Res. 79-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MALAMA
O PUNA TO ASSIST WITH THE KEAUʻOHANA FOREST RESERVE
RESTORATION PROJECT
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Research and Development, Agriculture
Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 113
Intr. by: Ms. O’Hara
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. 80-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE ANNUAL OUTSTANDING
OLDER AMERICANS AWARD LUNCHEON
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Office of Aging, Other Current Expenses
account.
Reference: Comm. 117
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.
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Res. 81-17: URGES THE HAWAIʻI STATE LEGISLATURE TO PASS HOUSE BILL 2
AND HOUSE BILL 229 RELATING TO TINY HOMES
Urges the State Legislature to pass House Bill 2 to address affordable housing for
farm workers and House Bill 229 to construct affordable shelters for houseless
individuals and low income families.
Reference: Comm. 118
Intr. by: Mr. Richards and Ms. Ruggles
Waived: GREDC
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. 82-17: URGES THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CLASSIFY
THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR HIGHWAY 130 (KEA‘AU-
PĀHOA ROAD), RELATING TO FEEDER ROADS AND ALTERNATE
ROUTES, AS A TOP PRIORITY AND TO ISSUE $15,000,000 FOR THE
PROJECT TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS, BEFORE THIS APPROPRIATION EXPIRES ON JUNE 30, 2017
Further requests the Director of the Department of Transportation to retain the
project’s classification as a “health and safety project” rather than reclassifying as
a “capacity project” to best ensure that the project remains a top priority and
establish eligibility for Federal funds.
Reference: Comm. 119
Intr. by: Ms. Ruggles
Waived: GREDC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, O’Hara, Ruggles, and
Chair Poindexter – 5.
Noes: Council Members Kanuha, Lee Loy, and Richards – 3.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
(Note: Ms. Eoff, Ms. O’Hara, and Chair Poindexter voted “kānalua” then “aye.”)
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Res. 83-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S BIKE
PATROL PROGRAM IN SOUTH HILO
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Police Department, South Hilo-Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 120
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. 84-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAI‘I
ISLAND UNITED WAY FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS YOUTH
ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE
Transfers $4,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 121
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, Ruggles, and
Chair Poindexter – 6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung, O’Hara, and Richards – 3.
Excused: None.
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Res. 85-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KEALAKEHE
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD FOR PROJECT GRADUATION 2017
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 122
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, Ruggles, and
Chair Poindexter – 6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung, O’Hara, and Richards – 3.
Excused: None.
Res. 86-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE PRIMER AND BASE
PAINT FOR THE STANLEY COSTALES WAIĀKEA-UKA GYM
Transfers $1,589.53 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief
account (Council District 3); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Maintenance
Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 123
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, Richards,
Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and O’Hara – 2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 88-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND
RECREATION’S BASKETBALL WORKSHOP IN KONA
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Division Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 126
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, Richards,
Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and O’Hara – 2.
Excused: None.
Res. 90-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE
FOR TWO ROLL-OFF PULL TRAILERS
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease for two roll-off pull trailers at
an estimated monthly cost of $2,000. The trailers would be used by the
Department of Environmental Management, Solid Waste Division, to haul refuse
and recyclable bins from various transfer stations to approved and permitted solid
waste and recycling facilities, and will become the property of the department
upon completion of the terms of the lease.
Reference: Comm. 129
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
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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Res. 91-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE
FOR A RUBBER TIRE BUCKET LOADER
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease for a rubber tire bucket loader
at an estimated monthly cost of $3,800. The loader would be used by the
Department of Environmental Management, Solid Waste Division, to place cover
material on the refuse at the West Hawai‘i Sanitary Landfill, and will become the
property of the department upon completion of the terms of the lease.
Reference: Comm. 130
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
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. 92-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND
OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR
THREE REFUSE TRAILERS
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease for three 120 cubic yard refuse
trailers at an estimated monthly cost of $8,400. The trailers would be used by the
Department of Environmental Management, Solid Waste Division, to transport
refuse from the East Hawai‘i Regional Sort Station to the West Hawai‘i Sanitary
Landfill, and will become the property of the department upon completion of the
terms of the lease.
Reference: Comm. 131
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
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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Res. 93-17: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY DONATION OF $300
TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Donated by Bruce W. Hisanaga and Ruth G. H. Smith, for the department’s Elderly
Activities Division.
Reference: Comm. 132
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, Richards,
Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and O’Hara – 2.
Excused: None.
Res. 94-17: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE, PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES
SECTION 46-7, TO RECEIVE FUNDS FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I’S
LITTLE FIRE ANT (LFA) CONTROL PROGRAM
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into an agreement to accept $225,000 to hire up to
three staff members and provide equipment and bait needed to establish an LFA
control program to fight the invasive species at County parks.
Reference: Comm. 133
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, Richards,
Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and O’Hara – 2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 95-17: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE, PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES
SECTION 46-7, TO RECEIVE FUNDS FOR THE COUNTY’S
AGRICULTURAL CRIMES PROJECT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into an agreement to accept $91,891 to hire an
agricultural investigator at the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney for one year to
investigate and prepare cases for prosecution.
Reference: Comm. 134
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, Richards,
Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and O’Hara – 2.
Excused: None.
Res. 96-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE
FOR A DOZER
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease for a D8T Dozer at an
estimated monthly cost of $15,000. The dozer would be used by the Department of
Environmental Management, Solid Waste Division, to break down refuse at the
West Hawai‘i Sanitary Landfill to maximize compaction in the landfill and
minimize airspace used and will become the property of the department upon
completion of the terms of the lease.
Reference: Comm. 135
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
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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Res. 97-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND
OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR A
DOCUMENT FOLDER/INSERTER
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease for a document folder/inserter
at an estimated monthly cost of $700. The document folder/inserter would be used
by the Department of Environmental Management, Administration/Business
Services Office, to fold and insert bills into envelopes for mailing.
Reference: Comm. 136
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
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. 98-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND
OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR
THREE PICKUP TRUCKS
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease for three pickup trucks at an
estimated monthly cost of $1,800. The trucks would be used by the Department of
Environmental Management, Solid Waste Division, to transport workers from the
baseyards to island-wide transfer stations and other solid waste facilities, and will
become the property of the department upon completion of the terms of the lease.
Reference: Comm. 137
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
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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Res. 99-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND
OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR
TWO BOOM TRUCKS WITH HYDRAULIC ARMS AND GRAPPLES
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease for two boom trucks at an
estimated monthly cost of $8,000. The trucks would be used by the Department of
Environmental Management, Solid Waste Division, to pick up greenwaste, white
goods, and other bulky items that are being diverted from the landfill, and will
become the property of the department upon completion of the terms of the lease.
Reference: Comm. 138
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
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. 100-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND
OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR
THREE ROLL-OFF TRUCKS
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease for three roll-off trucks at an
estimated monthly cost of $12,000. The trucks would be used by the Department of
Environmental Management, Solid Waste Division, to haul refuse and recyclable
bins from various transfer stations to approved and permitted solid waste and
recycling facilities, and will become the property of the department upon
completion of the terms of the lease.
Reference: Comm. 139
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
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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BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 10: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 12-111 WHICH AMENDED ORDINANCE
NO. 99-116 WHICH AMENDED ORDINANCE NO. 96-159 WHICH
AMENDED SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8,
CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983
(2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED) (formerly referred to as Section 25-114, City of
Hilo Zone Map, Article 3, Chapter 25, Zoning Code), BY CHANGING THE
DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL –
10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) TO NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL – 7,500
SQUARE FEET (CN-7.5) AT WAIĀKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAIʻI, COVERED
BY TAX MAP KEYS: 2-2-044:003, 031,032, 035, AND 037
(Applicant: Rhodes Moore, LLC (formerly Graphic Images Hawaiʻi, Inc.))
(Area: 322,414 square feet)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for
amendments to Conditions C, G, and Q of Change of Zone Ordinance No. 12-111,
which would: 1) Grant a time extension to secure final subdivision approval; 2)
Modify the timing of installing drainage improvements; and 3) Reduce the fair
share contribution provision for this assisted living facility.
Reference: Comm. 81
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Approve: PC-5
ST
PASSED 1READING:
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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Bill 13 AMENDS CHAPTER 20, OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983
(Draft 2): (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE
RELATING TO REDUCTION OF POLYSTYRENE FOAM “STYROFOAM”
FOOD CONTAINERS AND FOOD SERVICE WARE
Prohibits food vendors from dispensing prepared food in disposable polystyrene
food service ware effective July 1, 2018. Exempts ice chest and coolers, County
facility users and food vendors with approval by the Environmental Management
Director, and County facility users and food vendors procuring supplies during an
event declared as an emergency by the Mayor.
Reference: Comm. 107.11
Intr. by: Ms. O’Hara
Approve: EMC-1
POSTPONED TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIR:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
(Note: An ad hoc committee was formed to work with stakeholders to come up
with proposed amendments to Bill 13, Draft 2, and report back to the Council by
June 30, 2017, with Ms. O’Hara as Chair, Mr. Richards as Vice Chair, and Ms. Eoff
and Mr. Kanuha as members.)
Bill 14: 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 – Housing Choice Voucher Program
account ($3,000,000); and appropriates the same to the Voucher Rental Subsidies
account. Funds would be used for payment of rental assistance for eligible
participants of the program.
Reference: Comm. 128
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ST
PASSED 1READING:
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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Bill 15: 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 State Grants – Little Fire Ant (LFA) Control –
Department of Agriculture account ($225,000); and appropriates the same to the
LFA Control – Department of Agriculture account. Funds would be used to hire up
to three staff members and provide equipment and bait needed to establish an LFA
control program to fight the invasive species at County parks.
Reference: Comm. 133
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ST
PASSED 1READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, Richards,
Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and O’Hara – 2.
Excused: None.
Bill 16: 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 State Grants – Agricultural Crimes Project account
($91,891); and appropriates the same to the Agricultural Crimes Project account.
Funds would be used to hire an agricultural investigator at the Office of the
Prosecuting Attorney for one year to investigate and prepare cases for prosecution.
Reference: Comm. 134
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ST
PASSED 1READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards,
Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members David and Eoff – 2.
Excused: None.
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Bill 17: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 16-73, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
JULY 1, 2016, TO JUNE 30, 2017
Adds the Public Works Hakalau Stream Bridge Repairs Project for $5 million
(Federal ($4 million) and County ($1 million)) to the Capital Budget. Funds for this
project shall be provided from Federal Grants Receivable ($4 million) and General
Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund – Fund Balance and/or Other Sources
($1 million). Funds would be used for repairs to the Hakalau Bridge, which has
been declared unsafe for use.
Reference: Comm. 141
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend, pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter
ST
PASSED 1READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
REPORTS
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
A 2/3 vote pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, Section 92-4, and Rule Nos. 2 and 10 of the Rules of
Procedure of the County Council is necessary to hold an executive meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda
items.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT: 4:34 p.m.
Note: B/R, when listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Council Member has agreed to
introduce legislation “By Request” on behalf of the requesting party. It does not necessarily signify
support of or opposition to the proposal.
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The meeting places are accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special
accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8255 by March 6, 2017. Relay users please call
711(961-8255) to contact our office.
Public attendance via courtesy site is available at the following location until 4:30 p.m. or later in the
event public testimony has not been completed:
Kona Council Office, West Hawai‘i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A.
Public attendance via courtesy site is also available at the following locations until public testimony has
been completed:
Nāālehu State Office ʻBuilding, 95-5669 Māmalahoa Highway, Nāālehu;ʻ
Old Kohala Courthouse, 54-3900 Akoni Pule Highway, Kapa‘au; and
Pāhoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pāhoa Village Road.
If, due to unanticipated circumstances, the courtesy site is unavailable and/or participation is disrupted, the
scheduled meeting will continue.
Live stream of County Council Meetings: Council meetings are available for live viewing. Click on
Council Meetings on the County’s homepage at http://www.hawaiicounty.gov.
Copies of this agenda and items listed on the agenda are available on the County Council-Clerk web page
at http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/lb-council-meeting. For further information, please call 961-8255.
Submitting Written Testimony: Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring fourteen
(14) copies for distribution. Public testimony may also be submitted before 12:00 noon on the business
day prior to the meeting: (1) by mail to the County Clerk’s Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo,
Hawai‘i, 96720; (2) by facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or (3) by e-mail to
counciltestimony@hawaiicounty.gov. Please submit separate testimony for each item.
Submitting Video Testimony: Those submitting video testimony may e-mail a complete web address (url)
to videotestimony@hawaiicounty.gov before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the meeting.
The e-mail shall indicate the appropriate Committee or Council meeting, the meeting date, agenda item
(communication, bill, resolution, or report number), and number of testifiers on the video submittal. Each
video submittal shall be limited to a single agenda item. Video submittals may contain up to three
individual testifiers and shall each be up to three minutes in length. Video testimony will not be played
during the meeting; however, it will be distributed to Council Members prior to the meeting. The Office
of the County Clerk reserves the right to refuse testimony containing inappropriate content or that is not in
compliance with Council Rule 13 (Public Statements and Testimony).
Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television - Channel 55:
Wednesdays, March 15 and 22, 2017, at 6 p.m.; Fridays, March 17 and 24, 2017, at 12 p.m.; and Sundays,
March 19 and 26, 2017, at 9 a.m. (These airtimes are subject to preemption by broadcasts from the State
Legislature, and are subject to change by Na Leo ‘O Hawai‘i. Please check the current legislative
broadcast schedule on the Na Leo ‘O Hawai‘i website at http://www.naleo.tv/tv-schedules/channel-55/.)
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