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25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii
April 5, 2017
9:00 a.m.
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INVOCATION Captain Celestine Ruwethin of Hilo Salvation Army Temple Corps
CALL TO ORDER
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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 January 5, 2017
COMMUNICATIONS
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 101-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF A MULTI-FISCAL YEAR AGREEMENT FOR FURNISHING
GREENWASTE DIVERSION OPERATIONS IN WEST HAWAIʻI AND
EAST HAWAIʻI FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
The new contract would be for three years with the option of two one-year
extensions, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2017.
Reference: Comm. 140
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Negative: FC-9 (Due to a vote of 9-noes)
Res. 102-17: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION OF ROAD A, CROSSROADS, IDENTIFIED AS
ND
TAX MAP KEY: 7-5-004:064, SITUATED AT LANIHAU 2, DISTRICT OF
NORTH KONA, ISLAND AND COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I, STATE OF HAWAI‘I,
FROM MARYL GROUP, INC., A HAWAI‘I CORPORATION
The roadway contains an area of 11,237 square feet and would be used for public
road purposes.
Reference: Comm. 142
Intr. by: Ms. Ruggles
Approve: PWPRC-1
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Res. 116-17: 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 EDUCATIONAL SPORTS WORKSHOPS
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Recreation Division
Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 166
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Res. 117-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO ANEKONA
OULI KANEHOA VFD COMPANY TO CONSTRUCT A GARAGE FOR
VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY, 9-BRAVO
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Hawai‘i Fire Department, Training and
Volunteer Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 167
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Res. 118-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS OF
THE LIBRARIES HᾹMᾹKUA TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO
THE HONOKA‘A LIBRARY 80TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Research and Development, Hawai‘i
County Resource Center account.
Reference: Comm. 168
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
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Res. 119-17: AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL
RESOURCES PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE STEWARDSHIP GRANT
TO PŌHᾹHᾹ I KA LANI
Approves a grant of $94,500 to Pōhāhā I Ka Lani to protect, preserve, and restore
the Waipi‘o Valley Lookout property (Tax Map Key: 4-8-004:006), pursuant to
Section10-16 of the Hawai‘i County Charter.
Reference: Comm. 169
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
Waived: FC
Res. 120-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO CAMP
AGAPE HAWAI‘I TO ASSIST WITH TUITION FOR HAWAI‘I ISLAND
CHILDREN TO ATTEND THE 2017 CAMP AGAPE
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 170
Intr. by: Ms. O’Hara
Res. 121-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO CAMP
AGAPE HAWAI‘I TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE
2017 CAMP AGAPE – BIG ISLAND
Transfers $2,000 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. 171
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
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Res. 122-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO ACQUIRE A PASSENGER VAN FOR
THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION, ELDERLY
ACTIVITIES DIVISION
Transfers $3,051 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Coordinated Services
County Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 172
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Res. 123-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE
WAIĀKEA HIGH SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER STUDENT ASSOCIATION
FOR THE 2017 WAIĀKEA HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRAD NIGHT
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 173
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
Res. 124-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO PUNA
COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER TO ASSIST WITH MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Research and Development, Hawai‘i
County Resource Center account.
Reference: Comm. 174
Intr. by: Ms. Ruggles
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Res. 125-17: 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 COUNCIL DISTRICT 2
Transfers $3,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Police Department, South Hilo-Police Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 176
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Res. 126-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE HALE
MUA CULTURAL GROUP TO ASSIST THE ROYAL ORDER OF
KAMEHAMEHA I, MĀMALAHOA, WITH THE REHABILITATION OF
KAMEHAMEHA HALL
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Research and Development, Hawai‘i
County Resource Center account.
Reference: Comm. 177
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
Res. 127-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO ASSIST WITH THE COUNTY’S
20 PERCENT COST-MATCH WITH THE STATE FOR THE ACQUISITION
OF TWO VANS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION,
ELDERLY ACTIVITIES DIVISION IN EAST HAWAI‘I
Transfers $6,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Coordinated Services
County Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 178
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
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Res. 128-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO DARE
HAWAIʻI TO PAY FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR HILO
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE
2017 DARE DAY CELEBRATION
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 179
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Res. 129-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO ARTS &
SCIENCES CENTER TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENTS FOR ITS VIDEO
PRODUCTION PROGRAM
Transfers $4,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Research and Development, Big Island Film
Office account.
Reference: Comm. 180
Intr. by: Ms. O’Hara
Res. 131-17: APPROVES AND ADOPTS THE 2017 COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I ACTION PLAN
FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR OF THE
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I TO EXECUTE AND SUBMIT THE ACTION PLAN
AND ALL OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)
The County’s Office of Housing and Community Development anticipates a CDBG
allocation of $2.5 million from HUD and program income of $100,000, for a total
of $2.6 million of CDBG funds for Program Year 2017. Funds would be used
towards projects that benefit persons of low and moderate income throughout
Hawai‘i Island.
Reference: Comm. 184
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
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Res. 132-17: APPOINTS THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE AND
ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO SERVE ON THE HAWAI‘I STATE
ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (HSAC) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND
NOMINATES A REPRESENTATIVE TO SERVE AS A DIRECTOR ON THE
WESTERN INTERSTATE REGION (WIR) BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Appoints Dru Mamo Kanuha as Representative and Valerie T. Poindexter as
Alternate Representative to the HSAC Executive Committee, and nominates
Dru Mamo Kanuha to serve as WIR Director; all terms to begin July 1, 2017.
Reference: Comm. 188
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha
Waived: GREDC
Res. 133-17: APPROVES THE HAWAI‘I STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES’ (HSAC)
FISCAL YEAR 2018 PROPOSED ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET
Requests the Council’s approval of HSAC’s proposed annual operating budget for
Fiscal Year 2018.
Reference: Comm. 189
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha
Waived: GREDC
Res. 134-17: AUTHORIZES THE EMPLOYMENT OF SPECIAL COUNSEL TO PROVIDE
THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY COUNCIL OBJECTIVE, COMPREHENSIVE
LEGAL SERVICES REGARDING THE CANCELLATION OF THE SERVICE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI AND HAWAIIAN
EARTH RECYCLING, LLC
Authorizes the employment of special counsel, at a cost of no more than $185 per
hour, not to exceed $50,000, for a period not to exceed six months.
Reference: Comm. 190
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Waived: FC
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership, pursuant to Section 6-5.5,
Hawai‘i County Charter
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Res. 135-17: URGES THE HONORABLE MAYOR HARRY KIM TO RESCIND THE
TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT ISSUED PURSUANT TO THE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 3298: FOR FURNISHING AND
IMPLEMENTING AN ORGANICS DIVERSION PROGRAM IN
EAST HAWAIʻI AND WEST HAWAIʻI FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT TO BEST MEET HAWAIʻI COUNTY’S
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT GOALS
Urges the Mayor to rescind the “Termination for Convenience” notice to the
Contractor, dated February 16, 2017, to best insure that the County’s solid waste
management goals are achieved.
Reference: Comm. 191
Intr. by: Ms. O’Hara
Waived: FC
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 18: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 5, OF THE HAWAI‘I
COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO
PARKING
Amends Schedule 28 (No parking at anytime), Subsection (c), South Hilo, by
repealing an existing provision for a portion of Holomua Street.
Reference: Comm. 143
Intr. by: Ms. Ruggles (B/R)
Approve: PWPRC-2
Bill 19: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 5, OF THE HAWAI‘I
COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO
PARKING
Amends Schedule 29 (Parking prohibited during certain hours on certain streets;
tow-away zone), Subsection (c), South Hilo, by repealing existing provisions for
portions of Derby Lane and Wilson Street.
Reference: Comm. 144
Intr. by: Ms. Ruggles (B/R)
Approve: PWPRC-3
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Bill 24: 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 – 2017 Block Grant account ($2.5 million)
and Block Grant – Program Income account ($100,000); and appropriates the same
to the Hilo Adult Day Care – Construction ($800,000); Residential Repair Program
($354,645); Kulaʻimano Elderly Renovations ($670,355); Food Basket –
Emergency Food Transport – Acquisition ($200,000); Boys & Girls Club Facility
Improvements – Fencing ($125,000); and Administration, Planning & Fair
Housing ($450,000) accounts. Funds would be used towards projects that benefit
persons of low and moderate income throughout Hawai‘i Island.
Reference: Comm. 184
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
Bill 25: AUTHORIZES THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF
THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$4,105,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING A PORTION OF THE COSTS
OF A WATER DEPARTMENT PROJECT REFERRED TO AS THE
PAPAIKOU TRANSITE & G. I. (GALVANIZED IRON) PIPELINE
REPLACEMENT; FIXES THE FORM, DENOMINATIONS, AND CERTAIN
OTHER DETAILS OF SUCH BONDS AND PROVIDES FOR THE SALE
THEREOF; AND AUTHORIZES THE TAKING OF OTHER ACTIONS
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE BONDS
Authorizes the issuance of up to $4,105,000 in general obligation bonds, as
requested by the Department of Water Supply, to replace undersized and aging
asbestos cement and galvanized waterlines.
Reference: Comm. 185
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
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ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL 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
First Reading: March 8, 2017
; and
Comm. 81.3: From Council Chairwoman Valerie T. Poindexter, dated March 15, 2017,
transmitting a request to place Bill 10 on the April 5, 2017, Council agenda.
Bill 20: 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 Elderly Recreation Services (ERS) Section Activities
account ($40,000); and appropriates the same to the ERS Section Activities account
for a total of $150,000. The increase in funds would be used to accommodate the
higher than expected enrollment of seniors in the ERS program.
Reference: Comm. 164
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
First Reading: March 22, 2017
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Bill 21: 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 – Walk with Ease Program account
($2,500); and appropriates the same to the Walk with Ease Program account. Funds
would be used to train two instructors, and provide participant booklets and
activities to encourage participation in the Walk with Ease pilot program.
Reference: Comm. 165
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
First Reading: March 22, 2017
REPORTS
PC-6 NOMINATION OF NESTORIO LAGUA DOMINGO TO THE WATER BOARD
(Comm. 160):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: April 16, 2017 (Section 13-4(l),
Hawai‘i County Charter)
PC-7 NOMINATION OF WILLIAM DON BOSWELL, JR., TO THE WATER BOARD
(Comm. 161):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: April 16, 2017 (Section 13-4(l),
Hawai‘i County Charter)
PC-8 NOMINATION OF JOSEPH B. CLARKSON TO THE WINDWARD
(Comm. 162): PLANNING COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: April 16, 2017 (Section 13-4(l),
Hawai‘i County Charter)
AWESC-1 NOMINATION OF BRONSTEN-GLEN KOSSOW TO THE HAWAIʻI GAME
(Comm. 159): MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: April 16, 2017 (Section 13-4(l),
Hawai‘i County Charter)
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.
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OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda
items.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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